Summary: So the world ends and life sucks. Gabriel decides that the Winchesters and Castiel all deserve something better…so he turns the three of them into children and takes them to a different dimension to have a second chance at childhood. PLEASE REVIEW!
Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural or its characters.
A/N: This is my first full-on kid!fic so please review and let me know how I'm doing. Here are the kids' ages:
Castiel: 5 years
Dean: 5 years
Sam: 3 years
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CHAPTER ONE: THIS LIFE
Gabriel did this with the best of intentions. When the Winchesters failed to stop the Apocalypse and defeat Lucifer, he wanted to give them a chance at the life they never had so he turned them into children again. Of course, Dean really couldn't live without Castiel who requested to become a human child with them so he and Dean could remain together. Gabriel obliged and now the four of them lived in a different dimension where they would live together as a small family in a house that no-one could see, feel or find that Gabriel had built himself, shielding and protecting it from any angels or demons who tried to find them. The kids would only ever know each other and Gabriel but in the end they'd be safer. They'd always be children and always live with Gabriel. Gabriel would teach them and look after them in their near non-existent house in a dimension no-one would bother to search.
The Archangel felt guilty in a way that he kept them isolated like this, but he wanted to keep them safe and loved, he wanted to let them live as innocent children for as long as time would allow. The children didn't know any different, so what did it matter? Well…it mattered…but as long as the kids got their happy life, it was okay…
He was broken out of his thoughts by the sound of high pitched giggles as the two five year olds snuck up behind him. He pretended not to notice and just kept looking at the bookshelf as he searched for a novel to read. Dean and Castiel were just about to get him when he spun round and grabbed them both, snuggling them close to him which made them both laugh until their little faces were red, as was Sam's who sat on the floor cuddling his teddy bear.
"C'mere, Sammy." Gabriel said softly as the littlest child got up and wandered over to him while eating his fist and joined them in a hug, "Love you guys."
Gabriel kissed each of their heads and cuddled them once more before releasing them and glancing at the clock.
"Okay it's four-thirty, who wants their dinner?"
"MEEEEEE!" The children shouted, laughing excitedly before following Gabriel to the kitchen and the huge refrigerator to see what they could have.
"What about fish sticks?" He asked, pulling the box out of the freezer compartment, "With potatoes and peas?"
"Peas?" Dean asked.
"Yucky peas!" Castiel added, "We don't like peas."
"Oh, you'll be eating your peas, you cheeky little monkeys." Gabriel said with a smile, pulling out the bag of frozen peas (since the children liked those best) and moving to the kitchen counters.
Castiel ran to one of the counters and pulled out a pan for Gabriel to boil the peas in while Dean got a baking tray out for the fish sticks. Sam on the other hand was content to just sit on the floor cuddling his teddy again.
"Thanks, guys." Gabriel said happily, "You go play alright. I'll be in there in a second."
He smiled as both of the older boys walked over to Sam and helped him stand up before holding his hand as they wandered into the living room. Gabriel turned on the oven and began to prepare their dinner.
"Good boy, Sammy!" Gabriel exclaimed with plenty of enthusiasm, "Well done! You've eaten all your peas!"
Sam grinned widely at Gabriel and kicked his chubby little legs as he finished his potatoes.
"Gabwiel?" Sam began, "Can we have ice cweam after?"
"Oh, we will if Cassie and Dean eat all their peas…" Gabriel said, turning to the older children who quickly dove into their peas and starting shovelling them into their mouths, "Whoa, guys…take it easy or you'll choke. Remember what I said about choking."
The five year olds nodded and slowed down before finishing their meals.
"Finished!" Dean shouted happily, putting his knife and fork together on the plate as Gabriel had shown them to do.
"I've finished too!" Castiel cried, copying Dean.
"Finid!" Sam cried in agreement, "Ice cweam!"
"Okay, Chuckleheads," Gabriel laughed, "Ice cream's coming."
Gabriel tucked Sam into his bed at six-thirty, running gentle fingers through his hair as he slept. Sam was a fantastic sleeper and rarely got up in the night, unless he had a nightmare or needed to use the toilet. He was well potty trained too so he knew to get Gabriel up if he needed anything. The little guy had dropped to sleep on the Archangel when the family had been watching The Jungle Book, so Gabriel left the five year olds to it while he put Sam to bed. Kissing his forehead, Gabriel put on Sam's night light and tucked his "favouritest" teddy, "Binky", in with him.
"Night, Sammy." He whispered, "Love you."
Soft baby snores emerged from the youngest child's slightly open mouth and Gabriel left the room. Luckily, the house was all one floor so there were no stairs to climb, which meant no baby gates or stair gates were necessary, thank God. He always left the children's bedroom doors open just in case they needed him in the night.
A storm raged outside as the Archangel slept. Gabriel had grown accustomed to sleep naturally and stirred when he felt a small tug at the bed sheets, opening his eyes to see a teary eyed Castiel holding Dean's hand, who had his arm around a sniffling Sam. Each of the children had their favourite teddies with them, Sam with Binky, Dean with Eddie and Castiel with Norman.
"Hey," Gabriel whispered, "What is it, guys?"
"Storm's scary," Castiel answered, "Can we stay in your bed tonight…please…?"
Gabriel smiled and pulled the bed sheets back, climbing out of bed and turning the light on before helping the children onto the bed.
"Let me go get your clothes for tomorrow and some toys…" Gabriel began tucking the children in his double bed, "And a story…"
The boys nodded and huddled under the sheets, Dean nearest the wall where the double bed rested, Castiel in the middle who held Sam's hand as they sat waiting for the Archangel's return. He was back within minutes with a story, The Jungle Book (since it was the boys' new favourite movie), their clothes and some toys to play with for the next day. He turned out the light, plugging Sam's nightlight in near the bed before climbing into bed with the children who all looked so adorable as they drifted back to sleep. Sam was looking up at him with cheeky smile and Gabriel kissed his head before settling down to go back to sleep himself.
The four of them slept peacefully for the rest of the night.
-TBC-
Wooo! 40th Fic! Hope you guys enjoy this one! I'll try to make it as cute as possible and hopefully not too angsty :) Reviews are appreciated!
