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ℭ𝔞𝔰ƚ𝔦𝔢𝔩 ([personal profile] foolintherain) wrote2021-06-20 01:58 pm

join me in the slave au dumpster

[ They were told, all of them, that Dean Winchester could be found at an auto salvage shop in South Dakota, but he isn't there. A whole network of people are scouring the United States for one man, but it's Castiel who finds him. Dean's car, a 1967 Chevy Impala is parked in front of a gas station in Pontiac, Illinois, and Castiel parks his Lincoln Continental behind it.

This is the only gas station for miles. It's a shack on the main highway, surrounded by thick woods. It's ideal, Castiel thinks. This meeting was planned. He was meant to find Dean here. This is God's plan for him, to be the one to find Dean Winchester, here in this remote place.

He pushes open the glass door, and the bell above it jingles. Dean is there at the register, and neither he nor the cashier look up until Castiel calls out to him. ]


Dean Winchester. I need you to come with me.

[ There's no question in Castiel's voice, just a deep, gruff tone of inevitability. He stands straight-backed with a stuff sort of confidence. The suit he wears is a size too large; the trench coat swims on him, practically concealing his hands. His tie is pulled loose. He's been driving for a very long time, but that doesn't matter. Nothing matters but the fact that he's the one who found Dean, that Dean is here, and that he'll be the one to bring Dean home, no matter what Dean has to say about it. This is preordained. Castiel believes that. He'll do whatever it takes to see his mission through. ]
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[personal profile] venatoris 2021-06-21 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's probably callous of him, cold and cruel; but Dean's simply trying to survive. He doesn't know why this wackjob was sent after him or what the plans are for him once he's apprehended Dean, but he's pretty sure that they aren't gonna be good. ]

I don't think so, buddy. You go on out the door, I'll follow you.

[ He has zero plans of getting that close to the guy, and he doesn't lower his weapon yet, either.

He also has no plans of actually going with. It's just a ruse to get him out of Dean's way without shooting anyone.

Maybe not so callous, after all. ]
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[ He could. Castiel was dumb enough to try and let an angry man with a pistol get close enough to put a bullet in his head, but Dean didn't do it. He plays at cruelty, at being hollow and soulless, but deep down...? No. he doesn't want to kill anyone. Especially not the innocent idiot behind the counter who hasn't lifted a finger to help or call the cops.

That's probably for the best, considering Dean's pretty sure he's wanted in Illinois, too. ]


I don't care.

[ Dean really, really doesn't care. He follows Castiel out the door, but puts plenty of distance between them as he starts to back towards the Impala, gun still cocked and aimed. ]

Whoever you are, I think it's time you hit the road.
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[personal profile] venatoris 2021-06-21 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, there's no way I'm coming with you. Are you kidding me? You're a nutcase who thinks he's on a mission from God. I don't think so.

[ What Castiel says next is kind of alarming, though - and Dean pulls a face; confused, annoyed, definitely a little concerned. An army of crazies coming after him? What the hell?

Sure, he might've pulled off a few bank jobs in some podunk towns a la Bonnie and Clyde (minus Bonnie, but occasionally he makes do), and okay, maybe he's hustled his way through a poker circuit a few times. He's run from the cops, spent a few nights in county jails for being a drunk idiot, and maybe he's wanted in a bunch of states for grand theft auto, larceny, breaking and entering, credit card theft, forging checks...

Okay, true, he's not winning any Boy Scout badges here, but damn.

Though with all that on his shoulders it's no wonder some religious freaks are after him. Some kind of creepy conversion therapy? Makes his blood run cold. No fuckin' way.

Still. Castiel's been...sort of honest? So he'll ask-- ]


Why me?
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[personal profile] venatoris 2021-06-21 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Well, Dean doesn't particularly think it's harsh - he thinks it's a perfectly apt description, because everything that's coming out of Castiel's mouth is completely insane. Dean stares at him, trying to digest what he's being told, but it's the most absolutely demented thing he's ever heard. ]

God doesn't exist.

[ Dean takes a step back towards the Impala, both hands still gripping the gun as he keeps it trained on Castiel. He's gotta get out of here before this guy really does Kimmy Schmidt him.

He doesn't even know what part of any of that to respond to, and the smile that flickers over his lips is one of utter disbelief. ]


I'm pretty sure you've got the wrong guy. I'm... literally anything but righteous.
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[personal profile] venatoris 2021-06-22 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
Think I'm gonna pass, Jim Jones.

[ Dean's managed to back himself up against the Impala, and he's groping for the door handle with one hand while keeping the gun steady at Castiel. ]

I'm not chosen by 'God', or...or his freaky ass Messengers, or you, or anyone. I want you to leave me the hell alone, you hear me? Get away from me, or I'll shoot you, I swear I will.

[ And while he doesn't want to, clearly he doesn't or he would have by now - Dean will, of that there is no doubt. He's done talking, he's done having this conversation.

It's time to go. ]


Get in your car and leave, man. C'mon. Don't make a stupid decision.
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[ Dean doesn't like that look on Castiel's face, the determination in his eyes, the blatant lack of fucks to give. He's seen the expression before, the look that belays not just fearlessness, but also the sparsity of concern for his own life.

That, Dean recognizes. He's seen it in himself, when he looks in the mirror. Castiel doesn't give a damn if he dies - his mission is to collect Dean, or die trying. It's obvious, and it's scary.

Religious fanatics are, generally speaking, not usually Dean's problem. He's never had a run in with them before, never had any dealings with them. Why would he? Dean doesn't care for religion and has no time for it, never bothered with church or Sunday school. He read the bible at some point because his momma had been a good, devout Catholic and he'd been curious, but on the whole, Dean didn't subscribe to faith.

(doesn't stop him from carrying a rosary in his jacket pocket, the mother of pearl beads worn and loved, the silver tarnished from praying fingers counting stones.)

Nah, Dean didn't subscribe to faith, didn't believe in God, doesn't know about all that heaven mumbo jumbo - how can you just 'confess' your deeds and be forgiven? That's bullshit. There's no get out of jail free card, not like that.

He should know, he's spent enough time in holding cells.

Dean does know there are fringe groups out there that are erratic, dangerous; their activists so, so deeply entrenched they're downright nocuous.

Dean is finally starting to realize all of this; the man with the too big suit and messy hair in front of him isn't someone he should be playing with. These are the kinds of idiots that strap bombs to themselves.

When Castiel turns to go, Dean doesn't buy it. Not for a second, and his instincts pay off. The knife comes flying in the blink of an eye and he dodges it, letting it bounce off Baby and clatter to the ground.

The distraction, though - it works, because next thing Dean knows, this batshit crazy wackadoodle is shooting at him, and Dean's immediate reaction is to try to scramble away, shoot back, empty the clip into Castiel's chest which does nothing because he's wearing a goddamn vest.

Course he is.

All around him, bullets smash into the Impala's siding and Dean bellows his fury, though his immediate concern should really be the bullets that aren't hitting the car, and are ripping through his body, instead. Into his arm, his thigh. The blinding pain drops him down to his knees, clutching his arm, bleeding from bicep and thigh both, unable to stand. ]


Are you crazy? What's the matter with you? You shot me!
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[ Point it at his head, Dean doesn't care. At this point, just judging by Castiel's resolve, his fanaticism, the way he's looking at Dean -- it all tells him this leads nowhere good, and Dean would probably rather die than see this particular path through.

Still, Castiel knows what he's doing, and it does piss him off; Dean snarls, clutching his arm and doing his best to struggle to his feet. It's quite a task, since there's a bullet lodged in his leg, and he just...kinda hopes it hit an artery so this will end before it gets any uglier. ]


Stop shooting my car!

[ Talk about hypocrisy; Dean is all about Stupid Decisions(tm), and Castiel will probably have to shoot him again because once Dean is up he's lunging at Castiel, the box cutter he carries in his hand.

Don't judge. It was the closest thing. And he knows there's a saying about knives to gunfights but his clip is empty and this is what he's got. ]
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[ It's a losing battle, Dean sees it now. He still isn't really sure why he's been 'chosen', what this is really all about - but he knows he's in deep shit when he sees the butt of the gun come down, that last little flickering flame of hope snuffed out.

The lights go dark and that's it for a while. It's a dreamless state at first, but sunlight filtered through glass dances over closed eyelids, and Dean dreams of a childhood memory yellowed by sunlight and age, running through cornfields, grain silos glinting in the distance. Fallen stalks crunch under pounding feet, laughter in the distance in the shape of his mother.

His leg hurts, though. So does his arm. It all hurts a lot, and little Dean looks down, because he doesn't remember this part, holds a hand up in horror because it's slick with blood. ]


Ow, [ Dean groans, dragged from the happy memory, pulled out of his childhood and back into harsh reality that probably has no good end. It hurts, and he opens his eyes and immediately tries to jerk away, panic flaring, kicking his tied legs in Castiel's general direction. ]

Stop it! Stop touching me, you freak--!
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[ Dean gives him a look, exasperated, momentarily pausing. ]

Dude. Do I look like I care?

[ Castiel is seriously jaded or brainwashed or...something, but Dean isn't going to come quietly. The brief reprieve is ended by Dean beginning to struggle again, twisting this way and that, fighting to get any kind of leverage so he can get away.

Somehow.

From inside a car with zip tied hands and feet.

Good plan, Dean. ]
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[ Dean fights like a cornered animal, because that's what he is. He's trapped, unable to get past Castiel, he can't get free, there is no escape. Castiel has the advantage of not being zip tied, therefore it's far easier for him to get the upper hand and restrain Dean further. ]

Oh, come on--

[ His heart hammers in his chest, and despite all of his bravado and hissing and irritation and instincts that scream at him to fight back, Dean is scared. He's scared, he's practically hog tied in Castiel's backseat, divested of his weapons and knives, and he's out of options. It seems like a damned good time to start panicking, but that kind of behavior never did anyone any favors, so Dean will try another tactic. ]

Okay, okay. Alright. Truce. Truce, okay? You dig this bullet outta me and I'll dig that one outta you.
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Well. That would make things a lot easier, don't you think?

[ For both bullet removal and escape - which he's definitely planning. Dean knows that part is transparent.

However.

Dean's never gonna get Castiel to cut him loose if he doesn't change his bad attitude and behave himself at least a little, so he wets his lips, looks up at Castiel from his awkward, uncomfortable position, blood smeared all over him and the car. Have pity. ]


How about this. I'll help you first, okay? I'm not gonna get anywhere with this busted leg, so you won't have to worry about me taking off.

[ Yet. ]
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[personal profile] venatoris 2021-06-22 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Lemme just, uh -- level with you here, Cas.

[ Dean doesn't fight, doesn't kick at him once his legs are free. He just looks up at Castiel, open and honest for the first time since they started bickering and fighting and scuffling at the gas station. ]

That wound in your shoulder is leaking a lot of blood. I dunno how much your little operation taught you about bullets and anatomy and what bullets do to said anatomy, but uh - all I really gotta do is wait.

[ Honestly, maybe that's what Dean should do. Maybe he will. He lifts a shoulder, flashes a smirk and relaxes against the leather. ]

My guess is you've got less than an hour before you bleed out, just judging by what I see.
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Sure, I could be.

[ Dean shrugs again, watching Castiel as he dabs at his wounded thigh, taking in his expression, the tenor of his voice, how it changes when the words really sink in. Panic is spiking in Castiel, not just Dean now, which Dean thinks is only fair and fitting. Sure, he's the one hog tied in the backseat and entirely at the mercy of a religious fanatic so the panic is pretty justified in his opinion, but to finally see the flash of fear in his eyes...

Well. That's certainly justice, isn't it.

And, to be entirely fair to Dean - he only tried to kill Castiel when Cas shot at him, peppered his car with bullets, threw a knife at him, and wouldn't let him leave. ]


I'm not, though. I'll just wait here. See what happens. [ Watch it happen. If Castiel is lucky, he'll just fall asleep and that'll be that. ]
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