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Disclaimer; As much as I'd like to own the boys I don't, I do however own a cool car and bought some peanut m & m's today so there ya go bet ya'll feel better for knowing that now don't ya !!

Into The Fire .

John looked at the face of the 10 year old child who was lying on the couch unconscious, he looked exactly like Dean did when he was 10, but his Dean would have been twenty now and this child who was claiming that he was Dean Winchester……..well it just wasn't possible, was it ?

" Maybe we should move him somewhere more comfortable " the Pastor suggested, he'd been watching John who had yet to take his eyes off the sleeping child's face.

" Yea ok I'll put him in the boys room, Sammy afraid you're bunking with me son till we figure out who or what this is " John said without removing his eyes from Deans still form " Jim can you call Caleb and Missouri I have a feeling she maybe able to help, and I know Caleb will want to be here "

" OK I'll do it now they should be with us in a few days ". John nodded and scooped Dean up effortlessly into his arms " Sammy can you get the doors for me son ? "

" Sure dad " Sam followed his father up the stairs then opened the door into the room that he had shared so many times with his big brother.

" Do you think it is Dean dad ? "

" I don't know son, he sure as hell looks like your brother did when he was 10 but he should be older now, he should be 20 !! I just don't understand it " John sighed tiredly

" Me either " Sam replied running his hands through Deans hair " His hairs longer than he used to wear it. I remember he used to wear it real short, it used to stick up " he said smiling to himself. The child reacted to his touch sighing contentedly and leaning into it.

" Come on Sam, we need to lock the door, we don't know as yet who or what he is and we can't take chances "

" It's Dean dad "

" How do you know ? "

" I……….I just know it is. I can feel him " Sam replied somewhat embarrassed. He could feel it in his gut and numerous times he'd listened to that feeling and it had saved not only his and Johns life but Caleb's, Bobby's, and Jims too. He wasn't about to not listen now especially when the feeling was so strong.

" We have to be sure Sam, I want to believe its Dean too but my priority is to keep you safe, I'll make it up to Dean if it is him I promise " Sam nodded, there was little else he could do. They left Dean sleeping happily and left the room, John locked it from the outside and they went downstairs to join Jim in the kitchen.

As the day dragged on the hunters discussed the possibility that the boy upstairs sleeping could be Dean, the hope that he was, was something that Jim didn't miss in either Winchester. Jim knew how much it would kill them both if Dean wasn't Dean. What was scaring the pastor the most was just what they'd do with the child if it turned out he wasn't who he was claiming to be. The whole thing was making his head spin, the what ifs and whys where's, where driving him crazy. They'd decided that the best course of action would be to sedate Dean as they had all decided to call him would be the best course of action ,so he was being giving regular injections to keep him in a permanent state of unconscious .

Of course things never ran that smoothly and as Jim was once again injecting Dean the boy was stirring and begging not to be put out again saying he'd be good ,it was breaking his heart, it was with great reluctance and tears in his eyes that he once again pushed the sedative into Deans vein. Dean looked at him with accusing eyes until they fluttered closed his long dark eyelashes standing out against his pale skin. The pastor ran his fingers through Deans long hair, he wanted so much to believe that this child was Dean, he'd missed him so much. Jim sighed and left the room locking it again behind him.

They'd searched everywhere they could think of for Dean 10 years ago and found nothing, the search had been fruitless. The loss of Dean had had a massive impact on all of them, John hadn't let Sam out of his sight and it had taken a lot of arguments for John to even consider letting Sam go to school. He'd even cut down on the hunting for fear of loosing his other boy to some supernatural entity.

The guilt that Jim had felt was crushing, the what ifs constantly running through his mind, What if I'd got there in time ? What if they'd taken Sammy as well ? What if ? What if ? , John hadn't blamed him in the slightest but the Pastor still felt the guilt clinging to him at times it was suffocating. And the fact that now they could have Dean back just to maybe have it snatched away again was too much, too cruel. Jim had clung to his faith certain that they'd get Dean back, he just wasn't expecting it to have been 10 years later or that the returning son would still only be child.

Missouri and Caleb arrived 4 days later, Caleb burst into the kitchen " Well where is he ? " he said excitedly looking around the kitchen as if expecting Dean to jump out at him, he frowned when he didn't see him, " Where's Dean Johnny ? "

" He's……err……..he's upstairs sleeping " he said awkwardly rubbing the back of his neck

" Sleeping ?! Its dinner time !! "

" Well……..we……we…" John looked to Sam and Pastor Jim for help, the Pastor was the one who obliged " We felt it best if we sedated Dean until we prove his identity "

" Prove his identity ? Are you serious ? Of course its Dean !! "

" Damn it Caleb you don't understand !! " John stormed slamming his fists onto the kitchen table

" Then explain it to me Johnny, pretend like I'm dumb "

" Pretend ? That shouldn't be too hard " Sam snorted which earned him a glare from the older hunter

" Funny, shrimp you're a real comedian you know that "

" He's…..he's…well its just " John sighed " He's still only 10 Caleb. He should be an adult now not a 10 year old boy "

" What difference does that make ? If you recall he's been stuck at an age before they both where " he said gesturing to Sam.

" What's he talking about dad ? "

" Nothing Sammy. Its not important " John stated giving Caleb a glare

" What if it is important Johnny ? , what if Sam has some answers of his own ? "

" Dad I want to help, please "

" No….we'll just let Missouri see if she can do her stuff and if its not Dean……." he trailed off not wanting to really finish the sentence.

" What Johnny ? We'll put a bullet in him !! "

" That's enough both of you. This isn't helping anybody. John take Missouri upstairs and see what she can determine, we'll deal with what to do with the child if he isn't Dean if it comes to that " . Both men looked to the Pastor, John nodded and headed to the stairs followed by Missouri, Caleb watched his friend go and sat himself in a chair. Jim placed a hand on his shoulder

" I want it to be him to "

" Ok, now dad's out of the way you can explain just what you meant by we'd been stuck at age before !! And I don't want any crap, I, no make that we have a right to know ".

Caleb sighed and looked to Jim who nodded, so Caleb took a deep breath and told the young hunter everything he knew.

It was so hot !! That's the first thought that came into Dean's sleep addled mind. It was the kind of hot that you'd expect from a summers day. Dean opened his eyes lazily and looked around him, what he saw had his eyes widening in shock. He was surrounded by fire !!

His first instinct to was to shout for his dad or Pastor Jim, but then somewhere deep in his mind he remembered both his father and the Pastor drugging him and quickly closed his mouth, so his next thought was to escape but he could see none. That's when he noticed something…well……..strange. Although he was surrounded by fire he wasn't exactly burning, If anything the flames that where licking up his arms and body where……well nice. Comforting even.

Dean watched in awe as the flames danced around him, snaking their way around him like a serpent, he felt no pain, in fact he felt powerful like the fire was a part of him.

" Bend it to your will " a voice coaxed

" What ? How ? Who's there ? " Dean asked, a fear had started to bubble in the pit of h is stomach,

" Concentrate, the fire will do as you tell it. Control it ! "

" I don't know how !! I'm…………I don't think I should be doing this ! "

" Of course you should. This is your destiny ! "

Yellow eyes gleamed from the fires orange glow,

" Who are you ? " Dean asked his fear had reached its peak

" I'm your future " the voice laughed.

Dean awoke with a start, blinking back his confusion. He was sure that he'd escaped from the hospital but his mind was so muddled that he wasn't sure of much at the moment. It all came back to him as the fog cleared from his mind, he remembered now reaching the farm and his families reaction to his appearance it hadn't exactly been the home coming he had dreamed of. Instead he'd been treated like prisoner drugged constantly by either his father or the Pastor.

What had struck Dean the most was the way his father had looked at him, it was the look he gave the things he hunted, he'd looked at Dean like he was a demon or something., told him he'd been gone 10 years !! But how was that possible ?!

The room that had been spinning like a top slowed down to a stop, so he took the chance to take in his surroundings. He was in bedroom that he used to share with his brother at Pastor Jims.

Maybe it had all been some weird dream and when he went downstairs his baby brother would be there instead of the shaggy haired youth. His father would look at him with pride instead of disbelief and fear. Dean climbed out of bed and went to the door, he listened hard to see if any sounds could be heard from the other side but he was met with silence. He tried opening it but it wouldn't open, frowning Dean decided to shout to his father " Dad !! Hey dad are you there ? I can't open the door its stuck or something ".

He heard footsteps approaching his room, two lots he determined. One set was definitely his dads but he couldn't tell who the others belonged to. " Dad is that you ? "

" Stand away from the door Dean "

" Okay ".

John entered the room and looked at the child in front of him. He certainly looked like Dean, even sounded like him, he wanted so badly to believe that it was him but he had to be sure.

" Well Missouri ? What is it ? "

" I'm your son !! Dad its me !! " Dean looked at his dad with wide eyes he couldn't believe that this man. His father doubted him, he could feel the tears sting his eyes but refused to let them fall. Instead he turned his attention to Missouri who had taken a tentative step towards him. Dean took a step back the fear he'd felt in his dream was suddenly bubbling again in his gut. He was supposed to be safe here but Dean now felt anything but. " Its ok child, I'm here to help don't be scared "

" I ain't scared of you lady !! " he spat, but as the psychic continued towards him he continued his backwards trek until he found himself backed up against the wall. " Crap " he thought his dad was going to kill him " Winchester rule number one, never let yourself get cornered ". His lax in concentration allowed Missouri to close the gap and she soon had both hands clasped to his face before Dean knew what was happening. " Hush now child, relax I'm going to help you "

" No !! I don't want this " Dean yelled, Missouri gasped as she felt a surge of heat throw her backwards off Dean.

" WHAT DID YOU DO ?? " John yelled

" Nothing……….I……..I didn't do anything I swear it "

" Its ok John " Missouri said as she raised herself from the floor " I don't think he even knows he did anything ". John looked to Missouri making sure she was indeed ok then over to the child that claimed to be his son, he looked terrified.

His green eyes darting around the room looking for a way to escape, John saw his small body tense making ready to escape. John reached out his hand to stop him, Dean reacted instantly lunging at his dad knocking the hand out of the way and darting past the startled psychic.

Dean had had enough, this family. ' His family ' had treated him like a prisoner he had been better off at the hospital. Dean decided to try and make it back to Doctor Phelps, hopefully the Doctor wouldn't be too angry with him he'd been right all along he was truly alone.

He headed down the stairs two at time landing cat like at the bottom. " Stop him Jim, he got past us " John yelled.

Dean was met with the Pastor, Caleb, and the teenager from the night before, he was going to have to fight his way out of this nightmare. He took a defensive pose, balancing on the balls of his feet fists raised to chin level he glared at the 3 people in front of him.

" Whoa kid, its ok " Caleb said

" Yeah sure it is " Dean replied sarcastically " I've just been locked in a room and drugged fro God knows how long !! Everything's peachy "

" Well when you put it like that……."

" Dean relax its ok no one is going to hurt you " the teenager said raising his hands in a placating manner.

" Who the hell are you ? Where's my brother ? " Dean yelled

" I am your brother Dean "

" No you're not. You're too old my brothers only 6 !! You're a freaking teenager , and don't even think about it grandpa " he span around knocking the syringe from the Pastors hand. Caleb took the opportunity and plunged the syringe he had into Deans arm who gave a startled yelp.

Dean lashed out feet and fists flying knocking the hunters to the floor, and taking off for the front door and freedom. His adrenaline seemed to be fighting off the sedative that Caleb had given him

" Dean wait ! " Sam shouted, but Dean was already half way down the yard when he heard a gun shot and felt another prick I the back of his neck " NO !! " he yelled, but his tired body was beginning to betray him. His limbs felt heavy and his eyes where loosing focus. Dean tried to push on but he was soon brought to his knees the ground rushing up to him, he felt strong arms stop his decent " Its ok Dean I got ya, your safe. I'm sorry son "

" Dad " the word was slurred " am I evil ? Is that why you don't love me anymore ? ".

Tears stung Johns eyes " No son you're not evil. Sleep ok we'll talk when you wake up "

" 'Kay " Deans eyes slipped closed and John pulled him close to his chest, his heart was racing he'd almost lost him again. Bringing dean into the house he sat on the couch cradling Dean protectively.

" Well Missouri ? Is he my son ? "

" He is John, I don't now why he hasn't aged but that boy is definitely Dean Winchester ".

The surrounding hunters gaped at the sleeping child, a smile formed on Sam's lips " This is awesome !! " he said grinning

" Course it is kid, we got your brother back " Caleb said slapping his back

" No not that " Sam said. The other hunters looked at him confused, Sam pointed to himself " Now I'm the older brother !! " he laughed. John smiled at his now oldest son

" He's going to hate this " he said smoothing his fingers through Deans hair.

Dean slept peacefully for 2 hours then woke up slowly still held in his fathers strong arms. " Hey sport " John said softly

" Dad ?………….what happened ? "

" We……….well…….we had to drug you to stop you from leaving. I couldn't loosed you again ".

" Its ok dad I understand "

" Dean where've you been all this time ? ". Dean looked towards the floor not wanting to meet his fathers eyes, John lifted his chin tenderly with two fingers and looked into the jade green pools.

" At a hospital " he swallowed past the lump that had formed in his throat " It was an institution. There was this Doctor there he said that you where dead that you'd died in the fire with mom when I was four, that I didn't have a brother, that I was alone. He said I was a paranoid schitzo….something or other , and that all my life had been a hallucination. The hunts, Pastor Jim, Bobby and Caleb where all in my head " Dean took a breath " Wait……..you've been at a mental hospital all this time ? " Dean frowned

" Yes !! I just told you "

" Watch the tone Dean "John admonished

" Sorry sir "

" You're home now that's all that matters " John said softly, Dean leaned into his fathers chest a quiet sigh escaped his lips " Dad ? Is that really Sammy ? " he asked nodding his head towards the shaggy haired youth.

" Yeah son it is " John smiled, Dean climbed out of his fathers arms and walked towards Sam. He tentatively reached a hand out and touched his cheek looking deep into Sam's blue green eyes. Sam gave a full smile dimples flashing, his eyes filling with happy tears.

" Sammy ? " he whispered

" Yeah…..its me Dean " Sam choked back the tears that fell down his cheeks, Dean looked at his brother brushing the too long bangs out of his eyes " Dude………..you so need a haircut " he laughed, Sam pulled his brother into a bone crushing hug " Look who's talking " he said as he ran through his hand through his brothers hair. Dean held tightly to him " I never thought I'd see you again. I……….I really thought I was crazy ".

Sam held tighter until Dean was pried away from him to be hugged by the Pastor and Caleb, Dean was laughing embarrassed by the attention he was getting. Missouri reached him and he lifted his eyes to her brown ones " I didn't mean to hurt you I'm sorry "

" Its ok child " she pulled dean into a gentle hug. She could feel the power pulsing through Dean but managed to keep her face holding that gentle smile. She needed to talk to John, but not tonight, tonight was a cause for celebration.

Authors note; Please review it lets me know If I'm actually doing something right. Again no new chapter till I get some reviews. Sorry guys know its blackmail but what can I say I am a sith……….lol