** =look at the authors note at end
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For the first time in her very long life, Natalia felt grief.

The Leviathan experienced many emotions before, unlike her siblings. But the feeling of grief was unbearable.

The strange thing was, she knew Castiel was going to be okay. But why did she feel a heavy pressure on her heart?

Of course she cared for her friend, but to this extent was bizarre. Natalia did not like the Seraph in a romantic way. She liked him as a friend, but damn, why did it hurt so much?

They were back in the mountain now. The woman dragged him back there, laying him on her bed and tending to his wounds. Seeing him with blood all over his vessel and being unresponsive, it hurt Natalia.
Mentally, of course.

The Angel was still not awake, but his wounds were starting to heal. The cloth she put on him wouldn't do much, not until he was awake and could do the healing himself.

For the next few hours, as creeping as it sounds, she stared at him. The Seraphs's face was relaxed, the lines of worry were nonexistent. His bright sapphire eyes were closed, and Natalia suddenly realized how much she missed them.

His face was scruffy, his normally shaven face started to grow a beard. She thought he would look funny in a full grown one.

Castiel was a peculiar creature, and she hoped that if they ever got out one day, she could meet his friends and they could actually start to bond more.

Hesitantly, Natalia shakily reached her hand out and touched his dark hair. In the dark lighting, his hair looked black. But in the light, she knew it was a dark brown. His short hair was soft, the softest thing the woman had ever felt in the rough environment. Natalia hummed an unknown melody**
while stroking his hair, thinking of how awkward it would be if he woke up to this.

When Natalia corrected herself. A pain look crossed the Leviathan's face as she thought about Castiel possibly dying in Purgatory. Her eyes filled with tears, but she held them at bay. "I can't lose you," she said in a melancholy tone.

The duo only knew each other for a short period of time, but it felt so much longer. In all her lifetime, Natalia never felt this close to someone before.
Well, there was-

Castiel stirring into existence brought the girl out of her train of thought. Once his bright blue eyes opened, she let out a sigh of relief. He was going to be okay.

"Hey, Cas," Natalia said softly.

"Talia."

The leviathan sniffed and wiped her nose. After clearing her throat, trying to get rid of the lump that was suddenly there, she spoke again. "You were attacked badly in the fight, but I'm afraid you'll live."

He smiled and nodded his head slowly. "Thank you for caring for me."

"You would do the same for me."

The next few moments were filled with silence, but neither of them cared. Their thoughts kept them busy and distracted them from a civil conversation.

Once the silence started getting deafening, Natalia rubbed her palms on her jeans and then stood up. "You've been out for awhile, and I haven't ate, so I'm just going to," she paused. "Go. I'll be back later."

Castiel nodded and he watched her pick up her weapon and prepared to leave. "Be safe," he called out before she could leave. Glancing back at him, Natalia smiled, nodded her head, and left.

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The Leviathan wasn't out long before she found a vampire. He wondered around Purgatory aimlessly, looking dazed and frightened. Natalia was happy it would be a quick meal since she could get back to Cas, but was frustrated her prey wouldn't give her any sort of challenge.

She stalked toward him slowly, making sure her footsteps were silent. She masked her smell earlier so she knew the vamp wouldn't smell her until it was too late. Just as she was going to pounce on him, a voice stopped her.

"Lia, it's great to see you again."

The voice made the vampire turn and run away, but left the woman frozen in her spot. It can't be she thought.

"Come on Lia, turn around." She still didn't move.

"NATALIA," the voice barked. This caused her to flinch and obediently obey his order.

There he was, looking the same as she saw him last. But his outfit was different.

He wore a suit and dress shoes, but his brown hair and brown eyes full of insanity never changed. He gave her a toothy smile and laughed. "Oh how it's great to see you again, Lia. I did miss you on Earth through. You would of loved all the colors."

She remembered spending so much time with him, being his second in charge. Her life felt perfect back then, as if she actually had a purpose in life. After he started to become power hungry and craved the death of others, the woman knew that she had to leave. Natalia clenched her jaw and looked into his eyes and tried to intimidate him with her cold ones "I wish I could say the same, Acheron, but you know I wouldn't mean it."

"You know you missed me. I sure did miss my favorite little pet," Archeron sneered.

"You know, I do prefer the name you had on Earth. You really are a dick."

Acheron, or Dick Roman, just smirked and shrugged his shoulders. "What can I say, I have an effect on humans."

Natalia rolled her eyes. "Cut the crap. You're here for a reason, what is it?" She snapped.

The Leviathan kicked at some leaves and ran a hand through his hair. "I see you've become close with a certain Seraph."

The woman didn't respond, so he continued. "Angels have been our enemy since the dawn of time, Lia. And you-you siding with one is a disgrace. I can't let you continue this abomination of a friendship. Kill the Angel or I do it for you."

She didn't know how to respond. Castiel was her friend. A better friend than any of her kind. She knew she was different, and killing beings haunted her. Even when it was a life or death situation, it just never felt right. And killing her friend, killing Cas, she just couldn't do it.

Acheron must of seen this for he walked up to Natalia and grabbed her neck. She immediately grabbed at his hands, trying to pry them off her throat.

"Oh Natalia. Sweet, sweet Talia. I'm afraid you chose the wrong side," she chocked on air, swinging her legs, doing anything to get her breathing again.

Dick Roman paused, then had a look of awe on his face. "I think that at this very moment some of my friends are taking care of the Seraph," he said with a grin.

Natalia dug her nails into his hands, drawing black blood. He flinched, but what made him drop her was the kick to his manhood. Acheron immediately let go, and Natalia ran away from him, and ran to her angel.

The forest was unusually quiet, all she could hear was the sound of her quick breaths and beating heart. Natalia urged her legs to pump faster, to get there before any damage was done. The trees and scenery became a blur as the Leviathan ran to her home.

Once she made it, she knew it was too late. Outside, three Leviathans held Castiel at bay as he struggled against them. Natalia didn't try to keep quiet or possibly sneak up on them. A mantra of 'Cas, Cas, Cas' pounded in her head. The angel blade one of her kind held also sparked her panic.

"CAS!" Natalia shouted, sprinting up to them. Said angel looked up and saw his friend. Relief flooded his features, but was soon replaced with panic. He opens his mouth to speak, but it was no use.

When Natalia was a few meters away, one of her brothers, Karmil, came up behind her. He pulled her body back and right into a blade. The sound that followed was disturbing to everyone.
The sword went straight through her chest, and the woman gaped at it. Once it was pulled out, her mouth still hung open, she looked at Cas.

His mouth formed words, but it was all white noise to her. She clutched her wound, black blood oozed down her shirt and stuck to her skin. Natalia's body fell to the ground soon after. As she lost consciousness, Talia saw her Angel get carried away, but not without him staring at his friend, horror written across his features.

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In the beginning, the song Natalia was humming was Truce by TØP ;)

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