The sun shining through the window landed on Madison's face bathing her in a white light. Blinking her eyes open, she turned to stare at the handsome man asleep beside her. Sam had been amazing throughout everything they had been through recently, never once leaving her side. Madison knew she never would have made it through everything if she did not have him in her life.

Sam woke up to a sight he knew he wanted to see everyday for the rest of his life, his beautiful wife next to him.

"Good morning sweetie," said Madison with a smile.

Sam's reply was to pull her close and kiss her deeply. He let all of the love he felt for her flow out from his kiss. How could it get any better than this? When's she cured ran though his mind.

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Lindsay stood in the backyard of her father's house. In front of her was a table covered with all manners of herbs that were to be used in the ceremony. Since her Sunday meeting with Sam and Madison she had spent her time gathering everything she would need and double-checking her notes and translations. Everything had to be exactly correct or it would not work. She heard the sliding glass door open up and turned around to see her father coming outside.

"Lindsay, I thought you could use a cup of coffee," said Sid holding out a hot of coffee.

"Thanks Dad," Lindsay accepted the mug from her father and took a long sip.

"Everything looks great Linds," said Sid as he surveyed the table.

"Thanks. Dad, this has to work. Sam and Madison deserve this so much." There was a slight hitch in Lindsay's voice as she spoke.

"You know I thought Andrew was the scientist in the family, but when I look at all this I can see the science of this cure. I have faith in you Lindsay. This will work," said Sid.

That was exactly what Lindsay needed to hear and she threw her arms around her father.

"Thanks for always believing in me Dad," said Lindsay as she felt all of her doubts disappear.

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"Maddy are you ready?" asked Sam.

"Definitely," she replied.

Grabbing her coat Madison walked she walked towards the door, pausing briefly in front of the hall closet. She longed for the day when her closet was a closet again and now it looked like that day had arrived. Stepping out into the hallway, Madison waited while Sam locked their apartment. Grabbing his hand, they headed out into the bright sunlight.

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The ride over to Sid's house was quiet with both Sam and Madison lost in their own thought. When they arrived, they were fortunate to find a parking space right on front. City living made Sam glad that he didn't drove a huge car like his brother. After parking the Honda Accord, the couple exited and headed to the front door. Seconds after knocking, Sid opened out the front door. He has closed the bookstore for the occasion.

"Good morning, Sam, Madison. Come on in," said Sid. "Lindsay's in the backyard."

Sam and Madison followed Sid out to the backyard find Lindsay out there with Dean who had arrived a few minutes earlier.

"Dean, I didn't think you were here yet because I didn't see the Impala out front," remarked Sam.

"The only spot I could find that the Impala would fit in was two blocks away," said Dean.

"You know, you could have driven your Camry," suggested Sam.

"No way. That's for work and only when I'm on a stakeout." Although Dean loved his car, he realized the Impala was a bit conspicuous, so he bought a used Toyota Camry for work use. He couldn't help, but feel like he was cheating on the Impala every time he drove it.

"Good morning Sam, Madison," said Lindsay warmly.

"Good morning," replied Sam and Madison in unison

"Everything is all set up and ready to go," said Lindsay.

Sid brought out some lemonade and everyone chatted for a few minutes trying to push away the nervousness that they all felt.

"Lindsay, I just want to thank you for this," said Madison.

"You can thank me when it works," replied Lindsay.

"Lindsay what do we have to do? What does this ceremony entail?" asked Sam.

"There's an incantation I will be reading and there is a potion that Madison will have to drink after adding her blood." Seeing the slight grimace on Sam face she added "Don't worry Sam, it's just a couple of drops."

"What about us?" said Sam gesturing to himself and Dean and Sid.

"You guys will have to sit back and watch," said Lindsay.

"Are you sure there's not something we should be doing?" asked Sam anxious to do whatever it took to help his wife.

"Sam, I know you want to help, but this is a two person job. Fortunately it won't take to long. We need to start when the solar eclipse begins, which should be in about half hour," said Lindsay glancing at her wristwatch. "Madison we should add your blood to the potion now so it will be ready in time."

"Okay," said Madison.

Lindsay pricked Madison's index finger with a needle over a glass beaker. After two crimson drops were added to the contents of the beaker, Madison put a Band-Aid on her finger. Lindsay took the beaker and placed it on top of a portable Bunsen burner.

"Okay, this needs to boil for about five minutes. It should be cooled off enough to drink by the eclipse," explained Lindsay.

Once the potion started heating up a foul odor was emitted from it. It smelled disgusting, but if it worked it would be with putting up with the smell for a little while.

"Lindsay, what's in that?" asked Dean as he wrinkled up his noise.

"Don't answer that," said Madison. "I don't want to know." It was enough that she would be drinking her own blood, she didn't want to know what else she would be ingesting.

"All you need to know is that it going to help you," said Lindsay.

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With a few minutes to spare, Sam pulled his wife away from everybody to talk to her alone. There was something he wanted to tell her.

"Madison, I want you to know that whatever the outcome, I am so proud of you for doing this. I loved you," said Sam.

"I love you," replied Madison just before she reached up and pulled her husband into a kiss. They were still kissing when Lindsay called out that it was almost time to start.

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The potion had cooled off enough and was poured into a silver chalice. It smelled awful and Lindsay had to try not to gag as she handed it over to Madison.

"Madison, you have to make sure you drink every last drop of this. It probably doesn't taste too good, but it's important that you get it all down," said Lindsay.

Madison nodded as she accepted the chalice. As long as it worked she didn't care what is smelled or tasted like.

Lindsay pulled out a notebook with the incantation that she would be reading written in it. She had a friend, who was a language professor at Berkley, help her learn the proper pronunciation of the words she would be saying. They were in Romanian because in Jacques Arsenault's journal he noted the importance of using the Romanian language instead of your native tongue.

"Madison are you ready?" asked Lindsay knowing it was almost time for the eclipse.

After one last glance to her husband, Madison answered. "Yes."

Suddenly the sky started to darken announcing the start of the solar eclipse. It was time.

"Now," said Lindsay pointing at Madison.

Madison lifted the chalice to her lips. Ignoring the slight burning sensation from the silver against her lips, she started drinking. The cool liquid tasted just as bad as it smelled and she had to fight not to gag. It was hard, but she did not stop drinking until the chalice was completely drained. She could hear Lindsay behind her reciting the incantation. Madison felt slightly uneasy in her stomach when she was finished drinking. That feeling seemed to spread from her stomach to the rest of her body. Quickly, it turned from an uneasy feeling to all out pain and Madison felt like she could longer stand up.

Sam was standing back next to his brother and Sid when he noticed something was not right with Madison. Her body was shaking as if she was having a seizure. He rushed to her side and grabbed her before she could fall. Gently he sat on the ground and held her as a seizures racked her body. Fear consumed him. What was going on? Was this supposed to be happening? Not knowing what do Sam just sat there holding Madison in his arms.

Dean and Sid stood there feeling completely helpless. Both men knew there was nothing they could do, so they just stood there and watched as Sam held a seizing Madison in his arms.

Lindsay was aware of what was happening, but she continued reading the incantation. If it was to work she could not stop no matter what happened.

"A trage art.hot. a crea de la ei corp." spoke Lindsay.

More to Come

Translation: pull the creature from her body.

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