After Hunted, I had a bunch of ideas about things that had happened or could happen swimming around in my head and finally decided to write them out. It kind of turned into a short story that really works better as a series of 8 drabbles posted up as different chapters. It all runs togather, so please read them in order, and don't forget to review!

Title: How Secrets Lead To Death

Summary: 8 drabbles based on the epsiode Hunted, going in order from 1 to 8 making a story about how Dean's dealing with everything

Warnings: None, though there is a teensy bit of mild language

Disclaimer: obviously, I own nothing but my ideas, which really aren't that good anyway j/k


How Secrets Lead to Death

"Don't be scared, Dean," John Winchester smiled sadly as he looked down at his son's scarred face. He took a step toward the hospital bed, heart pounding as he realized what he was about to do, what a contradiction it was. "But you have to save Sam," he whispered into his eldest son's ear, "if you can't save him… kill him."

Dean jumped back as much at the fluffed hospital pillows and close quarters would allow and stared at his father with steadily widening eyes, his mouth slightly agape as he searched the older man's face for signs of a joke.

"Don't tell anyone," John continued, looking pointedly at the back wall, unable to stare into betrayal and fear that shone from behind his son's bright hazel eyes, "don't tell Sammy."

He pulled away, finally looking Dean, who looked back with hurt and confusion and crushed hopes. "Promise me, son," John whispered, "promise me that you won't tell a soul."

"Yeah, dad," Dean muttered weakly, the color slowly draining from his face, "I promise."