"Excuse me, Agent Cyrus?" The police officer asked Castiel. Castiel was looking at the body of the Grigori laying on the floor with his chest ripped open.
"Agent Cyrus?"
"Huh? Oh. Yes. What can I help you with Officer?" Castiel aka. Agent Cyrus asked. He didn't care about what the officer was thinking. He was too busy wondering about Jack and Claire. He thought he saw Claire at the bus depot, earlier, but she must have snuck past him when he wasn't looking.
"What do you make of this?"
"This man. He was a kidnapper and killer. I guarantee it."
"How can you be sure?"
"Our agents been after him and his friends for a very long time." Which was true. Heaven believed all of them were slaughtered by Michael, but a few Grigori must have escaped.
"We have reason to believe he is the main suspect of the missing women around here. So far he kidnapped twelve. Four were found in the abandoned nursery. All are alright and are believe that they will be okay. But other than minor cuts, most are unconscious. The paramedics are taking them to the hospital to see if they were drugged in anyway. Is there any chance that he is involved with the other unsolved murders around here?"
"Unsolved murders?"
"There is some reports of victims with the eyes burned out. The coroner believed that they died from major hemorrhaging from a stroke, but there was sulfur present at the scene."
Castiel knew those were demons that were killed by his fellow angels, they were following Jack and Michael ordered that any demon in close proximity to Jack will be killed instantly.
"No. Those are not related to him in any way. If you will excuse me." Castiel knew he had to check up on Jack before he disappeared.
Castiel left the hospital. He seen the ambulance taking the victims away one by one. Part of their souls were gone, but were mostly intact. All were alright. This wasn't the first time women were kidnapped. Amelia Novak was a victim of one. One Grigori, Tamiel was one. He was killed by his sword by her daughter Claire. He remembered how devastated Claire was when she was reunited with her mom. Poor woman spent her final moments telling Claire she loved her. Amelia is currently in her own personal Heaven shared with her soulmate, Jimmy Novak.
Castiel was saddened when he couldn't protect Jimmy's family, but swore to protect Claire. She was the only one that was left. That is why he wanted to protect her. Even as a adult. He hoped she was alright. Especially Jack. He cared about both equally, but Jack was vulnerable.
At the moment both were gone. He had no idea where either were, but knew the angels that were assigned to protect Jack were currently in Heaven being reprimanded by Raphael. They will not be on Earth anytime soon. But there will be more angels. Michael gave his orders, once they spot Jack, tell him immediately so he can take Jack to Heaven. Castiel knew he didn't have much time. He decided to go to the last place Jack was seen.
After showing his badge to the front clerk, the hotel manager led him to Jack's room. The room was empty except for two smartphones. Looks like both were anticipating Castiel's arrival and left the phones behind. Castiel did one more see through the drawers and closet. Nothing. Now what. He thanked the clerk and went downstairs. He went outside looking for any clues to see if Jack used any grace, but found none. He closed his eyes and listened to Angel Radio to see if there was any sightings or news about God, but other than the usual chatter there was none. There was a flap of wings behind him. He recognized the sound.
"Hello Gabriel."
"Any news about my nephew Castiel?"
"No."
"Sure about that?" Castiel knew how protective Gabriel was. He was just as bad as Michael.
"Yes."
"Good. Jack said he was on the way to a beach, I wonder why he stopped here. There is no roads here that lead directly to Daytona. I don't know why he insisted on traveling by himself. I could have flown him there."
"He is a adult Gabriel. You stop to think he wanted to feel independent?"
"Yeah, but he must be protected at all times. No exceptions."
"That is probably why Jack needed to be alone. He felt suffocated. He needed to be alone once in his life."
"I know. I remember how you wanted to grow up. All of you. I tried my best."
Castiel remembered. He was just a young fledgling. He wanted to go to Earth like his fellow angels, but Gabriel and his brothers had told him he was too young. He was always jealous when the older angels were allowed on Earth. Zachariah, Joshua, and Naomi were such angels. He was forced to work with Zachariah at a young age, and hated how Zachariah always bossed him around. Hannah was lucky, she got to work under Joshua. Joshua was fair. He mostly stuck to gardening. Both Balthazar and Ezekiel worked with Naomi. She thought them how to fight. As Castiel grew up he was assigned to Anna. She was his superior along with his friends. At the moment she was in Heaven's jail. Her human vessel is weak. Castiel knew Anna was watched over by Uriel. Anna never said a word since her arrest. If this happened a few years ago, Castiel wouldn't have cared about her. But now, he pitied her.
"I know. I'm just worried. I love Jack too."
Gabriel nodded. "If you find out anything, call me ASAP."
Castiel agreed. Then Gabriel flew away. Shit. He knew Gabriel would be watching over him. Now what. He needed to shake him off. There was only one thing to do. He needed to get rid of his grace. Being human was not what he wanted, but finding Jack was his first priority. He decided to go to Heaven and talk to Hannah. He also needed to free Anna.