Angel of Mercy
I have met some extraordinary people over the years but Kate stands out. I first realised her true character in 2006 when my dad was possessed by Azazel. I can still hear the screams.
Screams of agony filled the cabin as Kate fought the pain ripping through her. She met Dean's terrified gaze, he struggled to reach his best friend but couldn't move. "Dad please!" Sam's cries merged with Dean's.
John faced Dean, his eyes were now completely yellow as he laughed. "This is justice boy. You killed my daughter,"
"What? Meg?" Dean continued to fight to free himself from Azazel's hold on him.
"Yes," John turned to Kate, clenching one fist. She screamed shrilly as she felt her liver contract. "So I'm gonna kill her." He increased the pressure, making blood pour from her lips.
"John please," her plea was drowned by Dean shouting "Dad, don't you let it kill her! PLEASE!" Her head hung forward, blood still seeping onto the floor. "Roo!"
His words made John fight the demon harder. His eyes returned to normal, and the boys dropped, free from Azazel. Dean made for Kate, lifting her head gently. He gasped at the sight. "Oh god. You've lost a lot of blood." His fear was palpable in every inch of him.
"Where…where's John?" she choked out.
"He's back." He assured her.
"Go check on him." She urged, knowing her best friend needed to be sure that his dad was normal again. Her voice was filled with concern, not a trace of anger, the realisation surprised Sam.
Dean turned to see Sam had grabbed the Colt. The younger Winchester's hands shook as he held the gun on their dad. John gasped, "He's still in me Sammy. I can feel him, you gotta shoot me."
Sam's gaze flickered over the others, lingering on Kate and his dad. "Don't Sammy," Dean pleaded.
"Shoot me!" John's face beaded with sweat as he held onto himself, while Azazel tried to reassert control.
"Don't do it Sam." Kate could still taste the metallic tang on her tongue as she spoke.
"Shoot me in the heart son!" John's voice trembled, even as he gave the command. Sam shifted his arm, shooting his father in the leg. The action made his dad scream in pain, clouds of black smoke poured from his mouth as the demon escaped.