A/N: Thanks so much to "DGfleetfox", "recicup", "alliekiwi", and "AlecDeanFan" for your reviews! I hadn't thought about turning "Hero" into a full fledged story until I saw some of your comments, now I'm seriously considering it. Ideas are already floating around my head =). And I'll try to work in some more Season 1 Max too =). Thanks to everyone else who Favorited this story and/or put it on alert =).

Here's a Dark Angel/Supernatural crossover fic for ya!

Warning: To those opposed, there is some cussing in this fic.

I Is For:

Imposter

Bobby holds his knife out steadily towards the Dean imposter. He hates shapeshifters.

"Whoa, dude. I swear I didn't know she had a boyfriend," the imposter says to him, holding his hands out in a placating manner. Bobby rolls his eyes at the Dean-like phrase and shifts a little as John walks over to him.

"That's not a shape shifter," Winchester tells him, studying the man before him. "He's too young to be our Dean."

The Dean imposter blinks. "Ri-ight," he drawls. "Now that we've established that, goodbye," he says quickly as he starts moving away.

John draws his gun and points it at the kid, "What are you?" he asks gruffly.

The imposter huffs. "That's a rude question. What are you?" he retorts.

"Alec!" someone shouts out. "Man, you're missing all the fu-whoa," he says when he notices Bobby and John.

"Go inside, Sketchy," Alec tells the lanky guy. "Now," he orders sharply, eyes narrowing at the two older men as he is now faced with a possible threat to his friend. Sketchy obeys and hurries back inside.

Alec sighs in relief. "Who the hell are you and what do you want?"

Guns cock from all around him. "Ames White, and I want 452...you're a great catch as well, of course," the Familiar says stepping out from the shadows. John and Bobby share a look.

Alec groans silently. "Great," he mutters. Louder he says, "That's what all the ladies tell me," with a cocky smirk.

"You're a real comedian, 494," White drawls.

"I try," Alec replies with a shrug. John watches his sons look alike in amusement. He is a hell of a lot like Dean. Bobby, on the other hand, watches him thoughtfully. '494?' He wonders.

"Where's 452?" White demands.

"Dunno, ours was a summer fling," Alec repeats his words from month ago.

White steps forward and hits Alec across the face with his glock.

"Where's 452?"

"Have you tried Tim-buck-two?" Alec snarks.

White goes to hit Alec again when John speaks up. "Who the fuck are you?" he asks the Familiar.

Alec raises an eyebrow. "You mean you're not with them? Huh. In that case…"

He blurs towards White and knocks the gun from his hand. Gunfire rings out from all around them. John and Bobby dive for cover and returns fire while Alec avoids the bullets and knocks white out. Alec back flips towards the remaining threats and quickly disarms them. John and Bobby watch as the Dean look alike knocks out the last two gunmen and collects their weapons.

"You're transgenic," Bobby states confidently while John looks at him appraisingly.

"And you're hunters," Alec replies.

"What do you know about hunters?" John asks warily.

"I know that I've come across your kind before, and that I've seen a lot of weird shit. When I realized that the shapeshifter crap wasn't some Familiar bullshit I figured out what you are," Alec says, checking his multiple new acquirements for bullets.

"You look just like my eldest son, only you're a couple years younger," John informs him.

"He's probably my DNA donor," Alec tells them. "Manticore would…acquire…blood and DNA samples from hospitals and if they were good enough they'd use them in us," he explains before John can ask how they'd gotten his son's DNA.

"Alec, what the hell did you do?" a sharp female voice demands from behind him.

"I took out an army," he says dryly.

"Sketchy called and said that there were only two other people out here."

"White showed up later. Max…were you worried about me?" he teases.

Max rolls her eyes. "Not likely," she mutters.

"Mmm-hmmm. Keep tellin' yourself that," he smirks.

"We need to get outta here before they wake up," Max points out.

"We're not done talking," John interrupts brusquely.

Max tenses and faces them, about ready to tell them off when Alec puts a hand on her shoulder. "It's fine, Max," he assures her. "Get outta dodge. I'll go with these guys."

Max looks at him incredulously but his expression is firm. "Fine. But you sure as hell better call and check in."

Alec's eyes twinkle. "I knew you worry about me!" he says triumphantly. Max scoffs and walks away. "Where to?" he asks the two hunters.

~DA~

"Max blew the place up and we've been on the loose since. White and his goons are part of an ancient breeding cult bent on destroying transgenics and taking over the world," Alec said, finishing his explanation of how he came to be before biting into his burger.

It was a fair trade, John and Bobby told him about hunting and Dean and in exchange he told them about Manticore and the Familiars.

He feel an inexplicable bond to trust with the hunters and it's making him a bit uncomfortable. What Alec doesn't know is that John is feeling that same unlikely bond.

"Damn. That's some story," Bobby whistles.

Alec raises an eyebrow. "It's hardly more unbelievable than yours," he points out causing Bobby to glare and John to snicker.

Three hours and countless beers later John offers to bring Alec to meet Dean and his younger brother, Sam.

"Thanks, I would but…I've got responsibilities here," Alec tells him. John nods his understanding and they say their goodbyes, exchange promises to stay in touch, and go their separate ways.

~DA~

John Winchester finds himself, for the first time in twenty years, glued to the television set. It has been two years since he met Alec McDowell, two years since Sam went off to Stanford and two years since Dean shut himself off from everyone.

After he had gotten back from Seattle that year he had told Sam and Dean about Alec. Dean had immediately wanted to meet the man with his face and DNA while Same didn't want anything to do with him. Dean had finally broken him down-and then they'd gotten a call from Bobby telling them to turn on the news, any station would do.

It had been a country wide breaking news report. Transgenics had been found out and forced into a condemned city by the government. Rioters and military personnel ready to kill any "freak" that left or entered the city.

The news showed pictures of the suspected leaders of the Freak Nation. One was the girl, Max, that he'd briefly met. The other was Alec, smirking at him from the TV screen. Seeing the picture of Dean's clone had amused his eldest son and had given his youngest the 'creeps'.

It was too dangerous for them to go in and take the unnecessary risk. Sammy left soon after. John and Dean had kept close tabs on the Transgenic situation along with the casualties ever since.

Now they're sitting on a cheap motel couch in Seattle, watching as Congress announces their verdict on Transgenic rights.

~DA~

The party raged all around him. Freedom. An hour ago they had been granted their freedom and human rights. Alec has no doubts that they'll still be closely watched but they can leave this city now, live their lives.

"We did it," Max says happily from behind him.

He turns towards her with a warm smile. "Yeah, we did it." He studies her for a second. "Where's Logan?" he asks.

Max and Logan had gotten the virus cured six months ago but due to the city's toxins and the military stationed outside the gates their relationship had continued through video chats save for the rare outing one of them would risk.

"He's around somewhere…with Asha," She tells him quietly.

"Say the word and I'll kick his ass," He growls.

Max laughs. "The break-up was my idea. I want something different now," she tells him meaningfully.

Alec studies her carefully, trying to correctly decipher her meaning when he hears a voice call out his name. He turns, a wide grin spreading across his features. "John Winchester," he greets.

"Alec McDowell," his DNA donor's father returns. A figure walks closer and Alec is momentarily startle to see his own face, a couple of years older, staring back at him.

"Whoa," his reflection says.

"That about sums it up," Alec smirks back.

"What the hell?" Max demands.

"Alec, Dean. Dean, Alec," John introduces. The doubles shake hands.

"And I repeat, what the hell?" Max says again.

"Dean is my genetic donor…or one of them anyway. Obviously his DNA was the only one used looks wise," Alec explains to her. "Max, John and Dean. John, Dean, this is Max."

"Hey," the hunters greet in unison.

"Hi," Max replies, still shocked.

"Dean wanted to meet you a long time ago but…" John trails off.

"We were outed," Alec nods.

"Max, Alec!" Logan calls out from their left, walking with Mole. They stop quickly when both Dean and Alec turn towards him.

"One of you was more than enough, princess," Mole grumbles.

Alec scoffs. "You're just jealous that Manticore decided you were to ugly to make multiples of," he teases with a grin.

Mole cocks his ever present rifle at him. "One more word, pretty boy."

"Princess, pretty boy…it's obvious that you're just jealous of my good looks, lizard-man," Alec continues, ignoring the threat.

Dean watches the exchange with interest. It's obvious that the other man has his wit along with his looks.

"Why are there two of you?" Logan interrupts.

"There aren't," Alec replies. "We are two different people who look alike."

"Do you try to be this frustrating or does it come naturally?" Logan asks in irritation.

Alec grins, his eyes glittering mischievously. "Naturally," he replies.

Max rolls her eyes. "This is Dean, he's Alec DNA donor, and John…I'm guessing you're his father?"

"Yes," John confirms, amused by Alec's interactions with these people.

"The press wants an interview with the two of you," Logan tells Alec and Max with a shake of his head.

Alec groans. "I'm tired of the press."

Mole grins. "Get ready for your close-up princess." He laughs at Alec's glare as he walks away,

Logan will you take Dean and John to my apartment?" he asks before turning to the two hunters and speaking to them, "The bar and fridge are stocked and you won't have to worry about anyone askin' why you look like me there. I'll be up as soon as I'm done talkin' to the vultures," he says. They nod and split up.

~DA~

"So you want me to hunt with you?" Alec asks.

"I know it's not an ideal lifestyle but you'd be helping people…and you still get all the action," John tells him.

"I'm in," Alec states.

Dean looks at him in surprise. "Really?"

"Yeah. We're already going our separate ways here. I get bored easily, this'll be good for me. Besides, you're kinda family and it wouldn't suck getting to know you," he replies boldly.

"Okay," John says happily.

Dean grins. As much as he wouldn't wish this life on anybody it's nice to have a "little brother" that doesn't want to run away from him. Besides, Alec's choosing this life."

~DA~

Three days later Max confronts John. "You can't just steal him away," she states angrily.

"You two dating?" John asks in wary amusement.

"Well, no. But.."

"But you wanna be," John finishes.

"Maybe I do," Max replies. "And you're just taking him away to fight monsters before I can do anything about it," she pauses, "I'm comin' with you."

"Excuse me?" John says.

"Two super soldiers are better than one in the monster fight, right? Well here you go, two for the price of one," she says.

"No, it'll be two for the price of two, or don't you eat?" John smirks.

"Alec and I can make easy money, that's not a problem," she tells him, waving the issue away.

"Does Alec know you're comin'?" he asks, giving his approval. He likes this girl, she'll be good for Alec.

"He will soon," she says determinedly, walking away.

~DA~

"I'm comin' with you," she tells Alec when she finds him talking to Dean.

"What?" he asks.

"I've already asked John. I'm comin' with you," she repeats.

Alec throws a confused look over to Dean, who's watching them with a knowing smirk. "Why?" he asks.

Max rolls her eyes and grabs his jacket, yanking him forwards and kissing him. It's not long before Alec gets over his shock and returns the kiss with just as much passion. Dean turns away and walks over to his Impala.

Max breaks the kiss. "That's why."

Alec nods dumbly.

"Let's go kids," John yells out. Max grins and picks up her duffel bag, which Alec hadn't noticed until now. They all pile into the Impala and leave Terminal City behind them.

~DA~

Over the next couple of years Alec is called a Dean imposter almost as much as Dean's called an Alec imposter.

-End-