sabrielbigbang:

Author: @paperannxo (PaperAnn)
Artist: @krisn5
Rating: Explicit
Pairings: Gabriel/Sam Winchester (Background Dean Winchester/Castiel)
Word Count: 71.5K
Warnings: Referenced Non-Con (non-graphic), Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Explicit Sexual Content 

Summary: It all started because of a stupid lead Sam checked without backup. That was how he found himself caged, used and shrouded by darkness inside an omega trafficking ring. The torture continued for months, until Dean finally unearthed the operation and saved them. While Sam sought justice in court for all the victims, he unwittingly became a media sensation.

Yet, all Sam wants is to fade into the background. Being buried alive puts life in perspective. His dream of traveling seems impossible, so he gets creative. After all, he’s got the cash from a massive settlement.

Sam realizes he doesn’t have to ‘fly’ under the radar, maybe he could ‘ship off—raise anchor?’

Dean’s terrified of Sam disappearing again. He and his mate, Cas, decide to plant a Novak brother in Sam’s path secretly: as a hired bodyguard.

It works, Sam and Gabriel set sail, Gabriel acting as a guide, captain and (covert) watchman…but complications arise. Complications, in the way that Sam learns to trust again and begins falling in love. Complications, in the way that all of Sam’s PTSD medications compromise his nose, because Gabriel is fucking positive: they’re true mates.

A normal around-the-world cruise would be too much to ask for, of course.

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