A/N: Italics are Ruby's P.O.V./confessions. Bold Italics are character thoughts, flashbacks, and dreams.
Disclaimer: I own nothing, but the first four seasons of Supernatural on DVD. Eric Kripke and his crew own Supernatural along with everything related to it in this story. Oh and yes Stephanie is a canon character. Don't believe me? Watch the Supernatural season five episode entitled Dark side of the moon. She's the eleven year old that feels up Sam. Unfortunately her last name was never mentioned so I'm giving her one. Oh of course she's not eleven in this fic, by the way.
Chapter Six:
Ruby awakened a little while later only to overhear Bobby and the boys discussing angels. She sat up slowly and placed her hand on her stomach relieved to still feel the bump there. The mystery man in the trench coat was nowhere to be found and she wondered if she had imagined him. Looking around, she realized that she was on the couch in Bobby's house and had no idea how she had even gotten there. Of course Sam had chosen that moment to glance over at the couch and saw that Ruby was awake. He alerted everyone and watched as Dean rushed to the pregnant blonde's side.
"Ruby? Are you okay? What happened?" Dean asked as he knelt down beside her and stared into her bright blue eyes.
The pregnant blonde's face softened as she stared at him for a moment before running her fingers through her long blonde hair, "I just had a nightmare that felt way too real and with my hormones in overdrive, I just freaked out completely. I left the house and I didn't even get that far before I heard the flapping of wings. It freaked me out even more and I looked around only to see this guy in a trench coat. So I looked around and found a crowbar. I hit the son of a bitch with it and it didn't affect him. He told me his name was Castiel and that he was an angel. Of course I didn't believe him, but then he showed me his wings."
"His wings?" Sam piped up as he sat down beside Ruby on the couch and handed her a bottle of water.
Ruby flashed him a thankful smile and opened the bottle taking a sip of the cool clear liquid, "Yeah, his wings. They were black, bold, and majestic. He's the real deal. Castiel told me that I was safer here, but I stubbornly told him that I wasn't coming back here. He put his fingertips to my forehead and next thing I know I'm waking up here."
"Alright, well that explains Castiel, but it doesn't explain why you ran away while pregnant with my child." Dean remarked only to get cut off by Sam's voice.
"Dean.." He trailed off giving his older brother a look before gazing down at the pregnant blonde.
She glared at Dean and rolled her eyes in annoyance before taking another sip of her water, "Because I had a nightmare in which you killed me in front of our child, you jackass!"
"Whoa, okay then. Look, why don't you guys just give the girl some breathing space? Go wash up because Mom and I made lunch. Ruby and I are going to eat ours on the front porch since it is a nice day. Right Ruby?" Jo intervened and smiled at the pregnant blonde who had somehow surprisingly became one of her closest female friends.
The Winchesters both sighed and nodded their heads as they stood up. They both knew full well that they were better off listening to Jo this time or they'd probably have Ellen on their case which was about the last thing they wanted. The two blondes washed up and then found themselves outside on Bobby's front porch. Ruby happily chomping on her french fries which she of course dipped in ketchup and she was also eating a bacon cheeseburger. Yeah, she can most likely blame Dean for that burger craving. Jo was eating the same thing and decided to finally break the awkward silence between them.
"So did you really have a nightmare that Dean killed you in front of the baby?" She asked cautiously yet sympathetically as she took a sip of her soda.
Ruby looked at her for moment and then nodded her head sighing softly, "Yeah I did. It was the weirdest thing. I woke up and Dean wasn't in the room so I automatically assumed that he was off hunting with Sam. I heard the baby crying and I realized I wasn't pregnant so I went to check on the baby. The cries just got louder and louder as I got closer to the nursery. It was dark except for the moonlight shining into the crib and when I got to the crib, the cries stopped as I saw that the crib was empty. The baby monitor slipped out of my hand and I turned around only to see Sam in the rocking chair holding the baby so of course I was relieved to know that the baby was safe. Dean, he, uh, stepped out of the shadows and it wasn't the same Dean. His eyes were so cold, hard, and full of hatred toward me. He pulled out the demon killing knife and I ran toward the baby only for Dean to stab me in the stomach. Sam didn't even move or flinch or anything. They both looked so stoic and then I woke up in a cold sweat breathing heavily. Tell me, what am I supposed to think after dreaming something like that?"
"Wow. Well I don't blame you for being so freaked out, Ruby, but it was just a nightmare. Dean would never kill the mother of his child even if you are a half demon and lord knows Sam wouldn't let him hurt you. Look, you know them just as well as I do, maybe even better than I do actually. If things get to be too much for you, just let me know and I'll get them to ease up on you, alright?" Jo assured her and took another bite of her burger.
The pregnant blonde thought about it for a moment and was about to respond when she felt their presence. She wasn't sure why, but she always knew when the Winchesters were close by. It was as if she had this internal radar system that seemed to go off whenever they were nearby. Ruby looked up only to see that sure enough the brothers were standing there staring at her and Jo. She looked over at the young blonde and saw that Jo had indeed also noticed the presence of the boys. Well that's not the only thing that Jo seems to of noticed. Bitch needs to stop eying up my ma..um..I mean..Dean. Freaking mood swings, I swear. Feeling a sudden warmth upon my stomach, my breath hitches in my throat and then I relaxed after a moment once I realize that Dean is just resting his hand against my belly. How is it that one simple touch can calm me down yet drive me crazy all at the same time?
Sam and Jo had by now ventured back inside which of course left Ruby alone with Dean on the front porch. Spotting the keys dangling precariously out of Dean's jean pocket, Ruby's lips twisted into a playful smirk as she grabbed them and took off running toward the shiny black muscle car. Of course she didn't account for the fact that Dean was fast enough to catch up to her nor did she account for the fact that he would pick her up in his arms from behind. She squealed softly and laughed as she tried to squirm away from him. He chuckled softly and tossed her over his shoulder with little effort before making his way back toward the house. Remembering the baby, Ruby sat up smacking Dean upside his head and maneuvered her body so that she was facing him with her legs wrapped tightly around his toned waist. Their eyes met and he gave her an apologetic look for tossing her over his shoulder like that. She nodded her head in understanding as she let him carry her back up onto the front porch. Sam glanced out the window and smiled to himself at the sight of the two of them knowing that they would be okay for now at least. Unaware of Sam's presence or maybe just not caring, Dean backed Ruby up against the house and captured her lips in a passionate yet gentle kiss. The movement elicited a gasp from the pregnant blonde allowing their tongues to mingle. Sam smiled and shook his head chuckling softly as he walked away from the window not wanting to be scarred for life.
"I wouldn't go near the front of the house anytime soon." Sam called out with a hint of amusement to his voice as he entered the living room and sat down on the couch.
Leaning forward, Sam signed into his email on his laptop and clicked on the inbox. It was full of the usual emails from his friends back at Stanford. Some of them just saying hi and asking how he was doing. Some of them keeping him up to date on what was happening on campus. It gave him a sense of normalcy that he sorely lacked, but secretly loved. He replied to them and as he was typing the last reply, a little pop up box appeared announcing that he had one new email. Sam figured it was a reply to one of the emails he had just replied to so he finished what he was typing and clicked send before looking at his inbox again. He didn't recognize the email address though he clicked on the email anyway out of sheer curiosity.
Subject: Um Hey
Hi,
So I know it has been quite a few years, but I was looking through some of my childhood belongings recently. I found a picture from the Thanksgiving when I was eleven and it was of the two of us. I don't know if you even remember that or if you're even the right Sam Winchester. With technology as advanced as it is now, I figured that it was at least worth a shot to see if I could find you or him. Oh, right, I haven't mentioned my name yet have I? My bad. My name is Stephanie Daniels. We met when you moved to my hometown of McKinley. Anyway, I attached the picture and hopefully it might jog your memory. If you're not the Sam Winchester I am looking for, well, I'm sorry for wasting your time.
Thanks,
Steph
Sam reread the email remembering the holiday that she mentioned and downloaded the attached photo. It popped up a few moments later and he couldn't help smiling to himself as he realized it was a picture of them after all. He typed up a reply to her email and then hesitated for a moment before clicking send. Hearing a deep throaty groan, Sam rolled his eyes and shut his laptop.
"Would you two get a room already?" He called out knowing exactly who it was that made that sound even though he couldn't see them.
"We're not doing anything, Sammy!" Dean chuckled and a thump could be heard by Sam from somewhere out front.
Ruby giggled softly as she kissed Dean's neck, "Oof, careful there cowboy."
"Oh god, I think I'm going to be sick!" Sam called out as he grabbed his laptop and practically ran out of the room.
The sound of a book slamming shut seemingly echoed through the house as Bobby made his presence known, "Would you two idjits cut it out?"
Ruby and Dean fought back their laughs as she hopped down gently from Dean's arms. The pregnant blonde adjusted her black lacy bra and then fixed her shirt smoothing it out over her baby bump. She smacked his arm when she realized he was staring at her and shook her head smiling brightly as she walked back inside. Dean pulled his shirt back on and fastened his belt as he admired the view of her backside. His full lips twisted into a smirk as he followed her inside. He hated to see her go, but damn did he love to watch her leave.
