A/N: Alright guys! You've waited, and here it is-the epilogue to Adventures in the Asylum! I haven't yet decided what to call the sequel, but I can tell you it will be up starting Wednesday! So look forward to it!
*sniffs* For the last time, thanks to the people who reviewed last chapter: keacdragon, Maddy Love Castiel, The Mysterious Shadow, Mirabilem Electo, Ooyuki-chan, Miss4Angelz, and SPNAngelGirl.
So, let's not delay this further, what says you?
All mistakes are mine 'cuz I'm human!
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Allons-y!
True to his word, Castiel never does leave Dean's side. In all honesty, Sam thought Dean would get tired of having then angel around him, but it was the exact opposite. Usually when they are inside, Castiel reads on the sofa with Dean while Sam is on the computer looking for a case. Occasionally Sam would walk into the living room to get a book and find Dean kissing Castiel shamelessly; Sam would always either head outside for a walk for go into a room far from the living room.
Today was no different. Sam sits at the table, looking up different cases-they hadn't really been on any case since the witch hunt. Dean and Castiel are sitting on the couch, Dean's arms wrapped around Castiel, watching television.
"Hey, Cas," Dean begins, "how come you never show your wings?"
Castiel blinks and stares at Dean. "Wings are private to angels," Castiel says, "and are extremely sensitive."
Dean perks up, smiling. "Can I see them?"
Castiel rubs his neck in his way that Dean notices when the angel is nervous. "I am not sure that is a good idea, Dean."
"Alright, alright," Dean says and then leans back. "Wings are private, I get it."
There's a moment of silence and then Castiel sighs. "Very well."
Dean smirks and then stands up with Castiel. Castiel closes his eyes, and a moment later, the lightbulbs pop, startling Sam, and then Dean stares. Large midnight black wings stretch from behind Castiel's back. Castiel seems to shy and pull his wings toward him.
"Cas, you don't have to be frightened," Dean says.
"I know," Castiel replies simply.
Dean frowns. "Then what is it?"
Castiel raises his eyes to look over at Sam, who was staring at the laptop, the only source of light at the moment.
Dean follows Castiel's gaze to Sam. "Oh." Dean turns to face Castiel. "Cas, it will be fine, really."
Castiel makes a face that look almost like pouting and Dean laughs. After a moment, Castiel sighs and expands his wings. Each feather seemed to have a shine to it.
"They're beautiful, Cas," Dean whispers and reaches out to run his fingers through Castiel's wings. Dean smirks when Castiel shudders and continues to rake his fingers through Castiel's wings, amazed at how soft they were. Castiel takes a step back, breathing quick.
"That's enough, Dean," Castiel says with wide eyes.
"C'mon Cas, it hasn't even been five minutes," Dean says.
Castiel seems to stare at Dean in disbelief and then sighs, spreading his wings again. Dean grins and walks close to Castiel and runs his fingers through Castiel's wings again. After a moment Castiel pulls back again.
"Dean," Castiel gasps. "You need to stop."
"Why?" Dean asks, and then grins. "Is a certain angel getting losing his train of thoughts?"
"Dean," Castiel says in what was supposed to be a stern voice but it came out uneven.
"Alright, alright," Dean says and then grabs Castiel by the shirt to kiss him. "Can I see your wings more often?"
"Later," Castiel replies and then with a snap of his fingers, fixes the lights in the room.
"Thank you, finally!" Sam says from the table, glaring at Dean and Castiel, but then his eyes widen. "Uh, Cas…"
"I'm aware," Castiel says and then groans when Dean strokes his feather. "Dean, I told you to stop."
"Sorry," Dean says sheepishly and retracts his hand.
"I believe we should leave Sam be," Castiel says, glancing at a very irritated Sam.
"How about the beach?" Dean asks, leaning on Castiel. "It's nearly sunset, we could go for a walk."
"Dean, you're so unoriginal," Sam says, shaking his head.
"Shut up, Sammy," Dean huffs.
Sam merely shrugs and goes back to typing. He watches as Castiel puts a hand on Dean's shoulder and then they disappear. Sam lets out a laugh and then smirks as he stares at the screen.
Dean blinks and glances around. They were at a beach, and luckily nobody was around.
"What is so appealing about a beach, Dean?" Castiel asks.
"The view, for one thing," Dean says, taking off his shoes. "And watching the sunsets." Dean glances at Castiel. "Take your shoes off."
"Why?" Castiel questions.
"Trust me and do it," Dean says, smiling.
Castiel does so, along with his socks.
"Sand feels good, huh?" Dean says, grinning at Castiel as he shuffled through the sand and then grabs Castiel's hand. "C'mon."
Castiel allows Dean to pull him toward the shore where they stop. Castiel watches intently every time the water washes over their feet and retreats.
"This is nice," Castiel says after a moment. "It is quite beautiful."
"You know what else would make this better?" Dean asks, turning to Castiel, grinning, and then runs his fingers through Castiel's wings.
"You're asking for it Dean," Castiel growls, grabbing Dean. Dean's response is to grin and kiss his angel in return. The two end on lying on the sand, Dean on top of the angel. Dean pulls away after a moment and then lies next to Castiel.
"Thank you, Dean," Castiel says. "For everything you've done."
"It's nothing, Cas," Dean replies. "I'd do anything for you, you know that by now."
"I believe I can say I am happy now," Castiel says. "Something I haven't…. felt since I was born."
Dean whistles. "We're talking, what, a millennia?"
"I'm not that old, Dean," Castiel says and Dean laughs, patting Castiel on the chest. Dean pulls the angel closer to him. "The sunset really is pretty."
"Told you," Dean smirks and then nuzzles Castiel's neck. "I'm glad you're my angel."
Castiel purrs in response and closes his eyes, perfectly content to stay with Dean.
A/N: And there you have it folks! It's a fluffy ending, but hey, I think it works out! Thank you all for reading my story! I can't say it enough.
If you have an idea for a story I should do-I'm completely open to ideas. I thought I would have more to say…but sadly, I do not.
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Until next time, my faithful readers! *epic salute*
