~*~ Charmed - The New Series: Freeze Frame ~*~

~*~ Manor ~*~

~*~ The Attic ~*~

Price:Looking out the attic window watching Pierce get in the car driving off:

Price:Turns his head from the window looking down:

Price:Looks back up at the attic door:

Price:Walks to the book looking at the symbol: God, we have to stop this.

Price:Walks out of the attic and downstairs:

Price:Walks down the hallway and stops:

Price:Looks up as if he was hearing noises and turns opening his son's bedroom door:

Price:Looks over at the bed seeing orbs of light as the orbs fade Isaac appears sound asleep:

Price:Smiles walking to his son and kisses him on the forehead:

Price:Walks out of the room and downstairs into the living room:

Price:Sees all the broken glass and broken chairs etc:

Price:God...Let the object of objection be but a dream, let the cause of the scene be unseen.

::The whole living room magically fixes and become re-organized:

Vandalus:Shimmers in the living room:

Vandalus:Looks at Price forming an energy ball:

Price:Turns around seeing the Demon:Hey!

Vandalus:Throws the energy bolt:

Price:Throws hands blowing it up:

Vandalus:Uses his telekinesis and throws Price:

Price:Goes flying hitting the wall falling down onto his stomach:

Vandalus:Looks up and shimmers away::

Vandalus:Shimmers in Isaac's room:

Vandalus:A dagger appears in his hand:

Vandalus:The Charmed Generation ends NOW!

Isaac:Turns over onto his back opening his eyes seeing a man::His eyes widen as he sits up fast::DADDY!!!

Price:Looks up:Isaac... ::Orbs away::

Vandalus:Shut up!

Price:Orbs in Isaac's doorway::Leave him alone!

Vandalus:Uses his telekinesis causing Isaac to fly into his arms::

Vandalus:Holds onto Isaac tight:

Price:Leave him alone you bastard or else...

Vandalus:Or else what? You'll vanquish me? The Almighty Charmed Ones split up...

Price:How'd you know?

Vandalus:Word travels fast Witch!

Price:Throws his hands::

::As Price throws his hand Vandalus throws the dagger::The whole entire Manor slows down in motion::

Price:Stares at the Demon then looks at the dagger flipping in slow motion::Looks at Isaac seeing him in normal speed:Isaac!

Isaac:Orbs away into his father's hands::

Price:Kicks the dagger to the wall and throws his right hand::The left holding Isaac::

Vandalus::Goes into normal speed::

Price:No, no, no! ::Throws hands again::

Price:Watches Vandalus move extremely fast as if he was in fast motion::

Price:Looks at the clock watching the time fly back extremely fast:

Price:Huh?

Vandalus:Stops and shimmers away::

Price:Throws his right hand again::Time speeds down to normal motion::

Price:Looks at Isaac then at his hand::

Isaac:Cool...

Price:Looks at Isaac and scans the room:

Price:Walks upstairs into the attic still carrying Isaac:

Price:Walks over to a couch putting Isaac down:Sit right here... ::Walks over to the Book Of Shadows and opens it and starts to flip pages:

Price:Stops at a page:Vandalus...

Price:Looks up at Isaac::

Price:Walks into the middle of the attic and looks up: LEO!!

Price:LEO GET YOUR NO GOOD OF A FATHER ASS DOWN HERE NOW!

Leo: ::Appears in blinding white lights in front of him::

Price:Looks him in the eyes:I need you to watch Isaac.

Leo: Hire a nanny, I'm not here to watch over my Grandson Price. I am a very high power, and thus I need to do my job. Rachel wasn't to be healed by me---who is to say I'm to keep coming to your rescue every time you three run into danger.

Price:If you want a living grandson, then you'll watch him.

Leo: ::He nods:: I'll take him up with me...

Leo: Unless you want him to stay here to not get used to being up there--Eventually after going up enough you just remember.

Price:You stay here, in the Manor.

Price:I have to go Demon hunting.

Leo: All Right, be safe.

Price:Walks over to the book:

Price:I always am.

Price:Rips the page about Vandalus out:

Price:Folds it and puts it in his pocket:

Price:Looks at Leo then at Isaac: I'll be back.

Isaac:Right. Be careful...

Leo: ::He nods and walks to Isaac and takes his hand:: Come on, Isaac...how about you show me your toys? ::He smiles::

Price:Orbs away::

Isaac:Ok... ::Takes his hand hopping off the couch::

Isaac:Can we go fly around the world again?

Leo: No, that was only for that one time.

Isaac:Please... ::Makes a sad puppy face::

Leo: Sorry Isaac, but your Dad wanted us to stay here, so we're going to stay here ::He smiles::

Leo: I'm sure you have fun toys, lets go see those.

Isaac:Lets play hide-n-seek.

Leo: Okay, but no powers, remember?

Isaac:My rules...I hide... ::Orbs away::

Leo: Okay Isaac... ::He smiles and quickly walks out of the attic::

Leo: ::He walks through the rooms and down the stairs, walking through the sitting room::

Rachel: ::Opens the front door, walking in slowly, closing the door::

Rachel: ::She walks in, seeing Leo:: Oh...Hi.

Leo: ::He looks over to her:: I'm looking for Isaac...Why the down face?

Rachel: Ask your eldest son. ::She quickly walks up the stairs:: I need to pack, it was nice seeing you Leo.

Leo: ::Looks to her, standing up:: Why don't you tell me about this... ::He follows::

Rachel: -Rachel... ::She walks into her room::

Leo: ::Nods, following::

Rachel: ::Walks in, opening the drawers, taking her things:: Well when the brothers were hit with that Demon hunting thing, their eyes were slightly different. I saw that...And they wouldn't tell me where Pierce was, and so I followed Price to the attic.

Leo: ::Leans against the doorpost::

Rachel: I walked over to him, and his eyes were funny, and he wasn't acting like himself...so I assumed he was evil and that since he was a Charmed One the book would still let him touch it...well...he was good enough that he was able to touch it...but evil enough to be impaired...

Rachel: So I stupidly took some barescy powder and threw it at him and grabbed the Book...thinking I was saving it...

Leo: Oh...I see. And they stopped you and just about killed you?

Rachel: That's how the puzzle turned out... ::She throws things in her suitcase::

Leo: Yeah, up there was a little flickering...that was some spell Pierce used.

Rachel: I wouldn't know... ::She rummages through the drawers::

Leo: So Price is kicking you out now?

Rachel: Well Pierce of course is trying to battle him on it, but if they don't want me here then I'm going to have to leave, so Pierce is leaving too.

Leo: I don't see why Price and Pace don't like you that much.

Rachel: Pace was starting to like me...its that whole annoying...can't read me thing...

Leo: Oh, Pace can't use his power on you as effectively as he should?

Rachel: Yeah, and the Book wouldn't let me touch it...all of these things seem to be wrong with me when I don't even have an ounce of magic blood in me.

Leo: Well it is peculiar.

Rachel: I suppose ::She zips up the suitcase:: --Pierce should be getting his things soon...I think we're going to do the Hotel room thing for a day or two.

Rachel: Finding an Apartment shouldn't be that hard.

Leo: Rachel, the name of the Manor is in their deed. Technically even though Pierce let the name go to--

Rachel: I know, I don't care.

Rachel: I'm Pregnant, and its really showing, and a Demon actually tried to make me his and you know, it just isn't safe. I was sick until the next day...I was controlled...I was...not cared about by either of Pierce's brothers.

Rachel: ::She picks up the suitcase and walks to him:: I'm going to get going, Pierce can get his things later...I'll be at the Flower Shop. We just need somewhere to stay for tonight.

Leo: ::He stands aside:: If you insist on it...I'm going to go find Isaac now. ::He disappears in blinding lights::

Rachel: ::She sighs and walks to the front door, seeing a figure walk up::

Rachel: ::Opens the door, seeing a man there::

Rachel: Can...I help you? ::She looks at the man::

Jason: ::He squints:: Phoebe?

Rachel: What? No-No, I'm Rachel...

Jason: Oh I'm sorry...just some memories seem far too...well...

Rachel: Okay, um, who are you?

Jason: Jason Dean...I was expecting to see one of the brothers...

Rachel: Well they are all gone, I don't know when they'll be back. Come back tomorrow, okay? ::She walks out with the suitcase, shutting the door::

Rachel: Bye then ::She walks to her car::

Jason: ::Studies her, looking back to the house::

~*~ 15th Street ~*~

Price:Orbs in an alleyway and walks out:

Price:Walks down the busy streets of San Francisco :

Price:Looks around at the stores looking for a specific store:

Price:Looks across the street seeing it:

Price:Smiles and walks quickly across the street looking both ways making sure no cars are coming by:

Price:Walks up to the store door and opens it::

::The door opens setting off a little bell while it closes::

Price:Looks around the store:: Very wiccan'e.

Aruna:A young female in her late 20's, tanned skin, long light brown hair, hazel eyes, standing 5'6, bloody red full lips, wearing a white tight dress and white heels:: stands lighting two white candles::

Price:Looks at Aruna:

Aruna:Hello Price, I've been waiting... ::Turns around looking at him smiling::

Price:Uh...ok...

Price:Walks towards her: I have a problem and I figured that you could help.

Aruna:Price, you know I'll always help my brother-in-law.

Price:Good, I need these herbs and this orb. ::Shows her the paper::

Aruna:Takes it: Who are you resurrecting?

Price:Looks at her:

Aruna:Sorry Price, no can do.

Price:Aruna...

Aruna:Hands him the paper: You can't just bring her back like that, she's been dead for five years and now you want to bring her back? She finally has peace, she's finally free.

Price:Thinking that you're her sister you would be glad to help.

Aruna:I love Natalie, I do, but you can't just go and bring her back from the dead. There are serious consequences involved.

Price:That's why I came to you, I know you know what will come back with her, what will happen, what horrible terrifying Demons or something that might come back or something...

Aruna:Looks at him confused then looks away:

Aruna:Turns around and walks into the backroom: Come...

Price:Smiles and follows her::

Price:Walks into the backroom looking around:

Price:Wow... ::Walks over to the bookcase:: You have so many books on Demons, potions, spells, elves, trolls, gouls...

Aruna:Walks to a safe and unlocks it taking out a book, bigger then the Halliwells' Book Of Shadows::

Aruna:Blows the dust off of it and walks over to Price handing it to him: Here...

Price:Takes it looking at it: What's this?

Aruna:This book will tell you what will happen if you resurrect one from the dead. The consequences and everything.

Price:Smiles: Thanks...

Aruna:Now... ::Turns around and walks to a shelf, looks over and takes a box and looks back at the shelf::

Aruna:Looks at the list and back at the shelf and starts to put the items that are on the list in the box:: goes around the room looking for the items:: she finishes with the last item:: she places the box on the table in the back::

Aruna:Tapes it up and looks at Price: Here you go...

Price:Walks to the box placing the book on top of it: Thanks... ::Kisses her on the cheek and orbs away with the box and book::

~*~ Rainy Days ~*~

Pierce: ::Sitting at his desk, he types quickly at his laptop; aggravated::

Pierce: ::He looks up, seeing Carly open the door:: Hey Carly, thanks for staying with me--I know its almost ten...

Carly: ::Looks up, closing the door; she walks over to him:: Hi ::She hands him a file folder:: Here's the inventory report.

Pierce: ::Takes it, setting it down:: Great... ::He types some more:: Anything else?

Carly: Yeah...one of the chefs is aggravated that we took his dish off the menu, and a waiter needs to be fired because he's way too clumsy and careless...oh, and you're aggravated.

Pierce: ::He looks up to her:: Yes, you're right. -Tell me if you need anything... ::He looks back to the monitor, typing again::

Carly: ::Stares at him:: Pierce... ::She stares at him harder::

Pierce: ::He looks over to her, seeing her stare:: Yes...? ::He tries to act unknowing though he knows she's trying to use her power on him::

Carly: You're aggravated...You should confront your brother on this if you don't like the situation.

Pierce: ::He smiles, seeing that she can't use her power on him:: He's too thick-headed. I'm surprised I even have the energy to be here at all after all the stuff we went through today. I'm still sore...from arguing.

Carly: I see...well...maybe I can help...

Pierce: Carly, go back to your desk, ::He chuckles:: Because its not gonna happen.

Carly: ::She winks her eye, walking to the door and exiting::

Pierce: ::Smiles, typing again::

Carly: ::Opens the door again:: Brent's coming.

Pierce: ::He looks up quickly to her:: Stall him?

Carly: He never listens to me, or just about never.

Pierce: Okay, well make sure you put a post-it on his back at some point tomorrow. ::He smiles::

Carly: Okay, well caution... ::She opens the door and sits back to her desk::

Brent: ::Walks in, shutting the door:: Hey Pierce!

Pierce: Hello Brent...

Brent: How's the new Rainy Days coming along?

Pierce: It's late. It's coming along slowly, there's a lot to do to get it working.

Brent: I could invest some money you know...

Pierce: You can leave now.

Brent: I'm just kidding...kidding... ::He chuckles::

Pierce: Sometimes I wonder why you even come down here when you know the answer is no to most of your questions.

Brent: ::He walks to the desk, leaning inwards:: Pierce, I come down here because I care...

Pierce: About business concerning you ::He closes the laptop and stands up:: Now you could leave now--go home.

Brent: I could... ::He stares into Pierce's eyes:: But I won't.

Pierce: ::He quickly walks to the doorway, noticing that its the same stare Carly has::

Pierce: ::He opens the door and walks out, looking to Carly:: Please... ::He walks down the hall into the restaurant::

Pierce: ::He walks through the large busy kitchen to a small phone in the corner of the storage room::

Pierce: He can't catch me here... ::He picks up the phone, dialing Rachel:: Pick up Rachel...

Pierce: ::He listens, hearing the tones:: Pick up... ::He looks over, hearing footsteps walk over to him::

Pierce: ::He quickly hangs up, looking around:: Ugh...3 foot concrete...

Pierce: And they'd see the sparks... ::He focuses, morphing into a chef::

Brent: ::Walks into the storage room, seeing the man:: Oh...do you know where Mr. Halliwell went?

Pierce: ::He shakes his head, looking to a storage shelf, rummaging through things::

Brent: ::He nods, leaving::

Pierce: ::He looks back; demorphing back to his normal self, rolling his eyes::

Pierce: ::He leaves, sighing::

~*~ Manor ~*~

Isaac:Hides in the closet:

Leo: ::He walks down the stairs and looks to the closet; sensing Isaac's presence:: Hmm...where could Isaac be?

Isaac:Tries not to laugh by covering his mouth with his hands:

Leo: Is he... ::He walks around the room:: here? No...is he...here? Or is he... ::He walks to the closet and opens the door suddenly:: Here! ::He picks him up, shaking him around:: Found ya! ::He laughs, setting him down::

Isaac:Laughs and runs into the living room:

Vandalus:Shimmers behind Isaac:

Leo: ::He walks behind him, smiling:: What do you want to do next--::He looks over, seeing Vandalus::

Leo: Isaac! Shield!

Isaac:Covers his eyes with his hand as a blue protective shield surrounds Isaac:

Leo: ::He waves his hand gently and Vandalus flies backwards::

Vandalus:Before hitting anything he shimmers away:

Leo: It isn't safe now, he knows where we are... ::He walks to Isaac:: Come on, lets go play someplace else ::He puts his hand out::

Isaac:Takes his hands away and looks at Leo as the shield fades away:

Isaac:Takes his hand:

Price:Orbs in the attic:

Price:Walks over to a table and places the stuff down:

Price:Leo?! Isaac?!

Price:Walks downstairs and down the second floor hallway:

Leo: ::He looks up, then down to Price: Price!

Leo: ::He walks over to him, still holding Isaac's hand:: Son, the Demon just attacked us, we need to leave.

Price:Ok, first don't call me son, your right to calling me son was taking away from you a long time ago.

Price:Grabs Isaac picking him up:

Price:Also, for an Elder you're pretty jumpy.

Isaac:Daddy, a Demon attacked me, he looked like Demon from earlier.

Price:Vandalus, great...

Leo: I'll have someone look into this, you don't need to worry yourselves anymore right now.

Price:Actually... :Hands Isaac over to Leo:

Price:You and Isaac are orbing up there now.

Leo: ::He takes him:: You need to get some rest.

Price:Don't come down unless I tell you to, got that?

Leo: Yes, I understand, Price. Well Good Luck, ::He smiles to make Isaac feel better and they orb away in shining lights::

Price:Looks around then walks downstairs into the kitchen:

Price:Walks to the cabinet and takes two potions out: These better work, if not, I don't know what will...

Price:Turns and walks into the living room:

Price:Looks up seeing Vandalus standing there:

Vandalus:Hello Price...

Price:Goodbye Vandalus... ::Throws hands slowing time down::

Price:Damn it!

Price:Oh, here's my chance! ::Throws the potion at Vandalus::

::As the potion is about to hit Vandalus the slow time speed wears off allowing Vandalus to speed up and blow up the potion just as time returns to its normal speed::

Price:Bad, bad, very bad!

Vandalus:Throws an energy bolt at Price:

Price:Throws hands intentionally to freeze the energy ball but time speeds up: the energy ball flies at Price extremely fast hitting him::

Price:Hits him and flies back hitting the kitchen wall along the dining room:

::The speed time fades:

Vandalus:Walks to Price and lifts up his hand--Price flying back to the dining room wall--then to his left, flying into the kitchen, landing on his back.::

Vandalus:He smiles and walks in, turning him over on his back:

Vandalus:Glares at the knife stabbed in Price's stomach: grins evilly and shimmers away:

Pierce: ::Opens the front door and walks in, closing the door; obviously annoyed::

Pierce: Price? ::He looks up, and shudders, stumbling forward; sensing Price's pain:: Price?! ::He runs forward and runs into the kitchen, seeing Price on the floor::

Pierce: ::He kneels by his side:: Ugh...I need the ::He holds his hand forward:: Healing Potion! ::He focuses, looking down but seeing nothing appear in his hand:: Ugh...damn power defects...

Pierce: ::He looks up:: DAD! LEO! WHATEVER YOUR NAME IS COME DOWN HERE! PLEASE!

Pierce: ::He looks up and sees nothing; he looks down to Price:: Hang on there, ::He gets up and runs to the refrigerator, opening it, seeing no potions::

Pierce: ::He runs back to Price:: What was that spell...

Pierce: Uh...Our family line passed down, give me the strength...save my brother, give him life, be it no bother.

Pierce: ::He grasps the knife and forces it out, setting it aside::

Price:The wound heals as he gasps for air and sits up fast:

Price:Looks at Pierce and hugs him:

Pierce: What happened, Price?

Price:Gets up slowly: A Demon came and my powers all went kapooie and...I don't know.

Price:Looks to his left fast: Isaac...

Price:Runs into the living room: LEO!!

Pierce: ::Follows:: He isn't here.

Price:Looks at Pierce: Oh, they must of went up, good...

Pierce: Do we know why yours and my powers are messed up yet?

Price:Your powers?

Pierce: Yeah, they keep messing up on me, if anyone cared to notice--

Price:Oh, ok...well I'll be putting your stuff into boxes, you could just teleport it out.

Price:Begins to walk upstairs to the attic:

Pierce: You are such a jerk Price.

Pierce: ::He looks over to him, glaring:: I'll get my stuff out, you don't have to worry.

Price:Good... ::Walks into the attic::

Pierce: Ugh... ::He walks up the stairs::

Pierce: ::He walks into his room, seeing the boxes flattened on the empty bed::

Pierce: ::He walks around the room:: It happened so fast... ::He looks out the window::

Asia:What did? ::Leaning in between the doorway::

Pierce ::He looks over, seeing her::

Asia:Shhh--don't speak... ::Throws a potion at him--causing him to not speak or use his powers:

Pierce: ::He stumbles back::

Pierce: ::He squints at her; nothing happening::

Pierce: ::He jumps up and down, trying to make noise::

Asia:Stay right there... ::Waves her hand holding him in that one spot::

Asia:You know, you're cute...

Pierce: ::He struggles, not being able to move::

Asia:Forms a fireball:

Asia:Bounces it up and down:

Asia:What if I--::Blows up::

::The dust and ashes from Asia fall to the ground and Oxy appears standing behind where Asia was holding a dagger with green liquid on it:

Oxy:Hey...

Pierce: ::He rolls his eyes, not being able to move::

Oxy:Hey! Don't roll your eyes at me, I have a potion to un-paralyze you.

Oxy:Throws the potion at him:

Oxy:Watches it hit the floor as its fumes rise up and he glows blue:

Oxy:How do you feel?

Pierce: ::He stumbles, looking over to her:: Better...thank you. In great need of sleep.

Oxy:No problem.

Pierce: How come you're back?

Oxy:Pace called me, told me he knew you had a Demon on your hands.

Oxy:I can help.

Oxy:I have a power that senses where Demons are.

Pierce: Okay, you should, uh, talk to my brother...I don't know anything, really. I'm only here because I thought I might be able to bandage things up.

Oxy:Looks around the room noticing the boxes and looks back at Pierce cocking an eyebrow: Explain?

Pierce: Price is making my wife and I move out, because when we were possessed with the need to kill Demons, she thought Price and Pace were evil and tried to save the Book from them.

Oxy:Ooh...Mortamer? Came across him once and only once. He nearly killed me. Look, you guys weren't possessed, when you're possessed you usually have the urge to killed innocents.

Pierce: Yes, yes, yes...

Pierce: Well I need, to get these packed, in my car, so you have fun talking to Price ::He walks to a box and picks it up::

Oxy:Takes a box and places it down:

Oxy:Takes his cell phone putting it in her pocket:

Pierce: ::He raises an eyebrow to her::

Pierce: Whatcha doing?

Oxy:Go upstairs and talk to Price, he'll probably...come to his senses, then go downstairs and make a potion.

Oxy:I'll call you when I find Vandalus. ::Walks out of the room::

Pierce: I'll try...then its time for sleep.

Pierce: ::He sighs and walks out of the room, up the stairs and into the attic::

Pierce: Okay, the triquetra is separated, Pace is gone, and me leaving isn't helping. Despite what Rachel thinks we can't find an apartment in this short of time, and I don't care if you want us out, we're not leaving. Storage would work, but should we really resort to that? Stuffing things in our cars isn't helping. So we just aren't leaving.

Price:Looks up at Pierce: Ok...unpack then.

Pierce: ::He gestures and shakes his head:: Forget talk, forget persuasion, --What?

Price:Stay...but I have my eye on Rachel. I don't trust her and I don't like her.

Pierce: Fine, you do that, You'll find nothing bad about her. Not everyone who becomes part of this family is evil or messed up somehow.

Price: ...

Price:Cole, Nina, Rachel, do I have to go on?

Pierce: Don't give me that look, brother. I said "not everyone", the minority counts.

Pierce: Does Natalie count? She's good. And let us not forget Uncle Jason. Oh, and our Whitelighters. So not everyone is bad. Just most... But I can sense things...I can sense, so if Rachel is evil, I would know.

Price:Wyatt...

Pierce: Wyatt, Wyatt what?

Price:Well he was destined to be evil.

Pierce: Keyword: "was"

Pierce: Oh, and Asia came, binded me with a potion, Oxy came, blew her up, and she's off to find a Demon.

Pierce: So I'll be back soon--I just need to rest for a little bit.

Price:Where are you going?

Price:You have a potion to make--brother.

::The triquetra comes together, not fully, but glows::

Pierce: I'll get my duties done...don't you worry.

Price:Walks over and sits down:

Pierce: ::He looks over to him, then walks to the doorway::

Pierce: ::He looks back and leaves::
~*~ The Next Day ~*~

~*~ Rachel's Flower Shop ~*~

Rachel: ::Takes a sheet from the printer and walks into the flower shop, looking at the poster; reciting:: Help Wanted, needs to be organized and trustworthy...

Rachel: And must be able to lift and cut a lot flowers ::She smiles and takes some tape from a roll of tape on the counter and puts it into the window::

Rachel: ::She smiles and walks around the shop, fixing some flowers::

::The phone rings::

Rachel: ::Walks over, picking it up:: Rachel's Flower Shop, how may I help you?

Rachel: ::She sits at the counter, taking a pad and pen and placing it down:: Hello?

Rachel: Oh Hey Pierce, how are things?

Rachel: --What? No way, well no anyway--

Rachel: --If you say so, fine, okay...okay...

Rachel: Talk to me later then or something, bye, love you ::She hangs up::

Rachel: ::Looks over to the door; seeing Carly enter; hearing a small bell hit the door and ring::

Rachel: Carly? What a nice surprise, why are you here?

Carly: I can come and visit you at work, can't I?

Rachel: Well yeah, I mean yeah, I just...didn't picture you ever coming back, you have said that I'm pretty bossy when I'm here.

Carly: Oh forget that, when do you get off work?

Rachel: Oh, I can't do anything...I have to unpack...again...

Carly: Are you moving back in? How'd Pierce's brother agree to that?

Rachel: I don't know, Pierce was brief, he just called. Don't worry about it, I'll get things settled out.

Carly: ::She leans against the counter:: I have a question to ask you... ::She smiles::

Rachel: Go ahead...

Carly: ::She fixes her pink stripped short-sleeve shirt:: Okay, Pierce seems to appear in and out of his office without telling me or something...

Rachel: Oh...really? --Hmm.

Carly: It's not that I don't pay attention, but he'll open the door to see if I'm out there, and I'll look over...

Rachel: Maybe there's another way in, or maybe you fall asleep or zone out?

Carly: ::She looks over to her, staring into her eyes:: Rachel...why are you so tense?

Rachel: I don't want to tell you... ::She shakes her head:: Never mind...I've got to get some bouquets done ::She turns and walks into the backroom::

Carly: ::She follows her:: Rachel, tell me.

Rachel: ::She turns back to her:: I'll tell you later.

Carly: ::She stares into her eyes:: Tell me now, Rachel. I just want to know what you aren't telling me.

Rachel: Pierce is like you...he uses his gift but only when he has to...

Carly: ::Looks back to her, seeing her eyes looking forward; blank-minded:: Like me? Rachel why are you looking like that?

Rachel: He has special gifts, like you...but he doesn't tell anyone because he's afraid that no one would understand and might try to hurt him and our family...

Carly: ::She looks down, thinking:: How come you never told me?

Rachel: I... ::She shakes her head, walking to the supplies; gathering her items together:: Same reason...

Rachel: Things happen for reasons...is Brent the same as you?

Carly: Brent? No, --Wait, we need to get this down.

Rachel: ::She looks over to her, then quickly looks back down:: Don't look at me, please Carly.

Carly: Why? I don't understand...

Rachel: You...you look into people's eyes and you make them do what you want them to do, you have telepathic abilities...isn't it obvious?

Carly: ::She walks to the door; seeing someone looking around the store; she turns back:: Are you afraid of me now?

Rachel: No, no Carly I wouldn't be afraid of you...don't tell Pierce I told you...

Carly: You have a customer...you have a customer...

Rachel: Okay...thanks...

Carly: I'll talk to you tomorrow...or something... ::She pushes her hair back and walks out of the store::

Rachel: ::Walks out of the back room; trying to smile:: Hi! May I help you? ::She smiles to the man, then looks down; sighing of disappointment::

~*~ Building ~*~

Oxy:Walks up to the door and looks at it:It looks raw... ::kicks it down::

Oxy:Walks inside looking around: Dark, smelly, scary...I like it.

Oxy:Turns around and pulls Pierce's cell phone out and calls the Manor::

Oxy:Hears the phone ringing:

Pierce: ::Runs to kitchen; pressing a button on a console on the wall:: Hello?

Pierce: ::He looks to the screen; seeing it saying 'Audio - Pierce's Cell':: Oxy?

Oxy:Yea, I found it.

Oxy:It's right behind Magic Shop.

Pierce: Okay.

Oxy:I'm in, I'll be looking around, see you. ::Hangs up::

Oxy:Puts the phone in her pocket and walks down the hall::

Demon:Shimmers in front of her: What are you doing here?

Oxy:I came to visit your mother.

Oxy:Runs and jumps in the air kicking the Demon three times:

Demon:Flies back onto the floor:

Demon:UGH!

Oxy:Lands and takes out her dagger:

Demon:Flips up:

Demon:Throws an energy bolt at her:

Oxy:Looks at it and punches it to the side:

Oxy:Throws the dagger at the Demon's head:

Demon:Gets hit and blows up:

Oxy:Puts her hand out and the dagger flies back to her:

Oxy:Puts the dagger into her pocket:

Oxy:Walks and sits down on a chair waiting for the Charmed Ones::

Oxy:Looks up seeing orbs then seeing Price and Pierce appear::

Price:Looks at Oxy: Lets get this thing over with.

Pierce: Yes please... ::He walks towards her::

Oxy:Gets up and walks over to them: He's upstairs.

Price:How do you know?

Oxy:I'm a Demon slayer, we know these things.

Pierce: ::He looks upwards:: Yeah, I think I'm getting something here.

Price:Looks at Pierce: Lets go...

Price:Walks upstairs:

Oxy:Follows::

Pierce: ::Sighs, following::

Price:Walks down the hall and looks at the only door on that floor: Hmm...I wonder which door is he in?

Oxy:There's only one door.

Price:;ooks at Oxy: I know that! ::Looks at the door and throws his hands blowing it up::

Pierce: Lets be careful now, ::He looks away, frustrated::

Price:Rolls his eyes and walks into the room:

Oxy:Follows:: Be careful, he could be hiding.

Pierce: ::He looks around the room, focusing:: Ugh...I can't sense him with my powers messing up like this.

Price:I have a plan...

Price:Oxy, Pierce come close to me.

Oxy:What for? ::Walks close to Price:

Pierce: ::Walks towards him::

Price:Just don't worry, I have a really good plan.

Price:Ok... ::Looks around and throws his hands seeing time freeze::

Price:Looks at his watch:: Ugh... ::Throws hands again and looks at his watch seeing time at normal speed::

Price:He focuses and throws his hands again and looks at his watch seeing time speed up::

::The room empty, rats running across the floor extremely fast::

Pierce: Perhaps he is one of them...

::The room's shadows moving over::

Vandalus::Shimmers into the room::

Price:There he is...

Vandalus:Moves quickly around the room:

Price:Throws his hands, time normal:

Pierce: ::He swings his hand, but instead a large gust of wind hits Vandalus, making him struggle to stay on the ground::

Pierce: ::He flinches; waving his hand again as the wind stops::

Pierce: Try again... ::He swings his hand again and Vandalus flies backwards::

Pierce: Okay I'm just gonna stop trying now.

Vandalus:Hits the wall and falls down::

Price: Oh! ::Throws his hands instead of blowing him up--Vandalus just flies back into another room::

Pierce: If only Pace were here...

Price:What would he do?

Pierce: ::He runs and phases through the wall:: He's just good with fighting!

Price:Oxy, kick his ass.

Pierce: ::He throws his hand forward and instead of anything hitting Vandalus he quickly morphs into Pace, suddenly morphing back::

Pierce: Ugh ::He looks to Oxy, sighing::

Oxy: No problem.

Oxy:Runs into the other room:

Vandalus:Gets up slowly:

Oxy:Kiyah! ::Kicks Vandalus in the ribs:

Vandalus:UGH! ::Flies over hitting the wall:

Price:Orbs besides Oxy:

Price:Pulls out a potion and throws it at Vandalus::

Vandalus:Gets hit levitating up::

Pierce: ::He walks to Price's side, watching:: How strong is that potion?

Price:Pulls out a paper: In light and death, in time and space, I vanquish you, you leave no trace!

Vandalus:AHH!!::Blows up::

Price:Strong enough.

Oxy:Well, that was...interesting.

Pierce: Agreed.

Oxy:See you guys, some--other time...? ::Walks away::

Price:Looks at Pierce: See you at home?

Pierce: Yeah, sure...if I don't manage to end up hurting myself trying to teleport.

Price:Takes his hand:

Pierce: I can do it... ::He smiles, disappearing slightly in swirling yellow lights, then disappearing fully::

Price:Alright...

Price:Looks around and smiles, orbing away:

::Flames appear in the room::

::The flames vanish and Asia appears::

Asia: Damn those Charmed Ones...

~*~ Manor ~*~

~*~ Pierce and Rachel's Room ~*~

Rachel: ::Sighs, looking down to the bed with a guilty face::

Pierce: ::Walks into the room from the hallway, closing the door; he looks over to her:: Why are you so down?

Pierce: ::He takes off his shirt and throws it at his hamper:: Today was a very annoying day... ::He sits down next to her:: And I still don't feel safe here. Nothing can change that. I'm still being treated like a house guest.

Rachel: And as for today...you'd get mad at me if I told you...but I don't think I can not tell you.

Pierce: ::He sits back against his pillow, his hands against his stomach::

Rachel: ::She leans against his chest, sighing:: C-Carly knows.

Pierce: ::He looks down to her, leaning upwards::

Rachel: ::She looks down, swallowing, awaiting his response::

Pierce: ::He studies her, then leans back against his pillow:: ...All right.

Rachel: ::Looks up:: What? "All Right" isn't a answer Pierce would normally give, normally you'd get mad and keep it all inside.

Pierce: Look...I just understand how you feel, babe. Sometimes you do things even when you don't want to, and sometimes you just have to do things, and sometimes things are out of your control and you still deal with them.

Rachel: ::She smiles, kissing him on the cheek:: Well I'm glad you're "dealing" with whatever that is...tell me later, I need my beauty rest ::She leans against his chest, holding his hand::

Pierce: Oh God I do too. ::He smiles, then looks up to the ceiling, closing his eyes::

~*~ Episode Over ~*~