Heaven's War

Chapter 7

Castiel raised his his eyebrows in disbelief. "But, thats impossible!" He said, "As far as Raphael knows, Adoniel is dead." "I don't know how he knows Adoniel is still alive." Balthazar said, "All i know is he does and he's going after him. It makes sense really, considering he knows that if you asked Adoniel to help you he would. He wants to kill one of your potential allies before we can ask him for help."

"But Raphael won't find him, will he Balthazar?" Castiel worried. "I don't know, Cass." Balthazar answered, "When me and Ado left Heaven together after Lucifer killed you and he and Mike fell into the pit, we decided it was best to go our seperate ways, so it'd be harder for us to be found. After we faked our deaths i told him to take a bunch of the Weapons with him but he wouldn't take'em. Said he didn't want the attention they'd cause him. I didn't see where he went to hide."

Castiel sighed, frustrated. Now he had another thing he had to do, find another one of his friends before Raphael did.

"We have to find him, before Raphael does." "I know Cass but we can't let Raphael find out we know he's after Ado. For now, Raphael will just think the dick i got the info off is one of his goons that got killed on the battlefield."

"You're right Raphael can't know we're looking for Adoniel." Castiel said, than paused and thought for a moment before saying, "You should stay on Earth and look for him. I'll stay up in Heaven and deal with things up there."

"Alright, well hopefully we can find Ado before Lewis and Clark call you aga..." The younger Angel stopped talking when his brother raised his hand to his forehead, signalling someone was calling him. He didn't have to ask who it was. "I guess i spoke to soon. Lewis and Clark can't explore without you can they?" "Balthazar," Castiel began, but his brother cut him off, "Save it, i've heard it all before. 'They're my friends, they need my help.'" His brother mimicked him, "It hasn't even been twenty four hours since you last helped them, and already they're whistling for you and like a trained puppy you go."

Castiel tried to say something but before he could Balthazar cut him off again, "No, i said save it. I'm going to find our friend, you go help your masters." And before Castiel could stop him, Balthazar flapped his wings, flying away leaving him standing alone in the Canyon. Castiel hated arguing with his brother. Especially about Sam and Dean. It was one of the few things that made him frustrated with Sam and Dean even though he tried not to show it.

Decidng to talk to Balthazar about it next time he saw him, Castiel flew away to go help his friends.


Joshua poured the water from the jug over the perfectly green plants of Heaven's garden. It was a quiet day in the garden but it was always like that. Joshua had always led a lonely existence from the time his Father had appointed him to create and maintain the garden. It was an extremly lonely and quiet life but Joshua was content and happy to take care of his Fathers garden.

Of course, Joshua knew life in Heaven was rarely quiet and peaceful outside the area of what some called Eden. Joshua knew all too well of the war that raged over Heaven outside the beautiful land of the perfectly green trees and plants. The war between the Archangel Raphael and the Angel Castiel who Father had resurrected twice now, had been going for almost two years. The war was to decide who would rule Heaven in their Fathers absence, whether or not Armageddon would rein on Earth and who was most worthy to have the faith of the Heavenly host.

Of course Joshua had not taken part in the war, hadn't chosen sides and simply stayed and tended to the garden as usual. He was happy that the the two armies fighting each other had enough love for their home to leave the garden, it's core untouched and untainted by the bloodshed. He had hoped that would last until the war was over but he knew it wouldn't as soon as he was visited by his big brother.

While Joshua poured the water upon one of the perfectly green leaves and gave it a short trim he heard a flapping of wings and a greeting from behind him, "Hello Joshua."

Joshua felt who it was before he turned around to face his brother, "Hello Raphael." Raphael stood their wearing a perfectly clean armani suit in a new vessel. A tall, at least six foot three african american male. Joshua hadn't seen Raphael in three years not since Lucifer was released from Hell but he knew of course that the vessel he had last seen him in had been destroyed by one of Castiels followers. But he still knew who it was, regardless of the new vessel.

"It has been a long time since you've visited the garden brother." "Yes it has." Raphael said, "I apologise for not visiting you and the beautiful garden more often little brother but with the war and everything..." "I understand." replied Joshua, "We're all busy."

Joshua saw the brief sneer that flashed across Raphaels face but didn't point it out. Joshua honestly didn't care whether Raphael believed his work with the garden was important. It was important to their Father and it was his own lifes work and that was all that mattered to Joshua.

"I've come here to talk with with you about the war raging across Heaven." Raphael told him, "I'm sure you've heard the news of the Weapons of Heaven..." Joshua cut him off, saying, "Yes, i've heard the Weapons are now in Castiels possession."

Raphael briefly looked angry at being interrupted but didn't scold him for it. Joshua held respect for everyone and showed it but he was not someone you could demand respect from even if you held more authority then him and most Angels did. Joshua wasn't afraid to tell you when he disagreed with your actions or plans.

"Well," Raphael began, "I've come here to ask for your help with the war. To ask for your loyalty."

Joshua looked to the perfectly green grass they were standing on and stared at it for a short moment. He then raised his head and looked at his big brother in the eyes, "I cannot leave the garden unattended brother. I want no part in this war. I will not pledge my loyalty to you or anyone else involved in this fight."

Raphael face now showed anger at the younger Angels statement and he made no attempt to hide it. "You are not loyal to me, to Heaven, to Michael, to your superiors." He said, raising his voice.

Joshua didn't hesitate to reply but kept his voice calm, "I love and care for all my brothers and sisters but i will not fight for your plans Raphael. I am loyal only to Father and that is where my allegiance will always be."

"Father is dead, Joshua!" Raphael said, his voice close to yelling. "You are wrong, brother." Joshua said, "He's alive, i've spoken to him many times since he left. One day he's going to come home and he will set things right here."

"I hoped it wouldn't have to come to this brother." said Raphael, taking a step closer to the Gardener, "You're fired Joshua. If you are unwilling to join me, you will leave Heaven and you will not come back. If you do, you will be punished. If you join Castiel, you will be punished. The Garden and it's powers are under my control now."

"I have never used a single one of the Gardens powers." Joshua said, letting his anger show now, "It is a place of beauty, of peace, it is not a Weapon!" "It is now. I am willing to use its powers if it helps me beat Castiel."

Joshua stood straight and remained looking into the Archangels eyes, "I will not leave the Garden brother. It is not you who decides whether or not i carry out my duty here. I will not let you use one of Fathers treasures, my lifes work as a Weapon."

Raphael raised his eyebrows, "Oh, really Joshua? That sounds similiar to what Castiel told me, when he told me he wouldn't let me re-start the Apocalapse on Earth."

"Finally, someone besides me who still maintains faith in Father." Joshua said, showing Raphael he wasn't afraid of him.

"But he showed great bravery in declaring war against me Joshua." Raphael said, ignoring Joshua's statement, "And this war has postponed my plans and has frustrated me alot. I now see i cannot make my mistake again by letting you get away like i did with Castiel. I cannot risk you following his path of treachery."

He sighed, "Virgil." A flapping of wings were heard and the assassin was standing behind the Gardener, "Lock him up in the prison cells."

Virgil took hold of Joshua's arm and prepared to take flight again but Joshua spoke, "Lock me up if you wish Raphael. But no matter what you do to me, it won't change the fact that Father will come home and i doubt he will be happy about the deeds you are carrying out."

Raphael smirked at the younger Angel in the older vessel, "Father is dead Joshua. I pity you for not being able to accept that."

"No Raphael." said Joshua, his voice sad, "It is i, who pitys you."

Virgil sensing the statement ended the coversation, flapped his wings and took flight, taking the Gardener with him, leaving the Archangel Raphael alone in the perfect Garden.


"Hello." Castiel greeted his three friends who were standing in Bobbys library.

"Hey Cass, what took you so long." Dean asked, looking at the Angel, "I was talking to Balthazar." Cass told him, nodding to Sam and Bobby who were sitting at Bobbys desk.

Dean rolled his eyes, "Of course you were, whats that dick up to anyway? Hardly ever see you without him anymore." "He is busy." The Angel answered, his eyes narrowing. He was starting to get frustrated with how Dean treated his best friend.

"Oh yeah?" Dean scoffed, "Whats he doing? Going looking for more kids Souls to buy?" Sam stood up and made to intervene in the arguement but before he could, Castiel spoke, "Dean," He began, advancing on the man, "Remember one of our first meetings, just after the rising of the witnesses, i appeared in one of your dreams?"

"Yeah." Dean said, wondering why this was important, "Remember," Castiel continued, "I told you that if you didn't treat me with respect i'd throw you back in Hell?" "Yeah." Castiel got closer to Dean, just like he did in the memory he was bringing up, "That threat still stands and it applies to the way you treat Balthazar too. And now i don't have any superiors to stop me."

Dean had to stop himself from gulping. It had been awhile since Cass had gotten really angry at him and that was when he was going to say yes to Michael. Cass was friggin scary when you got him angry.

"Alright, fine man, we cool." He said, backing away from the Angel a bit. Castiel looked to Sam, "It's been less than a day since i left you last. What do you need?"

"Ah," Sam spoke and tried to keep his tone more polite than usual. Cass had never threatened him and he'd never seen him threaten Dean, "The guy Bobby got to get us the ingredients for Megs summoning ritual, called us up saying he got'em earlier than he thought he would. We drove to his place a couple hours away to pick'em up. You asked us to call you when we were about to summon her, so..." He trailed off.

"Ok." The Angel said, "Thats good news. I wanna get this done as quick as possible because i really need to get back to my work in Heaven."

"Ok, let's go." Sam, Dean and Bobby walked towards the door that led to Bobbys basement. When they got to the bottom of the stairs, Castiel was already standing there in the basement by the door to the panic room.

"Thats cheating." Dean joked, hoping to get back on the Angels good side but Cass remained silent. Sam pulled the Demon Knife from his pocket while Dean picked up his shotgun off the bench. Bobby stood over a bowl on the bench and spoke an incantation from a book he was holding. Castiel noticed the language was an ancient form of Latin but thought it was similiar to the Latin the hunter knew so he thought nothing of it.

Bobby completed the incantation and threw a match into the bowl. A small flame sparked and the Angel felt the power, the magic of the ritual. He stood and looked around for signs of the hellspawn.

"Oh, great, the hunters and the Angel are here." A voice said, from the stairwell. They all turned to see Meg standing at the bottom of the stairs, "Or more like i'm here. Oh, well doesn't matter, just kill me quick and get it over with." She said leaning against the wall behind her.

"Oh, really Meg? You're just gonna let us kill you?" Dean said, moving slowly towards her, pointing his shotgun at her. Cass stared at her, not making any move against her even though he knew he could kill her just by touching her forehead. He saw ehst she looked like before Sam, Dean and Bobby.

She didn't look good. And that surprised him, because, aside from the fact she was a Demon, he had thought she was, sort of, beautiful. But she didn't look good at all. Her hair brunette hair looked even messier than it had the last time he saw her, she was still wearing the same clothes but they were ripped and they had blood on them. And more importantly, she didn't look cocky or confident anymore, she really looked like she was going to just let them kill her. The Angel almost felt sorry for her.

"Wow, Meg, you áin't lookin' so hot." Dean said, staring at her. "Aw, Deano." She replied, staying where she was, making no move to defend herself as Dean slowly moved towards her. "That hurt." "You don't seem to take pride in your lookes, huh, bitch?"

"Usually i do." Meg told the hunter, "But looks aren't so important when your being hunted down and are hiding in any part of nowhere."

She than turned to face Castiel. "By the way Clarence, you really suck you know that. I never took you as the 'demon loving' kind but your just full of surprises aren't you?" The Angel narrowed his eyes, staring at her, "I have no idea what you are talking about hellspawn."

Meg started laughing, it was full of sarcasm but had no humor in it. "Yeah right, so i take it your friends here have no idea about your little secret? They dont know about you and your frat buddy?" "What the hell is she talking about?" said Dean, looking at Castiel, no longer moving towards the Demon. "I have no idea. What are you talking about Meg?"

Confusion showed on the Demons face, "Wait, so you don't know? You had nothing to do with it?" She asked. Sam spoke for the first time since the Demon appeared, holding the Demon knife, "To do with what? What do you mean?" He said, his voice rising.

Meg stepped away from the wall and walked towards the hunters and the Angel. "What i mean is," She said, in an exhausted voice, stopping about four feet from them. "Crowley," She continued, "He's alive."

The three hunters and the Angel stood there, shocked but before they could reply, Castiel collapsed to the floor of the basement, holding his head and groaning in pain.

I'm sorry if this chapter seems a bit rushed but that was the only way i thought i could do it. I've already started writing the next chapter so it should be up soon. Please review! Critiscism welcomed.