What if Sam found a way to save dean from the deal? Sounds too good to be true. But what if there was a price? But what if the brothers didn't know about the price of saving dean?

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Warning: Language.

Chapter 1: way out.

Sam paced around the cold motel room. How the hell was he going to do this? It was a hard enough task to save dean. But to do it and not let himself die. Well, then it got much harder. Pacing faster and faster, he suddenly got an idea. Quickly he brought up the data base of all the phsycics that he stored on his laptop.

Browsing through the files he noticed one common denominator. That was it! That was the way to save dean and himself! But how the hell was he going to pull it off. Dean would never agree to let him do such a thing. In truth, Sam was feeling a little apprehensive about doing it. But one thought stuck in his mind. All his life dean was there for him, put him before everything else. If this was what it took to save dean, then Sam would do it. No matter what the cost.

Suddenly a loud bang interrupted his train of thought. Dean had returned with the food.

"here you go Sammy. Nice healthy burgers". Dean said sarcastically.

"thanks dean". Sam said as he was passed the bag.

The two brothers leisurely ate their lunch and Sam decided that now would be a good time as any to tell dean the news.

"dean". Sam said trying to get his brothers attention.

"Mmmh". Was all he got in reply as dean had his mouth stuffed with burger.

"dean. I…um….I found a way to save you". Sam said almost nervously. He didn't know how dean would react to the news.

"well that's great. So why are you stuttering". Dean said picking up that Sam wasn't all himself.

"I just. You may not like it". Sam replied.

"ok. Now your scarring me Sammy".

"the almighty dean gets scared. That's a new one".

"Just cut the bull Sam, ok! What is it!" dean said a little too harsh. He saw Sam flinch and quickly amended his words. "sorry. I just… your scarring me, man".

"ok. Well, you know how when all the phsycics gave into their abilities, they became invincible to everyone except themselves and the other kids. So much that not even the demon could stop them". Sam started.

"yeah. I don't see where your going with this Sam". Dean replied.

"well if not even THE demon could stop them, then the crossroad demon shouldn't". Sam continued.

"Sam. Your not proposing what I think your proposing". Dean said warily.

"thing about it dean. You could reverse the deal and then neither of us would die". Sam replied.

"yeah and if she is more powerful than we think, you would die! And if she finds out what were up to you might still die!". Dean bellowed.

"It's our only chance dean!" Sam returned.

"yeah and one that I'm not willing to take Sam! Now I'm gonna have a shower". Dean replied ending the conversation and then walking into the bathroom.

Sam smiled sadly. "I'm sorry dean but it's not your choice to make". He whispered.

Grabbing the small room key he kept by his bed, Sam opened the door quietly and walked into the night.