Always Keep Fighting

House Guest's

The team spent the rest of the evening hanging out and catching up with the lost loved ones. Castiel explained that there wasn't much to move on at the moment so there was time to spend the rest if the evening hanging around.

"Hey, Cas," Sam grabbed Castiel's attention motioning for him to step aside for a minute. "So, I know a lot of them have homes already but what about the ones who were brought back? Where exactly are they going to stay?"

Castiel stood for a second contemplating the situation. "We didn't think that far ahead. I guess I could attempt to turn this place into some sort of shelter." He said eyeing the radius of the warehouse.

"Dean," Sam slightly raised his voice to get his brothers attention. When Dean walked over, Sam explained what he asked Castiel.

"You want to convert this place into a shelter for nearly 30 people?" Dean asked with a chuckle.

"Well like I said to Sam, we didn't think that far ahead. We were focused on just getting the spell to work." Castiel replied.

Sam and Dean looked at one another in a silent agreement. Sam turned towards everyone and gathered their attention.

Dean took over, "We know a lot of you already have homes of your own. We also know that a lot of you don't have anywhere to go since, well, being dead and all." He nervously clapped his hands together and continued, "So Sammy and I have agreed to open our bunker to any and all who would like to stay there. There is plenty of room for everyone."

Crowley stepped forward but before he could say anything Sam turned to him and said, "Yes, Crowley, even you."

"Why, Moose, maybe we should go to dinner before we talk about moving in together."

Dean forced a laugh and rolled his eyes.

"Aw, Squirrel, are we back to bickering that fast?"

Dean looked at Rowena. Rowena shrugged and smiled.

"The offer is there if you'd like to, Crowley." He said.

"Uh, boys..." Rowena stepped towards them. "I have something to take care of. I'll pop by later. Bye, boys." And she vanished with a snap of her finger.

*****

Hours later everyone was sitting in the library at the bunker. Mary, Jody, and Lily had worked together in the kitchen making a huge dinner to feed nearly 30 people. Even some of the angels participated in enjoying the food. As Lily was bringing pitchers of sweet tea into the library, Castiel was helping to clear tables. He looked up and caught Lily's eye. She set down the pitchers and cleared her throat. Castiel stood up straight to meet her eyes.

"Is there something you need?" He asked.

"Yeah. I know the last time we spoke I was kind of, uptight." When he didn't make a comment she continued. "I just wanted to tell you that I've let all of that go. I know what happened wasn't your fault. I know you weren't given the truth and you were only carrying out orders. So, thank you for helping me when you did."

Castiel nodded and awkwardly turned back to grab more plates. He rounded the corner to the kitchen colliding with Garth. Garth's eyes flashed yellow as he backed up quickly.

"Man, I'm sorry." He said bending to pick up the dishes.

Castiel kept quiet.

Garth looked up at him, eyes completely normal. "I'm sorry. You caught me off guard." He turned and walked the dishes he had in his hands to the sinks.

"Uh, its fine. I should watch where I'm going." Castiel stated dryly.

Garth nodded with a smile and went back towards the way he was headed.

Castiel heard voices at the map table and walked around the corner to see Balthazar, Gabriel, and Naomi sitting at one end talking quietly. At the other end were Kevin, Claire, Alex, and Kaia. Standing over by the filing cabinet was Dean and Ellen. It seemed as if everyone was having their own hushed conversations. Castiel faintly heard someone calling out for him. He closed everyone else off and focused on the voice. It was Rowena.

Castiel, hear me, doll. We need to talk.

Castiel closed his eyes and pictured Rowena. Just as he was vanishing to go to her he heard his name again. He opened his eyes and seen Patience walking towards him but he was gone before she reached him.

Patience turned around and huffed in frustration. She found Claire and Alex at the map table and hurried towards them. Claire was the first one to see her coming.

"Patience, whats wrong?" She asked.

As Patience reached the table, they were all looking at her.

"How much do we trust Rowena?" Patience asked.

Claire gave her a look of confusion. Kevin leaned forward resting his arms in the table. Kaia shook her head and shrugged.

"I don't know the woman." She said.

"What's this about?" Alex asked.

Patience sat across from Claire and looked to each of them.

"I had a vision that Rowena is going to try to bring all of Hell with her to this fight. Is that really a good idea?"

The others sat saying nothing for a few seconds. Kevin was the first to speak up.

"From what I've heard, she can be trusted now. As for bringing all of Hell..."

Alex jumped into the conversation saying, "No. They're all demons, among other things. We can't trust any of them." The expression on her face made Kaia uneasy.

"Are you sure about this one?" Kaia asked.

"Yes. I went looking for Castiel the second I got it but he had poofed out before I could get to him." Patience replied.

"Poofed out?" Kevin laughed.

"What else do you call what he does?" She asked him.

He shrugged and sat back.

Before anyone else could say anything Crowley showed up next to Patience. He placed a hand on her shoulder and looked to each of them.

"Hello, girls. Kevin." He greeted them. "I understand where you may doubt Hell could be of any use to this situation but if you hear her out, I'm sure she'll win everyone's vote." Crowley stated with a grin.

"Excuse me if I don't believe a damn word you have to say." Kevin snapped as he stood up.

Crowley sighed and began responding to him just as there was a loud noise followed by a scream.

Gabriel leaped to his feet and vanished, followed by Balthazar and Naomi. The others rushed towards the sounds of panic.

"Where the Hell did Sam go?!" Dean screamed.