They walked into the abandoned house. They've found a lot of them over time, when the money finally ran out, and once or twice, the places they found weren't really that abandoned afterall. John walked in first, Dean behind him, and finally Sammy. It was a two story place and everything was left behind. There was even food still in the fridge, food on the counters, black and green with rot and mold. John worked his way quickly and silently through the first floor, while Dean lingered with his brother at the door for a quick getaway. But they were sure that no one was here. They were sure.
John came back and nodded at them. Dean wrapped a hand around Sammy's sweaty neck, pushing his ten year brother to the dusty couch. Sam sank into it and put his head down between his knees, trying to breathe through the wave of nausea pushing up his throat.
"All right," John said. "I'm going to get our bags from the car. Dean, check the second floor."
Dean didn't want to leave Sam, so he tapped his brother on the shoulder, and Sam got to his feet, following him up the stairs. They moved slowly, as Sam kept swaying into Dean, and when they reached the top story, Sam pressed his face into Dean's back, a whine breaking from his throat.
"Hold on, buddy," Dean said, looking through all the open doors. Each room was a bedroom, full of stuff--a kid's room, a guest room, then finally a bathroom. Dean shut that door, because he was sure the stench would make his brother yack right there. Sammy wanted to ask why all the lights were on up here, if this was an abandoned place, but he couldn't get his mouth to work.
Finally, they approached one door that was closed. Dean moved slowly, Sam right behind, and he turned the knob, nudging it open with his foot. The door stopped midway, blocking their view, but it looked like the master bedroom. Dean worked his way through the door, motioning Sam to follow, and he stopped in the room. It was messy, like someone had lost their mind looking for something--paintings tilted onto their sides, clothes all over the floor, sheets pushed to the bottom of the bed. A mirror was shattered and the windows were barred with thick planks of wood. Sam stepped up behind him, looking around, and then froze. He gave a shriek of terror and clawed at Dean's arm until he found his wrist. He dragged his brother through the door and down the stairs. Dean was so surprised that he didn't stop him until they were outside, and nearly ran into their father.
"Someone's here, someone's here," Sammy babbled and his face was red from exertion and excitement.
"I didn't see anyone," Dean said, over Sam's rant. John grabbed his gun from his belt and nodded, going back into the house. Sam shook and tried to stop him, but Dean pulled him back. He was babbling, but growing quiet, his face going quickly pale. He jerked from Dean's grip and then ran off the porch in time to throw up in the weeds.
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