Chapter One
Cooper winced as she peeled her tank top off her broken body and threw it to the floor.
She made her way into the bathroom, leaving a bloody trail behind her. She made her way over to the sink, turning the faucet on; and reached over to her left, grabbing one of the cheap motel towels. She ran it under the ice cold water before pressing it to the deep claw marks that had gouged out the soft flesh covering her side.
Cooper made her way back into the main room, and over to her bed, the one closest to the door. She searched through her pack and pulled out her first aid kit and began to patch herself up. Once she was done she threw the bloody towels into the trash can, letting out a low growl, feeling her fresh stitches pull.
She made her way over to the fridge and pulled out a fresh six pack, she carried it to the table that sat in the middle of the room and took a seat. Twisting the cap off her first bottle she looked around the room and the tears fall freely, truly feeling alone for the first time in 2 years. Tonight she had lost her partner, one of her best friends, Kallie.
Cooper took in the room from the tobacco stained yellow walls, the green coloured carpet and the two single beds that lay opposite each other. Her eyes landed on the pile of Kallie's clothes that lay on her bed. Cooper swallowed, feeling she was about to loose it completely. She got up and walked over to her bed and started throwing her stuff into her pack, she knew she had to get out. When she was done she walked over to Kallie's bed and placed all her things into her bag. She kneeled down to pull Kallie's weapons out from under her bed; there was no way she was leaving them behind.
Cooper took one last look around the motel before walking back over to the table. She stuffed her cell phone into her back pocket and picked up her car keys. She grabbed a beer and placed it into the side of her bag before making her way out of the motel.
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12 Hours later she pulled into her uncle's driveway. She slid from behind the wheel, gritting her teeth at the searing pain that shot through her side. She closed the car door before she made her way up to the porch, rummaging around in her back pocket for her key and walked up to the door, placing it in the lock.
Closing the door behind her, she took in the house. Everything was still the same as it was 3 years ago. She regretted staying away that long, but she was needed. The smell of cooking hit her nostrils and her mouth started to water. She drove all night, she hadn't stopped.
Walking forward Cooper pushed the kitchen door open. She smiled seeing her uncle slaving away at the stove. He froze feeling someone behind him. He mentally cursed himself for not having a weapon to hand. The Old man was getting rusty; Cooper smiled to herself before closing the door.
"Hey Uncle Bobby"
Bobby turned around on his heel and his face broke out into a beautiful smile. "Cooper? Copper is that you?" He asked as he made his way over to her.
He threw his arms around her and pulled her to him, hearing her moan he pulled away and looked down at her "Cooper? What is it?"
She bit her lip as the tears pooled in her eyes "I fucked up Uncle Bobby"
He pulled her to him once more and she clung to his large frame. He could feel her body shaking in his arms. He sighed and pulled her closer, still being careful. He wasn't stupid, he knew she was injured.
"Come on" He leaned down to kiss the top of her head and guided her over to the kitchen table, pulling a chair out for her.
Cooper sat down and wiped her face as she watched her uncle walk back over to the stove to turn the food down. He turned to face her and then walked over to the table to join her.
"You alright?"
She shook her head "Kallie's dead," Tears smeared her cheeks.
Bobby gasped; the two girls had grown up together. "How?"
Cooper let out a laugh without humour "Werewolf"
Bobby took his cap off to wipe his brow "Damn" He placed it back on his head and looked her over.
"You hurt?" He asked, already knowing what her answer would be.
"Fine," she answered as she bit her lower lip.
"Cooper!" He scolded "That's bullshit and you know it"
She sniffed, wiping the tears from her face and looked up at him. She sighed seeing the look on his face and stood from her chair.
"Got caught" she whispered.
Bobby shot up out of his chair "You what?" he asked rushing towards her.
Cooper hung her head, "It got me pretty bad, I was trying to save Kallie" she pulled her shirt up showing her tightly wrapped ribs.
Bobby grit his teeth and nodded at her to lower her top "You good? Didn't bite you?"
She shook her head "Didn't get close enough"
Bobby sighed "It got a little too close, Coop"
She hung her head in defeat and nodded, great, now he was pissed at her.
Sensing what she was thinking Bobby pulled her to him "I ain't mad at you Coop, but you gotta be careful"
She buried her head in his chest and nodded "I know…but I…"
"Shhh…it's alright girl, it's alright" he assured her.
Bobby pulled her away and pointed to the table "Sit, I'll make you breakfast" He walked back over to the stove and tended to the food.
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After they had eaten Bobby placed the dirty dishes into the sink "Why don't you go to your old room and rest?"
Cooper would never admit it but, she was tired, she needed a break. She wasn't one to show her weakness. She nodded as she got up from the table, pushing the chair underneath it. She walked over to Bobby and leaned up on tip toes to place a soft kiss to his cheek before making her way out of the kitchen.
Bobby sighed as he watched her go. She looked so young, so fragile. He smirked to himself as he turned back to the sink, at least she was safe now, he would make sure of it.
Cooper closed her bedroom door behind her, seeing everything was the same as when she left. She kicked off her converse and made her way over to her bed. Pulling the covers back she slid underneath them, pulling them up to her chin. She closed her eyes hearing the familiar creaks, quietly soothing her - she drifted off to sleep.
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Bobby took a sip of whiskey and placed his glass back down on to the table; he had been researching in the den. He jumped hearing an ear piercing scream. He shot out of his chair and ran into the hallway before heading up the stairs.
"Cooper? Copper?" He called out to her, taking the stairs two at a time.
He reached the top step and rounded the corner. He flung her bedroom door open and ran over to her. Cooper was sitting up in bed; sweat covered her body, her chest heaving as she hugged her knees to her chest.
"Cooper? You alright?" Bobby asked sitting on the edge of the bed. "Cooper? Can you hear me?"
She was staring off into space, blank expression on her face. Her heart racing in her chest.
Bobby reached out to place his hand on her arm and she flinched away from him. She turned to face him; as though she had just registered he was there. She blinked a few times before pulling the blankets around her.
"It's alright darlin" he reached out to brush her hair out of her face "You're safe"
She shook her head "I didn't mean for it to happen"
Bobby's heart sank; he knew she'd had a nightmare about Kallie. "I know you didn't"
She shook her head again "I hope her family feel the same way…I should get up"
She pulled the blankets off her, feeling the cool air hit her skin swinging her legs over the bed she climbed out, once again, feeling her stitches pull.
Bobby heard the familiar rumble of an engine and rolled his eyes.
"You just take it easy"
She straightened up and nodded her head, as she slipped her converse back on to her feet.
She ran her hands through her long, dark hair and walked over to her window looking out into the salvage yard. Cooper smiled as she saw all the beat up cars lined up and piled on top of each other, she was home.
Making her way down stairs and into the den, she saw that Bobby's computer was on and took a seat in front of it. She wanted to see if there was any news on the werewolf attack.
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"So…where have you boys been?" Bobby asked as he grabbed a six pack out of the fridge. He handed a bottle first to Dean, and then to Sam.
Dean twisted the cap off his bottle, "Bagged ourselves a werewolf"
Bobby nearly choked on his beer "You…you killed it?"
Dean gave his classic trademark smirk "Sure did"
"When was this?"
"Last night" Sam spoke up from the table.
"Was it the only one?"
Dena swallowed his mouthful of beer and answered, "Yeah, wasn't any signs of anymore…why?"
Before Bobby could speak the kitchen door swung open.
"Uncle Bobby could I…" Cooper trailed off, seeing the bothers at the table.
Dean smiled as he got up from the table "Cooper?" walking towards her he slung his arm around her shoulders.
She winced but returned the greeting "Hey Dean,"
Sam swallowed hard and looked down at his bottle, seeing Dean pull away from her, he stood from his seat.
He turned to offer her a dimpled smile, pulling her towards him. "Hey Coop"
She smiled as she hugged him tightly. She had grown up with both of the Winchesters. Dean had always been the protective older brother she had always wanted and Sam was the bother she could always rely on, talk to about all her problems. They understood each other.
She moved over to the counter and hopped on top of it and boys took their seats. Bobby looked her over seeing her pale complexion. He reached up into the cupboard and pulled out some painkillers, handing them to her.
Sam furrowed his brows but let it slide. Bobby smiled as he ruffled her hair.
"Could you get me some water please?"
Bobby nodded "Sure thing kid"
She twisted the top off the bottle and threw two tablets into her mouth. Bobby handed her a glass of water and she swallowed them down.
"So how's things?" Dean asked as he finished his beer.
Bobby shot him a warning look, making Cooper smile.
"It's alright Bobby" He walked over to her and leaned on the counter next to her.
"Got attacked by a werewolf last night" she whispered not really feeling like sharing but knowing Bobby would tell them if she didn't.
Dean raised his eyebrows but didn't say anything. He shifted in his chair and looked over at his brother.
Bobby sighed, "Kallie didn't make it" he felt Cooper tense up so he reached out to take her hand. "Coop here got pretty beat up too"
Dean jumped up out of his chair and made his way over to her. He started looking her over, cradling her face in his hands before tilting her head to the left, scanning over her pale skin, down to her neck.
Cooper swatted his hand away, "I didn't get bit Dean" she assured him.
Bobby huffed "Nope, just got a good old chunk of her ripped out"
Dean searched her eyes; he could tell she was closing up. "Don't Coop, come on you'll be all right"
She gave him a weak smile "I know Dean, I know."
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