Base Idea of chapter: Gabriel regains his abilities.
Problems: Why did Gabriel get to keep his abilities after leaving Heaven? I'm confused...
Gabriel sat on the floor of the bathroom and wiped the vomit from his mouth. He was ill. He was tired. He was guilt-stricken and remorseful. He was despairing. The TV in the lounge turned back on, and when Gabriel staggered out he saw Michael once again.
"Brother, you look terrible."
"No thanks to you."
"Do you understand now? Do you understand why it is better to help your siblings not push them away?"
"Yeah, I get the message." Gabriel coughed and he realized he was shaking. "Help your douche-bag brothers or else you are stripped of your powers and turned into a sick, powerless human. Oh yeah, hell of a way to get people to join your side."
"Gabriel, I want you by my side. I have to fight my own little brother, I don't want to do this. I need a brother I can rely on. You."
"Yeah, I'll pass. And you don't NEED to fight anyone. You're doing this, not fate or some crappy prophecy. This is YOUR CHOICE!" Gabriel sat on the floor because he was so tired he didn't trust his legs to keep him standing.
"I understand you're angry, but-"
"I don't give a damn. I really don't. I just want it to be over, and I refuse to take a part in it, no matter what you threaten me with."
"I'm not threatening you with anything. I'm going to return your abilities." Michael said quietly.
"What?" Gabriel asked, not believing his ears.
"I'm going to return your angelic abilities." Michael repeated. "Not only because I love you brother, but also because God has commanded it."
"God?" Laughed Gabriel. "He doesn't give a damn about any of his angels anymore."
"On the contrary, He favors you brother. He picked you, not me, not Lucifer, YOU to spread the word of the Savior's birth. Gabriel, why do you think we let you keep your abilities once you left Heaven? Because God commanded it, and He'd be furious if He found out we'd taken them away. I cannot force you to take a side brother, but I must give you your abilities back. Live safely brother, and don't attract the attention of any hunters." Michael's face disappeared.
Was it true? Did God favor him? More importantly, did he have his abilities back? Hardly daring to hope, Gabriel raised his hand. Now that he thought about it, he didn't feel tired anymore, or ill. No he felt... good, powerful. He felt like he wanted to wreak havoc once again!
Gabriel snapped his fingers and was ecstatic when rewarded with party decorations and women dancing just for him. He had his powers back once again!
So this is the last chapter. I hope everyone enjoyed it! Thank-you for the reviews! This is most certainly not my last story with Gabriel. I love his character!