Chapter Three. Thank you to anyone who has taken the time to read this.
Annie had been accurate with her description about Wirely woods. The dense fog snaked around the tall trees, despite the fact the sun was still high in the sky. Any source of light was consumed by the thick, malevolent fog that created a chilly breeze around Sam and Dean.
"This place gives me the creeps." Dean muttered as he clutched his hands firmly around his rifle and walked slowly through the woods.
Sam remained silent as he copied his brother's footsteps. He was keeping alert to any possible sounds that might occur. He was attempting to compensate for their lack of clear vision. Suddenly, a shape moved behind the mask of fog, causing it to ripple.
Before Sam even had a chance to warn his brother, Dean had shot in that general direction. The fog settled once again and the brother's began to scan their surroundings frantically.
Sam's eyes locked onto another shape that appeared twice the size of the one before. Raising his gun he stood stock still and then quickly shot his rifle. The sound of the rifle's fire echoed around the woods and birds flapped up into the air calling cries of mercy. Then there was silence once again. Dean and Sam felt perspiration drip down their foreheads and they both breathed in unison. They were both ready to shoot anything that dared to move, no matter what it was.
Maybe Dean had been right? Sam glanced over his shoulder at his older brother. Perhaps this had been a stupid idea? The fog was beginning to enclose them and it continuously spun and weaved around. Almost as if it had a life of its own. Dancing with the aid of the frosty wind and taking glee in the form of confusing the hunters. Shifting and never remaining in one place for long. The fog edged its way towards the only visible path that remained teasing and threatening to plunge the brothers into complete blindness.
"Sammy I don't like the look of this. If we stay here with this fog we will become sitting ducks. I think we should head back to the motel."
"But Dean."
"No Sam! We have been searching for hours and there has been no hair nor hide of any creature nada."
"This fog is making you paranoid Dean. I am sure if we just keep searching."
"Sam! Use that big head of yours and think about how stupid you sound right now. You see how thick this fog is don't ya? It is only going to get a whole lot worse. Come on. Let's leave before we lose that path." Sam sighed and reluctantly followed his brother.
By the time the brothers had returned to the motel their clothes were sticking to their bodies and their hair was covered in water droplets, making it appear shiny. Almost as if they both had an arch-angel halo. The sun had disappeared from the sky and darkness was beginning to stretch across the horizon.
After undressing Sam and Dean slumped into their respective beds weary and slightly moody. Dean was annoyed that they had wasted an entire day searching for a creature that was mainly based on idle gossip and Sam was annoyed that his search for the semi-wild dog had proved fruitless.
Unbeknownst to Dean, Sam had been focusing on finding the dog and over the last couple of weeks he had secretly been purchasing all of the essentials he would need for their new four-legged addition. Closing his eyes Sam resolved he would go for a jog in the morning to clear his head and he listened to Dean as the sheets of his brother's bed crinkled. Clearly Dean had rolled onto his side and had deliberately turned his back on Sam. 'Real mature Dean. Giving me the silent treatment. Nothing ever changes between us does it?' Sam thought to himself sulkily, however he was too tired to really care.
Dean's eyes stayed open and his thoughts kept filtering back to Sam. He was genuinely worried that his little brothers desire of gaining a dog would end up placing his neck on the line. Well that was a risk Dean could not afford to take. He would do whatever it took to keep Sam safe. Even if it meant putting a bullet through that semi-wild dog's head and ultimately breaking Sam's heart.
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