Summary- Dean is granted his "heart's desire" while tangling with a witch. Now under a witch's spell, he feels compelled to overprotect Sam from every danger and wants complete control to keep Sam safe. Will the brother's relationship survive? S2

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Heart's Desire Part Five

As Dean closed the door to the bathroom, Sam breathed a sigh of relief. He could tell that the witch's spell had clearly taken hold of his brother. Dean was protective, but even after the Meg incident he hadn't restricted Sam from going and doing things like getting food alone. Sam picked up his cell phone hoping that Bobby would pick up, he needed to hear a reassuring voice. Sam scrolled down to Bobby's number and hit the call button.

The phone rang twice and then Sam got an answer. "Singer here."

"Hey Bobby, this is Sam, do you have a minute to talk?" Sam took another deep breathe trying to stay calm as he talked to Bobby.

"Sure, just finished up a haunted hotel in Nashville, I was just getting ready to head out. What's up Sam, you don't sound yourself." It was nice to hear Bobby's voice.

"Well, Dean and I are in Conway, Kansas and had a run in with a witch. She had been giving people their heart's desire, using a spell, for a price. So far there has been six death's associated with her. We confronted her today, and she got the better of us and placed the heart's desire spell on Dean." Sam paused, waiting for Bobby to answer.

Bobby huffed over the phone and replied, "I'm afraid to ask but what was Dean's heart's desire?"

Sam smiled to himself, and replied "Protecting me."

Bobby let out a gruff laugh, "I should of guessed! So now he'll be compelled by the spell to give into the intense urge to protect you. Oh, I so wouldn't want to be you. I can see him holding your hand every time you approach a busy street!" Bobby grumbled out a laugh again. Sam knew he was trying to lighten the mood and make him feel better.

"Yeah, and the spell has already kicked in. He was very adamant that I wasn't allowed to pick up food alone, and he wanted me to tell you that we're fine, no need come and help us. I had to promise that I was just calling you for research help. So that's what I'm doing. I was hoping you could either help us track this witch down or help us find a reversal spell or potion." Sam was starting to breathe easier, Bobby always made him feel like he and Dean were not so alone in the world.

"Dean was probably afraid of bringing another hunter close to you, that makes sense at least with his state of mind. Okay, give me what you know on this witch and her spell." Bobby replied, and Sam could hear him grabbing paper to write on.

"Well, the witch goes by Kira Mystic, and she was operating an occult shop here in Conway called The Dragon's Tail. She threw a sleeping potion at me and Dean when we confronted her. The spell was contained in a smoke bomb, and when it went off, Dean of course jumped in front of it. It knocked us both out, but because he took the brunt of it, he was asleep for quite awhile, in fact he just woke up a few minutes ago." Sam sighed, he had really been afraid of Dean not waking up.

Bobby grumbled out, "Sounds like your brother, the idgit. So what happened next?"

Sam smiled at Bobby's response. "Well, when I woke up, she already had a cauldron going on a table in the center of the room. She retrieved a book from one of the shelves, but it was to far from me so I didn't get a good look at the book. She had it open during the casting of the spell. She said something about calling the powers of the dark, to grant Dean's heart's desire, for him to be able to take care of me at every hour. I don't remember the exact words but then the cauldron sparked and smoke appeared and then she kissed Dean on the forehead telling him that his heart's desire was granted."

"Kira told me that I would notice a complete change in a week's time. She left the room with the book. I know it's not much to go on but that's all I got Bobby." Sam clinched his fist in frustration, he knew it would be a very hard hunt to find Kira or a reversal spell.

"I won't lie to you kid, this will be rough, but don't worry, I have a few contacts that might know something. I think your best bet would be to go back to the shop tonight and see what is left in that cauldron, might give us a clue as to what we're dealing with." Bobby replied not sounding to hopeful.

"Yeah, thanks Bobby. I better go, Dean will be out soon. I should order our food. I'll give you a call if we find anything at the shop." Sam paused he could hear the water in the shower stop.

"Keep in touch kid, and I'll let you know if I find anything. I have a feeling you're in for a rough week, if it gets to bad please give me a call, okay?" Bobby sighed on the other end. Sam knew he was worried about them.

"I promise. Thanks Bobby." Sam hoped that Bobby would be able to help them.

"Bye Son," the other end of the phone went dead.

Sam started looking up the number to the local Pizza Hut, when Dean opened the bathroom door and emerged in with the steam.

Sam looked up as Dean spoke, "So did Bobby have any ideas about this spell or where we might find the witch?" Dean sat down on the end of his bed and started to put on clean socks.

"He was going to run her name by some contacts and ask about reversal spells and potions. Bobby did suggest that we go back to the shop and grab the cauldron she used, because it might have some clues."

Sam watched as Dean looked up and sighed.

"Sam, I want to apologize. I realize now that I'm under the effect of the spell. In fact, right now I'm battling the urge to tell you that there is no way we're going back to the shop, it's too dangerous. The idea of you answering the door to pay for the pizza makes my skin crawl. I got physically ill in the shower thinking about what might happen if Bobby did join us because I was afraid that he would bring danger with him. I know it's not rational, but all those thoughts are here." Dean pointed to his head.

Sam's heart clinched, he didn't realize that this spell would actually cause his brother physical discomfort. "It's okay Dean, we'll figure something out. I can do as you say, I don't want to make you ill. Bobby's not coming, you can pay for the pizza, and when we go to the shop tonight, I can stay in the car. Would that make everything better?" Sam gave Dean a reassuring smile, he noticed that his brother was a bit green.

"Yeah, that helps. There is one thing that is still bothering me, could I clean and put ointment on your hands where they got scratched up? That's really bothering me too." Dean gave Sam a guilty smile.

"Sure Dean, let me call the pizza place and you can do that for me." Sam sighed, this was going to be a long week.

oooOOOooo

Dean was driving the Impala, and he and Sam were heading for downtown Conway. Inside his head, Dean was fighting a mental battle, part of him wanted to leave Sam at the motel, but that would mean leaving him alone. Part of Dean did want to bring Sam with him, but was afraid he might get hurt. The fact that Sam wanted to come helped Dean decide. He had made Sam promise three times that he would stay in the car though.

Dean knew that the spell was messing with his head, and it was getting harder and harder to control the effects of it. It had taken them twenty minutes to leave because Dean couldn't decide whether Sam should carry a weapon or not. He had finally decided that Sam could have a gun in the glove box.

Sam was sitting quietly in the passenger seat. He looked worn out. Dean knew he was the cause but didn't know what he could do to change that. He hoped that Bobby would find something out soon, before he smothered his brother to death. Sam had already mentioned that he felt like Katherine from The Taming of the Shrew. Dean hadn't been familiar with that play, but knew it wasn't a good reference.

As they approached the downtown area, they heard sirens and smoke. It didn't take long for Dean to see that The Dragon's Tail was on fire.

"Great, there goes our plan." Sam replied glaring at the fire.

"Yeah, well I had a bad feeling about our plan anyway. But while we're here, I might as well see if we can pick up some money at the bar." Dean turned on a smile hoping to convince his brother.

"That would be fine Dean, but are you going to hit anyone that comes within three feet of me?" Sam's tone was full of frustration.

"Very funny Samantha. You brought your laptop right? Why don't you take it in and sit in the back of the bar like you always do, and we won't have any problems, okay?" Dean replied as he pulled into a parking space at Ramblers.

"Sure Dean, but I'm serious, we don't need any trouble, so before we go in there please tell me what you're comfortable with me going in there and be honest." Sam gave Dean a serious look. Dean could see the concern in the boy's face.

"Honestly, I think if you stick to speaking to girls, I'll be okay, so let me or the waitress get your beers? And of course if you need to go somewhere please tell me? I think if you do that, we'll be okay." Dean patted Sam on the back.

Dean gave Sam a reassuring smile and they got out of the car. They walked into the bar. It wasn't too busy but Dean was able to start a friendly game of pool. He watched as his brother did as he had been told, grabbing a back booth and immediately opening his laptop. A waitress approached and Dean ordered for the both of them and then turned his attention back to the game. Dean had to smile to himself, this spell was a bitch but it was nice to have Sam actually listening to him!

AN: I wanted to thank Shadow for her review- because it was anonymous and I couldn't respond personally. I truly do love reading everyone's comments! I should have more up soon. Thanks again to my wonderful beta- sendintheclowns, because of her help I'm able to update quickly!