Chapter 6

A/N: Wow sorry for not updating, but I've been swamped with school and the death of my Aunt. :( But I hope this chapter makes up for the wait! :)

Dean's POV

"Wait, son? Do I actually feel this close to him?"

I held Cass behind me protectively and glared at the demon. He just stood there smirking, like he didn't have a care in the world.

"What the hell do you want? Have a craving for some holy water?" Long time, no see? Oh, god. My time in hell, one of the demons who bound me with wires and hooks.

"We miss you down in the pit, it's just not the same torturing your dad alone anymore.

That just added fuel to the fire. I walked forward ready for a fight when his eyes and mouth burned bright orange. I watched as his body fell to the ground, lifeless.

I watched in shock as Ruby, of all people, walked around the body.

"Wait... How are you.. What.. You're DEAD!"

"Yeah, I know. Let's just say I have a few tricks up my sleeve." Ruby replied nonchalantly.

"So have any idea what he was talking about?"

"Do I? In case you don't know there are demons trailing all over your ass. In Hell, baby angels are something that most of us consider a delicacy."

"God, that's just sick."

"And now, every demon is trying to get a piece of the action. A witch is responsible for this. A demon who you may know, Crowley hired her."

"Son of a bitch." I muttered under my breath. I turned around to face Cass. "Hey, you okay bud?"

He was staring intently at Ruby then without warning, he screamed at the top of his lungs, "DEMON!"

I picked him up hastily and got in the car shooting Ruby a look somewhere between a half glare and a somewhat sympathetic glance.

I sat in the back with Cass secured in my arms whispering soothing reassurances.

"Hey, you're safe with me, Castiel. She won't hurt you. If she does, it'll be the last thing she does."

He nodded slowly and I felt him melt into my embrace. I looked to where Ruby stood, but found that she was no longer there.

I secured him in his car seat and started the drive home.

30 minutes later...

"Hey Sam." I said carrying a sleeping Cass to the couch.

"Hey, well I couldn't get anything out of Gabriel. Did you have fun at the park?"

"Dude, you are not gonna believe this."

I sat down with Sam and Bobby and explained the day's events. By the time I finished they sat there wide-eyed.

Bobby and Sam checked the sigils and devil traps while I went to check on the kids. Cass was still asleep and Gabriel was walking down the stairs.

"Hey Gabriel, can I talk to you for a minute?" He nodded and walked over to me. I pulled him up into my lap.

"Can you tell me why you threw a temper tantrum?"

"I's old enough to tate tare of mysef. I's not haf ta listen ta no one."

"Gabriel, I know that you can take care of yourself, but you do need to listen to me, Sam, and Bobby. We want what's best for you and Cass. Now, for what you did you're going to time-out for 5 minutes.

I walked him over to a corner and told him not to move, just to think about what he had done.

I walked over and put my hand on his shoulder after his 5 minutes were up.

"Come on Gabe, time-out's over." I bent down so that I was eye level with him. "Now, I think this has upset Sam, so could you go say your sorry to him?"

He nodded and I carried him to the kitchen where Sam was. I sat Gabriel on the floor and stood back.

"Sam," Gabriel said quietly, "I vewy sowwy for acting bad.".

"That's okay, buddy. Just promise me that you won't do that again, okay? Now, I think you owe one more person an apology." said Sam nodding towards me.

Gabriel walked over to me and shyly held out his arms. I opened my arms and he walked over and wrapped his arms around my neck. "I so sowwy, Dean."

"That's okay, little man. What do you think about watching some cartoons? You can pick."

Gabriel nodded and we went into the living room and watched "Power Rangers" until supper.

After supper, Sam and I carried a sleepy Cass and Gabriel upstairs.

"Sweet dreams, kiddos." Sam and I said in unison.

Wow. Talk about an eventful day.

A/N: Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Reviews are greatly appreciated!