#Aricka and cas

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

The graduation of Aricka Winchester

(TFW 3.0-> Aricka, Adam, Castiel, Dean, Sam; and all the kids)

This was it. The culmination of everything that 18 year old Aricka Winchester (known to the public as Aricka Campbell) had been working for since she was in kindergarten.

She was graduating from high school. She would be attending online classes for the one and only Juilliard School- on a full ride scholarship-! She still couldn’t believe it. Aricka had always wanted to be an actress someday- ever since Dean showed her clips of Grease as a kid- but now that it was within her grasp she couldn’t believe it wasn’t just a dream.

And that wasn’t all the craziness. Not only was she graduating today, but she was also the valedictorian, graduating with academic honors and a final GPA of 3.98- all those sleepless nights cramming with Sam or the long car rides where Adam quizzed her with flash cards had finally paid off.

But they weren’t the only ones who had pushed her to this point.

Ever since Dean discovered that his little sister had big ambitions of becoming a fancy Broadway superstar, he’d researched every theater in the local Lebanon area, drove her to countless auditions, held her after every heartbreaking experience and celebrated with every role she played. He helped her memorize lines, took her headshot countless times, and made sure she regularly updated her acting resume.

And every person in the bunker had helped or cheered her on in some capacity. Castiel was her third biggest supporter; always asking her about her favorite shows; learning all the technical names for the theater, reminding her to “break a leg,” before every show.

Finally, she would pay her family back tenfold for their belief and support in her.

It was time to graduate. And she was ready.

~~~~~~~~~~

She wasn’t ready. Aricka felt her heart catch in her chest, her mouth dry like cotton, and her hands beginning to sweat. She couldn’t remember her speech- she couldn’t remember her speech-!

Whooshing. Wind- no, wings. The familiar flap of a trenchcoat. The scent of ocean and menthol cough drops.

Castiel.

“Cas…” she breathed; and the angel placed both hands on her shoulders firmly.

“You must breathe,” he says. “You have everything it takes to accomplish today. The hard part is over, yes? Today is about celebrating the hard work of the last four- no- eighteen years of your life.”

“Cas I’m not ready- I’m not ready for high school to end- I just got used to it -!” He pulls her into a hug - and she goes willingly, sinking into the angel’s grasp with a shaky sigh and a trembling body. “Cas I’m scared.”

“Good. To be scared means you’re human, and last I checked you were definitely human.” He laughs; the sound rumbling in his chest, soothing Aricka further.

“I’m being a baby, aren’t I.”

“No. You’re being a normal teenager who feels things,” he says. “It’s healthy to have emotions. To cry.”

“… You’ll be watching me right? Make sure I won’t fall?”

“If I even see you begin to slip I’ll “mojo” you back to standing,” he says, and she could hear the air quotes he wanted to make. It made her giggle.

“Thanks Cassie. I love you.”

Lips brush against her temple, right under her golden cap. “And I, you, sunflower.”

—————————

After several nauseatingly long moments, “Pomp and Circumstance,” began to play, and the gradating class of 2020 was ready to graduate.

Aricka turned to her right; takes seven steps; meets up with Samandriel- ah, yes. The angel- her soulmate-!- had went through the last four years of high school with her- under the name Alfie Johnson- and he was the salutatorian. She definitely wouldn’t have made it through the last four years without Manny at her side- he was her rock and her constant.

Dimly; she’s aware of Dean whistling and Sam quietly but also loud enough for her to hear proclaim, “Go Aricka!”

She grips Manny’s hand, he tucks it in his elbow; and he escorts her down the aisle to their row of chairs. The pair stand in front of their chairs and wait for the rest of their fellow graduates to file in after them.

—————-

“The 2020 class valedictorian is Aricka Campbell, under the guardianship of her older brothers Dean and Samuel Campbell.” The principal had to pause as an entire section of the bleachers erupted in cheers: whistles and stomping. “Aricka is a determined individual who remains committed to both her academics and extracurricular activities.As president of the theater and choral clubs, she introduced various musicals and advocated for the first ever glee club our school has seen. Throughout her high school years, Aricka has shone brightly in the spotlight onstage and on the field in marching band, as part of our color guard. She’s currently a member of the Battle of the Books club and has participated in drama, choir, band, FFA, newspaper, Spanish club, battle of the books, Solo and Ensemble and SADD since freshman year. She’s also been involved with the Sunshine club and tutors underclassmen in her free time.

Demonstrating her continued involvement in the community, Aricka participates in the local theater program over the summer, mentioning young children in the ways of the stage. . She has also participated in the Lebanon County Fair as part of their swine show and their creative music program. Upon graduation, she plans to spend time with her family on the road and at home, fully enjoying her summer before attending online classes at Juilliard School with a full scholarship. Ladies and gentlemen, your class of 2020 valedictorian, Miss Aricka Campbell.”

With sweaty palms and shaking breath; Aricka stood and made her way to the podium. She heard- very echoey but still heard- the cheers and applause of her family members as she organized the paper and calmed her nerves and breathing down. She looks up. Scans the bleachers. Finds a tan coat and green army jacket. Tense shoulders relax.

And then she speaks.

———————

“Good afternoon. Loving families, fellow graduates, and supporting staff, thank you all for being here today. My name is Aricka Campbell, and I am your 2020 valedictorian.

We did it. 9,467,280 minutes later, we have arrived at the moment our parents or guardians have longed for yet dreaded- graduation. I can safely say, this was nothing like Grease or Grease 2. Dean- you let me down dude. You crushed my soul.” She laughs and can almost hear Sammy tease Dean and Dean rolling his eyes.

“I always knew today would come. My brothers have been preparing me for this day since I started kindergarten. When I was little, we moved around a lot because of the job my brothers had. But then we found Kansas, and we found home. To quote Dorothy Gale from my favorite book, The Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home.”” She turns the page and continues,

“To my fellow graduates, the next few weeks are going to feel surreal. I’ve already felt it. But I have some advice I hope will help. You all helped me fit in when I was new here; five years ago when I was a scared and nervous eighth grader. Now it’s my turn to return and repay you all.” She looks at the chairs of graduating students before her and sees several of her friends smiling back- none prouder than Samandriel of course.

“I like to think of life as a Broadway musical. Act one is over. We might have a long or a short intermission, depending on what the future holds for each of us. For me, I have a shorter intermission than some, because I will be attending college in the fall. But for some, intermission is going to be longer. You might be taking a gap year. Or you might be joining the work force, looking for a job leading to a career. Whatever your second act looks like, from your resident theater geek; break a leg. Or in layman’s terms, good luck.” She winks, does jazz hands, and several people laugh.

“To our families, you’ve been the supporting cast our entire lives, cheering us on and pushing us ever since we began kindergarten. I want to give my personal family a shoutout- but I have a lot of family here so I’m going with four people in particular.” She takes a breath, already getting emotional.

“Cas. Thank you for all the late night snack chats, the ones Sam and Dean didn’t know about until now- oops. Thanks for lending a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, and arms that give some of the best and warmest hugs ever.” She looks up just as the angel blows a kiss her direction, and she pretends to catch it right there in front of everyone. “I love you too-!” She clears her throat before moving on,

“Adam. We’ve been the “A-team,” since we met, and I’ll never forget the time you let me draw the muscle systems on you for a biology class. You always found a way to make learning fun and I’ll always be grateful for you.” Instead of looking for a reaction she pushes forward, saying,

“Sammy. You saw my academic potential and pushed me harder than I ever thought I could be pushed. You stayed up late with me countless nights and helped me memorize conjugations, formulas and procedures that I never would’ve learned without you. I love you more than words can express.”

Then came the one she knew would be hardest because of how easy it was to write.

“Dean. How can I thank you enough -? You raised me from the time I was a little kid- you’ve loved and supported me through thick and thin, and when you found out my biggest dream was to act you lifted me up to reach the stars. And now I’ve grabbed them. It’s truly all because you saw me better than anyone else. I love you De.” Here she looks up, eyes wet with tears and breath hard to find, “To infinity and beyond.”

Wiping her eyes: she smiles and says,

“And finally, to the staff. I’ll never forget the support and love I’ve felt from all of you. Especially the drama, choir, band and library staff. You’ve all been so supportive and wonderful and I’ll carry the memories of your teachings fondly.” One more final breath and she finishes,

“In closing, I’d like to leave you with the words of Walt Disney, “"Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it, they will want to come back and see you do it again, and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do". "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them". "First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare".” She looks up at the audience. Stares each graduate in the eye.

“Always dare to be different. Dare to have faith. And dare to dream. Thank you.”

——————-

“When I call your name, graduates please come collect your diploma and pause for a picture. Families refrain from applause until all names have been called.”

Aricka already knew her family would ignore that- you try telling angels what to do. She knew how hard it was from personal experience.

“Olivia Anderson… Howard Bradenton…. Aricka Campbell….” As soon as her first name left the principal’s mouth, she heard that same section of bleachers explode in cheers, appease, whistling and stomping of feet.

“GO ARICKA!”

“SHE’S OUR SISTER!”

“WE LOVE YOU ARICKA!”

She blushes and apologizes to the principal, but a proud smile was on her face the remainder of the ceremony.

Aricka Winchester was loved. And she had the proof to show it.

Oh; and right before Samandriel went to get his diploma, he grabbed her; dipped her: and kissed her in front of the entire class of 2020, the staff, and every person in the gymnasium.

Yeah. She was definitely, completely, and totally, loved.

———————————

Aricka stood in the receiving line, Samandriel having “poofed” their diplomas to their shared room at the bunker, butterflies in her stomach as she waited to see who the first person of her family to emerge from the school would be.

…. And to nobody’s surprise; the first person was Dean. Her Dean. Neither of his AU counterparts, but the brother who had stepped up and taken care of her since she was four. The oldest Winchester immediately wrapped his baby sister in the biggest hug imaginable, one hand cradling her head against his shoulder like she was little again. No words were needed, but Dean still spoke. “I am so proud of you kid. The proudest. You worked so hard and now you’re here.”

Aricka soaked up every word, knowing Dean rarely got this emotional nor said this type of thing often; so she absorbed it like the sponge she was. “I meant it. I love you D.”

��Love you, short-stuff.” She giggled and he moved down the line. She was then swept off her feet by one very strong and tall and emotional Moose-brother of hers.

“SAMMY-!” She shrieks, laughing as he sets her down.

“She did it-!! You did it-!” She was nearly blinded by the megawatt smile Sam had on his face. “I’m proud of you squirt. I knew you could do it.”

“You were right Sammy. You were right.” She throws her arms around his middle and squeezes tightly, feeling his hand on the back of her head, the other around her shoulders. “I love you.”

Next was Adam; and he didn’t say a word as he tugged her in for a signature Adam hug. The two siblings simply held on to each other like cling wrap, Aricka’s face pressed into Adam’s shirt and his into the shoulder of her gown, eyes closed and hearts basically beating in sync as they stood there hugging. Aricka’s arms were under his, her chin resting on her own hand. Adam had one arm around her neck, the other firmly around her waist, this was a firm hug, a solid reminder that she still had him, and vice versa. “I love you,” was felt; not said in this moment.

Adam let go, and she was instantly pulled into four arms- Donna and Jody. Her honorary and true moms. She clung to them tightly and closed her eyes again, burrowing into their holds. “Oh baby…” Jody says.

“Great job pumpkin.” Donna kisses her forehead.

“Mom… mama.. I did it!”

“You sure did, and we’re so proud of you.”

“So proud.”

The next four in line were her brothers- from two different universes. First were the older two- versions of her brothers in a universe where they were heirs to a prestigious hunting corporation. In this universe they went by the aliases of Clay Forester and Alec Priestly.

“C’mere you-!” Alec- or Dean- said, reaching and grabbing her in for an almost rib-crushing hug, making her giggle. “You did that-! That speech was awesome.” She smiled- some things wouldn’t change, even in different universes.

“You should be proud of yourself,” Clay says- aka Sam. “I know I am.” The words made her smile. Just like her Sam, he scooped her off her feet, and she kicked them up in the air, sandals flopping lazily as she giggles.

“Clayyyy-!!!” He smacks a kiss onto her cheek and sets her down; the pair of them grinning wildly.

Then came two pairs of arms- one around her waist, the other around her neck. Her two little brothers- two versions of Sam and Dean from another universe Chuck destroyed. She wrapped her arms around each of them, tears flowing earnestly again, her little brothers almost overwhelming her with how much love she was feeling. “SIS!” 10 year old Sammy says. “You did it-!”

“You were so cool-!” 14 year old Dean added. She beams and hugs them again,

“Thanks guys. I couldn’t have done it without you.”

——————————-

“Alright! Winchester family! Line up for a family photo!” Uncle Bobby yells. They’d got their hug- Bobby roughly dragging her in for a moment and kissing the top of her forehead, the grizzly bear of a man whispering, “Congrats rugrat,” in her ear. He winked when she grabbed her little brothers’ hands and led them over to her five older brothers- Clay, Alec, Sammy, Dean and Adam. Her little brother Dean- nicknamed Jason- linked their arms together and little brother Sammy- aka Thomas/Tommy- jumped on her back, making her grunt but laugh as she wrapped her arms under his legs.

“Okay you guys-! Look at the camera-! 3-2-1 SMILE-!” Jody yells; and on cue all the Winchesters- this universe and the others- exclaim,

“CHEESE-!” Showing off exaggerated grins.

Then Aricka and Manny posed, once normal and one where Samandriel dipped her and kissed her, her holding her grad cap in her left hand tightly.

Aricka Winchester was ready to take on the world.

She’d saved it enough times, how hard would college be-?

————-

@astralshipper @rosieshipper @hyperionshipping @yeehawselfshipping @letsgofoletsgo @tsundere-selfship @callsign-revenge

[hyperionshipping]

Tricks-!!! Boy am I glad I found you. Rogue vampire hunt went haywire and I just finished taking care of it. Dean is TICKED and currently out on the town trying to relax, meanwhile Sammy and Astra are doing research on the NEXT case * dramatic eyeroll*

Uncle Bobby said to say hello and he’ll see you soon. Castiel also said that he wants to visit you soon as well if you’re agreeable.

I hope to see you soon, stop by the Bunker sometime and we can make pumpkin pie- have Sam and Dean compete against us for some extra fun-!

See you really soon,

Aricka Winchester

Oh man, I miss y'all seriously. Dean still a worrywart huh? Know you probably handled those vamps damn well. I'm not surprised Sam and Astra are already doing research. They both need to take a break!!

I should call Bobby. I miss him a lot. You tell Cas he can visit whenever yeah?

Maybe I'll just stop by instead. Gotta get out and see the family again. I would LOVE to kick Sam and Dean's ass making some pie. (Dean sure would be happy to have extra pies)

[rosieshipper]

So I’ve got a headcanon

Dean coming out as bi to his baby sister Aricka.

Aricka came out to him Sammy and Cas as asexual when she was 15. So he knows she won’t judge him. He’s still nervous. So they’re watching a movie

And he just says it. Aricka looks at him and she goes to her room and comes out with a blue pink and purple flag. “I- I may have had a feeling. You and Cas- yeah. So here. It’s the bi flag.”

And he cries and she drapes it around him and she hugs him and tells him she loves him and nothing could ever change that fact.

And that’s how Sammy and Cas find them.

I think that that is an absolutely beautiful headcanon, thank you so much for that Aricka!

[astralshipper]

Oooo along with what Rosie said Cotton candy machine. Aricka is the one running it. And Jack buys a bunch of apples to make candy apples

omfg YEAH!! I can assure u I’ll be visiting both of u very often throughout the day. If I am not so hyped up on sugar that I can’t see straight by the end of the day, then I have failed. PLUS I don’t know if cas has ever had cotton candy??? I feel like he’d b like that raccoon that tries to wash the cotton candy off in the water and doesn’t understand where it went jdjdjdj

[team-free-will-oneshots]

Ship please? My name is Aricka. I have blue eyes and brown hair. I love reading writing, dancing, acting, drawing, and singing! I also love cuddles and walking with my s/o!

I ship you with Cas!

Cas would absolutely support your love of reading! He would bring you books he thinks you’d like from all over the world, and always read any of your own recommendations. He’d love even more to read your writing and admire your drawings, he’s your number one supporter. 

He’d love to watch you dance, and even go so far as to ask you to give him lessons. Cas adores your voice - listening to you sing is one of his favourite past times, and if you ever have any gigs he’s as close to the stage as he can get -he’s absolutely your number one fan. He admires your ability to act, and will encourage you to take any opportunities that come your way.

This angel would absolutely adore going on long walks with you. The two of you would sometimes disappear for hours, taking long strolls through nature as you talk about anything and everything - he tells you stories about his pasts, asks questions about yours, and hangs on your every word. And at the end of the day, he’s more than happy to cuddle with you as you both talk about your days, safe and warm in one another’s arms!

Ships are now closed!

[seductivegodofthunder7]

Hi Aricka (@jedisaman),

I have something that I want to ask you. 

Do you remember when you were a child? 

Do you remember when such small things like going down a slide or eating dessert could make your entire day? 

Do you remember when you were excited for your birthday because you wanted to know and celebrate yourself?

 Do you realize that as you’ve grown to adulthood you’ve built a prison around yourself?

No one told you that you cannot enjoy your life and yourself, yet somehow we all do that as we mature. Save yourself, save the love you can have for yourself. Your mind is a force. It sends you reeling into deception over who you are and what you need. 

Other people do not own you or decide how you can feel. It is you it is your mind. Do not be scared of yourself, befriend yourself and perhaps your mind will no longer be an enemy to you. Behind the walls, we build there is still a shadow of who we were before the corruption of experience. 

Get to know that person and honor the child you once were. 

You owe it to yourself.

- Cas

[ao3feed-destiel]

We Have A...Little Problem Here

Read it on AO3 here!https://ift.tt/2zRTy6X

by Destiel_12

Dean and Sam, along with my OC, Aricka Winchester, all get de-aged to their teen/child years. It's up to Cas, Gabe, and Jack to find a cure while dealing with all the memories that surface during this process.

Words: 315, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Supernatural RPF

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M, Gen, M/M, Multi

Characters: Castiel (Supernatural), Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Jack Kline

Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Jack Kline/Original Female Character(s), Gabriel/Sam Winchester

Additional Tags: Fluff and Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Age Regression/De-Aging, Dean Winchester Needs a Hug, Sam Winchester Needs a Hug, Fluff and Angst

Link: https://ift.tt/2zRTy6X

[ao3feedsabrielnodestiel]

We Have A...Little Problem Here

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2zRTy6X

by Destiel_12

Dean and Sam, along with my OC, Aricka Winchester, all get de-aged to their teen/child years. It's up to Cas, Gabe, and Jack to find a cure while dealing with all the memories that surface during this process.

Words: 315, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Supernatural RPF

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M, Gen, M/M, Multi

Characters: Castiel (Supernatural), Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Jack Kline

Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Jack Kline/Original Female Character(s), Gabriel/Sam Winchester

Additional Tags: Fluff and Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Age Regression/De-Aging, Dean Winchester Needs a Hug, Sam Winchester Needs a Hug, Fluff and Angst

[ao3feed-castiel]

We Have A...Little Problem Here

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2zRTy6X

by Destiel_12

Dean and Sam, along with my OC, Aricka Winchester, all get de-aged to their teen/child years. It's up to Cas, Gabe, and Jack to find a cure while dealing with all the memories that surface during this process.

Words: 315, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Supernatural RPF

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M, Gen, M/M, Multi

Characters: Castiel (Supernatural), Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Jack Kline

Relationships: Castiel/Dean Winchester, Jack Kline/Original Female Character(s), Gabriel/Sam Winchester

Additional Tags: Fluff and Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Age Regression/De-Aging, Dean Winchester Needs a Hug, Sam Winchester Needs a Hug, Fluff and Angst

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/2zRTy6X

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

Love on Tour: Aricka Winchester’s version

(Main Characters: Aricka Winchester, Emma Winchester, Claire Novak, Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Castiel, Jack Kline)

(Very special guest star: Harry Styles-!!!!)

(Summary: Dean surprises his sister on her 21st birthday with tickets to see one of her favorite musicians: Harry Styles. It’s Love on Tour, Aricka’s version)

————————————-

————————

*flashback*

October 13th, 2021

“Alright: one final gift for the birthday girl!” Aricka looks up at her big brother: who was holding a small rectangle box in his hand. “Now; this one you’re gonna have to wait a while for, but go ahead and open it up and see what’s inside.” She furrows her brow, carefully prying open the box. She was acutely aware of Emma, Claire, Jack, Sam and Cas recording the proceedings; and as she pried the lid off, she gasped as she saw what lay nestled inside:

Cherry Pit

HARRY STYLES

Love on Tour 2021

16 October 2021

Her eyes fill with tears; and she carefully picks up seven tickets- one for each person sitting in the room with her. “We…” she breathes. Hardly able to say it. “I’m- we’re going to Madison square garden to see HARRY-?!”

“I figured- this life took enough from you- I can give you this. You deserve it kid.” She sets the tickets in their box. Sets the box down, then throws herself in Dean’s arms. She was crying before she even reached him, and he put his hand on the back of her head like she was still a little kid. “I know this is important to you. It’s why I got you as close to the stage as possible.”

“Thank you Dean. Thank you EVERYONE. I love you all so much-!”

——————

~October 16 ~

It was officially the big day. The moment Aricka had waited for since she knew who One Direction was-

She was about to see Harry Styles perform.

Her and Emma woke up early that morning, in order to fully enjoy the day. They left the hotel they were at- after grabbing Claire and Jack- to go grab Starbucks just down the street. Aricka got a cookies and cream Frappuccino with a warmed up chocolate chip cookie, and Emma got a Nutella hot chocolate with a cookies and cream cake pop. Jack took a moment, but he settled on a Purple drink with a vanilla bean scone. Claire went for the classic pink drink with almond milk and a vanilla cake pop.

The boys had woke up while they were there, and Sam and Cas both wanted drinks while Dean wanted their turkey sage danish. Sam asked for a spiced apple chai and Cas requested a cookie butter chai.

The girls and Jack returned with their drinks and snacks in tow, and began the process of getting ready. They each had a theme for their outfits:

Emma was going as Harry’s first album, specifically Kiwi. She was wearing a pair of green flared jeans, green converse, a black crop top with spaghetti straps, a black leather jacket and a green feather boa with kiwi earrings and a heart necklace.

Aricka was going as fine line, but her theme was Cherry. She found a cute pair of Barbie pink pants, white ankle boots, a strapless crop top with cherries over it she would cover with a white jacket, pink sunglasses she would rest in her curled hair, black and cherry earrings.

Claire was also going as fine line, specifically Watermelon Sugar. She was wearing a green dress with sparkly watermelon print all over it, knee high white boots, and a red and green feather boa. She wore watermelon earrings, a strawberry necklace, and red and green sun glasses.

Jack was going as Harry’s House, channeling his inner Satellite. The girls found him a glittery silver three-quarter length shirt, paired with silver pants. He was going to wear a pair of white adidas gazelles, and the girls sprayed his hair with silver temporary hair dye.

Once they were dressed they made their signs- since they were in the pit they wanted to see if Harry would read their signs.

Aricka’s read:

We’re definitely alright- it’s my BIRTHDAY-! Xx

Emma’s read:

I have loved you since I was 16-!

Jack’s read:

Selfie-?! Or sing TBSL!

And finally, Claire’s said:

Harry’s my only angel-! Xo

The three adults were watching the process, not sure what they’re talking about- Dean still didn’t know what a MFASR was.

Finally- finally!!!- it was time to load up and head to Madison Square Garden-!

Aricka was giddy the entire walk to the venue, eyes wide and alight with excitement as they made their way to the arena.

Her dream was finally coming true. And she only had an hour to go.

~~~~~~

The tickets were scanned, and they made their to their seats- right up against the barrier-! Aricka squealed as she realized that, and she looked around in awe. She had dreamed of seeing MSG in person someday, but had almost resigned herself to the fact she’d have to be an adult herself.

“You guys wanna grab your merch?” Dean asks, “we’ll hold the seats.” Aricka Jake and Emma exchanged a look and grinned, grabbing their cards and dashing off to the merchandise booth. “They’re gonna buy out the set aren’t they.”

“Yep;” Sammy says, drinking one of his healthy drinks. “But we won’t scold them for it cause they’re only 21 once.”

“Definitely.” That was Cas.

Moments later the kids returned weighed down with a few bags each, but they had already agreed to share what they all bought since they lived together.

Finally, the opening music played, and Dean watched as his little sister’s eyes lit up in realization that one of her favorite musicians would soon be feet away from her.

The lights went down, and Aricka screamed, grabbing her phone so she could record the opener, tears already flowing down her face as she screamed and cheered, her other hand flying above her head. “HARRY-!” She screamed. “HARRY I LOVE YOU -!”

In the shadows, a figure appears, and the lights came up- and Harry Styles was suddenly, vividly in front of them, and Aricka. Lost. It.

She screamed, a sob ripping free and she began jumping up and down singing the lyrics,

“Golden, golden, golden

As I open my eyes

Hold it, focus, hoping

Take me back to the light

I know you were way too bright for me

I'm hopeless, broken

So you wait for me in the sky

Browns my skin just right…” Emma grabs Aricka’s arm, who gripped Claire’s arm, the three girls crying and singing the words.

“HE’S RIGHT THERE-!” Jack screamed, and the four of them jumped up and down excitedly. The three men with them were watching in fond amusement, even though this wasn’t their type of music, their kids were having fun and that was all that mattered to them.

~~~~~~~~

“Madison Square Garden-!” Harry yells as the crowd cheers. “How are we feeling tonight-?!” The crowd cheers again. “Alright, I love it-!” He grins, glancing at posters- when one catches his eye. He grins, and kneels down- in front of Aricka. “I like this sign,” he says. “It says “We’re definitely alright- it’s my BIRTHDAY-! Xx!” The crowd cheers again, and Aricka is frozen, delight, happiness and overwhelming joy on her face. “What’s your name love?” He holds the microphone out as far as he can. Aricka leans forward,

“I’m Aricka, and I’m here with my brothers, Sam, Dean and Cas, and my cousins, this is Claire, she’s Emma and this is Jack!”

“Well, Aricka, a very happy birthday to you. How old are you?”

“21-!” She yells.

“21-! The big 2-1!” He yells. “Aricka, would you like your fellow fans to sing happy birthday to you?”

Aricka’s eyes widen- usually she hated having that song sung to her- but this was HARRY STYLES-! She nods rapidly and he grins, taking her hand. “Alright love.” He stands up for a moment to address the crowd, “we’re going to sing happy birthday to Aricka-! She’s 21-!” The band played a simple beat and the entire venue sang happy birthday to Aricka, and she was crying and holding Harry’s hand the entire time as Dean and Sam recorded the interaction. “Happy birthday Aricka,” he moves the microphone away from his mouth to speak to her privately, “come see me after the show, you and your family. Okay?” She grins and nods, and he squeezes her hand a final time before he goes back to singing.

~~~~~~~

*time jump*

Aricka screams as the next song plays, “IT’S MY SONG-!!!”

The song in question was “Canyon Moon,” which had been her favorite song from Fine Line since she first heard it.

“You gotta see it to believe it

Sky never looked so blue

So hard to leave it

That's what I always do

So I keep thinking back to

A time under the canyon moon…!” Aricka, Claire, Jack and Emma grabbed hands and spun in a circle as they sing along, giddy laughter escaping them,

“The world's happy waiting

Doors yellow, broken, blue

I heard Jenny saying

"Go get the kids from school"

And I keep thinking back to

A time under the canyon moon

I'll be gone too long from you-!”

~~~~~~~~

Dean Sam and Castiel were mystified by the current proceedings-

Aricka, Claire, Jack and Emma had been grabbed by other girls and drug to the back of the pit-where they were all doing a specific line dance- like it had been a planned event.

“I got a good feeling

I'm just takin' it all in

Floating up and dreamin'

Droppin' into the deep end

And if we're here long enough

They'll sing a song for us (ah-ah-ah-ah)

And we'll belong

Maybe we can

Find a place to feel good

And we can treat people with kindness

Find a place to feel good…!” Dean watched his little sister- the kid he’d raised since she was four- and just- took a moment to really see her.

She was breathless, sweat clinging to her forehead, but she was whirling around the put like she was born to do it.

Dean couldn’t be more proud of her.

——————-

Aricka, Emma, Claire and Jack came back to their family after things settled down, and immediately wrapped their arms around each other. As they swayed, Aricka and Jack turned the flashlights on their phones on and held them up, softy singing, and once again, all four kids were crying,

“Put a price on emotion

I'm looking for something to buy

You've got my devotion

But man, I can hate you sometimes

I don't want to fight you

And I don't wanna sleep in the dirt

We'll get the drinks in

So I'll get to thinking of her

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line….” Dean, Cas and Sam moved to wrap their arms around the kids, also swaying along, taking the time to listen to the words.

“We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be alright

We'll be alright

We'll be a fine line

We'll be a fine line

We'll be alright (alright, alright, alright)-!” As the music hit its climax, Aricka sobbed, hard enough for Dean to hear above the music, and he wrapped his arms- both of them- around her, and she clung to him.

No matter what happened to them, they would be alright.

Dean knew it. And that made everything feel a little bit better.

————————-

It was the last song of the night, and Aricka, Emma, Claire and Jack were having a PARTY-!

They jumped up and down, rocking out as they sang,

“She worked her way through a cheap pack of cigarettes

Hard liquor mixed with a bit of intellect

And all the boys, they were saying they were into it

Such a pretty face, on a pretty neck

She's driving me crazy, but I'm into it, but I'm into it

I'm kind of into it

It's getting crazy, I think I'm losing it, I think I'm losing it

Oh, I think she said, "I'm having your baby, it's none of your business

I'm having your baby, it's none of your business (it's none of your, it's none of your)

I'm having your baby (hey), it's none of your business

I'm having your baby (hey), it's none of your, it's none of your"-!” Emma and Aricka turned to each other, Jack and Claire forming the other side of the square and they sang,

“It's New York, baby, always jacked up

Holland Tunnel for a nose, it's always backed up

When she's alone, she goes home to a cactus

In a black dress, she's such an actress-!!!”

~~~~~~~~~~~~

After the show, a few members of security came and escorted them backstage, where Harry was waiting. Aricka covered her mouth, already crying again, Claire, Jack and Emma pushing her forward. Harry walked closer, but let Aricka initiate the hug, and he wrapped his arms around her tightly, and she hugged him just as tightly. “It’s so nice to meet you,” he says quietly. “You looked like you were having fun, did you have fun? Did I do a good job?” She laughs and nods, wiping her face with her hands. “You liked it?”

“Yes!” She laughs. “Hi. I- I love your music, I- I’ve been a fan since you were auditioning for the X-Factor!” Her and Harry had an in-depth conversation, the musician listening intently as she spoke, holding her hand and rubbing the back of them encouragingly. Dean had a newfound respect for the guy, if he interacted with every one of his fans like this he had to be a decent human.

“Well, it’s your birthday, so I decided to give you a little something,” Harry says; and puts something in her hands- it was the guitar pick he’d used at that same concert-! Her eyes widen,

“Oh-! Oh thank you-!” And then, “Would you- would you write something for me? To get tattooed?” She asks shyly. Harry nods, and takes the marker and paper from her and thinks for a moment, before writing something down. He hands her the utensils back.

(When Aricka looked at the tattoo idea he wrote, she cried- it was her favorite lyric from Satellite; “I can see you're lonely down there

Don't you know that I am right here?” With a few stars drawn around the words.)

“Shall we take some pictures?” He asks, and Aricka nods, and they take a couple photos together, then Aricka invites her cousins over, and then finally they did one with Sam, Dean and Cas as well. Aricka and Harry hug one last time, and then Harry left as the security guards lead them out from backstage.

——

Aricka was walking on air the entire way to the hotel. She held the pick in her hands, her merch bags dangled from her arms, the signed poster she made was being carried carefully in Sam’s arms. Emma, Claire and Jack were also in heaven, them also being given Harry hugs. As soon as they cleaned up and changed into pajamas, the cousins fell fast asleep.

Aricka dreamed of green eyes, a British accent, and tattooed, muscular arms hugging her all night long.

She couldn’t wait to tell Adam all about her trip to Harry’s house.

The end.

(The end)

—————————-

@astralshipper @rosieshipper @hyperionshipping @yeehawselfshipping @letsgofoletsgo @callsign-revenge @purifierkisser

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

All these for any f/o you’d like!

- @rosieshipper

1. I like crunching leaves under my feet. Sam likes the smell (not the taste) of anything pumpkin spice. Dean likes spooky movies. Adam likes apple cider. Castiel just likes fall in general.

2. Aricka Emma Jack and Claire have a routine for rainy days. They all meet in Aricka’s room. It’s a pajama day, and no adults are allowed. (Castiel is the one exception- Adam joins as he feels like). They all pile in the couch under Aricka’s bed and watch movies or read books all day.

3. Team Free Will watches any and all movies- except for Aricka who doesn’t like horror movies, claiming “my life is a horror movie on a daily, I don’t need to watch them.” So when Aricka is around for movie nights they tend to stick to other genres.

4. The year they went into the Scooby Doo episode they all dressed up as Scooby Doo characters.

5. I HAVE A GIF FOR THIS-!

6. Dean only needs four hours of sleep. Sam tries to get at least six. Aricka Claire and Emma have a strict bedtime of 10 on weekdays and 11:30 on weekends. Castiel doesn’t require sleep. Jack as a half human half angel only needs a few hours of sleep.

7. Sam. Sam is the designated bug catcher and releaser.

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

Her turn to be the big sister

(Aricka Winchester and Jack Kline)

(Or- where WAS Aricka Winchester during the events of season 12?)

(WARNING: major character death- not graphic mention or anything, it just happens. Off screen deaths happen. Aricka and Mary just- don’t like each other.)

*then*

Aricka grips Castiel’s hand. “I’ll see you in a few months,” she says, looking at Sam and Dean. “This is me making my own choices. I love you guys.” Adam nods. Emma waves.

Dean finally nods, Sam mimicking the movement seconds later. “Don’t die kid.”

“We’re just a phone call or a text away,” Sam says. She nods.

And then the three of them- Kelly, Cas, and Aricka- disappear.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Now*

It had all flown by so fast. The nursery was ready. The crib was made. Kelly was about to have her baby.

Kelly was going to die.

Aricka grips Kelly’s hand, the 17 year old careful to not hurt her. “Kelly…”

The woman smiles at her. “I know you’ll be his best friend. You’ll take care of him- be his big sister.”

Aricka nods, tears already threatening to fall. “Kelly…” this time it’s softer. Castiel walks in at that moment. For a second, he pauses. Watches the little girl he’s seen grow up from the moment she was nine; now she was seventeen.

“Kelly,” he says, making his presence known. The two girls turn to see him- brown and blue eyes looking to him for assurance.

“Tell me again,” Kelly says, her other hand reaching for Castiel’s. “Tell me again what you saw.”

Aricka knew what Kelly meant. She meant the vision the baby- Jack- showed Castiel.

“Right, I saw– I saw...” Cas closes his eyes and recalls the events-Kelly taking his hand and the golden glow taking over him, his eyes glowing gold- “I saw the future. I saw a world without pain or hunger or want. I saw the world that this child... that your child...”

Kelly nods, humming contentedly.

“Will create.” Cas finishes. Aricka listens quietly. “And it is a world without fear and without suffering and without hate. I saw paradise.”

Just the lights flicker, and both Aricka and Cas hear the Impala pull up. The angel goes downstairs to investigate, armed with his angel blade, while Aricka stays with Kelly.

“Paradise,” Kelly says. “You’re gonna see it, my girl.” Aricka bites her lip, the tears filling her eyes again now that Castiel had left. “Oh… don’t cry. Don’t cry for me.” She wipes Aricka’s face. “Are you excited? You’re gonna be a big sister in a few hours.”

“But… when I become a big sister… you won’t be here anymore… I’m gonna miss you Kelly…” Aricka’s lip trembled. Kelly takes Aricka’s hand once more.

“You know…If I’d had a girl.. I’d have wanted her to be just like you.” She reaches out and caresses the teen’s cheek. “Strong, brave. Beautiful, kind, and loving. Will you teach Jack all that?”

Aricka nods, pressing her face into the mattress- next to Kelly’s hip- and finally begins to cry. The woman runs her hand over the girl’s short, dark hair. “Oh, my girl…”

~~~~~~~~~~

Moments later, Mary walks in. The two Winchester women stare at each other in an awkward silence. “Aricka,” Mary finally says.

“Mary.” Kelly lets out a small groan at that moment, gripping Aricka’s hand tighter. “Kelly-!”

“It’s okay. It’s okay, baby.” For a while, Aricka and Mary coach Kelly through a series of contractions, Aricka using her spirit element to sooth Kelly whenever she could.

Cas comes back, has a private moment with Kelly, and the girls go back, but not before Castiel takes Aricka aside. “Your brothers have a message for you.” She nods. “Sam wants you to know he loves you, and he’s ready for you to return to the bunker whenever you’re ready. Dean… wants you to know you’ve always got a place with them. And he misses you.”

Aricka nods. “Tell them… once Jack is born… the four of us can go home together. With Jack. And talk.” The angel nods, and squeezes her shoulder.

“I’ve enjoyed watching you become such a confident young person.”

“Thanks Cas. Now go save the world- again.” He nods and disappears, and Aricka walks into the room-

Just to see Kelly begin to glow. She runs over and grabs her hand. “Kelly….”

“It’s okay baby…” Aricka shakes her head.

“No…” she begins to cry again, “… mama please…”

“Close your eyes, my girl.” Aricka shakes her head. But does as told, letting go of Kelly’s hand and moving away.

“I love you,” Kelly says to someone, and then- everything lights up. Aricka falls to her knees, hands over her ears as she squeezes her eyes shut.

When she opens her eyes- she screams. “KELLY-!” She runs over to the bed. She knew this was going to happen but- oh, no.

Aricka took a moment. She let a few tears fall. She pulled the blanket over Kelly’s head.

And then she went to go find Jack.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Aricka walks into the nursery, having followed the scorched looking footsteps. She look around- sees a pair of glowing golden eyes. “Jack…?”

A pause. “… Sister.”

She smiles, kneels down. “Hey sweetie. It’s me. It’s Aricka. You wanna come over here?”

After a moment’s pause, he does, and she quickly realizes none of the clothes in the nursery would fit him. He didn’t look like a baby - he looked like he could be her age. “Okay. Come with me. I’ll keep you safe, I promise.”

“I know,” he says. “Mother… said you would.” She smiles, holds out her hand. He takes it and follows her to the room she’d been using.

They managed to find a pair of her own clothes that fit Jack, and she clothed him warmly in one of her favorite faded hoodies- that once belonged to Dean- and a pair of soft grey sweatpants, fuzzy socks, and a pair of shoes Aricka had got for Castiel he never wore. The shoes were a bit too big, but they’d work for the moment.

She adjusted the drawstring of the hoodie so that it fit Jack better, and rolled up the sleeves. “How’s that?”

“Soft,” he says, their hands still clasped together. Aricka smiles and squeezes his hand lightly.

“Good. I’m glad.” Voices downstairs alerted her to the fact that Sam and Dean were both inside the house. She heard Sam yell her name. “Here-! Up here- me and Jack are okay-!”

Seconds later, the taller of her two brothers was in the doorway; and she ran to throw her arms around him. “SAMMY-!”

“Hey, hey, you okay?” One of his hands rubbed her back and the other rested on the back of her head. She nodded.

“This is Jack. He’s- my pseudo little brother. Kelly said I’m his big sister.” Jack waves, his stance still a bit guarded.

Before Sam could say anything, Dean was suddenly there, and in an attempt to distract him, Aricka hugged him too, relief flooding her at the sight of her big brother. “I missed you,” she said.

He holds her for a few seconds, then Jack must’ve moved, because he was suddenly on edge.

Then- it all went real crazy really quickly.

Aricka moved to stand between her brothers and Jack.

Jack- sensing potential danger or something to Aricka’s person- grabbed her wrist and tugged her over to his side.

Then, with a flash of light and a familiar whooshing sound, Aricka and Jack vanished from the cabin.

————————-

@astralshipper @rosieshipper @hyperionshipping @yeehawselfshipping @letsgofoletsgo @purifierkisser @callsign-revenge

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

Thinking about them

Aricka Winchester

Emma Winchester

Claire Novak

Jack Kline

Individual tags:

Aricka and Emma, sisters always stick together

Aricka and Claire, sisters by choice, sisters for always

Aricka and Jack Kline, I always wanted a sister just like you

PLEASE send in asks for the four of us-! (Along with Sam Castiel Dean and Adam!!)

Feeling the feels for this group

@astralshipper @rosieshipper @hyperionshipping @yeehawselfshipping @letsgofoletsgo @purifierkisser @callsign-revenge

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

The Winchester Kids

(… aka I decide to add a whole buncha kids to the narrative.)

1. Aricka Winchester. The youngest Winchester sibling, the “eldest” of the Winchester children.

2. Jack Kline. Biologically he’s the next oldest, but he doesn’t come into the picture until season 13.

3. Claire Novak. The daughter of Jimmy, Cas’s vessel. She typically hangs with the Wayward Daughters but she sees Aricka and Jack as “cousins/siblings.”

4. Ben Braeden. For my canon purposes he begins remembering that Dean is his dad and he decides to take on the family business.

(An older Ben fancast for y’all.)

5. Emma Winchester. Dean’s daughter, she’s an Amazon and she becomes Aricka’s cousin/sister. They absolutely adore each other, and give Dean and Sam gray hair by the hour.

6. Bobby-John Winchester. The shifter baby from season 6, rescued by Aricka before the alpha shapeshifter could snatch him away. Aricka decided to teach him to control his powers and use them for good.

7-9. Krissy Chambers, Josephine Barnes and Aidan

Three teens turned hunters after their families died.

10. Joe and Ryan Silver

They rescue the boys from being monster chow; Aricka adopts them as her little brothers.

(The two boys behind Sam and Dean

@astralshipper @rosieshipper @hyperionshipping @letsgofoletsgo @yeehawselfshipping @tsundere-selfship @callsign-revenge

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

StrangerNatural: return to the bunker

(The Hawkins Seven, the Party, team free will; Aricka Munson-Winchester x Billy Hargrove. Aricka Hopper x Steve)

(After they killed Vecna, everyone involved with the UpsideDown fight move to Kansas. Aricka comes home.)

(Aricka’s bedroom courtesy of Pinterest. If you want rooms for the teens and kids of Hawkins let me know-!)

All the cars that had left Hawkins pull into the garage of the bunker. Aricka pulls her baby- her ‘69 Dodge Charger- into it’s spot, right next to Dean’s car. She sits for a moment, anxiously gripping the steering wheel.

She was home. But was it still home-?

“Aricka?” Chrissy. “You okay, sweetie?” Always perceptive, that Chrissy Cunningham.

“Yeah,” she said. “Just a little anxious to be home.”

“Well, I don’t think anyone here blames you- for us it’s only been six months but for you it’s been six whole years. You have every right to be nervous.” Jeff, Lucas and Erica Sinclair had already exited the car, walking over to their friends. Aricka nods, and Robin squeezes her shoulder.

“Those brothers of yours seem to be the type to let you readjust at your own pace. Just take a moment to breathe.” Aricka smiles at her friends- two girls she’d considered sisters since she met them.

“Thanks guys.” She unlocks her door and climbs out. “Let’s do this.”

*time jump*

“Well- here’s the door shortstop.” Dean turns to her, and Aricka felt her eyes well up with tears. “I know I said it already but- welcome home.”

Aricka smiles and swipes at her face before walking up and gripping the door handle, twisting and pushing it open to reveal-

Home. Just like she’d left it.

The comforting smell of coffee, books, and something she never could quite identify washes over her, and Aricka walks over to the edge of the railing. Closes her eyes. Takes one long, deep breath in. Then opens her eyes.

She was home.

After a permissive glance, she walked over to the railing, climbed on, and slid down, duffle clutched tightly in her hands as she let out a victorious WHOOP-! And laughed, the others following behind her.

Billy walks over to her, takes her bag from her. “You okay?” He asks, those blue eyes searching for any sign that she was struggling. Aricka smiles back at him, stands on her tiptoes to kiss him.

“Honestly?” He nods. “I’ve got my family all together. For the first time in six years. I’ve never been happier.” She’d dreamed of the off chance of her two worlds colliding one day.

She’d never expected it to happen like this. But she was so happy it did.

~~~~~~~

“… and this is my room.” She pauses. “They didn’t take out the “Girl Cave,” sign. Huh.” That made her wonder- did they even touch her bedroom in the years she was gone?

Pushing the door open, she stepped inside so the kids and teens- the ragtag bunch of friends she’d managed to gather together, to turn into a family- could enter her space. “C’mon in guys. I’ve got plenty of space for you to sit, or chill out on. And I’ve got a mini fridge with drinks and a mini pantry of snacks- just help yourself.”

Dori walks over to the mini pantry, manages to find a snack that wasn’t expired after six years. “Aricka.." Dori starts, "I mean this in the nicest way possible. Your room is crazy!"

Aricka grins, and shakes her head. “I can explain each appliance if that helps. I’ve got a television, which I help pay for, a giant light that projects the planets and stars, the mini fridge and pantry are self explanatory…. I’ve got a karaoke machine, my lava lamp…My room at Wayne’s is just a toned down version of this. Eddie can vouch for me.”

Will climbs the ladder to her loft bed, where he found a familiar looking stuffed animal. “Chewie!” He picks up Aricka’s teddy bear. “You have two of them?”

“Yeah. Cas made the other one. He didn’t want me to be lonely.”

Dustin opens up the mini fridge, taking out a can of soda, "Aricka, you're officially the coolest person ever."

Aricka absolutely BEAMED at the kid. “I think you still hold that title. Professor D. Check out my computer. It’s like the ones in Hawkins but smaller, lightweight and portable.”

El picks up a purple cow print blanket. “Soft…” she whispers.

Aricka smiles. “You want it Janie?”

The girl nods eagerly.

“Then it’s yours now.” Jane grinned and wrapped the blanket around her like a cape, humming softly.

"Okay, but your tv is so... flat." Dori says walking up to it, "Are all modern tvs like this?"

“Yeah, it’s a flatscreen. Um- I don’t know how best to explain it. Sammy’s the tech geek of the five of us.”Max was currently sitting in the hammock in the corner of Aricka’s room, observing everything with her earbuds still in.

“Aricka- this photo wall- who are all these people?” Will asks, pointing to the photos along her wall.

Aricka’s expression turns to one of nostalgia. “It’s my family- uh- the rest of my family.”

"The rest of your family?" Dori asked

“Yeah. You guys all know I consider you my family now, right? Well.. these photos- they’re memories. Of people still living. Some who are not. But- everyone on this wall means something to me. This is how I commemorate their legacy.” Then she pulls out a book, containing various Polaroids. “Now, I can add more, and tell you all stories of the family I have here?”

“That's cool." Dustin smiles, looking over the pictures.

“That’s neat that you chose to honor them like that,” Steve commented.

“Thanks Stevie- oh, that’s my mama,” Aricka says, pointing at a picture of a woman in a police uniform. “Sherif Jody Mills. Aka mama Jody. She’s got a house for “wayward daughters.” I spent a few months with her when I was 14- I needed a mom really badly then. That’s when I started calling her that. Her and momma Donna. They both consider me their kid.”

Aricka selects her first picture- one of her and Dori at the arcade from a few months back- and hangs it right beside the one of Jody.

Dori smiles, and Eddie nudges their shoulder.

“… that’s Ellen and Jo.” Aricka is somber for this memory. “They died saving me and Sammy and De. Jo was-,” her lip quivers. “She was like my sister.”

A picture of Aricka and Eddie singing together goes beside them- a brother by a sister.

Dori places their hand on Aricka's shoulder, "I'm sorry."

Aricka shakes her head. Wipes her face. “I was ten. It was a while ago. I’m okay now.”

“Who’s that?” Will asks, pouting to a scruffy looking man.

Aricka’s whole attitude changed as she grinned. “Aw, that’s Garth-! He’s one of my best friends - he’s a werewolf who defeated the tooth fairy.”

Dustin's eyes widen, ".... I don't even know how to process what you just said." he chuckles.

Aricka giggles. “Trust me, you get used to it. Especially in this line of work. Dean and Sam are probably telling Joyce and Jim and uncle Wayne all sorts of stories.”

Aricka hangs a picture of the kids by a picture of a boy wearing a red and white striped shirt with a matching hat. She smiles fondly yet still with some sadness.

“That’s Samandriel. An angel. Um.. Billy knows already but he was my first boyfriend. He died a few months before I came to Hawkins.”

"Oh man... I'm sorry that happened."

“Billy and I helped each other in a lot of ways.” She smiles at the boy, who was looking at her pictures.

“You told me about this girl-said Buckley would like her.”

“Oh yeah, Charlie! Robin you would LOVE Charlie. She’s a total nerd and loves a good montage moment”.

"Sounds like my kind of girl." Robin says, "I'd love to get to know her someday."

“She’s gonna probably kill me when she finds out I’m back… and I haven’t texted her yet.. but in my defense it’s been six years technically since I’ve texted- .”

“Texted? What’s that?” Robin interjects.

“Oh!” Aricka pulls her phone out. “I’ll show you. Remind me we need to get all of you Hawkins natives phones- and phone numbers- and at least one social media app.” She pulls up her messaging app. “So this is Charlie’s contact information. I’m gonna click it, and this thread is our conversation- holy wow. June 19th at 8:45 was my last text to Charlie- lemme just send her a message.”

Aricka’s fingers fly across the phone keyboard as she sends out a message to her sister/friend.

“The prodigal sisters returns-! Missed you Cici.”

"Wow. Pretty convenient way of contacting someone." Dori said.

“Yeah, technology advances pretty quickly once y2k happens. My favorite invention thus far is the air fryer… genius.”

"The WHAT?" Dustin asked.

“It a machine that fries food but doesn’t make it greasy- it’s amazing”.

“Okay, that's the first thing we're gotta try as soon as possible." Max walks over and ducks under Aricka’s arm, wrapping both of hers around her big sister’s waist. “Hey there, it’s my all time favorite red headed teenager.”

Max smiles and leans her head against Aricka. “I’m with Dustin- I’m hungry.”

“Okay, I can make us some air fryer pizza rolls and French fries, how’s that sound?”

"YEAH!" Dustin exclaimed

“Yes please.” El says, followed by various agreements:

“Sounds good.”

“Whatever you make is fine.”

“I’d like it.”

“Heck yeah.”

Dean walks in then. Notices the redhead- Max, or as Aricka called her; MadMax. “Heard you say you’re gonna make food- but aside from that how’s settling in going? We have plenty of space for all of you to have your own rooms.”

“We’re good Dean,” the cheerleader with an edge to her- Chrissy, he reminded himself- says; a smile on her face. “Aricka’s just introducing us to the rest of her family.”

~~~~~~~~~

Dean woke up to a loud scream followed by two different sets of feet thumping down the hallway. He gave the two sets of feet five minutes to reach their destination before he gave pursuit, when he heard voices coming from room 20- the room “Little Red” as he’d nicknamed Max, had claimed.

“Hey, Maxie, it’s me and Aricka- just breathe. We’re going to stay here until you feel better.” That was Billy. Aricka had explained in brief detail the story of these two- and he felt a sort of older brother connection to the kids.

“It’s okay, MadMax, we’re at the bunker. Sammy De and Cassie wouldn’t let anybody who wanted to hurt us past the door. We’re all safe. We all left Hawkins. We’re starting a new life- a new family. All of us. We won’t let anyone get hurt- we’ll keep each other safe. Just go back to sleep.” That was Aricka. Hearing his, Sam and Cas’s names being listed as protectors brought a sad sort of smile to his face.

“I’ll fight off the bad dreams kid. You sleep now.” When the room went quiet after a moment, he poked his head into the room to check on them- and this time the smile on his face wasn’t a sad one; it was a fond one.

Max was in the middle of the bed, dried tears sticking to her red cheeks as she clung to Billy even in her sleep. Aricka had her arms protectively around both siblings- defensive even in sleep. Billy also had both of the girls in his arms, but the blanket had shifted down to their knees in the shuffle to get comfortable, he assumed. So he pulled the blanket back up so they wouldn’t get cold during the night, flicked on the nightlight Aricka had insisted each “kid” and “teen” get- having experiences with her own nightmares- and then quietly left the room.

They could all talk in the morning. If he was gaining new siblings, he wanted to help them any way he could.

Not that he’d ever phrase it that way. But they would know. And that’s all that mattered.

————

@astralshipper @rosieshipper @hyperionshipping @yeehawselfshipping @letsgofoletsgo @tsundere-selfship @callsign-revenge

[arickaandherfictionalothers]

Meet the “upgraded” Winchester clan

Dean Winchester. The oldest son. Child of John and Mary Winchester.

Sam Winchester. Second oldest. Son of John and Mary.

Adam Milligan-Winchester. 3rd oldest. Son of John Winchester and Kate Milligan.

Aricka and Eddie Munson. Aricka is older by five minutes. Aricka is the daughter of John Winchester and Katherine Miller. Eddie is the son of John Winchester and Bella Jones. They were born nine months apart. Hence why they look so similar in age and get called twins.

Gareth Emerson. Son of John Winchester and Linda Emerson.

Jane Hopper-Byers-Winchester. Honorary member of the family. Travels with the Winchesters and Cas to learn more about controlling her powers. Daughter of Jim and Joyce Hoppee-Byers.