Chapter 28

Bad News always brings Heartache

Blade's POV

I've been living in Shane's cabin for about a month now. It's different but it's nice. I've been hunting every few days. I've been able to keep blood down a lot better now. The first couple days were the worst. I had asked Shane to get some blood and when he did I couldn't keep down for more then a few hours. Even when he took me to see Jade she couldn't figure out what was wrong. Eventually she figured out why I couldn't keep it down and man what she found out was a shock. I wasn't prepared for it and neither were they.

I'm outside now. I killed a mountain lion not long ago. I have just finished gutting him and am about to work on skinning him when I here a truck pull up the road. I put the knife down on the table,dip my arms in a bucket of clean water and grab a rag to wipe my hands and make my way around the cabin. To my surprise, I see Shane and Jade walking up towards the house.

"Hey guy. What brings you up here?" I ask smiling as I see them as I took off my bloody apron, but my smile drops when I see their grim faces. "What's wrong?"

Jade gives me a sad, grim smile. Shane approaches me. "Blade we have some bad news."

My first initial thought is Bobby. "What is it? Did something happen to Bobby?"

Shane shakes his head and I sigh in relief. "Bobby okay. Blade it's Dean Winchester. He's dead."

The news hits me like a ton a bricks. I couldn't think. The towel and apron fall to the ground. Dean's dead? Then it hits me all at once. His contract was up. The hellhound got him.

"What happened?" I whispered to Shane even though I pretty much already knew.

"He was killed by a hellhound. It ripped him apart right in front of Sam." Shane said. I closed my eyes at hearing that Sam had to watch his brother die. I felt the tears run down my cheeks. I opened my blurry eyes to see Jade walk up to me and wrap her arms around me.

"I'm so sorry sweetie." She whispered into my ear. I couldn't move though. I couldn't wrap my arms around her. I was to numb to do anything.

"What did they do-" I stared to ask but Shane cut me off.

"Sam couldn't stand the thought of giving him a hunter's funeral so he buried him in a field." Shane answered.

"Where?" My voice barely above a whisper.

"In the woods near Pontiac, Illinois." He said. I took a small step back but felt Jade's grip tighten.

"Blade please. Not in your condition." Jade pleaded.

I gripped Jade's arms gently so not to hurt her and pulled her away. "I'm sorry Jade but I have to."

One minute I was standing in front of the the next I was gone. They both looked at each other and sighed.

"She'll be back." Shane said.

"And if she doesn't come back?" Jade asked softly.

"I know her. She'll be back. She just wants to say goodbye." He said before pulling Jade towards the cabin.

Less than 2 hours later I was in Illinois. It didn't take me long to find his grave. The sun was nearly set when I got there, casting a beautiful orange glow through the trees at his grave.

It was in a small clearing. The grass had barely started to cover the disturbed dirt, which meant his death wasn't long ago. A week, two tops. A cross, with no name or marker, was the only thing to indicate that this was a grave but I knew it was his.

I knelt down in front of the gross. Tears rolled down my eyes. How could I have forgotten about his deal? The fact the Sam had to probably watch him die made the tears flow harder. I wrap my arms around my stomach in comfort.

"I'm so sorry." I whispered to the ground. I knew he couldn't hear me but I needed to get it out. "Dean I'm so sorry I wasn't there for you. I know you probably didn't want me there but I would have tired to help you. I love you Dean. I hope one day, you can forgive me. I never meant to hurt you. I will always love you." I whisper the last part.

I brought my hand to my lips, then pressed my hand to the ground. Leaving one last kiss for him. I slowly got up and began to walk away from the grave of the last man I would ever love. My arms were securely wrapped around my midsection.

As I was walking away I heard a flutter of something. I stopped walking and turned around. Standing there was a man. He had short dark brown hair. His eyes were a deep rich blue. He wore a crisp white shirt with a royal blue tie and dark blue suit. He wore a tan trench coat over that, and yet I couldn't help but wonder why he be wearing a trench coat in the heat but it looked like it didn't even bother him.

His face looked liked he hadn't shaved in a day or so, but it was the small smile the graced his thin lips that made me know, for some reason, he wasn't going to hurt me.

"Who are you?" I asked curiously. I kept my voice gentle because I felt if I raise it anymore, I might have scared him off.

"I'm Castiel, Layla." He said in a soft monotone voice.

"How do you know my name?" I stared at him. I wanted to defend myself in case he tried to attack me but the feelings I got from him were nothing threatening. He gave off this sense of warmth and happiness. I felt like I was being bathed in the feelings. I could my body become warm as I absorbed what was he was putting out. I knew he wasn't exactly human, so in question what was he exactly?

"You know I'm not here to harm you. I'm here to help you." He voice was a little gruff but it suited him well.

"Help me how?" I ask him confused.

"To help you protect what you are protecting." He said with a gentle smile.

"What are you?" I cocked my head to the side a bit trying to figure what he was.

"I am an angel of the Lord, Layla." He said with pride.

"An angel?" I question. I had never met an angel before but I highly doubt a lot of people have in the first place.

"Yes." He confirms. "I was given an order to help protect you and what you're protecting. To make sure everything is good, and that nothing hurts you."

"How?"

"I will be here for you when ever you need me. Just say a prayer and I'll be there." He said staring at me intently.

"Why?" I didn't know why I kept asking questions but I just needed to know as much as possible.

"Because of what you are protecting, if evil finds out then they will want to take it. They will want to turn it into a weapon against good." He said seriously.

I couldn't help but feel scared at hat he had just told me. I wouldn't let anyone take what was mine. "What do I have to do?"

"Protect it like you have been doing and let me help you." This angel in front of me was willing to help me. I didn't have to get it much thought. Inside I knew the right thing, and if God was willing to send an angel to help me I wasn't going to refuse his help.

"Okay." I said with a sad smile. Castiel returned the smile and held out his right hand. I walked over to him and placed my left hand in his.

"I promise everything will be okay." He said as he placed his other hand on my shoulder, I softly smiled at him and he smiled back. Just knowing that this angel from heaven was going to be there for me made me have hope.

A/N: So there it was the ending of Could He Ever Love Me If He Knew?. I've been working on this story for over 3 years! And now it's finished! I'm so happy and sad all at the same time. Yet there is good news! There will be a sequel! I'm working on it right now but I don't have a title for it just yet! So sign up for alerts and you'll see when I post the new story! I also want to give a big thanks to those who took the time to review except for deangirl27, you were just plain rude in your review and the fact that you said I hated my main character and that her name was stupid, I mean what the hell is your problem? If you can't something nice with constructive criticism then don't leave anything at all. Anyway sorry had to rant for a sec. I hoped you enjoyed this story and continue to let me know what you think!