Disclaimer: Same as usual.

Note: This chapter's a series of flashbacks in Roger's POV.

Ages (This will help with this chapter, sorry I didn't post them sooner.)

Sam, Castiel: 23

Roger: 24

Dean, Gabriel, Raphael: 26 to 27

Lucifer, Michael: 28

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(14 years ago, Roger is 10. Cas is 9.)

I rolled over, laying on my back. My shirt was covered in dirt and I dusted it off a little.

Castiel was playing with a small ball that I'd bought from a coyote for him.

"Hey Castiel, Roger." I perked up as Gabriel came over. The older panther sat down and I sat up.

"Hey Gabe." I grinned as Castiel murmured a quiet, "Hello Gabriel."

Gabriel grinned at me and glanced at Castiel. "What you got there?"

"Just a toy." Castiel whispered quietly, and showed the red ball to Gabriel.

Gabriel nodded. "Cool. So Rog, when's you're first hunt?"

"Not for a while." I grumbled, "I've got to wait until I'm eleven."

"Harsh." Gabriel nodded in sympathy. "What about you Castiel? You counting down until you can go hunting? Or on patrol?"

"No, I can't say I am." Castiel replied, bouncing the ball under his hand.

"Gabriel!" Raphael yelled, the sound echoing to us.

Gabriel sighed. "What now?" He muttered before calling back. "Coming!" He shoved me, smiled at Castiel before running off to his friends.

(12 years ago. Roger is 12. Cas is 11.)

Castiel and I were rolling the red ball back and forth, bouncing it on occasion. Castiel smiled as he caught it, the ball was his prized possession, the gift I'd given him.

A shadow fell over me as I caught the ball, tucking it into my hand. I looked up, as Raphael stared down at us.

"What?" I asked, hoping he wasn't here to pick on Castiel. Raphael was pretty tough, and made sure Castiel knew that he didn't like him.

"What are you playing with?" He asked, holding out his hand.

"Just a toy." I replied, tossing it to Castiel instead. He caught it in both hands and held onto it.

Raphael narrowed his eyes. "Show it to me."

"Why?" I asked, backing up a little.

Raphael shoved me to the side and grabbed Castiel's arm. My friend whimpered a little as the older panther's grip tightened.

"Let him go Raphael." I ordered, as if that would work.

Lucifer would probably be the leader of the pride when Zachariah died, and Raphael would be very high ranking then, since he was one of Lucifer's friends. But for now he enjoyed throwing his weight around on the younger members.

I started to get up, but Raphael released Castiel. In his hand was the ball.

"Give it back Raphael." I sounded about as fierce as a kitten. And compared to Raphael, I was.

Uriel, one of Zachriah's guards, ignored the situation, actually walking away. We we're on our own.

Raphael smirked, and tossed the ball to his other hand. "Oh, this?" He asked, tauntingly. "Why should I?"

Castiel spoke. "Please, Raphael, give it back."

Raphael let out a bark of laughter. "Shut up, you disappointment of a freak." That pissed me off, quick. I tensed, planning to lunge at him when Raphael spoke again.

"You know, I wonder how far I can throw this?" He murmured cruelly. I froze and he threw it, I saw it go flying out of the cave.

"Shit." I swore, racing forward to go look for it. A heavy weight slammed down on me, and Raphael muttered.

"Leave it, Roger. You Castiel need to learn your place." He chuckled. "Consider this practice for when I'm a general, or higher. Take this as an order." He pinned me down for a minute than released me.

"And watch the language." Raphael tossed over his shoulder, as I struggled to bring air back into my lungs.

"Someday, we'll show him Castiel." I promised, getting ready to comfort him.

Castiel sat on the ground, shaking slightly. He looked at me in disbelief.

(9 years ago. Roger = 15, Cas = 14.)

I glanced over at Gabriel, Lucifer, Michael and Raphael. The four were talking, Gabriel said something that made them chuckle. I didn't know how they could be friends with Raphael, the guy was a jerk.

Castiel tensed beside me, I shoved him some of the vension I'd warmed up.

Since we ate in human form, we ate cooked meat. If you were in panther form, and starving, you didn't bother. We probably didn't have to bother as humans either, but eating raw meat got boring after awhile.

Castiel ate several bites, since he was treated as a disappointment, he didn't get much to eat. But I shared with him, I got enough for both of us.

Gabriel waved to us, and I waved back. Castiel waved as well, just a small jerk of his hand.

I rested my hand on Castiel's shoulder in comfort. I'd always be there for him.

(7 years ago. Roger and Cas are aging normally and are there for two years older.)

"Hey, Rog." Gabriel greeted me as I sat down next to him.

I nodded in greeting. "What's going on?" I asked, signaling for Castiel to come over. He started forward but Zachariah appeared. I sighed, and glanced at Gabriel.

Zachariah spoke, "I know you've all wondered who would be named as the next leader. I name him now."

I inhaled slightly. Lucifer, who else would it be?

"Michael is the new second-in-command." Zachariah announced, and my mouth fell open. I spotted Michael and Lucifer in the front of the crowd, Lucifer patting Michael on the back as several people cheered.

I understood now. Michael was a good choice and Lucifer would be second-in-command when Michael took over. Either of them could do it.

I cheered a little and Gabriel moved forward to congratulate his friend. I caught a glimpse of Raphael, his smile looked slightly strained.

(6 years ago. Rog is 18, Cas is 17.)

I watched the scene in front of me, hiding my emotions. Lucifer was being exiled! He was accused of having stolen several items, and vandalism around the pride. I couldn't believe it, Lucifer had never seemed violent.

"He tried to frame it on Michael." Raphael explained to Zachariah, "So he could be the new second-in-command."

"Bull!" Lucifer yelled, but Uriel knocked him back. Michael looked confused, and Gabriel seemed to have the same expression as me.

Castiel moved beside me, his blue eyes troubled.

"Get out Lucifer." Zachariah announced. "From now on, you're not welcome here."

Lucifer growled, and looked around. "I'm innocent. I had nothing to do with these things."

Uriel grabbed his shirt collar, but Lucifer managed to shove him off. "I can find my way out. But Michael, please, I would never do this."

Michael looked down. "Just go Luce." Lucifer slumped slightly, glanced at Gabriel and Raphael, and walked out. Several panthers drew back, I hesitated a moment, so only Castiel and I hadn't move.

Lucifer glanced at me, and I struggled not to look away. Lucifer made a small noise and walked out.

And with that, I knew things were going to get worse.

(4 years ago. Roger is 20. Cas is 19.)

"Come on, Raph, this is ridiculous." I looked up as Gabriel walked by, speaking to his friend. "I don't think Lucifer intends to attack us."

So that what this was about. Raphael had wanted to launch an attack on Lucifer and his pride, a group that had gathered several miles away from the mountain.

Raphael growled. "We also didn't think he'd steal or wreak people's things but he did that. This is a war Gabriel. So you and Roger quit spreading your peace crap, man up, and fight." With that he stormed away, his footsteps echoing down the cave.

"Not much of a war. More like an annihilation." I murmured, slipping out of my hiding spot.

Gabriel sighed. "Tell me about it. Michael's on a search party, I think he wants to talk to Lucifer."

I nodded. "I wish him luck with that. They've been gone awhile though."

Gabriel shrugged. "If I were in Lucifer's position, I might not come out of hiding either."

"He did." Both of us jumped as Raphael walked forward. "What remains of the party just got back. Michael's patrol was attacked, no sign of him, and several other panthers. But a witness saw him go down."

I stared at Raphael as he glared down at Gabriel. "You get it, Gabriel. Lucifer attacked. Michael thought the same thing as you, and got killed for it."

I shared a stunned look with Gabriel as Raphael stalked away.

"No. No way." Gabriel shook slightly.

I swallowed. "Gabe. Come on, let's find out what happened."

"No." Gabriel shook his head. "I'm leaving."

"What?" I exclaimed, then jumped as my voice echoed. "What?" I repeated, softer.

Gabriel sighed. "Raphael was exaggerating earlier, about it being a war. But now, we can expect full out battles, and who knows what else. I don't want to see my family killed."

I nodded slowly, agreeing. "I'm coming too. I don't want to fight this war."

"Thanks Rog." Gabriel and I listened as the commotion grew. "Now. We have to leave now, this is the best chance at getting out of here we'll get."

"But, what about Castiel?" I asked, unsure about leaving my best friend.

"No offense to him, but I doubt they'll make him fight." Gabriel answered. "Let's high tail it."

I hesitated, just a moment. "Fine. Let's go."

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Me: I found it easier to write as Roger.

PB: It was probably more informatie too, since he was the one talking to Gabriel.

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