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Pace:: He walks through the Manor door holding groceries in one hand and Piper in the other:: Hello?! :: He kicks the door shut and walks into the kitchen:: He sits Piper down on island top and places the groceries next to her:: Price:: He walks into the kitchen wearing black jeans, red sleeveless shirt, black sneakers:: His hair brushed down:: Hey there bro... :: He looks to Piper and kisses her on the cheek:: ...Hey there little girl. Piper:: She looks up to her Uncle Price:: I'm no little girl. Price:: He pats her head:: Sure, keep thinking you're a grown up. :: He walks over to the sink and places his crystal clear cup in and rinses it out:: So, where'd you go today? Rachel: ::She walks into the kitchen, carrying Adam in her arms:: Oh you're home, good Pace:: Woke up early, you and Pierce was gone and I couldn't find Billie nor Rachel...speaking of the devil... Rachel: Pace, I was wondering if before you go P3ing you could pick up some baby formula for Adam. Pace:: I wish I could, but I can't... Price:: He looks to Pace:: Why is that? Pace:: Because I'm spending the day with Piper and Nina is coming to hang out with us after she gets off work. Price:: Oh, the Demon works now? Piper:: She quickly looks to Price and the faucet turns on:: Price:: He jumps and looks at the faucet and turns it off:: He looks to Piper then to Pace:: Pace:: What? She can't control her powers yet. Price:: What? Yet? What powers does she have? Rachel: Price you need to watch what you say either way. Pace:: Yea, what Rachel said...by the way Rach, where's Billie? Rachel: I think she went shopping again, where is she getting all of that money from anyway? Price:: Her parents send her checks of almost two grand every week. Rachel: ::She rocks Adam slightly and sits down; still rocking him gently:: That's...wow... Pace:: What Rachel said...wow...a whole lotta cash for a little girl. Rachel: Speaking of cash; Pierce is at Rainy Days for most of today, since the new restaurant premiered both have been getting swamped with customers. Price:: He walks over to the grocery bags and starts putting the items away:: He needs to sell the restaurants... Pace:: So we could all be jobless? Price:: He looks to Pace:: You're not jobless... Pace:: Yes I am...P3 didn't open up yet, in three days it will though. Rachel: Price, just because you sold your affairs and got a huge amount of money for it doesn't mean your brother has to as well. Rachel: Now, if you'll excuse me... ::She stands up:: I was thinking of taking Adam to the park today. Price:: He puts the last item away and closes the fridge:: He looks at Rachel:: The park? Rachel: We'll be back by the time Pierce comes back... ::She smiles to Price and turns, leaving the kitchen:: Price:: RACH! TAKE ISAAC! Rachel: Kay! ::She yells from the other room:: Price:: Thank you... :: He turns to Pace and smiles as he watches him play with his daughter:: Don't think I forgot about today. Pace:: He stops playing and looks to Price:: Dude, I don't want to hear those numbers at all. Price:: Why not? It's the big 3-0 you should celebrate... Pace:: I'm 30 today...I don't want to be 30, I want to be 21 or 22, any age except 30. Price:: Why are you complaining? Complain when you turn 50, if we ever live to 50. But hey, I'm going to die when my son is 12 in a car accident. Pace:: Sounds like fun. Price:: Big time. Pace:: You're not going to die, now that you know you could change your destiny. Don't drive. Price:: For a whole year I won't drive, if I can't get into a car accident, I could get hit by one and that'll be a car accident without being in a car. Piper:: She jumps to the floor and runs out of the kitchen:: Pace:: Don't worry Price, and I don't want a party. Price:: Why not? Pace:: Because, you gave me one when I turned 21. Price:: Ok, lets go back in time. Pace:: Price... :: Piper screams in terror as a crash is heard in the sun room:: Pace:: Piper... ::He turns and runs out of the kitchen with Price and into the sun room:: He looks over to see low-level three Demons stand:: Price:: He throws his hands blowing up two Demons at once:: Demon:: He watches the Demons blow up and whistles:: He throws an energy ball at Pace:: Price:: He throws his hands freezing it:: Pace:: He puts his hand up as it flies back and hits the Demon:: Demon:: He screams and blows up:: ::Several more Demons shimmer in:: Price:: What the hell?! PIERCE! Pace:: He stands in front of his daughter and throws three electricity bolts at the Demons as they burn and blow up:: Price:: He watches as two fireballs are thrown at him but he freezes them and orbs them back to the Demons:: Pace:: PIERCE!! Pierce: ::He appears in bright lights in between his brothers:: Demon: ::He throws his hand out; a black energy ball flying at Pierce:: Pierce: ::He throws his hand out; a blast of light killing it:: Hey! Price:: That was new... :: Ten Demons stand in the sun room with fireballs and energy balls in their hands:: Pace:: Uh... Pierce: ::He throws his arms out and a huge telekinetic wave hitting all of the Demons, throwing them back as their energy and fireballs unfortunately fly into the air and crash down onto the tiles:: Geez, where are they coming from?! Price:: He grabs Pierce's hand:: Pace:: He watches Price and grabs Pierce's hand:: Price:: With this spell I say with three, I vanquish thee in pain and agony! :: The Demons start to scream in pain and blow up leaving scorch marks:: Pace:: He sighs and turns around and kneels in front of Piper:: You alright? Piper:: She nods:: They were the bad guys? Pierce: Uh, the "Power of Three will set us free" wouldn't work? And where's Rachel and everyone by the way? Pace::Yea...the bad guys... :: He takes her hand and stands up and looks to Pierce:: Price:: Eh, I wanted to try something new. Pace:: She went to the park with Adam and Isaac. Pierce: And Billie? Price:: Shopping from the check she got. Pierce: Well I'll be back in like 10 minutes, let me uh...finish what I was doing at Rainy Days and leave...I guess... ::He disappears in bright lights:: Pace:: Umm...back to the Demon attack spree...Pier-- Price:: Well...now that's a brother who cares. Rachel: ::She walks down the main path with Adam in her left arm and Isaac holding her right hand:: So, that's why you'll be seeing a lot more of your cousin, Piper. Rachel: ::She looks around the park and sees an Ice cream truck:: Hey Isaac, do you want any Ice Cream? Isaac: Yay! Ice Cream! ::He runs for the truck:: Rachel: Wait up! ::She runs after him and up to the truck but stops abruptly:: Isaac! Isaac: ::He hears the tone of Rachel's voice and stops; turning, and seeing five men in black surrounding her:: Rachel Rachel! Rachel: ::She looks around, seeing no people; even no one in the Ice Cream truck:: Oh you've got to be kidding me! Demon 1: ::He creates an energy ball:: We've been given orders to kill you-- Rachel: As honored as I am that I need five Demons to kill me...I have to get going... ::She looks over, seeing the scared in Isaac's eyes:: Demon 1: ::He throws the energy ball at her:: Isaac: Rachel! ::He throws his hand out and the Demon flies forward in blue orbs and into the energy ball, blowing up:: Rachel: ::She turns; the Demon exploding just before touching her:: Demon 2: Get the kid! Demon 3: ::He turns, throwing an energy ball out at Isaac:: Isaac: ::He screams; seeing the large man looking at him:: Rachel: Isaac! ::She looks to Adam; seeing his whimpering; she holds him tightly and all four Demons and the energy ball fly into different directions, hitting the trees:: Isaac: Rachel Rachel! ::He runs towards her and hugs her, not letting go of her side:: Rachel: ::She looks around, expecting to see someone, but doesn't:: Adam? ::She looks down to her son and looks back to the Demons who are getting up:: Isaac: Uh oh... Rachel: Isaac...we're going to run back to the car...1...2...3! Pierce: ::He jumps back, putting his hand out in defense:: Carly: Oh come on, he'd love this as a gift ::She pushes the casserole dish at him some more:: Pierce: No one will eat that, you never should have cooked it... Carly: Oh come on... ::She walks back to her desk from his office:: I never cook, I did this just for Pace... Pierce: ::He walks to her:: I can tell... Carly: Oh shut up, we're coming to the party aren't we...you should be nicer. Pierce: Sorry...but as I told you, I got screams in my head and went home and just killed a whole buncha Demons...so I have to go, and therefore cannot be nice. Carly: Well Ethan is bringing an actual gift...not a green bean casserole...happy now? Pierce: Yes and thank you; now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get home... ::He takes his car keys out of his pocket and walks down the hall:: Carly: See ya later, boss! Price:: He walks downstairs and watches Billie walk inside the Manor holding almost a dozen shopping bags:: Whoa, and what have we done today? Billie:: Shop, shop, shop, check out cute boys, shop, shop, shop, got numbers from the cute boys, shop, shop, and more shop. :: She says smiling as she walks upstairs:: I've got the cutest presents for Pace, he is going die. Price:: Huh... Billie:: Well not, literally. :: She quickly goes into Rachel's room and shuts the door:: Isaac: ::He opens the front door and runs in:: Daddy Daddy Daddy! Rachel: ::She walks in quickly and swings the front door behind her; instantly walking to the crib in the dining room and setting Adam down:: Price:: Isaac! :: He turns around and quickly picks him up:: What's up champ? Isaac: A buncha Demons attacked us in the park and Rachel made them all fly back and I killed one of them and I was gonna get Ice Cream but I didn't and now I'm hungry and want some Ice Cream too! Price:: Oh, wow, sounds like--fun. :: He looks to Rachel and gives her a look:: He walks into the kitchen and puts Isaac down:: He walks to the freezer and takes out TacoChoco Ice Cream and hands it to Isaac:: Munch away... Isaac: TACOCHOCO! ::He grabs it:: Price:: He laughs and ruffles Isaac's hair:: He walks to Rachel:: So, what happened? Rachel: Price... ::She stands at the doorway:: Demons are attacking...and it was not a fun thing. Price:: Demons attack all the time...now they're attacking a little bit more but we can handle it. But what really happened so that next time--well I don't want there to be a next time. Rachel: ... ::She pushes her hair back:: Well like...five Demons attacked us in the park...and they were after me and Adam...and they were working under someone... Price: Well I think I know who is behind these attacks. Rachel: Who? Normuck? Price:: Yea, it's obviously he wants to try and kill us. I guess he's trying to take Asia's place. Rachel: ::She looks away and sighs, looking back to Price:: Ugh Asia...glad she's gone. Price:: But as long as we have Billie protected, he won't be able to get hold of her and become solid. So all we have to do is make sure no evil could get a hold of her. Billie:: She walks down and walks over to Price and Rachel:: Hey, I heard my name...what's the 411? Rachel: Easier said than done...these Demons coming after us... ::She walks over and picks up Adam:: Well lets get ready for Pace's party in the meantime. Price:: I was just about to bring that up, where is my little brother? Billie:: He left with Nina a few seconds ago. Price:: Funny, I didn't hear him leave. Billie:: He did that thing when you don't need a car or walk. Price:: Yes...that thing is called teleporting, don't stress yourself over that very complicated word. Billie:: She smiles:: Oh, no I won't. Price:: Umm...Aunt Paige had a book which held a bunch of useful spells for the Manor, and there's a spell to decorate the Manor. Billie:: Isn't that called personal gain? Rachel: ::She boosts Adam upwards in her arms and walks back over to them:: Lets begin decorating; I used magic when I first got here...it'll be fine, but we should do some stuff by hand at least. Price:: He looks to Rachel:: Right, then you could get the appetizers ready and drinks and stuff. :: He smiles:: Rachel: ::She looks over to Adam:: Lets do that then ::She smiles and walks into the kitchen:: Billie:: She watches Rachel and turns to Price::I guess I'll just go upstairs and get ready. Price:: He smiles as he watches Billie and turns around slowly as he sees the Oracle:: What do you want? Oracle:: Well...isn't it Pace's birthday? Price:: And? You came to do what? Help blow out his candles? Oracle:: Oh, I would love to blow out something... ::She smiles as she licks her lips::She disappears in a white gas of light and appears besides Price:: Price:: What... Oracle:: She licks the side of his face slowly:: Mmm...taste like cherries... Price:: He steps forward and looks at the Oracle:: Tell me what you know or get out. Oracle:: She smirks and as a nail-file appears in her hand:: She begins to file her nails:: Well you've been attacked by several Demons and so has Rachel, but why? Price:: Because Normuck wants to kill us? Oracle:: She throws the file away and walks up to Price:: If he wanted to kill you he wouldn't of just sent several Demons. He would've sent an army of Demons, Demons that can be immune to your powers. Oracle:: He would've sent so many that it would've been hard for you to keep up with. Price:: He's just playing with us. Oracle:: Exactly... Price:: So now what? Oracle:: Go along with Pace's party. I mean, you're just having people over that know your secret, right? Price:: Right. Oracle:: Ok then and only two don't have powers, am I right? Price:: Well there's Rachel, Jesse, and Billie, so three. Oracle:: Wrong...Billie does have powers. She's just coming to use them. They only trigger when she feels as if she is useless and just a sitting duck. Price:: So basically when she feels the need to protect us the powers come in? Oracle:: Exactly, but you don't want to piss her off. Just because she's the child of good, she is also the child of evil. Price:: What? What are you talking about? Oracle:: Sure her parents gave birth to her, and the elements are her ancestors but you never wondered why Earth is the only tamed element? Price:: What? Oracle:: Fire, Air, and Water always envied Earth, so one day they tried to bring her down. But they couldn't. Price:: And? Oracle:: Since she's all mother like she couldn't banish them, so she kept them in a realm where they are powerless. Price:: So they don't have powers? Oracle:: Nope, that is why fire can never be tamed it's too wild, it's selfish and tries to dominate everything else. Sound like evil? Then you have Water who has power over Fire and Fire hates that. But Water cannot be tamed. Price:: What about Air? Oracle:: Air just needs to TLC, tender loving care. Always wants to be the center of attention. Price:: And why should I believe what you say? Oracle:: She laughs:: You don't. :: She smiles as she snaps her fingers and disappears in lights:: Pierce: Price! ::He opens the front door and closes it behind him:: I'm here, took the day off. Price:: He turns and walks over to Pierce:: Hey there. Price:: Guess what? Normuck's trying to kill us and Billie is the child of good and evil. But lets not think about that and get on with the party. Pierce: ::He walks to his brother and tilts his head a little:: Great...Did someone just teleport or something? I've been able to pick that up...I think because my aerokinesis and invisibility and sensing are like...coensiding. Rachel: ::She walks to the dining room doorway:: Pierce, help me in the kitchen when you get a chance ::She walks back inside:: Pierce: ::He looks over and back to Price:: So, what is everyone doing exactly? Price:: Well, I'm about to use some friendly magic and get the house decorated, Rachel is doing the snacks and drinks, Billie is showing some skin. Pierce: Right...so are we searching for Demons or anything? ...I got off work and all... Price:: Well, we'll have a bunch of people here who have powers, so we should be good if any Demons attack. Pierce: Good, I'll...go pyrite crystal-protective spell-potion making-ing, then. ::He turns and walks towards the kitchen:: Price:: Right... :: He turns and walks upstairs:: :: A thick black fog appears as it slowly forms into a man:: Normuck:: He looks around and waves his hand as a Demon named Trolex appears:: Trolex:: He looks around and back to Normuck:: Who the hell are you?! Normuck:: Temper, temper. The name is Normuck, I'm sure you heard of me. Trolex:: Sorry, but no. Normuck:: The first man of evil. Trolex:: He quickly bows for a few seconds and straightens himself:: How may I be of your service? Normuck:: Today is Pace Halliwell's 30th birthday. I want it to be spectacular, if you know what I mean. Trolex:: What would you like me to do? Normuck:: I need you to do your best to kill the Witches and whoever is in the house. Kill them all, but don't do it so quickly, torture them. Trolex:: He grins:: As you wish... :: He smiles and shimmers:: Normuck:: He smiles as his eyes turn red and he forms into the thick black fog:: Pace:: So, you've been Demon hunting? Nina:: Yup, it's quite fun and dangerous but as long as I don't let none of them get away...Piper's life along with mine will be safe. Pace:: And you said you didn't like my environment. :: He smirks:: Nina:: Well, I was stupid at first and realized that I can't just not do anything that has to do with my powers. So I put them to good use and started to fight against Demons. Pace:: Are you happy with what you're doing? Nina:: At first I was scared, but I can take care of us all. :: Everyone freezes:: Pace:: He looks around:: What... Nina:: She squints her eyes:: Demons... Pace:: Great, is this their way of saying "HEY PACE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" because if it is... ::Several Demons shimmer a couple of feet from Pace and Nina:: Pace:: There's a total of ten, but I'm not ten, I'm thirty, big difference. Nina:: Shut up and just fight. Pace:: Oh, the attitude turns me on. Nina:: She throws her hand out as flames shoot out hitting three Demons:: She watches as the Demons burn and blow up:: Pace:: He watches as four Demons form fireballs and throw them at Pace:: He puts his hand up and they turn fly back vanquishing the Demons:: Nina:: She forms an energy ball and throws it at one of the Demons:: Demon:: He catches it and throws it at Pace:: Pace:: He focuses on the energy ball as it stops in its place and multiplies into three:: Thanks for the gift... :: He lifts his chin up as the energy balls turn into fire and fly towards the Demons blowing them up:: Nina:: New power? Pace:: Nah, it came with the bird. Nina:: How nice. Pace:: I know... Pierce: ::He sighs and puts a crystal in the corner of the living room:: There; now, all crystals, detectors, everything...is set. Rachel: ::She walks into the living room, handing him a glass of water:: I would give you lemonade but it doesn't actually help, and plus, I'm in charge of the food so you need to drink as much water so you don't eat up everything. Pierce: ::He takes the glass and drinks:: I don't eat that much. Rachel: If you'd like to think so, you just exercise it all off; why when you're not stealing yourself away from the family to work at the restaurant and all. Pierce: Is this going to be one of...those talks? Rachel: ::She turns and walks into the conservatory, quickly picking up the kettle and pouring water into the plants then putting it down:: No, I think you understand how I feel. Pierce: ... ::He sighs and turns, then looks back:: Food and drinks prepared? Rachel: Yes. Pierce: Adam in his crib? Rachel: Yes. Pierce: Everything else good? Pace is gone? Rachel: Yes, and yes, sweetie. ::She walks over to him and hugs him:: Pierce: ::He holds her:: We...haven't done this in a long time. Rachel: ::She holds onto him:: I know... ::She backs away and looks into his eyes:: Pierce... Pierce: ::He moves inwards to her and takes her in his arms, kissing her:: Rachel: ::Kisses back:: Pierce: Do you think we have enough time to... ::He smiles:: Rachel: Everyone else is too preoccupied... Pierce: ::He takes her hand and walks over to the stairway:: ::A Demon appears in the sitting room and sees them, creating an energy ball and throwing it at them:: ::The entire house hums:: Rachel: Pierce! Pierce: ::He turns and squints his eyes; the energy ball flying back at the Demon, blowing him up:: Demon: ::Gets hit and explodes:: AHH! ::Another Demon appears in the sitting room:: Demon: ::Blows out a burst of fire from his mouth:: Pierce: ::Throws his hand out, looking away; the fire flying and burning a portrait:: Rachel: ::She hides behind Pierce:: Pierce: ::Throws his hand out; a burst of wind knocking the Demon backwards:: Demon: ::Flies back:: Pierce: ::He throws his hand at the Demon and a burst of light flies out of his hand; revealing itself to be electricity, and the Demon blows up as the electricity electricutes him:: Demon: AHASHHASFHHSH! ::He explodes:: >::The huming stops:: Pierce: ::He looks around, no other Demons appearing:: Rachel: ::She stands up quickly:: Wow...that was...well wow. Pierce: Yeah... ::He turns back to her:: You okay? Rachel: Yeah... Pierce: Good, then we're still good --lets go ::He takes her hand and goes up a step:: Rachel: Pierce-- Pierce: Well Rach... Rachel: We just got attacked. Pierce: And now they're gone, lets go! Rachel: I don't know, I'm just not-- Pierce: ::He kisses her quickly and takes a step back:: Rachel: Yeah you're right--::She walks up the stairs with him and into their bedroom:: Billie:: She walks down the hallway after getting kicked out of the room:: Hey--You guys really need to do that somewhere else when I'm doing something! Billie:: Nasty...Demons are gone right? That was that noise? ::She walks down the stairs and hears the doorbell:: She smiles and walks to the door and opens it:: Jesse:: He looks down to the floor and looks up to Billie slowly:: Billie:: She stands in the doorway wearing knee-high leather badge heels, a badge leather mini skirt, and a white corset top:: Her hair down in curls:: She raises her eyebrow as she looks at Jesse:: Don't let your eyes wonder. Jesse:: You just...you look awesome. Billie:: Thanks, but I've always looked awesome, you just haven't starred enough. :: She turns and walks into the kitchen:: She grabs the bowls as Jesse walks in:: Grab the sodas. Jesse:: Yes ma'am. :: He walks into the kitchen and grabs the sodas:: He follows Billie to the sitting room and places the sodas down next to the bowls:: So, what'd you get Pace for his birthday? Billie:: A pump... Jesse:: For what? Billie:: Nevermind...what I got him is none of your business. :: She walks over to him:: No offense but it's a family thing. Price:: He walks into the sitting room and looks to Jesse:: Hey... ::He looks to Billie:: ...Uh--can you go to the store because we ran out of streamers. Billie:: No we didn't there should be more in the--::She looks at Price and shakes her head::...you're right, there aren't anymore. Price:: He hands her a twenty dollar bill:: Billie:: Takes the money and grabs Jesse's hand:: Come on I'll show you what I can do with my tongue. :: She leaves the Manor with Jesse:: Price:: Thank God... :: He turns back to the sitting room and the Book of Shadows orbs onto the table. He opens the Book and turns the bookmarked page:: In this room I wish from thee, for it to be decorated by a touch from me. :: He touches the wall as the whole Manor's first floor is magickally decorated:: Price:: Pierce and Rachel! Get down here now please! ::The doorbell rings:: Price:: He turns and walks to the door and opens it, seeing Hope; he glares at her:: Oh, you're invited? Hope:: Somebody...invited me, said it would be ok. Price:: Just don't try and kill us. Hope:: Not a problem. :: She walks passed Price and into the Manor:: She hangs her black leather coat up and walks into the sitting room and sits down:: Price:: He walks into the sitting room and glares at Hope:: So, what's new. ::Pierce and Rachel walk down the stairs together; cozy and smiling:: Hope:: She looks to Pierce and Rachel:: What those two did. Price:: He walks over to Carly and Ethan and hands them both a drink:: It's not that strong, we don't need anybody falling around all over the place. Carly: Well I'll try to keep myself together... ::She sips:: Ethan: ::He takes it:: Thanks... ::He looks over to Carly:: You get drunk easily though... Carly: Well I'll try not to this time, it is Pace's birthday, after all. Ethan: You aren't proving your point very well... Rachel: Stop bickering! ::She yells; walking into the sitting room from the kitchen:: Like an old married couple... Carly: Old?! Ethan: Married?! Pierce: ::He walks down the stairs and stops:: Both of you keep your voices down--::He walks back upstairs:: Price:: He looks over to the white table and notices that it's filled with gifts:: So many gifts from so little people... Rachel: He's just tense because of Adam's sleeping problems. Carly: And the restaurant-- Ethan: And the new restaurant-- Rachel: Shush, we should be quiet...he might be "hearing" us. Ethan: Yeah he does use his sensing a lot...whether he knows it a lot or not. Carly: ::She sips more of the drink:: I like this... Rachel: You can't have any more Carly, I know you. Price:: He looks over to watch Billie and Jesse talking and looks to see Hope all by herself:: He looks back to Carly, Rachel and Ethan:: Carly: ::She glances up at Price and jumps, getting up and sitting right next to Hope:: Hi, I'm Carly; how rude of us... Hope:: She stands up and smiles at Carly:: I'm Hope, nice to meet you. Price:: He looks over to Rachel and Ethan:: Rachel: ::She looks to Ethan and smiles; watching Carly and Hope talk in the background:: Ethan: ::He turns to Rachel:: So Rachel, how's being a full-time Mom going for you? Rachel: It's great, I get to spend all my time with Adam, he sleeps a lot, but we go places together when he's awake and I let him see a lot of the city. Ethan: How old is he now? Price:: He looks to his watch then to the stairs:: He looks back to Ethan then Rachel:: Rachel: He's about eight months. Pierce: ::He walks down the stairs and walks to his brother:: When does Pace come back? Price:: Uhh-- ::He checks his watch:: In about fifteen minutes. Price:: I'm kind of nervous...what if a Demon attacks with Jesse here? Pierce: Memory dust? Spell? Besides, you're normally more worried about Isaac anyway. Ethan: --Well Carly and I have talked a little bit about children and marriage...but I don't think either of us is ready yet. Rachel: But its in the near future, right? Carly: ::She smiles at Hope's question:: --Well Ethan is a hottie, yeah, but I'm just waiting for him to say something... Hope:: Don't wait, guys take a long time to finally see that the best thing for them is right in front of them. Carpe diem, seize the day, go over and tell him everything. Carly: I don't want it to be too early... Rachel: ::She glances from Carly back to Ethan:: --I think you should ask her already...I think you just think she's not ready so you're not ready... Ethan: Well...I do love her...and I am in love with her...and I can definitely see it... Carly: --Okay, I will then! Hope:: Great, try doing it while we sing happy birthday for Pace. Carly: Aww that's so romantic... ::She looks over to Ethan...licking her lips; then biting her lower lip and stands up, walking over to him; putting her arm around him:: Hey Ethan...you two having fun? Ethan: H-Hey C-Carly...hey... Rachel: ::She giggles, looking over to Hope and gesturing for her to join them:: Pierce: Aww...the kids are playing together. ::He walks down the stairs:: Rachel: Speaking of kids, Pace and Nina should be here any minute. Carly: Hey; did you guys move Adam to the nursery you guys were working on yet? Billie:: Everybody, they're here! Pierce: The nursery is a closet and yeah--::He looks over and sits down at the couch quickly:: Price:: He chuckles at Pierce's action:: Wouldn't you want to hide? Billie:: She grabs Jesse's hand and stands at the entrance of the sitting room:: Price:: He walks over to Billie and stands besides her and Jesse:: Hope:: She gets up and walks over to them:: Pierce: ::He stands up with Rachel, Carly, and Ethan and gathers with them as well:: :: The door opens:: Pace:: He laughs with Nina:: That was out of control, I never knew you could do such things. Nina:: Well you should've kept in touch and you've would've seen so many more little tricks I hide. Hope:: She looks down as she hears the voice of Pace with a woman:: :: Pace and Nina walk into the sitting room:: :: They all scream SURPRISE in unison:: Pace:: Wow! I'm shocked and here I am thinking I said I didn't want party. :: He looks over to Price:: He smiles and looks to Hope, his smile fading:: Hope:: She glares at Pace and walks away:: ::Music plays loudly from the speakers hidden across the first floor:: Nina:: You look great Rachel... Rachel: I always look good... ::She glances to Billie and squints her eyes then back to Nina:: Thank you Nina, you look better than the last time I saw you. Nina:: Well thank you...I noticed you keep checking over to Billie, what for? Rachel: She...was pestering me all throughout the pregnancy...but my clothes were fine... Nina:: Rach, no maternity clothes are fine. Rachel: ...Well-- Pierce: ::He walks over quickly, putting his arm around his wife lovingly:: How are you two doing! Nina:: Uh-oh, Pierce is drunk. Pierce: I'm not drunk...wwhy wwould I get drunkk, it's way tooooo early. Rachel: Pierce...Pierce! ::She snaps her fingers:: All eyes on me --Go sit down at the couch--what if a you-know-what attacks-- Pierce: Ohkay sweeetie... ::He kisses her on the cheek and walks to the couch; sitting right between Ethan and Carly:: Hey you two! Rachel: Ugh... ::She walks to Price and Pace:: Handle your brother. Maybe he got possessed or spelled or something... Nina:: She smiles and looks over to Price and Pace:: Hope:: She sits in the corner by herself and takes a cheese doodle and puts it in her mouth:: Nina:: She looks to Hope and squints her eyes:: Pace:: He walks over to Pierce:: Pierce...stop, you're not being a good role model for Adam and Isaac, and we don't need a drunk Charmed One around... Nina:: Oh, just forget about Piper. Pace:: He turns to Nina and smiles and looks back to Pierce:: And Piper... Pierce: Adamm is upstairs and Isaac is playing with his legos. Carly: So...when are we going to sing Happy Birthday? ? Price:: Real soon...just after we -- :: A man walks in wearing a white suit:: Man:: Hello there, may I have your attention! ::Billie and Jesse turn to look at the man:: Man:: I am Mr. Magic and I'm here for a Mr. Pace Halliwell! ! Pace:: He raises his hand:: I'm Pace... Man:: I am the magician here for today, and you've all been cursed. Now the first act--MAY THIS HOUSE HAVE REVENGE ON THOSE WHO VANQUISHED THE DEMONS THAT DWELL! Price:: He goes to blow the man up but the man shimmers away:: Jesse:: Holy shit! What was that?! Billie:: She grabs Jesse's hand and walks upstairs:: A really good magic trick, here let me teach you another. Pierce: ::He stands up quickly:: Great...now we need a counter-curse... ::He looks to his brothers:: We need Jesse to go home...so we can fix this. Rachel: ::She hurries over to the sound system in the living room and the music ceases throughout the house:: Pace:: Right... :: He walks out of the sitting room and to the door and places his hand on the knob:: He gets shocked and flies back:: He lands on the floor and slides and hits the wall:: Ow... Price:: What happened?! Pace:: He gets up slowly and walks back into the sitting room:: Oh, we're just trapped in here... Price:: No we aren't... :: He turns into orbs and tries to orb out of the Manor but can't:: Oh, yes we are trapped in here. Pace:: He walks over to his brothers:: Who ordered the Demonic magician? Hope:: She feels as if somebody is staring at her:: She turns to see Nina and walks out of the sitting room:: She walks to the staircase and upstairs:: Price:: Well who invited the Demon chick that once tried killing us?! Pace:: I said she could come over for dinner, but I guess she knew there was going to be a party. Nina:: She stands in between Price and Pace:: Ok, just stop right here. It's nobody's fault, things happen and the worse things just happen to you guys but don't let this ruin the day. Pierce: ::He stands at the doorway and opens his eyes; then takes a few steps back and jumps forward; disappearing in faint lights:: Price:: He looks to Nina:: You're right... Rachel: ::She looks over from standing next to Price and turns to the door:: Pierce just...did something...we should get a pillow for when he flies back in. Pace:: Somebody tie Pierce up. Rachel: Well...when he comes back. Price:: Pillow, I shall get. :: He walks over to the couch and picks up a small pillow:: Is this good? ::Pierce appears in blinding bright lights with a huge gust knocking the furniture over; he flies onto the floor and phases through; the huge gust of air hitting the floor; then disappearing:: Rachel: Nope... Ethan: Wow...that...wow. Carly: ::She runs to where he was:: Is...he gonna be okay? Price:: Pierce, if I tried and Pace tried, it's not going to work with you. Ethan: He shouldn't have tried that with Jesse in the house. Price:: Oh, great...for a second I forgot about him. Pace:: TIE HIM UP! Rachel: Pierce! ::She looks around; then to Price:: Price:: I'll be in the attic. :: He sighs and orbs:: Pierce: ::He appears out of thin air, his arms folded across his chest:: Butterfingers. Pace:: He rolls his eyes at Pierce and walks away:: Rachel: ::She looks over to him and sighs:: You shouldn't try to use a huge amount of your power when drunk; why don't you go get in your car and just leave your baby fatherless WHY DON'T YOU?! Nina:: I have to use the restroom... :: She walks away from them and upstairs:: Pierce: ::He looks around to Ethan and Carly, speechless:: Ethan: Commendable effort; but alas, despite your expertise in and everything, it was a stupid move. Pace:: He walks into the kitchen:: Carly: ::She sighs and walks to the kitchen:: I'll...make myself useful. Billie:: She runs downstairs and walks over to everybody:: Ok, well I knocked Jesse out. Ethan: Go Billie. ::He turns to Pierce:: I'll help...your brother, Pierce. ::He walks past him and pats him on the shoulder as he passes:: Billie:: What are we going to say when his parents come over? Hi, we can't open the door right now BECAUSE A DEMON IS TRYING TO KILL US?! Rachel: Call them then, give them some excuse. I'll be watching the kids... ::She walks upstairs:: Pace:: He walks back into the sitting room and hands Pierce a drink with garlic, juice, and potion ingredients:: Drink it... Pierce: What is it? ::He takes it and holds his nose and swallows:: Pace:: You won't be drunk in about three minutes. If you need to throw up, teleport into the bathroom. Hope:: She turns the faucet off and looks into the mirror:: She ties her long blonde hair into a tight pony tail:: She closes her eyes as her clothes change:: She now wears tight black jeans and a red halter top:: Hope:: She turns as she hears the door open:: Her eyebrow raised as she looks at Nina:: Hey... Nina:: She walks into the bathroom and shuts the door:: So, why are you being so distant...especially towards me. Hope:: Look, I don't want any trouble. :: She tries to Pass Nina but Nina pushes her into the sink:: Nina:: You did something with him... Hope:: I probably never should've came. Nina:: Damn right you stupid bitch. That's my daughters father down there! That's my man, not yours. Hope:: She looks into Nina's eyes:: Yea? Well your man and I had sex several times. Nina:: She slaps Hope across the face:: Slut... Hope:: She quickly looks to Nina as her eyes glow red:: You should've never done that. Nina:: Her eyes flash a bright yellow:: Yea? And why's that? Hope:: She raises her chin and walks past Nina and out the door:: Nina:: She turns towards the door and folds her arms:: Price:: He walks into the sitting room with the book:: He sits down and places the book on the coffee table:: There's nothing in here about a demonic magician. Pace:: He watches as Hope walks in and sits down:: Nina:: She walks towards Pace and presses her finger on his chest:: We need to talk, when this is all over. Pace:: He looks to Nina and back to Hope who slowly looks away from him:: Sure... Billie:: Well maybe it was a demon disguised as a magician? Pierce: ::He puts down a crystal ball and looks up:: The detectors I put down only work if a demonic evil intent is here. I guess the music was too loud to notice...too drunk. And...I can't get anything by scrying right now. Price:: What Demon would disguise as a magician? Pace:: He looks to Pierce then Price:: So what? We're trapped in here forever? Until Normuck sends several dozen Demons here to kill us? Pierce: I think he's behind it. And we've killed all the Demons so far that attack us. Price:: He looks to Billie:: Put Isaac, Piper, and Adam in one room and put the barrier crystals in each corner. If nobody could leave the house, I'm sure something could enter. Billie:: Sure thing... ::She turns and walks away:: Pace:: He looks to Pierce:: Yea, we were lucky. This time he could send maybe fifty upper level Demons to come and kills us. Ethan: ::He walks into the room, leaning against the wall, setting his wand against the opposite doorway:: I've...got nothing to offer, I can't lift this curse. Pace:: He looks to Pierce:: Yea, we were lucky. This time he could send maybe fifty upper level Demons to come and kills us. Pierce: Well we've got Ethan here with us...that's a good amount of protection there. Nina:: She walks down the stairs and thinks for a second:: Look in the book for a Demon named Trolex. He's an upper level Demon, he's able to disguise his Demonic powers for good but only for a short amount of time. Price:: He opens the Book and begins flipping pages:: Pierce: A Demon that can go...both ways? Nina:: She turns to Pierce:: I doubt there would be a spell in there to vanquish him, so I need you to write a powerful spell. Pace:: What about me? Pierce: I'm not the best for spell writing...especially for a Demon that swings both ways. Carly: ::She walks in and sits down on the couch:: A...bi Demon? Ethan: ::He shakes his head slowly in a sigh and looks up:: I'll keep trying to lessen the curse... ::He turns and leaves:: Nina:: She looks to Carly:: No, he's not bi, he could just suppress his Demonic side. Carly: Ah. Price:: Found him! His name is Trolex, an upper level Demon who has the power to resurrect Demonic souls. Pace:: Oh great, he came to the right house for that. Pierce: That'd be our guy. ::He picks up the crystal ball and walks over to the bookshelf, setting it there:: Carly: Creepy... Price:: Nina's right, there's no spell and no potion. Price:: So we have to make it. Pierce: Carly, why don't you go upstairs and help Rachel with whatever she's doing. Carly: Mmkay. ::She stands up and walks out and up the stairs:: Pace:: I'll go in the basement and gather some weapons. :: He smiles slightly and walks out and into the kitchen and down to the basement:: Pierce: I'll go watch Jesse while writing the spell... ::He walks to the stairway and up the stairs:: Nina:: She glares at Hope and walks out:: Hope::She looks around as she sits there by herself:: She reaches over and grabs her cup:: She takes a sip of her water and places it back on the table:: This is...nice. Ethan: ::He stands in the center; facing the front window; his small white wand expands magically and turns into a large white staff; his eyes closed; he mutters soft language:: Carly: ::She walks in, standing at the doorway; watching:: Ethan: ::He speaks in a foreign language and raises his staff and stomps it onto the floor panels; a shockwave designating from it; his eyes open and the wand returns to its former form; he points it at the window and a light shoots out at the window; the glass breaks but bounces back; the light disappearing:: Ugh! Carly: Ethan... Ethan: ::He turns to her, frustrated:: Hey. Carly: How many times have you been trying at this? Ethan: I'm trying all the countercurses, spells, chants, orientations, everything I can remember. This one is a doosey, even I can't break it. Carly: Are you...a priest? Ethan: Yes...I'm a Wizard, I've been through priesthood... Carly: Never imagined marrying a religious man. Ethan: Ha. Ha. Carly: ::She walks over to him:: I...have faith you can deminish this thing. You may look like a 28 year old hunk with a mind to match but I know you've been through a lot...that you're a hunk underneath all that-- Ethan: --Carly, this isn't the time for that. What are you doing up here anyway? Carly: Rachel didn't need me, neither did Billie; or Pierce, or Pace, or Price, or Nina, and Hope is sitting somewhere secluded...I didn't want to disturb her. Ethan: She's feeling outcast, you should talk to her. You may be telepathic but that doesn't mean you always know best. Carly: ... ::She bites her lip and looks out to the window, then back to him:: I wanted...to do this earlier...but Pierce got drunk and interrupted the moment. Ethan: ...Do...what? ::He puts his wand in his belt loop:: Carly: ::She looks over to him and breathes in slowly:: Ethan...I want to get married...have kids...grow old...I think you're the man for that. And...you don't have to say anything right now, you can propose whenever you want... I just don't want to be putting myself through a relationship without you knowing my plans. Ethan: ::He smiles and nods affirmatively; putting his arms around her, kissing her passionately on the lips:: Carly: ::She kisses back, putting her arms around his shoulders:: Ethan: ::He kisses her for another moment and looks over sharply back to the window:: Carly: Ethan? Ethan: I don't have to be telepathic but I think we should go downstairs with the others...something's happening...coming... ::He takes her hand and leaves the attic with her:: Pace:: He hands Nina box filled with daggers and potions:: Here, bring these upstairs and hand them out. Nina:: She takes the boxes:: So what did you and her do...several times I may add. Pace:: Excuse me? Nina:: How could you have sex with another woman? Pace:: It was before you and I even got back together. Nina:: Pace... Pace:: Not now Nina, just bring those upstairs and when this is over we'll talk about it. You also need to stop making Hope feel threatened. Nina:: She rolls her eyes and walks upstairs and closes the basement door behind her:: Pace:: He walks to the back of the basement and notices a dagger on the floor:: He walks over to it and picks it up:: He turns around slowly to see Pierce and Price:: Pace:: Whoa! You guys scared me, what are you doing down here I didn't hear you guys. Price:: He throws his hands sending an iceball at Pace:: Pace:: What the--::He gets hit and flies back and hits the wall hard:: He slowly turns to ice but it melts:: He looks to Price:: What was that?! Pierce:: He throws his hand as several knives fly out towards Pace:: Pace:: He dodges all of them and catches the last one. You're not my brother. Price:: Never was. Pierce:: Never will. :: Price and Pierce step into each other to form Belthazar:: Pace:: No... Belthazar:: Throws an energy ball at Pace:: Pace:: He disappears in a bright blue light and reappears in front of the steps:: He runs up the steps and grabs the doorknob but a force throws him back down:: He hits the cold concrete basement floor extremely hard:: Belthazar:: He slowly walks towards Pace and morphs into Oxmen:: Pace:: He watches the morph and notices the Demon:: We vanquished you...nine years ago... Oxmen:: You should've made sure it stayed that way! Pace:: He gets up slowly but Oxmen kicks him in the side:: Pace flies across the basement and hits the wall:: He falls down onto his stomach hard:: He looks up at Oxmen:: Oxmen:: Come on... :: He walks towards Pace and morphs into the Demon Neo:: Neo:: He stops a couple of feet away from Pace:: You're not even trying. Pace:: He stands up slowly:: Bite me... ::He throws his hand out sending an electricity bolt:: Neo:: Aw shh--:: He gets hit and flys onto the bottom of the steps:: Pace:: He coughs and walks over to Neo slowly:: He wipes his eyes and looks to Neo who is now adult Piper:: Piper:: Daddy...are you happy that you killed your only daughter? Piper:: She laughs and vanishes:: Pace:: He looks around breathing heavy and faints:: Price:: Where's Pace? :: He takes a dagger and puts it in his back pocket:: Nina:: Downstairs in the basement...I don't know what's taking him so long. Price:: He hands a dagger to Billie, Carly, Pierce, Hope, Rachel, and Ethan:: Billie:: She holds the dagger and examines it:: Sick... Pierce: What are we going to do about Jesse? He's already suspicious enough... ::He puts the dagger in his belt loop:: Billie:: He's still pretty much out of it...but I'll go and check on him. :: She walks away and upstairs:: Hope:: She stands up:: Nina:: She quickly looks to Hope and tightens her grip on the dagger:: She walks over to Hope and holds the dagger at her throat:: Tell me why I shouldn't kill you right now! Hope:: Cause you don't have the balls too... :: She punches Nina in the chest and spins around as she kicks the dagger out of her hand:: Nina:: She shakes her hand and throws a punch at Hope:: Hope:: She blocks it and punches Nina in the jaw with a strong right jab:: Nina:: She kicks Hope in the knee and upper cuts Hope:: She watches Hope stumble back and watches as she goes to kick her but she puts her leg up blocking it:: Hope:: She spins around and cuts Nina's face:: Nina:: She stumbles back and touches the side of her face:: She looks at her hand sees the blood:: I'm going to kill you. Hope:: I'll be waiting. Carly: Both of you stop it! We have enough problems we don't need you two making it worse. Ethan: I'll be in the attic... ::He walks up the stairs and away:: Rachel: ::She holds the dagger foreignly and sets it gently on the dining room table aside of her:: Natalie:: She walks into the sitting room and looks at everyone:: Oh, so this is a party? Carly: ::She brushes her hair back with her hands and takes out a scunchie and puts it in her hair, turning to Natalie quickly:: Price:: He turns around and looks to Natalie:: He smiles and quickly walks over to her and hugs her:: Rachel: Natalie! You're here. Natalie:: She hugs him back and steps back:: How you've been? Price:: Oh, you know the usual, Demons trying to kill us in our own home. Natalie:: Sounds great. ::She turns and looks to Rachel and smiles:: She walks over to her and gives her a hug:: And how have you been? Rachel: I've been taking care of Adam mostly, so really great actually. Natalie:: Aw, how is my nephew and my son? Rachel: They're doing well, Isaac's been getting good grades in school, Price is proud... ::She glances over and smiles:: Carly: ::She places the dagger she was given onto her belt loop and looks over to Nina and Hope, seeing them standing at opposite sides of the room:: Natalie:: That's great... ::She looks to Hope and Nina:: Hey Nina... Nina:: She nods to Natalie:: What's up? Natalie:: She looks to Hope:: Hi... Hope:: Hello... Rachel: ::She walks over to Carly and whispers into her ear:: That's Natalie, Price's wife. Carly: Ohh... ::She looks over and nods; walking over to her:: Hi, I'm Carly! Natalie:: She looks to Carly:: Hi, I'm Natalie... ::She turns to Price and walks over to him:: So what's going on exactly? Price:: Well, a Demon named Trolex came in disguised as a magacian, he was hired by Normuck, we are trapped in the house and...we can't get out. Natalie:: Did you look-- Price:: In the Book? Yes... Nina:: Wait, not that I'm glad to see you but how'd you get in? Natalie:: Well I guess people can get in, but they can't get out. Price:: So what we need to do now is to stick together. Pace:: He walks into the sitting room:: I know what's happening... Price:: He looks to Pace:: What happened to you? Carly: I'll...go get Ethan and Billie... ::She hurries and runs up the stairs:: Pace:: Oh, I was just attacked by you and Pierce but only to find out that you guys could become Belthazar. Then some past Demons we vanquished in the Manor came back to say happy birthday to me in the form of energy balls! Pierce: ::He stands up from leaning against a wall:: Really? Nina:: Aw, baby are you alright? Rachel: Do you need anything? ::Carly, Ethan, and Billie, walk down the stairs:: Pace:: Yea, I'm fine... :: He looks to Rachel::...No...what I do need is vanquishing potion and a spell to get this over with. Billie:: She walks over to Price:: Sorry but I forgot what I went upstairs for again... Carly: Do we need to bring Jesse down here? He's still able to get attacked. Hope:: She looks to Carly:: No...he won't because they won't have any interest in him. Pierce: No, they still might kill him recklessly...we can't risk it. Nina:: She quickly looks to Hope:: And who made you in charge? Rachel: He'd wake up eventually anyway...and not appreciate the bruise on his face. Hope:: Listen to me! I've worked with Trolex and I know how he plays...he will send the Demons that were vanquished here after those with power. He won't dare waste his time and energy on Jesse! Pierce: ...I hope you're right, Hope. Hope:: If you all are so worried about Jesse being attacked then put him in the same room as the boys... Nina:: ...And girl... Ethan: ::He walks into the living room, walking back out with a large crystal ball:: I'm gonna keep trying to hurt this thing... Rachel: I don't know how much it'll help Ethan... Hope:: She looks to Nina then to Pierce:: I am right... ::She looks to Ethan:: You just need to stop because your little tricks aren't doing anything. Ethan: Tricks? You've got to be kidding me. Carly: Ethan's a skilled Wizard, Hope. Pierce: Even if he is it won't help, this thing is too powerful even for you, okay Ethan? Ethan: ::He turns and sets the crystal ball down on the table:: Fine. Rachel: So...what's our plan then? We have to vanquish Trolex and the Demons will stop? Hope:: Exactly but Trolex won't come back here...we need to get him here with magic. We need to join teams. Two and two, the more Demons that come and we vanquish them Trolex will get mad. Eventually he'll come, got it? Billie:: Wow, I think I liked it when you were mute. Hope:: She smiles at Billie:: You're with Rachel... Billie:: What? She has no powers. Hope:: But you do, you just need to channel them and use them. They will come to you when they need to. Billie:: You're talking as if they have a mind of their own. Pierce: Have faith. Rachel: ::She sighs:: So we just scope the house and hope that more and more Demons come...great. Hope:: Pierce your with Nina, Carly you're with Price, Ethan you're with me, Pace you're with Natalie. Carly: ::She walks over to Price:: Any reason for the formations? Rachel: "Have faith. " Hope:: Yes Carly, Trolex causes illusions so he can make you see what isn't there but the Demons are real and can be vanquished. The formations is so that when one of you start to get trapped in the illusion the other snaps you out of it. Ethan: Ah, that's very smart of you, Hope. Pierce: Lets get this party started then. Hope:: Thank you Ethan. Okay, we need to split up now. Billie and Rachel I want you to stay in the basement. Pace:: Oh no, I got that Hope. Rachel: No, you're vulnerable down there, Pace. Pierce: He was born in the basement... Rachel: Too much has happened down there, we can't risk it. Carly: Look, stop fighting and just do what the woman says. Hope:: Fine...Pace and Natalie you have the basement, Price and Carly you have this floor, Pierce and Nina you have the second floor, Ethan and I have the attic. Billie:: What about me and Rachel? Hope:: You guys have the back rooms of this floor. Price and Carly you guys stay near the front and Billie and Rachel stay in the back. Billie:: Got it... Pierce: Not much to cover but okay. Hope:: This house isn't that big Pierce. ::She raises her eyebrow:: Price:: Ok, anything else? Ethan: It may seem small...but be careful...these Demons have memories associated with them...don't let them weaken you. Pierce: ::He looks to his brothers and nods:: Yeah. Hope:: Yes, NO ONE is to leave their partner. All of you have powerful powers, no one is to leave no one's side. Not even if someone is screaming for help, that's what Trolex wants us to do. He wants us to be alone. Pace:: Oh, so Price could be screaming bloody murder and I'm suppose to just shake it off and pretend its a one hit wonder? Pierce: It may be a trick...I...don't want to lose another brother through tricks and all that. Hope:: Pace since you can bi-locate, you are the only one who may help if you hear anyone. Rachel: Yes...just project or whatever you need to do... Pace:: He looks to Pierce:: Don't worry bro, I got this thing in me, remember? Pierce: ... ::He looks to Price and then to Pace:: Then we'll win this. Hope:: Lets go... Pace:: Come on Nat, it's off to the basement. :: He walks out of the sitting room with Natalie:: Hope:: Ethan... :: She looks to him and walks towards the staircase and walks upstairs to the attic:: Nina:: Come on Pierce, don't shit ya pants now. :: She punches him in the shoulder and walks upstairs to the second floor:: Billie:: Umm...ok Rach, lets go check out the windows in the sun room? Pierce ::He follows:: Ethan: ::He follows:: Rachel: Sure... ::She follows Billie:: Carly: And we'll...be in the living room, right Price? Price:: Right...in the living room, my favorite place to be. Nina:: She leans against the wall and looks at her nails then looks to Pierce:: Sorry... Pierce: Don't worry about it, that's why I wear sleeved shirts...so that you don't scratch me. Nina:: Not about that...I'm sorry that I killed your girlfriend or fiance or whatever she was to you... Pierce: ...That...was another you, you've changed now, Nina. Plus she was a Whitelighter...she's in a better place now. Nina:: Yea...but sometimes I could hear her screaming in my dreams...I hear all of those innocent people I hear scream in my dreams...they still haunt me. Pierce: Well no offense, but you do deserve it...I just hope Piper grows up to know better...when she visited us from the future she was something to be proud of. Nina:: Really? Tell me about it... Pierce: When we needed her she was there for us...she went from hating Pace to loving him and risking herself for him...ask him about it, he'd tell it better than I would. Pierce: ::He walks over to Pace's bedroom and sees Jesse laying there; he walks over and picks him up, then carries him to his bedroom and lays him on the bed, looking over to Adam and Isaac who are playing in the corner:: Nina:: Sounds like I raised her well... Pierce: ::He walks back over to Nina and stands in the hallway:: Yes...you did. Just as Price has raised Isaac to be the best big-cuz for Adam. Nina:: She smiles and forms an energy ball in her hand:: She looks to the ball then to Pierce as her eyes are now yellow:: Move... Pierce: ::He focuses as he senses a fury Demon appear behind him and turns around quickly and disappears in a bright light; reappearing beside her:: Nina:: She throws the energy ball and the Fury and watches her blow up:: Pierce: Wait-- when did we vanquish a fury Demon? Nina:: I guess your mother and her sisters have done it in the past. Nina:: So he's also letting Demons in your mother's past get their revenge also...smart. Pierce: No... ::He remembers all the deaths that have happened in the house and looks to her:: That...isn't good...despite how powerful and strong we've become...there are just some Demons that it'll be too hard to kill. Nina:: How I wish to say this is your problem but since I'm stuck here...guess I better help out...a lot. Pierce: Sorry if it inconviences you...but I don't think it'll be too hard to stay in the hallway and wait for the Demons to come to us... Nina:: At least we have the bathroom. Ethan: ::He walks to the Book of Shadows and picks it up, walking over to a chest and setting it down; closing the chest:: There we go... Ethan: Well...Rachel gave me a job...about...a year ago maybe? I'm not quite sure. I got to meet Pierce not long after working for Rachel, he was quite a character. Hope:: I bet... :: She looks around the attic and walks over to a cabinet:: She opens the cabinets doors and looks at the potions:: Wow, this cabinet must have over a hundred potions... Ethan: Yeah...they make a lot of them...but you might want to keep away from there for your own safety... Hope:: Don't worry, I'll be fine. Ethan: ::He walks over and closes the cabinet doors:: I just don't want a Demon to appear and blast you into it or something...besides; we have worse worries anyway. Hope:: Well we just need to vanquish enough Demons so that Trolex could come here...the Demons are part of him, if they get vanquished he'll get weak and pissed. He'll gather enough power to come here and try to kill us all. Ethan: And it'll be up to us to keep everyone else safe then...how do you know so much about him? Hope:: She walks to the attic window and looks out:: He and I once were close, after the accident I've never spoke to him. Ethan: Accident? Hope:: She turns to him slowly:: I was pregnant...I wanted to stop being an assassin and just become a mother, I wanted my child to grow up in an normal environment. A Witch came to vanquish him, I was there and he was also... Hope:: She threw a potion but he deflected it and it killed her. Another Witch came and threw a bolt at him and he deflected it...she did also, it hit me. Luckily I was able to live, my child wasn't so lucky. Ethan: Oh...that's awful...I'm sorry, Hope...I guess we really better kill this guy then. Hope:: Yea...I guess... Ethan: Well Trolex will want this to go quickly, so we better be ready then... ::He walks over to the potions cabinet:: And we just happen to have an arsenal right here. ::Five Demons explode:: Carly: If this Trolex guy is so scary why doesn't he just make this thing go faster?! Rachel: Stop jinxing us! ::She yells from the kitchen:: Carly: I feel like we should be playing Marco Polo, Price. Price:: I don't know, why don't I call him up and ask! :: He turns quickly and blows a Demon up from behind Carly:: Carly: YAH! ::She jumps forward, turning to him:: Whoa! That was like, way too close! Price:: But luckily I saved you. Carly: Thanks Price... ::She looks over, a female Demon with blue skin appearing:: Demon: ::She opens her mouth, her head tilting slightly; and sings sweetly into the air with a loud hum, directly staring at Price:: Carly: ::She glares at the Demon and a wave of current shoots from her to the Demon; making her fall to the ground unconscious:: There...blow her up. Price:: Oh, sorry...she's just so pretty. :: He throws his hands and blows her up:: Carly: ::She flips her hair:: Way to make a girl feel unappreciated... ::A Demon explodes suddenly by the door to the dining room:: Rachel: Another one bites the dust! Billie:: When is this going to be over? I'm tired... Rachel: I think until all of Trolex's Demon supply ends...I hate these Demons who like to annoy us with even more Demons... ::A dragon Demon appears in the center of the room:: Rachel: Ah! Demon: ::He looks over to Rachel and breathes out fire at her:: Billie:: She looks to the dragon Demon:: Oh shit no! :: She runs and hides behind the counter as the fire chars the table:: Rachel: ::She jumps downwards and runs behind the counter:: Demon: ::He walks over, chuckling:: Billie:: I am not facing that thing! Rachel: We need Pierce, Price, and Pace... Demon: Come out, come out, wherever you are... ::He laughs even louder, walking over to the counter to see them; he opens his mouth--:: Rachel: ::She kicks him in the groin and runs around him, knocking him into the sink:: Demon: ::He hits the nozzle and falls to the floor:: Rachel: ::She runs to the silverware drawer, takes out a steak knife and stabs him; watching him blow up:: ::The Demon explodes:: Rachel: Why are Demons so easy to kill...geez... ::She turns to Billie with a smile:: Pace:: He flies and hits the basement wall and falls down hard:: Nina:: She throws a Dai Dagger at the yellow skinned lizard-like Demon:: Demon:: Gets hit and blows up:: Pace:: He gets up and walks over to Nina:: You always carry around those things? Nina:: Yea, it's for emergencies. :: A tornado forms in the basement:: Pace:: He looks over to see Shax appear:: Oh shit... Nina:: Who is he? Pace:: Demon from the past...killed my Aunt Prue. Shax:: Forms an energy ball and throws it at Pace:: Nina:: She puts her hand up as the energy ball flies to the right:: Pace:: He glares at Shax as a blue ball forms from his forehead and shoots out and hits Shax blowing him up:: ::A Demon flies into the mantle above the fireplace and burns in a green goo and disappears:: Carly: Okay, that's enough... ::She walks into the entry room and stops, grabbing onto the doorway:: Price... ::She looks over again, seeing a tall Demon in the sitting room looking around with a smile:: Price:: He turns and faces the Demon:: Wow, you guys really need to stop coming because obviously--you're not killing us... Demon: ::He turns, smiling; a black energy bolt appearing in his hands:: Déjà vu all over again... Carly: ::She tilts her head slightly and holds onto Price's arm quickly, understanding his power:: NOT KIDDING! PIERCE! PACE! Price:: Really? Because I don't remember you at all... :: He goes to blow the Demon up but stops himself:: Why can't I blow him up? ::Pierce and Nina appear by the dining room:: Pierce: ::He looks over:: Oh my God... ::He looks over to Price and Carly; then looks behind him, seeing Billie and Rachel run in; Ethan and Hope run down the stairs:: Demon: ::He laughs loudly; then throws opens his hand; an energy bolt of electricity hovering in the air; then explode; knocking them all backwards:: ::Ethan and Hope hit the wall, falling down the stairs:: ::Rachel and Billie fly backwards onto the dining room rug:: ::Pierce and Price stand still:: Pierce: Price, get your butt over here! ::He throws his hand out at the Demon, knocking him upwards into the cieling, and onto the floor:: Price:: He looks from the Demon to Pierce and quickly walks over to his brother:: Who is he? Demon from the past or something? Pace:: He looks at the Demon:: No... Pierce: ::He takes Pace and Price's hand:: He killed... Demon: ::He laughs even louder; throwing a black energy bolt at them:: Price:: He deflects the energy bolt:: ::The energy bolt flies out towards them:: Billie:: She looks over to the Demon and throws a potion at ihm:: Pierce: ::He jumps forward, his hand still connected with Pace's; and touches Price's arm; causing them to phase as the energy bolt flies through them:: : Demon: ::He hits the floor; part of his chest beginning to melt:: ::The energy bolt flies back and hits the mirror in the dining room:: ::Pierce, Price, and Pace hit the floor:: Price:: He looks over to Pace:: I think we need a little extra help. Demon: ::He stands up and throws his hand out at Billie but she doesn't move:: Price:: He gets up slowly along with his brothers:: Billie:: She grins to the Demon:: Is that all you got? Demon: ::He opens his hand and fire appears; becoming two energy bolts in his hands, and he throws them at her:::: Billie:: Stop... :: The energy bolts freeze midway:: ...reverse... ::They fly back at the Demon:: Demon: NO! ::He gets hit with them and flies back; the sides of his body beginning to melt and burn:: Pierce: ::He takes Price and Pace's hands:: Price, Pierce, Pace: The Power Of Three will set us free... Billie:: Wow...that was beautiful. Trolex:: He appears in the sun room:: You bastards! ::The house rumbles and shakes with his entrance:: Price:: It's about time... Pace:: We've been waiting for you... Ethan: ::He takes out his wand:: Just tell everyone what to do, Hope... Price:: You basically ruined my brothers party... Pierce: ::He leans in towards Pace:: Oh yeah, Happy Birthday... Price:: He throws his hands freezing Trolex's body except for his head:: Pace:: He turns to Pierce and grins and looks back to Trolex:: Price:: He throws a potion at Trolex:: Trolex:: No... :: He begins to burn slowly:: Pierce: I think he's a hot head, feeling too much power... ::He opens his hand, electricity forming:: Lets get this party heated... ::He throws his hand out and Trolex surges with electricity and explodes:: ::The house shakes and rumbles as the windows and doors glow as Trolex's scream echoes:: Jesse:: He walks downstairs and over to the crowd:: Hey...I must've been knocked out because you guys seem to be having fun. Pierce: ::He smiles and nudges Price in the elbow:: Yeah, big party...you need to stay away from the alcohol, Jess. ::He smiles, glancing over to the living room as the music plays once more:: Jesse:: Sorry...I guess that's where I got this massive headache from. Pierce: ::He smiles:: Well...lets get the cake ready, so Pace can blow out his candles... Billie:: Aww...I'm sorry... ::She walks over to him and smacks his head:: Feel better? Jesse:: AYE! No. o. Rachel: ::She smiles and walks into the kitchen, then walks out; setting the cake onto the dining room table:: Birthday Boy... Pierce: ::He turns and sets his hand around Rachel as everyone gathers around the table:: Rachel: ::She takes out a lighter she just put into her pocket and lights each candle:: Pace:: Oh God, not a cake...first it's a surprise, then a Demonic magician, Demons come to say happy birthday, and now this...so sweet. Price:: On three... :: They sing happy birthday to Pace:: Pace:: He smiles to them all and blows the candles out:: |