Buffy The Vampire Slayer Fan Fiction / Supernatural Fan Fiction ❯ Vampire Hunter ❯ Chapter 10

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Chapter 10

 

“Found anything yet?” Dawn asked and Xander sighed, throwing the book aside and earning a scowl from Dawn.

 

“Nothing. Spike's in Rome chasing down something with Dru but we have under a month left Dawn.” Xander rubbed at his eyes and then sighed as Dawn began massaging his shoulders.

“Damn it!” Xander growled and Dawn sighed, hugging him.

 

“It'll be okay Xan, we'll find a way.”

 

“Spike suggested one but...” Xander swallowed and Dawn's eyes widened.

 

“Turn Dean?” She asked and Xander nodded.

 

“Wait till the Hounds have taken his soul and turn him before his heart stops. Then re-soul him and the deal is fulfilled. It only says he has to go to hell, not how long he has to stay.” Xander told her and Dawn frowned.

 

“Could work. Obviously I won't be using the gypsy curse or else I'll end up redoing it every day. But if the demon that holds his contract shows up in person things could get messy. I'll start figuring out spells for the demon and for calling Dean's soul back.” Dawn told him and Xander smiled, watching as she hummed while she worked.

 

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“Hey Dean.” Dean turned and grinned at Xander, moving closer and hesitantly kissing the vampire. Xander smiled and held him closer, deepening the kiss.

“Good greeting.” Xander commented and Dean grinned.

 

“Yeah well...I just wish...this isn't fair Xander. I shouldn't do this when....” Dean stumbled over his words but Xander knew what he was talking about so he shut him up with another kiss.

 

“I am not letting you stay in hell if we can't break the deal. I'll get you out of there Dean, I promise.” Xander whispered when he pulled back so Dean could breathe.

 

“Xander....”

 

“Shh, I promise Dean and I don't go back on my word. It's just...how attached to being human are you?” Xander asked and Dean frowned.

 

“What do you mean?” Dean asked warily.

 

“If we can't stop the Hounds...I could turn you and then Dawn can pull your soul back from hell.” Xander explained softly.

 

“Why do you need to turn me?”

 

“Have you seen the damage those dogs do? They'll rip you apart Dean, I just need to get to you before your heart stops.”

 

“I...” Dean swallowed. Him? A vampire?

 

“It's not that bad a life, well unlife. I don't want to lose you Dean...Sam needs you too. I...I lost my mate Dean, first to a memory spell and then to true death. I can't lose you too.” Xander pleaded. Dean thought about it hard for a while. Could he live like Xander? Xander seemed fairly content and he was a good guy...plus he would be out of hell and able to look after Sammy as well.

 

“If it comes to it...if there's no other way, do it.” Dean whispered and Xander nodded.

 

“Still looking for another way. Dawn and I need to head out for a while; we still have some contacts to annoy. We'll be back before...” Xander trailed off not wanting to say it and Dean nodded.

 

“Be careful.”

 

“Always am.” Xander kissed Dean again and then he was gone.

 

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“Dig up anything good?” Sam asked as Dean struggled to shake off his nightmare. Dean closed his book and shook his head, not looking up at his brother.

“No,” Dean cleared his throat, “Nothing good.”

“Well, Bobby has. Finally.” Sam told him happily.

“Yeah?” Dean was wondering where Xander and Dawn where and if they'd really come back for his death.

“Yeah. A way to find Lilith.” Sam explained.

“Oh. With just uh -“ Dean checked his watch, “thirty hours to go. Hey, why don't we just make a TJ-run, yeah? You know.. some senoritas, cervezas uh- we could... What's Spanish for "donkey show"?” Dean grinned and Sam snickered.

“So if we do save you... Let's never do that.” Sam said and then sobered.

“Yeah... “ Dean looked down at his book as Sam sat next to him.

 

“Hey, Dean. Look, we're cutting it close, I know. But we're gonna get this done. I don't care what it takes Dean. You're not gonna go to hell. I'm not gonna let you.” Sam said and Dean looked over at him.
“I swear. Everything's gonna be ok.” Sam tried to reassure him. Dean looked at Sam and then he stared at his brother in fear as Sam's familiar features completely distorted, flinging to the sides at a rapid pace. Dean blinked and Sam's face was normal.

“Yeah, ok.” Dean said, trying not to react to what he'd seen.

 

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Xander watched Dawn work, shivering at the amount of power in the air. Dawn's hair was almost completely white and her eyes glowed green. It was kind of freaky but a lot better than the black-eyed, black-haired, veiny look Willow had sported occasionally.

 

“Found her.”

 

“Where?”

 

“New harmony, Indiana.” Dawn answered and then slumped as she released the power.

 

“Let's go.”

 

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“We're just gonna let Ruby rot down there?” Sam asked with a sigh.

“That's the idea.” Dean answered tightly.

“Dean, what if uh... What if Ruby's right? What if I can take out Lilith?” Sam asked hesitantly. Dean looked up at him angrily.
“Quit looking at me like that.”

“What, are you gonna give her the Carrie-stare and Lilith goes "puff"?” Dean asked sarcastically.

“I don't know what Ruby meant. You know, maybe we should just go ask her.” Sam shot back.

“Sam, you wanted the knife - I got you the knife.” Dean argued, walking over to another table.

“Dean, just listen to me for a second. Last time Lilith snapped her fingers and put thirty demons on our ass, and all we got's one little knife? I mean, like you said, we go in smart or we don't go in at all.”

“Well, this ain't smart.” Dean told him.

“We got one shot at this, Dean. Just one. So if there's a sure-fire way then maybe we should just talk about it.” Sam tried again, watching as Dean walked over to him.

“Sam. We are not gonna make the same mistake all over again.” Dean told him.

“You said that but what does it even mean?” Sam asked, getting angry too.

“Don't you see a pattern here? Dad's deal, my deal, now this? I mean every time one of us is-is-is up the creek the other is begging to sell their soul. That's all this is, man. Ruby's just jerking your chain down the road. You know what it's paved with and you know where it's going.” Dean turned around and sat against a table, picking up weapons. Sam shook his head but went to the other side of the table.

“Dean.” Sam sat next to his brother, watching him assemble a gun.
“What do you think is gonna happen? This is me, I can handle it.” Sam tried but Dean shook his head, staring at the floor.
“And if it'll save you...” Sam tried but Dean cut in.

“Why even risk it?” He asked, finally looking up at Sam. Sam looked away for a second but then looked back.

“Because you're my brother. Because you did the same thing for me.” Sam told him and Dean scoffed.

“I know... And look how that turned out.” Dean stared at Sam who couldn't keep eye contact.
“All I'm saying...Sammy, all I'm saying is that you're my weak spot.” That made Sam look at him and Dean gave him a small smile
“You are. And I'm yours.” Sam choked at that, staring at Dean.

“You don't mean that, we're.. we're family.” Sam argued and Dean smiled again.

“I know. And those evil sons of bitches know it too. I mean, what we'll do for each other, you know, how far we'll go? They're using it against us. “ Dean explained.

“So what? We just stop looking out for each other?” Sam asked angrily and Dean shook his head.

“No, we stop being martyrs, man. We-we-we stop spreading it for these demons.” Dean held up Ruby's knife.
“We take this knife, and we go after Lilith our way. The way dad taught us to. And if we go down, then uh... then we go down swinging.” Dean told him and Sam just stared at him.
“What do you think?” Dean asked and Sam stared at the floor, thinking, before looking back up at Dean.

“I think you totally should have been jamming "Eye of the Tiger" right there.” Sam answered with a grin.

 

“Oh, bite me. I totally rehearsed that speech, too.” Dean grumbled and Sam smiled.

“So, Indiana huh?” Sam asked and Dean nodded.

“Yeah, where Lilith's on shore-leave.”

“Yeah, I guess.” Sam answered.

“Tell me something.” Dena said and Sam looked at him.
“The hell's a demon do for fun?” Dean asked and Sam laughed.

 

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“We get pulled over?” Sam asked as sirens went on behind them, Dean looked in his side view mirror.

“I've got a busted tail-light. It's not like we're in hurry or nothing.” Dean answered. He pulled over and the police car pulled in behind him. Dean rolled down his window as Sam handed him the registration and his license. The officer walked up, flashlight in hand.

“Problem officer?” Dean asked calmly.

“Licence and registration, please.” Was the answer and Dean handed over the papers without even looking at him. The officer took them and looked them over.
“Do you realise you have a tail-light out, Mr Haggard?” That made Dean look up and his eyes went wide. The officer tilted his face and shone the light on Dean.

“Yes.. yes sir. Oh.. you know I've been meaning to.. take care of that.” Dean answered. He turned back to face the road, his eyes flicking back to the officer.
“As a matter of fact...” Dean shoved his door open, hitting the officer in the stomach with it. Dean rushed out of the car.

“DEAN!” Sam yelled, opening his own door, still surprised by his brother's actions. He could only watch as Dean punched the cop in the face as Sam rushed around the car to try and stop him. Dean reached down, pulled the knife from his bag and thrust it into the cops jaw. As Bobby rushed to join them the officer began to flash within, revealing her was actually a demon. Dean pulled the knife out and the man collapsed to the ground while Dean stood there, panting. Sam and Bobby stared in surprise.

“What the hell happened?” Bobby asked and Sam stared at him.

“Dean just killed a demon. How'd you know?” Sam answered and then looked at his brother who finally looked back up with a worried stare.

“I just knew.” Dean admitted and then looked back down at the dead man.
“I could see its face. It's real face under that one.” His statement made Bobby look up at him. Shaking off their shock all three moved to hide the evidence. The boys putt up branches over the police car, to hide it from plain sight and so that nobody could find it.

“So what, now you're seeing demons?” Sam asked as they worked.

“I've seen all kinds of things lately but... nothing like this.” Dean admitted.

“Actually it's not all that crazy.” Bobby told them.

“How's it not that crazy?” Dean asked angrily.

“Well you've got, just over five hours to go? You're piercing the veil, Dean. You're glimpsing the other side.” Bobby explained.

“A little less new age-y please.” Dean grumbled.

“You're almost hell's bitch. So, you can see hell's other bitches.” Bobby stated and Dean stared at him in surprise.

“Thank you.” Dean answered tightly.

“Well, actually it could come in pretty handy.” Sam admitted.

“Oh, well, I'm glad my doomed soul is good for something.” Dean snarled.

“Damn right it is. Lilith's probably got demons stashed all over town. We can't let them sound the alarm. She knows we're here, we're dead before we're started.” Bobby shot back.

“Well, this is a terrific plan. I'm excited to be a part of it. Can we go, please?” Dean asked, rolling his eyes. He walked away and they followed him.

 

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“Nice town.” Xander parked well away from where Dawn had tracked Lilith to.

 

“Yeah, other than all the demons here.”

 

“How close do you need to be?”

 

“Same room would be preferable.” Dawn admitted and Xander sighed.

 

“Not good. How long we got?”

 

“Three hours till midnight.” Dawn answered as she got everything she needed.

“Xander look!” She pointed and Xander nodded as he saw the familiar car park nearby.

“Think they spotted us?”

 

“Doesn't look like it. Ready?”

 

“Ready.” They got out and headed for the target house.

 

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Dean stared through the binoculars at the house. He could see the little girl smiling while an older woman served her a plate of cake and ice cream. An elderly man was also at the table, his head on his plate, dead.

 

“It's the little girl. Her face is awful.” Dean told the others, pacing the binoculars over. Sam took a look around the house with them and then lowered them.

“Alright then, let's go. We're wasting time.” Sam said, walking past his brother and Bobby towards the door. Dean grabbed his arm to stop him.

“Wait!” Dean ordered and Sam glared.

“For what? For it to kill the rest of them?” He asked.

“Yeah, and us too if we're not careful. Look. See the real go-getter mailman on the clock at nine PM?” Dean nodded at the man and Sam looked through the binoculars again to see the mailman sorting mail at the back of his van.
“And Mr Rogers over there.” Dean pointed out another man.

“Demons?” Bobby asked.

“Yes.” Dean answered, finally releasing Sam's arm.

“Ok, fine. We-we-we-we, we ninja pass those guys, sneak in.” Sam tried.

“Then what? Give a "Columbian necktie" to a ten year old girl, come on!” Dean argued.

“Look, Dean, I know it's awful.” Sam tried.

“You think?”

“This isn't just about saving you, Dean. This is about saving everybody.”

“She's gotta be stopped, son.” Bobby pointed out as gently as he could.

“Oh, damn it.” Dean grumbled but nodded.

 

Dawn and Xander watched as the Winchester's plus an older man headed for the house Lilith was in, taking out some demons on the way. Xander grinned as Bobby blessed the water, it was a good idea as long as he didn't get hit by it! He growled and Dawn tensed as Ruby showed up but they were too far for even Xander to hear what appeared to be an argument. As soon as the three were inside they broke from cover and ran for the house, Xander carrying Dawn so he wasn't slowed by her human speed. They got inside and slipped into an empty room for Dawn to finish her preparations. Xander had already fed heavily so he would have plenty of blood to give Dean when the time came. All they could do now was wait for the right moment.

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“Well, I hate to be a "told you so".” Ruby snarked and Sam turned to her.

“Alright Ruby, where is she?” He asked and Ruby shrugged.

“I don't know.” She answered as they entered the living room, not noticing the two figures in the corner, hidden by magic.

“Could she get past the sprinklers?” Sam asked and Ruby snorted.

“Her paygrade, she ain't sweating the holy water.” Was her flippant answer.

“Ok, you win. What do I have to do?” Sam asked, moving in front of her. Ruby looked at him questioningly.

“What do you mean?” She asked.

“To save Dean.” Sam snapped as Dean came up behind him.
“What do you need me to do?” Sam demanded as Dean grabbed him.

“What the hell do you think you're doing?” Dean demanded but Sam pulled loose.

“Just shut up for a second.” Sam told him, turning back to Ruby.
“Ruby!”

“You had your chance. You can't just flip a switch. We needed time.” She answered.

“Well, there's gotta be something. There's gotta be some way, whatever it is, I'll do it.” Sam pleaded and Dean grabbed him again, gentler this time.
“Don't Dean! I'm not gonna let you go to hell, Dean!” Sam yelled and Dean swallowed, smiling sadly at his brother. He had hoped Xander and Dawn would get there in time but something must have happened, Dean could only hope they were okay.

“Yes, you are!” Dean told Sam, staring at him.
“Yes, you are.” He whispered and Sam stared at him, tears gathering in his eyes.
“I'm sorry. I mean this is all my fault, I know that. But what you're doing, it's not gonna save me. It's only gonna kill you.” Dean told his brother and Sam looked away for a second, trying to hide the building tears.

“Then, what am I supposed to do?” Sam asked sadly. In the corner Xander had a hand over Dawn's mouth to keep her quiet.

“Keep fighting. Take care of my wheels. Sam, remember what dad taught you... ok?” Dean answered with a small smile. Sam nodded, fighting not to cry.

“And remember what I taught you.” Dean could feel the tears burning in he own eyes but refused to let them fall for Sam's sake. He held Sam's eyes as a clock began to strike midnight. He slowly looked over at the look and then around the room. He turned back to Sam and gave him a little smile as the tears finally fell from Sam's eyes. Dean couldn't hold his own back any longer as Sam reached a hand out to him. He yanked Sam in for a brief hug and then stepped away.

“I'm sorry, Dean. I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy.” Ruby said and for once he actually believed her. Dean's face fell as he heard the sound of dog's howling. He turned that way and froze, Sam looking at him and then staring at the empty spot Dean was staring at.

“Hellhound.” Dean breathed.

“Where?” Sam asked and Dean nodded his head.

“There.” Dean said but Sam couldn't see it. In the corner Xander had to force down a growl as he saw the hellhound, feeling the hyena surge for the first time since he'd been turned. Obviously she liked the dog as much as he did. As the hound began to move Dean bolted out of the room, the other two close on his heels. They ran into another room and slammed the door on the hounds face. Back in the living room Dawn settled onto her knees, palms face up in her lap as she began to quietly chant in Sumerian.

Dean took out the bag with goofer dust as Sam and Ruby stood against the doors, holding them shut while the hellhound pounded against them to get in. Dean ran over and threw himself down at the floor by the door and frantically started pouring out the dust. The pounding suddenly stopped and for a second they froze, then Dean bolted for the window and poured out the dust on the windowsill. Ruby turned to Sam and held out her hand.

 

“Give me the knife, maybe I can fight it off.” She demanded and Sam looked at her in confusion.

“What?”

“Come on! That dust won't last forever.” She demanded and Dean turned around to look at them. After a few seconds Sam took out the knife and held it out.

“Wait!” Dean yelled and Sam froze before looking at Dean.

“You wanna die?” She snapped and Dean glared.

“Sam, that's not Ruby. It's not Ruby!” Dean told him and Sam turned back to Ruby only to be flung into the wall. He dropped the knife and it clattered to the floor. She then slammed Dean into the wooden table, all without touching him, leaving both brothers pinned in place. Dean grunted as he lifted his head to stare at Ruby while Sam looked between the two of them in horror.
“How long you been in her?” Dean asked and Ruby's expression changed, becoming more childlike.

“Not long.” Lilith looked down at Ruby's body with a smile.
“But I like it. It's all grown up and pretty.” She turned to Dean, eyes going white.

“And where's Ruby?” Sam asked, partially because he wanted to know but also to take her attention away from Dean.

“She was a very bad girl, so I sent her far, far away.”

“You know, I should have seen it before... but you all look alike to me.” Dean grunted out, fighting to move. She stared at him but then her attention went to Sam as she walked over to him.

“Hello Sam. I've wanted to meet you for a very long time.” She grabbed his chin and forced him to face her before sealing her lips over his. Sam struggled to pull away.
“Your lips are soft.”

“Right, so you have me. Let my brother go.” Sam argued, staring down at her.

“Silly goose. You wanna bargain, you have to have something that I want. You don't.” She taunted.

“So, is this your big plan, huh? Drag me to hell. Kill Sam. And then what? Become queen bitch?” Dean spat out, getting her away from Sam.

“I don't have to answer to puppy chow.” She taunted, moving away from Sam and towards the door. They follow her with their eyes, fear gripping both brothers' hearts as she grabs the doorhandle.
“Sick 'em, boy.” She ordered, opening the door and breaking the line of dust. Sam's head snaps towards Dean as Dean is pulled, screaming form the table by something Sam can't see.

“No! Stop!” Sam cried as Dean was ripped into by sharp claws and teeth. Lilith just looked at them as Dean struggled on the floor, his right leg already slashed up and tears appearing in his jacket. Dean screamed, turning over onto his stomach to protect his chest.
“STOP IT!” Lilith just smiled and continued to watch her hound maul Dean, flipping him over to slash at his chest. But then she freezes and everyone shudders as a mist begins to spread out across the floor.

 

“What? What is this? No, you can't do this!” She cried.

 

“Watch us.” Was the snarled response and Sam's eyes widen in shock as Xander and Dawn suddenly appear. Sam gasped as he saw Dawn, her hair bleached white and her eyes a solid green. Her whole body glowed with power as she approached Lilith, the mist moving before her to wrap around the demon. Xander moved to Dean's side but didn't stop the hound as it tore into Dean. Dean met his eyes and swallowed back a scream, reaching up with a weak hand. Xander grabbed it and squeezed, offering what relief he could as he reached for Dean's mind, trying to dull his pain.

“No. Stop it. Xander please! Help him!” Sam screamed, unable to understand why Xander wasn't trying to help Dean.

 

“I can't.” Xander whispered, watching as Dean fought to keep breathing, blood flowing from his chest.

“Dawn!” Xander yelled and Sam watched as Dawn slammed her bloody hand into Lilith's chest. The demon screamed and began to collapse, Dawn following her down and never loosing contact. A bright green light swallowed the two for a second and then only Dawn was there. She swayed and then crumpled to the ground. Sam staggered as he was released from the wall.
“Forgive me Dean.” Xander's words made Sam look over in time to see Xander sink his fangs into Dean's neck. He couldn't move as he watched Xander swallow his brother's blood before pulling back. Xander tore his wrist open and held it over Dean's mouth, massaging his throat to make him swallow.

“Sam help Dawn.” Xander ordered and Sam automatically obeyed. Xander stared at Dean's wounds as he fed him blood, praying that he wasn't too late. Slowly, ever so slowly the blood stopped and the wounds began to heal. Xander sighed but kept his wrist in place, he would give Dean everything he could spare just as Angel had done for him. Once he could give no more and Dean's heart fell silent, he pulled back and licked the wound on his wrist closed before gathering Dean in his arms ad standing.

 

“What did you do?” Sam demanded from where he was kneeling beside Dawn and Xander looked at him, making Sam grimace at the sight of Dean's blood on Xander's face.

 

“The only thing I could to save him.” Xander answered flatly.

“Get Dawn, we need to go.” Xander ordered and Sam picked her up gently.

 

TBC...