Umm… I don't know where I got this idea but I began to like it. I must start out claiming I do not own "Charmed" nor anything for that fact. And for the people who actually fence, the terms I used in this story maybe incorrect and I apologize since I don't really know the sport that well. So, enjoy and review.
It was Saturday morning, and Phoebe had just gotten dressed. She was wearing a red tank top and a pair of dark denim jeans. Paige had used up the last of the shampoo and Phoebe didn't want to wait till the next time Piper went to the store. She walked downstairs and started to put on her shoes. Piper walked into the living, with a cup of coffee in her hands. She was wrapped in a robe.
"Morning Pheebs, going somewhere?" She inquired.
"Yeah, got to run to the store. Do you need anything?"
"Umm… we're running low on milk and eggs."
"Ok, milk and eggs. I'll just ask Paige and…"
"Ask me what?"
Paige was walking by on the second floor towards the bathroom. She was wearing one of those old "donate blood" shirts and a pair of sweat pants. It seemed like the Charmed Ones were taking it easy today.
"Do you need anything from the store?"
"Maybe a pack of Juicy Fruit gum." Paige replied after thinking for a few moments.
"Okay. I'll be back later."
Phoebe got up, grabbed the keys, and left. Piper turned to Paige before she could walk away.
"You know, all that sugar really isn't good for your teeth."
"I know. But thanks for the warning, 'Mom'," Paige grinned and walked into the bathroom.
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Phoebe had picked up a few more items, and was now in the checkout line, waiting for her stuff to be rung up. She looked around at the impulse buys they had advertised. "Newsweek… Jett… TV Guide. Hmm… he doesn't look too bad." Phoebe thought as she tilted her head at the picture on the cover of the magazine. Her train of thought, or lack of one, was suddenly interrupted by someone voice.
"Your total is $20.01," the cashier reported. She was about sixteen with black hair. She was wearing a sports shirt and the grocery store's pin.
"Oh umm…"
Phoebe took hold of her purse and went looking through it for the money. She pulled out a $20 bill and handed it to the cashier. Phoebe began looking around in her purse for any loose change she might have. The cashier scratched her head and glanced around.
"You don't have a penny?" The cashier finally questioned.
"Umm, no, sorry. I could just run to the ATM and…"
"No need." The cashier cut her off. She dug into her back pocket, took out her wallet, and deposited a penny.
"Thank you, uh…" Phoebe strained her eyes to read the nametag.
"Jill. No problem. It wouldn't make sense to withdraw $20 when all you need is a cent."
"So, you fence?" Phoebe said pointing at Jill's shirt. She was bagging Phoebe's groceries
"Yeah, when I get off in ten minutes, I'll be over at Anton's Dojo.
"I guess I'll see you around. Thanks for the penny again."
"It's cool, oh and your receipt is in the bag."
Phoebe picked up the two bags and waved goodbye. She walked to the Jeep, and threw the groceries in the back seat. Hopping into the driver's seat, she drove home.
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"Piper? Paige?" Phoebe called out as she entered the house.
"I'm in the kitchen Pheebs." Piper yelled back.
Phoebe shut the door with her foot since her hands were carrying groceries, and waltzed into the kitchen. Piper was in there stirring a pot. She looked up and smiled.
"Wow, smells good. I wonder if it taste just as good." Phoebe smirked at Piper.
"It would if you got the milk."
"Yep, right here."
Phoebe took the milk out the bag and handed it to Piper. She took out the rest of the items and looked down into the bottom of the bag and grabbed the receipt. She was immediately thrown into a premonition.
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It took place in what appeared to be the underworld. A young woman was pinned against the wall by blade of some sort that the demon was holding. Phoebe's view pans around to reveal that the young woman was Jill, the cashier from the store. A white mist rose out of her and into a black orb. She dropped to the floor… dead.
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"Phoebe?"
Piper had gently said. Phoebe snapped out of her premonition to see Piper's concerned face looking at her. She took a moment to process all that had been foreseen.
"She's going to die." Phoebe said slowly. Piper glared at her.
"Who's going to die?"
"This cashier I met this morning. She gave me a penny and then we were…"
"Phoebe? You're mumbling. How did she die?"
"Uh, I'm not sure. It looked like the demon took like, her life essence or her soul or something."
"Okay. You should go back to that grocery store and make sure she's still there."
"She's not…"
"What?"
"She fences after work at umm… Anton's Fencing."
"Well…" Piper gave her a "What are you still doing here?" look.
"I'll run down and watch her then."
"Call me!"
"Ok!"
Phoebe was already halfway out the door when you shouted back to Piper. She rushed to the dojo, hoping Jill hadn't left the dojo yet. She pulled up to the place and walked in. She discovered several mats placed side by side, with about five people in a white uniform kneeled down on the side. There were two people in the same uniform, on the mats facing each other, although they had mask on. One of them were slightly taller then the other, and appeared to be a man. The other seemed to be a woman with a braided ponytail hanging out the back of the helmet. The saluted each other with a swift movement their swords. The girl took a fighting stance as the man just sat there. She plunged forward towards him and swung the sword. He blocked the sword with his own and pushed her back slightly. She began inching forward waving her sword to block his throws, although she looked like she was on top, she began to loose it. It was long before the man did a final block of her sword and lunged forward, sticking her with his blade. The woman exposed herself as Jill when she removed the mask, panting heavily.
"Don't let your mind tire. You must constantly stay alert, even one you think you've won." The man commented as he removed his mask. He was a man of late twenties, with dark burnet hair. His head was closely shaved and his face presented a cold look.
"Yes Master Lee." Jill replied. She got up and saluted him with another quick motion of her saber, and left the mat. Master Lee turned towards the other students.
"Good job today. I will see you all in two days."
They rose, bowed, and walked off gathering their things. Jill walked over by where Phoebe was standing. She picked up her bag and stopped in midway towards the door when she spotted Phoebe.
"Hey, weren't you at the store this morning?" Jill asked, trying to remember where she knew Phoebe from.
"Yeah."
"What are you doing here?"
"Umm… how can I put this? You're in danger and I'm here to make sure you're safe."
Jill looked her with a "you're crazy" look on her face but then she began to glare into Phoebe's eyes. She snapped out of it a few seconds later.
"I'll grab my car and you can tell me what you're talking about on the way to my house."
"Why do we have to go to your house?"
"I have to baby-sit my little sister."
"Oh, ok. I brought my car actually, so I'll have to follow you."
"Okay, see you there then."
Jill headed out the door to the parking lot, with Phoebe behind her. She signaled Phoebe that the black Honda Civic was her car and to watch for it. Phoebe waved back and jumped into her Jeep.