In this cahpter, Michelle meets up with an old friend after getting the gang gets a lead on some vampires. The thing is, her friend might be hiding something from her.
Chapter XII
Old Friends, New Enemies
A young girl was walking home alone in the dark! She looked completely terrified as she held onto her little black purse with all her might. The wind was blowing making her hair blow in all different directions behind her and, not to mention, it was cold. The small town now seemed dead and only the street lights lit her way and the only sound were her footsteps. Well, until it seemed someone else's footsteps seemed to join in.
"Is anyone there," the girl asked as she stopped and looked around. No one answered and she blew it off as her imagination playing tricks on her. She continued to walk again and so did the other pair of footsteps as well. The girl was scared out of her mind by now. She started to run from something she couldn't even see. She rounded every corner as fast and sharp as she could trying to lose her pursuer until she came to a dead end. As she turned around this time, she screamed in horror. The next thing she knew, her scream was being muffled and her lifeless body fell to the ground with two fresh puncture wounds on her neck. Blood was flowing freely from those new wounds.
Back with the group, Dean was sitting on a hotel bed next to Amber. Amber had her head on his shoulder and was reading an internet article he had up on her laptop. It had a picture of a dead young girl with the heading Suspicious Murder in Coal Creek, Colorado. Amber looked really put off by this whole article.
"This thing says the girl was found completely drained of blood with two strange fang marks on her neck," Dean said as he pointed at something on the laptop screen, "Medical Examiners are still trying to explain it." Dean looked down at Amber once he was done talking. Amber looked back up at him. She looked a little on the unhappy side.
"I can explain it right now," Amber said as she let out a disgusted sigh, "They're dealing with a least one vampire. But when there's one vampire, there's always more." Dean nodded and looked down toward the floor. Salem was playing with a sliver bullet that had rolled out of Amber's knapsack. Dean let out a sigh this time and leaned over. He then quickly took the bullet from Salem and looked at it.
"So what do think we should do," Dean asked as he turned the silver bullet around, "I mean, it's all up to you. You know you're like two months from your due date." Amber rolled her eyes and stood up. She then walked over to her knapsack and picked it up before Salem got a hold of something else.
"Get off it Dean," Amber said as she threw her knapsack on the bed, "I could be two days from my due date and I would still be out there with a gun to some spirit's ugly face." Dean shook is head and let out another sigh. He then stood up and grabbed Amber's waist.
"I worry, ok," Dean said as he rested his head on Amber's shoulder, "I don't want you to lose our baby or anything." Amber shook her head and looked down at Dean from the corner of her eye. She then noticed Dean had his hands clasped together on her stomach.
"As far as I am," Amber said as she placed her hands on Dean's, "if anything were to happen, God forbid, it would be ok to have an emergency cesarean." Dean gave Amber a funny look, but he got it. He knew what she was talking about even if she used her medical terminology.
"I guess that's comforting to know," Dean said with a slight smile, "Now, what are we going to do about these vampires?" Amber took one of her hands off Dean's and put it on her chin. She then smiled and turned toward him.
"I say we find these vampires and kill the bitches," Amber said as she wrapped her arms around Dean's neck. Just as Dean smiled and leaned in to kiss her, he stopped and looked down. Amber gave him a funny look.
"I think I just got kicked," Dean said as he looked back up at Amber. Amber slightly laughed and dropped her arms off Dean's shoulders.
"Lucky you," Amber said as she walked back over to the bed and sat down, "This is the first time you've been kicked. I've been getting kicked on and off constantly for at least the past two months." Dean slightly laughed under his breath and walked back over to the bed as well. He then placed his hands on Amber's shoulders.
"Anyhow," Dean said with a smile, "I guess we're heading back to Colorado to kill us some blood suckers." Amber smiled back at Dean as he leaned down and gave her a quick kiss.
In two days and about two hours, the group arrived at a small café on the outskirts of Colorado. As Dean pulled into the parking lot, Sam and him looked a little shocked. There was a truck parked on the far end of the lot that looked a lot like their dad's. They would find out as soon as they walked into the café if they had actually run into their dad again or not.
As the group piled out of the car and into the café, Sam and Dean were looking around intently. Then, out of the corner of their eyes, they saw what they were looking for. To their disbelief, it was actually their dad. John was sitting at a table by himself with a pint of beer in front of him.
"I do not believe it," Sam said as Dean and him stared at John, "We actually ran into Dad again." Dean nodded and looked over at Michelle and Amber. They looked confused as they looked in the direction the guys were looking in.
"What do you mean again," Amber quickly asked as she looked at Dean, "When did you guys meet up with him and why weren't we there?" Sam and Dean both looked at Amber and smiled nervously. They had forgotten to mention that they had run into their dad that one time they had split up to work on two different cases like a month and a half ago.
"Long story," Dean said as he grabbed Amber's hand, "but you guys are here now. Why don't you come meet him?" Amber shook her head and let out a sigh as Dean started to lead her in John's direction. Both girls didn't look too happy.
As Dean and Sam stopped next to John, he looked over at them. A smile crossed his face as both girls looked around the guys at him. They were like two scared kids clinging to their dads as they went to see Santa Clause for the first time. They might have even looked like two scared deers caught in the headlights of a truck.
"What do we have here," John asked as he looked at Amber and Michelle as they continued to hide behind their boyfriends, "Two girls who are scared to meet their boyfriends' dad?" Amber and Michelle looked at each other as Sam and Dean leaned in to give John a hug.
"I guess they're just afraid you're going to judge them," Sam said as he let go of John and stood up straight, "Well, especially Amber!" Amber eyes narrowed at Sam's comment. She then leaned over and punched him the arm. A grin just crossed his face.
"Now, now," John said as Dean stood back up, "be nice to your brother's girlfriend." Sam rolled his eyes and let out a sigh. Amber then stuck her tongue out at him. These two were acting highly immature. They weren't acting like their usual "voice of reason" selves.
"He might have a point though Dad," Dean said as he looked at John's rugged face, "In fact, you might have something to say to the both of us." John gave Dean a funny look as he side stepped and revealed Amber completely. With a nervous smile, Amber waved at John. John just shook his head and slightly laughed.
"I already knew you were pregnant Sweetie," John said as he picked up his beer, "I had talked to your mom two months ago and she told me then. She just seemed so proud to be a grandma-to-be." Amber's nervous smile turned to a regular smile. She looked so relieved that John wasn't about to kill Dean or her.
"How about you Dad," Dean asked as Amber quickly grabbed his arm, "Are you ready to be a grandpa?" John raised an eyebrow and looked over at Sam. Michelle was still behind him trying to stay out of sight. With a shake of his head, John looked back at Dean and Amber.
"I've been ready ever since I knew what kind of person you were Dean," John said in between sips from his pint, "I just never thought you would have a baby with the daughter of one of my closest friends." Dean got a disgruntled look on his face as Amber slightly giggled. Sam and Michelle also laughed at John's comment. They all thought it was funny that even he thought Dean was a Man Whore.
"You know he's right," Sam said with a smile on his face, "I was suspecting to be an uncle when I was still in middle school." Dean quickly shot Sam a mean look when he started to laugh. Then Amber and Michelle joined in the laughter and eventually even John joined in as well. They all thought it was funny. Well, all except Dean of course.
"Very funny," Dean said as he crossed his arms, "Now, instead of picking on me, why don't we get back to business." Everyone suddenly stopped laughing and looked at Dean. He had a very serious look on his face.
"What business would that be," John asked as he sat his beer down. Dean quickly looked at him and shook his head. He really didn't want John joining in on this because he didn't want to put him in any sort of danger. He knew if he came along, something would try to get him just like the last time.
"We got a lead on some murders that have been occurring in Coal Creek," Dean said with a sigh, "and we have the suspicions that our murders may be vampires." John raised an eyebrow and looked at Amber. Amber nodded her head showing that Dean was telling the truth. A sigh escaped John's lips this time.
"Why don't you four sit down," John said as he slightly hinted at the four empty chairs that were placed around his table, "and we'll talk about this. It not like I'm going to bite. I'm not one of your vampires." Amber slightly giggled when Dean looked down at her. She then quickly stopped, cleared her throat, and took a seat. Sam, Michelle, and Dean sat down as well.
"Before we actually start talking about our hunt," Sam said as he scooted his chair closer to the table, "I have to ask, what do you really think of our girlfriends? I mean, they are Hunters. You should like that at least." John smiled and shook his head once again. He then slightly laughed.
"Well," John said as Amber and Michelle looked at him intently, "I would have never thought that Dean would go for the Gothic Witch Doctor and I definitely would have never thought you would fall for the slutty one. Besides that, I think these two are very lovely young ladies that are your perfect matches." Amber and Michelle quickly looked at each other. They couldn't believe John had just said those things about them.
"I'm not Goth," Amber said as she looked back at John, "I just happen to like the style. That's all!" John just looked at Amber and smiled. He understood where she was coming from. He then looked over at Michelle. He couldn't wait to see what she had to say for herself.
"Yeah and I'm not a slut," Michelle said with a disappointed voice, "I admit I may dress like one sometimes, but I'm far from one. I'm loyal to Sammy, so I don't see why you would even think that." John slightly laughed at Michelle's response. He then smiled once again.
"I'm just messing with you two," John said as he looked around the table, "Now, what about that hunt?" Amber and Michelle looked at each other and let out sighs of relieve. They then looked at Dean as he cleared his throat.
"Vampires Dad," Dean said as he crossed his arms, "Do you know anything or could you help us out in anyway? Well, at least tell us something. I really don't want you coming with us." John looked at Dean and shook his head. He then sat up straight and cracked his back.
"I didn't plan on coming with you four anyhow," John said as he went back into a slouching position, "but I can tell you something. I know of a group of vampires who hang out in a warehouse nearby Coal Creek. You might want to go check them out. I, on the other hand, am looking for a very special artifact in a different part of the state. So, I'm going to wish you all good luck for now." Sam and Dean looked at each other and then at the girls. The girls looked ready to go.
"Sounds good to me," Amber said with a big smile, "Let's go vampire hunting and grab the stakes and garlic. I'm in the mood for a roast of the supernatural kind." Dean shook his head and slightly laughed. Amber just smiled at her own stupid joke.
"Well, go on you four," John said with a smile, "I'll be ok and the sooner you guys get done with this, the sooner you can relax for a bit. There isn't always something supernatural out there to hunt, even if it does seem that way." Dean, Sam, Amber, and Michelle all nodded and stood up. They then said their goodbyes to John and headed on their way out.
Later that night, the group had found a hotel in their target town. They put all their stuff in their rooms, but didn't settle down. They had to find their vampires and fast. The group hoped the vampires were still in their hideout as they gathered their weapons and made their way back out to the Impala. They really wanted to make this hunt as short as possible.
"John said our vamps hide out in an old warehouse," Amber said as she got in the front passenger side of the Impala, "that just so happens to be nearby. I think it's got to be that one warehouse we saw on the way into town." Dean nodded in agreement and started up the car. He waited for Sam and Michelle to shut their doors and then put the car in gear. With a squeal, the four of them headed out into the dark.
As Dean approached the warehouse, he turned off his headlights. He then parked the Impala among some trees. He was trying to be as stealthy as he could be. He didn't want any prepared vampires that could easily hurt someone. He wanted the element of surprise on his side.
"Ok," Dean said as he grabbed the handle on his door, "we sneak in and take these bastards by surprise. Any questions?" Amber and Michelle looked at each other as Sam shook his head. Amber then looked back at Dean. She looked like she did have a question.
"How about if they're good vampires," Amber asked with a scared look on her face, "You know, the type who attack cattle and not people." Dean gave Amber a look. Amber just swallowed a little hard. She had a feeling Dean was going to yell or something.
"What," Dean asked as Sam and Michelle looked at him, "Why would you ask that? You heard about the murders yourself. You know these vampires attack people. Besides, I've never heard of a vampire who attacks cattle and not people." Amber looked a little relieved that Dean had said that calmly. He actually didn't yell and freak out on her. Was he learning to control his anger finally?
"It's just that I don't have a bad feeling about this," Amber said as she stared into Dean's eyes, "and I have personally met a vampire who fed on cattle blood. You may have not, but I have. So, I'm just a little skeptical now." Dean blinked a couple times and let out a sigh. He then looked out his windshield at the warehouse.
"Ok," Dean said as he looked back at Amber, "we'll do this the civilized way. We'll go in there in talk. If they don't want to talk, we don't either. We shoot and ask questions later then." Amber nodded and smiled. That actually sounded like a good idea.
Now that the group had a plan, they were ready for action. Everyone stepped out of the Impala with their weapons concealed, but in an easy to reach place just in case. They then headed toward the warehouse.
Once inside the warehouse, Dean looked a little disappointed. The warehouse was completely empty, but something did strike him funny. There were empty food containers on a table that was in the middle of the empty space of the warehouse. There were also about three beat up sofas around the table and a T.V. sitting on a box. There was definitely someone living here or something.
"Damnit," Dean said as he walked up to the little living area, "they're not here. We'll have to come back in the morning." Amber walked up next to Dean and looked at the empty food containers. They were all stained with blood. She had a slight idea on what was going on here.
"We will defiantly come back in the morning," Amber said as she looked up at Dean, "but without weapons. These vampires are definitely not evil." Dean quickly looked down at Amber as Michelle and Sam looked over the mess on the table. He looked a little shocked.
"Now I know you've lost it," Dean said as he grabbed Amber's shoulders, "It's one thing coming in here calmly, but prepared and coming in here weaponless." Amber raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. Dean now looked confused.
"Believe me," Amber said with a smile, "I know what I'm talking about. Now, let's go back to the hotel. We'll come back tomorrow." Dean shook his head and let out a sigh. He then dropped his hands off Amber's shoulders as she started to walk back toward where they had come in at.
By the time the next morning rolled around, Dean was strung out. He had been thinking about what Amber had said all night. He had never been without a weapon except for that one time at the airport. He didn't quiet understand how Amber talked him into not carrying one since he felt so naked without a gun or knife safely tucked somewhere. What did she have over him?
"You better hope these vampires are really good," Dean said as he walked up to the warehouse doors, "or you're going to have our demise on your conscious." Amber shook her head and slightly laughed. She then put her hand on Dean's before he opened up one of the doors.
"How can it be on my conscious when I'm dead too," Amber asked as Dean looked down at her. He then laughed and shook his head as Amber moved her hand. Maybe this is what she had over him. It just had to be her charm and smartass comments.
As the door cracked open, the group slowly walked in. They took a quick look around and discovered three people asleep on the three sofas. These had to be their vampires. There were two girls and one guy, but, as Amber had stated, they didn't exactly look evil. They were dressed in normal clothing and not like bikers or anything along those lines which Dean was used to on a vampire. They didn't have chains or piercings. They had nothing. In fact, Amber dressed more evil then they did. They could have even been bums, but their clothes and hair were too nice. How was the group going to approach this one?
"Great," Sam said as he shut the door behind him, "they're asleep. We didn't want to cause any trouble, but I bet we will if we wake them up." Just as Dean went to turn toward Sam, someone cleared their throat. The group quickly turned toward the sound and discovered another guy. This guy looked the same as the others. Nice hair, nice clothes, but his longish hair and clothes were both black. His eyes were a glowing green and his goatee was a small triangle under his lip.
"I would ask you why you're here," the guy said, "but I know why. What did I do this time, Michelle!?" Michelle's eyes widened as she looked at this guy. She then looked like she was about to cry.
"Jason," Michelle said with a quiver of her bottom lip, "I can't believe it's you. What…..what are you doing here?" The guy, obviously known as Jason, shook his head. He then watched Michelle walk up to him and give him a hug.
"I'm one of them now," Jason said as he gently hugged Michelle back, "but it's not all that bad. They showed me how to live without being a killer. Hey, I even have a job. It pays under the table, but it's still a job." Michelle blinked a couple times as she looked up at Jason. She then let go of him and took a step backward. She had a look of disbelief on her face.
"How did that happen," Michelle asked as she continued to look at Jason with the same look, "The last time I saw you, you were health and, well, human." Jason shook his head again and let out a sigh. He then looked around at everyone else. Amber was hugging Dean as he hugged her around the shoulders and Sam was standing off to the side with his arms crossed. Jason also noticed the sour expression on Sam's face and that his foot would tap every five seconds.
"Things happen in five years Michelle," Jason said as he looked back down at her, "Bad things at that. To tell you the truth, I don't even remember how this happened. I just remember waking up with fang marks on my arm and an extreme allergy to sunlight. Not to mention the strong cravings for blood." Michelle shook her head. She then looked at Jason with glazed over eyes. She looked to be moments from tears.
"I can't believe I let this happen to you," Michelle said as she held back her tears, "I could have prevented this from happening if I only stayed in touch with you. I'm a Hunter for God's sake." Jason looked at Michelle with sadness growing on his face. He then placed his hands on her shoulders.
"It's ok," Jason said with a deep sigh, "It's not your fault. This probably would've happened even if you were there or not." Michelle shook her head and tears flew through the air. As the small tears hit the floor, she cleared her throat and started wiping the rest away. She must have thought she was too tough to cry.
"I hate to break up this happy yet strange reunion," Dean said as everyone turned to look at him, "but if you vampires only drink cattle blood, who's attacking people around here?" Jason gave Dean a funny look and looked down at Michelle. Michelle just gave him a serious look back.
"To be honest with you," Jason said as he looked back at Dean, "I have no ideal what you're talking about. My friends might know though. You should really ask them. Oh, and you can wake them up. I promise they won't bite." Dane gave Jason a look and then looked down at Amber. Amber had that "what are you waiting for" look across her face. Dean just let out a sigh.
"Ok," Dean said as he slid his arm off Amber's shoulders, "let's go ask guys." Michelle quickly looked over at Dean. She looked like she had another plan.
"You guys can go," Michelle said as she continued to look at Dean, "I'll stay here and catch up with an old friend." Dean nodded and started to walk toward where the other vampires were. Amber grabbed his arm and quickly followed him, but Sam stood there for a moment. He then started to follow Amber and Dean, but continued to watch Michelle and Jason. Was he jealous?
As Dean carefully woke up the other vampires and sat down to talk, Sam kept an eye on Michelle and Jason. A suspicious look was on his face. With a sigh, Amber quickly put her hand on his shoulder. He jumped a little and turned to look at her. She had a slight smile on her face.
"Is that guy an ex-boyfriend of Michelle's," Sam asked as he looked at Amber. Amber just shook her head.
"No," Amber said as she looked over at Michelle and Jason, "he's a really good friend that Michelle hasn't seen for a really long time. I really don't blame her for wanting to catch up, vampire or not now." Sam shook his head, but let out a relieved sigh. He then looked at Dean. Dean looked like he was still trying to get information.
"I guess I get a little worried when Michelle's all buddy-buddy with another guy," Sam said as he looked back at Amber, "I'm really like my brother when it comes to stuff like that." Amber raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms.
"Really," Amber said with a tap of her foot, "Dean would get jealous if I was talking to another guy?" Sam nodded his head. Amber just shook hers. Dean was the one who always flirted, yet he would get jealous over her talking to another guy.
"I know it may sound a little far-fetched," Sam said as Amber looked over at Dean, "but you've really changed him. He's no where near as flirty as he used to be. I guess he saw what it's like when another guy flirts with someone he cares about." Amber shook her head just as Dean stood up. Dean then shook hands with all three vampires and walked over to Sam and Amber.
"Those three said that a gang of evil vampires have been coming into their territory and killing people giving them a bad name," Dean said as he rubbed the back of his head, "The thing is, those baddies weren't anywhere to be found last night. They think someone must have done something to their leader or something along those lines. They also told me not to worry too much about it. If that bad bunch comes back, they would take care of it." Amber and Sam looked at each other and then back at Dean. They started to wonder what would make the other vampires just take off.
"I guess that's it then," Amber said as she looked at Dean as he grabbed her hand, "We can leave and get on with our happy little lives." Dean shook his head and looked over in Michelle's direction. She was sitting on the floor next to Jason with a very emotionless expression on her face. It was actually kind of sad to look at.
"I guess so," Dean said as he looked down at Amber, "If those guys want to handle it, they can handle it. It's better to stay out of danger anyhow." Amber slightly smiled and shook her head again. Dean was being too worried about her and she knew it, even if he tried to reword it.
Amber quickly started leading Dean toward the doors. Sam quickly followed, but stopped at where Michelle and Jason were. Michelle looked up at him with a smile and stood up. She then walked up to him as Jason stood up.
"I'm guessing we're leaving now," Michelle said as she slid her arms around Sam's waist. Sam nodded and looked over at Jason. Michelle also turned to the side and looked at him as well. He actually had a slight smile on his face.
"I hope you guys find your vampires," Jason said as he put his hands in his pockets. Michelle turned completely around to look at him as Sam hugged her around the waist.
"Can't you come with us," Michelle asked as Sam looked at Jason this time, "I mean, you can help us and we can help you." Jason shook his head and looked down at the ground. He then looked back up with a half smile.
"I would," Jason said as he kicked a little dirt around, "but I would get a serious case of sunburn I would never get rid of if I walk outside. Maybe I can give you something that would help you out though." Michelle nodded as Jason started to walk toward the living area.
As Sam and Michelle stood waiting for Jason to get back, Amber and Dean walked back into the warehouse. They had questioning looks on their faces. Michelle quickly turned toward them and pointed toward Jason before they asked anything. Amber and Dean both looked at Jason as he started to walk back over in their direction.
"This is something I stole from a rival group of vampires," Jason said as he held out a silver gun, "It's called the Colt and it's supposed to kill anything supernatural. I'm sure it would come in handy for you guys more then it would for us." Michelle looked at the gun and then up at Jason. With a smile, she took the gun from him. The silver shimmered in the sun as Michelle held it up.
"Thanks so much Jason," Michelle quickly said as she hugged him, "Hopefully, I'll see you again." Jason nodded as Michelle let go of him. He then waved to her as Sam started to lead her away. A smile was on his face as she was led out of the warehouse.
Once outside, the group was met with a shocking scene. John was standing outside leaning on his truck. A smile crossed his face as he met the group halfway. Dean looked more upset then shocked now. It was like he didn't want John there.
"What are you doing here Dad," Dean asked as John placed his hands in his jacket pockets, "I thought you were looking for something." John nodded as he looked at Dean. He then looked over at Michelle. He quickly saw the silver glimmer of the Colt and smiled again.
"I was," John said as he looked back at Dean, "but it turns out that it wasn't where it was supposed to be. So, I beat some answers out of some very bad people and they told me that some vampires in Coal Creek had taken it." Dean quickly looked over at Michelle. Michelle just looked back at him. Was John after the Colt?
"Is this what you were looking for Mr. Winchester," Michelle quickly asked as she held out the Colt. John looked over at her and smiled. He then walked up to her and placed his hand on the Colt.
"You can call me John," John said as Michelle looked up at him, "and yes, but you can keep it. You four will probably find more use for it then I will." Michelle blinked a couple of times as John turned around and started to walk away. Before he could get too far away from the group, Sam grabbed his arm.
"Wait," Sam said as John turned to look at him, "if this gun can kill anything supernatural, we have the means to kill the demon that killed Mom and Jess. Dad, stay with us. We can find this thing and kill it together as a family. Just like what Gloria had said." John smiled as Sam let go of his arm. He then looked over at Dean. Dean just had a stern look on his face. He wasn't on the same page as Sam.
"Why not," John said completely ignoring Dean, "The more man power we have, the better." Sam smiled at his dad's response. He then looked at Dean and noticed his stern look. His smile quickly turned to a frown.
With no more words, the group of five now left. They were headed back toward the hotel. They would actually have to try to find the Yellow Eyed Demon before they could do anything. This could take some time. It could take anywhere from months to years. All they could do was wait and try their best to hunt this thing down.
