Rec: Brothers Dismantled

The STATS:


Story: Dismantle (Repair) 
Author: Ericka Jane
Universe: TV Show - Supernatural
Summary: Dean isn't sure what to expect when he gets back to the motel room and he'd be lying if he said that he wasn't terrified to find out.
Genre: Season Five / Supernatural / Post 5.13-5.14
Pairing(s)/Characters: Dean Winchester / Sam Winchester
Rating: T
Status: Complete



The THOUGHTS:


Another Supernatural recommendation, and probably the most fantastically written fanfic that I've read over the past week. There was something tragically fragile about both brothers in this missing moment one-shot, showing how the brother's relationship never really changed and was just lost amid all the hurt feelings that were stirred when Dean returned from Hell. So, on the topic of Hell, this is the direction that this one-shot went in.


Anyone who's seen the fifth season up to the current episode would have watched 5.13/The Song Remains the Same and know what happens. If you're a Supernatural fan and haven't seen any of the fifth season, or the fifth season up to the thirteenth episode, turn away now. This recommendation and this fic is littered with spoilers, some grand and some not so big, but it will definitely ruin the surprise. Those who have seen it, stay with me as I take you through the general grips of this one-shot.


Sam was fatally wounded in the climatic grip of the episode by none other then Anna herself. And he was clearly dead for a good ten to fifteen minutes whilst Dean had a "talk" with Michael, the holy than thou archangel. So what happened whilst Sam was "dead". Ericka Jane takes us on a walk into "what might have been" while Sammy was off in the world of the dead. And it isn't pretty. Angst guaranteed.


Everyone loves a worried, brotherly Dean and we've been missing the protectiveness of the older Winchester as of late. Dismantle (Repair) captures Dean's panic and helplessness as he watches his brother die again, relating back to the time when Jake sliced through Sam's spine in front of Dean. His emotions kick in raw and unyielding and EJ does a fantastic job of racing through the motions, bringing us up to speed instantly. There's no drawn out revisiting of the Dean/Michael exchange.

Dean isn't sure what to expect when he gets back to the motel room and he'd be lying if he said he wasn't terrified to find out.

From here, we are taken through more turmoil as Dean approaches a dangerously still Sam, who is staring at the bloodstain on his shirt, looking for all the world as though he can't believe he is alive. Which I guess is normal for anyone who just died. And whilst Dean desperately checks Sam for injuries, the younger Winchester tells Dean that he saw Hell. Cue tender brotherly moment.


The dialogue between the brothers is so in character and believable, considering that the previous episodes have been the brothers banging heads and throwing out cruel truths. It's nice to see that Sam is letting Dean see the vulnerable side of himself, instead of hiding it and trying to be strong enough for the both of them and it was brilliant to see Dean back to his protective brother role.

Dean drops his hand on to Sam's shoulder and squeezes, his way of silently telling Sam that he knows, but he wants to, might even need to. They'll both be having nightmares tonight, Dean of Sam falling to the ground and into his own blood, and Sam of red flashes and agonized screams. They'll need to have each other's backs.

This one-shot is cute, sad and beautifully written, showing a moment that might have happened just after they got back from the future, but before Castiel arrives, and it is much needed to lighten up the darkness that is hanging over season five at the moment. Dismantle (Repair) is not a fic to miss out on, and leave the author a little love too.
                                                          
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