On My Own

Chapter 1

Old Girlfriend

Railean stepped out of the shower, grabbed the towel and dried herself off. It had been three weeks since she and her brothers, Dean and Sam, had destroyed Azazel. They had taken a small hiatus from hunting and were just relaxing. Until Ellen had called them saying she had a something for them. Railean hadn't wanted to go back, she was enjoying being normal. So she had said she would stay at the Roadhouse while Sam and Dean went on the hunt. She also remembered what Tessa had said when she had taken Azazel. As much as the job was a hassle she also knew they were doing the right thing.

She started dressing when there was a knock on the bathroom door, "You done in there Shorty?" It was Ash.

"Yea I'm just getting dressed." she told him wrapping the towel around her. "Why, you need something in here?"

"No. It's just that Dean's cell is ringing and I thought you could answer it."

Railean unlocked the door and took the phone, "Why did Dean leave his cell?"

Ash shrugged, "I thought I saw him grab it off the counter."

"That dumb ass," Railean said flipping the phone open. "Dean's Cell Phone."

"Umm… Yea… Is Dean Winchester there?"

The voice was female and Railean didn't recognize it, but then again given her brothers track record for bedding any female that wasn't saying much. "Sorry he's not, can I take a message?"

"Yea, could you tell him Cassie called and that it's really important he calls me back. I need his help with a problem."

Railean slid her shoes on, "Maybe I can help you? What kind of problem is it?"

"No that's alright, just tell Dean it's his kind of thing."

Railean sighed, "By his kind do you mean demonic, supernatural, paranormal or just plain can't be explained."

"I'm sorry who are you?"

"I'm Railean, Dean's sister. So maybe I can help."

There was silence from the other end, "I didn't know Dean had a sister. He never said anything to me."

Railean missed the first part given she was pulling her shirt on. "Yea well he's not exactly the talking kind now is he. So you going to tell me what kind of problem you have Cassie. I might be able to help. Besides him and Sam are off on another job. So I might be all you get."

Again there was silence. "Alright if you could come out here I'll explain it better."

Railean agreed and took directions. After she hung up she finished getting dressed then headed out to the bar area. Ellen was behind the counter fixing some guy a drink.

Railean took a seat and rolled her eyes when the guy started making kissy lips at her, "Men. Hey Ellen, you ever hear my brother mention a Cassie before."

"Nope, Why?" Ellen waked over to her.

"Because one just called and seemed to know a little bit about what we do. Said she had a problem that was his kind of thing."

"So why did she call you?"

Railean held up Dean's cell phone, "Cause Romeo either forget his cell or took the wrong one." She flipped Dean's cell open and dialed Sam's number; he picked up on the second ring.

"Hello."

Railean grinned, "Do me a favor and hit your brother for me. He took my cell phone and I have his."

"You're kidding me." She heard Sam relay the message to Dean and could hear Dean saying something back, "Dean says he has his own phone and that you took one to many blows to the head."

Railean's eyes grew wide, "Oh really. I'm going to call that Ego maniac." She hung up with Sam and dialed her cell phone. It took longer for them to answer this time. She could just picture Dean's face now. Sitting in his Impala having to listen to ABBA's Dancing Queen. God she wished she could have been there. Finally Sam's voice came on the line.

"He says he doesn't want to hear it from you."

Railean chuckled, "That's fine hold the phone away from your ear." She gave him a few seconds then yelled as loud as she could, "I TOLD YOU SO, YOU RETARD!" She could hear Sam laughing at Dean and Dean yelling back, "shut it you hag!"

Sam came back on the line, "So was that the only reason you called?"

"No. I need to know who's Cassie? She just called Dean's cell and was asking for his kind of help."

She could make out Sam chuckling, "His kind of help, Rai."

It took her a second to realize what was so funny. "Eww. Get your mind out of the gutter. She meant the supernatural kind of help you sick little puppy."

"You need to be asking Dean about her. Here he is."

There was a little commotion as Sam tried to get Dean to take the phone, "What?"

"You got a phone call from Cassie asking for help. I told her I could do it so now I just need a little back…"

"Don't' even think about it Rai," Dean interrupted her. "Call her back and let her know were working another job and we'll be there once it's done."

Railean was a little put out by this. "Hey why can't I help? You and Sam took off for this job, so why can't I take this one. It might not be anything."

"I told you no," she could hear Dean's voice getting ticked off. "Just tell her Sam and I will be there once this job is done. Got it Rai."

Railean didn't say anything; she was getting ticked at Dean all over again. "Fine," was all she said before she snapped his phone shut. She saw Ellen at the other end of the bar, "If Sam calls for me tell him I went to help Cassie. And if it's Dean, tell him to go to hell."

She slid off the stool and went to pack her a few of the things.

She finished packing her things, still a little hurt by Dean's attitude. I've been doing this a while. It's not like I can't handle one hunt by myself, she thought to herself. Although now that she thought about it, this would be her first time by herself. Before she would have either her brothers or her Uncle with her.

She stopped shoving cloths in her bag at that thought. Any thought of Mal always made her pause. She still missed him. She had tried to summon him once since he had died but her mom had answered the call. "Sorry baby, but it's too soon for him to see you. He's having a hard time adjusting. Seeing you won't help."

That had been the last time Railean had tried a spell of any kind. Her magic just didn't seem as exciting to her with Mal gone. Granted it was her magic that had saved Sam's life. It had literally brought him back from the dead, sort of.

Railean wiped the back of her hand across her eyes; they were starting to become a little blurry. She finished her packing, grabbed Dean's cell and headed for the Camaro. It was the one thing of Mal's she couldn't bring herself to part with. She tossed the bag in the passenger seat as Ellen came out.

"You sure you know what you're doing Rai?" She gave Railean a big hug. "Cause when Dean calls looking for you I have every intention of telling him where you ran off to."

Railean grinned at her, "I know you will. And I'll call you as soon as I get there. Make sure to tell Dean that I'm still pissed off at him." She slid into the drivers seat, started it up, gave a quick wave to Ellen and was off.

The drive wasn't too bad. Railean got to pick her own music and enjoyed the time to herself a little more then she thought she would. She pulled on to a dirt rode and eventually came upon a two-story house.

A pretty looking, dark skinned girl was sitting on the porch, and got to her feet when she saw Railean's car. Railean pulled to a stop and got out.

"Cassie?" she asked crossing to the woman with her hand extended. Cassie nodded and shook her hand.

"Railean?"

Railean smiled back. She liked this one, she could see why Dean would chase after her. "So what is the problem?" Cassie showed her inside.

They were seated inside and Cassie had gotten them drinks, "I work at the paper, but I'll some times volunteer as an aide at the hospital, usually children's ward. They're easier to deal with then the adults. Anyway, about three days ago my neighbors ten year old kid, Kevin was admitted to the hospital. Appendicitis. The night after surgery he was found hiding in a storage room in the hospital. The next night his roommate died and he was again found hiding."

Railean sipped her drink, "So what makes you think this is our kind of case?"

Cassie sighed, "I've known Kevin since he was two. I'm one of the few people he lets touch him. I know him. If he was scared it was for good reason."

"I'm still not sure how this would be something supernatural. Did Kevin say he saw something?"

She shook her head, "Kevin's autistic. He's very bright and likes to draw," she pulled out a picture and handed it to Railean who took it. "He drew that the night before his roommate died."

The picture showed a kid lying in bed with a man dressed in black and red floating over him. His hands were sharp claws and wrapped around the kids neck.

Railean stared at the picture. In her work she had learned that kids could sometimes see things adults can't. Other times they are just making it up, but one should treat it as truth till proven other wise. "Is there anyway I could talk with Kevin?"

Cassie looked a little nervous, "Like I said, he's autistic and doesn't like new people."

Railean smiled at her, "I'm not like most people. I think he might warm up to me pretty quick. Besides if he doesn't I won't stay long."

Cassie nodded and they drove to the hospital.

Cassie drove and Railean was sitting shotgun. "So Cassie, how long did you know Dean?"

Railean could see her grip the wheel tighter, "He was here with his dad on a hunt and we hooked up while he was here."

Railean could tell she was being vague, "And how did you find out what he did?"

"He told me."

Dean's cell phone went off. Railean dug it out of her bag and saw it was her own cell phone number, "Great. Speak of the devil." She flipped it open and before she could say hello Dean's voice was shouting at her.

"What The Hell Are You Doing, Rai! I told you Sam and I would handle it. Why the hell are you there? You need to get your ass back to the roadhouse NOW!"

Railean held the phone away from her ear and Cassie could hear Dean yelling. "Not much has changed," Railean heard her mutter.

Once Dean had stopped, either because he had run out of breath, or just run out of cuss words to say, Railean was quick to start in on him.

"Who the Hell Do you think you are talking to Dean! If you and Sam can chose who you are going to help then so can I. Besides Cassie needed help now, not two or three weeks from now! Now get you head out of your ass and calm the hell down! And I swear if you ever call me and start bitching me out like that again you will lose your reason to be called a man. Get it!"

Railean could see Cassie nod her head in approve meant. But Dean was not about to let it go at that.

"I'm your older brother and I will yell if I want to! Is she right there? Put her on? Now Rai!"

Railean covered the mouthpiece, "His ass-ness wants to talk with you. You want to talk with him." Cassie grinned and shook her head. Railean got back on the phone and told Dean in her most sickly sweet voice, "I'm sorry Dean but you're being such an ass she don't want to talk with you. Tell you what," she said before he could start another shouting match. "Call back when your no longer being Lord of the Asses." She snapped his phone shut and looked at Cassie. "If I know them and I do, Sam's going to be calling here shortly."

Five minutes later the phone rang again. "See told you." Railean answered it, "Hello Sam."

"Yea you know us to well Rai. Dean is pissed just so you know. Why didn't you tell me you were going to go out there? I was worried."

Now Railean felt a little bad. Sam had been the level headed one of the two of them, but still she had told Ellen to go ahead and tell Sam where she was going. "I'm sorry Sam. I didn't mean to make you guys' worry. But Cassie needed help now, and there was no way it could have waited till your other job was done. Besides I'm sure I can handle it. If not I'll call and let you two know." She paused for a second and could hear Dean still rumbling on in the background. "Tell Dean I'm sorry I called him an ass and threatened to castrate him."

Sam laughed at her, "Is that what you told him? No wonder he's mad. I'll talk with him, but as soon as this jobs done we're coming out there, got it?"

"Yea I got it. Hey Sam?"

"Yea?"

"Tell Dean I still love him and make sure to make it as chick flicky as possible."

Now Sam was really laughing and Railean could hear Dean in the background asking what was so funny. "I will. You call as soon as you know what you're dealing with."

"I will.

"Love ya Rai, Bye."

Sam hung up before she could tell him she loved him to. She snapped the phone shut and saw they were at the hospital. "You guys," Cassie told her, " Really are brothers and sister. And if not you sure fight like them."

Railean opened her car door, "Only when Dean tries to get all macho man on me." She got out and followed Cassie into the hospital.