Chapter 14
Hailey managed to get release from the hospital. It wasn't an easy task as all the doctors wanted to run more test. Once home, the gang, except Rufus that went home to get some rest, didn't lose anytime and set up to research what could dust vampires and humans. Bobby took it upon himself to study the summoning and exorcist book, with the help of Ellen. After hours of research Hailey got up from the couch and threw her latest book on the coffee table.
- I don't think we can find anything in those books that will help.
- What do you suggest then shortcake? Dean asked closing his own book.
- Well... They're attacking vamps. Maybe they know what it is. I say we ask them.
- Right, cuz vamps are easy to find and love to help hunters. Jo said to Hailey.
- Technically, we'd be the ones helping them. Sam corrected Jo.
- Well, good luck with that! Jo told them and got up.
- I need a shower. Jo mumbled grabbing her bag and making her way upstairs.
- Alright then, Sammy, get your stuff. We have a vamp to find. Dean said getting up from his arm chair and stretched.
- Let me just change and-. Hailey started to say but Dean cut her off.
- You're not coming. Dean snapped at her.
Hailey's eyes widened in surprise at the tone Dean used.
- I didn't asked permission. Anyway, I think I know where to start looking-
- Hailey, you're not coming. End of discussion. Dean barked back.
- Who the hell do you think you are? Hailey asked bitterly crossing her arms over her chest.
- The guy who almost lost you a day ago! He yelled back getting frustrated.
- It comes with what we do Dean.
- No Hailey, what you did... going there alone without even telling any of us where you were headed... Not even knowing what you were walking into... That was plain stupid. Even an amateur would have at least thought of bringing a phone with them.
- Dean! Sam interfered.
- Asshole. Hailey said beneath her breath before storming outside, slamming the door behind her.
- What?! Dean asked to the trio who looked at him in shock.
- Someone had to tell her... He mumbled in defense.
- You really think that's what she needed to hear right now? Bobby asked in a condescending tone.
Before Dean could answer they all heard a car rumble to a start. Sam and Dean ran out just in time to see Hailey drift onto the road in her mustang.
- Great! Now instead of coming with us she's going alone... Great job Dean! Sam scolded.
- The hell she is! Dean said running to the impala.
- You coming? He yelled back to Sam, opening the door.
- Yeah! Sam answered making his way to the car.
Dean pulled onto the road and speeded up to catch up to her, which wasn't as easy as he thought it would be. He lost visual of her a couple of times. He slowed down when he drove to a crossroad, seeing fresh burnt tire marks turning left he followed the lead.
- Call her, tell her she needs to pull over. Dean directed to Sam, losing sight of the mustang, again.
Sam pulled out his phone and dialed her number.
- She's not answering...
- Can you believe her?
- Yeah, actually I can. What was that back there?
- Tell me I was wrong. He challenged Sam.
- You were wrong. Dean, I get you were scared. But what you said to her... Did you ever think she might feel responsible for Pastor Andrew's death?
Dean didn't think of that. All he wanted to do was discourage her to hunt, to keep her safe so he didn't have to worry about her as much.
- Calling her stupid and an amateur-
- Alright! Alright! I get it Sam... I'm an asshole. I just want her safe, you know?
- What happened to wanting to show her how to handle herself if you... you know? Sam asked curious.
- I guess it changed when we became... more than friends. I suck at relationships... shocker, right?
Sam couldn't help but half laugh at that.
- Word of advice? Sam proposed
- Why not... Dean said, rolling his eyes
- She's still Hailey, dating you won't change that she wants to hunt. It's in her blood, Dean. It's what we know. Maybe you should stop seeing her as someone you have to protect and more like an equal. Hailey's a pretty good hunter. She thinks fast on her feet, she's got great reflexes and is smarter than most hunters... I read her journal, believe me when I say she can handle herself.
- Sounds like your crushing on my girl there Sammy.
- Shut up. I'm just saying... She's not some fragile little girl.
- I know...
They drove for about another ten minutes before they spotted the black mustang park on the side of the road next to a little abandon shack. Dean pulled in behind and both brothers got out. They heard wrestling inside and someone busted threw the rotten door, falling down the couple of steps of the shack. Hailey came out and jumped on the figure who was trying to get back up. She managed to handcuff the man, who seemed twice the size of Hailey. She kicked him in the ribs a couple of times before she even noticed the Winchesters looking at her with their mouths opened. She grabbed the vampire and helped it up.
- You bitch! The vampire growled. Hailey pushed it against her car turning the vamp so he was facing her.
- Hey I told you. All I wanted was info.
- You said you wouldn't kill me!
- And I won't, IF you tell me what I want to know.
The vampire spit in her face and started laughing. Dean took a step, pissed, but Sam held him back and nodded at him to watch.
Hailey wiped her face and smiled at the vamp before smashing her head against its nose. The vampire screamed in pain as blood rushed out the nose. Hailey left the vamp in agony and opened her trunk.
- Got two choice here bud; either you answer my questions and I let you go, or I stuff you in my trunk, make you answer my questions and chop off that stupid head of yours... Your call. Hailey said as she walked back to the bleeding vampire.
- What do you want to know..? The vampire growled in defeat.
- Who's dusting your kind and why? Hailey asked sweetly.
- Some sick ass demon who's wearing a kid. That's who. The vampire answered and spit out some blood, on the ground this time.
- Does this sick ass demon have a name?
- Don't they all? He said and Hailey punched him in the nose.
- Mother fucker! Lilith! They called her Lilith. My advice... Run and hide, kid. I never seen anything like it. My whole family... gone in seconds. She trashed the place and left. I don't know why. You can chop off my head... I don't know why...
Hailey's eyes widened and she felt a cold shiver run down her spine. Everything was starting to make sense. Hailey roughly turned the vampire to face the car and shoved him against it again.
- I told you everything I know! He yelled in fear.
Hailey unlocked his cuffs and threw him on the ground.
- And I told you I wasn't going to kill you if you told me. Get out of here.
The vampire scrabbled to its feet and started running looking back a couple of times to make sure they weren't running after him. Sam and Dean walked over to her.
- So you're just letting him go? Dean asked.
- You're not the only one who can make a deal with the enemy. Hailey snapped back, closing her trunk.
- I'm heading back home. Whatever's in that book Lilith doesn't want us to find. We need to know what that is. Hailey said walking to the driver's side.
- Hailey can we talk? Dean asked placing himself between the car and her.
- I think you said enough, Dean. Hailey said bitterly, shoving him to the side, got into her car and drifted a 180, heading back to Bobby's.
- Dean. You know what this means?
- She's pissed? He guessed not getting what Sam was saying.
- No, Lilith. This might be out fighting chance here. That book could be exactly what we need to kill her and break your deal.
- Oh. Dean said simply.
- Oh? Dean we're closer than ever to find-
- I know, I know. Don't get me wrong, that's good news Sam... Just don't get your hopes up too high. Dean told his younger brother walking back to the impala.
Sam watched Dean get into the car and frowned. This was great news, they should at least be happy about it... But he knew Dean well enough to know he just didn't want them to get their hopes up and be let down. But Sam only had hope to hang on to. Once Dean honked Sam jogged his way into the car and they drove off to Bobby's.
Author's note: Hey guys short chapter, I know, wish I had more time to write. PM me, if you rather have longer chapters, but published less often or, you guys are cool with the short but regular beat. Thank you Guest for the review ( yeah who wouldn't lose their s*** over Hailey lol) Hope you guys like it. I have a bigger view what's going to happen when his year is up, hopefully I keep you guys intrigue while his year plays out. Thank you again for reading J. If any of you would like to see a hunt or anything play out before Dean's time is up PM me! Don't forget to review I love reading them.
