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Shades of Grey

Chapter 4 – On the Run

As they pulled into the hotel, Sam got the feeling that they were being watched once again. "Dean, we need to get out of here now."

Dean nodded, trusting Sam's instincts when it came to sensing danger. "I agree, they probably know where we are staying already. We can relocate to one of the hotels on the other end of town…"

"No Dean, I think we better move down the road to the next town. We can come back here during the day if we need to do anything." Patting the car as he spoke "Unfortunately, your car doesn't blend in well with the others around here Dean…they probably already know it by sight."

"Ok Sam, you grab the bags while I go and check out with the clerk." Dean didn't stop to see if Sam was following his suggestion. Besides he needed a moment to think. He couldn't believe that he had let the vampire get the drop on him back there. If he hadn't been worrying about his brother, he would have been more in tune with his environment. He had broken one of the main rules of engagement, be aware at all times of your environment.

Dean made quick work of checking out, letting the clerk know that it wasn't anything wrong with the hotel, but they had to move on for their next business engagement earlier than expected. Dean began to head back to the car when he saw a young girl leaning against the car. Dean placed his hand on his favorite knife as he approached the girl. "Hey, do you mind?" Dean motioned towards the car.

"Oh, sorry…don't worry I don't think I damaged it."

"Can I help you?" Dean looked towards the room wondering if he should call to alert Sam. There could be others out here as well.

The girl noticed his look and smiled at him. "Don't worry Dean, I'm not a threat to you or your brother."

"How did you know my name?" Dean was suspicious now as he began to scan the surrounding area.

"Lets just say I have my sources. Listen, I don't have much time. You and your brother need to keep moving as far away from here as you can. Believe me, you don't want to be caught in what will be happening soon. I can't protect you any longer."

"Protect us? What the hell are you talking about?" Dean could tell she was getting nervous as she glanced back towards the mountains.

"Things have gotten more complicated. I have to save my own for now…just keep on going and don't come back or you and your brother will be sorry." The girl turned and began to walk quickly away. Dean reached out and grabbed her arm, trying to pull her back.

"Wait a moment!" Dean said quietly. "You need to tell me more…why are we in danger, what's going on?"

Before Dean could react, the girl turned and shoved him up against the car, her eyes glittering in the moon light as the second set of teeth began to descend in her mouth. "I warn you Dean…not all of us are willing to take human hosts, but those who do have become strong in numbers. There is a war coming and you and your brother are right in the middle of it. You can't win and if you end up on the wrong side it could mean certain death. Now let me go!"

"Sure, no problem!" Dean backed off, keeping his hand on his knife as the girl turned and disappeared into the night.

A few moments later, Sam opened the door and came out with their bags and his computer slung over his shoulder. He saw Dean leaning up against the car with a far away look in his eyes. "Dean, hey are you ok?"

"Hmmm…oh yeah. I just had a talk with our local vampire. It seems that there is a war coming and you and I are in the way."

Sam's mouth dropped open. "Where is she? You mean you let her get away?" Sam reached for his machete as he once again began scanning the night.

"Whoa there cowboy. First of all, I didn't let her get away, she pretty much left because she wanted to go and I saw no reason to stop her. She didn't attack me, even though she had me dead to rights. I don't know Sam, there was something about her…I didn't feel threatened by her at all." Dean couldn't explain it, but he trusted her. While he might not have the 'spidey sense' thing that Sam had going for him. He did have his hunter instincts and his ability to read people pretty well. His guts were telling him that the girl was on the level and that she was in trouble.

Sam trusted his brother's instinct when it came to people. He very rarely read them wrong. "Ok, so what do you want to do?" Sam asked.

"Well first, I want to get to the next town and get us another hotel. Then I want to get some sleep. Tomorrow we can figure out what we need to do next."

Dean got behind the wheel of the car and waited for Sam to join him before he headed the car out of town. This time, paying attention to anyone that might be following them.

After driving for about an hour, they came into another little town further up in the mountains. Dean flexed his tired muscles as he once again turned to see if anyone had been following them. This time Sam got out and arranged for a room in the back of the hotel, away from the street. Dean pulled up in front of the door and the brothers took a moment to once again check their surroundings before grabbing their bags and heading inside.

Dean dropped down on the bed closest to the door, his hand over his eyes as the nights events finally caught up with him. He heard Sam walk quietly to the bathroom and return to sit on the bed beside him. "Let me see Dean."

Dean moved his arm, surprised to see blood on the sleeve of his jacket. He sat still while Sam cleaned the cut on his head and applied a bandage. "It doesn't look too bad Dean, you must have hit it when you fell. I'll get you a couple of aspirin and you should be good to go!"

Dean smiled as he watched Sam in mother hen mode. He didn't allow it very often, but he sensed that Sam needed this. He needed to know that his brother was fine. "I told you I was ok Sam…are you satisfied?"

"Yeah, I should have known that nothing could dent that thick skull of yours. Dean?"

"Yeah Sammy?"

"Do you think they followed us here?" Sam hated the fear that was in his voice, but all the way out of town he had remembered what had happened the last time. He wasn't sure he could handle it again.

"I don't know Sammy…but we are safe for now. Do you think you can take the first watch? I don't think we should both be sleeping at the same time."

"Sure Dean...I'm really not tired anyway." Sam wasn't looking forward to the nightmares that he knew awaited him.

"Ok, wake me in a couple of hours…I mean it Sam. You need to get some rest too." Dean took the aspirin and settled back onto the bed after making sure his favorite knife was where it belonged.

Sam watched as his brother's eyes closed. He knew that Dean was exhausted. Sam sighed as he pulled out his computer and began to do some research on the area. At least he could make use of the time while they waited for the dawn.

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Further up the mountain the leader of the vampires that attacked Sam and Dean paced angrily as he received the report from one of his pack. "You mean to tell me that four of you couldn't take out one man with a cross bow?

"But Evan, the boy was trained and the arrows were dipped in something that made the others weak. He must be a hunter Evan that is the only explanation. We should just forget about him and concentrate on finishing off the others.

Evan looked down at the man cringing in front of him. He tried to remember why he had decided to turn him in the first place. He was always the first to run during a fight. "Charles, if you had stayed, we might have had fresh blood tonight. So, this is how it's going to be. Until you bring me the man who killed your brothers, you will not eat. Do you understand me?"

Charles lowered his eyes as he swallowed. He hadn't eaten earlier and already the blood lust was upon him. But he knew better than to anger Evan. "Ok, I'll bring him."

"I don't want him dead either, you will bring him to me so that we can show him what it means to take the life of one of the pack. Now out of my sight before I change my mind and let you suffer with our friend Shelton."

"NO! Evan, please I'll bring the boy back to you. I promise." Charles quickly left the room, he would find the boy and he would make him pay. After all, the leader had told him to bring him in alive, he didn't say he couldn't have a little fun first.

TBC

Raven524: Ok, four chapters in one day is enough I think…unfortunately, I do require a little sleep before work tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed this new story so far. Keep the reviews coming…I really enjoy reading them!