Disclaimer: The Charmed Characters are the property of Aaron Spelling and Constance Burge. I just borrow them for your enjoyment and my writing addiction.


Phoebe sat on the window seat in her room with her book. She had been trying to read it for weeks now and everytime she tried something demonic came up. Lifting her legs up she wrapped the light blanket around her legs keeping the early spring chill away from her. Using her legs as a pedestal she turned the next page.


She could feel the warmth of the sun coming through the glass but it didn't bother, her she almost didn't even notice it as she found herself lost on an island fighting another adventure. She also didn't notice the warmth of the sun soon disappeared, as the clouds off the Pacific started towards the city.


Prue moved quickly up the steps to the Victorian Manor she shared with her two younger sisters. She was trying to get to the top before the rain cloud, that was seemingly following her home, opened up. And today was Prue's lucky day as she opened the front door, safely under the roof of the porch she turned as the rains fell hard. Sending the drops bouncing as the hit the pavement.

"Piper? Phoebe?" her voice carrying through the back of the house and she knew that would be as far as it would go. Shedding her coat and placing it on the coat rack she started towards where she knew one sister would be, and smiled to herself as she heard Pipers voice answer her call.

"Kitchen." Piper called back.

Piper looked up as Prue walked in and made a start for the fridge. "Nice timing." Piper smiled as she cast a glance towards the downpour that was now beating on the Manor.

"I guess I'm Charmed." Prue snickered back taking out a bottle of water from the fridge. "Where's Phoebe?"

"Up stairs I think. Haven't really seen her all day."

"Oh." Prue instantly went into worry mode. It was unlike Phoebe not to be around all day. "She ok?"

"I think so. I saw her this morning after breakfast and at lunch, but that's it. She seemed fine."

Prue placed the bottle down and started out of the kitchen, towards the stairs to Phoebes room. As she reached the top of the stairs she noticed right way her sisters' door was partially open. "Invitation for anyone as she usually does." Prue spoke to herself as she drew closer to the door.

"Whatcha you reading Phoebs?" Prue smiled to herself and leaned against the door after getting no reply. She looked over at her little sister and knew she was probably once again caught up in a mystery or some swashbuckling pirate book. Even as a kid she loved those pirates, only now the pirates were a lot meaner and tougher then the books Prue would read to her as a child.

Phoebe turned the next page almost anticipating what would happen next but she read on. Reading as the hero quickly boarded the pirate ship to rescue the slaves and get the stolen gold back. The ship was tossing as the winds picked up the water sending it crashing the open desk. Causing her to sway back and forth even more. He grabbed hold of a rope to keep his balance as he fought towards his prize. The lightening and thunder rumbled in the distance as the fight continued.

Prue just stood and watch Phoebes face as she read. She could tell from there, something exciting must have been going on as her sister flipped another page quickly. But then the loud crack of thunder was heard outside and Prue couldn't help but laugh as Phoebe screamed in fear as the lightening lit up the sky.

Making her way across the room, "You ok?" she tried to hold in the laugh but it was no use.

"Yeah just my pride." Phoebe reached up and took Prue's offered hand and pulled herself up to her feet.

"Good book?" Prue cast her glance down to the floor.

"Yeah. Nice timing. Thunder and lightening just struck the mast of the pirate ship when that one out there went." Phoebe reached and picked up her book. "Ok wait a minute. Where did this come from? When I sat here it was nice and sunny."

"Yeah well I was also standing at the door watching you read for like ten minutes, even called you twice." Prue put her arm around Phoebe and guided her to the door, "You always did get lost in those books. Now come on lets help Piper get dinner ready. She hasn't seen you all day."

"I hate storms." Phoebe mumbled as she rested her head on Prue shoulder a moment as the started down the hallway.

Prue smiled and tightened her arm a bit as they walked down stairs.

Walking in the kitchen Prue was yet to let go of Phoebe. She knew her youngest sister was never fond of storms. The only one she can ever recall her possibly liking was the one that they had the night they all got their powers. Phoebe was the one that was willing to face the attic as the storm brewed around them. Though Prue still wondered even now if there was more to that storm then just the natural weather. Something that maybe would bring them together. Something that made Phoebe go to the attic that night, other then the spirit board.

"Look what I found. Falling off her window seat with a new hottie hero book." Prue laughed as she opened the drawer and pulled out the utensils.

"Another one? Phoebe."

"What? I can't help it. The guy writes AMAZING books."

"OK so back up. Why were you on the floor." Piper asked with curiosity

Prue snickered as she saw Phoebe go slightly red. "I was reading this intense fight scene. The hero was saving the slaves and getting the gold. Then this storm came in. and just as I was reading the lightening hit the mast of the pirates' ship. BOOM."

Piper laughed as she looked over at Prue. "How many times did you call her name?"

"At least two. She was in the book Pipe believe me."

"Yeah haha Thanx you two." Phoebe opened the cupboard and pulled down the plates and glasses.

"Oh come on Phoebe we're just razing ya." Prue came up behind her and wrapped her arms around her sisters' waist. Resting her chin on her shoulder she looked up at Phoebe. She knew Phoebe would never stay mad at either of them very long. She never did. But it was that one moment again Phoebe jumped, as the thunder crashed closer to them followed by the lightening.

Phoebe stood still a moment longer as she closed her eyes, trying to calm herself. Nothing was going to happen.

"Come on Phoebs. Come sit with me a bit." Prue guided Phoebe out of Pipers way and into the living room. Pulling her sister beside her on the couch she placed an arm around her shoulders drawing her close to her. "Better?"

"A bit. How is it I can fight demons and warlock, but a thunder lightening storm scares me?"

"I don't know honey. But I won't let anything happen to you."


The storm grew stronger as the winds picked up and the rain continued to fall hard. The thunder and lightening seemed to lessen but Prue knew that they could come back. Somehow they always did.

They made their way through dinner and got ready to head to P3.

"Phoebe hurry up." Piper yelled up after her sister.

"I'm coming. Someone tell me again why we are going down there in this weather?"

"Because the club is still open and we didn't think you wanted to be here alone." Piper smiled as she handed Phoebe her coat.

"Good point." Phoebe slipped on her jacket as they left the Manor and started to the jeep.

The music blared, as those that came out to the storm filled P3. Laughter could be heard at points between sets as everyone was having a good time.

"Good crowd despite the weather." Prue watched as Phoebe served drinks to a group of guys in the far corner.

"It is isn't it. I wasn't sure what the turn out would be. But I guess our little sister is right. Most people will party no matter the weather. Helps them take their minds off it." Piper looked up as the lights flickered once and then again. She looked over at Prue and saw the slight concern there.

"Think we should call it a night?" Prue asked, it was Pipers club and her call. She was just suggesting her opinion.

"Let's wait a bit and see what happens." Piper looked around to catch her staff looking at her. They all knew what to do in case of an emergency; she was just giving them a reassuring glance to let them know everything would be ok.

&-&

"So we go tomorrow night?" his voice was soft even under the loud music.

"As we planned." The reply was solid. Leaving no room for discussion. "And everyone knows their places."

The lights flickered again as one looked up wondering. "You know, maybe we should go tonight. In this storm the cops might have other things on their minds."

Some looked at him not really sure what he was thinking. But as the power went out they realized what he meant.

&-&

The scream of the patrons was soon filling the crowded bar. Piper had made her way to the stage assuring everyone that the generator would have the lights on soon.

"People just calm down." As she said those words the lights flickered back on at half strength under the power of the generators. "OK everyone. Just remain calm and exit the club from the front door."

Piper stood on the stage as her staff guided everyone to the doors. Finally getting everyone out they closed the doors leaving only the staff and the sisters in the club.

"All clear Piper."

"Thanks Billy. You guys can all go home. I'll finish the close up."

"You sure."

"Yeah go home before it gets any crazier out there." Piper replied as she walked them up the stairs and closed the door after them.

Piper looked around the club and spotted Prue clearing off tables.

"Prue?"

Prue looked up at her sister slowly coming down the stairs and looking around.

"Where's Phoebe?" Piper asked as the club was now empty but herself and her oldest sister.