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Chapter 12

Jasper was worried. Dean's change was strange and on top of that they had an emotionally unstable wolf refusing to move from his side. Would the imprint survive one of them becoming a vampire? There was no way to know. Sam's emotional turmoil was coming through loud and clear but Dean…there was very little emotion coming from him. There was pain yes but that was about it. No confusion or fear, nothing he had expected. What had been done to him?

They finally reached one of the Cullen's older properties and Dean was soon made as comfortable as possible, not that he seemed aware of what was happening. While his eyes were open they were glassy and unfocused. His body was jerking, spasming as the venom attacked his muscles and organs. Sam sat down and let Dean's head rest in his lap, gently combing his hair with his fingers. "It's okay Dean, you're going to be okay. I'm here." Sam whispered over and over again.

"Should he?" Emmett watched the two warily and Carlisle sighed.

"There's no danger yet and maybe Sam's voice will help him. Jasper what can you tell us?"

"Something's wrong. Dean is in pain but that is all I'm getting from him. Whatever they did to him has affected him badly."

"I feared as much. When the time comes Emmett you may need to restrain Sam and get him out of here if he won't leave willingly."

"Won't his scent put Dean off of taking a bite?"

"Normally I'd say yes but there are too many unknowns." It was so sad to watch the two on the bed and they still had almost two days left.

Dean was writhing on the bed and Sam wanted to go to him but Emmett held him back. Dean's skin was already pale, ice cold and hard as diamond, it would be too easy for Sam to be injured by his thrashing. Carlisle and Jasper were also standing around but all of them were far enough back to keep from crowding Dean once he woke. The vampires could hear his failing heart struggling to beat even as it was attacked by the venom.

Sam watched as Dean's body fought uselessly against the venom, able to smell it as his brother was slowly changed in a way he never would have wanted. Should he have ended it for him before the venom had worked too far? He knew that was what most hunters would want but Sam knew the Cullen's, they weren't like what they hunted. Yeah, they were dangerous but so were lots of people and they did everything they could to ensure they never hurt anyone. Dean could learn, couldn't he?

They all froze as Dean's back arched up from the bed and his heart gave one last beat before Dean went utterly still. No sound could be heard except Sam's soft breathing and then blood red eyes snapped open and Dean was crouched defensively on the bed, growling. Jasper sent out waves of calm towards the new born only for him to shrug off the artificial emotion and attack. Jasper was surprised by the move despite his years working with newborns, none had ever ignored his abilities like that.

"Dean don't!" Sam yelled from behind Emmett. There wasn't much between them in height but Emmett was bulkier and was using that bulk to block Sam from Dean's sight. They were all hoping the scent of wolf would keep Dean from attacking his brother but at Sam's yell Dean focused on him. Dean snarled and lunged at Emmett, slamming him into the wall and then he spun to face Sam.

Sam froze, part of his mind screaming at him to shift and he could feel his muscles trembling but he forced it back, staring into blood red eyes. Dean had reacted to his voice, he had to recognise him. "It's alright Dean, you're safe." He whispered, knowing Dean's hearing was now better than his but he didn't have the experience dealing with his increased senses that Sam or the vampires had. He saw Jasper moving and moved his hand slightly, motioning him back. Dean hadn't hurt anyone yet or threatened him. He knew if Dean was going to attack he'd have done it already. "I know everything's overwhelming and confusing right now Dean but you're going to be alright. I'm right here big brother." He didn't break eye contact, knowing he couldn't appear weak or like a good meal. He heard Dean inhale deeply before his nose wrinkled and Sam bit back a laugh. "I know; I stink but you don't smell so hot to me either." He teased softly and Dean blinked at him. Sam was worried, Dean hadn't said a word since waking and wasn't acting like he knew who Sam was. Dean cocked his head to the side and then moved until the were almost touching.

"Sam." Carlisle whispered in alarm and Dean growled.

"I'm alright Carlisle." Sam whispered, motioning them back again.

Dean leant in and Sam forced himself to remain calm, an elevated heart rate would not help matters. Sam closed his eyes as Dean scented his throat, instincts screaming in alarm. A cold hand came up to grip his shoulder and he bit back a cry of pain at the strength of it but then the grip loosened. Dean lifted his head to stare at him again and then Sam let out a surprised noise as he was yanked into Dean's arms.

Jasper stiffened and readied for a lunge to hopefully pull Sam away but then Dean snarled at him, "Mine."

Sam was relieved to hear Dean speak and he even smiled at the possessive word. He managed to shift enough to wrap his own arms around Dean's frozen body, gently stroking his back and he felt Dean shiver slightly under his hands. "It's okay Dean, no one's going to take me away." Sam leant his head down and inhaled Dean's changed scent only to find that yeah, he stunk a bit but nowhere near like the others in the room did. His scent didn't burn his nose like they did…was it because of the imprint? He nuzzled at Dean's neck and kept stroking his skin, trying to calm him down and he felt Dean's body relaxing a little.

"Mine." Dean's whisper was a little more hesitant and Sam lifted his head to look into Dean's eyes, freeing a hand to gently stroke his cheek. Dean leant into the touch and Sam smiled, careful not to show teeth. He took in the changes the venom had made to Dean's features. His brother had always been good looking but now he was gorgeous.

"Yours Dean, always. Can you understand me?" Sam asked and Dean tilted his head but then he made a soft noise of distress, hand going to his throat.

"He needs to feed Sam; he may be more coherent after." Jasper whispered and Sam nodded.

"Lets find you something to eat Dean." Sam slipped from his grip but took his hand and tugged. Dean followed but then saw the Cullen's and growled. "It's alright Dean, they're friends, they won't hurt you." Sam assured him, tugging his hand again. Jasper and Emmett backed off to give them a clear path to the window. Dean edged closer while keeping them in sight. They reached the large window and Sam pushed it open before leaping down, Dean moving with him. Soon they were running through the woods, Dean close to his side despite being much faster with Sam in human form. He didn't want to unsettle Dean by shifting, unsure what Dean understood or remembered.

Soon the scent of deer reached Sam's nose and he guided Dean towards them. He saw when Dean switched to hunting mode and dropped back, watching Dean crouch downwind before dashing in and taking down to of the deer, sharp teeth ripping into the first ones' throat to drink. He finished it and looked up, searching for Sam who moved into view. Dean looked from Sam to the second deer and then pushed it towards him, shocking Sam. Emmett had told him how territorial they were over their kills and yet here was Dean offering one to him. He moved closer and then knelt by the downed animal. It wasn't like he hadn't eaten raw meat before but that was in animal form. He held his hand out to Dean who simply crawled over. Sam offered the deers throat to Dean who frowned slightly. Sam instead moved over to the already drained deer and and then pulled some meat from the ripped open throat before eating it, trying to show Dean it wasn't blood he needed but meat. Dean watched and then nodded and bent to feed as well. Sam was surprised to not feel sick by eating the meat but he still didn't eat too much. When Dean was done Sam stood and fought not to grimace, they were both a sight with the blood. Then the wind shifted and Dean snarled at the scent of vampire, moving instantly to Sam's side. Sam recognised Jasper's scent, he had figured they were following from the start. "It's okay Dean, you still hungry?" He pressed his hand to Dean's throat like Dean had done before and Dean sniffed the air. "Guess so." They took off running again. It took a few more animals to sake his thirst and then Sam coaxed him into the rive, using the cold water to clean blood off them both. "There was go, all clean." He smiled at Dean who smiled back, watching him closely. "Dean?" he could see confusion in the red eyes.

"S…Sammy?"

Sam made a happy sound of relief and reached out to trace Dean's cheek. "Yeah Dean, it's me."

"Sammy…..r…real?" He asked hesitantly and Sam wrapped his arms around him, not caring that Dean was freezing cold, his own high body temperature meant it didn't bother him.

"I'm real Dean, you're safe." Sam soothed and he felt Dean sag against him, hands coming up to clutch at Sam. Sam nuzzled at him and Dean repeated the motion, seeking comfort. Sam held him close, whispering words of comfort. Dean knew him! He was relieved that he hadn't lost him but it was obvious Dean wasn't alright though what could you expect after being held by demons for so long and then a vampire attack? But that didn't matter, he would stay by Dean's side to help him recover. He knew as long as he kept shifting he wouldn't age which meant he could stay with Dean forever and he would, even if Dean never recovered.

Jasper looked over at Carlisle from where they hid in the trees to watch over the brothers. His 'father' was just as shocked and amazed as he was by Dean. Even vampires mated for centuries had trouble dealing with anyone too close while hunting, even their mates and yet Dean had shared his kills! It had been a relief to hear he recognised Sam though his speech was concerning. Jasper could imagine some of what Dean had gone through, he had seen torture before, of humans and even vampires. He didn't pity Dean, he knew the hunter wouldn't want that, no he was amazed by his strength. Since Sam had everything under control they slipped away, staying within calling distance but they wanted to give them some privacy.

TBC…..