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Bait

Chapter 10 – First Attack

Sam was back at the ranch, in the same barn that Kate had used to torment him. He watched as the vampires came in with a struggling figure between them. Sam couldn't believe it…they had Sheila! He saw her tear stained face and listened as she begged them to let her go.

Sam tried to move to help her, but all he could do is watch. Sheila was quickly tied to a post. Kate walked over to her and smiled. "You have been a pain…you go to the police, you won't tell us where Sam is…it's time you found out what you have been missing!"

Sam thought he was going to be sick as he watched the ceremony. Kate turned to Stephen "Are you ready?" Stephen nodded. Kate pulled out a small knife and slit Stephen's arm. Stephen walked up to Sheila, an evil smile on his face. "Now you will be mine forever…hush, it won't hurt…I promise"

Stephen took some of his own blood into his mouth and forced it into Sheila's mouth by kissing her deeply. Sheila gagged as the blood poured down her throat…the terror in her eyes increased as she realized what was happening to her. "Why Stephen…I thought you love me once…why would you do this to me?"

"Because I love you…I can't bear to be without you. Don't you see, you never have to fear death, you and I can be together forever…no one else can ever take my place now that you have ingested my blood…we are bound for eternity" Stephen wiped a tear from Sheila's face.

Kate nodded in satisfaction. "By tomorrow night, she will be one of us…then she will join the hunt for Sam Winchester!"

Sam felt the tears fall as he looked at the face of the broken young woman. She looked up as if seeing him there…"Sam…you promised…please keep your promise!" Sobbing, she fell unconscious as Stephen cut the ropes and carried her towards the house.

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Sam sat up screaming and holding his head in his hands "Oh God…No…Sheila!" He was aware that Dean was beside him, but the horror of what he had just witnessed was too fresh in his mind. He crawled over to the side of the Cave and lost his dinner.

Dean walked over and gently stroked Sam's back, waiting for the retching to stop. "Sammy, that's it…take it easy…just breathe…that's it." Dean watched as Sam tried to get his emotions under control.

"Oh God Dean…we're too late…they've converted her…Sheila is one of them and it's all my fault!" Sam sobbed as he dropped his head into his hands. "She couldn't tell them where I was…she didn't know…they converted her to try to find me for God's sake…I should have looked for her before I left!" Sam tried to stand, but his legs wouldn't support him.

Dean reached over and helped Sam up and back to the bed roll. He didn't like the look on his brother's face…it was a look of complete defeat. "Sam, it may not have happened yet…we may still have time…tell me exactly what you saw…maybe we can use it to help her!"

Sam shook his head…he didn't know how…but he knew that it had happened already…he knew there was nothing he could do. "Dean I can't explain it…but I know it's too late…I'm going to have to keep my promise"

"Promise…what promise Sam? What are you talking about?" Dean wasn't sure he liked where this was heading.

"Dean, I have to kill her…God help me, but I have to take her life and I don't know if I can do it!" Sam rolled over, facing away from Dean. His head felt like it was going to explode…but it was nothing compared to the pain he was in knowing what he must do.

"Sammy…it's ok…look, Dad or I can handle it when the time comes ok? I promise, we will make sure that she doesn't have to suffer the life of being a vampire." Dean patted Sam on the shoulder as he rose. It was time for him to relieve their father. "Try to get some sleep Sam…we are out of here first thing in the morning!"

Sam watched as Dean left…he knew that Dean or his Father would take care of it for him…but he had promised and somehow, he would see it through…he owed her that much. He thought back over the images that had played through his mind while he was experiencing the vision…something was nagging at him. Thinking back he finally realized what it was…two of the vampires were missing…that meant they may be on there way here. He had to warn Dean and his father!

Sam stood on unsteady legs and shuffled towards the cave entrance. He couldn't believe how weak he felt. Each movement brought on fresh pain from his wounds. He had just made it to the entrance when he heard someone coming. Stepping back, he prepared to protect himself. A moment later the figure of his father appeared in the entrance.

"Sam…what the hell do you think you're doing? I told you to stay put and rest. How are we going to get you out of here, if you refuse to rest?" John was tired and definitely was not in the mood for any arguments. Dean had filled him in on Sam's latest vision and he was afraid that his head strong son would take off to handle it on his own.

"Dad…listen…I just remembered, in the vision…two of the vampires are missing! We have to warn Dean…they may be on the way here!" Sam stumbled and would have fallen if his father hadn't caught him.

"Ok Sam…just let me get you back to your bed…I'll go warn Dean." John led his youngest son back to the bed roll and helped him lay back down. He didn't like the sheen of sweat that was forming on his son's face or the heat he felt radiating from his son's body as he gently pulled the other bed roll up over his son's chest.

"Sam are you ok?" John asked as he reached into the first aid kit for the pills he knew would help his son.

"Yeah Dad…just go help Dean…I'll stay here…I promise." In truth Sam was having trouble keeping his eyes open. Between the nightmare and his attempt to walk, his body wasn't going to let him do much else.

"Here Son, take these…they should help. I really don't like leaving you alone, but I have to warn your brother…you need to stay here where it is safe, understand?" John reached over and pulled out a knife and the extra machete he had brought with him. Putting them within easy reach of his youngest son he prepared to leave. "Sam…try to stay awake if you can…we'll be back real soon!"

Sam just nodded, too tired to do anything else. He watched as his father left the cave, feeling alone, he wished Dean was here with him. He needed his big brother to keep the nightmares away. Reaching for the knife, he clutched it in his trembling hand…he would do his part…he would be ready in case something else returned.

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Dean had walked to the top of the small hill. He could see the entrance to the cave far below and had a good viewpoint of the land surrounding it. He tried to let the stillness of the night calm his nerves, but his mind kept wandering back to Sam's latest vision. There was no way he was going to let Sam keep his promise…he knew that no matter how often he told Sam it wasn't his fault, Sam would still take on the extra burden. In truth…if any one was to blame, it was Dean…Dean had pointed out the girl to Sam; he had been the one to force the issue. Dean sighed, he would deal with his own guilt later…for now, he had to make sure that Sammy was safe.

Dean's senses came to full alert when he heard a slight rustling off to his right. Stepping back into the shadow of a large tree, he watched intently. Sure enough…he spotted someone walking towards the Cave entrance. From this distance, he couldn't be sure if the figure had scene the entrance. But Dean wasn't taking any chances…he took aim with the cross bow, ready to fire if the figure came too close.

The figure stopped just outside the cave and looked off into the distance. Dean could have sworn it was sniffing the air. As the figure turned, Dean saw the strange glow in its eyes…damn it was one of the vampires! Without thinking Dean let the arrow fly…hitting the vampire in the chest. He heard the vampire groan as it fell to its knees…weakened by the arrow, but not dead. Dean started to head down the hill to finish the job when he felt himself tackled from behind.

The cross bow flew from his hands as Dean fell to the ground. He rolled over and immediately regained his feet…Shit! He should have known there would be more than one!

TBC

Raven524: Well one down…a couple more baddies to go! Thanks again for all the reviews…I loved all of them! Please keep them coming!