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"What in the world?" Kate hissed, turning around angrily. Sam gasped and tried to sit up, but the ropes bit into his wrist.

"Hang on, Sammy!" Dean called.

"Dean!" Sam gasped in relief. Kate snarled and gave a physical command. The vampires attacked as John and Dean tried to make their way through the pack. Sam tried to break out of the ropes but Kate held him down.

"Just stay down and keep quiet, boy," Kate said. Sam paled at the familiar words. The vampire was obviously reading his mind again.

"Come on, Sammy. Just stay strong," Dean murmured. Sammy swallowed inaudibly. He---he couldn't do this. He couldn't go through it again. Kate hissed lustfully and ran a hand down his chest. Suddenly, an arrow whizzed through the air and connected with Kate, who snarled in irritation.

"When are you gonna learn? Arrows can't kill me," she told them.

"Get away from my brother and I'll make your death quick," Dean promised. Kate chuckled.

"You think you can save little brother?" she mocked, resuming her action. Sam grunted and tried to shrink away from her touch.

"Don't you touch him or I swear I'll---" Dean began to threaten.

"You'll what?" Kate interrupted. "You'll hurt me? Just like you hurt Sam?" she continued.

"I never---" Dean began to lunge at her, but was intercepted.

"Oh, really? You mean you never left him?" Kate smirked. John looked at Dean in surprise. What did she mean?

"Watch your mouth, skank," Sam snapped. The vampire snarled and lashed out with a nail. Sam screamed. Then, all heck broke loose. In the melee, John managed to get past the pack to the table where they kept their spoils.

"He's got the colt!" someone shouted. Everyone froze for a moment and then turned to face him.

"You let my boy go…" John cocked the gun. "Now." The creatures stared, unsure of what to do.

"Kate, do what he says," the leader instructed.

"Luthor," Kate said in surprise.

"Now Kate," Luthor commanded. With a disappointed pout, she did as she was told. Dean rushed over to Sam, helped him up, and started for their father. Without warning, Luthor yanked Dean away and grabbed Dean by the throat. Without even hesitating, John aimed the gun and pulled the trigger. The bullet whizzed through the air and hit Luthor directly between the eyes. The vampire froze as Dean jerked out of his grasp. Electricity crackled and for a moment, the hunters could see his skeleton. Then, he dropped to the ground.

"LUTHOR!" Kate shrieked. She tried to attack John, but another female vampire pulled her back and they all ran off.

"You boys all right?" John questioned.

"Yes, Sir," Sam and Dean chorused. With that, they all got into their respective vehicles and drove back to their hotel.