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Price:: He just turned ten actually, he's very into Harry Potter. Ben:: That's great, I remember reading the books when I was young. Even when I finished one, I would read it again. Price:: He smiles and looks around bored of the conversation and looks back to Ben:: Oh, he watches the movies and when one is done, he would re-start it. Ben:: Has he ever read one? Price:: Movie? Ben:: No, the book. Price:: Oh... :: He thinks for a quick second and quickly replies:: I think he read the front and back. He doesn't like to read...just watch. Ben:: Okay. :: He looks over and recognizes a young lady:: Excuse me. Price:: Mhm. :: He watches Ben walk away quickly and turns around:: He notices Pierce and walks over to him:: Big weddings...aren't my thing, I really hate BIG weddings. Pierce: ::He turns and sips another glass of his beverage:: Oh hey...yeah, I know what you mean, ::He glances over and sees Adam running around the dance floor with Isaac:: Price:: Did Pace get here yet? He said he was going to be a little late to the wedding...but come on, it's the reception. He should've been here already. Price:: He looks around and tries to look past everyone:: He quickly takes a glass of wine off a tray as a busboy walks past him:: Pierce: I haven't seen him, I wouldn't blame him though... ::He looks around the large room and closes his eyes for a moment, then opens them, looking back to Price:: Price:: I really want to go home, you have no idea what I have in store for me tomorrow. I have ten meetings with different types of magazine editors and publishers, Isaac has a doctor's appointment, get the car from the shop... Pierce: I'm really happy you're back into the business scene, Price; it's good for you. Two hiatuses... ::Another song begins to play loudly; the party begins to get lively again:: Carly: ::She runs out from the crowd and up to Pierce and Price:: Why aren't you two enjoying yourselves? This is my Wedding! ::She's glowing practically:: Have fun! Price:: I'm tired Carly, sorry...I have been up since 5 this morning. Carly: Are you kidding me? It's my Wedding day, I haven't slept; too excited! Pierce: Carly, I'm sure Ethan's missing you, right? Carly: Oh God no, we're having a ball and yes, right after this we're going off to Hawaii, but come on; he's drinking himself up before the big night-- Pierce: ::He raises his hand:: Great...just great. I'm happy for you. Adam: ::He runs over to his father and Uncle, Isaac running behind him:: Daddy! Daddy! Pierce: ::He sees Adam and picks him up:: Hey Buddy ::He looks over to Price:: I still can't believe he's talking at such a young age... Carly: See ya guys ::She blows a kiss and runs back into the crowd:: Price:: He looks to Isaac and runs his fingers through his hair:: Isaac:: He looks up to his father:: Dad, I'm tired... Price:: Me too son, me too. Pierce: All right, well Pace isn't here; you wanna call him? I'd be glad to get out of here, go back to the Manor; we haven't even been in the same room for who knows how long? Price:: He sighs and looks to Pierce:: Alright, take the kids to the car and I'll go to the back and call him from the payphone. Isaac:: I wanna go with you. Price:: Go with Uncle Pierce, I'll be there in five minutes. Isaac:: Dad... Price:: Isaac... Isaac:: He looks to his father with puppy eyes:: Price:: No, go with your Uncle and I'll be there in five minutes. Pierce: Come on Isaac, ::He takes his hand and they walk towards the main entrance; covered in white flowers:: Price:: He walks through the crowd and to the back of the Hall:: He walks over to a payphone and takes his credit card out:: He swipes the card and dials Pace's number:: He puts the headset on and waits for an answer:: Price:: Hello? --Hey Nina, is Pace with you? --He isn't? --Okay, well do you know where he is? --Okay, okay --Yeah, thanks. Price:: He takes the headset off and places it on the hook:: He looks around and wonders where his brother is:: He walks to the exit and opens the door and walks out:: He walks around the Oriental Manor and to Pierce's car:: Pierce: ::He turns back to Isaac and to Adam; then looks over as Price walks over:: Ready to go? Price:: He opens the passenger side door, gets in and closes it:: He looks over to Pierce:: Pace didn't answer, Nina did. She has no clue where he went. She said that he went out and said he was coming right back. Pierce: Seat belt Price, ::He hesitates and then turns the car on, reversing out:: ...You don't think Pace is being stupid again, is he? Price:: He puts his seat belt on and looks to Pierce:: I hope not. It's been 4 years since a Demon attack, I hope he didn't get bored and went Demon hunting. Pierce: Yeah, well I hope not. Being Demon-free this long...was hard enough, and we were lucky at that. ::He turns onto another street... :: And I definitely don't want to get magickal like we use to over again. Price:: Hmm living the Charmed life or working at the office? I'd pick working at the office even though I feel like blowing some people up. Isaac:: He laughs:: Price:: He looks back to Isaac and smiles and looks forward:: Pierce: Well it's been four years now, lets be happy with how things are; make sure they stay that way. I'm still surprised it took Ethan and Carly this long to get married anyway. Price:: I thought they weren't going to last and she looks like she might be pregnant. I noticed a little bump. Pierce: Really? Carly...a mother...heh ::He turns another street:: That's a danger to society. Price:: He laughs as he looks out the window:: He notices the full moon has a ring around it:: Please don't let it be. Pierce: ::He sits at the dining room, sipping a cup of coffee; watching Isaac and Adam run around:: Funny, sometimes I still miss this place. Price:: He leans against the wall and places his cell phone in his back pocket:: Really? So why don't you move back in? It could be lonely at times when no one is around. Adam: ::He places a teddy bear down and runs over to Pierce:: Dad I'm tired... Pierce: We'll wait five more minutes, okay? Then we'll go on home. Pierce: ::He sets the coffee down and glances down at his wristwatch:: I'll think about it ::He smirks and smiles; then sips his coffee more:: Haven't heard anything from our brother yet? Price:: Nope, I called Nina and she said that he probably went to check in on Billie. She says he does that often, like several times a month. Pierce: Maybe that's why she and Oxy didn't make it back for the wedding? Price:: She still dates Oxy? :: He smirks:: Oxy Moron. Pierce: Well that's what I heard four years ago; I really stopped caring much about Billie... ::He stands up:: Anyway, it's getting late, so we're going to go... Price:: Oh, you're messed up. That is our cousin...far distant cousin. Pierce: ::He remains silent, and just walks to the closet; taking his and Adam's coat from the hangers:: Adam! Put your coat on! ::He closes the door and turns back to Price:: Price:: I haven't been in the attic since...I don't even know when. Isaac:: He walks over to his Uncle Pierce and gives him a hug:: See you tomorrow? Pierce: Yeah, see ya bud, ::He shuffles Isaac's hair around:: Adam: ::He walks over sluggishly and takes his coat from his father, but has trouble getting it on:: Isaac:: He smiles and walks over to his father and gives him a hug:: Night Dad... :: He turns and walks away:: Pierce: ::He kneels down, helping his son; then zips him up; he looks over to Price:: Just because we aren't living the Ultimate Charmed life doesn't mean we can't live a Semi-Charmed kind of life. Price:: Sleep tight. ::He looks over to Pierce:: What are you trying to say? Pierce: That we've been forgetting that part of ourselves, that's it's still a part of us; and that Pace makes me worried still... ::He walks towards the door with Price and Adam:: Price:: That's a good thing, I really don't feel like worrying about Demons coming in at night. Isaac still has nightmares and his nightmares are tied with his powers --it's like an earthquake...the whole Manor shakes. Pierce: Another reason why we don't live here, ::He smiles, and opens the front door:: Goodnight Bro. Price:: He smiles and nods:: Night, I'll call you tomorrow. Pierce: ::He turns and walks down the pathway to his car with Adam:: :: A man runs through the Downtown streets:: The street lights flicker as the wind begins to pick up speed:: He keeps running and doesn't look back:: He turns the corner only to run into a dead end:: He looks around nervous:: :: He begins to notice that the air begins to become thick and hard to breathe:: He closes his eyes and places his index and middle finger on both his temples:: He concentrates only to create a silver force shield:: :: He looks around nervous still and is suddenly thrown back into the brick wall:: He falls hard onto the concrete:: :: He looks up slowly and screams for help:: He puts his hand out but is thrown into another brick wall by some type of force:: He gasps for air and looks down to see that a pipe has gone through his body:: :: He looks over to the figure and whispers words in an dead language:: His eyes roll back as he dies:: Pierce: ::He quickly walks into the Manor, closing the door behind him, and walking directly into the kitchen to look at the television; a sheet on the wall producing vivid color and sound:: Anything new yet? ::The television shows a news anchor, along with footage of a man against a brick wall with a pipe through his torso:: Price:: He waves his hands at his brother:: Shh! News Anchor: "No word yet on the man's identity or the motive for death. Police have ruled...homicide..." Pierce: Any word from Pace yet? News Anchor: "The force against the brick wall tells that the pipe must have been shot with a powerful speed..." Price:: He turns to look at Pierce:: Not a single ring. Pierce: I can try to sense him again...but when has that ever really worked with our little bluebird? News Anchor: ..."And now our reporter on the scene..." Price:: He looks to the television:: Powerful speed equals Demonic... :: He looks to Pierce:: Huh? Oh, I don't know. Reporter: "What's really odd Tom, is that in order to shoot this heavy metal pipe in the air, you'd need some type of machine; especially to launch it into someone..." Pierce: The Magical forces all around the world have been keeping close wraps on making sure nothing magical spreads; the Demons stay gone and weak...I'm not really understanding how this happened unless it's a new big bad... Price:: He looks up to the ceiling:: WAS THERE SOMETHING I'VE SAID?! WAS THERE SOMETHING I'VE DONE WRONG TO GET CURSED?! :: He looks down with his face in his hands and looks up slowly to Pierce:: Why? Pierce: ...Dramatic much? Price:: I hate this, I really do. I knew we shouldn't of brought up the D word last night. Pierce: It wasn't us, Price; this must've been in the plans for a while now. News Reporter: "That's all the information we have for now, more coverage five minutes on the hour..." Price:: He looks to the television:: Shut Off. :: The television turns off:: He looks to Pierce:: I vowed not to use magic anymore and now this happens. Pierce: I know how you feel...I wouldn't say "vow not to use magic" but...I definitely didn't want this lifestyle back again... Pierce: For now...I'm going to go to Work; and just try to live through the day. Price:: He looks at his watch:: Yeah, I have to get into the office in an hour. Pierce: ::He walks through the kitchen and back to the foyer:: Adam's at daycare, and I have my phone if you need me--Let me know if Pace gets in touch with you. Price:: Will do, I'll just go upstairs and take a very, very quick shower. If there is such a thing as a minute shower... Pierce: ::He opens the front door and closes it behind him:: Price:: He watches his brother leave and turns to walk up the stairs:: He walks onto the second floor and down the hallway:: He stops short and looks towards the staircase to the attic:: He brushes it off and walks to the bathroom:: Price:: He stops and looks back to the staircase to the attic and takes a step back:: He debates whether he should go upstairs or to move on with the day:: He takes another step and stops:: He turns and walks into the bathroom:: Price:: He closes the door behind him and locks it:: He walks to the bathtub and opens the glass door:: He turns the shower head on and feels the water:: Hmm...nice. :: He takes his clothes off and steps into the warm shower::
Price:: He walks down the hallway not paying attention and takes a sip of his coffee:: He looks back to read the newspaper and keeps walking without looking in front:: Price:: Wow... ::He bumps into a beautiful woman and spills his coffee onto her white blouse:: He drops the newspaper onto the marble floor and is pushed back:: Price:: He looks to the woman and quickly helps her off from the floor:: I'm so sorry! Woman:: She stands up and brushes the liquid off of her:: She flicks her hands to get the remaining coffee off from her fingers and hands:: It's alright, don't worry about it. Price:: No, I'm so stupid! I should've paid more attention instead of looking at the stupid newspaper. Woman:: It's fine, trust me, I'm okay. Price:: Are you sure? I have a shirt in my office, if you would just come with me I could lend it to you. Woman:: She looks him in his eyes and takes a step towards him:: You think because you spilled your morning coffee on me that you could spill a morning woodie on me? Price:: He looks at her in shock as his eyes widen:: EXCUSE ME? Woman:: You heard me...do you think I'm some easy girl? Price:: N - n - no, I don't. You're a smart headstrong female. Woman:: Good...because I was just joking with you. :: She smiles and lets out a chuckle:: Price:: OH! Thank God, I thought you were serious. Woman:: I am...well about the shirt at least. Price:: Whew, follow me. :: He walks ahead of her and turns down the hall:: Woman:: She looks down and picks up the newspaper and follows him into his office:: She looks around the oversized office and smiles:: Nice, I like...very spacious and open. I like that, you could use more coloring and more SMACK! Price:: He jumps to the word smack and turns around:: Huh? Woman:: You know, more art? Price:: Oh, well I've been looking at some paintings and statues...from Buckland's. I'm going to give it a homey feeling. Woman:: If you can't bring the work home-- Price:: At least make your work feel like home. Woman:: She grins:: Exactly. Price:: He smiles and gazes into her eyes as she gazes into his:: Woman:: She bites her bottom lip gently and comes back:: The shirt. Price:: Ah, yes - I almost forgot. :: He turns and opens a closet and takes out a white button down shirt:: He hands it to her and smiles:: Here you go. Woman:: Thank you. :: She takes the shirt and looks around and finds her way back to Price:: Price Halliwell? Price:: Yes, and you are? Woman:: Wilson, Victoria Wilson. Price:: A Wilson? In my office? Victoria:: Yeah... ::She nods while she smiles:: Price:: Wow, I've read your father's books. Victoria:: So you believe in my crazy old man. Price:: About Demons and the supernatural? Victoria:: Mmhmm. Price:: Well, yeah, I've vanq- I've had my supernatural experiences. Victoria:: She presses her lips together and squints her eyes slightly:: Really? Price:: Yes ma'am. Once I woke up and I felt as if I woke up the same way...a different day. Victoria:: She smiles and looks around the room:: Thanks for the shirt. :: She turns and walks out his office:: Price:: I MEANT TO SAY THAT I FELT AS IF I WOKE UP THE SAME DAY BUT A DIFFERENT WAY! Price:: He walks to his leather office chair and sits down:: Price...you need to get laid. :: The phone rings:: Price:: He looks over and presses talk:: Hello? Secretary:: Mr. Wilson is here for the eleven thirty appointment. Price:: Mr. Wilson? :: He whispers to himself:: Oh, okay I'll be right down. Secretary:: Ms. Victoria Wilson says thank you once again and that she will see you at the appointment also. Price:: Okay. Thank you Janet. :: He presses end and buries his face in his hands:: He leans back and falls onto the floor:: Pierce: ::He stands at the podium and flips the pages slowly, realizing he hasn't been doing this in a long time:: And I hope I won't have to... Pierce: ::He flips another page and feels an odd feeling...like a tingle or something...; he looks up, feeling it again...then again:: What is that? ::And again:: Eh... ::He shakes his head a little:: ::Bright orbs appear in front of him, by a window; a woman walks out from the orbs, wearing white robes:: Pierce: ::He looks up, seeing her:: An Elder... Elder: Hello Pierce, my name is Alexandria; I haven't met you before. Pierce: ::He closes the Book, walking around the podium:: Was...that you, ringing just now? Alexandria: ::She smiles, nodding:: Yes, for some reason it's just harder to get through to you I suppose. Pierce: As...nice as common courtesy is...why are you here? Alexandria: You've heard of the Demon attack downtown? Pierce: Yes...look ::He raises his hands:: We...we aren't going to be doing the Demon fighting thing...we aren't as young as we used to be...we have lives now...we can't be fighting Demons... Alexandria: I understand...don't worry... ::She bites her lip then looks around the attic and back to him:: Have you heard anything from Billie recently? Pierce: ...No, and I don't care to. ::He walks to a desk and picks up a rag, wiping the tabletop:: Why? Alexandria: Anything from Pace? Pierce: ::He abruptly turns:: Look, he's my brother, and I don't even know you to be answering ANY of your questions. Alexandria: I apologize...it's just that after this control we've been helping to keep throughout the world, when a Demon attacks out of the blue, we just need to make sure everyone's on our side...to help us. Pierce: Look, you Elders have been on our side, off our side, and on and off again...we aren't your enemy, you don't need to worry about us-- Alexandria: Are you really that sure? Pierce: ::He places the rag down:: What? Alexandria: You three have been magic-free and the world has been Demon-free for about 4 years now. Price has been turned evil before; Pace is still an almighty power...Billie is still powerful even if she isn't using her magic powerfully... Pierce: What are you getting at Alexandria?! Alexandria: I'm just saying...watch your bases. All magical forces are restoring order...trying to make sure no more Demons exist and can cause harm...as you said, you and your brothers aren't young anymore. Pierce: Thanks for the reminder... ::He studies her, seeing how young she is now:: Alexandria: Be safe...Blessed be. Pierce: Blessed be. Alexandria: ::She orbs away in beautiful blue and white lights:: Pierce: ::He sighs and walks to the Book of Shadows, pressing his hand on it just as it flies open and the pages turn to the 'To Summon a Lost Witch' page:: Pierce: ...What? ::He traces the title's lettering with his index finger and senses a familiar feeling...of caution...looming nearer:: ...Pace... Pierce: ::He hurries down the stairs; the telephone piece to his ear:: Yes, I'll be picking up Adam early today; yes, I know, all right, thank you--bye. ::He takes the piece out of his ear and presses it in, turning it off:: ::The light in the rooms change as a cloud covers the sun:: Pierce: ::He glances up, placing the telephone down and then picks it up again, pressing it in, putting it to his ear:: Price-- ::It begins to dial...dial...dial:: Pierce: Urgh! ::He takes it out and places it on the couch's sidearm and walks to the foyer, grabbing his coat, and turns again to pick up his phone but stops; staring at the door:: ::The front doors seem to rattle... :: Pierce: ::He takes a few steps back, then turns and gets back; away from the door--as he closes his phone and puts it in his pocket:: ::The doors rattle more and more, more violently:: Pierce: Damn magic... ::He closes his eyes for a moment to feel the wind and anything else...unable to recognize what it is... :: ::The doors burst open; a huge gust of wind blowing in:: Pierce: ::He crouches beside the couch and peaks up from the back of it, looking to see if anyone's there...but no one approaches:: Pierce: ::He slowly stands up, not sensing any danger, and looks to the front doors as they abruptly close and lock; and he teleports away in bright lights, trying to remember to teleport at least, that is:: Nina:: She stands in front of where the man was murdered last night:: She looks around to make sure that no one is around:: She walks close to the wall and notices that the object is gone:: Damn, must've beat me to it. Nick:: Beat you to what? Nina:: She quickly turns around:: Oh, you scared me...I thought I was alone. Nick:: No one is ever truly alone. Nina:: Well, I'll just be on my way. Nick:: What for? You just got here...spend a little time with me. Nina:: She gives the man an awkward look:: Look, I'm leaving. Nick:: Why? Nina:: She shakes her head and begins to walk:: Nick:: He looks at her and appears in front of her:: Where are you going? Nina:: 4 years without this bull and now it wants to act up?! Nick:: Who do you think we are? Nina:: Demons, I may be half but I still despise you creatures! :: She spins around and punches him in the jaw:: She looks to him in shock:: Nick:: He places his hand on his jaw and looks up to her:: What was that for? Nina:: She throws another punch but he blocks it:: She spins around and kicks him extremely hard in his lower abdomen:: Nick:: He stumbles back and looks to her:: Must we cause such violence? Nina:: Hmm... :: She thinks for a quick second:: Well, yeah! :: She kicks at him again but he dodges it:: Nick:: You need to save your energy. Save your energy for what is about to come.: Nina:: What's about to come is my foot up your ass! :: She flips over him:: Nick:: An evil grin appears on his face:: He spins around quickly and grabs her by the shoulders once she lands:: He grips tight and spins around and lets go of her:: Nina:: Once she is let go she flies extremely fast and breaks through the brick wall and goes through four concrete walls inside the building:: She lands hard on her back and coughs up blood instantly:: Nina:: She turns her head to the side to see him still outside at least 30 feet from her::She closes her eyes and opens them to see him next to her:: She tries to scream but nothing comes out:: Nick:: Shh, don't force it. I shall bring you to where you belong. Nina:: She moves her hand slowly to grab him by the ankle:: Nick:: He looks down and quickly and very hard stomps on her hand:: He smiles as he hears her scream in pain and also to the sound of her fingers cracking:: He looks down and tilts his head:: Why do you feel? Nina:: She looks up to him as her eyes widen:: Nick:: He bends down and grabs her by the throat:: He lifts her up and slowly tightens his grip:: I will take you out from this painful world that you call a home. I will bring you to my home...you will like it there. :: He grins:: Nina:: She uses her good hand to grab his hand that is tightened around her throat:: She tries to break free but his grip is too strong:: Nick:: Don't fight me, join me. Nina:: Her face slowly turns red:: Nick:: Yes...come home with me... Nina:: Her eyes roll to the back of her head:: Nick:: He lets her go and watches her lifeless body fall to the ground:: There, there...mommy will be okay. :: He turns around to walk away but is thrown fifty feet away from Nina:: :: The camera flies to show Nick's facial expression:: Nick:: Another one... :: The camera goes back to Nina and slowly goes up to reveal Pace as he stands over her:: Pace:: His jaw clenches along with his fist:: He looks to Nina and back to the man whom has disappeared:: He picks up Nina's still body and disappears in a bright blue flame:: :: A bright blue flame appears in Pace and Nina's bedroom:: Pace appears as the flame fades as he holds Nina:: Pace:: He lays her body on the bed and stares at her:: His eyes begin to tear:: He looks quickly to the opened window as it shuts once his eyes made contact with it:: He walks around to the side of the bed and sits besides her:: Pace:: Don't worry babe... :: He places one hand on her forehead and another on her chest:: He inhales deeply as he closes his eyes:: He looks up towards the ceiling and whispers in tongue:: His hands begin to glow a golden light then a bright red as he hovers them over her:: Nina:: She opens her eyes quickly and sits up fast as she gasps for air:: She looks around the room not knowing where she is:: She breathes heavily and looks to Pace:: What --what happened? Pace:: Aren't you suppose to be stronger then any Demon? Nina:: A little bit stronger...why? Pace:: That man...the man that killed you...what was he? Nina:: She looks to Pace and gets off the bed quickly:: She walks to the dresser across from the bed and opens the top drawer:: She pulls out her Viking Wolf Dagger:: She turns to look at Pace:: So I died... Pace:: He stands up:: You need to rest. Nina:: No! A man killed me and I wanna know why and who the hell he is! Pace:: I'll look into it. Nina:: Where were you? Yesterday, the day before that, today...where were you? Pace:: He tries to avoid the question by walking towards the window:: He looks out onto the street:: I was looking for answers. Nina:: For what? Pace:: He turns to her:: Before I couldn't even bring the dead back to life...now I can...I wanna know why. Nina:: Well, I thank you babe, but I have to go and kill this son of a bitch now so don't wait up for me. Pace:: Nina, you can't go... Nina:: Why not?! Pace:: Because he could kill you and this time take you. Why can't you just stay here and relax? Nina:: IT'S NOT IN MY NATURE TO RELAX! Why don't you get killed, come back, and relax?! Pace:: What about Piper? Nina:: She looks at the dagger and then looks to Pace:: Don't put her into this... Pace:: Why not? What happens when I die? What if my brothers die? You're gone...who's going to take care of her and her cousins? Nina:: Did you notice how you just dumped your nephews on me like that? Pace:: Nina...I'm being serious. Nina:: She places the dagger back in the drawer and closes it:: Fine...I'll stay home and relax. Once you find out who this guy is I'm coming with you. Pace:: Fine, just stay here and rest. I'll call the Nanny and ask if she can watch Piper over time...I'll go and pick her up tonight. Nina:: She walks over to the bed and lays down:: Fine. Pace:: He walks to the door and looks back to Nina:: Alright... :: He walks out of the bedroom:: Nina:: She looks at the door as it slowly closes:: She turns her head slowly towards the window:: She looks out at the bright sky:: She closes her eyes and drifts off to sleep:: Pierce: ::He lays back on the sitting room couch, the telephone piece in his ear:: Well I got a visit from an Elder and then the front doors flew open and...just call me back when you get this message? Bye Pace ::He presses the piece in and sets in on the table:: Ugh... ::A vase crashes in the conservatory:: Pierce: Adam! ::He sits up and walks over to the conservatory, seeing Adam staring at in:: Adam: I didn't do it... Pierce: Fine...um, do you want anything to eat? Adam: PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME! Pierce: ::He smiles:: Okay, wait for me in the kitchen? Okay? Adam: ::He smiles and runs off:: Pierce: ::He kneels down, looking at the vase, and quickly looks up, sensing something in the air; he stands up, looking around, but doesn't feel it anymore:: What is that about... Pierce: ::He looks down to the vase:: Let the object of objection--Nah... ::He just moves the vase towards the wall with his foot and walks to the kitchen:: Pace::He walks into the Manor and slams the door shut:: He walks to the staircase and sees Adam:: Sup kiddo? :: He continues to walk upstairs, along second floor and walks to the attic staircase:: Pace:: Here we go... :: He walks upstairs and to the attic door:: He grabs the knob and turns it but the door is locked:: WHAT THE HELL YO?! WHY DID PRICE LOCK THE DOOR?! Adam: Daddy, Unc' Pace is back! ::He runs around the island:: Pierce: ::He places the plate on the kitchen nook table:: Your sandwich kind sir-- Adam: ::He sits down and takes a bite:: Th-ank-yo-u ::He chews:: Pierce: ::He turns and walks to the sitting room and up the stairs:: Hey Pace! Pace:: He turns his head slightly as he hears his name:: Why is the door locked?! Pierce: ::He walks out of the room, through the dining room, up the stairs, and through the hallway to the attic stairway:: It isn't locked, I was in there an hour or two ago. Pace:: He looks to the door and shrugs his shoulders:: He grabs the knob and breaks the door open:: Nevermind... :: He walks to the Book and places his hands over it:: He closes his eyes and gets a premonition when he encountered the man with Nina:: Pierce: ::He walks up to the attic area and looks at the door:: Well...it locked itself before...but screw those signs... ::He walks in:: Pace:: The pages flip continuously then stop:: He puts his hands down and opens his eyes:: Blank...What is that suppose to mean? Pierce: That strange things are happening. Did you get my message? I've also ::He sighs:: been sensing a lot of stuff lately...in the house. Pace:: What the hell?! This is suppose to be a Book Of Shadows and when I try to search for whoever that man was it comes up blank... :: He looks down to the bottom and read aloud the text as it appears:: Covert...What's a Covert? Pierce: Covert Operation? ...If it isn't in the Book we just haven't encountered it...or the Elders or someone doesn't want us to find out so easily... Pace:: He looks up from the Book to look at Pierce:: Okay well the bastard killed Nina, she's okay though...where's Price? Pierce: ...Right. Price; I've tried calling, I guess he just hasn't left work yet. Did you see the news report about the Demon downtown? Pace:: Yeah, that's where Nina went and got killed by some man. You know how Nina is a little bit stronger than a normal Demon? Well this guy kicked her ass but I guess since I got this Phoenix thing that I was able to knock him off of her. Pierce: ::He nods, walking around the attic, banging his hand on the desk:: We...didn't need this back in our lives again. ::He rubs his wrist:: Pace:: Tell me about it... :: He closes the Book and walks over to the couch and sits down:: Pierce: ::He walks over and sits down next to his brother:: So...what have you been up to? How's Piper? Pace:: Shit...she's good... :: He looks towards the Book:: We should go back, probably would need the Power of 3 to defeat this guy. Pierce: Go back? I...don't want to start doing this again, Pace. Pace:: He looks to Pierce:: Fine...I'll go with Price. Pierce: I'll do it...sure...I guess...but only this time...hopefully. Pace::He looks to Pierce and smiles:: Good, I'll go call Price and write a spell and you should go and whip up a very powerful potion. Pierce: Great, Adam should be finished his sandwich now anyway...he's a slow eater... ::He gets up and walks to the door:: Good luck on Price... ::He exits:: Pace:: Yup... :: He walks over to the round table in the attic and sits down:: He takes out his cell phone and places it to his ear:: Price... :: The phone automatically dials Price's cell phone:: Nina:: She walks into the attic and looks to Pace:: Hey babe, I thought you were going to kick that Demons ass for me? Pace:: He looks over and is surprised to see Nina there:: He hangs up and places the phone in his pocket:: He stands up and looks to his girlfriend:: I thought we agreed on you staying home? Nina:: Yeah...well...I got bored and felt like going for a nice walk. Pace:: A nice walk...we live like five miles from the Manor. Nina:: Okay so I used my powers. I had to know what was going on. Pace:: Everything is under control so why don't you just go back on home. Nina:: Why are you pushing me away? Pace:: I'm not, I just don't want you getting hurt. Nina:: No, you think I'm weak. Pace:: Did I say that? Nina:: No, but I think I know what your thinking! Pace:: Why are you getting loud? Nina:: Because I'm upset, tired, my back hurts, and I'm late! Pace:: Huh? Nina:: Nothing. Pace:: No...you said that you're late. What do you mean by that? Nina:: Well...uh-- :: She turns to the door to see Price walk in:: Hey there... :: She looks to Pace:: I'll be downstairs helping Pierce. :: She smiles and walks pass Price and exits the attic:: Price:: He smiles at Nina and places his briefcase on the floor:: He looks to Pace and walks over to him:: Where have you been? Pace:: Around - look we need to go back where this guy was killed. Price:: WHAT?! Pace:: We need to go back -- Price:: He cuts his brother off:: I heard what you said but why? Pace:: Because he killed Nina. Price:: She looks alive and fine to me. Pace:: Because I brought her back. Price:: You brought her back? Pace:: Yeah, with my powers. Price:: Okay, so you brought her back with your powers? Pace:: Yes. Price:: You can bring back the dead? Pace:: Well, apparently... Price:: That's so cool. Pace:: I know --I mean it is --I mean we need to go and find out who this guy is. Price:: Okay, okay...so where were you again? Pace:: I was looking for answers. Price:: But that isn't around. Pace:: YES IT IS!! Price:: Why are you getting loud? Pace:: Because I'm mad, tired, hungry, and horny! Price:: He looks dead at Pace and looks around:: Pace:: Uh... :: He walks quickly out of the attic:: Price:: Ew... :: He turns around and follows Pace:: Pace:: He walks into the kitchen along with Price:: Price:: He looks over to Nina:: Satisfy your man. Nina:: She quickly looks to Price:: Huh? Pierce: Hand me the Barbeh Root Please... Price:: He looks around for the Barbeh Root:: Uh...where is that? Pace:: This is your house. Price:: Well sorry if I haven't made a potion in like...4 years! Pace:: You're so lame. Pierce: Just... ::He moves over to the cabinets by the sink and gently pushes Price out of the way, then reaches over to an upper cabinet, and pulls out a jar:: There we go. Price:: And you're so stupid because all the blood from your brain is circulating towards your -- Pace:: OKAY! Nina:: I'm lost. Pierce: Did I miss something? ::He takes some root from the jar and places the jar back, closing the cabinet door:: Price:: Pace is horny. Nina:: Oh. Pace:: No, I'm just frustrated. Pierce: ::He tosses some of the root into the pot; making it explode in a burst, then simmer down:: Price:: Yeah...sexually... ::He chuckles:: Nina:: Okay enough with the sex talk. We need to concentrate on this guy. :: She looks to Pace:: Any idea who or what he is? Pierce: ::He picks up a spoon and stirs the potion some more; the smoke coming out:: Pace:: He's Unknown, Covert...I guess the Book didn't write him in and it's up to us. Nina:: Great so we're going up against something we don't know about. Pace:: You're not going up against anything. Nina:: Pace, I'm going with you. Pace:: Nina, go back home where you're safe. Pierce: ::He stays silent, and just stirs more, focusing on the potion:: Nina:: No. Pace:: Nina... Price:: AY! Someone has to stay back with the kids. Pace:: He looks to Nina:: Nina:: Fine. Pace:: Thank you. Nina:: No, thank you. Pierce: Yeah, the kids... ::He stirs:: Price:: Wait...why are we going after this guy again? Nina:: He killed me. Price:: Oh, yeah...but you're alive. Nina:: Well I am now... Pierce: To stop him from making this uprising? Price:: He looks to Pierce:: Oh yeah, continue stirring. Pierce: ::He looks up and smiles, then back down to stirring:: Nina:: I'll be in the sitting room. :: She walks out of the kitchen:: Pace:: He watches Nina leave and leans on the sink counter:: Price:: So much tension. Pace:: Shut up. Price:: He quickly looks to Pace:: That word will not be used in my house. Pace:: Excuse me? Price:: You heard me. Pace:: You do not want to get me heated. Price:: Just shut up. Pierce: ...Guys... Pace:: He looks to Pierce:: He started it. Price:: He looks to Pace:: You're so lucky I can't blow you up. Pace:: Oh, so you would kill me? Pierce: Guys... Price:: Well, I would blow you up and bring you back to clean up the mess. Pierce: Guys! Pace:: Then I would send you to wherever and you wouldn't be found! Price:: He turns towards Pace:: YEAH?! WELL I WOULD GO BACK IN TIME AND STEAL YOUR FAVORITE TOY CAR AND SHOVE IT RIGHT UP YOUR -- Pierce: GUYS! ::The pot illuminates in a flash:: Pierce: ::He looks down:: Oops... Price:: He looks to Pierce:: Oops? Oops what? Oops isn't good. Pierce: Oops is just that I made the potion light up--Anyway, I need to talk to you about something! Pace:: I hate that word...Oops. Price:: He looks to Pace:: Yeah? Well it hates you too. Price:: He looks to Pierce:: We're listening. Pierce: ...Great. I went to Bayside today and guess who I saw running about in a hurry...Ethan. Pace:: Oh, I thought you were going to say something important. Pierce: Pace--Ethan is supposed to be on vacation. Pierce: ...In Hawaii! Pace:: Oh...well maybe he forgot something. Pierce: ::He sighs:: Open your eyes Pace, he wasn't there because he forgot just any old thing. Pace:: He's cheating on Carly? Price:: That is not our place. Let her found out on her own. Pace:: Why? Price:: Because, for all we know he could've dropped off his stool. Pace:: Stool? :: He thinks for a second:: Uh-ooh... Pace:: Ew? Pierce: Guys, that isn't it either! Geez. And Wizards don't have stools, they have wands and things. Price:: He smiles and looks to Pierce:: Then what is it? Pierce: ...It was magic related. He wouldn't tell me, but he had a folder with him...that he had come back for...he said that since 'I didn't want to have anything to do with magic'...he wouldn't tell me. So I'm going to go find out what it is. Pace:: If he's evil, I wouldn't mind killing him. Pierce: He's not evil; aren't you supposed to be telepathic? I got the feeling he was going after...a Demon. And he didn't even know a Demon had attacked downtown. ...And I never remember Ethan ever hunting a Demon by himself. Price:: So do you think he has a connection with this Unknown guy? Pierce: ...I'm thinking maybe. But I'll have to figure it out without his knowing we're involved...we can't have anything else getting screwed up. Price:: Everything is already screwed up... Pace:: I'll go and write the spell. Price:: Okay... Pace:: He gives Price a dirty look and walks out:: Pierce: ...I have to try. ::He gets a baster out and takes a few capsules from a shelf; and begins filling them:: Price:: I love messing with him. :: He watches Pace leave and looks to Pierce:: Pierce: Price...Mom and our Aunts went through this before...you know this, I know this, Pace knows this. Adam: ::He gets up from the table and hands his plate to his father, pushing him in the leg with it:: Pierce: ::He looks down, taking it from him, and putting it in the sink:: Thanks Adam. Adam: ::He smiles and runs off:: Pierce: ::He finishes with the capsules and caps the last one, taking a jar out from another cabinet:: The whole separation--big bad comes--mystery here and there...all of it. Price:: Couldn't it start off with a pie eating contest? Pierce: Cute... ::He pours the pot into the jar, taking a lid out and placing it on the jar; then placing the pot into the sink:: Price:: I haven't used my powers in 4 years...I think I forgot how to use them. Pierce: I don't know if it's because you were the late bloomer when it comes to powers or what...but I could never just...stop using my powers completely. Price:: Well I could...I actually felt like a normal person. Pierce: Well I felt normal too...but I guess I just felt paranoid... ::He puts more of the potion-making ingredients and tools away:: I still helped innocents when I could. That never stopped--and I know it didn't stop for you either. Price:: Well it wasn't often, and I never had to use any powers. And What are you doing? If this guy is as strong as Pace says he is then we need more then three potions. Pierce: ...Oh... ::He turns around and takes out more capsules and begins to fill the capsules from the jar:: Pace:: He walks back into the kitchen with three pieces of paper:: Alright, it's done. Price:: He looks to Pace:: Lets hear it. Pace:: With this call we come to three. Powers that be hear our plea. From light to dark, dark to light. We call on the Halliwell line to end this fight. Price:: I could've made it better. Pace:: You know, you're getting me mad. Price:: Sorry. Pace:: He squints at Price and hands him and Pierce the spell:: Price::Thank you. :: He takes the paper:: Pierce: ::He takes it, placing it down, and keeps with the potions:: A general spell? Price:: Shall we dance? Pace:: I'm ready when you are. Pierce: Sure...why not... ::He hands two potions each to his brothers, and places two in his pocket:: Just to be sure. Pace:: He takes the potions and places them in his back pocket:: Price:: He takes the potion and put them in his side pockets:: Pace:: Price will you do the honors? Pierce: I still think it's funny we can all teleport... Price:: I could only orb... Pace:: It's okay Price...you'll always be the blacksheep of the three. Pierce: Well it's still teleporting...I guess. Price:: He rolls his eyes and grabs his brothers hands and orbs out of the Manor:: :: Orbs appear in the alley way and fade away:: Price:: He looks around and looks to the huge hole in the wall:: Is that where Nina was thrown? Pace:: Yeah... :: He looks to it and looks around:: Price:: I don't see him. Pace:: Well...just wait. Pierce: Just be alert...like the ol' days... ::He looks around, seeing a dent in the wall; a circular dent:: That'd be where the guy was killed...I wonder why they didn't crime scene this off. Pace:: Because they're stupid. Pierce: OH! Thanks Pace, that really explained it. Nick:: Look, we have guests. Pierce: ::He looks over, seeing Nick down the alley:: Price:: He turns around quickly to see a man wearing dark blue jeans, black boots, a black shirt, with an denim jacket:: Pace:: He looks over to Nick:: Who are you? Nick:: My name is...well you can call me Nick. Pierce: ::He walks closer to his brothers, staring at Nick:: What's your read on him Pace? Pace:: No read. Price:: He looks to Pace and places his hand in his pocket:: What's your deal on being here? Nick:: Excuse me? Pace:: Who sent you? Pierce: ::He stares at him:: Something's up about him...something strange. Nick:: You will find out soon. :: He looks to Price:: Do you really think that potions will do me harm? Pierce: Do you know who we are? Nick:: The Charmed Ones, the Chosen Three, the Prophecy, the Three Fold, the Almighty Brothers. Pace:: Wow, we have a lot of names. Pierce: Oh wow...those last few I haven't heard really... Nick:: Why have you come here? Pace:: To vanquish your ass...you killed my girl. Nick:: Isn't she alive? Pace:: How do you know? Nick:: I know everything. Price:: Yeah? :: He takes his hand out his pocket:: Know this... :: He throws his hands at Nick:: Nick:: He flies backwards and flips in the air:: He lands on his feet and looks to Price:: Powerful... Price:: He keeps his eyes focused on Nick:: Nick:: Not enough power though. Pierce: ::He separates himself from his brothers:: Right. Nick:: Do you really want to come up against me? Pierce: No, but we will if we have to. Pace:: He throws his hand and sends out an electricity bolt:: Nick:: He vanishes and appears in front of Pace:: That wasn't nice... Pace:: He looks into Nick's eyes:: Nick:: Pace Halliwell, the youngest of the four, the most powerful, the most unique, the most stubborn of the four. Pace:: Four? Nick:: Did you forget about Prin? Pierce: You leave him out of this. Nick:: He keeps his eyes on Pace:: Pierce Halliwell, you used to be the oldest, until Prin died. Now, you're the middle child, so lost, so alone. Rachel must be burning in hell by now. Pierce: What's your real name, Demon? Pace:: He goes to punch Nick:: Nick:: He blocks the punch and punches Pace:: Pace:: He flies backwards and hits the wall:: The bricks break as Pace falls onto the ground extremely hard:: The bricks fall ontop of him:: Price:: He looks back to Pace:: PACE! Price:: He looks to Nick and spins around to kick him:: Nick:: He catches his foot and throws him into a dumpster:: Pierce: ::He throws his hand out at Nick; a bright light blinding his eyes:: Price:: He flies into the dumpster and makes a dent:: He falls onto the ground and rolls over:: Pierce: ::He throws his arm and a burst of electricity flies out; hitting him:: Nick:: He stumbles back and vanishes:: Pierce: ::He turns invisible; and runs over to Pace under the bricks:: Pierce: ::He looks down at the bricks and reaches into them; phasing, trying to find his brother:: Pierce: ::He panics and stands back; and suddenly the bricks disappear in bright lights, flying against another wall; he looks down, not seeing Pace:: Pierce: ::He looks over and sees Price on the ground and runs over to him; silent, in case Nick is still nearby:: Nick:: He appears behind Pierce and wraps his arm around his neck tight:: Why do you look so worried? :: He licks his face:: Soon you'll be united with Rachel. :: He spins him around and throws him into a brick wall:: Pierce: ::He turns visible and flies against the brick wall, disappearing into it:: Pierce: ::He falls into a large room; deeper than the street, and hits the cement floor hard:: UH!-- Pace:: He appears in front of Nick and kicks him hard in the gut:: Nick:: He stumbles back and looks to Pace:: Good to have you back. Pace:: He spins around and kicks him in the chest:: Nick:: He stumbles back once more:: Pace:: Not so powerful now are you?! :: He jumps up in the air and wraps his legs around Nick's neck:: He turns his body and flips Nick over onto the ground:: He lands on the ground crouching and turns around quickly:: He stands up:: Nick:: He flips up to his feet:: Do you think that the Phoenix will always protect you? You're not invincible. Pace:: Now that's where you're wrong. :: He looks to Nick as Pace clones himself:: He looks to his clone in back of Nick:: Pace(Clone):: His hand glows a bright yellow:: He forces his fist into Nick's back:: Nick:: He smiles at Pace and looks over his shoulder to see a clone:: He throws himself forward and flips over Pace:: Pace:: He turns around and looks to Nick:: Nick:: He kicks Pace in the gut:: Pace:: He flies back in the air and hits a wall:: Nick:: He appears in front of Pace before he could hit the ground:: He grabs Pace by the arm and throws him onto the ground:: He watches as the ground cracks:: Pace(Clone):: He puts his hand out but explodes:: Price:: He comes to and looks around:: He gets up slowly and looks to Nick as he stands over his youngest brother:: No... Nick:: He looks over to Price:: Yes... Price:: He throws his hand causing an energy wave:: He watches the wave hit Nick but it only causes his enemy to stumble a bit:: Price:: PACE! Pace:: He orbs away from Nick and appears by the dumpster:: Price:: He runs towards Nick and orbs away:: Nick:: He looks around:: Come on, lets play! Price:: He orbs in front of Nick:: Nick:: There you are. :: He punches Price in the chest extremely hard:: Price:: AHH! :: He flies back and slides against the concrete:: He places his hands down hard to stop him from sliding:: Nick:: Now look what I can do. :: He forms an fireball and throws it towards Price:: Price:: He flips up and watches the fireball come at him:: He flicks his hand as it deflects and flies back at him:: Nick:: He gets hit by his own fireball and falls onto the ground:: Price:: He slowly begins to walk towards Nick:: Nick:: He looks up at Price and stomps his foot on the ground and makes it shake:: Price:: PACE! Pace:: He orbs away:: Price:: He hovers into the air and orbs away:: Nick:: He stands up and looks around:: I'M NOT DONE!! Price:: He orbs behind Nick:: Neither am I. :: He grabs Nick by the sides of his head and hovers into the air:: His hands turn bright white as he drains Nick's memories and powers:: Nick:: He grabs hold of Price's hands and squeezes them tight:: Price:: He lets go of Nick:: Nick:: He falls onto the ground:: Pierce: ::He teleports into the alleyway, stumbling as he appears:: Price:: He hovers down and kicks Nick in the side:: Nick:: He flies at least 15 feet and falls onto the ground:: Nick:: He looks at Price with blood tearing from his eyes:: I'll be back. :: He vanishes:: Pierce: The last time he disappeared he really didn't... :: Bright blue flames appear where Nick was:: Price:: He pulls one of the potions out:: Pierce: ::He shakes his head more as he walks towards Pace; trying to get ahead of himself:: Pace:: He appears and looks around:: Where is he?! Price:: Oh... :: He places the potion back in his pocket:: Pierce: Price...use your fog... Price:: Why? Pierce: We'll be able to see him in the fog. Price:: He closes his eyes and raises his hands:: Pace:: He looks at Price and looks around as the area slowly becomes thick with fog:: Pierce: ::He places his hands outwards; around his brother's; as a force field in case Nick tries to touch them:: Price:: He looks around as his eyes can see through the thick fog:: He looks over to see Nick:: THERE! Pace:: Let the unseen be seen by the naked eye! :: The fog vanishes as Nick slowly appears:: The Charmed Ones: ::They throw the potions at him--the potions burning against his skin as the impact throws him back:: Nick:: He falls back:: Price:: THE SPELL! Price, Pierce, Pace::With this call we come to three. Powers that be hear our plea. From light to dark, dark to light. We call on the Halliwell line to end this fight. Nick:: NOO!!! :: He looks at his body as it surges on fire:: AHHH!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::He melts:: Price:: Wait...that's it? He melts and he's dead? Pierce: You're the one with the explosion power. Price:: Well he's gone now! Pace:: I'm tired... Price:: Me too. Pace:: My back hurts. Price:: Mine too. Pierce: We're too old for this, huh? ::He begins to laugh--looking at the mark where Nick laid:: Pace:: I'm still young. Price: Shut up. Pace:: He looks to where Nick was vanquished:: Don't you think that was just a little too easy? Price:: No, we --well I, kicked his ass pretty well. The potions were strong and the spell was powerful, so he's vanquished bro. Pace:: I hope so... ::He looks over to his brothers:: Pierce: I hope so too. Pace:: He walks in holding two mugs in each hand:: He walks over to Price and Pierce and hands them a mug:: Pierce: ::He takes it:: Thanks ::He looks down, the Book of Shadows on his lap; he flips another page:: Nina:: She follows and sits on the love seat along with Pace:: She hands him a mug and takes a sip from her own mug:: Price:: He looks at it:: What is this? :: He brings it up to his nose and sniffs it:: Nina:: She looks over to Price:: It's Green Tea, just drink it. Price:: He looks over and places the mug on a coffee stand:: Thanks, but no thanks. Pace:: He smiles and kisses Nina on the forehead:: I love it. Pierce: ::He takes a sip, then places it back down; flipping another page:: Nina:: She looks up and kisses him on his chin:: I know you do. :: She moves in more and rest her head on his chest:: So, you guys vanquished this Nick dude? Price:: He looks to Nina:: Yes, we did and he isn't coming back. I was surprised because I didn't know how strong I actually was. Pierce: Wait, haven't we been over the "We're strong get over it" thing? Pace:: He looks from Nina to Price:: Well you haven't used your powers for four years. So, today was your first time using them and they built up. They'll stay pretty strong for a while and go back. Price:: He looks to Pierce:: I never knew I was that strong. Pierce: Oh...well I never knew I could hit a cement floor as hard as I did after I went through that brick wall. Nina:: She looks to Pierce:: Well, now you know how I felt when I went through a brick wall and three concrete walls. :: She smiles:: Pace:: He looks to Price:: Time will only tell, but that Nick guy was pretty sure about whatever he was talking about. Makes me want to look into it more. Pierce: ...And he was different too...he said his name was "Nick"--As if we were expected to see him as different...from all the other Demons. Price:: Who ever sent Nick isn't going to stop. By us vanquishing him they're going to come at us full blast. Pace:: Only thing to do is get back to training, make more potions, write more spells. Nina:: Go slay even more Demons. Pierce: ...Sign up for a magical daycare somewhere. Price:: Charmed again... Pace:: And again... Pierce: And again... :: The camera zooms around the area where The Brothers and Nick fought:: :: The camera slowly goes to where Nick was vanquished:: Nick:: Appears in a liquid form and then his human form:: Let the show begin... |