A/N: Ah, I've changed me mind. I was going to do the interwebz idea, but I believe I am going to do Musicislife2727's idea and do teaching Cas how to drive, then Gothikiisu's idea of teaching Cas to ride a bike, then the interwebz, and then tv! Thank you all for the ideas! Now I have so many I don't know which to do first xD But I'll do them! 'Cuz I enjoy writing this here story and I hope you all enjoy reading it. So without further ado, here's Cas' first attempt at learning to drive! (Yeah, there are gonna be multiple attempts, 'cuz, y'know, driving ain't that easy-well, it is for me).
Fiyero Tiggular: Yes, that does technically count as a human custom, but I have no experience writing whatsoever in that department. However, if you /really/ want me to, I could attempt a short chapter at it-but only if you want.
OMG, I've been rambling so much, gosh darn it! Anyway, I thought I'd update now since there is only one full day left of 2011 (It's still the 30th, but it's like 11PM here, so I'm counting it as one day). I'll update again tomorrow, and then I'll update a special chapter on the 1st of January, how 'bout that?
OK! No more delays! Let's start this chapter!
Dean had been against this idea from the very beginning. He had consistently asked why they couldn't use one of the junk cars in the lot; Bobby had said they didn't work period, and Sam had responded with the fact that Castiel needed to learn to drive in a car he was already familiar with. It took two days of persuasion from Sam, and puppy dog eyes, until Dean finally gave into his brothers demand to teach Cas how to drive. It was the morning when Dean called the angel. He didn't even finish his sentence before Castiel appeared.
"By majority and major thinking, I have decided to teach you a very important human custom," Dean said.
"And what would that be Dean?" Castiel asked, looking at Dean curiously.
"Driving," Dean replied, "and we're going to practice with my baby."
"Your baby?" Castiel frowned. "You cannot drive a baby. You do not even have a baby."
"He means the Impala Cas," Sam said, coming to stand beside Dean. "You're going to drive the Impala."
"But you better be careful!" Dean said, walking up to the angel until they were face to face. "You put one dent on her and I'm booting you out and it's no more driving. Got it?"
"I have the general idea, yes," Castiel replied.
"Good," Dean said and then patted Castiel on the shoulder before handing him the keys. He then walked out to the car.
"I'm going with y'all," Sam said to Castiel. "Just to make sure he doesn't freak out too much."
Castiel gave Sam an appreciative nod and then the two went outside to the Impala. Castiel got into the driver seat, Dean in the passenger seat and Sam was in the back.
"Okay, first things first," Dean said. "Turn her on. Put the key in the ignition." He pointed to where the key went.
Castiel turned the key into the ignition and tilted his head when the car roared to life.
"Okay, now, see the pedal to the left?" Dean asked. "That's the brake pedal. You put your foot on it when you want to stop okay?"
Castiel nodded.
"The pedal on the right is gas," Dean continued. "You use that pedal to move the car accordingly."
"Dean, I am not sure this is a good idea," Castiel commented.
"Don't say that," Dean said. "You're making me even more nervous now. I'm stressed enough as it is."
"It'll be fine Cas," Sam said and patted Cas' shoulder from behind. "Just follow Dean's instructions."
"Alright, now put your right foot on the brake pedal," Dean instructed. "And keep it there."
Castiel looked down at the pedals and then put his right foot in the left pedal. "Like this?"
"Correct," Dean said. "Now, take your right hand and stick her into reverse." He pointed to the stick.
"While keeping my foot on the brake pedal," Castiel said to make sure.
"Yes," Dean sighed.
Castiel slowly put the stick into place so the Impala was in reverse.
"Okay, now look behind you as you back up, okay?" Dean instructed. "Now gently take your foot off the brake pedal, but not too much."
Castiel lifted his foot lightly and the car rolled an inch backward before Castiel stomped on the brake.
"Easy man!" Dean yelled.
Castiel looked sheepishly at the steering wheel.
"It's okay Cas," Sam said. "Just lift and put your foot down lightly when backing up okay?"
Castiel nodded and lifted his foot again. The car rolled back about five inches before Castiel gently hit the brakes to stop the Impala.
"Much better," Dean said. "So now we know how to pull out, right?"
"Yes, Dean," Castiel responded. "I think I have had enough tension." He looked at the stick for five minutes before figuring out how to put the Impala back into park. Castiel turned the car off and handed the keys to Dean. "I did not stress you out that much did I?"
"No, not as much as I thought," Dean said as they all climbed out. "It's next time when you go forward that I'm worried about."
Castiel merely furrowed his brows. "Driving is very complex."
"Maybe we should get Cas to drive something much simpler," Sam suggested.
"Like what Sammy? A unicycle?" Dean asked, opening the fridge to get a beer.
"No, not exactly what I had in mind," Sam replied. "How about a bicycle?"
"Sure," Dean said and shrugged. "I'll get training wheels and put them on our spare bike."
"Dean, that's going to look ultra embarrassing," Sam replied. "A grown man riding a bike with training wheels?"
"Um, are these training wheels necessary?" Castiel interjected into the conversation.
"No," Sam said, glaring at his brother who he knew was going to say yes.
"Alrightie, no training wheels it is," Dean said. "C'mon Cas, let's show you how to ride a bike."
A/N: Bahaha. I've never rode a unicycle, but it looks incredibly hard. So I hope you guys liked this chapter-I know it was only of Cas backing up, but I'm doing this driving custom in small parts, so it's better that way. Any spelling errors you see are mine! R&R my fellow readers and I shall get a new chapter up tomorrow!