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Pierce: ::He appears through the wall and quickly presses a button on the telephone wall panel:: If one more person calls us--- Neo: ::He hurries through the kitchen to the Basement:: We're almost all gone now---I'm the last one-- Pierce: ::He turns back around and places a large paper bag full of herbs on the island:: Neo--wait, I don't like that plan a bit--- Neo: Look, it was Price's idea-- ::He disappears in smoke:: Price:: He orbs into the kitchen, clearly showing that he was just in a fight:: He wipes the dust and dirt off of him and looks to the hole in his white A/X t-shirt:: Damnit... Pierce: ::He sighs, quickly unpacking the groceries:: Price, I know we need to keep the kids in the best place---but geez, its a pain getting to and from that dimension... Pierce: ::He sighs--looking over to the Basement quickly:: Looks like they're back...nevermind... Price:: He looks over to Pierce and makes a face:: Did they start on the potions yet? The counters should've been filled with potions by now. I left here four hours ago, it should've been done, damnit! Pace:: He walks in through the back door:: He walks through the laundry room and into the kitchen:: He looks to his brothers and forces a smile:: What's going on? Besides the many many people outside on our lawn? Price:: He looks to Pace:: They'll be gone...hopefully if they know what's right for them. Pierce: ::He looks upwards to the ceiling:: RAY! ::He closes his eyes for a moment:: Potions when you're ready?! ::He turns and quickly looks to the herbs---quickly watching as the cabinets fill with capsules and jars:: Look, they can't get beyond the shield---so I'm happy. Pace:: Well, I found out information on Kevin Hillrose...:: He walks over to a stool and sits on it:: Price:: He leans against the island facing his brothers:: What's the news? Pierce: ::He nods, quickly looking to put other items away:: ::Six boxes of potions appear on the island in a blast of smoke:: Pierce: ::He looks over---then leans onto the island:: Thanks Raymond... Pace:: Well, Kevin Hillrose was a professor for Oxford University in 2012. He became obsessed with the whole supernatural life and began to play with fire. He moved to New York a year later and became friends with Mr. Wilson, the author who knew way too much about Witches, Demons, and magic. :: He glances over to Price:: He's also your girlfriend's father. Anyway...in 2013 he went missing, they put out a search for him but got nothing back. I got the location of his home in Los Angeles that he bought a couple of months before he went missing..I passed by there for a couple of minutes and no one is there, looks the same..old and scary though. I'm going to check up on it in a few, I only dropped by to pick up some potions just in case there are demons waiting for me. Pierce: ...Do you know why we couldn't find any of this before now? ...I guess Nick wants us to know...? Pace:: He looks over to Pierce and shrugs:: I don't know, probably he wants us to know..or maybe we didn't look deep enough and far back enough. Pierce: ...Yeah...::He thinks for a moment, looking between Price and Pace:: ...I wonder if Ethan had found any of that out... Price:: Won't know, Ethan is in a mental institution. Don't ask me how he got there..but I got a call from a Miss Jennifer Allen and she says that he was admitted two days ago. Said something about he needed to be there, it was his choice. Pace:: He looks down and turns to Pierce:: Found anything on Alex? Did you call her home, her family or friends? Pierce: ...::He thinks for a moment:: ...Uh...no. I...actually knew about Ethan---but I haven't had any luck on Carly or Alex...::He thinks for another moment:: I'm working on Alex as we speak, actually...no worries. Pierce: ---I need to check on some of the other magical councils and all that...I'll let you guys know of the worldly progress...::He turns and grabs his jacket from the counter:: Pace:: Okay...:: He thinks for a moment and turns to Price:: What are you doing now? Pierce: ::He puts his coat on and looks back to them:: Oh, and thanks guys---::He disappears into the air as he turns:: Price:: A couple of the kids and I are going to some underground place..they say there are potions and weapons there. :: He watches Pierce leave and turns back to Pace:: We're going to go and check it out and take whatever might be useful. --- What about you? Pace:: Pass by Mr.Hillrose's house and then pass by to see Nina..hopefully she'll talk to me. :: He rubs the back of his neck:: Price:: Hey, she's a demon --- I doubt a slap to the face hurt her much.. Pace:: Doesn't matter...I know I didn't hurt her physically, but I did hurt her emotionally. I have to apologize for that or I won't be able to forgive myself...I need to make things right with Piper also. I don't want her to hate me like she did in the future. :: He gets off of the stool and walks over to the boxes of potions:: He looks through them and grabs four potions:: He places two in each back pocket:: He takes a potion with white liquid out of leather jacket pocket:: I'll call if I need help.. Price:: Be careful, okay? Pace:: He looks at Price confused and smiles quickly:: Sure, whatever..:: He throws the potion on the floor and disappears with the white smoke:: Price:: He sighs and walks to the basement door:: He opens it and walks downstairs and onto the training grounds:: He watches the young warriors train their abilities to fight and train with their powers.:: He looks over to three working on a potion:: HEY! What type of potion is that? Alexis:: She turns to Price:: It's a stun potion, throw it at your enemy and they're stunned for a couple of minutes. We're thinking of using it in the battle, throw it at the enemy and they'll be paralyzed, no ability to move. Then we vanquish them.. Price:: Sounds good, make a lot..whoever is with me on the underground mission..let's roll! ::The camera follows down a hallway, turning the corner, passing a very silent and unoccupied floor, revealing a door among many---the camera follows through the door:: Pierce: ::He appears through the door and stops, staring at Ethan, who is laying in a bed---medical machines and cords attached to him:: Ethan... ::The medical machines and cords suddenly detach and move away from him in bright light:: Pierce: ::He approaches the bed and places his hand on Ethan's chest, the other on his shoulder:: I'm sorry I couldn't come to visit you earlier... Pierce: ::He focuses as he stares at him:: I found the Wizardry Council, I met with the remaining...councilmen, I've learned about everything you went through...all those tests and duels you never told us about...I found out you're a lot stronger than you wanted to believe you were...than you wanted us to believe you were... ::The lights and electrical equipment blink and suddenly turn off in the room---:: Pierce: ::He looks up to the window--seeing the clouds darkening as the winds begin to blow loudly against the building:: Ethan...::He looks down and his hand on Ethan's chest begins to glow---he moves his other hand to Ethan's forehead:: I need to find you... Pierce: ::He focuses as he begins to levitate in light---Ethan's body begins to hover as well:: I didn't tell my brothers this...but finally finding you...bringing you back to this plane of existence...it took a lot out of me----I...I was looking for Alex and I stumbled...tripped...on you...heh...but now...::He reaches into his pocket and takes out a compact case---opening it and touching his finger into the powder:: I need to find you... Pierce: ::He traces a circle with marks along Ethan's forehead:: This is from your book I do believe... ::He puts the case away and places his fingers gently over the powder:: ...Iluceso...::He focuses as his eyes brighten as electricity sparks appear spiratically in the room:: ::He focuses as he presses his hand suddenly against Ethan's chest:: Touch of faith I now embrace, bring his soul, come to face! ::The room explodes in bright light---the window breaking from the force---the door to the room falling off---:: Pierce: ::He flies back to the cushioned walls and stays standing---his feet touching the ground as he looks to see a bright body glowing in the bed:: Pierce: ::He hovers closer to the bed---his hair flowing with electricity:: Ethan...::He places his hand out as the light decreases and the entire room de-electrifies:: ::Ethan's body glows as he suddenly compulses---the sheets now resting:: Pierce: Eth---::He flinches as Ethan's mouth suddenly opens while he gasps for air---his eyes flooding open:: ::Ethan looks up to Pierce---the life returning to his body---his skin coming to true color:: Pierce: ::He grasps Ethan's hand, placing his other over Ethan's chest as his hand glows white:: Take it easy...just take it easy... Ethan: ::He rests back---a montage of thoughts, memories, and knowledge sweeping into his consciousness:: Pierce... Pierce: ::He looks around---sensing people coming towards the room:: ::The door flies back onto its hatches--:: Ethan: ::He takes another deep breath in:: Pierce---how---how? Pierce: I found you...::He leans in:: I'm going to take you home--- ::They disappear from the room as the door suddenly opens---four attendants running in to find a perfectly untouched room---with no patient:: Price:: He flashes his flashlight around the dark tunnels:: Keep your eyes open.. Katrina:: It smells like dead ass in here..:: She covers her noses as she flashes her flashlight around:: Natalia: ::She looks around as she shines her flashlight:: Ugh, I hate this place... Michael:: I still think you should've stayed behind..:: He looks over to Price andt then forward:: Neo: ::He follows alongside Natalia, keeping his flashlight right in front of his feet:: Price:: I don't think so, what if you five were ambushed by demons? You would've still needed my help anyway..just look for the room. I didn't think we were going to be walking in sewer water..:: He looks around:: :: An Eagle flies from around the corner and flies to the group:: It stops and forms into a young woman:: Casey:: She cracks her neck:: I found it.. Price:: Where is it? Neo: ::He shines his flashlight away from Casey:: I can get us there then... Casey:: Not far from here...maybe a mile or so. :: She looks over to Neo:: We should walk, I sensed evil behind the door..I think someone or something is waiting for us. Price:: He looks over to Michael:: See, I told you. Michael:: Whatever..:: He looks to Casey:: What about the door? Easy access or do we need to bust it open? Casey:: Bust it open.. Natalia: ::She walks down with them:: I'm getting a lot of telepathic interference down here... Michael:: Thought so...lets just keep moving.. Price:: The longer we take, the faster they'll get to us. We need to get to that room quick, get what we need and leave. :: He turns to Casey:: You think you can morph into a roach or something and get into the room? :: He turns to Natalia:: Once Casey is inside keep her on a telepathic communication so that she can tell us everything. :: He turns to Neo:: Once we get the cue to break in, I want you to stay in smoke form..they'll think you're a Demon or whatever if you act like one. Then I'll freeze the room, we take whatever, unfreeze a head of a demon and ask questions then explode. Casey:: Sounds like a plan to me..I'm down. Neo: Got it Natalia: ::She focuses for a moment, looking directly to Casey--then to Price:: Can do. Price:: Good..let's orb then. :: He puts his hand in the middle:: He waits till everyone touches his hand and orbs away:: He orbs infront of the door with the teens:: Michael:: He looks around and looks to Casey:: Go ahead. Casey:: She walks over to the door quietly and touches it:: She exhales slowly as she morphs into a roach on the door where her hand was:: She crawls up the door and goes through a crack:: Neo: Just let me know...::He slowly forms into a smoke and stays in the area:: Michael:: He looks over to Natalia:: Are you in contact with her? Natalia: ::She stays beside Price and concentrates:: Yes... Price:: He looks to the door:: What's happening inside? Natalia: There's...::Her eyes stress:: Casey says---::She focuses harder---harder---she stresses harder:: --She's not in there! ::She looks quickly to Michael and Price:: Something happened! Price:: What?!--Stand back! :: He steps back:: Michael:: Casey... Neo: ::He backs away from the door's edges:: Price:: He throws his hands and the door explodes:: Casey:: She turns around quickly to the group:: Scared me.. Natalia: ::She watches as Neo feeds into the room---then to Casey:: Casey? Natalia: --Wait--::She looks back, no longer seeing the smoke around them:: Neo--::She focuses:: Neo come back-- Casey:: What's wrong? Price:: He walks inside and looks around:: You're okay? Casey:: Yeah, nothing happened.. Natalia: ::She focuses around---looking to everyone in the group---then stresses her eyes again:: I can't...get a read on Neo...maybe...? Price:: He looks at three tables; each having an old wooden chest on it:: He walks to the middle table and flicks his fingers:: The chest opens up from the tiny explosion:: He examines the potions and the weapons underneath:: These weapons are from the Medieval times.. Michael:: He looks around:: Neo...come back, now! That's an order! Natalia: ::She looks over---seeing a poof of smoke forming suddenly beside them---forming into Neo---:: Neo: ::He drops onto the ground--the water splashing:: Michael:: He faces Neo and helps him up:: Where'd you go? Neo: ::He coughs, trying to catch his balance:: Go? ...I didn't go anywhere? ...Nothing happened when I went in... Michael:: He looks over to Casey:: Casey:: She walks over to Natalia:: Sense anything? Price:: He waves his hands to the chests:: Manor..:: He watches them orb away:: Natalia: ::She focuses:: ...Interference...::She looks around:: Yes---I've got something...it's...hard to pick up on... Neo: ...::He coughs, looking around the area:: ...Nat? Natalia: ::She flinches---:: We need to go---now... Casey:: No. Let's stay. :: She grabs Natalia by the arm:: She morphs back to Becky:: Natalia: ::She gasps---trying to struggle away---:: ...You? Becky:: She smirks as she drains Natalia's powers and essence:: Billie:: She appears in red smoke and kicks Price into the wall:: Neo: ::He jumps away---throwing his hand out at her:: Becky! No, don't---you can beat this! Price:: He flies back and hits the wall:: He falls onto the table and falls onto the ground unconscious:: Becky:: Her vains become visible:: She lets go of Natalia and watches her lifeless body fall to the ground:: Michael:: He turns to Becky:: Don't touch her! Natalia: ::She falls onto the ground---her body simply splashing the water:: Katrina:: Becky.. Becky:: She turns towards them:: What? Neo: ::He leans down to Natalia as she disappears in smoke---then he stands up:: Becky---we know you didn't mean to hurt Michael! Come back to us---please! Michael:: He stares her in the eyes:: You don't want to do this.. Becky:: She stares Michael back in the eyes:: You're right...:: She grins:: I don't, but then again---I do. :: She grabs Neo and Katrina by the arms:: Michael:: NO! Billie:: She turns to Michael and grabs him by his shirt and throws him into a wall:: Neo: ::He gasps to disappear but falls to the ground suddenly:: Michael:: He flies back and hits the wall:: He falls down into the water:: Billie:: She turns to Becky:: Take their powers, take their essence...don't let them live! Price:: He opens his eyes and looks up to Becky as she takes Neo and Katrina's life away:: Katrina:: She screams in pain as her vains become visible:: Neo: ::He falls back---his body dissipating as his vains appear-----as he suddenly turns to smoke and disappears, lifeless:: Becky:: She lets go and punches Katrina to the ground:: Katrina:: Her head hits the wooden table before she hits the ground; dead:: Billie:: She points to Michael:: Now him.. Becky:: She walks over to Michael and squats down:: Such a shame, I thought you were cute too. Price:: No! :: His eyes turn white as the room becomes filled with thick fog:: Billie:: GRAB HIM! Becky:: She goes to grab Michael but he isn't there:: She tries to look through the thick fog:: Billie:: She looks around:: PUSSY! Price:: He appears infront of Becky:: Suck on this! :: He forces a dagger into her chest and pulls it out:: The fog disappears quickly:: Billie:: She watches Becky fall to the ground:: She looks over to Price who is holding Michael:: She forms a fireball and throws it at Price:: Price:: He puts his hand up and absorbs it:: Thanks...:: He stares her in the eyes as he orbs away with Michael:: Billie:: DAMNIT! Becky:: Oh my god! :: She looks down to her chest:: She looks at her hands covered with her blood:: Oh my god!! Billie:: Oh shut up! :: She grabs Becky by the hair and disappears with her in red smoke:: Pierce: ::He runs in---:: Michael-- Price:: He orbs into the Attic with Michael:: He places him down on the couch:: Stay put...:: He turns and walks over to a table filled with potions:: He looks through them and grabs a light pink one:: He turns and walks to Michael and hands him the potion:: Drink. Michael:: He takes the potion and looks at it:: What is this? Pierce: ::He hurries over:: Just drink it Michael--- Price:: It's a healing potion, now drink it! Michael:: Ugh. :: He takes the cork out and downs the potion:: His head glows a bright gold:: Pierce: ::He looks over to Price:: I didn't even have a chance to teleport away---::He looks down to Michael:: What, you can't call me when you actually need me? Price:: See, you could've had an concussion..:: He turns and walks to the Book:: He opens it and flips through it:: There has to be a way in here to get rid of Billie once and for all, she's becoming a pain in the ass. Michael:: He looks up to Pierce and lays back on the couch:: Maybe next time.. Price:: He looks over to Michael:: Next time? There won't be a next time, Becky is under the influence of evil, powerful evil..your ability won't work on her. :: He looks back down to the book:: Pierce: ::He nods, keeping his eyes on Michael:: ...Neo, Casey, Natalia, ...::He stands up, hurrying to the doorway:: Ethan's looking at those chests right now--- Price:: He looks up to Pierce:: Ethan...what is he doing here? Pierce: I revived him----he's slowly remembering things, but I...think I'm going to have to...take care of him. Michael:: He looks quickly to window as he hears people chanting "Kill the Witches!" :: Pierce: ::He rushes over to the window:: ...They can't get through the shiel---::His eyes suddenly close:: Pierce: ::He looks up--blinking a few times:: Price:: Don't worry about them..first I'm going to kill Becky, then I'm going to kill Billie. :: He closes the Book and looks to Pierce:: Pierce: Uh--not good---I'll be downstairs... ::He turns, hurrying out of the attic:: Price:: He turns and walks towards the window:: He looks down to the large crowd infront of the Manor:: He folds his arms as he watches them:: Pace:: He walks up the stairs to the old house:: He takes hold of the knob and turns it:: He opens it slowly and peeks in:: He looks around and walks inside:: He closes the door and takes out two potions, he holds one in each hand:: He continues to walk through the old house:: Doesn't look like he had much in here.. Mila:: That's probably because he never had a chance to fully move in.. Pace:: He turns around quickly, shocked to see Mila standing there:: Pace:: What are you doing here? Mila:: What do you think? Use your abilities jack-ass. I'm here to simply kill you and move on.. Pace:: It won't be that easy. Mila:: Those potions won't save you --- you don't even have a chance against me. :: She places her hands on her hips:: Pace:: He grips the potions tightly:: He glares into her eyes:: Try me... :: He says through his teeth:: Mila:: Her eyes glow a bright red:: Lets get it on. Pace:: He throws the potion towards Mila:: Mila:: She puts her hand up and sends out an bolt of eletricity:: Pace:: He watches the potion explode:: He runs towards her and levitates in the air:: He jumps over her and lands:: He turns around and kicks her in the back:: Mila:: She stumbles forward and throws her hand; a flame of fire shoots out:: Pace:: He jumps out of the way:: He rolls up onto his feet:: He turns towards her and grabs her by the throat:: He squeezes her throat and punches her in the cheek bone:: He then lets go after he kicks her extremely hard in the chest:: Mila:: She flies back and falls onto the floor:: Pace:: He throws the other potion at Mila:: Mila:: She waves her hand and watches the potion fly into the other room:: Pace:: He runs towards her:: Mila:: She gets up quickly and spins around and punches Pace in the jaw:: She spins around him and knees him in the mouth then upper cuts him:: Pace:: He flies up and goes through the ceiling:: He falls onto the second floor and rolls over in pain:: Ahhh -- shit! ::A Demon suddenly shimmers in and creates an energy ball:: Pace:: He looks over to the Demon and throws his hand:: The potion orbs from his back pocket and hits the Demon:: Demon:: He stumbles back and screams as he explodes:: Pace:: He looks around:: Price...? Mila:: She kicks the door off the hinges and walks into the room:: She walks to Pace and grabs him by the throat:: Pace:: He grabs her wrist and tries to pull her off of him but she's too strong:: Mila:: She lifts him up off of the ground:: Ever since you gave me the Blue Phoenix, I just get stronger by the minute.. Pace:: He looks around and spots a steel chair:: He squints at the chair:: :: The chair flies from the floor and hits Mila in the back of her head:: Pace:: He falls onto the floor and falls back onto the wall:: He grabs his throat as he coughs:: He looks over to Mila and watches her come to:: He gets up slowly and uses the wall for support:: He runs towards Mila and kicks her in the face:: Mila:: UGH! :: She flies across the room and into a wall:: Pace:: He walks over to her quickly and sits on her chest:: He pins her arms down with his legs:: He grabs her by the throat and punches her continously:: Mila:: She pulls her left arm from underneath Pace's leg and grabs his fist:: She kicks him in the back of his head with her foot:: Pace:: He falls over :: Mila:: She gets up and pulls out a dagger:: Pace:: He gets up slowly and looks over to Mila:: A dagger? You have the Blue Phoenix and you're using a dagger? That's pathetic.. Mila:: AHH!!! :: She runs towards him and tackles him:: They fall through the second floor and through the first floor and land on the basements concrete floor:: :: They lay there unconscious:: Ethan: ::He sighs as he stands up from finishing examining the chests---he hurries up the stairs:: Pierce? Ethan: ::He turns and knocks on the bedroom door---it turning in:: Pierce? ::He looks over, quickly finding Pierce unconscious on the floor:: Pierce! ::He looks up quickly---seeing an astral form of Pierce disappear from the doorway:: Pierce: ::He suddenly awakens--breath pulsing through his body:: Ethan: ::He pulls him onto the bed and examines him, quickly taking out his wand:: You've been astral projecting?! I know I've been out but I know you've never done that! Pierce: ::He pushes himself up:: ...I've seen how to sense--feel--know...the things Price, Pace, and ---I, have been doing. ...To become one, we've each been...borrowing...and adapting each others' abilities...when we need them. Ethan: ::He takes out his wand as it glows and hovers it around him:: ...Well physically you check out...::He sits down on the bed, next to him:: ...But Pierce...this isn't...a good thing--- Pierce: I've got to find her... Ethan: And what about Carly? Pierce: ...She's...safe at least. I'm still looking for her--- Ethan: ::He jumps up:: Are you?! Pierce: ::He stands up---Ethan telekinetically moving back a few inches:: Look, I just got you---it isn't easy! Ethan: ::He bites his lip and turns to the doorway, heading into the hallway:: I've looked through the chests...it dates back to Medieval times...Merlin, Queen Morgan--the second Lady of the Lake...a Warlock named Gor--you should remember... Pierce: ::He looks down:: Ugh...Camelot days...guess it wasn't a different dimension after all... Ethan: ...It's been a lot of places, but from what I can tell...it dates back to there... Pierce: ::He heads into the hallway as well:: Okay---let's get moving then-- Ethan: Pierce! You're tired---have you been cloning yourself? Or just projecting? Anything you want to tell me? You never wanted to be two places at once before--that's why you've never been able to astral project-- Pierce: I don't need this. Have any of your memories come back? Ethan: ---Nothing I can decipher...none of it is making any sense... Pierce: ...Sort of like the last time you came to us with 'information that didn't make any sense' ---Will it make sense soon? Ethan: ...It's all scrambled---sorry---::He puts his hand up:: Wait, tell me---about the projecting... Pierce: ::He heads to the attic but stops:: ...Just projecting. ...Pace's powers are hard to get to...that's one of the hardest so far... Ethan: ...And you've been sensing more and more accurately, right? Pierce: ::He stops and turns to Ethan---focusing for a minute:: Pace is--::He stops and takes a breath:: Ethan, work on your craft---I'll work on mine. Ethan: ::He sighs, looking to his wand as it turns into a white sceptor:: ...Can I help, at least? ...I've been...out of this world for too long to simply come back to research things... Pierce: Work on charming the house...give any advice you have to the teens...stay out of my way? Ethan: ::He squints his eyes and takes a few steps closer to Pierce:: ...So all the businesses have been closed...everything professional's been taken care of? Pierce: ...::He stares at the sceptor, then to Ethan:: Yes. Now I'm working on finding Alex...and Carly. Ethan: ::He looks up to Pierce:: Does Price know that? ...You found me while looking for Alex? 'Tripped' right? Pierce: ::He grabs the railing to the stairway:: ...I've got ahold of this projection thing---I can be two--- Ethan: NO YOU CAN'T Pierce! Pace can't even do that for long! You're just a novice! Pierce: Yeah, you're one to talk for someone who's kept so many secrets from us! Ethan: ::He turns away---the sceptor returning to a wand on his beltloop:: I'll do as you ask---but tell Price---your brothers need all of you right now. ...Do what's best for the Greater Good. Pierce: ::He nods, turning to the stairway, out of Ethan's sight:: Ethan: ::He sighs, turning and walking down the staircase:: Stubborn ass... Pierce: ::He stands back on the stairway and closes his eyes for a moment:: I am all here...::He turns, and heads back up the stairway to the Attic:: Pierce: ::He walks into the attic, stopping at the doorway:: Hey favorite charge, favorite brother--- Michael: ::He looks up to Pierce from the orb in his hands---:: Pierce... Price: ::He looks down from the Book of Shadows:: ...You okay? Pierce: ...Yeah, no worries. Price: You said Ethan was looking at the chests? What'd he say? Pierce: ...From Camelot time---probably was there when we went back in time... Michael: Back in time to Camelot? Price: ...I'm gonna go check on the teens---make sure they understand this is a war we're in---::He looks up to Michael--:: Michael: I'll be down there in a sec... Price: ::He moves past Pierce and heads down:: Pierce: ::He watches Price leave and stares to Michael:: ...You know, I am your Whitelighter---so if you need anything... Michael: ::He looks up:: I know...maybe you can get this orb to work? Pierce: ::He nods---sitting down opposite Michael on the couch, taking the crystal orb in his hands as it suddenly darkens---:: Michael: Pierce---::He reaches out, grabbing it from him:: Pierce: ...::He looks down to his hands, then meets eyes with Michael:: ...It's...just a form of scrying...not as reliable... Michael: ...Right....::He places it down on the couch and stands up:: I'll be downstairs...::He stops and looks back to Pierce:: So that's the famous Ethan down there? Pierce: ::He stands up:: Yeah... Michael: ...For how much longer? You said you were going to take care of him? Pierce: ...No...I didn't mean it like that, Ethan and I are friends. ...I... just worry about him---and I know he's also a legality at times... Michael: We're all "legalities" Pierce. What's your point? Pierce: ::He walks to the Book of Shadows and places his hand on the side:: ...He told me to do what's best for the Greater Good...sometimes that means doing things you don't want to... Michael: ::He turns to the door and stops:: ...What'd you see in the orb just now? ...You've been sensing things pretty well lately. You...Price...Pace. ...About Beth..."Delia"...Becky... Pierce: ::He looks over to the orb, seeing its clear again:: ...Sometimes its what I feel...that's more important than what I see. ...Sometimes what I feel is more important... Michael: Whatever...::He turns and heads down the stairs:: Pierce: ::He sighs, suddenly grasping onto the podium as his eyes close for a moment---:: Eh... ::He looks around the room---only to suddenly disappear in a vast of darkness himself:: ::The triquetra on the Book of Shadows glows:: ::Pierce reappears suddenly---fighting as the darkness disappears around him:: Pierce: I will find you... ::He grabs the orb from the couch, and turns--disappearing in a bright light--a gust of wind flowing through the room:: ::One leaf of the triquetra glows as the other two return to their normal sheer...the leaf then darkens from the two:: Pace:: He opens his eyes slowly and turns his head as he turns his body over:: He lays his hand flat on the concrete and lifts himself up:: Ugh..:: He groans from the pain and stops moving:: He remembers that Mila is with him somewhere:: He looks around and finds her laying several feet away from him:: Mila:: She opens her eyes and quickly stands up:: She turns around and her eyes widen:: Pace:: He stares into her eyes and pulls his hand away:: He steps back as he keeps his eyes on her:: Mila:: She looks down to her wound:: She places her hand on her abdomen and looks to the blood:: Pace:: He raises the dagger:: I forgot to tell you...you're not immune to this--bitch. :: He punches her hard:: Mila:: She spins from the punch and hits her head on the brick wall:: She falls down dead:: Pace:: It doesn't seem to like you that much... ::He puts the dagger in his back pocket and looks for a way upstairs:: Elder Alexandria:: Price, you don't have to call on me every five minutes..the children are doing fine. Price:: I know, I know..I'm just--worried. Ethan: ::He walks out the backdoor and looks to the Manor after taking a few steps back---gripping his wand on his belt loop as his eyes glow for a moment--an invisible wave absorbing into the Manor--he sighs and looks to the voices behind him:: Alexandria:: About what? Price:: This whole big battle thing..what if I don't ever see my son again? What if we die? What if we lose and they win? What if...ugh, I don't know. :: He sits down on a white wooden chair and burries his face in his hands:: ::The sounds of people and busyness outside the front of the Manor slowly move away:: Ethan: ::He turns away from the conversation and closes the door behind him as he enters the Manor:: Alexandria:: Price, you must keep your head clear. The children are in good care, we are protecting them. They should be the least of your matters.. Price:: You're right...:: He gets up:: But what about Victoria, Alexandra, Nina, and Piper? What about their safety? Alexandria:: They have a destiny of their own, tests that will be giving to them in due time...obstacles they will have to overcome. Price:: What are you talking about? Alexandria:: Keep your mind clear..:: She orbs away in bright blueish white orbs:: Price:: He turns around quickly and looks up to the Attic:: He orbs away:: Price:: He orbs in the Attic and glares at Becky:: What are you doing here? Becky:: Came back for something.. Price:: Yeah? And what is that? Becky:: Your power.. Price:: You'll be dead before you can even move the muscles in your legs..:: He folds his arms slowly:: Becky:: Is that a challenge? Price:: Don't get cocky, you've been with the bitch of hell for five minutes..what makes you think you can take me on? Becky:: She smirks:: Price:: Ooh, smart. :: He turns around and punches Becky in the nose and steps back quickly:: Becky:: She stumbles back and falls down:: Becky(Billie):: Her smirk fades away as she morphs back to herself:: Price:: He turns around:: Almost had me there. :: He throws his hands:: Billie:: She puts her hand up as she deflects his power:: I've got a few tricks up my sleeve Price..don't sleep on me now. Price:: He runs towards her and orbs away:: Billie:: She turns around quickly:: Price:: He orbs behind her and jumps up:: He locks his legs around her neck and spins himself around and throws her on the floor:: Billie:: She flips and slides on the wooden floor:: Price:: He flips himself back up and stands in a fighting position:: Come on B, don't sleep on me now..:: He grins:: Billie:: Her nose flares from anger:: She stands up and throws her hand as a green orb flies towards him:: Price:: He puts his left hand up and deflects it:: Billie:: Come on in boys..lets have some fun! :: Twelve Demons shimmer in:: Price:: He watches each Demon and gets ready:: :: The demons create red energyballs:: Price:: He throws his right hand quickly as they throw the red energyballs and slows time down:: He throws his left hand and sends out an energy wave:: Price:: He watches as the energy wave hits the Demons:: He then throws both of his hands and blows up the Demons after the energy wave hits them:: Billie:: Damnit! :: She grabs Becky and disappears in red smoke:: Ethan: ::He places the glass of water down and sighs---opening his eyes as he takes time to breath----seeing Michael:: Michael: Hey...::He walks to the island, away from the basement door:: Ethan: ::He takes the glass and places it in the sink:: What's up? Michael: ...Well I just...wanted to ask you some questions...I've heard talk about you and now you're here... Ethan: ::He turns back around looks Michael over, then nods:: Sure, go ahead. Michael: Well...how'd you meet the Bros anyway? Ethan: ::He smiles:: ...Pierce's wife, Rachel, was hiring for her flower shop, and I interviewed---saved her from a Demon, got the job, and have been here ever since. Michael: ::He smiles:: What was Rachel like? ...I've met Alex, she's okay. Ethan: Well...Rachel's...Rachel's...::He thinks for a moment:: Rachel was very sweet, caring, very maternal but made jokes---made you feel comfortable...she and Pierce always played around, joked around, all that...she did her best to learn Magic and all...but still kept some distance. Michael: ::He nods:: Yeah...about that...Pierce has seemed a little out of it...more than usual...and Alex had been helping us earlier, though she isn't that good at potions at all... Ethan: Yeah? Michael: ::He bites his lip, then looks directly into Ethan's eyes:: Tell me why Pierce is so distracted...tell me what he knows. Ethan: ---Pierce has been astral projecting so that he can find Alex...and Carly. Michael: ::He looks away for a moment:: Ethan: ::He blinks a few times:: Hey-- Michael: ::He looks back:: Can't that distract him? Destroy him even? He can't project--::He looks back into Ethan's eyes:: How's he doing it? Ethan: --Pierce has been channeling his brothers' powers. If he continues, he will lose it...lose it all... Michael: ::He nods, then turns back to the basement:: Thanks Ethan--- Ethan: ::He blinks his eyes, looking away:: Yeah... ::Pierce teleports and flies through the air, hitting the couch and falling off:: Pierce: ::He looks up and looks around:: How'd I get here---::He steps out and stops---staring at the spot where Carly had been abducted:: Pierce: ::He teleports away---focusing as he disappears in bright lights:: ::The lights shoot from where he was, and windchimes hum from outside:: ::Pierce reappears:: Pierce: ::He lets go of Ethan as the lights diappear:: Ethan: Hey! Pierce: Sorry--- Ethan: ::He looks Pierce over--noticing his eyes:: What happened to you?! Pierce: ::He looks quickly to the mirror, noticing the strain---then looks back to Ethan:: Where's your Book of Shadows? Can you channel it to you? Ethan: ::He processes the questions---then walks quickly to the bookshelf:: Pierce: --It isn't there, Nick took it. Can you channel it? Recall where it is maybe? With my help? Ethan: ::He places his hand on the shelf, then looks back to him:: It was Carly's...Wizards don't have much use for a Book of Shadows...and I don't...see how---my magic is more direct to things at me---not things far away. Pierce: ::He nods, and places his hand on Ethan's shoulder:: Center his thoughts so he can find, the Book of Shadows his mind binds--- ::Gold light swirls around Ethan's head--then spins around and absorbs into Pierce:: Ethan: ::He flinches:: Whoa---you okay? Pierce: ::He grabs his head---suddenly a loud gargled, static noise filling his head:: Ah---loud noise! Ethan: ::He grabs Pierce:: Pierce---focus on me--- Pierce: ::The noise gets louder as he begins to curl inwards---suddenly a murmured ringing begins to hit him:: Ethan: Pierce! ::He looks down to grab his wand:: Pierce: ::The ringing grows louder and louder---the noise beginning to silence:: Pierce: Ah! ::The ringing begins to echo in his head---he looks forward, grabs Ethan's hand on his wand---his other arm---and they disappear in a golden light----orbs remaining as they dissipate:: ::Pierce and Ethan appear invisibly---Pierce's hands tight around Ethan's arms:: Ethan: ::He looks around---not seeing anyone around:: Pierce--- Pierce: ::The ringing ceases as he stands up---sensing a strong force nearby---they suddenly become visible:: I feel something... Ethan: ::He follows Pierce as Pierce turns:: Pierce: ::He walks closer down the corridor---finding the only light in the area reflected from long holes in the wall, and bright illuminscent spots on the caves:: Ethan: What are we looking for--- Pierce: ::He hurries---soon beginning to run:: Not "looking" --- "feeling!" Ethan: ::He runs after Pierce, quickly grabbing his wand in hand:: Pierce: ::He turns the corridor and stops suddenly---seeing a large door---the area looking familiar:: Ethan: ::He catches up and stops--looking around:: What? Pierce: Loren...::He takes a few steps around---looking to the large door in a nearby corridor from where they stand:: ...Loren was here...with me...in another dimension that is...::He looks around:: And...this...Demon, or half I suppose, was there too. Ethan: ...So? It was another dimension---it doesn't apply here... Pierce: Yeah...but I'd think Vince---the guy---could probably see the difference in dimensions too, and he must be tied in to all this somehow Ethan: So? ::He takes a few steps forward--:: Let's go inside Pierce: ::He reaches out---Ethan moving backwards telekinetically:: No! ::He looks around--focusing his power:: ...There are two...creatures in there---I can't make them out. Ethan: Okay? We can take them... Pierce: Look---Ny...Nyla, Vince's sister, the evil one, lived there then. How do I know there isn't more trouble in there? I can't even make them out--- Ethan: Pierce---you're mega-strong, I'm decent---let's go! Pierce: ::He grabs Ethan's arm again:: Look---you're still recovering, believe it or not, and---::He stops:: Ethan: Pierce? Pierce: ::He tilts his head slightly, his grip on Ethan's arm becoming tighter:: I know you're you...but...::His eyes lighten somewhat:: ...Can you remember where you were kept? By who? Ethan: ::His body tenses:: No...no, I told you it was all scrambled. ...I'm not keeping any secrets Pierce--- Pierce: You may not be aware of it...but I can feel something...::He focuses---the area beginning to fill with an air current:: Ethan: Pierce---you're scaring me. ...Do you want to go in or not? Pierce: ::He stares into Ethan's eyes:: I may not have Pace's telepathy--- Ethan: Pierce stop this---you're losing it! Pierce: ::His eyes glow and he throws his hand at the door----it suddenly blowing up in an electric surge of force:: Pierce: ::He grabs Ethan and they walk towards the door:: Ethan: Pierce---what are you doing?! Pierce: You brought us here for a reason--whether you know it or not! ::The door's chards clear away---:: Pierce: ::He enters the area and throws his hand out---everything in the room brightening for a moment:: Ethan: ::He grabs his wand with his free hand and enters--:: ::A large force flies towards them---:: Ethan: ::He grabs Pierce's arm and throws his wand out---:: Pierce: ::He throws his hand out---:: ::The wave suddenly deflects back in a surge of energy:: ::The energy flies forward and a bright figure gets hit as it narrows towards the figure:: ::The light in the room returns to normal--:: Vince: ::He flies back, hitting a cave wall---falling down unconscious:: Pierce: ::He keeps his eyes set on Vince as he then turns to look around:: There's someone---else in here... Ethan: ::He looks around, now able to feel something...familiar in the room:: ...I...I feel her... Pierce: ::His eyes return to their normal tint:: Reveal to us what we cannot see, disappear the hidden secrecy--- ::A blast of energy appears in the center of the room---and from the dust Carly falls out---hitting the ground---her clothes tattered, her body strained and fragile:: Ethan: ::He collapses forward---catching her before she hits:: Pierce: ::He simply watches her as he turns back to Vince---turning to him and kneeling down beside him, grabbing him by his shirt:: You... ::Pierce's hand begins to surge with electricity---the energy moving towards Vince:: Carly: ::She opens her eyes and yells out in a raspy whisper:: No! Don't hurt him--- Pierce: ::He looks over---dropping Vince instantly:: Carly: ...He saved me...he...saved...me...::She looks up to Ethan and closes her eyes:: Pierce: ::He looks quickly to Ethan:: Ethan: ::He breaths quickly---quickly meeting Pierce's gaze:: ::A gust of wind appears as a bright blast of light explodes into the attic:: Ethan: ::He runs to the couch, quickly placing Carly on the bed:: Pierce: ::He throws Vince's body forward---the crystals quickly appearing around him--glowing:: Ethan: ::He looks to the potions on the table--:: Pierce--I need you-- Pierce: ::He grabs a potion from the table, inspects it, and hands it to Ethan:: Use that, use your wand--- Pierce: ::He turns back around, grabbing some powder from a bowl, and throws it onto the field produced by the crystals:: Wake up! ::The field shocks----Vince quickly pulsating and awakening:: Pierce: Remember me? Vince: ::He looks up---not aware of anything:: ...Where am I? Pierce: My Attic---::He squints at Vince:: Have you seen our buddy Loren lately?! Vince: Loren's gone---::He blinks a few times:: I haven't seen him---he's gone somewhere! Pierce: Like Enrica? Vince: ...The Mentor? ...Maybe? ::He looks over---seeing Carly:: Is she all right? Pierce: ::He throws his hand out angrily---the field pulsating:: Vince: AH! Pierce: You betrayed me. Ethan: ::He looks over---finishing hovering his wand over his wife---her wounds healing:: Vince: ::He looks up to Pierce, his voice shaking, skin sweating:: ...I didn't betray you--- Pierce: You tried to attack us--- Vince: I didn't know it was you! You blew up the door! Pierce: Fine---well what were you hiding from us? Vince: Hiding?! Pierce: ::He throws his hand out again--:: HIDING! Vince: ::He pulsates and falls down suddenly:: AH! Pierce: Well?! What was it you didn't want me to find out?! Vince: ::He breathes heavily:: I...didn't want to...but believe my sister and I inadvertently helped Normuck with some of those...evil...shifts... Pierce: ...You mean-- Vince: Yeah... Pierce: ::He bites his teeth together and tries to calm himself:: Even after I killed her?! Vince: ...No---no! When I found out, what we had done--I found out she had been hired to take you away---so I found you, brought you to the right dimension---and have been working ever since to fix the damage! Pierce: So---you found out Carly had been abducted---and Nyla came to us---and you came to fix everything since? Vince: Yes! Pierce: Why should I believe you! Vince: Because I can help you get to Billie! Pierce: ::He hesitates, looking over to Ethan:: Ethan: ::He lifts Carly up and hurries out of the attic:: Pierce: ::He looks back to Vince:: How? Vince: Let me out and I'll tell you--- Pierce: No. Now how? Vince: ...::He sighs, trying to regain his breath:: ...Billie has Carly's Book Of Shadows...she had been working with Nick to cook it all up. ...I can be of help---I must--- Pierce: ::He squints his eyes, skeptical:: Look, Vince---you disappeared and now you're back again. I find you "saving" Carly...and you just spill the beans...I still don't know. Vince: Uh--have Pace look into my mind then! Pierce: You're still half-Demon--- Vince: I'm also half-Witch! I control my evil side...just like you--- Pierce: My "evil" side is NATURAL! Don't talk to me-- ABOUT EVIL SIDES! ::The cage pulsates tremendously:: Vince: ::He levitates up in terrible pain as he hits the walls and is electricuted:: Pierce: ::He glares with a smile as he watches Vince get electricuted---he raises his hands as a burst of electricity flies out to join the cage:: ::The darkened leaf on the triquetra on the Book of Shadows seperates from the others---:: Vince: AHHH! ::He screams as his skin burns in excruciating pain:: Pierce: ::He suddenly stops---his power ceasing as his body standing still--:: Vince: ::He falls to the ground instantly, barely conscious:: ::An astral form of Pierce appears in the attic:: Astral Pierce: ::He stares at Pierce, quickly stepping away and kicking a crystal away from Vince---he kneels down, meeting Vince's gaze---and places his hands over him:: Vince: ...Half-Demon... Astral Pierce: ::His hands glow as bursts of electric-like surges deflect his healing----he focuses as the lights brighten until the entire attic glows in white light:: ::The light gradually dims away---until the only things glowing are Vince:: Pierce: ::He gasps as he regains awareness---and stumbles back---suddenly aware of things:: ::Vince stops glowing as he now only has half of his bruises and cuts:: Pierce: ::He rushes over, grabbing him:: Oh Vince! I'm so sorry-- Vince: ::He leaps away from Pierce as much he can, staring at him:: ---Something---something's wrong with you! Pierce: No--I'm better now--- Vince: HELP! ::He looks to the door, then back to Pierce:: Who are you?! What's happened to you?! ::He looks back:: Help! Pierce: ::He keeps his distance--now breathing quickly:: Stop that! I'm---I've got CONTROL of this! Ethan: ::He runs in, scrambling up the few stairs, instantly leaping over Vince--his wand in hand:: Back off Pierce! Pierce: ::He stumbles back---swallowing:: Ethan: And don't think of breaking or absorbing my wand--- Pierce: No--no---this...this is all a misunder-- Ethan: ::He throws his wand out and the crystals fly from a box on the desk to surround Pierce--forming a cage:: Whoa--- Pierce: ::He looks around him---now realizing:: What's...what's... Ethan: ::He turns to Vince, throwing his wand out as a burst of light glows over Vince---healing his wounds:: ...Pierce-inflicted I see... Vince: ::He heals as he slowly manages to stand up:: Ethan: --What's he do to you? Vince: ::He swallows, looking up to Ethan:: ...He electrocuted me...he lost it...and then...then...another---::He looks over:: Pierce appeared---and Pierce stopped...and...the other Pierce tried to heal me... Ethan: ::He studies Vince over:: ...You...aren't half-Demon anymore are you? Pierce: ---::He awaits the answer:: Ethan: ::He quickly walks to the Book of Shadows and pauses---seeing the symbol disrupted:: Vince: ...No...I...part of myself died trying to...save...fix things. Ethan: ::He looks up to Pierce:: Where's Price? ::He looks back down, quickly flipping pages:: Pierce: Vince--I'm so sorry---::He looks over, seeing Michael standing at the door:: Michael--- Michael: ::He looks directly at Pierce:: Go to sleep--- ::Pierce drops suddenly, asleep:: Michael: ::He walks past Vince, studying him over, and stops in front of Ethan:: What happened? Ethan: ::He pauses:: ---Where are the teens? Price? Michael: ...Teens are downstairs, Price is teaching--- Ethan: Why hasn't he heard any of this? Why you? Michael: ::He stares into Ethan's eyes---:: Ethan: ::He grips his wand as Michael's mouth glows---unable to open:: Ethan: ::He stands back and throws his wand out:: Want to try that again? Pierce: ::He begins to stir, opening his eyes:: Ethan--- Ethan: ::He looks over, then back to Vince:: Yes Pierce... Pierce: --Let me ou--- Ethan: Go back to sleep... Ethan: ::He looks back to Michael as his mouth glows:: Michael: I've been studying up on astral projection---trying to save Pierce...::He looks over to Pierce:: Sleep---::He looks to Vince:: And you are? Vince: Vince...I saved Pierce's life once. Michael: Charmed---::He looks back to Ethan:: Pace is MIA...I'm going to get Price---::He turns and walks out of the attic:: Ethan: ::He sighs, gripping the podium suddenly:: Vince: ::He steps forward, helping Ethan:: Hey-- Ethan: ::He blinks a few times:: ...The...metaphysical place...Carly was...will she be okay? Vince: Yeah--uh, yeah... Ethan: ...I won't---::He collapses and falls unconscious:: Vince: Hey--::He helps Ethan down and looks over to sleeping Pierce, then around the room:: ...Help? Pace:: He sits down on the stoop of Kevin Hillrose's house:: He holds the dagger in his hands and examines it while he thinks:: Asia:: Tell me Pace, what are you thinking about exactly? Pace:: He stops breathing and looks up slowly to Asia:: Asia:: She smiles:: Surprise.. Pace:: He grips the dagger and glares at her:: Asia:: Pace, come on now..I'm dead, what is that going to do to me? :: She walks over to him and sits next to him:: So how's life? Pace:: Don't try to be my best friend..after everything you put us through.. Asia:: Oh, yeah..sorry about that..:: She looks at her nails and looks over to Pace:: You don't look so good.. Pace:: Thanks Doc for the examination.. Asia:: She looks down to the dagger:: What are you going to do with that? Pace:: Destroy it.. Asia:: Why? Doesn't it hold your Blue Phoenix? Technically it's yours, no? Pace:: Yeah..so, what's your point? Asia:: The Blue Phoenix can't be destroyed. By destroying the dagger you'll be destroying a lovely weapon..the Blue Phoenix will just fly up into the universe and return to it's rightful owner. --- Which would be you if you haven't guessed it by now. Pace:: I don't want it.. Asia:: Why not? Pace:: Because, I'm getting use to not having it..I don't want to abuse it like I did..in the past. Asia:: She looks up to the sky and looks back to Pace:: Only reason why you did that was because you never had power. I mean, you are still powerful without the damn bird..but with the bird you were more confident because it protected you. Now it's your turn to protect it.. Pace:: He looks over to her slowly:: What are you trying to say? Asia:: All I'm saying is that you need to protect it. Tame it, become one with it..don't let it become one with you. Once you become one with it, share it with your brothers..trust me you'll all need it. Pace:: He looks back down to the dagger:: You're right..:: He looks over:: Thanks...:: He looks around for Asia:: He stands up and turns around:: He notices a zipped black binder:: He picks it up and opens it:: Bingo. :: He takes a potion from out his back pocket and throws it on the ground and vanishes:: Michael: Come on! ::He hurries out of the kitchen, through the dining room, and up the stairs:: Price:: He walks to the stair case holding a big box:: Hey, Michael..where are you going? Michael: ::He stops---turning back to Price:: I just told you---the Attic! Come on! ::Vince yells out again---"Help!":: Price:: Ugh..:: He turns and follows Michael:: Michael: ::He turns, quickly running up the stairs:: Vince: ::He looks up, still trying to wake Ethan up:: --Help! Price:: He walks into the attic:: He quickly puts the box down and walks over to Vince:: What happened? Vince: Uh---he just collapsed! ::He looks over to Pierce:: --He attacked me, until his other-self stopped him and helped me---::He looks up to Michael, then to Price again:: I'm Vince by the way... Michael: ::He looks over to Pierce and quickly grabs a crystal, knocking it aside:: Wake up---::He taps him with his foot:: Price:: He looks around:: Where's my brother -- where's Pierce? Vince: ::He gestures over:: Michael: As to whether or not this is truly 100% Pierce...don't know---::He looks down as Pierce stirs:: Vince: ::He looks back down to Ethan, tapping him some more:: Wake up! Pierce: ::He opens his eyes and pushes himself up---spotting Price:: Hey... Michael: "HEY?!" That's all you have to say? Vince: ::He looks over to Michael, then back to Ethan:: Carly is downstairs...I'll take him down there...hopefully he'll wake up...::He looks down---as he disappears with Ethan in a green flash of light:: Price:: Can someone please explain to me what's going on? Pierce: ::He blinks a few times and stares at Price:: ...Can...::He focuses:: ...you read my mind? Price:: Uh..am I suppose to? Pierce: Yeah...and I bet if you try, you can. Price:: He squints at Pierce:: *- What am I saying now? -* Pierce: *- Pace isn't here---that's my point. Read--My--Mind -* Michael: ::He looks over from the Book of Shadows---the triquetra symbol disrupted:: Price... Price:: He looks over to Michael:: What. Michael: Look...at the triquetra...or rather...'diquetra.' Pierce: ::He slowly moves towards the Book, standing over Michael--looking at it:: That ain't good... Price:: Where's Pace? :: He looks around worried:: Michael: ...MIA. Pierce: ...I didn't mean for...any of this to turn out like this... Vince: ::He steps into the attic:: Ethan and Carly are downstairs resting...I don't know what's up with Ethan though...as a Wizard I don't know why he just collapsed... Pierce: ..::He thinks for a moment, then looks to Price:: Didn't...Pace say Ethan checked himself in? Pace:: He appears in the attic:: Price:: He turns over and sighs; relieved to see Pace is okay:: Where have you been? Pace:: Getting the snitch on Kevin, why? Price:: You've been gone for almost...the whole day! Pace:: Sorry... Price:: Just -- don't do it again. :: He turns to Pierce:: Pierce: ...::He turns and heads to the door:: I've got to see Ethan--- Vince: ::He quickly moves out of the way, almost falling over:: Pierce: ::He hesitates, then leaves:: Vince: ::He looks over to Pace:: Hey--I'm Vince... Michael: And about to fall over... Pace:: Hold up..something isn't right. Price:: Tell me about it...I got that feeling as soon as I walked into this room. Vince: It's Pierce... Michael: I'm going to go check on the others... ::He turns and hurries out of the attic:: Vince: ...I helped Pierce get Carly back...and I'll help you two find Billie too...if you'll let me. Pace:: He watches Michael walk out quickly:: He turns back to Vince:: I'll give you the count of three to give me the cliff notes version. If you don't, I will go deep in your in head and clean you out and make you into a veggie..okay? Vince: ---Uh...I helped Pierce save both of you from my half-sister a while ago, then he and his friend found me as I saved Carly---and Pierce found me, got upset, evil and attacked me, and his...other self came in and saved me--- Price:: His other self? Pace:: What the hell? Vince: ::He shrugs:: All I know is he was klling me...::He stops for a moment:: ...then another Pierce appears and tries to heal me... Ethan: ::He steps up to the doorway:: He's been astral projecting...to find Alex and Carly. Vince: ::He looks to Ethan quickly, then back to Price and Pace:: ...I think he's back all together now. Ethan: ::He leans against the door and awaits their response:: Price:: He grabs Pace by the forearm and pulls him to the side:: Okay, so Pierce is in the middle of good and evil mode. :: He looks over to Ethan and Vince then back to Price:: And we're working with a demon, or evil witch..or whatever. And I don't trust Ethan, just for the fact...that he went bonkers. Pace:: Well what do you want me to do? Get inside their head and dig some info out of them? Price::.....Yeah. Pace:: Okay, I can't do that because if I do--I could leave them brain damaged or have extreme memory loss.. Price:: Okay, we'll think about that later. :: He turns Pace around:: Now, go do it...I'll freeze Ethan.. Pace:: He turns his head slightly:: Just don't blow him up.. Price:: Yeah-yeah..now go! :: He pushes Pace:: Pace:: He stumbles forward and walks towards Vince:: Hi.. Vince: ::He swallows:: Price:: He leans against the wall and looks over at Ethan:: He raises his right hand and flicks slowly:: Pace:: He looks over to Ethan frozen:: He looks back to Vince:: Why so tense? Vince: ...Are you going to make me 'into a veggie?' --I told you the cliff notes version... Pace:: Cliff notes version, long version..I don't care. :: Grabs Vince by the head with both hands:: It won't hurt..:: He smirks and quickly taps into his mind and memory:: Price:: He watches Pace and looks over as a demon shimmers into the attic:: Aw shit..didn't I extinct you guys?! Demon:: He grins:: I'm not here for you, I have no intentions to go up against the Charmed Ones..but if I have to, I will kill you. Price:: Well, it depends who you're here for.. Demon:: He points to Ethan:: Price:: He looks over to frozen Ethan then looks back to the Demon:: Go ahead.. Demon:: He nods and walks towards Ethan:: Price:: He watches the Demon:: Demon:: He approaches Ethan:: Price:: Damnit..:: He walks towards the Demon as the Demon pulls out an athame:: He grabs the Demon by the shoulders:: Sorry..:: He throws the Demon onto the other side of the attic:: Demon:: He lands near the window and looks directly at Price:: Price:: He leans towards Pace:: Hurry up in there..:: He turns towards the Demon and watches him get up:: Look, I can't have you kill Ethan..he's my little brothers best friend---unfortunately. :: He shrugs:: Demon:: If I have to kill you in order to get to him...I will. Price:: You can try. Demon:: He forms an energy ball and throws it at Price:: Price:: He puts his right hand up and absorbs it:: He then throws his left hand as three energy balls fly towards the demon:: Demon:: He flips out of the way and rolls up to his feet:: Price:: He throws his right hand and freezes the energy balls before they break through the window:: Demon:: He looks at Price and smiles:: Afraid they might wake the neighbors? Price:: No. :: He throws his left hand as he taps into Pierces powers and sends the energy balls over at the Demon using Pierce's telekenesis:: Demon:: He gets hit and blows up:: Price:: He turns and walks back to the wall and leans against it:: Pace:: He lets go of Vince and steps back:: He turns to Price:: Ehh..he's legit.. Price:: He watches Vince open his eyes slowly:: He looks over to Ethan and flicks his left hand:: Pace:: He watches Ethan unfreeze:: Ethan: ::He unfreezes---realizing everything's changed:: Whoa---::He blinks and looks to Price:: ...Froze me? Price:: Yes, I did..why? Ethan: ...::He tilts his head:: Yeah, why? Pace:: He looks to Ethan and walks towards him:: Ready? Ethan: ::He hesitates for a moment:: ...For what? Price:: He's going into your head.. Pace:: It won't hurt..:: He looks over to Vince:: Right? Ethan: ::He flinches for a moment:: Wait--- Vince: ::He sighs, looking over:: Just let him... Ethan: You can...::He bites his lips:: But its still messy and I don't remember much... Pace:: You don't need to remember much...I can go back to the day you became a fetus. :: He smirks:: It's going to feel like a rollercoaster except with your whole life being flashed before your eyes. Ethan: ::He calms himself and tries to stand straight, closing his eyes:: You know Pace, you may always be a jerk and you may have eaten most of the wedding cake that was left over...after you didn't show...but I trust you...so go ahead. Vince: ::He smirks, then looks around for a moment:: Hey...where'd...Pierce go again? Price:: Yeah, where did he go? Pace:: He looks over to Price:: Price:: Do you? Pace:: Sense him? Nope.. Price:: Neither do I...I sense something more.. Pace:: Bad than good? Yeah me too... Price:: Great..just great. Ethan: Well where was he going? Vince: ...To...check on you I think... Pace:: To find Alex.. Price:: Ugh. I'm going to kill him when I see him! :: He walks to the Book quickly and opens it:: He begins to flip through the pages:: Ethan: ::He opens his eyes:: Oh no...::He tries to focus his thoughts:: If he's been astral projecting...he may be losing himself...tapping into your powers...losing touch with his good self...the Power of Three... Pace:: He turns to Price:: What are you doing? Price:: Looking for a potion or spell.. Pace:: For... Price:: He looks to Ethan:: You have a point..I've been feeling as if someone's been tugging on me, on my powers. :: He looks to Pace:: To slow him down, paralyze him temporarily, anything that won't cause harm or damage. You know how we get when we go over the board. Michael: ::He tiredly walks into the attic, standing at the door:: I've been with the other teens downstairs helping them realize that this is a war and that we aren't playing kids games...::He sighs, looking over to Price and Pace:: What's up? Pace:: He turns to Michael and walks towards him:: He turns him towards the door and walks with him over to it:: Thank you, now go and make potions and train and summon some demons..in the training field and practice! Practice, practice, practice! :: He pushes him out and closes the door:: Michael: Hey! ::He sighs---understanding, and turns and hurries down the stairs:: Pace:: He walks towards Price:: Plan.. Price:: He looks up to Pace:: The plan, right..the plan is to bring him home safely. Ethan: ::He looks back over to the door then to the brothers, finding his way to the couch to sit down:: Pace:: Where is he though? I can sense him..but I can't tell where he is. Price:: He looks over to Ethan:: He walks towards him and grabs him off of the couch:: Stand up! You know where my brother is, if you don't tell us then Pace is going to make you think you're a female! Vince: Well...I found Carly...maybe I can help find this Alex? Ethan: ---Alex is his fiancee... Vince: ::He nods, looking to Pace:: Yeah---::He stops, looking back to Ethan:: ...How'd you end up back here by the way? Ethan: ::He blinks for a moment---not able to answer:: Vince: Ethan? Ethan: ::He troublingly looks to Price, Pace, then to Vince:: ...I...can't remember... Price:: He pushes him back and steps back and stands beside Pace:: You have exactly ten seconds to remember.. Pace:: Ten.. Price:: Nine.. Pace:: Eight.. Price:: Seven... Pace:: Six... Price:: Five.. Pace:: Four.. Price:: Three.. Pace:: Two. Ethan: ::He hesitates----quickly taking his wand as it shines bright as he brings it to his forehead----:: Price:: Good.. Vince: ::He sighs---placing his hand on Ethan's shoulder:: Unveil this forgotten thought, reveal the lost and restore the distraught! ::The wand pulses brighter as Ethan loses his grip and slumps back suddenly:: Vince: ::He flinches and quickly catches the wand, leaning over Ethan--:: Hey---Hey, you okay?! Vince: ::He looks back to Pace and Price, then to Ethan---watching as lights appear around his head then absorb into his head---only for his eyes to then shine for a moment:: Ethan: ::He pulls himself upward as everything comes back to him:: ...I...::He pauses for a moment:: ---Billie...::He presses his lips together:: ...I...wasn't...really here...like...I could feel things were going on but I wasn't a part of any of it...then I saw Billie...she brought me to St. Michael's and I got checked in... Ethan: ...But...I...wasn't conscious---I...I don't remember any of this through my eyes...just...that it...happened, you know? Vince: ::He looks over to Price and Pace:: Yeah...like you were sensing it---out of your body...::He looks up and thinks for a moment--then looks to Price:: In your Book---look up 'Time Capsules' ---if its in there? Price:: You can look it up..if you're good the Book won't defend it's self. Vince: ::He stands up, and quickly walks over to the Book of Shadows---not hesitating to flip through the pages:: Ethan: ::He swallows, looking over to Pace:: Still want to look in my mind? Pace:: Don't test me Ethan..:: He walks towards Vince:: Vince: ::He stops at a page---:: I'm guessing this wasn't here before...::He reads:: Time capsules...A rare ability for any creature to hold---the ability to create a dimensional shift...::He stops then continues:: And entrap any person, object, or thing inside of the capsule---allowing the person or thing to be suspended in time until the capsule is released... Vince: ::He swallows again---looking down as he backs away slowly:: Pace:: What's wrong? Price:: He turns towards Vince as he folds his arms:: Vince: ...My...sister had that power. Price:: Okay, we know that...why are you scared? Vince: ::He looks up to Price:: Pierce vanquished her...and if this is still going on---Billie...maybe Nick...must have known how I was feeling...and probably stole her power from her just before she was killed... Pace:: He looks to Price:: Price:: I'm not following neither. Vince: Nyla and I were always able to tap into each others' powers! Its possible if someone took her power they could tap into mine---...Dammit, I should have known that was why I had...::He swallows:: ...a hard time getting Carly. I guess...I just thought I could do it on my own now... Ethan: ::He turns and opens the attic door, hurrying down the stairs:: Vince: ::He stares at the page:: I'll...probably be dead soon. ...But if I don't help Pierce find Alex...and get that power away from Billie...she can do this anytime she wants...and I won't be here to help. Price:: He turns towards the door and orbs away:: Pace:: You're not going to die..as soon as we find Pierce, everything will be fine. Vince: ::He tries to smile for reassurance but can't---:: I...guess I'll go check on Ethan then...make sure Carly's okay... Price:: He orbs back with Ethan:: He tried getting away.. Ethan: ::He struggles and annoyedly sits back down on the couch:: Vince: ...Well if you don't mind my asking, why is he being held prisoner? He's hardly able to run as it is. Much less use his powers without assistance. Price:: Hi, I'm Price..this is my home..don't ask questions. Vince: ...::He sighs, and walks to the couch, sitting down beside Ethan:: We'll be here a while. Price:: He smiles and looks to Pace:: Lets just find Pierce... Pace:: Lead the way.. Price:: He orbs away:: Pace:: He takes a potion from the table and throws it down infront of him:: He shifts into a bright blue orb and disappears:: Ethan: ::He slowly stands up and makes his way to the doorway:: I'm going to see my wife...::He turns and walks out:: Vince: ::He sighs and stands up, walking to the Book of Shadows and looking around the attic:: ...Dusty old attic... Pierce: ::He finally walks down a hallway and stops---seeing a mostly vacant area around the front desk:: Pierce: ::He takes a step foward and stops at the desk:: Excuse Me... Receptionist: ::She looks up from the computer screen:: Yes? Pierce: ::He looks around, surprised that there's anyone working here:: ...I need to see Jennifer Allen. Receptionist: ...Jennifer Allen---I'm...I'm sorry, she's not...here anymore. Pierce: ::He stares at him, then exames the area again:: What do you mean? Where is she? Receptionist: May I...ask your name sir? Pierce: Pierce Halliwell---I need to see information on a recent patient...Ethan Crane. Receptionist: ::She flinches:: Crane? Pierce: Yeah---why? Receptionist: ...He...disappeared from his from...from the ward...today... Pierce: I know---I need to see Ms. Allen to find out why he checked himself in. Receptionist: ::She stands up, looking to the telephone--unsure of what to do:: Well...it's confidential... Pierce: ::He looks around, focusing on her eyes:: I don't think you understand------::He stops, suddenly aware of what he's doing:: Receptionist: Sir? Pierce: Uh--Ms. Allen contacted my brother---Price Halliwell. I need to see her immediately. Receptionist: ::She looks down to the screen and sits back down:: Halliwell...::She types on the keyboard and looks up:: Hmm...yes, I see she called your home as a secondary contact on Mr. Crane's issurance... Pierce: Hmm....no one in New York? Someone from his Grandfather's family? Receptionist: Sorry...well...Ms. Allen isn't here---but its written down that he checked himself in... Pierce: Well he was in a bed unconscious hooked up to all these machines last time I checked--- Receptionist: I...don't recall him ever having any visitors-- Pierce: I just looked by the door.... Receptionist: Right....well I'm sorry but though you are a contact, you aren't family so we can't discuss his case... Pierce: And Ms. Allen? Receptionist: She's not here! Pierce: ::He grips the desk:: Where---::He focuses and stares the woman in her eyes:: Where is she? Receptionist: ---Dead. She was...murdered...in her home. Pierce: ::He swallows, turning away--:: I see...and there's no one else I can contact? Receptionist: I'm sorry...she was the head of the ward--- Pierce: Why would she be contacting us personally then? Receptionist: I...don't know what to tell you---some patients require more--- Pierce: ::He turns abruptly and hurries down the floor:: Where else to go... Price:: Home. :: He says with Pace besides him:: Pierce: ::He turns quickly---seeing his brothers:: Guys---look, I need to find out why Ethan checked himself in---how. Pierce: Just go home---watch him, he's instable---::He turns, turning back to the desk:: Pace:: PIERCE! Don't make us use force. :: He looks back to the receptionist then back to Pierce:: Receptionist: ::She stands up quickly, grabs a chart, and hurries down another hall:: Pierce: ::He turns back to Pace:: Force?! ::He looks around the area quickly then back to them:: I need to find this out! There has to be something connecting everything together! Kevin Hillrose in New York---Ethan's from New York---Victoria's father is from New York---how did Ethan end up here?! Price:: Bro, it could just be a big coincidence..but right now, we need to get you home. Pierce: No---I'm not going to stop until I get all this figured out! Until I find Alex! She's from New York too-- Pace:: This puzzle you're trying to solve isn't going to be easy, the pieces don't even match. You're on the verge of going insane..so put down the cap and bottle and come back to the Manor..we have bigger things to worry about. Pierce: Don't try your psycho-babble on me Pace---you're one to talk---::He turns and looks at the desk--picking up a folder marked 'Crane, Ethan':: Pierce: ::He looks up quickly and grasps the folder:: Alex graduated from Oxford---where Hillrose worked---::He opens the folder quickly and looks through the papers:: Damn...NONE OF THIS IS MAKING SENSE! ::The folder burns suddenly in his hands and falls to the ground in black ash:: Pace:: Price.. Pierce: ::He turns quickly and disappears:: Price:: He takes out a potion from this pocket:: Pierce! Pierce: ::He reappears behind them:: Don't try to stop me! ::He pushes his hands out and they fly forward somewhat:: Pierce: ::He turns and disappears again in golden orbs:: :: Price & Pace fly across the room and land on the floor:: They slide and hit a wall:: Price:: He looks up:: DAMNIT! Pace:: He looks around:: Price:: We need to find him..now. :: He gets up and helps his brother:: Pace:: Thanks..I'll go and find him, I think I can track him now. Go back to the Manor and make sure Vince and Ethan haven't---left. Price:: He orbs away:: Pace:: He takes a potion out from his pocket:: He throws it down infront of him and shifts into a bright blue orb and disappears:: Michael: ::He walks up the stairway into the attic and stops---seeing the attic empty, a blackened orb on the floor by the couch:: Oh great....::He turns and hurries down the stairs, walking by Pierce's room--seeing Ethan and Carly talking--and hurries down the main stairway, stopping, seeing a figure:: --V--Vince! Vince: ::He hurries in from the kitchen and stops---:: You--- Loren: ::He stands up from the couch and waves hello:: Hi Vince...::He looks over to Michael:: You must be Michael--I'm Loren, a family...friend. Michael: ::He slowly walks down the stairs:: Why don't I know you then? Loren: ::He approaches Michael as well:: I've been...away for a while. ...Well, for all you know I could be one of the teens and you never would've known---::He turns, laughing to himself:: Michael: ::He glares, grabbing his shoulder---:: Look--- Loren: ::He grabs Michael's hand before he can touch him and with his other hand pushes Michael back:: Please, I'm an Oracle--- Michael: ::He stumbles back:: Loren: And you can try your powers on me but they won't work, sorry. ::He turns back to Vince:: You and I need to talk---Now. Michael: ::He hesitates---:: Vince: ::He looks to Michael:: Uh...I know him---it's okay. Michael: ...I'm gonna go check on the others...it's much nicer down there anyway---::He walks through the dining room:: Price:: He walks into the Manor and slams the door:: He walks down the hallway and stops:: He looks over to Vince & Loren:: He watches Michael walk away:: He walks to the staircase and walks upstairs quickly:: Loren: ::He looks up as Price hurries up:: Michael: ::He quickly stops and follows up the stairs after Price:: Loren: ::He looks back to Vince:: We need to find Alex for our dear friend Pierce... Vince: ::He hesitates, quickly holding onto the center table:: It was hard enough finding Carly, I don't have any other lives... Loren: You'll be dead soon anyway, why not help out an old friend? Vince: ::He looks up quickly:: You may look young but we both know how old you really are--- Loren: ::He stands opposite Vince:: Pierce is losing himself, and you can help. Vince: ::He looks away, then back to him:: Price and Pace are looking for him---he's looking for...Alex already. I can't help--if I try someone else...Billie probably...put her into that capsule and could kill me if I try to even tap into my power--- Loren: Then just die then? What's the question? Michael: ::He slowly walks down the stairs frustratedly and hurries to the kitchen:: Vince: Look---I'm still tired from Carly today. It wasn't scotch-free you know! It wears me out---Pierce tried to kill me---it was only a number of hours ago! You think Price and Pace found Pierce easily? He's in a hurry for a reason! Loren: ::He rolls his eyes and folds his arms:: I could have told Pierce about you in that other dimension...but I didn't for all of this to happen. Vince: ...Yeah...he said something about you....about....Enrica---being dead. You presumed dead. Loren: I...know about all of that. All I can say is...there's a world being destroyed out there---and I can help save it by helping this family. It's hard...to imagine, but most of the brothers' allies are dead or unable to help. Nick centered himself here for a reason...the brothers are the last big threat to him--- Michael: ::He hurries out of the dining room and up the stairs and through the hallway:: Vince: ::He presses his teeth together:: The teens? Loren: The teens too. Vince: ...So we need to find Pierce then. I'm not going to kill myself unless Pierce is here. I...wish I had known he was going.... Loren: ::He turns and walks up the stairs:: I'll chat with the patriarch up here, and you chat with the mini-patriarch down there. Suggest cloning to Michael---that's the way they'll reduce their casualties while producing results. Vince: ::He nods, and hurries to the kitchen:: Loren: ::He walks up the stairs, stopping by Pierce's room---seeing Ethan and Carly---and stops at the next room, knocking on the door:: Price--- Price:: He walks down from the Attic:: WHO WOULD STEAL THE BOOK?!---Well, a lot of people or demons want it..BUT WHO THE HELL TOOK THE BOOK?! Loren: ::He stands back as Price passes him into the room:: Well...neither you, Pace, or Pierce stole the book... Did Michael suggest---oh wait, not yet. ::He thinks for a moment as he watches Price:: Carly: ::She stops at the doorway and knocks on the doorpost---looking in at Price:: Excuse me...but Price, Ethan and I...need to get going. Price:: He looks to Carly:: You and Ethan are the reason Pierce is going crazy! You two are the reason he's putting the battle on hold! SO GO DOWNSTAIRS AND SIT YOUR ASS DOWN!! YOU TWO AREN'T GOING ANYWHERE, EXCEPT FOR THE CORNERS OF THE LIVING ROOM!! Carly: ::She holds her hand to her head suddenly, and quickly turns away and down the hallway:: Loren: Price, don't take it out on them---they didn't ask to be used as pons like this...look, as soon as Pierce is here Vince has agreed to try and find Alex---he has the energy now---though its possible Billie will find him and kill him as soon as he tries.... Price:: Well maybe if Ethan stopped acting as if he has great power, they wouldn't be in this problem! Those two only caused more problems for myself and my brothers..if I have to take Pierce down then I'm going to take them also. Loren: ....Ethan hasn't been acting like he has great power. ...He...does. He just doesn't use it. Fact is....with Ethan he doesn't want to use any of it, he just wants an average life---but unlike you three he doesn't have Demons after him....he just has his life...and then you. Loren: Plus...you don't need to 'take him down' - Just trap him and Vince can work his magic....and the problem will relieve itself. Price:: He glares at Loren:: Get out. :: He turns and walks back up to the Attic:: I'M GOING TO FIND OUT WHO TOOK THE BOOK AND THEN VANQUISH THEM!! Loren: ::He sighs watches Price walk up the stairs:: I'll handle your brothers---::He disappears suddenly:: Price:: He looks around and stares at Michael:: He turns back towards the window and closes his eyes:: What is ours is now gone, what was here is now lost. Open my eyes to reveal the true cause..:: He turns around and opens his eyes:: :A mouse runs out into the middle of the attic, it looks around and morphs into Becky: Becky:: She walks to the Book and puts her hands out to grab it:: :: The Book flies off of the podium and onto the floor:: Becky:: Damnit..come on Becky, think. :: She stares at the Book and looks to the door as she hears footsteps:: Claire:: She opens the door and walks inside, seeing Jackie:: Hey Jackie, what are you doing up here..alone? Jackie:: I was looking for the Book, I was going to work on a potion to vanquish a large number of demons. Claire:: Wow, that's going to be an extremely hard potion to make. Jackie:: She folds her arms:: Why do you say that? Claire:: Well because we don't have the skills to make such of a potion. What if we use too much of an herb and we get vanquished ourselves? Jackie:: Such negativity..keep your mind open and help me look for the book. :: She looks around:: Claire:: She turns around and looks down:: She picks up the Book and turns back to Jackie:: Found it. Jackie:: She smirks and turns around and walks to Claire:: Great. Demon:: Shimmers in:: Jackie:: She looks to the Demon and nods:: She looks to Claire:: DEMON! Claire:: She turns around and drops the Book:: She steps back and throws her hand:: A silver liquid shoots out and wraps around the Demon:: Demon:: He struggles as the liquid hardens:: He breaks out of the liquid and throws an energy ball:: Claire:: NO!! :: She gets hit by the energy ball and blows up:: Jackie:: CLAIRE!! :: She throws both of her hands:: Electricity bolts hit the Demon:: Demon:: ARGH!! :: He blows up:: Jackie:: She looks down and picks up the Book:: She looks to the window and shimmers away:: Price:: He watches Jackie shimmer away:: His eyes are forced shut:: He opens them and glares at Michael:: We need to work on a potion..a power stripping potion. Michael: ...Wait....what did you see? Price:: Becky..tricked Claire into thinking she was Jackie, a demon came in that works for Becky and killed Claire. Becky or Jackie then vanquished the demon to trick the Book into thinking Becky..or Jackie, is good..she then stole the book. Michael: ::He swallows but quickly snaps to the matter at hand:: ...But...I thought the book couldn't be taken out of the house unless one of you took it... Price:: Apparently..not. Michael: ::He takes it all in and slowly walks to the door:: I'll...make the potion...have Raymond help...inform the others....::He hurries down the stairs:: Price:: He looks around:: Becky:: She sits next to the Book:: She looks over at the female body guards:: She looks down to the Book and stands up as the door opens:: Billie:: She walks out and walks over to Becky:: Sorry I took so long.. Becky:: Almost three hours isn't long..I would call it, a break. :: She raises her eyebrow as she smirks:: Billie:: Yeah, okay..did you get the Book? Becky:: She points down:: Yes. Billie:: Great..just leave it there. :: She stares at the Book then looks back to Becky:: Becky:: Just leave it here..why? Billie:: Because evil can't touch the Book, you should've known that by now..that's why you had to trick it. :: She turns around and walks back to the door:: Becky:: WAIT --- don't I get an award? Billie:: She looks at one of the females and turns around slowly:: Sure..what do you want? Becky:: I don't know..anything. Billie:: Fine. Becky:: Her smile fades away:: She grabs her head and leans forward:: She begins to scream in pain and flies back:: She hits the wall and stays there as if she were glued to it:: She screams as she kicks her legs:: AHHH!!!! :: She blows up:: Billie:: She turns around and smiles at the sight of Nicks black eyes:: Nick:: His eyes turn normal:: He gently places his hand on Billie's waist:: In due time my Queen, just be patient. :: He walks back into the room with her and the door closes:: Pace:: He appears and looks around:: Pierce...? Pierce: ::He steps out of the bedroom area and stops at the end of the hallway:: Pace. Pace:: He turns:: Hey Bro..:: He holds the potion in his hand:: Ready to come home? Pierce: ::He sighs and rubs his forehead:: Pace, you guys don't need to threaten me---I just need to find these answers---THAT'S--ALL...::He looks up, realizing he raised his voice:: Pace:: Who has threaten you? Not me..nor Price..we just want you to come home. Pierce: And I just....don't want to come home yet. The teens can take care of themselves---this is the only series of loose threads still. Here...here. Pace:: That's not you talking, that's the--other you. We each have one, the evil Charmed One that is locked inside. You can put it back in the cage or choose to leave it out. Pierce: ---::He rolls his head along his neck:: --If you and Ethan do not stop trying to tell me I don't have this projection thing down... Pace:: He raises his hand to show the potion:: This potion will surpress the evil Pierce and bring out my brother, the brother that I've known since--forever. Please, just come home.. Pierce: I'm not---EVIL---I'm just...stressed out and determined---::He turns away from him and stares at Alexandra's living room wall--her framed degree from Oxford in Psychology among other degrees on the wall---he turns back to Pace:: ...I....::He tries to hold himself together:: just want my fiance back...and its something my brothers don't seem to care about.... Pierce: ...My wife...my best friends...::He looks around:: Rachel--- Pierce: ...::He looks downwards:: ...My son--- ::The sky darkens and the room darkens as the sun begins to fade outside as a storm slowly forms:: Pierce: ::He looks upwards---flinching as he stares at Pace---as if he's unsure of what to do---the Good and Evil inside of him battling one another:: Pace:: We CARE..it's just that we have to make sacrifices! We have to make sacrifices in order to do our job correctly! Nina and Piper won't even talk to me, I missed out half of my daughters life..we HAVE to make sacrifices in order to keep our mind focused. You going on an 'find Alex' quest is killing us all! We need to worry about Nick and his plan to destroy all Good, the whole world..you're being selfish right now Pierce, and that isn't good. Pierce: Well no one cares about Alex! No one CARED about RACHEL! WE CARED ABOUT NINA AND PIPER! I've gone to visit plenty of times to see Adam AND Piper! If I ignore Alex that future that I keep getting told about WON'T HAPPEN! If I don't do this NONE OF OUR FUTURES will happen! Pierce: I don't want to lose you guys but I can't lose Alex while we save the world! I just can't! Pace:: PIERCE STOP IT!! STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT THAT I'M THE ONE WITH THE PROBLEMS, OKAY?! WE ALL MADE A DEAL THAT WE'LL PUT OUR PERSONAL LIVES ON HOLD UNTIL NICK IS GONE FOR GOOD!! YOU'RE BEING STUPID, ABNOXIOUS, AND SELFISH..NOW YOU EITHER COME HOME OR I'M DRAGGING YOU OUT! Pierce: ---This is how we can save the world! By not ignoring the fact that EVERYTHING came from New York! ::Rain begins to pour outside, the winds shaking the windows:: Pierce: ::He looks at the windows and flinches---looking back to Pace:: Pace:: He laughs :: YOU'RE LOSING YOUR MIND! You're actually going to stop and put the battle on hold so you can figure out why a couple of people came from the same city?! Pierce: I don't want to lose anyone else by not realizing something! Pace:: Well have you realized that Alex kept this apartment? What you don't want to lose is Alex..I understand she's your fiancee but you're going to push blood to the side because you probably have blue balls?! --- You know..fine, whatever..you want to be like Ronald McDonald, then have it your way. You want to be stupid and not listen to me then go ahead! I don't care, Price and I will defeat Nick with the teens without you..:: He turns to walk to the door but stops:: He turns back around:: When we first started, you were the one that always cared about saving the innocents..you were the one that always had a plan that put friends,work,school,and whatever else on hold so that we can find the innocent and save them. But I guess that was then and this is now and as you grow, you change. You changed a whole lot...you became weak Pierce..you use to stand ten feet tall, and now---you're not even an inch. :: He opens the door and then disappears in bright lights:: Pierce: Pace! ...Pace! ::He...looks around as the rain pours in the background...the hum of the refrigerator in the background----he looks around and sees portraits of Alex with her family on the mantle--he notes there's a picture of him and Alex together....a recent picture. He breaks down and falls to the ground in tears as suddenly the rain and storm stops:: ::The clock ticks in the background:: Loren: ::He steps out from the kitchen and folds his arms:: Pierce. Pierce: ::He looks up, quickly trying to collect himself:: Loren---you're alive... Loren: Yeah...::He kneels down to him:: Look, I...don't know how to handle you when you aren't on the attack...so I'm just going to tell you---I've met with Price and Vince, and Vince is able to find Alex for you...though as soon as he tries its possible Billie will kill him....we think she stole his sister's power before you killed her....so get yourself together...don't lose your way...and don't forget what Enrica and I have told you. Pierce: ::He tries to understand everything:: ---I've...I've lost my way Loren...I don't know what to do anymore...who to save...Vince will sacrifice himself...I...Pace says I should too...I'm worried we'll all kill ourselves... Loren: ...::He nods, holding his shoulders:: Look me in the eyes---I remember a time you would have killed yourself for your brothers...killed your brother to save him from evil....well you're all strong but they don't want to lose you... Pierce: ...I....don't want to miss anything---I don't want to have everything happen...and for us to make it through but miss Alex...miss our unborn child...not know everything...find things out years later like with Rachel....I...don't want to die...not know my son...who he's named after... Loren: ...Look...you weren't given your gifts to sit around all day...you're a Charmed One....breaking the Power of Three...you can't have a normal life---I've...I've told you if you don't want to break the box you live in...you won't....Alex won't be here to have a child... Loren: ::He stands up:: You've got to find your way...and fight with your brothers...not against them. ...Trust me, you've got the answers you need---look for all this other stuff later. You have your strong climaxes of power...I came to you for a reason....so find those again and work with your brothers to save everything you hold dear... Loren: ...I won't see you again---Vince knows what he must do... Pierce: ::He looks down, trying not to sob---:: Pierce: ::He looks up, finding himself alone----he...struggles to stand up but falls onto the couch, his eyes on the photograph as he begins to let go of all the stress, anger, worry, pain---everything through his tears:: Billie:: Crying is a specialty of yours..maybe it's one of your powers? Pierce: ::He looks up---his tears stopping, he forces himself to stand up:: You.... Billie:: She smiles:: Me.. Billie:: She looks around the apartment:: It's kind of..boring, it's a nice place to die in though. :: She looks at a picture of Alex and Pierce:: Cute..:: She turns to Pierce:: Pierce: Billie...you shouldn't flirt with the enemy...::He focuses on thoughts of Pace, trying to call for him:: ::The sky remains gloomy outside:: Pierce: Billie, I know you are bent on world domination---and I hate to ruin that for you....but I feel you should know you're losing your grip on the whole 'evil' thing. Billie:: Really? :: She walks around:: If I'm losing a grip on the whole 'evil' thing...how come Pace is dead? Pierce: Oh, Pace isn't dead. But you're losing your grip---I know it was you who delivered Ethan to us. You may see us like pons but its a warped perception... Billie:: Eh, Pace probably isn't dead..but Nick is on his way to kill him. I'm here..to kill you. :: She throws her hand at Pierce and watches as he flies across the apartment:: Pierce: ::He flies across the apartment and phases through the wall---appearing across the room out of air, standing strong:: That's all you've got? ::He throws his hands out as she bursts on fire as electricity strikes up from the tiled floor:: Billie:: She screams and raises her hands:: She puts her arms down quickly as the fire goes out:: She smiles:: I've got more..:: She throws both of her hands and sends out fire flames at Pierce:: Pierce: ::He turns away quickly as a burst of wind propells against the fire---the heat knocking him back:: Pierce: ::He looks up quickly at her:: Foolish! ::He disappears into the air---teleporting away:: Pierce: ::He appears in the sitting room:: PRICE! PACE! BILLIE ATTACK! Pierce: ::He runs up the stairs, unable to sense his brothers:: PACE! PRICE! Pierce: ::He runs down the hall--up the stairs to the attic:: Ethan?! Carly?! ::He turns---teleporting down to the kitchen:: Michael?! Pierce: ::He looks around quickly---gasping:: NO! ::He runs to the window and finds an abyss instead of the outside:: Pierce: ...::He leaps away from the window and runs through the dining room to the front door---grabbing it but unable to open the door:: Pierce: ::He shakes his head---he runs to the door and tries to phase through it but gets thrown back---flying across the room into a vase of flowers:: ::He hits the floor and slides across the floor:: Pierce: ::He struggling pushes himself up and holds his hands out:: BOOK! ::He stumbles back and looks to the mirror---remembering when he saw Ethan:: ...No...no, BILLIE THIS WON'T WORK! Pierce: ::He focuses but finds himself blocked from sensing anything--the world closed off from his mind:: ...A time for everything and to everything it's place, return what has been moved through time and space! ::Pierce stands there---the entire Manor glowing to no avail:: Pierce: ...::He looks around and quickly runs up the stairs:: This won't stop me Billie... Pace:: He appears in bright blue lights:: He looks around:: What-in-the-world? Nina:: She walks to Pace:: We need to talk. Pace:: First, let me just say that I'm sorry..I didn't mean to hit you, I never ment to leave you. I figured that you would just let me do what I have to do..it kills me not to be with you and Piper, and the little cookie in the oven. :: He smiles:: Nina:: It's okay Pace, I understand...I guess I was just being a bit hormonal right about now. But the reason I called you is because.. Pace:: Billie.. Nina:: Huh? No, Piper is becoming very rebellious.. Pace:: No, Billie! Nina:: She turns around as an energy ball flies right at her:: :: The energy ball explodes as it hits Pace's mind shield:: Pace:: GET OUT OF HERE NINA! Nina:: No, I can help you! Billie:: Sweet...:: She walks towards them:: Pace:: He throws his hand as he sends out another mind shield:: Billie:: She gets hit and flies back:: She hits the wall and lands on the tv:: She falls onto the floor:: Pace:: He turns to Nina and takes her hands quickly:: You need to go, get Piper and go..I'll call you when I get back to the Manor, okay? Nina:: She nods:: Pace:: He kisses her and steps back:: He takes a potion and throws it down infront of her:: Nina:: She disappears in white smoke:: Pace:: He turns back to Billie:: He blocks three of her punches and kicks her in the chest:: Billie:: She stumbles back:: Oh, I didn't see that coming. Pace:: You don't see a lot of things coming.. Billie:: Did you see this? :: She morphs back:: Pace:: His eyes widen to the sight of Nick:: Nick:: He laughs:: I just had to have you alone.. Pace:: Sorry man, I don't play that way. :: He spins around to kick Nick:: Nick:: He grabs Pace's ankle:: He smirks and throws him into a wall:: Pace:: He hits the wall and falls down:: Pace:: He coughs as he tries to get up:: Nick:: He grabs Pace by the back of his shoulders:: He lifts him up and throws him to the other side:: Pace:: He lands on a coffee table and breaks it:: Nick:: What happened? The almight Pace went soft?! GET UP AND FIGHT LIKE A MAN! Pace:: He looks over at Nick who is on the other side of the large living room:: Nick:: He steps forward and is infront of Pace:: He lifts him up:: Come on..hit me. Pace:: He swings at Nick:: Nick:: He leans back and grabs Pace's arm:: He breaks his elbow:: Pace:: AHH!! Nick:: He punches Pace in the stomach:: He then hits Pace with a left and then a quick right hook:: He grabs the back of Pace's neck and holds him down:: He then knees him in the face and grabs him by the shirt:: You're a witch...fly! :: He throws Pace out the window:: Pace:: He breaks through the window from the fifth floor:: Nick:: He looks towards the window and steps forward:: He looks out of the window and looks down to Pace in a puddle of his own blood:: One down...two to go. Price:: He paces back and forth:: Vince:: He hands Leon a bowl with Rosemary:: Leon:: He takes the bowl and puts two pinches into a boiling cauldron:: We're almost done Price.. Raymond: ::He walks into the attic and sets another bowl of powder beside Leon, then hurries out of the attic:: Price:: He stops and turns to Leon:: He watches Raymond:: RAYMOND! Raymond: ::He hurries back and stands at the door:: Yeah?! Price:: What's the rush? Raymond: ::He takes a breath:: Oh... ::Another breath:: ...I'm just working with Michael to get everything together...making sure everyone understands we're in a war...that some people might die. Michael suggests cloning---can I look in the Book for that spell by the way? Price:: He glares at Raymond:: Do you see a Book around? Leon:: He looks up to Raymond:: It was stolen.. Price:: He looks over to Leon and turns:: Raymond: ::He looks over to the podium---then back to Price, swallowing:: Darla:: She astral projects into the attic:: Her eyes pearl white:: Evil, evil is coming..I sense a powerful evil, a great power of evil..two great powers of evil..:: She closes her eyes and opens them; they are back to her normal color:: They're here. Price:: EVERYONE DOWN TO THE MAIN HALL!! Leon:: He fills up the viles and puts the corks in:: Raymond: ::He helps Leon and hurries down the stairs:: Price:: He watches Darla astral project back:: :: The window shatters as it breaks open:: Price:: He flies back across the Attic and hits the top of the door:: He falls down on the floor:: :: Electricity appears as it shocks an invisible entity:: Vince: ::He stands up and hurries and pushes Leon and Raymond out of the room, quickly helping Price up:: Price:: He looks to Vince:: Make sure everyone is downstairs in the hall! This is it..and thanks. :: He turns as the electricity stops:: Vince: ---Right! ::He runs out of the attic:: Price:: He looks around:: :: The strong wind stops:: Price:: He turns around towards the door:: Nick:: Hello Price..:: He punches Price:: Price:: He spins in the air and falls down:: :: The door flies off the hinges:: Billie:: She stands with her hands on her hips:: She smirks to all of the young teens as she raises her left eyebrow:: This should be fun... :: Several dozen demons shimmer in the Manor:: Billie:: She raises her hands:: LET THE BLOOD BATH BEGIN!! Travis:: He steps forward and raises his hands quickly:: :: A wall of fire rises up:: Terri:: HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP IT UP!? Travis:: DON'T KNOW BUT IT'S GETTING STRONGER EACH SECOND!! Kevin: ::He appears beside Neo behind the twins and raises his hands--energy balls forming in his palms---he throws two forward as both fly through the fire and hit two Demons:: Billie:: She watches the two demons explode:: Pssh.. Terri:: SEND IT OUT! Travis:: He pushes foward and sends the wall of fire towards the Demons:: :: The Demons explode as the fire touches them:: Billie:: WHAT?! Terri:: Try harder.. Billie:: She throws an fireball at Terri:: Terri:: She jumps out of the way but still gets hit:: :: The fire ball bounces off of Terri and hits Christian:: Christian:: AHH!! :: He blows up:: Michael:: He walks forward:: You're going to go and kill Nick..find him and kill him.. Billie:: She nods and turns around as she disappears in red smoke:: Nick:: He holds Price up by the throat:: Price:: He opens his eyes slowly:: Blood runs down his face:: Nick:: Well, atleast now you can join Prin..and Pace. Billie:: She appears in the Attic in red smoke:: She turns around and throws a fireball at Nick:: Nick:: He stumbles over as it hits him and drops Price:: He turns to Billie:: Have you lost your mind? Billie:: She walks towards him and throws several fire balls:: Nick:: He puts his hand up as they slow down:: Billie..WAKE UP!! :: The whole room shakes:: Billie:: She blinks and shakes her head:: She looks over from Price to Nick:: She looks to the fireballs:: No.. Nick:: He puts his hand down as the fireballs vanish:: Price:: He lays on the floor beaten, bruised, wounded:: He looks up to Nick and Billie:: He puts his hand out:: Nick:: He looks Billie in the eyes:: Finish him.. Billie:: She turns and walks towards Price:: She kneels down:: Sorry, I wish it could've ended a different way. :: She grabs his throat and snaps his neck:: Nick:: He smirks:: Where are the teens? Billie:: She stands up:: Downstairs.. Nick:: Lets go pay them a visit..:: He walks over to Billie and takes her hand:: They walk out of the Attic together:: Pierce: ::He walks down the stairs and suddenly flinches as he collapses onto the banister, stumbling to the couch:: AH! ::The center table flies across the room---disintegrating mid-air:: Pierce: ::He turns around, trying to catch his breath as he looks around at the empty room:: ...I can't....::He squinches his eyes and gathers his strength to stand up looking at the pile of dust that used to ge the table:: Pierce: I...can't meditate anymore---I have no clue how much time has passed...none of my spells to go back in time have worked!--- ::All of the furniture in the living room suddenly catches ablaze and flies back across the side of the room---:: ::The conservatory windows crash and the furniture flies back in a bolt of light:: Pierce: ::He looks over---:: ::The chandalier explodes and falls---:: Pierce: ::He jumps out of the way, diving and rolling out of the way:: --::The chandalier smashes:: Pierce: ::He looks up:: What the hell?! Pierce: ::He turns---noticing the front doors off the hinges:: ::The couch flies into the air and towards the staircase:: Pierce: ::He ducks---rolling to the doorway to the entry foyer:: ::The dining room table flies into the air and decintigrates suddenly---covering Pierce in ash:: Pierce: ::He ducks---looking around as he focuses to squint his eyes:: ::The air begins to move as debris and light begins to depict figures in the room:: Pierce: ::He gasps---grabbing his head as the figures begin to become more and more visible out of thin air:: Pierce: No...::He focuses and looks harder----making out the teenagers appearing and disappearing---:: The battle...NO! Pierce: ::He looks to his left---finally seeing Billie and Nick appear out of the air---appearing and disappearing as they are fighting the teens:: Pierce: ::He swallows as he can only watch----he stumbles back as an energy ball flies at him---:: ::It flies through him and swings around---smashing into the foyer's bookcase---:: Pierce: ::He looks around---focusing as everything begins to come into view:: Appear to me so I can see this battle of light and misery---::He focuses as his eyes close and his head leans forward:: Kevin: ::He raises his hand as an energy bolt appears---:: ::The living room collapses in---the second floor falling in as the debris collapses and kills anyone hit:: Neo: NO! ::He watches as Billie gestures her hand as Kevin flies up and smacks against the wall---hitting the wall and landing on a broken piece of wood---stabbing him through the chest---:: Leon: ::He flies across the room and explodes in a burst of energy:: ::Kevin disappears as his eyes close---:: ::The stairway collapses in on itself:: Neo: ::He turns quickly, seeing only a few teenagers left in the area---:: Neo: Chris! ::He meets Billie's eyes and quickly disappears in a blur of dust:: ::Pierce appears in the side of the room---:: ::A large explosion sears out of the kitchen--screams followed as the noise fills the room:: Chris:: He runs towards Billie and lunges at her:: He morphs into a spear and goes through her chest:: Billie:: She stumbles back:: SHIT!! :: She pulls the spear out and throws it to the side:: Terri:: She throws a ball of water at Billie:: :: A wall of water surrounds Billie:: Pierce: ::He looks around---only now realizing the house of ablaze---the light reflecting out of the kitchen:: No.... Terri:: She raises her hands but is thrown back from a force and explodes:: Pierce: ::He looks around and sees Nick through the chaos:: Chris:: He morphs back:: He gets up quickly and throws his hands out as they morph into swords:: He runs towards Billie:: Billie:: She ducks and grabs both of his arms:: She snaps his left arm and throws him against the wall:: Chris:: UGH!! Billie:: She punches through his chest:: She pulls her hand out along with taken Chris' rib cage out:: Chris:: He falls to the floor:: Billie:: She turns to Nick:: Hungry? ::Chris disappears--his rib cage still in Billie's hands:: Pierce: ::He looks around to see his home torn apart---blood, fire, debris everywhere---the sound of sirens and unseperable noise in the background:: Billie:: She throws her hand and watches two young men explode:: Pierce: ::He looks around---only now realizing how little bodies are in the disaster all around him---he looks over, kicking what used to be a vase out of his way with his foot:: Pierce: ::He looks down, realizing he's able to touch things---thus able to be seen---he looks up quickly:: ::The house shakes as the area above the conservatory falls in on itself:: Nick: ::He looks over to Pierce---smiling:: Glad to see you came to join us... Pierce: ...Not for long. ...::He looks over---focusing his eyes on the remnants of the grandfather clock, then back to Nick:: Just long enough to get rid of you. Pierce: ::He looks up, realizing he can see the sky through what used to be the living room---the clouds dark, the moon now showing to be red---only a supernatural gloom of red moonlight eerily lighting the area:: Nick: ::He smiles, glancing over to Billie, then back:: We've killed your teenagers...your brothers... Billie:: Price was a sad kill I must say...I would've always thought he would be the one to put up the big fight..:: She walks closer to Nick:: Pierce: You're becoming too human for your own good though... Pierce: ::He looks to where the dining room used to be---making out a figure in the fire that has spread from where the kitchen used to be---the wind spreading the fire. He looks back to Nick, his eyes thick with anguish:: You're getting clumsy...forgetting things...becoming human... Pierce: ::He looks back to Nick, his eyes thick with anguish:: You're getting clumsy...forgetting things...becoming human... Nick: ::He raises his hand---looking over to Billie:: Would you like to do the honors? Pierce: ::He looks quickly to the figure in the distance---unable to see who it is:: I won't let you... Billie:: She walks towards Pierce:: We can do this the easy way, or we can do this the hard way. Your call Pierce.. Pierce: ::He smiles at Billie, a smirk on his face:: ::A large bolt of bright blue energy flies out from the far fire at Billie and Pierce:: Pierce: ::He jumps out of the way, rolling onto whats left of the hardwood flooring---:: Billie: ::She looks over and jumps but still gets hit---flying forward through the front door's arch:: Nick: ::He turns to---:: Pierce: ::He jumps forward and leaps at Nick---absorbing into him in an instant:: Nick: ::He pulses, falling back and struggling as he begins to cunvulse:: Billie:: She turns over:: NICK!! NO! ::Nick begins to flood with light---his skin glowing as he screams:: Billie: NO! ::She pauses for a moment---:: Wait...::She smirks as she then throws her hand to her left---a burst of bright red energy appearing beside her:: ::The body of Pierce stands out of the energy---falling to the ground--lifeless:: ::Nick stops cunvulsing as he smiles victoriously---his eyes returning to black as he regains his energy smoothly:: Billie: ::She steps over Pierce's lifeless body and kicks him with her foot as she takes Nick's hands:: Nick: ::He smiles to her as he slowly turns to find the figure in the distance---seeing no one there:: Billie: My King... Nick: Now this world is my kingdom.... ::They disappear in a sudden bright fire:: |