SOLDIER ON

by akaStoryteller

E/O Drabble Challenge. Prompt word: crest. During a hunt, it is sometimes essential to simply keep soldiering on. It 's just what Dean does. But it never hurts to have a back up plan.

E/O Drabble Challenge

Prompt word: crest.

Word count: 100

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SOLDIER ON

By: Vanessa Sgroi

"It should be just over that crest over there." Sam lifted an arm, pointing.

Dean's eyes followed the direction Sam was pointing, groaning at the distance of the ridgeline.

"I sure as hell hope so." Dean's fingers dug into his heavily bandaged thigh.

Noting the pained expression on Dean's face, Sam asked, "Think you'll make it?"

"Do I have a choice?"

"Well-no."

"Then I'll make it."

"I could build a travois..." Sam fretted.

"No way. I'm not layin' around on my ass while you drag me around."

"But.."

"No."

"Okay, last resort then.

FIN