The Job
Chapter 1
Castiel knew his part of the Plan, just like all the other angels. So why was he being tested? He knew these answers, and Zachariah knew he knew them.
"What are their names again?" Zachariah interrogated him.
"I've already answered this five times." Castiel was getting annoyed. Just because he was technically an inferior to Zachariah, didn't mean he was an idiot.
Zachariah finally lost his cool. "Are you questioning my authority? I told you, I am the one asking questions. If you say another word without my permission, you're off the job. You're on a thin line, Castiel. Don't push me." Zachariah took a deep breath to calm himself, then continued, "What are their names, Castiel."
Castiel stared up at Zachariah, trying to hold back his anger at being treated like a child. He reminded himself that Father did everything for a reason, and this must be a test. He wanted to make Father proud. He wanted this job so he could prove himself to be just as worthy as his older brothers.
"Sam and Dean Winchester. Their names are Sam and Dean Winchester."
"Okay. See, that wasn't so hard. You are ready. Remember your duty, Castiel. And if you act like you did today – if you speak out against my authority again – I will pull you from this job in the blink of an eye. And you will be punished." Zachariah let the words sink in, and then smiled. "Good luck, little brother," he said, without any meaning. He vanished.