Chapter 1: Life
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A/N: Well hey I'm back with more. So this'll be chapter one of Things of the Past. Dull name, I know, but you'll find it to be very adequate. And by the way even though the story's set in like about 4th season I guess the year is the same as now. So it's like early 2005. Enjoy.
"Phoebe did you get that box from my car yet? Phoebe?!?" Piper yelled from the doorway of her room.
"Where is that girl?" she mumbled under her breathe as she made her way down the hall to find her little sister.
She stood in front of Phoebe's room and waited a second. She was about to knock on it when she heard giggling from inside.
"Ewwww," she said as she covered her ears and went downstairs.
"Prue tell Phoebe and Cole to cut it out and start helping," she said in a mock baby voice.
"We should let her have her fun," laughed Prue, "all those construction people are finally out of here."
"I know, but we really needed that extra room," Piper commented, "unless we were planning to draw straws to see who had to sleep on the couch."
"I kept thinking that one of the construction people were gonna get attacked by a demon or warlock. But we haven't seen one since we took out the Source. You they'd be making demonic factions or something, but they're just backing off. I'm really staring to love this Power of Four thing," Prue rejoiced.
"Amen to that sister," chimed Phoebe as she came down the stairs, Cole behind her.
"Decided to join the party?" Piper asked with a wicked grin on her face.
Phoebe squinted hey eyes at Piper as she came down the last step.
Darryl and Leo came through the door hauling huge boxes.
"Where do you want these?" Darryl asked through heaved breathes.
"Umm, up on the landing Darryl," Pam answered as she came in the door behind him.
She was holding a bundle of papers and a large calculator.
"Piper I just got in contact with P3's old financial adviser and he says everything all up to date. Everything's in order for this Friday's opening."
"Thanks Pam," Piper said gratefully.
"I can't believe you got Chevelle Piper," Phoebe said.
"Yeah, well I guess I'm just talented," Piper said as she smiled.
Leo and Darryl came down from putting the boxes away and joined the girls at the bottom of the stairs.
"So is that it, or are there more boxes hidden somewhere?" Darryl joked.
"No that's it," Prue answered, "Thanks so much. Don't forget about Friday. We're all looking forward to seeing you and Sheila."
"I can't wait to meet her," Pam said.
"We've got the sitter on it," Darryl answered, "Mikey's all taken care of."
He then said his goodbyes and exited the Manor.
"Speaking of children….." Leo started.
"Don't start," Piper cut him off.
"Piper, come on. No demonic attacks for months; we're all moved in and finally married. What are you waiting for?"
"I think I'm gonna go out and….look for new furniture," Pam started, "You guys wanna come?"
"Oh definitely," Prue said quickly.
"I could use a new chair, "Cole said uncomfortably.
"Phoebe…" Pam prodded.
"I think I'll stay here," Phoebe said vaguely while staring at Leo and Piper.
Despite her answer, Cole and Prue grabbed her arms and dragged her out of the Manor.
"Hey!" she protested, but it was useless.
Then Piper and Leo continued their argument.
"Leo babies aren't a one-time deal. Just because demons seem to be irrelevant at the moment doesn't mean they won't be back as soon as we let our guard down. I swear you'll jinx it Leo!" Piper protested.
Just when Leo was about to contradict Piper's point, there was a knock at the door.
Piper went past Leo and left him standing there looking defeated.
Piper opened the door but one look at the person on the other side made her fall to her the ground.
Leo spun around and saw Piper laying there with a man with dark hair hunched over her.
The man looked up at Leo not knowing what to say.
The only words he could gather himself to say were simple, but not unexpected.
"Is Prue home?" Bane Jessup asked hopefully.
A/N: Everyone knows who Bane is right? If you don't, just ask me I'll be glad to answer. So how's my return? It's definitely in a different air then Her Destiny, so don't be afraid to tell me if it sucked. Please review.