For all those concerned, yes, Cas saved Sam. He is alive and well and * glances and makes disturbed face * having "hot tea" with Gabriel.

Sam: Never kill me aga- * Cuts off *

... MENTAL BLEACH!

PB: In the twelve chapter of Glimpses my muse gave to me TWELVE DROPS OF MENTAL BLEACH!

Disclaimer: Supernatural = not mine. DX

Genre: Humor/Romance

Pairings: Sam/Gabriel, Dean/Cas

Gabriel takes things too literal

Sam was confused at first. It came from no where and it made absolutely no sense. He'd gone to bed, and woken up to a bird in a tree just sitting in the corner. He'd taken a shower and gotten dressed and the thing was still there.

The bird fluttered it's wings, and moved to a different branch. Sam stared at it, before walking over.

"What the hell?" He asked, the bird examined Sam for a moment then began straightening it's feathers.

Dean strolled in, you'd think he'd have learned at some point, and stopped. "What the hell is that?"

"I'm wondering that myself." Sam informed his brother.

Dean joined him, the two glanced at each other in confusion.

"Do you think it's evil?" Dean asked.

Sam reached forward and stroked the bird. It made a small noise.

"Can't be that evil." Sam replied. He looked behind the bird, and grabbed the fruit. He held a pear in his hand.

"That's a twist on forbidden fruit." Sam pointed out. He tossed it slightly, eyes narrowed.

"A bird in a pear tree." Dean commented. "Sounds familiar." He suddenly disappeared.

Sam almost reached for a weapon when he realized there'd been a snap. "Gabriel."

"Hey Sammy." the archangel walked over. "Like the gift? I have more. Say, eleven?"

The wheels in Sam's head where turning, he hadn't celebrated Christmas in awhile but he was starting to remember some things. "That's a partridge."

Gabriel nodded. "Not very familiar with Christmas carols are you?"

Sam shook his head, he realized Gabriel was humming.

The melody made Sam remember the lyrics, partially.

"Seriously? It's just a song Gabriel." he rolled his eyes.

Gabriel grinned. "So?"

Sam slowly smiled. "I didn't need a bird to know you love me."

Gabriel chuckled. "Maybe not, but-" he cut off to kiss his hunter, who was far from objecting.

When they broke apart Gabriel finished. "It made you smile didn't it?"

Sam nodded. "Out of curiosity where did you send Dean?"

"Oh he's happy. Don't worry." Gabriel promised, starting where they'd left off.

XXX

Dean swore, staring up at the mistletoe. Gabriel was evil. Dean was trapped beneath it, he couldn't move his legs.

Dean heard wings and looked over. Castiel had appeared, he stared at the hunter.

"Cas, help." he tried to move. "Gabriel-"

"I'm aware of what my brother did." Castiel replied, stepping forward. "There's only one way to free you."

Dean stopped struggling. "Huh?" Anything else he would've said was cut off by the angel's mouth on his.

XXX

Me: Okay that was far too sappy.

PB: It's Christmasy. And funny, a little.

Partridge: * makes partridge noises *

Me: What noise does a partridge make anyway?

PB: I don't know. ...

Partridge: * yodels *

Me/PB: * jaws fall open *

Gabriel: I had no idea it did that. That's hilarious!

Me: ... That's just...

PB: ... Weird.

Gabe: Well, the crazy people wanted to wish all you reviewers a happy holidays.