The minute the demon spoke the last word, Dean and Sam emerged from the forest. Walking towards Tommy and an older man, they crossed over the barrier. Grinning like a kid in a candy store, Dean shouted, "You did good, Tommy."

Tommy smiled at Dean and took a step away from the demon, toward the two hunters. Nodding, he said, "Yeah, Dean, worked like a charm. Can you believe the ego on this bastard? Guess he thinks were all just chomping at the bit, to join the dark side."

Sam frowned as he watched the older man's eyes bulge in anger. Casting a glance at Dean, he signaled his brother.

Dean caught Sam's eye and winked. Turning his focus toward the demon once more Dean, smiled. "So, thanks for taking care of Mark. We were wondering how we were going to deal with the son of a bitch. Next time you plant a spy in my camp, you may want to pick one that's a little more competent."

Dean began moving backward, drawing the demon with him. A glance out of the corner of his eye showed him that Tommy and Sam were already safely behind the line. It was then that Dean was struck; the blow sent him flying into tree. Unable to get free, Dean snarled, "That the best you got big boy. God you must be such a disappointment to your father."

"Well, at least my father's out of hell, how about yours, Winchester?" Moving toward the oldest Winchester, the demon was still a good foot from the border.

"Oh, sore subject eh." The Demon laughed at the expression of horror on Dean's face. "But, really you don't need him do you. After all, you've been lucky enough to find love and happiness with your girl." Lowering his voice the demon continued, "Stupid, stupid, Dean, she's going to die and you'll be left picking up pieces."

Turning from the immobilized man, the demon strode toward the barrier. Sam could see the hesitation on the man's face. He was unable to tell if Bobby's protection still held

Sam noticed Mac, who had materialized by his side. Calling out behind him, he said, "You might as well come out he already knows you're here. We need him to go over the line. Force him."

Catherine emerged from the shadows, sending a tense smile at the two kids. Focusing on the demon, she sent him flying toward the boundary.

Everyone stared in shock as the Demon screamed and writhed in pain. Bobby stepped into the clearing a moment later. Holding out a hand to Dean, he stared at the Demon in contentment. "Always wondered what would happen to one of those sons-a-bitches if they crossed it. Now who's going to exorcise this bitch?"

Sam stepped forward, and began the incantation. Catherine listened to the familiar words, almost comforted by the cadence of Sam's voice. Turning towards Dean, she was unsurprised when he refused to meet her eyes. Not willing to force the issue, Cat moved away toward Tommy.

As the last word left Sam, everyone turned toward the demon. As the body of the man, who had been possessed, fell to the ground, sighs of relief flowed through the group. They had done it they had managed to banish yet another demon and no one had gotten hurt. As a group they turned toward Mark's lifeless body, unsure of how to proceed.

"This is too much easy; it's like shooting fish in a barrel," A mild voice spoke from behind them.

Dean watched as a fit looking young man approached them, a slight smile on his face. Although, he knew this couldn't be good, it was only as the young man's eyes flashed yellow that he realized just how bad it was.

"Well, as I live and breathe, Bobby Singer. Man, you are a legend down there." Gesturing toward the ground. "Well, maybe not so much a legend as one of the most hated hunters alive."

Bobby snarled, "Could be because I put an end to more of you bastards than anyone else.

"Yes, you did at that. And you were smart too, never let yourself get attached. Made it near impossible to flush you out of hiding, until the kid here that is." The demon cocked his head toward Catherine. "She's going to be your downfall."

"Probably, I'd die for her in a moment and that ain't nothing but the truth," Bobby said his voice steady.

"Shall we find out?" with those words, Catherine was pinned in place. Unable to move she stopped struggling. Calming herself, she waited to see what would happen next.

The demon stepped in front of her, "Goodness, Cat I gotta say I'm so thrilled to be doing the face to face with you right now. Just how many of my sons and daughters have you taken out since you began this pathetic crusade."

Refusing to answer, Catherine simply ignored the demon. All she needed was one moment to get loose and this would be over.

"The quiet game, huh. Well that's a bit disappointing. I bet I know how to make you talk." A gesture toward Dean had the elder Winchester once again, pinned to the ground. Watching him groan in pain, the demon turned toward Cat once more.

"You are good, well then let's try the substitute Daddy. You know your real daddy let the fire take him. He just wasn't willing to face the world without your brother or mother. Guess that tells you just how much he cared about you. Huh." Turning toward Bobby, he laughed aloud as the older hunter, grabbed his chest, and fell to his knees.

Feeling her anger grow, Cat knew she wouldn't be able to resist struggling. Lashing out at last, she pushed at the block between her and her power. Screaming in rage, she struggled against the bonds that held her.

Catherine felt the moment when she came near to breaking free. She saw the momentary panic on the face of the demon as he struggled to keep her from her power. Laughing now, she continued to push, effectively holding his attention. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Bobby, sag in relief. Dean moved slowly to the older man's side.

Pushing even harder, Cat felt the bonds that held her body weaken. Free to move once more, she kicked out at the demon, catching him in the leg. She laughed aloud as he collapsed on the ground. Feeling the power shift toward her, she grasped for it but was unable to reach it fully. Instead, she began using her fists, pummeling him repeatedly. Using every dirty trick and pulling no punches.

Dean watched in awe as Catherine began fighting with the demon. Turning, twisting, she was graceful as a dancer and as dangerous as a boxer. Quick and nimble she took fewer hits, and dished out more punishment.

Bobby clutched his chest in his hands, his head resting on Dean's knee. Glancing at the girl he had helped raise, he smiled in pride as she fought. Drawing in a broken breath, he said, "Keep her alive, Dean. They're coming; you just need her to stay alive."

Dean looked down in question at Bobby who lay across his knees; eyes closed his breathing barely visible. Dean tore his eyes from the Bobby and watched Cat once again. He could see the fight was beginning to take its toll on her, especially her internal struggle for her power.

As he watched the demon caught Cat, in the chin with a kick guaranteed to stop a truck. As Cat's head flew back, it was on her in a moment, hands wrapped around her throat. It worked at forcing the life from her body.

Dean slipped out from under Bobby's head and moved toward Cat intent on helping. It was then the demon sent out a bolt that struck Dean down and left him unmoving on the ground.

Getting to his feet, the demon grinned at Sam. "So, Sammy, just you and me at last. You know that's how I always wanted it."

Sam gritted his teeth, unwilling to allow the Demon to goad him into doing something stupid he said, "So, now you've got me, what do you want."

"What do I want, why I want what I've always wanted, you." The demon chuckled. Moving around the lifeless body of the once possessed man, he grimaced. Glancing back up at Sam, Tommy, and Mac, he gestured towards all of them. "You and all the children like you. It's always been you.

"Well, you wanted us now you've got us." Andy stepped forward out of the woods, trying to control the trembling in his voice.

Tammy came forward next, taking her place next to Mac. Reaching out and grabbing the other girl's hand, she stood steady in the face of the demon.

Sam watched as Craig and Sully also came forward, appearing as if out of nowhere. Finally, Big Joe, came to stand in front of Cat's lifeless body as if to shield her from the demon's wrath. Forming a circle around the demon, the children stood steady.

And last was Hannah, slipping her hand into Sam's. She looked up at him with a small, sad smile. Speaking for the group, Sam said "So, what's next. None of us will ever work for you. So do we go single file towards our deaths or would you rather some apocalyptic final battle?"

"Oh, I think I can change your minds. How about a little monologing first." Smiling the demon took in the group of young people that surrounded him.