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Hello, friends! A couple of years ago, I thought of an episode idea for one of my favorite shows, Supernatural. After countless rewrites, I've finally decided to publish. I've written this story in the format of an episode, with the chapter changes being "commercial breaks". Following the canon Supernatural storyline, this episode would fit into Season 3 between episodes 12 and 13. I hope you enjoy and, as always, please read and review!

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In the episode "Phantom Traveler", we learn that Dean is terrified of flying, which explains why he exclusively drives across the country while hunting. After a demonic possession threatens the safety of a commercial flight, Dean is forced to get on board and calms his nerves by humming Metallica.

Dean sells his soul in exchange for Sam's resurrection. Although he had originally accepted his fiery fate, Dean now admits that he wants to live, and with only 2 months left, the two brothers set out on a desperate search for a way out of his crossroads deal. To make things even worse, Bella has stolen the colt, a rare pistol that can kill demons with a single shot.

Now:

"Morton House?" Sam yells incredulously.

The Impala speeds down a dark highway, slick with rain.

"The hunters' Grand Canyon!" Dean replies smugly.

Sam huffs in response.

"Come on, Sammy!" Dean smiles. "Hauntings dating back 40 years, only strikes on Leap Day! It's on every hunter's bucket list- we're going."

"You've got two months, Dean," Sam says seriously.

Dean sighs, "Exactly."

Sam looks at his brother confused, knitting his eyebrows together.

Dean settles back into the driver's seat, tapping his fingers loudly on the steering wheel. "Look, we've got no colt," holding up one finger, "and no lead on Bella," holding up another. "This is the last Leap Day I've got, and I'm gonna hunt me some ghosts!"

"But-"

"Sam, we're going," Dean says sternly.

Sam stares into his brother's face, realizing he'll never win this argument.

Keeping his eyes on the road, Dean reaches behind him for a cardboard box tucked into the floorboard. His fingers scan over the stacked cassettes until he finally feels the familiar, frayed case. Popping the cassette into the player, "Enter Sandman" fades through the speakers.

Say your prayers little one,
Don't forget my son,
To include everyone

Just as the famous guitar riff swells, a whirring noise erupts from the glove department. The Winchester brothers exchange knowing looks, as Sam unlocks the cabinet to reveal the EMF meter lit up red and buzzing. Suddenly, the headlights start to flicker in and out.

Sam and Dean nod in unison.

The Impala's tires screech as Dean slams on the breaks, throwing the car into a violent spin.

The boys whip around to the back seat, shotguns cocked.

Dean inhales sharply.

There sits a thin, pale figure.

"Tess?!" Sam gasps.

"I don't have long boys, so listen up."

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