Elkins
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You don't have to read The Truth about Dean Winchester but it really would help.
CHAPTER 05
Previously: When Dean got back in, Elkins was waiting for him. Well, how did it go and what do they want. Dean fingered a gun on the table. Actually it went pretty well, I even saw Sam, they're treating him well. So, what do they want Dean and how long have we got. Three days, I have three days and Dean picked up the gun, pointing it at Elkins, I have three days to kill you.
Dean whatever they said, we can work it out. No said Dean we can't Elkins. It's you or Sam! Now sit down in that chair while I work this out. Elkins had no choice but to sit down. He knew that if he tried to rush Dean, he'd be dead before he got two steps, so he sat and allowed Dean to tie his hands behind his back to the chair. Dean, you can't do this you know that and I know that. Dean sat down in a chair opposite Elkins, placing the gun and the book, Elkins used in the binding in front of him, but said nothing. Before he even started reading he knew what he would find, there was no way out of the binding. He also knew that there where two vampires watching them though the window so he had to make this look good, but they could not hear what he was saying luckily.
Yes, Tom and Richard where watching and when they saw Dean tie Elkins up, they figured everything must be going according to Charles plan i.e. before four nights where out Dean would join the family. Both of them did not really want this as they saw Dean as trouble with a capital T, and also competition, but Charles wanted him so they had to follow orders. When they where satisfied after about two hours of watching Dean reading a ancient book and seeing Elkins not even more a muscle or say a word, they figured they could leave and return to report to Charles.
As soon as they did, Dean felt them leave and stopped reading, really he hadn't been reading for about an hour and a half just turning the pages to look as if he was reading. Elkins picked that up about an hour ago but the vamps believed Dean was reading about vampires and learning as much as he could. When Dean got up and turned towards Elkins, Elkins knew that either Dean had succumb to the dhampir madness or he was about to explain what Elkins suspected, that the vampires had been watching and therefore Dean had needed to act as though he was about to kill Elkins, but now obviously, well hopefully Dean was going to untie him and then they could start planning on how to rescue Sam, especially now that they knew what the vampires wanted.
Elkins wanted silently and was glad when Dean started to untie him. I had to, they where watching, I could feel them. We have to go after Sam and we have to go now, while they are convinced that I am going to kill you Elkins. Dean wait said Elkins. I think we should wait. What said Dean, are you crazy. Vampires have Sam and I am not sure how long they are going to stay convinced that I am going to turn and become the leader's son. We have to go now. No, now more then ever we have to wait Dean. Look I know it won't be easy for you but that is just the point. The vampires will expect a attack tonight but they won't expect you to drag me in alive for them to feast on in three days time. Look I know a lot about vampires and sometimes it is better to make them believe you are following orders. Dean argued but they have Sam and Rachael might convince Charles that I won't do kill you and then what will they do to Sam. I can't just leave him there for three days at the hands of vampires. What if he becomes like me. Elkins put his hand on Dean's shoulder. he realized just how hard it was for Dean. Sam had always been his responsibility and now the poor kid felt like he'd failed. Look Dean if this Charles real wants you to be his son, he'll make sure that Sam is treated OK. Now here is what we'll do. Every time you start to feel them coming I want you to tie me up and make sure they think your waiting for some reason. But what if they come to get you early or ask me why I have not killed you yet asked Dean. Well said Elkins, then you tell them the truth. The Truth asked a suddenly wide eyed Dean. Yup, sometimes Dean it's better to tell a little truth amid the outrageous lies, makes the cover story easier to remember. Simply tell them that you have been looking for a way to break the binding spell I forced on you. If you have to even show them the reality of the situation. And just how do you think I should do that asked Dean.
Elkins picked up a knife and rolling up his sleeve, oh that's simplicity itself, he said as he drew the knife across his arm leaving behind a thin line of blood. Now roll up your sleeve Dean said Elkins, and as Dean rolled it up he saw that a similar cut had appeared on his arm. It's that simple Elkins confirmed but Dean still had that sinking feeling that this was not going to work out as they hoped. Reluctantly Dean agreed they would go after the vampires in three days when Dean was supposed to bring Charles Elkin's head. They spent the next three days settling into a pattern of training, reading, and preparing for what would be they hoped Sam's rescue. What they did not know was that already in the vampires nest things where going wrong in a big way for Sam.
Unfortunately unknown to Dean or Elkins, there where changes happening in the vampire nest. Rachael was not happy and had gathered a few of the other vamps to support her in her belief that Dean would not kill Elkins and that the best thing to do was to kill Sam, and then drag Dean and Elkins in to feast on. Even though a deal was struck between Rachael and Charles or should we say a bet was suggested, the treatment of Sam changed. You see Rachael agreed to agree with Charles if Sam was moved to a different location of Rachael's choosing in the house. The bet was that if Dean did bring Elkins in for the vampires, then Sam would be released and Rachael would be punished and forced to serve as a servant for the next 50 years. If on the other hand Rachael was correct, Charles would kill Dean himself and Rachael would assume the leadership of the nest and celebrate the fact by draining Sam in front of Dean before Charles killed him. You may wonder where Rachael decided to put Sam, well the house has a basement which is flooded with cold water most of the time and this is where Sam suddenly found himself dumped half way though the night with nothing but a thin blanket to protect him. Rachael had it all figured Sam would catch his death of cold well before the three days where over and she would have her revenge against Dean. You see she too was jealous of the attention that he got from Charles and she was disgusted that a dhampir would become part of her (she thought) nest. You will understand by now that Rachael was a jealous bitch with megalomaniacal tendencies and a thirst for blood and torture to rival most dhampirs and a few demons put together.
But of course Dean and Elkins knew nothing of this and the three days passed quickly for all but Dean and Sam. When the three days where over Elkins outlined the plan, really it was very simple, Dean would drag a bound Elkins to the vampire's barn, and leave with Sam or at least appear to. Elkins would try to survive long enough for Dean to return quietly and rescue him, after making sure Sam was in a safe place. Both Dean and Elkins realized that they would have to kill every vamp in the nest otherwise having learnt their scent, the vamps would be able to find them whenever they wanted, not a pretty thought since neither of them wanted to look over their shoulder for the rest of their lives. Of course with a basic plan like this, there was always the possibility of changes but as I said it was a simple plan and as long as Elkins survived the night, Dean would too hopefully.
Next Chapter: The Third night - the vampires nest or Rachael gets what she deserves.