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Dean's Song

Chapter 4 – The Plot Thickens

Sam waited impatiently in the back seat of the car for his brother to return from the local police station. He smiled as he wondered what identity Dean would be using this time. His brother could charm his way into a cobra pit and come out unscathed. He just hoped that the police reports would help them narrow down what was going on here.

Sam jerked awake as he heard the car door open. "Hey there sleepy head…glad one of us is getting his beauty sleep!" Dean chuckled as he watched Sam trying to focus.

"Sorry man…did you find anything out?" Sam tried to sit up straighter in the back seat, his leg was still propped on the pillow that Dean insisted he bring with. It made it hard for Sam to get into a comfortable sitting position.

"Sure did…I have copies of everything. But it looks like from the witness statements, there is definitely something going on around here." Dean pulled out of the parking lot and headed back towards the motel…it was getting late and he was starting to feel the long day.

"So, what did you find out?" Sam asked impatiently…he knew that his brother was trying to keep something from him. "I mean it Dean; I need to know what you found out so that we can figure out a way to kill this thing." Sam waited and still there was no response from his big brother.

"Dean….DEAN!"

"Huh…oh…sorry, must have spaced out for a moment there. I'm starved…do you want to eat in or out tonight Sam?" Dean really didn't want to talk about his right now. He remembered that most of the victim's family members had reported the same strange behavior that Dean had been experiencing. If there was any doubt in his mind, the police reports cinched it for him…he definitely was the target this time.

"In…and then I want to see those police reports…I'm not kidding around Dean" Sam felt the frustration building. He knew that his big brother was a target and he also knew that Dean would try to keep him out of it…to protect him.

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A lone figure looked out the window at the bed and breakfast. There weren't many customers this time of year which made the house feel empty and alone. The woman walked out onto the wrap around porch and sat in one of the rockers that had been placed there for the guests. She licked her lips as she felt the hunger in her growing…it had been a long time since she had tasted something so sweet…one whose inner turmoil was almost as great as her own.

Alex looked towards the motel where she knew that Dean was staying. She wondered at the despair and loneliness she had felt from the young man. She could feel the weight of his responsibilities pushing down on him, almost crushing him. And yet, he had the strength to continue…something she had lacked…if only she could have been as strong…maybe she would not have done what she did.

Shaking her long hair, she allowed herself to feel sorry for what she knew had to be done. So many had suffered and died so that she could live…and still it wasn't enough. She thought about the other presence she had felt in the room…the power she felt was stronger than her own. She would have to deal with that power before she could be with her chosen one. Going back into the house, she went into her kitchen. Pulling down the herbs and other ingredients, she began to mix the poison…the poison that would keep the other from stopping her. Tonight she would convince Dean to give the potion to the other, his brother…then she would wait. Within the next couple of days, she would have another guest in her home.

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Sam finished reading through the police reports and looked up at his brother, concern in his eyes. "Dean, all of these men had shown signs of sleep walking, losing time and extreme fatigue before they vanished. We can't ignore the fact that you are definitely a target…can't you remember anything?"

Dean ran a shaky hand through his hair. "Sam, I told you…I can't remember a thing...just leave it alone would you…whatever this is, I'm sure we'll figure it out. In the meantime, I've put salt around the doors and windows…so we should be able to get a good night's sleep" Dean yawned, he could hardly keep his eyes open.

Sam watched as Dean lay back on the bed, his eyes closing. It was unlike his brother to fall asleep before Sam…he hadn't even asked about Sam's leg. Grabbing the cane, Sam walked carefully over towards his brother and reaching down, pulled the covers over him. He then returned to the table to continue his research. He had no intention of sleeping tonight.

Sam pulled out the local map that Dean had picked up earlier that day. Using the information from the police reports, he plotted where each of the bodies had been found. Drawing a circle, he noticed that right in the middle sat the bed and breakfast that had been mentioned in one of the newspaper articles.

Sam pulled up the newspaper article and read it again. According to the reporter, one of the victims had been registered at the bed and breakfast. Reading further, he noticed that the owner, Alex O'Connel was quoted as saying she couldn't understand what had happened. She thought that the young man had just skipped out without paying.

Sam checked the police report on the other victims…all of them had been young, all of them had been passing through and had stayed at one of three motels. All of which were located within 5 miles of the bed and breakfast. Sam looked over at Dean's sleeping figure and chewed on his bottom lip. They were staying at one of the motels…leave it to them to pick one of the thing's feeding grounds to spend the night.

Sighing, Sam rubbed his eyes…he was getting tired. But he wasn't going to let his big brother out of his sight again. Getting up once more, Sam decided to make another pot of coffee. As he filled the pot in the bathroom, he took a few moments to splash some water on his face. Looking at his weary face in the mirror, he frowned as he felt something was wrong. Moving as quickly as his cane would let him; he moved into the bedroom and watched as Dean rose from the bed.

"Dean…hey…where are you going?" Sam called, as he tried to get to his brother. But the leg and cane hindered his movement just enough that Dean was able to go out the door before Sam could stop him. Sam hobbled after his brother, intending to stop him when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head. Dropping the cane, he cringed as the ungodly noise kept building in his mind, threatening to overwhelm him. Sam pushed back with all his strength, and yet, the noise continued.

As Sam fell, he looked out the open doorway and was shocked to see that Dean wasn't alone. A figure was leaning in close to his brother's face, kissing him. Sam watched in horror as he saw his brother standing there, allowing the monster to feed without putting up a fight. Before he blacked out, he tried to get a good look at the being…but all he could see was a shadow. "Dean" Sam cried as he hit the floor, unmoving.

Dean heard the music and once again, responded to the Siren's call. Alex waited for her chosen one to come to her. "Hi Dean, how are you feeling?" Alex asked in her musical voice.

"I'm fine now that you are here…Alex, do you want to grab some dinner somewhere?" Dean asked as he moved closer to the beautiful young woman. "Or…we could just stay here" Dean leaned in closer, closing his eyes in anticipation of the kiss that he knew was coming.

"Not yet, but soon we can be together. Besides, you have someone staying in the room with you…we would not be able to be alone." Alex smiled as she leaned closer, allowing her song to bind the man closer to her.

"It's my brother…but heh, we could just get another room…I can't go too far, he'll worry and hurt his leg more trying to come after me…I have to take care of him" Dean hesitated briefly as something was trying to get his attention…he felt like he shouldn't be here…he needed to.

Alex placed both his arms around her waist, leaning in, she began the kiss. Dean moaned as his mind and body responded to the woman holding him. He couldn't get enough of her…he needed her. But all too soon, Alex broke off the kiss, smiling at him with her sad eyes.

"You're right Dean; you need to take care of your brother before we can be together. Here, I have something that will make his leg feel better. It is just some herbs, but they will help his body mend quicker…then we can be together…isn't that what you want?"

"Yes Alex…thanks, I'll give him some as soon as he wakes up tomorrow. When can I see you again?" Dean asked, oblivious to the fact that he had fallen to his knees once again. All he could feel was the emptiness as Alex started to walk away from him.

"Soon Dean, just as soon as Sam is better…we can be together…don't forget to give him the herbs, you may want to mix them in something…just to mask the taste…I'll see you soon my love!" Alex once again left, leaving Dean shuddering from fatigue in the cold night air.

TBC

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