The Space She Invades (7/11) - SPN/HL

Jan 31, 2008 19:04

Title: The Space She Invades (7/11)
Author: strangevisitor7
Beta: Clarksmuse & idontlikegravy
Prompt: #38: Touch for crossovers100 My claim is Highlander general series and my table is here
Rated: PG
Fandom: HL and SPN; The rest of the Immortal!Dean can be found here. But this story can stand alone without reading the whole series.
Characters: Sam and Dean Winchester, Sarah Blake, Duncan MacLeod, Connor MacLeod, OFC - Katie
Disclaimer: The characters you know and love all belong to their respective creators. Except Katie she's mine and dedicated to clarksmuse
Summary: This one is all about Sam! Dean wants to get Sam married and settled into a normal life. But normal life isn’t something that comes easy for the Winchesters. Sarah's been hurt and now she's acting strangely

Chapter Summary: Sam and Dean have to figure out a way to free Sarah of Debra Campbell and the bracelet.

Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11



The Space She Invades - Chapter 7: Emotional Feedback

Katie sat silently as Dean had commanded, but her confusion was almost unbearable. So when Dean suggested cutting off Sarah’s hand, she couldn’t stay silent any longer and jumped to her feet.

“NO!” she yelled.

Turning toward her, Dean looked bemused. “I wasn’t suggesting that as a solution. Just that destroying the bracelet is no longer an option.”

“Oh,” she said, just a little embarrassed, and sat back down. Of course Dean, wouldn’t be that callous.

Sam snickered beside her and she reached over and punched him in the arm. “Ow!”

Katie just smiled sweetly and whispered, “I have so many questions, so be prepared.” She turned her attention back to the others.

Sarah had returned to Duncan’s embrace, and Katie was surprised by the affection she saw passing between them.

Sam must have noticed it, too. “Hey, Duncan?” Sam called. “Why don’t you take Sarah…” When Duncan glared at him, he switched, “Debra…why don’t you take Debra into the living room? She’s had a big day and should probably get some rest.”

Duncan smiled, and the two left the room. The remaining four positioned themselves around the table.

“Do I get to ask questions, now?” Katie wondered.

Dean smirked at her. “Sorry, no.”

Connor spoke up. “What’s wrong with Duncan? He’s behaving strangely, and I am way out of my comfort zone here.”

“Hey, no questions,” Katie reminded him.

Dean laughed. “Actually, that’s a good one.”

Katie was about to point out she had some good ones but fell silent when she felt Sam’s hand on her wrist.

“Glamour?” Sam asked his brother.

“Definitely some form of supernatural compulsion and it’s getting stronger. I’m thinking we have to leave Duncan out of the solution. We can’t count on his cooperation.”

Katie watched as the brothers brainstormed a solution. Like a well oiled machine, they finished each other’s thoughts and sentences. It was amazing.

Finally, Sam leaned back and summarized all that they’d discussed. “Ultimately, this is salt and burn. We find her body, burn it, free her spirit, and the bracelet should come loose.”

“I agree. That’s all we got left at this point and let’s hope it works” Dean looked at Connor. “Any idea where in Scotland she’s buried?”

“No, if it was ruled a suicide, she wasn’t buried on consecrated ground. Her grave could be anywhere. But I’m guessing Duncan knows.”

Dean looked at him seriously. “You have to get that information, and you can’t let Duncan know why.”

Connor nodded and, grabbing one of Sam’s pads from the table, he went to talk to Duncan.

Katie looked from Dean to Sam; something was wrong.

“Dude, you don’t have to go,” Sam offered. “I can go to Scotland by myself.”

“Can’t let you do that, Sammy.”

“You hate flying, and besides, someone has to keep an eye on Sarah… er, Debra. Duncan is unreliable in his current state, and Connor doesn’t know the first thing about what we do.”

“I’ll go,” Katie piped up.

“No!” The brothers said simultaneously.

“Why not? I can’t help here, and Sam needs someone to watch his back. I admit I’ve never fired a gun, but I’m guessing that shouldn’t be necessary. He just needs someone to help dig and search, right?” Katie realized that she was rambling, but she couldn’t help herself. She’d secretly hoped to go on one of these adventures ever since Sarah had told her about the Winchesters and what they hunt. She never thought she’d have a chance to be on one that could save her best friend’s life.

“No! Katie, it’s too dangerous,” Sam said.

“Besides sweetheart, you’re an amateur and they always get hurt when you least expect it,” Dean said grimly.

“Listen, buster. Enough with the sweetheart,” Katie said as she pointed a finger menacingly in Dean’s direction. “She’s my best friend. I will not just sit here and do nothing. And you can’t stop me from getting on a plane. It’s a free country and I make my own decisions.” Katie stopped when she heard Sam laughing so hard he couldn’t breathe.

“Remind you of anyone?” he said between gasps for air.

“Not funny, Sam, and if you recall, Chloe almost got herself killed on her last hunt. So I think I made my point.”

“No, I think she made hers,” Sam quipped.

“Does this mean I can go?” Katie held her breath waiting for Sam’s decision. When he nodded, she made a little fist pump.

“Yes!” It was a silly gesture but she was going to help, and she felt useful for the first time in hours. “Can I ask questions now?”

Dean grinned. “She’s all yours, Sam. But if she is that much like Chloe, it’ll be tomorrow before she’s done.”

Katie didn’t waste time and immediately asked, “So, who’s Chloe?”

“A very inquisitive reporter and a friend,” Sam answered and then indicated that Dean should go.

Dean stood. “I’ll just go grab Duncan’s credit card and purchase two very expensive plane tickets to Scotland,” Dean informed them. “You kids have fun.” He waggled his eyebrows at Sam, who literally fell forward to bang his head on the table top.

“I hate you, Dean.” Looking back up a Katie, he apologized. “My brother can be a real ass.”

Katie snickered. “I know. Sarah let me read your emails, remember?”

“Hey,” Dean started and gave up; deciding a prudent escape at this point was his best option.

“Geez, I don’t know where to begin,” she admitted, suddenly shy. “But Duncan mentioned a first death? What does that mean?”

Sam sighed. “Duncan and Connor are both over 400 years old. They’re Immortal.”

“Really? Huh?” Katie thought about this revelation. “No wonder Dean laughed when I said Connor wasn’t that old. But I don’t understand; are they human?”

“Yes, they are human. In fact unless they die a violent “first” death, a person with the Immortal gene will age and die naturally,” Sam explained. “But you should also know that Dean is Immortal, too, but he’s only 30. He’s a newbie; only been an Immortal about a year.”

“Wait, Dean’s gonna live for ever? Then he died last year. How?”

Sam grew subdued. “If you don’t mind, I’d rather not get into that right now.”

“Oh, right. Sorry. I guess you must have thought he was really dead.” Then Katie grimaced. He didn’t want to talk about it and yet she had continued. “So, what about you?” she asked. “If you and Dean are brothers like Connor and Duncan, are you an Immortal, too.

Sam laughed. “First, Connor and Duncan aren’t really brothers they just say that because they are from the same clan. Connor is actually about 80 years older than Duncan. Dean and I are really brothers but I am a mere mortal with no chance of Immortality.”

Katie smiled. “Well, that’s good news.” When Sam stared at her with curiosity, she realized she put more meaning behind that statement than she’d intended. “I mean that you’re a regular guy… and all.” She was stumbling over her words. Damn Sarah for making him sound like the most romantic thing since Robin Hood.

Sam cleared his throat nervously. “Yeah, any more questions?” he said quietly.

What seeds had Sarah’s stories planted that she found herself completely fascinated by Sam Winchester and his extraordinary life? She felt herself leaning toward him. She wanted him to kiss her so badly at that moment. Then she thought of Sarah, confused and lost, and she mentally slapped herself. She pulled away from him. She needed a moment to get her focus back.

“Excuse me Sam. I’ll be right back.” She stood and fled from the room.
**************
Katie nearly ran over Dean in her rush to get away from Sam. Dean smirked and headed back to the kitchen. “Scared off another one, did you?”

“I’m not sure what just happened.”

Dean sat down in the chair opposite Sam. “You’re kidding, right? How is it remotely possible that you are my brother?”

“Well, you are Immortal, Dean. I’m guessing that messed up your genes pretty good.”

Dean snorted. “She is so into you. How do you not see that?”

“Dude, you’re discussing my sex life again. I warned you about that.”

Dean leaned back in the chair and smiled at his brother. “If I didn’t interfere, you wouldn’t have one. Seriously...” Dean spread out his hands and challenged Sam to deny it.

“She is cute.”

“Cute. Dude, she’s very hot for a tall girl. Reminds me…” Dean stopped himself.

“No, Dean, not really.” Sam knew he was thinking of Jess.

“Yeah, I suppose not. Changing the subject,” Dean announced. “You have two tickets leaving tomorrow evening. You’ll land in Scotland the following morning. The return flight is in two weeks.”

“Dean, that’s a long time. I’m sure it won’t take that long to find Debra’s grave.”

“Connor’s been able to get pretty detailed directions from Duncan, who by the way is a very sappy, romantic guy. I didn’t know that.” Dean sounded a little disappointed. “Anyway, you should find it pretty quickly.”

“Then why two weeks…” Sam stopped when understanding dawned. Dean was smiling and nodding knowingly at him. “Christ, you never stop do you?”

“Come on, Sammy! Why not go after the roommate?”

“I’m guessing Dean would make a very poor pimp,” Katie smirked from the doorway. She wasn’t one to runaway for long Sam realized and wondered how much she had heard.

Sam jumped up. “Hey Katie, I…” he sputtered. He looked at her. She was smart and pretty and willing to do anything for a friend. Admirable qualities. Sam was hesitant to admit it, but there was something between them. Something that Sam was sure Dean was destined to kill with his heavy handed hook-up activities.

She smiled at him. A big, warm, open smile and he felt warmth growing up from his toes. They stood there just looking at each other until Dean said, “You two need the kitchen? Because I can keep everyone out until you’re finished,” and vacated the room before Sam could send more disapproving glares his way.

“Katie, I’m really sorry about…”

She held up a hand. “Stop apologizing for your brother. I’m actually starting to enjoy his comments.”

“Really?”

“Well, mainly because he’s right.”

“He is?”

She laughed and closed the distance between them. She took his hand. “I… I like you Sam.”

He smiled, relieved. “I like you, too.”

She retuned his smile and continued, “But I can’t think about this,” she gestured between them, “until I know Sarah’s okay. So, I’m going to do something to put it to rest until I can decide if it’s real or just the adrenaline from today.”

“What kind of something?” Concern tinged his question.

She reached up and placed her arms around his neck. She leaned in and Sam wasted no time bringing his lips down to meet hers. It was tentative at first, but then he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer. She responded eagerly. He felt her melt against him. He pulled one hand from her waist and caressed her face as the kiss lingered on. When they finally separated, they were both a little breathless.

“Wow,” she said shyly. And leaned against him

Sam was vibrating with energy as her stroked her hair and whispered into her ear. “Explain to me again how that was supposed to help us focus more on Sarah and our task in Scotland?”

“It was a bad plan. Maybe we should try again.” She giggled and covered her mouth with her hand.

It was an adorable gesture. Sam placed a finger under her chin and tilted it up. He was just about to kiss her again when they realized they had an audience. Sam released her and stepped back.

Connor smiled. “Please, don’t stop on my account.” He walked over to the refrigerator and grabbed a beer.

“How’re Sarah and Duncan?” Sam asked.

“Sarah is asleep upstairs, and Dean is keeping an eye on Duncan. We’re pretty sure they would be…” Connor gestured and just kept going. “You know, if we left them alone much longer. Duncan is confused and trying to protect Debra from us.” Connor tired to laugh it off, but Sam could see he was hurting.

“Don’t worry,” Katie assured him. She walked over to give him a quick hug. “Sam and I will get her back for you, and hopefully she won’t remember any of it.”

“I hope you’re right. I miss her and she’s right there.” Connor sighed as he hugged her back. Releasing Katie, he walked toward the living room, leaving them alone again.

“Wow. This sucks for Connor,” Sam said and realized he had accepted the idea of Connor as Sarah’s boyfriend with no regrets. He walked up behind Katie and tentatively put his arms around her.

“It really does,” she agreed as she leaned back into him. Sam turned her around and thought about kissing her again.

She must have recognized his signals because she pulled away from him. “Oh, no. I have to pack and we have a lot to do tomorrow to get ready. So, no more kissing.” She waggled a finger at him and smiled.

Sam watched her exit the room. Maybe the Winchester luck wasn’t such a bad thing after all.

sarah blake, katie collins (oc), immortal!dean, dean winchester, connor macleod, duncan macleod, supernatural, crossovers100, sam winchester, highlander, my fic

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