The Adventures of Emma Davis

Part Two: Of Angels and Apocalypses

Chapter Ten: "Worth a Shot"

Notes: Well, this is the last chapter of Part Two. Sorry for the wait. Don't worry, there is a Part Three. It's coming. I want to say a quick than you to everyone who has read this, whether or not you reviewed and to the people who put this or me on their favourites or alerts. Also, to coupdetats and Lisa for all their help with this part. Now enjoy.

After we all got over the shock of the fact that whatever it was ran away when Dean spoke, Sam looked it up. Dean cleaned the weapons as I lay on my stomach on one of the beds. An ice pack was on my back, and I was watching TV. I was changing channels until I stopped, recognizing the show Dr. Sexy M.D. It was kind of ridiculous, but there wasn't really anything else on.
"Turn that shit off," Dean practically growled at me.
"Aren't you supposed to be leaving?" I asked, glaring up at him. "After all, aren't you supposed to be getting rid of that ghost or whatever it is?"
"It isn't a ghost," Sam interrupted.
Dean tossed a glare my way before turning to Sam. "What is it?"
"An Empusa."
"A what?" Dean and I asked at the same time. I stuck out my tongue at him when he looked at me weirdly.
"An Empusa. It's Greek. A female demon created by Hecate that seduces male travellers. Is known to run away and hide screaming when it hears insults."
We both just stared at him.
"Are you kidding me?" I asked. "It runs screaming from insults?"
Dean laughed. "Oh that's just perfect. How do you kill it? Insult it to death?"
"Doesn't say, but it says it's an early version of a vampire. Maybe cutting off it's head?"
"Or electrocuting it." They both looked at me at my comment. I shrugged. "What? You said it's Greek right? Made from a Goddess? Maybe if you electrocute her she'll think Zeus is attacking and she'll die."
They were both giving me weird looks again.
"What?!" I asked. "It's just an idea!"
Dean shook his head, muttering something. Sam threw me a half smile.
"Maybe," Sam said. He looked at Dean and shrugged. "Worth a shot."

The guys left not long after and I was left alone in a motel room…which had every possible entry way lined with salt. I wasted the time with a mixture of watching TV, calling my mom (who in turned yelled at me for taking off again, but was alright) and doing a little stretching while also resting my back. I fell asleep slightly worried because the guys hadn't returned.
I woke up the next morning and found the guys there and ready to leave.
"Morning sunshine!" Dean called out, throwing something on the bed next to me.
I sat up and looked next to me. I blinked a few times before I focused enough to realise that it was a breakfast sandwich in a bag.
"Thanks," I said, yawning as I unwrapped the sandwich. "How'd the hunt go?"
They shared a look and Sam gave a small laugh. They were both grinning.
"That good?" I asked between bites.
"Oh it was good," Dean said. "We spent an hour chasing it across the field where we first saw it."
"Well we wouldn't have chased it if you didn't insult it."
"I'm sorry, did you want Stompy to kill you? She was handing you your ass on a platter." Dean replied.
"Me?" Sam asked incredulously.
I sat back and watched and listened as they bantered about killing the thing. I managed to finish my sandwich, shower and get dressed before they realised I had moved. I still got the gist of the story though. Apparently they had stalked the screaming creature into its lair where they then shot her with a couple of tasers, as per my suggestion. When that didn't work, they chose to simply cut off her head and burn the body.
"That's it?" I asked.
"Did you want us to bring you the leg as a souvenir?"
I wrinkled my nose. "Ew no. Why would you even think of that?"
Dean and I left the motel arguing with each other, though in a more playful manner than many of our other arguments had gone. Sam followed us to the car sighing.

Another week passed and by then I was able to move more. Well enough that I was back under any sort of house arrest. In fact the bruise on my back diminished. The initial eggplant coloured bruise was now surrounded by a green yellow halo. My muscles didn't scream in the mornings.

"I don't know, maybe Alaska? It's cold up there. Hell, humans avoid it, why would demons go there?" I was currently having a conversation with Bobby about where I'd go after I left them.
"You do know one of the seals was broken up there?" He said, merely raising an eyebrow.
"Damn it!" I exclaimed. I was nearly ready to leave, so I had been trying to figure out just what I was going to do next. "I don't know then…maybe I'll just drive around. Keep my eye out for weird stuff to avoid like I did before." I saw the look he was giving me. "If I don't go home that is…." I said but I knew then we both knew that I probably wouldn't be going home. Stuff was happening and I hated the thought of just sitting and waiting for something to happen when I knew what was going on.
Sam came in then. "Hey," he said to both of us but then turned more to Bobby. "We got a call from Martin…" He looked at me then and I took it as a sign that it was something he didn't really want to discuss with me.
I stood up. "That's my cue," I said and flashed a grin at Sam to show I was teasing. I left to find Dean.

I found him outside, rummaging through the trunk of his beloved car. I sat on the hood of one of the junk cars that was near him. I was sure that he knew I was there but we didn't say anything. I admired the view for a moment before smiling to myself. I decide to break the silence before my mind ran away from me. "Where you off to next?"
He jerked up and hit his head on the trunk. I stifled a laugh while he turned and glared at me. "Oklahoma." He said before turning back to the trunk.
I tried to think of just where Oklahoma was but all I could think of in regards to the State was that song from the musical. Dean seemed to be in a mood, I doubted he'd appreciate it. "When are you leaving?"
He stopped moving for a moment before answering. "Tonight."
I wasn't surprised. "I won't be here when you get back."
He moved out of the trunk and looked at me but didn't say anything.
"I might go home…" I started to say but stopped when he raised his eyebrows at me. "Or just travel. Keep driving. I don't know."
We kind of just stared at each other then. I felt like anything more I'd say would just be me rambling. It was awkward.
Apparently he thought so too since he coughed before he started to speak. "We got a call from another hunter. Something's going on, so we're going to check it out."
"Apocalypse something?" I asked, leaning forwards a bit. I saw his eyes skim my body before he turned back to his car.
"Dunno."
And that was it. We fell back into the awkward silence that had decended before until I got up and walked back into the house. I went upstairs and made sure I was packed. They were leaving tonight; I'd leave in the morning…in the other direction.

That night, after I had ensured that everyone was fed, the boys were leaving. I stood on the porch and watched as Dean and Sam said bye to Bobby, who in turn told them to be safe. Dean was still talking to Bobby when Sam came over to me.
"Stay safe Sam," I said before reaching up and trying to hug him.
"You too Emma," he replied as he hugged me back.
"Don't worry, I'm all for survival." I looked at him for a moment before smacking his arm. "Call me this time! Don't just stop and make me wonder, you don't want to turn into even more of an asshole like your brother."
He snorted and reached up and ruffled my hair.
I scowled at him. "You can leave now."
He gave a grin and looked to his side where Dean was standing. Bobby apparently went back inside. "Dean fixed your car earlier," Sam said. "Made sure it was in top condition and everything." He rolled his eyes, gave a wave and walked to the car and Dean walked to me.
"Well Toto, try not to die."
He simply stared at me and my heart pounded. "Stay safe Em," He said.
I gave him a smile. "I plan to. I'm sure once you're gone, my injury days will be few and far in-between." I didn't mean to sound as snappy as I did, but I was trying to ignore the tension I felt right then.
He stared at me and then smirked. "You'll miss me sweetheart."
I gave a snort of laughter. "Not soon enough." I hugged him none the less though and it lasted longer than the hug I gave Sam. I tried not to think about that either.
We pulled away but he didn't let go. "Em…" he said and I stopped him before he could continue. Even if it could be the last time I ever saw him, again, I wasn't ready for anything that could make this…tentative friendship anything else.
"You should go. Things to hunt, demons to kill, angels to avoid." I said, trying to play it lightly as I pried off his hands.
It wasn't even a moment before he was kissing me. Just like that, I lost all thought and just responded.
When we broke the kiss, I was staring at him and he gave me a smirk.
"Got you that time," he said and I still wanted to wipe that smirk off his face.
I was still reeling from the kiss, but I hit him in the arm. "Get going. Be careful."
"You too darling," he said before stealing a quick kiss and moving quickly out of range of my arm. He winked at me before getting in.
I watched his smile fade though as he started the car and drove away. I waved and watched Sam wave back and the car drive out of view. With a sigh, and a small grin at what had just happened, I walked back inside and went to bed.

The next morning passed rather quickly. I woke up, made sure my bag was packed, and went downstairs and made breakfast. Bobby was already awake and in the library, doing research already, when I forced him to eat breakfast with me. As scared as I was of him sometimes, it was easy to get him where I wanted when all I now had to do was roll him into the required room. When we had both finished eating, I moved my bags into my car and found Bobby to say goodbye.
"You stay safe now, you hear?"
I smiled at Bobby. "I will, I promise. And call me, especially if you know something big is happening in one town and it's something I should stay the hell away from. Please."
Bobby agreed and I hugged him.
"Now get." He said and I gave him a grin before heading to my car.
My bag was in my trunk, my gun was under the passenger seat and I had a large bag of salt in my back seat. I was all set. I gave a wave to Bobby, started the car and drove out of town. I had no idea where I was headed or what was going to happen next, but I left anyways.

Well, that's it. I hope you guys liked it and remember, it's not the end. Emma will be back. Take care!