Forbidden Fruit

Chapter 10

For several weeks Castiel taught Viola all that she needed to know in order to control her new angelic powers. He learned that she wasn't totally without a clue since it turned out that Temeriel was indirectly teaching her how to be an angel by telling her almost everything about himself. And after 400 years of being an angel's personal sounding board appeared to have it's benefits. She was a fast learner and devoted to his every word, however Castiel felt that her attentiveness had less to do with her studiousness and more to do with her attraction to him.

She followed him almost everywhere he went that on many occasions he had to specifically instruct her to stay behind while he attended other matters elsewhere. She was also adjusting to the modern world. She spent a lot of time helping Bobby around the house and acting as a personal doctor to the Winchesters. The brothers could not ask for a better private physician because due to her education as a pharmacist, an Enochian spell-caster and an angel had all made her into a fantastic healer.

Yet, no matter how much she changed, Viola continued to be gentle person and more and more Castiel was growing concerned. He found that he enjoyed her quiet presence and her joy when seeing him. She was now the only angel in all of creation whom he could honestly say he got along with. It reminded him of how things used to be back in the early days when the word was still new and all the angels lived in harmony. It was hard for him to fathom, but once long ago his existence had been peaceful.

He was so deep in thought that he didn't notice when Viola opened the oven door and pulled out a fresh homemade apple pie. She was humming to herself and wearing a pair of sweats with a pair of oven-mittens on and a pink apron with the words "kiss the cook" written on the front. She took a whiff of the pie and then shut the over with her right hip and then turned to set it down onto the kitchen table. She paused when she saw him and gave him a grin.

"Hey, you made it just in time for pie."

"Hello, Viola."

Then, suddenly from the den they heard Dean shouted, "Did I hear somebody say pie?" In a rush the elder Winchester placed his hands around the doorframe and took in a deep breath and smile. "Oh yeesss! It's apple pie, Sammy!"

He then ran up to table and stared at the dessert happily. "Oh my God, I'm in love with you, Vi!"

Cas looked disturbed.

Bobby and Sam followed Dean into the kitchen and they both sighed. Bobby said, "Oh balls, now we'll never get any work done. Oh well, we might as well take a break. Thanks for the cooking, Vi."

Viola smiled and began to serve out the plates. "No problem. I've got a roast in the over too, but it still needs time."

Bobby nodded his head in appreciation while Dean just hummed his satisfaction over the pie. Meanwhile, Sammy rolled his eyes and began to serve himself a slice as well. He stopped for a minute and said, "So, Cas. How've you been?"

"I am well, Sam."

Dean pointed at Cas with his fork as he continued munching. "So, any new intel on this Sister Katherine demon? Is she still hunting Vi? Or are you here to teach Big Bird some more angel lessons?"

Castiel narrowed his brow and looked at Dean intensely. "No, Dean there is no information on Katherine. There appears to be no one hunting Viola for the moment and that worries me."

Dean said, "Why, isn't that good news?"

"No, I think whoever is after her has changed their tactics. I wish to teach Viola some warding spells that may prove useful."

Viola pulled off her apron and oven-mitts and threw them to Sammy. "Here. Watch dinner. We'll be back."

The elder Winchester teased her as he watched her pass by, "Hey, now don't you two kids stay out pass curfew. There are crazies out there."

The new angel laughed and said, "Yes, mom!"

"Mom! Now that's crossing the line angel-cakes!"

Bobby sighed at Dean's immaturity and said, "Oh knock it off, Dean. She's a sweet kid and good Lord does she know how to do housekeeping. My place hadn't been this clean since my wife passed away and she's been cooking you pies and healing you two boys up better than new and with a nicer bedside manner than ole Cas ever could."

Dean smiled and went for a second helping. "Yeah, I'm glad we saved her."

Sam lifted his brow and then heard the timer ring for dinner. He then picked up the pink apron and oven-mitts and said, "Dude, really? Don't you remember we were the ones that torched her and got her mixed up in that nunnery in the first place?"

The elder Winchester bashfully replied, "Yeah well, at least we got her away from Termite. And dude, serious? Are you really going to wear that?"

Sam raised his mitten hands and replied, "What?"

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Castiel zapped Viola out into the Nevada desert where they saw the sun hugging the horizon in the distance. It was a spectacular view and one that caused the new angel to smile. Castiel couldn't help thinking that she looked beautiful under the light of the sunset. He felt her emotions radiant from her like a beacon that he felt like basking in her joy.

"Viola, the spell I wanted to teach isn't difficult for you to master. You already know a great deal of Enochian that showing you the sigil should be sufficient enough."

"Then why did you take us here?"

"I thought you'd like the view."

Surprised, Viola laughed and turned to face him. "Wow, Cas. I didn't think you'd be into sunsets."

The rebel angel seriously nodded. "Yes, well I enjoy all of my Father's creations. Sunsets have their appeal."

Viola smiled and then sat down on a rock and returned her sights back onto the pink and purple skies. "It's beautiful. I remember missing sunsets when Temeriel kept me. Venice was like a dream."

Castiel joined her on the rock and said, "I'm sorry about your captivity."

She then faced him and shook her head. "No, it's not your fault, but I'm glad I was able to meet you."

"I'm—I'm also glad that we got to meet too, Vi."

Suddenly, she began to laugh and nudged his shoulder with her own. "Wow, that was the first time I ever heard you call me Vi."

Intently, he looked at her and said, "But Sam and Dean always call you Vi. It is a nickname. Dean calls me Cas. It is a sign of friendship and I would like to think of us as friends. Does it bother you?"

"No, it's sweet." She then leaned forward and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. However, she noticed that Cas was embarrassed and shifted in his seat. "What's wrong?"

He bashfully replied, "Well, Dean said that your kisses are—cultural. He said people in Europe are more touchy-feely."

Puzzled, Viola said, "But, I don't kiss-n-greet, Cas. I only kiss my friends and family. You know, people I care about."

"You care about me?"

Viola beamed. "Yes, I—mmm!"

Castiel abruptly leaned forward and kissed Viola passionately on the lips. Suddenly, she had her arms wrapped around his neck while he had his around her waist. He then closed his eyes and began to nip at her lips and then down to her neck and felt her trail her hands through his hair and gasp loudly. Their hearts began to race and their lungs panted for air. Viola shivered with sensation and heard Castiel groan into her ear.

"Viola…" he sighed. "You smell like apples…you smell delicious."

She giggled and nuzzled the side of his head and replied, "Then you better take a bite."

Cas smiled and kissed her pulse point before sinking his teeth lightly into her skin and heard her moan with need. It was intoxicating. It was lustful. It was primal. It was—

"Agh! What a disgrace!" exclaimed Raphael.

He sneered at the two as they separated themselves from their passionate embrace. They stared at the archangel in amazement. Castiel was surprised to see his old nemesis. He thought he had been careful in concealing their location, but obviously his precautions weren't good enough. Slowly, he and Viola stood up and gently he moved her behind his back.

Meanwhile, Raphael glared and said, "Oh, don't look so surprised, Castiel. My informants have told me all about your little student. They've told me how you've been training her, but I never thought you'd be partaking in such animalistic behavior. It just goes to show how much you are loosing yourself to the humans."

"Cas, who is this jerk?"

Castiel narrowed his brow and silently drew his sword from his sleeve. "Vi, leave."

"No, I don't want to leave you."

Suddenly, Raphael gave a short laugh and said, "Ha, you don't have a choice, fledgling."

Yet, Castiel wouldn't stand for any intimidation. He quickly strode up to him and said, "Forget the girl, Raphael. You're fight is with me."

He then slipped his sword into his hand and was about to stab him, but unexpectedly Raphael dodged his attack and knocked him into the ground with his elbow over his shoulder blade. Cas tried to get off the ground, but mercilessly Raphael kicked him in the stomach and made to slice him with his own weapon. However, from behind Viola tried to shove him away, but instead she was tripped under foot and landed on her back painfully.

"Wait your turn, fledgling!"

"Viola!" shouted Cas. "Leave her alone. She is an innocent."

"No, she's fresh meat. She'll be taken into the fold and taught to be a proper soldier in my garrison. I'll teach this pathetic abomination what it really means to be a real servant of Heaven. You see we have plans for her and she doesn't need a bad influence like you, Castiel."

Raphael then continued to beat the tar out of Cas. He knocked his sword out from his hand and began to pound him with his fists until blood flowed freely from his nose and split lip. Raphael viciously grabbed by his trench coat and took his time punching him in the face and watched uncaringly as Cas clutched his wrist and tries to break free.

"You're a disgrace Castiel. Killing you again will be a pleasure."

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TBC

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