I stayed behind Sam and Dean as we made our way back towards the cabin. They were talking in low voices, no doubt trying to come up with a plan of attack that would result in as few additional injuries as possible.

I didn't even try to join in. All I could hear was my heart beat thumping in my ears. I was still recovering from the shock of getting attacked by a Sam look-a-like, not to mention the fact that my dislocated shoulder was still hurting like hell.

I hoped that whatever plan Sam and Dean came up with, it would avoid any of us getting tossed around again. Hopefully it didn't involve getting close to the thing at all. I'd just learnt how strong a shape shifter was. I'd had zero chance once he'd gotten hold of me.

I was so lost in my worried thoughts that I ran into Dean, having failed to notice that he'd stopped walking. I wouldn't have blamed him for getting annoyed at me for it, either. Apart from the fact that I should definitely be paying attention right now…monster in the vicinity and all, he was also helping to keep Sam upright. He didn't though, just quietly asked if I was ok.

I shrugged my good shoulder at that. What was I supposed to say? That if it wasn't my best friend in there I'd be running in the opposite direction by now?

He seemed to understand, reaching his hand around to squeeze mine. "It'll be over soon." He assured me quietly.

Sam nodded in agreement, "and he won't get the drop on me this time."

I wished I shared their confidence. "Ok, so what's the plan?" I asked, putting on a brave face.

"That depends…" Dean sighed and looked at Sam, who raised his eyebrows expectantly. I got the feeling they had differing ideas on whatever plan they'd come up with.

"On what?" I prompted

When Dean didn't continue Sam took over, "On whether you are willing to go back into the cabin to help distract him."

"Or," Dean added pointedly, "If you want to stay safely hidden nearby. You don't have to go in there, especially when you are already injured."

"So is Sam." I pointed out, and a lot worse than I was. I sighed and shook my head. "I'm not going to hide while my best friend is in danger. Don't get me wrong, I don't Want to go back in there, but if you think the best plan involves me then I'm in. Just tell me what you want me to do."

Sam nodded approvingly. "All you have to do is talk to him, just like you did before. Get in his head, get him agitated and keep him distracted so Dean or I can take him out."

I processed that for a moment, remembering the anger and instability he'd shown last time. "You…you want me to make him angry?" I confirmed, wondering if one of us had taken too many knocks to the head.

Dean nodded, looking a lot less keen on this plan than Sam. "Just to distract him and give us a better chance of taking him out without a fist fight."

Well, I had to agree that we'd all be better off if things didn't get physical…I took a deep breath and then nodded. "Ok. Let's get this over with."

Dean nodded, and adjusted the arm supporting Sam.

"I can walk." Sam grumbled, sounding frustrated, but I got the impression he was more frustrated at his own weakness than Dean's help.

Dean frowned, but moved his arm away, staying close just in case. "Sam's going to stay outside. Let it think he was too injured to help rescue Taylor."

I nodded, thinking that he kind of wasn't…

"He's going to try and take it out with a shot through the window, so stay near the door so he has a clear line of fire." Dean continued.

I nodded again, though I was more than a little concerned at the idea of relying on Sam to take the shot right now. Still, if Dean trusted he could do it, then so could I.

"When we go through the door, you stay behind me, at least till we know it's not going to attack outright." He patted me on the arm comfortingly, "If we're lucky I can take it down before you even need to speak."

I didn't think any of us believed that…

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