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Disclaimer; If I owned Dean and his daddy they would be chained up somewhere nice an comfy, giving me a happy….but alas all I own is the shirt on my back……sigh…………

Into The Fire.

They celebrated well into the night, it was only when Dean fell asleep on the couch next to his brother that John realised how late it was. He carried Dean to the room he was once again going to share with his brother, he undressed him slipping him under the covers and watched him sleep for a while before he went downstairs to join the other hunters.

" John we need to talk about Dean " Missouri said

" What about him ? I thought you said he was Dean that he is my son " John ran a hand tiredly across his face, but still managed to send the psychic a glare,

" About his abilities " she said patiently, she was waiting for the explosion that she felt certain was to come, John didn't disappoint " What the hell are you talking about ? " he yelled.

" John, that boy of yours, both your boys are mighty powerful, but Dean……..his abilities come from his emotions he needs to be taught. Something has tried but I think being a Winchester he's resisted, the stubbornness he gets from his daddy no doubt. I expect that's why they kept him as a child in the hopes that he'd be easier to manage "

" What do you mean by something ? " John asked suspicion heavy in his voice , Missouri let out a sigh,

" I think it may have been a demon, I could sense the evil that has tried to worm its way into him. John I think it could have been the demon that took your sweet Mary "

" But how ? What has it done to him ? And why ? " Johns voice quivered with the fear that was clenching his gut,

" Well the why is easy John, like I said he's very powerful and his ability could be swayed to………for want of a better word the dark side " Caleb snorted

" You make him sound like some kind of Jedi " Missouri shot the man a look and he silenced immediately.

" Like I said he needs training John You can't make this go away by ignoring it, he's been brought to far you saw what happened in the bedroom he didn't mean to do it but without training he's a danger to others and himself. It could end up killing him ! "

" Ok so that answers the why, not what or the how ? And just exactly what has it done ? Is he…….is he a demon ? " John gulped, the thought was to horrific to consider.

" Some may have been through dreams, sort of like training him in his sub conscious . I don't really sense any demon in him, there is something there something latent but I don't get the sense of bad. If anything it was almost angelic " she shook her head " But something has tried to push that out of him, maybe like a poison……..almost like….we need to find out what they gave him "

" And just how do we do that ? Shall I ask the demon ? I'm sure he'd tell me !! " John spat out his voice laced with sarcasm.

" Boy, don't you sass me now !! I didn't say this would be easy, but there are ways to find out just what that demon gave your boy " she glared at John making him squirm under her gaze.

" Can't we bind these abilities or something ? I don't know how to train him in something like this ! ! Do you ? " John wanted his son safe and these abilities where scaring him,

" No that wouldn't be a good idea there's no saying the bind would hold or even take, and if he isn't trained……" she trailed off but the look in her eyes told John what he needed to know, that to leave Dean un trained was a bad idea and he wasn't about to risk loosing his son again,

" Ok " he nodded running a hand through his dark hair, his dark eyes lingered on the psychic " Can you train him ? "

" I think so " she nodded " Both of them " she said pointedly looking at Sam, John ignored the look and comment for now.

" How do I stop this demon from taking him again ? How do I keep him safe ? "

" I have an idea about that " Sam had spoken up for the first time making John jump, he span round to look at his son who was still sat on the couch " I got this from Bobby, he told me it's a powerful amulet used for protection, I got it for you dad but I think Dean needs it more ". Sam held up the small bronzed head which was attached to a piece of black cord " I'll give it to him in the morning " he said.

" Ok, go to bed son get some rest " Sam nodded and left the hunters in the parlour bidding them goodnight he climbed the stairs to bed.

His mind was racing what did Missouri mean by abilities ? And better yet what had she meant by they both had these abilities. Was he to receive training also ? Would he go ' dark side ' if he didn't ?

Sam climbed into bed next to his brother, he watched him sleeping thinking that there was no way he'd be sleeping tonight his mind was too full. But Deans even breathing soon had Sam's eyelids feeling heavy till he fell into a peaceful sleep. Content for the first time in 10 years because his big brother was right where he was supposed to be, at Sam's side .

Sam woke early the next morning and looked towards where his brother had been last night, he wasn't there. Panicking Sam arose quickly and ran down stairs to find his brother happily tucking into some pancakes that the Pastor was making, he took a calming breath and walked towards the kitchen table.

" Morning " he said, Dean looked at him with an amused grin as he shovelled another fork full into his mouth " Mormin " he said through the mouth full. Sam shook his head in disgust he'd forgotten his brothers disgusting eating habits, then smiled realising just how much he'd missed them.

" You sleep well ? " Sam asked pouring himself a glass of juice

" Yeah, really well did you ? " Sam nodded smiling

" Best I've slept in 10 years " he said happily, Dean suddenly looked saddened and Sam reached a hand over to him " Hey what's wrong ? "

" I'm sorry " he whispered, his pancakes suddenly forgotten " That I didn't get back to you sooner "

" Hey that wasn't your fault so don't worry about that ok ? "

" Ok " Dean nodded,

" Now eat your pancakes little brother " he snickered. Dean scowled at him pointing his fork at Sam

" I'm still the big brother Sammy " he said

" What ? How do you work that one out ? I'm older than you now not to mention taller !! " Sam said

" That maybe Sammy, but I was still born before you and you where always going to be taller. Besides you got the big brother hand book yet ? " he asked eyebrow raised questioningly

" No " Sam said shaking his head, his brow furrowed in concentration.

" Well there you go then , I got mine so that still makes me the older brother " Dean smiled his green eyes shining with mischief

" Deaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan " Sam whined, which made Dean laugh loudly. The Pastor smiled at the two boys sat at his table, true it was a strange turn around Sam now being the older brother but the Pastor believed that Dean would still give him a run for his money.

" I got something for you Dean, I got it from Bobby years ago and I was keeping it for you….for…..well….for when you came home " he finished the sentence quietly a light flush coming to his cheeks, " You did ? " Dean asked surprised, Sam nodded his bangs falling in his eyes he pulled out a small package wrapped in newspaper and handed it to Dean.

" Thanks Sammy " Dean said excitedly tearing the paper to reveal the pendant, Dean glanced at it then placed it over his head " I'll never take it off Sammy, I love it "

" Glad you like it " Sam grinned at his brothers happy face, his smile suddenly broadened Sam turned in his seat to see his father enter the kitchen.

" Hey dad " Dean called

" Hey son, how you feeling today ? "

" Good thanks, so what we doing ? Are we going on a hunt ? " Dean asked his voiced laced with excitement, John smiled revealing his own dimples that Sam had inherited from him. It was a very rare thing to see and it seemed to make Dean glow with happiness that he'd been able to make his dad smile.

" No son not just yet. We're staying here a while longer Missouri has some things she needs to teach you "

" Missouri ? " he asked suddenly confused " You mean that lady that's always threatening people with a spoon " a barked laugh sprang from Johns throat

" Yeah that's the one. I want you to listen to her carefully and do your very best ok ? " Dean nodded

" Will I be taking lessons as well ? " Sam asked " You know seeing as I have abilities an all " John stiffened " Sam…." he began

" No dad, I know the truth Caleb told me everything last night, how we really are your sons, how we we're stolen from you before, how we'd been kept at an age before, when we're you going to tell us ? " he stormed he was suddenly so angry. Angry that he'd been kept in the dark all this time, that his father hadn't trusted him with the truth. John glared at his son this was not the time for one of Sam's outbursts. He was going to be having words with Caleb later,

" You didn't need to know Sam , I was keeping you safe. Both of you. The first time I thought you were both dead, it too two years before I found you and then it was Caleb who let me know that you where both my sons !! Do you think this has been easy ? " he yelled, he was gripping Sam's shirt front both were scowling at each other faces contorted in rage.

" STOP, STOP WHAT ARE YOU DOING !! " Dean yelled trying his hardest to get between his brother and father. Both suddenly came out of their anger at the distraught look on Dean's face, John dropped to his sons eye level " I'm sorry Dean, me and your brother…….we don't always see eye to eye on things an I guess we let our foolish pride get in the way "

" I'm sorry too " Sam said as he too knelt before his wide eyed brother. Dean took a shaky breath in and nodded " Just don't do that again " he said " When do I start these lessons dad ? " he asked

" You and your brother start these lessons after you've eaten " John emphasised the word and then pulled Dean into his chest he could feel his boys heart beating quickly in his chest he smoothed his fingers through Deans soft golden brown hair " So kid, you like your hair or you want it cut ? " he said smiling

" It needs cutting " he said running his own hand through it " Its too long, and we already got a girl in the family " he smirked at his brother " Int that right Samantha ? "

" Funny Dean " Sam said though he could feel his lips betraying him and smiling at his brother. John nodded " Sammy will you go and get the clippers for me ? "

" Sure " he said leaving to go and get them, he came back pretty quickly clippers in hand

" What ya want Dean the usual ? " John asked grinning

" Yep same as always " Dean grinned, he sat on a chair and happily relaxed as his dad cut his hair finally allowing himself to believe he was home.

Dean was irritated, and Dean irritated was not a good thing. Missouri had been pushing both the boys for the last 3 hours to see how far they could go with their abilities. She'd explained to Sam that he had to imagine himself before a door and all he had to do was open that door and it would allow all his potential to be released. " But Sam " she warned " This isn't a game once you do this there is no going back, once you go through that door you can't go back through. it's a one way street, you understand don't you ? "

" I'm ready Missouri ". He'd done as she instructed could feel the powerful energy on the other side, he opened the door and was bathed in a powerful white light, but far from being scared it had made him feel more connected to his brother more relaxed and in control than he ever had.

Sam was progressing happily at an alarming speed , to Missouri it was as if he'd been born into it, but Dean was resisting and the more she pushed him the more irritated he had become until he had stormed into the corner of the barn they were using and sat on an upturned bucket his back to his brother and the other psychic. His face set in a scowl, he glared down at his sneakers, he felt so useless his brother who'd only just started was already bypassing him. " I'm so stupid " he muttered to himself

" No wonder they let me go so easily at the hospital probably figured I was a waste of space " he kicked at a stone on the ground letting out a weary sigh he could feel Missouri watching him could feel her eyes on his back and all he really wanted right now was to be left alone. He felt like she was climbing inside his mind and Dean didn't like that one bit " STAY OUT OF MY HEAD !! " he yelled, but the words never left his mouth although they still echoed around his mind. He heard Missouri gasp and he looked around worriedly to see Sam holding her arm " Are you ok ? " Sam asked her concern in his voice " Dean she's only trying to help, what did you do ? ". is brother was angry with him but Dean wasn't entirely sure what he had done. His frustration was growing, his irritation escalating at his lack of control over everything, over his feelings of uselessness.

He started to feel warm, very warm, it had started from the top of his head, like someone was pouring warm water over him slowly " I didn't do anything !! " he shouted " I CAN'T DO ANYTHING !! " he saw Sam's eyes widen in…was that fear? Was that fear he was seeing ? But something had started and Dean didn't know how to stop it. He looked to his hands they where surrounded by a blue flame that was spreading its way up his arms " HELP ME SAMMY !! " Dean shouted the fear in his voice brought Sam out from his shock and he nodded and did the only thing he could think of he ran for his dad shouting for him " DAD !! WE NEED YOU NOW !! " John ran from the farm house and joined his son who had back peddled and was now racing back to the barn. " Its Dean, dad he's on fire !! "

" What ?? " John saw for himself as they reached the barn Missouri was trying to talk to Dean but he was whimpering and taking steps away from the psychic " stop, please stop I don't know how " he was pleading " DEAN !! " John raced to his sons side " Dean look at me he reached for his boy who pulled away " No dad I'll hurt you " tears where falling from his eyes making the green sparkle more, they almost glowed, John ignored his son and clasped a hand on his arm pulling him to him in a hug, he wrapped his arms around the trembling child " Sh Dean I got ya your ok. Its all going to be ok " It didn't even register in Johns mind that his burning son wasn't hurting him, all that mattered then was that his boy needed him and in Johns mind that's all that mattered .

" What happened ? " he whispered angrily to Missouri, she was looking at them with awe shaking her head " I don't know John " she said honestly " I thought if I pushed him it'd bring out his abilities naturally, but it seemed to do the opposite Sam excelled but Dean……..he gave up "

" I….can't do it…..I'm not…..I'm not Sammy, I'm not as intelligent as Sammy dad I can't do this " he sobbed.

" Yes you can Dean, you're every bit as intelligent as your brother. Who taught Sammy how to read ? How to do his numbers ? " Dean looked to his father searching his eyes for the hidden lie he thought he would find there but he found none. " I'm so proud of you Dean, you can do this I know you can " the flames had died now leaving Dean in a warm golden glow but neither Winchester seemed to notice, Dean clung to his father tightly " You do it dad "

" Do what son ? " John asked gently

" Teach me dad , please I know you can do it " Dean gave his a dad that could rival Sammy's puppy eyes as it was rarely seen and John found himself nodding his agreement " Okay son I'll try "

" ' Kay " Dean pulled himself from his fathers arms " Sorry Missouri, guess you get geek boy " he sent a small smile her way but refused to meet Sam's gaze he knew he'd scared his brother and that worried Dean more than anything.

Sam came and knelt in front of his brother " Dean ? Dean please look at me " Dean continued to look at the floor " Please Dean " there it was, the tone that Dean couldn't refuse he lifted his eyes to his brothers so scared of what he'd see in them. Sam held his gaze, Dean had changed so much since he'd come back it was like he couldn't hide his feelings any more from any of them. Sam had always been able to read Deans eyes even when he was small it was the part of him that he'd never been able to fully shield not from his brother. But now his face was like an open book, he looked so young and vulnerable, so scared that Sam felt a huge wave of protection wash over him and it suddenly hit him just what it meant to be the ' older brother '. He smiled gently at him " Hey its ok, we both need to learn control is all. At least you didn't send Missouri head first into a pile of manure " Deans lip quirked into a grin

" Yeah that's true " he said " Sorry I scared you Sammy "

" We'll get through this together Dean. Those demons won't stand a chance. Right dad ? "

" Damn straight " John replied, at the moment he couldn't care less if his boys could take down the demons, they had to go through him and if any demon tried to mess with his family then John Winchester would rip them limb from limb.

" Ok boys I think that's enough for today what do you say to pizza and some sodas ? " Dean grinned

" Where've you been all my life ? " Dean laughed, for the moment all was right again and Dean was happy with that

Authors note; Ok so I know wee Dean is a little out of character at the moment but he's been through a lot. I promise he'll be getting to the Dean we know and love soon enough. So you know the drill you want another chapter review…lol……