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Rachel: ::Walks from the back room:: Okay, thanks for waiting ::She sits down, and looks to a man sitting down at the small blue table:: Rachel: ::She looks through some papers:: Okay, if you could, please fill this out real fast ::She smiles, pushing a pen and paper towards him:: Sorry...this is my first time hiring...your name is Ean? Man: Ethan... ::He takes the pen and begins to write down on the paper:: Rachel: Ah, I see...um, let me tell you about myself...My name is Rachel Halliwell...my husband is Pierce Halliwell, he runs Rainy Days downtown. I'm 32... Um...expecting in a few months--this is our first child, so I'm excited of course. Um, I started this shop because I've always loved flowers and this place was the best place, plus I love meeting people. Um, yeah. Ethan: ::Puts the pen down, passing it to her:: Cool. Rachel: ::She takes it and skims through it:: Um...tell me about yourself and why you want to work here, Ethan. Ethan: ::He smiles, brushing his curly brown hair behind his ear:: Well I'm 28, going to be 29 in a few months. I'm from New York, my Mom always told me I have a Green thumb and so I came to Cali. to get started on my restaurant career...but this isn't like a temp. job or anything, I really do want this job-- ::He suddenly smiles:: Rachel: Relax Ethan. I gotcha. Um, are they any days you can't work? Any preferred days? The shop is closed on weekends at the moment... Ethan: Um...no, weekdays are fine for me, at least for now they are, I don't have any plans. Well--sometimes I might need a flexible schedule, but I'll let you know if anything comes up... Rachel: ::She smiles, laughing a little:: I know all about things coming up... You saw the hour times on the door right? Ethan: Yes, they're fine. Rachel: ::She glances down and looks through a sheet with a lot of lines of text:: This...is your resumé? Ethan: Yeah...don't be fooled by how short it is, I really want this job! ::He smiles again:: Rachel: Ethan, this thing is long...a lot of time in each job...when can you start working? Ethan: ::He smiles:: Umm...whenever? Rachel: You like to smile a lot, you have a good smile, very handsome eyes too. Okay, I'll call you later on or something, is tomorrow good for you? Ethan: ::Stands up:: Yeah--not doing anything unless something comes up. ::He shakes her hand:: Rachel: ::She walks towards the door with him:: ::A pot crashes in the back room:: Ethan: ::Turns around:: Did you hear that? I thought we were the only ones here... Rachel: Yeah...we are... ::She studies him, seeing his natural yet casual fighter stance:: Ethan: I'll check it out for you... ::He walks forward, his hand moves down his waist, pulling a small, dark blue, strong, metallic, stick outwards, though trying to keep Rachel from seeing:: Rachel: ::She raises an eyebrow:: It's a flower shop...doubt anyone is here to steal anything Ethan, you can put your knife-thing away--really--:Her eyes widen as a large red mast appears in front of her:: Rachel: Crap! ::She jumps back:: Demon: ::Appears out of the mass:: Ethan: ::He turns, pushing his wand forward; the wand glows:: Demon: ::He reaches his arm forward; electricity forming:: Rachel: HI-YAH! ::She turns and kicks him in the chest hard:: Demon: ::He smiles; unaffected:: For a Charmed One's wife, you aren't very good at fighting. ::He smiles evilly and shoots electricity forward:: Ethan: ::He gasps and he waves the wand and all of the electricity flies backwards--inches away from Rachel; it flies back and hits the Demon:: Demon: AH! ::He flies backwards, hitting the table, jumping up:: Ethan: ::He waves the scepter in an organized and skilled manner; the light from the trace forms a large light yellow circle:: Rachel: ::She steps forward, amazed at Ethan's actions:: Ethan: Caducus...Illucesco... ::He stomps the wand down and the light shoots out and hits the Demon; frying him, making him discintirgrate:: Demon: AH!!!!!!! ::He disappears into dust and completely:: Ethan: ::He puts it back onto his belt:: Rachel- ::He hurries to her:: Rachel: ::Looks up, seeing Ethan:: A Wizard? Or some other magical or mythical creature? Ethan: Well I was going to ask you if you were all right, but I'm a...Wizard. ::He extends his hand:: Rachel: ::Takes it, standing up:: Cool...my husband's a Witch...and Whitelighter. Ethan: That works...that's...cool... Rachel: ::She looks down to her belly:: Good, okay...I'm okay. Ethan: ::He smiles; worried about her:: Price:Holding telephone in his right hand he walks around the Manor's main floor:Yea, ok...no...we need--yes--but-- Price:Walks into the dinning room and stops:Ok listen! I'm the boss here! You're not so shut your mouth and listen up! Price:Whatever I have on the list is what I want! No pigs in a blanket and no soda! Its a club! Not a restaurant! Price:WHAT?! I'm 34! Price:I don't need to show you any ID! Price:Well then good! I don't want your service then! Terrible day! ::Hangs up through the phone on the table:Ugh! Pace:Walks into the Manor: Price:Orbs away: Pace:Shuts the door and hangs his coat up: Pace:Turns around seeing orbs: Price:Orbs in front of Pace:Hi, good to see you back. Next time call if you're going to be away for a week. Pace:Sorry, I had to clear up some things. Price:Yea, anyway, the grand opening is tonight...I guess I'll just order from Rainy Days. Price:Looks at Pace:You came back for your grand opening? Pace:No, I came back because I don't want the Charmed Ones to be over officially...not just yet, I love this job too much. Price:Oh... Umm Richard called and said that the only artist he could book for tonight is-- Pace: ::Walks upstairs suddenly:: Price:Turns around looking at Pace:What crawled up your ass? Price:Follows him: Pace:Nothing, nothing. Price:No something crawled up there and gave you an infection...Oh--ew--you got locked jaw? Pace:Turns around shocked:NO! Price:Oh--thank God! Pace:Walks to his bedroom door: Price:You want to talk? Pace:No... ::Turns the knob, opens the door and walks in: I'll be good... ::Turns his head looking at Price smiling:: Price:I'll...be in the attic if anything. Pace:Ok..:Shuts the door: Pace:Walks to his bed and lays down: Pace:Closes his eyes:: Price:Walks up into the attic: Price:Walks to the Book Of Shadows and sees it open: Huh? ::Closes it:: Price:Walks to the chest and opens it: Rachel: ::Opens the front door, laughing; She walks inwards:: Ethan: ::Walks behind her:: You know you could have let me do something, you are pregnant after all. Rachel: It's fine, it's fine. Ethan: Are you sure? You said your husband and his brothers live here? Rachel: Yes...we had a bit of controversy a little before but we're fine now. Ethan: Are they home? Rachel: I'm not sure...Pace left somewhere and we don't know where...Pierce is at work...Price might be too...if only they didn't leave their cars here all the time... Pace:Opens his eyes and sits up: Pace:Looks towards his door and gets up walking to it opening it: Rachel: ::She walks inwards more; looking up the hallway:: Yeah I'm not sure. Ethan: Do you want me to stay here with you in the meantime? ::He closes the front door:: Pace:Walks down the hallway and walks down the stairs: Rachel: I'm only Pregnant, not sick or anything, Ethan. Rachel: ::She looks over, seeing Pace:: Pace, you're back! Pace:Yea, hi. Rachel: ::She walks to him and hugs him:: When'd you get home? Pace:Today...you're getting fat. Rachel: I'm pregnant Pace, and no one wants to hear those words. Pace:Looks at Ethan squinting getting a good read on him: Pace:Who are you? Besides a Wizard... Ethan: Um...what? ::He smiles fakely:: Rachel: ::She sighs:: He's Ethan-- Pace:One of my powers are empathy and telepathy, don't try and play me--Ethan. Rachel: Pace, not the time to get cocky or dominating... ::She walks to Ethan and escorts him to the door:: Thanks Ethan, I'll see you tomorrow, okay? 10am, remember? Ethan: Yeah, thanks... ::He looks back to Pace, then quickly back to Rachel:: Pace:Glares at him: Rachel: ::She tries to not laugh, opening the door:: You don't need to be afraid of Pace, Ethan, he's like a puppy. Bye! ::She closes the door:: Pace:No I'm not! ::Pouts:: Rachel: ::Turns to Pace, smiling:: Smooth Pace. ::She walks towards him:: So where'd you go on your little adventure? Pace:New York... Pace:I visited my Grandfather. Rachel: Vic--Victor, right? I thought he died, guess not. Pierce seems to think so. Pace:He's still alive and kicking. Miracle, knows how to live well. Pace:He's dead to Pierce and Price...you know, Victor never really called. Rachel: ::Nods:: Well, you just got back, do you want anything to eat? Pace:No, I want sleep. I haven't been able to sleep lately. Rachel: Pierce's middle name is Victor, how ironic--Why not? Pace:Been getting these weird dreams and everything. Rachel: Not premonition-y things? Pace:Nope. Pace:Just weird dreams about some blue bird. Pace:Oh and yea--Price's middle name is Leonard, after Dad...Leo, Prin's is Christopher, after our Dad's Dad, and mine is Samuel, after Paige's Dad. Rachel: Are you guys sure your Mom wasn't on drugs when she had you? Ironic middle names and all. --What type of blue bird? Pace:I don't know. It looked like a Phoenix or something. I first had these dreams when I was in Europe for five years. Rachel: ::Nods:: So when you aren't home you see a Mystical blue bird? Pace:I fought some Demon and after I vanquished that Demon I started getting the dreams...no...I see this bird whenever I feel alone. Pace:I'm going to bed Rachel; Price is in the attic, try not to steal the book this time. Pace:Walks back upstairs and down the hallway: Pace:Turns and walks into his room shutting the door locking it: Rachel: Ha ha real funny. ::She follows and walks into her room, closing the door:: Voice:Price... Price:Looks up from the chest: Price:Looks around: Price:Shrugs it off and stands up closing the chest: Voice:Price...help me... Price:Alright, who's there? Voice:Price, help me, please... Price:Listens to the voice:Natalie? Voice:Price! Price:Turns around: Demon:Punches Price in the face: Price:Stumbles back: Price:Looks at the Demon:Oracle... Price:What the hell was that for?! Oracle:You stupid Witch! I know what you're thinking. Price:Looks at her:Get out... Oracle:If you bring her back you'll break the balance: Spirits and Demons will come that you won't even be able to control. Price:I said get out! Oracle:Morphs into Natalie: Natalie (Oracle):Do you really want me gone? Natalie (Oracle):Morphs into Asia:If you bring her back... Asia (Oracle):Morphs into Leo:Then you, your brothers, and your son will suffer. Price:Suffer with this! ::Throws his hands:: Asia (Oracle)::Blows up into white orbs fading away:: Price:Looks around: Price:Walks out of the attic and downstairs quickly and to his son's room: Price:Opens the door seeing his son sound asleep: Price:Walks away and up into the attic: Price:Walks quickly to the Book Of Shadows and opens it: Price:Flips pages and stops: From light to dark, to dark to light, I place this spell to enlighten the light, through the walls and around this house, I place a spell to protect ourselves. Price:Looks around: Price:Must have worked... Price:Closes the book and walks out of the attic:: Pierce: ::Walks into his office, slamming the door:: I don't care! That restaurant needs to open in a number of months and we need that sign put up! Pierce: What do you mean?! It was ordered 2 weeks ago! I'm not paying you guys to give me excuses on your bad business! Pierce: Hello?! Hello?! ::He looks to the flip phone and closes it, putting it on his belt attachment:: Pierce: ::He sighs, flopping back to his chair, exhausted:: Carly: ::Opens the door, walking into the office:: Pierce: Hey Carly... Carly: Pierce, you look really bummed, maybe you should go home? Pierce: No...too early...this hour is Rachel's hour to get mad at me. Carly: Ohkay...good news is that Brent is sick of this city and thinks he can do better in the big Apple, so we'll be Brent free soon. Carly: Bad news is that another restaurant is opening down the street and which means our business will die if we don't do something. Pierce: ::He looks up:: What restaurant? I didn't see anything. Carly: It's called "Passion" - Talk about trying too hard. Pierce: Okay, tell Irving to be in my office tomorrow, at noon. We'll come up with a whole new campaign and everything. Carly: ::She takes out her notepad from her pocket and pen from her clevage and writes:: Got it. Pierce: Since when do you do that? Carly: ::She looks up:: Do what? Pierce: You know...put your pen...down there... Carly: Hey I'm going on thirty soon, I need to get a husband. Pierce: ::He smiles:: Okay...anything else on the Agenda? Did we get the 13 new orders added to the menu? I spent like 2 days with the main chefs to come up with those. Carly: I'll check on it...and I'll be back if anything comes up, meanwhile you should go home. Pierce: No...takes too long of a drive, it's rush hour. Carly: Can't you...use your powers? Pierce: No...they've been screwed up lately...I might end up somewhere I don't want to be. Carly: Like? Pierce: I don't know...even when I sneeze or anything it goes off on me. Pierce: Just the other day I was annoyed at Price and while I was taking a shower I opened my eyes and I had morphed into him...so I really did have a full frontal... Carly: ::She smiles, trying not to laugh:: Pierce: Well at least our good stuff runs in our family...uh nevermind, you're dismissed, thanks Carly. Carly: Thank you, now I have something to think about while I do my work ::She smiles and walks out of the office, closing the door:: Pierce: ::Smiles:: Grand... ::He gets up and walks to the mirror on the back of the closet door:: Pierce: ::He squints to the doorknob of the office door and it locks:: Pierce: Okay...gotta practice this thing...I can't expect this power problem to solve itself... Pierce: ::He closes his eyes and opens them:: Price... ::He morphs into his brother; his clothes change to a red dress shirt and black pants, what Price was wearing earlier:: Price (Pierce): Good... ::He takes his cell phone off, his wallet out, etc. and places them on his desk:: Price (Pierce): ::He walks to the mirror again:: Now Pace... ::He focuses and he morphs into his other brother, his clothes becoming his (Pierce's) actual clothes:: Pace (Pierce): It seems to be going well... ::He morphs back into himself:: Pierce: ::He looks to his desk and moves his hand slightly, the objects moving around--He takes a pen and holds it in the air and lets it phase through and drop to the ground:: Pierce: ::He smiles; disappearing in lights, reappearing in lights by the closet door again:: Maybe I actually am getting back to normal... ::He smiles:: Pierce: Okay...morphing again... ::He remorphs back to Price; his clothes changing:: Price (Pierce): Ah--ahhh-- ::He sneezes, covering his face with his hands:: ::He looks up, feeling a little different::: Price (Pierce): ::He looks to the mirror, seeing his clothes gone:: Oh that's just great... Price (Pierce): ::He looks back to the mirror, then down his body:: At least Price is just as good as I am... ::He focuses and his clothes reappear, teleporting onto him; he morphs back into himself:: I'm not even sure where they just went... Pierce: ::He flops down on the brown couch, sighing:: Pace:Walks out of his bedroom and to Rachel's and knocks:Rachel? Rachel: Come in! ::She walks from her mirror and sits down on her bed:: Pace:Opens the door and walks in: I need to talk to somebody, and that somebody can't be one of my brothers. Rachel: ::She tucks her maternity gown downwards and scoots aside:: Well I'm told I give good advice...but I do want to go to sleep soon...--let me know if I'm being too rude or sarcastic--I'm working on it. Pace:It won't take long. Pace:My powers are acting up, I mean, weird. Rachel: Did you know so are Pierce's and Price's? Pace:Not in an advancing way or new power way. My problem, I feel it is different from their problems. Rachel: But I think since Price managed his time thing it's better, but Pierce can't control his...he says he can, but most of the time its luck... Well anyway tell it to me then. Pace:I told you about my five years in Europe, right? Rachel: Yeah, with the blue brid thing. Maybe you've got some type of new destiny, maybe you have some new role to fill in this world. Pace:I don't know. But I feel as if something is coming...something big and bad, something that not even the Charmed Ones can vanquish. Pace:Walks towards the door and opens it: Well...that was it. Night Rach... ::Walks out of the room closing the door:: Rachel: Thanks for leaving me with that thought Pace... ::She leans back on the bed, closing her eyes, rubbing her stomach gently and motherly:: Rachel: ::She opens her eyes, and gets up and walks to the door; she opens it and proceeds down the hall:: Rachel: ::She walks down the stairway:: I wonder if we have any Turkey Pastrami... Rachel: ::She walks to the kitchen and to the refrigerator and opens the door:: Nope... Rachel: ::She turns around walks out of the room to the stairway, stopping:: Demon: ::Stares at her, smiling:: I'm back... Rachel: Ethan vanquished you... ...guess not...um...Pace!!! Demon: I'm a little stronger than what you would think... ::He forms electricity in hands:: Rachel: ::She gasps and runs towards the conservatory:: Demon: ::Throws it, it blows up at a wall of light that forms in front of her:: Rachel: ::She jumps back, putting up her fists:: Demon: ::Laughs:: You can hardly hold you own with that bundle of evil on you... ::He forms more electricity, making it into a ball:: Rachel: ::She glares at him:: My baby is not evil... Demon: You'd like to think so wouldn't you, but my master knows so. Your baby is evil, soon you will be too, and soon you will die. Rachel: ::She refuses:: No! PACE! Demon: ::Throws the bolt:: Rachel: ::It flies at her as she glows; it deflects as if hitting a wall of in front of her and it flies back at him:: Demon: ::He jumps to the floor and flips up:: Simple Magic...you'll have to conjuer up more than that to kill me-- Rachel: Magic... ::She looks down to her stomach:: The baby... ::She holds her stomach and clutches her fists at her sides:: Take this then! ::She throws her hands forward and pink sparkles fly out and disappear:: Demon: ::He laughs and throws electricity at her:: HAH!!! Rachel: ::She yelps and it hits her, deflecting back at him, blowing him up:: Demon: AH! ::He blows up and disappears:: Rachel: ::She flies back and hits the floor:: Rachel: ::She pushes herself up, looking to where he was:: Pace! Pace:Runs down the stairs quickly:: Pace:Looks around and sees Rachel: RACHEL! ::Runs over to her helping her up: You ok? What happened? Rachel: Uhh...Demon attack. But hey, at least now I can channel Magic from the baby...the Demon that attacked me earlier, that Ethan saved me from came back...But he tried to hit me and it deflected off of me and hit him back. Rachel: Well in the end...beforehand he dodged and also I tried to hit him and pink sparkles came out...anyway, I'm hungry... do we have any Turkey Pastrami? ::She walks into the kitchen:: Price:Walks into the living room:THE SPELL IS CASTED!!::Slaps his hands together:: Rachel: ::She walks back:: What spell? Rachel: There was no Turkey Pastrami...we need a lot...a whole lot. ::A wave goes through the Manor sending a feeling:: Pace:Gasps:: Price:Smiles:It's a spell that will protect anyone in this Manor. Rachel: ::She flinches:: Price:Well who lives in here. Price:If a Demon comes in it won't be able to harm us. Rachel: Okay...hey Pace tell him what just happened with me...I'm special, magical, oh yeah, now I'm part of the clique... ::She smiles even more:: Pace:Looks at Rachel then at Price:Demon came, she vanquished him, she's now special, magical, oh yea... ::Looks at her:: You are SOO not in the clique. ::Smiles:: Rachel: Oh I'm already in this clique brother...oh yeah...--Maybe there was some Turkey Pastrami and I just missed it... ::She walks back to the kitchen:: Pace:Turkey Pastrami? What's that? Turkey? ::Follows:: Rachel: Turkey that tastes like Pastrami and looks like it too silly ::She opens the refrigerator door again and rumages:: Pace:Uh...yea... Pace:Ugh--::Holds his head:: Pace:Starts to breathe heavy:: Rachel: ::She slams the door, then looks over to Pace:: Pace:Uh--::Lights in the room begin to flicker:: Rachel: Pace...? ::She walks over to him:: Price! Pace:Eh... Price:Looks towards Rachel then the lights::Turns and walks quickly to Pace: Pace? Pace:Uh--I'm ok...::Shakes his head::I just need some rest... ::Turns and walks slowly up the stairs:: Rachel: ::Follows:: Did you eat anything that didn't settle with you? You might be feeling bad and its affecting the lights and everything...it might be with your problem... ::She follows him:: ::The phone rings:: Pace:I'm alright... Price:Follows and stands at the bottom of the stairway:I got it! Price:Turns and walks over to the phone in the kitchen and presses "talk": Price:Hello? Rachel: ::Pats Pace on the back and walks upstairs with him:: Get well Pace... Price:Walks around the kitchen and begins to clean up:: Pace:Walks into his bedroom closing the door: Rachel: ::She walks through the dining room, into the kitchen:: Phone: RACHEL?! Is this her husband! You were rude to me the last time we talked! I want to talk to my daughter! Rachel: Mother stop calling here! ::She walks to the phone and presses 'Video':: ::Her mother appears on the screen that previously said 'Audio':: Rachel's Mother: Rachel... ::She smiles lovingly:: I really just want to talk to you, you know that. Rachel: You didn't come to my wedding, you didn't want to even meet me husband, and you can't even think I'd want to talk to you after what you did to Daddy and me! Rachel: I don't want to talk to you! And don't even think about coming back here again! Price:Pours the garbage in the pale and looks at Rachel's mother::Cocks an eyebrow:: Rache's Mother: My daughter...I just want to patch things up. Rachel: I'm not giving you any money, and I DON'T! ::She presses a red button and the screen goes black:: Price:Wow, you two have such a great lovingly mother-daughter relationship. Isaac:Daddy!! Rachel: ::She looks over to him:: She left my father and I when I was 10, she filed for Divorce, my Dad just wanted her to be happy, and so she left and managed to legally take all of our money too. Price:Looks up then at Rachel: Price:Bummer, excuse me... ::Orbs away:: Rachel: ::She looks over to Price, smiling motherly; she rubs her stomach:: Only a few more months... :She walks back to the refrigerator and begins to search the cabinets:: Price:Orbs into Isaac's bedroom: Price:Hey sport, what's the problem? Price:Walks over and sits down on a chair looking at his son: Isaac:I had a bad dream. Price:What happened? Isaac:I had a dream I saw mommy, but she wasn't away, she was with us an--and she was happy. And all of us were happy, the three of us. Price:What's so bad about that? That's a happy-good dream. Isaac:But then a man came and this girl tried stopping him but it didn't work and the man killed mommy, again. Price:Isaac...Come here... Isaac:Jumps out of bed and runs to his father: Price:Hugs Isaac:Your mother is safe, forever, nobody will be able to hurt her. She's protected, you saw how she is...No mean man is going to come here and k--hurt your mother. Okay? Isaac:Nods his head:: Price:Still hugging Isaac, Price looks at the picture of Natalie on Isaac's dresser:: Pierce: Okay People! Natalia, the dining room is clear right? Everything ready? ::He walks through the kitchen and to the dining room, seeing it clear:: Pierce: ::He smiles and turns around and walks down another hallway, leaning into another room:: Bobby, get those tablecloths in the wash! Chop Chop! ::He turns back and walks back into the kitchen:: Pierce: And the dishes are... ::He walks through the metallic scenery:: Natalia: ::She walks over to him:: Dishes are all done, Dining room is clear, Bobby has to do tablecloths, and the others are doing it all. Pierce: Good, payments are paid, things are done, the income is all good... Natalia: Go home Mr Halliwell, we can take it from here. Natalia: You keep closing up every shift, let your Assistant Managers and everybody else do things. Pierce: Okay, thanks, I will do... ::He smiles and turns around walking down another hallway to his office:: Pierce: ::He walks in and to his desk:: ::The door closes: Pierce: ::He picks up his briefcase and puts his laptop and other things in it--:: Pierce: ::He flinches and a blast of telekinesis flies out, it hits a floor lamp and knocks it on the ground:: Pierce: Damn powers... ::He turns and closes the briefcase:: Pierce: ::He walks to the other side of his desk and pushes the chair in and briefly skims over his desk:: Pierce: ::He looks up quickly and a blast of wind blows throughout the office:: Pierce: ::He looks around as the wind calms down:: And yet no one seems to be here... Pierce: ::He shrugs and walks to his door:: Pierce: ::He opens it and walks out, closes the door, locking it and putting his keys back in his pocket:: Pierce: ::He walks through the hallway and to the back door, opening the door: Pierce: ::He walks to his car and unlocks the doors with the keypad, tossing his briefcase into the passenger side seat as he sits down and closes the door:: Pierce: ::He puts the key into the ignition as he locks the doors and hears a thump:: Pierce: ::He looks up and to the passenger seat, seeing a woman sitting there; the briefcase in the backseat:: Pierce: ::He flinches:: Who are you?! Woman: ::She pushes her long blonde hair back; she swears a black top and black pants:: I'm here to warn you, Pierce Halliwell. Pierce: Warn me about what? Why didn't I sense you were here... Woman: You didn't sense I was here because your powers are out of flux. Woman: Like your brother Price, your powers are changing, but they are also advancing. Unlike each time this has happened before, your powers are doing this in an uncontrollable state. Woman: But unlike your almighty brother, Pace, you cannot control what happens to you. He has somehow managed to tap into the way things work. And unlike your sensing or the power of psychokinesis, his isn't working like typically it would. Pierce, you have to be careful, if you misuse your powers when they are most needed, horrid things could happen. I am an Elder...I have seen it happen. You can use your powers whenever you want, but there will be a time when you are conflicting, and won't know what to do. Just...please...work on your powers. With The Charmed Ones' powers not working correctly, your family's magic won't be enough to save you all. The other Mystical forces in the world all work in sync with each other. They all have their problems, magical or not, but if something happens where it shouldn't the world could be thrown off. And all biblical things, all myths and all the things ever reported could suddenly come true, and things could change.......disaster would happen. Just make sure your brothers and you, as well as your wife know that something is going to come...just no one knows what it is...whether for good or bad...something big is going to happen, and all the magical forces in the world need to know. ::She examines him and disappears in blue and white orbs:: Pierce: ::He swallows and quickly reverses and drives away:: Pierce: ::He phases through the front door, walking quickly into the sitting room:: Pierce: ::He quickly walks up the stairway and down the hallway:: Pierce: ::He walks into his bedroom; dropping the briefcase on the floor:: Rachel: ::Turns over, sitting up:: Pierce...I was asleep, you couldn't be more quiet? Pierce: ::He closes the door and walks over to her:: I was getting ready to leave and kept sensing something in my office but I didn't know what, so I left to my car and there was an Elder there and she told me that big stuff was going to happen. Rachel: Can your story wait until the morning? Pierce: No, so she told me that all of us have to be strong and make sure we're careful about things. She said that our powers were changing in a new way...and for all of us to be careful, and that something big was coming. Rachel: Okay sweety...have fun later at P3. ::She leans back and falls asleep:: Pierce: ::He sighs, and quickly tears off his shirt and tie:: Later...if at all. Pierce: ::He stops and looks to the mirror, seeing himself:: Pierce: ::He looks over to Rachel, then to the window:: Pierce: ::He quickly takes off his shoes, socks, etc. and takes a towel from the dresser, wrapping it around his waist:: Pierce: ::He opens the door and walks down the hallway:: ::The doorbell rings:: Pierce: ::He sighs and turns and walks down the stairway:: Pierce: ::He walks down the stairs:: Who is it? ::He shouts to the door, he walks towards the door; his left hand keeping his towel together and tucked in:: Aruna:Aruna... Pierce: Aruna? ::He opens the door:: Aruna, Price is at P3 with Pace, isn't it kinda late? Aruna:No... Aruna:Walks into the Manor and into the living room: Aruna:Turns around: Pierce: ::He closes the door:: Well you can always come if you want, so I guess there's really no problem... Pierce: I-I was about to take a shower, I just got home, got a very scary magical warning, and I just felt the need to quickly put it behind me. Aruna:You need to stop Price... Pierce: From what? I understand his missing his wife and all, but I don't think he'll actually try anything. Aruna:He has the items, he has the ingredients. Pierce: Listen, today after work-- Pierce: But Price wouldn't do it...not anytime soon, it'd be too traumatic on Isaac at this point. Aruna:For Isaac it wouldn't, he's been with his mother and Isaac thinks his mother is on a far away trip. Pierce: I guess it is then. Isaac might still be young enough to forget all of this...I want Price to get through this himself though...I don't want to take the items and ingredients from him. Aruna:Well...when he comes, you will be sorry... ::Teleports away:: Pierce: Aruna! Pierce: Ugh... ::He walks back up the stairs:: Pierce: ::He turns the corner and walks into the bathroom, closing and locking the door as he turns on the light:: Pierce: ::He takes the towel from around his waist and hangs in on the hook as he closes the shower door and turns on the shower:: Pierce: ::He closes the shower door again and looks to the mirror:: ...What is coming that is so big that could possibly change everything? Pierce: ::He picks up his toothbrush and begins to brush his teeth:: Pierce: ::After brushing he spits out the toothpaste and turns to the shower and turns the door; then steps in and closes it:: Pierce: ::He looks to the shelf and takes some shower gel and begins to caress his body with it:: Pierce: ::After he showers he turns off the water and opens the door, stepping out:: Pierce: ::He takes his towel and wraps it around his waist and opens the door, turning out the light, walking back down the hallway:: Pierce: ::He looks over, hearing a crash down the stairs:: Ugh...and I'm so close to the door too... ::He turns and walks down the stairway:: Pierce: ::He looks around; seeing all of the lights turned off:: Pace? Price? Rachel? Pierce: ::He focuses, looking around, not sensing anything at all:: Hmmm... Demon: ::Appears from inside the wall; behind Pierce:: Pierce: ::Takes a step forward; finally sensing something, he turns and throws his hand forward, sending the Demon backwards:: Demon: ::Flies back against the wall, landing on his feet:: Pierce: Ugh...low class Demons, dumb of you to try and kill me-- ::He throws his hand forward, sending a blast of wind at the Demon, sending him across the hallway:: Demon: ::Flies; knocking a floor lamp to the floor; he hits the floor, rolling:: Pierce: ::He joins his hands together and rips them in the opposite direction; the Demon explodes in half:: Demon: Ah! ::Explodes:: Pierce: Okay that's it I am going to sleep now--no P3. ::He turns and walks up the stairs:: Pace:Walks into the kitchen seeing his nephew sitting at the island eating cereal ::He looks up seeing Price going through the cabinets::Walks over to his nephew kissing him on the head and messing up his morning hair:: Pierce: ::Runs into the kitchen; fixing his loose collar:: This white shirt doesn't have any stains on it or anything? ::He rolls up his sleeves, turning around in front of Pace:: It's the only thing I have, I need to do laundry... Pace:Well today is your day to do laundry. Where are you going anyway? Pierce: Um...work? And I'm not doing your laundry either way. Price:You know...these herbs aren't in order like they used to be. I put them in alphabetical order. Price:Looks to his brothers: A little magic won't hurt...will it? Pace:Price... Pierce: You can't just use magic whenever you feel like it, it does have drawbacks. Price:Looks at the cabinet: Let the letters switch back to which they were, abc, let the herbs reverse. ::The herbs disappear in bright light and reappear in alphabetical order: Price:See, and that spell is harmless. Pierce: It's called DIY. Do it yourself. ::He shrugs and walks to the refrigerator, searching through it:: Price:Umm...Pierce we all agreed to do each other's laundry. Pace:Yea, I mean, we did it when we were younger. Pierce: Where was I when this happened? And let me just say, that I was sort of fine with it until Pace got a little older. Price:Looks away chuckling: Pierce: ::He smiles, looking to Pace as he takes out food in tubberware:: Pace:Glares at Pierce: I wouldn't talk, your sheets were wet with goo-- Price:NOT in front OF MY SON! Pierce: ::Walks to the microwave and places it in, pressing buttons and closing the door; starting it up:: Pace:Looks at Price:Sorry... Pierce: Hey, teenagers are teenagers-- Isaac:I saw mommy last night... Price:Looks at Isaac:Really? Where? Pierce: ::He leans against the counter, looking to Isaac and to Price, noticing the tone of his voice:: Isaac:In my dreams...she told me that I would be okay. Price:Oh...okay... Price:Looks at his brothers then looks at Pace: Pace: *-What's the problem? -* Price: *-I didn't tell you guys yet, but Isaac is going up there for twelve days. -* Pace: *-What? Why? What for? -* Pierce: ::Looks over between Price and Pace:: What, I don't get to be in the conversation? Price: *-Because...he misses his mother and he obviously doesn't want to be here...I could tell...he's scared of Demons, he isn't ready for this. -* Pace: *-I still don't think him being up there solves anything-* Price: *-I feel sorry for Natalie, she has to always look down and never be able to touch him, and plus it's only for twelve days. He'll be safer up there than down here. -* Pierce: ::He rolls his eyes and turns, taking the tubberware from the microwave, and throwing it to the table:: Pace:*-I don't agree with you. -* Pierce: ::He walks to the drawer, taking a fork, then closing it and sitting down, beginning to eat:: Price: *-Then don't agree, because you can agree to disagree, either way he's going to visit his mother. -* Price: He's my son, not yours. ::Walks to Isaac picking him up and walking out of the kitchen: Rachel: ::Walks into the kitchen:: Hey Price--::She watches him pass her and looks to Pierce:: Rachel: Pierce, can you drive me to work? The Doctor said it wasn't a good idea to drive. Pierce: ::Turns, looking over to her:: What doctor? Rachel: Dr. Rosenbaum, he's been monitoring the baby. Pierce: How many months are you now? Rachel: About 6 months I think...why? Pierce: Did you find out whether the baby was a boy or girl yet? Rachel: No...I'd like to find out when I have the baby. You'd know all this if you would just go with me to the Doctor. ::She walks to the refrigerator, beginning to search through it:: Pace:I know what the baby is already... ::Sits down on a stool:: Rachel: Well don't you go telling it, like you did when I was pregnant. And wait--no you can't know yet. Your empathy has nothing to do with it. Pace:You are pregnant... Pace:I just know what it is. Rachel: ::She tries to bend over to reach something:: Sure you do... Pierce: ::Looks up:: Oh Rachel, you know you aren't supposed to be bending... ::He looks over to Pace to stop her:: Pace:The baby says "Hi daddy!" ::Smiles:: She can bend. Pierce: Pace, you are really sinking to new levels...and mothers to be shouldn't be bending when they reach 6 months...I think its 6 months... Pace:Pregnant ladies bend, Natalie bent when she was pregnant. Pierce: It isn't recommended... Pace:The baby wants Strawberry Ice Cream with a two cherries on top. Rachel: ::Stands up, holding onto the door:: I'm fine--you should stop reading those baby books and just come with me. ::She closes the door and puts it down on the counter:: Pace:The baby also wants seedless watermelon. Rachel: I'm resisting temptation, now be quiet. Pace:OH! The baby wants Orange Juice. Pierce: Pace you really should, I may be eating but I can still push you out-- Rachel: Pierce.. Pace.... ::She walks to the microwave, putting the bowl in, turning it on:: Pace:Pierce your--soon to be child is hungry. Pace:Okay, you know that's why Rachel throws up! Because you aren't eating what the baby wants to eat. :Why doesn't anybody listen to me? Pierce: Oh look over there-- ::He takes another bite of the Ziti and moves his left index finger and Pace falls out of the chair, out of the room, into the dining room:: Oops. Pace:Falls onto the floor: Rachel: ::She smiles and looks over to Pierce, then to Pace, then to Pierce, then to Pace, then to the Refrigerator:: Pierce: ::Looks up:: Rachel...no, all of that is bad for you-- Pace:Looks up:You wanna use powers? ::Tilts his head to the side:: Rachel: ::She quickly moves to the refrigerator and freezer and begins to scavenge:: Pace:Squints as a large blue ball flies out of Pace's forehead hitting Pierce in the back hard:: Pace:Levitates up so he can stand:: Pierce: ::He flies forward, phasing into the island and through the floor, into the basement:: Pierce: ::He reappears in the kitchen, in front of where he was before:: Pierce: First... ::He jumps up and phases through the island, grabbing her, shutting the cabinet doors:: Second... ::He walks around the island and looks up to Pace:: Pierce: You need to stop talking...really. Pace:Pierce, you never listen to me. Why don't you listen to me? I know what I'm talking about. Pierce: I listen when it's not annoying or babble. You're inconsiderate. Pace:It's not! Pierce: You just like ranting about your telepathic and empathic abilities. Pace:Starts to breathe heavy getting frustrated and angry:: Pierce: You don't see me telling everyone where everything is, meddling in with other peoples' affairs-- Pace:You treat me as if I'm some type of stranger. Pierce: No I don't, I treat you like my brother. Who is inconsiderate. Doesn't mean I always have to be listening all the time at everything you say. Pace:You never hear me out, you never listen to me. You only trust me when it comes to Demons. You do have to listen! It's your job to listen! Pierce: What do you mean? Last week listened to you about the sale at the market. And I always listen to your interior decorating. Pace:But you never listen when it comes to your baby. This is why I left in the first place! :His hands clunches into a fist: Pierce: I don't listen to you, because its my baby. And Rachel knows what's best. Not you. Pace:Clenches his teeth: Pierce: I--have to go to work, Rachel are you ready? ::He looks over to her:: Rachel: ::Looks over, turning from the refrigerator; different foods in front of her on the counters:: Pace:Looks towards the basement door not looking at Rachel nor Pierce: Pierce: ::He looks over to Pace, then back to Rachel:: See...this is what happens when you listen to Pace talk about foods you know you shouldn't be eating...I hate it when he's right...it happens way too damn much. Pierce: Come on, Come on...I need to get my briefcase in order in the meantime-- Rachel: ::Sighs, putting all of the food away, she quickly leaves the room:: Pierce: ::Walks to the front door, grabbing his briefcase, checking it, then opening the door:: Pace:Still staring at the door: Rachel: ::Walks over, picking up her purse and a lavender sweater jacket, leaving:: Pierce: Ladies first...TELL ME ABOUT P3 LATER ON! ::He follows, closing the door:: Pace: UGHHH!!!!!!!! ::The basement door, cabinet windows, and cups in the kitchen explode:: Pace:Looks down then back up his eyes glowing bright red: Price:Walks to the last candle lighting the wick: Price:Spirits from the other side, cross now the great divide, through the air and through the night, I call now, cross thy line. ::Orbs appear within the circle and vanish as Natalie appears: Natalie:Walks out of the circle and to Price hugging him: :They both hug for what seems forever: Price:Lets go stepping back: How is everything? Natalie:Dead...Heavenly. Price:Cool... Natalie:Yea, so what seems to be the problem? Price:I decided...and for me this is a very huge jump. Natalie:What is it Price? Price:I want you to have Isaac for 14 days. Natalie:Up there? With me? Price:Yes... Natalie:Why? Price:Simply because I think you really don't get to see him and...well...he misses you and until I could find some way to make you stay down here for a couple of months I think it's best for him to stay up there with you. Natalie:For how long? I mean I could always come down here. Price:12 days, Earth time. For you that's a year right? Natalie:Yea...are you sure? It's a whole year. Price:Yea, and plus Isaac really doesn't like the whole Demon vanquishing thing. He needs time to bond with his mother. When he comes back he'll be a year older but it won't feel like it after a while. Natalie:Where is he? Price:In his room... Natalie:I'll go get him... ::She walks to the door and stops turning around:: Price...there's a way for you to get me back. The reason I died was Mystical forces...I'm not allowed to say this but...there's a spell in Aruna's Book Of Shadows, it's a spell to bring a person back if they died by unnatural causes. Price:Where's the book? Natalie:It should be somewhere in her bedroom now...be careful. She has Demons and Mystical forces protecting it. I'll see you in twelve days. Natalie:Turns around and walks out of the attic:: Rachel: ::She walks into the shop, juggling her keys and pocketbook:: ::Alarms sound off:: Rachel: Oh dumb alarms... ::She turns around and walks to a small panel and presses some keys, turning them off:: Rachel: ::She sighs and walks to the counter and sets her purse down:: Lets see... ::She walks to the door next to the counter and unlocks the lock with her keys and pushes the door in:: Rachel: ::She turns and pulls the small shaft up, revealing the window between the rooms:: Rachel: ::She turns and walks along the wall, turning on most of the lights:: Rachel: ::She walks back towards the door and stops, seeing a large plant withering:: Rachel: Ugh...I can't sell plants and flowers like this... ::She grabs the base of the pot and tries to lift it up:: Ethan: ::Walks along the shop outside, seeing Rachel inside. He quickly runs to the door and swings it open:: Rachel, you can't lift heavy things, you're pregnant, remember? ::He runs to her and lifts the large potted plant:: Rachel: ::She brushes her hair back and examines him:: Oh, wow hey Ethan. I can lift things...don't say that, you sound like my husband. Ethan: If you say so, where does this go? ::He pushes some of the leaves back, still supporting it:: Rachel: Oh...um, over to that table ::She points to a black table with a large hole in the center:: Just set it in there, that's what it's made for... Ethan: ::He walks to the odd table and sets it down:: Never seen one of these before... Rachel: Well, they're very useful. Okay...according to your resumé, you had a lot of credits...so I don't really have to teach you anything...right? Ethan: Yes Ma'am. ::He examines the table and turns back to her, fixing his now ruffled shirt:: Rachel: ::She smiles to his smile:: ...Uh, lets see...as your second need for this job...can you take down the 'Help Wanted' poster and put it by the printer by the computer in the back? Ethan: Sure can--it's just us? ::He walks to the poster and takes it from the window and walks to the storage room:: Rachel: ::As she watches him she begins to check him out but quickly stops and walks to the counter and unlocks the register:: Uh--there were a few others before, but I found it doesn't require as many people as I thought it would. Ethan: ::He does as she says and walks back into the main room:: So...what next? Rachel: People usually don't come in until about a half hour or so...Oh! I managed to squeeze in time to make you a nice nametag yesterday ::She walks to her purse and rummages, taking out a laminated card saying 'ETHAN' on it with a flower next to it:: Rachel: ::She hands it to him:: Oh...here, I hope you like it. Ethan: ::He takes it, examining it:: Oh yeah, it's fine ::He clips it to his front pocket:: Rachel: Good...Good...um, you can unlock the small staff bathroom, I guess? The plumber came in the other day and installed a new toilet...so you can use it anytime you want? ::She hands him the keys:: Ethan: ::He smiles awkwardly, taking the keys and walking into the backroom:: Rachel: ::As he leaves she turns and quickly takes out a small black panel with a screen on it:: Awkward... ::She presses a switch on it and the computer in the backroom lights up as well:: Rachel: ::She taps against the small screen for the appointments:: I'm really starting to think I need help with the wanted help... Ethan: ::Walks back into main room, looking over to Rachel:: Rachel: Okay, here's the Planner, you know how it works, just scroll down and voila, underneath the counter is... ::She takes out a laminated book:: The flower bouquets, it tells which are done when, how, all of that. Ethan: ::He nods:: Yeah, I know how to work a Digitalized Planner...but where are you going to be? Rachel: I just wanted you to get acquainted and all settled in...I need to fix some plants and everything, there's a new shipment of flowers and seeds that are being brought in today, so we need to be ready. Ethan: Right... Rachel: ::She nods and walks into the forest of large plants sitting on wooden stools and out of Ethan's view:: Ethan: ::He walks to the planner and leans against the wall, skimming through it:: Ethan: ::He taps against the screen, seeing the different appointments and text:: Got it... ::He sets it down and bends down, looking through the shelves underneath the counter:: Ethan: ::He stands up, taking out a frame, seeing Rachel and Pierce against a tree smiling:: Rachel: ::She walks back to the counter, looking up to him:: Hey Ethan, ::He looks up, suddenly seeing Rachel and quickly puts the frame down on the countertop:: Yeah? Rachel: Why do you sound nervous? Ethan: You just startled me...I already skimmed through the planner. Rachel: Right...I'll have a list of things for you to do later on... ::She picks up the frame, smiling at the picture:: That's Pierce and me, we were at this cool state park...I forget which one...yeah that was a good day... Ethan: Pierce? Rachel: Pierce, my husband...he's great. Ethan: How long have you been married? Rachel: About a year or two or so...I really haven't been keeping count, I just don't see it as such a thing to keep track of. Rachel: ::She places the frame down:: You said you're a Wizard right? Ethan: Yeah, what about it? Rachel: What are your powers? If you're going to work with me you're going to have to know that I'm married to The Charmed Ones...because Pierce's brothers practically never leave me alone anyway. Ethan: ::He chuckles:: Well, my wand pretty much lets me command my powers, it's just something to allow me to focus my powers in, but I'm special and my powers can work without it, but I'm not like every other Wizard and I haven't really researched other forms of wizardry and stuff. Rachel: I see... ::She turns around, seeing people walk by the store, not glancing in:: Ethan: Ever since I was a kid and found out about my heritage, I've been trying to learn as much as I can about it. My Granddad was 'The Wizard' of the family, and it skipped down to me, so I am still discovering more and more, because my Granddad died when I was nineteen. But as for my powers ::He looks around, making sure no one else was nearby:: I can control a lot of stuff, with spells mostly, but not all the time. Like I can control matter, the elements and I can force things to move around and all...like telekinesis, levitation, that type of stuff...all a work in progress. Rachel: So you keep a big bundle hidden away then... Ethan: Yes...yes I do. Rachel: Great... ::She hears knocking from the backroom:: I'll be right back, that's the shipment coming in... Ethan: Right...I'll keep things under control here. Rachel: ::She smiles and pats him on the back, walking out:: Ethan: ::He smiles and walks to the front door, seeing the clouds beginning to darken with rain to come:: ::He turns and fixes the blinds that cover the front wall to close and he walks back to the counter:: Ethan: ::He looks to the backroom, not seeing Rachel, he turns and picks up the picture frame and examines it:: Pierce, huh? ::He concentrates and mutters words in Latin and morphs into him; he walks to the backroom and into the staff bathroom and looks in the mirror:: Pierce, you're one lucky man... ::He morphs back and sets the frame down and walks to the back computer and begins to type things in in order to see the next appointment:: ::The phone rings:: Ethan: ::He looks over, then towards the back door, then back to the phone:: Rachel? ::He hesitates and walks over, picking up the old phone:: Ugh... ::He puts the receiver to his face; surprised there isn't a telephone panel:: Rachel's Flower Shop...Ethan speaking? Pierce: Uh...Hi...May I speak to Rachel? Ethan: Oh--uh--She just left to accept a shipment but I'm sure she'll be back in another minute or so, I can find her. ...Who may I ask is calling? Pierce: This is Pierce, her husband, I really need to speak to her. Ethan: Oh, Pierce...cool, let me go find her ::He looks to the phone and presses HOLD:: Rachel? ::He yells:: Rachel! ::He sighs and walks to the backdoor, seeing Rachel about 30 feet away down the street yelling to a man:: Ethan: Rachel! Phone! Rachel: Just give me the seeds and next time get your orders right please! ::She grabs the boxes of flowers from the man in front of the truck and walks towards him:: Okay! I'll be right there... Ethan: ::He nods and walks back inside, he stops at the staff bathroom and takes the picture frame he had left there and puts it back to the counter:: ::The bells by the front door rings:: Ethan: ::He smiles and looks up, seeing a heavy set woman with furs and large pieces of clothing on her clothing:: Rachel: ::Walks in, seeing Ethan and the woman, she leans into the window:: Good luck ::She taunts, she pulls the panel down and walks to the phone, pressing Hold and putting the phone next to her ear:: Hello? Pierce: Hey, Rachel. Listen, I was talking to Price a lot today about what Aruna has said to me, and what the Elder has said to me. Then Pace called and sounded a little funny a few minutes ago, but I've got a meeting soon and I can't ditch it, and Price can't check it out unless he smooth-talks, so I'm going to teleport to you, take you to the Manor, and you can check Pace out. If he's in trouble, you can help right? Will that work for you? Rachel: Uh, lots of information, let me tell Ethan and tell him I'll be gone for a bit, but yeah, be here in a minute or so, okay? Pierce: Sure...sure. Ethan: ::Walks into the backroom, sighing:: That woman has a mouth on her... ::He forces a smile and walks to a large shelf and picks out a flower bouquet basket, walking back out:: Rachel: Picking up an order? --Oh, yeah, see you soon ::She hangs up, putting the phone back on its panel:: Ethan: ::He lifts up the panel again on the window and looks to her:: One customer is handled. Rachel: Good, Pierce just called and said he'd teleport over here, there's some...family business...so can you cover everything here for an hour or so? I'll call in, if I can...sorry for leaving you like this...I know it's...not normal to just leave you here. Ethan: Sure, I mean so far it hasn't been hard, but I'll try my best, you can formally instruct me later. All the paperwork's done, so no worries. Rachel: Great, um ::She takes a pen and pad from the desk and writes down on it:: This is what I already have done...this is what you need to do... ::She writes quickly and gives it to him:: Pierce: ::Teleports in:: Hey Rachel--::He sees Ethan, flinching:: Rachel: ::She turns, seeing Pierce:: Hey, oh, this is Ethan, he's a Wizard so he's cool. ::She walks over to Pierce; kissing him quickly on the lips and then leaning back:: Everything's under control, Ethan? Pierce: Hey... ::He walks over and shakes his hand:: Ethan: Hey...and yeah Rachel, go handle whatever it is ::He quickly turns around and begins to look through the planner, now nervous around Pierce, almost jealous from the kiss he and Rachel shared:: Rachel: Okay, bye...beam me up, Scotty! Pierce: Yeah... ::He places his hand on her shoulder and they disappear in lights:: ::Pierce and Rachel reappear in lights in the foyer:: Pierce: ::He looks around:: Call me when you need to taxi a ride back...Pace?! ::He looks around:: Rachel: Go to your meeting, I'll be fine. Pierce: If you say so... ::He walks back to her:: Be safe... ::He places his hand on her stomach and kisses her, disappearing in lights:: Pace:Walks out to Rachel:Hey sis... Rachel: ::She smiles, and walks further into the Manor, towards him:: "Sis?" When did that start? Pace:Don't know really. Rachel: Okay, well Pierce said after he talked to Price that you called and sounded off, so he sent me to inspect because he felt it was Witchy, so...you wanna talk or something? Pace:No...not really I'm peachy keen. Rachel: Pace, you never say peachy keen unless your really cheery or possessed. So pick one or give me an alternative. Pace:I'm...cheery, I can't say peachy keen? Thats my new word--see--Peachy Keen, Peachy Keen, I'm so Peachy Keen!! Rachel: Ugh...Pace tell me what's up, or I can figure it out myself. You choose. Pace:How would you do that? Pace:Remember I'm the one with psychic abilities, you're just a pregnant mommy. Rachel: I can call Pierce back. Besides, aren't you the strong one? You're not supposed to be the one getting influenced by evil and all that anymore. Pace:Oh...sorry...Rachel I'm just...ka-poo-zey. Rachel: Okay you are avoiding the subject ::She walks over to him:: Okay give me your hand. Pace:For what? Pace:I'm not going to give you my hand without me knowing what you're going to do...stop worrying about me Rach, I'm fine I just need some sleep and peace and quiet and everything in the middle. Rachel: Pace, I'm going to go upstairs and get some things down, but don't leave without telling me? ::She walks up the stairs:: And don't shame the family either ::She walks into her bedroom; closing the door:: Pace:Huh? ::Looks around and walks to into the sun room::Turns and sees Nina standing there:: What's up? Nina:I sense something and it isn't good... Pace:What do you sense? A storm? That's already coming so no need for crying now. Nina:Pace listen, you have something in you that is so powerful that I don't think even you could control... Pace:What? I don't know what you're talking about and plus if I had something in me I would've known. Nina:Think Pace, think...the weird dreams, the way you got tired so easily, your powers messing up, the storm the day before everything magically happened to you...like the death of your mother, the death of Natalie, the day you vanished in Europe for a week and they couldn't find you...that all happened on the same days Pace. Pace:So... Nina:So something magickal is going to happen. I could feel it Pace and when I feel something this strong you should know that I don't lie. Pace:I want you out of my house, now. Nina:Why? Rachel: ::Walks down the hallway, stopping by the wall before stepping onto the stairway, as to not be seen:: Pace:You come in here and tell me that something is wrong with me, bring out dirty old laundry, and you have the right to come into my house whenever you want and I can't ever find you and plus you have my daughter! Pace:My daughter that I never get to see! And why is that, huh Nina? Why can I not see my daughter? My only daughter that is what? 8 now? 9? I don't even know what sort of powers she has, her personality or anything. Rachel: ::Slowly walks down the stairs, looking towards the sun room as she takes her time:: Nina:All you need to know is that she's okay and that she's going to be seeing you soon and that she takes after you...a lot. But please Pace, watch yourself... Nina:Turns and walks towards the wall shimmering away:: Rachel: ::Walks onto the floor and takes her time along the wall to the doorway: Pace... Pace:Turns around and looks at Rachel:How long have you been there for? Rachel: It takes me a while to get down the stairs nowadays. I think I heard enough of what she said. I think you're right, but I think she's right about the magic part. It would explain a lot. Pace:She's wrong...nothing happened in Europe. Pace:Walks over to the couch and sits down on it:: Rachel: Pace, think of it all. You are having dreams, you gave Price an odd phone call that somehow made him worry, and all of your powers have been off. The only problem is that Pierce got a warning to worry for you. Pace:I don't know...I seriously am really tired right now. I'm going to bed. Rachel: From P3 last night? Well watch your dreams then, okay? I need to get some work done, then I'll be back to work. Do you need anything done in the mean time? Maybe you could do your cloning thing, get some stuff done while you sleep? I just want what's best for you, Pace. Pace:I don't need anything done... ::Gets up and walks away walking upstairs into his bedroom:: Rachel: Okay...be safe. Price:Orbs into the living room: Price:Looks around::Ok...don't waste anytime, go to the attic and get the book... Price:Turns to go to the stairs but a Demon shimmers in front of him: Demon:Witch, why do you trespass? Price:To do this--::Throws his hands blowing the Demon up and walks up the stairs as quickly and quietly as he can:: Price:Walks down the hallway and walks up to another case of stairs and walks up::Looks at the door knob seeing it glow::Smart, if a anyone besides Aruna touches this they melt to smith--smuther--swither--whatever that word is... Price:Orbs away and orbs inside the attic:: Price:Looks around sees the book floating in the air over a gold glowing huge pentacle in the middle of the attic floor:: Price:What the hell? ::Four Demons shimmer in front of the Book Of Shadows:: Price:Who invited you to the party? Demon (1):Leave now Witch! Price:Um...no? ::Throws his hands and the Demon blows up:: ::The Demons create energy balls and throw them at Price but Price orbs away:: Price:Orbs back and squints making all the Demons blow up screaming in pain and agony:: Price:Looks around making sure no more Demons appear::Nice... ::Walks towards the book and puts his hand out but a shield is protecting it::It must need Aruna's blood or touch to put the shield down. Price:But... ::Puts his hands out::BOOK! ::The book orbs away but then orbs back to its spot:: Price:God! ::Looks around the room:: There has to be a potion or spell to make the shield go down. Price:I could give this a try... ::Throws his hands trying to blow the shield up but it only flickers:: Price:Shit... ::Turns around and flies back hitting the wall falling down onto his stomach:: ::The camera zooms up a figure's body and then zooms into the face uncovering that the attacker was Aruna:: Aruna:You stupid Witch... Price:Uh--::Gets up slowly::Stumbles but holds himself up and dust himself off:: You stupid bitch! Aruna:Tilts her head to the side:Leave now! Price:No...I came here for something and I'm not leaving until I get it...you evil Demon-pet-keeper thing! Aruna:So you met my servants and you just had to kill them...well you want to meet my pets? Then meet my babies... ::Two gigantic gargoyles shimmer into the attic in front of Price:: Price:Uh-Oh... Aruna:Here's your dinner... ::The gargoyles growl licking their sharped huge teeth:: ::The gargoyles leap at Price:: Price:Orbs away:: ::The gargoyles land safely turning around:: Price:Orbs back facing the gargoyles and throws his hands:: ::The gargoyles fly back blowing up:: Price:Turns back and looks at Aruna::Anything else? Aruna:Vicky! Price:Gets into a fighting position:: Vicky::A woman dressed in black leather pants and black heels, black top, her mouth hidden behind a black cover, her hair in a long braided pony tail:: Aruna:Kill him... Price:Looks at Vicky:Easy kill... ::Throws his hands:: Vicky:AHH! ::Blows up:: Price:Look Aruna I don't know what kind of game you're playing or cards you're throwing or something! But I just want a spell that's in that book! Aruna:You aren't going to bring her back! Price:And why is that? Aruna:Because I killed her for a reason... Price:His eyes widen in shock::He squints his eyes and makes a fist::His teeth clench together:: You what? ::He says through his teeth in a low tone:: Aruna:Did I st-st-stutter? Price:Why? Aruna:Everyone loved her, not me, she was the one with the great powers, and I was stuck with nothing! I got mother's side of the genes with power. She got father's side and mother's and father's great looks. She was beautiful...I wasn't. Price:Ok this isn't Cinderella. Aruna:What does Cinderella have anything to do with what I'm saying? Price:I don't know...Ok back to you killing my wife. Aruna:Yes, sorry... ::Glares at him:: Price:Ok...I don't have time for this, you're jealous because my wife is beautiful and you're ugly? Hey if I was you I would be jealous too. But one thing is that you're standing between me and that book. Price:Sorry... ::Spins around and kicks her in the stomach:: Aruna:Flies back hitting the wall falling down:: Price:Walks quickly to her and touches her forehead::They both glow bright white then he pulls away stepping back:: Uh--::He touches his forehead and closes his eyes:: Price:He opens them and his eyes are fully black:: Price:Starts breathing heavily::I can feel your power--its so--so--strong--so evil--I could--I could--No...I need to stop this... ::Closes his eyes and shakes his head lightly:: Price:Opens his eyes and they are back to normal::Looks at Aruna::Throws his hands and he blows her up in white orbs:: Price::Turns looking at the book and the shield flickers away:: Walks towards it and grabs it, orbing away:: Ethan: ::Walks to the fax machine, holding the phone to his ear:: If you say so...but if you had a bad feeling wouldn't you want to not be there? Ethan: Okay Rachel...if you say so ::He looks to the papers printing out:: Yes, I think I'll be able to manage...but-- yeah, I'll cancel those appointments. ::The bells from the front door ring:: Ethan: Okay there's a customer, bye ::He hangs up the phone and walks into the main room, seeing a girl with blonde hair standing there:: Hello, I'm Ethan ::He walks to her, shaking her hand:: How may I help you... Carly: Hi...where's Rachel? Ethan: She's out for the day...can I help? Carly: ::She looks around, seeing papers printing in the fax machine:: No...I just wanted to talk to her ::She looks back to Ethan, then examines him, noticing the wand hiding under his shirt:: Ethan: ::Quickly turns and walks over to the counter, trying to organize:: So...you're a friend of Rachel's? What's your name? Carly: ::She stares at him and walks towards the counter, leaning in to show her cleavage:: I'm Carly... Ethan: ::He struggles to keep looking at her eyes:: Hi...::He swallows:: ...Carly... Carly: So Ethan...just how old are you? Ethan: 28...turning 29 soon... Carly: ::She twirls her hair around her finger:: Really? ::She smiles:: Pierce: ::Teleports into the attic in yellow sparks and lights:: Rachel: Hello Pierce, ::She flips more pages in the Book Of Shadows:: How'd your meeting go? Pierce: It went fine. Have you seen Pace or Price around anywhere? Rachel: Pace is asleep, he's having odd dreams lately and he felt he needed time to deal with them. Rachel: And Price hasn't come home yet. But I feel like something's off around here, so you should check that out. Pierce: Was Pace okay though? Rachel: Pace was fine ::She closes the Book Of Shadows and walks towards the doorway:: He's just having some odd dreams, though I wouldn't be surprised if he's oddly out of character. Pierce: Got it. So do you need a taxi back to work? Rachel: No, I left Ethan in charge. He's responsible. Pierce: Right...isn't it his first day? Rachel: Yeah, but I like him. He's responsible, don't worry about it. Pierce: We're talking about the same Ethan, right? Rachel I just want you to be sure! Rachel: Calm down Pierce...I'm going to go lie down. ::She walks down the stairs:: Pierce: ::Turns and walks back to the Book Of Shadows:: I'm just being careful... ::He opens the book and squints and it flies to a page entitled 'Wizards':: Pierce: ::Reads, then looks up, sensing something:: Whoa...I'm picking up something... ::He walks around the attic:: Pierce: ::Looks to the stairway, then to the center of the attic:: Price? ::He looks around:: I wish my powers would fix themselves... Price:Orbs in the attic and places the book down on a desk: Hey Pierce: Hey...what are you up to? The psychic air around here is stale. Price:Huh? When did you get psychic powers? Pierce: I've got a feeling its not due to Pace's psychic dreams. I'm just sensing something... Price:What do you mean? Pace is fine, he's all dandy dean. Pierce: Well normally I can just tell if something is off...but I'm sensing more of an absence right now...so it has to be psychic. Pierce: And according to Rachel, Pace is having weird dreams. Price:All of us do...his premonitions have probably become his prophetic dreams, don't worry yourself. Pierce: Okay, Pace is out of the way then. But what's with you? ::He walks to the desk:: What's this book? Price:It's Aruna's, that bitch. Pierce: Aruna? Sister-in-law Aruna? Price:Yea, she's the one that killed Natalie... Pierce: Whoa...really? Why...why didn't we get this information before? We've been around her a lot...we can usually pick up these things. Price:I know...I was shocked myself...the book has a spell to resurrect the dead, but its only for a few months but I'll write a spell to make it permanent. Pierce: Price, you can't. Besides, a spell won't do it. It takes a number of potions and a lot of other things just to get spells like that to work. Remember when I didn't want Carly's persuasive telepathy to work on me? After that one I spell I did I had to make 7 different potions just to keep it from working. Price:I know a way...this isn't just regular Witchcraft. ::He points to the book:: This is Mystical magic, stronger than any normal magic out there. Pierce: Price, this is a little needy. You don't need your wife back, you want her back. People die, she's supposed to stay that way. Pierce: Look...you can do it...I guess... ::He walks to the doorway:: Just...please be aware, you have a nephew coming and you have a niece...even if you don't know her. Just please don't put any of us at harm. Price:I won't...I promise... Pierce: So did you vanquish or whatever to Aruna? Price:Yea...I um...took her powers also... Just incase we needed them. Pierce: Great...so by the end of the day both of my brothers will be possessed? Price:She's very powerful...I almost lost it back there...Pierce I'm beginning to get ahold of this power... Pierce: Good or bad? Price:Good...I won't go all crazy and evil. Pierce: Good. So your powers work right? Pace's powers still work right, and my powers are still all off. Price:Drink the blue potion in the cabinet in the kitchen under section A. Pierce: I don't think that'll work. Price:Then what will? Price:A spell? Pierce: Time...my only powers I can't really control yet are morphing, sensing and phasing. Price:Morphing?! That was like your second power. Pierce: Yeah...well it's off again. Price:I don't know what's wrong. Pierce: I don't know either. It's not like I'm pressured with the baby coming. Price:How about I go downstairs and make you some tea? Price:It's restoration tea. After you drink it meditate, and then stretch your powers, and meditate again and stretch your powers, then get some sleep. Natalie did that after she had Isaac. Price:He actually drained her powers so she had to regain them all... ::Smiles:: Pierce: Oh, well at least I won't have to worry about that with Rachel. Pierce: I guess tea will work...I only had to do 3 meetings today...so my work day is over...guess I'll go train in the basement. Price:Bad thing! Price:Don't train before tea, train after. Pierce: Fine...guess I'll go to sleep then? Price:The willow doesn't weep until it has something to weep for. Go rest and I'll be back soon... ::Orbs away:: Pierce: If you say so brother... ::He walks out of the attic and down the stairs:: Price:Orbs in the kitchen: Price:Takes out a pot and puts it on the stove and fills it up with water:: Pierce: ::He walks to Price's bedroom and walks in, closing the door. He walks to the bed and lies down and he closes his eyes:: Price:Forget this... ::Takes out a cup and pours water in it and turns around placing it on the island::Looks at the cup and the water becomes dark green and hot:: Price:Puts his hand out and the cup becomes a little orb and he orbs away and orbs in Pierce's bedroom:: Back... Price:Puts his hand out and orbs the cup onto the night table:: Pierce: ::He leans over, looking over to Price:: What happened to "go rest" and...time? Price:Well...I don't know. Pierce: Wait, how did you make it so fast? Price:Sits down on a love seat and looks at Pierce::Magic... Pierce: ::He sits up and takes the tea, beginning to sip it:: Right...why? ::He drinks it gradually:: You know we don't always have to do everything magical here, not that it's bad or anything. Price:Pierce...I'm scared. Pierce: Why? Pierce: ::He drinks more of the tea:: Price:I'm scared of our children's future. I want them to grow up and have a normal life. Not a magical one. Pierce: I want them to have both. Pierce: But what you are saying is very hypocritical. Isaac won't grow up normally if you let his deceased mother see him everytime you feel the need. Price:This life isn't a long one. I could die tomorrow or tonight, all three of us could die tonight. Pierce: Yeah, but we also may not. Price:It's his mother and she is coming back to stay with us, to be a family again. Pierce: When a father and the child's mother is in a car accident for example, both cope and deal with it. Price:You're talking about mortals...we aren't mortals. Pierce: Yes we are. We just have gifts. We aren't immortal. We are just humans with gifts. Price:I mean we aren't ordinary, we are freaks, all of us. We never called for this, we never asked for this. I guess only you and Pace love being Witches when I hate it. Pierce: Price, you go through your times when you love and hate it. And you can't keep changing your view. I just...don't want Isaac to drift apart from us. Or for you to. Price:We won't...we can't... Pierce: It's happened before. Last week. Price:Pierce, if I have to go through one God damn end of the world series again I'm going to kill myself! Every few years this happens, there's a Demon that comes along that is going to kill us all and destroy the world. Pierce: ::He chuckles lightly:: Well then we need to take out all those armies so that the big Demons don't have anyone to have as their posses. But it doesn't work that way. Price:Lets go on a Demon killing spree. Pierce: I won't do that again. I'm a soon-to-be daddy, and I'm not going to put my life out there to kill some numbers of Demons. Price:Lets kill them all. We could start our own army. An army of Witches, Mystics, slayers, anything good that is supernatural. We could kill so many Demons and stop evil. Price:Pierce, we've been doing this for all our lives, since we were teens! We aren't going to die, not yet, but with a spell we could protect ourselves. Pierce: We are practically near the top of powerful good beings. We're pretty close up there with the other people, but no one has bonded everyone together. No one wants to be in some allegiance of killers. Pierce: What type of spell would you want to use Price? We could have stopped it all when we got the powers, but we saw we couldn't do it. Pierce: I want my child to grow up in a world with good magic. I do. But I can't go about it all by trying to kill every dumb Demon. Price:We need to get to the source, the real Source and defeat him. After that every Demon would die. Pierce: Its not a bug colony, its not the Borg from Star Trek. It's not like the Sun of the universe. You can kill the top but the pyramid isn't upside down. You kill the top and a new one will surface. Not vampires, Price. Pierce: You can only destroy it all as a whole, and we can't do that. The Source isn't alive...it's just a huge mess of evil out there. Pierce: ::He sets the cup down, all of tea is gone:: So I should meditate now? Price:Yea... Pierce: I'll try...how long should I meditate? It doesn't come so easy to me like it does with you two. It takes a lot of effort. Price:He sighs loudly and puts his hands on his thighs::Well... ::Lifts himself up stretching:: I'm going to go up to the attic and check out the Book. Pierce: Okay...I'll be here...be safe and all. Price:Meditate for a half hour... ::Looks at Pierce:: You know I love you, right? Pierce: Yeah...I love you too man... ::He closes his eyes and crosses his legs on the bed:: Price:Smiles and walks out of the bedroom::Turns around and sees Pace: Hey bro, what's up? Price:Why is your head down? Price:Pace...? You okay? Pace:Everything doesn't seem so easy, now does it? ::Looks up his eyes fully black, his skin pale, his pupil red like fire:: You stupid Witch!! Price:UGH! ::Flies back hitting the wall going through it ending up in Isaac's room:: Pierce: ::He hears the noise and opens his eyes, seeing the yellow glow from around him begin to become transparent:: Price? Pierce: ::He jumps off the bed and walks towards the door but stops, feeling a bad vibe:: What... ::A force pushes him to the bed:: Pierce: ::He pushes himself upwards but he falls back from the tea's effect:: Pierce: ::He pushes himself again and runs to the door, seeing Pace:: Pace?! ::He looses his balance, sensing Pace's power:: Pierce: Ah... ::He grabs his head from the odd feeling Pace is obmitting:: Pace:Go to sleep brother... ::Waves a hand:: Pierce: ::He focuses on Pace and lights begin to appear in front of him:: No... Pierce: ::He falls to the floor and looks back to Pace; wind forms around him:: Pace:Stop... ::Everything in the Manor freezes including his brothers:: Pace:Walks to Pierce and unfreezes everything::Says in a deep Demon voice::Your brother Pace is no longer... ::Screeches and vanishes in a black light with smoke:: Pierce: ::He struggles as the wind and lights around him begin to make him glow:: I can sense it now... ::He falls back gently, falling asleep:: ::The glow and wind disappear:: Rachel: ::She jumps up suddenly from her sleep:: Oh my God...Pace... |