Chapter 18
Hailey woke up in the familiar forest, wearing her white dress she wore the first time she dreamt of this place. She pulled herself up to her feet.
You! She yelled accusingly.
I thought you said you weren't gonna interfere again!
You left me no choice in the matter, Hailey Elizabeth. I thought I made myself clear. She heard the voice tell her in an authority matter.
Oh, you did. But if you thought for one second your little trick worked on me...
I do not do tricks. I showed you the result of your selfishness and stupidity. You are far more important to be acting so childish. I do not comprehend how humans can sacrifice themselves for others.
What are you? She asked in disgust.
That has no importance right now. I am a friend. That is all you have to know. Thankfully Dean destroyed everything you needed for the spell and Lilith can no longer put her hands on the book.
Everything? Hailey asked in horror, remembering him throwing the book into the flames.
I shall not communicate again, till the time is right. Things are as they should be now. I am sorry for your loss.
Oh FUCK Y-
Hailey woke up in a start, heart pounding in rage. She was in her bed, back home. She pulled the covers off of her and ran downstairs.
Where is he? She demanded to a startled Bobby and Sam.
Hailey, how are y- Started Sam.
Where. Is. He? She cut Sam off.
Out back... Sam answered lowering his head.
Hailey stormed outside and spotted Dean bent over the engine of Baby. As she arrived to him he turned towards her. She shoved him, hard.
You son of a bitch! She yelled pushing him again, harder.
You ruined everything!
I saved you! He barked back taking a step forward.
You selfish bastard! I was saving you!
Are you that stupid Hailey? You couldn't even start the damn ritual, it was killing you!
That wasn't the ritual!
I don't care! It's done. It's over Hailey... Accept it! Dean shouted slamming the hood of the car shut.
I hate you. Hailey said through clenched teeth, tears of rage rolling down her cheeks. Dean's eyes softened before turning cold.
Good! He responded, shocking Hailey.
This, Us... Was one, huge, mistake. He said coldly.
Hailey froze. She felt her heart shatter at his words. For a short moment no one said anything as the tense air between them radiated.
Go to hell, Dean. Hailey spat before turning and running back inside.
Hailey? Sam asked as she busted inside wiping her tears and stomped her way upstairs.
He got up to follow her but Bobby stopped him. He nodded outside where Dean was.
I got it. You go check on Dean. Bobby said and both went on their way.
Bobby knocked gently on Hailey's door before opening it. He saw her throw a suitcase on her bed. Wiping more tears away as she made her way to her dresser and grabbed an armful of clothes and shoving it in her suitcase.
Where you going? He asked worried.
Away. Was all she answered.
Sweetie, we can still find a way to save Dean. We need you-
He doesn't want to be saved dad! He made that very clear... I can't stay here and watch him... I can't even look at him. Dad, I need to get away from him, from all this.
Sam slowly walked over to where Dean stood near the car. He shoved his hands in his pocket and leaned on the Impala. Not saying anything, waiting for his brother to talk.
She hates me, Sammy.
What? Dean she-
No. It's okay, I mean... It's for the best. It'll be easier on her once... I go. I shouldn't have dragged her in this in the first place... She almost got herself killed. I mean, god knows what, told her she was going to end up in hell if she tried the spell and she didn't even listen... I should've pushed her away, been stronger about this... smarter.
You really think if you wouldn't have... been with her, the outcome would have changed? Cuz I sure hell don't. Dean she loves you, loved you since before she knew herself. I saw it, so did Bobby. You guys are meant to be together.
Maybe we were Sammy. But not anymore, not like this.
We're not giving up Dean. Once we-
I'm tired Sam. I fought, my whole damn life, I fought to survive; killing things, saving people. I'm not saying I won't fight tooth and nail to stay here... But if I can't... I'm okay with that too.
Sam stared at his big brother, noticing how exhausted he seemed for the first time. Noticed the blackness under his eyes, his face was drained and his eyes were dim. He couldn't seem to find the words to comfort him.
Both of them heard the door close from the front of the house. They watched as Hailey and Bobby walked to her mustang. Hailey opened her trunk and threw the bags in, took the bags Bobby was holding and shoved it in too.
Hailey? Sam asked softly pushing himself off of the car but Dean grabbed his arm.
Let her go, man. It's for the best... Dean said softly as he watched the woman he loved hug Bobby tightly, getting in her car, without as much as a glance at his direction, and drive off.
Bobby slowly made his way to the brothers, head hanging low and Leaned on the car next to Sam, folding his arms across his chest. The trio just stayed silent together for a long while. Bobby pushed himself off the car.
Well, I guess I'll call Rufus, see if he can put his hands on devil's shoestrings and goofer dust... Bobby told the boys.
Bobby I'm-. Started Dean.
I know son... I know. He smiled sadly at Dean, putting a hand on his shoulder and squeezed before going into the house.
What now? Sam asked a lump in his throat.
We do what we do best; Hunt. Dean simply answered standing up and also made his way into the house.
Sam looked to where the mustang had disappeared from view and wiped a tear that rolled down his face. He never felt so helpless, but if his brother needed a hunt, even if it could be their last one. That he could do.
