Chapter 2: Mind the Pointy End
Debbie stared at the flowers that were sitting on the table in her bedroom. She sighed, knowing that there wouldn't be a note but she always knew exactly who they were from. It upset her that they refused to actually talk to her and instead left gifts for her. Shaking her head he picked up the vase and carried it to the library and sat it on the first table she could making Sam blink as he looked up from his laptop.
"Wow…Those are beautiful." Sam said.
"They are also not mine." Debbie said, making sure they sat in the middle of the table. "They are pretty aren't they?"
"It's been two months." Sam said. "How are things going?"
"I don't know. They won't talk to me but I don't care. As soon as I have enough money saved up then I'm leaving. Moving out to Delaware." Debbie said, running her fingers over the beautiful red roses that were striped with darker crimson. "I almost have enough. I set my goal for five thousand dollars."
"Selling your short stories?" Sam asked with a smile. "I take it that they're doing good."
Debbie shrugged. "Someone seems to like them if nothing else."
Sam picked up his tablet and held it out showing her a copy of her own story. "Well it's not everyday that someone writes stories about angels and demons and them actually getting along all because of some humans."
The woman turned bright red. "You read my work? You shouldn't have!"
"It was good." The hunter said with a smile. "I loved it. No wonder you almost have enough money. I'm going to miss you."
"You can always call me Sam." Debbie said with a smile. "I don't want to lose my family just because I move away."
Dean came in holding his laptop. "Hey. I think I have a case for us. Looks like a vampire nest. What do you think?"
Sam looked it over. "Seems like it and it's not that far away. What do you say Debbie? Feel like hunting some vampires?"
"When isn't she down for ganking some vamps?" Dean asked with a smile. "Besides it'll give her a chance to take out some frustrations!"
"Frustrations?" Sam asked, playing dumb.
"Please!" The older hunter said walking away with a smirk. "She can just pretend that they're all blonde idiots! I'm going to pack!"
Debbie and Sam sat in shock for several minutes before they turned to look at each other and Sam spoke. "I swear I didn't say anything to him."
"Don't worry about it." Debbie assured. "Dean is just Dean. He's still a big brother. His big brother instincts probably kicked in. You know he is. It's fine. I'm going to go pack. You want to let everyone know?"
Sam nodded and stood. "What should I tell those two?"
Debbie frowned, knowing how much both archangel's hated it when she went out hunting. Castiel said that he worried about her but like Sam and Dean, he knew that she could handle herself. Gabriel, on the other hand, had used every bribe in the book to make sure that she didn't go out hunting with them. He promised everything from doing her share of work around the Bunker to giving her everything her heart desired. Lucifer, however, had decided that it was best to threaten Debbie not to go. Needless to say she had told them both off and went anyway even if it did piss both blondes off.
"Just tell them that I'm needed to help with research." Debbie said. "I mean…Do we really have to tell them that it's a nest we're going after?"
"I guess not." Sam said with a smile. "Better hurry. The sooner you're ready the sooner we can leave without them knowing the truth!"
Debbie gave Sam a hug and kiss and rushed to her room. She never noticed the chill of the air as she left since the Bunker had a bit of a natural chill. She was even too excited to notice the glaring eyes that followed her as she made her retreat. All Debbie knew was that she was happy to spend more time with the men she considered her brothers.
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Pain laced through her midsection as Debbie froze. The pain was followed by a strange sense of numbness. Looking down at her chest she saw the tip of the machete that she had been using poking through her body and dripping with her blood. She was faintly aware of hearing someone screaming her name but all she could hear was the rushing of her blood in her own ears.
Someone was suddenly holding her, lowering her to the floor as her senses began to return. Dean was holding her close, tears running down his face. He was trying to keep it together but it was obvious that he knew that nothing could be done. Debbie couldn't help but want to reach up and dry his tears; he shouldn't be crying over her.
"I'm…okay Dean…" Debbie whispered, her chest feeling tight.
"Just…Just hang on okay?" Dean said desperately. "Help is coming okay? SAM! CAS! CASTIEL HELP ME!"
Debbie began to cough, each breath making the blade jar within her and making it harder to breathe. "It's okay…"
"No it's not okay!" The hunter snapped. "We are not going to lose you! Not now! CASTIEL! SAM!"
"If I die…I get to see my family again Dean…" Debbie said, weakly holding the older man's bloody hand as tight as she could. "There's nothing… wrong with that…"
There was the sound of footsteps and in rushed Sam and Castiel. Sam froze, looking horrified by the sight of his best friend covered in blood. Castiel was just as shocked but he leapt into action. He reached for the blade and gave it a gentle tug. The blade shifted a bit but didn't come loose, making Debbie cry out in pain.
"The blade is stuck. If I try to remove it she'll die instantly." Castiel said. "I don't have enough power to be able to save her."
Dean understood what Castiel was saying; he needed Lucifer and Gabriel here to be able to save Debbie. There was no other choice. She was going to die without them. Dean nodded and Castiel closed his eyes and concentrated. There was a rustling sound followed but two very upset shouts. Gabriel and Lucifer were suddenly right there, pulling Debbie's now limp form from Dean's arms.
"What the fuck happened?!" Gabriel asked as he began working.
Lucifer held Debbie steady while his younger brother worked on removing the blade. "I thought she wasn't going to hunt!"
"She always hunts with us." Dean said. "It's why she comes. She's never been hurt bad like this before."
"What happened this time?" Gabriel asked.
"She got knocked down trying to help me. This other vamp came out of nowhere and stabbed her before I could even think to warn her. I just…" Dean trailed off.
"She's lost a bit of blood but she should be okay." Gabriel said pulling back. You should have called me sooner."
"Everything happened so fast that there was nothing much I could do." Castiel said. "I was on the other side of the building with Sam when this happened."
"We need to get her back to the bunker." Lucifer said. "She's too pale and needs fluids."
"I'm coming too." Sam said, only to have Lucifer glare at him.
"I don't think so. I think that you and your brother have allowed enough damage to happen for one night."
"Like you're any better?" Dean asked. "She wouldn't have even gone out hunting if you two bastards weren't playing around with her heart. Either tell her how you feel or let her go. You are hurting her by treating her like this."
Lucifer let out a growl and vanished with Debbie followed closely by Gabriel. The only indication that they had been there were the bloody machete and the blood stains on the floor. Castiel grabbed the bloody weapon and nodded to the brother before they began to make their way out. They had an injured friend that needed them.
SSSSS
Debbie woke slowly, her whole body stiff and sore. Rolling over she was greeted by the sight of Gabriel sitting at the desk in the medbay. Frowning she tried to sit up but the room spun as she did. Laying back down she took a few deep breaths hoping the feeling would pass.
"It's blood loss. The reason why you're dizzy."
Debbie looked over at Gabriel, who had yet to look up from his writing. "Blood loss?"
"From where the vampire stabbed you." Gabriel confirmed. "You were very lucky. The blade missed everything vital. You've been out for two days though. I'm sure you'll feel better once you eat. Lucifer is cooking right now."
"And you're watching over me?" She asked.
"That and charting. I have to make sure that your medical file is up to date." The blonde said with a smile.
Debbie looked away. "Can I go to my room?"
"Sorry but you need to stay here until I'm sure you're okay." Gabriel said.
"And how long is that?" She asked.
"Until Gabriel says." Lucifer said, coming in carrying a tray. "Here. I brought you your favorites. Gabby said you needed food."
The Devil sat the tray in her lap. On it was a plate of enchiladas, three tacos, and a small chocolate lava cake that was dusted with powdered sugar. Lucifer gave her a shy smile but Debbie looked down. The taller blonde sighed and looked to his younger brother. Gabriel shook his head, letting his brother know that it was still too soon. With a sigh Lucifer gently patted her hand before turning and walking out, leaving the two alone.
