I haven’t posted in a while, and I am so sorry for that. I won’t bore you with the million problems I have encountered over the past couple of months. So instead, I’ll give you my usual flavour of Destiel sadness. Sorry if this is a bunch of crap- I promise I’ll get better again!
Title: To Build A Home
Inspired by: To Build a Home - The Cinematic Orchestra
Rating: Teen and Up
Ship: Destiel
Tags and Warnings: Angst and sadness, Major Character Death,
Summary: Dean and Castiel settle down together, but Chuck has other plans for them. Potential ending (or build up to the end) of Supernatural S15!
Square Filled: Free Space (Dean wears the Trenchcoat)
Word Count: 936
I didn’t use a beta, so all mistakes are my own on this one!
Sat by the riverbank, all seemed calm. It shouldn’t have done, but something about the quiet rush of water, and the birds up above, it stole away all the worries and stresses of everything they were going through. Dean cast out the fishing rod once more, though after several hours of trying, he was fairly certain that he wasn’t going to catch anything. There was no doubt in anybody’s mind that this was the calm before the storm. This may very well have been the last shot he got to do something simple, so there was a high chance he’d be out here until the sun was no longer above their heads.
Castiel sat beside him, legs half crossed and knees tucked into his chest. The small cabin they managed to secure for themselves didn’t seem half as comfortable without the strong whiskey scent he’d grown so fond of. Instead, though the muddy ground beneath him wasn’t the most sensible place to sit, being beside Dean, watching quietly as the man furrowed his brows as he concentrated, was far more appealing.
Both of them were well aware that any moment could be their last. At any given second, Chuck could click his fingers and tear them apart, purely for his own amusement- and so the decision had been made- to just take it easy for a while. Whether that be just for the weekend, or the next five years- they’d been fighting too long. Sam had been the first to suggest it, but it didn’t take much convincing for Dean and Castiel to follow suit. With his brother safely tucked away with Eileen in a cottage surrounded by wilderness, Dean let himself relax, perhaps for the very first time.
“You’re tired, Dean.” Castiel’s voice broke the near silence, shortly after Dean had covered a yawn with the back of his hand. A sensible sleep schedule only added to the ever growing list of things Dean never thought he’d have, but were now just a part of the daily routine. Begrudgingly, he nodded, setting down the fishing rod beside him and turning to face the Angel he now spent his every day with.
“I’m not going to bed yet.” He almost sounded like a stubborn child, reluctant to give up on the last bit of light that the day had to offer. Castiel lifted an eyebrow, questioning Dean’s decision to stay seated. The truth was, he was scared to sleep. Scared that this would be the last time the two of them shared an evening together, the last time he’d close his eyes, lying beside his angel and falling asleep. Chuck had sworn that he’d strike when they least expected, and so Dean swore to always keep his guard up. He didn’t need to say any of that aloud, just the look he gave- Castiel knew.
“Right.” Castiel nodded in understanding, and the peaceful quiet was resumed, as though there’d never been an interruption.
When the sun began to slip from the sky, the stars illuminating the freckles that Castiel had made a habit of counting as his lover slept, Dean had sunk low in his chair. This wouldn’t be the first time he’d fallen asleep in the chair overlooking the riverbank. Try as he might to keep his eyes open, it wasn’t a battle he frequently won. An almost nightly routine, Castiel shed the old tan trenchcoat from his shoulders. He wasn’t sure if it was something Dean expected now, but the way the man nuzzled his cheek into the fabric as it was draped over his shoulders, there was no doubt that it brought comfort.
And so, as the sun fell from the sky, Castiel watched the water glide across itself in the slight breeze. He listened to Dean’s soft, sleepy breaths. Oddly enough, somehow, he was thankful. Despite the madness, and the literal hell that they’d both been through, Castiel couldn’t help but notice that it had brought them to this point. The pair of them simply watching out over the nature he’d watched be created in the very beginning.
Despite it all, he was happy.
-
It was odd to be awoken by the sunlight. Dean had no idea what time it was, but the sky had faded past the orange glow of sunrise to a pale blue. It took a moment for him to adjust to the brightness, but as he did, he noticed something was different. It wasn’t something blatantly obvious. It wasn’t like blood was raining down from the sky, or the forest was burning up in flames. It was just that the air felt heavy.
There was nobody beside him. The trenchcoat had fallen from his shoulders to the ground, crumpled in a heap on the ground. Even though it only took seconds for Dean to dart up from his chair, to search their home and check the driveways for their cars, it felt like hours.
He found nothing. Just the ghost of a sweet honey and lavender that Dean had once lovingly mocked Castiel for smelling like a chick. It clung like a memory,fading just like everything else Dean had ever cherished.
Dean had nearly forgotten this type of pain. So many years of his life he’d spent losing people, losing the battle. He never thought he’d let his guard down. He almost didn’t hear the buzzing of his phone on the kitchen counter, his brother’s name flashing up on the screen. It was clear in an instant that they’d been thrust yet again into the throws of battle. Two brothers finishing the war how they’d started. Together.
Every month all of you fantastic writers work your asses off to post some truly incredible stories. Our Angel Fish Awards are the way for all of us, as a community of writers and readers, to lift each other up and give praise to those who have captured our attention and deserve a few kind words.
The monthly Angel Fish Awards are peer-nominated, meaning ANYONE IN THE POND CAN NOMINATE ANY POND MEMBER’S FIC. While the Pond was founded to support the Guppies, everyone in this community deserves to be showered with love and feedback, and we hope that by opening this up as a Pond wide system, we’ll be able to share the love as far as it can go.
NOTE: WE’VE BEEN HAVING OCCASIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ASKS GOING MISSING. Please use the Submit button when submitting your nominations and make sure you’re signed into Tumblr or your URL won’t show. (If the form asks for your name and email address, then you’re not signed in.) If you like, you can also send a message to Michelle @mrswhozeewhatsis or Mana @manawhaat to check and make sure we got your submission.
**Also, due to the number of afas and multiple nominations, each person on this list will only be tagged once. Please be sure to read the entire post so you don’t miss multiple nominations/comments!**
WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, HERE ARE APRIL’S ANGEL FISH AWARDS!
Hi everybody! My laptop charger arrived today, so I will be back to writing an creating art once more! I will need a couple of days to catch up but should soon be back on track!
I reached a 1000 followers! That calls for a celebration!
Besides writing and horses, I have one other passion. A passion that has brought me to tears, had me dance and sing at the top of my lungs. A passion that made me feel whole and is the soundtrack of my life in de good times and the bad. You guessed it: MUSIC!
I can hear you thinking; but what does music have to do with ‘going Dutch’? Simple. I’m Dutch, and so is a group of incredibly talented musicians. Very few are known globally, despite the amazing talent they possess. I want to do my bit and introduce my followers to music made in Holland by hosting a writer’s challenge. I made a selection of 75 songs, produced by Dutch singers and bands.
Writers can participate by choosing a song from the list below. But that’s not all. Non-writers can send in a request! I have gathered a team of writers; @winchest09, @girl-with-a-fandom-fettish, @kittenofdoomage, @talesmaniac89, @dissect-me and myself. Your request will be written by any of these skilled artists. That way, everyone can join the celebration!
Rules:
Writers:
Your fanfiction is based on Supernatural or their actors.
When you have found a song you like, send me an ask or a message.
If the song is not taken yet, I will confirm and scratch it off the list in this post.
Drabbles, one shots, full blown series; you are free to type down as many words as you would like! No word limit.
Use the title of the song you have chosen as your fanfic title.
Use (a part of the) lyrics in the story. One sentence is enough, but if you want to use every word sung, knock yourself out.
Mention @katehuntington when you post the fic and use the hashtag #Kate Huntington’s 1K celebration in the tags. You will be added to the masterlist and I will share your story. If I haven’t reblogged within a week, shoot me a message to make sure I got your tag.
The deadline is January 31st, 2021. Why this date? Because I realize some of you will be working to fill out Bingo cards, so the time limit for this challenge is a month later.
Please make sure to add trigger warnings and to use the ‘keep reading’ feature when the story is over 500 words long.
Non-writers:
Your request is based on Supernatural or their actors.
When you have found a song you like, send me an ask or a message. Besides the song title + artist, give us an idea of what you want written (summary, ship, prompt, fluff/angst/smut, etc.)
You cannot request a writer.
You can request RPF, AU’s, A/B/O, but also Destiel, Wincest, and other ships. Every writer on the team has their specialty. However, if you request something neither of our writers is comfortable with, we will let you know so you can change your request if you like to.
You will be tagged in the original post. Every writer will publish the request on their own blog.
All stories will be gathered in a special masterlist for this celebration, which will be updated frequently. The final masterlist update will be on February 1st, 2021.
Keep reading to find the songs selected for this challenge!
Every month all of you fantastic writers work your asses off to post some truly incredible stories. Our Angel Fish Awards are the way for all of us, as a community of writers and readers, to lift each other up and give praise to those who have captured our attention and deserve a few kind words.
The monthly Angel Fish Awards are peer-nominated, meaning ANYONE IN THE POND CAN NOMINATE ANY POND MEMBER’S FIC. While the Pond was founded to support the Guppies, everyone in this community deserves to be showered with love and feedback, and we hope that by opening this up as a Pond wide system, we’ll be able to share the love as far as it can go.
NOTE: WE’VE BEEN HAVING OCCASIONAL PROBLEMS WITH ASKS GOING MISSING. Please use the Submit button when submitting your nominations and make sure you’re signed into Tumblr or your URL won’t show. (If the form asks for your name and email address, then you’re not signed in.) If you like, you can also send a message to Michelle @mrswhozeewhatsis or Mana @manawhaat to check and make sure we got your submission.
WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, HERE ARE MARCH’S ANGEL FISH AWARDS!
Due to the high number of nominations (woo-hoo!!) we didn’t activate any tags in the original post, so here’s the tag reblog. If you’re tagged, please read the entire post as you may have been nominated for multiple afas :)
Hey, everyone! I wanted to do a little SPN giveaway to hopefully bring some brightness to all of the dark we’re facing right now. I hope you’re all doing well and taking care of yourselves.
Rules
you do NOT need to be following me
reblog for entry (if you are signal boosting only, please tag as such so I do not count you)
must tag if you are #us or #international (I can only do 5 international winners this round. If you do not tag your entry, it will not be counted.)
entries will be counted until 4/12/2020 at 12PM CST
winners will be chosen via random number generator
there will be a total of 16 winners
first winner drawn will get first choice of prizes, then onto the second winner, etc.
you must be comfortable giving me your name and a shipping address
Prizes
“The Adventurous Eaters Club” cookbook by Misha and Vicki Collins (unsigned)
EW’s Ultimate Guide to Supernatural Magazine (2020 Edition)
3 Charm bracelet packages with Embracelet, SPN Love Charm, and SPN Pride Charm included
2 Trash Fan Charms
2 ‘Don’t Forget the Pie’ Charms
2 ‘Ola Mishamigos’ Phone Wallets
2 Profound Bond Phone Wallets
3 ‘I Wish For This’ Bracelets
I will do my absolute best to get prizes shipped as soon as possible, and a tracking number will be provided. Please visit the Stands website for product information.
Hey everyone! We are excited to announce that tomorrow sign-ups will open for our Supernatural Regency Big Bang!
What is Regency?
The Regency period of Great Britain and Ireland spanned several years in the early nineteenth century. King George III was unwell and unfit to rule, so his son, Prince George, became the prince regent from 1811 until his father’s death in 1820.
If you’re considering signing up for this bang you’re probably already familiar with the most famous portrayals of the era—Jane Austen’s novels (Pride & Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park etc) and perhaps more modern romance authors such as Georgette Heyer.
Think grand balls, brooding heroes, advantageous marriages and mysterious strangers—the regency is brimming with stories to be told!
This is the first ever Regency bang for the Supernatural fandom and we’re so excited to be running it! Sign-ups will open for artists, writers and betas and we accept all ships within the fandom! We are currently in the process of setting up our rules, FAQ, schedule and resources page. Make sure you check out what we have so far but more will be added as we go! And make sure you keep an eye out on our tumblr tomorrow for when sign-ups open!
We are looking forward to it! Hope you are all too!
-nickelkeep, imthatpeculiarone, ellen-of-oz
