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Chapter Four

Dean dumped his bag in the corner of the room, along with several other bags. Each more of a fashion statement than a purpose.

He stripped away his jacket revealing a singlet and ripped jeans. Two men were already fighting, a group of about one hundred meandered the small hall, some starting fights, some jeering, more than half drunk, by either the beer or the punch.

A strong voice called him forwards, beckoning him to the central mat. A hug rug with a makeshift rubber fence around it served as a cheap boxing ring.

But this wasn't boxing. This was fist fighting, attacking. The only rule: someone wins.

Weapons were left at the door. Each fighter agreed to pay a certain amount to the winner. Today's gold lotto being a grand sum of $400.

Another reason Dean couldn't loose. He fingered the twenty dollar note in is pocket, praying to whatever deity that he would win.

He chose to start off with easy pickings, get enough money to be able to pay the big guys back.

Then he would take McFinnigan. Sighing he singled out an opponent. The man was a least twice his width but was short.

Dean had seen him fight before, he knew his style. Easy pickings.

They both dropped into defensive stances, eying each others movements. Dean waited, waited for the lamb to come to the slaughter.

The man growled and lurched forwards, right into Dean's waiting trap.

A powerful punch to the gut and one to the cheek sent him reeling backwards. Dean smirked.

The man backed away for a moment before approaching Dean again, this time prepared, this time watching.

Dean backed away, dodging one fist and sending another back.

A panting breath, a loud smack in the face, Dean felt blood cascade down from his nose.

He broke his nose! Dean's eyes narrowed, he hadn't been ready, and this time he would be. He punched the guy, as hard as he could.

The man fell, writhing on the ground. Immediately men raced over.

"Well done Winchester!"

"Got 'em good!"

Voices all around him, screaming their approval. He hated doing this. Hated causing people pain, but sometimes, it's what it takes to live. And as long as Dean lived, Sam would too.

Twenty-four hundred dollars richer Dean found himself facing the overly red, arrogant face. The face that held a fist that had knocked twelve guys flat on their faces. A fist that could easily wipe Dean out.

A fist that belonged to McFinnigan.

A fist that wanted to kill, and tonight, one could be certain, it would.

Dean bit his lip, a broken nose, a dislocated finger, a bleeding arm. Not bad for six fights.

But not good enough either.

He tensed up as the toothy, bad dental plan smile turned to him. Promising pain.

Dean's half smirk promised it right back.

Duck.

Lunge.

Kick.

Punch.

Duck.

The fight lasted longer than one ever had. Dean smiled briefly as that final fist came down…pain exploded everywhere.

One of the fighters fell into blackness, the other grinned.

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Ok, the reason last chapter was so short was because I wanted to show John finding out but didn't want to have too much reaction yet. I have six chapters and more to do…but at least you can rest assured more is coming…I appreciate you reviews, sorry if I forgot you or misspelt you name in my reply.

So, the options: A) Dean won. B) Dean lost. C) It was another fight. D) Dean died. E) Mcfinnigan died.

What do you think happened? PLEASE REVIEW!