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"What?" she asked alarmed, but also confused as to why he would say that.

"My brother thinks you're in danger," Sam repeated slowly, looking her in the eye.

"Wh-why would he t-think that?" she stuttered.

"You've heard of the killings right, miss?" She nodded. "Well my brother found the connection. All of the places the killings took place in are in a pattern. We think the diner will be the next."

She woman put the objects she was holding down on the desk and went to sit in the booth.

"Are you the cops or something?" she asked.

"No, just people who know stuff about these things," he said lightly with a smile.

She nodded. "But why would you think it's me though? I mean, I'm not the only person in this diner."

Sam told her that not only were the locations in a pattern, he told her that all the victims were blondes.

"…and it just so happens that you're the only blonde female in here." Sam finished with a look of sadness. A look of shock crossed the woman's face. Seeing this, Sam replied, "But don't worry, we won't let you get killed alright?"

She nodded again, squeezing his hand in hers.

"I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name," she said a little shyly. "I'm Amanda. Amanda Durante."

"Hey Amanda, my name's M…" Sam would have normally lied about his name since they were wanted by the police, but he couldn't bring himself to lie to her. "My name's Sam Winchester."

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Stalking out of the bushes, the man with silvery eyes strode up to the side of the diner. Looking around to make sure no one was watching, it inconspicuously made its way to a window and peered in.

It stayed there and kept an eye on its new victim.

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"So what exactly do you think is going to attack me? A wolf? Some crazy serial killer?" Amanda asked with a laugh, leaning back in her seat nonchalantly.

Seeing her smile, Sam responded with a laugh of his own. "Well, unless you know of a wolf who knows how to use a map or a serial killer who turns his victims to mush, I'd say no."

Leaning across the table she played with the front of Sam's jacket. "Well if it isn't that then…what is it?"

Hey eyes had a playful glint in them, and Sam couldn't help but feel glad that she was handling the situation so well. Most people would freak out if they found out they were being targeted by some freak.

"Well, you're probably not going to believe this but uh…I'll tell you anyway. Just promise you won't kick me out or…hit me with something," he tried to bargain. Hey, it's not like it hasn't happened before…

She nodded and paid her full attention to the man before her.

The next 15 minutes were spent with Sam explaining what was killing these people, and what he, his brother and their friend really do. Amanda was unconvinced at first but in the end, she could tell he was telling the truth.

"Wow…" Sam started with a chuckle. "That is the first time I have gone through that story without being called crazy." He shook his head and smiled, bangs falling in front of his eyes and making him look adorable.

Amanda laughed at that. "Well, you seem pretty normal to me Winchester."

"Thank you. You're the first person to ever say that. Even my brother thinks I'm alien or something," he grinned.

As Amanda replied, Sam took in her appearance fully for the first time. She had beautiful brown eyes, blonde hair and a great smile that could light up the darkest of rooms. (A/N: Think Jamie in Monster Movie) It was then that Sam realised how much he liked her. It was a shame that they would have to leave as soon as the hunt was over.

A hand rapidly moving across his face brought him from his thoughts.

"Muh?" he asked confused at what was happening. Shaking his head and coming back down to earth he replied properly. "What?"

"Nothing," Amanda laughed. "You just zoned out on me."

"Oh sorry," he said embarrassed. He hoped he didn't miss anything important.

She giggled. "It's okay."

Sam nodded in thanks.

"So do you know when this…Kathra thing's going to attack?" She asked, changing the subject completely.

It took a few seconds for Sam to reply, as he was caught off guard. "Uh…not really. But we think some time today since the other three happened today as well."

"Okay then. Do you know how to get rid of this thing? You're not just going to run around in circles from it are you?" she asked with a hint of sarcasm.

Sam lost it and started laughing loudly, drawing attention to him from the other people in the diner. Realising what he had done, he quietened down and whispered a small 'sorry'.

"I think we've been doing this long enough to not run around in circles, don't you think?" Amanda giggled and nodded. "I'm waiting for a call right now. Our friend that was with us the other day, Grace, is doing some research in the library."

As if on cue, Sam's phone started ringing.

"Hello?" he asked into the phone.

"Hey Sam. I got some info on this thing. We gotta kill it with a silver blade."

"Silver blade? Got plenty. We'll manage."

"Uhh not really. I found out that only I can kill it. You and Dean will do nothing against it."

"What, why?" Sam asked, eyebrows furrowing together in confusion and worry.

"Because only a female can kill it. And while I have my doubts about you and Dean, that means only I can do it."

"Great, thanks Grace. Ha ha. Anyways, Dean found out that the waitress from this morning, Amanda, will be the next victim. Any clue on where this thing is living?"

"I have three possible locations Sammich. I guess we'll be searching all of them."

"Maybe not. I don't think we have that much time." Pulling the phone away from his ear for a moment, Sam asked Amanda if they had any maps around here. She nodded and went to the counter to fetch one. "Alright, I think I got something."

"What Sammy?"

"I've got a map with me right now. I'm plotting all these places down for future reference."

"Good one Sam. Exactly what I did."

Taking a pen from his jacket, Sam circled all four places where the killings happened, or were planned to happen.

"Hey Grace, mind telling me those three places?"

"Yeah sure thing."

Listening to Grace over the phone, Sam was able to plot all three locations on the map.

"Thanks Grace. I'll call you back later."

Looking over the map, Sam was able to figure out which one of the three were the Kathra's lair.

"Alright, looks like we'll be going into the Wildlife Park." he announced.

"What how do you know?" Amanda asked, leaning over to have a look at the map.

"Well with the three places Grace gave me, one of them, the Wildlife park, is in the centre of the "square" we found earlier."

"Aren't you a smart fella," Amanda said with a grin, going over to give him a big hug. Sam laughed and pulled her over to sit on his lap, earning a small squeal and giggle from her.

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The Kathra was still leaning against the window, lurking in the shadows the nearby trees cast.

Sniffing the air, it smelt the scent of the blonde woman not so far away.

Seeing there weren't too many people around, it decided now would be the time to strike.

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"Don't poke me, Winchester. Sam!" Amanda scolded.

She was still situated on the tall man's lap, and was squirming around from Sam's constant pokes and tickles.

A bell at the door notified everyone that there was a new customer but Sam and Amanda took no notice.

"Sam, please stop!" she squealed. "I'm really ticklish, please!"

A man strode slowly over to their table and stood by it.

Sam noticed and stopped his playful administrations.

"Can I help you?" he asked darkly, and now very aware of his surroundings.

"May I talk to the woman?" he asked, head down. "Alone?"

Sam looked to Amanda to see if she recognised him, to which she shook her head no.

"May I ask who you are and want you want with her?" Pushing Amanda off his lap, he placed her into the far side of the booth, away from the strange man.

Lifting his head, Sam saw the swirl of his silver eyes and the sadistic smirk planted on his face. Sam's eyes widened as he pulled Amanda out of her seat and they made a run for the back door.

The Kathra hissed and chased after them, knocking several tables and chairs over in the process.

"Come on Amanda, hurry!" Sam yelled as he pushed her threw the doors and followed quickly. "We gotta get up to the front."

"Sam, where are we going to go? We don't have a car!" she screamed in panic.

Eyes darting around as he ran, Sam spotted a familiar spot of black coming closer to them.

"Dean."

Amanda looked up and saw that the man from yesterday was driving a black car towards them.

"Hurry up get in!" he yelled from inside.

Amanda dove into the backseat first, and Sam barely closed the door in time before the Kathra came running and scratched the car, along with a piece of Sam's shirt.

"Man…not the car!!!!" Dean whined as he drove away, leaving the Kathra in its dust.

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Grace walked out of the library and called Dean.

"Dean, can you pick me up? Kind of stranded right now," she laughed.

"Yeah, I'll be there soon. We just got the Kathra off our ass."

"Okay, see you then."

About two minutes later, the impala came zooming towards the entrance where Grace hopped in the passenger seat, as Sam and Amanda were in the back.

Dean drove them all back to the motel room where they'd be safe.

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"I don't think my heart's ever beaten faster," Amanda exclaimed as she leaned against the table in the room.

"Welcome to our world," Grace stated smiling.

"Yeah, she's right." Sam laughed.

"Okay so Dean, those two already know," she said as she gestured to Sam and Amanda, "but while I was at the library I found out that I have to kill you thing with a silver blade," she finished making sure she put a stress on the word 'I'.

"You? Why you?" Dean asked, puzzled.

This led onto Grace explaining the whole story to Dean on why only a female could kill a Kathra.

"So yeah…I have to do it since last time I check, you and Sam aren't chicks."

"This plan sucks," Dean sighed as he plopped down on his bed. "And are you so sure Sam's not a chick? …he sure acts like it sometimes." His last comment earnt him a glare from Sam, and giggles from the girls.

"Exactly what I said." Grace said but stopped when she saw Sam's glare was now directed at her. Putting her hands up in a surrender position, she walked over to where Dean was laying and joined him.

"Whatever guys. I feel absolutely great," Sam said, sarcasm dripping from every word. He and Amanda now sat on the other bed, Sam's left arm draped across her shoulder.

"We're gonna head in for the kill tonight. We'll look a little suspicious if we go prowling a park in the daylight." Dean said.

Grace laughed. "I remember we did that when we were younger. Pretending there was a monster in the bush and everything." Sam smiled at the memory. Too bad the monsters now were real.

The four geared up with their silver knives and waited until sundown.

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The Kathra stalked around his lair, devising a plan to get the blonde woman. He was disappointed there were two men protecting her. Too bad they can't kill me.

Looking up at the shining moon that cast shadows along the cave walls, he ventured deeper inside and waited for the opportunity to have the girl alone.

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Parking the car along the curb, the four jumped out. Yes Amanda was there since they didn't want to risk leaving her alone in the motel room.

All four were equipped with silver blades, even though the boys couldn't do anything. It didn't hurt to have back ups.

Jumping over the low gates used to stop cars from entering uninvited, they slowly made their way up the driveway and onto a track.

"Shh…we gotta be quiet okay?" Dean said. The other three nodded as they made their way through the forest of trees, making sure not to step on any dry leaves or anything else which would reveal their whereabouts and presence to the creature.

Splitting up in twos, they stood flat against the walls of the entrance. Sam and Amanda on the left, Grace and Dean on the right.

"On three…" Dean directed. "One, two, three."

On three, all four moved into the caves silently, walking with their backs along the walls. Using their hands, they guided themselves into the depths of darkness where the Kathra stood unaware.

Out of nowhere, Sam sprung out from the shadows and pounced on the creature, hoping to hold it so Grace would be able to stab it without trouble.

That plan quickly went down the drain as the Kathra used the momentum to flip Sam over its shoulder and onto floor. Sam landed and rolled over, hitting the walls, nearly knocking him out. He was still conscious but a little out of it.

While the girls stayed in the shadows, Dean ran into the Kathra, knocking it to the ground. Dean hit it in the face several times, the creature doing the same.

Landing a right hook on its jaw, the Kathra retaliated and kicked Dean onto the floor with its feet, also knocking him out against the walls.

Moving in, Grace crept over to it, hoping to be able to catch it off guard, but it suddenly stood up, teeth bared at her.

Amanda still his in the shadows, as she knew she couldn't do anything. She didn't know how to fight, let alone go up against this monstrous beast.

Grace pulled out the blade from behind her and went to stab in down on its heart, but the Kathra caught her wrist in the process and began pushing it up to her own.

Both tried to push it in the other's chest but after lots of struggling, the Kathra hissed and knocked the knife onto the floor on the other side of the room.

Grace now lay, on the floor, weaponless. The Kathra walked towards her as she backed up against the wall.

Eyes now shimmering brightly, the Kathra's long claws reached up, ready to impale in her chest when a sharp sensation ran through its body.

Lurching forward at the impact, the creature looked down at its chest to see a long silver blade, buried in its chest.

The life in its eyes died down to a dim grey, as it collapsed onto its knees and fell forward against Grace, dead.

Looking up, Grace saw Amanda in front of her, breathing heavily.

"Hey, you okay?" Amanda asked, pulling Grace up by the hand.

"I'm fine. Thanks for saving me," she smiled. Amanda nodded.

"Looks like our guys our out," Amanda pointed out with a chuckle. Looking to her left, Grace saw that Amanda was right. Sam was slumped over on the floor, while Dean was completely knocked out and had a few bruises covering his face.

"Look like we have some work to do," said Grace, rolling up her sleeves.

They were able to wake Sam up with a little pushing and shoving, and together, they carried Dean out to the impala.

"Shit." Sam leaned backwards onto the impala as he caught his breath. "Dean better stop eating so many cheeseburgers and start losing weight."

The girls both laughed softly as they too, started breathing normally.

"Guess we should head back now, huh?" The girls nodded and they put Dean in the backseat along with Grace, while Amanda sat in the passenger with Sam driving.

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Arriving at the motel, they once again carried Dean in and set him on the bed.

They decided Amanda would stay at their room tonight, and they would take her home tomorrow morning.

"I guess I'll be sleeping in your bed then," Amanda realised.

Sam nodded. "I promise I won't grope," he laughed. "Not like Dean."

"Don't worry Sam. I know you won't." She climbed into bed, still fully clothed as she didn't have anything else to wear.

She snuggles into Sam's warmth and they both fell asleep.

On the other bed, Grace had just finished tending to Dean's scratches and she too, lay in Dean's arms asleep.

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The next morning, all four were awake and good to go.

Dean had recovered from his injuries and Amanda was all ready to leave. Thing was, Sam didn't really want her to.

With their bags packed and in the trunk, Dean and Grace waited in the impala while Sam and Amanda said their goodbyes.

"So, I guess this is goodbye," Amanda said softly, looking down at her shoes.

"Yeah…" Sam was gazing into the distance behind her, upset he would have to leave. He really did like her.

"Don't worry Sam. I enjoyed the time we did spend together. There's nothing we can do. You have to go and I have to stay."

A moment of silence went between the two before Sam spoke up.

"Amanda, do you want to come with us?"

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