Action...Action...oh and more action oy. This will probably be a long chapter!

Warning: This does have MINOR/Canon character death and violence.

Reminder: A family of wolves become insanely touchy feely when one of their family members are stressed.

Dean hurried back outside and felt a wave of relief when he noticed that the other hunters had backed away, their guns lowered to their sides. They were watching Victor like a hawk and some of them even looked terribly bored. It angered Dean but he ignored it as he trekked over to his father. John was rubbing the back of his neck, turning to raise his brows in a silent question.

"They're OK..Cas especially," Dean answered and John nodded, blowing out a breath as he relaxed a bit.

"Explain Winchester," Victor said calmly, his hands resting on his hips. Dean paced a little bit as his father went on to tell him about their history, Dean, Bobby and Rufus piping in in when John missed something. By the end Victor was angrily pacing back and forth, soft curses leaving his mouth.

"That fucking bastard Roman...I knew something was up when he came into my office demanding that I do something about you guys. I didn't understand at first and thought maybe...a new pack had moved in...when he told me it was in fact the Tilamook pack...I laughed in his face. My daddy was a cop in Oregon before me...and a damn good one. He's the one your own daddy had a truce with. When he passed, he told me about you. And that if I ever doubted that he was right...to stop and watch. You were more worried about your mates then attacking us...other wolf packs just don't do that," Victor spat out with a jerk of his head. He sighed heavily and faced John, "I am so sorry...I should have reigned Roman in..."

"It's...it's not OK but...you can help us to make up for it...help us end this shit here and now," John said taking a step closer to the hunter. Victor didn't hesitate, he nodded quickly and gestured for his fellow hunters to come closer. He gave them a very clipped version of what John had said and many of them looked genuinely shocked.

"We had no clue...most of us are brought up to shoot and investigate later...what do you need from us?" Tara, an older female hunter asked. Dean nodded his head and listened to his dad's plan, paling a bit at the end.

"Dad...are...are you sure? You'll have to get close..." Dean said grabbing his arm. John nodded with a sad smile and patted the side of his face.

"I know...but I'm not about to let you do it son...this pack needs you..." John said. Dean swallowed hard and gripped his dad's wrist.

"You're gonna need someone to back you up John...if we can take out two of them...all that will be left is the mother," Bobby grumbled. Before the old man could speak, Rufus grabbed his shoulder.

"I'll do it...and don't you argue with me Bobby," Rufus growled, "I lost my wife Annabel a long time ago...I have no family. You, my friend, do. So I'll do this..." he said. Bobby nodded and moved back, letting him take his place next to John.

"Dean...you need to inform the others what's going on...and make sure Castiel understands what's going on," John said slowly. Dean nodded and watched for a moment as everyone started to take their places before he was racing back into the house. His mate was pacing the kitchen, his hands rubbing constantly on his stomach.

"Dean! What's going on outside?" Luc demanded stumbling over to him. He looked so much better but Dean could still smell a very small trace of silver in his blood stream. Meg was on the couch with her head in Samandriel's lap, both talking very softly.

He tilted his head and lead the way into the kitchen. Cas stared up at him with a frown as Dean sat down, beckoning him to sit on his lap.

"Baby...you're not gonna like what I'm going to tell you...but for this to work...we need everyone to act their parts...and I need to be sure...you're going to be OK," Dean said. Cas's face crinkled up even more and gave him a curt nod.

Dean hated it...by the time he was done explain, Luc had his head in his hands and Cas was trying very hard to not to cry. He hugged his mate close to his chest, murmuring reassurances in his ear as he rubbed his stomach, "Luc...I need you and Gabriel to keep him calm...please," Dean begged softly. Luc nodded and went to find his other brother. He raised up Cas's face and gave him a soft kiss.

"Swear to me Dean...that it'll be fake..." Cas said swallowing hard. Dean nodded and cupped his face.

"It will...I wouldn't put myself in that position if I wasn't sure. But you have to keep calm...you can be upset all you want...it'll be easier to believe but you have to have faith that everything will be OK," Dean said. Cas nodded and kissed him, not even pulling away when his brother's came back in the kitchen.

"Stay with your brothers...and whatever you hear...do not come out of your room," Dean said eying the older Novak's. Gabe gave him a grim smile and nodded, Luc just stared at his younger brother with concern.

"Dean...when this is all over...can we take a vacation?" Cas laughed softly pulling away. Dean grinned and pecked his lips.

"Anywhere you want to go..." he replied and watched them disappear up the stairs. He took in a deep breath and counted to 10 before going through the house, telling everyone what they were about to do. Benny took both Samandriel and Meg to his room, before taking his place at Dean's side. Keelie stepped up to his other as Dean watched Michael move to protect the back door. Everyone else in the house were instructed to hurry upstairs as well. Once everyone was clear from the bottom floor Dean moved forward.

Dean felt his stomach flip when they emerged from the house, the hunters were back in their original places but this time more of their pack mates were outside. Including Krissy and Garth, both standing off to the side waiting for their orders. Dean felt Benny grip his wrist before keeping his place at the front door.

"Keelie..." Dean whispered, his heart stammering in his chest. Keelie looked up at him and gave him a reassuring smile though he could see the worry shining brightly in her eyes.

"We'll get through this Dean...we have too," she said in a hushed whisper. Dean bit his lip and made his way back to where John, Mary, Bobby, Rufus and Victor were all standing.

"You ready son?" John asked, his own breathing a little harsh. Dean nodded and turned to face Victor, his face going slack when he raised up his gun. The hunters around them all started shouting, then proceeded to shoot their guns up into the air. Some of them shot at the bottom floor of the house, making sure to hit many of the windows. They were fake...it was all fake, but the screams from the house was ripping the wolves who were outside apart. Every Alpha instinct was roaring to run back inside or to tear the human's apart. Taking a quick glance around told him the others were in the same position. He caught his father's eyes before he turned back to face Victor. The lone shot ringing louder then the rest.

Keelie didn't want to watch...but she had too...there was nothing she could do to change it...just keep going on with their plan. She ran into the meeting hall and stared at Samuel with every ounce of hatred she could muster. And there was plenty. He was still tied to the chair, gagging at the poison dripping from his lips. She gripped his chin and poured water into his mouth, jumping back when he coughed it out.

"What...what happened? What's going on?" Samuel gasped out. She shook her head and ripped the binds from his wrists, jerking him to his feet.

"See for yourself you bastard," she growled and shoved him out of the building, smiling a little when he fell hard on his hands and knees on the dirt. She tried to keep herself in check when the scene before them unfolded...the little gasp in Samuel's throat.

Mary had Dean's head cradled to her chest, her sobbing echoing off into the night air. The hunter's were "gone" and the rest of the wolves were in their true forms, pacing around their King anxiously. Samuel scrambled to his feet and rushed over only to freeze to see Mary absolutely covered in Dean's blood. His grandson's face was in the crook of Mary's neck who was rocking him back and forth.

"Mary..." Samuel gasped trying to take a step forward but John shoved him back.

"This is what you wanted! Are you happy?! My son's dead because of you!" John growled shoving him back again. Keelie had to control her breathing before she grabbed onto John's arms, gently pulling him back.

"I..." Samuel stammered only to be cut off by John again.

"My son is dead...and you've won. Congratulations..." John spat running his fingers through his hair, "If that bitch wants her own fucking son back...she can come get him herself. But I will not release him until I see all three of them...you understand me Samuel? If they want me dead so fucking bad, they can come and face me while they do it," John growled.

"John..."

"Get the fuck out of here!" John screamed, his eyes glowing amber red. There was a loud wail from inside the house and it was enough to spur Samuel to run away from the scene, his body disappearing into to the trees. Keelie finally let herself fall to the ground, pulling the wall down between her and Cas to let him release the pent up grief he was holding onto. She was able to see John nod over at Krissy and Garth; her mate turning to make sure that she was OK She blew him a shaky kiss and he took off after the Alpha. They were tracking Samuel...watching to make sure that Samuel would do what they all thought he would.

They all waited quietly until John's phone buzzed, alerting them that Samuel was officially out of their range. John rushed over to Dean and Mary, his hand cupping the side of his son's neck. Dean gasped in pain and turned to look up at them, the gold in his eyes flashing bright. Keelie crawled over and took in Dean's face, knowing that Cas could see through her. She felt a wash of calm over flow through their link and she was able to close the wall back up.

"Are you OK son?" John asked. Dean nodded and grimaced as he tried sitting up. The bullet had made a clean pass through his shoulder and was already starting to heal. Thankfully it hadn't taken much to convince Samuel that Dean had really been killed.

"Alright, we have work to do,"John stated.

"Shhh, Cassie, he's OK," Gabe whispered softly into his hair. The moment the shot had gone off, Cas had crawled into his brother's lap, trying to stay as calm as possible. Luc sat near them, rubbing his back softly, only a small cry leaving his throat when he could hear John shouting. He was grateful that his sister had made him see Dean's face...to know that he was really alive. It was taking everything to not break down and be consumed. His door opened and he gasped when he caught a strong trail of Dean's scent.

"Look, Cassie," Gabe whispered gently taking his chin to tilt his face up. Cas scurried out of his brother's lap to fall against his mate. Dean hissed a little but still held him close, one of his hands moving under his shirt to rest on his swollen stomach. Their baby eagerly pressed against his fingers and Cas sighed with the strength of their connection flowing through him. He snuggled his face into his mate's neck and relaxed, allowing Dean to move them closer to the bed.

"Did it work?" Luc asked softly. Dean grunted as he sat down on the bed, Cas moving quickly to stay in contact with him. Dean sighed with content when Cas crawled into his lap, the Alpha's hands finding their way back on his skin.

"Yes...Samuel's on his way to the Boudas...and hopefully will lead them here. My dad's on the phone right now getting our friends to help out. I was actually scared they wouldn't but they agreed," Dean explained. Cas couldn't help clinging onto his mate tighter, the thought of those foul creatures on their land once again made him shudder. Dean hummed softly into his hair and pulled him tighter against his chest.

"What's the plan Dean?" Gabe asked timidly.

"We surround them...surprise them so they won't have a chance to plan another trick. Krissy will be OK Gabe," Dean said. Cas glanced up at his brother and watched him nod, swallowing hard against the knot in his throat.

"I know...I just want our family to be left alone..." Gabe answered tightly. Luc wrapped an arm around his shoulder's pulling him in close to kiss the side of his head.

"It's almost over Gabe..." Luc whispered. Dean took in a deep breath and let it out slowly, his lips pressing into Cas's hair.

John looked around as the hunter's were scent marked...they needed to smell like the pack for this to work. Any of them who had met Eve or Lilith were to hide away until John signaled for them. Their feline friends were ready...waiting in their true forms in the branches high above their heads. If John's assumptions were right, they wouldn't even notice their scent...the air of triumph did funny things to your senses.

They worked quickly to build a pyre on the front lawn, readying it for their "funeral". Mary was still a mess, her eyes glassing over as she watched them construct the thing. He took her by the arm and gently led her away, taking his time holding his Anamchara close to his chest. She clung to him, crying in earnest now that they were alone. He wanted to reassure that he would be just fine...but he couldn't make that promise in good faith. She understood...that for this to be successful and for their pack to be finally safe...he had to do this.

"Mary...I love you," he whispered tilting her face up. Her bottom lip trembled and he quickly kissed her, his arms wrapping around her waist as she clung to him.

"I love you too..." she said against his lips.

It wasn't long before the familiar disgusting stench of sulfur traveled up to them, pulling them back into their roles. Mary moved to stand on the porch, with Ellen and Jo surrounding her, her face hiding into her best friend's shoulder. John stood in front of the house with Rufus on his right, Bobby standing just a bit away from them. Keelie stood near, anxiety buzzing around all of them as they waited. It was the worst part of the whole thing...waiting for the other pack to slowly emerge from the shadows. The three woman standing proudly in the front. They had over two dozen pack members, mostly men behind them.

Keelie swallowed hard watching them fan out, their eyes darting everywhere. She closed her eyes and sent a quick prayer up before slamming down even more guards on the wall in case Cas even tried to break through. Her silver knife was dipped in the new poison she had worked on...it worked much just like the other one...but this one was engineered specifically for the Boudas. She just prayed it actually worked like Daniel claimed it would.

Panic was high in the air as the three woman sauntered closer, the smiles on their faces prideful as they glanced around at the "grieving" wolves. Samuel who stood apart from the others, tried to catch his daughter's attention but she wouldn't glance his way.

"Where's my son?" Eve called out. John barked out an order and Benny was walking forward with a bound Crowley. He ripped off the hood before passing him to Rufus and John. Eve giggled happily and beckoned them forward.

It all slowed down at that moment...John and Rufus dragged a struggling Crowley towards the women, tossing him at them. Before another word could be uttered, John yanked the hidden poison tipped dagger from the back of his pants rushing forward to shove it up into Abaddon's ribcage. Rufus had done the same, but he had hidden his up the long sleeve flannel he wore and attacked Lilith. Both women screamed and the red head shoved her hand into John's stomach, making their Conri cry out in pain.

Lilith collapsed to the ground and Eve was suddenly on Rufus, her claws ripping into his throat. John staggered back and bellowed out a long loud howl. Everything erupted around them, the hunters that had hid revealed themselves from the roofs of the houses. Sniper rifles positioned to take out the Boudas. The leopards attacked from behind, loud hisses and growls filling the air as the wolves joined the fight.

Keelie was fighting with one of the men when she saw Dean jumping in along with Benny and Sam. Eve and a wounded Abaddon were barking out orders, trying to flee from the scene. Keelie rushed over to John who was coughing up blood, his hands pressed into his stomach.

"Go...protect Dean!" John ordered. Keelie swallowed hard, the glow in his eyes were slowly dimming and she pressed a kiss to her Conri's forehead before rushing after Dean who was going after the two women.

The sounds from outside was putting Cas's teeth on edge...he was pacing his bedroom while Gabe sat on his bed, staring wide eyed out his window. Luc had gone to check on Meg the moment they heard John's howl.

"Castiel!" Gabe shouted breaking through his thoughts. He spun around in time to see something crashing into his window, just from the smell alone Cas knew it was one of them. It was snarling as he reared back to pounce on him. Cas cried out and dodged, quickly snatching up one of jars filled with the new poison his sister had given to him. He hurled it at the creature, it instantly shrieked in pain and Cas rushed forward, thrusting his knife up through it's jaw. The were-hyena jerked a few times before collapsing to the ground.

There were more sounds of breaking glass and Cas wrenched his knife free before tossing Gabe a few of the jars. He may be an Omega...and pregnant, but by the Gods he wasn't going down without a fight.

He hurried into the hall and shoved Gabriel out of the way just as something tackled into him, resulting in his knife shoving deep into the half phased creature's chest. It growled at him and Luc was suddenly there yanking it off of him. The baby kicked him hard and he had to catch his breath before he was helped up.

"You OK?" Luc asked breathlessly. He glanced into the room to see another dead hyena hanging out of the window. Cas nodded and pulled his knife free.

"We're OK..Luc, stay in the room with them..." he ordered and his brother opened his mouth to argue but Cas just growled at him. Luc snorted out a laugh and couldn't help but obey, he teasingly gave him a bow before taking his place. Cas took in a deep breath and waddled down the hall where Gabe was staring at him in awe.

"Cas..."

"Shut up Gabe," Cas smiled, turning quickly when the sounds of splintered wood echoed up the stair case. He staggered back when a Hyena crashed through, snarling as it sunk down to strike when a wolf crashed into it, knocking it on it's side. They tussled for a moment and the Hyena kicked the wolf away; Cas didn't hesitate in throwing the jar at the creature. It let out a piercing scream and the wolf attacked again, knocking them out of sight. There was a sickening crunch and Cas held his breath until he saw his pack mate rushing back outside.

"Cassie...come on!" Gabe shouted pulling his arm back. Cas swallowed hard and let Gabe lead him to the room next to where Luc was. The other member's of their pack yelped but instantly calmed when they realized who it was. Cas quickly checked on everyone, epecially Anna before standing in between the window and the door, cautiously watching both.

Dean's shoulder was killing him, a sharp throbbing pain that jabbed at him everytime he swung his arm out. There was so much chaos around him, he tried to not focus on the others, only too keep his eyes on the fleeing red head and her mother. They were getting close to the edge of the woods only to be cut off by their wolves. Charlie was among the ones who stopped them dead in their tracks...and if Dean wasn't so preoccupied with ending this...he'd appreciate just how terrifying Charlie looked.

There was a pop and Eve suddenly collapsed to the ground with a cry, Abaddon spun around and made a move to go to her but froze. Dean, Benny and Keelie were making their way over, surrounding her and her mother who was breathing heavily. He could sense the leopards sneaking through the trees, moving to get into a pouncing position; Dean briefly wondered why the Hyena's couldn't scent them, he didn't really care though. As long as they didn't in the end.

The gun shot wound in Eve's chest was a mess and she was still trying to sit up. There was an electrical charge and Dean spared a glance to his Shaman, her eyes were glowing as bright as the moon as she crouched down near Eve, her head cocking to the side a bit. Abaddon jerked to her left and made to run when another pop sounded and she was being tackled by two huge black leopards. The bullet got her in the shoulder and the cats snarled mere inches from her face.

"Why can I not see you...or Samuel," Keelie asked, the thrum in her voice sending chills down Dean's spine. Eve laughed, a gurgle settling in her throat.

"Naomi had such a lovely curiosity for herbology...especially after we killed her mate," she laughed. Keelie let out a scream and slashed her hand out, her claws scratching deep in the side of Eve's face. Benny scooped her up in his arms and pulled her back while Dean moved closer, grabbing the vile woman's chin.

"Is it reversible?" Dean asked quietly. Eve just glared at him, her lips curling up into a sneer.

"Why would I help you? You and your family are worthless...pathetic...it's taken you this long...almost 3 generations to finally get this far...but it's not over. It will NEVER be over!" Eve screamed, her body shaking with tremors.

"Yes...it is," Dean whispered. He bowed his head and took in a deep breath before swinging up, the blade Benny had given him was jagged looking but was sharp as a razor, slicing right through her flesh. Abaddon let out a loud scream as her mother's head fell to the ground, her body slumping down in a heap.

"I'll kill you! I'll kill all of you!" Abaddon screeched, trying to fight through the leopards holding her down. If she hadn't been wounded by both John and the gunshot...maybe she would have been able to break through.

Dean felt the bile in his throat rising and had to take another deep breath...but for the life of him, he couldn't move. It would be so easy to ask Benny to do it for him...but he glanced around and felt a wave of something warm settling over him. His entire pack was staring at him with wide eyes, many of them dropping down to their knees, flashing their necks in submission. Keelie and Benny smiled at him and did the same. Dean knew he had to this on his own...he slowly raised up to his feet and stepped over to the struggling woman, her eyes widening as she barked out a laugh.

Dean hesitated...almost wanting to fall back and give her the same treatment that his grandfather Henry had. Then flashes of everything his family...his pack had gone through. It was too much to bear...the rage welled up inside as Cas's pale face stared up at him, tears streaming down his cheeks when they thought they had lost the baby. How stricken his mother had looked when she learned of her own father's betrayel...his father utterly broken for striking out on his own son...the knowledge that he had almost caused Cas's near miscarriage.

He met the woman's wide, laughing eyes and Dean let out a guttural scream, his hands raising up and plunging straight down into her heart. Abaddon let out a strangled cry before finally falling lifeless to the ground. Dean felt a sob bubble out of his throat as he scrambled away, tears pouring down his cheeks. There were hands touching him and he nearly fought them when the familiar scent of family calmed his panicking senses.

Blonde hair was tickling his face as he was overwhelmed with warmth, his mother's arms wrapped around him tightly and he knew Sam was hugging him from behind, his little brother's face pressing against his neck. Dean swallowed hard and let himself be held; his body slightly rocking back and forth as the snarly mess in his mind became something less.

He took in a deep breath when he felt his mate, reaching out to him, the gentle hum soothing the other parts of his mind that his family couldn't reach. He finally opened his eyes to see glowing eyes of his pack staring at him with worry but also love...and respect.

"Dean...are you ok?" his mother asked cupping the side of his face. Dean nodded slowly and allowed them to help him up to his feet. He pulled Sammy close to him and hugged him tightly, thanking the gods that they had watched over his brother. Sam had been so adament about being with them when the fighting started...he had tried to argue with him but Sam was stubborn. The moment he lost sight of his little brother had been a sharp kick to the gut but he had to keep pressing on. Or all of this, would have been in vain.

Dean patted the side of Sam's face and swallowed hard, his eyes falling over to where he had seen his father fall. He took off in a run, his heart hitching in his throat when he finally realized that Pam was kneeling over him, their Conri's face hidden from his view.

"Dad...is he..."

"Just fine...a little bruised but he'll heal," Pam answered looking at him over her shoulder. Dean sighed and knelt down next to the pale wolf. John licked his dry lips and raised his tired eyes up to look at him.

"Did we win?"

"Yes...it's all over Dad," Dean said softly. John smiled and let his head fall back on the grass. Mary was soon kneeling next to her mate, Pam allowing her to move John's head into her lap. She uttered soft words that Dean wasn't really listening too.

"Thank the gods..." he sighed. Dean patted his father's shoulder and stood back up, his eyes soaking in all the fallen. His mind tried to panic again...to flee into a darker space but Dean's wolf ripped through it, filling him from the inside with strength to handle this. He allowed his wolf to be more present and let his head fall back in a long, loud howl.

The reply was so glorious, Dean couldn't help but smile with relief.

Cas made his way through the house slowly, Luc and Gabe at his back as they walked through the hall. There were two more bodies on the bottom floor and Cas's breath hitched, filling with worry until he saw his oldest brother sitting on the front porch steps, his head resting in his hands. Cas pushed through the broken door and wrapped his arms around Michael. The oldest Novak gave a shaky sigh and clung to his arm a bit.

"Thank you Michael," Cas whispered and Michael nodded with a grunt. Luc took his place in comforting their brother, letting Michael completely break down and cling to him. Luc nodded at him and Cas turned to take in his surroundings.

It was still home...but it looked so different. Bodies were everywhere and the smell of blood high in the air. He wrapped his arms around himself, holding back the tears when he saw several of their pack mates among the fallen. One of which was Gordon...Cas knelt down by his body and sent up a prayer for the wolf. Asking the God's to allow his spririt to be reunited with his mate.

"Cas!" he heard someone crying out his name. He jerked towards the voice and felt a rush of relief when he saw Dean. He was covered in dirt and blood but he was still beautiful. The gold and green in his eyes blazing as he tore across the compound, nearly lifting Cas off his feet when he crashed into him.

"Oh gods...I was so scared you were hurt," Dean gasped, his nose trailing up his neck, taking in both his and the baby's scent. Cas closed his eyes and tilted his head, waiting for Dean to be reasured of their safety.

"Everyone in the house is safe..." Cas said softly. Dean pressed their lips together and Cas melted ++agaisnt him.

"It's over Cas...it's finally over. I'm taking you on that vacation..." Dean laughed softly. Cas bit his lip and thumbed along Dean's jaw.

"Good," Cas said giving him a bright smile. Dean took his hand and lead him over to their exhausted but elated pack mates, their friends...and their new allies. He watched as Victor, who had been one of the snipers on the roof, grasp Dean's forearm in their formal greeting and the two men grinned at each other. Cas felt the butterflies in his chest and knew something amazing was beginning.