9) What do you know
Castiel woke up to the insistent tapping on his shoulder. "Dude, wake up!"
He opened one eyes and found Sophie looming over him. Like a cat, he stretched and rubbed the sleep from his face. "How long have I been asleep?"
"Long enough, but I wouldn't worry about it if I were you", she replied. "Now scoot over".
Holding on to the coat, he did as he was told and she planted herself next to him, lifting the lid off the piano. She stroked the keys affectionately and pressed three of them, producing a complex note. "Do angels play any instrument, like, at all?" she asked.
"Some of us are fortunate to know how", Castiel replied. "I, for one, do not".
She nodded, her fingers dancing across he piano. She knows this piece by heart, he thought. By the time she was done, her hands continued to hover over the keys. "You talent…it's a God-given gift", he said.
She smiled at him and started another piece. "That's what my dad used to tell me", she replied. "He taught me everything I know".
"It's what parents are for".
Nodding to the music, she continued playing. Suddenly, the soothing melody was replaced by blues. She opened her mouth and sand, her voice soulful and strong. One of my Father's creations, he thought, watching her in awe.
Finally, when she finished, she withdrew her hands and put them on her lap, grinning at him. "Not that I sang for you, will you sing for me?" she asked.
"I'm not sure if I can".
"Sure you can, it's easy", she replied. "If humans can do it, so can you".
"Let's start with something easy".
Sophie began playing the intro of Amazing Grace as she sang its first words. Beside her, Castiel took a deep breath and continued where she left off.
"—that saved
A wretch
Like me…
I once was lost
But now
Am found—"
All the while, Sophie gaped at him. Oh my god, he can sing!
When the piece was over, he smiled at her like the sun breaking over his face. "It seems my vessel has a gift".
"Your vessel?" she said, closing the piano. "Dude, you sounded like Josh Groban! Where'd all that come from?"
"It's a gift form my Father, I suppose".
Sophie grinned from ear to ear at the amusement etched on his face. What do you know, my angelic babysitter can sing!