A/N: This is my first supernatural fanfiction, so sorry if its completely terrible!

This is series of one-shots based on Castiel as a fledgling growing up etc. It will be angel-centric for obvious reasons with plenty of fluff and family drama in the later chapters. I unfortunately do not own supernatural or any of the characters in the show.

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Don't: Forget Them

Gabriel loved all his brothers and sisters, especially the youngest of heavens angels. He would often play with the fledglings and teach them new games, but he could never raise one himself. He had many important duties, being an archangel, this meant that he was never expected to take on a charge. That's the way he liked it, he didn't believe that he had the skills or responsibility to raise a fledgling. In fact, in all of heaven, he considered himself one of the least qualified to. So Gabriel was shocked to say the least, when his Father showed him a small bundle of blankets, with only a small mop of dark brown hair poking out, to hint at the contents and said, "He's yours."

"Im sorry. What!?" Gabriel exclaimed,

"He's yours." His Father repeated,

"B-but...Father!" The archangel protested, " I can't possibly raise a fledgling, I wouldn't even know what to-"

"I'm sure you'll figure it out," God cut him off, "I don't want any excuses Gabriel."

"Please, surely there must be someone else who can look after the fledgling."

"It's too late I have made up my mind" Gabriel got the feeling that arguing would get him nowhere. Sighing in defeat, he looked down at his new brother and felt his heart melt, as he stared into the youngers sky blue eyes. The blankets squirmed and he could just make out the ebony feathers of the boys wings. Never before had he seen an angel with such dark colouring.

"His wings." Gabriel stated with surprise,

"Ah, Yes. He will need them in the future, for his role in the 'bigger picture'. Its very important that you keep him safe. You must swear to me Gabriel, you will always watch over him."

"Of course I will, like with all my siblings, but if he really is that important, wouldn't it make sense if Michael raised the child." He suggested,

"Enough Gabriel, You will care for the boy. I am finished discussing the matter. You may leave."

"Fine." Gabriel turned around and stormed through the doors, only once outside did he realise he was missing something, or more accurately someone.

Groaning, he walked back in, he could hear his father's deep chuckle and felt embarrassed. He hastily snapped up the boy and went to leave, before remembering he still didn't know what his new brother was called.

"Errm... So just a quick question, what's his name?"

"His name is Castiel, he will be the last of the fledglings."

"O-kay, gotcha." Gabriel didn't question Him and made his exit, heading towards his personal heaven. Looking at the baby in his arms, Gabriel smiled, but the child just gave him a blank stare. Huffing Gabriel mumbled under his breath, "At least your quiet."


Gabriel laid the boy down on his bed and stood for a moment wondering what to do with it. All Castiel did was stare absently at him, showing no real emotion. It was only when Gabriel flared his wings in frustration, did he gain a reaction from the child. Castiels face lit up with awe, as he watched the archangel stretch his wings in and out. Gabriel did this a few times, laughing as the baby angel went cross eyed. Then he made his wings disappear all together, at first Castiel looked confused and then tears began to stream down his young face and sobs echoed in the expansive room. Gabriel felt like a giant jerk and quickly made the golden feathers reappear again, but it was no use. He picked up Castiel and began to rock him in his arms, like Lucifer had done when he was a babe, whispering reassurances to his brother. Eventually the cries stopped and Castiel fell asleep curled up against Gabriels chest. The Elder let out a tired sigh, this was going to be hard work. He laid down on the large bed and wrapped them both in a cocoon of wings. Though only fledglings needed sleep, all angels could choose to sleep if they wanted to, but it was seen to many as a waste of time. Gabriel was one of them, but he found himself slowly succumbing to the darkness, as he listened to the steady pulsing of Castiels grace. He woke a few hours later, glad to find he hadn't crushed or smothered his new brother while he slept. Dad would not be pleased. Gabriel gently placed Castiel on the bed, laying the thin white sheet on top of him. He walked over to the large sofa and dropped down ungracefully, summoning a hot cup of coffee and a large slice of triple chocolate fudge cake. Angels also didn't need to eat, but Gabriel had a sweet tooth and loved anything with sugar in it. He cut off his other senses apart from taste and allowed himself to be overwhelmed by the sensational flavours exploding in his mouth. He didn't know how long he sat like this, but he was quickly kicked out of his comatose state as someone screamed his name in his mind.

GABRIEL

Said Angel shot upright and yanked open the door, "Seriously Raph! What's with the yelling you nearly blew my head off?" Gabriel asked angrily, one hand holding the door open, while the other pinched the bridge of his nose, uselessly trying to calm the headache building behind his eyes.

"Firstly, how many times do I have to tell you, to stop slaughtering my name with your slang! Secondly, I have been stood outside for the last ten minutes, trying to get your attention and thirdly -" Raphael stopped as she saw the chocolate frosting, smeared around his lips. "You were doing it again weren't you!" She shouted accusingly, " Nevermind, the point is you're late and Michaels pissed."

Gabriel snorted "Maybe someone should take the stick out of his ass and see if there's an improvement." Raphael sighed in response of her brothers disrespect for their eldest sibling.

"Whatever. We're leaving, now." She said, pulling the younger archangel out of the room and slamming shut the door.


She didn't let go of his arm, until they were flying towards the meeting hall on the other side of heaven. Every so often, he would look back, feeling as though he had forgotten something important. It was only when they were halfway across heaven, when he saw Zachariah with his fledgling, did he remember his own. Gabriel did a U turn mid-air, praying Castiel was still sleeping on his bed, where he had left him. Thoughts began to race through his mind, but the most prominent one was, this was all Dads fault. He had tried to convince his Father, that him raising the fledgling was a bad idea, but did he listen. NO. Gabriel sped up, shooting towards his personal heaven. In the distance, he could just make out his older sisters voice calling him, ordering him to come back, but he ignored her. Normally, he would have to follow his elder siblings commands, but his promise to their Father overruled their authority and for that he was grateful. In seconds, he was outside his door, throwing it open, he was terrified to find the bed empty, the white sheet lying on the floor next to the bed. Gabriel started to panic, but was relieved that when he searched for Castiels grace, it was still in the room. There were very few places to hide and Gabriel began throwing couch cushions in the air, in an attempt to find the lost fledgling. Meanwhile, he called out his brothers name, but received no reply. Getting nowhere, Gabriel took a deep breath and scanned the room looking for the small boy. When he picked up the white sheet, it revealed a gap at the bottom of the bed. It was too small for him to fit through, but Castiel might. He quickly flipped the bed on its side, to find his little brother crying silent tears.

"Aww Cassie Im so sorry" Gabriel said softly, kneeling he carefully lifting the young boy, so his head rested against the archangels shoulder. "I haven't been a very good big brother have I." He whispered, stroking the youngers wings comfortingly. Sitting back on his heels, Gabriel moved Castiel so he could see his face and wiped away his tears.

"Well I promise Cas, I will never forget about you ever again." He said smiling. There was a creak as the bed frame over balanced, smacking Gabriel in the back of the head, followed by a groan of pain. Then something truly amazing happened, Castiel laughed. Gabriel looked down shocked and slightly annoyed, he glared at the child, but there was no force behind it. In fact, this caused Castiel to laugh harder, which made Gabriel smile. The peaceful moment was ruined as Raphael walked in,

"What happened?!" She exclaimed, Gabriel looked around at the mess he had made looking for the fledgling and swiftly replied,

"It was him!"


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