Disclaimer: All original Twilight characters belong to the great S. Meyer. However this story line belongs to me!

Authors note: Just to let you know this is a M/M story (boy x boy), it will contain mreg. I will update warnings per chapter. Please r&r. I am a first time writer and hope you like it!

Chapter 1: A knight in shining armor...

"Carlisle, so… have you gotten your car fixed yet?" One of his colleagues asked, as they left the convention area. "No, they are waiting on a part to be delivered". "Told you driving here was a bad idea. Anyway… I was thinking of having a little get together later this evening. Why don't you join us, it will just be the usual gang?" Carlisle took a minute to think it over before replying, "Dave, I'm not so sure… I'd rather just stay in my room and talk to my kids. But if I do change my mind I will call ahead to let you know." Before he walks away his fellow doctor says with a solemn look on his face, "I might be overstepping boundaries, but your kids are all grown up and I can guarantee you that Esme would not have wanted this for you. Live again Carlisle, or you are going to worry and work yourself to death" .With that the two men went their separate ways.

As Carlisle reached the door he hailed a cab and went to his hotel, just as he had planned. Unfortunately for him his kids were a bit too busy to spend more than a few minutes on call with him. Since his wife died a few years ago Carlisle has become a recluse. Before, he would travel and be more outgoing, with his wife by his side. It pained him to think of that day, the day of the accident. So, since he had nothing better to do than sit and think of the past, he decided to call Dave and let him know he will be attending the get together.

Since Carlisle had no car he decided to walk. About two blocks away from the club Dave told him they were meeting at, someone literally walked into him and then grunted a "hey man, look where you're going" before disappearing out of sight. Carlisle was baffled, what just happened? Luckily for him someone not too far from him saw exactly what happened and caught the culprit before he got too far. "I think that belongs to that guy you just walked right into" said the young man. "Mind your own business, Raven. Or you could end up in a world of pain" said the smug little pocket-picker. Just as a smug smile appeared on his face the young man he called Raven made a grab for his left arm, twisted it behind his back and shoved him face first into the wall. "Look you short shit, I don't have the patience to argue this out with you. Just hand over his wallet and phone" Raven snarled into his ear. "Okay, okay… damn this is not worth me getting beat up. But I am warning you, I am letting Axel know what happened." As he says this Raven loosens his grip on the guy just enough for him to reach the swiped objects. "He will be paying you a visit before the night is over. So…here, and good luck", with that he gives Raven the phone and wallet before he is released, running away as fast as he can. "Yeah... I'll be waiting" Raven says to no-one in particular, knowing that he will be out of commission for a few days at most. Just the thought of that is enough to make him rethink his actions; he needs every penny he makes. And his current 'work' is not exactly a gold mine. But it's not enough to make him forget his morels, stealing is wrong. He should know. He spent three years learning that lesson. He will deal with Axel when he sees him. Raven turns and heads in the direction the - unbeknownst-to-himself - mugged man went. Just as he was about to enter the club Raven calls out to him, "Mister…. Hey, mister." Carlisle was just about to enter the club when the bouncer stopped him, letting him know that someone was calling out to him, seeing as he was the only guy standing in the vicinity. "Ugh... Thanks man." Raven thanks the man. "Um sir, you dropped this back there when that guy bumped into you." Carlisle immediately starts checking his pockets to find it was indeed barren. With that realization he moves away from the door. "Here", says the young man as he hands over the wallet and cellphone. "Thank you! I didn't even notice" he says as he reaches out to take the items, he sees that they are definitely his. Gratefully he thanks the young man again and asks him for his name "It's Raven, sir", is the reply as they shake hands. "Well Raven, my names Carlisle. Is there any way that I could perhaps repay you?" Carlisle asks. "Well... maybe... be a bit more vigilant? Anyway I need to get back. See you around..." the young man says with a smile that struck Carlisle as the most beautiful smile he has seen in a long time. With that in mind, he turns around and makes his way inside to join his colleagues for the 'get-together'. "Carlisle, glad you made it. Almost thought you changed your mind" said Dave as soon as he reached their table. "Well, I got a little distracted on my way here" he replies with a dreamy look in his eyes. For some reason he can't get the young man and that amazing smile out of his head. After some teasing from his colleagues, he eventually started to relax and enjoy a night out. Not knowing what was waiting for him on his way back to his hotel room later.

For Raven, this was not how he expected his life to be like growing up. He also didn't think he could personally mess his own life up so royally, where he had to work as a male prostitute on street corners just to keep his current crumbling roof over his head. Between paying for the place he called home, he worked to pay for college. He already graduated from high school and is currently in his first year of engineering. Just those two alone left him with hardly any money in a good month. He could hardly afford to pay utilities, never mind have money to buy food or clothes.

Just as he finished stashing the money he just 'worked' for, Axel arrives, flanked by Mr. Pick-pocket and two goons. "Raven, Raven, Raven... really? Is what I'm hearing the truth? You stopped D here after he 'claimed' some goodies for me from some rich guy?" Axel asked as he looked Raven over. "Yeah!" was all he got in reply. Axel's face went from calm to crazy in a matter of seconds. "Yeah... So where is it? I want what is mine" he growled as his goons walked either side of Raven. "I returned it. I don't have a problem with your specific business. But I won't stand around and watch it happen right in front of me." "A street whore with some morels! Wow, I never thought I would see the day." said Axel as he looked over to his goons. "Well, 'Mr. Morels,'" he says in a mocking tone of voice, "you have two options. One, you can 'claim' me something else or two, me and my boys here show you what it means to mess with my business?" Raven looks at all four of them and sizes them up, not really a fair fight but he's had worse, or so he thinks. Immediately the two goons descend on him, revealing weapons he hadn't considered. Knives. The one on his left tries to stab him with the knife he has. Raven just side steps, catches his arm and throws him in the other ones direction. They collide. Then D comes at him fists flying, he blocks them and gets D off-guard. It only takes one sold punch to the jaw to send him flailing into the nearest wall, knocking him out in the process. However, while his attention was on D, Axel moved in behind him, throwing a hard punch to his lower back, hurting his kidney. As Raven tries to turn toward him, one of the goons that recovered from the earlier collision came swinging at him with his knife. Raven didn't have enough time to get out of the way. He was slashed on his upper arm. Again, before he could recover, the other of the two goons tackles him to the ground. He is given no time to catch his breath before they descend on him. He puts his hands up to protect his face, seeing as it is all he can do for now. Punches, a few well aimed kicks to the ribs and stomach, they even aimed for his head, Raven was sure he heard something crack. He could hardly breathe. "Boys...enough" called Axel, "let's get out of here. I doubt he will be interfering in our business again. Isn't that right Raven?" he says as he starts walking away, only to turn and look at D with a look of pure disgust on his face. "And will one of get that sorry good-for-nothing out of here and out of my sight." As soon as Raven realizes that they are actually gone, he lets out a sigh of relief before giving into the darkness.

Carlisle was never big on alcohol; especially considering a drunk driver caused the accident that killed his wife. After a few hours of fun on the dance floor and quite a few sodas, Carlisle decided to call it a night and head home. Though noticing the state of his colleagues, he paid the bouncer to ensure that they get a cab instead of driving home themselves. Wanting to clear his head, he decides to walk instead of taking a cab himself. He took the same route home as he took to get to the club. After walking a few blocks, he came upon an alley with someone lying near the dumpster. At first he thought of just calling the police, when he realized on closer inspection that the clothes the guy was wearing looked familiar. He entered the alley, he gasped at what he found. The young man from earlier, Raven, was covered in bruises and blood. The doctor in him jumped to attention and he rushed over to him to take a closer look. As he reached Raven he saw the young man was unconscious, so tried to wake him gently, "Raven... Raven, come on kid open your eyes". Raven was confused, was Axel back? And why was he being so nice? As per the request, he somehow managed to open at least his right eye seeing as the other was swollen shut. As his vision finally cleared, he saw the man of earlier over him. Carlisle... "Carlisle?" he croaked. "Raven, what happened to you?" Carlisle asked. "B-back...backpack..." Raven replied, and just from the way he spoke Carlisle knew he was in a lot of pain. So he decided to find the backpack in order to get Raven's attention back to his injuries. "Okay, where is it?" he asked, "behine' dumpst'" came the reply. While he went over to get the bag he called for an ambulance. He left Raven alone for a few seconds just to figure out where exactly they were. As soon as he was done, he went back to the young man and knelt by him. "Raven, listen I need to check what your most serious injury is. Will you let me?" he asked. All he got as a reply was a nod. Without any of his usual equipment, he had to make due with what he had on hand. Using his cellphone's torch feature, he first checked for any serious head or neck injury. Finding some swelling on the back and front of his head and no neck problems, he moved down. He tore a piece of his shirt to bandage the cut on Raven's arm, checking the other; he only found extensive bruises on both arms. Then he checked his chest, feeling for any broken ribs. There he found at least four. Just as he was about to move on he heard the ambulance sirens, running out so they wouldn't drive past. As paramedics took over, he tells them he is a doctor and what he found; they were very appreciative of his help. Once Raven was secure they took off for the hospital.

Carlisle hardly paid attention to anything else on the way to the hospital. He even forgot about the bag that he carelessly slung over his shoulder. Once at the hospital, staff took over and rushed Raven to the E.R. One nurse came over to him and asked him questions regarding Raven, Carlisle told the nurse that he only met him that very night and that they should do whatever was necessary to get the young man healthy again, promising to pay the bill. Carlisle was told to go and wait in the waiting room, eventually dosing off, seeing that he has been awake the since early this morning. He still had to attend the last meeting the next day. After about four or so hours a doctor came looking for him. "Doctor Cullen", He said, rousing Carlisle from his sleep "my name is Doctor Michael Crane. I was told you came in with Raven?" Carlisle stood up to shake the other doctors' hand. "Yes. I tried to what I could before paramedics got there. Is he alright?" doctor crane looked at Carlisle with a kind smile and gestured for him to follow, "Why don't you follow me and I will fill you in on the way" heading to a private room. As they enter Carlisle breathes a sigh of relief seeing Raven, even though he is covered in bandages. "Have a seat. Let's start from his head and work our way down, you can look at his chart as we go. Okay…" doctor Crane lists all injuries and then points out something quite unique, "there is at least some good news. His womb is still intact and although he is very malnourished everything seems good." "Oh" was all he could say, the doctor informed him that if he wanted to they could set up a cot for him in the room for the night, to which he agreed. Even though his mind was racing with questions he fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.