Cas wasted no time in returning back home. When he appeared into living room of the bunker both Sam and Dean looked up at him clearly surprised
"Hey its our favorite angel. Decided to grace us with your holy presence?"
Dean asked with a smirk but froze seeing how beat up Cas looked.
"Dude are you ok?"
Cas nodded.
"I'm fine. I've looked worse now where is Ava?"
Sam and Dean exchanged glances.
"She went out with some of her college friends but we are good."
Sam stated. Cas sighed running a hand through his hair.
"You let her go out without one of you?! Really? Where is Rosie?"
Dean pointed to the bedroom.
"In bed...it is 11pm after all and she is 4 months old. She'll be up again at 2...our little alarm clock."
Cas looked at Dean a moment before turning and walking into the bedroom that he and Dean had turned into a nursery. Looking down into the crib, Cas couldn't help but smile looking down at his daughter. She had grown from the last time that he had saw her.
He reached down gently lifting the baby from the crib cradling her against his chest. Her blue eyes fluttered open and she looked at him a moment before breaking into an instant smile. Cas leaned down pressing a kiss to her head as she snuggled against his chest drifting back off to sleep.
"See she remembers who you are."
Cas turned as Dean walked into the room with a smile on his face.
"I was afraid she wouldn't. She's dreaming about colors. I can hear what she thinks."
Dean raised an eyebrow,
"Let me guess angel connection."
Cas nodded smiling slightly. Dean didn't respond for a moment as he watched his friend carefully. When Dean first met Cas, never in a million years did he think that he would have a child. Flash forward a few years and here Cas was holding his daughter. Dean understood why Cas had to go and he knew Ava did to but it didn't make it any easier.
"Nah she wouldn't forget you. Cas she's something else man. I know she has some of your angel in her and it probably makes her different compared to other babies but she's smart. She can look at you and you can tell she's figuring stuff out. Her favorite activity right now is eating her fist and pulling Sam's hair. Cas are you gonna tell me what your little outburst in there was about?"
Cas looked down at Rosie with heartbroken eyes before looking to Dean.
"Raphael is after Rosie and Ava. He's doing it to get at me for rebelling. He wants me to come back to the angels side. I told him no. My loyalty is here and with the other angels like me. I will never side with Raphael."
Cas turned looking at Dean with tear filled eyes.
"I can't and won't let anything happen to either of my girls."
Dean frowned.
"You know Sam and I won't either. Look Cas we can do this. We can get Raphael and angel blade him."
(meanwhile)
Ava stood outside of a hotel. Looking around she checked to make sure there was no one she would know that could recognize her. Pulling her hood over her head she walked into the hotel knowing she would regret her coming decision.
"Ah Ms. Winchester so nice of you to request the pleasure of my company."
Ava's heart froze a bit at the sound of Crowley's voice. She looked up to see the King of Hell sitting fashionable as ever in a chair across the room.
"Crowley thank you for coming."
Crowley nodded.
"I'm curious why you wanted to see me. Although I have to say it is nice to see you. Afterall you are my favorite Winchester. Afterall, your brothers seem far too interested in killing me any chance they get. Do they know you fancied a chat?"
Ava shook her head lowering her hood and taking off her black jacket.
"No they think I am visiting friends but that doesn't matter now does it?"
Crowley chuckled.
"Well I guess you could say we are pals. Now what can I can do for you?"
Ava took a breath.
"I want you to cast a spell to keep Castiel and our baby safe. You have to be aware of the war in heaven. Cas has been gone two months and if he is going to be gone longer I need to know he is safe. There is also the fact that Raphael is after myself and Castiel's daughter . I need to know that she is safe."
Crowley look thoughtful as he stood.
"How do you even know Castiel is still alive? He's been gone two months and no check in? Hasn't even popped into make sure your child and yourself are all right? No?"
Ava shook her head looking down at her high heels. Crowley smirked.
"Typical angel for you. Why do you care so much for him when he seems to care so little for you in return? You've done a lot for him child. Let's see...you worry, you've changed your life, you got pregnant for him, was in labor I'm sure a long time, care for this child, and yet he gives you nothing in return?"
Ava pressed her lips together trying not to let Crowley's words hurt her.
"Can you help me or not Crowley?"
Crowley blinked clearly surprised.
"Well all right it seems you have your mind set. What do I get in return?"
Ava shrugged,
"What do you want?"
Crowley walked around thinking. He reminded Ava of a little child who was plotting what he wanted after getting his way one to many times.
"Well there is this vampire nest across town. Seeing as you are a hunter and all it should be no bother for you to clear it in the slightest. In return I will keep your wee one and the angel safe and sound. Do we have a deal?"
Ava nodded as Crowley held out his hand which she took. She didn't move as Crowley's contract moved over her arm the ink disappearing into oblivion.
"Deal made. Now off with you kiddo I need those vampires gone."
Ava nodded before turning and walking out.
(meanwhile back at the bunker)
Dean, Sam, and Cas sat in an uncomfortable silence. It was getting late and everyone had half expected for Ava to be home hours ago.
"She should be home."
Dean stood as there as a knock at the door.
"Maybe she forgot her key"
He stated simply before walking to the door. Instead, of his little sister however, was the King of Hell himself. Dean groaned. This was the last person that he really wanted to see.
"
"Ah Crowley. What can I do for you?"
Crowley smirked seeing Castiel glaring at him from across the room.
"Evening boys and creepy angel. I was in the neighborhood and just thought I would start my own little neighborhood watch program."
Sam who had walked over looked at Dean before looking to Crowley.
"Isn't hell your neighborhood?"
Crowley chuckled.
"Very funny moose. I actually came in regards to you little sister."
Dean reached out pulling Crowley into the bunker. Crowley gave him a look clearly not liking being manhandled. He dusted off his suite as Cas stood.
"What business do you have with my Ava?"
Crowley smirked. He liked having an upper hand on Castiel for once. After knowing the angel for centuries their liking for each other hadn't improved in the slightest. Crowley liked to antagonize Castiel until he lost his temper proving he wasn't so perfect afterall.
"Well your little chickadee is so concerned about your and your little one's safety she agreed to clear out a little vampire nest in exchange to keep you lot safe. I think I am coming ahead in this one don't you? She seemed awful upset with you Castiel. I could sense a lot sadness in her. Girl feels awfully abandoned. Gave birth to a baby for you and you go bye bye. How do you think she feels?"
Cas stood a moment longer before vanishing. Crowley looked to Sam and Dean with a smile.
"He's going to her don't worry. Sheesh."
Meanwhile,
Ava stood over a vampire glaring down at him before staking him in the heart.
"In the words of my dear brother...suck it twilight."
Ava sighed looking around the room of dead vampires feeling pleased with herself. She couldn't help but wonder why Crowley couldn't deal with this mess himself. Ava smirked realizing Crowley probably didn't want to get his suit dirty. Sure he could just snap his fingers and probably take them out but that would probably be a hassle for him too.
"Very well done I must say."
Ava turned at the voice she didn't recognize. Across the room a man stood by the bar watching her with a smile. He looked at the stake in Ava's hand before smirking.
"Before you try that won't harm me. You don't recognize me do you?"
Ava shook her head as he flashed into another person leaving Ava to jump backwards.
"Raphael."
He chuckled in the deep voice that could make a person's skin crawl.
"Ava so nice to see you. I'm surprised that you didn't bring your angel with you."
Ava frowned glaring at the one angel she despised more than anyone else in the world. If Raphael hadn't gotten on his high horse and decided to be a douche, Cas wouldn't be gone all the time. He wouldn't be missing his daughter's baby days.
"Leave Castiel out of this you giant bag of dicks."
Raphael raised an eyebrow.
"What a lovely assessment you provided that. Are you and Gabriel friends?"
Ava crossed her arms over her chest as Raphael began to step forward.
"Leave Gabriel out of this. I know all about you. I see how you treat your family and friends. It's disgusting."
Raphael rolled his eyes.
"Stupid humans."
Ava mimicked him saying "stupid archangels." Raphael was clearly getting annoyed.
"Castiel deserves what he gets. He should have never touched you, filthy human whore. Now you both have an abomination for a child. We'll kill her like we'll kill you."
Before Ava could move Raphael had her in his arms yanking her head to the side…
"DO NOT TOUCH HER!"
Ava froze hearing that voice. She looked up to see Cas standing feet away with his beyond angry angel expression on his face. Raphael looked shocked himself.
"Ah Castiel how nice of you to join us."
Cas glared at Raphael.
"Let her go. She isn't in on our fight."
Raphael sighed.
"I won't let her go unscathed."
He snapped his fingers causing Ava to go limp in his arms. Raphael smirked at Castiel as the dropped the girl on the ground before disappearing.
The moment he was gone Cas rushed to Ava pulling her into his arms. He gently touched her face trying to heal whatever his brother had done.
"Wake darling."
Castiel whispered tenderly as he pressed a kiss to her head. When her eyes fluttered open Ava sat up slowly.
"Wow that guy sure is a little ray of sunshine."
When Cas didn't say anything Ava turned to look at him meeting his furious glare.
"What were you thinking? You could have been killed?! He would have killed you if I hadn't shown up. Were you not thinking of our daughter? Of ME?! Why would you even think of making a deal with Crowley!? Do you know how dumb that deal was?! You made a stupid deal and I broke it! You're welcome!"
Ava turned feeling her rage build. Sure Cas had every right to be furious but she was doing all of this they could be together again.
"Don't you go all holier than thou attitude with me Castiel! You disappeared just like you did last time! You couldn't take a moment of time to make sure Rosie was ok! I prayed to you so many times just for her! She's had colds you could have fixed in moments but you didn't care! If you don't have time for you wife and child then I can just go back to Bobby's like I did before. This time you better not come after me!"
Cas was trembling.
"You aren't leaving!"
Ava rolled her eyes.
"You won't be around long so you won't be here to stop me. Since I am so stupid just take me home and you can get back to your war."
Cas knew he needed to smooth this over but at the moment he couldn't. He was hurt and angry by Ava's words. Did she really think he didn't care for their daughter or her again? Her feelings were justified. He wanted to tell her how much he loved his girls but at the moment she wouldn't believe him.
"Ava…"
"I want to go home Castiel."
Cas sighed reaching out and flashing them back to the bunker.
Both Sam and Dean stood the moment Cas and Ava showed in the doorway. Dean moved to hug his sister only for Ava to storm past both of her brother and slammed the bedroom door without another word.
"I see that went well."
Dean said looking to Cas who looked like someone had stolen his ice cream.
"Need a drink?"
Cas shook his head.
"It wouldn't fix anything."
Sam looked around the living room trying to find something to cheer Cas up with as well.
"We washed that fuzzy blanket you like so well."
Cas sighed before turning and walking from the room without another word. Dean looked to his brother.
"A blanket? Really Sammy?!"
Sam shrugged.
"Blankets do a lot for him."
Dean sighed walking to his room ready to call it a night. The day had gone from decent to shitty in the blink of an eyes. All he wanted to do at the moment was watch some porn and pass out.
Around 3 am, Dean woke up for a glass of water and stumbled out of his bedroom almost falling of Cas who was sitting beside the door to his and Ava's room.
"Dude why are you sitting out here? I almost fell over you."
Cas looked up miserably.
"Ava locked me out of the bedroom and warded it against angels. As you can tell she is very angry with me."
Dean sighed rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. His hope that things would be normal in the morning clearly wasn't happening.
"Cas what do you want me to say man?"
Cas shook his head.
"Nothing."
Cas stood walking into the living room leaving Dean alone in the hallway wondering if he should have even got up in the first place.