The story takes place right after the season 10 finale, after Dean killed Death, the Mark of Cain was removed and Darkness was released into the world. I mentioned before, new characters will be added and thrown in the story and I will bring back several former characters from the show in the upcoming future.
Chapter 15 More Bonding Time
Dean was plague with a nightmare as he slept in the new room where they were staying. In his dream were flashbacks of the things he's done under the influence of the Mark of Cain like slaughtering those men at the house they found Claire Novak. Then the scene switches to his friend Rudy getting killed. More flashbacks include him beating Charlie nearly to a pulp, killing all those Stynes out of revenge including shooting that scared kid close range in the head after he begged for his life, beating Castiel to a pulp and coming so close to killing him, and finally nearly killing Sam but killing Death instead.
All these images kept flashing in and out until he finally woke up in fright and sat up on his bed. He looked around and saw Sam was still asleep on his bed and then he lay back down and relaxed relieved it was all a dream but the guilt and fears where still there. Later that day after they both got up, they got together with the others and all of them decided to explore their surroundings more, since their wasn't anything else to do.
Then by the evening, they all went to a local diner for dinner then headed back to the pub some beers and fun, although neither Gwen nor Madame Bess had any but Ava drank light beer with Dean impressing him than then the two started debating over frivolous topics on who's music is better, which character/actor is better etc.
"I'm sorry, but John McClane is way better than Chuck Norris" said Ava
"No freaking way, honey" Dean retorted back.
"Look, he's cooler, more laid back, has a sense of humor has the funniest lines as well as be a total badass, so that's makes he a class A, and Chuck Norris a class maybe C" she concluded.
Dean just shook his head.
"I don't think so babe, the Texas Ranger Walker could kick John McClane's ass any day and that's just a fact" said Dean. "But, neither them have anything on Clint Eastwood" he added as Ava just rolled her eyes.
Their conversation later extended to their favorite rock singers.
"Jon Bon Jovi rules" said Dean.
"Yeah, but Joey Tempest is way hotter" added Ava, although both of them agreed to that Bruce Springsteen is still the Boss.
The rest of the group just sat and listen and Sam and Gwen would often exchange looks to each other.
Later Dean suggested a game of pool and Ava was the first to volunteer.
"Hey, my dad taught me everything he knows about pool, want to bet for drinks. The loser has to buy the other a drink the next time" she teased.
"You're on!" cried Dean excited sure he'll win.
They started playing at the pool table both enjoying showing off their skills while the others just sat and watched.
"How about you, would you like try a game pool?" asked Sam turning to Gwen.
"Oh, I don't know anything about pool, I'm afraid" she told him.
"Well, how about a game of darts?" he then asked her.
"Is that easier?" she wondered.
"Well it's easier than pool, besides I'll teach you come on" urged Sam.
Gwen turned to her grandmother.
"Do you mind grandma?" she asked her.
"No, not at all dear but this is not my thing, it's more suited for you younger folks, I'll just head back to the bed&breakfast and maybe meet some new friends there" said her grandmother.
"By yourself it's rather dark outside now" said Gwen.
"Oh nonsense, this place is quite safe and it's not a far walk, don't worry about me I'll see you all later" she said her granddaughter and got up.
"Okay grandma, I won't be out here too long" said Gwen.
Madame Bess then glanced at Gwen then later at Sam and gave a look of a sort of warning but Gwen just looked confused then she headed out the door.
"I don't think she felt too comfortable here, the pub isn't her kind of scene" said Gwen.
"Oh, I understand, I'm sure she'll be alright. I'll still show you how to play darts" said Sam.
Soon Sam and Gwen went over to the dart board and Sam picked up the darts handed it to her and showed her how to throw them at the board. Gwen missed a few times but finally landed her target and she and Sam continued their game not noticing that Dean and Ava had stopped their game for a while glanced at them.
"Looks, like your brother and Gwen are getting quite acquainted with each other" said Ava with sly look on her face.
"Well, Sam really has the way with the ladies. Of course I taught him everything he knows" bragged Dean with a grin.
"It's that a fact?" Ava asked still grinning.
"Totally" he replied.
Dean suddenly realized that this was the first time that he and Sam really relaxed and enjoyed themselves in long time, although he was still feeling a guilty of had such a grand o time in this bible-belt utopia from another dimension, while the Darkness is unleashed in his world not knowing how much destruction it's causing. However, he managed to bury that guilt for now enjoying his time and with chick like Ava who is hot and hunter like himself and proven to be a good match at their pool game. Time had passed and they all headed out back to the bed&breakfast.
Dean couldn't believe he lost to Ava whom he underestimated at their pool game, but a bet was a bet. They all said their goodbyes and Sam and Dean headed back to their room and talked a bit about their time so far in this place and when they could return to their own world, but both were scared to think too much about the Darkness and their part in unleashing it.
Late that night, when they all went to bed, Dean had his nightmare again and it was the same as before with the flashbacks of all the violent things he's done under the influence of the Mark. Again scenes shifted of images of those bloody deeds and their close look on their faces as he did them with last scenes of him nearly killing a brutally beaten Castiel, to nearly killing is own brother and then there's that scared teenage boy pleading for his life. Then Dean woke up and sat up on his bed in fright. He looked around and sees Sam is sound asleep.
Suddenly he doesn't feel like sleeping anymore. He gets up and looked out of the bedroom window which showed the dark sky and the view peaceful community. The pub closed at 11:00 pm and by midnight everyone in this place was inside their homes. Dean checked his watch suddenly and realized it was around 2:30 am. Since he didn't want to sleep and have another of those nightmares again and there wasn't anyplace to go this late at night, he decided to just hang outside alone and think. So he just grabbed his shirt and put on as well as his shoes and headed out the door making sure as to not make a sound and wake Sam and went downstairs.
Outside the bed&breakfast, Ava just stood in the front lawn and looked up at the night as her mind wandered about all the events that happened that day. Then she heard a noise behind her and felt somebody there and upon reflex she turned around and quickly grabbed whoever was behind her and within seconds had that person in hold with their arm twisted behind their back.
"Hey, it's me Ava," Dean cried out.
"Dean?" she replied and quickly let go.
"Nice move there darling, you got a real good grip" he said teasingly.
"Oh, Dean, you shouldn't sneak on me like that, are you okay?" Ava replied annoyed.
"That's okay, I'm used to being manhandled by hot chicks" said Dean with a grin.
Ava rolled her eyes again and asked,"What are you doing out here, this late at night?"
"The same thing you're doing out here, I couldn't sleep so I decided to come out and get some fresh air" he said.
"Yeah, I was just going crazy just laying on my bed and having all these thoughts in my head keeping me up, so I thought I just come out here for a while" Ava explained.
They both paused and looked out of at the night and at their surroundings of the now quiet little town and seemed suddenly empty, then Ava broke the silence.
"You see how quiet and empty this place is right now. I mean I haven't seen one person out wandering around in this place for hours now" she said to him.
"Yeah, I know, guess there isn't much to around in this Bible belt after all the places close" said Dean.
"Yeah, I know, like the pub closed at about 11:00 and the diner at ten, and by midnight nobody is out anymore that's not like any places I know" said Ava.
"Well, I guess this Pleasentville has some kind of curfew, maybe the Jesus freaks here don't like to stay out too long, scared their be too tired for their payer meetings or whatever" said Dean.
"At least we did have fun tonight, in fact it was the first time I was able to loosen up and have fun since this whole thing started and make me almost forget out our everything else. Now the only thing that is on my mind, is when are we going to get back to our world and for me to see my folks" said Ava now looking a bit concerned.
"I know, I just feel guilty for having such a good time in this new dimension of "Our Town" when this Darkness is in our world and we don't have the faintest idea what harm it will do there. And to top it off, it's my fault this thing is released into the world. I should be there trying find a way to stop it, not here" said Dean his face full of remorse and regret. I'm surprised you don't' hate me or want punch me for what I caused" he told her.
Ava just looked at him with compassion and empathy seeing the pain and burdens he has right now.
"I don't hate you Dean, I mean I first I wanted yell at you and maim you, but now I understand that there is no possible way you could have predicted all of this" she said softly.
"It doesn't matter, I did this and I should stop it" he insisted.
"I see that you put a lot of burdens on yourself, and feel there world is on your shoulders like it's your responsibility to fix it all" she told him as if she could see right through him.
"How can you tell all of that?" he asked her.
"I can tell, I been around and known some hunters like you, they are so drained from what they do and their need to always save the world, but you know what Dean, it's not your job to always save the world, you are only human" she continued.
"You know for hot chick, you are also so wise" he said looking quite impressed by her wisdom.
"Shut up" she said half laughing.
Then she gently touched his arm with her hand, and for some seconds, the two stared at each other really drinking each other in and the sparks between them really started to show.
Suddenly Ava took her hand away and looking away from him she backed up a little with an awkward look on her face .
"You know, it's getting too late, I think we should go in now" she said.
Dean also gave an awkward look and said, "Well, you go in, but I'll hang out here for just a little longer".
"Are your sure, Dean?" she asked him.
"Yeah, it's okay, I need some alone time anyway" he said.
"Well, goodnight then" said Ava.
"Goodnight" said Dean.
Ava turned to leave had headed for the front door, but she turned around again and for few seconds watched Dean who was now looking out into the night. She then headed inside while Dean stood there outside alone his mind still full of thoughts of all the chaos he knows he unlashed in his own world and wondering what is he going to do about it when he gets back.