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Double Trouble

Chapter 31 – Transitions

Bobby entered the house carrying the supplies that Missouri had sent him for, including the mysterious package he had picked up from one of her friends. He was sure she would let them know what it was in good time. He just hoped it would help the boys. With the number of demons who continued to show up, Bobby was sure that the boys were going to need all the help they could get.

Missouri turned and smiled as Bobby entered the room with the ice packs. "Looks like I'm just in time!" Bobby remarked as he saw the sweat pouring from the boy tossing on the bed. "He's looking pretty bad…you shore we shouldn't be gettin' him to the hospital?"

"Unfortunately Bobby, that isn't an option this time. You see, Sam can't block other's thoughts from entering his mind at this point. Until he can rebuild the natural barriers in his mind that protect him, he will not be able to leave this house. I don't want him to suffer like…" Missouri turned, not wanting to go back and revisit her history again.

"You mean like when you found out you were able to read minds. So, our Sammy can read minds huh?" Bobby knew that Sam had abilities, but he often wondered what they were.

"No, he can't really read minds, although, who knows as his abilities grow…maybe that will also present itself. But right now, he is able to sense things, like he can sense the residue left by supernatural beings, even sense when they are present. For example, the shape shifter couldn't fool Sam because he was able to sense it was there, even though Sam hasn't learned to entirely trust his ability yet."

"What other abilities does he have?" Bobby asked, curious to understand why the demon was so interested in this boy.

"You've heard of his visions I assume?" Missouri said as she began to place the ice packs under Sam's arms, behind his knees and on either side of his neck. She hoped it would help reduce his fever.

"Shore, they certainly cause that boy a lot of pain."

"Yes, they do, but that should lessen with time…it will not totally go away, but I believe Sam will eventually learn to manage them. He also has some empathic abilities, but I'm not sure how deep they go yet. He can sense things in others, and I know that he uses what he senses to get what he needs…Dean calls it his puppy dog look." Misssouri smiled at the description…Sam would kill Dean if he knew that his brother had let that description slip.

"So, he can read minds and manipulate people?" Bobby looked at Sam, he wondered how many times Sam had used his abilities without really knowing it.

"No, as I said, he can't really read minds, it's more like he is able to read emotions and body language. He can't tell what people are really thinking…although after the past few days, I wonder if that ability is not also going to develop. I know that Sam is hearing the thoughts of others now that his natural barriers are down, but once they are returned…who knows. The boy does have powerful abilities, I'm not sure that I even understand all of them. But he does have one ability that once mastered will be able to help him as he and his brother continue down the road."

"What is that?" Bobby figured that the abilities he had heard about so far were more than enough to make Sam a formidable opponent.

"He has the ability to move things with his mind…I can feel that ability struggling to break free of the restraints that Sam has placed on it. I just hope I can help Sam understand that it is nothing to be afraid of, but once under control can help protect him and his brother. It is the ability that I believe draws the demon to him."

Bobby and Missouri both looked at Sam as he began to moan and toss in his sleep. "Dean, where are you? I can't do this on my own…Oh God, it hurts…Dean!" Sam whispered, calling for the once person who could end his torment.

Sam's eyes opened, but they were unfocused from the burning fever in his body. "Missouri? Dean ok?" Sam struggled to focus on the woman as she wiped the sweat from his face.

"Shhh, your brother is just fine Sam. He is resting in the other room while Bobby and I take care of you. Don't worry, he will be in here as soon as he wakes up. It's too soon for us to give you any more pills for the pain Sam…I wish there was something else I could do to help!" Missouri patted Sam on the shoulder.

"S'okay…what happened?" Sam looked at Missouri, waiting for the answers he knew she could provide.

"Sam honey, you've had a rough couple of days. Your body and mind have been pretty beat up. You need to conserve your energy and get some rest. We will have plenty of time to talk later. I promise."

"No, Dean was in my mind…I saw him twice…how?" Sam fought the sleep that was trying to claim him.

"Well, boy your brother found out he had some special powers of his own. He was able to project some of his essence into your mind to help you…and don't go thinking you were weak. You hadn't recovered from the shape shifter's attack before you went and got yourself possessed by a demon. You are only human boy. Your brother was able to transfer enough of his strength to you so that you could drive the demon out."

Sam remembered that he could feel Dean weakening. "Did I hurt him…is he ok?"

"You didn't hurt him Sam, but as with any psychic energy, there is a toll on the body. Your brother will be fine after a good night's sleep. Now, while you're awake, I need you to drink some of this water for me ok?"

Bobby helped Sam up while Missouri helped Sam drink the water. By the time the water bottle was empty, Sam was already beginning to slip back into sleep. "Thanks Missouri and Bobby…don't know what we would do without you guys!"

Bobby patted Sam on the shoulder as he helped the boy get more comfortable. "No problem boy, you just listen to Missouri and get well."

Missouri shook her head as she felt Sam slipping back into a restless sleep. She knew that Sam was plagued by the doubts placed in his mind by the shape shifter and the demon. She also knew that she would have to work with Dean to help Sam. As strong as Sam was, she sensed that only Dean would be able to get Sam past his own fears and doubts.

"Bobby, can you sit with him while I go out and start dinner. I have a feeling we are all in for a long night."

TBC

Raven524: Ok this chapter is a little short, but the last one was a little long…hopefully they balance out (LOL). Anyway, let me know if you still like where this is going…just press the little review button!