Supernatural Fan Fiction ❯ Hell Can Be Home Too ❯ Chapter 7

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Chapter 7

 

 

“Sam. Dean.” Bobby called hesitantly and then nearly jumped as the two appeared from behind a stack of rusted cars.

 

“Hey Bobby, no problems on the way back?” Dean asked and Bobby shook his head.

 

“I cleared the paths in the house for you and rang around to warn other hunters, they'll be careful.” Bobby said as he headed inside, the brothers following him. They say the marked paths and stuck to them as they went into Bobby's library. Sam smiled at the sight of books everywhere will Dean rolled his eyes. Bobby saw and couldn't help chuckling at the reaction.

“I found out that there is a way to put the Witnesses to rest once they've been released but I haven't found a lot on how the Seal is broken. Hopefully your angel friend and his lot can stop it.”

 

“Might want to pray they can Bobby.” Dean answered.

 

“Do we know how many Seals have been broken?”

 

“At least one so far. Apparently it started with a righteous man shedding blood in hell. Castiel seemed to think it was Dean for some reason but he didn't do it before I arrived and after that he was kept isolated for his protection, no offence Dean.” Sam added and Dean shrugged.

 

“I was a headcase, I know that Sam.” Dean answered.

 

“So we need to figure out what these Seals are and what we can do to protect them...” Bobby trailed off, head buried in a book and for a moment it was as if Dean had never died.

“By the way, got something of yours out back.” Bobby pointed out and Dean took off running. Sam followed more slowly and smiled as he saw Dean actually hugging the Impala.

 

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“Olivia?” Bobby called as they entered the too quiet apartment. Bobby had insisted on driving over when the hunter never returned his calls, still not trusting enough to let Sam transport him though Dean had been happy to drive his baby again. As they walked further inside Bobby spotted something and froze. The brothers looked over and stopped as well. Bobby turned around and left the apartment, leaving them to slowly move closer to the body. Olivia had been split open, her ribcage forced open and there was blood everywhere.

“Salt line.” Sam commented as he saw the salty that had obviously not helped. Dean looked at Sam for a second and then walked over to the weapons closet, picking up the EMF meter.

“Olivia was rocking the EMF meter.” He commented, holding it up so Sam could see.

“Spirit activity.” Sam agreed quietly.

“Yeah, on steroids. I've never seen a ghost do this to a person.” Dean stopped and looked down at Olivia, shuddering slightly at the memories her body brought up. Sam stood and grabbed his shoulder and Dean relaxed, smiling to show he was okay. They turned to the door as it opened and Bobby came back in.

“Bobby, you alright?” Sam asked in concern, seeing the phone in Bobby's hand and the worried look on his face.

“I called some hunters nearby-“ Bobby started but then stopped.

“Good. We could use the help.” Dean agreed.

“Except, they ain't answering their phones either.” Bobby finished, putting his phone away.

“I guess the Seal's broken then.” Sam whispered as Bobby left the room.

 

“Good thing Bobby found that spell to end this then. Come on, he shouldn't be alone.” Dean said and Sam nodded, following his brother from the room. They found Bobby leaning against his car and approached noisily so they wouldn't startle him.

 

“I'm going to go check up on them, see if....” Bobby trailed off and the brothers nodded.

 

“We can check as well.” Dean said and they split up.

 

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“Bobby's not answering.” Dean called as Sam left the last house.

 

“Dean..”

 

“I know let's go.” With that they vanished, leaving the Impala behind. Right now there were more important things than Dean's car.

 

They reappeared in Bobby's yard, looking around and ready for anything.

 

“I'll check inside.” Dean offered and Sam frowned.

 

“You sure? You might have to go off the paths...”

 

“You said I can break them and this is Bobby Sammy.”

 

“Okay, I'll look around out here.” Sam answered, grinning as Dean squared his shoulders and headed inside. Dean feared being trapped, it was why Sam didn't want him to be the one to go inside but if Dean felt he could face that fear then Sam would let him, didn't mean he wasn't going to keep an eye on him through their bond.

 

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Sam got another trunk open, but again, it was empty. He looked around frantically. Then he noticed the rear-view mirror of another car, it was covered in ice.

“Bobby! Hold on, Bobby!” he called as he ran around to the rear of the car stack and started climbing.
“I'm coming!” He looked into the car and was relieved to see Bobby.
“Bobby!” He slammed in the iron bar he was holding, between the rear doors. The twin ghosts sitting on Bobby lashed out at him with their powers and Sam's eyes flashed yellow, startling the ghosts. He got the doors opened and slammed the iron bar through the two ghosts, making them disappear.
“You okay?” Sam asked and Bobby nodded, breathing hard.

 

“Thanks.”

 

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The brothers stared around the room they were in, in awe. There are markings melded into the grill below the fan and the same markings on the floor, its two Devil's Traps. The trap on the floor, covers the entire room, which is shaped like a cylinder. There are three large cabinets well stocked with weapons of all kinds, a desk with a chair and a board above it with clippings and such. After that there's shelfs with canned food, a cot, another desk with radios and clippings/papers on the wall above it, as well as books and such on the table. And after that there's a sofa with a poster of Bo Derek from the movie "10". And then you're back at the door again.

Bobby closed and locked the door while Sam examined one of the walls, smiling.

“Bobby, is this-“

“Solid iron. Completely coated in salt. 100% ghost-proof.” Bobby finished for him.

“You built a panic room?” Sam sounds impressed but Bobby shrugs it off.

“I had a weekend off.” His answer made Sam and Dean smile at him.

“Bobby.” Dean called and Bobby looked over at him.

“What?” He asked and Dean looked from the weapon he was holding to Bobby and smiled with a dreamy look on his face.

“You're awesome.” Dean stated and Bobby just stared at him while Sam smiled, glad they had Bobby with them, even if they were standing in one very big Devil's Trap. Bobby and Sam began going through books looking for the spell to put the Witness' back to rest. Bobby grinned and put a book down so the brother's could see it.

 

“It's a spell... to send the witnesses back to rest. Should work.” Bobby pointed to the right section.

 

“Should. Heh. Great.” Sam groaned, the word should was never a good thing.

“If I translated it correctly. I think I got everything we need here at the house.” Bobby said as he re-read it.

“Any chance you've got everything we need here in this room?” Dean asked and Bobby just stared at him.

“So, you thought our luck was gonna start now all of a sudden?” The hunter asked and Dean shrugged.
“Spell's gotta be cast over an open fire.” He told them.

“Fireplace in the library.” Sam stated and Bobby nodded.

“Bingo.”

“This is not as appealing as a ghost-proof panic room, you know?” Dean asked and Sam rolled his eyes.

 

“Dean they can't hurt us, just Bobby. Um, no offence Bobby. So we need to stick between you and the ghosts and you can cast the spell.” Sam said and they slowly left the panic room, Sam first then Bobby and finally Dean.

 

Dean and Bobby hurried over to Bobby's desk, putting down the book and Bobby put down his weapon. Meanwhile Sam poured out salt around them and Dean started a fire in the fireplace.

“Upstairs, linen closet. Red hex box. It'll be heavy.” Bobby called out and Sam put the salt down, finished with the line.

“Got it.” Sam called, heading for the stairs. Bobby moved around the desk, reading the spell again and the ghostly twins reappeared just outside the salt line.

“Bobby.” One of the girls calls, getting Bobby and Dean's attention. Dean grabbed the gun and shot her.

“Kitchen. Cutlery drawer. It's got a false bottom.” Bobby told Dean who headed for the kitchen as Bobby flipped through the pages.
“Hemlock, opium, wormwood.” Bobby called out and Dean stopped, looking back at him.

“Opium?” Dean asks in surprise.

“Go!” Bobby yelled and Dean held up his hands in surrender, going into the kitchen as Bobby began to draw up the symbol needed for the spell.

 

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“Bobby!” Sam made a move but then was slammed into the wall by a bookshelf, he snarled and shoved it back mentally, needing to get to Bobby. Dean was occupied with another two ghosts but was holding his own. There wasn't a lot a ghost could do to harm a demon after all. Bobby cried out and dropped the bowl but Dean dove and managed to save it at the last second.

 

“Fireplace!” Bobby screamed as fingers clutched at his heart. Dean lunged, dumping the bowls contents into the fire, making the flame turn blue and green. A bright green light suddenly erupted, filling the room and disintegrating the ghosts.

 

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“Good work with the Witnesses.” A soft voice said and the brothers turned to see Castiel in the doorway.

 

“Thanks. But that didn't make the Seal suddenly unbreak did it?” Dean said and the angel shook his head, seeming a bit sad.

 

“Are you okay?” Sam asked, getting up and moving closer to the angel who automatically took a step back. Dean rolled his eyes but got up too, hands held out in surrender.

 

“Hey, we're on your side remember? Did something else happen?” He asked and Castiel looked away from them.

 

“Twenty other hunters are dead, not just the ones you found. Also... six of my brothers have died this week.” Castiel admitted though he didn't know why he was telling demons that. He started as a gentle hand rested on his shoulder and sincere green eyes met his.

 

“I'm sorry Castiel.” Dean said sincerely and Sam nodded solemnly. And then Castiel realised, these two had suffered a similar loss at one point.

 

“What did your superiors say about us helping?” Sam asked and Castiel sighed.

 

“They do not trust you at all.” He stated and Dean snickered.

 

“Like we didn't see that coming. You're not in trouble or anything are you?” Dean said and Castiel shook his head.

“Good.” Dean stated and Castiel had to admit that they were the most confusing demons he had ever run across. If he didn't know better he'd say they were human and not demons.

 

“If you ever need to talk or anything, we're here Castiel.” Sam called as Castiel left.

 

“Hopefully that won't be while we're busy again.” Dean commented and Sam laughed, pulling him into a kiss.

 

“I don't know, seeing a confused angel was pretty neat.” Sam said when they parted and Dean tackled him to the bed.

 

TBC...