HOMELESS TRESTLE

Dean is digging around in the Impala's trunk which is parked outside the homeless community at night. His right hand shakes uncontrollably until he lays it on the covered blade. He reacts to the power radiating off the blade.

Sam walks up unnoticed but see his brother getting high from the blade's power. He clears his throat and Dean whips his hand off the blade.

"Anything?" Dean Asks

"Uh, yeah. He's up there. About a mile up the road. There's a homeless encampment. Elena's checking out the other side seeing if the coast clear, The way the folks are talking, he's got them convinced he's some kind of new Jesus or something." Dean nods
"You good?" Sam Says

"Yeah, I'm good." Dean Says

Sam reaches over and picks up the First Blade, He hands it to his brother in silence.

"Listen, Sammy, about, um, you know, the last couple of months..." Dean Says

"I know So, before we find something else to fight about...tell me...Are you ready to gut this bitch?" Sam Asks

Sam turns to pick up his bag but as he turns back around to face his brother, Dean throws a punch and knocks him out cold. Dean kneels next to his unconscious brother and gently lays his sprawled hand on his chest to get it off the ground.

"Sorry, little brother. It's not your fight." Dean Says

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HEAVEN'S PRISON

Hannah is talking to Gadreel and Castiel who are still locked up in Heaven's prison.

"Okay, so you're telling me that Metatron set you up, arranged those suicide bombers to make himself look like the victim." Hannah Says

"Gadreel was his second in command. For what other reason than the truth would he turn against Metatron?" Castiel Says

"So now I'm expected to trust the word of an angel who's only ever thought of himself since the Garden, and you? You told us not a single angel more would die in this fight." Hannah Says

"What do you think I have been trying to do?" Castiel Says

"Trying? By killing Metatron?" Hannah Says

"He is the reason for all of our suffering." Castiel Says

"Nothing you say matters." Hannah Says

"Would you rather I not try at all?" Castiel Asks

"Not if you can't prove it." Hannah Says

"So give us a chance. Let us out, Hannah. Please." Castiel Says

HOMELESS CAMP

Dean walks up to the homeless encampment

"Can I help you?" George Asks

"Take it easy, Chief." Dean Says

"You're Dean Winchester." She Says

"Now, how did you know that?" Dean Asks

"He said you were coming." She Says

"Well, here I am. Where's Metatron?" Dean Asks

"Marv." George Says

"Sure." Dean Says

"In there... praying for our forgiveness." She Says

"Forgiveness for what?" The Woman's eyes go to a blood pool on the ground "Is he, now?" Dean says
Then walks into the warehouse

HEAVEN'S PRISON

"I sat in this hole for thousands of years, thinking of nothing but redemption, of reclaiming my good name. I thought of nobody, no cause, other than my own." Gadreel Says

"You've been redeemed, my friend." Castiel Says

"The only thing that matters in the end is the mission -- protecting those who would not and cannot protect themselves --the humans. None of us is bigger than that. And we will not let our fears, our self-absorption prevent us from seeing it through. Not anymore." Gadreel Says

"No. Of course not." Castiel Says

"Move to the other side of your cell, Castiel, and keep your head down." Gadreel Says

"What are you doing?" Castiel Asks

Hannah rushes to his cell and see that Gadreel has carved the suicide sigil on his chest. She fumbles with the key to unlock the door.

"When they say my name, perhaps I won't just be the one who let the serpent in. Perhaps I will be known as one of the many..." Gadreel Says

"Gadreel." Castiel Says

"...who gave heaven a second chance. Run, sister." Gadreel Says

Gadreel jams a sharp piece of rock into his chest and blows apart with power breaking down the prison walls. Hannah rushes in to see him and Castiel slowly climbs out of his own cell.

"Do you believe him now?" Castiel Asks

HOMELESS TRESTLE

Elena walks back over to the Impala and she sees that Sam is on the ground unconscious, she rushes over to him.

"Sam Sam wake up!" She slaps him, Sam wakes ".Sam!" Elena Says

"Damn it Ow!" Sam Says

"What the hell happened? Where's Dean?" Elena Asks

"What do you think, he went to go kill Metatron on his own that's why he sucker punched me." Sam Says

"No No No Dean! No!" Elena Runs off towards the homeless camp

"Elena Wait!" Sam struggles getting up

Back at the homeless encampment, Dean has found Metatron. He is stilling in a meditation pose on the floor at the back of the warehouse.

"You can save the humble-pie Jesus routine for somebody who gives a damn." Dean Says

"The problem with you, Dean, is the cynicism. Always with the cynicism. But most people -- even the real belly crawlers living in filth...Or Brentwood...They don't want to be cynical. They just want something to believe in." Metatron Says

"And that'd be you." Dean Says

"Why not me?" Metatron Says

"You've been working those people outside for, what, a day? They've already spilled blood in your name. You are nothing but Bernie Madoff with wings." Dean Says

"So I'm a fake. Do you have any idea how much pan-cake makeup and soft lighting it took to get God to work a rope line? He hated it. And, you know, humans sense that. So they prayed harder and longer and fought more wars in his name. And for what?! So they could die of malaria? Leukemia? And all the while, blaming themselves! "Oh, if only I'd been more prayerful, "God would have loved me! God would have saved me!" You know what?! God didn't even know their name! But I do. Because I've walked among them. And I can save them." Metatron Says

"Sure, you can. So long as your mug is in every Bible and "What would Metatron do?" is on every bumper." Dean Says

"And? What, are you blaming me for giving them what they want, giving them a brand they can believe in?" Metatron Says

Dean unwraps the First Blade in his hand "I'm blaming you for Kevin! I'm blaming you for taking Cas' Grace. Hell, I'm blaming you for the Cubs not winning The World Series in the last 100 freaking years. Whatever it is... I'm blaming you."

"The First Blade. Nasty piece of work, isn't she? Okay, let's say you win, Dean, and I die. What's the world left with then, hmm? A herd of panty-waisted angels and you? Half out of your mind with lord knows what pumping through those veins?" Metatron Says

"Yeah, you see, the only thing you've said that went into my ear was that you die." Dean Says

"Ohh. Fine. We'll fight. I don't know what you expect is gonna come of all this. Unless... That's why you're stalling. Because you know nothing's gonna come of this unless your pals succeed upstairs. Well, here's a news flash -- humpty and dumpty are starring in their very own version of "Locked Up Abroad: Heaven" right now." Metatron Says

Dean turns to the side to hide his anger and then throws out his hand to stab Metatron with theh Blade. But Metatron blocks the blow and Dean pushes him in the face with his left hand. Metatron stumbles back.

"Wow, that big blade and that... douchy tribal tat sure gave you some super juice. Whoo! Okay." Metatron Says

Metatron motions with his hand to bring it on. Dean rushes him but gets thrown in the air and hit the wall about 10 feet up and falls to the ground with a crash.

In Metatron's office in Heaven, Hannah has Ingrid at bladepoint.

"Where is it?" Ingrid refuses to talk "Remove her." Castiel Says

Metatron flings Dean back against the wall and he falls to the floor again. Metatron viciously kicks Dean's right arm and the First Blade flies out of his hand, Then Metatron steps on his wrist with all his weight.

"So, you took Abaddon's scalp, then you figured you'd take on little old nebbishy me. What could go wrong?" Dean groans in pain as Metatron's foot crushes down on his wrist "And you're powered by the bone of a jackass, and it is just awesome, right? Here's a tip -- next time, try to be powered by the word of God." Metatron Says then kicks Dean in the chest

Elena comes flying down the stairs into the homeless encampment, She looks around wildly for Dean. When She doesn't see him and the homeless guardians surround him she draws her gun.

"Stay back. Stay back! Where's Metatron?!" Elena Asks

Back in the warehouse behind the encampment, Metatron is beating the living daylights out of Dean. He punches him almost unconscious and Dean slumps to the ground. There is blood pouring from his nose and mouth and ears...Metatron bends down and delivers one more brutal punch to Dean's face.

Castiel is still searching in Metatron's office for the Angel Tablet. He finally sees Metatron's typewriter sitting on the desk and rushes to it. He lifts the cover and there is the Angel Tablet glowing brightly. Dean is barely conscious but he can open his eyes just enough to see the First Blade sitting on a grate a few yards away.

Elena rushes in from the opposite side of the warehouse at a breakneck run. Dean, using the little strength he has, wills the Blade into his hand. Just as he goes to swing up and stab the Blade into Metatron, he buries an angel blade deep into Dean's chest with both hands. Dean gasps horribly as the sound of his blood pouring out of his body reverberate in the open warehouse.

"No-o-o!" Elena Yells

Everything goes slow motion as Dean gasps for air. Metatron pulls the blade out of his chest. Dean's eyes slowly move to meet Elena across the warehouse. The both of them share a gaze as Dean life starts to fade away.

The Angel Tablet falls to the floor and shatters into a thousand pieces as Dean's near lifeless body falls over. Elena races over to Dean completely ignoring Metatron standing right there, angel blade dripping with Dean's blood. Elena grabs his  upper arm and pulls him back into a sitting position against the wall.

"Dean..Hey Hey." Elena

She placed both her hands on his face, Dean tried talking but she shushed him.

"Don't talk, I should've known I knew based on that look I'm your eye. That same look you have when your ready to sacrifice yourself." Elena Says Tearing Up

"Lena.." Dean Says Weakly

"Why just why...you lied to me. You promised that you wouldn't do something stupid..." Elena Says

"Even if I wanted to apologize you wouldn't listen to me..so I won't." Dean Says caressing Elena's face

"Please don't leave me." Elena Says

"I don't have a choice Lena, You are by far the great thing that has happened to me in my years on this earth." Dean Says

"You are greatest thing that's happened to me as well, But this isn't fair. Some how I'm always in this predicament...Now I have to watch the man I love die all over again." Elena Says

Dean almost cracks a smile "..You love me?"

"Of course I do, I never stopped." Elena Says

"The fact that I get to die knowing that I was loved by not just anyone, but you Elena Singer is the epitome of a fulfilled life. It's never gonna get any better than this...I peaked." Tears run rapidly from Elena's eyes, he tries his best to wipe them away but it's impossible "..I love you Elena." Dean Says

"No...Please come back to me." Elena Says

"I'm sorry Lena, but I had to protect you both." Dean Says

Sam rushes up the stairs and finds the area where Metatron and Dean had fought, he sees his brother and Elena leaning against the wall. He rushes over to them.

"Hey. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Hey." Sam Says

Dean's eyes shoot open as the warehouse starts to shake. Sam then remembers Metatron and goes to stab him with an angel blade. But Metatron disappears and appears in his heavenly office in front of Castiel who is sitting in his chair.

METATRON'S OFFICE

"Well played, Castiel. Obviously, you and Gadreel managed to turn a few dead enders against me." Metatron Says

"Gadreel is dead." Castiel Says

"Ah. So Gadreel bites the dust. And the Angel tablet -- arguably the most powerful instrument in the history of the universe -- is in pieces, and for what again? Oh, that's right -- to save Dean Winchester. That was your goal, right? I mean, you draped yourself in the flag of heaven, but ultimately, it was all about saving one human, right? Well, guess what. He's dead, too." Castiel's horrified eyes shoot to Metatron's face "And you're sitting in my chair."

Metatron uses his mind to handcuff Castiel to the chair.

WAREHOUSE

Back in the warehouse, Sam is trying desperately to press a cloth to his brother's gaping chest wound. Elena can't stop crying as Dean struggles to talk.

"Elena Sammy, you got to get out of here before he comes back." Dean Says

"Shh. Shh. Shh. Shh. Shut up. Shut up. Just save your energy, all right? Oh, man. We'll stop the bleeding. We'll -- we'll get you a doctor or -- or I'll find a spell. You're gonna be okay." Sam Says

Sam takes his brother's hand and presses it to his chest to keep the cloth in place.

"Listen to me. It's better this way." Dean Says

"What?!" Sam Says

"The Mark. It's making me into something I don't want to be." Dean Says

"Don't worry about the Mark. We'll figure out the Mark later. Just hold on, okay? Get you some help." Sam Says

Sam and Elena pulls Dean's arm over their shoulders and grabs him around the waist and hauls him up, Dean moans in agony.

METATRON'S OFFICE

"You will never get away with this." Castiel Says

"Get away with what? You told a silly story to a group of less-than-believers. I'll clean up your mess in an hour." Metatron Says

"You give our brothers and sisters far too little credit. They will soon learn that you have been playing them." Castiel Says

"And then? They will do nothing because they are frightened little sheep following my crook wherever it leads. And where I'm taking them, back to our rightful place atop this mountain of human shame and excrement -- when that happens, trust me, they're not gonna care how they got there." Metatron Says

WAREHOUSE

Sam and Elena struggles to keep Dean upright as they practically carries him toward the exit. Dean is gasping for air and trying to hold the cloth to his chest, Sam's hand covers his over the cloth and the wound.

"What happened with you being okay with this?" Dean Says

"I lied." Sam Says

"Ain't that a bitch?" Dean Says

METATRON'S OFFICE

"You know, why you could never quite pull it together, Castiel? While you're sitting here with Your Grace slowly burning away and your reputation long extinguished? No curiosity. You didn't read enough. You never learned how to tell a good story." Metatron Says

"But you did." Castiel Says

Castiel swings his eyes over to the desk where Metatron's all-angel microphone sits with the switch on, broadcasting his entire speech to every angel in Heaven and Earth. The doors fly open and many angels walk in and take Metatron captive, Castiel raises an angle blade but then doesn't use it.

WAREHOUSE

The Winchesters and Elena are still struggling for the exit.

"Guys, Hold up. Hold up." Dean Says

Sam and Elena sits him down on a piece of equipment. Dean has fresh blood covering his lips and mouth. He can barely breathe.

"I got to say something to you." Dean Says

"What?" Sam Says

Dean's hand rests on Sam's shoulder but as he talks he moves it to hold his head. The brother's eyes never leave each other.

"I'm proud of us." Dean Says

Sam's eyes tear up as he looks into Dean's fading green eyes. Dean's hand falls from Sam's face and he closes his eyes and falls into little brother's chest.

"No, no. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, wake up, buddy." Sam Says

Sam pulls Dean back up but he is already gone, Elena eyes which are red now from crying looks away as Sam grasps his bloody face with both hands and gently shakes.

"Hey..Dean.Dean!" Sam Says

Tears fall down Sam's face as he breaks down completely. He gathers Dean's head to his chest and holds him tightly as he sobs heart-wrenching sobs that echo in the warehouse.

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HEAVEN'S PRISON

Castiel and Hannah lock up Metatron's in a prison cell in Heaven.

"You're doing the right thing -- letting him live. It's what a leader would do." Hannah Says

"I'm no leader, Hannah. I never was. I just want to be an angel." Castiel Says

"And Your Grace? What will you do about that? You will die if you don't replenish it." Hannah Says
As Castiel's face reveals his has no plan right now.

BUNKER

In the Men of Letter's bunker, Sam gently lays Dean's body on his bed. Dean's face is clean of all the blood. Elena enters the room and stands next to Sam both their eyes are all puffy and red. They stare silently at his Dean's body but tears well up in their eyes. In the library Elena is sitting at the table she's sitting in the dark sobbing, Sam sees her and pulls her into a tight hug as she sobs into his chest.

Later on Sam sits at the table in the dark in the main room. He drinks an entire shot of whiskey. He walks into dungeon with all the summoning spell ingredients still sitting on the floor like Dean left them.

"Damn it, Crowley. You got him into this mess. You will get him out... or so help me, God." Sam Says

In Dean's room, Crowley stands and gazes at his body.

"Your brother, bless his soul, is summoning me as I speak. Make a deal, bring you back. It's exactly what I was talking about, isn't it? It's all become so... expected. You have to believe me. When I suggested you take on the Mark of Cain, I didn't know this was going to happen. Not really. I mean, I might not have told you the entire truth. But I never lied. I never lied, Dean. That's important. It's fundamental. But...there is one story about Cain that I might have... forgotten to tell you. Apparently, he, too, was willing to accept death, rather than becoming the killer the Mark wanted him to be. So he took his own life with the Blade. He died. Except, as rumor has it, the Mark never quite let go. You can understand why I never spoke of this. Why set hearts aflutter at mere speculation? It wasn't until you summoned me... No, it wasn't truly until you left that cheeseburger uneaten...that I began to let myself believe. Maybe miracles do come true." Crowley Says

He moves to the bed and places the First Blade into Dean's right hand and lays them both on Dean's chest.

"Listen to me, Dean Winchester, what you're feeling right now -- it's not death. It's life -- a new kind of life. Open your eyes, Dean. See what I see. Feel what I feel. And let's go take a howl at that moon." Crowley Says

The camera hovers over Dean's face...and when he opens his eyes, they are Black.