~Dean's P.O.V.~

There was no welcome committee. No hordes of demons that were waiting for us as we explored the basement. That made me uneasy. We had researched this place thoroughly before coming here, almost every citizen in this small town was a demon. So where were they? I felt an ambush coming on but as we explored the one floor basement there was nothing.

"This makes no sense where are the demons?" I whispered, once everyone was in one place.

"Maybe they don't know we're here?" Sam suggested, but my gut told me something was wrong.

"Wherever they are, they're not here, which means we need to get started." Bobby said holding up a can of spraypaint.

In twenty minutes or so we had the basement rigged for our plan. If any demon came down here they'd get a facefull of holy water. Only thing to do now was get Eris's attention. I looked over at Sam and he nodded. Jess was behind him, her face rigid, she looked ready.

The plan was to summon the archangel and convince it to kill the demons before killing us. Unfortunately every archangel upstairs wanted us gone. Bobby figured our best shot was to summon Michael, seeing as I'm his vessel, Bobby's reasoning was we might have a better chance of him listening to me.

The sigil was spraypainted on the floor and the ingredients for the spell were ready to be lit up. Bobby striked the matches, but before he could release them they were snuffed out. The basement was dark again and I felt a breeze, but that wasn't possible, there were no windows.

"Balls." Bobby said and started again, the same thing happened.

"I don't think that's a good idea boys." Eris's girly voice emanated from nowhere but everywhere at once. The innocent voice of the meat suit, Kelly, Eris possessed, made my skin crawl. "Big brother upstairs would be very upset with you."

The lights flickered, Eris kept talking. "It's time we had a heart to heart." All of us did 360's searching the room for where Eris was, finally the lights stopped flickering and one light stayed on Eris like a spotlight. She was standing behind us, alone it looked like.

I raised the demon knife and Sam, abandoning our mission of being quiet brought out his pistol. Eris smiled. "That's cute, but useless against me."

"We know," Bobby started, "That's why we're summoning, Michael." He said it simply enough for a monkey to understand. Bobby turned towards the bowl of ingredients once more, he lit another match, one last time, but didn't get to use it as a demon was already there. It had tipped over the bowl of ingredients for the spell, they now lay on the floor, the lambs blood making a dark puddle. The demon raised his beefy hand, which held a excessively long knife and plunged it into Bobby's stomach.

It felt like the knife had been plunged into my heart, Bobby stood, frozen on the spot, the knife still in him his muscles tense. The demon smiled at Bobby's pain and twisted the knife. Bobby's body shuddered, blood flew against the walls and spilled onto the concrete floor. The demon ripped the knife out. Almost immediately Bobby fell to his knees. I tried to move but I felt frozen on the spot. Rage slowly building inside me.

"Bobby! No!" Sam shouted and without hesitation exploded on the demon. He ran forward, past Bobby and swung the first punch. The demon staggered and fell back holding his mouth, which was bleeding now. His bald head reflected the one light that was on in the darkness. Sam didn't stop, he brought out punch after punch, every technique Dad had taught us about self defense. While Sam fought that demon, I dropped to my knees beside Bobby, only to find Jess already on the job. Her brow was furrowed and her mouth twisted in anguish.

Jess looked up at me over Bobby's bleeding body. He had passed out on the floor, red liquid pouring from his stomach and mixing with the lambs blood. I wanted to help him but there was nothing to do as Jess had already taken off his jacket and was using it to stop the bleeding though it was already soaked. She looked over my shoulder and suddenly her eyes grew wide, "Dean!" She shouted.

I turned around instantly, wielding the demon knife, Eris was trying to get the jump on me. My hunter training kicked in and instinctively I swung the knife at her. It sunk into her shoulder, just above where her heart should have been but I was sure she removed it a long time ago. Though the knife didn't stop her, like it would've any weaker demon, it did hurt her. I felt specks of blood splatter my face, Eris rolled to the side clutching her shoulder.

Eris gritted her teeth and had she had fangs she would've been snapping them at me. I stood up ready for a fight to the death. I lunged first, swinging the demon knife in an arch down her body, meaning to start with the neck. Instead she knocked my arm aside and aimed a well trained blow to my stomach. The impact made me lose my breath. Seizing the opportunity Eris hit me with an uppercut.

For a teenage girl Eris was stronger than she looked, it must have been the demon inside her because when she hit me, my teeth clattered against themselves and my jaw felt like it would implode from the impact alone. A salty liquid rose up in my mouth and as I spit it out, I realized it was blood. I wiped my mouth and looked up to see Eris standing over me. I was still catching my breath from her first punch as she said, "It'll be my pleasure to kill you." Light brown hair fell over a bloody, smiling face. I thought to myself; This will NOT be the last thing I see before I die!

Fortunately it wasn't; unfortunately someone even worse stopped Eris from ripping my lungs out. "You don't think you can steal my kill, do you Eris?" A red haired women stood on top of the stairs, all the lights flickered to life as she put on foot on the next step, and then the next. The women looked like she could've come right out of the 1920's aside from her "The devil made me do it" t-shirt, black leather jacket and skinny jeans.

Eris looked up at her as she hit the last step, "Abaddon." She smiled and chuckled. I took the chance to look over at Sam and Jess. Sammy had taken a beating, his lip was split and one of his eyes was swollen, the demon he had been fighting had him in a headlock. One of his arms was bent in the wrong direction and hung limply at his side, the other one had locked it's fingers around the demon's bulky muscles. Bobby had regained consciousness again and Jess was helping him to sit up, the bloody jacket still clenched against his stomach. Despite the wound Bobby was wide eyed and stared between Abaddon and Eris like his life depended on it.

If Bobby was going to be okay I knew he had to get out of here, but Abaddon and Eris standing in our way posed a bigger threat.

"Long time no see." Eris stood up straight as she addressed Abaddon, she seemed to lose all interest in me as her eyes fixated themselves on Abaddon. "I guess it never occurred to you to come visit an old friend in hell? After all, we could have all used a little company."

Abaddon smiled sweetly at her, like a mother explaining to her child why they can't get ice cream...with a smile. "Well being a knight of hell comes with many responsibilities you know."

"Oh I know all too well." Eris made no attempt to hide her anger. The words were practically forced through her gritted teeth. I remembered Cas telling me about Abaddon, this woman was supposed to be Laura's mother. A new rage burned inside my stomach as I remembered Laura telling me how she was abandoned by her mother and her father and left in a rundown orphanage where she went through countless number of foster homes. Whatever Abaddon's past, it was clear that she and Eris did not like each other. Though the way Abaddon held herself around Eris made me feel like all the anger was coming from Eris and, to Abaddon, Eris was just a fly in the room, buzzing annoyingly around her head. Abaddon looked like she was about to swat the fly down as her and Eris circled each other like sharks.

"Tell me, what do you want with the Winchester boys?" Abaddon asked, clearly tired of beating around the bush.

"What difference does it make to you?" Eris spat.

Abaddon turned her head my way and said; "Well seeing as one of them is to be the father of my grandchild, I feel it concerns me greatly."

Eris stopped in her tracks. She looked at me, her eyes wide and questioning. "You, Dean Winchester, you're the father of the dark child?"

I'd had enough of this prophecy bullshit. I picked up the knife from the spot where I'd dropped it and stood up. In a tone that challenged both Abaddon and Eris to fight me, I said; "Our child has nothing to do with you. Now, you two better start explaining shit or I'm going to kill both of you." I put as much hatred and courage into my voice as possible and hoped I looked more threatening than I felt.

"Big talk for a puny mortal." Abaddon spoke first. Her superior attitude was really getting to me, her ego could have filled this whole room and more.

"Yeah, we'll see how puny I am when I'm standing over your dead body." My body was working on autopilot, while my mind raced. I was standing in a room with two demons who wanted my guts to spill the floor, one of them was the mother of my girlfriend, and the grandmother to my unborn child, my family was bleeding on the floor and in need of my help yet against both Abaddon and Eris I was utterly powerless. I clenched my hands into fists to stop them from shaking. Some family reunion, huh?

"I grow tired of this small talk." Abaddon said plainly and walked toward Eris. Even though Abaddon moved quickly Eris was quicker. She whistled, a high sharp note, and in a split second the bald-headed demon was in front of her. I could hear Sam coughing on the floor, behind me, after being released.

Abaddon didn't hesitate she plunged her hand straight into the demon's chest. The demon's head surged upward and his mouth opened in pain. I watched as Abaddon, with a wicked smile curling her lips all the time, turned her hand in a violent manner. The bald-guys demon soul flickered like a light. When Abaddon brought out her hand it dripped red with blood that shined when it caught the light. The demon's soul stopped flickering and he fell to the floor. Blood slowly trickling from his open mouth.

"Jaeger!" Eris screamed as she looked upon the dead body. "You bitch!" She screamed at Abaddon and whistled again.

Judging from Eris and Abaddon's reaction this sound was meant to call more demons to Eris's side. "That won't work sweety. I'm afraid Jaeger here was the only one left who is still loyal to you. The rest of your puppets serve me now."

Eris looked truly afraid now. Her mouth opened in surprise and her eyes darted all over the room. I could almost see the wheel in her head turning. The fear Abaddon had injected Eris with was contagious. I felt my knees begin to shake but I stood my ground and tried to hide it.

Abaddon advanced on Eris, her hand dived straight into Eris's chest. With a literal heart wrenching finality Eris fell to the floor dead. Abaddon couldn't seem to be bothered by the dead bodies as she turned our way. I put myself protectively in front of Bobby and Jess, and behind them, Sam.

"Stay away from us you bitch!" I shouted at her.

Abaddon chuckled. "Stop making me laugh." She said as she walked forward despite my warning. I was just getting ready to fight when Abaddon was blasted with rock salt. I quickly turned around to see Sam reloading a shotgun, one he'd most likely gotten from the duffel bag next to the spilled ingredients. Walking forward to stand next to me, he aimed at Abaddon again.

"You boys are getting very annoying." Abaddon snarled at us, she prepared to jump for our throats but the basement suddenly started to shake violently. Picture frames on the walls fell to the floor, the mirrors cracked and suddenly a horrible screeching came from all around us. The sound was so loud I thought my ears would split open, Sam heard it too as he was next to me holding his ears, the shotgun abandoned by his feet.

Abaddon; however seemed less than perturbed by this noise. In fact she started to talk to it. I understood what was happening when Abaddon addressed Michael. I remember the first time Cas spoke to me after raising me from hell, the same thing happened, only because this was an archangel it was much worse. I could see a hint of fear in Abaddon's eyes. "You won't be able to protect them forever, Michael! Eventually the Winchester's lady friend will give birth to the dark child and Lucifer will rise again!" The screeching turned into ringing, it grew so loud I hollered in pain. My ears just couldn't take this much noise. "I swear on my nobility as a knight of hell I will have that child! You can't keep him from me. Being quarter demon his instinct will be to come to me. When that happens I'll be sure to seek my revenge!" Abaddon yelled into nothing, her voice lost in the ringing noise. The shaking grew more violent and only ceased when Abaddon turned to me, winked, and disappeared from thin air.

The noise was finally gone and we could stop clutching our heads, like our ears would fall off. I stood up and looked back at Bobby and Jess. Bobby was trying to stand but the pain in his face told me everything. I rushed over, grabbed Bobby's arm and wrapped it around my neck. Sam supported his other side and together we walked Bobby back up the stairs and outside.

~Jess's P.O.V.~

Once we got back to the impala, we drove Bobby straight to the hospital. He got checked in and was put into a room. Once everything was organized by the hospital we were allowed to see him. The doctors gave him a few stitches where he got stabbed and had given him some drugs for the pain. They also cleaned up Sam and Dean while they were there.

I pulled out my phone to call Laura to let her know about everything. She didn't answer the first couple times I tried to reach her. I was starting to get worried. Dean noticed and was getting worried about her, too. After the third try she finally answered.

"Hey, sorry about that. I was in the shower. I left my phone in my room. What's up?" She sounded cheerful.

I sighed with relief then said; "Good news or bad news first?" I felt a slight hint of fear to tell her the bad news about Bobby. I heard a shaky sigh come from the other end.

"Give me the good news first." She seemed scared of the bad news.

"Good news is that Eris is dead."

"And the bad news?"

"Eris was killed by your mother, Bobby got stabbed, and Dean and Sam were beat pretty bad." Everything was silent on Laura's end. "Laura? You there?" Dean took the phone from me and spoke to her.

"Laura?"

"Dean? Are you okay? How's Sam and Bobby?" She was freaking out. I only knew because Dean had put it to speakerphone.

"We're okay, Laura" Sam yelled to the phone.

"What did Jess mean by my mother killed Eris?"

"Abaddon-" That was all Sam said before there was a slight scream from Laura's end.

"Laura! What was that!?" I yelled to her.

"God damn it, Cas! Warn a person!" We all laughed a bit, the relief plain on our faces.

Cas's voice came through the speakerphone next. "Abaddon wants power, which means she wants your first born, who is prophesied to raise Lucifer. Do not think she will not come after you. However, Abaddon likes to work indiscreetly, she will most likely send demons after you to retrieve the baby at the time of your labor."

"How will they know when I'm in labor?" Laura asked, confusion, fear and uncertainty in her voice all at once.

"The prophecy is very specific." Cas answered.

"Look, Laura, whatever happens salt is now your new best friend. Always have holy water handy and remember the exorcism." Dean told her. "and-" he began but Laura finished his thought.

"And shoot first ask questions later. I know." Laura paused then; "Dean, I'm glad you guys are okay, how is Bobby?"

"Well they gave him pain meds. He's resting, in a few days time the doctors say he'll heal." Sam started. "The wound will leave a scar though it wasn't as deep as it could've been."

"When are you coming back?" she asked, then added as an afterthought; "Shilo's getting bored."

Dean smiled then promised; "We'll be back as soon as Bobby's better." Dean addressed Castiel next, "Cas?"

"Yes, Dean?"

"Keep Laura safe till we get back. I want to know she's being protected."

"The demons should never get their hands on the the child of darkness, that's how the prophecy refers to your first born. You have my word, Dean."

"If my first born in prophesied to start another apocalypse then what about my other children?" Laura's thoughts came out before she could stop herself.

"The prophecy only mentions the first born of a half-demon and vessel of heaven." Cas' voice was very monotone, as if he were reading from a dull book. Laura was silent after this. The subject was not mentioned again and we said our goodbyes. I hung up the phone and looked at Bobby's bedside.

Knowing Bobby for as long as I have, I felt empathy for him. Bobby wasn't a weak hunter and had taken his fair share of abuse, mentally and physically. Seeing him on a hospital bed, pale clothes and blankets wrapped around him...It left a hole in my heart. I could only imagine what Sam and Dean were feeling. Before Laura and I, Bobby had been the only family they ever had, besides each other.

I remembered losing my mother, I remember how no one could console me. No matter what they said I grieved for my mother and only time drove those feelings of grief away. It wasn't as if Bobby was going to die, but the doctors were clear that infection could still set in, despite all their efforts. The only thing to do now was wait and hope for the best. Not being able to help must be killing the boys. I hated feeling useless, especially when a loved one's life is on the line.

Sam suggested we get a motel room close to the hospital, Dean told us to get one if we wanted but he was going to stay by Bobby's side.

"Dean you need rest just as much as the next person. Don't overwork yourself." Sam warned.

"I'll be fine, Sam. I just can't leave him here alone." Dean cast a look of longing at Bobby's sleeping body.

I could see in his face Sam felt the same for Dean. In the end the hospital brought in a few more chairs for us. They weren't the most comfortable thing but, eventually I fell asleep from exhaustion.