Chapter 16

Hailey woke up a beam of light shining in her face. She stretched with a content smile on her face. When she opened her eyes, expecting to see Dean and the morning view of Sioux Falls from the top of the cliff, all she saw were trees and flowers surrounding her. She pulled herself from the ground surprised she was wearing a white long sundress. She quickly searched for any weapons on her, but found nothing.

What the f-. Hailey started to say but was cut off by sounds of footsteps.

She crouched down near a rock and waited to see who was coming.

I mean no harm, Hailey. A deep voice said from behind her.

Hailey spun around backing away from the voice. She frantically searched for anything she could use to defend herself. She settled for a sharp rock by her feet and picked it up. Scanning the trees, trying to find a silhouette in the dense trees surrounding her, she slowly started to walk back to where she had heard the voice.

Show yourself! Hailey demanded.

I can`t... For your own protection... The mysterious voice said, again from behind her.

Hailey was surprised she didn't even hear him move.

Who are you? What do you want?

I am a friend. I mean no harm. I have a message for you Hailey... The strange voice said to her right.

Alright, friend, I'll play. Hailey said still trying to see who was talking to her in the shadows.

Lilith... you have to stay away from her. You need to destroy the book. The voice said sternly.

Hailey felt the authority in the voice. It sent a chill down her spine.

I don`t know what you`re talking about... Hailey lied, feeling more and more defenceless.

Yes, you do. I thought at the time it was a good idea to give you the book. It was a mistake. I shouldn't have interfered. I'm trying to clean up my mess.

So you`re one of Lilith`s minions?

I do not associate with abominations of the Lord. Only your death will result from being in her presence. I cannot interfere again. I have strict orders to follow. But I am here to warn you. I cannot protect you again.

Again? Hailey asked, but the voice stayed silent.

My miracle recovery... That was you? Hailey whispered feeling overwhelmed.

We have plans for you... But if you don`t destroy the book. You will die and I will not be able to interfere again.

Can the book kill Lilith? Can it save Dean? Hailey asked ignoring the warning.

Dean`s faith is to die. Yours is to live.

The hell it is! Hailey yelled getting angry.

The righteous shall burn in hell as it is written.

Ever heard of free will jackass? Hailey said turning on herself clutching the rock.

Let me show you a glimpse of what your `free will` will result. The voice echoed.

Before Hailey could respond the light vanished and Hailey was in complete dark. All she could hear were screams and the smell of burning flesh. As her eyes adjusted to the darkness, Hailey could make out a row of bloody bodies, hanging, screaming in pain. She started to move and a sharp pain shot threw her, she was also was hanging like the bodies in front of her. Looking to her right she saw yet another body, this one was had his guts hanging out.

Please not again! NOT AGAIN! She heard from her left.

Wait your turn! She heard a familiar voice say.

Dean? She asked in a raspy voice, tasting the blood on her tongue as her senses came back to her.

Hey shortcake, missed me? Dean asked with a devilish grin.

Before she could respond Dean plunged a knife into Hailey. Hailey looked down at Dean, shock written all over her face, as she felt blood rush up her throat and started gagging on it. Dean eyes were cold and a smirk grew on his lips before he slowly twisted the knife that was in Hailey. She felt the pain and almost blackout when Dean pulled the knife out of her.

Dean... What's going on!? Why...

Why!? You dumb bitch couldn't stay out of it! I told you... Begged you... Dean said as he walked away from her and picked up a red hot poke, smiling as he walked back to her. Her eyes widened in fear as she saw Dean approaching the hot poke near her.

No... please, Dean stop! She cried, trying to back away but was reminded of the pain, the hooks she was hanging on, ripped into her muscles.

Look who`s begging now! Dean laughed coldly as he rammed the burning hot poke threw he right leg. Hailey screamed in sheer pain, trashing as much as she could.

Burn the book Hailey. Or this shall be your faith. She heard the voice from the forest in her head.

Hailey closed her eyes trying to push the pain away.

Hailey... Babe... She heard Dean call to her, but she didn't want to open her eyes again. Then she felt his warm hand brush against her cheek. She opened her eyes and to her surprise she could move and punched Dean right in the face.

Don`t touch me! She screamed as she scrambled to her feet as far away from him as possible.

Whoa! Whoa! It`s okay... Hails you had a nightmare. It`s over... your okay.

Hailey took a moment and scanned her surroundings. She was back on top of the cliff, the sun was rising, Dean was shirtless on the blanket next to the mustang looking at her worriedly, hands in the air, not wanting to spook her more. Hailey chocked out a sob, trying to breathe. She felt the taste of blood fade in her month. Dean got up and pulled her into his arms as she collapsed in sobs. He held her tight, worried about what had happened to make her this hysterical, her whole body was shaking as she sobbed uncontrollably.

After what seemed like hours, Hailey finally calmed down. She pulled herself away from Dean`s tight embrace. He wiped her tears away with his thumbs cupping her face.

What happened? Dean asked his voice dripping with concern.

The thing... The thing that saved me... It came in my dream.

What? Hai-

We need to go home. I need to talk to Sam. She interrupted Dean pushing him off of her completely. She grabbed her missing clothes and bunched up the blanket throwing it in the back seat. She quickly got dressed and Dean did the same, not taking his eyes off Hailey. She was worrying him. He wanted her to tell him what had scared her so much in her sleep. What did she see? What brought her back and healed her completely? He didn't push it though. He watched as she made her way to the passenger door and stared out blindly at the window. He quickly finished buttoning up his shirt and got into the car, making his way to Bobby's.

When they got there Hailey got out of the car even before he turned the ignition off. She half ran to the house.

SAM! She yelled as she stepped into the house.

What's wrong!? Sam said jumping out of couch, startled.

I need to talk to you...

Shoot.

Dean walked in the house at that moment and Hailey looked from Dean to Sam.

Babe... I need to talk to Sam... Alone. She explained still not able to look up into his eyes

What the hell is going on Hailey? Dean asked his concern turning into annoyance.

What happened?

Hailey I'm not going anywhere. Tell us what happened. What was your dream about? Dean said.

Dream? What kind of dream? Asked Sam, worried.

I...I... I need some space. Hailey said grabbing her keys from Dean and ran out of the house.

Sam and Dean exchanged a worried look.

Go... I don't want her to be alone. Dean said in defeat knowing Hailey didn't want to talk to him but Sam. Which stung Dean more then he wanted to admit.

Sam nodded and ran after Hailey. Dean watched as he ran to the car that was pulling out of the parking spot and was only half surprised when she stopped the car to let Sam in before driving off.

Hailey drove for about half an hour Sam kept looking over to Hailey; she was paler than usually, her eyes were bloodshot from crying and she had a distant look on her face. She finally pulled over to an abandon cabin on the side of the road and stepped out. She started pacing in front of her car when Sam got out, waiting for Hailey to start talking. She stopped in front of him and looked up to her friend.

I don't even know where to start... what this all means... She said softly, mostly to herself.

How about you start from the beginning... Your dream?

Hailey leaned against the hood of Beauty and Sam joined her.

A voice... I couldn't see him. I was in a forest. It told me to burn the book.

A demon?

No... I don't know... He never showed himself. It said, he told me he couldn't interfere anymore. He's the one who pushed the book for me to find, he's the only who brought me back and healed me...

He gave you the book for you to destroy?

Not at first, he said we wanted to clean up the mess he made by... interfering. Sammy he showed me what would happened if I tried to save Dean. Hailey looked up at Sam tears burning her eyes.

I saw hell... Hailey pushed the words out. Sam's eyes widened.

I was in hell... So was Dean. But it wasn't Dean anymore... He was... Oh god Sammy... It was so real... I could smell my flesh burning, He was enjoying it- I- Hailey started sobbing again and Sam wrapped his big arms around her tightly trying to take in what his best friend was telling him.

What are we supposed to do now? She asked once she regained control of herself.

We tell Dean.

What!? She pulled away from Sam and started pacing again.

No! Sam we tell Dean... he'll burn the book without a second thought.

Then we let him burn that damn book Hailey! Sam raised his voice, surprising Hailey.

The book is our best shot of saving Dean! Time is running out!

You think I don't know that? Look Hailey I want to save Dean just as much as you do... maybe even more so. But if using the book on Lilith ends with both of you in hell... I'm not taking that chance. None of us will.

What if it was a demon or Lilith. What if that dream was all a bullshit trick to get us to back off?

Did the voice say anything else? Sam asked needing more info to go on.

It said Dean's faith was to die and mine was to live... That ' they' had plans for me. I asked if he worked for Lilith and he answered he did not associate with abominations of the Lord- but it could've been all lies Sam.

Sam scratched the back of his head trying to figure out what they should do.

We need to tell the others, tell Dean.

NO! Sammy. Please. We just have to make sure our plan is fool proof. I can't lose him. Just the thought of not seeing him or hear his voice ever again... I can't breathe. I have to try. Even if I end up in hell... at least I tried.

I have to live with the fact that my brother sold his soul because of me. You think I can live with myself knowing it also sent you to hell? I can't... and Bobby? I'm sorry Hails, not gonna happen.

Hailey looked up to Sam and both fell silent, sitting back onto the hood.

Alright, we'll tell them. Just give me time to figure out how. Maybe dad knows about a monster that could slip into dreams or something... This doesn't mean we won't try.

What are you going to say to Dean? He's gonna want an explanation when we get back.

I'll figure it out. Hailey said pushing herself off the hood and walking back to her car, Sam doing the same.

When they got back home they noticed Ellen's car was in the driveway. Heading into the house they heard all of them talking at once. Dean came almost running to Hailey. Cupping her face with his rough hands and kissing her forehead.

You okay? He asked placing his forehead against hers, relieved she was back.

Yeah, just an intense dream... Guess with everything going on it kinda got to me? Hailey lied. She took in the intimate moment they were sharing, his closeness, his smell.

Wanna talk about it?

Yeah but, not now... Ellen's back? She asked slowly pulling away from their closeness.

Yeah... She actually found everything for the spell. Dean said with a ghost of a smile.

Seriously!? Hailey beamed.

Yeah, C'mon... Dean said starting to walk to the kitchen where everyone was chatting.

Hailey... Started Sam but Hailey knew exactly what he was going to say. She had to tell them. She stared at the box on the couch with all the ingredients they needed to summon Lilith, the Colt was locked up safely in Bobby's safe. She was so close.

I know... You go in... Give me a minute alright? She smiled sadly at Sam.

Sam returned the sad smile with one of his. He squeezed her shoulder as he passed her and made his way to the kitchen. Ellen had a beer in hand and she was telling them how she had to pass herself as a nun to get the missing ingredient and they all had a good laugh. Sam looked around; Ellen, Bobby, Rufus and even Dean seemed happy. They finally gathered everything they needed and were all hyped on having a chance to get Dean out of his deal and kill Lilith. The plan was an easy one; summon Lilith and shoot her with the colt before she could react. But with what Hailey was about to tell them, he was sure the plan was out the window. They wouldn't put Hailey's soul at risk like that, especially his big brother. Sam forced a smile at Dean as he took the beer Dean handed to him. He heard Hailey walk in the kitchen and turned to see Jo instead.

Hey! Where did Hails go? Thought she would be celebrating with us... Jo said.

She left? Dean asked surprised.

Yeah I heard her car leave 'bout five minutes ago. Jo said.

Oh god no... Sam said pushing his way out of the kitchen.

No, no, no, no, no...

The box full of ingredients was gone. He ran to the opened safe and sure enough it was empty.

God dammit Hailey! Sam yelled, earning confused looks from everyone and a terrified one from his brother.

Hailey floored the mustang down the street making her way to the highway, checking nervously her rear view mirror, box and Colt on the passenger side. Her phone started to buzz next the Colt and she saw Sam's name appear on her screen.

Sorry Sammy... she said softly before ignoring her phone.

Hey guys! Sorry about the delayyyyyy... Life got in the way! I started to read my story again and I felt the urge to continue. I will try to work on it as much as possible but Im moving in less than a month so I don't think I'll have loads of time to write but I will do my best and I really want to finish this for you guys!

PS

If you guys are still with me wow thank you so much! And by reading my story wow alot of mistakes were made so I appreciate you guys sticking in there. I will try to make as less mistakes as possible English isn't my first language so bare with me!