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He wakes up before the alarm clock. It doesn't matter.

It's just another day.

Sam puts one hand behind his head, under the pillow, and lies still, staring at the ceiling.

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The demon's meatsuit continues to choke, coughing and 'throwing up' black smoke that falls around him.

And Ruby is sure Sam is going to get it this time.

She almost wills it to happen.

Just a little more, Sammy. Just a little longer.

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His own breathing is harsh and ragged now, but Sam bears down anyway.

A sharp metallic spike of agony stabs through him, and he clutches the side of his head with his free hand as the blood begins to pour from his nose.

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The demon starts to laugh tauntingly in between retches; it sounds pathetic and strangled and yet still manages to be extremely irritating.

It's starting to become clear that Sam might not have the mojo necessary to finish the job.

Ruby narrows her eyes, her hand tightening over the dagger. Then she moves in a step, a silent offer to take the demon out for Sam.

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"Unnnnhhh--"

Even as the groan tears out of him, Sam shakes his head. Fury surges at the thing's laughter, followed by a swell of pure hate.

"I told you to shut up, you goddamn demonic bastard--"

His outstretched hand stiffens into a claw, and Sam yells aloud as pain rips its way through him again--

--and then stares, as black smoke fountains upward out of the demon's mouth and pours down to the floor around him, twisting and spitting sulfurous licks of flame before it burns away and is gone.

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Ruby remains rooted to her spot.

Only once the demon's been exorcised - properly - does she lower her weapon.

And for a moment, her eyes don't leave the man's slumped over form.


He -

He actually did it.


Now, she turns her attention to Sam.

"You handled that well," she says. A slow smile starts across her features. "How are you feeling?"

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"My head really fucking hurts," he grits out, between teeth that are clenched against the pain.

Sam wipes the blood away from his nose with the back of his hand. Despite the headache, despite the blood, despite everything, he's grinning back at her.

"But right now, I'd have to say it's worth it."

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Sam's grin is pretty infectious. Ruby's smile widens in response.

He did it.

(He can do this.

He can kill Lilith.)

Her heart quickens with something one can only call excitement.

"Oh, it's definitely worth it," she says, sheathing her dagger. "Think of all the people you can save, doing this.

"And Lilith - well, she won't even know what hit her."