Angel, General

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The Voice
By
Serena Hunt

As Sam and Dean are walking away from the farm, Sam and Dean are talking. Dean asks, " Are you sure?" Sam puzzled turns around and responds, " Sure what?" Dean with labored breath finishes his question, "You know... Not hurt?" Sam smiles and replies, " Yeah. I'm fine. What about you?" Dean trying to hide the pain he's in smiles and answers, " I'm fine. I'm good." The walk has caused Dean's wound to open up again. Dean notices that the blood is seeping from his side. He quickly covers it up with his left hand so Sam doesn't notice it right away. Sam thinks that Dean is just trying to make his burnt shoulder a little less painful. As they are walking Dean starts to have beads of sweat on his face. He quickly wipes the excess sweat from his face before Sam notices it. Sam is just going on and asks,"Man, I wonder how far we are from town?" Dean answers," 15 miles. I wish that the sheriff would've let us borrow one of those freaking abandoned cars. Man, what a bitch." Sam responds," Look, you should be happy that you're still a free man." Dean says," Yeah, I guess you're right. Hey Sam?" Sam asks,"What?" Dean answers, " Are you going to a freaking fire? I mean dude the night is still young. You want to slow it down just a little?"

Dean is expierencing blurred vision. Sam turns around and notices that Dean has taken his jacket off. He asks," Hey, are you alright?" Dean snaps and answers," I told you Sammy, I'm fine!" Sam sarcastically responds," The name's Sam. Well you don't look fine." Dean breathing heavy says," Look, I just need to rest for a minute ok?" Sam concerned replies," Ok. We'll rest over there by that tree." Sam watches Dean as he leans agains the tree. Sam says," Dean I really think that you should put your jacket back on." Dean sarcasically replies," Yes mother!" He puts one arm in and the other one doesn't go in so easily. Dean complains," This jacket is a piece of crap!" Sam goes over to try and be of some help. Sam says, "Here let me help you." Dean getting really pist responds," I got it Sam!" As Dean pulls away he falls to the ground. Sam runs over and notices that there is blood seeping from underneath Dean's shirt. Sam says,"Dammit Dean, You're bleeding." Dean looks into Sam's puppy dog eyes and responds," It's nothing. Now let's go." Dean starts to stand back up. Sam demands,"You're not going anywhere until I look at that!" Dean pushes Sam away and forcefully yells, "I said that I'm fine Sam!" Sam very concerned for his brother responds, " That's nice. I'm still checking it out." Dean gives Sam a dirty look. Sam again demands,"Now let me see it!"Dean whines, " Aw come on Sam." Sam replies,"Thats an order Dean!" He lifts up Dean's shirt and notices how bad the wound really is. Sam worried says, " Dean this isn't good." Dean sarcastically responds,"Gee tell me something else I don't know Dr. College Boy!" Sam concerned says," Dude we need to stop the bleeding somehow." Dean looks at Sam amd responds, " There's only one way to stop the bleeding Sam." Sam looks at Dean really scared and says,"No Dean. Anything but that. Look man I'm not dad!" Dean calmly replies," Sam you need to cauterize the wound. It's the only way." Sam stands up and starts to walk away with his hands on his hips. He looks at Dean and argues," Dean I've never cauterized a wound in my entire life." Dean jokingly responds,"Hey there's always a first time for everything Sam." Sam replies,"No Dean. I can't!" Dean burning up with fever and in pain pleads," Sammy please. I need you more than ever. If you don't caurterize the wound then I'll bleed to death. At least with you I have a chance. Please Sam." Sam shakes his head no and answers," No! I'm sorry Dean. If something goes wrong then I could kill you myself and I don't want that on my conscience!" Dean desprately pleads," The hell with your freaking conscience! What's more important? Your freaking conscience or me?" Sam answers," Both." Dean again pleads as calmly as he can fighting the pain he's in and says," Look, Sam. I'll talk you through it. Please. I don't want to die Sammy." Sam worried responds, " Man, We're in the middle of God knows where, Dean. We have no pain killers or a bed. we have nothing." Dean jokingly replies," Hey you can knock me out if it'll make you feel any better." Sam smiles and responds," Ha! Ha! Dean this really isn't the time to be kidding around.Plus if I knocked you out. Then how would you be able to talk me through it? Telepathically?" Dean answers, " Good point. I guess this freaking pain is just getting to me." Sam starts to walk away. Dean panics and asks,"Hey where are you going? Are you just going to leave me here to die? Fine. I'll do it myself. Please just don't leave me!" Sam turns around and answers," No. I'm not leaving your ass. But I should. I'm going to get some wood. I have a fire to start and God help me a wound to cauterize. Do you realize how much of a pain in the ass you are man?" Dean winces with pain and answers," Yeah but you care about me anyways. I knew that I could depend on you." As Sam is walking away he replies," Yeah! Right!"

As Sam is picking up leaves and twigs, he starts talking to himself or he thinks he's alone. He says,"Man, what if I screw up? I could kill my own brother." Sam hears a whisper," You'll do just fine. I'll be with you right by your side Sam." Sam turns around. No one's there. Sam continues to talk to himself and says,"Great. I'm loosing it. I'm hearing things." Sam hears the whisper again," I'm right here Sam." Then he feels something touch his shoulder. Sam looks at his shoulder. No one's there. Sam says," Get it together Sam. Dean needs you. You need to be strong. After all you are a Winchester. You can do this." The whisper replies," I've got faith in you Sam. I know that you love your brother." Sam yells," Who are you? Show yourself?" Again no answer. Sam forgets about the whisper and says," I mean after all, you've seen dad do this over a hundred times or more. Just stay calm. Relax!" He takes a deep breath and says," That's good. Now take another one." He does. Sam hears the whisper, " That's good Sam. Remember you're not alone." Sam looks around again and sees nothing. Sam says," Ok. I'm doing this. I'm not alone. Whoever you are, please whatever you do don't leave me. I know I'm just as crazy as those damn red necks."

Sam carries the wood over to where Dean's lying. Dean has his jacket, long sleeve shirt and belt off. The items are all laying next to him. Sam puts the wood on the ground and jokingly says," Gee! It looks like you're getting ready to get laid. Sorry dude I couldn't find any chicks on my travels." Dean smiles and sarcasticaally replies," Oh, you're just a barrel of laughs aren't you Sammy?" Sam answers," Just trying to take your mind off of things. By the way the name's Sam!" Sam smiles and starts the fire. Dean says," We're doing this the MacGyver way." Sam puzzled asks," Who's MacGyver?" He answers," A little before your time Sammy." Dean hands Sam his pocketknife and says,"Now make sure that the blade is red and hot." Sam responds," I remember." Dean has beads of sweat coming down his face. He wipes his face with the back of his hand. Dean says,"That's good Sammy." Sam's thinking' that's Sam'. Of course Sam realizes that Dean isn't really himself right now being injured and all. He figures that Dean has enough on his mind. Sam can see that Dean is in an awful lot of pain by the way he's biting his lower lip so he doesn't give into the pain. Dean gets on his hands and knees. Then he takes four sticks and starts hammering them into the ground one by one. Sam asks," What the hell are you doing Dean?" Dean stops for a few seconds and answers with labored breathin," I'm putting these...Breathes" Sticks in the ground deep enough...Breathes" You are going to have to...Breathes" tie me down Sammy." Sam responds,"Are you nuts?" Dean again wipes the excess sweat from his face and continues," Look Sam, I can't move." Sam looks at Dean like he's crazy and asks," What in the hell am I going to tie you down with Mr. I know everything?I mean we have no rope." Sam hears the whisper," Listen to Dean. He knows what he's talking about." Sam looks around. Dean notices that Sam is a little preoccupied and asks," What's wrong? You're not freaking out on me now are you dude?" Sam shakes his head and answers," No! Of course not. What's next?" Dean continues," We make do with what we have on hand. I call it "MacGyverism. We use our two jackets, my belt and long sleeve shirt. Gee! And you went to college? Boy you really need to start watching the "MacGyver" reruns. You just might learn something." Sam smiles and replies," Yeah, I guess you're right." Dean says,"By the way I need your belt too." Sam puzzled asks," What for?" Dean again winces and answers," To bite on. Because its going to hurt like a son of a bitch." Sam responds," Gee, that makes me feel so much better." He hands Dean his belt. Dean looks at the pocketknife and says,"Ok Sam. Now don't let me down. It's almost ready. Now tie my arms and legs down. Make sure that they're tight and secure. No matter how much I scream. You don't loosen them for any reason. Understand?" Sam shakes his head in agreement and answers," Yeah!" Sam does exactly as he's told and ties Dean down. Sam looks at Dean with sweat across his forehead and says," Dean. I'm scared man!" Dean responds,"Me too. Me too. Look you'll do just fine Sam." Sam replies," I wish I had some liquor to give you for the pain." Dean says,"Maybe next time. You ready?" Sam answers," As ready as I'll ever be. Let's do this." Dean calmly says,"Just do what I tell you and everything will be just fine. Ok. Now lift up my shirt. Make sure that you have a full view of the wound." Sam slowly and carefully lifts up Dean's bloody shirt. Dean winces and clenches his teeth hoping not to scream out. He knows that Sam is nervous enough. Dean can't hold back the scream and screams," Son of a bitch!" Sam sweating and very nervous says," Sorry man!" Dean smiles and responds," Hey, it's not your fault. It's the freaking pain." Sam now has a full view of the wound. He says,"Alright. Done." Dean jokingly replies," You wish. Now comes the hard part. You ready?" Sam sarcatically responds," No. Do I have a choice?" Dean very worried responds," Sam don't you go getting cold feet on me like a freaking nervous bride man. I'm all tied down so I can't kick your ass." Sam sweating asks," Ok. What's next?" Dean answers," Before we continue I need to tell you something." Sam inturrupts and says," I love you too Dean!" Dean looks at Sam with a puzzled look and responds," That's not it. I love you too Sam. Now that we got our chick flick moment out of the way. Let's get back to the situation at hand. Listen I may get feverish and delirious. Now you know how to take care of me if that happens. Right?" Sam answers," Yeah!" Dean emphasizes on," Remember don't untie me until I'm myself and in my right state of mind. Got it?" Sam reassuringly answers," Yeah Dean I got it!"

Sam's on his knees and perspiring. He's listening to Dean very closely. Dean says," First you put the side of the belt in my mouth. Then I want you to pick up the knife and place it directly on the wound until its totally closed." Sam is getting a little sick to his stomach. He says,"Oh Dean I think I'm going to be sick!' Dean looking really worried responds" I swear if you hurl on me I swear that when I come to I will personally kill you!" Sam is so nervous he replies,"Its gone." Dean relieved responds,"Good boy. Now lets get this over with. Remember Sam I know you'll do just fine." Sam then places the belt on the side of Dean's mouth. He has the knife in his hand and nervously says," Ok. Dean on the count of three man." Dean nods his head yes. Dean with fear in his eyes notices that Sam has sweat falling from his face. Dean's thinking' oh God. Come on Sam just do it already.' Sam starts counting," One.. Two.. Three.." He places the blade right on the wound and holds it in place. Dean bites down on the belt and screams out because he's in excrusiating pain. His body starts twitching trying to get away from the pain. Dean's eyes roll back in his head and he finally passes out from the awful pain that was inflicted on him. Sam smells Dean's burning flesh, He starts to feel a little queasy and gags a little. Finally the wound is sealed.

Sam drops the pocketknife, runs over by the tree, kneels down and starts throwing up. Once Sam's finished throwing up he composes himself. He walks over to where Dean is lying unconsious. While Dean is out cold Sam removes one of the jackets and replaces it with the belt that Dean was biting on. Then Sam covers Dean up with the jacket to keep him warm. Sam adds more wood on the fire so the fire doesn't go out. He noticed a small pond not too far away. Sam rips the bottom of his t-shirt and dips it into the water.Then he comes back and wipes the excess sweat from Dean's face. Sam says," Man, the things you ask me to do for you. Come on Dean. Please come too. Look you can even call me Sammy!" Dean starts shivering and starts talking in his feverish delirium. Dean says," Sam's my responsibilitiy and he's coming back. I'm bringing him back." Sam responds," It's ok Dean. You found me. I'm right here man." Dean continues," Look, when were young, I pretty much pulled him from a fire." All Sam can do is listen. Dean again continues," Ever since then, I felt responsible for him. Like it's my job to keep him safe. I'm just afraid if we don't find him fast...Please... He's my family!" Sam has tears welling up in his eyes. Sam says," Take it easy Dean. I'll get you through this I promise." All of a sudden Dean opens his eyes which are really glossy and yells," Sam are you hurt?" Then he goes unconscious again. Sam hears the voice," He's going to make it Sam. Dean is strong. I'm still with you." Sam pleads,"Please tell me who you are?" No answer.

While Dean is unconsious, Sam takes two long branches and starts making a home made stretcher/litter. Something he was taught in boyscouts. First Sam checks the branches to make sure that there isn't anything sticking out that can harm Dean. Sam walks over and unties Dean's arms and legs. He then replaces the jacket and shirt with the two belts. Sam takes one belt and wraps it around Dean's arms and chest. Then he takes the other belt and repeats the same thing to Dean's legs. Remembering what Dean told him about not untieing him until Dean is himself and in his right mind. Then Sam takes one jacket and ties each arm to the branches and zips up the zipper. Then he takes the long sleeve shirt and ties each of the sleeves around the branches and buttons the shirt up. Sam makes sure that the stretcher is safe and secure for his brother's long ride back to the farm which is the closest place to walk back too.

After Sam makes sure that the stretcher's secure. He drags it closer to Dean's still body. Sam rolls Dean on his side and carefully rolls Dean onto the stretcher. Then he unbuckles the two belts. Sam replaces them by wrapping the belts around the stretcher. The top belt again secures Dean's arms and chest. The second belt secure Dean's legs. Sam says," You're going to be ok. You just hang in there Dean." Dean is still shivering and burning up with fever. Dean yells," If you hurt my brother, I'll kill you, I swear... I'll kill you all!" Sam calmly responds," Dean. I'm fine. It's all over man. You can rest now." Sam covers his brother up with the jacket once more. He sarcastically says,"Yeah. Everythings going to be just fine. Famous last words. This isn't fine Dean not by a long shot."

As Sam is pulling the litter behind him. Sam's thinking' man am so hungry.' Suddenly he falls to his knees. He's really frustrated and yells," Dammit!" Sam checks on Dean. No change. Sam breathing heavy says," Dean, I don't know if you can hear me, but I don't think that I'm going to make it. I'm not strong enough man." Then Sam hears the voice," You can do it Sammy. Don't give him that crap. What kind of brother are you? Are you just going to give up on Dean just like that? Dean would never do that to you!" Sam looks around and no one's there. Sam very aggitated yells," Don't call me Sammy! The name's Sam! S-A-M!" Then Sam starts thinking' Ok Dean, You never go anywhere without some kind of a snack.' He starts going through Dean's jacket pockets. Sam asks," Come on Dean, where is your private stash?" Sam hits pay dirt. He smiles and says," Yes! I knew that you wouldn't let me down." Sam found a bag of gummi bears and 2 granola bars. He says," Thank God for your appitite. I swear I'll never bitch about your appitite again." Sam puts one of the granola bars back in Dean's jacket so he'll have something to eat when he comes too. Of course Dean would rather have chicken noodle soup. As Sam is popping the gummi bears in his mouth he can remember Dean's warning,' Sam if you eat too many gummi bears you'll get a gummi tummy. You don't want that to happen.' Sam getting annoyed responds," Yeah. Yeah. Gummi Tummy. Got it!" Then he starts to feel stronger. He says," Ok. I'm feeling that sugar rush. Let's move out Dean." Sam raises the front of the litter and continues to drag it behind him.

Sam breathing heavy once again stops dead in his tracks. He notices the farm house where this damn nightmare started. Sam also spots an abandoned car. He sarcastically says," Well, it's not the impala but I guess it will have to do." Sam drags the litter to where the car is parked. He lays it next to the car so he can keep an eye on Dean. Sam says," Ok Dean, let's see what I remember about fixing cars." He opens the car door and checks for the car keys and says,"Great! I knew that I was asking for too much!" Then he hears the voice," Sam it's just an obstacle. Now fight through it. I believe in you and so does Dean." He looks around and again no one is there. Sam checks under the hood and notices that there are two loose spark plugs. So he tightens them up and closes the hood. Then Sam gets back in the car and is trying to remember how to hotwire a car. Sam jokingly says," Gee Dean. I bet you can hotwire a car in your sleep. Anytime you want to jump right in, feel free. Ok. Maybe another time. You rest."

All of a sudden Sam gets the car started. Sam's really proud of himself. He smiles and says," Great! Now to get Dean." Then he kneels down next to Dean and unbuckles his brother for the last time. Sam carefully picks Dean up off the litter using the fireman's hold. He places his brother carefully in the backseat of the abandoned car. Then Sam takes the seatbelt and pulls it over Dean's chest and arms. Then Sam takes the other seatbelt and pulls it over Dean's legs. Sam says," There you go Dude. Safe and secure." He takes one jacket and places it under Dean's head. With the other one he covers him up. Sam finally get's in the driver seat. He goes to turn on the heat and the heater doesn't work. Sam says." Damn car works like its previous owners. You hang in there Dean." Every now and then Sam keeps checking on his brother through the rearview mirror. He can see that Dean is still shivering and sweating. Sam is pist off because the car can't go any faster. He says," Come on you piece of crap! Can't you go any faster? Dean isn't crazy about funerals and either am I." The voice says," Relax Sam. You're doing real good. I see that you haven't lost your sense of humor huh?" Sam's wondering,' who the hell is talking to me?' Dean starts moaning. Sam forgets about the voice. Dean is shivering and says," I'm cold. I'm so cold." Then he goes unconsious. Sam responds," Easy Dean! I'll have you somewhere nice and warm real soon. I promise you or my name isn't Sam Winchester." He smiles.

Sam finally pulls up to the police station and spots Dean's faithful impala. He writes a small note that reads:
Here's one you forgot. Sorry about your brother.
signed Sam W.
Sam places the note under the windshield wiper. He gets Dean out of the car and puts him in Dean's trusty impala. Sam says," Come on Dean. Next stop a nice warm motelroom." Sam places the jacket one last time under Dean's head. He also takes the seatbelt and places it over his chest and arms. Then Sam repeats the same thing with the seatbelt and Dean's legs. He also takes the other jacket and covers Dean up for the last time. Then Sam gets in the driver's seat and starts driving. While Sam is driving, he pops in the Metallica tape that Dean likes so much.

In the background you hear " Enter Sandman" by Metallica.

Dean told Sam on the plane that it calms him down. Then Sam turns the heater on. He asks," Hey! Do you feel that? It should warm you right up. You can at least say thankyou. Man, where are your manners? Alright! You can thank me later." The voice responds," That's good Sammy! I'm very proud of you." Sam pleads," Please tell me who you are?" No answer. Sam says,"Hey man. I can see the motel sign from here. You hang in there and listen to your music. You're going to be in a nice warm bed in 5 minutes. Remember how dad use to time us?" Sam giggles.

Sam pulls into the motel. He gets a motelroom and pays with one of his alias credit cards. The gentleman gives him the key. Sam says," Thankyou. Have a nice evening." The gentleman responds," You too young man." Sam gets back into the impala and parks it right in front of the motelroom. He gets out and unlocks the door. Then Sam goes over to Dean's bed and takes off the blanket and comforter. He turns down the sheet and heads back to the impala to get Dean. Sam unbuckles the seatbelts and sits Dean up. The guy in the next room notices that Sam is trying to get Dean to walk just a little. The guy walks over and says," Here let me help you." Sam very greatful responds," Thanks." They both pace Dean on the bed. The guy notices that Dean doesn't look so good. He says," Man, it looks like your buddy could use a doctor." Sam jokingly responds," Nah. Dean's just had a little too much to drink.You know how that is." The guy smiles and answers," Yeah. In more ways than one. Well, good luck man." Sam says," Yeah. Thanks again." The guy leaves and Sam shuts the door.

As Sam is removing Dean's clothes he says," You know Dean. I wish you were alert just for a few minutes."Sam has taken all of Dean's clothes off except his boxers. He cover's Dean with just a sheet. Sam takes the ice bucket and goes to get some ice to place on both sides of Dean. It takes him eight trips to the ice machine to get enough ice for Dean's height. Sam says," Man, I hope this works." Sam's trying to get his brother's fever down. Sam really worried says," God I wish that I could take you to the hospital." He hears," They'll ask too many questions Sam." Sam sarcastically responds," Don't you think that I know that? Will you just shut up already? Can't you see that I'm trying to think here?" The voice answers," Sorry!" Sam replies," Well whoever you are at least you're polite." Suddenly Dean springs up in bed, points and yells," I'm going to kick your ass first then yours!" Sam grabs Dean by his shoulders and says," Easy Dean. You're safe. Now rest." Then Dean lays back down but doesn't let Sam out of his sight. Then he goes unconsious again.

While Dean is unconscious Sam looks in the yellow pages for a resturant that delivers. He finds an italian resturant. Sam orders a chicken parmesean with spaghetti. Then he waits for about a half hour and there is a knock at the door. Sam opens the door and gets his meal. He asks," Look, my brother's really sick and I can't leave him alone. Could you please get me two can of chicken noodle soup? It's his favorite." The delivery man answers," Look man I'm not suppose to..." Sam gives him his puppy dog eyes. The kind that you can't say"No!" to. Sam says," Hey, come on. It'll be our little secret. Plus there's a twenty in it for you. What do you say?" The delivery man smiles and answers," Ok." He takes the twenty and leaves. Sam gets a cup for the soup. There's a microwave in the room. Suddenly ther's a knock at the door. It's the delivery man. He hands the two cans of chicken noodle soup to Sam and says," I hope your brother gets betteer man." Sam smiles and replies" Thanks!" The guy leaves and Sam shuts the door.

He sits down and starts eating his meal. Dean slowly opens his eyes but's still feverish. Dean asks," Sammy? Where am I?" Sam smiles and answers," Man that's good to hear again. I'll give you a hint. It's not the woods, heaven or hell. You're in a motelroom. How do ya feel?" Dean winces and replies," Like I freaking wet the bed. I also feel like a freaking popcicle." Sam smiles and responds," Sorry dude. I had to get your fever down somehow. So I put ice on both sides of you. I'll get you some dry sheets." Dean looks down at the wound that Sam had to cauterize and says," You did good Sam!" Sam responds," Thanks!" Dean asks," Is that food I smell?" Sam smiles and answers," Yeah! Hey I got your favorite comfort food." Dean asks," Chicken noodle soup?" Sam answers,"Yup!" Dean says," That's my boy." Then he drifts off to sleep. Sam's thinking' whenever you're ready dude. I'm just glad that you're alright. Man you can call me Sammy anytime.' Sam continues eating his meal.

After a while Dean starts to wake up. Dean asks," Hey Sam? What are you watching dude?" Sam answers," That "MacGyver" guy. After all that's what saved your life. I'm even taking notes. He's one smart dude!" Dean asks," You think I can get that soup now? I'm kind of hungry or are you going to starve me to death?" Sam answers," It'll be ready in 2 minutes. By the way it's good to have you back." Dean replies,"Damn straight. Oh man what about my ride?" Sam opens the motelroom door so Dean can see his love machine. Dean smiles and says,"There's my girl. boy have I missed you!" Sam says," Man you scared the hell out of me Dean!" Dean responds," Sorry Sammy. Thanks for saving my sorry ass." Sam says," Hey you would do the same for me. Right?" Dean answers," You're damn straight." Sam replies," Just don't ask me to do that again." Dean asks,"Do what?" Sam answers," Cauterize a wound." Dean smiles and says," Hey, I'm not making any promises." Sam hears the voice one last time," I'll always be there for you Sam. Don't crash and burn. Good bye Sam. I'll always love you." Sam whispers,"Jess?" Dean asks,"Hey, you ok man?" Sam responds,"Yeah I'm fine." Sam helps Dean sit up to eat. They're both eating and watching "MacGyver."

In the background you hear the song" Someone Saved My Life" by Elton John


THE END

[birdie]

ouch, that had to hurt, Sam's so sweet when he has to be 'big brother' and Dean in pain is soooo hot! thanks for a good read. Birdie x