A little boy ran through the dark ally way, rain thundering down onto the ground. The boy's brown hair was slicked back and his blue eyes were full of fear. He held his arm close to his chest, whimpering in pain as the blood stained his pale skin. "H-Help me! Someone help me!" The boy cried out. He tripped over a rock, sending him sprawling onto the ground, scrapping his knees and elbows with a loud thump. Tears stung into the little boy's eyes as he dragged himself behind a trash can, hugging his knees. Soft footsteps filled the air, causing the boy to gasp in fear, pressing himself against the wall. A man passed the boy, he wore a long tan trench coat and bright blue eyes and short black hair. His long black boots slugged the mud to the side, but he stopped suddenly, turning towards the boy.
The man locked eyes with the terrified boy, causing the boy to whimper. "Hello, my name is Castiel." The man explained softly, kneeling to his level. The boy shielded his head with his hands, blood slowly dripping down his head. "P-Please...no more...n-no more..." He whimpered, tears falling freely down his cheeks. Castiel tried to reach his arm out, but the boy flinched away. "What's your name, child?" Castiel asked, retreating his hand. The boy hesitated, "G-Gavin...G-Gavin Free..." He whispered, his voice hoarse. "Gavin, I am here to help you, but you must let me touch your arm." Castiel said, reaching his arm out again, Gavin flinched, but he allowed the man to touch his arm. A binding white light covered Gavin's vision, causing the little boy to scream. After a few moments, the light vanished and Gavin looked down at his small body, he was completely healed.
His eyes widened as he looked up at Castiel in wonder, but the mystery man was already walking away. "Wait!" Gavin yelped, scrambling up and chasing after the man, tripping over his own feet and falling into the man's chest. Castiel looked at Gavin with an arch eyebrow, "What?" He asked. Gavin scrambled back, messing around with his hands, "Y-You can protect me...right...? Please, I-I need help..." He stammered, stumbling over his words. Castiel tilted his head, "Why?" Gavin glanced around nervously, "It's not safe here, please, b-bring me somewhere s-safe.."