The Shield One-Shots Book 3

Guardian Angel Pt33/Ambreigns

 Dean stood silently in the garden alone, the only place that was untouched by that bastard Cecil's vengeful attack, while everyone else was still inside talking about his demands. They weren't really demands, they were more like orders he expected them to follow, he wanted the Archangels to stand down and surrender Heaven to him without a fight. He had left the room before the asshole had finished talking, he still felt so damn guilty over this, and nothing anyone said could make it stop. He had no idea how long he's been wandering the garden, he had stopped a few minutes ago to watch a pair of rabbits; one grey and the other black, as they played with each other among the beautiful flowers.

 "Hey." Roman said softly, as he came up to him and wrapped his arms around Dean's waist from behind, holding him close.

 "Hey, yourself." Dean greeted him, as he leaned back into the embrace. "Where's everyone else?"

 "Still inside talking." Roman replied sighing, as Dean lay his head back against Roman's shoulder.

 "Why aren't you with them?"

 "I knew you needed me more right now." Roman answered, as he kissed Dean's temple.

 "I don't want to talk about it, Ro." Dean said sighing, as he pulled away, walked over to the bench, and sat down.

 "Okay, so we won't." Roman agreed, as he sat down beside him.

 "So, what else did Cecil have to say?" Dean asked bitterly.

 "Well, he wants all of the Angels turned into Outcasts, and the ones who are already Outcasts, he wants them reinstated and they're to take their places. He also wants the Archangels to relinquish their powers to him and lastly, he wants you, me, and Seth..."

 "Dead." Dean said sighing, cutting him off.

 "Yeah."

 "What did Michael and his brothers say about it?"

 "We haven't responded just yet, but I think you already know what we're going to say to him, Dean." Michael replied, as he joined them.

 "You know he's going to attack again as soon as he gets your answer." Dean said quietly.

 "Yes, we're well aware that he'll throw another temper tantrum. Of course, this time though we'll be better prepared for it." Michael replied smiling.

 "Wait, what about all of the Angels that were already injured and the ones who will be?" Roman asked worriedly.

 "You want him to attack, don't you?" Dean asked.

 "We do." Michael replied still smiling.

 "You want him to weaken himself, you want him to screw himself over so you can take him out when it's time." Dean added.

 "You do catch on quick, brother." Michael answered. "Do not worry about our injured brothers and sisters, they have all been moved to a safe place and unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that more of us won't fall. Of course, with my brothers here we have a better chance at keeping everyone protected."

 "What about the Outcasts?" Dean questioned. "Aren't you worried about them?"

 "Of course, we are, but since he left them untouched in his previous attack and has demanded their release we can conclude that he has no intentions of harming them. The second that changes though, we will bring them here so they can be protected as well." Michael explained.

 "When will you send your answer?" Roman asked.

 "As soon as I return to my brothers."

 "You're sure about this?" Dean questioned worriedly.