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BLOOD CARTEL
Chapter Fifty-Three
With joined brute force the three vampires forced their way through the barricaded door at the back of the church. Starving of air Dean pushed his way through the doorway and immediately fell to his knees on the rough gravelled ground; the night air was cool and intoxicating as he filled his deprived lungs
As Lord Ivan stepped out his heightened senses were already telling him that humans were nearby and more were on their way by the sound of the emergency sirens "we need to go" he warned giving Dean no time to recover as he pulled him to his feet, the strain of lifting the six foot one slave was evident on his face, even after feeding on the priest he was still weak.
Both Vladimir and Nikolay sensed that danger was near; looking around Nikolay wanted answers, his eyes roamed to the highest point of the hill where he saw the group of hunters stood talking, he recognised most of them but his eyes were drawn to one in particular "Samuel Winchester" he snarled out between his clenched teeth
Dean's eyes shot up towards the hill, where he saw his brother standing there with Pierre, he pushed back the sudden thought that conjured up in his mind that maybe Sam was a part of this, his hand slipped to his bleeding side. Sam hated the plan to take down the cartel from the word go plus he had made it quite clear that he was against him getting marriage to Celeste but even so he couldn't believe that his own brother would want do this to him
Nikolay's vampire teeth descended as he snarled, he was feeling weak but still he was ready to take his revenge, rip the hunters' throats out for this, just as he stepped forward ready to run up the hill a hand grabbed his arm from behind "you will have your revenge but now is not the time" he heard his master's voice
Nikolay knew it was an order and not a request, he turned towards Vladimir every fibre of him didn't agree "Master, I can take them" it was a plea for permission
On the surface the priest's blood had worked and healed most of the burns to Nikolay's skin but yet Vladimir noticed that Nikolay still looked drained of energy and haggard, right now he looked like he wouldn't be able win a fight with a small woodland animals let alone hardened hunters. Vladimir knew it was Nikolay's pride that was driving him on, diplomatically he ordered firmly "They have the upper hand son, but we have their scent, they will keep for now" Nikolay realised it had been a long time since his master had called him son as he looked towards the hill he saw that the hunters were now heading down towards them
"Nikolay" there was a warning tone in Vladimir's voice, a don't defy me mixed with urgency "we have to leave now"
"Yes father" taking his place at his master's side as they headed around the corner and straight into a startled looking Lucy
"Run, Lucy run" Dean shouted out warning to her but it was too late Vladimir had already pounded forward grabbing a hold of her as she tried to flee and eagerly sinking his fangs into her neck, sucking the blood from her until he felt her body growing limb in his arms
"No" Dean pulled away out of Lord Ivan's grip "leave her alone" not releasing how much the vampire was supporting him, once free his world suddenly started to spin, he felt himself falling as his legs gave way beneath him but just as he thought his face was going to collide with the gravel Lord Ivan's arms once again grabbed him and pulled him back to his feet "you're doing yourself no favours" the vampire was right it had taken nearly all of his remaining energy
"Bite me, no I forget innocent priest is more your thing" Dean could only watch as Vladimir pulled the now placid Lucy along as they moved towards the front of the church
"I'm sorry that you had to witness that" Lord Ivan remarked, survival was in their nature, had taken him a long time to realize how precious human life was. "I regret the taking human life"
After seeing the savage way they bled the priest dry, the vampire's words did little to comfort Dean but the tone of his voice had Dean half believing him
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Sam turned his back on Campbell "watch him" he ordered Pierre as he headed full speed down the hill towards the front of the church, he needed prove that what he was seeing wasn't a ghost of his brother, that Dean really was alive. Turning the corner he skidded to a halt at the site of Lucy being manhandled by Vladimir into Pierre's truck "Lucy" without realising Sam was moving forward to her aid
"Winchester" Nikolay spitted out between fanged teeth as he crossed Sam's line of vision, blocking him from his brother and Lucy "You'll regret this"
"What! Whoa," Sam took a step back as it hit him "You think I was part of this?" the look on vampire's face confirmed it, side stepping Nikolay Sam called to his brother he had to tell him the truth "Dean" he got a brief glimpse of brother's soot covered face as he climbed into the back of Pierre truck, before Nikolay was once again in front of him, he had always being able read his brother's expression, not that there were many, happy, sad, frightened and puzzled along with his game face but this time it was a cold expressionless stare, surely Dean couldn't believe he was capable of been a part of this "I came to stop it" he shouted out
Nikolay huffed in disbelieve "You expect me to believe that, I knew you were selfish but I never thought you try to destroy your own brother" Nikolay heard the roar of the engine as the truck started up "mark my words every single one of you will pay for this night with your lives" turning he headed for the truck
As the truck turned around Sam saw that Dean's head was down, his brother couldn't even look at him. The sound of screeching of tyres joined the consistent buzzing in his ears as the truck speeded out of the graveyard.
The momentary distraction caused by the sound of screeching tyres was all Campbell needed; as Pierre turned his head Campbell kicked the gun from Pierre's hand before reaching down into his boot and pulling out one of his own, he wasted no time in selecting his target and pulling the trigger
Taken by surprise Pierre jumped at the sound of the gun firing, stunned he looked at the smoking gun in Campbell's hand, it took a few seconds for him to realise that he hadn't been shot and a few more to realise that Campbell had shot Jackson, his own son. Turning he saw the young man laying on ground his hand covering the bullet hole in his chest "go get some help" Pierre shouted as fell to his knees next to Jackson
Campbell turned and started to walk off towards his truck, as he walked away he heard Pierre calling after him "You bastard he's your son" vampire bait yes, son no. He had out lived his usefulness
Pierre applied pressure to the bullet wound as best he could "Hold on kid"
Blood slipped out from the corner of Jackson's mouth "I knew one day he would do it" a weak cough passed his lips "just promise me you won't let him hurt anymore slaves"
"I will" Pierre replied just in time to see the light leave Jackson's eyes, he was dead. Standing Pierre picked up his gun and start off in the direction where Campbell went.
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Not able to sleep as doctor Marcus had ordered Dean walked out of Nikolay's study with a half a bottle of very expensive whiskey in his hand; he looked longingly at the bottle for taking a large gulp, the liquid was warming at the back of his throat numbing his senses but not the pain he felt in his heart. Every time he closed his eyes he could see Celeste's expressionless face, he could still feel her warm body limp in his arms. Climbing the stairs he heard Nikolay call his name as he came up from the cellar "Dean"
"Leave me alone, I've done what you've asked" he had let the vampire doctor attend his injuries but he didn't have to take the doctor's advice
Back in his room he sat on the window seat and stared out across the fields, he heard the click of the door opening and without turning he knew it was Nikolay my is overpowering cologne "Punish me if you want I don't care" he took another swig of the whiskey
"The last time someone stole from me, I had his hand cut off" Nikolay informed Dean as he walked towards the window to stand next to him
For a second or two Dean continued to stare out the window before he swung his legs off the window seat and stood "whatever"
Nikolay grabbed Dean's bicep "You're not the only one hurting here Dean, I have lost just as much as you"
Dean huffed in amusement "What do you know; you don't know what real love is, we're just possessions to you, that's not love" with lightening speed Dean was thrust against the wall, his stitches pulled as he back connected with the hard surface
Nikolay remembered his cherished Marie, he maybe a vampire but he had loved her, no one could ever replace her "Because of the circumstances I will over look this indiscretion, this time" Nikolay took the bottle of whiskey from Dean's hand "You are confined to your room until further notice"
"Suits me, not really in a socialising mood" once Nikolay had released him from the wall Dean went back to the window seat and continued to stare out across the fields
Nikolay paused at the door "I will have your food brought up" he wasn't really expecting a reply so he wasn't surprised when Dean didn't answer him. Coming down the stairs his nostrils picked up on Samuel Winchester's scent.
Sam didn't wait to be invited in; he burst through the front door "I want to see my brother now" he had to explain, put things right
"What!" Sam looked up the stairs to the first landing; he knew he couldn't match Nikolay's speed but still he had to try, he sided stepped the vampire and was on the first step of the stairs when the vampire was once again in front of him blocking his path "Dean, Dean" he shouted out in desperation
"You're lucky the girl hunter confirmed your story so don't push your luck" Nikolay snarled
Sam clenched his fists "Lucy, you had better not have hurt her"
The sound of a door opening on the first floor made them both turn their heads and look up. Dean walked into view "I don't want to see him"
"Dean, I wasn't a part of it you have to believe me" Sam shouted out hoping his brother would believe him
"Nikolay, send him away" Dean disappeared and they both heard the door closing again
Nikolay cocked a satisfied eyebrow "You heard him"
TBC
