A/N: Continuation of Chapter 9.

Short Chapter again - Sorry.

Please enjoy

Orange flame-like light crept over the cabin's. One of the few beautiful things that remained in this apocalyptic world was the Sunrises. Scarlets and Violets wisped through the amber. It woke up Cas, he grinned like there was nothing better in the world and truth be told, in that moment there wasn't to him.

Dean had noticed that Cas looked... well happy, more than that actually. A real smile was dawning on his face and there was a returned light inside Cas' once vibrant blue eyes that had left with his Grace.

"You good?" Dean asked

"Yes. Gabriel was with me last night"

Dean pulled a hard face "How?"

"I don't know but I'm sure it was him"

Dean nodded and smirked a bit, he didn't fully believe that Gabriel was back but there was no way in absolute Hell would he drag down Cas' great mood "So, you think you're up helping us again? It's been harder without you watching our backs"

"Fine. I could do with some air"

Dean finally noticed how exhausted Cas had appeared even if he wasn't yawning or his eyes were dropping

"You lose some hours?" Dean questioned as Cas left to get changed into 'battle armour'.

"A few, yeah. But like I said, Gabriel was here and made it better"

Dean still couldn't contemplate Gabriel actually being around but his thoughts were interrupted by Cas returning pulling on his army green coat

"So, what's on the agenda today?"

"Simple supply run. We've found a large Quiet Zone that should have plenty of supplies that we could return to more than once"

"Great, so... wheels up in ten?"

"No, now. I only need two men for this job and right now I could stretch my legs" Dean took the driver's side. Gears turned in Cas' head until he caught on

"Oh, right. Got it"

Dean chuckled as Cas tucked himself in shotgun, both Dean and Cas had taken handguns with them, it was a Quiet Zone but they weren't stupid.

Finding enough to last a week the two were back within a few hours. They were met with Rami and Louis arguing

"What's going on?" Dean demanded jumping out the jeep.

"Some arrogant dick waltzed in, took over the entire head cabin and locked us out from the inside, repeatedly saying 'I need to speak to Castiel and only Castiel'. No-one has been able to get in"

"Cas, with me" Dean ordered "The rest of you, find vantage points and aim for the door. do not fire unless you hear us shoot first"

Dean tried the door but it wouldn't budge, no matter how hard he rammed his shoulder into it "Son of a Bitch" he hissed

"They said he wanted to talk to me, think I could try?"

"Sure," Dean stepped away and aimed his gun at the door as Cas turned the handle, it complied, Dean was the first to go in with Cas right behind him, in retaliation the door slammed behind them.

"So? This is how you welcome back family?" A familiar voice called out.

Both Winchester and Novak's jaws fell, it couldn't be...

"Gabriel?" As if Cas had wings flung himself into his Gabriel's awaiting arms within a second of eye contact, Gabriel acted as if winded, curling his arms around his younger sibling's shaking body.

"Baby Brother, you really thought I'd leave you alone like that?"

Cas just squeezed Gabriel tighter. He began to break down and cry into Gabriel's shoulder.

"Shh, shh, shh. I'm here now. I'm sorry Cas" Gabriel hushed, rubbing his Brother's back soothingly as they rocked side to side.

Dean didn't want to ruin the moment and left, ordering everyone to stand down. They did, though confused, Dean explained that it was a personal matter and questions didn't continue.

Meanwhile Cas continued to sob into his Brother's body.

"I've missed you so much," Cas shuddered

"I know, I've missed you too, but there's a little problem baby Bro," Gabriel started already feeling Cas' grip intense "I can't stay long. It took a lot of energy and sneaking around just to say goodbye. I still hear you little Brother, you need to talk and I'll try my damnedest to reply to you" Gabriel gasped holding Cas just as firmly "They found me, Cas, let go I have to leave you"

"No, please... I don't want you to. I was happy, for today I was happy. I don't want to lose that"

"I don't want that either, Cassie. I love you and I'll see you soon, yeah?"

"I'll be accepted back into Heaven?"

"Of course. I'll be there to escort you back into our old nest and together you and I can stay there together forever"

"Really?" Cas couldn't stop his voice cracking.

"Yeah, you'll be an Angel again. Promise" Gabriel began to release his grip, he kissed his Brother's temple "Try to stay happy little Brother"

"Okay..." Cas took a deep breath and spoke in Enochian "I cherish and love you, big Brother Gabriel"

Pride swelled in Gabriel's chest as he saved the heart-warming look on Castiel's face.

"I love you too, baby Brother" With that Gabriel vanished.

For the rest of the day Cas had lost his good mood.

Dean made sure he was at least OK before the night ended.

Extra Note:

To Cas speaking Enochian is a huge deal as he is among Humans.

Please R & R.

Don't judge but I got emotional writing this piece as I believe Gabriel and Castiel have a closer bond than most angels (that I've encountered so far).