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"What are you thinking, John?" Bobby said angrily.

"I have a lead," I said packing my bags.

"How are you going to explain this to Aurora? She's only been with you for a few days and you're leaving her."

Looking at the ground I wondered what he was expecting me to do. I had to find and kill the thing that killed Mary. That is what my life had been about for fourteen years. It's what I did.

"I have to do this," I said calmly.

"You do know you'll more likely then not going to lose Aurora?" Bobby said crossing his arms.

"She'll understand."

"She just lost her mother and then had you, Dean, and Sam thrown into her life. She's just starting to trust you and you're leaving. That's what she's going to remember, John. Nothing else is going to matter when it comes to you. Are you willing to throw that away?"

"I have to kill him."

Bobby stared at me for a moment before turning and walking out of the room. I got that he was angry at me, but he wasn't understanding why I was doing this. He didn't get that I was trying to protect my family.

I had to admit that the last few days had been fun though. Aurora was an amazing girl. She was artistic and smart. The only thing that worried me was how naïve she was. She had believed Dean instantly when he said that he was part robot.

In the line of work we were in having someone not question something like that wasn't good. Aurora wouldn't make a good hunter and I wasn't sure how I felt about that exactly.

Training Dean and Sam had been an easy choice. They knew why I was doing this. Aurora had no idea about Mary and even if she did it wouldn't affect her the same way it did the boys.

Truthfully I had no idea who Aurora was. Even after a few days she was a complete mystery to me. She was a complete contradiction to her in everything that she did.

Most of the time I had no idea how to be around her. The things that set her off seemed completely stupid to me and half the time I couldn't even figure out what I had said.

Aurora got along with Dean, Sam, and Bobby though. They had figured her out a lot quicker than I had and as soon as they set her off they had comforted too. It was rare that they made her cry and I hated that.

I was her father and I couldn't take care of her. It was like Sam all over again. Hell, it was the same thing with Dean. They needed each other and I was just hurting them.

Leaving them wouldn't be the worst idea. They could take care of each other a hell of a lot better then I could. Dean was the only one of my children that got along with me. Sam and I fought too much and I always ended up making Aurora cry.

Maybe part of me was trying to justify leaving them, but truthfully that was exactly what needed to be done. Everything that I was saying made complete since to me even if no one else saw it.

"Hey Dad, I was…" Dean said walking in, "What are you doing?"

"I got a lead," I said zipping up my bag.

"Oh, I'll go tell Sam and Aurora to pack."

"No, Dean. You guys aren't coming with me."

Dean's eyes widened in shock as he processed what I had said. I had left them out on hunts when they were younger, but now it was a very rare occurrence. This time I was just leaving.

"Dad," Dean said confused.

"Aurora doesn't know about hunting," I said slowly, "It would be better if you three figured something else out to do while you train her."

"Train her? Okay, wait. You want Aurora to hunt?"

"I want her to be able to. She listens to you. You and Sam will train her and come join me later."

Fury filled Dean's eyes when I finished explaining my lie. Dean might not fight me, but he wasn't going to understand the truth either. It was best for all if I just left them alone.

"That's bull, Dad," Sam said walking up next to Dean, "You're just running away."

"Sam," I said glaring back, "You don't understand."

"You're right, Dad. I don't understand. You just found out about Aurora and the first thing you do is leave. But that's your M.O. isn't it? You don't care about us."

"I'm doing this all for you guys!"

"You're doing this for yourself! You don't care about any of us! You know what Dad. Leave. I don't care anymore. Just leave."

Before I could say anything else a small gasp filled the room. Turning to the doorway I saw Aurora standing there. Her hand was covering her mouth as tears poured down her face.

Sighing I expected her to run out of the room crying, but she slowly made her way up to me. I didn't expect her to slap me across the face before burying her head in Sam's stomach.

"Aurora," Sam said moving her so they were staring at each other, "What was that about?"

"He lied," Aurora said softly.

"What? When did he lie?"

"He said that family doesn't leave. He said that that's what all Winchester's agreed on. Now he's leaving."

Sam pulled Aurora back towards him and kissed her forehead. Glaring at me once more Sam pulled Aurora out of the room and downstairs. Dean and I stood in silence for a few moments before Dean looked up at me.

"Dean," I said calmly.

"Don't Dad," Dean said shaking his head, "I don't understand what you are thinking. I don't agree with you in any of this. There's not much that I will fight you against. This is one of them."

"I'm doing what I think is right."

"No, you're doing what Sam said. You're running away. So, go Dad. Abandon your family. I just want you to remember one thing."

"What?"

"We won't wait for you.'

Opening my mouth to argue I couldn't think of anything to say as Dean walked out of the room. I didn't know what they expected me to say. I was doing this all for them.

I picked up my bag and threw it over my shoulder. My kids were mad at me, but I was used to that. It wasn't the first time and with my track record it wouldn't be the last time.

After a few days I would call Dean and see how everything was going. They just needed to calm down and realize that I knew what was best for all of us. They just needed some time.

As I made my way downstairs I rubbed my jaw and thought about the smack that Aurora gave me. If she had some training I was sure that she would make an amazing hunter.

When I was downstairs I looked around and saw that Dean, Sam, and Aurora were in the kitchen. Dean and Sam were laughing loudly while Aurora was making something for lunch.

Aurora loved cooking, but she did most of the work herself. Not that I blamed her. Every time Dean or Sam tried to help her they'd end up forgetting dinner and just start messing around.

It was good to see my children getting along. We were a family before, but this was just amazing. Aurora was part of the family the second that Katrina said she was my daughter.

My family was the most important thing to me and while there were times that I wasn't focused on them I did everything possible to keep them safe. They might not realize that, but I knew it.

I opened my mouth to say goodbye, but Dean looked up at me before I could. I sent him a quiet wave while he gave me a glare. It was odd because Dean never did something like that to me.

Dean was my good little solider and I never expected him to question me. Family was the most important thing to Dean though. I had obviously hurt both Sam and Aurora doing this.

Walking out of the house I went towards my truck and threw my bag in. I quickly went over everything that was in it to make sure that I had everything that I would need for this hunt.

"So you're really leaving," Bobby said walking up to me.

"Of course," I said calmly.

"You've got to be the biggest idijit on the planet, John Winchester. And I've met my fair share of stupid people."

"Bobby, I'm…"

"Running away. You're scared and that's fine. And Dean was right. They aren't going to be here if you come back."