A/N: This is a story I wrote a few years ago. It takes place near the end of season seven and goes AU from what happens in season eight. There are a lot of in-jokes and I use a couple of characters from the author magicmyth. You should go read her stuff if you haven't already. She is awesome.
This isn't the best thing I have written, but it's not too bad. I hope you enjoy.
The Lesson
by Snoopy
"Why exactly are we doing this again?" *Sigh* "You know, this is the fourth time in the last uh, five minutes that you've asked me that question. What has my answer always been?" "I'll find out when the time is right." "Exactly. And when is the right time?" "I'll know it when it happens." "Correct again. And is it happening now?" "No." "Then what do you need to do?" "Concentrate on learning something." "And?" "Stop bugging you." "Great! Now we're communicating!"
Paige Matthews wiped her forehead and once again peeked out from behind the rock where she was hiding. She and her companion were crouched low watching the proceedings taking place in the main cavern of the Underworld. They had been there for well over three hours and the only things she had learned so far were that she was hot, tired and demons could be extraordinarily long-winded.
"You really piss me off sometimes. Here I am in shorts and a t-shirt completely drenched. You, on the other hand, are dressed completely in black and not even breaking a sweat!"
Cole Turner grinned to himself. He stretched out his long legs and shot Paige one of his most disarming smiles. He secretly respected and even somewhat liked the youngest Charmed One, but he loved to tease her mercilesly too. It was fun. And nothing was more important at the moment than fun. Well, except maybe demon proceedings.
"You know, sweating is supposed to be a good way to keep off weight." "Are you saying I'm fat?" "Not at all. Just trying to keep you on your toes." "Well, ha ha for you then. Why are you here? You come into the manor, abduct me, bring me here and then expect me to wait while a bunch of demons proselytize and give dull speeches. The only reason I didn't vanquish your sorry ass again is that Piper said you helped her out so I figured I'd give you the benefit of the doubt first. Then vanquish you." "Right. You can't vanquish me, remember?" "Oh yeah. Dammit." "Also, you and your sisters need to come up with a better insult than 'your sorry ass'. It's old, it's boring and I have been assured by many, many women of many, many species that it is not sorry at all. Far from it actually. So there! By the way, in case you're interested, the main reason we're here just walked into the room."
Paige's head whipped around. Her eyes widened in shock at what she saw. Zankou! Crap! What was he doing here? And more importantly, what did Cole want with him? She turned back around to ask, but Cole was gone.
"Great, just great."
