Chapter 30
(Read and Review please. I don't own crap)
Each person stands their looking upon Bella and Castiel.
"Are you sure sugar bug?"
Bella takes Cas's hand.
"More than anything, this is what we both want."
Bobby rolls his eyes but clears his throat seeing Bella had taken notice.
"Bobby…" She groans softly.
"I can't help it kid. I just hope you've really put some thought into this."
She turns with a sneeze covering her nose.
"Well first things first then we gotta get you better. Can't very well enjoy a wedding if you're constantly blowing your nose."
Bella smiles leaning against Cas's arm.
"Now off to bed."
"Ellen…" Bella argues.
Ellen takes her arm and starts dragging her to her old room.
"You just focus on getting better. We'll set up everything."
"Do I have a say in any of this?"
Ellen frowns.
"Sugar bug we both know if you handled it. It would be a drive through wedding."
"Awesome! Sounds perfect!"
"See what I mean. It's meant to be special unforgettable."
"Marrying Cas is unforgettable."
Ellen smiles.
"You really are over the moon for him aren't you?"
Bella picks at the seams of the blanket Ellen wrapped her in. Ellen feels her forehead.
"Your fever's back. Better get you some more medicine."
Bella nods against the pillow.
"Dad wouldn't approve…" Bella says catching Ellen off-guard at the door.
"Oh hun… John wouldn't approve of anyone you married. No one would have ever been good enough. As far as your father and Dean are concerned. You're to remain this pure and innocent little girl."
Bella rolls over.
"It's the opposite…"
"How so?"
"Well he's Castiel and I'm…"
"Shut your trap right there sugar bug. You hang the sun and moon in that man's eyes. Even when he was an angel I could see it. "
"Yeah but do I deserve it?"
Ellen smiles and sits on the edge of the bed. She caresses Bella's face.
"Honey you you've been deprived all your life. For once I truly see a glimmer in those eyes of yours. You've come so far and fought so many battles. You deserve this and so much more. I'd even go as far as to ask the question does he deserve you?"
"Ellen…"
"I'm serious, angel of God or man. He'd better damn well know what it his he's got. He better treat you like the rarest medallion, because you are."
"That's not how I see it."
"Of course you don't."
Bella's eyes start to close and Ellen sneaks out to get her some medicine.
"Let's go Cas."
Dean chuckles as Ellen grabs Cas by the ear. He looks to Dean and Jo wide eyed. Jo laughs.
"Have fun Cas."
Cas gets in the truck. Ellen revs the engine and looks to Cas.
"Look you seem like a nice enough man. But I'm only going to say this once. You hurt that babygirl and I'll hunt you down and use your head as a plaque."
Cas swallows back.
"So hun where do ya want to go? Décor first? Tux? Wedding license?"
Cas opens his mouth to say something.
"You're right décor first."
She peels out and Cas grips the handle of the door nervously.
"Gotta get that girl some medicine as well."
Ellen laughs seeing the look on Cas's face.
"Relax I my bark is bigger than my bite. Truth is I kinda like ya. Hell you got her out of her fear of winged creatures. She also smiles more than she ever used to."
Cas nods.
Ellen grabs Bella's medicine. She drags Cas into another store that's for formal wear.
"See anything you like?"
Ellen says skimming through some of the tux's. She narrows her eyes as Cas is digging through the thongs in the women section. She watches curiously as he picks up a couple pink ones. He returns and hands them to Ellen. Ellen tilts her head holding them up.
"I have good taste." He nods and looks at the tuxes.
"Um that's great Cas but I truly hope you're not wearing these."
He looks to her oddly.
"Bella likes them."
"On you or her Cas?"
"I've not worn them."
"Thank God for small favors."
"You thank God?" He questions.
"Yes everyday." She says with a smile.
"Me too." He says with an assuring nod.
Cas picks out a tux and holds it against him.
"I like… You should try it on."
He nods. Ellen skims through the dresses as he tries it on.
"You look like crap."
"Thanks D…"
He chuckles.
"Aw sis you're welcome!"
"Where's Cas?"
"Ellen kidnapped him."
"Oh no…" Bella groans in thought.
Dean wraps his arms around Jo as she sits in his lap. Bella smiles looking upon them.
"What?" Dean questions gruffly.
"Oh nothing."
She opens the fridge and pours her a glass of orange juice. They both turn as one of the phones ring. Bobby's phones… meaning duty calls. Bella sighs and looks towards Dean.
Bobby clears his throat.
"Hello?"
Bobby writes down the information.
"Where are you at again?"
He nods and writes down the address.
"I could have someone there in 3 days tops."
"Looks like a shot gun wedding Bells."
Bella bites her lower lip in thought.
"Seems so."
Dean jumps back a bit as he looks up and see's "his" hand upon Bella's shoulder.
"What's with you?" Jo asks feeling him jump.
Dean eyes the man.
Please tell me you're not allowing our sister to this.
"She's not your sister."
Jo, Bobby and Bella turn to Dean oddly. Dean sighs.
"Who you talking to son?"
Go on tell them. See how they react.
Dean shoots up in his chair as the man kisses the top of Bella's head. He keeps his hold on Jo so she doesn't fall.
It's time you show her the right direction Dean. You're only going to get her killed. You need to take care of this Castiel. He will be our sister's demise.
Dean grits his teeth.
"D? What's with you?"
Dean makes his way over to shove the man away.
"D!?"
Everyone looks to him as if he's lost his mind. The man is no longer about the room as Dean looks around. Dean checks his sister over.
"Seriously D, are you ok?"
He nods but grabs his jacket making his way out. Bella sighs and downs the rest of her orange juice.
"What was that about?" Bobby questions as he's going over the file he's setting up for their next case.
"You're not going to believe this one by the way." Bobby slides over the file.
Bella narrows her eyes as she reads the information. A small giggle escapes her lips.
"That's about what I thought. The guy's pretty adamant."
"Huh… So Agent Mulder and Scully to the rescue! Awesome!"
Bobby chuckles.
Bella grabs her laptop and starts to dig up some more info. After an hour in she leans back defeated.
"Nothing?"
"Yep."
She sighs rubbing her face. Jo tosses her a bottle of water.
"Thanks."
Jo shrugs and looks over the files herself.
"I figure we can go about this Scooby Do style."
"Sounds good to me."
"Cas and I will be Shaggy and Scooby. I'll let you be Fred and Daphne."
"Huh, interesting. So which of you is Scooby?"
Bella smiles raising her hand.
"Guilty, I'm always wanting a Scooby snack."
Jo laughs.
"More like a Castiel snack…"
Bella nearly chokes on her water.
"True that."
Cas and Ellen enter the house with tons of bags. Bella laughs at poor Cas's miserable looking face. She couldn't even imagine what he must've looked like Ellen dragging him from store to store.
"How are you feeling?"
Bella scoots back in her chair. She makes her way over and kisses him.
"A little better."
Ellen hands her some medicine.
"Thanks."
Bella straightens Cas's collar.
"What is all this stuff anyway?"
She peeks into one of the bags. Ellen promptly takes it away.
"It's a surprise! Right Cas?"
He smiles.
"Yes."
"Huh, not sure I'm too crazy about that." Bella says cutting Ellen a look.
"Hush now you're gonna love it. Won't she Cas?"
"Yes."
"Have you got him programmed now or something?"
"Does he have a switch?"
Bella laughs.
"Where's Dean?"
"ON the porch I think."
Ellen nods and goes to gather him. She comes back in dragging him by the arm.
"Take Cas away for the night. He can't see the bride until the wedding."
Bella swallows back on this.
"What?!"
"Yep you're getting married tomorrow!"
"Um huh? Wha? But…"
Ellen winks.
"Go shower get plenty of rest." Ellen starts pushing Bella towards the back room.
"But!" She looks to Cas wide eyed.
Dean grumbles under his breath but drags Cas out the door. Both Cas and Bella share the same expression as they look upon one another.
"Why to go mom I think you broke them both."
Ellen laughs.
"Good."
Bobby sighs.
"I think this is a bourbon night."
"When is it not a bourbon night?" Ellen fires back.
Bobby mutters incoherently. Ellen looks to Jo.
"And you young lady are coming with me. Help me grab some of these bags."
"Were we taking them?"
"To the bar of course."
"Huh?"
"I gotta work tonight anyhow. Bobby you make sure sugar bug doesn't leave this house."
He salutes but continues about his bourbon. Ellen sighs and they exit the house.
Huh, well I'll be damned Dean. Look… It's just you and Castiel…
Dean rolls his eyes and turns on the radio.
You could end it all right here. Put a stop to this madness. Save her!
Dean pinches the bridge of his nose.
"Say Cas whaddya feel about a bachelor party?"
Cas looks to him confused.
"What is that?"
Dean grins.
"Oh you'll see."
He pulls up to a strip club and parks. Cas narrows his eyes at some of the women entering the gentlemen's club.
Priceless, she's sure to get pissed. Good one Dean!
Dean's phone rings and he answers.
"Hey babe…" He grumbles into the receiver trying to muffle the sound around them.
"I was just going to tell you to make sure you have Cas at the roadhouse by 11 am Dean."
"Can do."
"So what are ya'll doing?"
"Eh you know… guy stuff."
"Guy stuff huh?"
"Yep."
"These women Dean look to be questionable characters."
Dean rolls his eyes.
"That's the point Cas…" He whispers covering the receiver.
"I do not understand."
"What's he talking about Dean?"
"Nothing Jo just something on the TV."
Cas turns to Dean with narrowed eyes.
"There is no TV."
"Shut it Cas."
"Dean what are you up to?"
Dean shakes his head turning back to Cas.
"Look I gotta go baby. We'll see you tomorrow."
"Dean…" She hisses and he hangs up.
Dean gets out and Cas follows behind him. Once they enter the door Cas looks around. Topless girls danced about the place, drunk men were grabbing at them. One of the young blonde women come up to Cas and runs a finger long his chest. He tilts his head looking to Dean.
"She's not wearing a shirt."
"That's the point Cas."
Cas shakes his head on this.
"I do not feel Bella would approve."
"This is your bachelor party Cas. Let's let loose and have a few drinks. Enjoy the single life for a moment."
"We're not single Dean."
Dean orders them a drink and hands Cas a shot. Cas grits his teeth taking Dean by surprise.
"I'm not as naïve anymore Dean." He grabs him by the collar.
"I thought you were my friend Dean. Why would you bring me here. I also thought you had more respect for your sister and for Jo!" Cas shakes his head looking into Dean's eyes.
"You think I don't know what you're doing. I've not been human very long. But I'm not as ignorant like you assume. This would hurt mine and Bella's relationship. For both our sakes I won't speak a word of this. But you've lost my respect. I don't understand Dean. Why are you so threatened by my affections for your sister?"
Cas shakes his head and exits the club. He makes his way back to the car with plans to wait until Dean was done. He wasn't sure what this anger was that coursed through him. He wanted to hit Dean but didn't for Bella's sake. He knew Dean was setting him up. He felt betrayed. He also felt guilt…
Dean makes his way back to the car and slams the door. They sit in silence for a moment.
Dean clears his throat.
"Look.." Dean sighs and leans back.
Cas turns to him. Dean swallows it back and starts the car. He stops by a liquor store on the way to the hotel.
You're honestly going to fall for this noble act! COME ON DEAN! You're a hunter! HE'S A THREAT!
Dean hands the bagged whiskey to Cas. After they get to the hotel, Dean throws down his keys and takes off his jacket.
"Ok then, just us." Dean says pouring them both a shot.
"Come on Cas don't make a man drink alone."
Dean takes a couple shots.
"Look… I'm sorry. That wasn't cool. I know it you know it. Let's just leave it at that."
Cas nods.
"I accept your apology but you've yet to gain back my full respect Dean."
As Cas says this he takes Dean by surprise taking a shot. Cas's eyes water and he coughs a bit.
"What is that?" He looks to the glass like it bit him.
"Whiskey Cas! Natures medicine."
Cas's nose wrinkles and he shakes it off. Dean laughs at his reaction and pours another.
"They say it puts hair on your chest."
"Why would you want that?"
Dean shrugs. Cas pours him another shot.
"I think Bella drinked this once." Cas says as if in thought.
"She's not a heavy drinker but the girl can hold her whiskey when put to the test."
Dean clears his throat as him and Cas sit at the table.
Don't tell me your fucking bonding with the son of a bitch!
"Shut the fuck up Sammy."
Cas rears back looking about the room.
"Dean?"
Dean blinks a few times and takes another drink. He laughs.
"You can't see him can you? I wonder if you still had your angel voodoo stuff if you could."
"I'm afraid I do not understand."
Dean nods pouring Cas another drink.
"There's this son of a bitch claiming to be my brother. He's got really bad hair, dresses almost like me… That's another thing if he's my baby brother wouldn't he be shorter than me?"
Dean comes to his feet stumbling around a bit. He swings his glass about spilling some of the whiskey.
"He wants me to stop the marriage. Specifically he wants you out of the picture."
"Your brother?"
Cas takes his drink watching Dean curiously. Dean nods.
"Impossible right?"
"If there's one thing I've learned Dean that anything's possible. Is he here now?"
"Right behind you."
Cas turns seeing no one of course.
"Has he been doing this long?"
"Just a few days."
"So you're brother wishes for Bella and I not to wed?"
Dean nods.
"He also wishes for my nonexistence?"
Dean nods again. Cas leans back crossing his arms.
"Is that why you took me where you did Dean?"
Cas shoots to his feet as Dean passes out.
"You better be getting ready!" Jo hisses into the phone.
Dean's eyes widen as they look to the time and see it's 10:30.
"SHIT!"
"You're fucking kidding me Dean!"
Dean slams down the phone and shakes Cas awake.
"Hurry up Cas you're getting married in less than 30 minutes!"
Cas rolls over.
"We got a couple of pissed of women." Dean grumbles and tosses Cas his tux.
"Calm down already Bella. You're leaving a trail mark."
Bella kicked around one of the black balloons. The roadhouse was completely done in black and white wedding décor. Lit white tapered candles led the way to where the wedding itself would take place. Bobby, Jo, Dean and the Justice of Peace were the only present but then again that was all the Winchesters had left of any sort of family and friends.
"Damn girl can take on demons but not her own wedding." Bobby grumbles.
"Sugar bug you're gonna make yourself sick again."
Bella chews on her bottom lip and continues to pace, Jo smiles hearing the familiar roar of the Impala outside. Bella's eyes widen and Jo checks Bella's hair over.
"OK I'M TOTALLY FREAKING OUT! WHY!" Bella practically shrieks as they hear Cas and Dean's footsteps coming to the door.
The Justice of the Peace looks to them all oddly.
"Are you having second thoughts?" The tall salt and pepper haired man asks.
"NO!"
Ellen covers her mouth in laughter. Bella's eyes widen.
"I'm so sorry. I just snapped at him! Why did I do that? Why am I talking like this?"
"Come on brat… breathe…"
Bella freezes as they hear the door swing open. Bobby takes Bella's arm. She turns to him nervously. Bobby softly chuckles.
"Come on idjit you can do this."
She takes in a breath as Bobby walks her from the little hallway out to the bar. There Cas awaits. Cas's eyes lock with hers as she and Bobby make their way. Bobby hands her off to Cas. Cas takes her hand and smiles.
"You take care of her Cas."
Cas nods towards Bobby.
Cas took it all in. Bella's hair flowed about as if there were a breeze about the room. Her chocolate eyes bared into his own. Her shoulder-less wedding dress came just above the knees and she wore a black ribbon around her waist. He thought she was the most breathtaking thing he'd ever laid eyes on.
Bella couldn't take her eyes off Castiel. He wore a white tux, white dress shirt, black bow tie, black slacks and black dress shoes. If he ever truly looked like an angel now would be it. She blushed in thought as she stared into his blue eyes.
"My beloved Isabella Marie Winchester, on the day that I first met you, I knew at once that you were the one that God chose for me to be my partner, the person who shall be one flesh with me, the one whom I shall call my one and only love for as long as I live. You are, to me, beautiful: beautiful, not just in face, but also in spirit. You are a wonder to behold, and I am grateful to the Lord Almighty that He has chosen to give you to me. And so, my beloved Bella, place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm, as King Solomon has said. My love for you is as strong as death, as strong as my belief in the God Who created us. I promise to you that the flames of my love shall never waver for as long as we both shall live. "
Bella's eyes widen and she swallows back nervously she wasn't expecting that. We were supposed to do our own vow's? Crap. She looks to the man marrying her and Cas.
"Um what he said?"
Everyone laughs, Dean smiles shaking his head. Still he continues to ignore the supposed Sammy's comments. He too decided to make himself a guest. Bella takes in a breath.
"I want to be your lover, your companion and your best friend for the rest of my life. I promise to love and cherish you Cas, to keep you close and with faithfulness, to be your shoulder and helping hand in times of need, to make you laugh and to hold you when you need comfort, to hold you to the highest respect and honor as you so deserve for the rest of my life."
Castiel smiles and Bella's blush becomes deeper than ever.
"Does anyone have any reason why these two should not be wed?"
Stop it Dean. COME ON! Speak up!
"Well I suppose all that's left of my part is to now pronounce you Mr. Cass T Winchester and Isabella Marie Winchester, husband and wife. You sir may kiss your bride."
Cas picks her up enough for her feet to leave the ground and he passionately kisses her. She giggles softly as he twirls her around.
This was a huge mistake Dean! How could you let this happen?
Dean ignores the voice and hugs them both in congratulations. Bella narrows her eyes however in concern as she locks eyes with her brother. He forces that smile and kisses her cheek. She nods but couldn't help but to feel something was wrong. The others give their hugs and congrats.
Bella and Cass turn to one another as they hear the sound of a horn. Dean smiles.
"That'd be from me. Get out of here both of you."
Bella looks to Dean oddly and he winks.
"Later Bells."
A knot forms in her throat. For some reason when he said that it were as if they were children again.
"Thank you…" She mouths as they step out and see the white limo awaiting her and Cass.
Cass opens the door for her and the walks around to get in. After their both inside they turn to one another. Bella smiles with tears in her eyes.
"Are you ok?"
She nods feeling overly emotional.
"Ugh I'm such a girl!" She whines wiping her face.
He smiles and wipes her eyes with his thumbs.
"I love you." He says softly.
"I love you too."
Cass kisses her lips once more as the driver takes off.
I see I will have to take matters into my own hands. Later Dean…
Dean quickly turns back looking around.