And a surprise chapter for the holidays today!

"So what are you going to do with us?"

Mary spoke up, voice shaking, looking to her sons in fear. She did not want anything to happen to them. They were only doing what was best for the world. In no way was it good for the devil to have something as impressionable as a baby.

That was enough of a threat just thinking about it.

Gabriel spared her a look, bouncing little Jack on his knee, smiling softly at the shrieks and excited giggles from the little guy.

"Hard to believe something as adorable as you," he poked the fledgling's belly again, "Came from something as terrifying as my older brother."

"And Kelly. He's more Kelly's then Lucifers."

Castiel went ignored by the Archangel, bristling slightly at it, he was not used to an angel not heeding his word and bowing to his will, or moving aside. Gabriel did neither. He was as threatening as a fly compared to the Messenger.

Finally, he looked up, his smile taking on a more sharper edge, "Well, I have a few creative ideas in mind, but according to the code, it is up to the angel you wronged to decide your fate. It's just my job to get you there and make sure its dished out properly."

Dean snorted, "Great, might as well get your apocalypse boots back on guys," Gabriel cut him off with a sharp glare.

"If Azrael speaks truth in what he's told me, that might be the one thing you don't have to worry about, but hey, never know. You've seen what Lucifer can do when ticked," Gabriel stood cradling the kid on his hip again, "But from what I hear, he's beyond ticked, so I'd be more worried about that."

Sam gulps and tested the binds Gabriel had put them in, it doesn't give, "Why are you suddenly on his side."

"Whoa there bucko, I ain't on no ones side, I gotta job to do and that's it."

"Then just take us and get it over with!"

Gabriel grinned, looking down at the fledgling, "Wanna go see mama and papa?"

"Papa!", Jack claps happily, "Mama!"

Honestly, he wasn't sure what he was expecting when they appeared in the living room of the little lake house, Azrael had told him that Lucifer was changing but he'd taken it with a grain of salt.

Believe it when he saw it.

And yet, here it was, never had he ever imagined he would see his older brother sitting in a chair, squirming, as he let a human tend to him.

"Oww!"

"Don't be such a baby!"

He waited until she bandaged whatever it was she was cleaning before giving a low whistle, they both jumped, spinning to face them. Kelly went wide eye'd in shock and covered her mouth with a hand. Jack gave an excited squeal and squirmed to be set down, Gabriel bent, setting him on his feet carefully, and watched in happy awe as the little guy took a wobbly step on little bowed legs and scurried across the floor.

"Pretty sure kiddo just took his first steps."

It was more of a long spiraled fall, but he was caught up before he could hit the ground, Kelly holding the baby close as she could, crying into his hair. Jack squealed in excitement again, patting her cheeks, "Mama!"

Both parents looked down at him in surprise, "Did he just...?"

"Dada!"

Lucifer smiled over the womans shoulder, reaching to take him up, Jack cooed and cuddled close. Lucifer smiled this small shy smile, holding the babe as close as he could, swaying slightly. Elated at having him back safely.

Jack was just a happy bunny at this point. This, this, was his papa. Cool but not too cool. And warm just the right amount. And bright.

"Well, I'll be damned.", Gabriel watched in amazement as his older brother melted around the child, completely taken with him, "I didn't believe him when he said it, but," he gestured towards them and turned to look over his shoulder, "Wow."

Lucifer settled the small child in the crook of his arm, turning to look at his brother in mild surprise, "Gabriel? What are you doing...Here?"

The Messenger smiled and looked around, bowing slightly to Kelly in greeting and reached to kiss the back of her hand cheekily, Lucifer's eyes narrowed slightly and he tugged her back softly, arm inching around her waist. Kelly didn't seem to notice, plucking her baby from his arm, too elated that Jack was back home again.

"Well", Gabriel stood up and grinned at his brother, "Az has been known to do crazy things when angry. Had me go after Thing One and Thing Two and company, the hunters became the hunted."

He left off the part that Azrael hadn't given him much of an option, the threat looming over his head like it was. That was all they needed right now, was Lucifer preoccupied with Azrael's recent decisions, though there were certain things that needed addressing.

"Speaking of, where is he? Shouldn't he be here?", Gabriel looked around the room noting the lack of Archangels. As if two wasn't enough. His eyes narrowed at the sight of the bloody bandage wrapped around the blonde's ear, "What happened there bro?"

"Asmodeus needed to be reminded of his place."

Lucifer was distracted, it was an off hand comment, too preoccupied with playing with the baby the human woman held next to him. Jack giggled up at him, little pudgy fingers reaching for his hand, eyes shining brightly.

Gabriel watched him carefully, "Kelly, Do you think you could take those yahoos to the kitchen for a minute?"

She looked up surprised that he knew her name and he offered a comforting smile, she peered quickly up at the archangel at her side and Lucifer nodded, caressing Jack's cheek in tender fashion. Kelly eye'd the four from her position next to the archangel at her side and nodded.

Lucifer held out an arm when they made to pass him, stopping them mid-step, "If you touch either of them, I will not be merciful."

Mary looked back at Gabriel in fright as he merely crossed his arms. They had already played the big game, and the ref had caught up to them, now it was his move. Technically speaking.

They disappeared into the kitchen and Gabriel took on a more serious edge, "Lucifer what are you doing? You know that nephilim are forbidden!"

Gabriel threw his hands up in the air, "Heck you were there when the Word was put into Law!"

His brother bowed his head slightly, he knew not to speak out of turn when the Archangel of Judgement was speaking, something little Castiel wouldn't hurt to learn.

"I know brother, but have you looked at him, really looked?", he went silent as his older brother spoke, he hadn't heard such a tone in such a long time, "He's so pure. So bright. He's only little and already so perfect."

Gabriel quirked a smile, "You love him.", his brother was already wrapped around this little creatures finger and he wasn't even a year old yet, in human or angel years, it was amusing but also refreshing to see him so enamored by something that didn't involve violence of bloodshed.

It was a breath of fresh air compared to what it was before.

"I created him Gabriel! I created something!"

His brother was like a kid on Christmas and he grinned at his palpable excitement, "And he's beautiful brother.", Lucifer absolutely beamed.

"The mother is still around."

"Azrael brought her back. She is..."

"You're fond of her."

Lucifer nodded, looking over his shoulder, and smiled, "She doesn't treat me like I'm a monster."

Gabriel stepped forward, setting a hand on his shoulder, "Brother I don't want you to get the wrong idea," he offered a smile to him, "I am elated for you. She is taken with you too."

The elder archangel went stiff and looked down at the hand on his shoulder for a moment, and tugged his brother into a hug. Gabriel went stiff himself, not expecting this turn of events, but slowly melted into his older brothers embrace.

"I am sorry Gabe. So so sorry. I never meant for it to happen. Never."

Almost immediately he knew what he was referring to, and Gabriel breathed in deeply, "I know. I forgive you brother. You weren't exactly in the right state of mind."

Lucifer smiled into his younger brothers shoulder.

"So...Christmas Tree?"

"Kelly wanted it."

"Whipped."

Azrael arrived sometime later that evening, everyone had retreated back to the living room, those who were not there for doing something bad were comfortable on the couches, Lucifer on the floor next to Kelly's legs, playing with little Jack quietly.

Gabriel had taken Dean's voice away some time ago and had yet to give it back.

He had a large book under one arm, and two Hounds circling at his feet, a sharp order and they laid in the far off corner obediently.

"Your debt has been paid brother."

Gabriel raised his chin in acknowledgement and turned back to watch his brother play with his boy in amusement.

Azrael turned to look at the Winchesters, looking them all over, and then his eyes settled on Castiel.

"I warned you little brother. Why did you not heed it? Why make another enemy."

"I am the only one who sees reason. Lucifer cannot be trusted with the child. He is a bad influence. The boy will be warped to serve his purpose. He holds not real affection for the child."

Lucifer slowly got to his feet, little Jack balanced expertly on his arm, Gabriel and Kelly followed him to his feet. While they would like to think he wouldn't, even though he could, there was no doubts Lucifer was not half tempted to deck him in the face as hard as he could for merely speaking like that.

How dare this lowly seraph even begin to think he might know what he feels for his child.

"He is nothing but a problem that needs to be dealt with. He should be back in the cage where he belongs."

Lucifer took a step forward, eyes a light with rage, and Gabriel and Kelly moved to block him, the Messenger angel tried to keep him from lashing out with his grace while she put a calming hand on his arm.

"They are only words."

He nodded at her, backing down under her gentle touch, turning his attentions back to Jack once the babe called for it. He knew that his father was getting upset and so he knew to distract his attentions. Jack giggled up at him and reached up to tug his nose.

Crisis averted for now.

"Big words little brother. What do you really know? You are nothing but a foot soldier. Not even a good one either.", Azrael waved a hand at the little family, gesturing to them, "Your fate is in their hands now. The wrongs you have committed this day are enormous. Count your blessings and hope they will have mercy."

Dean smirked, "We'll be fine, wouldn't want baby and mom to see who you really are, would you, El Diablo?"

Lucifer went stiff but didn't pull away from Kelly's touch, her soft words, whispered for only him to hear, her calm cooling his temper. Azrael gave a dark sound, hand shooting out, fingers curling around the hunter's neck. Dean coughed and sputtered as the large angel lifted him off his feet, hands scrabbling to pull him away from his neck, dots playing at the edge of his vision.

"Do not speak to him that way. We have all made our mistakes.", Azrael paled even more, as if that was a possibility, "It is not him that you should fear little hunter. He is the boys father, but they are my charge, should they choose to have mercy I may not be so inclined."

His book fell to the floor with a loud thump, thick and full, Sam scrambled to pick it up as some sort of leverage. One of the hounds sprang forward, protecting its masters book, growling dangerously at the hunter. Sam backed away cautiously, hands raised in a placating manner, while he may not agree with lard head, Gabriel did not think Azrael needed to have that on his chest.

Dean Winchester was not worth his effort.

Grabbing at his hand he attempted to pry his fingers from around the hunters neck, "Az no! Az let him go! Azrael don't!", he didn't budge, and the Messengers efforts were diverted when the other hunter made to scoop up his brothers book and the hound sprang in defense of it.

Seriously, when did things get this bad, had he really missed this much?

Bending he scooped the book up, ignoring the hound completely, mutt knew what was good for him he wouldn't dare growl at him. It fell open over his arm to the page that had been marked, Gabriel froze, reading over the names quickly, a fresh batch collected.

Azrael was compromised, emotionally, he was never a-okay after reaping a bunch of kids.

"Okay okay, lets calm down, Azrael I'm calling it, taking over here. You are compromised. Let go of the hunter."

When he didn't move to do as told, there was a crash of thunder as Gabriel's temper rolled, "Azrael, release him."

He yanked hard, pulling the younger angels hand free, Dean fell with a loud thump gasping for breath. Gabriel smacked the thick book to his brothers chest and pushed him back.

"Lucifer, take kiddo and little brother into the kitchen, get some water or something, cool off."

Gabriel reached for Kelly when the two angels moved off, "Not you. You stay. You are the babes mother."

Kelly looked after Lucifer but trusted he was in good hands, him and Jack, Azrael wouldn't let anything happen to him, nor allow him to do anything to anyone else. She sidled up closer to Gabriel, looking out at whom she had used to call her friends.

Mary looked at her pleadingly but she shook her head, "Alright kiddos, here's how its going to go, Mrs Kline here is going to decide what's to be done with you. Being the mother of the child is as close as to what it would be in Heaven."

Gabriel looked down at her, smiling softly, "It is for you to decide how they should be punished."

"Kelly.", Mary spoke up, her voice shaking, she had never met an angel who was above Castiel before, one that wasn't frightened of him like this, so she attempted to appeal to the other woman's human nature, for her fellow man, "Please? We were only doing what was best. For you, and for it."

The mother bristled, hearing her call her baby an 'it', she glared, "It's not it, it's he, and his name is Jack."

Gabriel blinked, not expecting her anger, smirked. He didn't have to worry about mama bear here, she was clearly in a right state of mind.

"You took my baby, and you're going to try and ask for my help? You upset my baby and my...my Heylel!"

His mind went blanket for a moment, not having believed Azrael when he said that Lucifer had told her his true name, and yet here he was, listening to her say it like it came naturally to her.

"Why do you call him that?", Castiel had his hands folded behind his back, as if to appear more confident then he was feeling, "He does not deserve your kindness Kelly, I promise you this, had the situation been different he would not be defending you as you are him."

Kelly clasped Gabriel's arm, her nails digging into his arm, "He's not so bad! You only see him as you wish to see him, if you gave him a chance you would see what I have! I...I like him. He is a good person."

"What would he do?"

"It doesn't matter what he would do. It's up to me. Not him."

She took a moment, thinking it over carefully, they had taken her baby her little son, and when he'd gotten back to them, in one piece she did think important to point out, but already saying 'mama' and 'papa' and standing on his own. She'd missed so much because of these people.

Half of her wanted them to feel the hurt she did, feel the hurt that Heylel felt, the fear they both felt.

But she couldn't.

She wasn't like that.

"I don't want them in my house,", her tone took on a firm note, "Get them out of my house. And make them forget. Forget me, forget Heylel, forget Jack. Forget us all."

Gabriel deflated slightly, "That's it?"

"That's it."

He bowed exaggeratedly, making her smile at his antics, "As you wish, you're word is my command."

Glancing up at his little brother, he made a silent promise that this was not the end, but snapped his fingers. They were gone in a snap, disappearing in an instant, and Kelly breathed out a sigh of relief.

Gabriel watched her with interest, "Kelly, can I ask you something?"

"Of course."

"What was his response? Finding out you were with child."

Kelly tilted her head slightly, thinking it over, "He said he was thrilled. He said it was the only time he ever created anything. Anything good."

He followed her to the kitchen, behind her shoulder, and fell silent at the sight waiting for them. She had pushed the door open only slightly, enough for them to see in but them not to see out, Azrael was bowed at the table, head resting on his crossed arms. But Lucifer was standing, in the middle of the kitchen, holding little Jack up in the air. The babe was giggling down at him, kicking at the air, little fingers curled around his wrists.

Gabriel hadn't seen his brother smile so brightly, heard him laugh so softly, in eons and eons.

"Stay for dinner?"

"Who's cookin good lookin?"

Kelly giggled softly, "He is."

Gabriel's mouth fell open, "He knows how to cook!"

At the sharp but early hours of the morning the sound of little feet pitter-pattering over the fine wooden floor came from down the hall. A bedroom door was thrown open in excitement and a dirty blonde head peeked out.

Not another creature stirred.

Nothing from the guest room were uncle Gabe slept.

Not a movement from the room down the hall from his, mama and dada, still out to the world.

Little fingers gripped the door frame as he bent around it, spying for the sentry in the hall, uncle Azrael was not in his spot, and he scurried quickly from his room to the stairs. He gripped the railing as he took the steps one at a time, the drop from one to the other still a bit of a challenge for him.

There in the corner, shining bright for all to see, was their tree. Young eyes lit up at the brightly colored boxes hidden under the green branches. Boxes with ribbons and bows. Stockings hung over the fire place, full to the top, and a big smile grew over his small features.

Turning, he scurried back up the stairs, running down the hall as best as he could, and threw the door open at the end. Sleeping soundly on the bed was mama and dada, curled into one another, under the pile of blankets. He waited in the door way for a long moment, the longest moment in his life, and ran across the cool floor, throwing himself upwards.

There was a grunt, and a huff of ones breath leaving them, two strong arms curling around him.

"Good morning Jackie."

"Morning papa!"

Lucifer chuckled at the little ones excitement, closing his eyes, pretending to go back to sleep. He knew what the little one wanted, what he had seen when he went down stairs, but he couldn't help but tease him.

"And what brings my bear in here? Did you want to sleep with mama and I?"

Jack giggled, squirming to sit up again, blue eyes shining bright, "No papa! He came! He came!"

"Who came little one?"

"Santa came papa! Just like you said!"

He scrunched his face up when a small finger poked at his cheek. Lucifer peeked at him, one eye opening, with a playful glare of warning.

"Jackie."

"But papa!"

"It's still early."

The little one heaved a sigh of frustration, something of which he did not have at this age, and sat back heavily. A big hand snuck around to poke at his chubby little side, "No-no. There is no pouting on Christmas. It's like, the rules."

"Papa!"

"Heylel, quit teasing him.", mama's voice fluttered in like a dove, a saving grace, and Jack leaned over to kiss her cheek, "Morning mama!"

"Good morning sweetie", Kelly leaned up on her elbow, whispering conspiringly into her child's ear. The toddler went serious for a moment and then broke into giggles. Lucifer narrowed his eyes at them. Tilting his little head he jut a little lip out in a pout, eyes going wide, "Please papa? For me?"

Lucifer heaved a dramatic sigh, eliciting a bout of giggles from the happy child, and sat up with him in his arms.

"Now that's cheating, so cheating, you know I can't say no to that face."

Jack cheered and giggled as he was lifted from the bed, deposited on papa's shoulders, little fingers tangling into his messy blonde hair. Kelly smiled at them and carefully climbed out of bed, her stomach big. Lucifer watched her carefully, ready to aid should it be needed, but she waved him off as she woddle-walked to the door.

"I'm fine Heylel, I promise."

He smiled at her, pressing a hand to the small of her back as she passed, and grunted again when little fingers tugged at his hair.

"Watch it squirt!"

Jack shrieked happily when he nibbled at his little thigh, fingers curling around his ankles as he moved to follow his mother. They made it half way down the hall when Lucifer reached up and set him back on his feet, in front of Gabriel's room.

He knelt and pushed at the door softly, "Why don't you get uncle Gabe and meet us down stairs?"

"Okay papa!"

Jack didn't need to be told twice, running into his uncles room, Lucifer smiled to himself when there was another grunt, mumbles, and the giggles of a child whom had just swan dived on top of a peacefully sleeping person.

Gabriel's voice fluttered out, "You little monster you", Lucifer smiled and turned to make his way down the steps, "You're gonna get it one of these days! Are you old enough to spank yet?"

It was all in good nature though, playing, and Jack giggled as his uncle scooped him up and ran from the room. Meeting them down stairs in record time he set the little guy down on his feet. Jack grinned up at him, eyes bright still, and he ran to hug his other uncle around the knees.

"Hi uncle Az! Merry Christmas!"

"And to you little one."

A large pale hand was set on his head and tilted back to see his smile.

"Jackie come're!"

"Papa!"

Azrael let go of his little head at the moments notice, turning to watch as he scurried over to his parents side, Lucifer bending to pull him up into his lap. Jack squirmed to get comfortable and looked up, Lucifer looked down to meet his gaze.

"Can we open the presents papa?"

"Now I don't know?", he looked over at Kelly playfully, she giggled softly and took on a thoughtful expression in turn, "What say you mama? Should we allow this little trouble maker to open his presents?"

"I'm not sure we should, what would we get for it?"

Jack pouted, turning slightly in his papa's lap, Lucifer chuckled and leaned down tapping his cheek, "Give papa a kiss?"

The toddler giggled, jumping up to smooch his cheek, Lucifer kissed into his little neck and the little one giggled at the feeling scrunching up on himself. Chuckling fondly he pulled back and leaned to the side, "And one for mama?"

Kelly smiled as the little nephilim jumped forward to give her a kiss to her cheek.

Gabriel chuckled at the pair, they really were good for each other, and if anyone thought that they could get their hands on his little nephew and his soon to be niece then they had another thing coming.

"Okay, I think we'll allow it, just this once."

Jack jumped to the floor, scurrying to the tree, and looking for the gift that he wanted to open first. Picking a large bag as the best one there he pulled it out from under the stacks of boxes and plopped himself down between Gabriel's feet as he tore into the bag.

Pulling out a large stuffed wolf, he cuddled it close, and turned upwards, "T'ank you uncle Gabe!"

"I'm happy you like it little buddy.", he chuckled and ruffled his hair.

Jack giggled adorably, leaning up to kiss his cheek too, it was a phase and his parents figured there could be worse phases for him to be going through.

There was a box he went for, hearing something inside it rustle, and Kelly turned sharply to look at Lucifer. The Archangel pointedly just so happened to 'miss' her look. She had said no.

"Lucifer please do not tell me you and-"

He cringed, she only called him 'Lucifer' when he was in trouble.

"PUPPY!"

Jack shrieked, falling back onto his bottom as the excitable puppy with floppy ears pounced on him, licking at his face happily. He wrapped his little arms around the fluffy neck. Kelly turned, crossing her arms.

"I said no puppy, Lucifer!", she whisper yelled, loud enough to know her disliking but not enough for the child to hear in his excitement. Azrael coughed lightly into his fist. She turned a look on him too, "Where did you even get a puppy?"

"One of my hounds hit it off with one of Luci's. There was a litter. That is the runt."

Well that wasn't so bad, she guessed, Lucifer often times left his own hound here when he had to go out. Perhaps one for Jack wouldn't be so bad. It would give him a playmate during the day. But still, she had said no puppy, it was the principle.

"I said no puppy."

Lucifer smiled at her as if he knew her inner turmoil at accepting it. He set a hand on her large belly, "Come now, it'll keep him company until the little one comes, all this anger can't be good for little Katie."

"Don't you dare!", she smacked his arm but they could all see her smile, "I'm trying to be mad at you!"

Jack scrambled up, puppy held up in his two arms, its lower legs hanging.

"Mama! Mama! look'it! Keep it!"

And cue the baby. She couldn't say no to her baby.

"Of course sweetie, why don't you go get a blanket for him and he can sleep in the kitchen tonight."

"Okay mama!"

She spared Lucifer a look, "And one for papa."

Jack giggled and looked over at his uncle Gabriel, he winked at the child, "Jackie don't you dare!", Lucifer gave a gasp of mock shock.

"On Christmas!"

Jack giggled and ran off to get the two blankets, his puppy close behind him, Kelly pushed him away laughing, "Don't...Heylel...I'm allow to be mad at you!"

Lucifer grinned, kissing at her ear again, and heaved himself up quickly before she could get him back, "I'm going to start breakfast!", and bolted up the stairs, "After I teach our son what 'Jackie don't you dare!' means!"

There was a squeal of youthful boyish laughter from upstairs and she shook her head fondly at her boys. Sighing she pushed herself up, pressing a hand to her lower back, and turned to make her way to the kitchen.

Another strong arm curled around her back and she turned to smile up at Gabriel.

"Care for a hand kind madam?"

Kelly smiled, curling an arm around his back, leaning lightly into him for a moment.

"I would love some Gabe."

"Anything for you sis!"

ANNNNNND FIN!

I hope you liked it! It's been great! BIG HUGE MAJOR SHOUT OUTS TO ROBIN0203 AND TELENTROPY X FOR ALL THE FEEDBACK AND STICKING WITH ME THIS ENTIRE TIME! YOU ARE BOTH THE BESTEST! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!