I'll Protect You, Always (Supernatural AU/ Castiel love story )

Chapter 26

I hit the ground, caught a rock on my foot, and stumbled down a small cliff. I face planted in the brush and groaned as I turned over to see where I was. When I finally had enough strength, I stood up realized I was surrounded by an endless forest. I mean, at least I didn't die going through the portal so that was a plus. 

"Son of a bitch," I whispered aloud. I sighed and closed my eyes. I concentrated on the earth around me and sensed the routes around me, I sighed outwardly when I realized exactly where I was. To my surprise, I was in Maine. I felt a strong pulling sensation to go left so I followed it like a rope. I felt like I was being pulled to safety. When I finally found the road, I began to walk and hope that something good would happen to me. 

I walked for about three hours with my thumb up, just trying to catch a ride from someone. I know, probably not the smartest idea since all of Hell was looking for me. When I someone finally pulled over it was a women in her late thirties. She had a baby sleeping in the backseat, and she offered me a ride into town. I gladly obliged, despite the state of my attire. 

She asked me a lot of questions. Why did I have so many scars? Why was I so dirty? Was I in the war? All questions I refused to answer. I mumbled christo under my breath about every five minutes. Neither of my new "friends" ever flinched.

When we finally got to town, I thanked her for her hospitality, and she handed me a $50 dollar bill and a blanket to wrap around myself. I tried to give them back to her, but she said I wouldn't get on any bus without them. I thanked her again and found the nearest bus stop.

I took the bus till I was about a three miles out of Lebanon, Kansas. I took a back road that only Sam, Dean, Castiel, and I knew about. I was walking for a while when I heard the rumble of an old engine. I turned around to see none other than the Impala driving up behind me, and I immediately made a break for it.

I knew I couldn't out run the car and that running away from it definitely spiked their interests. I could hear the engine rev, and I heard tires screech, but I didn't turn around. Within seconds the Impala had whipped in front of me. I quickly turned on my heal and tried to run deep into the forest.

I heard the slamming of four car doors, and then I was tackled to the ground. 

"I'm not gonna hurt you, I just want to know why you ran. Come on, sweetheart don't be a pain," I instantly recognized Dean's voice. I was flipped around, and the look on Dean's face was priceless.

"Hey, Dean. How you been? You miss me? Because, I sure as hell didn't miss you," I spat at him. Confusion, happiness, and relief were radiating off him, and I guess he just enjoyed being an asshole.

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"Dean, get the hell off me!" I tossed and struggled against his hold. He raised his arms over his head, and I climbed out from underneath him. I stood up and brushed myself off. I pulled out the angel blade, I picked up on the way out of hell. Wow. Never thought I would ever even be thinking that sentence.

I looked around. They were all there; Dean, Sam, Paige, and Cas. I glared at Cas, and he just continued to stare back at me like he couldn't believe I was there. They all stared at me. A different emotion radiating off of each of them. Dean was happiness. Sam was relief. Paige was excitement. Cas's was the one that made me want to throw up the most, love. Pure blissful love.

I let out a sound of disgust and turned away from him. 

Dean looked beyond confused and worried, "Annabelle, it's us. It's Dean, Sam, Paige, and Cas. Were not gonna hurt you. We've been looking everywhere for you. We're sorry we couldn't find you sooner," Dean explained in a rushed tone.