For a long time my art and my abilities weren’t “good enough” for me. It blocked me from drawing for a few good years and I regret that... But here I am, on a new path to the future. I wish you all that you will never lose hope in yourself! Be your best friend, be your own strongest ally <3
“Alana?” Castiel gasped as he looked at the blonde who had stopped for a second in the middle of a sprint. “Cas!” Alana gasped as she stood stunned. “What are you doing here? What’s going on?” Castiel stood there, shocked to see his old friend, once a cheery, frequently blue clothed girl was now a black leather wearing, serious, figure. Suddenly, a boy with dark eyes, dark hair and a guillotine tattoo on his neck appeared. “Mels! We’ve gotta get back to base!” he called as he ran off. “I know!” Alana called after the boy. She turned back to Castiel, who was still stunned. “I promise, one day, I’ll explain everything!” She called to him as she ran off.
Months later, a music agent got a very interesting phone call....
“Cassy, baby! I’ve got news for you and the band!” they cheered. Castiel and his band mates all looked at the agent. “What news?” Castiel asked. “Have you heard of the organization, the Red Death Regimen?” the agent queried. “You mean the group that Team M.R.V.L belongs to?” “Contract killers?” “The group that brought down that global child trafficking ring over the past few years?” “The Patron Saints of Lost Children.” “The Judges, Jury and Executioners.” the band mates all asked. “Yeah, I know about them.” Castiel answered. “Well, they’d like Crowstorm to perform a private concert for them! They’ve even paid triple what I’d normally ask for private concerts.” Castiel looked at the agent cautiously. “Who is to say they’re not luring us to a trap? Someone might have a contract against us.” he asked. The agent handed Castiel their phone. “Lady Azrael said this file would give you incentive. She said to use earbuds.” Castiel grabbed a pair of earbuds, plugged them into the phone and hit play. Seconds later, his ears were filled by the sounds of his own voice and someone else’s... Lysander’s. “Only one person I know could even have this song.” he thought. His face grew even more serious and he looked at his band mates. “Do you all wanna do it?” He asked. “It would be huge for us.” “We might get to meat the Senior Staff.” “Who knows? Maybe we’ll get up close and personal with Team M.R.V.L...” “That would be pretty cool.” the band mates all stated. “Fine. We’ll do it.”
It wasn’t long before the members of Crowstorm and their agent were flown to the R.D.R’s base. “Now, I’ve been told that for now, this meeting is strictly confidential, so we won’t be able to say that you’ve gone international yet. But, eventually, we will get to say that you’ve all played for them.” the agent explained as they walked into a grande foyer. “Doesn’t look like anyone is here.” one of the band mates stated. “What an unwise statement. For, there is always someone here.” A woman with white hair and silver eyes commented as she walked up to them. “Gentlemen, as you might already be guessing, I am Azrael. I bid you all welcome to our fine base.” She greeted. “Any reason why you’d want us when you could have any musician in the world come and play for you?” Castiel asked. Azrael cocked her eyebrow. “You must be Castiel. To answer your question, it’s because a very special event in R.D.R history will soon be taking place, and as multiple members of the organization thoroughly enjoy your music.” She explained. Suddenly, a scoff could be heard throughout the foyer. “Azrael! Surely you can’t be spoon feeding these gentlemen such pathetic lies! I do believe they are owed the truth.” the person who scoffed called. Castiel recognized the voice instantly and looked in it’s direction. Descending a flight grande staircase was the same woman he had been worrying about for months.... Alana. Wearing an all black outfit consisting of long boots, skinny jeans and a spaghetti strap top, she commanded the attention of all of the base’s visitors instantly. “Melody... Come now... No reason for this insolence.” Azrael replied. Alana looked at Azrael, coldly. “What are you gonna do? There’s nothing left that you can take from me.” She then looked at Castiel and grinned. “I promised you an explanation... Well, here it is. Long time, no see Cas.” Castiel was overwhelmed with emotion. “Melody Alana Roster! What the hell! You go off to Toronto to care for your mother and you end up as Azrael’s protege!” he yelled as he began scolding her. “Castiel!” “What the hell, man?!” “Don’t screw this up for us!” “You do realize that’s the Grim Reaper... Right?” “Castiel? I don’t think it would be good for the band if you disrespect one of the most dangerous people in the world...” the band mates and agent all began blabbering. Alana flinched, grinned, then raised her hands to quiet the other visitors. “At ease everyone. It’s okay. I was expecting this.” She chuckled. “Do you want a private tour?” She asked as she held out her hand to Castiel. “You’d better give one hell of an explanation.” He smirked as he took her hand.
And she did.... Answering each and every question he fired at her to the best of her ability... Eventually, they stopped before a door. “Alana... What room is this?” Castiel asked. “It’s my bedroom.” She grinned as she opened the door and motioned for him to go in. When he stepped through the threshold, he wasn’t entirely surprised. After everything she had told him about the time they had missed, the dorm was a bit expected. The bed was small and covered in Deadpool, the shelves were covered in books and CD’s, the vanity was bare except for a hairbrush and a comb, the dresser had a photo album on it with framed pictures, most of the walls covered in framed photos and posters, stars hung from the ceiling and leaning against one wall was a life sized Mirror of Erised. “It’s not much, but it’s home.” Alana continued to grin. “It’s lovely.” Castiel smiled as he took in every detail. Noticing the Crowstorm stuff tucked away, he couldn’t help but chuckle. “You said Renee was the real fan of the band.” Alana blushed. “It wasn’t the band Cas. You’re my friend... Of course I’ve done my best to keep up with your career.” He walked over to her and touched her hand. “You’ve supported me this entire time?” “Yes, I have. I can’t be able to keep track of everyone else... But, with you I can because of how much momentum you’re gaining... I listen to music all the time... It helps me with my conditions.... And, listening to you really helps because it reminds me of what I am at my core... I even ripped the CD you and Lysander gave me so I can have all of your music on a playlist.” Castiel’s fingers slipped between hers. “Oh Alana... I wish you could come back with me...” Alana perked up. “But I am coming back! Soon too! The official reason for Crowstorm even coming here is to start my re-integration process! There’s even a second base being worked on in Amouria!” She babbled. “Wait, what? What do you mean?” A look of shock washed over Castiel’s face. “Do you know about The Black Tower?” “Everyone knows about it. It’s the tallest building in Amouria now.” “I really shouldn’t be telling you, but I’m gonna anyway. It’s gonna be the new Main Base for us. There’s even a penthouse apartment towards the top that Azrael and the Red Death say is all mine. It’s state of the art and can sustain itself. I’m even gonna enroll at Anteros for my final year of college! Castiel, I’m coming home!” She explained. “When will you be back?” “When the Tower is finished.” “When will that be?” Alana thought for a second. “How about this, when I return to the Tower, I’ll give you one hell of a light show. Alright?” Castiel thought for a second. “And what if I’m not around?” “Then I’ll find out when your next concert around that time is and I’ll attend.”
A couple of hours later, the band was setting up for the concert. “So, Cas? What’s your deal with Lady Melody?” the bassist asked. “Alana? She’s an old friend.” “Do you know why we were commissioned?” the drummer asked. “It’s a long story, but let’s give this all we’ve got.” Castiel smiled as they entered the stage. When the band entered the room, the entire Senior Staff were sitting in the seats. Castiel looked at Alana and noticed her smiling. “Hey! Mels! It’s not every day you’re this bright!” Renee commented. “She’s right! You’re getting warmer, ice queen!” Derek laughed. “I knew this would work!” the Red Death laughed. “Yeah! Maybe you won’t be so hollow!”, “Mels with true substance back in her eyes? That would be awesome!”, “Maybe she’d be a lot more cheery!” the other Executioners commented. Alana looked at Castiel then back at her fellow Staff Members. “It’s only the beginning. I really do hope everything works out!” she cheered. Noticing the band was nearly ready, they all turned their attention to them. Castiel took a hold of the mic and smirked. “You know who we are.” he announced.
The concert went really well. Playing Crowstorm’s biggest songs, everyone had a great time. “Hey! Mels! Maybe you should do a duet with Castiel!” Nora cheered. “Or, maybe you should get up there and show them boys how to get it done!” Veronica suggested. Alana laughed nervously. “Nah! You know I don’t sing for an audience.” “BULLSHIT! You brought the entire base to their knees when you sang “MIssing” by Evanescence just a few months ago!” Lyra cheered. “Alana? Have you been singing?” Castiel grinned. “It’s a long story..” Alana continued to laugh nervously. “Maybe one day we could do a duet.” Castiel suggested.
After a while of everyone mingling and casually chatting, the Agent looked at their phone. “Cassy? We’ve gotta get back to Amouria. You’ve all got a recording session the day after tomorrow.” Castiel looked annoyed. “Can’t I catch up with my friend?” Alana touched his arm. “It’s okay, Cas. You know you’ll see me again soon.” she smiled. “I’m gonna watch out for that light show you promised.” he grinned. Alana hugged Castiel, then turned to his band mates. “It was nice meeting you all! Take good care of him for me!”. The band mates all smiled at her. “It was an honor meeting you!” “Don’t worry, he’s usually the one taking care of us!” “I can’t believe our Castiel is your friend!” “It was lovely meeting you!” the band mates all beamed as they turned and started walking to the door.
Suddenly, something clicked in Castiel’s brain. Before everyone realized what he was doing, he had already turned around and was striding towards Alana. He took her face in his hands and placed his lips on hers. Her eyes widened and the shock made her slightly stiff. “What the fuck!” she thought as his lips caressed hers. When he removed himself from her, he looked at her and blushed, not daring to say a single word. “Cas...” She gasped. “Come home safely.” he breathed as his hands ran from her chin down her arms and to her fingers before he removed himself from her completely and began to walk off. She stood there, shocked, and began to touch her lips with her fingers. “Holy shit!” “Mels, isn’t Castiel Nathaniel’s sworn enemy?” “Someone other than Nathaniel kissed our Melody!” “Damn, that was a power move.” the Senior Staff members started muttering. “Mels? Are you okay?” Nora asked. Alana continued to run her fingers along her lips, her eyes still wide. “I’m going to my room.” she croaked as she began zombie walking back to her bedroom.
In the car, Crowstorm was having an important discussion. “You kissed her! You bloody well kissed her!” the bassist called. “One of the Patron Saints of Lost Children is your friend and you never told us?” the drummer asked. The other members of the band looked at him with total shock. “Castiel? Why did you kiss the Grim Reaper?” the agent asked. Castiel gave them a passive look. “I didn’t kiss the Grim Reaper. I kissed Alana.”
HOLY CRAP this was interesting to write! But I’m so glad I did it! It was gonna be an AU blurb where Castiel and Alana get together... But now I’m guessing it can be the part where there can be a fork in the road. Part of the fork can lead to Alana’s Canon, where she gets with Nathaniel. The other part of the fork can lead to the AU where she’s with Castiel. It takes place about six months to a year before University Life.... So, it’s definitely a Time Skip story... But, as it is a Time Skip Story, it takes place after “You’re Not Worth My Time” and “OH SNAP!”. Credit for cutting out the foreground from Episode 10 definitely goes to @luxxesitacdm. I changed Alana’s clothes and added the glasses myself. So, yes, as part of Alana’s canon, Castiel is the first of the MCL group to learn what she is. This has been the plan for months... But I didn’t know how I wanted to execute it.
