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Chapter 9

John knocked on the door, knowing he wasn't going to get a warm welcome. He hadn't seen Bobby since the man had chased him off with a loaded shotgun two years earlier but he didn't know who else to go to. Bobby was the only hunter he knew that wouldn't jump to conclusions and immediately start hunting the boys down. He knew Bobby looked at them like they were family; he would never want to hunt them. Finally the door was wrenched open and then john found himself staring at a shotgun.

"Thought I told you not to come round here again." Bobby growled at him and John raised his hands.

"I need your help Bobby, please. It's the boys." He told him and Bobby's shotgun lowered instantly.

"Where are they? Are they hurt?" Bobby demanded as John entered his home, watching him sag onto his couch and Bobby was shocked to see John looking so lost.
"John what happened? I thought Sam was at school?" He asked more gently, passing over a glass of holy water laced whisky. John downed it and leant back in the chair.

"Got a call from Sam but by the time I got to Stanford he was gone…the demon got his girlfriend, burnt their place down. I was on a hunt so by the time I got there her funeral was over and Sam had left. Managed to keep an eye on him as he started hunting then I got word he'd been seen with Dean so I backed off. Thought it was safer since I was getting close but…Dean he…he went missing after a hunt nearly three years ago. After a while of not being able to find him I guess I thought….so when I heard he was with Sam I was relived. Should have looked into it more, he…oh God Bobby." John buried his face in his hands.

"John what happened? Are they okay?" Bobby demanded and John looked up at him, making Bobby fear the worst when he saw the unshed tears in John's eyes.

"Dean he…..he's a vampire Bobby. He was turned on that hunt and I don't know what to do. He says he's still Dean but I don't know. Can he still be Dean? And Sam…..I prayed I was wrong but….I had the Colt, aimed it at Dean and I fired…Sam stoped it, he stopped the bullet and pulled the gun from my hand." John practically babbled out and Bobby stared in shock. Dean was a vampire? Sam had powers?

"John take a deep breath and try to make sense, okay? You said Dean's vampire? Since he went missing nearly three years ago? How is he travelling with Sam and dealing with the bloodlust? Has he…..does he kill?" Bobby asked softly.

"He did. He said when he first…..he couldn't control it. But since he's been with Sam he's been using blood bags. But something's been sabotaging the supply so sometimes…..Sam lets Dean bite him." John answered and Bobby stared at him in horror. Dean had killed. How many people had died to satisfy Dean's bloodlust? But if the boys had been hunting together then how many had he saved? Did it equal out? The thought of Dean as something they hunted….
"I…Dean saved my life." John murmured and Bobby felt a spark of hope.

"How?"

"Three times. One of the vampires jumped me, that's how I found out about Dean, he ripped her off me, fought her too easily for a human. Then his teeth, I shot her and aimed at Dean. He…he looked so scared but accepting. Next time he saved me….Sam was going to shoot me for threatening Dean but Dean stopped him, took the gun off him. When the last vampire attacked Dean stopped it before it could get too close to me." John told him and Bobby nodded, working over what he'd heard. Sam threatening to shoot John over Dean, yeah he could see that easily. Sam had always been closer to Dean than John but despite that Sam would not stay with a monster. But John had said Sam had powers…..no, being psychic didn't change things.

"Tell me you didn't come here for help to hunt them." Bobby whispered and John shook his head.

"Promised, I promised them I wouldn't. No matter what. Dean he…..after he killed the vampire to save me he just looked at me and it was the same way he always looked at me except he's never been scared of me before. What do I do Bobby?"

"You call them and tell them to come here. Idjits should have come to see me ages ago." Bobby grumbled and John stared at him warily.

"You won't…."

"Don't you dare suggest that John! Those boys are as much my family as yours." Bobby snapped and John nodded, getting his phone out.

They sat and stared at the familiar house, neither brave enough to get out and go in. Sam reached over and grabbed Dean's hand, clinging to him, looking for reassurance. Dean gently squeezed his hand before looking over at him.

"It'll be okay Sammy." He whispered and Sam let out a choked laugh.

"Helps if you really believe it." Sam whispered, tapping his temple and Dean grabbed him, dragging him across the seat and into his arms. Dean held him close, smiling as he felt Sam relax into him and completely ignoring the fact he could see and smell his Dad and Bobby watching them. Sam stared at him and Dean smiled at him, reaching up to push Sam's hair off his face. Sam leant in and Dean accepted the gentle kiss.

"Love you Sammy." Dean whispered when they parted.

"Love you too Dean." Sam kissed him again and then took a deep breath.
"They're watching, aren't they?" He suddenly asked, blushing slightly and Dean shrugged.
"Let's go." Sam murmured, opening Dean's door and getting out. Dean shook his head as Sam kept himself between Dean and the two hunters.

"Hey Dad, Bobby." Dean called even as he pulled Sam back a bit, wrapping his arms around his waist.

"Dean….why the hell didn't you call boy?" Bobby demanded and Dean lowered his head in shame. He'd thought about it but in the end had been too scared he'd either try to hurt the hunter without meaning too or that Bobby would kill him and he hadn't wanted Bobby to have to live with that.

"I'm sorry Bobby." Dean whispered and Bobby stared at him before nodding.

"Both of you get in here." He growled and Dean nudged Sam forward. They walked inside and Bobby nodded them towards the couch so they sat, Sam pretty much crawling into Dean's lap. Dean just smiled and he'd him close.
"Guess your Daddy left something out." Bobby said, raising an eyebrow and Sam's head went up defensively.
"Relax Sam, you two….if you're happy and safe I ain't gonna say anything." Bobby told him and they both relaxed.
"Now I wanna hear what the hell has been going on with you two the last few years."

TBC…