i can fly! at least, i think i can

if we never meet again by blaskjar (gen)

This is a lovely 5x22 fic that has a quiet sadness to it, but ends with hope. Castiel's appearance and thoughts are particularly poignant.

Tokipokey? by mikes_grrl (Dean/Cas)

This is a quirky Dean/Cas college!AU fic that's hilarious and fun. The author combines a real world version of Castiel's oddness with his archaic lines on the show.

The Space Between by zanzekiel (Dean/Cas)

This is just a beautiful, quiet piece. Nothing much happens, but the characterization and the conversation are lovely. And there's a truly stunning depiction of angel's love for one another.

Praise the Lord (And Pass the Ammunition) by nekomitsu with art by aesc (Dean/Cas)

This is a hilarious romcom fic in which Dean becomes the angel of "unfortunate people with rashes in embarrassing spots and of sorry hosts of lice" (it's like crack, but so much better!) and he and Castiel take a long UST journey to figuring out they love each other. I found it absolutely adorable and the chorus of angels including Zachariah, Michael and Raphael cracked me up. Plus Chuck's purple prose is rather priceless.

In the House of Flesh by gabby_silang (Claire!Castiel/Dean, underage)

This is gorgeous and tragic. It's an unusual take on Castiel as well, as seen in the first few sentences, but I find it fascinating and very much indicative of how a fully angelic version of Castiel would think. I love seeing Castiel's analysis of his vessels and how Dean fights what he feels. A lovely Lolita feel.

How the Mighty Have Fallen by valiant (Castiel/Jo)

Sexy, sexy kissing. Nothing much more, but man, is it good. I enjoy Castiel's voice in this and Bobby's appearance.

Every Word A Piece of My Heart by smilla840 (Dean/Castiel, Dean/Jimmy)

I love the uniqueness of this fic, the way Castiel can't be around but still is, the new way Jimmy and Castiel share Jimmy's body, and the love that shines through for all three of them. Plus, the sex is incredibly hot.

Lead Me Astray by shanaqui (Castiel/Anna)

If all Castiel/Anna fic was written like this, I might have a new OTP. Stunning.

The Roles Destiny Has Chosen by nutkin (Claire Novak/Ben Winchester)

Ok, I'm very partial to this because it was my prompt, but WOW, did the (still anonymous) author blow my mind. It's everything I wanted and more. Claire and Ben both become hunters and Ben is the closest she'll ever get to Dean. Sexy and heart-breaking. I can't praise this fic enough.



These final two recs require membership in the blindfold_spn community, but they are WELL worth it. No need to post or anything, just join and poof! you can read these awesome fics.

Taken by emerald_embers (Dean/Cas)

This short little fit just hit all my kinks. I LOVE smoking!Castiel and the author captures the sexiness of the interactions very well.

And you shake and you bleed while I sing my song by anonymous (Dean/War)

A unique pairing and the author makes it smokingly hot.

( Vid Recs )

4. Outbreak

This cartoon reminded me of Croatoan and the beginning of The Devil You Know. Basically, it's a riff on all zombie movies, but I kinda liken it to SPN in many ways. (Also, if you're not an XKCD connoisseur, hold the mouse over the comic to get more humor.)

5. For actor Misha Collins, playing Paul Bernardo became an unwelcome trip into his own dark side

Just an interesting article on Misha playing Paul Bernardo in Karla. It's a really interesting look into Misha's thoughts on the movie and character (especially since he seems to have reversed his opinions). It also showcases that Misha is intelligent and well-spoken (when he wants to be, lol). And he's never even been in a fist-fight, awww! My favorite line from the writer: The American actor with the handsome face of a young Robert Redford . Misha spouse, y/y?

6. I've Got Legs. Do You Like Bread? by queenklu (Misha Collins and Michael Rosenbaum)

Thanks to this author, I discovered a renewed love for RPS...of the strangest kind. I can't really get into the Misha/Jensen or Misha/Jared fics for some reason (because I like J2 together? because no one ever addresses #1 in the fics I read? IDK.). But the author's writing and characterization really got me excited for this pairing: Misha and Michael Rosenbaum. That's right, Rosenbaum of Smallville. Yeah, plays Lex Luthor? Michael is such a dork in RL that he seems a perfect match for Misha. This fic is kid!Mike and kid!Misha and it's totally PG and utterly ADORKABLE. THEY'RE BESTIES. It's an RPS AU. (Jensen and Jared are girls. Brilliant!) Seriously, even if you're not a RPSer (as in you don't like the idea of two real people kissing who aren't together) it's adorable. GO READ.

7. The Baum is the Key (and the Rosen) by queenklu (Misha Collins/Michael Rosenbaum)

Pure, unadulterated RPS/SPN CRACK. But it's brilliant. Really good crack is hard to pull off, but this author can make you WTF, spit Coke through your nose, and go awww all within sentences of each other. The characterization! Like, I don't care if it's nothing like Misha or Michael in RL. It's written so well, so fully-fleshed out, you absolutely believe it's really Misha and Mike. It helps that the author uses real Misha tweets. Because he actually is that cray-cray. Also, Misha babysits. And Tom Welling plagues everyone at CW parties with the PheTomenon.

8. Look at us we're beautiful by zelda_zee (Misha Collins/Adam Lambert)

Not cracky at all, though the pairing may somehow make it seem so. But the situation is plausible (we all know Misha has been to Burning Man) and the way the author writes Misha is fascinating. The story itself is smoking (heh, pun not intended) and incredibly sexy. PWP, but we all love a little porn, right? The image of the two of them together...they'd be gorgeous.

Hello to all my new friends! *waves* Even if I knew some of you already. ;) It always seems these friending memes come right before I leave for awhile and then it's like, new friends fade into obscurity because I'm silent. *sadface* Especially since I don't often talk about myself on a personal level. I'm 24, female, a graduate student, and I go by (online) Lucy; that's about all you'll get out of me most days. So, instead, I leave my whole flist with some AWESOME recs to get through until I'm back. \O/

Dedicated to All Human Beings, Dedicated to All Angels, and Tell Me Something You'd Tell A Fool by eggblue (Dean/Cas)

This series of short stories is very powerful and very porny. It sort of reminds me all the asexual!John Sheppard fics in that Castiel gives sex for Dean, not because he thinks he needs it. But Dean isn't willing to give up so easily on giving Castiel his own pleasure. Sure, they're PWPs basically, but so beautifully written and it gives a unique richness to Dean and Castiel's sexual relationship that isn't found in most of the porny fics out there. Also, it's a lot of wing!porn and I am really ok with that. The third story is my personal favorite.

Glory Be to God For Dappled Things by eggblue (Dean/Cas)

More wing!porn, but God, the visuals this fic creates are stunning. There's a second part linked at the bottom.

Anointed by eggblue (Dean/Cas, Sam/Dean)

This fic could revive my love for Wincest. It's so natural, the connection Sam and Dean have. But at the same time Dean and Castiel are so ridiculously in love it wrenches your heart. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. It's just a little sad, too.

Lazarus Coming by olympia_m (Dean/Cas)

At first glance, it seems like it's going to be total crack. Dean and Cas as porn stars, what? But, the emotions are so richly tantalizing and the backstory comes to light so slowly that it really pulls you in deep. It's a 5x4 kind of Cas who's broken and beat and addicted, but God, for all that brokenness, he and Dean and their fumbling relationship with each other and their families is lovely. And then there's Chuck. Who needs a vacation and remains hilarious while doling out pretty good advice and being a good friend.

Asunder by rageprufrock (Dean/Cas, Sam/Ruby)

Another AU, this one tells the story of social worker!Dean and pediatrician!Castiel. The roles work surprisingly well (though, this is not at all surprising when you consider the author). Dean invites Castiel to his brother's wedding because he's had a crush on the man for years but mainly because he needs some sort of shield considering he he despises Ruby and the stuff she did to Sam. It's a story of forgiveness and realization and it's so beautiful. It's romantic and sweet and sad and delivers some truly amazing lines. The scene where Castiel talks about his wife...wow. I was blown away by the emotions.

Pomegranate Seeds by elaeazeph (Dean/Cas)

This is a beautiful, terrfying tale of post-apocalypse Earth where Castiel searches out Dean and reminds him every day of who he is until the demons tear them apart. Seriously, words cannot describe the beautiful hurt of this story.

Older, Too by evalens (Dean/Cas/Sam)

I've read quite a few OT3 fics now, but this one...this one sells me on the trio. It's different. The sparse style is lovely and truly adds to the ambiance of the fic; the lost feeling, the sadness, the hope and love. The interaction between Dean and Cas is wonderful and in character. And the emotions...gorgeous. I don't want to say that Sam doesn't matter in this fic, because that's not true. Dean makes it very clear he does when he asks Cas if he can come to love Sam, too. But the raw love and tenderness, the desire between Dean and Cas breaks me every time.

And the Angels Sang a Chorus of "Going Down, Going Down, Going Down Now" by ignipes (gen)

This gem of a fic is hilarious and God, just what I want after the finale, written long before. It's all about Dean and Castiel's friendship. But also, Cas cheats at Scrabble. PRESH. Plus, it has my new favorite saying. See if you can guess.

This Story Was Brought To You By Our Sponsors by Annie D (Dean/Cas, others)

This fic is the closest I will ever get to mpreg. That is, it's one of those awesome fics where magically (and not involving anatomy beyond the sex) the two male characters have a kid together. Only, while this is a happy story, it certainly doesn't start out that way. Dean never even knew he had a son until Anna kidnaps him so Dean can meet him. Daniel is an abomination so Castiel has been hiding from Heaven and everyone else. But a lot happens in five years and both angel and man have grown up and grown apart. God, I love this story so much. It's sad, it's realistic, it's happy and wonderful. It makes me heart ache because I'm all about the Dean/Cas OTP, but really, Sam will always come first for Dean and in this story their son will always come first for Cas. But it's right. And it doesn't mean Dean and Cas aren't meant to be.

(I hope Misha doesn't do anything too exciting while I'm gone! I like to be around for the squee.)

I wish my friends would let me in on the plans a little sooner. Like, I was informed as they were going out the door. Sorry guys but I haven't showered since yesterday and would need some make up because my face currently hates me. So, no, 10pm is not going to do it for me. Sigh. I just going to drink by myself then. *sings* Allllll by myselfffff, don't wanna be...! J/K. (I promise, I'm not drunk. Merely bored and thus a little loopy. I'm actually excited about starting my job this week.)

Here, have some awesome vids.

1. Someone linked to this in the ontd_spnparty episode post and described it saying "a fan already did this better" in reference to the Sam/Impala/flashbacks bit. Well, I did like that part of the show, but this vid is pretty amazing. And I want the song. Anyone got it?



2. I think us Dean/Castiel shippers may need to remind ourselves why we liked D/C, or maybe just affirm that yes, it did once exist. *shakes fist at Kripke* #2 especially. And #10. All the touching!



Ok, that's all I'll post for now. Misha con vids tomorrow maybe? I found some gems.

(OMG, SOMEONE ENTERTAIN ME.)

Finally had time to post a few more recs.

In the Silence Afterward by ibroketuesday

This is a lovely fic about a Dean who's lost Sam and his words (and thus, has no way to deflect emotions). But whenever he's ready to give up, Castiel is there talking for him, comforting him, and keeping him going. It's as sweet as it is heart-breaking. Takes place right after 4x22.

A Hole in the World by bauble

I just reread this and again, it brought me to tears. Dean says yes, but suffice to say, all isn't as Michael assumed it would be. Castiel offers to aid him in understanding the vessel. Michael mocks and degrades, but maybe something of Dean still exists. Seriously, heart-breaking. There's one line uttered by Michael at the end that just causes me to burst into tears every time.

The Request by cloudyjenn

Finally, something happy! A wonderful AU where angels are assigned tasks to aid humanity. Sam asks for an angel to help find his brother Dean his soul mate. Castiel is given this as his first assignment. Just how special of an assignment it is though, none of them recognize. Wonderful application of YED and the John and Mary backstory. It's cute, funny, action-packed, and has clueless!Dean AND Cas. N'aww.

My Eyes Are An Ocean by entangled_now

It's brutal, sad, and amazingly well-written. I love fics where some common thing is gone, something we take for granted. Sometimes, it can have more of an impact than a death. The characterizations are amazing and the end delivers a huge sucker punch. But it's done so brilliantly.

Second Verse, Same As the First by oatmeal_queen

A brilliant time-loop fic that demonstrates a lesson Dean and Cas both need to learn. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but this fic is amazing. Brutal, heart-wrenching, poignant, sweet, and emotionally satisfying.

Not All The Way Through by tracy_loo_who

The fic from which the quote in my head comes from. An amazing, beautiful, tragic 5x4 fic. One of the first of those I read and still one of the best. Tracy has this way with words that puts so much more into them. So much underlying meaning, so much emotion, that it's like watching it unfold instead of reading it. This fic IS the Dean/Cas version of how they got to 5x4.

Lost my way (but haven’t forgotten my way home) by moodymuse19

A wonderful human!Cas story. It's their life after the apocalypse; not grand or exciting, but satisfying. Slightly sad but still happy (that kind of content happy) and with a hopeful ending.

Except Thou Bless Me by architeuthis

I admit, I like fics where Dean's a bit of a masochist. The author makes Dean's guilt and self-loathing, and codependence into something real and believable in his relationship with Cas. It also features my favorite kind of Castiel: BAMF!Cas. Where he's all mighty and smitey and this otherworldly creature who doesn't necessarily get it but he simply knows. The fic is full of some of the most amazing sex I've ever read, but it's really a characterization piece for both Dean and Cas. Seriously, if you haven't read this fic, GO NOW. Definitely in my top 5.

And...there's awesome author commentary! I especially like the beginning where he reveals the Biblical story that was sort of his inspiration for the fic.

Castiel in Fire by wuyemantou

I just love the colors and detail in this. It's got a very horrific feel to it, more gothic than most art. It's beautiful. If I could, I would get an actual painting of this and put it on my wall in a place of honor.

Facilis Descensus Averno by acerbus_instar

There isn't an actual name to the piece, but this seems apt. The textures and color on this really stand out. It's simple but pops. The wings, the neck, the wrists. All delicate and all done so well.

Drunken!Cas by sos_your_face

This was a peendance over at mishaland (if you comment, don't forget your CAPSLOCK), but it is too damn cute for words. We know angel!Castiel doesn't get drunk, but can you resist a Castiel in pink angel wings who dreams in child drawing bubbles, and crashes on Dean? I didn't think so.

Raphael's Revenge by reverie18

Another too-cute-for-words artwork. I want to take these little feisty angels home with me in my pocket! Not all humans are BFFs with their angels. And Lucifer has a white disco suit; Sam is not happy.

Merry Christmas by sajiwostudios

A bit of late Christmas cheer. Sam clues Cas into Dean's ideal gift, and another angel awaits Sam. Love the anime (manga?) style!

Supernatural Stuff

1. Quarters, Sharing is Caring, and Heaven or Las Vegas by trinityofone are all part of an AU verse in which Ruby is snarky demon but still ends up being the friend to an angel, Castiel discovers a little bit more about being human, and there's the hunt, the Impala, arguments, and sex. Dean/Castiel and Sam/Ruby.

2. Lend a Hand and Lift Me by xgreyfeather

In which Anna gently matchmakes (more or less, she opens Castiel's eyes), Dean has his usual problems of believing he's worth anything, and the two fix each other. There's sex, and yet it's still lovely. Dean/Castiel

3. The Consequences of Falling by pandarus

Ok, I can say I have a few quibbles with some characterization, but as a whole this fic is outstanding. Castiel makes the transition from angel to human when he decides to save the boys lives and who is there to pick him up? Ruby, of course. This is one of the best Ruby characterizations ever. You'll definitely like her more than Kripke's (mainly because the S4 finale isn't in here). And she gets what she deserves at one point. Oh, also? There's an offering of Castiel as a virgin. Very funny, very sexy, with some nice angel!angst and Dean!angst. Dean/Castiel, Sam/Ruby.

4. Have Faith by gembat

A brilliant, lovely, unique piece of digital Castiel/Dean art. Take a look. NSFW.

5. Till We Have Faces by an unrevealed author (part of a secret fic thing at deancastiel).

The apocalypse is over and Dean has been granted a gift to see Castiel's true form. There's a wonderful OC in this short story and Dean and Castiel break my heart in all the good ways. But it's not just about them, either. My favorite line of the whole piece is a little comment Dean makes to John Winchester. Dean/Castiel.

Star Trek Stuff

1. Interview with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto

Chris to Zach: That's your morning voice? That's a great morning voice.

They also totally fight over vocabulary. Dorks! ♥

2. Dancehall Drug by anythingever

An intensely hot and hilarious Zach/Chris RPF. Seriously. Hilarious as fuck. In which Chris somehow fits into Zach's pants, and there is hot, HOT sex (just, not quite with each other).

3. Congrats, You've Met Your Match (The Space Captain Remix) by roga

A very funny remixed fic featuring John Sheppard as "the new guy" at Starfleet Academy. Have you heard of anything as absurd as Kirk trying to outdo the master of cool? Kirk has to learn his lesson the hard when he tries to out seduce the next big spacewhore. John Sheppard/Jim Kirk, SGA/Star Trek crossover. I want this pairing like ALL THE TIME now.

4. I'm On A Ship by sparkly_stuff (and other fans)

Ok, I'm actually sad the creator changed the format of the post, because the song used to start automatically. So, in my opinion, for full effect, scroll down to the youtube vid at the bottom of the post (without reading the stuff in between!!) and start it, the scroll up to the top and follow the picspam down. Then reexamine the gif at the top and check out the other youtube vid another fan made singing the lyrics to clips from the movie. This whole post is made of EPIC WIN. Genius, seriously.

5. However Improbable by tabled

This is one of the funniest fics I've read in the new Trek fandom. The author's McCoy is just PERFECT. One-sided Spock/Kirk.

Other

DNA's Hottest Men of 2009

Gratuitous sexiness. And several boys my flist will recognize.