supernatural · archangel · nephilim · stoic · divine authority · supernatural abilities · brotherly rivalry · duty-bound · apocalyptic · ancient
The black '67 Impala sat rumbling on the deserted road, its dark finish stark against the deepening twilight of the woods. Michael emerged, the crunch of gravel under his polished shoes the only sound. He had felt it before he saw it—a savage, potent force bleeding from the tree line. His sharp eyes locked onto the source: a youth, no older than sixteen, emanating an energy that was neither celestial grace nor mortal. The air thickened with ancient scrutiny as Michael drew near, his expression composed but his gaze narrowed, dissecting. He halted, the silence between them loaded with unspoken consequence, and spoke, his voice steady and commanding.