Paradigm Shift [On-going]

To the rescue

Jasmine had experienced several different emotions since she was taken by imperium. The first day it had been defiance and determination, the second day it had been sadness and distress and then she lost track of time. It was hard not to take what Alastor had said to heart and the longer she was with her captures the more she began to believe what he had said about Roman, Dean and Seth not caring enough to rescue her. She didn't want to believe him because deep down, she knew she'd developed a relationship with them but she was so tired and didn't have the strength to argue about it. Imperium had began to feed from her more often and her body wasn't given enough time or nutrition between feeds to recover properly. She spent most of her time asleep or passed out from exhaustion.

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Seth sent the video to Frederick's phone and, based on the footage, Frederick could identify the location where Jasmine was being held captive. Frederick made his way to the house and that night, after some strategizing, the four of them made the three-hour journey to rescue Jasmine.

The plan was for Frederick to find Alastor and distract him long enough for Roman, Dean, and Seth to find Jasmine. Frederick had suggested the plan, insisting that he could get through to Alastor, but as a dilapidated brick building with a partially caved-in roof and broken windows came into view, the feeling of dread and doubt filled the confines of the car. They couldn't be sure how many vampires were inside or what powers they might possess. They were walking into the unknown. Roman parked the car far enough away from the building so that they wouldn't be seen and in an industrial area, it was easier to hide behind the crumbled, broken-down remains of the warehouse as they approached carefully. Frederick took the lead and entered the building first, making sure the room was clear before gesturing for them to follow. The first floor was empty apart from debris on the floor and, as they climbed the staircase, they let Frederick walk ahead of them.

'Good evening gentleman' Frederick voiced as he was quickly surrounded by three vampires. ''I don't believe we have met. My name is Frederick. I have come to speak with Alastor''

Frederick was led towards a room and once everyone had dispersed, Roman, Dean and Seth searched for Jasmine. The situation soon turned deadly as they made their way towards the room Jasmine was being kept it. The door was being guarded by four unknown vampires and once they noticed they had company; it wasn't long before they started attacking each other. Walls were dented, fangs were bared, necks were snapped, and spines were broken. Dean was in a blind rage and his expression was crazed as he stood amongst the result of the fight. Surrounded by the silver dust of deceased vampires. Roman moved the look through the window into the room and could see that Damon and Victor were guarding Jasmine, who was led on the floor.

"Two more inside" Roman mumbled "The two that were with Alastor at the house."

Seth nodded before looking at Dean. "You ready?"

Dean was shaking with anticipation. "Yeah let's fucking go"

"Grab her and get her out of here" Seth instructed. "Ro and I will take care of the other two"

Dean has only one focus as he enters the room and he moves towards her blindly, ignoring the loud cries of pain as a fight breaks out around him. He drops to his knees beside her and rolls her onto her back. He examines her carefully. She's still alive but is weak and he lifts her into his arms. As he turns around, he notices Roman on the floor, crying out in pain as Damon uses his power to slowly squeeze the life out of him.  He wants to help, but if he doesn't get Jasmine out of there while he has the chance, he may not get another.

"Go!!" Dean turns as he hears Seth yell "Go now. Get out of here"

Victor is led unconscious at Seth's feet and Dean does what he is told as he sees Seth rush to help Roman. Dean carries Jasmine out of the warehouse unscathed and as he places her in the car's backseat, he wonders if he should go back inside and help or stay with her.
Before he can decide, Roman and Seth emerge from the building, with Frederick following close behind. They are all beaten and unsteady on their feet but they make it to the car and Dean jumps into the backseat next to Jasmine as Seth sits on the other side of her and Frederick and Roman get in the front.

They drove in silence for half an hour before someone finally spoke.

"Is she alright?"

Dean looked up at Roman's question. He had been supporting Jasmine's head, and he hadn't taken his eyes off her once.

"She's weak" Dean answered "Too weak to wake up"

"Do you think we should take her to the ZMC?" Seth asked

"It's a vampire hospital Seth" Roman reminded him "She's not a vampire"

"I know, but her injuries have been inflicted by vampires" Seth replied. "We can't exactly go to a normal hospital and explain her condition"

"I'll call Dr. Zen directly" Frederick voiced. "He may send someone out to check her over"

Frederick made the phone call and Dean leant down to whisper in Jasmine's ear as Seth reached into the back of the car to grab a drink bottle from his bag.

He drank from it before offering another to Dean. "I know it's human, but we could all do with it."

Dean took a bottle and unscrewed it. He hadn't drunk human blood since he was a newborn, but he was beaten and bruised and the human blood would heal him within minutes. He gulped it down and Seth unscrewed the lid of another bottle and passed it to Roman. Frederick hung up the phone and Seth passed him a bottle as well. Once they'd all finished drinking, they felt brighter and more refreshed.

"Dr. Zen is in surgery but Dr. Nyle is going to come to the house" Frederick explained

"Is he...can he be trusted around her?" Dean asked

"Dr. Nyle is Dr. Zen's most trusted employee and specialises in psychotherapy" Frederick explained. "I can not think of anyone more qualified to care for her."

They arrived at the house, and Dean carried Jasmine up to the spare bedroom, placing her down on the bed.