A/N: Own nothing about supernatural ( I own Jackie, Mike and Daniel though) ;)

I am so so so sorry I took this long to update! I've been busy with work the whole week! But here it is!

Chapter 15 – Thorn Within

Previously: But before he could even start, an evil laugh came from behind. Sam remained in his spot, just observing what was happening. He had no idea about Jackie's condition.

" Crap". He said to himself when he heard the laugh, echoing in the warehouse.

Now:

Sam watched as Daniel entered the room and pinned Dean to wall harshly. He didn't want to leave him there, but they had agreed that if anything came out wrong, one of them would run and get help, thus they wouldn't both get caught again. Jackie remained where she was, still feeling the effects of the drug. Sam heard his brother moaning as Dean fell on the floor and was grabbed by Daniel once again, no time to waste, he had to go get someone. As he slowly turned around to run, he felt someone grabbing him by his hair.

" Crap is not good enough for the trouble you're in Sammy boy". Alessa surprised Sam coming from behind him.

Sam wasn't expecting that, he was supposed to be Dean's backup and as long as they knew, Daniel was the one they'd have to deal with, not that bitch again. She had a satisfied smile on her face, that was for sure. After receiving a call from Daniel saying the Winchesters were on their way there, she was relieved and her ass was safe, Daniel should forgive her now and so, she wouldn't have to worry about spending her eternity inside a mirror.

" Actually… crap is not good enough for what's about to happen to you sweetheart". Yet, another voice came from behind him. That was his father.

" What are you gonna do Johnny? I have your son right, Daniel has Dean down there, I don't think you're in a good position". She said still holding Sam in a firm grip.

Sam looked at his father in confusion. In his point of view, Plan B had just gone down the drain and now they were all in big trouble. John didn't look worried at all, that secretive smile on his face, was one Sam knew well. John only smiled like that after sending some supernatural bastard to where it belonged. He couldn't realize why though.

" So rude of me, I brought someone who you should meet". John said. Stepping aside revealing another man. This one looked like shit, he was in a bad shape. Maybe he was Dean's age or a little older. Suddenly it came to him, Sam recognized that man.

" Mike came for his sister, he's very angry and…I happen to know, he has some kick ass abilities". John said nodding to the man.

" Dad?" Sam looked at both man, he expected some kind of explanation from his father. As long as he knew, Mike was in a mental institution, and didn't seem like he could be walking around like that. John gave Sam a look he was also acquainted with, a look that said he had things under control.

Mike closed his eyes and fell into to some sort of trance. The woman observed him apprehensive. She had Sam in her hands and even so she was worried. Mike began mumbling some words, more like whispering some words. He seemed to be very secured of what he was doing, his face showed serenity

Alessa on the other hand began feeling like something was burning inside her, her stomach was on fire, her blood seemed to be boiling inside her veins, her brain was spinning inside her head.

She releases Sam. " What are you doing!" She shouts desperate. " Stop! It hurts!"

She falls on the floor squirming.

" What's happening dad?" Sam asked observing the woman whose powerful façade had just turned into desperate begging.

" Get away from her". John said.

" I swear! This is not ….the end…Winchester!" She threatened. That was so a demon thing, even when they were about to come back to hell, they still could threat, it was so predictable.

Her inside was getting hotter and hotter, her heart beating way too fast, she felt like she was in a burning house and the flames were slowly killing her, consuming her flesh like a hungry animal. She was sweating, her vision getting blurred, her ears going deaf. One by one, she lost her senses and the control of her arms and legs. Her thoughts no longer making any sense. The pain had become beyond anything she could stand, even being a demon.

" Just die already". John said with not one drop of mercy. With one last scream, she exploded, right in front of their eyes, as if a bomb was put inside her.

" You ok Mike?". John said putting his hand on Mike's shoulder. The man looked exhausted.

" Sure, that was piece of cake". Mike said closing his eyes once again to regain his strengths.

" I thought you were plan B". Sam said happy for his father showing up. He had a million questions, but now they had to save Dean and Jackie.

" I imagined you'd need plan B". John said. " Sam, this is Jackie's older brother, Mike". He finally introduced them. Sam and Mike shook hands. Sam was about to ask him a question, but was interrupted.

" Well well, isn't that just fucking touching? A family reunion!" Daniel said watching the men. Jackie was still nailed to the chair and Dean was in another one, right beside her, with his hands cuffed behind his back, his forehead was bleeding and he could barely stay conscious. Until that moment John and Mike hadn't seen Jackie's condition, neither had Sam.

" Daniel…what have you done to her?" Mike asked taking one step forward. Daniel grabbed Dean's neck and held it on a firm grip, chocking him.

" Step back brother, or Sam will be single child". Mike stepped back, John and Sam looked very worried. Daniel grinned in victory releasing Dean's throat.

Dean's breathing was already heavy and he hadn't had the time to recover, it was difficult to pull the air inside lungs. He was gasping for air fiercely.

" She has already lost too much blood, you're killing her!" Mike said in desperation

" Cut it out Mike, now you want to be a worried older brother? You're not fooling anyone". Daniel said approaching Jackie.

" Shut up Daniel, I know you're the one behind what happened to me! All those years trapped in that place, making Jackie believe I was dead! It was all you".

Daniel clapped his hands. " Bravo…you figured it out. You were the all mighty Mike. You and your powers…but how simple it was to keep you under control all those years…well, I guess you're not so powerful after all".

John and Sam observed Jackie and Dean. They wanted to run to them and get both out of there. The discussion kept going between Mike and Daniel. John had discovered which mental institution Mike was being kept; Sam had shared his vision with him. Only after getting him out of there or better saying, sneaking him out of there, John found out why Mike was there and all that had happened. It was because of his abilities.

" It's time for you to have peace brother, let's end this once and for all". Mike said concentrating himself.

" Gimme your best, I know I will". Daniel said also closing his eyes.

This moment John and San ran to Dean and Jackie. Things were about to get ugly there with Mike and Daniel.

" Find something to release Jackie". John said kneeling behind Dean and picking on the locks of the cuffs.

" Dad…is she…ok?" Dean asked, his breathing still heavy.

" She'll be, I promise".

Sam came back with a little piece of metal he found on the floor that was shaped in some sort of 'v'. He'd try that to remove the nails.

" Let me". Dean said barely standing, asking Sam for the metal bar. Sam was going to protest but he knew it would be pointless. He gently approached Jackie and looked her in the eyes. Dean felt like there were thorns within his heart, seeing Jackie that way, it was so inhumane.

" Sorry Jackie, this might hurt…I need you to be strong". Dean said as kindly as he could and began working on the nails. John and Sam observed disgusted what Daniel had done to her. The drug wasn't so on anymore and Jackie could feel some of the pain.

Taking a deep breath, he pulled the first nail out. Jackie let out a moan, which was all her strength allowed her to do. He reached for the other and pulled out as fast as he could.

As soon as he gets the nails out, he grabs Jackie and holds her in his arms. Although he was very tired, the adrenaline gave him strength enough to carry her. He places her on the floor gently and kneels beside her.

" Dad, we gotta get her out, she's gonna die". Dean pleaded. John observed Mike and Daniel, they were both sweating and breathing hard. That was just the beginning; they were competing to see who possessed the most powerful ability. After that they would go to the heavy dispute. The one where there can be only one winner that would walk out of there alive.

" Daniel won't let us out, Jackie might have a chance if she knows Mike is here. She'll fight not to leave him alone". John said believing in family strength. They themselves had been through some heavy shit and sometimes only thinking about how they needed each other and dying wouldn't do any good, they found energy to fight and survive.

" Dad, isn't there anything we can do?" Sam questioned.

" I don't know son, this is between them, we have to trust Mike". John replied expecting Mike to be able to defeat Daniel. Sam wasn't sure about that.

" Dean". Suddenly Jackie said regaining some of her consciousness. " I told you…to go...away". She said worried.

" And leave your sorry ass here? No way".

" Daniel…". She hadn't realized what was happening yet. John nodded to Dean. She had to know.

"Mike is here…dad found him…he's fighting Daniel, for you. So stay with me ok, he needs you". Dean said.

" Mike is dead…but thanks…for trying…meeting you Winchesters was…the best thing…that hap…happened to me". Jackie said. She felt so tired. As the drug's effect decreased each minute, her pain increased.

Dean looked at Sam and John not knowing what to do. " Keep talking to her". John encouraged him.

Suddenly a scream was heard and Mike was kneeling on the floor, still concentrated but not in a good shape. His nose was bleeding and he was gasping for air.

" Dad!" Sam had his abilities too, maybe, he could help Mike somehow. " He needs help! He is too exhausted".

" Not yet". John asked turning his attention back to Dean.

" Cut the bullshit Jackie…I know you, don't you dare giving up!" Dean said apprehensive".

" It's ok Dean…I loved my life…I loved hunting…I don't feel alone…anymore".

Another scream was heard and now Mike was squirming on the floor.

" Dad!" Sam shouted. They had to do something soon!

TBC..

Another cliffie, I know, don't get mad at me. I have one more chapter to go and some mystery kills no one ;) Probably next chap will be the last. Hope you enjoyed this one, please review! You know I need them to get inspired and write :) Have a great weekend! Next chap soon, I'll be on vacation and have more time to write!