Final Chapter everyone! Chapter Eleven is here. I think this is one of the longest fanfictions I have ever done and I hope you have all enjoyed it. I certainly have loved every moment of writing this story. And I am proud to have had the chance to share it with you.
Fear entered the three men's eyes as they noticed Dean's flare gun was choosing the most inappropriate time to not cooperate. However, Huntress swung off of the Wendigo's slender arm and stood in front of them protectively. The Wendigo stood up tall and released a petrifying roar that resounded around the entire cave. Lunging forward Huntress clamped her fangs around the Wendigo's neck. Bobby mumbled softly,
"Were screwed. The lore states these sons of bitches can only be killed by fire. Huntress hasn't got a snowballs chance in Hell of surviving this."
Dean and Sam could only watch the pitiful scene as Huntress battled bravely on their behalf. Using every last ounce of her strength to remain on the Wendigo's neck. Long slash marks were evident down Huntress's sides and blood was oozing out of them at a steady rate. How was it even possible that she was still breathing?
Suddenly, the Wendigo began to make a wheezing sound and it growls became fainter and fainter. Almost as if it was being choked. Huntress refused to let go and clamped harder onto its neck, sinking her fangs in as far as physically possibly. The group of men could only watch dumbfounded as Huntress violently twisted her head and snapped the neck of the Wendigo. Surely it couldn't be dead? You could only kill them with fire!
Not wanting to let this vital chance go to waste Dean finished severing Sam and then Bobby's rope with his pocket knife and then they all began to hobble out of the cave. Huntress was lagging behind whimpering. Each step was sending shooting pains up her legs. Her muscles began to ripple under the effort of trying to support her weight. Lying down onto the ground, Sam bent down and slipped his hands underneath her belly. Huntress yelped in response. Feebly squirming in a lot of pain.
The group could not reach the edge of the woods fast enough. Sam placed Huntress onto the ground and the group breathed heavily. They were all completely exhausted. Huntress shut her eyes and didn't dare to move.
"We need to get her to a vet Dean." Sam implored him, looking down at the badly battered wolf. Although for a number of reasons he was pretending she was a mixed husky breed. One of those reasons was to avoid awkward questions.
"Sammy we can't! Buddy. I don't think she is going to make it." Dean said sadly as he softly ruffled Huntress's head.
She didn't respond. Sam's eyes filled with tears as he knelt down beside Huntress and smoothed her fur. Cradling her big head against his chest Sam hugged her tightly and whispered words of comfort,
"You know you have only been in my life for a few days and you're already the best dog I have ever been blessed to get the chance of owning. You would have been an awesome hunting dog. Look at that you even won Dean over." Sam's voice was thick with emotion as he tried to laugh and smile through his tears.
Gently he kissed Huntress's ears before standing up and he began to walk away with Bobby and the others. However, Dean stopped and uncharacteristically threw his arms around Sam and gave him a crushing, brotherly hug. Sam hugged back and held on tightly as he allowed his tears to flow freely.
"Stupid how much a dog can affect you."
"Well you saw her as a part of the family even if I didn't Sammy. That thing. I mean. Huntress was unlike any dog I have ever known."
"That's because she was a wolf, Dean." Sammy pointed out and Dean mockingly scolded his brother,
"Sam please I am trying to have a moment. And she showed more courage than a seasoned hunter. She was willing to lay down her life for us and her passing cannot be in vain." Bobby interrupted Dean's passionate speech,
"Well I'll be damned! If you boys want to wrap up your chick flick moment. You might want to see this".
There a few paces behind was Huntress briskly trotting over her tail wagging and tongue lolling out of her happy mouth. She was completely healed and there were no wounds. Sam and Dean both bent down and patted their legs enthusiastically. Huntress began to run and flung herself at the two boys, who showered her with praises and affectionate pats. She licked both of their faces and barked excitedly.
"Talk about your miracles." Bobby joked, although if truth be known he was in complete awe of what he had just witnessed. He was certain Huntress had been at Death's door and yet here she was fully healed. Acting as sprightly as a puppy. Dean smiled,
"Who cares about miracles or how it happened. The main thing is we got our Huntress back." Dean fondly rubbed her back and Sam looked up at his brother and questioned coyly,
"Our Huntress?"
"Yes Sam. Our Huntress. I am only ever going to say this once so listen well. You were right. Huntress can stay." Sam punched his brother in the arm playfully overcome with emotion and then he turned to Huntress, who was looking at both of the brothers in turn.
"What do you say Huntress? Want to be our permanent hunting dog?" Huntress barked and jumped up at Sam, who asked the question, almost knocking him to the ground.
Sam managed to hold both of her long legs; one in each hand and he laughed gleefully. The group began to head back together. Bobby the guardian, Dean and Sam Winchester the hunters and Huntress their hunting dog. Unbeknownst to the boys they were not just bringing a new dog into their lives. The truth would not surface until a couple of months down the line. And when the truth did emerge. Everything they thought they knew about the Supernatural world, would be shaken. Right to their very cores.
Thank you for reading. Sorry guys I hope this is a satisfying ending. I apologise for being so cryptic, but I have a good reason. As you can probably tell by now there is way more to Huntress than meets the eye. I am planning on writing another story where this truth will come to surface. Please feel free to review any positive or negative criticisms are accepted.