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Ok, so this is the penultimate chapter...I really hope you enjoy!

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Onwards...

Castiel turned, eyes hopeful as Dean's voice floated to his ears. He hadn't even heard the Winchester's arrive, his eyes so set on the demon and his brother. 'Dean?' he breathed, eyes darting back to the demon in front of him, who had Gabriel's arm in a pincer grip. The trees overhead swayed with the harsh, cold night air, his jacket lifting up at the sleeves, pushing cold air up his arms.

'I said...' Dean stepped forwards, bringing out Ruby's Knife, Hannah's eyes widening in shock. 'Get your filthy hands offa' my angels!' Dean's eyes were narrowed, anger coursing through him like electricity.

'I'm not deaf, you know.' She said sweetly, eyes flashing back to black. 'And I have no intention of letting them go until I finish my job.'

'Well, that's too bad' snarled Sam, raising his shotgun full of rock salt. He aimed it at Hannah's head. 'Let them go. Now.' He commanded, his aim not wavering.

Gabriel watched in horror as the demon continued to smirk in that sickly sweet way, how the grip on his arm intensified with every passing second. He looked at Castiel, whose blue eyes were wide with fear, but his jaw was set. He wasn't giving up without a fight.

Gabriel knew he had to fight; this was all his fault. If he hadn't convinced Cas to sneak out, if he hadn't met Hannah in the first place, none of this would have happened. If had just listened to Sam and Dean when they warned him.

'Let Cas go.' He breathed, so lowly that Hannah looked at him sharply, unsure if she had heard anything.

'What did you say?' she hissed, her white teeth glinting.

'I said, let Cas go and you get to keep me.' Gabriel repeated, all his adrenalin pumping. And something else he felt swirl within his veins, something he couldn't quite place. Something powerful, graceful.

'Gabriel no!' Dean looked at the elder angel and shook his head. 'We don't do deals with demons; they never work out!' he shouted, looking desperately at the demon, who was chewing her lip in contemplation.

'This isn't about me! This is for Cas.' Gabriel reasoned, flexing his fingers.

Suddenly, Hannah seemed to make up her mind. 'Nah.' She sneered, knife coming round to glint under Castiel's chin. 'My orders were for both of you.' She paused for effect. 'Dead or alive.' She looked into Castiel's eyes, the youngest angel, to his credit, not breaking the contact.

'And besides.' She turned back to Dean, who had taken a step forward in anger when the knife was held at his angel's throat.

'What makes you think I came alone?'

Dean's eyes widened and Sam looked around in horror as four more demons walked out of the shadows, who had obviously been waiting for this signal.

'Silly goose.' Sneered Hannah, red tongue wetting her lips. She smacked her lips and looked at Gabriel, who looked around in alarm.

'Not in the mood to kiss me now?'

Gabriel's brows furrowed. Sam watched him in awe. In the last ten seconds he had aged more than he had ever seen him age in such a short space of time. He looked just like he did before his own spell backfired all those weeks ago. Thankfully, the demon hadn't noticed.

'Frankly.' Said the now adult angel. 'I wouldn't kiss you if you were the last soul sucking, hell loving demon left on earth.' He turned around fiercely, and touched the nearest demon's forehead, exorcising it.

'And you're not the best kisser in hell either.' He said matter-of-factly.

Hannah screamed in anger and raised the knife, slashing at Gabriel, the angel ducking easily.

Sam and Dean started into action, the familiar routine playing itself out, Sam shooting, Dean slashing at the demons.

Castiel, however, stood a little away from the fighting, feeling an unfamiliar amount of power built up inside him. He felt a heavy weight fall at his shoulders and he flexed his newfound wings. His face suddenly grew broader, he became taller. Stubble grew were it hadn't before, hair falling thicker, bust just as flyaway. His hands flexed bigger fingers, his eyes searching the fight, bright blue eyes blazing. He watched Dean slit a demon's throat, Sam shooting one in the stomach, sending it hurling backwards. Gabriel had pinned Hannah against a tree and was starting the exorcising ritual again.

He raised his hand and the whole world went white.

-x-

Dean shielded his eyes with his hands, dropping to the floor as the heavenly light shone around the clearing.

'Cas!' he shouted, unaware what was making the light, hoping beyond belief Castiel wasn't hurt. Suddenly the light dissipated and Gabriel, who had no need to shield his own eyes, clapped his hands.

'Not bad, little bro.' He grinned.

Castiel stood in the clearing, slowly lowering his hand. Five dead demons lay before his feet, Hannah prostrate on the floor at Gabriel's feet. He looked at Dean, whose face was a picture of shock. 'Hello, Dean.' He said in his familiar low voice.

Dean grinned.

Sam stood back to look at the two angels, back to their normal adult selves. 'How...why?' he started, Gabriel turning to look at him.

'I guess we grew up.' He shrugged. 'And I think you guys needed protecting, so that might be a reason.'

'We needed protecting?' Dean's eyes flashed. 'Who was it that snuck out and got kidnapped by a demon girlfriend?'

'Now, now. Let's not play the blame game.' Gabriel grinned, winking at Castiel, who shook his head.

'I believe Gabriel's plan has rectified itself.' He turned to Dean. 'I have a vague recollection of the past few weeks. I want to thank you for...looking after us.'

Dean scoffed and shook his head. 'Just wait till Bobby sees you.'

Gabriel grinned at Sam, who laughed.

The youngest Winchester looked at the two angels, imagining them as children.

'And I got pictures.'

Aw. So the Saga ends. Well, not quite. One more chapter to go.

And then... I have an idea for a third connected fic. (Hooray!) Tell me if you want another connected fic, or if you're getting bored of me and my de-aged ficcing :D

Like I said, one more chapter...with lots of humour and embarrassed angels. I have Sam and Dean down like embarrassing parents when their kids bring their first boy/girlfriends home for the first time...getting out the photo album : )

Thanks for reading...

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