So fellow readers, I have decided to end this story and will be beginning another of the brothers and their sister that I will be posting soon. I hope you have enjoyed this adventure and will continue to read the next adventure the siblings find themselves in.

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Chapter 11

The ride back to Oree's place was quiet and uneventful. All three were deep in their own thoughts, sorting out what had happened over the past couple of days. Sam and Dean were wrapping their heads around the fact their baby sister could see and communicate with spirits; Oree, accepting the abilities that were bestowed on her and wondering what else was going to show before it was over.

"Sis, we'll be heading out in the mornin', need to go see Bobby." Dean said interrupting the silence.

"So soon?" she sighed. "I really like having you guys around."

"I know, like spending time with ya too, but there're things we need to get back to."

"I know, if I can help in any way..." she started.

"We'll call you."

"Promise?" she insisted.

"Yes, I promise."

"Sammy, you too. If it gets to bad, you know I'll be there as soon as I can. Promise me."

"Yes, Sis, I promise." Sam smiled looking back at her concerned face.

Dean pulled the Impala up to the cabin and cut the engine. Aurora jumped out of the car and was bowled over by Electra.

"Ellie, hey, I missed you too." she laughed as Ellie licked her face and loved on her.

Sam opened his door, but before he could pulled himself out Ellie had crawled into his lap loving and licking him. "Ellie, please, I love you too." He cried as he tried to push her away as she attempted to get to Dean.

"Out, love him out of the car." Dean commanded getting out of the car. "Sam, take your girlfriend and play in the yard."

"Ellie, out." Sam told her pushing her body out of the car.

"Hey guys, let's have a picnic, it's almost lunchtime." Oree suggested.

"Sounds good to me." Dean called grabbing bags from the back.

"Sammy?"

"I'd like that." he agreed pulling out the rest of the bags.

"Give me thirty minutes and I'll bring it out to the table on the porch."

"Need some help?" Sam asked.

"Go wash up and you can bring out the drinks."

"Ok, I'll be back in a second."

Aurora fixed three glasses a lemon aide and set them on the bar for Sam to take outside. She got out the makings for sandwiches and put together sandwiches, opened chips, pickles, set out fruit and cheese. Taking a large tray, she placed the food on it and started to carry it outside.

"Hey! Let me get that." Dean fussed grabbing it from her hands.

"Thanks." she replied letting him relieve her of the tray. Aurora picked up the plates and followed him.

"Here's the drinks." Sam said holding the three drinks carefully.

"Set them down here, ok, lets dig in." she said enthusiastically.

Dean and Aurora sat back on the porch as they watched Sam throw a ball for Ellie. Sam tossed the ball across the yard and watched Ellie run after it, more for Sam's benefit than actually really wanting to play. Ellie seemed to sense Sam's inner struggle and kept close to him. Her present seemed to allow Sam to take his mind away from the turmoil that was being created by the wall in his mind breaking down.

"Oree, why did you ask about Cas?" Dean asked quietly as he watched Sam pet Ellie and take the ball to toss it again.

"Don't know, he just surprised me," she replied. "It seemed something was off with him. I just sensed this feeling."

"Off how?" he pushed wanting to know everything she knew.

"Like he wasn't comfortable with you, maybe hiding something, I really didn't see much, just felt it."

"Ok." Dean frowned as he thought back on the conservations he had had with Sam and Bobby about Cas.

"Just be careful around him, for me." she said making sure he knew how serious she was. "He may be, I don't know, not the friend you think he is."

"I will." he said filing this information away for later use.

"No more Ellie, lets rest." Sam told the wolf as he headed back to the porch to slouch down beside Dean. She followed and laid at Sam's feet, her head on his foot.

Dean looked over at Sam and down at Ellie with a raised eyebrow. His mouth twitched, but he didn't say anything. Sam looked happy and Dean had not seen him like that in a long time, he was glad his little brother could smile again. Aurora was good for both her brothers, she seemed to bring a calm to their chaotic lives. She balanced them in more ways than they cared to admit. It was nice to have a safe haven they could come to and know the ugly that is their lives doesn't follow them into this valley.

"She's really taken to you Sammy, you're the first person she's accepted like that."

"She does kind of grow on you." Sam said scratching Ellie's ears. He sighed and leaned his head back closing his eyes.

"If you guys need to nap or something, that's fine, I need to check on orders and be sure everything is caught up."

"Ya know I think I'll do that." Dean said gathering up the empty dishes and heading for the kitchen.

"Does sound nice." Sam agreed not remembering the last time he was able to have an honest to god nap. "Sure I can't help with anything?"

"No, go rest, it'll do you good." she said shooing Sam inside. Oree knew the guys didn't get much down time being on the road so much and was happy they felt at ease enough to unwind while with her.

Ellie was in Sam's room waiting for him to come out of the bathroom. Sam stopped short when he saw her on his bed smiling her lopsided grin.

"You win, lets take a nap." he laughed laying down on the bed beside her.

Ellie waited for him to get still and put her head on his thigh snuggling down beside him. Sam let his hand rest on her neck and let his mind quiet, as a tranquil feeling trailed its way through his body.

Dean flipped the lock on the window and pushed it up allowing a fresh, cool, breeze to blow into his room. He stood for a minute letting the fingers of the wind tickle up his arm and across his face. He let out the breath he was holding, and sat back on the bed to unlace and take off his boots. This was a first, rarely did they get a chance for down time so they could recharge. It was a true treat.

Aurora curled up on the swing, on the front porch, with her journal. She looked out toward the woods as she deliberated the words she wanted to write. Closing her eyes, she pushed the swing with her dangling foot and thought about all that happened to her. She knew her life was changing now that her abilities were presenting. The one good thing that had happened, she had found her brothers and they were now a family.

It was more than she could have ever hoped for, two brothers who cared and loved her.

Dean threw his bag in the trunk and waited for Sam to do the same. Aurora stood to the side trying her best to hold back the tears that were brimming her eyes as she watched her brothers getting ready to leave. Dean walked to her and stopped, looking down into her face as a single tear zigzagged its way down her cheek.

"Squirt, be good and you have both our cells and Bobby's number right?" he asked as emotions washed across his face before he pulled them back under control.

"Yes, I'm going to miss both of you." she cried throwing her arms around Dean's neck and hugging him tightly.

"Hey." he said softly. "We'll still talk and you know we'll be back when we're near."

"I know." she sniffed as she buried her face into his neck.

Dean kissed the top of her head as he sat her back on the ground. He brushed her tears away and gave her a knowing look. She nodded to him with understanding. He rounded the car and got in the driver's seat.

"Sis, I'm going to miss you." Sam said quietly picking her up as he engulfed her in a bear hug.

"Sammy, if you need me, don't be so stubborn, you call me or I'll have Ellie sit on you." she smiled as her lower lip quivered and new tears formed.

"I will, I promise. You be careful, and if you need us, you call too." he said sternly sitting her back on the ground.

"You be sure and call me as often as you can. Don't let it get out of control, you know I can help."

"I will." he said as Ellie butted his hand for attention. "I've not forgot you." Sam smiled kneeling down to give her a hug and let her give him kisses. Ellie whined and growled as Sam got in the passenger seat.

Dean and Sam waved one last time before driving down the driveway away from the cabin. Aurora stood on the porch until she could no longer hear the Impala. She wiped her tears away and walked back into the cabin. Ellie trailed along behind her feeling the sadness of her charge, a sadness that couldn't be wiped away, but one that would ease with time. Aurora knew they would be back as often as they could and she definitely wanted to learn more about hunting. She planned on doing some homework on things that go bump in the night.

Thank you to all who have walked with me on this journey. I hope I have entertained and caused you to smile along the way. Watch for the next adventure of Sam, Dean and Aurora.

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