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Favors owed

Gabriel eyed the ring around him, the fire flickering into the air, flowing like waves.

"Damn things." Chuckles came from the group in front of him, Gabriel stiffened. These hunters, not true hunters, the kind that defended innocent people, were getting on his nerves. They thought they were funny, and just. Gabriel knew they'd been hunting angels; one of his old friends had contacted him about this group. Gabriel knew they were good, considering the number of angels who'd died at their hands, but he hadn't expected them to be this good. Good enough to catch him.

Gabriel eyed the forest around them, trying to find something that would get him out, or give him an idea.

"Think this one would make good target practice?" Gabriel turned, his wings twitched in horror, one of the hunter's was spinning an angel blade, one Gabriel knew, she'd fought beside him multiple times, the look he gave them would've set fire to the ocean.

Instead the hunter's laughed, one just shook his head, "where's your daddy now?"

"Calling my brother to reserve your place in hell." Gabriel snapped, fist clenching. These bastards, he would tear them apart, let them face an archangel, the damn cowards.

Something behind them moved, Gabriel glanced over, but whatever it was it was gone now. He turned his attention back to them flexing his hands; oh he would bring down the wrath of heaven on them.

The leader looked at him, shaking his head and laughing, "such a puny one. Maybe you're younger?"

"I hope he doesn't appeal to our humanity and faith." The female behind him scoffed, "when you haven't done a damn thing for us."

Gabriel scoffed, "what humanity? You're practically demons now."

"Oh, he's hurt my feelings." The leader flinched, making a soft noise, "mommy, the mean angel said bad things."

Gabriel rolled his eyes, disgusted, honestly if they killed him now he'd be grateful to get out of their company.

"How many more of you are there?" the leader asked, "how big of a dent have we made?"

Gabriel gave a bark of laughter, "oh, you mean have the angels noticed you? Do you want our attention, you pathetic, well you know what you are. After all that's what you want isn't it? Attention? You're just whining now, because life sucks sometimes, so let's see if the angels get mad."

The leader spat at Gabriel, he moved slightly to dodge it.

"We haven't even noticed you, there are more important things." Gabriel smirked, raising an eyebrow, "as for your 'dent'… We kill each other on a regular basis. You think you're doing much?"

Gabriel could still see, when the fire suddenly went out, angels have quite good vision. He could feel the water at his ankles, but he lunged forward, to take down his opponent.

"But when an archangel notices you, it's not a good thing." Gabriel told him, before letting him hit the ground. The others sprinted, tearing away from him like bats out of hell.

Gabriel whistled a summoning call. A thunderous howl answered, Fenrir could go hunting.

He turned around, knowing who he'd see. Sam set down a bucket, the tall hunter looked unimpressed, and a little concerned.

"I…" Gabriel stopped, no that wasn't under control, and Sam wouldn't buy that. He sighed instead, looking away.

"Thank you."

"Just returning the favor, you've saved me more than enough times."

Gabriel's mouth twitched, he was still a little un-nerved that group managed to get the drop on him. "That the only reason you saved me?"

"No, but it is one of them." Sam looked serious, "Gabe, I… I don't want to lose you too."

Gabriel shook his head, "You won't Sam."

XXX

Me: Ugh, I'm out of practice.

PB: Yes, you are.

Casey: You'll get it again!

Me: Yeah, well, anyway, this will have a sort of sequel, so expect an update soon.