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Pierce: ::He appears in a quick light, looking around as he makes sure no one is in the room; he looks around, surprised to see how it hasn't been changed:: Pierce: ::Only wearing a blue robe, he walks to the dresser and reaches underneath it, picking up a box and placing it on the bed as he sits down:: ::The wind blows gently outside, causing the shadow of the tree to blow around the room peacefully:: Pierce: ::He rubs his face and opens the box, seeing an assortment of papers and other objects:: I need these nightmares to stop...ugh... Pierce: ::He leans in and takes out various papers and photographs, picking up a necklace with a jem-like crystal in the center:: Prin's favorite necklace. Pierce: ::He analyzes it with his fingers and tries to remember when Prin used to wear it:: ::The wind blows more violently:: Pierce: ::He focuses even harder and hears the sound of laughter; he opens his eyes quickly and looks around, but the room is silent:: Pierce: Must...just be my imagination... ::He puts the necklace and other items back into the shoebox; a photograph of Prin slipping underneath a blanket:: Pierce: ::He stands up, putting the shoebox back under the dresser:: This should be enough to stop those damn nightmares...I wonder why they started anyway... Pierce: ::He looks around the room...remembering when it was the room that he and Prin shared at one point in time:: Pierce: ::He sighs and disappears in lights as the room silences again:: Trevor:: He walks into the living room of the large Penthouse that he and his brothers live in:: He walks over to a bookshelf and takes out an old book:: Taylor:: He walks into the living room and walks over to his brother:: Tomorrow it begins, and we finally get what we were destined to have. Trev, I'm so excited and I really need to kill something. Trevor:: He turns to his younger brother:: Be patience Ty, soon we'll be unstoppable. All of the Underworld will bow down to our feet. We'll become the new leaders of the Demonic empire. Taylor:: The new leaders of the Demonic empire...that brings music to my ears. Where is Brad and Alec? They should've been here by now, what's taking them so long? :: He looks to a wall then quickly to Trevor:: What if they got...killed. Trevor:: DON'T EVER THINK LIKE THAT! They're strong, they probably haven't found the crystal yet. Taylor:: They have been gone for over five hours. It doesn't take that long, I could've been in and out. Trevor:: Ty, what did I say about having patience? Please have some, they'll be here any minute. Go and get some sleep, I'm going to start on the potions. Taylor:: Can't sleep, I'll go and train for a while. Brad: ::He pushes the front door open and walks into the living room; wet and soaked:: Hurry up Alec! Alec: ::He follows, soaked as well, and slams the door shot; holding something underneath a black silk cloth:: Yeah yeah... Brad: ::He turns to his younger brother and pushes him against the wall with his arm:: If you ever pull a stunt like that again--well you don't want to know. Alec: Yeah--what are ya gonna do Brad? Nothing--We need each other--And I do as I feel like; so go fuck off. Brad: ::He turns to his other brothers:: Asshole here almost got us killed! Alec: ::He hands the crystal in the cloth to Trevor:: Here; I'm gonna take a shower. Tyler:: He smiles as his brothers walk in:: What's the good news? Brad: We got the crystal--we're almost all ready to go to take on the Charmed Ones--they'll have no chance against us. Trevor:: He takes the clothed crystal and cocks his eyebrow:: He turns and walks over to a table with three crystals in a line:: He takes the cloth off and places the crystal next the last one:: Trevor:: It's now complete. Tonight at midnight the crystals will give us the power to appear with an good aura when we approach the Book. Brad: ...Great...all we have to do is ::He looks to Alec:: NOT SCREW UP-- Taylor:: This is just too easy to be true. We're about to have the ability to touch the Book without it defending us. Once we have the Book the Charmed Ones won't be able to stop us. Trevor:: He smiles at Taylor:: Don't forget killing the children... :: He grins evilly:: Pace:: He walks down the stairs that lead up to his and Nina's bedroom:: He walks through the living room and into the kitchen:: He looks over and smiles at his daughter as she reads a teen magazine:: Morning. Piper:: She turns the page and looks up at her father:: Morning...Daddy, I saw this really cute bracelet at the mall yesterday and it has my name written all over it. Pace:: He pours coffee into a mug and grabs the newspaper from the counter:: He looks at Piper and sits across from her:: How much is it? Piper:: It's not even a whole lot of money. It's so beautiful, it'll go great with my white 'Too Cute' shirt. Please? Pace:: That's nice P, but how much is it? Piper:: She looks down at the magazine:: $235 plus tax... Pace:: WHAT?! Piper:: She looks up to her father:: It's Tiffany, please Dad? Pace:: I thought you had a strict rule against jewelry? Piper:: Well we decided that since we are turning 14 this year that we need to become more girly. Pace:: What about the whole punk rock look? Piper:: Dad, I'll never give up our look. We're just going to become more girly. Pace:: Are you going to start wearing Halter tops, Corset tops, Tube tops, or any other kind of top now? Piper:: Father... :: She stands up from the chair and walks over to him:: She kisses him on the cheek:: You worry too much. Leave the money on the table if you leave before me. Pace:: What do you mean if I leave before you? Piper:: I start school today at 12 and you have to be at the Manor before noon. You were talking about it last night. Pace:: He thinks for a quick second and nods his head:: I remember... :: He takes a sip of his coffee and starts searching through the newspaper:: He looks up to Piper:: Why do you have school at 12? Piper:: Because the preppy cheerleaders are having that stupid Teen Rage show all morning. If I have to spend three hours with the Disney wannabes...I would probably...I don't know...scream. :: She smiles and walks out of the kitchen:: Pace:: You need to start being nice... Nina:: She walks into the kitchen while she runs her fingers through her shoulder length bleach blonde hair:: She looks over and playfully slaps Pace on the back of his head:: Oops, my hand slipped. Pace:: He looks up and laughs:: Sure it did... Nina:: She opens a cabinet and looks back with a smile on her face:: She looks back to the cabinet and takes out a Cheerios breakfast bar:: She turns around and sits on the stool across from Pace:: So, anything new? Pace:: He looks up from the newspaper:: No murders, no one being mysteriously kidnapped, no magical violence in the city. Nina:: See, it was probably just a one day thing. He thought that he could kill you guys and bring back the Demons. Pace:: Except, we killed him and everything goes back to normal. Nina:: Karma is so on our side. All of those good deeds eventually pay off. The rest of our lives just Demon free. :: She smiles at Pace and takes a bite of her breakfast bar:: Pace:: So, what's up for you today? Staying home, going shopping, going to the gym? Nina:: She looks from the newspaper that Pace is reading and looks him in the eyes:: Umm, probably shopping, gym, and then training. Pace:: Training? Nina:: Yeah, I can't just go to the gym and not train. I have to do both, keeps me even more focused. Pace:: Are you going to go Demon hunting? Nina:: No, not if I can help it. I'm going to Dolphin, so if you need me call my cell or just call there. Pace:: Fine. Nina:: Thank you. ::She gets up from the table:: You better go and take a shower. Don't want you to be late meeting your brothers. :: She walks pass him and flicks at his ear:: Pace:: He turns around quickly and slaps her ass playfully:: Nina:: She turns around and laughs:: Ooh, you know I like that! Pace:: Come here you... Nina:: Mmm mmm... :: She turns around and runs through the living room and up the stairs to their bedroom:: Pace:: He laughs while he runs after her:: Pierce: ::He sits at a table in the courtyard by Rainy Days; reading "Sibling Life and Death":: Pierce: ::He glances up, seeing a woman from across the courtyard, watering the plants outside a shop; he quickly returns to his book...then glances back up, watching her from a distance:: ::A gentle wind blows by, the sound of various people in the breeze:: Pierce: ::He looks back to his book and reads more..."An often symptom of loss...projection...isolation...beautiful woman...white dress...pizza... :: Pierce: Wait--::He blinks his eyes a little and quickly just puts the Book down, closing his eyes and leaning back; taking a breath in:: Woman: Hi there, I'm Alexandra-- Pierce: ::He jumps; quickly opening his eyes and seeing the woman sitting right across from him at the table:: Hi-- Alex: I saw you from the Bookstore...I was just watering the plants outside...and you were just sitting here...reading... ::She picks up the book:: "Sibling Life and Death..." not your average book, exactly... Pierce: ::He smiles and sits up:: It's--well, my brother died when I was young, and I was just having some nightmares recently, that's all... Alex: Well Pierce...I think it's good then that you're reading such a horribly depressing and dramatic book then, what do you think? Pierce: Uh-- Alex: I was a waitress at your restaurant...on weekends, I had just transferred from Bayside. And you are single, good looking, and just my type. Pierce: ...Your...type? Alex: Yes, ::She takes his hand and looks to his palm:: You see...this part means that you have had a lot of struggles...this part means you are very connected to yourself...this part to your family...this part...well...it means you're lonely and I'm the first girl you've talked to in who knows when. Pierce: Alexandra-- Alex: "Alex", please. Pierce: Alex, as nice as that version of palm reading is... ::He slowly takes back his hand::-- Alex: ::She places her other hand on his:: Yeah? Pierce: ...I'm just not sure if-- Alex: You're ready, just admit it to yourself. Pierce: You don't even know-- Alex: And I haven't asked ANYONE at the restaurant either, but it's written all over your face--you are a lonely hunk who's in need of some lovin'. Pierce: ::He blushes but quickly looks back to her blue eyes; her flippy short dirty blonde hair:: Alex: So, how about we go out on a date Mr. Reserved? Speaking of which...I'm sure you could get us the best table...though it might be a little awkward to have dinner at your own restaurant... Pierce: Well actually...I know a lot of restaurant owners... Alex: Perfect! How about...tomorrow, 7pm then? In front of Rainy Days, and you can drive us to wherever we're going... Pierce: A date... Alex: Just great--::She jumps up and gives him a kiss on the cheek:: I have to get back to work at the bookstore, see you around--::She turns and picks up the watering pot, walking back:: Pierce: ::He takes a deep breath in, then out; and tries to hide his smile as he slowly picks up his book...and jumps up, walking quickly out of the park:: Price:: He throws another pinch of Rosemary into the pot and flips the page in the Book Of Shadows:: He looks up to see Pace walk into the attic with two bags:: Hey bro. Pace:: Sup? :: He walks over to his brother and places the bags down:: They ran out of Dove feathers so I bought Swan feathers instead. Would that still work? Price:: Well a Dove stands for peace and a Swan is more love. Pace:: Oh. :: He goes through the bag and pulls out a jar with several white feathers:: He looks at the feathers and watches them morph into Dove feathers:: There, now you have Dove feathers. :: He places the jar on the table:: Price:: Cool...Pierce will be jealous. :: He looks over and throws in another herb ingredient:: Pace:: I bought two jars of Deer blood, you have a habit of using too much and I'm not ready to buy $125 worth of animal blood, yet. Price:: Thank you. Pace:: Welcome...so what are you making? Price:: Well, I'm using all the herbs and putting them into one vile. Pace:: For what? Price:: Well, it'll create a powerful potion that could take out a Titan. Pace:: Oh, cool. Let me know before you blow up the west coast please. Price:: I know and I will. Pace:: Yeah, so why didn't you go to work? Price:: He looks at Pace:: Huh? Pace:: Why didn't you go to work? You told me that you needed me to stay here so that Isaac wouldn't be alone. Yet, you're still here...why? Price:: I just need to finish this potion and I'm on my way. Pace:: He looks over to the Book and looks to Price:: You have at least two hundred more herbs left...just go. Price:: Pace! Don't rush me, I have to take my time with this. Pace:: He squints his eyes and smiles:: He begins to laugh and walks over to his brother:: He stands besides Price:: You have a date and you're afraid that you'll get rejected. Price:: He looks away:: No, I just need to do this. Pace:: Why? No more Demons are going to come after us. That was it, that guy just wanted to start a war and he failed. Go take a shower, put on your finest casual outfit, put on the hottest shoes, put on some tight cologne, and be out. Price:: Sure, it's easy to say bro. Pace:: Who is she? Price:: Victoria Wilson... Pace:: WHAT?! Do you know that her father is a multi-millionaire?! He strongly believes in the magickal world, along with Demons and everything. He believes that the world we were destined to experience is out there. Pace:: He says that he knows where the Demons rest and where the Witches hide. He even talked about a legendary family. He said that this legendary family is generations of powerful wiccans. I'm surprised evil hasn't taken care of him yet-- Price:: He looks to Pace:: I know, my company interviewed him last week--that's why I was so insistent on meeting with him. I met his daughter the day my company interviewed him. The way I met his daughter was by me spilling my coffee on her. Pace:: Oh, smooth Price... Price:: Shut up, I wasn't paying attention while I was walking. Pace:: Alright, well why don't you stop doing what your doing! :: He grabs his brother's hands and holds them tight:: Price:: He looks to Pace:: Wha--what are you doing?! Pace:: You have a date with William Wilson's daughter. She's hot, young, and has a great personality. Why don't you grab this chance? Price:: You're right. :: He closes the Book and walks to the attic door:: He turns around and faces Pace:: I'm going to go and take a shower, dress to impress, look good to feel good, and have a good time. Nothing is going to ruin this. Pace:: For real. Price:: Thanks bro. Pace:: No prob, now hurry up you got less then two hours. Price:: He smiles and walks out of the attic:: Pace:: He looks down to the unfinished potion:: I'll do you when I feel bored. :: He walks over and grabs the Book and walks over to the couch and sits down:: He opens the Book and begins to look through it:: Piper:: She walks down the hallway and to the closet by the door:: She opens the closet and looks into the mirror:: She wears white sneakers, black jeans, white tshirt, a black knitted hoodie:: I look good... Piper:: She closes the door and begins to walk down the hall and into the living room:: She flops on the the couch and turns the T.V. on:: Nina:: She walks downstairs and walks over to Piper:: You're father left you money to get that bracelet that you wanted and I left you some money also. Be good in school and try not to fight? Piper:: She looks up to her mother:: Thanks ma, but I come on now, I'm almost 14 and fighting isn't my thing. Nina:: Good, I'm glad you never use your powers when your mad. Piper:: I'm glad too, even though sometimes I wish I could. Nina:: Point is that you don't. You're strong, you can go on a couple more hours with those kids. Piper:: The girls and I don't really want to go to the pizza parlor with Team A class after school. Can we come back here and chill for a bit? Nina:: Piper, I really don't need people in the house to discover that we have powers. Piper:: Ma, I promise that we'll just stay in my room and if something happens I'll scream your and Daddy's name. Okay? Nina:: Fine. :: She walks over and kisses Piper on the forehead:: See you later. Piper:: Lata ma... Nina:: She walks to the door and opens it:: She walks out and closes the door behind her:: She puts her hand to her stomach and rubs it gently and slowly:: She walks to her car and gets in:: She closes the door and starts the car:: Nina:: She looks at the Condo and smiles:: She puts the car in reverse and backs out of the driveway and drives down the street:: Pierce: ::He walks to his office and picks up a paper from Carly's desk:: Were there any more of these? Carly: ::She looks up from typing:: Nope, how was your lunch? Pierce: ::He examines the paper more and puts it back on the table, taking a pen and signing it:: It went well, I met a girl, and finished a chapter in my book. Carly: Thanks... ::She takes it and puts it into another stack on her desk:: A girl? Like...a woman to...date? Pierce: ...She sort of trapped me but yes. Carly: ::She thinks about the thought, then looks up to him, then stands up quickly:: I'm gonna get coffee ::She turns and walks away quickly:: Pierce: Right... ::He turns and walks into his office; the lights automatically turning on; he closes the door behind him:: Pierce: ::He walks to his desk and sits down, taking his laptop out of the leather case by his desk and opens it up:: ::There are three knocks at the door:: Pierce: Come In! ::He turns on the laptop and leans back as he decides which stack on his desk to go over first:: Ethan: ::He enters Pierce's office and closes the door behind him:: Hey boss--I need some of the transfer documents in order to finalize some new job...transfers, and Carly wasn't at the desk. Pierce: Hey Ethan... ::He looks around his desk and then stands up, taking papers from each of the files and looking at them:: I'm...sort of disorganized at the moment. Ethan: Right...I can probably magically get them much faster. Pierce: As much of a fan of magic that I am...lets...try and not use it when we don't need to--which reminds me, did you ever find that Demon you were looking for? Ethan: --De-Demon? Pierce: During your honeymoon--that Demon you were looking for. Ethan: Demon...during...my honeymoon. Pierce: Right after that Demon attacked downtown Ethan! Ethan: ::He sighs and begins to walk around the room:: I...did. Pierce: I was thinking of looking into it...but decided not to--that perhaps you were up to good and nothing but that...and yet you didn't tell me about it at all... Ethan: I don't need to tell you or your brothers about everything that I do--especially magic related-it isn't your business. Pierce: Ethan, it's everyone's business--we're all in the magic business--and you are actually in my business technically anyway... Ethan: Pierce, shut it--stop trying to be all super-Charmed and just mind your own business! Pierce: ::He studies Ethan and then sits down:: Fine. Ethan: Good. Now...those transfer documents... Pierce: ::He bites his lip then sighs:: What I wish to find but am too disorganized to see, appear in front of me...hastily...? ::Lights shine around the piles and the papers appear in lights in front of his keyboard:: Pierce: Happy? Personal-gain for you, right here. ::He picks up the papers and tosses them in front of the laptop screen:: Ethan: ::He walks to the desk and grabs them, quickly turning to the desk:: Thank You. ::He opens the door and shuts it behind him--quickly walking down the hallway, completely missing Carly:: Carly: ::She stops at her desk, setting her coffee down; watching Ethan just walk past her:: Carly: ::She walks around her desk and knocks on Pierce's door then opens it:: What was that? Pierce: That...was your husband. Carly: ::She nods, then slowly closes the door behind her:: Price:: He walks into the nice Japenese restaurant and looks around to spot Victoria:: He holds a red rose in one hand and in the other a white gift bag:: He spots Victoria in the back next to the built in waterfall:: He walks to her nervously and watches her stand up:: Hey. Victoria:: She smiles:: Hello... Price:: He hands her the rose and the gift bag:: He kisses her on the cheek and sits down after she sits:: He sits across from her and notices how beautiful she is:: I like your dress...it's very...it makes you look even more beautiful. Victoria:: She smiles while she smells the rose:: Thanks, my Grandma Isabella bought it for me when she was alive ::She places it down and looks through the gift bag:: She takes out a small silver box and places the gift bag on the floor:: She opens the box and smiles broadly:: Oh my gosh, Price --I can't accept this. Price:: Well, I remembered when you told me how you were into trolls when you were little. You never could find the keychain troll with the rainbow colored hair. So...well...there. Victoria:: Thank you, I appreciate this very deeply. :: She looks to Price and smiles:: She looks to the troll and places it in her purse:: She looks back to Price and bites her bottom lip gently:: Price:: He smiles back and looks around the restaurant:: This is a nice place, you come here a lot? Victoria:: Well, I helped decorate the place--I like to come here often to make sure it's up to date. Price:: Very nice, I like the colors and the paintings. Very organic, very elegant, very-- Victoria:: Feminem? Price:: Yes... Victoria:: So how did the meeting go after I left? Did my father agree to do the interview? Price:: Actually, he did and I was very surprised that he would agree. I heard that he doesn't like to talk much about the "other world." Victoria:: Yeah, he's very private when it comes to that. He feels safe when he writes it but he doesn't like to speak about it. Price:: Why is that? Victoria:: Well, I guess he believes that they can hear him. You see, there's a curtain that separates us from the other side. Once that curtain is opened then, well chaos is brought into the world. Authors get killed. He doesn't want that to happened...even though he keeps saying if it does that the Charmed Ones will stop it. Price:: He chokes on his water and places the glass down gently:: He swallows and begins to cough:: Victoria:: Are you alright? Price:: Yes, yes I'm fine...tell me about these Charmed Ones. Victoria:: Well, he says that the Charmed Ones were three females who were born Witches. Their powers were stripped and once they got older they were given back...by a spell or whatever. He says that now the Charmed Ones are three brothers, powerful male Witches who could possibly be stronger then a Turoc, but not stronger then a Demon. Price:: Well, if they're Witches don't they fight Demons almost every day? What is a Turoc by the way? Victoria:: They do fight Demons but not the real Demons. The Demons they fight nowadays are actually hybrids, Demon blood mixed with other blood but they are also magical. A true Demon is very powerful, so powerful that one could take out an army within two hours...or less. A Turoc are what the Demons use as messengers. They are also strong but not as strong as a Demon. You see, the Charmed Ones or the brothers are very powerful beings. They aren't patient when it comes to do what they are destined to do. They take no prisoners, they are also cursed. This curse is humanity. Price:: Huh? Victoria:: A man with such great power wouldn't be able to keep his sanity. Since the brothers are human also they have a conscience and know how pain feels. This is why they fight on the side of good and not evil. It is said that if one brother is killed that their humanity would fade. They would become the most powerful threat in all of the magical community. One brother is said to be the strongest of them all. Not because he holds the spirit of a once powerful superior being, but because he holds a power that no one would ever have. This power, which I don't even know of, is suppose to be the strongest power known to one. I would hate to have to be in the middle of their war. Price:: War? Victoria:: I don't know much about that. I would have to look into it... Price:: Where do you find this information? Victoria:: My father has a book, very old ancient book. It was written before 800 B. C. It's called The Book Of Light. It was written by a prophet who saw into the future. He wrote down mainly about this family that has such great power...this family is known the Charmed Ones. It's very interesting. The book just...well...my father says it just came to him. I like to read up on what he finds; I'm...just not sure of how he finds any of it though. Price:: This is, very interesting. Victoria:: Sorry, I get into it sometimes, it's very fascinating. Enough about this, what else besides running a magazine company do you do? Price:: Well I'm a single father... Victoria:: Yeah, your son is Isaac--I've seen him at the family dinner, he's such a handsome young man. Divorce? Price:: Thank you and no, my wife...Isaac's mother...she passed... Victoria:: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Price:: Thank you, we're doing fine though. He's my strength... Victoria:: I know how that is, my father is my strength also...my mother was killed when I was just a little girl. I don't know anything except...she was killed--wrong place, wrong time. Price:: I guess we both went through a great deal of loss. Victoria:: It's just part of being -- Price:: Human. Victoria:: She smiles and looks down then back to Price:: Price:: He smiles back:: Carly: ::She gets her keys out as she walks up to the front door of the condo, putting the key in and opening the door, closing the door behind her:: Answering Machine: "Hi, you've reached the home of --Ethan--And--Carly-- The Cranes; we're not here at the moment but leave a message and we'll get back to you!" Carly: ::She turns as she hears the machine and locks the door as she sets her briefcase and purse down; finding the light switch and turning the lights on:: ::The answering machine records but cuts off:: Carly: ::She walks towards it and picks up the Caller ID but doesn't see any data; she turns and walks to the patio door, shutting the curtains as she turns on the patio lights:: Carly: ::She looks to the plants scattered around the living room and picks up a pair of scissors as she begins to hum while trimming:: ::A breeze of air blows through the apartment:: Carly: ::She turns around, not seeing anyone, and walks across the room to trim another plant a little:: Voice: Carly... Carly: ::She turns around quickly, gripping the scissors:: Hello? ::She turns and walks to the hallway:: Ethan? ::A red gas appears in the room right behind her:: Carly: ::She jumps as she turns around, screaming:: ::The gas forms into a man; about 6'3 with black hair and red eyes:: Carly: ::She grips the scissors and stabs him in the gut as she runs to the door, opening it:: Demon: ::He stumbles back, pulling the scissors out and throws them at her; they spin in the air towards her:: Carly: ::She grabs her purse and turns, holding it up; just as it stabs the purse; she turns and runs out the apartment:: Demon: ::He smiles deviously, and disappears in red gas:: Carly: ::She runs up the steps and bangs on the door quickly, trying the doorknob but its locked; she bangs again:: Hey! Open up open up! Pace:: He walks down the hallway quickly and opens the door:: He sees Carly:: Hey, what's up? Carly: ::She smiles and grabs him, hugging him quickly then stepping back:: I'm so glad you're here--this Demon showed up at my place and... ::She holds up her purse; the scissors sticking right out:: ...Ethan isn't home yet...and won't be for like...hours...and I can't reach him on his cell. Carly: ::She invites herself in past him and quickly walks into the living room, sitting down quickly:: Pace:: Sure, come on in... :: He closes the door and walks into the living room:: He leans on the wall:: You cool? Carly: ::She takes out her cell phone:: Well I can't reach Ethan...and he needs to know...could you...get the message to him that I'm here? I'm just not sure what to do Pace, I've never fought a Demon before...especially since I never thought I'd see one again. Pace:: Well we aren't sure if Demons are attacking. The first one...well we believe that would be the first and last...hopefully. Carly: Pace...you should know better than anyone that there's never just one attacking...and now we know that there's more than one and who even knows why I got attacked...I'm just worried now. ::She pulls the scissors out of her purse:: Pace:: He nods his head and looks to the scissors:: Look, just because a Demon might attack doesn't mean you have to go and cut yourself. Carly: ...I threw them at him, stabbed him, then he threw them back at me like they never even touched him. I don't even see why they'd come after me...maybe because I knew you guys? Pace:: He walks over and takes the scissors from her:: I could scry, find out what is going on and vanquish them. :: He smiles:: Carly: That'd be good...I'll try to call Ethan again, if I can't reach him...can you use your telepathy...I've never really tried to use my power for anything like that... ::She gets up and walks into the sitting room but suddenly stops:: ...Did you guys have a fight in here...or something? Pace:: Alright... :: He looks around the room:: Uh--not that I know of. Carly: Guess it's nothing then ::She shrugs it off and walks into the kitchen:: Carly: ::She walks to the telephone and presses the button on the pad on the wall, beginning to type in Ethan's number, then seeing the name come up she just presses it in:: I'm surprised they never changed the phone at all... Carly: ::She glances around the kitchen, then looks back to the telephone, hearing Ethan's voicemail; then a beep:: Hey Eth, this is Carly--Look, a Demon attacked me at the condo, I'm all right but just don't come home, come to Halliwell Manor--I never remember where Pierce lives anyway, so just come here. Carly: ::She Presses the 'End' button on the pad and walks into the sitting room, not seeing Pace anywhere:: Pace? Pace:: It's Price's house, not mine. :: He walks to the island and places the scissors down:: He walks over to the cabinet and opens it:: He takes out a couple of herbs:: Carly: ::She turns around and walks back into the kitchen:: That was nice of you, and I never did say anything about that. Pace:: Would you mind going into the attic and getting the crystal and map? Carly: Sure, where is it? I mean the crystal and map...I can find the attic on my own. Pace:: Um...well, I don't know where Price put everything. They should be in the chest...if not try one of the dressers. I'm pretty sure he keeps forgetting to put it in here. Carly: All right, I'll be right back then, and I better not get attacked...maybe it's the drad decoration in here...who knows when it was last decorated...dust's covering everything now anyway... ::She turns and walks into the sitting room and up the stairs towards the attic:: Carly: ::She glances around the upstairs hallway, glancing into the rooms as she walks up the stairs and into the attic:: Carly: ::She looks around the attic, then sees a chest and opens it up, not seeing anything; she gets up and walks to a dresser, pulling out the drawers, not seeing anything remotely similar:: Ugh...Pace. Carly: ::She turns around and walks to the desk, pulling out a drawer and seeing a folded up map and a crystal on a string next to it:: About time... Carly: ::She pulls them out, closing the drawer with her hip as she turns around, seeing the Book of Shadows:: Carly: ::She walks up to it, then turns and walks out of the attic and makes her way to the kitchen:: Found it. Pace:: Great... :: He sprinkles a bit of Thyme Leaves in a cup and starts grinding it:: Just place it on the island and start scrying. :: He looks up to her with a smile on his face:: I'm making a potion so that you would be protected. Carly: Oh, that's nice of you... ::She walks over to the island and unfolds the map, picking up the crystal:: ...So...how do I do this? ::She holds up the crystal...then reaches over and picks up the bloodstained scissors:: Pace:: Wrap the string around the scissors, move the crystal in a circular motion, just wait till it drops. :: He takes a small black fur pouch out and puts the ingredients in the pouch:: He ties it and hands it to Carly:: Keep this with you at all times. When a Demon attacks all you have to do is just think of a shield and it will appear. Carly: ::She smiles and loops it around her wrist:: Thank You... ::She ties the string around the scissors and hovers it above the map, spinning the crystal around:: Pace:: He looks at the clock:: Wow, it's almost five...time flies by when you're not having so much fun. Carly: Yeah...how long do you think this will take? ::She looks down to the crystal, aimlessly spinning:: Come on... Pace:: It could take up to five minutes...you have to concentrate Carly, don't rush it--you must be...uh...patient. Carly: ::She looks down to the crystal and closes her eyes, thinking about the Demon that attacked her...why he came to her, what he looked like...his actions...his thoughts...could she even read his thoughts? ...his red gas... :: ::The crystal lands suddenly:: Carly: Hey I did it! Pace:: He looks to the map then to her:: What does it say? Pace:: Location is what I mean. Carly: ::She leans in...reading it, then looking up to him:: It's Rainy Days Bayside. Ethan's still there. Pace:: Shit... :: He turns around and opens another cabinet:: He looks through it and grabs four potions:: He closes the cabinet and walks to Carly:: Ready? Carly: Oh my God; I'm going with you? Why?! Pace:: Fine, stay here then. :: He diseappears in a bright blue flame:: Carly: Wait--::She looks around, seeing the empty room:: Crap...why'd I open my mouth... Pace:: He appears once the bright blue flames vanish:: He looks around:: Ethan? Ethan: ::He throws his wand forward and an enormous blast of light flies out, striking the Demon dead on, throwing him back into a dumpster:: Demon: ::He flies back, hitting the dumpster and falling into it:: Ethan: ::He looks over, seeing Pace:: Hey...this is what I get for taking out the trash...next time I'm definitely not doing it when I pay someone else to... Demon: ::He reappears in front of the dumpster and throws a bright red energy bolt at Ethan; he looks over, seeing Pace, and quickly throws another one at him:: Pace:: He puts his hand up and watches the bolt fly in another direction:: What was that for? :: He throws several energy bolts at the Demon:: Ethan: ::He throws his wand forward:: Caducus...Ilucesco! ::The light from his wand combined with Pace's energy bolts hit the Demon; making him discinigrate in an explosion:: Demon: AH! ::He explodes suddenly:: Pace:: He walks over to Ethan:: Why are Demons attacking? Demons aren't suppose to attack, they're going extinct. They should be...weak and fossilizing now or whatever. Ethan: Well whatever the reason...this one just tried to jump me; and I don't remember Demons being that tough to kill... I went after a Warlock a while ago, and even he took less effort to kill. Pace:: I guess they're just using what's left. How come you weren't on your Honeymoon the other day? Ethan: ...Pierce told you about that? ::He turns and picks up a trash bag and throws it into the dumpster; then turns and walks back towards the door:: Lets just say an old friend came to bother me and I had to take care of it. Pace:: Right, well Carly is worried and she wants you to call her. Ethan: Worried about the Demon or she found out about me ditching the honeymoon for a few hours? Pace:: Uh...I think the Demon part is more accurate. Ethan: ::He reaches for his cell phone and turns it on:: I guess I forgot to turn it on or something... ::He opens the door and walks in with Pace:: So did something happen or something? Pace:: With? :: He looks around then turns to Ethan:: I can't stay...have to head back to the Manor. I suggest if Demons are going to start attacking...well you should just be very careful. Ethan: Is Carly with you--I mean? Pace: Yes. Ethan: Great, well I was leaving anyway...so, The Manor then? Pace:: To the Manor we go. Ethan: ::He takes out his wand and it glows as they disappear in swirling lights to the Manor:: Pace:: He appears next to Ethan:: Carly?! Ethan: ::He lowers his wand, looking around for her:: Carly: ::She walks out of the kitchen quickly and runs up to Ethan in the sitting room, quickly hugging him: Ethan: Hey... Carly: ::She looks back at him, then looks to Pace as well:: I'm SO glad you two are all right, I was so worried--::She turns to Pace and slaps him on the arm:: And you left me here all by myself! Ethan: Why'd you leave her here all by herself? Pace:: She said it was fine for me to go. I didn't know she wanted to go, plus what if someone was to come home? Like Isaac or--Piper. Carly: Uh--Pace you don't live here, why would your daughter be coming here? Ethan: Look--Carly, we just vanquished a Demon-- Carly: ::She looks into his eyes and jumps up, clapping her hands:: Hey that was the one! Ethan: Good...then we can go home then? Our...home? You know...smaller, less dusty, modern-style? You know the one? Carly: ::She rolls her eyes and looks to Pace; then examines the room:: Are you sure there wasn't some sort of battle in here recently? Pace:: Like you said--I don't live here. Probably Price was doing something and got mad and blew something up...I don't know. Pace:: He looks over to Ethan:: Try to be careful? :: He looks to Carly:: Don't forget to use the protection pouch I gave you. Carly: ::She picks it up from her wrist and slowly walks towards the door:: Ethan: ::He looks over to Pace as they walk towards the exit:: Thanks Pace...and be careful too...especially if there are Demons still on the loose. Pace:: I think I'll go scry for some Demons...release some frustration. Brad: You did what?! Alec: Look, it got them buzzing-- Brad: You could have ruined our plan! We didn't need them buzzing! TAYLOR! TREVOR! ::He glares back at his brother:: You asshole...you stupid asshole. :: Taylor and Trevor walk into the living room from the back:: They walk to their brothers :: Trevor:: What's the problem? Taylor:: He looks to Alec with a glare:: Brad: Alec ordered a Demon to attack close friends of The Charmed Ones. Apparently Pace helped vanquish Alec's Demon...as in, NOW PACE IS ON THE ALERT. Alec: You are seeing it all wrong--they don't want that life anymore--if anything, they'll think this is the one and only time-- Brad: SECOND TIME. Trevor:: He looks at Alec and smirks:: Way to go asshole. Alec: I don't need to listen to this... ::He turns to walk towards the door:: Brad: HEY! ::A surge of energy shoots through the air and hits Alec, throwing him on the floor:: Get up. Alec: ::He turns around, quickly standing up:: You need me--you won't do anything. Taylor:: He quickly looks to Alec:: ALEC! Alec: ::He looks over to Taylor:: What. Taylor:: You shouldn't of tried sending a Demon to a Charmed One. They were almost believing that they were Demon free. By you sending a Demon then they'll be on guard. Do you get it now? Alec: ::He looks down, grinding his teeth:: Yeah... Brad: How do we solve this then? I believe only Pace is the one that knows yet... Trevor:: I'll go in. Taylor:: He looks to Trevor quickly:: No. Trevor:: Why not? Taylor:: It's too dangerous...Pace is too dangerous. Trevor:: All I'm going to do is morph into Piper, get close enough and drain his powers. Trevor:: If you drain his powers then we won't get the share of the Phoenix. Alec: Well lets just stick to the original plan. Brad: We can't stick to the original plan...not anymore. Trevor:: At midnight we place the crystals together...once the crystals are together we will be able to touch the Book. Once we achieve that goal we are in full control of the Manor. The powers of the Charmed Ones come to us. Brad: Just their Witch powers...we still have to worry about their Whitelighter sides and the Blue Phoenix too. Alec: And the children...how do we take care of them? Taylor:: I say we kill them. Trevor:: He looks to Taylor:: After we will their powers also... Taylor:: This is going to be so much fun. Brad: We have to be careful though...Price could freeze us...we need to take him first. Trevor:: Once we place the crystals together they won't be in the attic. We'll go into the attic and take the Book. If they come in... :: He looks to Taylor:: Taylor:: He looks from Trevor to Brad:: If they come in then I'll use my freeze. It won't hold them but it'll slow them down that is. Brad: Great...I'll try and watch over them for them...fill you guys in like I have been... Alec: ::He folds his arms and looks to his older brothers:: I'll...just not do anything right now. Trevor:: He smirks at Alec and walks away:: Taylor:: He looks at Alec and shakes his head:: He looks to Brad:: Feel like killing a future Whitelighter? Brad: Sure... Alec: ::He turns and walks out of the room:: Price:: He walks into the Manor and closes the door:: Walks to the living room and places his briefcase by the couch:: He takes his coat off and lays it on the couch:: I'M HOME! Price:: He walks to the staircase and looks up:: HELLO! I SAID THAT I'M HOME! ::He recognizes someone at the top of the staircase; they come into light:: Price:: His eyes widen:: Prin... Prin:: Huh? Price:: Uh--well I wasn't expecting to see you...who--did Pace summon you and leave? Prin:: No, I came because you guys are in trouble and the Power of Three won't be strong enough. Price:: Wait, we're Demon free...no more Demons for us. ...Great, another big bad on the way, why don't they just move in?! Prin:: Price... Price:: PIERCE! PACE! Prin:: Why are you yelling? You're going to wake your son. Price:: He looks to Prin:: He's asleep... :: He looks back up:: PIERCE and PACE COME DOWN NOW!! OR...JUST GET YOUR ASSES HERE!! I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME!! Pace:: He appears next to Prin in bright blue lights:: What?! Price:: Hey! Pace:: He looks next to him and notices Prin:: AH! :: He grabs his brother and hugs him tight:: Pace:: He lets go and looks at him:: Wow...I still look better. Pierce: ::He appears in white lights, rubbing his eyes:: No of course I can't take a nap... Prin:: You wish... :: He looks to Pierce and smiles:: Hey... Pierce: ::He looks up and tilts his head slightly, instantly recognizing him:: Prin... Prin:: Pierce... Pierce: You're...still here? I...thought you moved on a long time ago. Why are you here anyway? Prin:: Well I did move on but I'm here to help you guys. You guys are going up against something that not even the Power of Three can stop. The Elders told me that I could help, that I need to help. A war is starting and you guys are going to go up against something...something I fear you won't win. Pierce: Another war? We went up against Normuck...what could be bigger than that? Prin:: Normuck...it was already known that you three would defeat Normuck. This is something beyond Normuck. Normuck was going to try and take this into his own hands once he became flesh and bone...that didn't happen. Pace:: I know...thank God. Pierce: But how are you going to help us? ...For how long? Prin:: Until this new threat is done with... Price:: So, you came to help us fight and then just leave? Prin::At least I get to fight along side with you three. Pace:: Now I know what is happening...four against four. Whatever that is coming at us has something to do with the number four. Price:: And the Power of Four will stop this evil. Pace:: Wicked sweet. Pierce: Yeah...but Prin, you haven't used your powers since you were 13...right? Prin:: So...what does that have to do with anything? Pierce: Well Price only found his powers after you passed...and even if you do still have yours, they'd be really extreme... Prin:: Well...lets just see if I can... :: He looks over and squints his eyes:: He watches the lamp turn to ice:: He throws his hand at the lamp and it flies back in orbs and smashes:: I still got it. Pierce: Uh...Great! Price:: He looks at Pierce and smiles:: Trevor:: He hands the last crystal to Brad:: It's almost twelve...three more minutes...we will join the crystals so that we will seem good to the Book. Once we have the Book we throw the potions at the brothers. Taylor:: This will be fun. Trevor:: He looks to the clock and to his three younger brothers:: Are you ready to have the power that no other being could possibly have? Alec: So ready... Brad: ::He glares at his other brother, then looks over to the sky, seeing it is a full moon:: Taylor:: He looks at his crystal and grins:: He looks up to his brothers and quickly places the crystal quickly into an oval from the triquetra:: Trevor:: He quickly looks to Taylor:: You are moving too fast...SLOW DOWN! Taylor:: He looks to Trevor slowly and looks to his crystal:: Sorry... Trevor:: He looks to Alec and nods:: Place the crystal in it's place. Alec: ::He takes a breath in and places it beside the triquetra in its place:: Brad: ::He smiles anxiously and places his crystal down as well and looks up to his brothers:: Taylor:: Just do it already... Trevor:: He smiles at Taylor and places the crystal down:: They all light up and slowly turn into orbs in the air:: They hover over the crystals and quickly fly into the brothers:: Trevor:: He touches his chest and looks to Alec:: Do you feel anything? Taylor:: I feel the same...I don't think it worked. Trevor:: Shut up! Brad: Dude... Taylor:: He looks around the living room and looks to Trevor:: How do we know if it worked? Alec: Only one way to find out... Pierce: ::He walks in from the staircase and sees Prin looking at a picture frame on a side table:: The crystals are set up all across the house--Price and Pace are still preparing a few things... Prin: ::He turns quickly then nods:: Great... Pierce: ::He places a few potions in the dresser by the dining table:: So...Prin, I have some questions... Prin: ::He turns from glancing back to the picture frame and crosses his arms across his chest:: Go ahead. Pierce: ::He turns to face his brother, and quickly sinks into a chair at the dining table:: ...So you never came back or anything until now... Prin: ::He takes a breath in and sits down, across from Pierce:: Yeah. Pierce: And I thought you had moved on...like you weren't still around... Prin: ...I know. Pierce: ...You appeared to Price in...was it visions or something? Prin: Yeah...well not always visions...but...I didn't know I'd have to come back here. Pierce: Or that you could? Prin: Pierce...let me explain some things to you. Pierce: ::He sits up in the chair, glancing to the clock, seeing it nearing midnight soon:: Prin: When I died...I was 13. It wasn't your fault...wasn't Pace's fault...just that Demon's...and mine, I suppose. When you die...at such a young age...it isn't like how when anyone else in our family died...13 is the inbetween age...you know? Pierce: Not a child...not an adult... Prin: Yes. Time...it...froze for me, really. Being dead...or transcending...whatever you want to call it, isn't like just living in another plane, okay? I didn't and don't have the power to just come and go, as if it never happened... Pierce: But you're here... Prin: ::He stands up quickly:: Because the Powers that be let me! My last real memory, was HERE like...20 years ago. Okay? This body...I didn't grow into this body...it's just what I would have looked like had I lived. I may still be your brother, but I never made it to high school, college, any of that...so...don't be fooled. Pierce: ::He nods slowly, standing up as well:: ...The other day, I was having the nightmare...and I found that old chain of yours...with the amulet in the middle...suppose to protect you from evil, I think... Prin: ::He slowly walks around the room:: Yeah? Pierce: Yeah... ::He takes it out of his pocket, handing it to his brother:: ...And I know being magical and dying isn't the same as living...but...I do miss you. I think it's kind of the Elders or whoever that you were allowed to come here...that you could know about all of this...become awakened to it all...but it doesn't replace the fact we didn't grow up together. Prin: ::He smiles and puts the necklace on around his neck, and walks up to Pierce, hugging him:: Love you man. Pierce: ::He hugs his brother:: You too... ::He leans back, as his eyes look to the grandfather clock:: Prin: We need to get upstairs...attic is the best place for whatever is happening. Price:: So wait...how did he grow up if he's dead? Prin: ::He enters:: Technically it wasn't growing up since I'm dead... Pierce: ::He follows behind:: Pace:: He looks to Prin and makes a face:: Always have to correct someone. :: He looks to Price:: Price:: He looks to Prin:: Okay... :: He looks to Pierce:: Anything new? Pace:: Besides that there's a new big bad? Price:: No, something besides that. Pierce: Just...that the crystals are all about the house...and that there are potions and all that scattered about...assuming something happens...after all. Pace:: I won 10 dollars on Take5...I guess I was lucky. Prin: Pace, Pay attention! Pierce: ::He smirks:: Pace:: He looks to Prin:: You know...you always liked picking on me with your powers when you we were young. Wanna pick on me now? Prin: Rumor is you are supposedly the most powerful? How'd that happen? Pierce: ::He looks to Price quickly then turns, walking around the attic:: Pace:: Don't worry about it. Good to know you don't look "down" on me. Price:: He gives Pierce "What's going on?" face and looks to Pace and Prin then to Pierce:: Pierce: So it seems that Prin didn't miss out on any bickerings or fights after all... Prin: ::He sits down on the couch:: I'm...just happy to still belong, that's all. Pace:: Uh-huh... :: He looks to Price then to the attic door:: Isaac and Adam are fighting... :: He turns and walks out of the attic:: Price:: He looks to Pierce:: That's my boy, the strong one. :: He smiles at Pierce:: Prin: ::He sits up quickly:: I'm...gonna go check on my nephews... ::He hurries after Pace:: Pierce: ::He smiles as Prin walks out; then looks back to Price:: ...I...never thought this would happen. Price:: What could possibly try to take us on this time? God, no? Would we win if we went against God? :: He laughs then stops:: I was just thinking, but... Pierce: ...I know what you mean...but I mean Prin being here...all four of us being able to talk...of course I'd rather not have this happen under these circumstances...but you know. Price:: Well... :: He starts to walk towards the door:: I don't know what to tell you. :: He walks out of the attic:: Pierce: ::He glances around the attic and walks to the door, placing his hand on the doorframe; then walking out and down the stairs:: ::Four black shadows appear in the middle of the attic:: The shadows form into the Cortez brothers:: Taylor:: He walks quietly to the door and closes it:: He locks the door and walks over to his brothers:: I'm not screaming in pain. Brad: Looks like we're invisible to their crystals...and anything else they have set for us... Trevor:: He turns and looks to the Book Of Shadows:: He smiles and walks slowly to the Book:: Alec: Be careful...we can't risk anything happening...we may outmatch them...but still... Brad: Always such a worry wart... ::He follows Trevor:: Taylor:: He walks to the cabinet filled with potions:: Wow, they have potions for EVERYTHING. They even have a potion to make something explode. I would throw them at everyone...anyone probably. Taylor:: This is so fun. You would think they would make a magickal cage. So, they could only get in. Alec: They're good...good Good...they're vulnerable. Taylor:: We should be getting their powers now. :: He looks to Trevor:: You would get them first. Trevor:: You're right. :: He looks over and quickly looks to the piano but before he could raise his hands the piano explodes:: He blinks and the piano freezes into tiny pieces of ice and slowly burn to nothing:: Taylor:: WHAT?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! I WANT THAT POWER!! Alec: Keep your voice down! Brad: Shut up Alec... ::He walks over to the Book of Shadows and touches it, turning to a desk and throwing his hand out; a burst of electricity hitting it and blowing it up:: Trevor:: Everyone is wearing their crystal? Without the crystal we won't be allowed to gain their powers. The crystals are taking their powers slowly right now...so make sure it doesn't leave your neck. Alec: ::He smiles and tucks his underneath his shirt:: Lets see what's in their Book...what we could do with this... ::He approaches the podium and opens it gently, studying it:: Dude... Taylor:: Please tell me there's an male enhancement spell... Trevor:: He looks at Taylor with disgust in his eyes:: Nasty lil' perv. :: He looks to Alec:: What happened? Alec: You'd need it... ::He goes through a few pages:: What do you mean? Trevor:: What are the spells like? Alec: ... ::He goes through a few more pages; until suddenly they fly to another page; then another; then another:: Haha...just rhymes...advice...information...powerful stuff too...look at all of this... Taylor:: He looks quickly to the door and watches the knob turn several times:: Pace... ::The door is kicked open by Pace:: Pace:: He looks to the brothers:: Company... :: He looks to Alec and the Book:: His eyes widen:: He walks quickly towards Alec:: Taylor:: He stands in front of Pace and kicks him in the chest:: Pace:: He flies back and out the door:: He hits the wall and falls onto the stairs and rolls down onto his back:: Taylor:: WHOA! :: He turns to his older brothers:: DID YOU JUST SEE THAT?! Pierce: ::He runs into the hallway, seeing Pace hit the floor:: Pace! Price--Prin! Price:: He closes Isaac's door and locks it:: He looks up and grabs Prin by the arm:: They orb into the attic:: Price:: He looks to the brothers and throws his hands at them but nothing happens:: Trevor:: What are you trying to do? :: He throws his hands:: Prin: ::He appears next to Price and sees the other Brothers:: It's them-- ::He throws his hands out and a burst of ice flies out; the attic becomes frigid and begins to freeze:: Price:: He flies back and hits the wall and falls onto his stomach:: He turns onto his back and looks to see his shoulder wounded:: Pierce: ::He appears from being invisible next to Trevor and throws his hands forward; a telekinetic wave flying out and throwing Trevor and Alec across the room:: Brad: ::He throws his hand out; a burst of electricity flying out at Pierce:: Taylor:: HEAR MY WORDS, HEAR THIS PLEA, LET THEIR POWERS COME TO THEE! Pierce: ::He turns and phases as the electricity hits him; but he still gets shocked as his molecules reform:: Taylor:: His crystal glows along with Trevor, Alec, and Brad:: Alec: ::He gets up slowly, seeing his crystal glowing underneath his shirt:: Price:: He gets up slowly and stumbles:: He looks to the brothers:: Oh...shit. Prin: NO! ::He runs to the Book of Shadows and takes it, holding it to his chest:: Prin: ::He throws his hands out; but nothing happens, he flips the Book open quickly:: Prin: What's mine is yours, what's yours is mine-- Brad: ::He throws his hand out at Prin and he flies back; hitting the bookshelf:: Prin: ::He flies back and hits the bookshelf, falling onto the floor:: Trevor:: He looks to the Book and it orbs into his hands:: Pierce: ::He comes to...struggling to push himself up...seeing Trevor holding the Book...Prin unconscious... :: Alec: Lets throw them out and get the kids... Pace:: He walks into the attic and holds onto the wall:: He waves his hand and the four brothers move in a very slow motion:: Hey! Come on, lets go! Price:: He looks to the brothers and walks out the attic and down onto the second floor:: He walks into Isaac's room and grabs him up quickly:: Isaac-- ::He turns around and picks up Adam:: He walks into the hallway:: Pace:: He walks to Price as Isaac looks to his father, silent:: I got them... Pierce: ::He crawls over to Prin and shakes him:: Prin...wake up...Prin...we have to get out of here... Prin: ::He opens his eyes and they disappear in blue orbs:: Pace:: Where did they go? Price:: I hope to the Sacred Garden. :: He orbs away with Adam:: Pace:: He looks around and disappears in bright blue flames with Isaac:: Pierce: ::He opens his eyes and looks around; seeing a blue sky, green grass, and plants and flowers all around:: Prin: ::He pushes himself up:: Hey I can orb... Pierce: ::He manages to stand:: Pace?! Price?! Price:: He appears in orbs holding Adam:: He looks over to see Pace:: He walks towards Prin and Pierce with Pace:: Okay...we're all here...that's good. Isaac:: He looks over to his father:: I'm scared... Pierce: ... ::He takes a deep breath in, then looks around:: Wow...we actually remembered to come to this place if worse came to worse... Price:: He looks to Isaac and messes his hair up and smiles:: We're okay... Prin: ::He stands up slowly, dusting himself off:: The four brothers versus the four brothers. Pace:: He looks around:: It's still nice too... :: He looks to Prin:: Basically. Pierce: But how'd they get in the house...how'd they get so close...to touch the Book--take our Witch powers... Prin: We...should all just be glad we aren't full Witch right now. Pierce: ::He walks over and takes Adam from Price and sits against a stone with him, holding him in his arms, reassuring him:: Pace:: Well, what powers do we have? Price:: I lost my explosion and freeze... Price:: He looks at Pace:: So, they took our active powers...great. Pace:: He goes to throw an energy bolt but nothing comes out:: Great... Pierce: We still have our Whitelighter side though...Pace has the Blue Phoenix...right? Pace:: He looks to Pierce slowly:: Some--some of the Blue Phoenix. Prin: What's that? The Blue Phoenix? Price:: Okay, we can't just stand here. They are in the Manor with the Book and the Nexus. This isn't good...I knew I should've stripped our powers. Pierce: There you go again... Pace:: He looks to Prin:: The Blue Phoenix is why I'm the most powerful... Prin: Right... ::He sighs:: Well they didn't even know I was there...they still may not even know who I am...or rather why I'm here. Price:: You were with us, you'll get killed. If one goes we all go. The kids can stay here...it's safe. Pace:: Piper and Nina, they don't know what's going on...I can't stay, I have to warn them. Prin: ...Piper and Nina? Pierce: His daughter and girlfriend. Price:: Okay...fine...I'll go and ask some alliances for help. Pierce, you can stay and watch Isaac and Adam. Pace:: Prin and I will go warn Nina and Piper. Brad: ::He rushes out of the basement, swinging a sword around:: The Nexus--Weapons--they have everything! Alec: ::He enters the kitchen from the conservatory:: They'll be trying to get back in...have you seen Trevor or Taylor? :: Black flames appears in the kitchen:: Taylor:: He appears as the black flames vanish:: This is so cool...when can we kill the brothers? Brad: Soon I hope...I've scouted this floor and a basement...as soon as Trevor gets back we'll be ready. Taylor:: Nexus...Nexus...Nexus...what about the Nexus? Brad: It's downstairs...they have to say a certain spell to harnest its power Alec: --I made sure it wasn't in their Book of Shadows Taylor:: I can't wait for the brothers to come...do you know how much fun this will be? We'll be the most powerful beings on the planet. Alec: We're more powerful than them now... Brad: But they'll have help I'm sure...we just have make sure we get them before they get us... Trevor:: He walks into the kitchen holding the Book:: They won't even be able to come near us. We'll kill them before they could lift a finger. They are powerless...they probably are only able to teleport...they are weak and vulnerable. Alec: Pace still has the Blue Phoenix though. And they can probably heal one another at that. Brad: We'll just have to make sure we kill them first... Taylor:: So what are we waiting for? Lets kill them! Lets find them and kill them. I'll feel much better once we kill them. Prin: ::He walks towards his brothers:: So why don't we just ask the Elders? Pierce: Lets just say we haven't been able to trust them entirely in the past--Price, were you able to ask the leprechauns and fairies yet? Price:: They refuse to offer any help, they said our "Ask For Help Card" has expired. Pierce: Both of them? What about the other...forces out there? Pace:: One of the fairies told us that this is our war and not theirs. Price:: We have been cut off from our alliances. Pierce: ...Damn...I guess four years will do that to you... Pace:: So what's the plan Pierce? Pierce: Great...my turn for a plan huh...Well...going back there like this is suicide. They have our powers, our house, the Book, the Nexus...we...need to get one of those back. Any ideas? Prin: Oh...great plan-maker you are. Pierce: Well I'm sure we can find something around here...I knew networking was a good idea...so we'll make some potions then...and we can maybe get a spell to summon the Book to us... Price:: Yeah, lets make potions with the trees, leaves, flowers, grass. They aren't any herbs here bro... Pierce: Do you have any better ideas? Prin: I do... Pierce: You do? Prin: Yeah...I may be back and new to this but I'm still useful. Pierce: Okay...shoot. Prin: We have Isaac and Adam...right here. Now I'm not sure if they are anything besides Witch and Whitelighter--but they can help us--or we can try to summon their future selves to us...come on, improvise! Price:: I don't like it... Pace:: Yeah, we can't just summon our children from the future whenever we like...that's dangerous...what if something happens and one of them...dies? Pierce: ...He's right. ...Maybe Isaac though? ... ::He looks over and sees him playing with Adam by a hill in the fenced in area:: Prin: Borrow his powers maybe? Pierce: ::He wipes his face with his hands, sighing:: I just can't believe there's nothing else we can do.......Magic School maybe? There's got to be something there...right? Does...it even still exist? Price:: He looks to Pace:: Piper... Pace:: He looks over to Price:: Excuse me? Pierce: Yeah...sorry, I did forget about her since she wasn't here... Price:: She's small, quick, and she has some strong powers. Pace:: I'm not going to send my daughter on a suicide mission. Pierce: It wouldn't be a suicide mission...we just need to get in there...get the Book. Prin: I agree...she's older...she had a feisty attitude when we visited... Price:: Yeah, come on Pace...she's the only one that could get in undetected. We won't be far from the Manor...she just needs to say the spell to switch powers. Prin: One of those. Pierce: Or get the Book to recognize they're evil at least. Prin: Well someone choose! Pace:: Fine...lets get this over with. Pierce: Okay...so we'll ask if she's up to it...go over a plan with her... Prin: And show them what it feels like to die. Pierce: ::He puts his hand over his brother:: Yup. Piper:: She looks at the Manor from across the street with her four uncles:: Okay, so you want me to go inside and get the Book? Pace:: Yeah, but if you could just get the spell that would be even better. Piper:: Okay, I got it...anything else? Price:: If you could grab my leather jacket from my bedroom... Pierce: Price... Prin: Just be careful Niece. ::He smiles:: Piper:: Uh--no. :: She smiles to her father and crosses the street:: She looks at the Manor and walks over to the side of the large house:: She grabs onto a vine and starts to climb it quickly:: She grabs onto the balcony gate and pulls herself up:: She jumps over and opens the door slowly:: She looks inside and looks over to her uncles and father:: Price:: She did that rather quickly. Pace:: She gets it from me... Price:: He looks to Pace then to the Manor:: Piper:: She looks around Price's room and sees the jacket:: She rolls her eyes and walks to the door:: She stops and looks over:: She opens a draw and takes out four potions:: She holds onto them and opens the door:: She walks out and closes the door:: She looks around and listens carefully to hear if anyone is on the same floor or is coming onto the floor:: She walks over to the attic staircase and looks up:: She closes her eyes and quickly gets a premonition of where the Book is:: She turns and walks down the hall slowly:: Piper:: She looks around and walks to the staircase:: She walks down the stairs and looks around the main floor:: She hears men talking in the kitchen and walks around quietly:: She spots the Book and smiles:: She quickly walks over to it and opens it:: She begins to flip through the pages and finds the spell:: She grins and looks up quickly to see a man(Taylor)staring at her:: She closes the Book and places it under her arm:: What's up? Taylor:: Who are you? Piper:: Ask your mother. Taylor:: WHAT?! :: He forms a fireball:: Piper:: Oh no, the big bad is going to throw a ball of fire at me! Please, help! Taylor:: He throws the the fireball at her:: Piper:: She jumps out the way and rolls to her feet:: She runs and phases through him:: She looks over to see the other three brothers spot her:: UH... :: She turns and runs for the door:: Trevor:: Piper...CATCH HER! Taylor:: He smiles and disappears in black flames:: Alec: Ugh just kill her already... Brad: ::He looks to his watch after Taylor disappears:: Piper:: She runs and stops as Taylor appears in front of her:: She turns around quickly and throws an orb of electricity at the light:: She watches the light go off:: Her eyes adjust to the dark:: She feels someone grab the Book from her and slap her hard:: Taylor:: GOT HER! Piper:: She looks up as the lights turn on:: She gets up slowly:: Taylor:: Oh, she's mad. :: He throws the Book to Alec:: He looks to Piper:: Are you mad? Alec: ::He catches it:: Piper:: She appears outside and looks around:: She sees her father and uncles:: What was that for? I was about to fry them... Pace:: Piper... :: He looks at her hands:: Where's the Book? Piper:: One of the guys took it from me. Price:: So we're going to die...I'm not ready to die--not today. Pierce: So optimistic... Prin: Piper, did any of them use their powers? We can just use that against them I'm sure... Piper:: Okay, just because I don't have the Book... :: She pulls out a folded paper from her back pocket:: She hands the paper to her father:: Doesn't mean I don't have the spell... :: She grins:: Pace:: He takes the paper and smiles:: He looks to Piper and hugs her:: Smart... :: He stands back:: Piper:: I know, thank you... Price:: You're going to be the bad ass when you get older. Piper:: Uncle Price...stop looking into my future. :: She smiles:: Prin: I knew you could do it. Pierce: Yay, Spell, great--lets say it and get it over with... Price:: He looks to Pierce:: Lets say it. Pace: ::He holds the paper in front of them:: Price, Pierce, Prin, and Pace:: What's mine is yours, what's yours is mines, let our powers cross the line. Our gifts that were stolen, now shall be shared, switch our powers through the air. ::Bright lights fly out from the Manor as the wind blows slightly, causing a windchime from a neighboring house to chime; the lights absorb into Price, Pierce, Prin, and Pace:: Trevor:: He looks up to the door:: They have their powers back! Taylor:: But not for long right? We still have the crystals...right? Trevor:: He looks to Taylor:: True...all we have to do is just touch them. :: The Manor's front door flies open as the Brothers walk in:: Price:: He looks around:: Pace... Pace:: They're in the basement. Price:: The Nexus. Piper:: What's happening? Pace:: He looks to his daughter:: Stay here. :: He begins to walk to the kitchen:: Pierce: Maybe I should go first, they won't see me if I'm invisible. Prin: They can't summon the Nexus...can they? Pierce: They may already have... Price:: He looks to Pace then looks to Pierce:: :: A dagger flies towards Pace:: Pace:: He turns around quickly as it stops before it hits him:: Piper:: She looks to the dagger then to Price:: Price:: He sighs and puts his hands down:: Pierce: Pace...you might want to clone yourself... ::He walks ahead and turns invisible and disappears into the air:: Pace:: He slaps the dagger to the floor:: He looks to Pierce as he becomes invisible:: Prin: ...We...just need to be careful... Piper:: She gets a premonition of crystals:: She sees the Cortez Brothers touching her uncles and father and taking their powers:: She comes to and looks to her uncles and father:: The crystals, around their necks! Pierce: ::He walks slowly through the kitchen slowly, looking around; sensing a white crystal by the door:: Crystals of light, lose your power with my white light. Pierce: ::He approaches the door slowly, unable to sense beyond the aura omitting from the doorway; he kicks the crystal and it doesn't glow:: Pierce: ::He picks it up and places it behind him on the floor and turns back to the door; suddenly blown back into the air:: Pierce: ::He flies back and hits the floor, sliding across it:: Pierce: ::He quickly turns and walks back into the dining room:: There's still too much force coming from in there even when I un-eviled the crystal in front of the door... ::He turns visible:: Pace:: He looks to Price:: Good plan...I like it... :: He looks to Pierce:: Anything you wish to add? ::He walks past Pierce into the kitchen; Pace and Prin following:: Pierce: ::He turns and follows:: Yeah--tell me the plan since you saw me just walk towards the kitchen before turning invisible... Prin: ::He smirks, then quickly stops as he looks down at the basement door:: Pace:: He quickly walks and phases through Price:: He puts his hand out as a shield comes out and covers his brothers:: He walks down the stairs with his brothers and looks to the four Cortez Brothers:: Trevor:: He looks over to see Pace in the middle, Prin next to him, Price on his left, Pierce on the right:: You're too late... Prin: You haven't resurrected the Nexus yet--we aren't too late. Trevor:: Brothers, attack them! Gain their powers, kill them! Taylor:: He throws his hand out as several fire balls fly towards the brothers:: Prin: Freeze! ::He throws his hands out and the fireballs freeze and fall to the ground:: ::The fireballs turn to ice and smash everywhere:: Pierce: ::He throws his hand and the ice shards fly at their faces:: Alec: ::He throws his hands out and the ice shards disappear and turn to dust:: Price:: He throws his hands but nothing freezes:: Pierce, get the crystals! Pierce: Crystals! ::He holds his hands out but the necklaces around their necks zoom outwards but stop, not braking:: They're stuck! Brad: ::He throws his hand out, a field of fire flying out at the Halliwell brothers:: Pierce: ::He wraps his hands around his brothers and the fire phases through them:: Pace:: His eyes glow a bright white then turn to normal:: He walks quickly towards Taylor:: He punches him quickly with a left jab:: He then quickly back smacks him:: Taylor:: He flies towards the wall and hits a bookcase:: He falls on the ground hard:: Trevor:: He throws an energy ball at Pace:: Pace:: He looks at the energy ball and puts his shield up:: He steps forward hard and sends an energy wave from the shield:: Trevor:: He gets hit and flies into Brad and kicks Alec onto the ground by accident:: Brad: ::He gets hits by his brother and falls back, hitting Alec:: Alec: ::He falls and lifts himself up:: Get off of me! Prin: Pierce! ::He yanks Pierce's arm and looks to Brad and Alec as they begin to get up:: Their crystals-- Pierce: Right--::He yanks Price's arm and looks back to Brad and Alec:: Crystals! ::The necklaces fly upwards and fly off their chests in bright and white sparkles and light; blinding their eyes:: Price:: He looks to Brad and Alec and freezes them:: Trevor:: He gets up and looks to Taylor:: Taylor! :: He shimmers away and appears by his brother:: Pace:: He turns around:: No, you don't! :: He grabs Trevor by the back of his shirt and throws him into a wall head first:: Trevor:: He hits his head on the wall and falls onto the ground unconscious:: Pierce: ::He looks to Brad and Alec and throws his hand; causing them to fly into the air and into a wall:: Pierce: ::He walks up and yanks Trevor's and Taylor's necklaces off of them, then looks down to the four necklaces in his hand:: Prin: They're Warlocks...only one good way to kill a Warlock... Taylor:: He gets up slowly and pulls out a dagger:: He lifts it up and stabs Pace in the back with it:: Pace:: AH SHIT!! :: He turns around quickly and snaps Taylor's neck:: He falls to the ground:: Price:: Pierce, phase into one of the brothers and kill them! :: He runs to Pace and pulls the dagger out slowly:: He places his hand over his brother's wound:: He takes his brother's hand and closes his eyes, his hands glowing as he heals him:: Pierce: ::He nods and looks to Trevor and begins to teleport in bright lights, jumping into him:: Trevor:: He flies upwards unconscious and hits a wall, spread out; and his eyes and mouth open; blinding bright lights coming out of him and he blows up in fire:: Pierce: ::He appears from where Trevor was and falls down on his knees, breathing hard:: Brad:: He walks quickly to Pace and Price then stops suddenly:: Pace:: He stands up and keeps his eyes on Brad:: He squints and tilts his head as his eyes turn black:: Alec: ::He pushes himself up from the ground as he watches Pace and Brad:: No... Brad:: He grabs hold of his throat and slowly turns very pale:: He looks over to Alec then to Pace:: He begins to lose weight quickly and his age increases:: Pace:: His eyes turn normal as he watches Brad fall to the ground and breaking into tiny pieces of bone and dust:: Alec: NO! ::He blinks away just as the dust from his brother reaches him:: Pierce: ::He flinches as he sees Alec:: Where'd he go?! Prin: What'd you do to him Pace? ::Piper screams from upstairs:: Pace:: He looks to the stairs quickly:: NO! :: He runs up the stairs disappearing a bright light then appears in the conservatory a few feet from Piper:: Honey...? ::Piper lays on the ground, a cloud of dust around her:: Pace:: No... :: He turns his head:: JOINING OF HANDS! ::Price, Pierce, and Prin run into the conservatory:: ::The dust from around Piper twirls around and turns into Alec; his hand on Piper's shoulder:: Alec: ::He presses against her shoulder as it slowly begins to lose color:: You've killed my brothers...it used to be about so much more...but...now this is all I care about... Prin: ::He raises his hand:: Alec: Don't even try it--::He looks to the dust all around him, hovering in the air:: Try anything to remove me from her and she'll turn to dust...just like Brad... Pierce: He's bluffing... ::He looks over to Pace:: Get a read on him... Alec: You won't kill me like you did my brothers...or like your mother and aunts did to the Royal Rowe Coven...The next generation of Charmed Ones will die with this one... Prin: Pierce...your Wind... Pierce: I can't...we can't risk it... Alec: STOP WHISPERING! She's going to die! Prin: No wait--Look...your brothers may be dead, but you're the smart one...you don't have to be weighed down by them anymore...no more bullying...you're free...you can do the right thing... Alec: The right thing? The GOOD thing you mean? ...I spent so much of my life doing what they told me to do...listening to the three of them...acting like I was so crucial but insignificant...like...I didn't matter... Prin: ::He steps forward from his brothers:: ::The moon's light shines in through the windows as the trees outside blow:: Prin: I know what you mean...I died and I just...got pushed back--but look, you're the one that's still here...you can do as you want now...you don't have to be like them... ...and continue killing like this. Pierce: ::He looks to an open window and focuses on the dust surrounding Piper and Alec:: Alec: ...You...killed my brothers... Prin: Look--Look at me! ...I didn't kill them...look at me...into my eyes...just at me... Alec: ::He grinds his teeth, looking down to Piper, slowly moving his hand away from her; making sure he's still touching her:: Prin: You felt like you didn't belong...like you weren't a part of them...well prove it now... Alec: ::He takes his hand off of Piper, the dust recircling around him until it absorbs into him:: Pierce: NOW! Price:: He freezes Alec:: Pace:: He quickly runs to Piper and grabs her:: He picks her up and walks away from Alec:: He sits Piper in a couch and turns to Alec:: He puts his hand out as a bolt of energy flies out and hits him:: Price:: He watches Alec explode:: Alec: NO! ::He explodes in an explosion of dust and fire:: ::The dust hovers in the air:: Pierce: No chances--::Wind from the window flows into the room and the doors fly open and the dust flies outside:: Pace:: No one harms my daughter and gets away with it. Piper:: She looks up to her father and hugs him:: Pierce: ::He gets up and closes the window and doors:: Price:: He watches Pace and Piper leave:: I'll speak to you tomorrow bro, later Piper. Price:: He walks over to Prin and smiles:: Prin: ::He smiles at Price:: I'm glad I actually got to meet you...no worries. Price:: Wait--when you said that stuff to Alec...you felt that way? Prin: No; we're cool...I'm glad I have you three for brothers... Price:: Yeah...same here... Pierce: ::He turns from looking out the windows and walks over to his brothers:: So we got our home back...and we're all safe. Prin: True... ::He feels something and quickly looks up; then back to his brothers:: ...I think that means it's time for me to go. Pierce: If Pace hadn't been so quick to leave...he could say goodbye. Prin: Yeah...but he has to make sure Piper is all right. Pierce: ...And you can't stay? Prin: ...As I said before, I don't even know how this works really...I'm not even sure if I'll be able to stay...alive...up there, you know? Pierce: ::He looks over to Price, then to Prin:: I'm gonna miss you, man. ::He leans in and hugs him, then steps back, quickly looking away:: No need to cry or anything... Prin: ::He looks over to Price and hugs him, laughing:: See you guys around... Pierce: ::He looks over to Price, then to Prin:: Goodbye Prin. Prin: Blessed Be... ::He looks up and disappears in bright orbs; shining into illuminating lights that fill up the conservatory, and then the entire Manor:: Price:: He looks over and walks to the coffee table:: He picks up the Book of Shadows and smiles:: He walks over to Pierce:: So, bro...what did you mean by "Our Home" ? Hmm? Pierce: ...Well...you know...we grew up here...yeah, so this will sort of always be my home...yeah, anyway...I'm gonna go over to Pace and Nina and pick up Adam, and I bet Pace already let Isaac orb back home and he's up in his room...so you should probably check. Price:: Oh, okay...tell Nina I said "Hi" and tell Pace to call me...okay? Pierce: Sure...Goodnight Price. Price:: Night... :: He turns and walks towards the staircase:: Pierce: ::He disappears in bright lights:: Price:: He walks up the stairs and walks down the hall:: He walks to his son's bedroom and opens the door:: He looks in to see Isaac asleep:: He smiles and turns the light off and shuts the door:: He walks upstairs to the attic and places the Book of Shadows on the podium:: He looks around and opens the Book:: He walks out of the attic and closes the door:: |