Hello my fellow readers and writers. This one shot came out differently to the way I intended it too. But I think it became stronger because of it. In this short story Gabriel comes to term to the fact that his 'girls' are growing up :D And Cas is his usual comical self. Please feel free to review. Disclaimer: Iofiel belongs to a friend and I have permission to borrow her. My OC's belong to me, Spn to its rightful owners.

The upbeat music promised a day filled with excitement and fun as the group entered the large fairground. Alseya was bouncing up and down next to Celeste as she held her hand. Sam, Dean and Bobby stood taking in all of the dazzling, multi-coloured lights; they had never experienced anything like it. Iofiel shifted from one foot to another as the screams of glee appeared to never cease. And Gabriel was trying to wrestle the map off of his brother.

"Come on Cas give me the map."

"But Gabriel I want to be the one to give directions," Cas returned stubbornly as he clutched it tightly.

"With you in charge we will end up walking in circles or the fair will be closed before we have even taken a single step," Gabriel mocked his brother with a genuine smile on his face, meaning it was all in good humour.

"That's not true," Cas said almost petulantly as he once more tugged on the map.

The sound of shredding could be heard and the group looked at Celeste with a mix of expressions as she cheered. Most were encouraging.

"Yay no map equals freedom. Come on guys let's go do whatever we want to do," Celeste announced happily only to be shut down by Gabriel,

"Whoa hold your horses' kiddo. I think it would be best if we all stick together. Especially as there's the three of you," Gabriel pointed out as he gestured to his sister, Celeste and Alseya.

"Hey, were not kids," Iofiel and Celeste exclaimed in unison causing them to exchange a knowing look.

"Oh great they are doing that freaky twin thing again," Dean stated.

"They're not twins Dean," Sam pointed out.

"I know Sam. What I mean is they act like twins because they repeat each other's sentences, it's like they can read each other's minds, which come to think of it they can probably do,' Dean returned as Celeste and Iofiel giggled.

"Look all this yapping is getting us nowhere. I say we go with Cel's plan and let 'em do what they want. Just be careful and we can meet back here later, alright?" Bobby piped up realising no one had moved since entering the fair.

Gabriel sighed and relented with a wave of his hand and watched with slightly sad eyes as everyone darted of in opposite directions, leaving him alone with his brother.

"Why did we come here?" Cas asked as he titled his head to one side.

"To have some fun Cas, a break from hunting," Gabriel responded in a dull voice.

"Oh. Well what does one do at a fair?"

"Anything they want to apparently," Gabriel stated bluntly as he sat down on a bale of straw.

"Okay," Cas said as he sat down next to his brother.

"Aren't you going to go explore Cas? Run of too?" Gabriel grumbled as he watched the three girls (well two young women and a girl) rush over to a cotton candy stand without him.

"Well you said we could do whatever we want to at the fair. So I am. I am sitting with you," Cas spoke with no emotion in his voice but this made Gabriel smile.

"Aww Cas you old sap."

"I am not a tree Gabriel," Cas responded, confusion rang throughout his tone, "Are you hurting brother?"

"Yes Cas I am."

"Why?"

"Because they are growing up," Gabriel explained sadly, although he gave a watery smile.

"Do not despair. They will always come back," Cas spoke sagely.

"Yeah I suppose your right," Gabriel returned with more warmth in his voice.

"Hey Uncle Gabe," Cel grinned her face covered in a sticky substance as she held two clouds on a thin wooden stick.

"Cotton candy huh kiddo, is it any good?" Gabriel asked eyeing the pink sugary pillow, it smelt faintly of strawberries.

"Candyfloss and that's why I brought you one," she said gently as she handed him one.

"What not one for Cas?" Gabriel asked teasingly as he raised an eyebrow.

"She knows I do not like them," Cas explained, "Thank you for not getting me one, Celeste."

"Your welcome. Um Uncle Gabriel do you want to ride on the ferris wheel with us? We didn't mean to make you feel left out," Celeste murmured softly.

"Left out. Pfft. What? What do you mean? You guys never make me feel left out," Gabriel passed of the remark coolly.

Shaking her head she held out her hand which he gratefully took. However, he pulled back as he looked back at his brother.

"Are you coming too Cas?"

"No. You two enjoy yourselves. I prefer observing," Cas gave a small smile as the two of them walked away.

Thank you brother, Gabriel thought as they headed towards the ferris wheel. He was really lucky to have such a tight family unit compared to his actual family that had always been so segregated. And it was comforting to know that even though sometimes he felt far away from his adopted niece, Alseya and his sister, just like a ferris wheel, they would all reconnect again on the ground.