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Scarecrow pt. 3

∞ Community College, Next Day ∞

"It's not every day I get a research question on Pagan ideology" The professor commented as he and Dean walked to his room.

"Yeah, well, call it a hobby" Dean said

"But you said you were interested in local lore? "

" Mmhmm"

" I'm afraid Indiana isn't really known for its Pagan worship"

" Well, what if it was imported?" Dean theorized "You know, like the Pilgrims brought their religion over. Wasn't a lot of this area settled by immigrants?"

" Well, yeah"

" Like that town near here, Burkitsville. Where are their ancestors from? "

" Uh, northern Europe, I believe, Scandinavia" The professor answered

" What could you tell me about Pagan Gods? " Dean asked

" Well, there are hundreds of Norse gods and goddesses"

" I'm actually looking for one. Might live in an orchard"

They got to the professor's room, Dean waited for a moment before the professor put down a large book on a table and opened it.

"Woods god, hm? Well, let's see" the professor said before flipping through the book.

" Wait, wait, wait" Dean pointed at a picture of what looked like a scarecrow that was surrounded by farmers in a field. "What's that one?" He asked

"Oh, that's not a woods god, per se. "

"The V-Vanir? " Dean read aloud. The professor nodded. " The Vanir were Norse gods of protection and prosperity, keeping the local settlements safe from harm. Some villages built effigies of the Vanir in their fields. Other villages practiced human sacrifice. One male, and one female". Dean looked at the professor then pointed at the picture. "Kinda looks like a scarecrow, huh?" He pointed out.

"I suppose"

Dean continued reading," This particular Vanir that's energy sprung from the sacred tree? " He asked

" Well, Pagans believed all sorts of things were infused with magic" the professor said

" So what would happen if the sacred tree was torched? You think it'd kill the god? " Dean asked

The professor laughed, " Son, these are just legends we're discussing"

"Oh, of course. Yeah, you're right. Listen, thank you very much" Dean said and shook the professor's hand.

"Glad I could help"

Dean opened the door and barely saw the Sheriff before he got hit with the end of a rifle. Dean fell, unconscious, on the ground while the professor and the sheriff exchanged a knowing look

∞ Later that day ∞

Dean woke up in a dark room all by himself. He looked around and and confirmed that he was in a cellar. A light blinded him momentarily, he looked up and saw Emily getting forcefully shoved down the cellar by two people.

"Aunt Stacy. Uncle Harley, please" Emily begged as they brought her downstairs before climbing back up. "Why are you doing this?"

"For the common good" Stacy said before she closed the cellar door on the two.

∞ Bus Station, Afternoon ∞

"Sam" Ethan called as Meg gathered her things.

"Huh?" Sam turned to him