Hi!
So, this chapter is cute, but this is a two parter, which means that I have to put something a little extra in there... it's not violence, just mentions of it.
Teenagers can be horrible to each other, especially to newbie's, which is what I'm trying to portray. Like I said, there is no actual violence described...there'll just be mentions : )
I hope you enjoy...next part up soon!
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Enjoy!
Onwards...
Dean smiled gently and looked at the young angel sat by the window. Castiel hadn't said anything about the angel's talking to him since yesterday and Dean was glad. The last thing he wanted was for Cas to be scared; he would do anything to stop that happening.
Castiel looked up at him, pushing his dark hair out his eyes. Smiling shyly, he went back to his colouring, knees drawn right up to his chest as he coloured the countryside scene in his book.
Dean looked up as Gabriel walked in the room. The angel's hair was growing at an alarming rate and now fell across his eyes, giving him a slightly sinister appearance.
'What?' grunted Gabriel, slouching to sit next to his brother, who grinned at him. Dean shook his head; he would never understand teenagers. Sure, Sam went through it, but he was more of a 'shut up, leave me alone and I won't blow my top at you' kind of guy. Gabriel always seemed to be looking for a fight.
'Cas, you wanna go for a walk?' Gabriel asked, peering down at his little brother's book and smiling gently. He frowned again when he realised Dean was watching them.
'Where to?' asked Cas, shutting the book and looking up at Gabriel, who ruffled his hair.
'Just for a walk! You coming or not?'
'I'll get my shoes!' Castiel raced off as fast as his 10 year old legs could carry him, pleased to be spending time with his brother.
Dean stood up as Gabriel stood up, looking down at the young angel.
'Where are you taking him?'
Gabriel looked offended. 'You don't trust me to look after my own brother?' he exclaimed.
Dean shook his head. 'That's not what I meant; I just wanna know so we can come look for you if we have to'
Gabriel looked embarrassed. 'Just down to the pond.' He murmured.
'Why?'
'To drown him!' Gabriel looked angry and rolled his eyes. 'Why do you think I'm taking him to a duck pond? To feed the ducks!'
Dean looked affronted, but backed down. He really needed to trust the angel more.
'Sure' he nodded, looking at the door as Cas came charging in.
'Could you do my coat up for me?' he asked Dean, pulling his red wellies on.
'Sure thing, kiddo' smiled Dean, bending down and zipping the angel's coat up. He ruffled his hair and smiled. He walked them both to the door, Gabriel grabbing some bread to feed the ducks with.
'Have fun, you two!' he called, watching their retreating backs as they left the Salvage Yard.
He hoped that he was right to trust the angel.
-x-
'Come on, slow poke!'
Gabriel grinned as he ran ahead of his brother, laughing as Cas pumped his arms in order to catch up with him. The afternoon was fading now, the dusk setting in.
'Slow down!' yelled the younger angel, breathing heavily.
Gabriel stopped and scooped up his brother, throwing him in the air, both siblings laughing as Gabriel swung him around in his arms.
'Look, there's the ducks.' Gabriel pointed and grabbed Cas's hand, leading him over to the pond, where there were three Mallards already waiting.
Gabriel liked spending time with his little brother; he could really be himself without having to keep face like he had to do into front of Sam, Dean and Bobby. He liked that.
'Make sure he doesn't bite you' he warned as Cas took a bit of bread and held it out for the ducks to take. With his words, Cas shrunk back, watching the ducks wearily.
'It's ok.' Smiled Gabriel, taking his own slice of bread and holding it out to a duck. It came up close and took the bread, Gabe letting go as soon as it grabbed it. 'See?'
Cas extended his arm again, little fingers gripping it so hard it almost broke. He held his breath as a duck came up close. Smiling, eyes wide, the angel watched the duck extend its neck, snatching the bread out his hands.
He squealed and laughed, looking up at his brother, who grinned down at him.
They both looked up, startled, as the sound of footsteps reached them. Just in front of them, four boys, two on bikes and two on foot, all wearing hoodies, looked down at them.
'You the new guys?' they sneered, looking at Gabriel, who stood up and pushed Cas behind him.
'I don't want any trouble' he warned, holding his hands up peacefully.
The oldest of the lot, who had brilliant blond hair, grinned and got off his bike, pushing it to the floor.
'Who says we want trouble?' he asked, smiling evilly.
'Look, we'll just go...' Gabriel took Cas's hand, who was looking up at the boys in terror.
'Whoa, wait! We're just talking!' the boys moved in closer.
'You staying with that freak Bobby Singer?'
Gabriel didn't rise to the bait, but closed his eyes when Castiel did.
'Uncle Bobby isn't a freak!' he shouted, angry at the boys for being so mean.
The boys laughed and Cas shrunk back again. 'Looks like we got ourselves a loud mouth.'
The blond moved around Gabriel and grabbed at Castiel, the little boy dodging out the way.
'You touch him and I'll kill you' shouted Gabriel , standing back in front of his brother.
Night was fast approaching and Cas looked up at his brother and the boys a vicious, but silent stalemate had settled around them.
The two parties stared at each other, each daring the other to make the first move.
'No one threatens me like that' spat the teenager. He stepped forwards furiously, fist raised.
Gabriel quickly dodged and grabbed Cas, twisting him around. All the boys were charging forwards and Castiel let out a scream as they came closer.
'Cas!' Gabriel yelled, Castiel not looking at him. 'Cassie!' he yelled again, using his brother's nickname. 'You gotta run back to Dean, tell him what's happening.'
'What about you?' the little boy whispered in terror.
'I'll keep them busy; that way they won't come after you!'
Castiel's eyes were wide with fear.
'Go, Cas, run!'
Castiel ran past his brother and sprinted up the path.
He didn't look back.
-x-
'I hope the boys are coming back soon.'
Sam looked worriedly out the window. The night was well and truly in now, and it had started to rain.
Dean shook his head and grabbed his jacket. 'I'm gonna go look for them' he sighed. He knew Gabriel couldn't be trusted. What had he been thinking, letting them go out like that?
Suddenly, all three hunters turned when they heard frantic screaming and knocking at the door.
'What the...' Bobby got up hurriedly and opened the door. Standing in the doorway was a very wet, obviously terrified Castiel.
'Dean!' the little boy screamed, throwing himself at the hunter, who looked at him, shocked.
'Cas, whoa! What the hell happened?' he asked, hugging Cas tightly.
'The bad boys want to fight him!'
Sam stood up. 'You said Gabriel was fighting?'
Cas shook his head, tears streaming down his face. Whether he was shaking from shock or cold, Dean would never know.
'The boys wanted a fight. Gabwiel told me to run and find you! He needs help!'
'Ok' Dean looked up at Bobby who nodded. He didn't want to get angry or panic; that would just scare Cas more.
'Come on, little fella. Let's get some hot chocolate in you. Sam and Dean'll find Gabriel, don't you worry.'
Sam and Dean both headed to the door, Dean looking back one last time.
Together, they ran out into the night, heading towards the duckpond.
A bit of cliffy there!
Next part up soon...I hope you enjoyed that chapter!
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Luckypixi
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