Chapter 26: Coming Undone

"Are you crazy Deano?" I said throwing my arms up learning he had just agreed to be Death for a day to attempt to get Sam's soul out of the cage.

"Hey I came back that should count for something." Dean said shrugging while I looked down at the ring saying, "You have no idea how dangerous this can be plus you have a pretty pour track record with Death."

"I have to try for Sammy." He said seeing the serious look in his face while I ran my fingers through my hair saying, "Sam is going to try and stop this."

"This is why you're here, to help Bobby out and keep him from doing something stupid." He said while I frowned saying, "Alright Deano… just come back in one piece."

He nodded as Bobby looked towards me wearily seeing Dean put the ring on his finger disappearing completely, he was on his own now and I only hoped he knew what he was doing. Bobby and I hung out in mostly silent as I looked around his home in a rather nosy fashion reaching the bedroom Castiel and I had christened laughing lightly to myself.

Castiel, he was ignoring my calls knowing the war in Heaven was hard I wanted to give him something harder he would enjoy but alas my seducing was not enough. Perhaps he felt he betrayed me when Meg kissed him which in that moment I was angrier with her than him but I still was upset he didn't push her away like I hoped he would have. Lost in my thoughts I didn't realize a presence had also entered the room turning quickly to see Sam staring at me.

"Hey Sammy, you okay?" I asked while he nodded saying, "Yea I'm okay just need your help with something."

I nodded hesitantly walking beside him as I said, "You know we are just trying to help you right?"

He stopped seeing him frown a little replying, "I know… which is why I have to stop it."

I went to speak but was suddenly pushed into a closet going for the door but saw a devil's trap blocking me as I pounded on the door angrily.

"Sam you soulless idiot let me out of here!" I said angrily as I heard his voice on the other side of the door saying, "No I'm not going to let my emotions get the better of me again… once Bobby is out of the picture I'll deal with you."

I began frantically pounding on the door saying, "No Sammy listen you can't do this…"

"Sorry." I heard him say lacking any emotions behind it as footsteps disappeared leaving me alone to scream out in anger.

It grew quiet for a while as I leaned against the far wall of the closet going through my pockets to find my phone but realizing I left it on Bobby's counter cursing lightly. I mentally prayed for Castiel to help but was left with nothing as I frowned sitting on the ground holding my knees to myself. I began to worry about Bobby and Dean, Dean would never forgive Sam if he killed Bobby and he would also never forgive me for letting it happen so easily. I knew Bobby wasn't an idiot and would fight Sam off but one thing Sam had to his advantage was the lack of caring for him. Bobby loved both the boys like his own sons and that would ultimately be his downfall. Then I thought about my weakness, it was quite obvious what it was but I hated to admit it to myself because I knew no good would come from it. I was alone just like I had been so many times and I wasn't sure I could deal with it much longer.

"Why did I have to fall for you Castiel…?" I said quietly to myself finally admitting it out loud but I was met with silence, just like it always seemed to be nowadays.

I wasn't sure how long I had been sitting in the closet wallowing in self-pity but movement outside made me stand up banging on the door again. The door opened seeing Dean stare at me surprised but I just jumped out of the door wrapping my arms around him just happy I wasn't going to die in the closet alone again.

I ran downstairs to see Bobby was okay sighing in relief while he said, "Where the hell have you been?"

"Maybe being locked in a closet by a crazy man." I said throwing my hands up to add effect as I stopped saying, "I'm glad you're okay."

"Dean came just in time otherwise I wouldn't have been." Bobby said as he dragged Sam's unconscious body down to the panic room.

I stood beside Dean and Bobby learning that Dean hadn't been able to keep the ring on for 24 hours like he had promised so we had to think of a new plan. Surprisingly though Death appeared in the room causing my body to instinctively back up in defense as his eyes shifted to me for a moment.

"Came to gloat that you won?" Dean said bitterly while Death replied, "No I've come to uphold my end of the bargain and retrieve your brother's soul."

"I didn't keep the ring on though." Dean pointed out while he shrugged saying, "No but you did learn the lesson I was trying to teach you and for that, I will allow you to pass."

Dean looked surprised and relieved at the same time as Death said, "I shall return soon."

Suddenly he was gone again as I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding saying quietly, "Damn he's intense."

We all walked downstairs to check on Sam as he fought against his restraints, I stayed beside the door unable to enter while Bobby and Dean went to his side. The air changed suddenly seeing Death appear beside them seeing the fear build in Sam's eyes while Death held his soul unable to hear what Death whispered to him. I watched his hand thrust into Sam causing him to cry out in immense pain before he went limp against the bed but I could see he was still breathing. Death stood up saying something quietly to Dean before he was gone again. I let out a relieved sigh, perhaps now things would start to look up for all of us.