Dashiel and Zoka were in their rooms stuffing overnight bags for their nightlong trip to Heaven. Gabriel was waiting downstairs with Aziza and Castiel as the third Archangel told them almost every name of each Angel currently in Heaven while they waited for the kids.
In Zoka's room, she was rummaging around in her closet when she heard a grumble behind her, making her look. Jasper, Dashiel's panda bear, was there with a navy blue Bring Me the Horizon shirt in his mouth, dropping it at her feet. She thanked the bear and went over to her nightstand, grabbing the baggie of ginseng she kept as a snack for the Pandas. She tossed a piece to Jasper and her Panda, Narla, was lying in bed, so she put the ginseng in front of her nose to make the animated bear wake up and nibble on the treat. She pulled her tank top off and replaced it with the shirt Jasper delivered and pulled on a pair of jeans. She debated on if she wanted to wear her high-tops or her black boots, but eventually settled on the boots.
Zoka grabbed her duffle bag and made her way downstairs, passing Dashiel's room on the way. He was dressed as well, but still rummaging in his closet for something. Zoka put her packed bag at the front door and went into the kitchen to look for a snack. She was unsure of if her Mom or Castiel made it, but there was a Red Velvet cake with cheesecake icing precut on the counter and someone already had a piece. She went over and grabbed two paper towels to put a pair of slices on each sheet.
She heard her Dad and Uncle Dean enter the conversation her Mom and Cas were having with Gabriel, then Dashiel clamoring down the staircase. She held her hand out with the slice of cake and only had to wait a minute before Dash was coming into the kitchen, almost smearing his face with cake. He took the slice from her and led her back into the living room where the adults were.
Aziza and Sam were sharing the lounge chair and he had his arms wrapped around her as he spoke to Gabriel. When he was finished, he looked down at her and they smiled at each other. Dashiel was as good at taking pictures as Dean was, so when he realized his parents were about to kiss, he got into position about 5-feet away and snapped a shot of them. He was hoping to get lots of pictures of Heaven on their weekend getaway and, if they allowed it, some of the Angels.
"Looks like they're packed and ready to go." Dean noted as Dashiel went to show his sister his most recent shot.
Everyone piled outside and Sam and Aziza were waving from the porch as Gabe walked a few feet away with the twins. He put a hand on each of their shoulders and Dashiel was raising his camera to take another picture when they disappeared. Dean came out of the Cabin pulling on his jacket and told the couple that he and Cas had a movie date to see a double feature John Wick & John Wick: Chapter 2 at the theater downtown and that they'd be gone for about 4 hours because Cas really wanted to see these movies. Dean flashed his gun before he put his jacket on and ensured the couple that they'd be safe. Sam told him to have a nice night out when Cas came out of the house and waved goodbye to everyone before getting into Baby.
Aziza and Sam watched as they pulled away from the house and drove down the dirt path. They had the house to themselves and they had no idea what to do with that. Sam checked his watch and saw that it was almost 7pm, so he pitched the idea of ordering pizza to Aziza and she agreed. Ever since she had the twins, Aziza took to the habit of walking around in a sports bra and sweatpants with her hair up or down. Her choice of clothing was also a good indicator that she was going to do yoga at some point in the day and he remembered watching her bend and stretch with Dashiel as he was eating breakfast. She went inside to grab a shirt and while she was gone, Sam ordered a large pepperoni pizza for pickup at their favorite pizza parlor.
They had about a half-hour to kill, so Sam went looking for Aziza and found her in their closet. She tossed the shirt of her liking on the bed and Sam crossed the room over to her. She laughed when he picked her up and wrapped her legs around his waist. She looked up at him and those lovely eyes of his before her attention dropped to his lips where she wanted. Sam took the hint and kissed her; her hands came up to wrap around his neck.
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Gabriel, Dashiel and Zoka arrived at Heaven's entrance and the twins were in awe at all the Angels with their colored wings and Graces fluttering to and fro. Some of them were going to Earth and some were returning, but none of them seemed to notice Commander Gabriel had arrived with guests.
"They're like little bees, always working." Gabriel commented to the children before he whistled. "Sabrael!"
In front of them appeared a dark-haired, brown-eyed Angel with a blueish-white Grace and he was smartly dressed in a fitting suit and tie.
"Commander Gabriel, you've returned." Sabrael greeted with a smile. He noticed the pair next to Gabriel and his inquisitive eyes scanned them from head to toe, but he could not come up with something to describe the things before him. "What are these beings?"
"They're Nephilim, the product of Man and God's daughter, the Last Seraphim." Gabriel explained and Sabrael looked like his head was going to explode at the information being given to him. Gabriel chuckled. "Why don't you go tell everyone we have guests and meet me in the Great Hall when you're done?"
"Of course, at once." Sabrael beamed before he was off, spreading the news of Heaven's newest arrivals.
The first stop on their trip was the Garrisons currently housing 7 units of Angels, ready for combat. The Angels here all bowed when Gabriel passed with his family and there was a small crowd of them following behind the Archangel. Next was the Infirmary and Gabe always made sure to stop by daily to see if any Angels got hurt while on Earth or another mission. Kali was coming out of the hospital and they almost crashed into each other, but Gabe was there to catch her from falling.
"Kali, I'm glad you're here." He smiled at her. "These are my grandkids, Dashiel and Zoka Winchester."
Kali looked at the pair of young Nephilim and could see past the skin they wore to their life source, their Graces. Zoka's was like a burning fire, though the light coming from it was exceptionally white and blinding. Dashiel's Grace took the form of a lion with a long, golden-blond mane and stunning blue eyes.
"They're beautiful, Gabriel." She complimented, much to the twins' delight because they smiled at her. "I was just making sure we didn't have to worry about you."
"I'm as fit as a fiddle." He chimed and Kali smirked at him.
"I'll be helping the Angels with a feast for the kids. No peeking until everything's ready." Kali kissed Gabriel on the cheek and waved to the twins as she made her way to Heaven's massive kitchen. It was one of many gifts Gabriel gave his home after he woke up and the Angels seemed to like it. Nobody's burned anything yet and Gabriel was thankful for it, but he wondered where the Angels got their culinary skills from.
"Who was that?" Zoka asked with a huge smile. "She can control fire like I can. I saw her true form."
"That's…my girlfriend." Gabe said softly, ruffling his feathers. "Okay, we've got some time to kill, so the next place we're going is the Pasture. How good are you guys at using your wings?"
"Dash is much better than I am." Zoka admitted as both she and her twin unfurled their wings from behind them.
"No offense, but I could fly circles around you, Zoka." Dash chuckled and his sister stuck her tongue out at him.
"Connecting with your wings should be as simple as moving your arms and legs." Gabriel sagely told the girl as he spread his two sets. "Take a moment, feel them and tell them what to do."
Dashiel had sat crossed-legged in the clouds and his wings began flapping, making him hover a few feet in the air. Zoka did as her grandfather advised and put all her focus into connecting with her wings, feeling every inch of them. She didn't realize when she began floating, but she was hovering above the ground now with both sets of her wings flapping in tune with her heartbeat.
"Good." Gabriel complemented. He turned his back to the twins and whistled a song, one the children knew all too well and began singing.
"When the blackbird in the Spring,
Neath the willow tree,
Sat and rock'd, I heard him sing,
Sing of Aura Lea
Aura Lea, Aura Lea,
Maid of golden hair;
Sunshine came along with thee,
And swallows in the air"
A whinny could be heard in the distance and Gabe turned to it, seeing a white Granian with a platinum-blonde mane and flaxen strands on the horizon. Audrina came galloping to a stop next to Gabriel and he stroked her muzzle. He knew that she'd want apples or some other form of treat from him, so he asked her to lead the way to their favorite apple tree and she began a stroll in the direction of the Pasture.
Dashiel was up further in the skies while Zoka caught up to Audrina and was allowed to mount the Granian, so she was hitching a ride for now. They reached the wooden gates of the Pasture and Gabriel held one of the barriers open as everyone passed through. Still following Audrina, she led them deeper into the Pasture and to a tree brimming with golden apples. Dashiel dived down and into the top of the tree, holding onto one of the branches as he reached for an apple. He dropped down and took a bite of the apple, noting how sweet it was. He tossed it to Zoka and she caught it, taking a bite from the other side. They were both more fans of sour things than sweet, so Zoka reached her arm around Audrina's mouth and the beast ate the remainder of the fruit whole.
Nickering brought everyone's attention to the company they seemed to have attracted: a pair of sepia Aethonans and a wheat Abraxan. Zoka dismounted the Granian and used her wings to grab three apples from the tree, going to each of the horse-like beings and feeding them by hand.
She took note of all the winged beasts partially surrounding her and her family, but her attention was drawn to the Abraxan and its light eyes. Dash was busy taking pictures of the animals while Zoka went to get more apples from the tree to give to them.