Castiel woke up before Dean. He moved away from the other boy and got out of the car. He wanted to sit on top of the roof and watch the sun come up. It had always been one of his favourite sights.

Dean found him there several hours later. 'Cas? How long have you been sat up here?'

'Not long,' Castiel said blankly. Dean climbed up beside him.

'It's beautiful, isn't it?' Cas asked the Winchester.

'Yeah,' Dean nodded. 'Sam would love it too.'

'We will find him Dean, don't worry.'

'You carved those sigils on our ribs, right?' Dean asked, remembering that night when their father had beaten them and he had asked Cas to come and help him. The angel really did do anything for him.

'Yes.'

'Can you use those?'

Castiel nodded slowly. 'You were children, and I needed to keep an eye on you. I made sure you were protected and that I could find you even if you weren't praying.'

'And they still work?'

'They're permanent, so yes, they would still work,' Castiel said.

Dean looked at him. 'So you can use them to find Sam?'

The angel nodded again.

'Will you?'

Cas closed his eyes. He took a deep breath in, which was unnecessary, but helped him stay focused. Dean stayed silent as Cas used his grace to try and locate Sam. It took a few minutes before Castiel found the runes inscribed on the younger Winchester's ribs. They were sending out small bursts of energy, which only he'd pick up.

'I've found him,' Cas said.

Dean looked at him hopefully. 'Where is he?'

'Get in the car,' Cas said as he climbed off the roof.

Dean did as he was told and shut the door behind him. Cas got in at the same time, and they drove off together, Cas telling Dean where to go.


Dean got out of the car when they reached the abandoned house Cas had directed them to and stormed up to the door. 'Sam!' he called out as he banged his fist against the wood.

Light footsteps made their way to the door. 'Dean?' a small voice called out as the door was opened partway, stopped by a chain.

'Sammy,' Dean sighed in relief. 'Thank god I found you, what the hell are you doing? Come on, let me in.'

Sam looked beyond his brother at the angel. 'Hi Cas. Are you coming in too?'

Castiel looked at Dean.

'Yeah, Cas'll come in too,' the eldest Winchester said.

'Okay,' Sam said, nodding. He closed the door, and the sound of the chain being taken off the door sounded before the door was reopened wider.

Dean went in first, closely followed by the angel accompanying him.