Another deserted road in Colorado, Friday Evening

[likethegun]

Sam reminded himself that he'd promised Dean he wouldn't fight or ask too many questions for the rest of this hunt as he crouched down in the bushes next to the road, trying to hide himself as he made sure Dean was beside him, and their dad was getting out of his truck without trouble. For once, he'd just accepted the order to stay hidden until he and Dean were needed, knowing that when that time came, they'd have to act quickly.

[For the Winchesters and vampires, oh my! NFB for distance, la la la.]

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[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean settled in beside his brother, tense and alert, but feeling better than he had since before they left Fandom. This was how it was supposed to be on a hunt -- all of them working together. Not him having to keep Sammy and Dad from each other's throats.

This, with their agression focused on the vampires, this was much better.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

John yanked on the rope he'd tied around Kate's bound wrists, its intent to use as a leash. "Stay way I can see you."

[bigdamnprincipal]

Kate stumbled as she was pulled forward, and fixed John with a glare. "You're a dead man, you know that? My friends and I are going to enjoy taking you apart."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"Promises, promises," John said, turning his gaze to the road where headlights were coming closer.

[bigdamnprincipal]

The car approached and slowed down, stopping a few yards away from the truck. Luther and three other vampires got out, slamming the doors shut and leaving the headlights on so he could see Kate more clearly. "Who the hell are you?" he asked.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"The one in charge here," John replied, casually resting his hand on his machete.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"I wouldn't be too sure about that," Luther replied. "Kate, are you all right?"

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Bastard got me with dead man's blood," she said, getting a little more stable on her feet.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Luther's glare got darker at that. "Well, you're a smart son of a bitch, aren't you? What do you want?"

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"You took an antique revolver from Elkins," John said.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Is that what this is about?" Luther asked. "You know you can't shoot all of us with it. We'll kill you first."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"But not before I can kill her," John said with a grin, yanking on the leash to bring Kate closer.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Luther started a little, staring John down before reaching into his pocket. "Fine. Take it," he said, setting the Colt on the ground. "Just don't hurt her."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"Back up," John ordered.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Luther did as John asked, backing up and motioning for the others to do the same, all the while keeping his eye on Kate.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

Keeping his eye on Luther and the other vamps, John stepped forward and knelt to pick up the colt.

Finally.

[bigdamnprincipal]

Everything would have worked out perfectly for John, if Luthor hadn't kept him talking long enough for the dead man's blood to wear off. As John grabbed the gun, Kate grabbed him and threw him towards the front of the truck.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

John's head connected hard with the truck's bumper and it was all he could do to try and hold onto consciousness.

[likethegun]

That was all the cue Sam needed to stand up and shoot one of the vampires with an arrow, before starting to run for John.

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean shot his crossbow at another of the vampires, and also ran for the road, machete drawn.

[likethegun]

Sam aimed for the third vampire when he felt someone hit him from behind, and fell down. Before he had a chance to fight back, Luthor wrapped his arm around Sam's neck, and pulled him up, causing Sam to drop his weapon as he gasped for breath.

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Crap. Dean saw the vamp grab Sammy and automatically moved towards them.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Uh uh, I wouldn't do that. I'll break his neck," Luther said, squeezing Sam tighter until he made a gasping noise. "Put the knife down."

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean froze, knowing that the vamp could break Sammy's neck before he could get to them. Not having any other choice, he held the machete up then put it on the ground.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Smart boy," Luther said, keeping his tight hold on Sam. "Honestly, you people. Why can't you just leave us alone? We have just as much of a right to live as you do."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

John had recovered enough by that time to be aware of his surroundings again and to grab the colt.

"I don't think so," he told the vamp, aiming carefully and shooting him right in center of the forehead.

[likethegun]

Sam shut his eyes as the gun went off. He drew in a deep breath as soon as he was let go, and ran straight for Dean.

[bigdamnprincipal]

"Luther!" Kate screamed, watching as his lifeless body fell to the ground. She started to stalk towards John, intent on doing whatever damage she could, until the only remaining vampire grabbed her by the arm.

"Kate, no! We have to go," she said, ushering her towards the car. Both women shot the Winchesters murderous glances as they got into the car, making sure they didn't follow as they drove away.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

John watched them drive away then turned his attention to his boys. "You two okay?"

[likethegun]

Sam was rubbing his neck, but nodded nonetheless. "Yeah, I'm good. Are you okay?"

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

A slow smile spread across John's face as he looked down at the gun he held and back up at his boys. "Yeah," he said. "I'm good."