Chapter 1: An Interesting Assignment
Co-writer: littlebender-thatcould
Song listened to while writing: "Wonderwall" by Oasis
Samandriel wasn't a guardian angel. He wasn't ranked that high. So, why did God give him the assignment to watch over a newly born human named Adam Milligan? It confused him, but he couldn't refuse an order. He had only been to Earth a couple of times, in his male vessel: a young man with blue eyes and a pleasant smile. So, this permanent assignment would be...interesting.
He flew down to Earth and found the location of the Milligan house. A lonesome street light flickered ominously near the angel's destination. The dark pavement led to a small house, located at the end of a poor neighborhood. The house looked like it was barely holding itself together with a chipped paint job and masking tape and plastic outlining several areas where windows probably used to be. It saddened the angel to believe that a child was growing up in such a broken living environment. He pressed the five fingers of his right hand to a window with cracks decorating the cheap glass and healed it until the window was restored in perfect condition.
He made himself invisible, knowing humans wouldn't appreciate a stranger entering their house uninvited, and stepped inside the household. He went around the house, looking into the bedroom, the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom. It wasn't long until the angel found the nursery where Adam Milligan was kept quite easily, the child's soul shining out to him like a beacon. A baby's soul was always pleasant to look at, so new and young, but also enchantingly bright.
Samandriel entered the room, avoiding bumping into Adam's mother, who was gently singing a song while rocking her baby back and forth in her arms. Adam's nursery was a cozy size with walls painted a basic eggshell and framed pictures of zoo animals with yellow borders clinging to them. The crib was in the left corner of the room, beside a matching changing table that also served as a dresser. Samandriel approached closer. He heard the words "Hey Jude" and was puzzled at why Adam's mother would be saying the name Jude to her son whose name is Adam.
Adam was like any baby, he observed, though he had the brightest blue eyes that sparkled with many emotions. The child gurgled happily and those eyes glanced right at him! Samandriel took a step back, startled. He knew human babies were supposed to have a better perception of things that were not natural to human nature, but being able to see an angel when he or she was invisible was truly astonishing.
'This must be no ordinary child. Is that why I was assigned to Adam Milligan? For some important reason, God would not divulge? Even so, I will do my duty and protect Adam Milligan with my life.'
After a few minutes, Adam's mother put him down in his crib and kissed him on the forehead before leaving the room. Samandriel made himself visible, then went over to the crib to examine the child more closely.
"Hello, Adam Milligan. I am assigned to be your guardian angel. My name is Samandriel," he murmured.
Adam looked up curiously and gave the angel a toothless smile, reaching his hand up towards him. Samandriel blinked and tilted his head. He always considered children cute, but this baby beyond precious. He tentatively moved his hand into the crib and let Adam hold onto one of his fingers. The baby shrieked happily, holding on tight.
Samandriel chuckled. "I am glad you're happy, but you need to let go of my hand. I have to check the perimeters of your home," he whispered. Adam let go, as if he understood him. Samandriel pulled back, a confused look taking form on his face.
'This child is much smarter than your average human. This is going to be an interesting assignment.'
