Don't Fear The Reaper

Chapter 7

"Are you sure, Knox?" Sam asked after I gave them the whole story.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure. I have a trail of aliases for this woman dating back centuries. There isn't much doubt. I'm sending it all over to you, and you can confirm," I said as I hit the send button.

"I believe you, K. What do you need from us?" Dean asked.

"Dealing with ones such as you describe can be dangerous," Cas added.

"Can you confirm if she is what I think she is? If I give you an address, Cas?" I asked, biting my lip as I stared at the screen.

"Of course. I'll help any way I can," Cas got close to the screen.

Dean rolled his eyes and pulled him back. I tried not to laugh.

"Address is in the file I just sent over. Thanks, Cas," I smiled.

"So what does your brother and everyone else there think about a hunt?" Dean tried to ask casually. "They gonna be a help or hindrance?"

I chuckled. "Legit question, but I think my brother is more than happy to help out and take direction on this one."

"She'd be right on that one," Phil said as he walked into my room and came into view of the laptop.

Dean paused, and his face fell into serious mode as he took my brother in.

"If you're going to help with this, you listen to us. We know how to deal with this," Dean said, sounding rather like my brother when he was giving orders. I never thought I'd be comparing the two.

Phil nodded. "I understand. My team can get behind that. You're the experts, and we're not. We'll follow your lead."

Dean stared a moment more as if waiting for something else, and when he didn't get it, he nodded.

"Alright then. Cas will investigate and confirm. We'll gather the things we need. We can be there in twenty-four hours, forty-eight tops, 'cause we gotta stop in with Bobby to get a few things," Dean said.

I nodded. "Don't forget Snick and Snack."

Dean chuckled. "Like I could forget. You'd have my...," Dean paused before finishing his sentence, and I giggled. The look on my brother's face was stoic for someone trying not to be revolted and indignant.

"Alrighty, I can try to gather a few things here. She tore me from my family, Dean. I can't let her keep doing this. I can't believe I didn't see it sooner." My voice cracked, and I felt tears welling in my eyes.

"Knox," Phil and Dean said at the same time. Phil sat beside me on the couch, wrapping an arm around me.

"We'll deal with this. She won't get away with it anymore. I promise," Dean said.

"You can count on us, Knox," Sam smiled.

I snickered and wiped the tears that escaped. "I know I can. I can't believe finding out such things could turn me into such a blithering mess!" I tried to make light of it all.

Everyone chuckled like they were supposed to.

"I'll call you as soon as I know more and talk to Bobby. Be safe," Dean said.

"Always."

"I hate you, brat. But you always find the best hunts!"

"Hate you too," I smiled, and the call ended.

Phil hugged me. "They're good men."

"They are."

"And Dean has a bizarre way of telling you he loves you," Phil rolled his eyes.

I snickered as I leaned into him.

"We'll stop her, Knox. I promise."

"Think of how many people and families she's hurt. She had me for ten years, and it's been seventeen years since I got out. And who knows how long she's been doing this shit before me," I cried.

"I know. And we're going to stop her. And anyone else who's involved. We won't allow anyone else's family to be torn apart," Phil promised.

"Thank you."

"Let's go tell the team about their first hunt."