Author: Restive Nature
Genre: Crossover
Type: WiP
Shows: Dark Angel and Supernatural
Disclaimer: Neither show represented in this fiction belongs to me. Dark Angel is the product of Cameron/Eglee and Fox, whereas Supernatural is the product of Kripke and The CW. No profits are made from this fiction and it is intended for private enjoyment only.
Story Rating: PG-13
Timeline/ Spoilers: This story is a companion piece to “When It Changes”.
Setting: Takes place between Chapter Sixteen and Seventeen
Pairing: None
Summary: A series of vignettes. A collection of hunting trips.
The Diary of John Winchester
Name: Jersey Devil/ Micah Browne
Classification: changeling, but in this case: human
Description: N/A
Lore Reference: The Jersey Devil was said to be the normal son of a woman (Leeds) who was a witch. When the child was young, it began to take on the features of a devil and beat women with its tail before disappearing.
Encountered At: Batsto, New Jersey
Specific Attacks: N/A
Kill By: N/A
Personal Notes: We were alerted to the possibility of the Jersey Devil by reports from campers and travelers in the region, reporting a large man shaped beast stealing their food. Those that tried to approach the beast were treated to an awesome rage. Some called it a Bigfoot or Sasquatch. But since there was the J.D. legend in the area, the beast was given that title.
When we arrived in the area, we were told the beast was last seen in the Wharton State Forest, along the Mullica. After camping out a few days, we finally encountered the beast. It was completely man shaped, though its face was suffering from a severe deformity. It (he?) stood about five ½ feet tall, though I think it’s larger. Unable to tell exact height due to deformity in the back causing slouching. Broke into our camp just after sundown, drawn I think by the food cooking on the camp stove. Very surprised when we drew weapons, but the creature approached Max. She reacted as I’ve never seen before. She went on the offensive, growling, very deep in her throat. The creature adopted a very submissive pose, growling back lightly. Unfortunately, Dean moved closer, (he told me that he thought the creature was going to jump Max) and the creature bolted. Max insisted on leaving some food out and in the morning it was gone.
Her observation that the creature was human was shared by us all. As far as I can tell, the creature/ human is not possessed. Sam and I went into town to do some research. Found a few candidates, but the most likely would be Micah Browne (b. 1956 ref. county courthouse). Subsequent research showed that Micah was born in the local hospital, with deformities. Later tests showed that Micah was partially deaf. Parents disappeared shortly after this and maternal grandparents took over care of the boy. They lived outside of the city limits and faded from local minds, until a group of campers hiked by their home and noted strange smells. Upon investigation, two bodies were found in separate rooms. Autopsy proved them to be the grandparents, both dead of natural causes. Coroner believed that the wife found her husband dead and suffered a fatal M.I. (Very strange coincidence) There was no sign of Micah. Search was mounted for the boy, but he was never found. Police put his case in their cold files, supposing that the boy was victim either to animals or human predator and that they will never know.
Upon returning to our camp site, found Max conversing with the man. It turns out that Max has at some point, learned some sign language. Dean had fed the man and they must have somehow warned him when Sam and I returned. He was wary but stayed put. I told Max that his name might be Micah. She then understood why Micah had been signing running with his fist in the sign for‘M’. Apparently that is his symbol for his name. She explained to us and it seems that Micah had already named Max and Dean. Max’s symbol is for a black cat or jaguar, Dean’s is for food. (It seems very appropriate) Max introduced us and Micah signed something to her which made Max laugh. It turns out that Micah had been watching us and named Sam and I as well. Micah named Sam ‘Wise Boy’ and I have been dubbed ‘Big Hunter’.
Micah’s is a sad story. The young boy, upon finding both grandparents dead, stayed until hunger drove him from his home. He had no way of contacting anyone and began surviving in the wild. When campers and hikers were in the area, he was attracted by what noise he could hear, but people upon seeing his deformity reacted badly, scaring him off again. Thus Micah has lived in seclusion, in a small range of caves that is hard to find. He has always hidden if he felt in danger, which has happened recently when Park Rangers searched the area, for him or rabid animals, we’re not sure.
We were uncertain what to do for Micah, since he is surviving well in the forest. But as Dean pointed out, people will continue coming and some might be less inclined to investigate. Max asked Micah what he wanted and Micah indicated some interest in returning to the civilized world. The plan was to inform authorities of Micah’s whereabouts and recommend they come with an interpreter well versed in sign language, since Max has only a rudimentary knowledge and Micah seems a bit rusty.
Sam also suggested that we contact Pastor Jim and see if things fall through here for Micah if Jim could place Micah. Seeing how Micah would end up in state care for adults, I am inclined to go that route. Max wanted to know what became of Micah’s grandparents home. My investigation showed that the house and land reverted to the state (unpaid taxes) and the house was torn down to make way for park facilities.
Add.- Micah was very happy to go to Jim, since he has good if vague memories of the preacher that called on them when he was a boy. Authorities were informed. Local sheriff was happy to put an end to the case. State adult care case workers willing to work with Jim to ensure that Micah receives adequate care. Things resolved well.
In other matters, we’ve discovered that sign language qualifies as a second language in the school program the kids are taking. Max will continue in that path, while Sam expressed interest in learning Spanish. Might be tough since Dean has typically forgotten most Spanish phrases that are worth using. (Aye caramba, Chihuahua, and Cinco de Mayo DO NOT COUNT!)
Entry: Washington, DC
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