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John and Dean arrived at Stonehill Park to a scene of utter chaos. Police were everywhere, as were distressed parents and students. John and Dean both spotted Caleb sitting by the entrance to a path into the forest with another man whom Dean recognized to be Coach Jones.
Upon spotting the two Winchesters coming his way Caleb immediately excused himself from the conversation with Coach Jones and quickly made his way over to them.
"Caleb do you know anything new about Sammy?"
"Sorry Dean. Police have gone into the woods and searched the paths as did Sammy's coach, but no one has had any luck. The police have it in their heads that the kids ran away for fun or are just goofing off."
John frowned at this. "That's ridiculous. We all know Sam and his friends would never do something so completely stupid. However, if the dog did attack the kids though, most likely they wouldn't have been concerned with staying on the path."
"Yeah I was thinking that too John. Look, the police are stalling the broad searches until daylight tomorrow because of the darkness factor."
Dean saw red at this. "How can they just abandon teenagers in the woods during the night! I don't care what the police say. I am going to find Sammy right now." Caleb and John watched as Dean made his way back to the impala to get some weapons.
"Dean is right Caleb. If the police are convinced the kids are goofing off there is no way they would keep up the search through the dark so it is up to us to help Sam."
"Johnny I am right behind you."
Sam had slipped into unconsciousness again as the sky transformed from dusk into night. Jack checked Sam's wounds. He let out a sigh of relief when he saw the dried blood matted against Sam's head without any fresh blood.
"Anna, his head wound has stopped bleeding."
"Oh thank God, but what about his stomach and leg."
Jack saw that although the bleeding had slowed around the wound in his side, it was still slowing seeping the red life force. Then Jack moved to Sam's leg. His leg still looked the same, but he was unsure how to judge the state of the leg since the bone was still protruding from the skin.
"His side has slowed but is still bleeding and the leg still looks bad, but what were we expecting. Sam is not going to miraculously recover from this. He needs help and soon."
Anna brushed the sweat soaked bangs from Sam's forehead. "Jack, its getting dark but there is still some light. What if one of us ran back."
Jack thought about it a moment. "But we have no idea where the path is. We went off-roading for a while there, but you are right we have to do something. What I'm concerned with though is that dog. You heard what Sam said."
"Jack I don't care about the freaking dog. Sam needs to get the hell out of here or he is going to die!"
"I understand that Anna, but we can't help him if that damn dog hurts one of us!"
Jack stood up and began pacing, while Anna closed her eyes and let the tears fall that had been threatening to spill for the last few minutes. Anna's eyes shot open though when she heard a grown come from Sam. Jack instantly stopped and kneeled down next to Sam.
"Ahh….I…don't…f-f-feel good."
Anna began running her fingers through his sweat soaked locks. "Ssshhh Sam, its okay."
Anna and Jack saw Sam open his pain filled eyes and then the next instant he began coughing harshly. Anna and Jack both held one of his hands through the coughing spell but immediately became horrified when they saw the specks of blood landing on Sam's chin and shirt. After several agonizing minutes the coughing died down and Sam concentrated on catching his breath while Anna and Jack exchanged deeply concerned looks.
Anna looked down at Sam and saw tears leaking from the sides of his eyes and sliding down his cheeks. "Sam we are going to help you."
"Jack we need to do something now before it gets too dark and too late."
"Alright Anna. One of us will run back and get help."
Jack got up and began searching for some sharp sticks and large rocks. He found two sharp branches and several large rocks.
"Anna, here take these." He handed her two of the rocks and one of the sticks. "One of us will stay with Sam and one of us will run. We can use these as weapons against that bastard dog."
"Jack let me run for help. I know I can't protect Sam if the dog were to come here. You can."
"Anna, I don't know. What if the dog comes?"
"Jack I need to do something, and you have been the one taking care of all of Sam's wounds. I can do this, I can find help."
"Ok Anna, but be careful, run fast, and don't look back."
Jack gave Anna a quick hug before she bent down next to Sam. He blinked up at her with his hazel puppy dog eyes. She brushed his bangs back again and then gently kissed his forehead. "Sam don't you dare die on me ok. You stay strong and you fight."
Sam weakly grabbed her hand. "Anna, b..b..be careful."
"I will." And with one final glance at Jack and Sam, Anna ran up the slope. Upon reaching the top she saw the trampled underbrush that they had run through when fleeing from the dog. She immediately began running that way.
Pete Jones was beside himself. Most of the police had left to go home and get some rest before the search began again the next morning. He had wanted to punch his best friend, the Chief of Police, when Davis voiced his belief that the kids were just fooling around. He couldn't get the distraught faces of the students and parents who had been there hoping to see the police bringing Sam, Anna, and Jack out of the woods only to discover the search had been postponed. Anna and Jack's parents had told Pete that they were going to the police station to demand that the police do at least something during the night, but Pete did not think they had a chance of getting his stubborn friend to do something.
Pete looked around and realized that everyone had left except for two police officers who were there "just in case" and three men. Pete recognized the youngest one to be Sam's older brother Dean. He saw the three talking about something and then the threesome began making there way to the path his kids had entered earlier that day. Curiosity got the best of him and he got up and went over the men.
"Hey, what are you three doing."
The three turned around to find Sam's coach. Dean decided to just give it to him straight.
"The police won't do anything so we will. We are not leaving this forest until we have Sammy and his friends out of here."
"I'm coming with you."
Dean, Caleb, and John exchanged a look. John whispered something to Dean and then Caleb and him walked into the forest. Dean turned to Pete. "It would be best if you don't come."
Pete Jones became desperate. "I have to come. Those kids are my responsibility. Everyday while they are at practice. I am in charge of them. I have to find them. I just have to. I am coming with you." And with that Pete walked into the forest. Dean stared at his back a minute before following him in.
John turned to see Pete followed by Dean entering the path. "What are you doing?"
"Dad, he is adamant about coming, just let it go. We can stand here and argue about this or we can go find my little brother. I am going to find Sammy, but what you do is your own choice."
John sighed. "I am going to find Sammy. Pete Jones right?" Pete nodded. "My name's John. I'm Sam's father. Stay close to us. The woods can be scary at night."
Pete became incredibly nervous by John Winchester's last sentence, but he buried his fear quickly. He had to find his kids.
Anna was becoming more and more frightened by the minute. Night had completely overtaken the sky by now and the only light she had was moonlight, which was minimal in the dense areas of the forest. To make matters worse the howling of the dog was becoming more and more frequent.
Anna then saw something that would have had her jumping for joy had she not been completely exhausted. She saw a trail that she recognized from days her and her brother had explored lesser traveled trails in the woods. She knew this trail led right back to the main path Sam, Jack, and her had been on when the dog attacked. She began running even faster.
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