Big Sister Hannah

There is often that time, between awake and asleep, when just about anything could happen because you can't tell whether you're still dreaming. So when Dean became aware that he was holding something warm and slightly soft, he assumed that he was just dreaming about the afterglow of some wonderful sex. Naturally, when that something tried to wiggle away, he held on tighter because it felt right to hold this person and he was content exactly where he was.

Then he realized someone was speaking with him.

"Dean, you need to let me go." The voice was slightly familiar and lower than what he had expected. But, hey, in dreams anything goes. "Dean. Dean. Dean." The owner of the voice continued trying to escape his grasp until it finally stopped. Dean started to fall back asleep, content that his partner wouldn't be leaving until he heard a familiar clicking noise and the voice said, "Sam is taking pictures, Dean."

Immediately, Dean shot up in bed, knowing that he couldn't let Sam get evidence of whatever was going on. There Sam stood, giggling like the girl he actually was and even Bobby, where he was putting away the cot, seemed to be hiding a smile. For a second, Dean couldn't figure out what they thought was funny. Then memories flooded him and he could feel a blush starting to creep up his neck as he turned to Cas who had rolled over out of the bed the moment Dean had let go of him.

You were cuddling Cas! His thoughts screamed at him. Gay!

"Uh, sorry about that, Cas." Dean rubbed the back of his neck, trying to hide his embarrassment.

"It's perfectly alright, Dean." Cas was pulling his trenchcoat back on, and then he kneeled down to put his shoes back on. "I will admit that I did enjoy it, as I have not slept with anyone since April."

Dean got up out of the bed and slipped his shoes on. "April?" He asked, since he had never heard of anyone by that name.

"Yes." Cas straightened up. "Of course, that was before she tortured and killed me." He grabbed his duffel off of the floor.

He said it so matter-of-factly that the three humans in the room couldn't help but stare at him. It was like the fact that he had apparently been tortured and killed didn't matter, that it was no big deal.

Dean felt a slight stirring of what must surely be anger in his gut. How dare that bitch! He couldn't stop the thought. Then, he paused and frowned. "Why did you sleep with her in the first place?"

Castiel looked over at him and tilted his head a bit, a confused expression crossing his face. "Isn't that what one normally does with their partner after intercourse?"

If Dean had been drinking something, he was sure that he would be spitting it out. As it was, it felt like the bottom of his stomach had dropped to the floor. Glancing at Bobby and Sam, he could see that they were just as shocked.

This Cas wasn't a virgin anymore.

Maybe this future was a bit more like the other one than he had first thought.

Castiel was still looking at him, so Dean cleared his throat and choked out a "Yeah, I guess."

Cas nodded and moved on. "There is a diner down the road where you can get breakfast, and since Sam still hasn't contacted me, we will then continue to the – "

He was interrupted by a knock on the door. Bobby, Sam, and Dean all look at it suspiciously, but Castiel just walks over, not seeming to be too worried at who might be on the other side, and opened it.

A woman stood there in a sweater and suit jacket, and just by the way she stood, Dean knew that this had to be another angel.

"Castiel," she smiled at the sight of him.

"Hannah." He replied, a slight smile tugging at his lips.

"I – " She began to say something, but frowned in puzzlement at the sight of the three hunters. "They're not from now." She glanced at Cas. "What's going on?"

They ended up all sitting in the diner around a table. This time Cas didn't eat, but Dean and the other two happily indulged in breakfast. Cas quickly explained to this new angel what had happened, but Dean was more surprised at the news she brought.

"Angels? Governing themselves? Weird." Dean commented. It sounded kind of like what Cas had said he would try to do after going back upstairs, but he never thought that it would really happen.

Cas seemed to send a variation of one of Sam's bitch faces. He seemed to be slightly fond of this angel, so Dean decided to try to reign in his behavior a bit. There was something he didn't like about her though.

"Mostly. There's a lot of meetings on rebuilding and reorganization – also reconciliation." Hannah took his question seriously.

"And Metatron?" Cas seemed a bit anxious to confirm the angel's fate. Given what Cas had told them, Dean couldn't blame him.

"Still in jail. He should be staying there permanently." She paused there, focusing her attention on Castiel. Actually, for the most part she had been ignoring the three time travelers and would only pay them mind when she was spoken to. "I would've thought we'd see you sooner."

It took Dean a moment to realize what she meant by that. Then, he was slightly confused. Why wouldn't Cas be staying in Heaven?

Castiel looked a bit guilty. "I would've come sooner but – "

"I'm glad you didn't." Hannah continued. "You see, I…I need your help. Heaven needs your help."

Castiel looked at her for a long moment, his eyes flicking over to the humans in his charge. "Hannah, due to the circumstances, I don't know how much I can help. I need to take Bobby and the Winchesters to a safe location until we can figure out how to send them back."

Hannah looked over at them once more, though Dean could see that there was something in her gaze that spoke of disapproval. It wasn't the first time an angel had looked at them like that, but this seemed different.

"I see." Hannah said, her eyes returning to Cas. "So you still chose him?" She seemed to be referencing an incident that Cas had not told them about.

Cas grimaced a bit. "Hannah, I am willing to help you, but I need to keep them safe."

"Very well." Hannah reluctantly agreed. "Then I shall accompany you until they are somewhere safe so we can leave directly."

Cas thought about it for a moment, and then nodded his head. "Alright." He turned to his charges. "Is this acceptable to you?"

The humans looked at each other. "Sure, why not? It's always fun to have another angel along for the ride." Dean sarcastically said.

Hannah's eyes narrowed a bit. "So you were always this disrespectful?"

Dean narrowed his eyes right back at her. "What do you – "

"Alright." Castiel quickly intervened. "If you could all go to the car, I will settle the bill." He stood up and walked over to the register with the check the waitress had surreptitiously left at their table.

They all watched him go. Once he was relatively out of earshot, as much as one can be when they're really a celestial being, Hannah turned back to the three humans.

"I cannot judge you, Bobby Singer." She tilted her head slightly in his direction. "But I can judge you, Winchesters." Her gaze was hard. "I know how much Castiel has lost for you, probably more than I even know. I think you are a bad influence on him, but he won't hear a word against you." She leaned in a bit. "Hurt him and you will feel the consequences. He doesn't need this on top of everything else." With those lovely parting words, she stood up and walked out of the diner towards the car.

They stared after her.

"Wow, protective big sister." Sam muttered.

"Never seen an angel be so protective of him before." Bobby commented.

Dean continued to stare after her, and couldn't help but think that that was true. Cas was always getting beaten up, tortured, killed, or ignored by his brothers and sisters. It was almost weird to see an angel besides Castiel care about another being.

"Maybe it's the influence of walking around with humans." Dean mused. The others shrugged, and got up as Cas headed for the door. He looked over at them, confused at why they hadn't left yet.

Still, as Dean swore at the fact that Hannah had stolen the shotgun seat, he wondered if there was a reason for Hannah to be concerned. It probably had to do with what Cas was hiding from them.

Now, he just had to figure out what that was.

AN: So now we're really getting into the beginning of Season 10. From this point on, you'll see familiar dialogue from the show with Dean and the other finding out what's really going on. I must admit, I have mixed feelings about Hannah. As Cas's friend and big sister, I love her (spoiler: until episode 6 of this season, when she leaves Castiel all alone that is). However, I don't really see her as a love interest for Castiel. For those of you who ship them, that's fine. I'll actually be addressing her slight crush later in the fic. Still, it seems too... forced if you will. So here at least, she's just someone who actually cares about Cas.