London, 2014. Rain lashes against the grime-coated windows, blurring the neon glow of the city outside. A cloaked figure, his face obscured by shadows, navigates the narrow streets with an air of urgency. He pauses before a dilapidated tenement building, his piercing blue eyes reflecting an ancient sorrow. Inside, a young woman with fiery red hair huddles in the doorway, cradling a swaddled babe in the dim light.
"Evelyn," he whispers, his voice a comforting rumble as he steps closer. The touch of his hand sends a shiver down her spine. "It is time. For his safety, he cannot remain here."
Tears well in Evelyn's eyes as she clutches the child tighter. "Zeron," she pleads, her voice thick with emotion, "promise me you'll keep him safe. Promise me he'll never know the truth."
The Archangel kneels before her, his gaze filled with love and regret. "I promise," he whispers, a single tear tracing a path down his cheek. Tears stream down Evelyn's face as she hums a lullaby, the melody a bittersweet farewell.
With a gentle touch, Zeron erases her memories, a necessary cruelty to protect their son and the world. A single tear escapes his eye, unseen by mortal sight. This is Zeron, the Archangel, and the child cradled in his arms carries a secret that could rewrite the destiny of angels and demons. With a final embrace, he disappears into the night, leaving Evelyn shrouded in a chilling loneliness.
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