Chapter Three

Sam didn't know how long he had been sitting here waiting, but they were late. He had done anything and everything they asked. He started to tap his fingers against his thigh and stared at the locked door. Taking a deep breath and a sigh of relief as the door opened. As soon as it did he rushed to their side gulping down the blood as soon as Sam managed to snatch it from their hands.

"Ahhh." Sam smiled feeling much, so very much better.

"Let's go." The man said eyeing Sam up and down as he took him by the hand and led him out of the prisoner cell that had become his room.

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Crowley watched on the monitor. Sam Winchester addict. It had a satisfying ring to it. He glanced over at the recorded tapes. Getting the young Winchester addicted to demon blood had some unexpected reactions, and it had happened a lot easier and quicker than he thought it would. Sam's power of being able to rip demons from human hosts with just his mind was not something he expected, it was a bonus and one that he could barter with in the future. He also knew all about Lucifer, he would hand over Sam when Crowley was finished with him, but whom would he hand him over to, that was the question.

Sam was his weapon, his entertainment. If demons didn't do what he wanted, that was when he would send Sam in. One way or another Crowley would get what he wanted. Sometimes life was so very, very good for a demon.

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Ianto was curled up on his bed it wasn't long before Dean joined and held him. Dean had started to check up on Ianto after hearing him cry and call out Sam's name in his sleep. He hated to hear the pain in his brother-in-laws voice. Dean came in laid down and pulled an unresisting Ianto into his arms and he tried to calm him.

It had been a long three months, and they were all afraid the longer it took the more likely it was that they would find Sam dead. No one spoke about it, but it was clearly what they were all thinking. They couldn't go on like this.

Ruby flung open the door making Ianto and Dean jump in the air. "We've got a lead." She said with a smile.

Ruby hated to see Ianto like this. They had all been through so much individually, and as a group. This could be the one thing that pushed Ianto and Dean over the edge.

Dean and Ianto were the two people that took care of the people they loved. Ianto had been taken advantage of by Torchwood. Now, Ianto wasn't up to taking care of anyone. Dean stepped in and took over that particular job.

Ruby and Bela watched them both carefully. Even though Dean was cocky and arrogant, he had a heart of gold that not many people saw. This was one of those times.

They could also see that Ianto felt as if he were cursed. They also knew that if they didn't find Sam, Ianto wasn't going to risk his heart again, no matter who it was.

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Dean sighed and opened his eyes as Ianto fidgeted in his arms.

"Hello Dean."

Dean quickly reached under his pillow and pulled out the gun. Ianto did the same thing. They both sighed when they realised who it was.

"Castiel, what the hell are you doing here?" Dean asked.

"I have come to find out if you have decided to help us?" Castiel asked.

"Once we find my brother, then we'll figure out if we are going to help you." Dean muttered a war between demons and angels is the last thing he wanted to get involved in.

Ianto climbed out of bed and headed towards the bathroom. He could feel Dean's eyes on him.

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Zachariah looked down and smiled.

"It's time."

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Bobby rushed in.

"We've got an address."

"Ianto." Dean yelled ignoring Castiel.

"What is it?" Ianto rushed in, panic clearly written across his features.

"We've got an address." Dean hoped that this was going to actually take them to Sam. He wasn't sure how much more any of them could take without them breaking down and finally giving up.

Castiel watched as they all rushed out.

"Hmm." He said quietly and disappeared.

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Ianto and Bela were forced to stay back at the hub. No matter how much the young Welshman had argued Dean was not budging on that decision.

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It seemed to take an eternity then the door opened and Ianto's' mouth fell open. Dean and Ruby were forcing a fighting, handcuffed Sam Winchester towards them. Before Ianto could get any closer they turned and headed towards the cells. Bobby stopped Ianto from following them.

"Don't Ianto, not yet." Bobby's voice was soft as he placed a hand on the young man's shoulder.

"What's going on Bobby?" Ianto asked.

"The people who took him, they fed him demon blood."

"What! Why?" Ianto asked.

"It seems that it is one of the most addictive substances, and it looks like Sam's abilities extend to more than just visions. Demon blood makes them stronger."

"Makes what stronger? Why was he handcuffed?" Ianto was now truly afraid.

"He can rip demons from human hosts, with just his mind." Bobby explained.

"He can what?" Ianto rubbed his forehead. "How do you know this?"

"There were video tapes."

"What aren't you telling me Bobby?"

"Sam's going to have to go cold turkey; it's not going to be pretty. He'll say and do anything to get the blood. It's going to get very, very rough." Bobby explained.

"And?" There was still something else.

"His addiction was so strong that they had Sam do things for his next fix, all kind of things."

"What did he do?" Ianto asked.

TBC