Castiel's phone rang right after he received the message. Of course it was Ravenna.

"I'm pregnant."

"What?"

"You heard me, it's your's of course."

"Well, yeah, but I'm gonna be a dad…"

He collapsed against the counter. The shock had made his legs feel absolutely useless.

"Are you sure?"

"I took three tests. It's nearly impossible to get three false positives."

"Oh…"

"What should we do? I can't keep this from Cielo."

"Tell him, I can defend myself. I will be right over. Bye."

"Okay, bye."

Dazed, he went into one of his drawers to look for the ring his grandmother had given him. It was a simple, white gold band with tiny diamonds arranged around one slightly larger. Castiel hoped it would fit. Slipping it into his pocket, he left for her apartment. Cielo was waiting for him out front with an extremely frightening look. Any other man would have run. As soon as he left his car, a fist narrowly missed his face.

He had to dodge and block several blows, until one connected with his stomach. Castiel fell to the ground like a ton of bricks. The older man put a foot on his back.

"Do you realize just what you've done?"

"Yes."

"You soiled my pure, beautiful baby sister and impregnated her with your spawn."

"She isn't a child anymore."

"I don't care! That thing in her belongs to you and I don't want you causing any more problems."

He saw red. How dare he call his child a thing! Cielo had no right to keep him from seeing them. Filled with rage, Cass lunged and began hitting him mercilessly. A light hand was the only thing that stopped him from doing serious damage. Ravenna was holding his shoulder looking worried. Smiling, he stood up and wrapped an arm around her waist.

"It's okay. That was my last fight for a long time. I promise."

Ravenna nodded in understanding and helped her brother up. Cass stared at him threateningly, daring him to make another move or say another thing about his baby. Cielo surprised him by shaking his hand vigorously.

"You proved yourself worthy of taking care of my sister and your child. You have my blessing."

"Thank you so much. I promise I will always be there, no matter what."

Turning to her, he held out the cloth that concealed the object that would show to the world that he would honor his promise. She took it gently and unraveled it, gasping softly at the ring. A soft smile covered Castiel's face as he put it on her. It was a perfect fit.

"Ravenna, I know this is cliché and you probably think I'm only doing this because I have to. But it's more than that. I've loved and wanted you since I first laid eyes on you. You thawed the layer of ice around my heart in ways that I thought only music could. I'm crazy for you. So please, will you let me make you mine once and for all?"

She stared at the ring, then at her stomach, and then finally at him. Castiel smiled softly in return.

"Okay."

"Okay? You mean you'll marry me?"

"I will consider it. Now, we should probably go to your house."

"Good enough for me. Why my house?"

"Well, if you haven't forgotten, we have band practice today. Plus, we have to have a meeting."

He gave her another huge hug before leading her to the car. Rave said goodbye to her brother and climbed in. Neither of them uttered a single word the entire drive. Halfway there, Cass handed Ravenna a sheet of lyrics to memorize. It was easy for her. Nathaniel and Lysander were already there when they arrived. Both received a sheet of music to read over.

Nathaniel seemed cautious at first, but relaxed when he realized he wouldn't be attacked by the redhead. Lysander practiced quietly on his bass for a bit before giving the signal to go ahead with the session. She took the microphone, already adjusted to her height, and started the song.

"I hate the way you make me feel. Your words, your lies, your touch leave wounds to never heal," she crooned, "Why would you make me feel this way? So many things that I should say."

They all knew that this song was about the Ken incident, but it was so powerful that they didn't care. So powerful, they didn't notice a certain brunette entering the garage. Ken sat in a corner to listen. Ravenna continued singing ominously until the song ended. He still went unnoticed.

"Before you go, we have an announcement," Castiel said proudly.

"What's up?"Ly replied.

"We just found out today that I'm pregnant."

"Nooooooo!"

They all jolted at the sudden presence of Ken in the room. He threw the chair he had been sitting on and charged at Castiel. Lysander grabbed him while he continued to thrash and yell. A look of pure hatred filled his eyes.

"I will kill you for what you've done! You ruined her! You defiled her you stupid pig! Now she's carrying tha-that thing! I will murder you for this!"

"What you call a thing is our child and I suggest you shut up before I kick you out."

"That isn't a child! It's a disgusting creature that will ruin Ravenna's life forever! It'll be a monster just like its dear old dad."

That's when Ravenna stood up.

"Shut up Kentin! You are the only monster here that I see. Calling a defenseless baby a creature and a monster. How low can you get?"

"B-but, Ravenna…"

"No Ken. I am done listening. Castiel took responsibility like a real man. As soon as he found out, he came over and proposed to me. And guess what? I said yes. "

"Don't you think he only did that because it's his fault?"

She gasped softly, her hand quickly going to touch her stomach. Nathaniel was the first to hit him. Then Cass. Ravenna sat down to think about what he had said while Ken got beat. What if he was right? No, Castiel wouldn't do that. Would he? Her thoughts conflicted and swam until a hand touched her arm. Castiel smiled down at her lovingly.

"Ready to go?"

She nodded and stood, her thoughts still going crazy as they left the garage.

Not many voted, but for those who did, you obviously know who won. Sorry for taking so long and keeping you waiting. R&R!