Now Ashes Rise in My Footprints by Katta (PG-13)

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Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Characters: John Winchester, toddler Dean Winchester, baby Sam Winchester
Length: Novela
Author on LJ: kattahj
Author Website: LJ
Why this must be read:

After Mary's death, John bumbles, stumbles and backs into a career as a demon hunter. Outstanding John characterization. The most thoughtful and believable story I've read about how John gets into demon-hunting, and how he manages to do it with two small children in tow. A better prequel than the “Supernatural Origins” comics.

At first, John focuses on the little tasks: sleeping, eating, changing Sammy's diapers, talking to policemen and firemen, punching a reporter in the face....

Now Ashes Rise in My Footprints