In an alternate timeline the Apocalypse was never averted and the forces of Hell devastated the Earth.
History[]
Sometime after 2009, with the Winchester brothers parting on their separate ways, Sam said “Yes” to Lucifer, allowing the archangel to continue the Apocalypse. Dean however refused to fulfill his role as the vessel of Michael. With the angels unable to fight Lucifer, the archangel unleashed destruction upon the Earth and began the extermination of humanity. All of Lucifer's armies and forces were at full strength, and The Four Horsemen were present behind the scenes; War influenced President Palin to declare war, Famine caused food scarcity for Camp Chitaqua, Pestilence spread the Croatoan Virus, and there was uncontrollable widespread Death.
Many humans became infected with the Croatoan Virus, entire cities were wiped out and humanity was nearing extinction. Sarah Palin became President of the United States and at some point sports were banned to stop the spread of the virus (which has spread worldwide).
Sometime before 2014, Dean Winchester became the leader of Camp Chitaqua, a group consisting of humans who have yet to be infected by the virus. Members included Castiel (who became human), Chuck Shurley (in charge of supplies), Risa (lieutenant), Jane, and formerly Bobby Singer. At some point, Bobby was shot to death in his house for unknown reasons.
In 2014, Dean from 2009 is sent into this timeline by Zachariah who wants to show him what will happen if he doesn’t consent to being Michael’s vessel. Here he learned of his future, that Sam supposedly died in Detroit years prior and that Future Dean tried to contact the angels, but at that point it was too late, the Host of Heaven had left. Future Dean planed a final attack on Lucifer, since he had finally located the Colt. Although everyone else was to act as bait, no one complained. The attack however was a failure and Future Dean was killed by Lucifer, who was possessing Sam.
Before being sent back to his time, Past Dean talks to Lucifer who informs him that whatever path he takes, their ending will always be the same.
Aftermath[]
Despite Zachariah's intentions to get Dean to say "Yes", the journey only convinces Dean to reunite with his brother to avoid this future, which they successfully do. During their fight to stop the Apocalypse, they are also able to avert several of the things witnessed by Dean in this timeline, such as the spread of the Croatoan Virus. Though Pestilence attempts to do so in their timeline, he is defeated by Castiel and the plan is foiled by Sam, Castiel and Bobby Singer after Crowley helps them figure it out.
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Trivia[]
- It's speculated by fans that this timeline could've been an elaborate forgery by Zachariah to manipulate Dean into saying Yes to Michael.
- It should be noted that many events mentioned or implicated in this timeline do in fact play out in the main reality.
- Croatian virus is indeed Lucifer's endgame which is intended to be spread across the major cities. But in the 2014-reality it was released across the world in 2012 whereas in the main reality it was nearly released in 2010. This could be a result of Dean's reunion with Sam altering the timeline and accelerating events.
- Castiel does gradually lose his angelic abilities and is rendered mortal to the point of needing hospitalization and is even vulnerable to Pestilence's abilities. 2014-Castiel mentions being bedridden for 2 months after breaking his foot during a mission.
- Sam does indeed say yes to Lucifer in his and Dean's plan to return him to the Cage. Since 2014-Dean never learned why 2014-Sam said yes it's possible he too was attempting to return 2014-Lucifer to the Cage with the Horsemen's rings. But Sam only overpowered Lucifer with Dean's influence so presumably 2014-Sam wasn't able to regain control since he and 2014-Dean parted ways.
- Dean does attempt to kill Lucifer with the Colt only for the latter to reveal he's immune to the bullets. Since 2014-Dean's attempt to kill Lucifer wasn't shown, only Lucifer snapping his neck, it's likely this was the true reason for 2014-Dean's failure.