June 14, 2006

**Cold Oak Massacre**

An anonymous report has revealed a tragic massacre that took place in the abandoned town of Cold Oak, South Dakota. Police arrived to the ghost town on June 11th to find a horrific scene. According to Police Chief Eric Sanderson, "Our current theory is that the victims were lured to the town and forced to engage in a battle for survival at the hands of some sort of pseudo-authority figure. While there is little connecting the victims aside from age, we are doing further research to determine if this was the work of a cult or another group."

Police reports indicate that the town was littered with bodies of the deceased, with most having died via blunt trauma or stab wounds. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims.

1. Lillian R. Baker (January 23, 1983-June 10, 2006; San Diego, California)

2. William B. Benson (March 6, 1983-June 10, 2006; Reading, Pennsylvania)

3. Scott S. Carey (June 9, 1983-June 10, 2006; Lafayette, Indiana)

4. Wilma G. Daugherty (November 23, 1983-June 10, 2006; Aurora, Colorado)

5. Sarah M. Dorchester (October 4, 1983-June 10, 2006; Riverside, California)

6. Geoff N. Fredricks (February 13, 1983-June 10, 2006; Plano, Texas)

7. Lucy M. Funk (April 2, 1983-June 10, 2006; Rochester, New York)

8. Andrew C. Gallagher (June 30, 1983-June 10, 2006; Guthrie, Oklahoma)

9. Parker D. Godfrey (January 18, 1983-June 10, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts)

10. Janice W. Heeler (September 4, 1983-June 10, 2006; Arlington, Virginia)

11. Madison D. Jacobs (August 22, 1983-June 10, 2006; Davidson, Tennessee)

12. Addison R. Jacobson (February 26, 1983-June 10, 2006; Greensboro, North Carolina)

13. Josephine H. Kaplan (November 30, 1983-June 10, 2006; St. Paul, Minnesota)

14. Martin V. Klein (May 29, 1983-June 10, 2006; Cleveland, Ohio)

15. Jess O. Lawrence (October 31, 1983-June 10, 2006; Henderson, Nevada)

16. Maxwell M. Miller (August 5, 1983-June 10, 2006; Saginaw, Michigan)

17. Francine B. Nelson (August 9, 1983-June 10, 2006; Tulsa, Oklahoma)

18. Victor X. Oswald (March 7, 1983-June 10, 2006; Miami, Florida)

19. Kylee L. Rose (November 23, 1983-June 10, 2006; Honolulu, Hawaii)

20. Dana V. Ruth (April 9, 1983-June 10, 2006; Akron, Ohio)

21. Abraham D. Solomon (June 20, 1983- June 10, 2006; New York, New York)

22. Jacob F. Talley (September 27, 1983-June 10,2006; Fort Wayne, Indiana)

23. Veronica P. Tanaka (December 31, 1983-June 10, 2006; San Francisco, California)

24. Nora T. St. Claire (July 5, 1983-June 10, 2006; Anchorage, Alaska)

25. Ansem D. Weems (June 30, 1983-June 10, 2006; Guthrie, Oklahoma)

26. Ava Q. Wilson (July 9, 1983-June 10, 2006; Peoria, Illinois)

27. Zachary S. Yoder (December 2, 1983-June 10, 2006; Durham, North Carolina)

**SPN**

"Did you see the paper this morning?" Dean handed Sam a copy of The Capital Journal. "Look at page 4."

Sam leafed through the paper, holding the pages gingerly in his left hand-as any sharp movement caused a fair degree of pain, with the morphine no longer coursing through his system he was much more aware of his injuries-until he reached the article. "This isn't right."

"What? We called it in like you asked." Bobby replied.

"No, it's missing a name." Sam scanned the list again, No… no, no, no…

"Who?" Dean glanced at the list.

"Randall J. Burton. R.J." Sam paled, "Do you think…"

"He's alive?" Dean finished.

"You said that the yellow-eyed demon was rooting for only one of you to come out of it. If you're alive, then surely R.J. has to be dead, right?" Bobby adjusted his cap.

"Maybe… but what if he thought Sam was a definite goner? If we hadn't shown up, he'd've died regardless of the injuries." Dean added, worriedly. "And when we found you you didn't exactly look like you were much alive…"

"He could've just taken R.J. somewhere else until whatever fucked up plan he has is ready… All while assuming I was dead." Sam further paled.

"Look, everything is speculation right now. For all we know R.J. could've been burned up or something and they didn't find him…" Bobby warily added, "Let's keep our guards up, but not panic."

The brothers nodded.

**SPN**

Sam was discharged from the hospital shortly before one that afternoon, with Dean pushing his wheelchair out into the parking lot. Dean helped him maneuver to fit into the Celica, stowing his crutches in the trunk.

"Well Bobby, I hope this isn't goodbye for too long." Sam said, looking up from the passenger seat.

"It won't be." He smiled.

"No, it won't. I'm making damn well sure that both of us are prepared for the occult nonsense we've managed to slip into accidentally. Bobby agreed to help us train over the summer. I've got the break, and you're taking a sabbatical for your health-so we can both come up during the week." Dean looked intently at his brother, "I am NOT losing you again and NEITHER of us is going to let anything bad happen because of this newfound bullshit."

"Alright. Sounds like a plan to me." Sam smiled, just happy that everything was starting to make sense again.

After bidding goodbye to Bobby the two drove home, with Dean fielding most of the endless calls from relatives and friends. Yes he's okay… No, he's not in a cult…I promise…

It was good to feel loved, Even if I am still a freak… Sam peered out the window as the peaceful farmlands passed by as the two neared home. Boy do I hope this isn't the calm before the storm.