Elkins
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You don't have to read The Truth about Dean Winchester but it really would help.
CHAPTER 07Previously: Dean looked at him, and Elkins finally understood, Dean was fulfilling his side of the bargain, by making sure Sam would be ok. Elkins huffed, I've got to patch you up Dean those ribs look nasty and your arm is still bleeding slightly. Why bother said Dean, your going to kill me anyway, don't pretend your not or that you think I'm better then the vampires in that nest because to you I'm nothing but a monster, so why don't you just leave me alone, it'll be easier for you. Listen Dean said Elkins your right I do think your a monster, and I know that I'll probably have to kill you before your dad gets back, but the deal was that Sam would be ok so first we wait till Sam is better then I'll decide what to do with you said Elkins, but now you go lay down and get some rest, after I see to those ribs.
Elkins did not tell Dean that really the problem was that he had not made up his mind, sure when he started he had decided to kill Dean as soon as Sam was rescued, but something had changed. Yes Elkins knew that Dean was a monster but he obviously cared about his brother and his father but Elkins wondered how long he could hold off the obvious bloodlust. When he killed Rachael, Elkins knew Dean had to die, but seeing him taking care of Sam, watching him like a hawk, making sure he was well taken care of, caused Elkins to pause. Maybe he figured the amulet was doing it's job, suppressing the killing urge for you see Elkins recognized the amulet for what it was old and very powerful. It was made long long ago to help control the killing urge but it also protected against evil, helped the host survive and hid the dhampir from even the keenest demon seekers. Elkins had no idea where Dean had got it but he decided that before anything he would explain to Dean what he knew about it. Since he realized that Dean would not sleep the night unless he was knocked out, Elkins dug though his piles of books and located one said to be written in the 10th century. It was said to be a authentic copy of a earlier collection of notes describing vampirism spells, amulets, protects, circles, etc and it covered all forms of vampires saying which method or countermeasure could be used against each. He walked into the room where Sam was sleeping and there was Dean pretending to be asleep. Elkins shook his head and placing the book on the side table said Dean if you intend to stay awake all night then at least this will give you a little to read. As Elkins reached the door, he heard Dean say thanks and continued I think the chapter on dhampirs and their amulets would be most interesting to you.
Dean lifted up the book and immediately changed to the chapter on Dhampirs, Elkins was right this was very interesting and then on turning the page he was shocked to see a drawing of his amulet, the amulet his mother had given him. Dean read the following:
Mystery and folklore shroud this amulet. I believe this is an accurate drawing of it but cannot be sure since noone has lived to describe it fully. It is said to have been made in Atlantis by the best sorcerers of the time for the dhampir son of a powerful lord. The metals and ingredients used to create it are not fully known but a list (said to be complete) is as follows 3 parts true silver (not regular silver I fear), 1 part gold, bound together with three tears of a loving mother, and 3 drops of blood of a father. To complete add 3 drops of blessed water and shape into the figure of a horned man. It is believed that the true silver brings protection, the tears bring love and healing, the blood brings strength, and the gold wraps it for eternity unchanging. What the blessed water does is not fully understood but this writer thinks that it's purpose is two fold to bind in faith all the ingredients and as a extra protection against harm and evil i.e. to help hide the dhampir from evil's sight. All these ingredients must be mixed on the midnight hour under a full blood moon, the redder the better it is said. This is a list that has been repeated many times but there are variations which include everything from vampires or demon blood to stirring the ingredients with a angel's feather, so this writer cannot be totally sure that this list is either complete or useful, but having followed the directions and produced a amulet, I gave it to a friend of mine unfortunately though it helped a little, the amulet I produced did not stop the blood lust for long and I had to bury my friend after months of trying to aid him. It is obvious that I had missed something, I believe the error was in the silver sadly - noone has ever located another source of true silver other then the legendary mine of Atlantis. It is said that true silver can be distinguished from regular silver by the fact that the only fires that can melt true silver is the heat of lava or the fires of hell or the smiths of heaven. Thus these amulets are very rare and when found are truly guarded.
After reading Dean realized that it was nearly two hours later and went quickly to check on Sam. He was shocked to find that Sam was only slightly better, still having a fever and shivering though not as badly, but Dean went to wake up Elkins thinking to get Sam to a hospital. As he crept downstairs he heard Elkins sharpening some knives and reading a book on sigils. You won't need the sigil, I will keep to the deal said Dean to Elkins. Dean I have not made up my mind yet, you seem to care a lot about your family, but that's probably because that amulet keeps your bloodlust down. Where did you get it Dean? Your dad found it for you or bobby or Jim. No Elkins, my mum gave it to me, told me never to take it off and I never have. As Dean said this he fingered the amulet, had his mother known what she was giving him. Elkins turned to face Dean, never taken it off questioned Elkins. Dean confirmed that he had never taken it off. Sure he remembered that his dad had taken it off him and that he was barely controlling the bloodlust when it was off but he was not about to tell Elkins that his dad knew about him being a dhampir, just in case Elkins decided that wiping out the entire Winchester family might be a good idea. Unfortunately this was exactly the wrong thing to tell Elkins, for Elkins realized that without the amulet Dean would become the monster he had seen in the barn killing Rachael and this Elkins could not take a risk on. It was then that Elkins decided Dean would have to be killed for the good of all and the binding would last only till the next night so the sooner the better.
As Elkins started to stand his eyes no longer seeing Dean as a protector trying to deal but sadly as the monster he had seen in the barn, they both heard the impala driving into the yard in front of the house. John was back early, Dean said Elkins go to the shed, and wait for me there. Dean paused this was his chance to talk to his dad, he was sure if he could get to John then everything would be ok. Sensing that Dean was not about to go willingly anywhere Elkins brought up the knife he had been sharpening and dragged it's edge over his arm causing a thin trail of blood to bubble up. Dean immediately turned to face Elkins snarling, his eyes glowing not only because of the blood coming from Elkins arm but also the sting it left on his own. Elkins now knew he was right killing Dean was the only option, John's presence was going to make it difficult but not impossible. Dean go to the shed or else snarled Elkins. OK you win but first I'll go and check on Sam then I'll go to the shed. Don't worry I won't make a sound confirmed Dean lowering his head in acceptance. Elkins nodded and Dean dashed up the stairs to Sam, only a few moments before a tired but happy John came in and immediately knew something was up. Elkins sat in the chair he looked tired and the fact was that he was tired from the fight with the vampires but also tired because he was about to ruin a man's family by killing his eldest son. OK Elkins what's Up asked John. Elkins looked at him, I guess the werewolf hunt went better then expected, God I wish you had got back two days ago John. John was not fooled by Elkin's smile and started to wonder if leaving the kids here had been the best idea but Dean would protect Sam so John simply and strongly asked why. Elkins bowed his head before answering, he realized he was going to have to make this good so he mingled truth and fiction and said Vampires John, a nest moved in 4 days ago probably shortly before you went after the werewolf. They attacked and got the boys. Before Elkins could continue John was up and running up the stairs to the room the boys shared with Elkins quickly on his heels. John burst into the room and saw Sam tucked into bed. He went over and checked he had a fever but it wasn't too hot, John figured that he would be ok by morning as look as he got some sleep and relaxed for the next few days.
John stood up and turned to face Elkins, Where's Dean. He did not miss the fact that before answering Elkins quickly glanced around the room as if looking for something or someone. Elkins turned and begun to walk out of the room but John grabbed him where Dean. Look John I'll tell you but we have to make sure that Sam gets some rest and you shouting is not helping. John followed Elkins downstairs well he said spill it. John, Dean is dead, the vampires had the boys in some kind of damp cellar, by the time I got there Sam was nearly dead and Dean was. He had given Sam his jacket and shirt and tried to keep him as warm and dry as possible. Dean is the only reason Sam survived, John. I'm Sorry but in hunting things happen, You have to believe me John I am truly Sorry and if you want to bundle Sam up and return to Bobby's I understand. John sat down, and opened a bottle of whiskey while Elkins went outside to catch a breath of air he said. After a glass John, thought he would check on Sam again just incase Elkins had missed something and then he would finish the bottle and probably another. As he climbed the stairs holding the whiskey bottle, he thought of all the things Dean meant to him. The Demon was still on the agenda but for now John decided that he would specialize in vampires and kill every single one he could find, for they had taken away one of the only things he loved, his son Dean. It was with these thoughts and another gulp of whiskey that John opened the door to check on Sam - Oh God how am I going to explain he thought, this is all my fault, I should have never left you two here. He thought as he pulled the covers a little higher around Sam and then quickly brought them down again to make sure he had seen what he had seen - Dean's amulet was hanging around Sam's neck. John froze the way the amulet was hanging and the fact that it had not been there when John checked Sam's fever meant only one thing Dean had been there. John shook Sam a little, come on kiddo tell me has Dean been here just now. Sam sleepily said yes, and that was all John needed to switch into hunter mode. If Dean was alive and hiding he must have a good reason, it was then when John saw a smudged red mark on the window sill and looked out of the window, but all he saw was Elkins heading towards the shed. Sam groggily sat up and hugged his father, Sam tell me what happened to you and Dean when you where caught by the vampires asked John. Now Sam was sleepy but not sleepy enough to say They caught me only not Dean. OK Sam go back to bed, and rest we have a early start tomorrow. Dad where's Dean. I'm going to get him son as soon as I have a nice talk with Elkins said John picking up a double barreled shotgun. Don't worry son I'll be right back. Just before he reached the door, John heard Sam mumble Dad, Yes son. Dean did OK, I was pretty out of it but he nailed those vamps really well. Elkins helped a little but Dean was great, then I must have passed out because I thought I saw Dean's eyes glow and Elkins looked worried. You will find Dean right Dad. Right son, now goto sleep. Yes Sir said Sam before sleep grabbed him.
John rushed to the back door and on out to the shed where he was sure Elkins was and where he hoped Dean was too.
Next Chapter: Is John too late??????