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E/O Challenge: Grapple. 1st drabble, 100 words. Angels won't let others stop their sacrifice.

"What have I done?" wept Castiel, burning with a deep shame at his recent actions.

He turned and took a good, long look down into the abyss that had opened behind him.

Taking a deep, calming breath he let himself start to fall backwards.

A strong hand darted out to grapple with his own until it caught hold of his wrist.

"No," Dean ordered, "We need to talk."

"I raised you from perdition," hissed the angel, "I refuse to drag you back down with me," as he pulled his hand from Dean's grip.

His eyes glistening, he fell backwards smiling.