As prmised here's chapter 8! ;)

Chapter 8

Hailey! He called out loudly.

Suddenly birds started chirping again and Josh didn't know where to go anymore, feeling the panic creep up. He took a breath, to calm himself and think clearer. He decided to go left since he felt Hailey being pulled away in that direction. He scanned the ground and bent down, touching a few wet dead leaves. As he looked at his fingers he realised it was fresh blood. Hailey's blood. He looked around some more and found more blood. He decided to follow the trail.

Hailey woke up with a burning sensation in her back. She had her hands tied above her head and could barely touch the ground.

Son of a bitch... She sighed as she tried to wiggle her hands, which were already numb, to no reveal.

Hailey took in her surroundings and saw she wasn't the only one hanging there. There were three other bodies, one to her right and two in front of them.

Hey. Hey! Anybody?! She tried calling to them but no one moved.

Hailey tried tiptoeing from left to right, trying to swing over a limp body hanging to her right. She grabbed on the cord with her hands and lifted her legs trying to use her whole body weight to swing farther. She managed to barely touch the body to the right with her feet and cried out in pain. She knew she had deep cuts in her back and moving only reminded her of it. She swung again and this time she managed to roughly kick the body. She closed her eyes trying not to cry out again in pain. She was relieved when the body jerked and the woman lifted her head in terror.

Hey, hey, you okay? Hailey asked the woman.

I can't... breathe. The woman rasped out. Hailey knew the woman must have been there a while and probably her ribcage being pulled by their position was causing her breathing problems.

You're okay, I'm gonna get us out of here okay? You just take small breaths ok? Do you know how long you've been here?

I don't... the woman trailed off going limp again.

Hey! C'mon if we want to get out of here I need you to stay awake okay?

Okay...

So tell me... how long you've been hanging around here? Hailey smiled, trying to lighten the situation a bit.

Not sure, guess less than a week... Since I'm still alive.

How about them over there? Hailey mentioned the two other hanging bodies

The man was already there went I woke up the first time, the second guy... I don't know... After me though. He screamed a lot the first day... Since then I haven't heard him. But then again I'm not doing too well myself so... I don't know. The woman explained and Hailey was relieved the woman seemed more and more conscience.

I'm Hailey, by the way. What's your name? Hailey asked to keep the conversation flowing as she tried to find something to help them out of their bounds.

Julie.

Hailey squinted her eyes to see better in the dark cave and noticed the rope was tied to a rotten wood beam. Hailey closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths before she grabbed the rope with her hands again and pulled her weight up. She slowly brought her legs higher and higher and let out a painful cry as she pushed through the pain and manage to wrap her legs around the beam before she passed out. She quickly tried to yank the cord at first but nothing happened.

You're a gymnast? Julie asked impressed of her flexibility.

Nah, I'm just very bendy. Hailey smiled as she inspected the beam. She smiled when she saw near her feet the wood was blackened and part of it had rotten off. Hailey desperately pulled on the cord trying to make it slip closer to the rotten off part of the Beam. She winced as she felt the rope cut through her wrists, she managed to pull it a bit closer. Keeping one leg wrapped around the beam, she started kicking with her other foot at the blackened part. Her smile grew when she heard parts of the beam tear and fall to the ground. After a moment she started to feel the whole beam move.

Get ready to land on the ground... Hailey warned Julied as she desperately kicked.

The pain of her movements were unbearable, she gave one last kick, giving it all she had left and the beam let out, sending both women crashing on the ground. Hailey then slipped the cord out of the beam, having no more weight on it made it easier. She quickly managed to loosen the rope from around her wrists and slipped out of it. She crawled to Julie and quickly loosened her rope and slipped her out of her bounds.

You okay? She asked Julie and when she nodded Hailey sat leaning forward, taking a moment to catch her breath as room started to spin.

Once she got her focus back a bit, she crawled to the two men, still hanging. She pulled herself up using their bodies for support. She reached one body and it searched for a pulse. She sighed as she felt none and moved over to the body that was already there when Julie had woken up and by the stiffness of it, Hailey knew he had been dead a while now.

Guess it's just you and me Julie... Hailey said leaning on the dead body for support.

They heard a noise echo in the cave and Hailey dropped to the ground crawling to Julie.

Oh god no... no, no, no, no, not again. Julie cried out in panic.

Shhhh! Hailey said and helped Julie crawl further against the soil wall.

Hailey made sure to tuck Julie behind her and pulled out her torch she still had wrapped around her. Just as the shadow stopped in front of them and Hailey was about to torch it...

Hailey? She heard Josh call her softly.

Over here! She responded in relief.

Her relief was shortly lived as she was grabbed by the ankle and dragged away by the Wendigo. She heard Julie scream in terror. She cried out in sheer pain as her back was dragged against rocks and roots. She held on her torch, waiting for the best opportunity to light the monster and make sure it didn't just run away.

Hey! She heard Josh yell and then heard a shotgun go off, echoing into the cave making the Wendigo growl in anger and Hailey pointed the torch to the Wendigo and pressed the handle.

The Wendigo quickly let go of her, she heard two more shots fire, the Wendigo screamed out and didn't stop roasting it till it fell, lifeless, in flames on the ground.

Josh quickly ran to her side. As he tried to pick her up Hailey let out a cry and Josh quickly yet gently placed her back down.

Julie, get Julie first, get her out of here... Hailey panted to Josh.

OK, sit tight, I'll be right back! Josh said, before running to where Hailey had been dragged out from and when she heard them talk to each other she finally let herself pass out.

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When Hailey finally came too, the first thing she acknowledged was how comfy she was, lying on her stomach. But it didn't last very long as she tried to move and felt a sharp, pulling pain from her back. She winced before opening her eyes.

Hey, easy, easy now... She heard Josh say soothingly as he appeared, kneeling beside her.

It took me four hours to get you cleaned and stitched up, so please don't pull at your stitches. He smiled at her and she groaned.

She looked around and realised she was back at the motel, in Josh's room.

Julie? She managed to ask feeling very disoriented.

Brought her to the hospital before bringing you back here, I'm sure she's fine... She seemed in better shape than you actually. How are you feeling?

Dizzy... Hailey said closing her eyes.

Yeah, I might have over done it with the pain killers... I just really didn't want you to wake up while I was stitching you up. Mess up all my good work. Finally my med school paid off as a hunter. He laughed lightly.

Med school? Hailey opened one eye.

Yeah, was gonna be a doctor before Caleb... and then mom... He trailed off sadly.

And here I thought you were just a sexy soldier. Hailey mumbled into the pillow.

Sexy, huh? Josh smiled widely at her.

Sexy doctor... Hailey corrected before passing out a second time and Josh couldn't help but laugh a bit as he pulled her hair gently off her face.

Josh sat back into the chair he had pulled next to the bed and continued to write in his journal about Wendigos and everything he learned from Hailey. He stopped and stared at her sleeping form as a small smile grew on his lips. Hailey was one hell of hunter, he thought. She sacrificed herself to save him and made sure Julie was taken care of before her. He remembered thinking the worst as he carried her out of the woods while helping Julie as well. As he stitched her up he was surprise to see so many scars on her small body. He was pulled out of his thoughts as he heard the song `back in black` start to play in the bathroom. He got up and walked to the bathroom, he went through the shredded, bloody pile of clothes on the floor and pulled out Hailey's cell phone. He quickly answered it, without a thought.

Hum, Hailey's phone? He answered.

Who the hell are you? A deep voice answered back roughly.

Hm, Josh? Who's this?

Right. Just... get Hailey on the phone.

She's... indisposed right now. Can I take a message?

Indisposed!? Get Hailey on the damn phone! The voice growled in impatience.

Listen, buddy I don't know who the hell you are so either leave a message or call back tomorrow! Josh answered back dryly. The line went silent then for a moment and Josh decided to just hang up on the demanding ass.

Soon enough the ringtone started to ring again and Josh rolled his eyes. He picked it up just, to hang up again and then shut Hailey's phone off. He placed her phone on the nightstand and decided to call Bobby and tell him what happened. Bobby seemed grateful yet worried and asked Josh to get Hailey to call him when she had a chance. He changed Hailey's bandages before taking a well needed shower and settled back onto the chair next to Hailey. Soon enough he drifted to sleep.

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Hailey woke up to an empty room. She stretched and regretted it as soon as she felt the pain, reminding her of the past events. She manages to crawl out of bed trying not to bend her back and got on her shaky feet. She slowly walked to the bathroom, using the wall for support. She noticed she was only wearing a pair of underwear and quickly searched for her clothes. She found a black t-shirt, putting on slowly and painfully. She sighed as it barely covered her butt but resumed her way to the bathroom.

Josh came in the room with coffee and two breakfast sandwiches wrapped in foil.

Hailey? He called noticing she wasn't in bed anymore.

He heard the toilet flush and walked to the bathroom, knocking lightly on the door.

Hey, got coffee and breakfast. How did you even manage to get out of bed?

Pure will... Thanks I'll be out in a- Ow!

Hey you okay? You need any help? Josh asked worryingly.

Pulling up my panties? Nah I'm good, thanks. Hailey said through the door and Josh couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Once you eat I'll change the bandages for-

Josh was cut off by someone banging loudly on the door. He quickly pulled his gun out and slowly made his way to the door. Hailey who also heard the loud banging opened the door of the bathroom. Josh mentioned silently with his hand to get back inside but she just frowned at him as she picked up the gun on table. Josh was going to roll his eyes but the banging started again.

Open the damn door Josh! I know you're in there!

Dean? Hailey asked.

Josh managed to turn the knob and Dean roughly swung the door opened. He was inside in a blink of an eye. He seemed pissed but as his eyes found Hailey and took in what she was wearing he seemed downright dangerous.

Indisposed!? He barked at Hailey.

What? Hailey asked completely confused.

Ah! You're the asshole that called last night. Josh said putting his gun away and receiving a death glare from Dean.

Look, if you would have just told me who I was talking to it would have saved you a trip. I wasn't just going to tell anyone Hailey got attacked by a Wendigo and was out of it last night. Josh explained and Dean's expression changed into a concerned one as he quickly walked over to Hailey.

Are you alright? He asked as he tried to find where she was hurt.

Yeah, thanks to Josh. She smiled at him.

All I did was stitch you up, least I could do for you saving my ass and getting hurt for doing it... Josh said.

I should- get to my room and grab some clothes... Hailey said feeling very awkward, being half naked in front of the two hunters.

Stay here, I'll go, like I said yesterday took four hours patching you back up, take it easy. Anyway I want to change those bandages first... Josh said as he got out of the room.

Hailey stared at Dean as Dean returned the stare.

Why are you here Dean? I told you-

I don't know the guy, alright!? I thought it was... odd for him to answer your phone and then... He hung up on me! Shut your phone off! What was I suppose to do?!

Telling him your name would have been a great start. Hailey said and Dean let out a sigh.

I don't trust him. He said and Hailey laughed.

Why? You don't even know him...

Exactly! Dean said and Hailey rolled her eyes.

Anyway, case is done right? Dean continued.

Yeah?

Great once you're dressed we can head back home and-

Dean. I am in no condition to drive 5 hours. I can barely stand as it is...

We'll get Cas to-

No! Cas has his hands full as it is... I'll just stay here a couple of days. I'm already patched up. Honestly, I could use the rest.

I can't stay here... I might have the answer to help Sam-

Then go help Sam, I'll stay with her. Josh said as he came back in.

Oh you'd love that! Dean said annoyed and Hailey glared at him.

Again, she saved my life. So yeah I'd `love` to help her get back on her feet. Josh said standing straight.

Dean looked at Hailey and sighed again loudly.

Where's your first aid kit? He asked Josh but didn't take his eyes away from Hailey's.

In the bathroom but-

I'm not leaving till I get a look at it. You got a problem with that!? Dean barked at the wannabe hunter that got Hailey hurt.

Knock yourself out. Josh said and Dean walked over and grabbed Hailey's bag from him.

C'mon. Dean said more softly to Hailey as he gently took her arm and helped her into the bathroom.

You're being ridiculous, you do know that right? Hailey asked as he closed the door and locked it.

Take your shirt off. He directed, ignoring what she said andHailey raised an eyebrow at him, not moving.

I can't see any bandages, so I assume it's under there. Front or back?

My back, but I don't think I can take it off without-

Hailey was cut off by Dean turning her around, her back to him and took out his pocket knife. In one swift motion he cut the shirt from top to bottom. He gently pulled her hair over her left shoulder as he looked at the four long stripes of gauzes from almost her neck to the small of her back. He gently pulled at the medical tape and revealed all four, large and deep cuts, one by one.

How does it look? Hailey asked, hugging the cut shirt to her chest.

Painful... Dean answered softly as he inspected the cuts.

He had to admit, even if only to himself, Josh had done a pretty great job with the stitches. There was no concerning redness or any sign of infection. He grabbed the first aid kit and found some gauzes, tape and ointment. He washed his hands and tried applying the ointment to her cuts as gently as possible. She jerked and hissed as he applied the cream.

I know, I'm sorry shortcake. Almost done. He said sympathetically as tried to go faster.

Once the ointment was applied he covered the wounds with gauze and taped it securely. He ran his hand over the tape gently just to make sure it would hold on.

There all done. He said his voice a bit lower then usually. The thought of Josh saw her without a shirt made him a bit possessive. He knew she would have to have it changed a few time again and honestly he didn't like the idea of it one bit either.

Here, I got an idea. Drop the shirt. He said and Hailey turned around to see him unbutton his flannel shirt.

What are you doing?! She asked and he gently turned her again.

Just drop it. Trust me. He said and she dropped the torn shirt on the floor.

Dean placed his shirt opened in front of her. She extended her arms into the arms of his shirt and he gently pulled it to her. Once her arms were in his sleeve he closed the shirt and button it down her back.

There, now he can change your bandages without you having to take off your shirt. Easy access. He said as he picked up the bloody bandages and threw it in the trash can.

Thanks... Hailey smiled softly.

Once Dean cleaned up he grabbed her bag and sure enough she had baggy jogging pants and he helped her into them, making sure she didn't have to bend. He unlocked the door and both walked out. Josh got up from his chair.

How does it look?

I've seen better. Dean lied.

C'mon I have a couple of more shirts in my car you can use... He said to Hailey and she smiled at Josh before following him out.

Here. He said handing her a few button down flannels.

Thanks, you know if you give the guy a chance he's-

I'm leaving you with him aren't I? That's his chance.

Right. Hailey nodded, knowing it was the best she would get for now.

I'll call and check up-

You really don't have to D-

I know. I want to. Get some rest, okay?

I will. Hailey nodded and Dean walked over and kissed her forehead as he pulled her closer, holding her head as to not touch her back. He pulled away and look at her in concern before turning around and hoping in the Impala. Hailey watched him drive away before heading back inside to eat her cold breakfast.

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