Title: The Sound Of Silence
Characters: Dean/OFC, Sam/OFC, Alec, Ben, Dark Angel Crossover
Spoilers: None
Summary: Five months have past since the Winchesters took down Manticore. As Ben and Alec settle into a normal life they think their past is behind them. You can never run from your past.
This is a sequel to Horseshoes and Hand Grenades which you can read
here. Or on
AO3
Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Or on
AO3 Chapter 8
*~Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Dark Angel or Supernatural characters. For this fic I changed the DA time line. The pulse has already hit and Ben and Alec are out of Manticore in 2009. The characters of Lexi, Jake and Jackie are from a Supernatural AU Verse 'The Ties That Bind' that I write. Even though the original characters are from an AU Verse, reading the AU Verse is not necessary. This is a sequel to Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. I hope you like it. Reviews would be great.~*
I did not have a beta for this fic. All mistakes are mine.
Alec sat between his mother and father in the front seat of the Impala as they left the farm. His mother was behind the wheel, his father staring out the window with a clenched jaw. The tension in the car was thick and Alec could feel it seeping into his bones. He tried to make a joke but one look at his parents and he knew it wouldn't break the mood. Manticore wasn't completely gone. He knew his parents had their suspicions from snippets of overheard conversations but now they had proof of their fears.
Alec crosses his arms over his chest and shivers. He remembers Renfro with her short blonde hair and the sound her heels made on the concrete floors. If truth be told he was honestly more frightened of her than of Lydecker. Lydecker was a solider but Renfro was worse. There was a coldness in her eyes when she looked at you. You knew you were nothing to her but a tool to be used or discarded. If she found him and Ben now, Alec knew without a doubt she wouldn't kill them. No, she would punish them serverely. Most likely have them watch as she killed their adoptive family before torturing him and Ben. Alec closed his eyes offering up a silent prayer to the Blue Lady. He hopes Ben's faith in her isn't misplaced and that she will protect them.
It takes over a day and a half to drive from Winchester, CT to Rufus' cabin in Whitefish, MT. Lexi feels the tension leave her body as the welcome sign for Whitefish comes into view. She relaxes her hands on the steering wheel then lets out a breath she feels like she's been holding since Connecticut. She knows they aren't completely out of harm's way yet. Although, it does make her feel a hell of a lot better having all these miles between Renfro and her family.
Lexi pulls in front of the cabin staring at it for a beat before killing the engine. It was small. She doesn't recall the cabin being this small. She supposed it's because last time they were here, it was just her and Dean. It's going to be a very tight fit this time around with nine people. Dean nudges Lexi's shoulder breaking her out of her thoughts as he gestures for the keys. She hands them over to him happily before getting out of the Impala.
Dean immediately goes around to the back of the car popping the trunk. He figures he'll leave the kids to Lexi and he'll handle their bags. Truth is, she's a much better kid wrangler than he can ever hope to be. Especially now that he can't yell at them. He pulls out their luggage then fills a duffel bag with guns, knives, bullets, salt and holy water. Dean places his hand on the trunk to close it but pauses to look at the cabin. His eyes dart from the cabin to his family and back again realizing they won't be able to stay here for too long. Maybe a half of week, a week at tops.
Jackie scoops Jake up into her arms laughing as she joins Lexi by the car, “Where you think you going little one?”
Jake raises his eyebrow stating seriously, “I help Daddy and Pop.”
“No, you're going inside with me and your mom.”
“Thanks Jackie.” Lexi says while shifting Stella to her other hip before grabbing her diaper bag.
“No problem.” Jackie squints up at the cabin shielding her eyes with her free hand. “It's gonna be cramped.”
“I know but it's not like we've never had to squeeze into tight quarters before.”
“Very true. Do you know how many bed rooms this place has?”
“Like one and a half. There's a loft with a double bed and then a space behind the fireplace that has bunk beds and a camp bed. I figure we can stick the boys in there, you and Sam can have the loft, Bobby the couch and me and Dean on the air mattress.”
“You know Sam's gonna have me clean that loft before he'll sleep in it, right?”
“Please Jackie” Lexi laughs, “with his OCD he's gonna make us clean the entire cabin.”
Ben grabs his bag from the pile his father has made and sighs. His eyes dart around the wooded property taking in his surroundings. Ben needs to know the lay of the land just in case. He figures it's a long shot for Renfro to find them out here but there is always a chance. He had hoped that they would've been able to stay at the farm permantely. He had liked it there and not just because it was the first real home he's ever had. He liked the animals and the space. It was secluded which meant him and Alec could blur and climb trees without prying eyes to see them. Ben understood his father's reasons for leaving but he hopes they would return soon.
Alec snatches his bag up off the ground breaking Ben's train of thought. He then purposely bumps into Ben's shoulder, his mouth twisted up in a smirk. “Race ya Benny.”
Ben just shakes his head as he watches his brother take off. Leave it to Alec to not take this threat seriously. Ben goes over to where his dad and uncle are and grabs a couple more bags to bring inside. Sometimes he wonders how they can be brothers let alone clones.
On the third night Lexi finds Dean sitting alone on the back porch with a bottle of whiskey. By the looks of the bottle he's well on his way to getting trashed. She calls his name out of habit before remembering he can't hear her. She wraps her arms around herself and steps out onto the porch. The cold air hits her bare legs as she walks the short distance to where Dean is sitting. She moves into his line of sight and kneels before gently taking the bottle out of his hand.
Dean gazes down at her his expression lost and sad. The look on his face makes her heart clench. She feels helpless as she kneels on the cold porch floor but then Dean reaches down towards her. He smiles slightly then pulls her on to his lap. He wraps his arms around her and suddenly she's engulfed in his warmth. Lexi nuzzles her face into Dean's neck deeply breathing in his scent. Leather and cigarette smoke lingers on his skin along with the smell of whiskey. It normally wouldn't bother her but tonight it does. She doesn't know what bothers her more. Dean drinking alone, his silence or the fact that when he smiled at her it didn't reach his eyes. Always the care giver, Dean is faking it to make her feel better. She can read him well enough to see that he's worried. Though, now that his mask is fully in place, she knows he won't let it slip again.
Lexi feels him tighten his arms around her, his hands sliding down to her hips to pull her securely to him. Dean lays a hand against her cheek and gently turns her face to make her look at him. She finds herself staring into Dean's gold flecked green eyes. He peers at her intently, his eyes boring into hers. They stare at each other for a beat before Dean cups her face in his hands. Lexi licks her lips slowly, her eyes never leaving his. The air pops and cracks, the electricity between them palpable even without words spoken. Dean can't hold back any longer and draws Lexi's face towards his. His lips crash against hers, his tongue slipping into her mouth. She clutches his shirt returning the kiss firmly because she doesn't want to think anymore. She wants to forget everything and just loose herself in his kiss.
Dean licks into her mouth, tongue curling around Lexi's tight enough for her to taste the whiskey on his breath. Lexi moans into the kiss then snakes her hands under his shirt as she grinds down against his crotch. She sucks his bottom lip into her mouth, her fingers raking down his back. Dean wants more of her, has to have more of her. He slips his hands under her shirt, his hands traveling up slowly to cup her breasts. He rubs his palms in slow circles over her nipples before his calloused hands begin to slowly roam over her bare skin.
Dean pulls back breaking the kiss before he slowly unbuttons the shirt she's wearing. He opens the material and kisses along her collar bone. Dean closes his eyes and makes his way down to the top of her breasts then wraps his lips around a nipple. Lexi moans, bites her bottom lip and arches her back up against his mouth, her fingers clutching his t-shirt. He turns his attention to her other nipple, licking and sucking as he slides his right hand down until he feels lace under his palm. He dips his hand underneath the lace panties she's wearing, moves his hand down along her slit before sliding two fingers into her. She digs her finger nails into his back, hips bucking up against his fingers.
Lexi worries her bottom lip between her teeth trying not to cry out while Dean pumps his fingers inside of her. He slides a third finger into her massaging her clit with his thumb. Lexi's eyes flutter shut, soft moans escaping her lips. Her breath hitches suddenly as Dean pumps his fingers hard and fast.
Dean feels her body start to tense, her hips loosing rhythm as she gets close. He presses the pad of his thumb over her clit causing her to moan and whimper. Lexi throws her head back crying out his name while her walls clench around his fingers. She leans her head against Dean's shoulder closing her eyes while trying to catch her breath. Dean slides his fingers out, sucks them into his mouth and lets out a low, dirty moan. She opens her eyes and blinks then presses a kiss to his lips. She moves her mouth to his jaw placing kisses along his jawline and down his throat. Lexi pulls away then smiles at him, her hand sliding between them to palm him through his jeans.
Before Dean knows what's happening, Lexi pops the button of his jeans and pulls his zipper down. He lifts his hips in an an effort to help her push his pants and boxer briefs down. His dick brushes against her wet heat causing his breath to hitch. Dean worries his bottom lip between his teeth as he sucks in a steadying breath. All he wants now is to feel her slide that wet heat down over his dick.
Lexi wraps her hand around him, her thumb rubbing the head of his cock. Dean digs his fingers into her hips, her delicate fingers moving along his shaft quickly. She leans forward to lick and bite along his neck the whole time pumping his dick with her right hand. Dean closes his eyes, he tries to focus on the tension building inside him. He can't even do that when he feels the drag of her fingers along his balls. He places his hand over hers stilling her movements. They stare at each other for a moment before Lexi stands up and hooks her fingers into her panties. Dean watches the little scrap of lace with wide eyes as it moves down and off Lexi's legs. He licks his lips, hands twitching in anticapation. After what feels like an eternity, she climbs on top of him.
Lexi slowly sinks down on his dick until he's completely buried inside of her. She rests her hands on his shoulders leaning over him, her long brown hair falling against his face. Dean’s hands grip her hips, his fingers digging into the soft flesh. He runs is tongue along his bottom lip, tangles one hand in her hair and draws her mouth to his. Dean kisses her slow and deep, her lips soft and sweet. His tongue grazes her bottom lip then slips between her parted lips to slide against her tongue. Lexi moans into his kiss and rolls her hips slightly.
Her movements are slow and deliberate as she begins moving her hips to find a rhythm. She pushes against Dean's chest coaxing him to lean back. He leans back slowly, one hand resting on her thigh, the other clutching her hip. She nips at his jaw and begins sliding up and down his dick. His hands are restless, skimming over her skin to trace her curves as she moves on top of him. A sudden roll of her hips and Dean's biting down on his lip trying to stifle his moan. She smiles at him sliding a hand to the back of his neck, her fingers slipping into his short hair.
Dean finally rests his hands on her hips and thrusts upwards. Lexi gasps and arches her back, her nails biting into his back as Dean picks up the pace. He thrusts up into her on every down stroke causing them both to breathe heavily, his breath hot against her exposed skin. Lexi rolls her hips faster as Dean moves his hand between them to press against her clit. Lexi closes her eyes and whimpers while trying not to loose her rhythm. Dean knows she's close, he can feel a slight tremble in her legs.
Lexi nips at the sensitive spot behind his ear and swivels her hips causing Dean's breath to hitch. He can feel the tension building steadily in his stomach, he's not going to last much longer himself. A few more thrusts and she comes undone. Her orgasm slams right through her causing Lexi to make that high pitched moan that Dean loves so much. Even though he can't hear it he knows exactly what sound she makes. She slumps against him boneless as he chases after his own orgasm. Dean closes his eyes biting down on his bottom lip and groans.
It doesn't take much longer for his own orgasm to slam into him. His hips begin to loose rhythm from the feeling of her walls clenching around him. He bites down on his lip, his body shaking while colors explode behind his eyes. Dean rests his head against her chest trying to catch his breath. He pulls away slightly then lifts Lexi's chin to make her look at him. He wants to say, 'I love you.' but this damn curse has taken that away from him. Dean stares at her with wide green eyes, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. This time the smile reaches his eyes.
The next day, Jackie walks into the kitchen a little bit before lunch, her arms full of grocery bags. She glances over at Lexi who's seated at the table which is covered with books. “Hey, I thought you were going to start lunch.”
Lexi looks up from her book and pulls a face as she says, “Oh, yeah. I forgot. I got distracted, I was looking for a reversal spell.”
“Ok. Well, I'll start lunch then.”
“No, it's fine.” Lexi states with a shake of her head, “ I was supposed to do it.”
“Lexi, it's no big deal. I'll make lunch and you keep looking for a way to break the curse.”
“Ok...”
Lexi turns her attention back to her books and continues making notes. She's focused on her research, a little too much for Jackie's liking. Obsession isn't a good thing, especially in this family. Jackie knows first hand about the Winchester's tendency to become obsessed with saving someone they love. It always leads them down a darker path than they intended to go. She's seen it first hand with Dean's deal and Sam and Lexi letting their powers take them over. Not this time though. Jackie's already warned Sam about it and she wasn't about to let her best friend go off the rails either.
Jackie takes the seat across from Lexi and clears her throat, “So where's Dean?”
“Avoiding me.” Lexi replies her eyes not leaving her book.
“Lex...” Jackie says with a sigh and a roll of her eyes.
“He's out back with Bobby and the kids.”
“How's he doing?”
Lexi closes her book chewing on her bottom lip before glancing at Jackie. “Okay I guess. I can tell he's frustrated and he absolutely HATES that he can't speak.”
“It's only temporary. He'll be talking in no time and then you'll be complaining that he's bossing you around.”
“From your lips to God's ear.” Lexi replies with a small smile that doesn't reach her eyes.
“And what about you? How are you?” Jackie questions her friend not bothering to hide the concern in her voice.
“I'm...” Lexi takes a deep breath as she runs her hands through her hair, “honestly kinda freaking out. I miss his voice, his laugh. I even miss him barking orders. Dean being silent, I dunno. Like last night we had sex and it was good Jackie. I mean like REALLY good but it was weird too, ya know him not speaking. And then this morning I wake up and he's not in bed and I freak out.”
“Lexi, it's okay if you're freaking out but this is just temporary. You and Sam are the smartest people I know. If anybody can find a way to reverse this curse it's the two of you.”
Later that night when the kids are in bed they continue their research. Dean gets frustrated within the first hour and grabs a bottle of whiskey. He goes out to the back porch letting the door slam behind him. Lexi makes to go after him but Jackie shakes her head no telling Lexi she'll go sit with him instead. Lexi nods and goes back to the book she's been attempting to translate. In all honesty she doesn't know how much more of this she can take. It's been almost two weeks and with every passing day Dean's frustration grows. He's not the only one that's frustrated though. Sam is too but he just hides it better. Lexi takes a deep breath, her hand reaching up to clutch at the protection charm Dean had given her long ago and that's when it hits her. They aren't going to find a way to break this curse themselves. What they needed was a witch to do it. A powerful one at that and Lexi knew exactly where they could find one.
Lexi closes her book and eyes Sam carefully as she states, “I think I know what we need to do to break the curse.” That gets Sam's full attention and she continues. “We need a witch to do it. A powerful one.”
“Dean is not gonna let that fly Lexi and you know it.”
“Just listen to me. We're not witches and we're not dealing with a cursed object we can destroy. What other option do we have? Don't you want to save your brother?”
“Lexi, Dean's my big brother.” Sam insisted as he leaned forward, “Of course I want to save him! There's nothing I wouldn't do for him.”
She considers what Sam has said while worrying her bottom lip between her teeth. Lexi needs him to back her plan because she knows Dean won't. Lexi clutches the charm around her neck studying Sam with wide eyes. “Then you'll go to New Orleans and find the Voodoo Priestess that made this protection charm?”
“Why would I do that?” Sam questions her.
“Sam, think about it. If she can make a protection charm this powerful, she can most likely break Dean's curse.”
“Ok, I'll go but I don't know her name or...”
“I do.” Lexi says with a smile.