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All I can say I really loved the update that you posted. Can't wait for the next chapter.

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This is a terrific story!! Seeing updates from you really makes my day!! Update soon please, this story never fails to satisfy me. Its great!! ow



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Paige, Chris, Wyatt, Leo and Piper landed in a slight daze on the floor of the attic. Several minutes went by before they came too. Leo laid on his back staring up at the ceiling unmoving. Tears gathered and fell from the corner of his eyes. No one said a word as Paige stood up and dusted herself off.
“Ugh, guys?” Paige looked around turning in circles. “Ugh guys?!” Leo and Chris sat up slowly. Paige opened her mouth to speak.
“Where’s Phoebe?!” Piper stood up quickly, interrupting Paige. “Where’s Phoebe!” She turned in a circle just as Paige had. “Oh God! Oh God!” She fell to her knees covering her face in her hands. “I remember . . . e v e r y t h i n g!” The sobs tore from her throat. “My baby! Oh god, my babies!” She sniffed loudly and looked around until her eyes settled on Wyatt.
Wyatt was no longer the precocious little five year old, but the sweet little boy he was from before the demon attack in the park. Leo walked over to her and knelt draping his arm around her shoulders. He could feel her shaking.
“We’ve only been gone from here about a week, if that.” Chris wiped tears from his cheeks with the back of his hand.
“The last thing I saw was Phoebe helping that demon. She’s still there.” Piper laid her forehead against Leo’s as he spoke. “She’ll be ok. We’ll get her back.” Piper nodded solemnly.
“Well, at least we know where she is, . . . right?” Paige leaned over and laid a hand on Piper’s shoulder. “We’ll find her.”<br>

Alternate Dimension

Phoebe cradled the head of the man who risked his own life to save her family. She was finished crying; had already wiped the black tears from her eyes. For once she didn’t care that her makeup was a mess, or that her clothes were ripped. All she cared about was knowing her family was home and safe. Resigned she looked down at the masked demon.
She could have traced every line of his face, of that she was sure. She knew it probably before she realized. She didn’t need her abilities as a witch; this intuition was as old as Eve herself. She was cradling the head of the man she once loved with all her heart. She smoothed his hair from his forehead and slowly peeled the mask from his face.
Grateful that he couldn’t see her shocked expression nor hear her intake of breath, she cringed at the scars that covered his face. ‘Oh God, did we do this?’ She ran a gentle finger over each one. It made no matter that his once perfect beauty was no more; for she could see him plain as day as he was and would always be to her.
“Phoebe?” He croaked out her name.
“I’m here Cole. I’m not going anywhere.” She dropped the mask and ran her hands over his torso. “How badly are you hurt?” She tried to keep the panic from her voice.
“I’ll survive. Why didn’t you jump? Damn your stubborn hide, you should have jumped.” Cole tried to sit up, but thought better of it as the pounding in his temple increased with the slight movement.
“I couldn’t just leave you here.” Phoebe head dropped and a lone tear streaked its way down her cheek. “You risked your life to save my family, after everything we’ve done to you.” She shook her head. “Why?”<br>“You know why.” He lifted her chin so he could look directly into her eyes. “I love you and that’s never going to change.” Phoebe hung her head again.
“I don’t deserve your love.” She turned away from him.
“True, but love isn’t about deserving; it just is.” Cole closed his eyes and tried to assess his powers. He shimmered a bit and then it fizzled out.
“We’re stuck here aren’t we?” Phoebe looked around the hotel room.
“It appears that way.” Cole attempted to sit up again. His head still ached, but the pain was waning. He scooted to face Phoebe.
“You didn’t give me these scars. Look at me.” He grabbed her chin again and made her face him. “I got this after you vanquished me.” Phoebe winced.
“You killed an innocent. We couldn’t let you harm any more.”<br>“I know. I was out of control. It was the source’s powers, . . . they twisted my love for you into an obsession. I had no control; then Barbas approached me.” He shook his head, not wanting to relive what happened. Phoebe was confused, suddenly Cole was filled with an intense hatred beyond anything she could imagine.
“Stop it Cole!” She started panting. “You can’t have those feelings so close to me.” Cole grabbed her shoulders and pulled her against him.
“I forgot, your new power. I’m sorry Phoebe.” He made sure to steady his breathing, so she would. He held her like that for what felt like an eternity.
“They’ll move heaven and earth to get us back you know?” Phoebe laid her head on his shoulder.
“I’m counting on it.” Cole leaned back and brushed his lips over Phoebe’s. “Otherwise were up a creek without a paddle sweetheart.”<br>




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I love Cole's nobility. This was just perfect.

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Oh, that was absolutely perfect! I felt so much for Piper, finding out that she had lost her babies and her older son was a toddler once more, and afraid that she had lost another sister. I felt for Paige, wondering what had happened and what would happen now. I felt for Phoebe, seeing Cole like that with the scars (no wonder why he wore the mask!) and Cole, having to have Phoebe see him like that, while wondering why she didn't jump. This is so great!!! But now I want to know if they stay stuck or if the others can get them back. I also want to know if what happened to them gets Leo to give up his Eldership, so he can stay with Piper and his family. PLEASE POST MORE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!



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Wow great update. Please post more.

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Amazing!! Your stories really hit home and I love them! They are fantastic, update soon!

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Reality
Paige hung up the phone in the downstairs hall with a resounding click; a click that echoed not only the emptiness of the house; but the emptiness of each of their hearts. Quietly she wrapped the sweater around her self and walked somberly into the living room. She sat down and curled her legs under her on the couch.
Upstairs Chris awoke early and silently walked into Wyatt’s room, where he began to mindlessly bathe, change and clothe his older brother. Wyatt intuitively sensed the quiet mood of the house and cooperated splendidly by quietly allowing Chris to handle him.
When Piper woke after an almost thoroughly sleepless night of tears; she crossed the hall on her way to the bathroom, and saw Chris on the floor of Wyatt’s room playing quietly with him. Her eyes filled with tears quickly as the ache for the life they had in the alternate reality tore at her heart. She fisted her hand in her mouth to stifle the sob that welled within. Not wanting either of her boys to see her like this, she hurried into the bathroom, shut the door and slid silently to the floor.
Leo woke to find the bed cold and empty. He found Piper curled in a ball sobbing quietly on the floor of the bathroom. He used magick to turn the faucet in the tub on. While he lifted her up from the floor into his arms he called upon every bit of magick he had at his limited disposal to have bubble bath pouring while the faucets continued to pour hot water. Gently he stood a desolate Piper on her feet where he peeled her night clothes off her. Again he lifted her into his arms and set her lightly into the water.
Leo knelt down on the side of the tub and began to wash Piper’s hair. He poured the water and let it cascade down her back, then squirted shampoo into his hands and soaped her hair thoroughly. Piper laid there unmoving, her eyes puffy and red.
As he finished rinsing her hair, the all too familiar jingle from the powers that be rang. Leo ignored them, something he hadn’t done ever. Leo stubbornly refused to hear even the faintest telekinetic call for him. ‘Where had they been when he really could have used their help?’<br> “Shouldn’t you be getting that?” Piper said deadpan.
“Not right now. How are you feeling?” Leo scrubbed her back, then pulled the drain plug and helped her to stand.
“Feel? . . . I don’t feel anything.” She stepped out of the tub and allowed Leo to wrap her snugly in the large towel he grabbed from the hook.
“You will. It just takes a little time.” Piper walked dazedly out of the bathroom, refusing to look at the boys and straight into her bedroom. Leo stood for a moment watching her, then turned to clean up his mess.
‘Screw the Elders, screw being an Elder.’ He hadn’t asked for this. He didn’t want this. All he wanted was to be with his family, take care of his charges and watch his children grow up. He wanted to teach Wyatt how to catch a ball and to find out from Chris all the missing pieces of the puzzle. He threw the hair brush he’d picked up against the wall. ‘Damnit all to hell!’ He slid against the tub and buried his face in his hands. Piper wasn’t the only one who lost something back there. For god’s sake he had a life, a normal life full of love and laughter and children. His shoulders shook with grief. His heart ached for the baby girl he would miss.
‘It wasn’t real. I just have to keep remembering that nothing was real in that dimension.’ He laid his head back and closed his eyes as he pictured those ten little toes and fingers that were so perfectly formed. ‘He hurt too damnit, why couldn’t Piper see that?’<br> “Dad?” Chris stuck his head through the door. “Is everything ok in here?” Leo looked up at his grown son who hadn’t been born yet.
“Yea, everything’s fine.” Leo quickly stood and tidied up again. “How are you doing?”<br> Chris leaned against the door jamb and crossed his arms over his chest and shrugged. “I’m okay. I don’t think I was there long enough to get too attached to . . . things. I was worried about Wyatt, but he seems to be doing pretty good. I thought I would help out, so I got him cleaned up and dressed. You don’t think Mom minds do you?”<br> “No son, I think it was exactly what your mother needed. I really appreciate you stepping up to the plate. I guess you’ve been doing that all along.” Leo was quiet for a moment watching Chris. His son. His grown son, come all the way from the future to save Wyatt and the family. “You know you still owe me a talk.” Chris blanched and nodded. “As soon as we get Phoebe back, then it’ll be just you and me, ok?” Chris nodded again.
“Piper could probably use some space right now, so don’t take it personal if she isn’t her normal self. She’s grieving deeply for the life we just left, so we all need to pitch in and make sure that things run smoothly around here for awhile.”<br> Chris nodded again. Leo pushed off from the tub and walked over to Chris where he pulled him into an impromptu embrace. They stood there for no longer than a minute before Chris started to cough. He quickly ducked his head and walked off quickly to his room.
Piper was laying cross wise on the bed having dressed in a t-shirt and jeans. She had pulled a pillow under her head and hugged the other in front of her. Leo left her like that and walked down stairs. There he found a desolate Paige sitting on the couch staring off into space.
Leo took the chair opposite of Paige and with a great sigh that spoke volumes he sat there quietly in thought. ‘Leo!’ He may have nodded off a time or two, he wasn’t sure but he thought he distinctly heard Phoebe calling out to him. ‘Leo!’ There it was again.
“Did you hear that?” Leo jumped up.
“Hear what?” Paige looked up at Leo like he was crazy.
“I swear I think I just heard Phoebe yelling for me.” Leo started pacing. “Maybe I imagined it.”<br> “Well, it’s not like you haven’t been through enough to warrant a little cookoo time.” Paige twirled her finger beside her head to emphasize her point. Leo rolled his eyes.
“I’m serious Paige I think it was really her? Maybe she’s figured out a way to try to speak to us.” Leo started to orb out. Paige jumped up off the couch.
“Wait! Where are you going?!”<br> “The attic.” He orbed completely out of the room.
“Well, wait up!” Paige kicked it into overdrive and orbed up to follow.


Tired now, going to bed. More tomorrow hopefully.

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Man, I love this!! This is so very much how they would all grieve! I feel so bad for Piper--losing that life, those kids, but also her sister, after having gone through losing another sister. How can she possibly survive it? I loved Chris taking care of his baby older brother. And I love the semi-reconciliation scene before Leo & Chris almost as much as I loved Leo ignoring the jingle! I also loved Paige kicking it into overdrive to get to the attic! What a great line!!

Please write more soon! I'll let my emoticons jump in hoping that everything will turn out, that Phoebe's using her empath powers to get through, so they can rescue her and Cole!



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This update is phenomenal. Chris and Wyatt...and Piper...and the bath...and the ignored jingle...and Leo trying to keep it together...and the father-son hug...and the empathy...:sighs: I'm speechless!

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You guys inspire me.


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Well, if we inspire you, does that mean we get an update soon???!!! :wink PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!

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Workin on it. Gotta stop a minute for a job interview. Lost the last one to "Budget Constraints." Wish me luck.


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Man, do I know *that* feeling! I lost my job after 23 years due to budget constraints! But I found another one doing the same thing that is closer to home so my hours are more flexible (I walk to work!), and whose bosses appreciate me more, and whose co-workers are a lot more fun! I hope the same happens to you!!

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I've got my fingers crossed for you!

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me too!!



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Man, this being unemployed for the past almost 2 years is really uncool. This place was a dive. I'll take it if they offer, but this is getting so ridiculous. Thanks for all the good luck! I hope to post another update tonight.


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Job-hunting for two years??!! That's terrible!! I found mine after two months and thought that was a long time! Well, we're all sending you out some very hopeful, very positive vibes! Hopefully it helps! Update when you can and BEST OF LUCK!!!!

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Alternate Reality

‘It’s been a week since the portal closed without us. Phoebe has completely forgotten her sisters. I’m still weak, but getting stronger every day. We discovered that Phoebe has limited use of her empathic abilities; more so if she is touching me. What is now unfortunate is that she doesn’t remember having these powers.
I’ve been testing her by changing emotions while we lay in each others arms; she is confused but I can tell that she still has them; even now. I think it’s because I’m part demon that I still have mine. I just wish they would come back full strength now; so we can go home. Before she lost her memories completely we tested the use of her empathy to try and contact Leo; but we don’t know if it worked. For now I’m just enjoying having her with me.
The second day we were here we went to the house Leo and Piper had here; Phoebe was worried about the children. My suspicions were correct; once Piper and Leo jumped their whole life in this reality disappeared. Phoebe was sad, but it helped knowing that none of it; including the children was real.
She’s sleeping now. I remembered what Leo had said about writing everything down just in case. I now know that I’m not going to lose my memory, but it helps to sort through my thoughts by keeping this journal. Old habits die hard I guess. In any reality I always feel better putting my thoughts to paper. I guess that’s the lawyer in me.
The sun is streaming through the hotel window. We’re in the same room that they got when they first jumped here. I hate it, but beggars can’t be choosers. With most of my powers down I’m relying solely on credit. Thank god, the human in me was smart enough to jump with a wallet!
Phoebe just stirred a bit. It’s funny how she sleeps so much more soundly than I do. She looks like a faerie sleeping in the tussled sheets right now. That hair cut does things to me; . . . well I’m not going to get into that; just suffice it to say I think it makes her so perfectly sexy that I want her all the time. Well, when have I never wanted Phoebe? She’s my light through the dark storm that is my life; my beacon that brings me home safely.
Oops. She’s almost awake. I don’t want her to find this, so I’ve got to stop for now. I’m crossing my fingers that by the end of today I’ll be strong enough to open another portal for us to jump home. Now, how do I explain that to her in this state?’<br>
Phoebe stirred in the sheets, kicking her feet out from the bottom and sitting up while covering her breasts with one hand.
“Cole?”<br> “I’m here beautiful.”<br> “What are you doing up so early?”<br> “It’s not that early Phoebe.” Cole laughed, stood from his seat at the table and slid into bed beside Phoebe.
“Oh, then what time is it?” Her eyes could not focus clearly on anything and Cole knew that she was depending more and more on her glasses back home.
“It’s a little after eight. What do you want for breakfast this morning?” Cole pulled her against him as he leaned back against the head board.
“I don’t know, what ever you want.” Phoebe yawned and laid her head on his chest. “I could seriously go back to sleep.”<br> “Well, don’t do that we have to see some more sights today, so get dressed.” He scooted her to the edge of the bed; then with his hands under her arms lifted her up and out.
“Hey! I wasn’t ready to get up yet!” She said indignantly.
“Oh yes you were sleepy head. Now go on and get a shower. I’ve already had one.” Cole reached for the remote in typical male form and flipped through some channels.
“Too bad. I was going to invite you to join me.” With that Phoebe flipped her body around in a snit and swung her hips exaggeratedly as she walked to the bathroom. “And in case you’ve forgotten what charms I have to offer, have a look see.” She dropped the sheet to the floor and stepped onto the cold stone floor of the bathroom.

Reality
Attic

“Well, we’ve tried everything we can think of.” Paige sighed and sat back down at the craft table.
“There has got to be a way; I mean you guys said a spell to get there right?” Leo motioned frustratedly with his arm.
“Yeah, but I’m beginning to think we had help from that demon dude; anything in the book about him?” Chris sat across from Paige propping his face up with his arm on the table.
Leo shook his head and continued to flip pages. “Nothing. Something about him seemed familiar to me though. What about you Paige, did you think he seemed familiar?”<br> “Oh please! After the first hundred demons or so we’ve vanquished they all start to run together.” She crossed her arms over her chest. “I wonder if Phoebe still remembers us right now?” She looked expectantly at Leo.
“Probably not Paige. The way I figure it they’ve been on the other side for about a week now. Phoebe will have started losing large chunks of memory by the third day or so. I’m just worried about that demon.”<br> “Actually I’m not. He couldn’t be all that bad if he was assisting us in finding you guys and getting us all back. I think he’s the demon that kidnapped Phoebe. I don’t think he would hurt her.”<br> “Well, for her sake I hope she’s sleeping with one eye open.” Chris grabbed a piece of paper and started to write another spell.

**More to follow soon.** Thanks for all the good luck, keep your fingers crossed.

Edited by: Charmed LitWitch at: 4/20/04 11:43 am

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Cole and Phoebe are just perfect in their perfect world. I like the reversal of roles -- instead of the angel and the witch, it's now the demon and the witch. But the fact that Cole is thinking just like Leo is awesome. It just goes to show how much these opposites have in common.

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Sci Fi, as always, your insight just blows me away! You're absolutely right about Cole & Leo, and I never even noticed it! I guess that's what happens when you love a Halliwell witch!!

And Charmed Lit Witch, this is *so* great! I hope you update again very, very soon!!



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This story is truely amazing. Keep up the good work!!



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Piper sat alone in Wyatt’s room watching him sleep. She rocked softly in the rocking chair by the window; alternately staring out into the dark night and watching her son sleeping on his belly; sucking his thumb. Piper closed her eyes for a moment remembering the time Wyatt fell from the tree in their backyard. Eve had been more terrified than Piper that he had broken something. She sighed. Eve. She missed her.
It was all so confusing. Reality versus the alternate reality; she was so tired of thinking about it and the life they’d had. 'When would the pain from the loss go away? When would the ache in her stop? How was it so easy for Leo to get over everything? It wasn’t fair?'
Piper opened her eyes and stared unblinking at the silhouette of Chris in the door way.
“Piper?” He took a step forward. She didn’t say anything. “Mom?” She turned her head slightly to look at him as he approached.
“Why didn’t you tell us?” Piper took the Kleenex she held and wiped her eyes.
“I’m sorry. I should have. . . It’s complicated. I didn’t do much planning before coming back here. It was kind of a spur of the moment decision. We thought it was going to be a quick and easy thing to jump back and change little things to alter the course of history.”<br> “How’s that working out for you? . . . Don’t answer that, it was uncalled for. Sorry. . . .Who’s ‘we’?” Piper sniffled.
“Well, Bianca for one. . . . and others. I probably shouldn’t get into the specifics.” Chris sat down in front of her cross-legged on the floor.
“This is really hard for me Chris.”<br> “I know. I’m sorry.” Chris hung his head.
“You have made it incredibly difficult to get to know you and even trust you. Tell me the truth, you were the one that sent Leo to Val Halla, weren’t you?” Chris nodded ashamed.
“And the inhibitions demon, you helped him too didn’t you?” He nodded again. Piper continued. “Why? Were you trying to punish us? What happens in the future that warrants you coming back and treating us this way? And don’t even try to hand me that crap about too much info buster, cause I’ve had it with that nonsense.” Piper was working up a full head of steam.
“I had to get Leo out of the way so I could be assigned as your White Lighter. I thought that would be the perfect way to be close enough to you all to see if I could figure out who turns Wyatt. As far as the inhibitions demon goes, I’m sorry. That was a really bad mistake. I was hoping he would teach you a lesson to stop focusing on the trivial things and to start focusing on saving Wyatt. . . . . and yourselves.”<br> “Why do you hate Leo so much?” Chris stared at Piper thinking furiously.
“Let’s just say he wasn’t around much in the future that I know.” The vein in Chris’s jaw started to throb in anger. “I don’t really hate him . . . at least not anymore. Actually I haven’t hated him for quite some time. I guess right around the time he started figuring things out.”<br> Piper absorbed that. She turned and looked at Wyatt again. “You know I’m pregnant don’t you?” Piper turned back to look at Chris.
“Yes, you were before the alternate dimension, so I assumed you would be now.” Chris lifted his knees and hugged them.
“I was going to tell Leo the day we went for that picnic. I guess the cats out of the bag on that one huh?” She laughed sardonically.
“Yeah, kind of.” Chris laughed a little too. “Thanks for talking to me . . . Mom.” Chris stood up to leave.
“See, that is sooo weird. The whole you calling me Mom thing, it’s a little freaky.” Piper stood up slowly from the chair just as Chris’s face fell.
“Ok, I understand. I can call you Piper, no biggie.” His shoulders slumped as he turned to walk out.
“I don’t think so mister. You call me what’s right and proper young man and that’s ‘Mom.’ You got it?” Piper walked up behind him and gave him a quick squeeze. Chris smiled.
“Yeah, I got it.” He hugged her back and then went to his room.


Alternate Reality

‘Phoebe and I have seen ever freaking sight one can see in a two week period of time here in San Francisco. I’m so frustrated right now! My powers aren’t healing as fast as they should be and I’m really starting to get worried. I hope to god that Leo and Phoebe’s sisters are trying to get us back on their end.
Phoebe has been asking me a lot of questions this week about things. I’m running out of things to tell her. She thinks were on vacation, but wants to know when we’re going back, then she gets a little hazy look about her and starts to panic because she can’t remember where we live. She flutters her hands and paces a lot when this happens and I’m at a total loss as to what to tell her.
All I know is that we have to get back to our reality soon, because I don’t know how much longer we can stay holed up in this dingy hotel; before we have to start making a life for ourselves here.’ Cole shut the notebook he’d been writing in since the middle of the first week. He lifted the phone book in the bureau and slid it underneath.
“Honey, let’s go back to fisherman’s warf. I want to go back to Ghiradelli and get some more chocolate.” Phoebe came into the room with a bucket of ice.
“Sounds good.” Cole smiled indulgently. “Come here you.” She swiftly placed the bucket on the table and gladly went into his arms. He held her like that for a minute or so before he started thinking terribly mean thoughts trying purposely to see if she still had her empathic abilities. Phoebe gasped and shoved away from him hurt.
She stared at him as she backed away and around the bed. “What’s wrong Phoebe?” Cole took a step toward her.
“I don’t know.” She looked up at him warily. “I was just suddenly overcome by hateful sensations.” She shuddered confused. “It was like one minute you had all the love in the world for me and the next you hated me so deeply that it cut.” Cole reached out a hand to her.
“You know I love you, come here.” She wasn’t certain she should, but then she was overwhelmed with feelings of warmth, safety, love and comfort. She shook off the bad and went back to him.
As Cole’s arms encircled her, he breathed a sigh of relief. Well, it had been two weeks and everyday he checked her and they were still there. Thank God! He knew too that he wouldn’t be able to check her again while she was awake; it was too confusing for her to assimilate. He sighed. Too bad they couldn’t really be on vacation knowing they had a definite way back, otherwise he thought he might be able to relax a little a really enjoy this time together.

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Oh my gosh!! Updates so close together, it makes my day. This story just keep getting better every time I read it.



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That was just so sad and sweet with Chris and Piper. Keep those updates coming!

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Having started the day off a lot better than the day before, now that she’d had a talk with Chris; Piper decided enough was enough. Today was the day that they were going to get Phoebe out of that dimension and back home. Having decided this; she dressed hurriedly, feeling lighter and almost a little guilty for it. In speaking with Chris she had taken a good hard look at things and decided that although her feelings were real, everything else that had happened in the other dimension, including her children were not. She knew it wouldn’t be easy to get over, but she was finished taking it lying down.
By the time Paige was up and moving, Piper had already brewed several potions and written a few spells that she thought might work to get Phoebe back. Paige walked into the attic dressed in her usual neat but shabby chic style and quickly judged the temperature of Piper’s mood.
“You’re up and at it early this morning.” Paige took a seat at the craft table.
“That’s right. I’ve decided there will be no more mourning for what could never be. I’m putting a lot more effort into getting back what is; . . .Phoebe.” Piper added some sage to the boiling concoction.
“Sounds good to me; it’s about time we took it up a notch in the motivation department these days.” Paige reached across the table for the belladonna.
“Past time.” Piper smiled at Paige and pinched another ingredient into the pot. “After I finish this I think we should try them out, . . . with Chris’s help. Is he up yet?”<br> “I didn’t see him downstairs, and his bed is made in his room, so I guess he’s up and out.” Paige scanned the label on the belladonna.
“Chris!” Piper yelled. “Chris!” Chris orbed in behind Piper and Paige in the attic.
“What’s up Mom?” Paige cocked an eyebrow. ‘Interesting,’ she thought. Piper smiled winningly at Chris.
“We’ve been trying to concoct ways to get your Aunt Phoebe back. We need your help.” Chris hung his head and grinned; pleased but embarrassed by his mother’s sudden . . . warmth. He looked up at her and Paige excitedly.
“I’ve been at Magick School in the library. I think I found something that may help us.” Chris pulled a book out from behind his back and laid it on the table. Paige picked it up and read.
“Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Portals But Were Afraid To Ask, By Astrid Cromwell.” Paige raised her eyebrows. “Catchy.” She grinned as she put the book back down.
“Yes, . . very catchy, but don’t you hate that? I mean why didn’t we think of that to begin with? Why didn’t Leo tell us they had a freakin’ fully stocked library there?” Piper picked up the book and started thumbing through the pages.
“Leo! Get your butt up here!” The smoke was slowly puffing out of Piper’s ears.
“What’s wrong?! Are you being attacked?” Leo orbed in with Wyatt on his shoulders.
“No, were not being attacked.” Piper took a deep breath trying to find her calming center. “Chris found a useful tool we can use to get Phoebe back. Wanna guess what it is?” Piper sarcastically held the book up for Leo to read. “Guess where he found it?”<br> Leo blanched a bit and helped Wyatt down. “Where?” His brow furrowed in concern.
“The library at Magick School.” She waited a beat for that to sink in. “Damnit! Why didn’t you tell us we could use their resources?” Piper slammed the book back on the table.
“I don’t know everything! How the hell was I supposed to know that Magick School carried a book on portals?” Leo stood toe-to-toe with Piper.
“Hello, you’re supposed to be a freakin’ elder; all knowing and all that crap!” Piper stood on her tip-toes and pointed her finger in Leo’s face. Chris moved to stand by Leo.
“Piper! . . .Mom, look I could just have easily said something. The point is I didn’t think about it. I’m sure . . .Dad would have said something too, if he had thought about it, right?” He looked sideways at Leo. Leo nodded, trying to calm down a bit.
“Yes . . . I would have. It’s not the first thing that comes to mind. I mean we have always relied on our own resources; the school is not the first thing that comes to mind.
“Alright, alright. Get your knickers out of a twist both of you. I think I found something.” Paige turned the book around to show them.
Piper swung around quickly and started skimming the spell. She made mental note of the ingredients they would need for the potion that accompanied it.
“Look here.” She pointed to the potion. “How ironic; I just made a potion this morning that is very close to this.” She shook her head. “I guess I haven’t lost my touch; we’re closer than we think.” Gathering what was needed for the potion, Piper and Paige went to work. Leo took Wyatt downstairs while Chris cleared a space on the floor for them to open the portal.
Having completed the potion; Piper had Chris draw a circle on the floor with salt, then each of them stood just outside of the circle. As each read a part of the spell, they each threw in a bottle of potion. As the last potion bottle hit the floor in a puff of smoke, the room started to shake violently. Tornado like winds gathered in the center of the circle as small pieces of paper were sucked in.
Paige, Chris and Piper stood solidly outside of the circle watching and waiting. The tornado was getting bigger and bigger, although contained by the circle of salt. The noise level rose so high that in order to be heard they each had to shout at each other. Paige was incredibly nervous.
“What now?!” She screamed over at Piper.
“I guess we just hope for the best!” Piper shouted back.
“Great! That’s reassuring!” Paige turned her face away from the swirl of wind and sound and flying debris.


Alternate Reality

In the throes of passion, Cole rolled over on the bed lifting Phoebe above him. “You are so beautiful.” He stroked her thighs, admired her . . .charms and continued murmuring sweet nothings to her. Phoebe was breathless; her mind spinning out of control as she felt herself climbing higher and higher.
“Oh, . . .Cole!” Phoebe threw her head back as she rode the crest of their lovemaking. Cole had his eyes closed, his mind occupied elsewhere; so it was no surprise to either of them that they didn’t notice the uplifting winds, flying debris and spinning bed.

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“I see we’ve caught you at a bad time.” Piper stood, lips pursed, with one hand on her hip and the other in the air. The winds were gone; the debris had settled and in the middle of the circle stood a bed. In the middle of this bed was a very naked Phoebe astride a man whose face could not be seen from behind the head board where Piper, Paige and Chris stood. Chris covered his eyes. Paige coughed, covering a giggle.
“You do know this is a G-rated house hold right?” Paige smiled at Phoebe.
“Piper? Paige?” Phoebe jumped up grabbing the top sheet around her and ran over to her sisters. She pulled up short as she was about to hug them. “How did I get here? . . . Wait! Oh my God! We were in that dimension, . . . stuck there.” One hand flew to her temple. “I remember.” She clutched the sheet to herself breathing heavily. “Oh God! I had forgotten you guys.” She started to cry. Cole sat up immediately; grabbing the other sheet and knotting it at the waist. He jumped from the bed to comfort Phoebe.
“Cole!” Paige and Piper both took a step backwards in shock. “We vanquished you! How is this possible?!” Piper grabbed at Chris and pulled him back. He looked from Cole to Piper confused.
Phoebe whirled around. ‘Cole!’ He reached for her and enfolded her in his arms. She instinctively allowed him to do so. As he did, he looked up at her sisters, nodded his head, then winked at Chris and shimmered out with her. Piper took an indignant step forward. ‘That son of @#%$!’ She mumbled under her breath. Not so low that Chris and Paige both heard her.
“You can’t take her from us! Bring her back Cole Turner! Now!” She shook her fist in the air, more angry than she had ever been.
“At least she’s home, I mean in this dimension and relatively safe.” Paige touched Piper’s arm. Leo orbed in excitedly.
“I’ve got a read on Phoebe! I can feel her. She’s ok.” He was so excited that he didn’t notice the fallen expressions, nor the unwelcome furniture in the middle of the room.
“We know Leo.” Paige turned around. Leo turned in circles confused.
“Where is she? Did she go downstairs? How is she? Did she tell us who that demon was?” He stopped looking as Piper ran across the room to the scrying map and crystal. She opened the map on the table; pushed her hair behind her ear and then started hovering the crystal trying to get a read on their location.
“I don’t get it. Why is Mom whigging out about that guy? Obviously Phoebe likes him . . . a lot.” Chris stood by Paige.
“Long story sport, try me later on for the details. Right now we need to find Phoebe.” Paige walked over to help Piper.
“Who’s Cole?” Chris asked Leo.
“Cole?!” Leo looked from Chris to Piper and Paige. “Cole? That’s impossible, . . . isn’t it?”<br>“Apparently not.” Piper twirled the crystal before it stopped abrubtly to a point on the map. “Got her.”<br>

Reality, Cave Interior

“You can’t keep me here. You know I’ll just find a way out.” Phoebe stood clutching the sheet to her still naked body. Cole stood not five feet from her dressing hurriedly. He didn’t say a word while he dressed, shaved and put his shoes on. Then he turned to Phoebe.
“You might want to put some clothes on before your sisters get here.” Phoebe started to make a sarcastic comment about not having any clothes, when Cole waved his hand and then turned away from her hurt. On the beautifully decorated bed lay several outfits for her to choose from. She chose the jeans and t-shirt; not in the mood to play dress up. As soon as she chose, the other outfits disappeared off the bed.
Phoebe clutched the sheet to her, picked up the clothes and walked into the bathroom. Nothing had changed from when he had kidnapped her before. Everything was white porcelain and sparkling clean. Phoebe decided it wouldn’t hurt to take a quick shower, so she unhooked the sheet and climbed into the stall.
Cole smiled to himself when he heard the water running. She obviously felt comfortable enough around him to take the time to clean up. He decided that maybe there was hope for him yet. He heard the faucets go off and decided a little food was in order, so with a wave of his hands he had a small feast set on a buffet behind a beautifully set, candle lit table for two. ‘Screw her sisters. If this was going to be his last night with her, he was going to do whatever he could to win her over.’<br>

all around. Off to class. More later if I can swing it.

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aww that is so sweet!

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I love Piper's determination. I love that Chris is getting to help in a witchy sort of way. I love Cole and Phoebe, and the family's reactions. I LOVE THIS STORY!

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I'm with SciFi--I also love this story! I love Piper's determination, but also Cole's. I love Leo popping up too late--again! I love Chris actually calling Leo Dad (I nearly dropped my teeth!) But I'm frustrated with Phoebe. Cole saved her--has she still not learned a darn thing??!! Please update soon!!



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Think I can be mad at you, but nobody else can.

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Phoebe exited the shower, wiped the steam from the mirror and dressed swiftly with purpose. She had determined that she would politely request that Cole take her home. She needed time to think. She needed the solitude of her own room, alone.
As she left the bathroom she saw Cole standing with his hands behind his back beside a candle lit table. Like a punch in the stomach his overwhelming love for her wafted over and around her; enveloping her completely. She turned her head away, so that Cole couldn’t see the tears. She wasn’t ready for this, not yet. He needn’t to give her some time. It was too much, just too much to handle all at once.
Cole took a step toward her as Paige and Piper orbed in, in front of Phoebe.
“I don’t think so Cole, not this time.” Piper stood with her hands at the ready. Cole stopped dead in his tracks stunned, amused and pissed all rolled into one.
“Haven’t you done enough to her?” Paige took a threatening step toward Cole. “It’s bad enough you kidnapped her, but to concoct the whole other dimension thing just to get her to yourself with no memories. You’re so pathetic.” She sneered at him.
“It was clever of you to have Leo and I sent to the other dimension. I’m curious though, why didn’t you just leave us there?” Piper waited a beat; then sarcastically said, “Oh, that’s right!” She hit her forehead. “You guys were still on this side and you knew Phoebe wouldn’t have anything to do with you; so you needed to get her on the other side. Nice ruse; that whole ‘appearing to help us out and all’.” Piper spat at Cole. “If I ever catch you near my sister again; there will be no hell that you can go to that I won’t find you. Is that crystal?!”<br> “THAT’S ENOUGH!!!” Phoebe pushed aside both Piper and Paige to stand in front of Cole. Panting she said; “Neither one of you have ANY right to speak to him this way! He almost died saving you and your family Piper! He did it for me! DAMNIT! Can’t you two see past your hatred for him? He’s not evil!”<br>She took a deep breath and continued. “Not anymore! He loves me! I think he’s proved time and again that he would do ANYTHING to prove it!” Her breaths were shallow and quick. The adrenaline was pumping throughout her whole system. She could feel their hatred for Cole and his love for her and it was tearing her apart.
“GET OUT! Both of you go home!” No body moved. Phoebe took a step toward Paige and Piper and then screamed and pointed up. “I SAID GET OUT NOW! I’VE HAD ENOUGH!” Piper leveled her gaze on Cole, staring him in the ground. Paige reached over and grabbed Piper’s arm and orbed them both out.
Cole took the last few steps to come up directly behind Phoebe. He pulled the single red rose from behind his back and placed it in front of her. She turned around into his arms and dropped her head to his chest sobbing. He stood silent and held her for as long as she needed to be held.
“You know you’re a little scary at times? Brilliant; but scary.” Phoebe started to laugh through her tears at Cole’s attempt to imitate a line from Harry Potter.
“Yeah, well you better not ever forget it bub.” She pushed him away from her to catch her breath. “You know we still have a lot to talk about.” Cole nodded.
“I know. We will. How about for tonight, we’ll just eat a little dinner; then . . . totally up to you, we can either sleep here in that big cozy bed over there, or I can take you home. Your choice.” Phoebe blinked up at Cole.
“Choices are a good thing.” She stepped into his arms again for a quick hug. “This feels good.” He twisted her from side to side until she started to giggle.
“I’m starving! Let’s eat.” Phoebe extracted herself and darted over to the serving buffet.
“You know you’re going to have to deal with them sooner than later?” Cole sauntered over grabbing a plate.
“I know. Let’s not talk about it. Let’s just enjoy ourselves tonight. We’ll deal with tomorrow, . . . well, tomorrow.” She grinned popping a strawberry in her mouth.


Halliwell Manor

“I don’t get it? Why do we hate this Cole guy?” Chris was playing on the floor with Wyatt. He was unconsciously setting up building blocks in fancy designs that resembled nothing Leo had ever seen before. Fascinated he watched as Chris just kept going. “I mean except for those scars all over his face, he seemed like a normal person. He shimmered so I know he’s some kind of demon, but that doesn’t make him inherently evil. Hell Bianca was incredibly evil before we met and then she changed, . . . for me.”<br> Wyatt stood and knocked down Chris’s creation. Giggling Chris started to tickle his tummy. Leo just sat there watching his sons. He was amazed that Wyatt sensed Chris’s sadness for Bianca and totally changed their focus. ‘That’s my boy.’ Leo thought for the umpteenth time. “It’s a long story Chris, . . .” They were interrupted.
“Piper! Slow down. Take a break for crying out loud. We can’t go back there.” Paige was following a determinedly narrow minded Piper down the stairs.
“The hell we can’t! If you won’t orb me then I will get either my husband or my son to.” Paige orbed out from behind Piper to in front of her, blocking her way. “Get out of my way Paige!” Piper’s eyes narrowed and she raised her hands a bit.
“Give me a break Piper, you can’t freeze or blow me up, so put your hands down.” Paige was still horrified somewhat that Piper would even consider doing her bodily harm. Piper glared at Paige. “I said move.”<br> “Knock it off Piper!” Leo had jumped up at the first sign of their raised voices. He stood behind Paige at the bottom of the stairs. “What happened? Where’s Phoebe?”<br> Paige turned around and finished walking the rest of the way down the stairs. “She decided to stay with Cole.” She cut a glance at Piper. “We were a little rough on him and went in with guns blazing.” Paige sank into the couch with a sigh.
“Damn right we did. He had no right screwing with our lives like this. First kidnapping Phoebe, then having us sent to another dimension and now this? Please! He’s as evil as ever. He’s lucky I didn’t kill him on the spot!” Piper crossed her arms over her chest and sat down in a chair opposite Paige in a huff.
“I’m confused. Phoebe actually decided to stay?” Leo turned around and sat down in the chair next to Piper. Nobody said anything. Leo was thoughtful for a moment. “Maybe there’s something here we don’t know about? If Phoebe feels comfortable enough to stay with Cole, then maybe she knows something we don’t.”<br> “Ever the optimist, aren’t you Leo?” Piper rolled her eyes. “Are all elders like that? Is it always so easy for you? So, “black” and “white.” Piper made sarcastic quote marks with her fingers.
“I mean you hardly missed a beat when we lost our . . . life, in the other dimension.” Piper choked back a sob. “Don’t you ever FEEL anything Leo?! I ache inside for my babies. . . for our NORMAL life. Have you forgotten? We were happy! We had friends! We had everything we ever wanted there!” Piper dropped her head in her hands sobbing uncontrollably. Leo moved to her, nodding at Paige to take care of the boys. Paige quickly scooted off the couch and laid a hand on both Chris and Wyatt before they knew what happened and orbed them upstairs and out of ear shot.
“Piper? Look at me damnit!” He grabbed her chin and forced her to look at him. “ I remember everything about our life back there. I remember waking up in your arms there the same way I do here. I remember looking at our sons the way I do here. I remember everything.”<br>“What you need to understand is while you slowly forgot all about our life here, I didn’t. I ached the entire time we were there for our perfect little life here.” Leo held her head on his shoulder as he knelt beside her. He started crying silently as he rocked her gently. “I love you Piper, but you have got to let go. We can still have that life. We can still have a little girl, there is plenty of time.” Piper sniffled, wiped her nose with her sleeve.
“We won’t ever have Eve though. She was so great. She even watched the soaps with me. I miss that. I miss her. She was a good friend. I used to make everyone believe it was Eve that was addicted to those darn soaps, but it was really me. I got her hooked.” Piper laughed through her tears. “I love General Hospital.” She was silent for a moment. “Well, at least I know what happens on it for the next few years.” She laughed again.
“Well, there is that.” Leo stood up and offered her his hand. “Let’s go put the boys to bed. We’ve had a long day.” Piper nodded wiping her eyes with her sleeves. They walked silently up the stairs. “Leo?” Leo stopped and turned to Piper.
“Yeah?”<br> “I’m sorry for being so selfish lately. I can only imagine how terrible it was for you in the other dimension, knowing it wasn’t real, but having to pretend for my sake.” She shook her head to stop the tears from welling again. “I guess I just wanted to say thank you for taking care of us, . . . in any dimension.” She stood on her tip toes and brought his mouth down to hers.
“If you guys are through sticking your tongues down each others throats we can all go to bed now.” Paige and Chris stood at the top of the stairs shaking their heads.


The End (For now.)

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Oh, yeah. Most definitely sequel!

Thanks to your story, I can love Leo again!

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I really liked your story. Will try to catch the sequel.

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Thank you.

SciFi - The only times on the show that I have truly loved the character of Leo were as follows:
1.) The eppy where Prue was turned into the white dog, and he's coming down stairs with Piper and Phoebe, he see's Prue and takes a step back. They ask him if he's afraid of Prue and he says, "Ugh, Yeah!" I absolutley love it when he plays Leo kind of funny.

2) The eppy where Wyatt is born when the magic is down. He comes running into the kitchen where Paige is trying to orb a unicorn out and he's yelling, something like, "I'm down, I'm down. etc. . ." Loved it!

3) The eppy where Piper and Phoebe (I think) are in a dungeon chained to the wall and Leo comes in with a sword and kicks some serious demon ass! (Sexy, very sexy.)

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4) Valhally of the dolls, where Leo is no wimpy whitelighter or elder, but the sexy, tough dare I say HOT! warrior fighting whatever is thrown his way.

& of course in Spin City where he took a parental pro-active role and went head first into saving Piper and Chris. I loved that he didn't even give Piper a chance to speak but just orbed her butt right out of that cave and took on Chris all his own!

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you need to write a sequel to this! The story was amazingly good!!



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Thank you soooo much for the compliment. It seems though only a handful of folks liked it. It was a little long, thus why I wrapped it quickly. Thank you again, you are so thoughtful.

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I also love this story and definitely want to see a sequel soon. You can't just leave Phoebe on the outs with her sisters! I loved the fact that with her empathy she could feel both Cole's love and her sisters' hate. It makes me wish she'd received her power of empathy a lot sooner--like before they vanquished Cole the second time! I also love what you did with Leo, even though it's obvious he's not one of your favorite characters. Since he is my favorite male character on the show, I'm glad to see that you treated him so wonderfully. I just hope this gets through that very hard head of his how important it is to be a father to his powerful sons, a lot more important than being an Elder, no matter what Gideon and the others say. Perhaps by doing that, Wyatt won't turn evil. We can hope!!

Please write the sequel soon, so you can start posting it soon!! Now I'm off to the review thread to put in a review about this one. I hope it brings a lot more readers to your story, which talks you into writing that sequel very soon!



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Thanks so much for the kind words! Actually Leo is one of my favorites, but when I just absolutely LOVE him are in those eppy's that I detailed above.



Edited by: Charmed LitWitch at: 5/10/04 2:35 am

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Cole’s Cave

Phoebe lay awake in Cole’s arms listening to him snoring softly as he slept. She slowly traced the contours of his face with her fingers as she looked up at his face. She wondered what had caused the scars that ran along his cheek bones and jaw line. She shuddered to think about the kind of pain that could leave those scars.
“I got those after you vanquished me, not from the vanquish, but after when I was stuck in between . . . places.” Cole had awakened quickly to her touching his scars. He resisted the urge to cringe and hide them.
“I’m so sorry Cole.” Phoebe laid her head on his chest. “I can get rid of them for you if you like.” She waited, not sure of his reaction to her question.
“Maybe after a time, for now they are a stark reminder of a time and place I don’t ever want to go back to. It was a difficult road getting back to you, and I don’t want to forget just yet what I went through.” Cole picked up her hand and kissed each of her fingers gently. “Does the sight of them bother you?”<br> “No. Well, not the way you think. I don’t really see them when I look at you, but knowing they are there and that they caused you pain, makes my heart ache.” Phoebe sighed.
“Well, we have more important things to deal with than my scars. We need to get you back to your sisters and get this mess straightened out.” Cole scooted out of bed, walking barefoot and naked to the bathroom.
“I’ve been thinking about that. Who do you think sent those demons after Piper and Leo in the Park? She thinks it was you, but I know better.” Phoebe sat up in bed and leaned back against the head board.
“I have a pretty good idea.” Cole started the shower, then poked his head around the corner. “Would you like to join me?” He wiggled his eyebrows at Phoebe. She giggled and jumped off the bed.
“Why Cole Turner, I thought you’d never ask me!”<br>

Lake Dungeon

The Crone sat at a stone table amid a variety of potions. She had each organized by strength and power; carefully cataloguing them. Her minion demons stood guard outside of the entrance to her chamber. She could hear them bantering back and forth; the sound of an energy ball hitting the stone walls every now and again the only sign they were there. Her arsenal consisted of several replica potions of the charmed ones powers; all except the ability to stop time. She had one to blow things up, but was damned if she could stop time as yet.
“Damned white witches! How dare they outsmart me? They may think they’re safe, but when they least expect it I will destroy them.” The Crone pounded her fist on the table, wincing in pain.


Halliwell Manor

Phoebe and Cole shimmered into the front foyer of the Manor. Phoebe called upstairs for Piper and Paige, but found everyone eating breakfast downstairs. The early morning din of breakfast conversation died the minute Phoebe entered the dining room. Everyone looked at Piper.
“Piper, we need to talk.”<br> “We’re right in the middle of breakfast right now, couldn’t this wait? You’ve already made it abundantly clear that you choose Cole over your family, . . . again.” Piper raised her eyebrow expectantly at Phoebe.
“He wasn’t the one who sent those demons after you all at the park. He didn’t orchestrate your being sent to the other dimension. He has a pretty good theory as to who did though.” Phoebe stood in front of Cole.
“So he says. Why did he kidnap you? Why didn’t he show himself to us from the beginning? Where has he been?” Piper took a bite of pancake.
“Piper, I didn’t want Phoebe to see me like this originally.” Cole gestured to his face. Chris watched the entire conversation like he would a tennis match, his head going from left to right with each volley of words.
“Ok, but that doesn’t explain the rest; if you aren’t responsible for sending us to the other dimension, then who is?” Piper sneered.
“I don’t want to say yet until I know for sure.” Cole knew that wouldn’t go over to well.
“And there’s the rub Cole. How can we be expected to trust you?” Piper snorted and sat back in her seat.
“You can start by trusting me. You forget that I can sense when he’s lying . . . and he’s not this time. I swear Piper.” Phoebe walked around the table to kneel in front of Piper. “Trust me. Please Piper. This is important to me.”<br> Piper stared down at her younger sister. Phoebe had changed so much; had grown up a lot since they all received their powers. Piper looked back over at Cole.
“I better not regret this Cole.” Piper turned to Paige and shrugged her shoulders in defeat. Then she turned back around to Phoebe and Cole.
“Ok, where do we start looking for the dirt bag, who did do this to us?”<br> Phoebe squealed and jumped up hugging Piper. “You won’t regret this I promise.”<br>

Lake Dungeon

“I grow tired of your excuses. I want to know again how the charmed ones escaped from the other dimension?” The tall handsome man stood before the Crone as she bowed down to him. “Stand up old woman!” He bellowed in anger.
“Sire, I did not . . . was not expecting you so soon. I had hoped to have the situation in hand before your visit.” The Crone stood and took a step back still bowing her head slightly.
“What is your next move then? What do you plan to do to distract them? I need for them to be completely engaged elsewhere for my plan to succeed.” He started pacing. The Crone made note of his fluid movements, his panther like stride and his steel blue eyes.
“I can assure you that they are not particularly worried at this time about the child’s security. We can still get to him sire.” The Crone ventured another quick look at the beautiful face; finding it hard to believe that one blessed with such angelic features could be so ruthlessly evil.
“I hope so, because we are running out of time. If he is not turned by the birth of the second son, then I will never obtain my rightful place of power.” With that he orbed out of the lake dungeon leaving the crone trembling slightly in his wake.

[oddball7]

Halliwell Manor, Attic

“I don’t understand. How is it that Cole survived yet another of our attempts to vanquish him?” Paige stood over the Book of Shadows trailing her finger down a series of spells, looking for something in particular, but not sure exactly what.
“I don’t either Paige. That’s why I don’t trust him and won’t until I get irrefutable evidence that he had nothing to do with Leo and I being sent to that other dimension.” Piper was lighting candles throughout the attic, preparing to get to work.
“Hey Mom?” Chris strode up the stairs.
“Still not used to that.” Piper laughed and nodded toward Chris as he walked into the room. Paige smiled and shook her head.
“What’s so funny?” Chris stood in the doorway slightly out of breath.
“Nothing honey, what’s up?” Piper leaned forward and blew on the wick of a fat yellow candle as it slowly lit itself.
“Cool trick. How do you do that?” Chris took a step closer to look.
“I’ll show you later, what did you need?” Piper smiled at him.
“Oh yeah, listen Leo . . . I mean Dad, wants to hang out with both Wyatt and I, so he told me to tell you we’re headed out for a ‘men only’ day and won’t be back until dinner.”<br> “Sounds like fun. Take the cell phone just in case.” Piper walked over to Chris and leaned up to give him a kiss on the cheek. He blushed, turned and ran down the stairs.
“What’s taking Phoebe so long?” Paige stepped from behind the book and walked over to the craft table to find something. “It’s not like we need a wagon full of herbs, just a few.”<br> “Beats me.” Piper shrugged. “Although, if I know her and Cole, they are probably rolling in the hay again.”<br> “Is somebody looking for me?” Phoebe shimmered in with Cole smiling. “I’ve got the herbs.” She reached over and took off her purse.
“You don’t have to hang around honey, we’re just going to be putting some potions together.” Phoebe stood on her toes to kiss Cole’s mouth.
“Sounds good. I’ve got a few things I need to take care of myself. I’ll be back later.” With that Cole shimmered out.
“I wonder what ‘things’ he needs to take care of?” Piper said sarcastically. Phoebe rolled her eyes at Piper.
“He really is trying you guys. He’s different. Something changed him. He hasn’t told me where he got the scars, but I know it was horrible for him.” Phoebe sat at the table and fired up the burner to heat the pot.
“You know I can give him something to get rid of them, if he’s ever interested.” Paige offered.
“Yeah, I already told him we could get rid of them, but he refused. He said they are there to remind him of what he went through to get back here.” She shrugged.
Paige squealed as she ducked quickly to avoid a fire ball. “Phoebe behind you!” Paige hit the floor on her stomach and orbed. Phoebe dropped to her knees just as the demon behind her took a swing sideways with a large sword. She rolled and kicked his legs out from under him, causing him to drop the sword as he fell to the floor.
Piper was being dragged backward by a third demon. She bit down as hard as she could on his fingers, screaming in pain he let her go. She quickly stomped on his foot, pivoted and blew him up.
Paige orbed in behind the demon Phoebe had laying on the floor confusing the one who had thrown the fire ball at her. He turned on his heel with another fire ball at the ready and hurled it as soon as Phoebe stood up, holding the sword at one of the demon’s throats.
Piper gestured with her hands blowing up the demon that through the fire ball, as Paige jumped and knocked Phoebe to the floor. With Phoebe now distracted and the sword on the floor, the last demon flamed out.
“What the hell was all that about?” Piper stood with her hands on her hips. “How long has it been that demons were stupid enough to attack us on our own turf?”<br> Paige and Phoebe lay on the floor shaking their heads.



Don't ask me why or how! More of the story just wanted to come out, so here it is. I hope you all like it.

Edited by: Charmed LitWitch at: 5/9/04 1:56 am

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Cool! One of my favorite stories has a bit more to go! Very interested to see who the Crone is working for, and to see Leo and sons' day out.

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Very good as usual! I can't wait to see more of what happens. Continue as soon as possible.

I this story!!!

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I'm with SciFi; I'm very excited to find out that my one of my favorite stories is continuing! But now I'm dying to find out who has power over the Crone. Is it Cole? Is it Wyatt? Is it Chris? Is it The Source? Is it Gideon? Or is it someone else? In the Charmed-TV universe, we know it wouldn't be Chris and we don't *think* it would be Cole, but in a Fan Fic one, only Charmed LitWitch knows for sure, and I'm not sure who has blue eyes and who doesn't!! Can't wait to find out!

Please post again soon!!!



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The Zoo

Chris sat on the bench alone watching his father. He took another bite of his hot dog and smiled when Wyatt squealed in delight at the monkeys who were pressing themselves against their enclosure. One particularly agile monkey was stretching his hand out toward Wyatt and chattering loudly. Chris watched as Leo looked from left to right to make sure no one was watching, then conjured a banana for Wyatt to hand over. The monkey was ecstatic, and grabbed greedily for it.
This had been a particulary interesting day. Leo had been exactly as Chris had remembered him for that short expanse of time Leo had been around when he was just a little older than Wyatt. He finished his hot dog, brushed crumbs from his shirt and stood.

“Do we do this in the future?”<br>
Chris hesitated before answering. He heard the sadness that tinged the question and it made him want to proceed with caution so as not to hurt Leo’s feelings.

“Uh, well . . . no.” Leo’s face fell, so Chris hastened to explain further. “You see we didn’t really have the opportunity. Some awful things happened and you were needed elsewhere; so . . . no we didn’t do this.”<br>
“I see.”<br>
Wyatt giggled and leaned forward reaching out to the monkey that was speedily eating the banana.

“I’m sorry Chris.”<br>
“Oh, . . . uh it’s ok. We’re here now aren’t we?” Chris felt incredibly uncomfortable. He wasn’t ready to completely forgive Leo, but neither was he compelled to keep up his smart ass façade.

The rest of their ‘boys day out’ went quickly, a little more quickly than any of them really wanted. From the monkey’s they entered the reptile house and from there they finished the tour of the zoo with quick runs to the restrooms before piling back into Piper’s SUV. Wyatt was fast asleep by the time Leo pulled into the drive way.




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That was really sweet. I hope that Chris can forgive Leo so they can all be one happy family. Keep up the good work and post more soon!

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That was sweet and sad all at the same time. Excuse me for tearing up at what probably isn't meant to be heartbreaking, but I'm still reeling from the season finale.

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I somehow lost track of this story again (the "Updated 5/9" rather than "Updated 5/16" threw me) and I wish I hadn't, because I thoroughly love this one. Like SciFi, having to read this right after last night's show isn't easy, but because it explains why last night had to happen, helps. It truly just tears my heart to shred for this full family that wants to be a family so badly, but can't!

Please update soon!!

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Lake Dungeon
“You idiots! I told you to watch them for weaknesses, not attack them!” The Crone stamped her walking stick on the cold concrete floor. The last demon standing from the attack on the Halliwell sisters took a step closer.
“They were distracted. We saw an opportunity and attempted to take it. We were unaware that one of them is part whitelighter.”<br> “Your idiocy is even more palatable now that you speak. The point of watching them was to determine if the child is ever left alone. You would know that one of the witches is part whitelighter had you followed my instructions.” The Crone shook her head, tapped her walking stick three times on the floor and then threw a pinch of black dust at the demon. He flinched in the moment before his body turned to flames and he became nothing but a pile of dust.
“Is that how you deal with all your minions?” Cole stood negligently with his arms crossed leaning against the opposite wall, his face in shadows. The Crone cringed, screwing her face in disgust at Cole’s intrusion. Quickly she pasted a false smile and turned to address him.
“Only when they fail me, . . .what can I do for you, sire?”<br> “You can stop addressing me as your sire.” He stepped out of the shadows. The Crone frantically wondered how much of the conversation she’d just had that he may have overheard.
“As you wish, what brings you to my humble abode?”<br> “The Charmed ones were attacked less than an hour ago, I don’t suppose you know who was behind it?” Cole studied the old woman’s face for any sign of guilt or admission. Seeing none he decided to have a look around.
“I haven’t the faintest.” The Crone watched as Cole strode over to her potions. She inhaled sharply when she realized that the potion she had made to kill him was labeled and sitting at the fore front of her cabinet. She hobbled in front of him.
“I had heard some rumblings that a very powerful witch is after the charmed ones.” Cole stopped.
“Go on. Surely you must know more than just that. What witch?”<br> “Oh I don’t know if it’s true or not, just some small talk amongst covens. You know how that can go. There may be no truth to it at all.” She reached up and closed the cabinet, then pretended to straighten the items on the table. Her nervousness was not lost of Cole.
“It would be in your best interest to find out. When you do, report to me.” With that Cole shimmered out of the dungeon. The Crone rolled her eyes at his departure.
“Like I would tell you anything, you cowardly, love sick fiend!” She spat at the spot where Cole had stood a moment before. “The future is glorious and my place in it will be revered. No more will I be held under the thumb of some second rate hack demon!” The Crone cackled to herself and proceeded to go about her business.


Halliwell Manor

“Hey! How was the zoo?” Piper came down the last step as Leo entered with the boys.
“Shush, this one is worn out.” He handed a snoring Wyatt over to Piper, who smiled heartily at him.
“It was fun.” Chris brought up the rear carrying Wyatt’s stroller, balloons and various other zoo paraphernalia.
“Yeah? Well I’m glad to hear that.” Piper turned to carry Wyatt upstairs and in so doing caught Leo’s unabashedly happy grin. As if a warm wave had washed over her being she knew that something wonderfully right had taken place today between Leo and Chris and it thrilled her to no end.
“I’m just going to put him down and I’ll be right back, then you can tell me all about it.”<br> “Sure Mom, we’ll be in the kitchen.” Chris laid down his burden and trotted off to the kitchen.
“I don’t see how he can still be hungry, he ate the whole time we were there.” Leo said with more pride than admonishment in his voice as Piper rounded the first landing.
“He’s a young man, they all eat like that. You probably did too at some point.” She laughed as she walked into Wyatt’s room and laid him flat on his back. Smoothing his hair she made note of the smells. Popcorn mixed with sugar and some kind of fruity orange smell. She smiled. ‘That’s my boys.’<br>


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lovin it, please continue!!

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OOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!!!!!!!! That was *so* very sweet!!! I love seeing this family actually acting like a family!!! And when you talked about Leo's grin and the warm feeling washing over Piper, it washed over me, too, and after last Sunday, I needed that!!!

And your Crone is definitely one evil woman who makes shivers crawl up and down my spine!! I can't wait to see what happens when/if Cole finds out that she's the one who's after the Charmed Ones!!

This is so great; please update REEEEEEEEEEEEEAL soon!!!



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What Emeralda said. And I love that I'm still on edge about where exactly Cole stands on the good and evil scale.

I bow to your greatness!

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This is amazing as usual. I'm dieing to know what the crone is up to! It is definately nice to see Piper and Leo as a real family again.

UPDATE SOON!

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MORE MORE MORE............ this is the best story! I cant wait to see what happens!

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can't ... go ...on.......need more ... story.....soon..... or ............will.........die......

(helplessly crawling on the floor, reaching lifelessly to the keyboard to type this desperate message)


please..... save... me..........

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Hey, Charmed LitWitch!!!!

I haven't seen you around the Cafe for awhile, but I'm truly hoping that you have it set up so you'll get an e-mail if anyone replies to your story, so you 'll see this, coz I've got a *huge* favor to ask of you!!


In fact, I'd like to ask your permission to use a part of your story as part of the story I'm working on. It's called No Greater Love and will be written as a letter from Phoebe to Chris of the Good Future, telling him the story of that mysterious whitelighter, Chris Perry. It will be a novelization of Season Six, but because I thought that season missed a lot, I'm also using pieces of various fanfics (with permission from the authors, of course!) to help explain what the series never did. Although your story wouldn't fit *exactly* with what I have planned, a lot of it would really help make it better, because it describes what was going on so much better than the series did.

May I have your permission, please? Know that I'll definitely give you credit, both in my disclaimer and then with a footnote at the end of the appropriate chapter. I'm also considering adding links to all of my "augumentation" stories, so my story's readers can read the originals, too.

Thank you very, very much!!!!
Esmeralda


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I'm soooo sorry to have missed this! I have definitely got to get that e-mail on replies thingy. YES! YES! and double yes, use whatever you like. That is incredibly flattering.



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Thank you so much for the permission!!! I'm so glad that you gave it to me, because there was one special part of your story, one of the most romantic things I've ever read in a fanfic, that I truly wanted to use, and there's a couple other parts, too.

Now, after getting all this permission, I just hope I can write it!!! Wish me luck--I'm gonna need it!! Although since both Aurora Nightstar and Scifi are helping me with it, you know I've got a good shot at doing it!!

Thanks again!!
Esmeralda

[Faithfully charmed]

I was wondering if this story's ending is posted anywhere? I could not find it anywhere and I am going nuts wondering what is going to happen! This is a great fan fiction.

Faithfully CharmedTEXT

[charmedlitwitch]

Actually the last line of my story is "That's my boys."

If the muse ever hits again to write more on this one, I sure will, but for now I'm in the middle of writing two at a time. 'The Slave Master' and 'Edge Of Evil'

Thanks for the comments!