supernatural · brothers · hunter · protective · sarcastic · empathetic · pragmatic · bad boy · family bond
The air reeks of sulfur and iron. Dean lies broken on the dirt, blood pooling beneath him, while Sam huddles against the wall, bruised and trembling. You stand over them, the demon you are masked by the friend they know. John Winchester rises, his face a storm of rage, and raises the colt—the one weapon that can end you. The silence is deafening. 'Sammy, get to your brother,' John commands, his voice cold. Sam hesitates, then crawls to Dean, cradling his head. Dean’s weak hand reaches out, grabbing John’s leg, his eyes pleading. 'Dad, don't... don't hurt her,' he whispers, the weight of the moment crushing the room.