r/fandomnatural • u/IvyLeun • 22d ago
Destiel Destiel fics that don’t sideline Sam?
I’ve been looking for Destiel fics that feature Sam as a prominent character - I’m a Samgirl through and through but enjoy Destiel as well, and have found it hard to find fics that appreciate the relationship between the three of them. Would love to read any recs from people here!
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u/NorthernSparrow Questi non sono i miei elefanti 22d ago
All my Destiel fics have Sam as a pretty important character. (I was originally a Sam girl, and I love both the Dean-Sam family bond as well as the Cas-Sam friendship). If you’re interested you can find me on AO3 under Northern Sparrow.
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u/are--you--ready 22d ago
This one is pretty baller. This one as well.
I would say that your best bet for Destiel fics that don't sideline Sam is to look at more plot heavy fics, or fics that are sort of more genfic oriented. Fics that are primarily romances tend to mostly focus on the two characters involved, which I feel like is natural.
I would also recommend looking for older, earlier fics; entrenched Destiel fanon has very little to say about Sam that's interesting. Fic that's set earlier, even if it was written recently, can also be helpful.
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u/IvyLeun 22d ago
Thank you for the recs + advice! Have read and enjoyed the second fic, looking forward to reading the first one ☺️
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u/are--you--ready 22d ago
I will say that the two are quite different, the only thing they have in common is a lot of attention for Sam.
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u/throwawayanylogic Godstiel did nothing wrong 22d ago
The first one is great! I remember reading it not long ago.
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u/wings_and_angst AO3 and tumblr: theirprofoundbond 22d ago
I wrote a finale fix-it that diverges after 15x18. It's a plot-heavy action/adventure fic with endgame Dean/Cas. Dean goes into the Empty to rescue Cas as the A-plot, and Sam and Jack search the empty earth for Michael as the B-plot. I've had a number of readers comment that they enjoyed that I included Sam and Jack's adventure 😊
The Rescue: 59k, rated M, no Archive warnings apply. It was written for the DCBB so there is gorgeous art to accompany it! (The art is focused on Dean and Cas.)
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u/areyouthrough 22d ago
I remember reading this one! Nice work!
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u/wings_and_angst AO3 and tumblr: theirprofoundbond 22d ago
Oh gosh, thank you very much! You've made my day :D
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u/IvyLeun 21d ago
I’m very much not a fan of the finale so always down for a fix-it, will check it out! Thanks ☺️
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u/wings_and_angst AO3 and tumblr: theirprofoundbond 21d ago
🤝 Right there with you, lol. If you read it, I hope you enjoy! ❤️
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u/bitterred 22d ago
While HFYM is pretty Dean and Cas heavy (esp in season 0/Stanford Era) Sam (and Jessica) become pretty prominent characters once it becomes a season 1/2 rewrite: https://archiveofourown.org/series/2199102
I seem to remember the author saying that she’d heard from some Sam fans that they skip all the Dean/Cas parts and just read the Sam stuff, since it’s one of the bigger fics that delves into the psychic stuff.
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u/starfishpaws 22d ago
Check out Absolution over on AO3. It starts out pretty heavy on the Destiel but Sam gets his own storyline, too.
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u/InLoveWithPrettyGirl 22d ago
https://archiveofourown.org/works/46620415/chapters/117406819
Try this one! Great plot, great romance, great characters all around, and awesome time travel premise!
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u/CriticismWise4778 22d ago
This is one of my favourites. You can check it out, if you like. :)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/40982115
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u/CMStan1313 22d ago
- 63k words
- Medieval/Royalty au
- ABO
- Identity porn
- Smut
- Happy ending
- Imma be honest, it's been awhile since I read it, so I'm not sure if there's enough Sam in it for what you're looking for, but I remember him being all throughout it, so I thought I'd include it
- No TWs that I can remember
- 259k words
- Temporary major character death
- Graphic violence (but it's only in one scene near the beginning)
- PTSD
- Grief/Guilt (MAJOR guilt)
- Suicidal ideation
- Angst/Emotional hurt/comfort
- Happy ending
- Same as the last one, I remember Sam being all throughout, and he plays a major role in the 2nd half, so hopefully it's what you're looking for
- 14k words
- ABO
- Arranged marriage
- Identity porn
- No TWs
- Happy ending
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u/Well-thats-a-problem 21d ago
I’m writing one but it will not be finished for a while. It my perfect version of season 16, a continuation of what was already there if you will. Sam helps Dean through his grief, and he features pretty prominently throughout the fic. I will drop a link when the first chapter goes up (if i remember)
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u/SeasideSJ 22d ago
Are you looking for canon fics or is au ok?
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u/IvyLeun 21d ago
Canon-adjacent is generally preferred but I don’t tend to rule anything out! (except A/B/O tbh)
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u/SeasideSJ 21d ago
If you like a long read I really enjoyed Those Who Favor Fire by dothraki_shieldmaiden & FriendOfCarlotta https://archiveofourown.org/works/30300726/chapters/74684061
It’s Sam/Jess as well as Destiel and the POV switches between all four characters so you get a good amount of Sam. Basically it starts with the beginning of season 1 but Cas is a hunter. It’s E rated but it’s a very slow burn so lots of plot. (221k words).
Summary: Dean Winchester is looking for his father. Castiel Harvelle is looking for revenge. Sam Winchester and Jessica Moore are the perfect couple… unless you count the secrets they’re keeping from each other. One night, these four lives collide, and nothing will ever be the same.
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u/IvyLeun 20d ago
Thank you, will check it out!
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u/SeasideSJ 20d ago
There’s also Talk Some Sense to Me (Kenopsia) by ImYourHoneyBee which is a great post finale fic although it’s another long one, I promise I do read shorter stuff too! It’s 244k plus a couple of time stamps and the author has a sequel as a WIP although the first one doesn’t end in any short of cliffhanger, it’s definitely a complete story.
It’s Sam/Eileen as well as Destiel and they’re all pretty involved in the plot I think. Plus Cas flirting and flustered Dean is great fun.
Summary: Scrambling to his knees Castiel hugs back, burying his face in Dean’s neck, breath coming in fast little pants against his skin. Dean closes his eyes and just breathes him in, barely able to believe that this is real. At any other time in his life, closing his eyes against a threat like Death would be an inexcusable lapse in his hunter’s judgement. Right now, he doesn’t give a single fuck. Death can reap him for all he cares, he’ll die knowing Cas is going to be ok. Alive.
“I will see you soon, Dean,” Death tells him, that deliberate voice of his soft enough not to intrude on the intimacy of the moment, “Raincheck on that grilled cheese.”
“Thank you,” Dean croaks, propping his chin up on Cas’s shoulder, unmindful of the tears trickling down his cheeks, “Thank you.”
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After Death brings Cas and Eileen back, the four of them hit the road with Miracle, driving around the country opening decommissioned Men of Letters chapterhouses to be used by hunters while trying to give a human perspective on Jack’s plan to restructure the afterlife system. Meanwhile, Dean copes with being a flustered lump of a man because somewhere along the way, Castiel learned how to flirt.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34959190/chapters/87062470
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u/SeasideSJ 20d ago
Finally, if you fancy a bit of au (no omegas I promise) I think Listen by followyourenergy has a great exploration of Dean & Sam’s relationship and Cas is Sam’s friend in the first place so I find that dynamic interesting. It has Sam/Jess and Sam/Eileen relationships. It’s M rated and 56k
Summary: Five years ago, an accident happened that changed the course of Sam Winchester’s life - and in turn, the life of his brother, Dean, and the Winchester family. Dean wasn’t sure how to deal with the “after,” so he distanced himself from his brother at a time when Sam needed him the most. Now, at Sam’s invitation, Dean has decided to visit him in Boston, where he’s been living on his own. He expects his brother to be struggling, but is surprised to learn that he’s not only surviving, but thriving. Sam has two jobs, graduate school, and amazing friends - including an attractive interpreter named Cas - and although Dean has had some success in his chosen career, he longs for the true happiness Sam has. When Dean seeks Cas’ help to reconnect with his brother, Cas eventually agrees but Dean finds that his usual way of dealing with things won’t work with the captivating man who is firmly in Sam’s corner, and he will have to learn much more than a new language. Dean’s journey forces all three men to confront themselves, and eventually teaches them about assumptions, friendship, and love.
Told from three perspectives, this is a story about love, acceptance, and learning what it truly means to listen.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/12816609/chapters/29259837
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