Chapter 16

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Dean yanks his sister over wrapping his arms around her.

"Thank God, Jesus Bells you can't ever do that to me again."

He pulls back checking her over. She nods as she tries to fight the urge to break down again.

"How'd you and Jo?"

Jo smiles and looks to Dean.

"We were able to find the key to the gate of purgatory that would lead to hell. Bobby did some research."

"They would have gone the same way I came and went out."

Bella's jaw drops as she turns back to Castiel.

"You mean you had to go through purgatory twice?!"

"It was the only way."

"Um yeah and who are you again?" Dean questions as Jo hugs Bella.

"I am Castiel an angel of the Lord."

Dean laughs and looks back to Bella.

"So this schmuck saved you?"

"D!" Bella scolds.

"I wouldn't go around calling an angel that!"

"You honestly believe this?"

Bella shrugs and looks back to Castiel. She narrows her eyes and look to the rip in his shirt. Bella runs a finger along the flesh within. She smiles seeing it's now healed.

"Yes."

"This is hog wash Bella and you know it!"

Dean grabs Castiel by the collar of his shirt.

"Who are you really ?!"

"D!" Bella shoves him off Castiel.

"He really is who he says he is! Now knock it off."

"No… I'm not buying it. Think about it Bella he just happens to show up after you grabbed that spear head! I mean come on what reason would he have to go rip you out of hells shackles? He doesn't even know you."

"You're wrong. It's because I know her that I made that decision. You never were one to have much faith Dean. Maybe it's time you started."

Dean shakes his head laughing.

"Whatever this is a crock of shit and you and I both know it. You might have my sister fooled but not me buddy. All I know is if you have any sort of ill intentions for her I'll blow your god damn head off!"

"Do not take his name in vain. I am Bella's guardian. You will not threaten me Dean."

"So what now you're preaching?"

"I am a solder but I will preach the word of God when needed."

"And since when are you her guardian?!"

"When I ripped her out of perdition."

"So you're trying to say you're now her guardian angel?"

"Amongst other things."

Dean's eyes widen on how he says this. He turns to his sister she narrows her eyes at Castiel.

"You're cracked! Stay away from my sister Perry Mason wannabe!"

"D! Do you know what he just went through to get me out?!"

Dean turns back to Castiel.

"Thanks you can go now."

Dean yanks Bella by the arm and starts dragging off with her. Castiel appears before Dean and presses his index and middle finger to his forehead. Dean falls to the ground passing out. Bella gasp and crouches down beside her brother.

"What the hell did you do?" Jo yells at Castiel.

"He will be fine. I did warn him."

Castiel gently grabs Bella's arm lifting her back up.

"I assure you he is not harmed Bella."

"Why did you do that!" Bella yells.

"Dean needs to realize I will protect you at all cost."

Bella shakes her head.

"He'd never hurt me."

Jo helps Dean up as he comes to.

"What the hell was that!" He points his gun at Castiel.

"D! Knock it off! Put the damn gun up!" She yells standing in front of Castiel

Dean grits his teeth but puts his gun up. Castiel ignores him as he looks around.

"Hey…" Jo says and grabs onto Bella.

"I'm fine." Bella says taking a few steps. Castiel turns back around and looks upon Bella.

"Bella needs nourishment. Her body will soon give out."

Jo and Dean exchange glances as Castiel puts his arm around Bella's shoulder walking alongside of her.

"I don't like this." Dean whispers.

"I don't trust this guy."

"Bella seems to." Jo says watching as the two of them.

"He doesn't even act like an angel."

Jo smiles.

"Now how would you know what an angel acts like?"

"Isn't she supposed to be terrified? I mean think about it Jo…"

"I don't see any wings." Jo says with a shrug.

"Exactly nothing angelic like about the bastard."

They make their way to the car. Dean and Castiel eye one another through the rearview mirror as Dean starts the car. Jo elbows Dean once she catches what he's doing.

"Seriously Dean you're going to get in a staring contest now?"

Dean sighs but he adjusts the mirror looking to his sister now. Bella looks out the window but every once in a while she flinches and reaches to her head. Dean stops at the first restaurant he sees.

Jo smiles noticing how Castiel immediately makes his way to Bella's door opening it for her. Dean rolls his eyes and Jo laughs.

The hostess leads them to a booth.

"What all can I get you to drink?"

Each order their drinks then they look to Cas.

"Nothing for me thank you."

Dean cocks a brow.

"Why didn't you get you something?" Bella questions.

"We do not need to consume food."

"So you don't eat?"

Castiel nods.

"Or drink?"

He nods again.

"Like ever?"

"Only when I'm without powers in my vessel it is rare. He seems to have a thing for red meat."

"Vessel?" Bella probes again.

"Yes Bella. The host name was Jimmy."

Dean starts to laugh.

"This has got to be the most horrible syfi movie I've ever heard of. I mean Jimmy? Really?"

"So this isn't how you normally look?"

"This is my earth form. When the host died I took over his body as he requested."

Bella rears back at this.

"So what do you actually look like?"

"To see my true form is sheer death."

"Um ok…" Dean says raising his brows as he leans back in his booth.

Dean rolls his finger making the crazy sign to Bella. She kicks him from under the booth.

"Don't be a jerk."

Bella cuts her brother a stare.

"I can't believe you D!"

"No Bella I can't believe you! You're seriously buying into this guy's crap!'

"If it wasn't for him I'd still be in that pit!"

"We were coming for you! I wouldn't have let you down you know that!"

"We barely survived D! No offense but I doubt you and Jo would have made it that far. You've no idea what we faced!"

"Apparently you seem to know this asshole more than your own brother!"

Bella rises slamming both her hands on the table.

"Watch what you say D!"

Castiel gently takes a hand upon her arm and lowers her back down. Jo and Dean look upon Bella as she looks disordered on her own reactions. She bites her lower lip looking out the window.

"I'm sorry. I just…"

"I think we all just need a moment to take it all in." Jo says taking Bella's hand.

Bella nods and wipes her face.

"What happened to you in there?" Dean asks softly.

Bella closes her eyes and takes in a breath.

"Let's just say it was enough to erase any fear I had over anything winged. Don't care to be around fire anytime soon."

Dean winced and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Jesus Bells…"

"I'm fine now right?" She says but like it was more to herself.

"It will take you some time to heal spiritually and emotionally." Castiel states looking upon her.

"You should take some time to rest." He tells her as she sips her tea.

They order their food and sit in silence for a moment; each look to Bella as she looks to her food merely picking at it.

"Bells." Dean utters causing her to jump.

She clears her throat.

"You need to eat."

Bella nods placing a fry in her mouth. Dean notices how her hands are unsteady. She reaches over and grabs her tea it shakes in her grasp and she quickly places it back down.

"How long was I in there?"

"About 5 months."

Bella nods.

"It's August the 12th."

Jo nudges Dean once they're all finished with their food. Bella's fast asleep against the wall.

Castiel steps out and goes to pull her out. He picks Bella up and Jo shoves Dean back down.

"Don't do it."
"He needs to know just who the fuck he's dealing with!"

"Dean…" Jo warns as Castiel carries her out of the restaurant.

"And what the hell does he mean amongst other things?"

"Calm down Dean. It doesn't look as though he means her harm."

"No offense Jo but you haven't seen half the things we have. I know what's out there! I've seen just about everything. But not once has there ever been anything heaven sent. It just doesn't exist! Now if he was to claim to be a demon that'd be different. There are thousands of those bastards around. But he's no angel."

"And what if you're wrong Dean?"

"Suck it."

Jo sighs but shakes her head and turns to him with a grin.

"What right here?"

His eyes widen a bit.

"In your dreams loverman." She says in a whisper into his ear.

She pecks him on the lips and walks away. Dean tips his glass as she exits the restaurant.

"Awesome…" He says and takes a swig.

Dean finds them a hotel. He parks in front of the office. He turns back to Castiel.

"You will be getting your own room."

"I do not need a room."

"Even better."

Dean heads to the office and gets two rooms. He hands Jo a key card once he parks by the hotel rooms.

"Go on. I'll help Bella get sorted."

She nods and gets out of the car. Castiel however is already by Bella's room holding her. Dean rolls his eyes and slams the door as he gets out. He opens the door and Cas lays Bella down. Dean turns on the lights and goes to tell Cas off. But he's gone…

"What the hell?" Dean mutters looking around.

He checks the entire room and even peeks outside. Bella groans in her sleep rolling over. He takes off her shoes and covers her up.

"Least I don't have worry about that now…" He murmurs.

Little was Dean aware that Castiel was still in the room. He could hear and see everything Dean was doing. He knew it was better this way for Dean to think he was gone.

Dean clears his throat and caresses his sister's cheek. His eyes close as he comes to his knees over her bedside. He leans his head against the mattress and begins to cry. He could not feel it but Castiel was right there beside him with a hand upon his shoulder.

Eventually Jo knocks on the door and Dean makes his way up. He quickly wipes his eyes and runs his fingers through his hair. He opens the door.

"Everything ok?"

"Yeah."

"Where's Castiel?"

"Who knows the bastard just vanished. Maybe he got the fucking hint." Castiel hears him say as Dean shuts the door.

Once Dean's gone Castiel pulls the sheets back and tucks Bella in. Castiel found himself more perplexed on his feelings towards Bella.