Angels have a hierarchy. A father always has his favorites. Some angels have mundane tasks; some have monumental assignments.
Angels are love; they love us. They are commanded by their Father to answer our prayers and protect us from the evil of which we are unaware. Some, however, are aware.
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Castiel has faith. He is rewarded with the most honored assignment. He is to rescue the chosen one from hell. Castiel is humbled; he knows the heavy responsibility. He knows his loyalty is to his Father and to his mission. There is no greater cause than to save Michael's True Vessel. To be the one to deliver that beautiful light to heaven's mightiest warrior. To be the one to supply the weapon that will defeat Lucifer.
It was more than he ever imagined he would do. He was the one.
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He didn't question, he never questioned. But, he was curious. What kind of man, mere human, could hold Michael? What magnificent spirit could manage the power and glory of the best of heaven? Had he ever seen such a man?
He knew the lineage, the history of those whom He deemed worthy. But, this was the Apocalypse looming. What strength, devotion and righteousness he imagined was the fiber of this man.
Then he met Dean Winchester.
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What a contradictory soul. He is beyond brave to summon me. He has seen the power I yield. I warned him and his friends not to call me. She had been unable to see my true face as he had been unable to hear me. In him, I could feel the strength to wield the sword. I could feel the resolve to do what is right because it is right.
But, hell has damaged him. He is fragile. He does what needs to be done and punishes himself for it. His aim is bad but his intentions are good.
He is unaware of his place in this story. He is mistaken, in his belief, that his greatest role is to save his brother. He is unaware that he is to save the world.
He feels unhappy, insignificant, unworthy. He is the most important mortal, in God's eyes. And He has work for him.
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He will hold himself responsible for the fallen, those martyred for the higher purpose. He misunderstands their tears. They are in their glory to serve him, as I will serve him. I will do as my Father commands without question, without hesitation.