Title: Witches, Demons and Hunters - Oh My!
Authors: Rachel/princessschez and Claudia/gidgetgal9
Rating: PG-13 for language and violence; AU
Fandom: Charmed/Supernatural
Summary: Does contain spoilers for Supernatural S3. So if you don't wish to be spoiled, don't read any further.
Dean's deal comes due and it has dire consequences for the Halliwell family in the future. Will the Halliwell family be able to change the past in order to protect their family?
Pairing: Sam/Melinda
Characters: Sam and Dean Winchester; Bobby Singer; Piper, Leo, Wyatt, Chris, and Melinda Halliwell; Ruby; Lilith; and Missouri
Disclaimer: We own nothing from either Charmed or Supernatural. Everything belongs to their respective owners. We're merely having fun with them.
Author's Note: This was a collab effort between me and my wonderfully talented co-conspirator, Claudia/gidgetgal9.
There are also some things we would like to point out regarding this story:
1. It was stated after Charmed's series finale that Piper did have a third child, the long-awaited Melinda.
2. Most of Ruby's history has been changed to fit the plot of the story.
3. Chris Halliwell still has memories of what his "past life" (when Wyatt was evil) was like, even though he changed the future at the end of Charmed's S6.
4. Plot takes place after Malleus Maleficarum
Chapter 9
Bobby ushered the rag tag group into his house. All four looked shell-shocked and Bobby knew that he was in for some more bad news.
He watched as the four plopped themselves down on his mismatched furniture.
"So anybody here care to tell me what the hell is going on?" Bobby asked as he surveyed the room.
Dean's face was hard to read when he spat out. "We're screwed. That's what's going on. I just came face to face with Demon Dean and let me tell you - I scared the hell out myself. Seriously, and with his little witch side kick in tow with all those powers- well let's just say life sucks right now!"
Bobby had trouble believing his ears and turned to the less ruffled of the Winchester clan. "Sam, is what your brother's saying true, or has he finally lost it?"
Sam swallowed hard. "Yeah Bobby, we came face to face with Demon Dean and Wyatt- Melinda and Chris's brother was with him."
"Dammit to hell! As if things weren't complicated enough." Bobby replied as he raked his right hand down his face.
Chris glared at Dean. "So now Mr. Arrogant Asshole, I guess you believes us."
"Hey Gloworm, I never said I didn't believe you, I'm just not feeling the whole trust vibe." Dean snapped back.
Bobby huffed out in frustration. "You idgits stop it now. Keep fighting with each other and we'll all have our asses handed to us."
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Sam felt like now was the time to bring Dean on board. "Dean, I've been thinking."
Dean smirked. "When are you not, little brother?'
"Dean, I'm serious. If Melinda and Chris were evil, they could've killed us already. You've witnessed their powers. Plus, we owe them. Because of my stupid mistake, Evil Dean is out there destroying their family." Sam swallowed hard and gave Melinda and Chris an apologetic look.
Chris glared back but Melinda gave him a faint smile.
"Fine Sam, we work together." Dean grumbled.
"Finally!" Chris humped out and Melinda glared at him.
Melinda turned towards Sam. "Thanks Sam for pulling us together. I think it's best if we work together."
Sam gave her a smile. "So do you guys have a plan?"
Chris mumbled something to Melinda and then she spoke. "We're not really sure."
Sam tensed as he watched anger grow in Dean's eyes. "That's great!"
Sensing that he needed to keep the peace, Sam spoke up. "What if I just promise that I won't use black magic to bring Dean back?"
Melinda reached across from the couch she was sitting on to the chair Sam was in and laid a hand on his arm. "Sam, if Dean goes to hell, he'll be a threat. It might be a different threat but he will still be a threat. We need to stop the deal. I know that you guys have been researching. What have you found?"
Sam took a calming breath. "Not much. I killed the Cross Roads Demon and that didn't end it. She wouldn't even tell me who held Dean's contract. Ruby has told me that she can help, but told Dean that she couldn't. But Bobby has a theory."
Bobby nodded. "Yeah, I figure that if we use the colt we have that kills demons to kill the demon holding Dean's contract that should do it. So we really need to concentrate on finding out who holds his contract to end this."
Chris spoke up then. "How hard can it be to find that out?"
Dean huffed in frustration. "Gee, let's see, we've only been trying for months! We've asked every demon we've exorcised recently and now matter how hard we ride them, they won't give it up. They'd rather be tortured and sent back to hell than to face this demon after betraying them. So as you can see it has been a bit hard."
"Okay, but there has to be away. We can track some of the more powerful demons." Chris piped up.
Dean rolled his eyes. "Yeah well, you see most of those high-powered demons, want Sam dead. They're hunting him, so that's been a bit of a bitch."
Sam decided to stop the banter between Dean and Chris before it got out of hand. "Right, so as you guys see, we have been trying to find an answer but we haven't found one. But maybe with your help, we can accomplish more. You said Ruby is related to you, maybe that can play in our favor. The Book of Shadows might have some answers. The biggest obstacle will be keeping Demon Dean and Wyatt off our trail while we figure this out."
Bobby nodded. "Sam's right. Working together, we should be able to figure this out. But we need time and that means keeping Demon Dean off our trail."
Dean's eyes lit up in panic. "Okay, so I would have all my memories as a demon right? So we should get the hell out of here, cause this is the first place I would look."
Sam flinched at that. They were sitting ducks here. "God, Dean's right. We need to leave and leave now."
Melinda squeezed Sam's arm. "Where do we go? Where would we be safe?"
Bobby started grabbing books. "Well ya'll, help me grab what we need and let's head out. I have an idea of where we could go. I have a hunting cabin a few miles from here that I let other hunters use on occasion. I always let the boys stay here, so they've never been there before."
Sam leapt up and in a hurried pace they started grabbing supplies hoping that they had time - hoping that Demon Dean wouldn't get to them before they left.
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Dean started the car. He was relieved that the witches were riding with Bobby. They might all be working together, but he still didn't trust them. Bobby was pulling out in his car and Dean pulled in behind him ready to follow him to the cabin.
A cabin- probably a small one. God, it better not take long to figure this out- or Dean was sure he would kill the futuristic siblings.
Sam pulled him out of his musings. "Dean, I want you to try to be nice. Melinda and Chris watched an evil version of you kill their mom and dad and then kidnap and turn their brother. They don't need you adding to their misery."
Dean rolled his eyes. "Sam, they're not going to like me no matter what. Just like you said, every time they look at me, they see the man who killed their family. I'm sympathetic, I am, but I'm also on guard. I know that if I were them, I would be desperate. Desperate to stop me from hurting their family, no matter what the cost. So I'm keeping them at a distance and watching them."
"I get that Dean. Just try to be a bit nicer." Sam said staring at his hands.
"Why, you're the nice one? Plus that Melinda girl is sweet on you, so that works in our favor." Dean smirked as his brother's head whipped up in surprise.
"She isn't." Sam was now blushing.
"Oh I beg to differ. She tends to sit near you and touch you whenever she gets the chance. Melinda wants her some Sammy." Dean chuckled at his brother's shocked expression.
"Dean! God, why does this always have to be about sex." Sam huffed out.
"What's wrong with a little flirting Sam? Besides, if this all works out and we get to celebrate our success, I could think of worse ways of spending time. She's cute, don't cha like her?"
Sam rolled his eyes. "I like her. I feel connected with her. We both have visions and a brother who could turn evil so I feel a little less freakish around her. But, she's from the future Dean, so there is no way we could have a relationship. Besides, we need to focus on your deal right now."
"Dude, you have a chance of a lifetime, sleeping with someone from the future! Plus she's a hot piece of…"
"Shut up Dean!"
"Bitch."
"Jerk."
-0-
Sam put on a fake glare at Dean. He was used to his brother joking with him about woman. It was nothing new.
Unfortunately, Dean wasn't far off on this one. Sam at least felt a connection to Melinda. He knew it was stupid to even entertain any romantic notions when it came to her. Fate was against them. She was from the future and he was a hunter. No time for a relationship.
It didn't mean that Sam wouldn't take time to enjoy the young brunette's company in the here and now. Besides, their new friendship might be the only way to keep Chris and Dean from killing each other.
Sam watched as Melinda bounced around in the back of Bobby's car. He wondered what was going through her mind. Did she even give him a thought?
He was brought out of his thoughts by Dean's voice. "Earth to Sammy! I think we're here. Do you see that cabin? It's tiny. God this is going to suck, a big one!"
Sam smirked at his brother. "Dude, just chill."
The small cabin didn't bother Sam. As long as this cabin kept them safe from Demon Dean, he could deal.
A/N: Thanks for reading! We have chapter ten ready to go so it should be posted soon. We've gotten behind on editing and beta work on the other chapters due to me. I've had a cold the last few days and haven't felt up to editing. But hopefully I'll have my done soon!
