Thank you to those who reviewed, I am grateful for all your comments they really do keep me going. Man I'm already feeling the withdrawal of having no new episode this week. It's a great job there are such great stories out there to read. I can't wait for the next episodes they look amazing. Anyway enough babbling and on with the chapter….

As it has been a while between some of the chapters I have added a longer 'previously' section just to help re-fresh your memory, this chapter looks at Evelyn's past, however Sammy angst will follow in the next…

As usual a big Thanks to my beta Michelle!

Enjoy!

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(Catch up) Previously Chapter 18 …….

"Really? Stupid old woman! What are you gonna do? It's too late, I control this child now, he's mine. Kill me and you kill him. Are you prepared to do that? Are you prepared to sacrifice this boy for what you think is the greater good? Do you have it in you? Can you do it?" The young man's eyes watched Evelyn's every movement and a sick smile rested calmly on his lips.

"If that's what it takes, but I don't intend to hurt that young man anymore than you already have. And do you know why, Aurora?" Evelyn asked .

"Why don't you tell me." Sam replied maliciously.

"I know that, because it seems that you've forgotten one very important factor." Evelyn gazed into Sam's dark eyes.

"Oh yeah? And what would that be?" Sam asked.

"You've forgotten that it's a dangerous thing to mess with a Loa, especially the one that you conjured up. This one's nasty, Aurora, very nasty, and it'll turn on you in an instant. I mean, what if someone were to set it free? Where would you be then, my old friend?" Evelyn smiled and then returned to her preparation.

"Evelyn, you don't know what your doing!" There was desperation in the voice that came from Sam's lips and he struggled against the restraints that held him.

"You see, that's where you're wrong. I know exactly what I'm doing. The question is, are you ready?" Evelyn walked over and placed a rag over the mouth of the young man, she pushed against the resistance as she shoved the rag in further.

"This conversation is over, Aurora." Evelyn stated.

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Chapter 19 …..

As if time itself had slowed down, Dean watched the beaker and all its contents slip from his finger tips and fall to the ground. The glass shattered into pieces and the crash echoed through the silent room.

"Dean! Don't shoot!" Evelyn's voice was filled with desperation as she repeated it again.

"Don't shoot Dean. It won't work."

"What?" His reply was sharp and he turned slightly still keeping his target in sight.

"What the hell are we gonna do?"

Before Evelyn could respond, the shadow dispersed into the darkness and disappeared.

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Evelyn cleared her throat and looked up at Dean.

"Okay, I…I can protect the house, we need the house…Maybe if you stay with…" Evelyn looked down at Celia then at Sam, her face showing concern for both of them.

"What can I get you? Tell me what you need." Dean pleaded.

He didn't want to leave his brother, but he knew time was running out. Evelyn shook her head in response.

"No… I'm the only one who can do this, you need to stay here and protect them while I…It's complicated, but I can do it." She watched the hunter's disapproving eyes as she spoke.

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Chapter 20

Sam could hear his brother's voice. He could feel the sturdy, yet gentle grip on his shoulder as he curled in on himself in an attempt to gain some control over the pain.

He tried to focus, tried to think about something else other than the agony, however it was no use. He couldn't shake the feeling that gripped him.

Sam wanted to cry out. He wanted to scream, but then realized that it would be impossible because he was sobbing violently. He felt the pillow grow moist with his tears as he trembled and rocked his body.

He also felt a strong embrace around him. He tensed before understanding that it was Dean. He couldn't make any sense of what was being said, but he received some comfort in knowing that his brother was there.

Although Sam had his eyes firmly closed, he knew that Dean had him, he was safe.

Safe in his brother's arms.

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Evelyn's hands trembled as she arranged the few items that she had found in her bag.

'This isn't enough!' She thought as she looked around the bedroom, knowing she would have to search the house for some other ingredients.

Her stomach sank as she thought about what she would be forced to do.

She hadn't lied to Dean. She could protect them and the house, but it would be at a high cost.

Evelyn looked at the ground and bit her lower lip. This was something that she swore never to do again. She swore that she would never return to these ways, knowing the consequences all to well. After all, she had seen what happened to her former friend and she knew that with a Loa, there was always a sacrifice.

….. 20 years ago….

The two women rushed into the room, shutting the door behind them as they playfully chuckled and placed their belongings on the ground.

"Do you think she saw us?" One of the out of breath women spoke softly.

"No, I don't think so."

"What is it that you told her? That Rose had better keep her mouth shut!" The shorter of the two spat while spilling all of the contents of her bag across the table.

Both women rush through this process and twenty minutes later the preparations were complete. Each woman worked out her individual duties and they worked carefully around each other.

Aurora looked over at Evelyn and smiled.

They stood side by side in front of the small wooden table.

"Now, you're sure that we have everything?" Evelyn's dark eyes were serious as she questioned the woman that stood next to her.

"Yes, I'm sure" Aurora nodded and then with a grin, added, "mother."

"I'm not your mother Aurora, but I am older n' bigger than you are! As a matter of fact, I'm wiser too." She added as she playfully nudged her friend.

Aurora rolled her eyes and she nudged the taller woman back. She quickly looked around the room and drew in a deep breath.

"You ready Eve?" She asked with keen eyes.

Slowly, she positioned the knife over her palm. Evelyn replied with a curt nod, picked up her own blade, positioned it, and held her hand over the bowl.

"As ready as I'll ever be. You do know that there's no turning back once we start this, right?" Her face was serious again as she questioned she shorter woman.

"Now I mean it Aurora, you know what where doing here, this stuff, it's not…." Before she could finish she felt a soft hand over her lips.

The woman before her looked up at her and gave her a cocky sigh.

"I've heard this all before Eve, don't you go all soft on me. Now, are we gonna do this or what?"

Evelyn let out little giggle as she realized how repetitive she had become.

"Okay, okay." The atmosphere became tense as silence once again filled the room.

Each woman drew their blades swiftly across their palms, hiding grimaces as the skin was broken.

The blood from the fresh cuts dripped into the bowl, staining the other ingredients with crimson. Sounds of a hand made shaker and chanting began. It penetrated through the dark room.

Both women wavered as they watched the candles blow out one by one. As the last one blew out, they stopped and drew closer to each other. The room remained silent for over a minute before they both gripped tightly to one another.

Their attention turned toward the new presence in the far corner. The air was thick and the light was sparse, however both knew it was there.

"It worked!" Aurora whispered, her voice filled with excitement and fear.

Evelyn replied with a gasp. "We did it! The Loa, it's here!"

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Sorry to leave it there. There will be more in the next chapter and back with the Sammy angst.

Next chapter will be next week if not sooner…