Buffy The Vampire Slayer Fan Fiction / Supernatural Fan Fiction ❯ Vampire Hunter ❯ Chapter 8

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Chapter 8

 

 

Dean glanced in the rear-view mirror just to make sure and there was Xander staring back at him through the front windshield of the car behind him. He still couldn't fully believe it. He'd honestly never expected to see Xander again and the vampire had to show up when he only had months to live. It was sweet of him to say they'd find a way but Dean knew the truth, he was going to hell and no one could stop that. Still having Xander around for his last few months would be nice and those two added extra safety for Sam if he could beg them to stick around for after. He was a mess after Sam...he knew Sam would be a wreck at first and would need someone to watch his back. And he'd read enough about Xander and Dawn to know they'd look after Sam if he asked.

 

“It's weird.” He nearly jumped as Sam spoke but spared a glance for his little brother.

 

“What is?”

 

“Us both knowing Xander. I mean, what are the odds?”

 

“Well we both have brainiacs for younger siblings and are all wrapped up in the supernatural so actually probably pretty good. Look I know what you're going to say Sam but after I met Xander I did research. They're legit Sammy, it's funny but from what I've learnt Xander's pretty much your opposite.” Dean added and Sam frowned.

 

“How?”

 

“You were raised a hunter but wanted a normal life. Xander had that normal life and jumped into hunting, refusing to let others push him back out for his safety. They call him the White Knight, even with his being a vampire now. Dawn's early life is harder to find info on but her sister was considered the worst nightmare of many a supernatural creature. Obviously her sister shielded her as much as possible when she was young. She was getting a rep though as a rather powerful white witch though still in training. You saw what she did back there.”

 

“Yeah and that'd usually have you aiming a gun.” Sam shot back and Dean sighed.

 

“You've known them for how long Sam? Sure they didn't tell you exactly who and what they were but I doubt you told them anything either. Did they ever give you reason to doubt them?”

 

“No.” Sam answered quietly.

 

“Then trust me.” Dean finished and smiled when he saw Sam's slight nod.

 

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Slipping away had been hard but he'd managed eventually. He didn't know why Spike and Dru wanted to meet up but he was hoping they'd help him search for information if he asked nicely enough. He leant against the alley wall as he waited for the other two vampires, only one of which had a soul but he trusted Spike to keep Dru under control and he knew that she liked him enough to have tried not to kill since he'd asked her to in LA.

 

“Kitten!” Her enthusiastic call had him straightening in time to catch her as she threw herself at him.

 

“Hey Dru.” He hugged her and then smiled as she kissed him on the cheek.

“Naughty boy, killing our cousins.”

 

“You know mw Dru, white knight till the end.” Xander answered.

 

“So you smell of repressed lust why?” Xander groaned at Spike's question.

 

“It's complicated and I was kind of going to ask for your help with that.”

 

“Kitten's found a mate!” Dru crowed and Xander once again broke the laws of nature by managing to blush.

 

“Way to go mate. Who's the lucky vamp?”

 

“Human actually.” Xander admitted and Spike sighed.

 

“Asking for pain there.” Spike warned and Xander shrugged.

 

“Considering he's going to be dragged to hell by hellhounds in a few months? Yeah.” Xander snorted in disgust and then gave an innocent look at the two horrified stares. Xander sighed.

“Dean Winchester, he's a hunter. Remember that mini apocalypse on Dawn's birthday? That happened a few days after his brother was killed and Dean sold his soul to bring her back. They then proceeded to face the demon that killed their mother only for it to open the Devil's Gate. They managed to shut it and kill the demon but instead of the usual ten year deal Dean was only given one. I can't just sit back and watch him die.” Xander admitted sadly and Dru wrapped her arms around him, stroking his air and purring softly.

 

“So you want help breaking the deal?” Spike asked and Xander nodded.

 

“Without causing Sam to drop dead in the process. I know it's a long shot...”

 

“But you have to try. I got it. Well, what we wanted to talk to you about could help.” Spike said, leaning against the wall, arms crossed and unlit cigarette between his lips.

 

“Oh?” Xander raised an eyebrow but leant back against the opposite wall, Dru curled in against him.

 

“The Master, Darla and Angel are all dead which leaves our Order Masterless.”

 

“And...” Xander had a very bad feeling about the conversation.

 

“And you're next in line by blood lineage.” Spike pointed out and Xander looked down at Dru. Spike snorted.

“Dru can't hold the position and we all know it. She's safer as Aurelian Seer. I may be older but you're closer to the source of blood. You've got a rep as good as mine in some ways and you have the Line Gifts unlike me without being insane like...” Spike indicated Dru and Xander nodded.

 

“What would I have to do? I mean come on Spike this is me. I'm not exactly a stand up member of the Order of Aurelius. I don't like killing for one.”

 

“Yeah you do, you just kill other supernatural beings, not humans. And as Order Master with us backing you, you could enforce a no-kill order for humans. Our numbers are a lot smaller with Sunnydale and the older members dead. Most of those left are minions. They can't stand against the three of us. That gives you the numbers for you info search as well. Only thing I can see you not wanting to do is Siring a Childe which you'd have to do within five years but...” Spike trailed off, obviously thinking.

“You're bloke, anything saying he's got to stay in hell?”

 

“Not that I know of, just if he tries to break the deal Sam dies.” Xander answered after thinking it over.

 

“Well then problem of a Childe solved. Hellhounds do their job and you turn him once they've got his soul but before he stops breathing. Then get the Nibblet to yank his soul back and bind it to him.”

 

“Turn Dean?” Xander breathed in shock. It could work...but would Dean want to live as a vampire? Maybe if Xander could show him it was an okay life and hey he would be an even better protector for his brother who they could always find a way to make immortal. He had the sneaking suspicion Dawn wasn't exactly normal when it came to life-span, no way that much energy could be compressed into a mortal human shell.

“You sure you want me taking the position? I mean yeah I'm sort of your way younger Uncle but you are older and more powerful.”

 

“Hate to break it to you Xan but you're more powerful. You regularly drink fresh human blood, mines old and bagged so less power plus you have the mind tricks thing going for you. You're the best one out of us for the job and before you ask all Angel was the last of the Master's direct line left and we're all that's left of his Childer. So no one else can challenge for the job.”

 

“Alright, I'll do it. Anything special we have to do?” Xander asked, knowing he had to protect the other older vampires and his family and this was the best way.

 

“Small ritual we can do tonight. Even made sure to get official robes in your size.”

 

“Great, you knew I'd say yes.”

 

“Yep.” Spike answered with a grin and Dru laughed.

 

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Dawn grimaced and pulled something out from under the sink, holding it up so Sam could see it but not Paul Dutton. Sam nodded and they quickly wrapped things up so they could leave.

 

“Hex bag.” Dawn stated flatly.

 

“So we're looking for a witch...ah no offence.” Sam added and Dawn sighed.

 

“Sam...yes I am a witch but I am still the same girl you knew at Stanford. Can't you just forget the whole magic bit and go back to how things were at school? I miss that and I hate the way you tense every time I redo Xander's charm or ward the room. I'd never do anything to hurt someone. I don't even use magic to kill the bad guys. Magic is a defensive weapon not offensive unless you start using stuff like this.” She held the bag up.

“I've been attacked by dark magic before and it is not fun, I'd never touch it.” Dawn said as Sam drove and he sighed.

 

“I'm sorry Dawn, it's just...it's not just the magic.”

 

“Jess.” She whispered and he nodded sadly. She reached out and put a comforting hand on his arm.

“She loved you so much Sam, if we'd been there maybe we could have saved her, I don't know. But I do know she'd kick your butt for the way you're beating yourself up over her death. Yes the demon was after you but her death is not your fault. And don't try to argue, Resolve Face is on.” She added sternly and he chuckled. She'd used that on him a few times at school much to Xander and Jess' amusement; apparently she'd learnt it off one of Xander's friend's way back.

 

“I missed you the last few years Dawn.” Sam whispered and she smiled, curling closer to him in the car.

 

“Missed you too SammySam.” She murmured and he blushed, praying Dean never heard that. He took a deep breath and mentally agreed to do what she wanted, get over his discomfort with her powers.

 

“So, any chance you could track down the owner of that?” He asked and she looked at him for a few moments before smiling.

 

“I can try, depends on a few things but I can at least give it a shot. But it means they may know someone's looking for them.” She added and he nodded.

 

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“So there's more than one witch?” Dawn asked from the bed where she had her supplies spread out. Dean nodded and watched her curiously.

 

“Yeah, looks like three women, four if you include Amanda who is now dead. They're hiding it as a `book club'.” He told her and Sam and Dawn snorted.

 

“Yeah, that's original.” She drawled in disgust.

“Amateurs. Though there's someone with power backing them for all this.” She added.

“By the way who's the demon ho outside?” Dean and Sam bolted for the windows and Dena growled.

 

“Ruby.” He opened the door but didn't break the wards.

 

“Sam. Dean. Get out of town now.” Ruby stated and Dawn snickered.

 

“Dawn.” Sam chided and she shrugged, staring at Ruby who backed up a step, eyes black and wide. Turning the brothers saw Dawn was sitting calmly on the bed, her hair beginning to move in an invisible wind and a feeling of power gathering around her.

“Dawn it's okay, Ruby...well she's a demon but she's helped us out before.” Sam explained.

 

“Emerald Dawn.” Ruby whispered and Dawn's eyes widened and her power increased so that even Dean shivered.

“Maybe you do stand a chance, especially if her Knight is here. Look these witches? They're backed by a powerful demon, not to mention the one on its way here for Sammy boy. Do as I suggest or not.” With that Ruby was gone.

 

“Can we believe anything she said?” Dawn asked and they turned to find her back to normal. Dean shut the door and they went back to their books.

 

“Maybe. She's got her own game goin' but so far she seems to want Sam alive and safe.” Dean admitted.

 

“So I'll strengthen the wards and do some protection amulets for you two.” Dawn stood and stretched before digging through her bag. The door opened and Xander slipped into the room, looking around at the quiet group.

 

“Something happen?” He asked, looking them all over for injuries.

 

“Demon showed up with a warning.” Dawn answered and he frowned.

 

“Why?”

 

“Wants Sam safe for some reason.” She answered tightly.

“Here.” She passed two small medallions to the brothers.

“Protection from magic with ill intent. It'll stop anything human but I'm not sure about demonic magic. I'm out of those wards; I'll have to ask around for some more. Remind me to call Lorne later Xander?”

 

“Sure.” He said, amused at her obvious anger at the demon that was interested in Sam. He'd always thought Dawn liked Sam more than she'd admit, especially since he'd been with Jess at the time.

 

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Dean and Sam watched from where they were pinned as Ruby talked to the demon possessed Tammy. Sam was just glad Xander and Dawn were out looking at a lead so they wouldn't be hurt. He winced as Ruby was thrown but then stared as Tammy was thrown across the room. He dropped to the floor and from the sound of the thump Dean had been dropped too. Looking over at the door his eyes widened. Dawn was there, power visibly swirling around her as she faced the demonic Tammy, Xander at her side with vampiric features out. The brothers, Ruby and Elizabeth watched in awe as the slender girl went toe-to-toe with the demon and seemed to be winning. Suddenly Dawn slashed her palm and flung the blood at the demon, making her scream as the blood began to glow and steam. A brief flash of light and there was nothing there to show Tammy had been there. Dawn slumped against Xander who snarled at Ruby when she stood and looked like she'd approach.

 

“Dawnie?” Xander asked softly and Dawn managed a small smile.

 

“Just tired.” She answered, cradling her bleeding hand before holding it out to him.

 

“Dawn...”

 

“Just take it Mister Master of the Order of Aurelius.” She snapped and Xander flinched before gently taking her hand and licking at the wound, cleaning away the blood and quickening the healing process.

“When were you planning to say something about that?”

 

“Um....Look Dawn it's no big deal. There's no way Dru could hold it even with me and Spike backing her and Spike while old enough is farther down the bloodline than me plus he doesn't have any of the `family skills'. Made me last choice and Dru's safe as Order Seer. Neat little ritual and I got to put out a no-kill order for humans. No big deal.” Xander babbled and she snorted but nodded.

 

“Fine.”

 

“Are you okay?” Sam asked, approaching slowly and Dawn gave him a tired smile.

 

“I really hate that sort of demon, they're a real pain to kill.”

 

“Wait, you killed her!” Dean exclaimed and she nodded.

“Huh, thanks. What about...” he turned and trailed off as he saw Elizabeth slumped dead over the table.

 

“Get out of here, I'll clean up.” Ruby told them and for once no one argued with her, Xander carrying Dawn despite her protests.

 

TBC...