Charmed: Aftermath 1x01 "Truth Be Told"

[Patrick]

Charmed: Aftermath is my series of fan-fics that takes place after the episode, "Forever Charmed"
This is the first fan fic of my series. Enjoy!

As you all know most of the characters belong to the WB.


Charmed: Aftermath "Truth Be Told"

The Charmed Ones discover a secret from their past while they fight an unstoppable man who is after someone who may be closer to the Charmed Ones then they think. Meanwhile, Piper deals with inner demons of her own.

[Patrick]

Teaser

Shots of San Fransisco are shown
"Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige is playing

Ext. Manor

Int. Manor

Music still plays as Piper is in the kitchen cooking. She throws a pancake into the air with the skillet and catches it successfully. She then turns around and turns off the grill showing lots of crispy bacon strips as she quickly takes the biscuits out of the oven and then finishes the pancakes.

Music begins to fade as Phoebe walks into the kitchen.

"Wow, something sure does smell good," Phoebe said as she marched into the kitchen carrying her laptop case. She had on a white blouse with her favorite white pants which she only wore to work.

"Yea," said Piper looking a little confused. "I thought you were at your apartment."
"Oh," began Phoebe as she rested her elbows on the counter. "I was, but I thought I'd spend some time with my sisters after the whole Billie and Christy situation. You were sleep when I got here so me and Paige decided not to wake you."

"Talking about me," Paige waltzed into the kitchen with a big smile on her face wearing her most sunny and exuberant clothes.
"No actually, but Hi," Piper said as she read her sister's facial expression. "I take it things went well with you and Henry last night."

"Yes. Well," Paige said, "Very well. In fact, I don't think it could have been any well, weller...." she finished with a distorted eyebrow for making up such a silly word.
Piper laughed as she poured four glasses of orange juice. "If you keep having this much fun with Henry, we might have to buy you a dictionary."

Phoebe snorted as Paige noticed the number of glasses. "I thought Leo was off on his new job," she asked.
"Wait, Leo's working again," Phoebe asked as she stood.
"Yes and yes," Piper said. "Leo needed something to keep him busy and he also mentioned something about buying new parts for that rusted piece of-"

"History," Paige put in.
Piper smirked, "In the garage."
"Well who's the extra glass for," Paige asked.
Piper looked up at her sister, Phoebe to answer that.
"I asked Piper to make room for Coop," said Phoebe. "He's stopping by."

Paige made a flirty sound and nudged her sister, "So now he's eating at the breakfast table with the family. Someone call a cupid. Oh wait. He is."
"Yes! He is," Phoebe trotted over to the table day dreamily, "And he is MY cupid."
Piper served the breakfast and sat down.
"So," Phoebe started. "Piper. Did you uh...think about forgiving Billie?"

Piper rolled her eyes and exhaled a rushed breathe. "Why do you guys insist on that I have this grudge against her."
Paige looked up from her eggs benedict and gave Piper the "Are You Serious" look.

Piper put down her fork, "I might admit that what she did was terribly wrong, but I do get that she was manipulated. Even so, a person can jump back from that, and she did, but I'm just not so much in a hurry to invite her into this house anytime soon."
"Piper, honey, it's okay. I've studied this in my psychology class," said Phoebe. "All you have to do is admit to Billie your true feelings and that wall of emotion-"

"Phoebe," Piper exclaimed, "I really don't need any psych lessons right now. I just want to eat. Is that so much to ask?"
Just then Coop materialized in and noticed the tense atmosphere.
"Ooh, saved by the heart," Paige teased as Coop kissed Phoebe, the love of his life.

They all ate breakfast peacefully with no further mention of Billie.

Ext. Construction site

Int. Construction site

Leo is digging in a field of dirt sweating his head off. He rested for a bit and wiped his forehead with his glove. Looking up at the San Fransisco sun, he shielded his eyes.

Looking around him and below, it was clear that he had a lot of work to do. In spite of his fatigue he grabbed the shovel and went back to work. As he lifted the shovel and struck. He heard something. A clank. He dropped the shovel and digged a little with his hand until he uncovered a talisman. It was green and black and was in the shape of a weird symbol.

He picked it up and examined it, thinking it was supernatural. Leo's eyes began to get big as the talisman started to glow. And as it glowed, Leo's eyes momentarily turned purple.

He could see flashes of a man terrorizing a woman. The woman screamed and screamed while the terrible man stabbed her with an athame. She dropped to the floor next to another body. A male, he was dead also. The cruel man smiled in glory staring down at his victims. A tattoo on the man's arm was shown. It was the same symbol of the talisman.

Leo blinked as his eyes returned to normal. The talisman as well. His face was covered in shock. He had just had a premonition.


End of teaser

[Patrick]

Part ONE

"What do you mean you had a premonition," Piper asked as she looked at Leo sitting on the couch now in their living room.

"I don't know," Leo confessed. "The talisman started to glow, I had the vision and then it was gone. If I didn't know any better I'd say it was cursed or blessed. It's too early to tell."

Paige crossed her arms as she sat in the chair opposite to him. "And what about the demon. Have any idea on what kind he may be?"

Leo shrugged. "I'm not so sure he was a demon."
"Well, a premonition about a guy killing with an athame. Not to mention his victim had a tattoo of a symbol that is coincidentally the same as this talisman which gave you the premonition in the first place. I'd guess he was a demon," Piper said sarcastically.

"Not really," said Leo. "I can't explain it but not only was I seeing it, I was feeling it. And I don't think he was a demon. Which is all the more reason to find out. Where's Phoebe?"

"At work," Piper cried, "Come on. We have a demon to look up," she ushered Leo off the couch.
"But," Leo began.
"Fine," Piper gave up, "An evil man."

They walked up to the attic to look through the book of shadows hoping Leo might identify this mystery man.

Int. Bay Mirror

"I can't believe your okay. I've been trying to get in touch with you for the past week. I mean, you and your sisters disappear off of the face of the earth and mysterious man in black comes looking for you, I was worried, Phoebe. For you. The column too, but mostly for you," Elise was looking at Phoebe on the verge of tears.

"Oh, Elise," Phoebe said grabbing her boss into a huge hug. "I'm okay, now. And ready for the world. I think things are going to change around here. For the best."

"I hope so," Elise said as she emotionally turned her back and went into her office. Phoebe laughed as she went into her own office.

She put down her bag and inhaled as she looked at the bins of letters she had received. Ever since the Agent Murphy incident she was twice the celebrity. And have been getting lots of mail. She sat down and booted up her computer. Just as her office doorway revealed a familiar face.

"Billie?"
Billie smiled and hunched her shoulders. "Can I come in," she asked.
"Sure, Don't be so silly," Phoebe said as she waved over to the couch.

Billie walked in and sat down taking off her backpack looking at Phoebe hopefully.

"What's been up," Billie asked.
"Adjusting. That sort of thing. Hopping over this major milestone in my life. It's really nice actually. Like you can finally relax and let go."

Billie nodded.
"What about you." Phoebe asked.
"Well. I'm back at the dorms now. Lot of catching up to. Just school."

Phoebe could imagine. Magic has taken Billie's sister and parents away from her. Phoebe could see why Billie hadn't been so demon-gung-ho like she was previously.

"Honey, what is it," Phoebe asked. Seeing the anxiousness in Billie's face.
"So much for light conversation," Billie said as she forced a smile. "I've just been at school with this guilt hanging over me. What I did to you guys was terrible and I-"

"Billie," Phoebe interjected. "There's no need to apologize. I've forgiven you."
"Yea, try hearing that from Piper," Billie slipped out.
"Billie?"

"I'm sorry, It's just it's clear that she wants nothing to do with me, that's all."
Phoebe got up and walked around her desk sitting face to face with Billie.

"Piper's just going through a hard time right now. None of us had went through what she has. With Leo, with Wyatt. She's just feeling betrayed. But it'll pass."

Billie crossed her legs "Hopefully. Anyway, I just came by to say Hi. Don't want to take you away from you readers."
Phoebe nodded. "And I'm glad you did come by. Starting to worry about you for a minute."

Billie smiled as she grabbed her backpack and got up. As she did, a piece of paper fell out from the side. Phoebe waved at Billie as she bent down to pick it up. "Oh, wait. You forgot some-" The moment she touched the paper she was sucked into a premonition.

She saw a man violently torturing a woman and her husband then killing them with an athame. She came up out of it and looked at the paper.

"Party of The Year," Phoebe read. She then looked up. "Billie, whose party is this?"
Billie suddenly realizing she had a premonition answered eagerly, "A guy named Patrick at my school. Why? What did you see?"

"I'm not sure," replied Phoebe as she grabbed her own bag. "But I certainly would like to find out. Billie you go and get this Patrick guy. I'll go home and tell my sisters what I just saw. I just hope we're not too late.

Int. Attic

Dangerous music plays

Piper screams as she is thrown into a wall. Her attacker, a middle-aged man with a roughed face is being tackled by Leo. They wrestle for a minute but the man is too strong. Leo, too, is thrown into a wall.

The man then gets up and sees Paige hurriedly recover from her fall earlier as she scrambles to her feet.
"Witches," the man exclaimed. "Where is the gypsy?"
"Gypsy," Paige asked.

The man screamed furiously as she shot Paige with an ugly look. He started towards her but then screamed as Piper recovered and unleashed her exploding power on him. He was only grazed but still in pain. He threw a potion underneath him and was gone.

"Okay," said Piper getting up. "Who the hell was that."
"The man from my premonition," Leo explained as he sat up in pain from the fall. "That was definitely him."

"Eh, guys," Paige said, "He used a potion. Since when do demons use potions."

"He's not a demon," Leo said for the I'm-getting-so-tired-of-saying-thatith time.
"Is he a witch? Witches use potions," she said.

"Yea, but he would've been in pieces if he was," Piper said.
"I still don't know what brought him here, what was he after," Leo asked.

"He said something about a gypsy," Paige explained.
"Well," Piper said helping her husband up, "Let's look him up. And hope we don't get attacked again before we do."
Paige nodded as they went over to the book.

Ext. University of San Fransisco

Int. University of San Fransisco

Patrick finishes up his latest article for the school newspaper as he saves it and hits the 'print' button. He turns off the computer and walks over to the printer as he waits for his article to print. He stood as if this room were his own home yet not sending any cockiness or arrogance into the air but confidence. He wore a red and black outfit which certainly showed he was into urban wear. He sended off a friendly and magnetic vibe.

Another boy in the newspaper room gets up and goes to talk to him.
"Patrick, your deadline was ten minutes ago. This is the last time we're gonna accept this. We may be just a school newspaper but we can't afford to be any more sloppy."

Patrick just looked at him and turned to get his paper. "First of all," Patrick started. "You already are sloppy. Second of all, if it weren't for me, this paper would be nothing. And-" The boy obviously chief editor cuts him off.

"And third of all?" he asked.
"If you would wait past the deadline just for my article, then you just proved my point now don't you. You need me," with that Patrick shoved the article in the boy's hands and walked out.
Just as he turned the corner into the hallway he sees Billie running up towards him.

"Hey, Patrick, "She says as she comes up to him. "Mind coming with me for a while. Beats sitting up in here waiting for the the evening classes to start, right."

"Uhm," Patrick said slightly considering, "Where to?"
"It's a surprise," she said, "But I would really like it if you came with me." Billie and Patrick only knew eachother for three weeks but have become the best of friends.

"Sure, Bill, come on. Jake is sucking all of the fun out of this place, anyway."
"Tell me about it. Those editors could be so dry."

Int. Attic

"Hear my plea,
Hear my cry,
Spirit from the other side,
Come to us who call you near,
Cross now the great divide,"

Piper finished chanting as grams appeared in front of the three sisters along with Leo.
"Dears! How lovely it is to see you," she said as she stepped out of the circle to embrace her granddaughters.

They hugged and Piper, like always, went straight to business.
"Grams," Piper started, "Leo had a premonition of a man killing this couple."

Grams' face distorted, "A premonition. Are you sure, dear?"
"Let me finish. Phoebe had the same premonition after touching an invitation to some party. The host should be here soon. The man from the premontion all of a sudden attacked us right here in the attic before we could even look in the book. I scared him off. We looked him up." She then swiveled the Book Of Shadows towards grams so she could see the page.

"Bagara. A gypsy hunter. We saw your handwriting on the bottom and decided to summon you here."
Grams face lit with horror. All in a second she was reminded of memories she wished she never had.
"See, I know that face. Spill," Piper said.

Just then Billie, along with Patrick walked into the attic.
Phoebe rushed to greet them. "I told Piper you were coming over so don't worry," she said to Billie.
Grams then turned to look at the newcomers.
"Gramma," Patrick said in confusion as he stared at Grams.

Piper was taken back, "Gramma?"
"Gramma," Grams echoed.
"Grams," Phoebe said looking at Grams for an explanation.
"Grams," Patrick asked looking towards Phoebe.
The whole room went silent and everyone looked around for explanations but none came.

End of Part One

[Patrick]

Let me guys know if you want to hear the rest. Would love to know what you think so far.

[charm1d]

Wow..my chin literally dropped w/ the twist at the end
...of course continue this fic is soooo worth it

Piper's reaction to Billie is so true
Leo's incredious mind about him having a premonition is right also
Bilie and Phoebe scene is exactly as it was before the "Ultimate battle"
The actual Demon (well maybe not demon) fight is realistic
grams---well i guess you'll have to fill that blank it for me because
im stumped
ughhh im hooked
Update soon!!!

[Cara Halliwell]

yes yes yes update!!!!!!!!!!!

[Patrick]

Thanks. I love to hear you guy's feedback. LOL unfortunately Im at a friend's house and can't access my files, So I'll update first thing in the morning.

[Patrick]

Part TWO

"Can you tell us what the hell is going on here," Phoebe asked as she paced the living room floor. They had all went down into the living room to talk. Billie had bailed, she had class.
"Well, " Grams said, "You can't expect a gal to get married four times and just end up with one child now, can you?"
Piper twitched. "Grams. I think it's time you come clean."
Grams exhaled as she got up and paced, while Phoebe took a seat.
"You see," She started. "Charles and I, my third husband, had a baby. Priscella I called her."
"Hmm, another P. Let me guess, she's a witch," asked Paige.
"Yes, dear. And as a matter of fact. She married a gypsy."
The whole room, excluding Patrick were just starting to put the pieces together. Patrick, knew a lot more than he was letting on.
"So, the gypsy hunter is after Priscella's husband," guessed Piper.
Grams made a sympathetic face and looked at Patrick. This is when Patrick finally talked.
"Well," Patrick looked at Piper directly. "He already got to them. They died a year ago."
"Wait. So what does Priscella have to do with Patrick," Phoebe asked. Then realized that she answered her own question. Just by saying Priscella and Patrick in the same sentence. "Patrick. Another P," she looked at Patrick. "Priscella was your mother."
Patrick nodded, "Yes, and Maximus, my father."
"Maximus," Piper questioned the name.
"I told you, " explained Patrick. "He was a gypsy."
"So that would make you," Piper looked at her sisters and then back towards Patrick, "Our cousin?"
Patrick nodded putting on a smile.
"You sure seem to be taking this well, did you even know about us," Piper asked.
"My mom always told me I had an aunt who died before I was born. They were to finally meet that week but then my aunt, your mom.....had that accident."
"What do you mean finally meet," Phoebe asked.
"Ever since Gypsies entered the line, it has complicated things. Destiny turned and events were put on hold. Gypsy hunters kill the gypsy they're after and their whole family. To prevent carrying the gene."
"So, until he was vanquished..." Phoebe started.
"My family couldn't contact yours. It would be a magical pulse strong enough to attract gypsy hunters everywhere."
"Talk about a whacked out destiny," Paige added.
"I don't get it," Phoebe said, "We're the Charmed Ones, the most powerful witches in the world. We should be able to handle a few gypsy hunters."
"Not exactly," Patrick said. "You see, gypsy hunters use gypsy magic to protect themselves. Some are even immune to witch's powers. They are a race descending from the middle ages. As strong as one is, a few would be tough to fight. And back then when my mother had me, the charmed ones didn't exist."
"He's right. We became the charmed ones only after grams died." Piper said.
"But that still doesn't explain Priscella and mom's separation." Phoebe said.
"Oh, " Grams chimed in, "Charles decided he take Priscella. My hands were full with just Patty alone, and I had to give the poor guy something. I mean, I did almost get him killed," She looked around, "Twice or so."
"Oh, grams, " Phoebe teased.
Leo then came down the stairs holding a box. He entered the living room and set the box on the table. And the moment he did, the box slid across the table towards Patrick.
"Ok, did anybody just see that or is this gypsy talk getting to my head, " Paige asked, eyes as big as a horse.
"We all saw it, honey," Piper said. "Patrick. That's the talisman my husband found. He dug it up earlier. And...It gave him a premonition of your parents' death, I'm assuming."
Patrick looked at the box for a moment longer and then looked up. "My father would tell me stories of The Agira. An ancient talisman said to possess the Power Of The Gypsy." He ended dramatically.
"What is," Paige put her two fingers up making quotation signs as she said, "The Power Of The Gypsy?"
Patrick continued. "The Power Of The Gypsy is a talisman possessing the magic of past gypsy matriarchs. The last to bless it, was my father. Who did with his last breath."
"That explains the premonition I got." Leo said.
"Precisely," Patrick said. "And if he used the magic I think he did, I cannot touch that talisman."
"What do you mean, " Phoebe asked.
"That talisman is half magic, half soul. If I touch that, I will possess the Power Of The Gypsy along with my father's soul. In the story, every gypsy who has ever possessed the Power Of The Gypsy, died and their magic was sucked into the talisman. It's only meant for the gypsies whose time on earth has expired. The Inner Battle."
"The Inner Battle," Piper asked.
"Yes, " Leo interjected, "Gypsies, similar to witches, have inner battles, kind of like your final battles."
"Oh, don't go there, " Piper warned.
"Gypsies are beings of truth and magic. The inner battle is a gypsies final quest of truth. Their number one purpose in the world. And my father's inner battle was to protect me. So I could carry out mine."
"And that would be," Phoebe asked.
"Well, the closer I am to this thing, " he pointed towards the talisman. "The more powerful I become. So I'm guessing I'm the one to destroy Bagara."
All of a sudden, the whole room hears clapping. They look to see where the applause is coming from.
Bagara steps from behind a wall and smiles at Patrick. "I have to say, that is the best story I've ever heard up to date. You. Killing me. But after all, At the end of the day, They are just....stories." Bagara said as he summoned an athame.
Piper, Phoebe, and Paige instinctively stood and were ready for any fight but Bagara was fast. Before they knew it the athame was already thrown and heading straight towards Patrick. Piper was too slow to freeze it.
Two inches away from his face, Patrick's eyes lit up as a beam of cool icy blasts erupted from his eyes, sending the athame past Bagara into the conservatory. It dropped to the floor covered in ice. Piper took this opportunity to blast Bagara. She managed to weaken him a little just before he fled.
When Bagara was gone. They all looked at Patrick in amazement. "Cool power, " Paige said. As everyone cooled down and sat again.
"Yea. I inherited it from my great aunt. Only she channeled it through her breathe. Since I am half gypsy, it works a little bit different. I guess you can call it, Optical Cryokinesis."
"So, what are your powers exactly," Piper asked.
"Premonitions and premonition astral projection. Those are my gypsy powers."
"Hey. I think I had that once. " said Phoebe. "Key word 'once'. It happened when I met another gypsy family come to think."
"Yes, " Patrick said. "Gypsies have the power to uncover hidden memories, inner truths, lost souls. Even latent powers. Dating back to the middle ages, gypsies were the beings of truth. Everyone took interest in their services."
"Alright, back to the demon..ugh, gypsy hunter. Do you have any idea on how to vanquish him?" Piper said.
"Well, " Patrick looked at the box. "One. I could use the talisman. But I'm guessing it won't consume me like the others."
"What do you mean, " Phoebe asked.
Leo then spoke up. "He's half-witch. It may be just enough power to save him from the talisman's consumption of gypsies."
"Exactly what I was thinking." Patrick said.
He then stood and walked towards the window, looking out. "I just hope I'm right. I'm the last of my line, and if I die, my father's death would mean nothing and the gypsy line would be extinct."

[Patrick]

Part THREE

Ext. Manor Night time

Int. Attic

"Done with the potion," Phoebe asked as she walked in seeing Piper corking some vials.
"All systems go, how about that spell" she replied.
Phoebe took out a piece of paper, "Done."
They both then looked at Paige who was making a gypsy vanquishing powder with Patrick.
"We're just about done here." Paige said. "I'm not even sure if this is going to work."
"Aren't you suppose to be the optimistic one," Piper asked.
"Yea, well a girl can change roles sometimes can she. This is our cousin we're talking about."
Patrick smiled at the acknowledgment.
"Yea, well it will. I'm not losing any more family members to evil." Piper said as her overprotective side showed.
Phoebe and Paige exchanged looks. It took weeks for Piper to accept Paige as her sister. But they figured a cousin was different. Not to mention the fact that he was only 19 years old.
"So, if our way doesn't work," Phoebe started.
"We're gonna have to resort to mine," Patrick finished. "Hopefully, I'll survive."
"Well, you guys ready," Piper asked as she stood.
"No," Paige said, "But let's get it over with."
The four went to stand in the middle of the attic and held hands letting their magic flow from one to another.
They close their eyes as they chanted a simple spell to combine their magic.
Piper, Phoebe, and Paige recited,

"Power of three, we unite"
"Gypsy magic take flight," Patrick added.

They could taste the magic in the atmosphere it was so powerful. Bagara would be here in no time.
"Wow, " Phoebe said. "My empath ability has grown. I could sense Bagara. He's on his way."
"I can too, " said Patrick. "Get ready."
And just as he finished his sentence, Bagara appeared out of smoke.
"I see the child has finally reunited with his family. But your magic alone won't stop me." He said as he summoned yet, another athame. It was getting quite old.
Paige waited for his cue and soon enough the athame was thrown. Paige, not even calling for it thanks to the enhancement spell, telekinetically orbed the athame back into Bagara's chest. Piper then threw the potion, and Patrick threw the magic dust.
The four chanted in unison.

"Gypsy hunter from the past
Witch and gypsy meet at last
Combined our powers together make
Your vengeful rage one big mistake"

Bagara began to scream but then quickly took the athame out of his chest. Uncovering an amulet around his neck. He started a wicked smile as he looked at the four. "I was prepared this time," he stated.
"Damn it, " Piper exclaimed.
Bagara then vanished with another handy dandy potion and was gone.
Patrick is looking at the place where he once was. "I guess it's come down to this," he said.
" I don't understand why that chicken keeps running, "Piper said as she began to sweep up the powder.
"Gypsy hunters can't control our magic for very long. Eventually they have to recharge. It drains them severely."
"Wait, what did you say, " Phoebe asked.
"It drains them severely," Patrick repeated.
"Your a genius, " Phoebe said as she ran downstairs.
Patrick looked at Paige for an explanation.
"Before I came into the picture, " she began, "Phoebe was the wacky one."
Just then Phoebe came back in holding the box that contained the talisman. Patrick backed away.
"What are you doing, trying to kill me."
"No, " Phoebe said putting the box down on the other side of the attic. "I say we just keep it near you, and using the power boost you focus it on Bagara. And Paige will orb his teleport potions away so he can't escape."
"And it may be just enough to kill him," Piper said.
"But that'll only work if he's using magic, not me." said Patrick.
"Yes, he'll be forced to use the magic to protect himself." Phoebe explained.
"Oh, I get it, " Patrick said finally getting her concept. "But what if I'm not powerful enough and it takes too long. He'll seize the opportunity to kill us all."
"Sweety, " Phoebe started. "The one thing you will learn about being a descendant of the warren line is that instinct takes over. We can't afford to think like that. Trust me. Once the plan is in motion. You'll have the upper hand. Your one of us."
Hoping Phoebe was right. Patrick agreed.

Int. Billie's dorm

Billie is working on something on her laptop when all of a sudden. Bagara appears.
"Who are you, " Billie jumped up quickly grabbing the athame on her side table.
Bagara didn't answer but quickly threw his athame at Billie. It hit her square in the stomach. She collapsed on her bed while Bagara smiled wickedly and walked over to her.
"I sense the gypsie's scent all over you." He said. Billie lays on her bed as the blood started to spill onto her cover. "If you die, the gypsy will surely sense it and come running to me. And if I know my gypsies, which I do, he'll come alone." He smiled wickedly as he vanished taking Billie with him.

Int. manor kitchen

Patrick and Piper are cleaning up the potion ingredients from their failed attempt.
"So after all this is over, " Piper stood on her tip toes to try and put a jar of ingredients on the top shelf. "I wouldn't mind having you around you know. You could babysit the boys, if you want to. I mean I could always get my dad to-"
"Piper," Patrick said. "It's okay. I just met you guys. There's no need to start acting like we're family right away. Forcing it isn't going to create that bond."
Piper then looked as if a weight lifted off of her shoulder. "You know what. I could get use to you being my cousin. Straightforward, honest, and a real smart kid for your age."
"Thanks, " Patrick said as he reached up and put the jar on the shelf for Piper. She then looked at him thankfully.
"And helpful. That's a big plus on my list."
They both laughed as they finished cleaning up the kitchen.

Int. Manor Hallway

Phoebe stands outside of her door ready to push the knob. It's been a while since she was in her old room. She had temporarily gave it to Billie. She walked in and looked around.
"Home sweet home, " she said. Just to see if the feeling was still there. It wasn't. And she was relieved. At least now, she knew she made the right decision by moving out.
She went over to sit on the bed and noticed a ring on the desk.
"Hmm, Billie must've forgotten it." She went to pick it up and was instantly sucked into a premonition.
She could see Billie on the floor of a cave, bleeding to death while Bagara watched her die as he licked the blade of the athame that was once in Billie's insides.
She came out of the premonition and was struck still. But the silence was broken when the door to her bedroom slammed open and Patrick came rushing in.
"I think I just saw your premonition," he said.
Phoebe nodded looking worried.
Patrick too looked at Piper and Paige as they came rushing in to see what the commotion was all about.
"I just had a premonition, " Phoebe said.
"Billie is going to die," Patrick put in.
Piper and Paige joined in with the looks of worry. Everyone's mood went down. Piper though, looked both worried and thoughtful unlike the other three. What was she thinking?

[Patrick]

Part FOUR

The door to the attic slams open as the three walk in heading straight towards the book. Patrick coming in right behind them.
"It's okay." he said. "I don't need your help. This is my fight. I have the talisman. With it, I'm unstoppable."
"Yea, " said Phoebe. "And possibly dead. We can't let you go through with this alone."
"Then what do you suppose we do," Patrick asked.
"Well, " Phoebe said sitting down. "We're witches and a gypsy. Against a man protected by our own magic. All we have to do is get the amulet off of him."
"Yea but how," Piper asked.
"I don't know, Paige can't use her powers so the only way would be physically." Phoebe replied.
Paige laughed. "Good luck with that. Did you see how strong that guy was."
"I might have an idea," Patrick said.
"Like what," Phoebe asked turning to him but he wasn't looking at her. Nor her sisters. His eyes were purple and glowing. He was having a premonition.
Wind was blowing at Patrick from an unknown source and he was clearly concentrating with all of his might. He reached a hand out and yanked something from the air, then threw it across the room.
His eyes returned to normal.
"Okay," Paige said, "Since when do premonitions come with weird hand movements."
"That was my other power, " Patrick said. "I had a premonition of Bagara attacking us. I astral projected into that moment and yanked the amulet off."
"Great. Solves one problem, " Piper said.
"Only it's still on him now. It won't be yanked off until that specific moment, and we can't wait too long or else Billie will die."
"Gahh," Paige exploded. "Talk about time management."
Patrick held his stomach. "She's dying...right now."
Phoebe stood up and looked to Piper and Paige. "We have to do something, now!"
"But, we don't even have a plan. We're rushing to into a fight with a guy whose immune to our powers, " Paige said.
"That doesn't matter, " Patrick said walking over between Paige and Phoebe. We have to try."
Without a fuss, Paige grabbed Piper and Patrick's hands as the four orbed out.

Int. Cave

Billie is on the floor taking her last breaths as the four orb in.
"Well what took you so long," said Bagara.
"Shut up!" Patrick said. "I've had it with you."
"Ooh, the little boy has gotten all grown up on me." Bagara teased.
"I'm serious," Patrick shouted as he shot a blast of ice towards Bagara.
Bagara was ready for it. The ice melted into the amulet around his neck.
"Okay, I thought that thing was suppose to be gone, " Paige asked.
"Ssh, just wait for it, " Phoebe replied.
Bagara summoned an athame and threw it twice as fast. Even for Patrick.
The athame slammed into his shoulder as he fell.
"Patrick." Phoebe yelled as he knelt down. "Paige!"
Knowing her cue she knelt down between Billie and Patrick orbing them all to the attic.

Int. attic

They all orb in Billie and Patrick on the floor.
She goes to work on healing Billie.
"It might take a while, " Paige said.
Just then Bagara appeared. "It's not nice to leave without saying a fair goodbye."
Piper tried to blast him but nothing happened. "He's getting stronger."
Paige was still healing Billie. "Fend him off."
Phoebe jumped in the air and levitated propelling herself forward about to land a kick at Bagara's head. He grabbed her foot and swang her around smashing her into a wall. She fell knocking over the box which held the talisman. It was uncovered and it started to glow. It slid across the floor towards Patrick.
"No," Patrick shouted as he watched as the talisman practically flew towards him.
Piper hesitated and was too shocked to freeze it. It was as if Patrick's doom was already set.
As he lay there in pain from the athame, the talisman finally touched his skin. He screamed in pain as a bright light enveloped them all.
When the light faded. Patrick's wound was healed. He was on his feet and his eyes were glowing green.
"The Power Of The Gypsy," Bagara said in fear.
Patrick smiled as he levitated a few feet into the air and watched Bagara cower in fear. "Any moment now, " Patrick said.
Just then an astral projection of Patrick appeared in front of Bagara, only Bagara didn't see it. Astral Patrick yanked the amulet off and threw it across the room and disappeared.
"But...how?" Bagara was flustered.
Patrick's eyes began to turn red as Bagara's flesh started to boil and burn. As Bagara screamed in agonizing pain, Patrick incinerated him. He then hovered back down to the ground to see Billie get fully healed as Phoebe too recovered. Everyone watched Patrick.
Patrick winced in pain as he held his chest. He pulled his shirt down to reveal a tattoo of the Agira talisman symbol. It looked as if it were burning and then Patrick was consumed in flames.
A tear dropped from Paige's face and Phoebe watched in horror. Billie was too dazed to know what was going on but the minute she saw Patrick in flames she jumped up. "Patrick!"
As the flames finally subsided and died. They all couldn't believe their eyes.
There stood Patrick safe and sound, back to normal holding the talisman in his hands.
"It's lost it's power. The threat is over, " Patrick finally said.
A smile of hope spread across Piper's face as they all continue to register what had just happened.

Int. Living room

THREE DAYS LATER

Piper is vacuuming the rug when the doorbell rings. Luckily she hears it. She turns it off and goes to the door. "Coming, " she called.
She opened it to reveal an intimidated Billie.
"uh...Hi?" Billie said.
"Hey, " Piper shot back.
"Uhm, thanks for saving me the other day," Billie spat out.
Piper laughed. "Your welcome."
The minute Piper laughed it made Billie feel more comfortable. Maybe Piper is starting to forgive her.
"Can I come in," she asked.
"Sure, " Piper opened up the door further for her to enter.
"Piper, I'm so sorry for-" Billie started.
"No," Piper stopped her. "I'm the one who needs to be sorry. You've lost your parents, sisters, and you almost lost your best friend just a few days ago. Your going through a lot. And I thought I was until I saw the look on your face when Patrick was in flames. It was a look of loss. And you had enough of it. I forgive you, Billie."
Billie smiled as she hugged Piper. "Thank you, Piper. You have no idea how much that means to me."
"Yea." said Piper. "So, what brings you here."
Billie started to look around. "I'm looking for Patrick. He isn't at school and his cell phone is disconnected."
Piper laughed as she pointed up. "Him and Paige are up in the attic updating the Book of Shadows."
"Thanks, " Billie said as she rushed upstairs.

Int. Attic

"And that should be the last demon," Patrick said closing the book.
"I had no idea, that gypsies fought demons too. And you've encountered some that we even haven't." said Paige.
"Yea, well I never had the power to vanquish them. But now things will change. Now that I've awakened my inner witch. Or inner gypsie.. whichever.."
Paige laughed. "Don't think about it, it'll hurt your head. It took me a while to get the whole bi-racial thing too. But it'll come."
Just then Billie walked in.
"Hey, Paige," she said. Paige waved at her as she left her and Patrick alone.
"Tell Piper I'm going to Henry's okay," she said as she orbed out.
Billie shook her head and looked at Patrick. "Ready,"
Patrick grabbed his backpack off of the couch in the attic and smiled. "Let's go."
The happy duo trotted down the stairs and into the foyer.
"Thanks for everything, Piper." Patrick said hugging her.
"Oh, what are cousins for," she said back.
Next, Billie hugged her. "Thanks, Piper."
"And what are friends for," she added.
Patrick and Billie gave her one last glance as the exited through the manor door.
Piper walked on to the porch and watched the two best friends walk down the street laughing and nudging each other. It made her smile. She went back inside and closed the door, noticing they had left it open.
She rolled her eyes, "Teenagers. Can't live with 'em. Can't live with out 'em."
Leo came in from the other room embracing his wife. "Ain't that the truth," he said. The happily married couple shared a long kiss as the manor fades from view.

The End

[charm1d]

What a well written story, you had it all planned out, and it all fit perfectly. The idea of Patricks family and his power, the tailsmen... Everything fit!!
Good job Patrick, you made quite a story!!

[Patrick]

Thanx. I just sat down and let everything flow. I just took whatever came to me and it ended up as a good story.

[charm1d]

Well whatever you did, keep doing it. I like to plan things out but i end up over thinking it..I think your idea is worth trying

Let me know if you write another fanfic...

[Patrick]

OMG, I forgot about this. I think I'm going to continue it