"Don't look so startled. Did you think you went all incognito?" Gabriel said looking at Cas with a smug smile.

" How did you find me? " Cas asked, still surprised that Gabriel had found him.

" Look Castiel, you started saying some weird things back in heaven and I got worried. I've been tracking you since you left heaven. Dude, what are you thinking?" Gabriel exclaimed.

" I think that Liora has value and want to protect her," Cas said calmly.

" You seriously think I'm buying that Castiel! I wasn't born yesterday or in the last thousand years. You have feelings for her Cas!" Gabriel said loudly, practically yelling at Cas.

" Don't you dare call me Cas and Alright, I do have feelings for her Gabriel." Cas said, turning away from Gabriel.

" Didn't you learn your lesson! You're an idiot, Castiel. You realize you have a bounty on your head. They gave orders that the girl was to be killed and you were to be brought back to heaven, dead or alive. Do you know how much trouble you've gotten yourself in?" Gabriel stared into Cas's eyes but Cas didn't meet his stare.

" I assumed this would happen and I'm willing to deal with the consequences. If all that is true, why are you still here?" Cas said, looking puzzled.

" Look Castiel, I'm not a dick like all the other angels. I care about you. I don't support your choice but I'm willing to stand by your side." Gabriel said, giving his brother a soft smile.

" Thank you, Gabriel. You don't know how much I appreciate it," Cas said giving Gabriel a warm smile.

" That's what family does. Well I'll hang around in heaven and gather intel. I'll come as soon as I find out any plans they have for you or your lady friend. If you need me then call."

" Thank you so much. I am forever in your debt."

" Come on Castiel, stop being such a sap. See you around, bro" With that Gabriel disappeared.

Cas smiled, it was good to know he had Gabriel on his side. He was glad to know he wasn't alone. With a newly lightened heart Castiel walked upstairs. He noticed that the door to the study was left a crack open. He opened it and found Liora laying with her head on the desk. Her red curls fell around her face and he couldn't tell if she was awake. " Liora?" Cas called.

" Castiel..." she said while picking her head up from the desk. She tried not to make eye contact with him. She still felt the sting of what he said earlier. " Are... You... Alright?" She asked avoiding his eyes.

" Yes. I feel a lot better. This whole situation has been a bit confusing for me." he said with a reassuring smile . He noted the way she refused to look at him. "...Did I upset you?" Cas asked, confused.

" No, No. Of course not," She said trying her best to look completely unfazed.

" Why are you lying to me?" Castiel said, with a concerned look on his face.

" Look emotions are confusing. You know that better than anyone." She looked into Cas's beautiful blue eyes and resolved to put all these confusing feelings behind her and just live in the moment. " This whole situation has been confusing for me too. Let's let it be water under the bridge." she said with a smile.

" What does water and bridges have to do with this?" Cas said very confused. He clearly didn't understand what she was saying.

She laughed and said, " Oh my gosh, you are so cute." Then she suddenly realized what she had said. " I mean cute as in adorable... not attractive... I mean, you are really attractive...wow I really can't shut up, can I?" she spat. She was extremely flustered.

" You think I'm attractive?" he said with a smirk.

Liora started to blush, her whole face turning an unnatural shade of red. Cas's smirk was so hot. His icy blue eyes stared at her making her spine tingle.

" Hmmm, It seems that smile is effective on women. My old friend, Dean, taught me that one," he said returning to a normal smile. Castiel had totally ruined the moment.

" Well,I guess Dean knows his stuff," Liora said trying to shift attention away from how fast her heart was beating.

" Yes, he seduced many women." Cas said fondly.

" Hey, Cas... Can I call you Cas?" Liora asked. The nick name just felt right.

" Yes... It's been a while since anyone's called me that," he said with a tinge of pain in his voice.

"Cas, Don't you think we've been here too long? Shouldn't we get going?" Liora asked, starting to get a bit worried about them staying here for too long.

" Of course," Cas said while walking up to her and pressing his hand to her forehead. They were instantly transported to a snow covered log cabin. It was completely surrounded by forest and there wasn't civilization for miles.

" Wow...It's beautiful" Liora exclaimed while looking around. The whole world was covered in a blanket of pure white. The trees were glistening with icy crystals. It was a perfect shining wonderland.

"You should get inside, It's rather cold," Cas said while contemplating if he should put his arm around her. He decided against it and followed her into the log cabin. The inside was fully furnished and looked as if it had been someone's home in the past.

"What is this place?" Liora asked while examining some old books on the shelf.

" This was a hunter's safe house," Cas informed Liora.

" If this is a safe house, where is all their gear?" Liora asked curiously.

"If you move the book shelf there is a door to the basement," Castiel said as she began to move the shelf.

"Come on, Cas," She said while walking into the newly uncovered door.

"I can't. That room is angel proof," he said simply.

Liora left Cas behind and began to explore the basement. It had an impressive arsenal and every rune she had ever seen and even some she hadn't painted on the walls. She thought that this room was completely safe from just about anything. She walked out of the basement and back into the plush living room.

"Find anything interesting?" Cas asked with relief. If anything happens to her in that room, Cas wouldn't be able to help. He probably shouldn't be so worried about her all the time.

"Not much. Who ever owned this place really knew their stuff,"Liora said while taking a seat on the coach.

" Yes..."Castiel said. Deciding to switch the subject away from the former owner of this place, he said, "I think It's a good idea for you to began training and unlocking your potential."

"Training?"

" Well you are part angel so you do have grace. If you were to work on welding your grace you would be able to better protect yourself."

"Sounds like a good idea to me. How do we start?" Liora asked curiously.

"Grab a coat from the closet and come outside," Cas said.

Liora wasn't quite sure why they needed to go outside but she did as Cas said and grabbed a fluffy black coat from the closet. She then followed Cas outside.

"I want you to make your wings visible," Cas said. Dark black feathery wings appeared behind his back. They were huge and glorious. They looked soft to the touch but powerful.

" I don't have wings," Liora said still mystified by Cas's wings.

"Of course you do. Imagine having wings like mine on your back. Welding grace is all about having faith. If you believe they are there, they will appear."

Liora did what Cas said. She imagined wings sprouting out of her back. Their feathers rustling in the wind. then she reached behind her and felt soft feathers. She was amazed she had wings! This was so awesome!

Castiel was in shock, her wings where a beautiful irradiating golden. Never in his life had he seen such beautiful wings. Wings so pure and golden were impossible to have. If she had been an angel in heaven, Cas would have bowed down to her. Snapping out of his trance, he said," Have faith and you can move your wings." Castiel began to flap his wings until he was hovering a foot above the ground.

Liora took a moment and began to move her wings. It took several minuets until she was finally able to suspend herself in the air. " This so cool!" she exclaimed.

Cas flapped his wings with force and began to fly upwards with incredible speed. It had been a long time since he had actually flown and the cool night breeze was refreshing.

Liora followed Cas finally getting the hang of flying. She hovered and began to watch Cas. He was flying through the night breeze like a acrobat. His dark hair was being whipped around by the wind. His mouth was pressed into a smile and he seemed truly happy. He looked so beautiful in the moon light that Liora forgot to keep flapping her wings. She began to fall from the sky like a stone cast off a cliff. She tried to steady herself but she continued to plummet towards the ground. Then she felt herself being lifted up. Cas's big warm arms wrapped around her waist, stopping her descent. He slowly lowered her to the ground.

" Are you alright?"Cas asked with concern as he placed her on the ground.

" Yeah, I just got a little distracted. I'm ready to fly again." She lifted her golden wings and took to the sky. Castiel followed and they began racing through the night sky. They lost track of time, twisting and turning through the sky like birds.

When they finally did touch down, it was dawn. They landed on the soft white snow in front of their cabin. Liora looked at Cas with a smile. Castiel smiled back and then gently took her hand in his, lacing their fingers. In that moment they both felt happy. Their worries seemed far away and the world seemed to be tranquil.

Cas and Liora spent the next few days training. Cas taunt Liora many thing about welding grace. He taunt her how to move objects and exorcise demons. She learned really fast, which impressed Cas. They were happy just being together. Perhaps it was naive to think this way but they didn't care. It was the first time either of them had been happy in a long time.

Castiel had been thinking a lot, over the past few days. He'd finally made up his mind. "Liora, I have something to tell you," he said while taking a seat next to her on the coach.

"What is it, Cas?" she asked perplexed.

"I've decided... If being an angel means that we can't be together then I don't wan to be an angel... I don't care about Heaven... I only care about you."

"...but Cas..."

Cas put his hand behind Liora's head and pulled her close, pressing his lips against hers. Cas pulled away and whispered, " I love you." Then he moved forward and kissed her again putting his other hand around her waist.

" I love you, too Cas," Liora said between kisses.

Castiel backed away when he heard a sharp ringing in his ears. " I'm being called and it sounds pretty important. I'll be back soon." With that Castiel disappeared, leaving Liora breathless trying to figure out what just happened.

Castiel appeared in a empty field with Gabriel standing about two feet away, looking concerned.

" Couldn't this have waited," Cas said angrily.

" No, Cas, this is really important," Gabriel said sounding distressed.

"Fine. Well, what is it?" Cas said impatiently.

"About Liora... You noticed how powerful she was and how everything is hunting her and how she had those stunning golden wings, right?" Gabriel asked.

" Have you been watching us?!"

" Yes, but that's not the point... I was eves dropping on the other archangels, seems those bastards don't trust me anymore and I heard something. It's all starting to make sense. "

"Cut to the chase," Cas spat.

"Liora is the daughter of Lucifer."