The story takes place right after the season 10 finale, after Dean killed Death, the Mark of Cain was removed and Darkness was released into the world. I mentioned before, new characters will be added and thrown in the story and I will bring back several former characters from the show in the upcoming future.
Chapter 61 A Gathering of Angels' Army
Evansville, Indiana, two days ago
Somewhere in a large old abandoned rundown looking warehouse, an army of angels were gathered as the building was used as a base for their mission. Among them there was Hannah who was the leader of this army with Castiel as her second-in command as she had been busy gathering and enlisting more soldiers for her army as God had instructed.
There were angels from different ranks from seraphims, cherubims(also known as cupids), reapers etc. Some surviving grigoris, an elite class of angels who had gone bad were selected as God had giving them a chance to redeem themselves if they help in defeating the Darkness. As well as the rit ziens, known for their fanatical ways of putting down angels as they can't distinguish between physical and emotional pain were also elected and last but not least three of the four archangels as God needed all the help no matter what rank or branch of angels despite any feud or friction between the groups.
Just then three of the Archangels telaported onto the base and Hannah looked up and saw them standing right in front of her while she was at an old rusty wooden table. There stood Michael, now in the human vessel of a handsome fifty-something blonde-haired catholic priest, Rafael(who had been resurrected by God) in the vessel of a young very light-skinned muscular African-American bald-headed man who looked like a bouncer, boxer or body-builder, and the very much alive Gabriel, also known as the trickster whom the angels had managed to track down and literally forced him to join their army. Michael approached Hannah first with Castiel standing next to her.
"I'm afraid we have bad news, we have searched all over the countries and still we haven't found our brother Lucifer" he told her.
Hannah just stood there with a disappointed look on her face.
"You have come up with nothing?" she asked.
"That is exactly what I'm saying Hannah, We have even searched the same places several times all over the world, it appears there is no trace of him, nothing at all as if he just disappeared from the universe" Michael told her.
Hannah just sighed.
"Well I have to say, Lucifer is certainly resourceful, if he doesn't want to be found he'll make sure of that" she said.
Castiel then decided to speak up.
"Hannah, perhaps the army is enough without him, I mean even if we do find him and bring him in, he won't cooperate with us to defeat Darkness just to spite our Father" he told her.
"We are under instructions by our Father that we locate Lucifer and bring him into this. That is why we released him from the Cage, now after all of that there is no way we are going to just forget about him" Hannah replied sternly.
Castiel just nodded.
"But Lucifer isn't going to make it easy for us, by the time we do find him, the Darkness may cause even further destruction than we anticipated" said Castiel.
"Let's just pray that we will accomplish what we set out to do, there is no point in negative thought" said Hannah.
Just then two more angels appeared in a form a male and female human vessel and in between them was a short ragged looking bearded man with graying unkempt hair that could pass as a homeless person.
"Good news Hannah, we have finally found him at last and we present him to you" said the male angel.
Hannah got up and walked over to them and saw that the dirty looking man the angels were holding was none other than Metatron. He just stared with a cool demeanor not looking too happy to be there but not too upset either.
"Well, I say Metatron it has been while but we finally found you" she said with a smirk.
Castiel walked over and stood right next to her glaring at his old foe not to thrilled to see him again as he figured Metatron was useless now he was a human but Hannah insisted on locating him as he could provide them information about the Darkness's history that could be useful since God hasn't given her all the details and just wants her to ensemble an army. Hannah however, wants to learn more so she can find out if the Darkness has any weaknesses they can use as she is frustrated at just taking orders from their Father who has since returned to Heaven but not filling her in with everything regarding their new biggest threat.
"Lazar, Muriel you can let him go now" Hannah commanded to the two angels and they both released him and stepped away.
Metatron just slightly rubbed his shoulder pad on his jacket and retained his sarcastic tone.
"Way hello gang, I would say it was glad to see you all again especially you Castiel Oh pal long time no see" he said as Castiel just rolled his eyes looking so annoyed.
Then Metatron continued on with his rant, "But the truth be told, I was doing fine on my own getting by scavenging into garbage cans, sleeping in cupboards in the alley, oh I did manage to stowaway on train and wound up in New York where I was laying low at a homeless shelter made a few friends, there was a hot chick who was feeding us I think she had a crush on me and all" he said with a wink.
"Enough of this we located you and brought you here for a reason" said Hannah.
"Let me guess, it has something to do with the sky going black everywhere, the Darkness the newest biggest threat to humanity, yeah I know all about that, so what, you want to give me back my grace so I can help you defeat it like God did the last time?" he asked.
"Not exactly" said Hannah.
"Oh, I see, then you want me to fill you in on Darkness' history since I'm was God's second in command who he confided all his secrets too and the best source you have ever since old dear Dad went MIA" said Metatron.
"As matter fact Metatron, God has returned to heaven" said Castiel rather smugly.
"Oh?" said Metatron with a surprised look on his face.
"It is true, our Father has returned because of this latest threat and has instructed me to round up all the angels there is to ensemble an army in our mission to defeat the Darkness" said Hannah.
Metatron just shook his head.
"No, I can't believe this" he said.
"It's true, God is back" said Castiel.
Metatron still locked like he didn't believe what he was hearing.
"Well, where on earth has he been all this time and why now does he decide to reappear?" asked Meatron.
"Like we told you, the Darkness is here and is the biggest threat on earth, it's what drew him back and he needs all our help to defeat it like he defeated it before but this time it will take all us not just four archangels" said Hannah.
"If this is true, what do you need me for since I'm no longer an angel thanks to your sidekick here?" asked Metatron glaring at Castiel.
"We told you, we need information on the history of Darkness, exactly what it is and what is its weakness" said Hannah.
Metatron just smirked.
"Why can't you just ask or dear daddy since he's now back in action" said Metatron.
Hannah paused a bit with slight awkward look on her face.
"Well, he hasn't told us anything about the Darkness, just that we need an army to defeat it again. Other than that, he really hasn't told us anything" said Hannah still looking uncomfortable.
"Oh is that so" said Metatron his face now filled with glee. "So let me get this straight, our dear daddy shows up after being MIA all these years and just sends you down here to gather up all the angels for army to do battle with the Darkness like good obedient little soldiers and doesn't bother to fill any of you in on what Darkness exactly is and what makes it tick, is that what you're telling me?" he said with a smirk.
"Yes, that is exactly what she's telling you" said Castiel getting a bit impatient.
"Well, I be, so I take it he didn't order you to fetch me did he?" asked Metatron still feeling smug.
"No, he didn't, fetching you was entirely my idea but he left me in charge so do what I see fit and I felt it was necessary to fetch you" said Hannah.
"The fact remains is you were summoned here for a reason and we expect you to fully cooperate Metatron or else" said Castiel trying to intimate him.
"Why? I mean the big man clearly doesn't care about me anymore after everything and you guys have all turned against me, I'm doomed anyway likely going down below when I kick the bucket what is it in for me anyhow, what will you kill me, I don't really give a damn right anymore" said Metatron looking kind of pitifully.
Hannah wasn't moved by his self-pitying just annoyed.
"Spare us of the self-pity Metatron. You won't become an angel anymore is that what you're hoping for at least not by us, but if you tells us what we want to know, after this is all over if we win that is, God may find favor with you. Even reward you in whatever way he desires" she said.
Metatron looked hesitant now not sure of what to do.
"Well perhaps I don't care anymore about being in his so-called favor, I mean why would I?" he retorted.
"Oh, I think you do because you know that is far better then the other alternative that is eternal damnation if you ever kick the bucket. You may put of up a big front of not caring about God, but deep down I think you still do want to please him as his right-hand, the one who wrote down his words, plus I think you are more afraid of this Darkness and what it's arrival can do to humanity especially since you're a human now so work with us" said Hannah.
Metatron still looked hesitant but after a lot of thinking he decided he had nothing else to loose especially if it's true they can stop the Darkness.
Metatran just gave them a Cheshire grin and said, "Okay, I'll tell you everything you want to know".