EXT. ROAD – NIGHT
The aroma of blood seeps into the night as black eyes gleam over the car of its prey. Gasps for air brings a sinister grin to the man's face as he opens the driver side door. His feet crunch down onto the ground, and he strolls over toward the car. His black eyes settle on the father, who is unconscious, possibly dead.
A silver arrow shoots through the darkness and strikes home, the man's heart. Hissing, the man reaches to pull the arrow out, but his flesh burns when he touches it. Blood drips from his hand as he looks down at the arrow before his head shoots backward, and a dark cloud escapes out of his mouth.
ONYX
Nice shot.
KYLE
Doesn't matter. There is plenty more where he came from, so we better hurry.
ONYX
They will regroup first before coming back.
KYLE
So, we grab the Colt, and we go.
ONYX
And we leave them?
KYLE
They're not our problem. Onyx.
ONYX
Kyle.
KYLE
What! We are wasting time that we don't have!
ONYX
We have to help them.
KYLE
Look at them! They're good as dead, so let's get the Colt! Now!
ONYX
Kyle, haven't I taught you anything?
KYLE
Fine. It' s your call. What do you want to do?
ONYX
Pull the car around over here, and we load them in with the Colt. Taking them to the hospital will be signing their death warrants, so we take them to the haven.
KYLE
We take them to our home! Are you insane?
ONYX
Listen to me. You are alive because of me, and you will do everything that I say. Understand!
KYLE
Fine. I'll get the car, but you can't heal all of them!
ONYX
And why's that?
KYLE
Because you'll die!
ONYX
You let me worry about that. Now, get the car!
White eyes watch Kyle walk off, muttering to herself. The eyes flash once before turning to look at the car. They settle on Sam Winchester, who is looking at him.
INT. HAVEN – TWO WEEKS LATER
A small, brick house hidden in the woods with symbols painted on the walls outside and inside of it. Weapons are stocked on one side of the place. On the other side are two bedrooms, a den, and a kitchen.
Onyx is hovering over Dean Winchester in one of the bedrooms. He is checking on his wounds and smiles at how well they are healing. He is about to walk out of the room when Dean looks at him.
DEAN
Thank you.
ONYX
Just doing my job.
DEAN
Which is?
ONYX
Keeping your family alive. Now, get some rest.
Dean watches Onyx walk out of the room.
Onyx goes into the other bedroom to check on the father, who is still unconscious.
INT. DEN
Sam watches Kyle meditate. She is sitting in a half lotus position on the floor while he sits on the couch. Her eyes are closed as he stares at her.
Onyx soon enters the room.
ONYX
Your brother should be on his feet in a day or two. Your father might take a little bit longer.
SAM
How long is she going to sit like that?
ONYX
Who? Kyle? Usually, she only meditates for an hour or so, but she's mad at me.
SAM
She was against saving us?
ONYX
Yes, she was.
Onyx is now standing in front of Kyle, who has still not moved.
SAM
Can she hear what we are saying?
ONYX
If she wants to. One thing that you and your family are going to have to learn is that Kyle does not like people.
SAM
And why's that?
ONYX
You witnessed what took place with your father, so you figure it out.
Kyle's eyes opened and fixed on Sam.
KYLE
They're coming.
ONYX
How many?
KYLE
A hundred, at least.
She continues to stare at Sam as Onyx looks through the colored glass window nearby.
INT. HAVEN – NIGHT
Dean, Sam, Kyle, and Onyx are sitting around the den, making a plan of action.
ONYX
The bottom line is that the Colt cannot, for whatever reason even if it is to save one of our lives, be used.
DEAN
If they can't come in here like you said with these symbols, then it shouldn't be an issue.
KYLE
They might not be able to come inside, but they can force us outside by shooting bullets or throwing flaming bottles in here.
SAM
So, we're just going to hang around, waiting for them to do that?
KYLE
I set up a hundred yard perimeter around the haven with holy water, salt, and more symbols. It will take them a long time to break our defenses.
DEAN
You're waiting for him, aren't you? The demon that we are after.
ONYX
If Sam had killed it when he had the chance, then we wouldn't be here right now.
SAM
How the hell do you know that or knew where to even find us? Are you even blind?
ONYX
It doesn't matter how I know things. What matters is that the war has started, and the Colt is the only thing that will kill that demon. If that last bullet is used, then all might be lost.
SAM
What war!
KYLE
The war between humans and demons.
ONYX
I'm sorry that all of you are at the frontlines of this war, but, at least, we have a chance to end it before it really gets started.
SAM
By waiting for them to show up and flush us out! That's the plan!
DEAN
Sam!
SAM
What, Dean? At least, we could have thought something better up than that.
DEAN
Sam, they saved our lives.
SAM
No, Dean. Onyx saved our lives. Kyle here does not want us here. Isn't that right, Kyle?
KYLE
We need you. We need your help.
ONYX
If you boys can think of something better, then let me know. In the meantime, I'm going to check on your father. Kyle, start dinner.
Dean and Sam watch Kyle and Onyx walk away.
SAM
We have to do something, Dean. We can't just sit here and wait for the demons to show up. What was the point of Onyx saving our lives, if we are still going to die?
DEAN
I agree with you, Sam. Just give Onyx a little more time to heal dad.
SAM
Fine.
DEAN
In the meantime, we should learn as much as we can about our new friends.
The father looks over at Onyx, who is examining his wounds. He notices the frown on his face. His gaze meets Onyx's.
FATHER
I know what you are.
ONYX
I thought you might. You would be dead right now, if it wasn't for me.
FATHER
I appreciate it, but it must've cost you something.
Onyx looks away for a moment.
ONYX
I need your boys to look after Kyle when I go.
FATHER
All right, but why is she so important?
ONYX
She's like Sam, and… Well, it hasn't been easy since I brought her back from the dead like you. (Pause) I worry about her sometimes.
FATHER
They killed her, didn't they?
ONYX
What they cannot possess, they kill. Now, do you feel able to get up and join us for dinner?
FATHER
Sure, I'm up for my final meal.
ONYX
Let's hope not.
A moment passes.
FATHER
You're not going to tell her, are you?
ONYX
No. I'm not.
FATHER
You know, it would help a lot if more like you helped us.
ONYX
Come on. Let's go eat.
Onyx helps him out of the room and into the kitchen.
INT. HAVEN – LATER THAT NIGHT
Kyle wakes up in a pool of sweat. She holds back her tears as she turns to scan the den. She doesn't see anyone and slowly gets off the couch. She moves toward the kitchen.
Dean sticks his head out of the bedroom and watches Kyle walk into the kitchen. He turns to look at Sam, who is sleeping in his bed. He walks out into the den and toward the kitchen.
Holding a kitchen knife against her hand, Kyle slowly cuts a line across it. She drops the knife into the sink as her blood flows out of the wound. She hovers over the sink as she lets the tears run down her face.
DEAN
What are you doing!
He runs over to Kyle and grabs her hand.
DEAN (CONTINUES)
Are you nuts?
He runs her hand under cold water.
KYLE
It makes it better.
DEAN
It makes what better?
KYLE
The pain.
She pulls her hand away and continues to run it under the water.
DEAN
What pain?
Kyle turns off the sink and wraps a few paper towels over her hand.
DEAN (CONTINUES)
What pain?
KYLE
Every time that I dream of how I died, it hurts. It hurts so badly that there are nights that I am afraid to sleep.
DEAN
You died… And Onyx brought you back to life.
KYLE
Yes. Now, if you don't mind, I want to be alone.
She starts to walk away, but Dean grabs her by the arm.
DEAN
Let me help you.
KYLE
Help me? That's funny because Onyx and I were the ones that helped you and your family. Now, let go of my arm.
DEAN
Look, I can tell that you are hurting, and I do not know why you are getting so defensive. I just want to help you.
KYLE
I don't need your help.
DEAN
I think you do, and you are afraid to let me help you. You have a problem with letting people in, don't you?
KYLE
Well, seeing how someone close to my heart killed me, yes! Now, let go of my arm!
Dean releases his grip on Kyle's arm and watches her walk away.
ONYX
You'll get used to that edge of hers.
DEAN
Where the hell did you come from?
ONYX
Well, it wasn't from hell. And why are you up so late?
DEAN
Couldn't sleep. How long have you been watching us?
ONYX
For a few minutes.
DEAN
And you allowed her to cut her hand?
ONYX
What am I supposed to do? Maybe, around you and your brother, she'll get used to being alive again.
DEAN
How long was she dead for?
ONYX
An hour. I didn't think I would be able to bring her back, but I did.
DEAN
You're not going to tell me what you are, are you?
ONYX
Your father knows what I am, and I suggest instead of worrying about it that you get some sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a very, very long day.
He walks away.
DEAN
And I supposed when this is all over, you will tell me then what you are.
ONYX
Sure.
Dean watches him walk into the den. He watches Onyx pat Kyle on the head as she lies curled up in a ball on the couch. He notices that Onyx turns to look at him before vanishing into the dark.
INT. HAVEN - MORNING
Glass shatters as bullets fire through the home and bounce off the stone walls. Everyone inside runs into the den and keeps low to the ground. More bullets fire through the broken windows but fails to hit anyone.
Kyle has a duffle bag of weapons, but Onyx warns to not use them.
Dean, Sam, and their father realize that the Colt is missing.
FATHER
Where's the Colt?
ONYX
I have it.
Everyone looks at him.
Suddenly, a VOICE is heard outside a window nearby. It's the Demon.
DEMON
Onyx? Is that you still alive?
Onyx stands up and approaches the window.
KYLE
Onyx! What are you doing!
DEMON
And Kyle? I thought I killed her.
ONYX
You did, and I brought her back.
DEMON
Now, Onyx, you know the rules better than that.
ONYX
As well as you do, but apparently, you never seem to have a problem breaking them.
DEMON
This world is ours, Onyx. Why don't you just accept that?
ONYX
This world belongs to them.
DEMON
Not for long. Actually, I would say that I have almost a hundred people at my disposable, and I could easily allow them to come inside and rip you all apart.
ONYX
So, let them.
DEAN
Onyx, what the hell are you doing?
SAM
This is not the plan that we agreed to!
Their father looks over at them and then over at Onyx. He gives him a slight nod but then looks away. He notices that Kyle turns to look at him.
DEMON
My, my. Haven't you been busy? I'm surprised that you are even still here, but you're on the way out, aren't you, Onyx?
Onyx turns to look at Kyle, who stares back at him.
DEMON (CONTINUES)
And Kyle had no idea? How sweet.
ONYX
Now, you listen to me. This is how it is going to work…
DEMON
Don't feed me demands, Onyx, when I have the upper hand here.
ONYX
If you had the upper hand here, we wouldn't be talking. We both know that your minions can't break my defenses except for you, and we both know that there are only fifty waiting on your beck and call.
DEMON
What do you want?
ONYX
For you to let these people go free and to not go after them again.
DEMON
You know that once you are dead, my minions and I can touch them again.
ONYX
I know that, but do you?
A growl is heard outside the window.
DEMON
I want something in return.
ONYX
Of course, you do, and I am willing to give you the Colt.
DEAN
What!
SAM
Do not give him the Colt! We need it to kill him!
FATHER
Boys! Let him do this.
Dean and Sam turn to stare at their father.
SAM
What do you mean? Let him do this? What is wrong with you?
DEAN
Dad, what's going on?
FATHER
Onyx and I spoke earlier, and we need to let this happen.
SAM
Why!
FATHER
Because we are all dead if we don't!
KYLE
That's bullshit! I didn't die just to let this thing win!
ONYX
There's no other way!
DEMON
He's right.
Everyone turns to look at the window.
DEMON (CONTINUES)
I sent my minions away. Now, give me the Colt.
KYLE
Onyx! Please!
ONYX
Don't you all understand? If you don't live past this day, then the war is over. They will win!
DEMON
We win either way.
ONYX
This has to be done.
He pulls out the Colt from his coat pocket and hands it out to the Demon waiting outside.
Suddenly, the Demon scratches his hand after taking the gun from him.
DEMON
When you die, we will be back for them.
A gust of wind blows through the house as the Demon vanishes with the Colt.
SAM
What have you done!
FATHER
He bought us time.
DEAN
For what? They have the Colt now!
KYLE
Onyx, what were you thinking?
She hurries over to him to look at his bloody hand.
ONYX
I'm okay.
His hand continues to bleed.
KYLE
No, you're not.
She hurries into the kitchen for paper towels and water.
SAM
We're dead. We are so dead!
DEAN
Dad, how could you go along with this? You, of all people, agreed to this!
FATHER
It was the only way!
SAM
There's always another way!
ONYX
Hey! He might have the Colt, but he does not have the bullet!
DEAN
What?
SAM
Where's the bullet?
FATHER
In a safe place.
DEAN
And when were you going to tell us this?
FATHER
Apparently now, son!
KYLE
So, what do we do now?
Everyone looks at her.
KYLE (CONTINUES)
Do we just wait here until…
ONYX
Until I die?
KYLE
You're not going to die, Onyx…
ONYX
Yes, I am, Kyle, and we can't wait around here. It's no longer safe. We need to move. Soon.
DEAN
And do what?
ONYX
We prepare.
SAM
For what?
ONYX
For war.
FATHER
Well, what are we waiting for then? Let's get started.
KYLE
Onyx…
ONYX
Kyle, the war has just started, and we need to get ready. Otherwise, this is the end of humanity as you all know it.