Chapter 10: Deals and Betrayals

Dean and Castiel sat in the far corner of the bar a bottle of their strongest booze being split between them. Dean would lean over every once in a while and steal a kiss, making the angel flush. Taking another drink Dean looked around waiting for his contact to show up. He would have been alone but with Castiel's Grace still tasting a bit on the sour side, he hadn't wanted to leave him mate alone for too long. A grin spilt his face as he saw the shorter male walk into the bar clutching his messenger bag. Dean waved him over and the man took a seat with a grin.

"I thought you were coming alone." He said glancing around.

Dean shook his head. "I would have but our bond had been closed for so long that his body started to react. His Grace started turning sour. I've been slowly fixing it but it still tastes wrong so I brought him with. He won't say anything."

The other man looked impressed. "You've managed to be able to control your energy to such an extent already? You're moving along faster then I thought you would."

Dean shrugged and pulled a very confused Castiel closer. "What can I say? I'm a quick study. Can you tell me if Cas is really getting better?"

The other eyed the angel for a minute. "Yeah. He's getting better. It'll go a bit quicker if the two of you become intimate."

Castiel flushed at that and Dean kissed his cheek. "We haven't really done that since I changed. Like I told you I was afraid of hurting him with the demon side of me. Won't that hurt him?"

"Not at all. If you weren't mated then yes it could be very painful for him. Your bond to him is what keeps him safe. He just had to get used to the new feeling." The man turned to look at Castiel. "You feel better with his touches now right?"

Castiel nodded, his flush growing. "Yes I am. And I would be very happy to do more. I have a question though. Why do you know so much about-"

"SO! You got my book right?" Dean asked, cutting off his mate, who glared at him.

"Yup." The messenger bag was opened and medium sized book was pulled out and placed before him. "You'll have to get Castiel to help you with it. Some of it is in Enochian."

"And this will tell me everything?" Dean asked taking the book.

"Yes. I made sure of it myself. Now about the other thing you asked me. I'm sorry but there can't be more then one Nephilim at a time. Any more then that would be disastrous. So no, I can't allow it to happen. I'm sorry."

Dean visibly deflated at that and he looked away only to look back when a hand was waved in front of his face.

"I do have another option for you though." He said with a big grin as he slid a folded piece of paper across the table.

Dean picked it up and read it and his head snapped up in shock to look at the other man. "You serious? You'd let that happen for me?"

The man nodded. "After everything you've done I figured that it was time you were rewarded for your hard work and suffering. You'll need two of them to do it and I have the perfect two." Another, larger paper was slid to the hunter. "I've already gone and talked to them both and they've agreed to help with what I've promised them. This paper has everything you need to know on what to do. You will have to wait at least a few more days because I have to make a new vessel for one and repair the other vessel to make sure it will last him."

Dean nodded as he read over the paper until he came to the end. "Holy shit! I can do that?"

"Yes you can. You aren't bound by the same laws because you and neither angel or demon. You are both that have been merged and brought together in a human body. Nearly every law there is on every single plain doesn't apply to you because you don't belong to any of them. Now do you see why I can only allow one of you to exist?"

"Yeah. One is more then enough." Dean agreed. "How long do you think it will take to get everything ready and is there anything that I can help with?"

"No. I can handle it. It's shouldn't take more then a few days at most. I'll call you when everything is done." The man suddenly looked grim. "Dean I don't think I have to tell you this but I will anyway because I consider you my friend. One of the few that I have. I know that you are going to do this without talking to either of them first. I also know exactly what you are planning to carry this out. They are both not only going to be pissed with you but they won't want to see you for a long time after this."

The Nephilim frowned and pulled his angel closer. "They can be mad at me all they want. If Cas can become a slave for love, if Gabe can poison some he loves to save them, and Sam can face down the demon that molested all three of us to make sure he won't do it again, then why can't I drug my brother-in-law and kidnap my brother to make sure we all can be happy together?"

"You are willing to risk the anger of two archangels then? Because once this ritual is done that what they will be. Two very pissed off archangels." The man said grimly. "They might just banish you for a few decades."

Castiel frowned and looked up at Dean. "Are you willing to risk that?"

Dean thought about it. "You'll stay with me and be by my side right?"

The angel nodded.

"Then as long as I have my soul mate at my side I can handle it." Dean said. "They'll forgive me for it because I'm doing it for love. Something that Gabriel said to never regret doing."

The man sighed and shook his head. "This is why humans became my favorite. Now...Let me do one more thing for you. Something that Gabriel should have been doing since you woke up. And don't think I won't let him hear about this either. He is going to be in serious trouble for not fixing you up."

Leaning forward the man placed his softly glowing hands on either side of Dean's face. He gently positioned his thumbs on Dean's cheek bones and placed his index fingers right in front of his ear canal and his middle and ring fingers right behind his ears. With a smile he began to rub his fingers in small circles, massaging the area in front of and behind his non-functioning ears. Dean's eyes slid closed as the warmth spread from those fingers and into his head.

The warmth seemed to swirl around inside his head, leaving tingles behind everywhere it touched. Then very slowly it pulled back leaving Dean feeling dazed and feeling slightly giddy. He gave the man across from him a goofy grin and he responded with a soft smile. Castiel, who had pulled away from Dean when the man had reached out to him, was watching in shock. The man sat back with a pleased grin.

"How does that feel Dean?"

"It feels-" Dean paused his eyes wide. "Holy shit! You fixed me! I can hear!"

The man nodded. "It was the least I could do for you Dean. Now, take Castiel, go home, and wait for my call. Once I do you know what you will need to do."

Dean nodded and stood, puling Castiel with him. The angel moulded himself to his mate, hugging him tightly. The Nephilim pulled out his wallet and threw down some money. With a grin he picked up the book and passed it to his angel. Castiel took it with a smile. Grinning they both waved goodbye to the man sitting at the booth.

"Have fun you two!" The man called. "Enjoy yourselves!"

Dean gave him a naughty smile. "We will! I'll be waiting for your call Chuck!"

Chuck watched them go with a sad smile. "Oh Dean I sure hope you know the heartache you are setting yourself up for. Oh well. Time to go make a couple of bodies ready for their archangel souls."

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Gabriel frowned as he laid out the last of dinner on the table. He wasn't sure what made Dean request a Thanksgiving style family dinner but he had and of course Gabriel had done it, loving the excuse to cook. Six days ago Dean had gotten a call from his 'contact' and had gone to pick up the book that he had been promised. Since then the couple had made themselves scarce, showing up only to grab some food before disappearing. It was suspicious.

Sam wrapped his arms around his angel from behind and rested his chin on top of his head. "Relax. I'm sure that Cas and Dean have just been buy studying the book. Maybe he found out some good news that he wants to tell us."

"Sorry Sammich. You know me. I always try to expect the worst and hope for the best." Gabriel said softly. "I guess I'm just worried because something doesn't feel right."

Sam kiss those blonde locks. "Relax Gabe. Just enjoy tonight. I'll go get them."

"No need. We are here." Cas said coming downstairs with Dean trailing right behind. "It looks wonderful Gabriel."

That had the archangel smiling. "Just wait till you try it."

Dean smiled and they took their seats and they all dug in. The four talked about random things while they ate. Dean and Sam regaled the angel with tales of growing up hunters and some of the hunts they went on and in turn the angels told stories of their times in heaven and Gabriel told stories of his times as Loki. There were several times where the four were nearly in tears due to their laughter. Gabriel was reminded of his times in heaven with his brothers and it made him realize that he had truly found the family he so desperately wanted once more.

When dinner was over Dean had volunteered to clean up and put everything away by himself. Every time Sam tried to help his brother Dean would shoo him away so he had finally given into his brother's wishes and went to sit with his mate and watch television. Less then twenty minutes later Dean brought out a tray with four glasses of champagne on it. He carefully passed the glasses out and then held up his own glass.

"I'd like to make a toast if you'll let me." Dean said turning to look at Cas.

"Like you know how to make one." Sam muttered under his breath to Gabriel, drawing a chuckle from the archangel.

"I heard that." Dean said, never taking his eyes off of his mate.

Sam's jaw dropped. "Dean?"

Dean turned to look at them, a grin on his face. "My contact managed to heal me. I can hear again. Now...As I was saying I'd like to make a toast. First I would like to say thank you to you Sam, for being my loving brother and for always believing in me even when I couldn't find in it my heart to believe in myself. I'll always love you Sammy."

Sam smiled up at his brother. "I love you too Dean. You'll always be my big brother."

Dean turned to Gabe. "I would like to thank you Gabe, for not only loving my baby brother, but for being there when I needed a father figure in my life, and for helping become what I am today. I wouldn't change any of it for the world. Thank you Gabriel."

Gabriel gave him a soft smirk and there was the glistening of tears in his eyes. "Thank you as well Dean. I'm glad I got the chance to have you in my life too."

Dean turned to his mate. "I would also like to thank you Cas. Thank you for dragging my ass from hell and for loving me even when I know I didn't deserve it. You mean more to me then life itself and I don't think I'd be here today if it wasn't for you."

Dean turned so he was facing everyone. "Here is to family. To those we love and call our own. I am glad to call each of you my family."

"To family." They all called, taking a drink.

Dean gave them a small smile. "Hey Gabe I wanted to thank you for teaching me an important lesson that no one else ever taught me."

Gabriel frowned as he sat his drink down, giving it a funny look. The taste was off. "Dean..."

"Thank you for teaching me to never regret the actions you carry out for love." Dean said softly. "So you may not forgive me but I will never regret what I'm about to do. I love you all."

Sam stood, dropping his glass and Gabriel began to sway. "Gabe? Dean what did you do?!"

Gabriel glared up at his adopted son. "You bastard!"

Dean dropped his glass to the floor and Castiel stood setting his glass aside. With a sad smile Dean reached down and yanked his brother to his feet, pulling him away from the archangel. Gabriel glared at the hunter and made a grab for his mate but the medicine was taking effect. Sam screamed for his mate as the angel fell to his knees. Dean pulled the handcuffs from his pockets and managed to cuff his brother before passing him off to Castiel, who held the taller with almost no effort.

Dean kneeled down next to Gabriel, staying just out of reach. "I'm sorry Gabe, but I am doing this for you and Sam. One day you might forgive me for it but just keep in mind that if I was given the choice I would do this again because I love you both. When you wake up tomorrow you can find us in Bonesteel, South Dakota. We'll be waiting for you."

Gabriel glared and turned his gaze to his mate, sending him a wave of reassurance to his mate before darkness took him. Dean caught the angel and picked him up, placing him on the couch and covering him with a blanket. Pulling out a folded note card from his pocket the hunter placed it on the table where it was sure to be seen. He turned back to find Sam glaring at him despite the tears that were running down his face.

"What the hell did you do to Gabriel?" Sam spat at his brother.

The Nephilim turned to look at the angel. "Simple sleeping powder. I've used it on him before. He'll be out for twenty four hours and by then it will be too late."

Sam felt a spike of fear shoot through him. "What are you going to do to me Dean?"

"It's nothing bad Sam." Castiel said. "But I won't lie this is going to hurt you quite a bit."

Dean smiled and reach out to touch Sam only to have his brother pull away from him. "Go ahead and hate me Sammy. I wish I could find another way but this was the best I could do. Cas take him to the site. We don't have much time. I need to head to hell and get our last two participants. Just keep Sam in the cell we set up until I get back. Fergus knows to make sure not to let him escape."

Castiel nodded and with a rustle he was gone, taking the youngest Winchester with him. Turning to Gabriel once more Dean hesitated. He leaned down and kissed the angel's brow. Standing straight once more he glanced around at the first placed he had called home in a long time. His heart ached with the fact that it would be a long time before he would ever see it again. Casting once final glance at Gabriel, Dean's eyes turned black and he shimmered, disappearing from sight.