The symbolism was not lost on Destiel fans. Michael, in Adam's body, tells Castiel "Since when do we get what we deserve? Castiel came to the realization that simply saying the words, even if he couldn't have what he wanted would bring him true happiness. After all, as fans pointed out, he was able to read Castiel's mind.
CastielForever Cas if this is actually goodbye, you were great. A character that was only gonna be one season. One user remembered that Castiel was only supposed to be on Supernatural for one season.
He did well and was such a fan favorite that he returned as a full-time cast member and fans believe that part of the reason for this has to do with the trends surrounding Destiel at the time. This makes Dean literally Castiel's reason for being and in his goodbye speech, he made that known. Some fans wanted to know after watching "Despair", "well, how can we be sure that Dean felt the same way? Dean's own reaction to The Empty taking Castiel was a show of emotion that Destiel fans expressed as extreme loss.
They saw Dean crumble to the floor after it all happened and he broke down. Dean has seen Sam die several times, his father, his mother, and many others that he cared about like family but this scene was different for Destiel shippers. Not me watching Cas's speech for the th time today destiel pic.
Destiel fans have waited for this moment for twelve long years and now that they're vindicated, they can't get enough of Castiel's speech and him telling Dean "I love you.
After years of context clues and hoping for something that makes it real for them, they finally get it in Castiel's last moments. It's real for them and this speech, in particular, is what makes that so. Destiel fam who's it going pic.
When Castiel does show up, he dismisses Dean's theory that Lucifer still inside Sam. Castiel promises Dean to make some inquiries after telling him that he, Castiel, doesn't answer Dean's prayers when they're connected to Sam because he doesn't know how to help. Dean later calls Castiel to check on what's wrong with Sam Family Matters. Castiel reaches into Sam, and discovers that he doesn't have a soul, and explains that whoever brought Sam back left Sam's soul behind in the cage with Michael and Lucifer.
When Dean questions whether soulless Sam is even still "Sam", Castiel admits that that's a good question. In Caged Heat , Castiel exhibits more human urges, inadvertently watching porn, and later passionately kissing Meg, both to Dean's discomfort. Castiel warns Dean that bringing Sam's soul back could permanently damage the younger Winchester psychologically, but Dean remains firm on retrieving the soul. Castiel is banished with a sigil when they lay siege to Crowley's warehouse, but later returns with Crowley's bones, which he promptly incinerates when Crowley admits he can't retrieve Sam's soul from the cage.
Later, when Castiel admits to Dean that he is on the losing side of the civil war in Heaven, Dean assures his friend that if he needs help, all he has to do is ask. When Sam gets his soul back, Dean calls Castiel to check on him. When Dean questions Castiel on whether or not Sam will wake up, Castiel is curt with him, and berates Dean for not listening to him. When Dean reacts defensively, Castiel angrily tells him that Sam's soul felt "as if it was skinned alive", and tells Dean that if he wanted to kill his brother, he should have done it outright, making his stance on the matter clear.
When Castiel and Balthazar go back in time to stop the Titanic from sinking, Atropos —one of the three Fates—forces Castiel to capitulate and fix the timeline by threatening the Winchesters.
Castiel even threatened Fate if she did so. Atropos then counters her promise by making her sisters go after them instead, which forced Castiel to prevent Balthazar from killing her and comply.
Castiel also ensure they keep their memories of the event but doesn't tell Dean or Sam the real reason for going back in time; while he really sent Balthazar so that they would have more souls for the war, he allows them to believe that Balthazar simply didn't like the movie, or Celine Dion.
Later, the Winchesters find a way to kill Eve, using the ashes of a phoenix. However, their call for Cass is answered by his lieutenant, Rachel, who promptly loses her temper with them after they insist on speaking with Castiel.
Despite her passionate words on his behalf, Castiel appears and dismisses her, much to her chagrin. He agrees to help them go back to the Wild West, and is the first to question Dean's choice of dress, asking if wearing a "blanket" was customary. When the Winchester's search for Eve rapidly proves fruitless, Bobby suggests that Dean call Castiel.
However, Castiel admits that he's had no luck either. When the Winchesters decide to track down a monster that is loyal to the cause, Castiel finds Lenore, a vampire that has had run-ins with the Winchesters before. After she tells them what she knows, she begs them to kill her, because the call of the Mother is forcing monsters to give into their baser natures. While the Winchesters are both reluctant, Castiel obliges. When they go to the town Lenore told them the Mother was in, Castiel is made powerless by her, much to Dean's irritation.
In The Man Who Would Be King , Castiel's betrayal is slowly becoming known though Dean does not want to believe it, and remains desperately loyal to his friend. In the prequel part of the episode, Castiel attempts to explain freedom to the angels in hindsight, he describes the experience as being comparable to teaching poetry to fish, and cynically states that he should have told them that "Freedom is a length of rope. God wants you to hang yourself with it". Raphael is less than enthused, and demands that Castiel show his support, though Castiel refuses when Raphael announces his intent to restart the Apocalypse.
Castiel considering talking to Dean. Castiel almost goes to Dean for help, but ultimately decides not to drag his friend into the mess, rationalizing that Dean has been through too much already. Crowley appears and, playing on the angel's new sense of pride, manages to strike a deal with Castiel: his help, and 50, souls upfront, in exchange for half the souls of Purgatory. Castiel agrees out of desperation, and while Crowley insists that keeping the Winchesters alive is dangerous, Castiel refuses to kill them, still considering himself their guardian angel.
However, during this time, Castiel takes to spying on the Winchesters and Bobby, and later betrays this fact by referencing part of a conversation he'd overheard.
This leads the others to realize that he is not to be trusted, and they capture him in a circle of holy fire. After it is confirmed, Dean takes this betrayal the hardest. He also learns it was Castiel who brought Sam back from the cage but is distrustful since he may have brought him soulless on purpose. Despite this, Castiel has Dean and the others run when Crowley shows up.
Later, Castiel goes to Bobby's in an attempt to explain his actions, but refuses to back down, even when Dean threatens to fight back. Castiel saves Dean. When Dean is about to be killed by a demon he's interrogating, Castiel steps in and saves him. Dean is still hurt by Castiel's betrayal, and reacts with hostility. Castiel tells Dean that he too considers them to be family, and tells Dean that after all he, Castiel, has done for the Winchesters, Dean should trust him.
Even when Dean says he can't, Castiel tells him that he will find Lisa and Ben, who have been kidnapped by Crowley. They part on a hostile note, with Dean telling Castiel that he doesn't want his help. Later, Castiel comes by Lisa's hospital room, and despite Dean's exhausted hostility, heals Lisa without prompting. Dean, though grateful, states that it doesn't change the situation, a statement that Castiel regretfully agrees with.
Dean asks for one more favor, which Castiel grants: the angel erases Ben and Lisa's memories of Dean. Dean is angry at Castiel when he appears after killing Dr. Castiel tells Dean he no longer cares what he thinks, and is tired of getting his approval, but promises that if Dean doesn't fight anymore, Sam will be alright in the end. In an apparent attempt to distract Dean, Castiel breaks down the mental wall that stopped Sam from remembering his year without a soul or his soul's time in Hell.
After Castiel absorbs the souls of Purgatory, he tells Dean that, despite his doubts, Castiel was right in what he did. Dean tries to talk Castiel into releasing them. Dean finishes his emotional plea by saying how Castiel was family once and if that still has any value to Cass, he will listen to Dean. Castiel mentions that Dean is afraid of his power implying that he isn't going to listen to Dean's plea , which is why Dean is being nice to Castiel.
Castiel informs Dean that he is no longer his family, that they never were family, and that he has no family. He proclaims himself to be the new, better God, and demands that they bow and proclaim loyalty and love, or be destroyed. After Castiel's betrayal, both sides are hurt by each other.
Castiel spares Dean, and leaves. Dean, realizing he can't fight against Castiel, gives up until an idea to bind Death comes up. Dean and the others summon and bind Death to kill Castiel.
Dean has given up on Castiel, until Cass comes asking for help. Dean rushes to Castiel's aid. While working, Castiel apologizes to Dean for what he's done, and promises to make it up to Dean. As the door opens to Purgatory , Castiel collapses, and Dean rushes to help him stand. Castiel releases all the souls back into Purgatory.
However, the Leviathans stayed in Castiel and soon take over. Castiel's vessel isn't able to contain them for very long and begins leaking black ooze.
The Leviathans head towards the municipal water supply, and disappear in the water. The only thing left behind is Castiel's trenchcoat, which Dean keeps, hoping that his friend will come back one day.
Dean is upset at his friend's loss. In Shut Up, Dr. Phil Dean has nightmares of Castiel's death, showing that Dean still feels the loss of his good friend. Much to his surprise, Dean finds Castiel again and is shocked to see him alive. Putting his anger, Dean asks Cass to heal Sam.
On the way to the hospital, Dean and Castiel talk, and Dean talks about how his "friend" betrayed him. Castiel doesn't catch on to this, and tells Dean that he's not a machine.
At the hospital, many demons block their path. Castiel overhears Dean and Meg talking, and walks over. Meg reveals that Castiel is an angel, and Dean backs this up. As Castiel smites the demons, he begins to remember.
After all the demons are gone, Castiel attempts to leave saying he shouldn't be here after what he did. Desperate to help Sam, Dean tries to defend Castiel's previous actions, but Castiel shoots it down.
Castiel wonders out loud why he lived. Dean resorts to Castiel, to fix things, and gives back Castiel his trenchcoat. Castiel saves Sam from a demon, but tells Dean he is unable to fix Sam's mind.
In order to redeem himself, Castiel takes on Sam's memories of hell. Unable to help Castiel, Dean leaves him in the mental ward of the hospital. Dean is still concerned for Castiel and calls to check in on Castiel with Meg. When over, Castiel warmly greets the both of them, with a "Hello Dean. Meg and the boys start arguing, and he disappears with, "Don't like conflict". Dean finds Castiel calmly seated,. As they play, Dean gets increasingly frustrated with Cass and pushes the board away while shouting "You're not sorry, you're playing Sorry!
Dean still can't forgive Castiel for what he did. In Survival of the Fittest , Dean is showing signs of forgiving Castiel and taking in Castiel's new mental state. When they notice that Dick has multiplied, Meg points out that they need Castiel.
Dean gets angry when Castiel says he doesn't want to get involved and he angrily points out that they are cleaning up Castiel's mess. Castiel changes his mind when he sees Dean say goodbye to Bobby.
After, Dean asks Castiel to take him to where they are hiding the Impala. Castiel tells Dean he's not good luck and probably get everyone killed. Dean points out that he rather have Cass on his side than not at all. Castiel notices that it sounds like Dean is forgiving him and agrees to help, possibly out of loyalty to Dean after Dean says he's probably going to die in the attack. Dean and Castiel begin looking for the real Dick Roman. Together they are able to find the real one and stab him with the bone fragment.
The first is a fake, so while Dick is occupied, Castiel grabs him from behind so Dean can stab him with the real one. This causes Dick to explode, sending Dean and Castiel to Purgatory.
Castiel, now back to himself again wakes Dean up and tells Dean where they are. As the monsters come close, Dean notices that he is alone due to Castiel teleporting away. While in Purgatory after Castiel's disappearance, Dean was relentless in finding his whereabouts and tortured several monsters for information. He soon teamed up with a vampire named Benny Lafitte to help him out.
In What's Up, Tiger Mommy? Dean finds Castiel near a river and is happy to see his old friend who is now sane again. Castiel reveals that he did abandon Dean, which causes Dean to get angry at this revelation. However, Castiel states he only did so to protect him from the Leviathans, who hold a grudge against him and were hunting him. Understanding, Dean convinces Castiel to join him and Benny in their quest to get out, after telling of the method to do so.
He also he refuses Castiel's repeated pleas throughout the journey to leave him be as he is drawing monsters to them due to being a Seraph. When Benny saves Castiel from a Leviathan, this seems to increase Dean's trust in the vampire, that he would help Castiel out despite all of his arguments against Castiel being with them.
Castiel and Dean later fight two Leviathans together with Castiel helping Dean to kill one. Dean gets out of Purgatory through the portal they find, but Castiel stays behind, believing that staying there will be penance for his sins.
Dean remembers it as losing his grip on the angel and carries a lot of guilt for this. He later tells Sam that Castiel didn't make it, but only says that it got hairy near the end and that Castiel "just let go," refusing to elaborate. After Castiel's return in A Little Slice of Kevin , Dean is surprised to see him, but is suspicious of his return, knowing that Castiel was in no shape to escape on his own and skeptical of his lack of memory on it.
He later tries to assuage his guilt by talking to Castiel and Castiel is shocked that Dean blames himself for what happened. Dean and Castiel fight their way through Crowley's warehouse together, but Castiel leaves Dean behind to fight Crowley. Castiel later uses his powers to show Dean the truth about his staying in Purgatory, stunning Dean. When Naomi asks him to report on Sam and Dean, Castiel refuses but has no choice and later agrees to join Sam and Dean in their quest to get the second half of Demon Tablet from Crowley.
Castiel responds that he's fine and doesn't feel any effects from his escape from Purgatory. Castiel also confides in Dean his fear that if he returns to Heaven, he will kill himself out of guilt after seeing what he has brought there.
While Dean is initially skeptical about Castiel becoming a hunter, after he proves vital to solving the case, Dean accepts it, even agreeing to let him ride "shotgun" in the Impala, something he'd previously refused. With Dean's help, Castiel manages to locate Samandriel, but refuses to listen to Dean when he tells him not to bring in Sam to help. When he brings Sam, Castiel yells at them to "stow their crap. In Remember the Titans , Dean prays to Castiel earnestly, practically begging for Castiel to look out for Sam who is clearly not doing well in his trials to close the gates of Hell forever.
Despite Dean's pleas, Castiel does not respond or appear. In Goodbye Stranger , Castiel is now so indoctrinated to Naomi 's control that he has no problem with ruthlessly killing a copy of Dean and is shown to have killed hundreds of them in order to desensitize him. However, this may be as he knew they weren't really Dean.
When he meets up with Sam and Dean again, Castiel admits that he heard Dean's prayer but is not back because of that and under Naomi's control, lies to Dean about why he is there and actively covers up what he is really doing. Castiel is the one who finally tells Dean that there is indeed something seriously wrong with Sam, explaining that Sam is damaged down to the subatomic level, something even Castiel can't fix.
Castiel is forced to point out the Angel Tablet to Dean as it is angel-proofed and is ordered to kill him by Naomi. Castiel attacks Dean completely out of his control as despite his indoctrination, Castiel himself still refuses to harm the real Dean. Dean overhears Castiel mentioning Naomi and pleads with Castiel to stop and finally breaks through to him by reminding him that he is family and confessing that he needs him.
Castiel stops his attack, choosing Dean over Naomi and Heaven and when he picks up the angel tablet, he is freed from Naomi's control fully. Castiel explains to Dean what happened and heals him, though Dean flinches when he reaches to do so, expecting another attack. Castiel leaves with the tablet, saying he must protect it from Dean as well for a reason he doesn't explain. Naomi later visits Dean and, in an attempt to manipulate him, plays on his love for Castiel and suggests perhaps Castiel does not feel as strongly in return as he is missing.
It is revealed Dean removed any angel proofing sigils from the bunker so Castiel could find and return to he and Sam. In Clip Show , after reuniting with a severely wounded Castiel, Dean is angry with him and refuses to forgive Castiel for abandoning him again and not trusting him to the point that he fled with the angel tablet and got it stolen by Crowley. Castiel is noticeably hurt by Dean's anger, but Dean appears to feel Castiel should feel guilty for his constant disappearances.
Though notably he insists Castiel stay behind to heal, which suggests he was working through his anger. In an attempt to make up with Dean, Castiel awkwardly shops for supplies while he is gone, buying Dean's favorite porn and trying to get him pie.
When Castiel learns that there is no pie, he angrily grabs the minimart clerk, insisting that he needs the pie, but is interrupted by Metatron. As Castiel teams up with Metatron to close the gates of Heaven, he never returns with the supplies and Dean believes he has abandoned them again. Dean is reluctant to leave Sam as he is so close to completing the Hell trials and suspicious of Metatron, but agrees after Sam insists.
Dean helps with locating the third trial by bringing the angel tablet he has retrieved from Crowley to Kevin, but is shocked by Castiel's strong-arm tactics with Kevin.
Dean and Castiel share a drink in a bar whilst waiting for a Cupid to show up. They discuss their possible fates and Castiel admits he may be killed for turning his back on heaven and attempting to shut the gates. When confronting the Cupid for her bow , Dean keeps Castiel from attacking her and they are able to simply convince her to give it to them by telling her about the situation in Heaven and promising to right it.
When Naomi arrives and wants to talk, Dean is able to convince Castiel to hear her out and not attack outright and while Dean believes her, Castiel doesn't and remains angry that she forced him under her control for so long, and tried to make him harm Dean. At Dean's request, Castiel transports him back to Sam, but he refuses to stick around and help, annoying Dean.
In I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here , Dean, not knowing about Castiel being human after Metatron took his grace, prays to Castiel but as he does not respond, Dean reacts angry and desperate and expands his prayer to all angels because he really needs someone to heal Sam being about to die after almost finishing the trials to shut down hell.
In the hospital Dean receives a phone call from Castiel telling him of his new humanity and asking him about recent events. When Dean tells him about Ezekiel , Castiel confirms that he is trustworthy and even calls him a good soldier. Castiel also tells Dean about meeting Hael but Dean states that Castiel should trust nobody because the angels are trying to find Castiel and they are "pissed".
He convinces Castiel of leaving Hael on her own and coming to the Men of Letters bunker as soon as possible. In I'm No Angel days have passed since Dean told Castiel to come to the bunker but the former angel still has not arrived.
Sam just tells Dean not to worry because Castiel is human now and, as a consequence, needs more time to travel when Ezekiel takes over and informs Dean about the angels organizing and Castiel being hunted. Because of this Dean and Sam are trying to find Castiel before the angels do. After learning that rogue Reapers are hunting Castiel, Dean calls on Ezekiel to find him, despite knowing its dangerous for the angel to be in control.
Dean manages to kill April with the same blade she killed Castiel with, but it is too late because Castiel is already dead. Just after Dean realized this and starts to show emotions, Ezekiel takes over Sam's body again and revives Castiel without any hesitation.
Back in the bunker Castiel tells Sam and Dean about having sex with April who are very, very surprised by this and Dean even chokes on his burrito. Dean also gave Castiel a proud look for his experience though he laughed when Castiel states he had his angel blade as "protection" before Castiel admits being human was more exciting than he thought thanking the two for being teachers.
As Castiel leaves the room Ezekiel shows up again and forbids Dean to let Castiel stay and if he does not tell him to leave, Ezekiel will leave Sam's body, causing him to die. Dean having no other choice informs Castiel that he can not stay and Castiel is only able to answer with an incredibly hurt look. In Heaven Can't Wait , after getting wind of a possible case, Castiel calls Dean who comes to help and also to get away from research and to spend more time with him..
Feeling guilty for kicking him out of the bunker, Dean avoids Castiel at first, but eventually comes to him and recruits him as his partner in hunting for this hunt. Together they determine they are dealing with an angel and when Castiel goes to what he thought was a date, Dean gives him hot dating advice. Later, Dean realizes that Castiel is in trouble after recognizing a truck belonging to the vessel of the angel, Ephraim , as one he'd seen outside the house Castiel went to and he rushes to Castiel's aid.
Though Dean is unable to defeat Ephraim, he tosses Castiel an Angel Blade as Ephraim is about to kill him, allowing Castiel to kill Ephraim and saving his life. Dean later returns Castiel to his new human life at his request and apologizes for kicking him out, but keeps the knowledge of the fact that Metatron 's spell can't be reversed from him as he knows Castiel will feel immensely guilty for it due to his role in the expelling of the angels.
In the third episode, Soul Survivor , after Dean has become a demon and Sam has been trying to cure him, Dean and Castiel see each other for the first time of the season. Castiel helps Sam finish the treatment to cure Dean of the demonic part of him by restraining him, and that problem is solved for the time being, even though Dean still has the Mark of Cain. At the end of that episode, Dean and Castiel have a talk in Dean's bedroom of the bunker, where they talk about how well each other looks, and Castiel's complicated grace issues.
They then have a heart-to-heart about the issues the Mark of Cain and Castiel's stolen grace have caused. Castiel has no luck in getting information but he gets news on his grace. Dean even defends Cass' possession of Claire's father , since that helped saved the world. Castiel also benches Dean from the case, due to his uncontrollable nature with the mark. Regardless, Dean helps anyway and informs Castiel of the long thought extinct Grigori who kidnapped Claire's mother and kills her later.
They work together in fighting him but watch Claire kill Tamiel instead. Claire also entrusted Castiel's well-being in Dean's hands. Afterwards Castiel reclaims his full power and reunites with Dean who claims it is a big win for them.
When Charlie asks if he could cure Dean, he sadly replied he couldn't. During The Executioner's Song , Dean fights with Cain , the latter brought how Dean might kill his loved ones when he submits to the mark.
He states that he knows Castiel's death by his own hand would hurt Dean. He tells Dean that he can't fight the Mark forever, that it's only a matter of time before he turns and everyone but him will be long dead and he would have to watch Dean kill again. Ignoring this, Dean attempts to leave but Castiel stops him. Dean punches Castiel and beats him mercilessly, until he is bleeding and semi-conscious on the floor.
Dean pulls Castiel's angel blade from his coat, and prepares to stab him with it. Castiel looks up and pleads with him. After a pause, Dean stabs a book next to Castiel's head, then turns and walks out of the room, with a warning for Sam and Castiel to stay away from him, because next time he wouldn't miss. Castiel was horrified at Dean's act. Dean and Castiel reunite shortly after Amara broke free from its prison. Still under the effects of the Attack Dog Spell , Castiel goes on a rampage, forcing Sam and Dean to go after him and force Rowena to undo the spell.
In his madness, Castiel badly bruised Dean, but Dean refuses treatment since he deserved it from last time, when Dean - under the Mark of Cain's influence - nearly killed Castiel. For some time, Castiel provides the brothers with information on cases and certain monsters since both Dean and Sam insist he stays behind to recover. After Dean's second encounter with Amara gets interrupted, Dean decides to return to the location they were before Amara teleported him away.
However, the attack on Amara by the angels leaves the area toxic to Dean, so Castiel, after checking Dean's condition, offers to go there instead. Dean meets Castiel again in Hell after Amara teleports the angel there so he can deliver a message. Dean, Rowena and Crowley are in the middle of preparing a spell to send Lucifer back to his Cage , when suddenly they hear fighting.
Castiel follows Dean to where Lucifer has Sam trapped, and the two get teleported into the cage. Dean, Sam and Castiel face off against Lucifer, though they prove no match. When Lucifer threatens to kill Dean unless Sam says "yes", Castiel pushes the archangel off of Dean and is promptly beaten up for his actions. Before Rowena can cast the spell, Castiel decides to say "yes" to Lucifer himself, a fact Dean does not find out about until much later.
Dean is distraught upon discovering that his friend has been taken by Lucifer, and despite Sam's insistence that Castiel may not want to come back because it was his decision, Dean resolves firmly to get Castiel back no matter what. He acts on his word in Hell's Angel , when the brothers decide to lure Lucifer into a trap and use the angel suppressing sigil to enable Castiel to take back control of his vessel, and give Dean a chance to convince the angel to expel Lucifer.
They manage to talk briefly, before the sigil fails and Lucifer taunts Dean over his concern for his friend. When Crowley gets trapped inside Castiel's vessel during his attempt to contact the angel, Dean is forced to spray holy water on Castiel to help him escape. Dean's desperation continues to show even after Amara arrives and takes possession of Lucifer, who she proves is too weak to defeat her.
That fact has remained true throughout the final season, as Team Free Will has battled their biggest threats ever: Death a. Billie and God a. In an effort to defeat the former once and for all, and save Dean's life, Castiel surrendered to a deal he'd struck previously with The Shadow of The Empty.
With Castiel experiencing a moment of true happiness, the otherworldly entity, as promised, came forth to absorb his soul This wasn't the first time Castiel gave his life for the cause. That being said, this time had an air of finality, given the more poignant nature of his farewell. Equally, the moment harkened back to Castiel's first introduction - he left a handprint on Dean's shoulder both times - thus bringing things somewhat full circle. How He Could Return. In the lead up to his sacrifice, Castiel poured his heart out to Dean.
The angel told him how he'd always wondered what his moment of true happiness would look like, since what he truly wanted was something he couldn't have. However, he'd come to realize that happiness didn't come from the having of something, but merely from the feeling and the expression.
It was then that Castiel tearfully told Dean that he loved him. Fans immediately took to social media, believing this to confirm that Destiel the fanfic-inspiring ship of Castiel and Dean was now canon. It would be difficult to argue against such statements.
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