Return
Unexpected guests and unexpected returns turn life at the Hyperion upside down. Not to mention this changes a bit of the scripted version of the show.
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"Phade, Phade…"
I jerked upright holding my arms up and sucked in a harsh gasp. The blood rushed to my head or out of it, I don't know which but it made me lightheaded and dizzy not to mention gave me a headache all at the same time. Not a pleasant way to wake up, though moments ago I had been fighting for my life and theirs and loosing badly.
'Sam!' I could feel the muscles in my arms and legs tense in preparation; my body was coiled, ready to act only there was no threat and Sam-.
"Again." I sighed letting my body relax as I sank into the soft chair once more. The heaviness in my arms didn't dissipate and I opened my eyes again. With a little frown I realized Sam was holding onto my upper arms. I looked up at the worried expression on his face and tried to smile. I felt just a little uncomfortable as well because the vibe I was getting just didn't feel right.
I mean sure, Sam's tall and he's got those sad puppy brown's but there was just something not…
I just didn't feel it.
"Sorry Sammy," I began with a sigh as he let go of my arms. "Kinda think of you as a little brother."
The look on Sam's face slowly went from confusion to mild amusement. Behind him there was a guffaw, which turned into a cough. Both of us made a face and I rolled my eyes with a shrug as Sam got to his feet. Even though I knew it had been a dream I couldn't get rid of that heavy feeling, it was as if those dark shadows were about to drop down around us again. I couldn't help but look Sam over and noticing the lack of shredded skin, clothing and blood. Sam looked better than when I'd first seen him that afternoon.
"How long's it been?" I asked with the hint of a smile on my face. I tried to stand up, really but when I rose my leg felt like it had been poked with a million needles and attached thin wires to each then let loose a couple dozen bolts of electricity.
"Aah-Oww!!" okay, so it wasn't exactly a feminine shout but it fucking hurt!
Someone would've laughed, hell, I would've laughed! My leg twitched, spasmed then burned while I tried to stand on my good leg, which went limp as a noodle and pitched me forward. My hands went out automatically to break my fall. What happened next was- let's just say I could've won the ten thousand dollars from America's Funniest Home Videos. Only there was no one filming this and we weren't exactly 'Home'.
Both guys had me by an arm and my face was planted in someone's chest. I took a whiff, absently of course, and noticed the pleasant fresh yet undeniably masculine scent. My leg still twitched like some fish on a hook, alright, maybe not as bad but it still felt awful. Pinpricks of pain played up and down my leg and I could almost feel it in my bones.
They sat me down carefully and whose eyes should be level to mine as he knelt in front of me?
"All you had to do was ask, Phade."
There was that annoying smirk again!
Thoughts of the pleasant smell or the sad melancholy green eyes and even the worry I'd seen on his face in my dream were effectively drowned in a sea of annoyance.
"You'd be so lucky." I retorted then ignored Dean to stare at Sam again. The healthy flush of his skin and relaxed pose brought a genuine smile to my face and I asked; "So, feeling better, huh?" While rubbing the feeling back into my leg.
Sam nodded also smiling. "He's a good teacher."
"For a demon." Dean interjected but we ignored the comment as he stood.
"Phade." The disembodied voice echoed from the arched doorway and as I turned the form of Tinga was framed in the rounded arch. I smiled at him, once again admiring the flowing waves of violet hair that framed his aquiline features. He had two thin braids threaded with a thin silver chain on either side of his face and I could see a silver hoop in his ear. If I hadn't touched those beautiful eyes I would still think he lined them with kohl. But the gray cat like eyes framed by dark violet lashes looked smokier than ever.
I was envious.
Tinga strode into the reception/living room, the robes flowing about his body as if they were made of air. This time he wore a deep blue, which only made the bluish tints of his lavender skin stand out. The first time I saw him I'd admired the perfectly sculpted body; broad shoulders, muscled arms, chiseled chest and abs… I'd felt warm, face flushed as if I'd been running and a longing entrenched deep in my gut. I'd never felt anything so strong before and I had been frightened by it. He'd smiled and gently led me to the other room…
"If you're done…" Dean's voice cut through the fog in my brain like a battle-ax. I jerked out of my stupor standing awkwardly and feeling a million fiery ants marching over my leg.
"Tinga."
Damn, my voice squeaked embarrassingly and I knew my face was on full blush mode. I felt like a nervous little girl with a crush. Everyone was staring at me, which made the nervousness worse.
"You've been dreaming, ke'raihm." Tinga's voice was like a balm on my nerves and I visibly grew clam. I nodded stupidly in acknowledgement of his words and the endearment. It meant precious one of exceptional love or beauty-. Something like that.
"The hour grows late; perhaps Tek should accompany you out." Although it was phrased as a question there was no doubt it wasn't meant as such.
"We're big boys, Tinga." Dean stressed his name continuing in an insulting tone. "I'm sure we can manage the short walk." His chest puffed out trying to hide his discomfort. I knew he was feeling the exact same way I felt. Wisps of lust crept through him as it did us and drew Dean towards Tinga like a moth.
Tinga's allure was difficult to resist but not impossible even for humans. He never took advantage of you in this weakened state unless of course you really wanted him too. The demons from his home all had this extra pheromone that was constantly active; it was like being in heat 24/7 when you were exposed to them.
And where was Ryan?
"It wasn't so bad." I lied in regards to the dream but his face showed he didn't believe it. "I wouldn't mind catching up with Tek, though." I smiled to the shadowed corner were the giant hunched. He was such a sweet, gentle man it wasn't fair-. I shook those thoughts out of my head and moved towards the left side of the room, my leg finally functioning properly.
"Hi big guy. You gonna walk with me for a bit?" I waved hoping to draw him out which he did though retreated immediately at Dean's scowl.
'I swear, you're such a pain!' I grumbled. Dean's face contorted, flushing a deep red at my thought-speak. I made my 'Yeah, I said it. What?' face before turning back to the shadow. I was pleased to see Tek standing just out of the shadow and slowly uncoiling to his full height.
"Hey, I've missed you big guy!" suddenly I was swept into a huge bear hug and couldn't get another sentence out.
Once on my feet again I looked up at his grinning face and smile. "You wanna walk me? Maybe you could tell me what he's been up to." I cocked my head in Tinga's direction and saw a smile play about his sensuous mouth.
'Jeez! I gotta get out of here before I do something stupid.'
"Tek missed little gal." He said in that booming voice. He flinched seeing the guys recoil and in a softer voice said; "Little gal take long come back to Tek."
"I know big guy. I'm sorry but lots of bad things have happened and I was gone for a while." I tried not to think of those 'bad things' and found myself really looking at Tek again.
His face was a puzzle of deep scars, craters and just below his left ear the skin looked melted to just under his shirt collar. One eyelid drooped slightly and obscured part of his eye. His mouth was twisted which made it difficult for him to speak, hence the short un-flowing of words. Tek was big, taller than Sam and built like a tank. He tended to hunch down because of it and his face. There was a slight hump to his back, which looked painful.
His red hair sprouted from his head in tufts and there were scabs on his scalp, some leaking a greenish creamy fluid. For all his de-beautifying physical features Tek was as innocent as a child, without guile or malice even when others mistreated him. He was very sweet natured and loved to help. It didn't matter what you asked him to do so long as he received some praise at then end. It was one of the reasons Tinga kept him so close. There was no telling what someone would use Tek for.
"Hi." Sam said in a soft voice and waved. He held out his hand to Tek who looked first anxious then confused. "I'm Sam."
I waited to see what would happen as Tek's head tilted to the side staring at the hand. Slowly he reached out in a parody of Sam's. At first Sam looked confused slightly frowning then he took Tek's hand in his and shook. Realization dawned on Tek's face and he grabbed onto Sam's hand shaking it enthusiastically. Suddenly Sam was bouncing about surprised and making funny sounds.
"Okay!" I said jumping between them with a laugh. This was too funny by half but if I didn't stop Tek, Sam was gonna end up with a broken hand or a dislocated shoulder, maybe both.
"Me Tek!" he bellowed happily grinning.
"Whoa, big guy!" I grabbed their hands and brought the shaking to a halt before Sam ended up with a sprained neck. Tek grinned happily and gently patted my shoulder which just means I didn't end up hitting the floor.
"Hey little gal." he said before looking at Sam again. "You come bring new friends for Tek!" Suddenly I was pulled into another rough bear hug and everything out of my mouth was muffled by Tek's chest or rather his abdomen. When he let me go I straightened my clothes and glared at Dean's smirking face. I could just imagine how that had looked.
"Come on then, it's getting dark out."
"Where have you been? What's wrong with your cell?" Ryan was pissed. He kept asking question after question without a break. At first I didn't know how to react, I mean this was the first time I'd heard from him in a week!
'And he's yelling at me?'
My first reaction was quickly replaced by annoyance then anger and it suddenly occurred to me I didn't have to take his krap.
I realized the fic would be too long so I took the chapters for the Winchester's and put them in a Supernatural fic. Check out the history between the hunters in 'Tag Along'
