Forbidden Fruit

Chapter 25

Castiel had gone to a church in Missouri to speak with one of his comrades only to discover that it was a trap. It turned out Lucifer had plans for him. He came personal to earth in a less than adequate vessel just to ensnare him to lure Viola out of hiding. It appeared that Balthazar had done well in giving him the former home of the demon in California. However, Castiel was weary. Viola was due to give birth any day. He feared she would do something foolish in order to retrieve him.

"Castiel…" drawled Lucifer. "Tell me, what is it like to be with another angel?"

Cas frowned. He would like nothing better than to leave, but after Lucifer summoned him and slain his comrade, he trapped him within a holy flame. He was completely immobilized and had no means to escape.

Yet, in honesty he replied, "It is hard to explain…it is overwhelming."

The devil smiled. "Ah, that's what I like about you, Castiel. You are so blindly committed to the humans and yet you go off and do the most unexpected things."

Castiel was uncomfortable hearing any such praise from Lucifer and decided to cut to the chase. "What do you want?"

Lucifer grinned and grandly stated, "Why, your first born son! Yeah, he'll make a hell of a vessel—no more rotting inadequates, no more waiting around for Sammy Winchester to come over to the Dark Side and no more delay. All I have to do is sprinkle a little demon blood, a bit of persuasion and there you go—a prefect vessel."

"But you still need consent."

Lucifer met Castiel's gaze pass the fire and said, "Yes, it is a pesky oversight, but like I said, a bit of persuasion can go a long way."

Annoyed, Castiel darned to step closer to the flames and replied, "Yes, but the child is still an infant and Viola will ensure that you do not corrupt him."

The devil smirked and said, "Oh, but that's were you come in. I'm sure our little angel can't resist coming to her prince-charming's rescue. And when she does, she'll give me the child."

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Location: motel

Dean was calling Bobby on the phone while he paced in the room. Sammy was setting up their gear and Viola was sitting on the bed wearing a spare T-shirt and sweat pants from Dean. She somehow managed to block out the chaos of where Cas was and the demons at the hospital and was just amazed at the baby in her arms.

The newborn was so soft and warm and sleepy. He had a little tuff of dark brown hair on his head and his eyes were blue just like Castiel. He was the most adorable sight Viola had ever seen. Smiling, she held him close and rocked him gentle.

"I can't wait to show you to Cas, but you still need a name."

The elder Winchester closed his phone and said, "Call him Dean. Name him after his favorite uncle."

Sammy narrowed his brow. "Or you can name him Samuel. You don't want him to grow up like Dean."

Dean frowned. "Hey, what's wrong with that? I turned out ok…well mostly ok. Demon problems aside."

Viola smiled and said, "Well, thanks guys, but I was thinking of naming him after my father, Victor."

The brothers paused and thought over the name. Dean finally smiled at Vi in return and said, "Yeah, Victor's a good name. It's got a nice ring to it and doesn't sound too angelic, but remember if you change your mind you can still call him Dean."

Viola smirked and changed the subject. "Yeah, really funny, Dean but I don't like this demon thing. I mean, they're threatening me and asking me to hand over Victor for Cas. I can't do that. It's ridiculous!"

Dean leaned against he wall and crossed his arms over his chest and said, "Yeah, not to mention something only Rumpelstltskin would say."

Sam narrowed his brow at his brother and in response he shrugged. "Well, it's the truth, Sammy. Though, I think that demon ambush back at the hospital was only a one-time thing. I called Bobby who knows someone who works at the place and reported in that every thing looks ok."

The younger brother said, "Yeah, but that could just be a front. We should check it out and see if it's really clear."

Viola looked up and asked, "But what about Cas? They've got Cas. We should go find him."

"Yeah, but we don't know where and most likely going to be a trap. I don't think Lucifer can possess a baby. I don't get his plan."

Dean frowned. "Sammy's got a point. I thought angels need a vessel to give their consent in order to be somebody's meat-suit. You can't ask a baby who can't even talk to be a vessel and isn't it weird if the devil did possess some little kid? I mean, it isn't exactly intimating."

Viola bit her lip and said, "Yeah, that doesn't add up, but if this is a ransom and they want to make an exchange than won't they tell me where to meet?"

"Most likely, but you shouldn't go," said Sam. "Not without a plan."

"Or back up," added Dean.

The she-angel got up and began to pace. "Alright, I get it. But I need to get some things from the store and then I'll—I'll sit it out when you go to the hospital."

The two brothers were surprised. Dean looked at her suspiciously and asked, "Whoa, are you planning on ditching us? Cause I know you like to fight since you got lessons on kick-ass from Raph."

Viola shook her head and sat back down with a huff and said, "No that's not it. Off the top of my head, I'm thinking I need a shower. I need baby supplies. I need clothes. I need money. I need someone to watch baby-sit Victor and most of all I need Cas." She then stared intently into Dean's eyes and stated, "I need him."

Reassuringly, the elder Winchester said, "Don't worry, Vi. We'll get him back, but first off I think you should do like you had planned." Dean then pulled out his wallet and took out some cash and handed it to her and added, "Ok, here some money so you can take care of Victor and meanwhile me and Sammy will check out the hospital for any stray demons. We'll met up later and figure out a plan."

Sam then got up and picked up their bags and followed his brother out the door. At the last minute he turned to Viola and said, "Right, be careful, Vi. Don't stay out too long and seal the door when you get back."

The she-angel nodded and the two brothers left. Though once in the parking lot, Sam caught up to Dean and said, "Jeez, I don't like this, Dean. Vi vulnerable and we can't just leave her. She can't fight off demons and watch her son at the same time."

Dean leaned over the top of the Impala and looked at Sammy and said, "Yeah, I know and that's why you're staying."

"What?"

Sam watched as his brother entered the car and shut the door. Though the window on the passenger's side Dean said, "Look, I'm sure those hell dorks are just trying to split us up so they can get to Vi. When she's alone they're probably take their chances and snatch the kid and forget the trade. So, I want you to stay behind and keep an eye out for Vi while I go swing by the hospital and see if I can get some information."

The younger Winchester narrowed his brow, but then quietly nodded. "Ok, sounds right, but Dean this is something major. If the demons are after Vi then its probably Lucifer pulling the strings."

"Yeah, I know, Sammy. Stay safe."

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In the motel room Viola finally took a shower and placed Victor in a nest of towels on the floor so she could keep on eye on him. She didn't want to risk taking any chances even if she was being extra paranoid. In a rush, she towel dried her hair as best she could and put on Dean's spare clothes and shoes and headed out the door with her newborn to buy supplies. Meanwhile, in the shadows Sammy was keeping an eye on her from a distance.

Sam watched as Vi brought some clothes at a store. She had on a light blue blouse, a black skirt and tall boots. She then headed to a drugstore to get some baby things, but just as she went in he noticed a black eyed demon trailing her from behind. Sam decided to go in as well. The demon could be trying to steal Vi's baby.

In the drugstore, Sammy scanned the store and noticed thankfully that there weren't that many people. Vi was looking over the diaper section and looked loaded down with a pushcart while holding her son in her arms. She looked like any other new mother in a store that it was hard to believe that she just given birth hours before.

However, as he turned away for a moment to spot the demon he lost sight of her—she was gone, but suddenly she was beside him and slapped him across the arm.

"Ow!"

"Sam Winchester! What are you doing following me?"

The younger hunter rubbed his arm and bashfully replied, "Uh-nothing. I was just making sure that you were ok." He then leaned in close and whispered, "I saw a demon follow you in. A guy in a hood with a green cap."

Startled, the new mother harshly whispered back, "Damn it! Why won't these jerks leave me alone!"

"You're kids a super vessel, Vi."

The she-angel rolled her eyes. "Sammy, don't. Look, do you see him?"

"Yeah, he by the soap aisle."

"Can you take him?"

"One demon, no problem."

Viola bit her bottom lip and began shoving her things into her shopping bag like a shoplifter. Curious, Sam asked, "What are you doing?"

However, she didn't answer. Instead, she shoved the bag in his arms and grabbed his arm and took a deep breath, but nothing happened. Sam looked at her funny and noticed she looked pissed. Irked, Viola growled and said, "Shit, they must have sealed the place. I was trying to zap us out of here."

Pensively, the younger Winchester said, "Vi, it's ok. I think I may have a plan."

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A few minutes later, Viola strolled out from the aisles with her cart and baby in her arms and headed towards the cash register. She paid for her things and was about to exit the store when suddenly the demon blocked her path with a gun.

"Ok lady, hand over the kid and no one gets hurt!"

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TBC

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