War

war, part one

War. Something that has always been around even before man walked this earth. Angels. They aren't what you think they are. They're soldiers for the lord. I should know I am one. My name is Castiel, and i am an angel of the lord. This is my war.
Angels have always been at war with each other for as long as I can remember. You might know a battle between Michael and Lucifer. That was one of the first battles between heaven and hell. Lucifer was a good angel and brother, but when God told him he had to worship his new creation (humans) Lucifer said as you humans say "Nope", and was banished to hell. But Lucifer started making father's creations into his own creations (demons), but father hated that so he got his favorite son and the strongest archangel Michael to battle Lucifer, Michael won, but Lucifer still made demons but only the soles that made it to hell. But this wasn't my battle of course, I was on the side lines cheering for Michael. My battle was much worse. It involved humans more than angels
The humans have always been interesting to study. Put them on this planet with food and water to see what they do. One angel that is that lowest of the low is Gadreel. He was the one who let the serpent into the garden. But is it good that Gadreel let the serpent in? Some would say Yes, some would say No. Some say it was God's plan all along. Alright back to my war. It all started in May of 2014. I had found my vessel. The body that one angel can possies after he/she says yes. Not to be mistaken from demons who just jump around whenever they want. It was in Michigan where a 14 year old child was destined to be the vessel of Lucifer. I didn't know at the time he was only 14 years old. I was sent to earth to protect this child at all costs. His name was Zachary Smith. He had a normal life, normal friends, but one thing that stood out from him was the fact that he was a true believer in the Lord. In angels, demons, God, and even in the devil himself.
As I knock on his door, who opens it surprises me. "This can't be right". "Who are you man look I can't talk right now, I got homework then i got to go meet my friends." "Are you Zachary Smith." "Yeah but the names Zach. Hate being called "Zachary". Who are you." " My name is Castiel, and i am an angel of the Lord." " Dude whatever you are smoking , stop man. I know i'm only a kid and all but weed never solves your problems." "That's the problem you're only a child. Maybe you have a father by the same name." "Two things. One, I'm the only Zach here. And two, my parents are dead. I'm with my foster parents who aren't home right now." By now I was really confused. This poor child whose parents died, is destined to have the most evil angel take control of his body to go to battle with another angel that might end the human race. "look i've been sent here from heaven for you to say No." "Then No." "No... ugh. Ok listen Lucifer the devil himself my brother is going to try to possess you. I was sent here to protect you and make sure you don't say yes. There is a war about to happen between Michael and Lucifer, and your Lucifer's vessel." " Wait didn't this battle already happened along time ago." "Yes I was there, but everything that happens must happen again, we are running out of time are you coming or do I have to kidnap you." " Ok i'll go just give me a minute to get some stuff." "No time." then I grabbed his arm and we flew to a safe house I found a long, long time ago.
Humans have never liked me taking them for a flight. They always complain after. But this time was a little different, more screaming than complaining, which felt odd. When we got to my safe house, which is a old WWII bunker that the men of letters used, it felt strange being there. it might have been the angel warding symbols that some of my human friends put on the walls, or it was the fact that i was the key to save the human race. " Dude never do that to me again, ok" "Fine. We should be safe here in this bunker." "What kind of bunker is this anyway?" "It is a WWII bunker that the men of letters turned into a safe house." "Who are the men of letters." "The men of letters where a group of men and women who sorted out any kind of supernatural being from ghosts to vampires. All the monster movies and the scary stories you've heard of are probably true." " So werewolves, ghosts, demons, gods, and angels are all true. i thought it was just believing it was true, but all of it is true?" "Correct." " Well, ok what do we do now?" "We wait until a good angel comes to take you somewhere safe so Lucifer can't get to you." "I thought all angels were good?" "No some of them want the apocalypse to happen." "Wait the apocalypse meaning the end of the world apocalypse or the walking dead one?" "I don't know what this walking dead is but what I do know is if Michael gets his vessel and you say yes to Lucifer then BOOM end the human race."

We didn't talk for a while. He kept trying to talk to this black rectangle piece of plastic saying " Can you hear me Cam," And, "What about you Alex can you hear me." Strange how these humans work talking into boxes, eating, sleeping, strange. "Hey can you get some food and some water please" "I forgot how fragile you humans are. I'll be right back."
I decided to walk and not fly. There is a so called "Gas Station" by the bunker so whenever i need supplies i can go there. From what i've seen on the television humans drink water and this beer. They eat bread, cheese, granola bars. When I got back to the bunker Zach looked surprised at what i got. "Is this what humans eat and drink?" "Water yes. Beer no. You can have the beer man i'm a minor." "Ok thank you.... Why do you talk into that piece of plastic all the time, what can it do?" "Its a phone. I use it to talk to people but down here I can't." "Im sorry." "Its ok I'll see them soon right?" "Maybe. it matters if you say no or yes." "Yeah I forgot about that. So why me? Why am I the vessel of the great Lucifer the king of hell?" "I don't know the Lord works in mysterious ways." "Ok so why are there good angels and bad angels? don't you all want Lucifer to stay in hell? Wait isn't Lucifer in hell anyways? How could he speak to me from hell?" "Lucifer has escaped his cage and the horseman with him. We need all four horsemen's rings to send him back. And for all your other questions the "Bad angels" want the human race gone so they can take over the earth like they once did. Now sleep you need rest." "But" "Sleep questions later." "Ok." And that first crazy day was over.
"How'd you sleep" "Bad I only got like 4 hours" "Trust me you'll get used to it. Ok so I have an idea of how to stop Lucifer and put him back in his cage in hell for good, hopefully." "Well what is it?" "We have to get the four horsemen's rings to open and close the cage for good." "Ok what's the catch." "Lucifer needs his vessel to go with him." There was an awkward pause after that but then Zach said the 5 bravest words any human or angel have ever said. "Where are the four horseman?" "Zachary... Zach you do know that you're going to die if you do this." "Yeah well I'll die anyways so what the hell right, now where these horseman and how do i get their rings?" "Ok the first horseman that is near is hunger. It'll be hard and well you'll be hungry and so will I." "Wait I thought you said that angels don't get hungry?" "We don't but our vessels will so we must be strong" "Ok." This is only the first battle of my war. As you humans know it takes multiple battles for one war. the first battle between Michael and Lucifer was only one battle. War is different.
We were driving to toledo, ohio for hunger. There was countless reports of deaths there. All choked to death from food. "Are you going to be ok Zach. With the death." "Yeah I guess." I could tell from his voice that he wasn't fine. Humans are never fine around death. The only kind of humans i know are ok around death are hunters. Hunters hunt the supernatural and keep the people safe. I once knew a couple of hunters, they were nice before they got their hearts eaten by a werewolf.
"So Zach, have you ever used a blade before"."Umm, yes? I mean i've used a knife around the house, but i've never stabbed someone. Is that what you mean"? "Yes, you'll probably have to kill a monster today, and many demons". "Wait i'll have to kill demons? I can't do that i'm only a kid". "Yes but your a special kid. You need to know these things to be able to live day to day". I knew that this was the worst life to be in as a kid. Is it right to do this to a kid? At the time i thought so but now i know i was wrong.
" Do you have any family Castiel"?" No Zach, angels don't have family. You would think because we call each other brother and sister, but we never liked each other. Ever since Lucifer and Michael no one has ever been the same"."What about your vessel"?" Well he had some but since an Archangel controlled him Jimmy Novak's sole was torn apart. But I can still control his body even though he is in heaven". The other day I went to see Jimmy and well he's pissed. You see I stole his family, he had a daughter and a wife. I sometimes will go and see them, but I feel sorrow when i see them. I never have the willpower to talk to them but, I can still feel a little bit of Jimmy in me when i see them.
When we finally arrived to Toledo I could tell from the beginning that something was wrong. "We're here Zach"." Finally where do we begin"?" We need to find some guns"." Well you see i've never shotten a gun before, unless you count call of duty. "What is Call Of Duty." "It's nothing, just forget i said anything." "Alright then, we'll need to get some guns, or weapons in general.