"We're gonna need to narrow down a location," Ji-a said, looking at the map spread out on the bed in front of her, "The region is huge and the omens are really dispersed right now."
"We may just need to wait," Sam replied, "They usually get more concentrated over time."
"We've got three reports of missing hikers in Arches - all since we left Iowa," Dean said.
"But they're all over the park," Ji-a added, "We can't scout all of it in the dark. We shouldn't be scouting any of it in the dark. Have you seen the cliffs out here?"
"Like I said," Sam repeated, "It'll get more concentrated over time."
"Then what do we do in the interim?" Ji-a asked.
A knock on the door brought their conversation to a halt.
"You expecting someone?" Dean looked pointedly at Sam.
As his brother went to open the door Dean crossed the room, sat down next to Ji-a and tucked her protectively against his side.
"Everything okay?" She asked.
"Decidedly not," Dean grumbled.
Sam opened the door to a petite, dark haired woman in a leather jacket, tight jeans and startlingly high heels.
"Hi Ruby," Sam sounded resigned.
"You guys here about the omens?" Ruby asked.
"We're not stupid," Dean snapped.
"Is there some context you want to give me?" Ji-a cut in.
"Ruby, Ji-a," Sam introduced them.
"Ruby is a demon that somehow helps Sam deal with his psychic powers," Dean's voice was laced with frustration.
"And Ji-a is…" Sam trailed off.
"With me," Dean said simply, pulling her in closer.
"I've got a tip," Ruby said.
"About the omens?" Sam asked.
"The petroglyphs at Wolf Ranch can summon an ancient deity," Ruby said, "it'll break one of the seals. They're going tonight. If we leave now we can get into the park before they shut the gates at sunset."
"In this weather?" Ji-a looked outside at the pouring rain and crackling lightning.
"Honey this weather isn't going away until they've released the ancient Native American rock god," Ruby said.
Dean got to his feet and pulled Ji-a with him.
"You're taking your own car," he snarled at Ruby as he stalked past.
"So, what does one do about the demons?" Ji-a asked from the back seat as they drove from their motel into the National Park.
"Normally? It's a pain in the ass," Dean said, "Currently we have a knife that kills them."
"And I can exorcise them with my brain," Sam added.
"I wasn't gonna talk about that part," Dean snapped, "Since I'm pretty sure you shouldn't be doing it."
"You can do what?" Ji-a's voice was incredulous.
"Not up for discussion," Dean said.
"But…" Ji-a began.
"Orders," Dean said, "We'll find a place to keep out of the storm until the other demons show up to do the summoning. We'll stab whoever shows up. You'll stay where I put you."
"Okay then," Ji-a agreed.