LEITH, SCOTLAND, 1723

In a candle lit room a young man, Gavin Macleod, is packing for a trip. Suddenly there's a very bright light behind the door, and an attractive redhead enters, It's Abaddon.

"What's that, you say? "Come in"? Don't mind if I do." Abaddon Says shutting the door behind her

"Who are you? What do you want?" Gavin Asks

Abaddon begins drawing a sigil on the door "I'm a friend of the family. And I want you."

"I have no idea who you are. But you'll be takin' your leave now. Thank you." Gavin Says

"Yes. You're packing. Sailing for the colonies. I know all about it. Change of plans." Abaddon Says Then
A Young Man enters

"Ooh. What's this, then? Are we having a party?" He Asks

"Yes. A farewell party." Abaddon Says

Abaddon raises her hand and the young man is thrown back and impaled through the neck on a peg. Gavin makes the Sign of the Cross.

"Kah-nee-lah, poo-goh, kah-nee-lah, poo-goh, Kah-nee-lah, poo-..." Abaddon Says Placing her hands on Gavin's face, The sigil glows bright white as she chants

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BAR

A couple of guys and a girl their all angels, are at a table, drinking, sharing stories, and laughing.

"She has a big slice of pizza in her hand we just got from the place around the corner. And a seagull landed on her head and started flapping and distracted her while another gull swooped in --" He Says

The conversation stops cold when Ezra, a nerdy-looking angel, tries to join in.

"Oh, I can't tell you how great it feels to finally have a night off, right, guys?" Ezra Says As they all look at him

"Uh, this other seagull came—" He Says

"Get away from all the pressure, you know?" Ezra Says

"A-anyways, so, no one had any pizza after that." He Says

"'Course, I can't really complain...being handpicked by the big man himself. I'm not really supposed to talk about it. 'Cause it's Metatron." Ezra Says

"What about Metatron?" He Asks

"Well, uh... He's come to depend on me. So, you know, we're...tight. And I have to say, I've come to appreciate the Met-man's vision." Ezra Says

"His vision? He threw us all out of Heaven!" He Says

"No, no, no, no. Big picture. He's giving the place a makeover, bringing back the chosen few, starting with the, uh, chosen chosen few, if you, uh, know what I mean." Ezra Says

A Couple of more angels at another table have been listening in on Ezra's conversation. Later Ezra is leaving the bar. He is walking in an alley. Suddenly he is jumped by the eavesdropping Couple from the bar.

UNDERGROUND INTERROGATION ROOM

Ezra is chained to a chair in an empty room, then an Angel enters.

"These are dangerous times. You have to be careful what you say. You never know who might be listening." Benjamin Says

"I said nothing." Ezra Says

"Oh, you said plenty. Apparently, you felt the need to discuss your relationship with Metatron --his strategies..." Benjamin Says

"No." Ezra Says

"...privileged information. You speak that freely, and there are consequences, as you're about to find out." Benjamin Says As they hear footsteps approaching the room

"Is that...him?" Ezra Asks

"It is." Benjamin Says

Tense music; the footsteps keep coming, until Castiel appears in the doorway. Outside the Impala pulling up to a nondescript building, the Central Municipal Power Corp.

"This is the address?" Dean Says

"Yeah." Sam Says

"Interesting." Elena Says

The three of them walks to the door, before they are about to knock on the door it opens.

"If you'll follow me, the Commander will see you now." Benjamin Says

"The Commander?" Dean Says

Sam, Elena and Dean are led into Castiel's command center, a large room equipped with state of the art spy and tracking devices, computers, etc., and well-staffed.

"Sir." Benjamin Says

Castiel and Dean hug, then Castiel hugs Sam & Elena.

"Um...dismissed..He can be a little stuffy." Castiel Says

"So...Commander?" Dean Says

"Yeah, not my idea. They had no leader, and they insisted on following me." Castiel Says

"Yeah. No, we get it. You're a rock star." Elena Says

"Bartholomew is dead. Malachi was murdered by Gadreel, and with Metatron as powerful as he is now, I needed to do something." Castiel Says

Sam and Elena moves over to the window and peaks through the blinds and looks at the working angels.

"So this war between angels is really gonna happen, huh?" Sam Says

"Not if I can find a diplomatic option for getting rid of Metatron.

"Good luck with that." Dean Says

"Dean, this angel-on-angel violence -- it has to end. Someone has to say, "enough." Castiel Says

"And that someone is you?" Elena Says

"That brings me to why you're here. We have a prisoner. It's an angel from Metatron's inner circle. I need to know what they're planning, but so far, he's revealed nothing." Castiel Says

"So, you're done with the rough stuff, and you want us to be your goons?" Dean Says

"Well, you've had success at these situations before. If you don't want to do it, I understand." Castiel Says

"Who says I don't want to do it?" Dean Says

HUMBOLDT HOTEL

CLEVELAND, OHIO

In Crowley's suite he is addressing a few demons in a conference room.

"So, here's the thing, boys and girls -- we have a crisis. Admittedly, a crisis of my own making. In my extended absence, where I handled sensitive matters of state, Abaddon made inroads into my following, creating chaos. So I look to you, my trusted advisors, to restore confidence, to soothe those jangled nerves. Spread the word -- the king is back, and the kingdom is once again on sound footing. So, all those with me, say "yo!" Crowley Says As No one says "yo", until Abaddon enters

"Yo. I mean, I'm literally with you, not with you with you." Abaddon Says

"You betrayed me? No one in the history of torture's been tortured with torture like the torture you'll be tortured with." Crowley Says

"Relax, everyone. You did the new queen a solid. You are sitting at the popular kids' table." Abaddon Says

"You coming here alone was a dumb decision you know that right." Crowley Says

"Oh I didn't come alone." Abaddon Says

Crowley feels the presence that someone is behind him and before he could turn, the figure punches him in the face and he falls to the ground. He looks up to see Katherine with a vessel who looks exactly like Elena.

"No No No No." Crowley Says

"Hello Crowley god I've been waiting to do that." Katherine Says

"No your were in hell." Crowley Says

"Exactly I was in hell than I got out again thanks to my queen." Katherine Says

"What did you do?" Crowley Asks

"Oh you know a little spell from my handy dandy book." Abaddon Says As Crowley Chuckles

"Of course you did, you use the doppelgänger spell...but how?" Crowley Asks

"Well before those Winchester's exorcised me from Elena's body, I remember that I left some hair in my brush and boom that's the last ingredient Abaddon needed." Katherine Says

"It's so great that your back, I was starting to miss you." Crowley Says

"Shut up." Katherine Says

"Now, Crowley, let's talk turkey. I know you helped the Winchesters get their hands on the First Blade, yes? And I'm hearing that one of them also has the mark of Cain -- all bad news, since the Blade is the one thing that can bring about my—" Abaddon Says

"Utter destruction." Crowley Says

"To be indelicate. But here's the thing, pet -- same goes for you. And once I'm gone, who do you think's next on those cute boys' list? That's right. So let's get real, Join us in taking out the Winchesters and that ridiculous Blade, and then we'll deal with each other." Abaddon Says

"To be clear... I'll not be joining you ever. Except at your death scene both of you." Katherine rolls her eyes "That's where I shall burst into song. Goodbye. You have no hold over me." Crowley Says

"Oh, no?" She snaps her fingers and Gavin appears
"Gavin, honey, say hello to daddy." Abaddon Says

"How did you—" Crowley Says

"I know a spell or two myself, Crowley." Katherine Says

"Are you mad? This is your big card? The boy and I loathe each other. I made it clear in the past -- I don't care what happens to the little bugger." Crowley Says

"No. But that was before... Wasn't it? See, I know all about your little problem -- bingeing on blood, going right to the edge of being human -- all of those human feelings." Abaddon Says

"I'm clean." Crowley Says

"And I'm willing to bet that there's a smidgen of humanity in there somewhere." Abaddon Says

"Not a chance." Crowley Says

"Let's test that shall we." Katherine Says making a hand gesture and Gavin's eyes begin to bleed

"I'm blind!" He screams in agony "Help! I beg you!" Gavin Says

"You know these ghoulish party tricks don't impress. Seen worse, done worse." Crowley Says

"No!" Gavin Says

"Uh-huh Katherine step aside." Abaddon Smiles

Katherine lowers her hand and Abaddon takes over on torturing Gavin, he slips on his blood and falls to his knees screaming.

"Please! Aah!" Gavin Says

"You're playing a weak hand, Red!" Crowley Says

Abaddon motions her hand again and Gavin's pain becomes worse, Katherine looks over at Crowley who  almost looks like he cares for a moment.

"I beg you!" Gavin Says

"You've made your point. Now stop!" Crowley Says

"Sure." Abaddon Says then the torture of Gavin ends

"Oh god." Gavin Says

INTERROGATION ROOM

"You're wasting your time. I have nothing to say." Ezra Says

"Well We disagree." Dean Says

"There's no use torturing me. I am a trained commando. It won't work." Ezra Says

"Wow. Well, you just asked me to dance." Dean leans forward and aggressively grabs Ezra's face and goes to stab him with the Angel blade

"Dean! Dean! He won't be telling us anything dead. Besides, you know, I'm -- I'm really starting to realize that he probably doesn't know anything. He was probably just pretending at the bar. Most likely, he's a nobody. I mean, do the math. Ezra here is one of Metatron's elite posse? Really? One of Metatron's most trusted is, uh -- is hanging out at bars, blabbing about the boss. Does that make any sense?" Sam Says

"Well, only if Metatron is purposely surrounding himself with losers." Dean Says

"Exactly! Right?" Elena Says

"Yeah." Sam Says

"What's this guy even doing here?" Elena Says

"He's a wannabe. I mean, if he was a key player, he would be up in heaven with Metatron where all the action is." Dean Says

"Exactly." Sam Says

"What if I'm a decoy? Or in deep cover?" Ezra Says As Sam laughs

"I-it's pathetic." Sam Says

"Mm, probably hasn't even been to heaven, not since the fall." Dean Says

"Of course not!" Sam Says

"Yes, I have." Ezra Says

"Buddy, the gates are sealed. No one can get in." Elena Says

"Who said anything about gates? You don't need gates when you have a private portal." Ezra Says

Sam, Elena and Dean exchange looks and looks back over to Ezra.

"Right. If there was a doorway on earth, the angels would've sensed it." Sam Says

"Yeah, you can't hide something like that." Dean Says

"No." Elena Says

"You can if it moves around from place to place, if it's wherever the boss wants it to be." Ezra Says

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HUMBOLDT HOTEL

Gavin walks out the bathroom and wipes his face from all the blood, Crowley is sitting down on the couch across from Abaddon and Katherine.

"You are not my father. My father was Fergus MacLeod, a simple tailor. A drunk, a monster." Gavin Says

"Sounds about right." Katherine Says

"He looked nothing like you, and I buried him." Gavin Says

"A lot can change in 291 years." Crowley Says

"What?" Crowley removes a lampshade and switches the light bulb off and on "Can you cook a pigeon on it?" Gavin Says

"Not terribly quick, is he?" Abaddon Says

Abaddon gestures with her hand and a window opens, Siren wails in distance and Gavin walks out on the terrace.

"Holy mother of God! We're amongst the stars! Are we in heaven, then? You must be angels!" Gavin Says

"Wow." They Say

INTERROGATION ROOM

"I see. I got it. So, you heard a rumor about Metatron's "secret portal", and you decided to run with it." Elena Says

"It's not a rumor. He showed me." Ezra Says

"I get it. He's a fan." Dean Says

"A fan. Yeah." Sam Says

"You're a fan. Just 'cause you're hot for Metatron... or Bieber or Beckham... Just 'cause you know everything about them doesn't mean that you actually know them." Dean Says

"Or that they even know you exist." Sam Says

"Ooh, that's cold, Sammy." Dean Says

"I'm just sayin', man." Sam Says

"I was interviewed personally by Metatron for a key post." Ezra Says

"Yeah? Oh, wow. Well, then -- then maybe you can tell me why you weren't at your key post and you were hanging down here instead." Sam Says

"Mm. Now, that blows. He got passed over." Elena Says

"Yeah." Dean Says

"I-I was a finalist." Ezra Says

"Oh, man. To get so close and then get kicked downstairs. It sucks to be you." Sam Says

"Hardly anybody was chosen! And ground forces is still a very important assignment. It was an honor to have even been considered for the squad." Ezra Says

"What "squad"? There is no squad." Dean Says

"Yeah, says you. It's a highly guarded secret." Ezra Says

"Oh. And what you be doing, exactly? No?" Dean Asks

Ezra goes to speak but nothing comes out, the three hunters laugh at him.

"Wait a second. Just, please, uh... Clarify this for me. You desperately wanted this job, but you didn't know what it was?" Elena Says

"Well, until you were chosen, the exact nature of the mission was kept a secret." Ezra Says

"Wow." Dean Says

"Wow." Sam Says

"And...Hardly anyone was chosen." Ezra Says
As Dean, Elena and Sam leave the room

"Dim bulb. No wonder he got bumped." Dean Says

"Yeah. "Ground forces"? "Elite secret squad" Elena Says

"What's Metatron gearing up for?" Sam Says

"I don't know -- why don't we shove somebody through the back door of heaven and find out. Oh, wait. No. It's portable and can't be found." Dean Says

Abaddon and Katherine left Crowley and Gavin alone to talk in private.

"You sold your soul?! Sold it?! For an extra three inches of willy?!" Gavin Says

"Priorities change. I wasn't the bon vivant that I am now. I'll simplify -- my soul did a stint in hell, where it became demonized. Then I had to possess another person so I could traffic with the living. Any of this sticking?" Crowley Says

"I-I can't be consorting with a demon!" Gavin Says

"Not just any demon. I'm the king -- the king of Hell! And there you were, worried the old man wouldn't amount to much." Crowley Says

Back At Castiel's command center an female Angel is walking down the hallway to the Interrogation room. She unlocks the door, only to discover Ezra, still bound to the chair, dead.