Bobby flipped though the book that Dean had found. He still hadn't found anything on Lilith. He kept flipping and glancing at the pages hoping something would jump out soon.
Ruby stood at the hole ridden plywood. She watched as Lilith tossed Peri into the air and she slammed into the ground hard. Ruby winced and was starting to wonder if she had made a huge mistake.
"Anything?" she asked Bobby.
"Not yet," he muttered.
Dean moaned. Ruby turned and walked over to him. She slapped him across the face. He opened his eyes and glared at her.
"Glad you've decided to join us," she said smirking.
"Where's Peri?" he asked.
"Helping Sam."
Dean went to stand up. He stopped and stared down at the cord tying his hands together. That cord was then tied to a rope that was looped around his feet, thus guaranteeing he wasn't going anywhere.
"You tied me up?" he asked.
"Had to make sure you'd stay put," Ruby smiled.
"Peri and Sam are going to get killed."
"All ye of little faith."
"I think I found something," Bobby said.
Dean watched as Ruby walked over to Bobby. They both looked at the book for a couple of minutes. Ruby's smile faded. Dean struggled with his bindings but they were tight.
"Shit," she said.
"What? What is it?" Dean asked.
"It's what Lilith does," Bobby said.
"Well, she kills people for one."
"Duh, it's what she does when she possesses them. She's like Azazel. She can't be exorcised," Ruby stated.
"Which means?"
"If she doesn't leave Jo's body, we'll have no choice. We'll have to kill Jo along with Lilith," Bobby said soberly.
The three were silent, lost in their own thoughts.
***
Peri's face slammed into the ground again for seemed like the umpteenth time. She spit and saw blood. She touched her face and felt blood running from four different cuts. She moaned and wondered when Sam was going to get up and try and help. Unless Lilith had been lying and he was dead. Peri shook those thoughts away.
"You're fun, but I'm getting bored," Lilith said.
"Really? So, now you'll be a coward and kill me with your demon power instead of like a real human," Peri said buying time.
Sam came too and turned his head. He watched as Peri flew in the air and landed hard at Lilith's feet. Peri looked up at Lilith and Sam knew that Peri was going to die soon if he didn't do something. He sat up and watched Lilith, she didn't notice. He did as Ruby had taught him and relaxed his body; he let his mind go blank. He felt heat in his right hand.
Peri looked at Lilith. She smiled at her. Peri thought of her little sister and how in just a few moments she would probably be joining Missy in heaven. This peace washed over her and she wasn't scared anymore; not of Lilith and not of dying. She was ready for anything.
"Go, ahead. Do it. I'm not scared of dying," she told the demon.
Lilith stopped. She turned Jo's head to one side and stared at the young woman. She couldn't understand that. Everyone was scared to die. Even demons.
"Everyone is afraid to die," Lilith stated firmly.
"Not me. I've seen where I'm going. It's beautiful," Peri felt Lilith's hold weakening.
"There is no heaven."
"Maybe not, but there heaven on earth."
Lilith had let go complete control of Peri. Peri reached behind her and pulled out the knife. She lunged forward and stabbed Lilith in the stomach. She fell forward face in the ground. Again.
Lilith stumbled back. She looked down at Ruby's knife sticking out of her gut. She felt the burning. She then looked up and saw a ball of light coming towards her. She knew it had come from Sam. Someone had been showing him how to use his powers.
"Impossible," she said speaking of her defeat at the hands of Sam and Peri.
The light engulfed her and sent her flying into the woods. For Lilith, the world stopped and she didn't see anything or feel anymore.
Peri climbed to her feet and almost fell again. Sam grabbed her and held her up his arms wrapped around her.
"You do realize we killed her," Peri said sadly.
"I know. I... I don't know how we'll tell Ellen, her mother," Sam answered.
"Tell her I did it, cause I did. Well, kinda."
Sam looked at Peri then looked over to Jo's body. Lilith, hopefully, was finally dead and gone to wherever dead demons went. Jo's body was resting at the bottom of a tree. Sam wished he could of saved her. He turned and started to help Peri to the house. At least he saved her.
***
Bobby closed the trunk and looked at Sam. He patted him on the arm. Bobby was taking Jo home to her mother to be buried. He could see the guilt in the younger Winchester's face.
"Don't worry. Ellen will understand," Bobby tried to reassure Sam.
"Will she?"
"Yes. Sam, you couldn't of saved her."
"I know but... I still wish I would of been able to."
Bobby nodded. He walked to the driver side's and opened the door. Ruby sat in the passenger seat. Bobby frowned and glared at her.
"Get out," he said.
"I'll come with you so Ellen will really have someone to blame. Plus, I want to be as far as away from Dean as possible. He's pissed I tied him up," Ruby said.
"Fine, alright. Bye Sam, tell that ijit you call a brother and Peri that I said goodbye."
"They are probably going at it like rabbits," Ruby muttered.
Sam raised an eyebrow at her," Sure. Bye Bobby."
Sam stood there and watched them drive off. He walked over and sat on the front steps. He pulled out the book Bobby had given him from his book. He opened it and started to read it. He didn't want to back into the house; just in case Ruby was right and Dean and Peri were going at it like rabbits.
***
Dean sat in front of Peri. He was patching her up. He dabbed the peroxide on a cut on her face. She hissed and made a face. She pulled away.
"Ow, that stings," she said.
"You take on a killer creepy demon, but won't let me clean your cuts?" Dean asked placing the cotton ball on the table.
"I'm complicated like that."
Dean shook his head. He then looked at Peri. He noticed a tear in her shirt. It showed her cleavage. He took a deep breath then swallowed. His throat felt dry.
Peri rolled her eyes," Are you done staring at my boobs?"
"What? Yeah. I should... Sam and I should get going."
"Yeah, you should. People to save and all."
"Exactly."
Peri stood up. She felt dizzy and almost fell. Dean stood up and grabbed her. He looked at her his face full of concern.
"Maybe you should go to a hospital," he suggested.
"I'm fine, just tired. I've been up like twenty four hours," Peri said.
"Come on, I'll take you to bed."
Dean swung Peri up in his arms. He looked into her brown eyes and felt her calling to him. He saw love and trust in her eyes. He leaned in and kissed her. He felt her pull away.
"Dean," she spoke his name softly.
"Yeah?" he asked hopefully.
"If you're taking me to bed, do it. And I mean now."
Dean pulled away and looked at her. He blinked his eyes and saw her nod smiling. He gave his gorgeous smile.
"Whatever the lady desires," he said walking over to the stairs.
"Less talking more walking."
Dean practically ran up the stairs. He tripped twice almost sending Peri flying. She laughed as she stroked the back of his neck.