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The demon flew across the field, slamming into a tree trunk. Sam smiled and raised his hand.
"Ready?" He called to Ruby.
She flipped her blonde hair over her shoulder with a laugh. "Go already."
Sam pulled the demon back towards him and clamped his hand on its shoulder. Concentrating, Sam pulled the demonic energy out of the demon until the meatsuit dropped lifelessly to the ground.
"Three seconds. You're getting faster."
Sam felt under his nose. "No nosebleed either. I just wish I could've saved the meatsuit, er, person."
Ruby rolled her eyes. "You can't save everyone, Sam. Although..." She had a mischievous glint in her eyes.
"Although what?" Sam grabbed Ruby's shoulders.
"Let go goliath. I could teach you a different way to exorcise demons. It's a bit more powerful, and, with practice, you'd be able to save the meatsuits."
"Let's get started!"
"Calm down, we need to give you something first. As I said, it's more powerful." Ruby gave Sam a look. "More power than you currently have."
Confused and a little irritated, Sam turned away. "What's the point in getting my hopes up if there's nothing we can do about it?"
Ruby grabbed Sam's arm and turned him to face her. "I didn't say there was nothing we could do, wise guy. I said it would take more power. Luckily for you, I have the means to give you the boost you need."
Sam cocked an eyebrow. "What's the boost?"
Ruby smirked. "Let's call it a... smoothie. It's going to be more powerful than your usual kale sludge, but at least it'll taste better."
Sam furrowed his brow. "What is it, Ruby? And don't give me that 'smoothie' crap. What is it really?"
"I'll go get it now." Ruby disappeared, leaving Sam to guess what concoction she would bring.
What the hell was she going to give him? Sam figured he had an equal chance of getting stronger and getting poisoned. Ruby, as much as it seemed she wanted to help him, was still a demon.
Sam thought about his room in the asylum and pictured himself there. He appeared in his room and walked over to his chest of drawers. Teleporting didn't faze him anymore; Azazel was right when he said that Sam would get used to it.
Sam changed into sweats and a tank top and teleported outside. He hated sitting on his ass doing nothing, so Sam decided he was going on a run.
After stretching, the youngest Winchester started off on his run. Running was Sam's escape, a way to clear his head.
What was he thinking? He was working side-by-side with demons. He turned his back on his brother. He was going to drink a concoction made by a demon and not bat an eye. Sam's life had gotten so complicated. When did it stop being about saving people and hunting things? When did Sam become something him and his brother hunted?
Shut up Winchester. There's no time for doubt. You started this plan to save your family, and unless you want Dean and Bobby to die, you damn well better see it through. Besides, you will be saving people. Ruby will come back with a drink that will make it possible to save people.
Sam ran for half an hour nonstop, trying to get away from the madness his life had become. After stretching so his muscles wouldn't tighten up, Sam teleported back to his room to shower off.
Climbing out of the shower, Sam heard his phone ring. "Hi Ruby."
A pissed off voice sounded from the phone. "Where have you been?! I got what you needed and when I came back, you were gone!"
Sam smiled as he dried off his hair. "I don't bring my phone with me on my runs; it's my me time."
Silence on the other line, then a voice trying to subdue anger. "You went on a run?"
"Yeah, it was better than waiting for this mysterious drink. Look, just come to my room. I just got out of the shower."
No sooner had those words left Sam's mouth when Ruby appeared in front of him.
She looked him up and down, taking in the towel wrapped around his waist. "You weren't kidding when you said you just got out of the shower."
Sam fumed. "I didn't mean pop into my room; I meant take the time to get here so I could change!"
Ruby sat down on Sam's neatly made bed, lounging back. "I don't mind, you can get dressed now."
Sam turned red. "Where's this drink you brought."
Ruby rolled her eyes. "Look, as soon as you drink it, the training begins, so get dressed. I'll even turn my back if it makes you feel better."
Sam walked over to his dresser, pulled out a change of clothes, and walked back into the bathroom. After he changed, Sam walked back out to see Ruby was gone. A note was left on the table. Meet me in the main hall. ~Ruby
Sam stopped outside the double doors leading into the main hall. He could hear voices from the inside.
"Why would you give that to him NOW?!" Sam knew that voice: Azazel.
A sigh: Ruby. "I thought you wanted him to get stronger. Isn't that why you made me his trainer?"
The sound of someone shifting in a chair. "Yes, but-"
"AND didn't you say Sam needed to progress faster?"
"Yes, but-"
"Don't forget what we need him to do in the end! If I can't get him to start now, how will I convince him to later?"
"FINE! I just wish I had his trust before you gave him too much power."
A female laugh: Ruby's. "You're not scared, are you? Don't worry, he is beginning to trust me, and that's better than nothing."
Sam had heard enough. He pushed open the double doors. "Ruby, you said to meet you here."
Ruby smiled while Azazel tried to control his facial features. "I've got your drink here." Ruby held up a silver flask.
Sam walked over and took the flask from her, cautious. "What's in it?"
Azazel turned to look at Ruby, annoyed. "You haven't told him yet?!"
Ruby shrugged. "It's not that big of a deal." Turning to Sam, she remarked, "Try it first, then I'll tell you. Promise."
I hope you guys figured out what's in the flask! If you know, please don't spoil it in the comments. If you really want to know if your guess is correct, feel free to PM me.