a/n: thanks to chelseaGoagain for reviewing the last chapter. It is greatly appreciated. I'm really hoping to see some more feedback from this chapter. Last one barely got any =(. Anyways here is chapter 6, hope you like. Has less fluff and a little more action this time.
CHAPTER SIX
The Chevelle rumbled up next to the Impala which was already parked behind Bobby's old home. Jo got out and stretched her legs some, knowing she was going to be ready to pass out on the couch soon. Castiel got out and of course looked completely fine as if he just woke up from a nap. As the pair headed inside he reached over and once more grabbed her hand as they walked. He liked being close to Jo, connected to her in some minute way.
The second they entered the old, ramshackle house they got stares. Especially from Ellen who was zoned in on their hands. Dean was putting up a good competition in the staring contest but he was the first to manage to get some words out.
"Cas, where the hell you been man? I've been trying to reach you all damn day. We have a bit of a crisis here."
Dean said with exasperation. He seemed quite peeved that the angel had not instantly shown up the second he said a prayer. Castiel stayed by Jo and answered calmly.
"I have been otherwise occupied, but notified of the situation. That is why I am here now, to discuss our options with Famine."
Everyone just sort of stood there for about thirty seconds until Sam cleared his throat, which triggered Bobby to start explaining. The older man walked behind his cluttered desk and grabbed a dusty old book, he flipped to the desired page and read a few lines before speaking.
"Allright, we got a lot on our plate here. This is Famine itself and have no idea how he's gonna affect the people around him. Of course it's gonna be hunger but we ain't sure what type. People are hungry for all sorts of weird crap. So all of ya' need to be ready for anything once we get into town."
Bobby explained, hoping all the young hunters with him wouldn't be a bunch of idgits and get themselves killed. Dean stepped forward and pulled out a shining ring from his pocket.
"And we gotta slice one of these bad boys off of him, so that means we gotta get close. Real close."
He said, a grim look in his hazel eyes.
Jo was pretty sure they all understood the weight of the situation. She was more concerned with getting there and saving lives rather than waiting here planning.
"So if we leave now, we can get there late tonight right?"
She asked in hopes of encouraging the group to get a move on. No matter what they would need to catch a few hours sleep so leaving immediately seemed the best option. Bobby seemed to be realizing that along with Ellen and they both nodded.
"So let's hit the road"
Sam responded and the vagabond group of hunters hustled out of the old house.
Sam and Dean headed straight for the Impala, meanwhile Bobby and Ellen hopped into one of his barely running junkers. Dean opened the car door, pausing to talk to the angel who seemed a little undecided. Castiel was standing at an even distance from both the Impala and the Chevelle.
"Cas you comin' or what?"
Dean questioned, somehow still expecting a begrudging yes from the fallen angel. Jo just hopped into her own car, not wanting to pressure Castiel into choosing. She knew he felt a connection with Dean and she also knew that peer pressure affected the angel much more than the older Winchester realized. For some reason Cas cared about what the often moronic Dean thought of him.
"…No…..well yes I am coming but I believe Jo needs company for such a long drive."
Castiel was quite proud of his smooth cover up. Of course it was not smooth at all, but he thought it was a damn good job. Usually he just told the truth. That was his first attempt at a white lie and he was pleased with it. Sam offered Castiel an understanding smile then disappeared into the Impala. Dean just shook his head, then started the car.
Jo unlocked the door for the angel who was becoming a regular in her life rather quickly. They smiled at each other, then Jo turned up the radio and off they went, picking up the rear in the line of cars. For part of the drive Castiel seemed sleepy and this worried Jo. She knew angels did not sleep so this meant Castiel was becoming human at a more rapid rate. This meant now she had to worry about him getting hurt. The aching feeling it brought along with it was a sign to her, of just how attached she was getting.
Once they got into the town Famine was residing in things started to get freaky. First they stopped to fuel up and Castiel decided to get a burger. Actually he made Jo buy him three. He was currently digging into number three with pure delight. They were all in a motel room trying to map out a good plan while the angel was downing fast food. Bobby was drinking a little more than Jo liked but she knew he could handle his liquor. Sam on the other hand was the one worrying them all. He was dying for some demon blood and finally asked Ellen and Dean to lock him up in the bathroom. Jo sat next to Castiel with a frown on her face. She hated seeing Sam like this. She also did not like how often her eyes kept straying to the angel, wondering how nice it would be to kiss him again. However she forced herself to stay focused, Famine would not affect her in such a way.
Eventually a plan was made and Bobby, Ellen, Dean, Jo, and Castiel headed off to find the horseman. As Jo pulled up to the diner Famine was hiding out in, her heart was pounding in her chest. She looked over at Castiel.
"This is it, I really hope we make it out."
She said, trying to hide the fear in her voice. Instead of offering some sort of kind words the angel surprised her once again. He leaned over and kissed her softly. Jo pulled back and just stared into his deep blue eyes. What she was looking at right now, was her biggest reason to make it out alive.
They got out of their vehicles, weapons in hand. Jo had ended up with Ruby's crazy demon slashing knife. For a minute it was eerily silent outside the diner Famine was hiding in. The five of them stood in silence. Then three demons came pouring out of the building.
"Let's go guys, let's kill these bastards!"
Dean yelled and the fight was on. One came after Jo and punched her right in the face. The demon was possessing a large man so it was no match. She was knocked to the ground. He leaned over her with gleaming ebony eyes and a nasty smile.
"How'd that feel whore?"
He asked, then before she could answer Castiel threw the guy into a headlock. Jo took the opportunity to stand up and stab the knife into his neck. His skin lit up orange as the demon inside died. Jo ripped out the blade and nodded a thanks to Castiel. The other two had been taken care of by Bobby and Ellen. Dean was already inside. Bobby and Ellen remained outside to guard against any incoming demons as planned. Jo headed into the diner with Castiel at her side.
The sight before her was shocking. There sat Famine, the embodiment of pure hunger. He was an old withered man sitting in a wheelchair. There were still two living demons at his sides. Dean had slashed up one but now Famine was saying something to him, distracting him.
"We gotta do something Cas"
Jo said, then turned to her side when he did not reply. Even Castiel was overtaken, he was eating a freshly cooked hamburger someone must have ordered. It seemed to be the only thing he could focus on. Jo could feel a strange power surging through her body. It was like a sudden urgency coursing through her veins. She knew with enough time Famine's effect would overpower her as well. So she ran at the demons before she lost control.
The first was surprised at her will power. He had not expected her to even attempt a fight. Jo stabbed him right in the chest. His body zapped and sizzled then fell limp.
"Take that you hell raising prick"
She spat, as she yanked the knife from his body. Jo wanted to go after the horseman's ring but the other demon was focused on her now. This one was a female. It ran at her and attempted a punch but Jo blocked her. She tried to throw the knife into her but only cut along the demon's forearm. It hissed at her then threw a swift kick to Jo's stomach. She stumbled back and the demon took another swing. This time she got Jo in the jaw and the hunter fell to the ground.
"Better get back to that roadhouse little girl. You can't handle this."
The demon said with a smug grin. Then Jo kicked her legs out from under her. She fell to the ground too and Jo climbed on top of her. She punched the demon in the face over and over until her knuckles were aching. Then she grabbed the knife off the floor and sent it into her heart. The instant she died and Jo lost focus of her mission for a second, she was overtaken by a sudden hunger, a desire so strong she could not resist.
Her brown eyes looked up and zoned in on Castiel who was eating French fries now. She stood up and walked over to him.. Jo grabbed him by the tie around his neck and yanked him away from the food to stand in front of her.
"Cas, stop eating food"
She demanded, staring up at him. He swallowed the last of the fries and then his eyes refocused on her. A different type of hunger becoming his number one drive as his eyes darkened. He grabbed Jo's hips and pulled her against him, then leaned down and kissed her roughly.
Jo's fingers wound through his hair while her lips moved with his. She pushed him back against a wall and made sure there was not an inch of space between their bodies. Her hands wandered under his trenchcoat and quickly pulled it down his arms. Normally she would never behave like this in a public place but she could not think about anything else. All she could focus on was the angel and how badly she wanted him. The heavy coat fell to the floor and Jo's hands returned to his smooth brown hair. For now the angel's hands seemed to have settled in her back pockets. She felt his lips open against hers and she took the chance to slide her tongue into his mouth.
This earned quite a reaction and Castiel matched her movements. He pushed off the wall and spun them around. At first Jo had no clue what he was doing, then she felt the booth against the back of her knees. She fell back onto it, miraculously missing the table, with the now lust driven angel on top of her. Their limbs were as intertwined as possible and Castiel had managed to remove Jo's jacket at some point. She started to feel not quite so consumed, but her mind was still foggy with desire. However coherent thoughts were making it through in her brain now. She started to wonder if Dean was still alive. But then Castiel started sucking on her bottom lip and the thought was gone. She pulled him close again, then unfortunately heard the sound of people clearing their throats.
Jo could not jump away from the angel since he had her pinned down in a booth. Instead she looked up at the amused, frowning, and grossed out faces of Bobby, Ellen, Sam, and Dean. Castiel was a little slow on the uptake. He had just been content staring at Jo, but he finally turned his head when he saw her focusing on something behind them. He was still on top of her, so Jo buried her face in the crook of his neck. She was quite mortified the guys were there, never mind her mother!
"Glad to see you two could stop sucking face long enough for me to tell you I got the damn ring."
Dean said in a serious tone but Jo could see the grin he was fighting. Ellen and Bobby were both staring at the floor and seemed equally embarrassed as Jo.
"Um yeah, that's great. What's Sam doing here though?"
Jo asked, noticing the blood around the younger Winchester's mouth.
"Castiel can you please remove yourself from my daughter while I'm standin' here?"
Ellen finally declared with a roll of her eyes. Castiel's eyes widened and he nodded. As always he was slow with the socially acceptable stuff. Since the conversation had started he had focused on what Jo and Dean were saying, not how he was positioned while he was listening.
"Of course, I can hear just as well by the door."
Castiel said in an almost bashful way. He quickly got up and offered Jo a hand. She adjusted her clothes and found her coat. While she was tugging it on the boys started to explain what happened.
She found out right after she slaughtered that second demon Sam had come in. Apparently some demons found him and he got a good bite of them. Then he had come to the diner to help. Dean had still been caught in a staring contest with Famine, since he certainly could not beat the guy alone, and by then Jo and Cas were busy 'getting it on' as Dean put it. Then Sam used his demonic mojo to practically exorcise Famine. Dean had sliced off the ring and then all the sudden a demon showed up and in an insane rush took Famine away. Bobby said maybe Sam intimidated them just enough to scare them off for a few days. Either way they got what they needed: the ring.