Chapter Twenty Seven: Happy Marriage, Happy Life

Gabriel and Kali got married when the world was fading from winter into spring. The cold winds had given away to softer, warmer breezes, and the flowers were blooming everywhere, filling the shop and the town with their sweet scents.

Kali walked down the aisle with her arm looped through Sam's, who had taken the place of her late father.

Gabriel stood waiting for her next to Castiel, Dean, and Balthazar, and he grinned widely when he saw her. His heart leapt in his chest.

I'm going to spend the rest of my life loving this woman, he thought to himself, and that thought alone made him beam brightly.

Jess took Kali's bouquet as the bride stepped up across from Gabriel. The matron of honor gently laid her hand close to her curving stomach, where she felt the quick, butterfly movements of the baby move within her. She had known some time about the baby, but waited until Dean and Castiel had returned from Portland to make the announcement. Sam was over the moon, and Dean had gawked at her before swinging her in his arms joyfully.

Castiel glanced over his shoulder at Dean, who winked, both of their thoughts on how it would be at their own wedding.

"Friends, family, we are gathered here to witness the union of this man and this woman..."

The wedding concluded at the house that the Novak house, which Gabe and Kali now lived in. The reception went on for most of the night.

Anna kissed Kali's cheek, welcoming her into the family. The other woman looked pleased at this.

Dean and Castiel danced together while Jess, Mary, Jo, and Ellen looked on, all of them leaning on each other and grinning at the pair.

When the reception came to a close, and the guests made their way outside, Anna stopped suddenly, causing Charlie and Kevin to run into her.

"What is it?" Charlie asked, looking at her fellow red head.

Anna merely pointed and smiled.

The sky was alight with many, many stars, but the falling ones immediately caught everyone's attention.

"A good omen," Anna stated, smiling at her brother.

Castiel flushed, but leaned against Dean to watch the streaks of light against the black sky.

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Dean and Castiel's wedding took place a few months after Gabe and Kali's, since both men were eager to start their lives together. The wedding took place in the same church, but the reception was held at the Winchester's home.

The entire church was decorated with only one flower- a bright white and pink flower, with soft, uneven petals and a soft yellow, fragrant center. No one needed to ask the meaning of this flower, since the meaning was perfectly clear.

Jess walked down the aisle beside her best friend, having been elected Best Woman. Her arm was looped through his and her other hand rested on her now larger stomach. Her son moved excitedly within her, as though he knew what today was.

Sam stood next to Dean as his Best Man, and next to him was Gabriel, who was put out about being chosen over Jess but had relented after a few lectures from Kali, and Balthazar stood with them as well.

Dean's eyes widened when he saw Castiel, who was dressed in a white suit, step out with Jess. He straightened his own black suit, and squirmed in place before Sam hissed in his hear, "Dude, chill."

Anna, who had been chosen to officiate the wedding, stood in an elegant, moss green gown and smiled at her brother and brother in law to be. "Ladies and gentleman, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Castiel Novak and Dean Winchester. These two have been through much, to say the least-," this drew chuckles from the knowing crowd, "but with every trial, they found their way back to each other. Their bond is profound, and today they will seal that bond before God and their families before starting their new life together."

Dean turned to Castiel first. "For most of my life, all I knew was war. I knew the love that came from my family, my friends, but I never knew this kind of love. I never believed I would find it, or that I would find the person who would return it in equal turn." His hands tightened around Castiel's. "And now all I know is that love. I vow to return it in equal turn, today, tomorrow, always."

Castiel smiled, blinking past the tears. "I was content with my life before I met you. I was happy with what I had, without knowing what I was missing. Turns out, I was missing you and I didn't know it yet. Then you walked in, and I knew I wasn't truly content, I was just waiting. I found you, and you just fit. I vow to always love you, to be your friend, to be someone to lean on, for now and always."

Then Castiel presented Dean with a warm, gold band and pushed it onto his finger. Their hands clasped, the silver and gold rings they wore gleaming.

"If no one objects to this union," Anna continued. "Then I now declare you husband and husband. You may kiss the-,"

She didn't get a chance to finish that sentence before Dean pulled Castiel into his arms, kissing him deeply and thoroughly as their friends and family cheered and applauded.

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The Winchester house was full to the seams with people, who all milled around, happily chatting and drinking the night away.

Jo kissed Castiel's cheek, as did Mary and Jess. Jo grinned, her dark eyes sparkling. Her I told you so was clear, and Castiel smiled and rolled his eyes at her.

Charlie was walking around, then stopped to talk to Kali, who gasped loudly when she saw the simple diamond ring sitting on Charlie's pale, freckled finger. It seemed love was in the air, and not long after Gabe and Kali's wedding, Jo had proposed to Charlie.

"Idjits," Bobby had called them all, affection evident in his eyes as he clasped his wife's hand in his own.

Ellen had scolded him, but blushed when he kissed her soundly, which had been followed by hoots and hollers, and they came loudly from the Winchester brothers until Ellen had silenced them with a glare.

Later, Mary danced with Dean under the fairy lights that Sam and Gabe had strung up. She smiled at her son, resting a hand on his cheek. "I'm so proud of you, Dean," she told him.

Dean kissed his mother's cheek. "Thanks, Mom."

Mary leaned in close. "So when will you start your family?"

Dean didn't flinch like he did before, he merely laughed. "Sick of Lily already? What about your up and coming grandson?" he asked her teasingly.

Mary looked over his shoulder, to where Castiel was dancing with Lily, who was perched on his toes. Her gaze then shifted over to Sam and Jess, who were sitting down so Jess could rest her swollen feet. Jess was on Sam's lap, and their hands were both resting on her large belly. Mary smiled. "Yes, but I'm looking after both of my boys," she said, looking at Dean again.

Dean chuckled, dipping his mother, making her laugh. "Soon," was all he promised.

Content, Mary rested her chin on Dean's shoulder and kept smiling, before sending a wink in Castiel's direction.

Her new son in law blushed, as though he knew what she had been whispering to Dean.

They have plenty of time, she thought to herself. They have forever.

And under the light of the full moon, forever seemed like the perfect way to begin.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Supernatural.

Author's Note: Thank you for reading!

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