Elkins

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You don't have to read The Truth about Dean Winchester but it really would help.

CHAPTER 04

Previously: Seeing Elkins hesitate just drawing a thin line of blood across his throat, Dean relaxed his muscles trying to show he was not about to attack or try to escape again. Then he continued speaking. Look all I care about is Sam, after we rescue him and I make sure he's ok and will stay that way, I'll do whatever you want. You can fillet me if you want but I need Sam to be OK, he's not like me, he's fully human and a pain in the arse ( he figured maybe a little levity would help push his point), but he's my responsibility and Dean hesitated, I need to make sure he's OK.

Maybe it was Dean's insistence that all he cared about was Sam. It was true that even though Elkins had come across a handful of dampirs in his hunting career, none had been like Dean. Maybe with the amulet Dean could control his bloodlust, and as soon as Elkins thought that he moved the knife a little away from Dean throat and offered a compromise. When the knife moved Dean was ready to accept any deal that meant he could rescue Sam, Sam was his responsibility but what Elkins whispered in his ear gave even Dean a second's pause. A Bonding, that was just ridiculous. If anything happened to Elkins, Dean would be dead but Dean realized he could not refuse. To refuse would leave him dead and Elkins alone to save Sam and he knew that Elkins was in no condition to do that without help. So Dean nodded his head and agreed, he and Elkins would be bonded, if anything happened to Elkins, Dean would suffer the same. Dean knew a little Latin and as Elkins prepared the ritual, he glanced at the proposed deal. Well I see that if anything happens to me you don't even break a sweat, didn't think that was possible to do, I really am taking all the risks here aren't I. Elkins stopped, Dean had allowed himself to be handcuffed, in fact he had placed them on himself, but still Elkins knew dampirs where cunning and deadly. All he said though was Sam needs to be rescued, it's that or nothing. Dean sat down and waited, he was worried about Sam, that worry was not eased when Elkins said, by the way the vampires want to meet you so that is the best time to attack I think, while your in there discussing whatever they want to release Sam.

No, the best time is when I go to deliver whatever it is they want, and make sure that Sam is out of there before they, he laughed, find out they've been double crossed. It was the laugh that made Elkins think he might be wrong, that kind of laugh was usually made by dampirs when they where just about to kill and Dean was moving closer. Elkins turned in a flash but it still took too long before he knew it, Dean had him on one knee with a knife blade at his back and one arm round his neck. Darn Elkins thought the kid is fast and strong and I'm dead he thought but instead of plunging the knife in Dean lent down to Elkins ear and whispered I could kill you now and if you ever put Sam's life in Danger again, I will kill you slowly and painfully, so make darn sure he's OK when my dad gets back or whatever you do to me, I will find a way back, even if I have to crawl out of Hell itself to kill you, understand! Now, let's get this ritual over with, I have vampires to visit. With that Dean let the knife drop and returned to where he was sitting, he also let the handcuffs drop on the floor, with the comment, been able to get out of those since I was 6, giving Elkins who was looking shaken a wide smile.

OK, Elkins rolled up his sleeve to expose his arm and motioned for Dean to come over and do the same. Then Elkins took a knife and cut into his arm so that some of his blood dropped into a bowl, When Dean did the same while Elkins spoke the Latin binding spell, the blood bubbled and steamed and turn black and thick. Then to complete the ritual he lit a match and dropped it into the bowl upon which the blood instantly turned into smoke which both Dean and Elkins breathed in. The Spell will last four days, if anything happens to me your dead understand Dean. Dean's only answer was to walk to the door, as I said I have vampires to visit.

Now the vampires had given Elkins specific directions and Dean followed them to the letter feeling all the time like he was being watched and as he approached the broken down barn, this was confirmed as two vampires came up behind him, covering any hope to escape or to scout round the Barn before going in. They even opened the doors for him. The sight that met Dean's eyes was not the regular Vamps gothic dungeon he had read about and seen in films, no this he wondered how they had managed to make the barn still look dilapidated on the outside, because it was definitely not on the inside in fact, he had seen some grand hotels that looked worse. These vamps liked their comforts he decided. Dean approached what he felt was the strongest one in the group and said, OK what do you want to let my brother go? I'm impressed said Charles you will make a good va... he stopped and looked again at Dean who's eyes started to emit a slight glow, a Dhampir breathed Charles. Yes Charles had finally found the reason why Dean looked so much the hunter, why he would be the perfect son, the perfect vampire because he was already half way there. How How what said Dean. Charles smirked how come your still alive and your brother is human. You know by rights you should be a mad killer by now with no control whatsoever. Maybe I'm better then the rest or maybe I have more control. It doesn't matter, all I am here to ask is what do you want to release Sam and is he alright. You care for him, he's nothing compared to you argued Charles. You could have it all Dean, immortality, money, power. Think for a moment, stay with us, we'll teach you and when your older it's simplistic itself for you to become a master vampire. All you have to do is let the bloodlust win, a few kills is all you need. Then think of the possibilities, you could have anything you want. If I obey you and become what, your bodyguard. No, my son.

What ??? You are perfect Dean, you don't have to get used to hunting , killing, or feeding off humans. Admit it you've drunk human blood, otherwise you would not be this healthy. A smart move staying with hunters, killing with them, very smart, but one day they will find out and then what. Here you would have security, protection and we would teach you all you still need to know. Stay with us. NO! all I am here for is Sam. OK Charles smiled alright if Sam is all you want, then here is the deal. You may visit him tonight, he will be very well taken care of and kept fed and in comfort. Around him Dean could hear the complaints of the other vamps, and he said. Charles moved closer to Dean and whispered all I want for Sam's safe return is, he paused as if considering his options, the life of that hunter, Elkins is his name. You have 3 days Dean. Wait you want me to kill Elkins. In a word Yes, in 3 days time I am going to hold a party and either Elkins or Sam will be, shall we say will be joining us for dinner - Your Choice of menu. Charles laughed and nodded to two vampires who escorted Dean out of the Barn over to a equally sad looking house. On walking though the front door he was greeted with Sam running into his arms. Your here to get me out right Dean. They treating you ok kid, feeding you right. He looked at the two female vamps that where guarding Sam and they nodded and stepped towards Sam. His grip tightened on his brother. Please Dean get me out of here. Calm down Sam, I have it all worked out. Your going to have to stay here a little while longer but then everything's going to be ok. At that the two vampires who brought Dean in said that the time was over and they had to return him to Elkin's house. Dean put on a brave face saying to Sam now you be good, they've promised to treat you ok and I'll be back before the party in three days OK. Sam nodded and Dean watched as one of the female vamps came over and said Sam it's time Dean left now, and it is past your bedtime. Yes Susan. Dean could tell Sam was frightened and only just holding things together and when Susan had left and the other vamp smiled I'm going to enjoy this when you fail Dean, he could not stop himself and in a split second he showed Rachael just what he was capably of by slamming her face into the wall until the other vamps dragged him away. At the noise Charles had hurried in and seeing Dean being dragged off Rachael wanted to know what was going on. Rachael said he went mad but Dean said she threatened Sam. The guards even though they where afraid of Rachael sided with Dean and Charles decided that not only was Dean worth the trouble to get on his side but Rachael would not be allowed anywhere near Sam. Sarah entered at that moment getting a story book, Rachael said the brat can do without it and snatched the book away from Sarah but Charles grabbed her, returned the book and Sarah you are now in sole charge of Sam, you take orders only from me. Sarah nodded and hurried away to read Sam a story. In her short vampire life of about 25 years, she had never seen that look on Charles face. Tom, Richard take Dean back to Elkins. Rachael you are forbidden to enter this house and you are not to go near Sam, I will not lose such a valuable addition to the family. Remember Racheal I made you and I can destroy you. Dean looked at him, I'll be back in three days.

When Dean got back in, Elkins was waiting for him. Well, how did it go and what do they want. Dean fingered a gun on the table. Actually it went pretty well, I even saw Sam, they're treating him well. So, what do they want Dean and how long have we got. Three days, I have three days and Dean picked up the gun, pointing it at Elkins, I have three days to kill you.