Safe Haven

"Hello?" I called out, freezing when a soft whimper was my response. It's human, no animal could have broken the lock like that. Or maybe a monster. Demon perhaps. . .? I thought as I aimed the light at the far corner.

Brilliant, sparkling black feathers bounced the light back at me, curled together, obviously hiding the figure behind it. Another whimper came from the pile of shaking feathers as I realized I was looking at an angel, and that blood was matted in those iridescent feathers.

"Hey, it's okay. I know you're scared, but I'm not going to hurt you. Can you move your wings so I can see your face?" I asked gently, pulling a cord to turn on the overhead light. The angel flinched at the sudden brightness, pained whines following soon after.

"C-Castiel sir." He managed, curling his knees up to his chest, protectively wrapping his arms around them.

"What's your name?"

"Alright Cas, here's the deal. None of us are here to hurt you, or 'take you back'. We just want to help. You're hurt, obviously exhausted, and terrified as hell. If you come inside the house with me, I'll let Sammy patch you up, get you something to eat and drink, a place to sleep, and we'll see what we're gonna do after that in the morning. Sound good to you?" I asked, eyebrows raised in question.