Going to be an extremely short chapter…

Plot: Balthazar apologizes to Castiel

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Chapter 13: Forgiven:

Castiel sat in the Heaven he enjoyed, staring up at the sky, feeling the sun tickle his skin. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath of fresh air. He then felt the breeze of another angel appearing beside him.

He turned to see Balthazar standing there, his eyes worried and his lips slightly turned. He was wearing tight, black pants and a v-cut dark grey top, revealing part of his chest. His hair was ruffled messily and his wings were swaying in gray and soft blue…he was nervous, that was noticeable.

"What are you doing here?" Castiel questioned with a bite of anger.

Balthazar gulped deeply and his wings shook noticeably as he held out a long, canary yellow feather with a clear, jewel encrusted box holding what Castiel knew was a soul.

"What is that?" Castiel asked, staring at the feather in particular.

"It's an apology," Balthazar said "Please accept…that is one of my first feathers and this is…well, it's a soul."

Castiel felt something warm inside of him…giving another angel one of your first feathers was one of the kindest things one could do. He took a deep breath and gently took the feather from Balthazar's hands. He had never been given one before…it was a sign of true friendship between angels.

"You can keep the soul," Castiel said, knowing he had no use for it.

Balthazar nodded and gently placed it down on the stone. He glanced at Castiel, who was twirling the feather in his fingers, inspecting it. He felt really nervous…he hoped Castiel would forgive him …he couldn't stand to lose him…he was his only friend.

"I don't deserve this," Castiel suddenly said, his stomach turning "I killed you, Balthazar…when you helped the Winchesters find me."

"I admit I deserved that…I betrayed you," Balthazar said "Please accept it."

Castiel took a deep breath and closed his fingers around the feather "You are forgiven," he said with a slight smile.

Balthazar huffed out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding as relief pooled into him "Friends?"

Castiel let out a laugh "Of course, Balthazar," he said with a smile, glancing up at the gleaming blue eyes of the other angel.

Balthazar smiled widely as he sat beside his oldest friend "What do you like about this place?"

Castiel shrugged "I don't really know," he said "It's just relaxing."

Balthazar nodded, staring up at the blue sky. He kind of understood why Castiel would enjoy it…he personally fancied a more luxurious place but this was quiet and a good place to be alone.

They sat in silence and Castiel was thankful for it. He and Balthazar had been through much together and sitting here reminded him of when they were younger and how they would hide away while their brothers fought.

He froze when he heard a prayer interrupt his thoughts. It was Dean 'Cas, I love you,'. Castiel smiled widely when he heard it. Dean would do that often when Castiel was away but it no matter how many times he heard it, he would feel his heart warm each time.

"You are lucky, Castiel," Balthazar said "Dean Winchester loves you very much."

Castiel smiled and nodded "I know," he said "I love him as well."

Balthazar nodded…he wished he had someone; Castiel had Dean and Gabriel had Sam…he didn't have anyone. His thoughts were interrupted when he felt a hand on his forearm. He turned to see the large, sympathetic sapphire eyes "We are going out later tonight…would you care to join?"

"Will there be alcohol?" Balthazar questioned with a smirk.

Castiel nodded "Of course," he said simply.

Balthazar nodded "Then you will expect to see me."

"I'll call for you when we leave," Castiel said as he stood up "I must go."

"Okay," Balthazar said, standing up as well. He grabbed the box with the soul and gave Castiel a wink before disappearing. Castiel smiled and then set on his way back to Dean.

I know that was very short but I needed to have Balthazar and Castiel become friends again…^-^

Now for a question…Does anyone know who Balthazar could have? I don't like the idea of him being lonely and I honestly cannot think of anyone. Please…suggestions would be lovee.