Coming soon for the @destielaureversebb:
“Regarding Beasts”
Author: Altiria
Artist: CJ || ColorlessJay @colorlessjayblog
Rating: Mature
Archive warnings: None
Length: 55,000 words
Tags: Fluff, Eldritch Monster!Castiel, Kid!Sam, War Scenes, John's A+ Parenting, Comedy
Relationships: Dean/Castiel, Colette/Cain
“Legend tells of a beast within the woods. A creature that lives where the trees grow taller than the highest castle, and the darkness swallows all light. None dare tread where it walks, for if it catches sight of you, you’re already lost. The beast devours the hearts of young men, its hunger never abating. So beware, young souls, of the forest and its protector, and do not venture forth into the woods.”
Dean has protected the forest for his entire life, but when he is cursed with memory loss, he wanders into the beast's territory. But the creature has no interest in 'eating' his heart; rather, it would much prefer to capture it instead.
“I am Castiel. Seraph of the Forest.”
“Hi, Castiel… of the forest,” Dean repeated after the guy. “I’m Dean, Human of the village?”
The feathers on Castiel’s head poofed up again as he shuffled. His wings extended, revealing their full length, while his tail flared out in tandem. He looked at Dean as if to ask his opinion.
“Cool,” Dean choked. “You, uh… those are huge wings.” Stunning, actually. Dean wanted to touch them, wanted to run his hands all over Castiel—not just because he was a Forest God and meeting one was rare, but because they looked ridiculously soft.
Castiel’s wings settled down. Was he preening? What did preening even look like? He didn’t know shit about birds.
“Well,” Dean drawled. “I should go… my brother is probably going crazy wondering where I am.” He was painfully late to pick Sam up from school; he had probably gone home alone, frantic and worried. He wouldn’t be surprised if Sam had contacted the rangers to send out a search party.
Castiel’s head bobbed. “I understand; your hatchling is waiting.”
“Exactly,” Dean said, half-turned. “So… thanks for everything. I’ll just be on my—”
Talons wrapped around his middle, cutting him off. Dean had barely a second to process before Castiel shoved off the ground, his wings barely making a sound as they beat.
The forest was below them, zooming at a ridiculous pace, as they raced to the village up ahead. He was in the sky. Dean, the completely mature and level-headed adult he was, screamed.
Posting date: March 13, 2025