SPN100 Challenge: Ache

by water4willows

SPN100 Drabble Challenge. Word of the Week: Thirst. Its a burning, ancient ache, and Dean's tired of it. SPOILER ALERT: Drabble references events from the finale.

A/N: A Drabble written for the SPN100 Drabble Challenge. Word was: Thirst. Spoiler Warning: References events in the season finale!

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It cannot be slaked, this burning, ancient need he has in his bones to rend mortal flesh with his blade. Righteous fury burns counterpoint to the thirst for violence: He's not this animal, he can beat this thing.

Or can he?

Life beckons from ahead, on its knees and looking out at him through Sam's eyes. Death come-hithers from behind... and he's tired.

Tired of the constant need to quench this thirst; of the ache in his throat every time he's near something that will get the job done.

"Close your eyes."

He needs a drink.

"Sammy, close your eyes."