#its in the destiel-centric fics where sam is literally just there to say to one of them thats its ok to be gay

[dakrapatops]

one of the problems with supernatural (the writing, but also the fandom) is that most if not all characters are seen as accessories to the main three guys. not even the main three sometimes! sometimes its literally just 'dean and cas are the only characters with depth in the show and everyone else is there to compliment them in some shape or form'. i dont mean that in a 'ohh why was the brothers show only about the brothers' way, i mean it in a 'the fandom doesnt really view any characters other than sam, dean, or cas, as capable of existing for themselves in a way that is not them being cardboard cutouts that stand near the main three guys'. i have seen some absolutely godawful takes on this webbed site and the main theme between them all is that no-one views anyone except tfw as a person with autonomy, and that anyone other than tfw is one-dimensional and disposable.

[fogsrollingin]

SPN Fic Reclist: 2020 variety pack 

For the supernatural fan community fandomnatural on reddit, for this thread I read and found fics to rec that were published on AO3 in 2020 in each of these categories: team free will, found family, dean-cas centric, and sam-dean centric, and other. Link to my catalogue of ficrecs. Ready? Let’s go!

Endings, Beginnings, And Some Parts In Between by Lolapola. Gen, G, 5k words. Summary: Dean's death from Dean's point of view, and what Sam does next. This is an AU of sorts to the finale; in some ways I stick with canon but after Dean's death I change things up a bit and make it a bit more found-family focused, with a smattering of scenes and details I would've liked to see. ao3.org/works/27717175 my thoughts: I enjoyed this fic a lot. I loved the concept of intro-ing the new Death, then Sam coming to Jody with Miracle, becoming a father, then Dean Jr's perspective for a bit. Finally an extended finale scene of the finale on the bridge, happy endings all around, f yeah!!! 😆😊

Of Sleepless Nights, Unhelpful Minds and the Strange Behaviour of Older Brothers by broken_ankle. Teen+, Dean/Cas, Sam&Dean, 4k words. Summary: Sam's mind has never been the most useful thing, but he's used to the ebb and flow of its functioning. Not being able to fall asleep, losing time, hyperfixating on a meaningless particular, being incapable of focusing on anything when not hunting, those are just things he's been coping with for his whole life. When Dean begins behaving strangely, that's just something to add to the list while preferably finding out why, and where is Castiel going at night, anyway? ao3.org/works/27198985 my thoughts: This fic takes place somewhere in S4. I loved neuro atypical Sam, his perspective as he stresses and worries and loves his brother, awww. Then some soft, sweet Dean and Cas cuddles. Dean explicitly comes out to Sam as bi in this fic whatwith how he's spending nights with Cas and Sam is happy for him and Dean's happy and it's a HAPPY FIC but also the narrative featuring Sam's executive dysfunction keeps it grounded. This fic is so fractured yet everything is emotionally coherent and lovely. Totally worth reading and giving kudos bc it doesn't have enough imo

Nothing Equals the Splendor by RurouniHime Dean/Cas, rated E, 7k words. Summary: Maybe it’s the cynic in him. The hunter, always under the surface of any quietude he ever found. Or maybe it’s just that he has always had trouble with blind faith. But after a while (a blink? A decade? A century?), Dean raises his eyebrows, looks around, and says—“Uh. No.” It’s so close. Just so slightly imperfect. And maybe, he analyzes, maybe that’s the final knell of this bell called contentment. Dean’s experience with happiness has always been that last rise in the road, right before it turns. Right before fate comes barreling around the corner head on. He turns in his spot on the bridge, and suddenly Sam is like a cellophane film through which he can see the light streaming, and the taste of cheap beer on his tongue is much, much older a memory than it should be. “Oh, you’re good,” he says, and means it. ao3.org/works/27744514 my thoughts: so I lit upon this destiel fic and loved it. First, I need to acknowledge this author has a fantastic style and handle on prose. I loved some of their turns of phrase; they're strikingly elegant! As for the plot, the utter grief and emotionally-hurt!Dean in having lost Cas is tangible. He has moments of revelation about sexuality, physical bodies, etc.  that I really appreciated. It was so thoughtful, giving Dean's processing of Castiel's final speech so much weight. When Cas comes back, the sex is literally transcendent 😂 it was fantastic. And finally, Sam makes a small appearance and the amount of love circling between them is so wholesome. A+ fic, highly recommend!

Familiar - (The Tale Of A Mage And His Cat) by Merenwen76, art/illustrations by amberdreams. Jared/Jensen, Teen+, 30k words. Summary: Since he was a little boy, Jared has only one wish; to become a magician like his father and brother. Although Jared is extremely talented, his familiar - his soulmate - must find him to pass the exam. When it almost seems that Jared can never become a true magician, a tabby tomcat enters his life and turns it upside down. But what is the secret behind the tomcat with the most beautiful green eyes? ao3.org/works/27504847 my thoughts: The Jared angst actually got me emotional in this one for a little bit, I was not expecting that! hahaha. Wow though, this was such a great story, such a satisfying read. Jared's mean family, the kind mage teacher at school (also Jared's lovely uncle and his store), the elusive Familiar (the anticipation buuuuuilds!). Jared's cool talents as a mage and there's some bits about his inherent goodness/oneness with nature that's so cool, cat!Jensen and his own unique power(s) & then this fantastic action-y ending. YES! I was so happy with this fic 😊🥰️ ALSO shoutout to the lovely amberdreams for their artwork in this fic. It was so innocent and nostalgic, almost. Like an adorable children’s book romance.  🥰️ 🥰️ 🥰️ This fic’s been added to my animal transformation reclist and soul stuff reclist.

Another Go Round by KassandraScarlett. Teen and Up, Sam/Dean, 21k words. Summary: Someone sends Dean back to 2009, with a mission: change the past, change the present, so the apocalypse never happens.Dean leaves behind a Croatoan-ridden world, only to stumble into the one person he's always loved more than anything else.Or:Zachariah doesn't send Dean to 2014. Instead, Chuck sends the Dean of the future to 2009. ao3.org/works/23284600 my thoughts: The aaaaaaangst in this one was so, so amazing. I loved how kassandra had future Dean, this savage post-apocalyptic warrior, realize he was in the past, pre-apocalypse, he's got Sam, and everything falls away and he gets to love Sam again. And Sam, how desperate he is during this time period in canon for Dean's affection... 😭😭😭 ugh, this was so good, y’all. This fic’s been added to my alternative seasons 4 & 5 reclist & my time travel reclist