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Nina: She lays her six day old son into his bassinet, leans down and kisses him on his forehead:: She slowly raises herself as she smiles down at her newborn son:: She turns around and walks into the kitchen to meet Michael & Oxy:: No matter where we are, seems like the kitchen is the best place to hold meetings. Oxy:: Of course, there's food all around us.. we'll never go starving. :: She replies as she leans back onto the green marble counter top.:: Michael:: Where's Alexandra? She was suppose to be here about an hour ago. We need an update on Victoria, we haven't heard from her in six days. I hope she's alright..:: He looks over to Nina concerned:: Nina:: She's good, she's cool...she's just coping with the lost of her daughter's father. She'll come around.. Oxy:: She gets off of the counter and walks out of the kitchen:: I'm going to check on the kids.. Alexandra: ::She quickly enters the apartment as the bells ring on the door--she quickly places her bag down and turns from the door to the kitchen--seeing everyone; she sighs and walks over, quickly sitting down:: Hey, I need some bed rest... Nina:: Bed rest? Sorry hun, but we can't have bed rest. We need to pack and get to Maryland, Oxy has a safe house out there. It's protected -- magically, but the babies will be safe. Alexandra: ::She jumps up quickly:: Oh--how are the-- Michael: They're fine, sleeping sound...like babies. Have you heard about Victoria, we need an update. Alexandra: ::She smiles in relief and sits down slowly:: ...Victoria. She's getting her head in gear. Now that...everything's just magically gone back to normal...that everyone's just forgotten that hell we went through...Victoria's found some relief at her New York estate... Michael: She needs to know what's going on--we can't have her getting too comfortable. Nina:: Good, she needs to her ass-state down here so we can all leave. She's holding us up we need to get out of New York..stay low for a while. Alexandra: Look, she's handling this the best she can. She's practically on the verge of a breakdown. But...I guess I can head off to see her again. Michael: I don't mean to be rude or anything--but Nina's right. We're holding together--this wasn't just some nightmare; we didn't get through this unscarred. Yeah everything that shifted is in somewhat-back-to-normal order but we're still...scarred. Alexandra: ::She nods, looking down then up to Nina:: We haven't even had any time to...come to terms with any of this...its just been...preparing, and trying to plan for whatever, and figuring out how things have turned out...the way they have... Nina:: Come to terms? We have forever to come to terms, we need to stop thinking about us and start thinking about the safety of the babies. A prophecy has come true, whatever type of strong power that's out there..please believe they will come and try to take the children, all six of them. Michael: ::He looks to the women, then turns to the doorway, looking down the hall, then back to the mothers:: Alex, why don't you go check on the babies--I'll head out with you after? Alexandra: ::Her eyes dart to Michael--then back to Nina:: You're right. ::She stands up and pulls her hair back as she pushes the tears from her eyes:: For the children...it's all for them...::She turns and walks down the hallway:: Michael: ::He watches her leave and turns back to Nina as he leans against the doorpost:: So just how long will you put off mourning? Piper should be coming back again in about...::He looks to the clock above the refrigerator:: Fifteen minutes. Nina:: Just because I'm not shedding a tear or showing emotion doesn't mean I'm not being torn apart inside. --- I'm changing Piper's name, if she keeps that name..I'm afraid they'll find her.. Oxy:: She walks back into the kitchen and looks over to Michel and Nina:: We're packing now, we'll be ready to leave in about thirty minutes. Michael: ::He nods slowly:: Sorry. I...::He swallows and takes a fresh breath:: Isaac: ::He walks down the hallway and stops:: Excuse me-- Michael: ::He turns--quickly stepping forward:: Nina:: Good...I'll get Pacetone's bag ready now..:: She walks out of the kitchen and down the hall to her bedroom:: Isaac: ::He watches Nina leave and turns to Michael:: Thanks...::He walks to the refrigerator and opens the door, taking out a bottle--and closes the door, looking back to the silent room:: Michael: How are you taking all this? Isaac: ::He looks over to Michael--then clenches the bottle in both of his hands and walks past him--heading down the hall:: Michael: ::He looks over to Oxy--then turns and walks to the patio doors--looking out to the city:: Oxy:: She walks over to Michael:: They would've known what to do if they were still here, they died for us to be free so that we can be safe. We need to move for them, you said that Pace told you that something is coming..not soon but it'll come, right? We need to stick together so that when this evil comes, we hit it full throttle. Michael: ::His eyes turn to Oxy's direction as he faces forward:: So many prophecies, so many sacrifices...and you look outside and its as if none of it even happened. Somehow all those people are alive again...well...almost everyone--::He turns to her:: And we need to get moving---Piper should be back soon. Plus I need to call Neo and Raymond and Terri...::He looks down and turns back to Oxy--then turns back again and down the hallway:: Oxy:: She watches the sun fall and looks up to the sky before she turns around and follows Michael:: Victoria:: She quickly packs her closes into a black duffle bag. She quickly zippers it up and turns to the mirror:: She stares at herself; dressed in black baggy sweat pants and a grey hood.:: She turns to the dresser and walks towards it.:: She takes a band and puts her hair up in a pony tail. She opens the third draw on the bottom right and takes out a silver pistol. She puts it under her hood and picks up the duffle bag:: :: Silence sweeps through the penthouse :: Victoria:: She stands up at attention as she hears for the sound of breathing:: She turns to the door once she notices that the baby music she left on low for her daughter stopped.:: :: Her bedroom door creeps open slowly :: Victoria:: She takes the gun out from under her hood and holds onto it tight. She places her finger on the trigger and aims it to the ground as she keeps her eyes on the door.:: :: A white cat runs into the room and under the bed:: Victoria:: She walks slowly to the door and opens it. She walks out and into the hallway.:: She steady creeps up to the corner that leads to the living room. She looks over and witnesses a man in black holding her daughter:: She steps out from around the corner and aims the gun at the man.:: Caleb:: What a beautiful little thing, such innocence and such sweetness..:: He looks up to Victoria with his green eyes:: Victoria:: Put my daughter down....or I'll shoot. :: She aims the gun directly at his head:: Caleb:: I don't take threats easily Ms.Wilson..:: He creates an energy ball and throws it at her.:: Victoria:: She jumps out of the way and rolls up to her feet.:: ISABELLA! :: She watches as the baby orbs from Caleb's hands and into her arms:: She runs into the bedroom and closes the door quickly. :: She holds her daughter with one hand as she places the bag's strap over her other shoulder:: Caleb:: GIVE ME THE CHILD! Victoria:: She keeps her eyes on the door:: Please...someone...save my daughter... ::A burst of green light appears in front of the bedroom door as Vince and Reese jump out from the vanishing light:: Vince: ::He lands and throws his hands out---Caleb flying back suddenly:: Reese: ::He quickly grabs the door handle and pulls the door--:: Victoria--come on! Vince: ::He looks to his side as another blast of light appears:: Reese--to Alex's! ::He turns back to Caleb and takes a few steps forward:: Caleb:: He forms a fire ball:: Look...it's Vince. Victoria:: She runs over to Reese with Isabella and the duffle bag:: Reese: ::He quickly turns as he runs into the portal with Victoria and Isabella--it closing suddenly behind them:: Vince: ::He turns back to Caleb:: Hey...looks like you've lost three brothers; not the only one. Acting all on your own now? ::He smiles as a bright flash of light appears behind him--turning into a green portal of light:: See you around...::He takes a step back and disappears as the lights disappear around him:: Alex: ::She hugs Victoria and looks over to Oxy:: Okay--::She turns back to Victoria:: Don't worry---don't worry... ::A flash of green light appears as Vince jumps out--the light disappearing suddenly:: Michael: Great---everyone's here now, let's get going...we'll talk when we're in the safe house. ::He looks around the room--Oxy and her team of hunters at the back of the room, Victoria, Alex, and the children hurdled together, Reese standing off to the side...:: Victoria:: She looks around unsure and confused:: When is this going to stop? When are we going to be safe? I thought by the brothers passing, we'll have utopia. It just seems like its getting better for the quote, un quote; mortals. But for us it seems like its getting worse. Vince: The man that attacked you...his 'name' is Caleb...he's the brother of the men that visited you before Nina found you at 42nd street. Victoria:: Who are those men? Why can't we just stop them? Reese: Let's talk about this in a minute---Vince? ::He looks over to the center of the living room:: Nina:: She walks into the room:: Because they are everywhere.. Caleb and his brothers are Warlocks. Witches that turned Evil and could never become Good again. They wanted to destroy the prophecy before our children discovered their destiny.. Vince: Yes. He's the last one of his clan now. But we'll talk about it later. ::He raises his hand and a blast of green light appears--forming into a portal:: Okay...this is where Oxy took me earlier...the safehouse in Maryland... Alex: Thank you...::She turns, taking a step to the cradles beside Isaac, lifting up her baby and looking down to see Adam standing closely beside Isaac:: Come on honey--it'll just be a minute. ::Alex reluctantly leaves Isaac's side and takes her hand:: Michael: I'll go first--::He turns back to everyone:: Isaac, you get the cradles--then Oxy will finish up. ::He turns and walks to the portal--jumping through:: Piper:: She walks besides her mother who holds her baby brother:: Lets go be safe and eat cookies or something.. Nina:: She smirks down at her daughter as she takes her hand and walks into the portal with her family:: Victoria:: She picks up the duffle bag as she holds onto her daughter and follows Nina:: Alex: ::She turns to Isaac and holds onto Adam's hand and follows as well:: Vince: Okay little man--you're next. Isaac: ::He looks up to Vince and takes both of the cradles--then looks back to him:: I'm not little anymore...you'd be smart to remember that. ::He takes the cradles and walks through the portal--the cradles following:: Vince: ::He looks to Oxy, impressed:: Oxy:: She walks into the portal along with her team of hunters and the very few left of warriors:: Vince: ::He looks around the empty apartment--turning as he steps into the portal--it vanishing instantly:: ::Vince appears out of the portal as it vanishes--finding himself in the great room inside a large upscale home---the Chesapeake Bay beyond the patio doors along the back of the room:: Vince: ::He stands upwards and looks over, seeing only the mothers sitting in a set of couches in the center of the room; Michael standing beside him, waiting for him:: Hey that was fast... Michael: Oxy's introducing everyone to the place...I need for you and me to go talk somewhere...we need to take care of this Caleb guy. ::He takes Vince by the arm and leads him into another room:: ::The mothers sit in the center of the great room on three sets of couches, the bay in the background:: Victoria:: Who's watching the children? Nina:: She looks over to Victoria as she sips on her Martini:: Gloria.. Victoria:: And who exactly is Gloria? Nina:: We found her three days ago, she has the power to turn liquid into solids and solids into liquids..cool, huh? Victoria:: She looks away from Nina:: Fantastic.. Alex: Well...Piper, Isaac and Adam are there too...with this Gloria woman... Nina:: You two really need to calm down..ease off. We're protected, remember? Alex: Nina...I'll believe it when we aren't as worried. Besides...this is all new for Victoria--::She turns to Victoria--then back to Nina:: This is still new to me too. Victoria:: So we won't be able to live normal lives anymore? Nina:: Stop, just stop it! You act as if you've been sucked into the twilight world. This isn't something new, it's been around you forever. You just haven't noticed it until now, stop acting as if the brothers put us into a turmoil. This is the start of a new beginning, of course it's going to be a bumpy ride at first. But soon, it'll be smooth and we'll have normal lives..we just need to get rid of that Caleb dude. Alex: ::She nods, reluctant to lean back and take a moment to rest:: Victoria...tell us about the three men you met before...Nina and Piper...and I...appeared to you at the train station. We need to talk about all of this. We've had these days to ourselves...we need to get it all out there. Victoria: I don't know much...I had gone to my doctor...gone home...::She looks down--then up again, pushing the memory away:: I was just trying to get to...somewhere safe. Those three men found me...wanted to help me. Piper:: And they tricked you..right? Alex: ::She looks over to see Piper at the doorway:: Nina:: Rule number 1, never trust anyone you don't know.. Victoria: I guess they were going to... Alex: How is everything? Piper:: Shitty...:: She walks over to her mother and sits beside her:: Nina:: Piper.. Piper:: Sorry, I just want to kick some demon ass already.. Reese: ::He approaches the room--knocking on the doorway:: Excuse me ladies---just wanted to let you know Oxy's team is working with the teenagers...Vince and Michael are out handling Caleb:: Oxy:: Seems like there won't be any ass kicking. We found you three homes, each located in different parts of the world. Nina you got a home out in London, Victoria your new home is in Paris, and Alexandra your new home is in Dublin. Reese: ::He looks over--Oxy standing at another corner of the room--at another doorway:: Victoria:: Wait, we're going to be separated? You want me to raise two magical children on my own? I don't know anything about magic... Alex: Isaac knows. ::She swallows:: But Adam doesn't...he's only a little boy. Oxy:: You won't be alone, you'll be sent with a unit of eight warriors. They'll protect you three, even though I can already tell that Nina doesn't wish for any protection from kids. Alex: ::She looks over to Oxy:: How long until we have to go? Reese: ::He takes a step forward--entering the room:: --Vince and I can visit too. You don't have to be on your own. Alex: ::She looks over to Nina and Victoria:: Ethan and Carly can help too...when...we hear from them again. Oxy:: The Units are headed over there right now..I've told Ethan...and once they give word that the High Priestess has blessed the manor then it's time to make the move. Victoria:: So I guess the kids won't be growing up together like their fathers. Alex: A High Priestess? ...Now that the Elders are gone? Reese: --A lot of good is gone from the world now...unfortunately...only many of the normal mortal humans were unphased from the apocalypse... Oxy:: The Elders haven't been responding to my calls, but a High Priestess is powerful enough.. Isaac: The Elders are dead. Alex: ::She turns around--seeing Isaac standing by a closer doorway:: Reese: ::He thinks for a moment over what Isaac's said--and quickly turns and leaves from where he entered:: Victoria:: She glances over to Isaac and notices Price:: She smiles slightly as she looks back over:: Alex: Isaac Honey... Isaac: ::He enters the room:: I was there with Adam when Nick came in and killed everyone. An Elder named Alexandria came to my Dad and Uncles before she died too. Alex: ::She looks away, her eyes on Victoria and Nina:: Isaac: "The Age of the Elders is over" she said. Ethan's probably the only Wizard left out there-- Nina:: She stands up and glances over to Oxy:: I'm ready...I don't care what the High Priestess or whatever says..I need to sleep, my children need to sleep.. Victoria:: She looks over and out the window:: Alex: ::She stands up as well, taking a few steps over to Isaac:: Yes...lets just get some sleep...for now. Victoria:: She comes back out of her daydream and looks up to Alex:: I think I'm going to stay here for a few more minutes...watch the sunset.. Alex: I'll look in on the children...try to get Adam to bed... Isaac: We're just up the staircase on your right Victoria...three doors on your right from there...::He turns and leads the way patiently:: Alex: ::She looks over to Nina then to Oxy, then to where Reese once stood:: All right...::She turns and follows:: Nina:: Come on Piper, lets get some sleep. Follow Isaac up to the room and I'll get Junior.. Piper:: Alright..:: She gets up and quickly walks after Isaac:: ::Vince and Michael walk down a corridor from a group of people and turn down another corridor--stepping around the caution tape and police-scene tape as they proceed down a darker area--spotting a staircase---near where Nina first found Victoria:: Vince: I'm feeling a stronger vibe from over here... Michael: Let's just find him already...::He looks around the space and closes his eyes for a moment:: COME OUT HERE NOW. ::Caleb walks towards them from out of the distance--stopping suddenly--tense:: Vince: Perfect...work your magic Michael. Michael: Easy kill...::He takes a few steps forward and holds his hand behind his back:: Tell me why you wanted Victoria Wilson's baby. Caleb: My...brothers and I want--- Michael: ::He squints his eyes:: Tell me... Caleb: --To stop the child from fulfilling its destiny-- Michael: ::He smiles...then glances to Vince before turning back to Caleb--walking towards him:: Tell me how you know Vince. Vince: Michael--- Michael: ::He turns to Vince:: Go back to the caution tape... Vince: ::He turns and walks back to the front of the corridor:: Michael: ::He looks back to Caleb--staring him in the eyes:: Caleb: ::His eyes fill with hate as he tries to resist Michael's power:: He... Michael: Yes? ::He grips what he is holding behind his back:: Caleb: He...::He swallows--unable to stop himself:: Wasn't just half-Demon...he...was... Michael: ::He leans in closer---inches away:: Yes? Caleb: Half...Warlock... Michael: ::He smiles:: Thank you. ::He takes a step back and throws his arm forward--a sword in his hands--the Jewel on the sword shining a bright red as he swings the sword forward and directly through Caleb's neck---:: ::A blast of green light suddenly appears behind Michael--swallowing him and the sword away as the blast's light broadcasts over the gruesome scene as Vince appear from the light--grabbing Michael as they recede while the light swallows them whole:: ::The blast of green light appears in the center of the great room----throwing Michael out violently as Vince lands behind him as the light vanishes:: Michael: ::He flies forward and rolls forward on the hard wood---the sword falling out of his hands and sliding across the floor:: Vince: ::He stands up as he watches Michael---still trying to comprehend what just happened:: Michael: ::He turns and jumps up to his feet--his eyes meeting Vince's:: A Half-Warlock eh? Vince: Not anymore! Michael: ::He smiles coldly:: Really? Maybe I should test that theory? Piper:: I say we vanquish him..:: She steps into the room and takes out a small red potion as she focus' on Vince:: Vince: I'm not--::He turns to see Piper as well--his eyes focusing on the potion:: --After everything...you'd...just kill me... Michael: ::He looks over to Piper:: I took care of Caleb before asking how he knew our friend so well...turns out Vince and his sister...is it? Yeah, Half-Warlocks. And here I thought only those who were powerful could ever turn back. Vince: Look---::He looks to both of them, his heart pounding:: My sister was evil because of this...I'm...not...I wasn't! Michael: I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt...before I make you tell us. Why shouldn't I let Piper here throw that potion? If you were a Witch you'd have nothing to fear. Vince: ...::He swallows...looking up to see Alexandra and Reese standing at the doorway from the staircase:: ...Looks like...we've...woke everyone up...::He looks down--his eyes sullen:: Alex: ::She hurries in:: Michael--Piper---what--what's going on? Michael: Vince isn't a half-Witch...he's a half-Warlock. Apparently very good at his change of heart...but it doesn't change anything in my eyes...whether or not his half-Demon half is vanquished or not. Alex: ::She looks down and slowly picks up the sword near her feet---carefully holding it in her hand:: He's...he's proven himself valuable to us...a friend... Michael: It could all be a facade...and I'm not letting any of us get hurt...he can't keep it up forever...no matter how hard he tries. How hard he wants to be Good. Piper:: I haven't seen an explosion in days, Vince you can be the honor. Vince: ::He looks to Piper--swallowing:: Alex: ::She looks down to the sword again--then up to Michael and Vince--suddenly losing her balance, dropping the sword---:: Reese: ::He runs forward, grabbing her before she can hit the floor:: Alex! Vince: ::He turns--worried for Alex---but more worried for himself---a flash of green light engulfing him as he disappears suddenly:: Michael: ::He turns back--:: Dammit! Reese: ::He holds Alex in his arms:: Alexandra? Michael: ::He turns towards her--his eyes meeting Piper's:: Alex: ::She looks up--his eyes in a slight daze:: Sorry...I...just...that sword...there's so much pain in it. So much...determination...curses and spells... Piper:: She looks over to Michael:: I'm going after him.. Reese: ::He looks up to Michael and Piper:: If you can track him... Piper:: I already got him..:: She turns around and fades away:: Michael: She's wise beyond her years...but...she should try to disarm him--strip him of his powers using a spell... Alex: ::She looks over to Michael:: That sword...you used that sword for murder...::She lifts herself up:: You should be the one disarmed... Michael: Things aren't black and white Alexandra, you know that. We didn't go through all of this just to have someone battling their inner-self and lose, waiting for that inner-part to unleash itself and betray us. Do what you have to do. Alex: ::She turns away--Reese still holding her up:: Michael: Go back to bed...I need to monitor Piper...::He walks over to her and picks up the sword--quickly leaving the room:: Alex: ::She turns back, facing Reese:: He...he's losing his sense of morality... Reese: You're still having those migraines? Headaches? Visions? Alex: ::She pushes herself up, forcing herself to stand:: I'm not going to let them control me... Reese: ::He stands up slowly:: I think I know what's causing them. Why you're having them. Alex: ::She slowly makes her way towards the doorpost:: Yes? Reese: I've been doing some research in time and psychometry...everyone's just assumed you're a Mystic of some sort. Some level of psychic but not a Witch... Piper:: She fades back into the great room:: Her clothes stained with blood:: She looks at everyone and walks out of the room:: Alex: ::She turns and watches Piper---her footsteps leaving mud and blood in their place:: Reese: ::He looks to the doorway---hearing Michael race after her:: That girl's too good at what she does... Alex: ::She looks down---her eyes tearing:: Vincent...::She closes her eyes--bracing herself against the doorpost--dropping to her knees as a gust of wind flows through the room:: Reese: ::He slowly approaches her---hearing the sound of a baby whimpering in the distance:: Alex? Alex: I'll...be...all right. ::She looks up to Alex:: Piper...Michael...no remorse. Vince...he didn't mean to do any Evil...but...he couldn't change who he was...no matter how hard he tried... Reese: ::He looks off to the water in the distance---then back to her:: Where...where'd he go? Alex: He...wanted to go to the Manor...but...was...just waiting out...by the beach...::She looks down, forming fists:: ...Waiting for her to kill him... Reese: ::He...slowly nods, trying his best to guard his emotions:: Pierce's wife Rachel...was a Selenté...a human able to channel her energy to protect her family and watch over them after death. She also had visions...though I couldn't find out of what... Alex: ::She looks up, lying against the doorpost:: Go on... Reese: You're a Mystic...like Price's wife Natalie, but you're highly gifted in psychometry and temporal intuition...the ability to read a person through an object or feel the...inner truth of a matter... Alex: ---Get to the point dammit! Victoria:: She walks into the room as she holds her baby girl in a small pink blanket:: Where's the book --- the Book Of Shadows..? Reese: ...You're...::He looks up---seeing Victoria:: Victoria... Alex: ::She looks up to Victoria--her eyes teary:: Hold on a moment? Reese: Oh--::He looks back to her:: If you harvest the power you could...know the truth of a matter...if you can keep it all together... Alex: ::She looks up to Victoria and stresses her eyes as she closes them:: Victoria:: She looks over to Alex:: If I can't cry, you can't cry..we need to get ourselves together like Nina has been talking about. We need to stay strong for the little ones..we can't cry every single time we become upset. Alex: ::She opens her eyes--her eyes blood read. She suddenly stands up--an energy seeming to surround her:: You didn't just witness a murder...the Book is still at the Manor...::She looks to Reese then back to Victoria:: Price's wife Natalie was guarding it. Talk to her. Reese: Wait--what? Alex: ::She quickly turns and hurries down the hall--pushing the doors to the outside and hurrying out towards the beach:: Victoria:: And you didn't just witness a murder neither, get a grip. From my understanding...we're the Queen Halliwells..the mothers of the children of the late Charmed Ones..keep tight. :: She rocks her baby as she walks back out of the room:: Reese: ::He looks around...standing all by himself:: |