A/N: Here is another chapter for you guys!
Bobby stared at her for moment before going to back to pack his bag. Once he was done he through the bag over his shoulder and walked over to his desk which she has apparently made her own. She was surrounded by books and maps, as she scribbled down notes. This was all she did since Dean told her to leave two weeks earlier.
"Ok so I'm all set" Bobby said and Katie stopped writing to look up at him. "I shouldn't be to long, Deek said it was just nest of vamps"
"Alright, call me if you need me" Katie said before looking back down and writing some more notes.
"You sure you're going to be ok here by yourself?" Bobby asked and Katie looked up at him.
"Bobby I am an adult, so yeah you can go" Katie replied. "And don't worry I won't throw any wild parties while you're gone" Bobby just rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, well just make sure I have a house to come back to" Bobby said before turning and walking out the door.
Katie just shook her head before going back to her research. Ever since she came to stay with Bobby, she buried herself in research, trying to find Lilith. The demon was opening seals all over the place and time was slowly running out. Plus it took Katie's own life off her mind. But ever so often she'd look down at her wedding ring and just stare at it. She missed him more than anything. She dropped her pen and stood up from the desk. She walked to the kitchen, to pour her a cup of coffee. She growled a little noticing the empty pot. She refilled the filter and pressed the pot on, before going back into the living room to wait for her coffee. She sat on the couch and looked around. It was quiet, really, really quiet. She didn't think she would miss the noise ,but she did. She laid back on the couch and closed her eyes.
Katie hadn't realized she'd fallen asleep until she was jolted awake by the banging at the door. She blinked awake and stood to her feet. She rubbed her eyes as she walked to the door. She opened and groaned at the person she was looking at.
"Ugh, Bobby's not here" Katie said before closing the door before he could respond. He put his boot in the door before it was closed all the way. She really didn't want to deal with JT.
"Well where is he?" JT asked.
"He's gone to help on a hunt" Katie replied. "Now go"
"Wait, wait" JT said holding the door open. "Where the old ball and chain" Katie didn't say anything. "Oh trouble in paradise?"
"Leave" Katie said trying to close the door again but JT pushed it open and walked into the house.
"He isn't here is he?" JT asked turning to look at Katie. "It must have been bad, huh?"
"JT, I really don't feel like talking about it" Katie said closing the door, and walking back to the desk and leaning on the front of it. "Especially not to you. Look Bobby is not here, so why aren't you gone"
"Well I was hoping Bobby could help me with a case" JT said scratching the back of his neck. "But if he's not here…"
"Well I'm sure you can handle it on your own" Katie replied.
"Actually I was going to suggest you come and help me out" JT said.
"Uh No, no and a hell no" Katie replied shaking her head.
"C'mon it'll be like old times" JT said smiling and Katie just grimaced.
"You know when people say "it'll be like old time" make sure those old times were good times" Katie replied. "I'm not going" Katie walked to the kitchen and grabbed a mug to pour her coffee.
"You know I didn't want to do this but you pushed me to it" JT said following her into the kitchen. "You owe me" Katie sat the mug down and turned to face him. "That's right, all those favors you asked, well it's my turn now" Katie sighed.
"Fine, what's the case?" Katie asked.
"Oh luv you're gonna love it" JT replied. "Go pack, I'll explain, on the road" Katie grumbled something under her breath before going to pack a bag. When she was done she put on her jacket and picked up her bag and was about to go out the door when she stopped. "What's up?" JT asked.
"I should tell Dean about this" Katie said. "You know in case he come looking for me"
"Ok" JT replied and turned and went to get in his truck. Katie closed the door and dropped her bag before pulling out her cell phone. She looked at it for a moment. She hadn't talk to him in weeks, though Bobby did say he talked to Dean, and all he wanted to know is if she was alright. She been hesistant to call, because he was the one who needed to be ready to talk to her. Katie just shook her head before dialing.
"Hey, what's up?"
"Hey Sam, how's it going?" Katie asked. She really hated small talk.
"Everything's good, everyone not so much" Sam replied.
"How is he?" Katie asked.
"He's-, well I'm not really sure" Sam replied. "Hopefully this case will help"
"I hope so, because I really would like to comeback soon" Katie replied.
"He just needs sometime" Sam said. "He loves you, and I don't think he will be able to say away from you for long" Katie heard the sound of JT's horn and rolled her eyes.
"Look Sam the reason I called was to let you guys know that I wouldn't be at Bobby's for a while, in case you guys were looking for me" Katie said. "JT came over, and said he needed help on his case, and since I owe him, I am obligated to go"
"Ok, just call if you need anything" Sam replied.
"Ditto Sammy" Katie replied before hanging up the phone. Katie picked up her bag and headed out the door. "Don't ever honk your horn at me!" she yelled walking to the truck.
Dean walked into their room to find Sam on his phone. It still made him a bit uneasy since finding out that he was having secret conversations with Ruby.
"Ok call if you need anything" Sam said and Dean took a seat on the other bed. He watched as Sam hung up his phone.
"So who was that?" Dean asked.
"That was your wife" Sam replied. "You remember her don't you, tall, brown hair, worried sick about you"
"Sam don't" Dean replied. "Why'd was she calling you?"
"Well one she wanted to see how you were doing" Sam replied. "And that she wouldn't be at Bobby's for a while, in case we came looking for her"
"Why, where is she going?" Dean asked looking over at his brother. The whole idea of Katie being far away was a nightmare as it is, but the fact that she was at Bobby's made him feel better.
"She's working a case" Sam said. "With JT"
"A case with JT?" Dean repeated.
"That's what she said" Sam replied. "She said he stopped by and asked for her help and since she owe him, she was going to go" Sam could see Dean's expression change and he knew that look.
"Where are they going?" Dean asked.
"She didn't say" Sam replied. "But I'm sure she would tell you if you called" Dean just glared over at Sam. "Or I'm sure JT is taking good care of her" Sam, knew Dean was the jealous type, and maybe the thought of Katie would JT, would help him get over whatever his problem is. Dean just got up from the bed and left out their room once again.
"So tell me about this case" Katie said looking over at JT.
"We'll get to that" JT replied. "We got loads of time, so tell me how you've been"
"I'm not gonna like this case am I?" Katie asked.
"Fine, mysterious deaths in Cedar Rapids" JT replied. " Summer Camp counselors"
"How mysterious?" Katie asked. JT reached in front of her to the glove compartment and pulled out some pictures and passed them to Katie.
"The kind of mysterious, that eats their insides out" JT replied.
"So, what do you think, Windigo?" Katie asked looking at the pictures.
"Bite marks are kind of small for a windigo" JT replied. "It's something else"
"Something else could be a lot of things" Katie replied looking over at JT.
"Good thing you're here then" JT replied smiling over at Katie.
"You're such a cornball you know that?" Katie asked laughing lightly as she turned to look out the window. JT looked over at her and smiled again before turning back to the road.
"So how did the ole ball in chain take it when you told him about this case?" JT asked.
"I don't know" Katie replied. "I didn't talk to him, I talked to Sam" JT looked at her confused. "Look it's a long story, that I don't this is appropriate to discuss with my ex whatever you were to me"
"You know if you ever need to talk, I'm here to listen" JT said seriously and this time it was Katie's turned to look confused. "What, I have grown up a little"
"Sure you have" Katie replied turning to look out the passenger window.
"I tell you one thing" JT said. "That husband of yours is a damn fool to leave you alone, especially when there are people like me who can just scoop in and take you from him" Katie laughed again.
"I think I can't handle myself" Katie replied.
"Oh, please love you couldn't handle yourself all those years ago and I doubt if I turn on the charm you'll be able to do so now"
"Wishful thinking Mr. T" Katie replied.
"Oh don't call me that" JT replied. "I hate it when you call me that"
"I know" Katie replied. "That's why I do it"
"Fine then I'll just have to call you sugar tush" JT replied and Katie looked over at him seriously.
"That is not funny" Katie replied. "We both made a promise to take that to our grave"
"Fine it will stay dead as long as Mr. T goes along with it" JT stated.
"Deal" Katie said. JT just laughed before reaching and turning on the radio.
Two days later Katie and JT arrived in Cedar rapids. They were walking down the street when Katie spotted today's newspaper.
"Hey, JT look" Katie said picking up the paper. "There's been another attack" Katie skimmed the paper as JT read from over her shoulder. " Man out camping, attacked by wild animal"
"Ok, let's go see a dead body" JT replied. They arrived at the morgue and Katie shuttered at the thought of seeing the remains of the man. "C'mon don't tell me you still get all girly about seeing dead bodies"
"Shut up, I don't get girly" Katie replied. "It's just really, really gross"
"You really chose the wrong profession" JT replied. "C'mon" They walked into the hospital and took the elevator down to the morgue. They stepped off the elevator and they could feel how much colder it was down there.
"I still don't understand why you couldn't do this alone" Katie whispered to JT as they walked toward the door marked "Morgue"
"Look just suck it up" JT replied as they walked through the door. A man in a white lab coat looked up at the sound of Katie and JT.
"Can I help you?" he asked.
"Yes, I'm Special Agent Broderick and this is my partner Agent Matthews" JT said as he and Katie flashed their fake badges. "We're with the FBI, we wanted to ask you a couple of questions about the recent wild animal attacks"
"If you could call them that" the man said. "I'm doctor Strong and from what I can tell these attacks are not of any know animal"
"What do you mean?" Katie asked.
"I've tried matching the dental impressions with animals known in the area" Dr. Strong said. "But there is no match at all"
"Do you mind if we take a look at the body?" JT asked.
"Of course" the doctor said walking over to the compartments where the bodies are held. He opened one of the compartments and pulled out the slab, with the body on it. He slid down the covering so JT and Katie could see the damage. Katie grabbed JT's arm and he just glared over at her, before turning back to look at the body. Katie took a deep breath before turning to the body as well to examine the bit marks.
"What's that green stuff?" Katie asked.
"That I still have to figure out" Dr. Strong replied. "It's present in all the victims, so I'm sure whatever is attacking these people, it's the same type of animal" Katie leant down and sniffed the unknown substance, she scrunched her nose before standing back up straight.
"I think that's all, thank you for your assistance" Katie said before walking out of the morgue. JT just gave the doctor and followed after Katie.
"What was that about?" JT asked catching up to Katie on the elevator.
"That green stuff, is poison" Katie replied. "It's harmless once it's airborne, but have it injected into your bloodstream, and instant paralysis"
"And you just happen to know that because?" JT asked.
"The smell of rotten eggs" Katie replied and JT just looked confused. "I've read a lot of book" JT just nodded.
"So what are we looking for?" JT asked.
"Apparantly a fish out of water" Katie replied. "C'mon I'll explain on the way to the camp"
A few hours Later.
"So if a Windigo didn't do this then what?" Dean asked Sam as they walked down the hall.
"Hopefully we'll find out soon" Sam said as the stopped outside the door. They looked up at the word "Morgue" before walking in.
"Hi, can I help you?" Dr. Strong asked.
"Yes, I'm Agent Stone, and this Agent Rowling" Dean said. "We're from the FBI and were wondering if we could ask you a couple of questions about the attack victims"
"But I just talked to the FBI a couple of hours ago" the Dr. replied.
"You did?" Sam asked.
"Yes, an Agent Broderick and an Agent Matthews" Dr. Strong answered. Sam and Dean shared a look.
"If you don't mind me asking what did these two agent look like?" Dean asked.
"Well it was a man and a woman" the Dr. Said. "The man had an accent, Irish I believe and the woman, well she didn't seem like she been around too many corpses because she looked as if she was going to vomit as soon as she saw the body" Sam and Dean shared another look.
"Thank you for your time" Dean said before him and Sam turned and left.
"So I guess JT and Katie and working this same case" Sam said and Dean didn't say anything as they got back onto the elevator.
A few hours later…
"So you two are interested in becoming camp counselors?" the man asked from behind his desk. JT and Katie smiled.
"Yes, we really like kids and nature and all that crap" JT said and Katie glared over at him.
"He mean, we heard about your situation, and felt really bad and just wanted to help out Mr. Landon" Katie said looking over the man.
"Please call me Chief, everyone does" Chief said. "Well it is sad, Mike and Luella were some of my best counselors here and the kids loved them"
"Did you ever find out what happen?" Katie asked.
"Wild animal of some sort" Chief replied. "The rangers are searching now, but until then no one is allowed into those woods, especially none of the campers"
"Is this the first time something like this has happened?" Katie asked.
"Well there have been urban legends and wise tales, but I choose not to believe them" Chief replied. "Look ever since this has happen, our camp has been on the border of being closed down, so another incident and all these kids are going to be sent home, so I'm going to need you guys to be vigilent and watchful of all your assigned campers ok?"
"Got it" JT and Katie in unison and Chief stood up.
"Well then Welcome to Camp Wallowbee" The Chief said extending his hand. Katie and JT stood and shook it. "Ok you can pick up your uniforms out front and Jill will give you your cabin"
"Thank you sir we will not let you down" JT replied and him and Katie left out of the office. "This is going to suck royally, I hate kids"
"Well you're going to have to get over it, because there is something in those woods" Katie replied.
"Right your fish demon" JT replied.
"Logos" Katie replied.
"How is it living above water again?" JT asked.
"Maybe some kind of spell or even some sort of talisman, that all them to walk among us" Katie said as they reached the desk when Jill was.
"Here you are, your list and Camp Wallowbee t-shits, now you are to wear these at all times" Jill said " there's a map of the camp in there as well and if you have any question, don't hesitate to ask"
"Thank you" Katie said as her and JT took their things and went outside. "I'm counselor of the Chubaca tribe, how about you?"
"The Washooweewee tribe" JT said looking over at a laughing Katie.
"Perfect" Katie said. "Look we go do the counselor thing and then we meet at lights out to search the woods"
"Do I have to?" JT whined like a little kid. Katie was about to say something, when she saw a familiar car pull up onto the camp grounds. JT noticed Katie's expression and followed her eyes to the black impala. "You have got to be kidding me" Sam and Dean got out of the car and spotted Katie and JT instantly. Katie looked over at Dean, who's expression seemed angry. Sam walked over to them as Dean stayed by the car.
"I knew we would find you here" Sam said.
"What are you guys doing here?" Katie asked.
"This is the case I was telling you about" Sam said. "I guess great minds think alike"
"How did you know we were here?" JT asked.
"We went to the morgue and he told us of the FBI agents that just left" Sam said. "The one with the Irish accent and the woman who looked as if she were going to barf over the corpse"
"So what now?" Katie asked glancing over at Dean.
"Well now you two move on to the next case" JT said. Dean must have heard because he stormed over.
"How about you take Katie back to Bobby's and you move on" Dean snapped back.
"We were here first" JT replied. "And I'll take Kat home when she tells me, not you boyo" Dean stepped toward JT but Sam held him back.
"Dean, don't" Sam said. "This is a lot of area to cover and I think the more people to help out the better"
"I agree with Sam" Katie replied. "Look we know what we're looking for, we just don't know where it is, we were going to search later tonight when lights go out"
"Ok, Dean and I have to go talk to the Chief" Sam said. "We're the rangers sent to keep an eye on things around here"
"Ok" Katie said. "You guys just watch your back" Katie turned to Dean who seemed to look anywhere else but her.
"You too" Sam replied before pulling Dean to the main office.
Katie turned to JT and glared at him. He looked down at her confused.
"What?" JT asked.
"You and Dean will not be fighting, got it?" Katie asked.
"Well if he starts something…"
"I will finish it" Katie said before walking off toward her camper's cabin. She changed into her uniform, which consisted of the camps t-shirt, a pair of khaki shorts and a pair of hiking boot she always had in her bag but never had a chance to wear. She stood in the center of the cabin, as a room full of girls yammered away as if she weren't there. "Excuse me!" Katie yelled but they continued to talk. "I said excuse me!" still the chattering of the young girls continued. She finally decided to place her index finger and thumb in her mouth and whistled loudly. All the mouths in the room shut and their eyes turned to Katie.
"Who are you?" One of the girls asked.
"My, name is Katie and I'm going to be you camp counselor" Katie replied.
"They're already replacing Luella?" Another girl asked.
"Nobody is replacing anyone" Katie replied. "I'm so sorry for the loss of your previous counselor, but I hope I can at least try and save what's left of your summer here at Wallowbee"
"Not if we're all eaten" Another girl said.
"Well they'll probably start with you Chubaca" another girl said and the other girls laughed.
"Hey, enough!" Katie yelled. "While I'm your counselor there with be no teasing, or there will be consequences"
"Well then I guess you won't be counselor long" the girl said again. Katie eyed the girl and walked over to her.
"What's your name?" Katie asked.
"Amanda Cartwright" the girl replied. "And this here is my camp, and if I'm unhappy, everyone is unhappy"
"Oh really?" Katie asked.
"Really" Amanda said. "My daddy is the reason this place is even open and one phone call from me and all of that changes, so Katie was it, if you want to keep your job, you better fall in line." Katie was about to say something when the dinner bell rang and all of the girls filed out of there. She watched as they hustled out and shook her head. "These girls are only twelve?" Katie turned to see one girl still sitting on the bed. It was the girl who was teased from earlier. "Aren't you going to eat?"
"No, I'm not really hungry" the girl replied.
"What's your name?" Katie asked.
"Molly" the girl replied.
"Well Molly, I think there is something I should tell you about the bullies in the world" Katie replied. "They like to make others feel bad just to make themselves feel good, you know how you can really make them angry though." Katie walked over and kneeled in front of the girl. Molly shook her head no. "Act as if what they've said and what they do, doesn't bother you at all, and soon it will"
"Yeah, that's easier said than done" Molly replied.
"Look trust me, I know what I'm talking about" Katie replied. "Now come on let's go see what's for dinner" Molly stood and her and Katie walked out of the cabin to the dining hall.
"Shouldn't you be babysitting?" Dean asked and JT turned to face him.
"Well the little rugrats are eating so I'm free for a while" JT replied. "Why something you want to get off your chest?"
"Well now that you mention it" Dean replied grabbing JT by the collar and slamming him against the wall. "If you so much as look at my wife the wrong way, I swear-"
"Oh is that what this is all about?" JT asked laughing. He pushed Dean hard and Dean released him. "Jealous husband act, seems kind of odd seeing as you sent her packing"
"It's none of your business" Dean snapped.
"Oh Dean, that's where you're wrong" JT replied. "Because that woman, you bamboozled into marrying you, I just so happen to care a lot about"
"How much did you care, when you screwed that other woman?" Dean asked. "Were you in the caring mood then" This time it was JT who was angry and charged toward Dean, but before he grab him they were both sent backwards. They heard footsteps and turned to see a very angry Katie.
"What did I say!" Katie growled. "I said no fighting, we are working and you two are acting like the kids we're supposed to be watching."
"He started it" Dean and JT said at the same time, before turning to each other. "Did not!"
"Enough!" Katie said. "JT your campers are on the brink of a food fight, so go in there"
"But I- "
"No buts, just go please" Katie replied and JT stood to his feet sending Dean one more nasty look before heading into the dining hall. Katie turned to Dean who also stood to his feet. "What was that about?"
"It was nothing" Dean replied before turning. He was about to walk away when Katie moved to stand in front of him.
"Didn't look like nothing" Katie replied crossing her arms. "What's your problem?"
"My problem is you being here with him" Dean replied. "You know I don't trust him"
"Well Dean I could've been here with you, if you weren't being such an idiot" Katie snapped.
"An idiot?" Dean snapped.
"That's what I said, husband" Katie replied. "For some reason or another, you can't see sending me to Bobby's doesn't keep me out of danger from demons, humans or anything else out there that wants me, and me staying with you doesn't mean you're going to have some sort of Siren relapse and try and kill me again" Dean didn't say anything. "But I can say all of this until I'm blue in the face, but until you believe it, I guess there's nothing left for me to do, but this" Katie leaned forward wrapping her arms around his neck and brought her lips to Dean's in a kiss. "Figure whatever you have to figure out, because I miss you" Katie stepped back releasing him, before walking back into the dining hall.
The rest of the day wasn't too bad. Just a few moments Katie felt the unbeatable urge to strangle Amanda Cartwright. But now it was night time and time for everyone to sleep.
"Alright everyone, time for bed!' Katie called and the girls continued to talk. Katie whistled loudly and they turned to her. "I said bed now!" The girls started moving to their beds, except for Amanda who walked over to Katie.
"I'm not tired, I'm actually in the mood for a snack" Amanda said. "Go fetch me some ice cream" Katie had to restrain herself and had to remind herself that this was a child.
"Amanda, one I'm not one of your servants or a dog, so I definitely will not fetch you anything" Katie said. "Second I don't care if you aren't tired, but your butt is going to get in your bed and sleep"
"Oh, you will or I'll call my daddy- "
"Amanda, want to hear a poem?" Katie asked and the girl looked at her confused.
"What?" Amanda asked.
"A poem" Katie replied. "I write them on the side, how about it girls want to hear a little poetry?" The girls looked at each other before turning back to Katie. "Ok listen carefully" Katie said before reciting.
A little dream you will peep
In your beds you will sleep
Unbearable consciousness you must reap
Now go on and count some sheep
"That poem was stupid" Amanda said with a yawn. Katie looked around as the other girls yawn as well, bringing their heads to their pillow. Amanda turned and sleepily walked back to her bed and collapsed. Soon the once chattering of preteen girls were replaced by snoring. Katie smiled before turning and walking out of the cabin. She turned to the door of the cabin and recited a protection spell before heading to the meet up spot. She saw Sam and Dean but no JT.
"Where's our lucky leprechaun?" Katie asked.
"Here I am" JT said walking up from behind Katie.
"Well we're all here" Katie said. "So I think we should split up and cover more ground"
"Splitting up, is too dangerous" Dean said. "We should pair up"
"For once I agree" JT replied. "Katie and I will take the north side of the wood and you and Sammy boy take the south"
"Don't call me Sammy boy" Sam replied.
"Yeah, that's not happening" Dean replied. "Katie will go with me, and you can search with Sam"
"Why don't we just let her decide" JT said and they both turned to Katie.
"Oh, it's my turn to speak now" Katie replied. "Well how about you two go screw yourselves and me and Sam go this way" Katie said walking past them. "C'mon Sam" Sam looked over at Sam and Dean before going to catch up with Katie. Dean and JT watched as they disappeared into the woods before turning to each other.
"No offense, but I don't think I want you watching my back" Dean replied.
"I was just about to say the same thing" JT replied. "Don't get eaten" JT walked past Dean into the woods. Dean just scoffed before going into the woods as well.
"So this Logo thing" Sam said. "Have you ever seen one?"
"No, but I've read about them" Katie replied shining her flashlight through the trees. "But there are still some things that don't add up"
"Like what?" Sam asked.
"Like the fact that after all this time, this thing chooses now to go all hungry, hungry hippos on the counselors"
"What do you think?" Sam asked.
"I don't know yet" Katie replied. "Wait" She stopped and Sam did as well. They heard what sounded like water splashing. They followed the sound to a dock. They slowly walked to the end of the dock and shined their flashlights in the water, but they didn't see anything.
"I don't see anything, how about you?" Sam asked.
"Nothing" Katie replied. "But that doesn't mean something's not in there"
"Any ideas?" Sam asked.
"Well one" Katie replied and Sam looked over at her as she started taking off her boots and jacket and handed him her flashlight. "Be right back" Katie said before diving into the lake. Sam kept shining his light in the water when he heard the crunching of branches behind him. He turned the flashlight toward the woods and could've sworn he saw something move. He looked back down toward the water, then back up at the trees. He figured Katie would be ok, before turning to catch whatever he saw. He ran trying to follow the sound he heard, but whatever it was seemed to stay far ahead of him. Sam stopped and tried to listen for where the sounds were coming from. When he heard it again he bolted in that direction, this time knocking into someone. He drew his gun and quickly made his way to his feet.
"Sam" the familiar voice said.
"Dean" Sam replied.
"Where the hell are you going in such a hurry?" Dean asked.
"I saw something, and tried to follow it, but I think I lost it" Sam replied.
"Where's Katie?" Dean asked.
"Damnit" Sam cursed before running back to the dock, Dean right behind him. The ran to the edge and saw Katie's discarded boots and jacket still there, but no Katie. "She jumped in to look"
"How long has she been down there?" Dean asked.
"I don't- maybe five minutes" Sam replied.
"Son of a-" Dean said. "Katie!" he yelled, as he took off his jacket. "Sammy I swear, if she hurt"
"What's going on?" JT said running to the end of the dock to Sam and Dean. "Where's Katie?" They all turned to the water. "Well isn't that just great" JT said stripping off his jacket.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Dean asked.
"I'm going to go in there and get her" JT said untying his boot and kicking it off.
"The hell you are" Dean replied, quickly pulling of his boots.
"Guys, is now really the time!" Sam snapped. "Will someone just-" Sam was cut off by the sound of water. They turned to see Katie swimming at the surface.
"I can't see a damn thing down there" Katie said wiping her eyes. "When did you guys get here?"
"How long were you down there?" JT asked.
"I don't know" Katie replied. "But, being junior high's swimming champ probably had something to do with it"
"Just get out of there" Dean said reaching out his hand toward her. Katie began swimming toward the dock when something suddenly pulled her under the water. Katie felt a strong claw-like hand wrap around her ankle and pull her under the water. She heard the muffled yells of the men above the water, but all she could focus on was the darkness. Whatever had her ankle pulled her deeper. Katie tried to swim back to the surface but whatever it was, was really strong. She needed light. And that's when it hit Katie. She was full of the stuff. She closed her eyes and concentrated until her hand began glowing brightly. She swung her hand down to her ankle, but as soon as she did, whatever had her ankle had swum away quickly. Katie soon felt someone grab her around her waist and start pulling her toward the surface. The light in her hand had died as soon as she finally got air in her lung. She coughed violently as Sam and JT pulled her up on the dock and laid her on her back. She closed her eyes for a moment and tried to catch her breath.
"Princess" Dean said and Katie opened her eyes to see a completely wet Dean kneeling above her. "How you doing?"
"I'm good" Katie replied trying to sit up. Dean grabbed her arm and placed his other hand on her back to help her stand.
"Where did it go?" Sam asked.
"I swam away when it saw my cool light trick" Katie replied.
"How did you do that?" JT asked and they all turned to him.
"Crap" Katie said. "Uh it's just a new power"
"Bull" JT replied.
"Well it's all you're getting" Dean snapped before pulling Katie closer to him. "We better get you back inside" Dean pulled Katie along back to the cabins, Sam and JT close behind him. After Dean and Katie changed into dry clothes they all ended up in the activity cabin, which consisted of a couple of board games and a worn out foosball table.
"Well that really sucked" Katie said wrapping herself tightly in a blanket. Dean was rubbing the sides trying to warm her up.
"Did you get a look at the damn thing?" JT asked.
"No, it swam away when-"
"When the freaky light came out your hand" JT said. "How exactly did you do that, because I remember all your powers and that was not one of 'em"
"Hey just drop it" Dean snapped.
"Dean don't" Katie replied. "I'll tell him, he deserves to know"
"The hell he does" Dean says.
"Look, you and me are really going to have some real problems" JT said.
"Oh we already got 'em" Dean said standing to his feet, JT doing the same.
"That's it!" Katie snapped standing to her feet dropping the blanket to the couch. "Now is not the time for you to be acting like macho idiots, we're looking for a monster that likes to eat people and we're at a camp full of kids" Katie walked in between them. "So whatever this is between the two of you stops right now, got it?" They both looked at Katie then glared at each other. "I said do you got it?"
"Yeah" they both mumbled.
"Good" Katie said before turning to JT. "JT what I am about to tell you never leaves this room got it"
"Yeah, I won't say a thing" JT replied. Katie took a deep breath.
"Ok, JT I'm really an alien from a different planet sent here to take over your silly planet" Katie said seriously and JT just folded his arms.
"Really" JT said. "Look if it's got to be locked down tight, then you don't have to worry about me"
"I don 't" Katie said.
"I do" Dean stated and Katie turned and glared at him, before turning back to JT.
"It's just that, I think the less people who know the better" Katie said. "I hope you understand"
"I don't but I guess I have no choice" JT replied.
"Thanks" Katie said. "Ok so I'm guessing whoever that thing is, probably got a good look at me even though I couldn't see it, so tomorrow keep an eye out for anyone eyeing me suspiciously" Everyone nodded. "It's late and I'm freezing so I'm going to bed, goodnight boys, and play nice" Katie grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around herself before walking out the door.
"Well boys it's been a blast, but I think I'll hit the sack" JT said heading toward the door when Dean stepped in front of him.
"Nice try" Dean said. "But we're not done here"
"Dean" Sam said rubbing his hand over his eyes. . He was tired and he really didn't feel like breaking up any fights tonight.
"No, Sammy I think it's time me and JT finally get all of this out in the open" Dean said before turning back to JT. "So JT tell us"
"Tell you what?" JT asked.
"Why you asked Katie to come with you on this hunt" Dean stated. "Why, you're following her around like some love sick puppy"
"Aww, are you worried Deany" JT said. "You are, aren't you?" A smug grin cam to JT's face. "Trouble in paradise huh?"
"Just say it" Dean snapped. "Finally for once in your life just be honest and say it"
"Fine Dean, if it'll get you to shut up, I asked her to come with me because the woman I saw at Bobby's wasn't the Katie I know" JT snapped. "She was sad, no she was heartbroken, I know the look, and you're the one that did it, so I offered her a distraction." JT stepped closer to Dean. "That's why I asked her here" JT walked past Dean toward the door and stopped. "You're the one pushing her away Dean, so I gotta say thank you, because I promise you if I ever got another chance there is no way in hell I'll mess up again, and that is the truth" JT walked out the door staring in at the door.
"Happy now?" Sam asked and Dean turned toward him.
"Shut up" Dean said.
The next morning Katie walked around the dining hall as the kids ate breakfast. She walked over to JT.
"Anything?" She asked.
"Nothing, everyone looks pretty normal" JT replied.
"Not everyone" Katie sighed looking over at a glaring Dean. "He's mad just because I'm talking to you isn't he?"
"Yes, he is love" JT replied. "It's kind of funny if you think about it"
"No, it's not" Katie replied. "There is absolutely nothing for him to be jealous about, there nothing going on between us"
"Why not?" JT asked and Katie turned to him confused. "I mean the bloke from what I can tell hurt you, so why are you giving him another chance"
"JT, look I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression coming here" Katie said. "I'm here because you needed help with a job, that's it, I love my husband and yeah we've reached a bit of a rough patch, but we'll work it out, we always do" JT's eyes glazed over. He really didn't want to hear this. "And you and I are-"
"Don't say it" JT turned toward her. "Just don't say what you're about to say, I've made it through life not having one damn friend and I don't plan on starting now"
"Too bad" Katie said before turning and spotting Amanda sitting at a table with a bunch of girls as they through some paper at Molly. Katie stormed over.
"That's enough Amanda" Katie snapped.
"You still don't get it" Amanda said standing to her feet and walking over to Katie. "I do what I want to do" Amanda picked up a carton of milk and poured it down the front of Katie's shirt. "When I want to do it" Katie looked down at her shirt and then glared up at Amanda. Everyone stopped eating their food and looked up at the scene. "Got milk?" Katie took a step toward the girl before feeling arms wrap around her waist and pull her back.
"She's just a kid princess" Dean said in Katie's ear.
"No she is a bully" Katie said snatching herself from Dean's arms before storming back over to Amanda. "And this camp's motto is that this place is a place where everyone can have fun, and you Amanda just broke our motto, you're out of here, go back to the cabin and pack your things, you're being sent home" Everyone in the room gasped in shock. No one had ever talked to Amanda Cartwright like that.
"You can't send me home" Amanda said. "Do you know who my father is?"
"No, I don't and I could care less who your father is really" Katie said. "No go pack your things now!" Katie pointed toward the door and the girl growled before stomping out of the dining hall. Everyone watched as she left and their eyes turned back to Katie. One camper stood to her feet and started clapping and then a roar of clapping began. "Alright, now eat!" Katie yelled and the campers went back to their breakfast. Katie walked over to Molly. "Are you ok?"
"Yeah I am" Molly replied looking up at Katie. "Thank you"
"No problem kid" Katie replied before walking out of the dining hall.
"Didn't know you had it in you princess" Dean said coming up next to Katie.
"Well I really, really hate people who bully others" Katie said. "And that girl reminded me of the days when I was bullied"
"I thought you were pretty popular in school" Dean said. "At least that's what Lacey says"
"Well in school yeah, I had a lot of friends" Katie replied. "But at home, my mother and older sister were some of the worst bullies ever" Katie stopped by her cabin. "I'll be right back" Katie went inside to find Amanda, but the girl was nowhere to be found and her things were untouched. Katie went back outside. "She's not in there"
"She probably went to complain to the Chief" Dean suggested. Katie nodded before they heard the shrill scream of a girl. The ran toward the sound and it lead them to the main cabin. Katie and Dean slowly walked in keeping an eye for anything that might jump out at them. They walked to the Chief's office and saw broken glass and papers all over the floor.
"Amanda!" Katie yelled. She ran to the window and didn't see anyone. She and Dean ran outside and around the building to the broken window. They looked down at the ground to see two set of footprints. "Dean go get, Sam and JT" Katie kneel down and picked something off the ground. "I think the Logos has Amanda" Katie showed Dean what she was holding.
"Are those scales?" Dean asked.
"Dean, go" Katie said.
"What are you going to do?" Dean asked.
"Don't worry, I'm just going to follow" Katie replied. "Nothing dangerous I promise"
"Ok, we'll be right behind you" Dean said before turning and running back to the dining hall. Katie turned back toward the woods and followed the footprints inside. She heard another scream and ran in its direction. She stopped to listen for any other noises. She closed her eyes and slowly spun around trying to focus, when she heard the sound oh twig cracking. Katie ran until she was back at the dock from last night. She saw the Logos on the end with Amanda in his grasp. She could tell the girl was frightened.
"Amanda are you ok?" Katie asked.
"Do I look ok?" Amanda said "What is this thing?"
"That's kind of hard to explain, but I'm going to get you out of here" Katie replied. Katie looked up to the Logos, which was the epitome of a walking fish monster. "C'mon Chief let her go" The Logos just grunted and squeezed Amanda tighter.
"Where did they go?" Sam asked as he and Dean loaded up their guns in the trunk.
"That way" Dean said pointing in the direction Katie went. He turned when he heard footsteps.
"Hey what the hell is going on?" Chief asked. "May said you told her to lock up the dining hall with the campers?"
"Where were you?" Dean asked.
"I was unclogging the toilet" The Chief replied. "These kids use way too much toilet paper"
"You haven't been in your office?" Dean asked.
"No, I've been in the washroom" The Chief replied. "Why, would you mind telling me what's going on?"
"Who was the last person in your office?" Sam asked.
"I don't know uh, Jill yeah she was there when I left" The Chief replied.
"Look Mr. Landon we're going to need you to go to the dining hall, and stay there until one of us comes to get you" Sam said. "We thin whatever attacked Luella and Mike has come back, so you need to let us handle it"
"Yeah, just go keep an eye on the kids" Dean added. Chief nodded before turning and running back to the dining hall.
"So Jill is the one doing this, why?" Sam asked.
"I really could give a rats ass, why she's doing it" JT said coming up behind them. "Let's just go kill her, before she hurts my girl"
"Your girl?" Dean said as JT walked past them to the woods. "You better be talking about the 12 year old" Dean and Sam followed.
"Chief she's scared just let her go" Katie said taking a step forward.
"It's not the Chief" Amanda yelled. "It's crazy Jill. I went to tell the Chief what you did and I saw her with Luella's favorite necklace, then she got angry and turned into this" Amanda tried pulling away but the Logos held her tightly. "She them didn't she, because Mike didn't like her, he liked Luella, so she just killed them" The Logos growled.
"Amanda you're not helping" Katie said. "Listen Jill, this will not end well if you don't let her go" Katie took another step forward but this time the Logos screamed before falling back into the lake, Amanda still wrapped tightly in her hands. Without thinking Katie ran toward the edge of the lake.
"Princess!" Dean yelled just in time to see Katie dive into the water. He dropped his gun and was about to jump in after her when the water seemed to start bubbling as if it were boiling.
"What the hell" JT said looking around as the entire lake seemed to boil. Their attention turned to someone coming to the surface.
"Amanda" Sam said kneeling trying to reach her. "Take my hand" Amanda swam toward Sam and grabbed his hand. He pulled her back on the dock. He brought his arms around her shivering body.
"Where's Katie?" Dean asked.
"I, I don't know" Amanda let out. "She pulled me from that thing, but it grabbed her, I just swam to the top"
"What is that?" JT said staring down into the water. Dean came over an looked to see a bright light shining through the bubbling water.
"You need to get back" A voice said and they all turned.
"Cas, what's going on?" Dean asked. "What are you doing here?"
"Get off the dock now Dean" Cas said. Sam picked up Amanda and carried her off the dock. Dean and JT looked into the water once more before running off the dock.
"What is-" Dean was cut off by the Logos shooting out of the Lake into the air and falling onto the dock loudly. They watched as the demon twitched , before going completely limp.
"What just happened?" Amanda asked. "And where is Ms. Carlson?"
"That's what I want to know?" Dean said before walking back toward the edge of the dock.
"Dean don't" Sam said. "That thing might of made it unstable"
"Don't worry Sammy I can swim" Dean said. He walked toward the demon. He lifted his foot to climb over but stopped when he felt the demon grab his ankle. The Logos pulled Dean down, and the dock shook from the movement.
"Dean!" Sam yelled. He let go of Amanda and stood to his feet. "Cas you have to do something"
"I won't have to" Cas replied.
"What do you mean?" Sam asked. Sam turned back to see Dean and the Logos fighting. He was about to go help when he saw a hand plop on the deck from the water. Soon he saw Katie pulling herself on to the deck, her eyes a bright white. She stood to her feet and walked over to Dean and the Logos.
"Stop!" Katie yelled and Dean and the Logos looked up to see Katie standing above them. Dean stood to his feet and looked at Katie. Dean backed away as Katie knelt down to the Logos. "You didn't ask for this" Katie placed her hand on the Logo's hand. "But that does not give you the right to take a life" A bright light illuminated from Katie's hand and the Logos fell flat on the dock dead. Katie reached and pulled the medallion from its neck and they all watched as it's body began drying out before turning into dust and blowing into the water. Katie stood to her feet and they all watched her. She looked up at them.
"You shouldn't be scared" Katie said. "Especially not of me, and definitely not of yourself" She walked over to Dean and stood right in front of him. He couldn't tear his eyes away from the glowing coming from hers. She smiled up at him, before dropping her head, when she looked back up at him her eyes were normal. She looked confused as she looked around. "It happened again didn't it?" Dean nodded a yes. Katie just shook her head before walking past Dean over to Amanda. "Are you ok?" Amanda just nodded yes. Katie reached out her hand to the girl. Amanda looked at it for a while, then up at Katie. "I won't hurt you" Amanda finally took her hand and stood. Katie brought the girl closer to her, and they walked back to the camp.
The Next Morning
Katie leaned on the side of JT's truck and watched as children were loading up into car, and busses. After what happen, no more chances could be taken and the kids were sent home until a full investigation was done. Katie looked over and couldn't believe what she was seeing. One of the campers hugging JT around the waist, before letting go and running off to go. JT turned and walked over to Katie.
"I think I've seen it all" Katie said as JT, propped up against the truck next to her. "What was that about"
"You know kids" JT replied. "Their messed up in the head"
"Yeah right" Katie nudged him with her elbow. "Look about yesterday"
"Don't" JT said. "Let's just forget the conversation ever happened"
"If that's what you want" Katie said. "Mr. T"
"Really with that again" JT said laughing. "Because sugar tush, I don't have a problem with making you ride in the back"
"You do that to me" Katie said. "I mean, I literally just saved your life"
"How did you save my life exactly?" JT asked.
"Well, I killed the Logos, not giving it a chance to kill you" Katie replied. "So in retro-spec I saved your life, so now you owe me"
"I'd hate to see what goes on in that brain of yours" JT replied.
"Trust me, it's not pretty" Katie said as Amanda walked over to them. "Hey kid, where's your Dad?"
"Oh, he's not here" Amanda replied. "He's sending the driver to get me. Couldn't even leave work to see how his daughter was doing after being attacked by a giant fish"
"I'm sorry Kid" Katie said. "But trust me, I know from experience that the actions of our parents don't dictate who we are" Katie placed her hand on Amanda's shoulder. "It really doesn't feel all that great to be treated badly" Katie looked over the girls shoulder and Amanda turned to see Molly waiting for her ride.
"I get it" Amanda said turning back to Katie. "And thank you, for everything"
"Don't mention it" Katie replied. She wasn't expecting the sudden hug from the girl. She just patted her back uncomfortably. The girl let go and ran over to Molly.
"You know I think one day, you're gonna make one fine mom" JT said and Katie looked over at him confused.
"Did you just give me a compliment?" Katie asked. "You only compliment when you're trying to get laid" JT just rose his eyebrows and Katie hit him on the arm. "You have a better chance of getting a hug from Dean, let's go" Katie turned about to get into JT's truck.
"I don't think you're coming with me" JT said and Katie turned toward him. He nodded his head forward and Katie turned to see Dean. She walked over to him, not sure what to expect.
"What's wrong?" Katie asked.
"Nothing" Dean replied. "I think I wanted there to be though" Katie quirked an eyebrow in confusion. " I wanted you gone, and I wanted you safe, from demons, and angels, and hell even me, and sending you away felt like I was actually doing something for a change"
"Dean-"
"No, I gotta say this" Dean said holding out his hand. "But I wasn't. I was giving up, one everything, on us, because I was scared we wouldn't survive all this, but we can, I mean we've been through two deaths and two ressurections, I think we can handle whatever life throws at us don't you think?"
"Absolutely" Katie said smiling up at him. He brought his hand to the side of her face and leaned down and kissed her.
"I missed you too" he whispered to her. "And I promise never give up on us again"
"Good, because I promise to never let you give up on us again" Katie replied before kissing him again. They turned to walked toward the car, when Katie stopped. "Oh wait, I almost forgot" Katie turned to where JT was, but wasn't anymore. "He left" Katie said before turning back to Dean. "He didn't even say goodbye"
"Well saying goodbye to you is kind of hard to do" Dean replied. "Trust me" Katie just nodded before being pulled back to the impala.
"Wait" Katie replied and Dean looked down at her. " Cas"
"He's gone" Dean replied.
"No, he's right…" Katie closed her eyes before opening them and seeing Castiel standing over by one of the campers. "There. I'll be right back" Katie let go of Dean's hand and walked over to the angel.
"Your wings are so cool" Katie heard the kids say. His mother called him and the child ran away.
"He could see your wings?" Katie asked and Castiel turned to her.
"There are special children who can" Castiel replied. "That child has an important future"
"Don't we all" Katie replied. "So what are you doing here?"
"I came to make sure you received your message" Castiel said.
"Yes, I did" Katie said. "And I bet you can't tell me what it means"
"I'm sorry, but you're the one who must figure it out" Castiel replied. Katie heard the fluttering of wings and the angel was gone. She rolled her eyes before running back to the car.
"What was that about?" Dean asked when she climbed into the back seat.
"Oh, just our favorite angel being abseolutely no help at all" Katie replied. "He was just making sure I got the message"
"What message?" Sam asked.
"In the beginning" Katie said.
"What does that mean?" Dean asked.
"I have no idea, but I'm guessing it must be real important" Katie replied.
"Why do you say that?" Dean asked turning to the backseat and Katie lifted the side of her shirt to reveal the words "In the beginning", inscribed on the side of her stomach.
"Because someone made damn sure I wouldn't forget it" Katie replied.
A/N: So what do you make of the latest clue? I hope you're keeping track of them. So how did you like the latest chapter, please tell me, because I really love reading your reviews!