Buffy The Vampire Slayer Fan Fiction / Supernatural Fan Fiction ❯ Vampire Hunter ❯ Chapter 4
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Disclaimer: Don't own them.
As you may have read in my ffnet profile, there was a death in the family last week. I had planned to write this last week but obviously family is more important.
Chapter 4
Dawn paused as the sounds of a scuffle reached her. The sun had only just set but that didn't mean the nightlife wasn't already out in force in the town's darker alleys. Shifting her bag up higher on her shoulder she wrapped a hand around a stake and began walking faster. The sound of a scream had her running, stake half drawn only to be released as the three men were definitely human. She swung her bag at one, letting it go to hit him full in the face while she kneed his friend. The older girl they'd had cornered took her chance to kick the third in the stomach. Dawn slid into an obvious fighting stance and the three men shared a look before taking off.
“You okay?” She asked the blond who nodded slowly.
“Thanks. I thought...” Dawn moved slowly closer and then wrapped an arm around the other girl's shoulders.
“”Hey, it's okay now. There's gone and in more pain than either of us. That was a good kick. My name's Dawn.”
“Jess. Thanks for the save.” Jess managed a shaky smile.
“Come on, my apartments just round the corner. You look like you need a good cup of hot chocolate and then you can call someone to pick you up. And ignore Xander if he's home, he's a great guy and he would have gladly kicked those idiots butts for us.” Dawn babbled as she led the still shaken young woman to the apartment.
“Xander company!” She felt Jess tense slightly as Xander emerged from his room but his usual goofy grin had her relaxing again. His look turned serious as he looked them over.
“What happened?” He asked as he moved closer.
“She was attacked by a bunch of idiots but we scared them off. She could use some hot chocolate.”
“Sure thing Dawnie. I'm Xander in case you didn't hear her yelling my name for all the world to hear. Don't worry about a thing, you're safe here.”
“Yeah, Xander's gay.” Dawn stated with a grin and Xander took a playful swipe at her head.
“I'm Jess. Thanks for this.”
“No problem. Two hot chocolates coming up.” Dawn sat Jess down at the table and then went to put her things away.
“Got someone you can call or would you like me to give you a lift wherever?”
“Sam! He's going to be worried sick.” Jess dug through her bag for a bit before finding her phone and dialling.
“Sam I'm okay.” Xander chuckled at the first words out of her mouth, purposely not trying to eavesdrop on her conversation.
“Um, Xander? What's the address here?” He gave it to her and then set the mugs down as Dawn came back into the kitchen.
“My boyfriend's coming to pick me up.” She told them as she hung up.
“So are you going to Stanford?” Dawn asked and Jess nodded.
“Me too, it's my first year.”
“Mine and Sam's third year. Any idea what you want to do?”
“History and languages.” Was Dawn's immediate reply much to Jess's amusement.
“What about you Xander?”
“I work, college isn't for me.” He answered with a grin.
“So, are you two...?” She trailed off and Dawn laughed.
“No! Nothing like that. Xander's my legal guardian. My sister died and left custody to him but he's more of a big brother.”
“Oh, I'm so sorry.” Jess had paled slightly at how badly she'd put her foot in it but Dawn was quick to reassure her.
“It's okay, it was a while now. And really I get on better with Xander most days than I did Buffy.” She explained even as Xander got up at a knock to the door. He opened it to be bet with a young man who was a year or so younger than him and a bit taller.
“You Jess's Sam?” He asked and got a frantic nod in answer. He stepped aside and the young man rushed past him to get to Jess. As he passed Xander inhaled and then frowned, there was something naggingly familiar about his scent.
“Jess are you okay? What happened?” Sam asked, kneeling beside her and searching for injuries.
“I'm okay Sam, really. Thanks to Dawn here.” Jess soothed him, smiling softly at his concern. Sam finally tore his eyes from her to see the younger girl at the table.
“Sorry for the rude entrance. I'm Sam.”
“Dawn and it's completely understandable. The guy you nearly ran over is my brother Xander.” At her words Sam turned back to the guy who had let him in with a sheepish smile.
“He didn't run me over Dawn. It's nice to meet you Sam, can I get you anything to drink?”
“No thank you. And I am sorry for the way I ran past you. When Jess didn't show up...”
“I totally understand.” Xander said with a smile and a nod in Dawn's direction.
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“So what's up with Sam? I saw you looking at him funny.” Dawn asked as she flopped down across his legs on his bed.
“Not sure, there's something about his scent that's familiar.”
“A relative of someone you know maybe? Or just someone you met on the street?” She asked, frowning in thought.
“No clue. It doesn't matter at the moment anyway. Are you going to take Jess up on the shopping trip offer?” He asked with a grin.
“It's shopping, of course. And no trailing us! I can take care of myself you know.”
“I know, I just see you as the little girl I used to know sometimes.”
“And now I'm nineteen and a rather powerful witch.” She gave him a soft kiss on the cheek.
“Night Xan.”
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Dean smiled as he watched Sam meet up with a young brunette who grinned at his brother in greeting before looping her arm through Sam's. No matter how much it hurt to have Sam away it was good to see him so happy and free. Though the girl on his arm wasn't what he'd expected, she seemed a little younger than Sam usually went for. She was definitely a looker though, way out of Sam's league. His eyebrows shot up as a tall blond joined them, kissing Sam on the lips. Two girls! Sam had grown up a lot since the last time he'd stopped by.
Xander paused on his way to meet the other three to scent the air. It was just a lingering trace but he knew that scent. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, longing tightening his chest. Dean...
TBC...