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There was just too much pain.

Too much heartache, loss and devastation for her to continue living in this city, in this state and in this lifestyle. She had dealt with so much in her life and now that she had an opportunity to get away she wouldn't look back and promised herself that it was for the best. That she was doing the right thing not only for herself but for him.

There were no other choices to be had.

Leaving was the only way out.

Yes leaving was the only option, the only way she could have the life she'd always dreamt of. One where her child was safe and happy, a far cry from the world that he was forced to grow up in. The world where his brother was drunk with power and his life as well asthe lives of others around him had been ruined and shattered forever, but she was going to change all that. She was going to give both her child and herself a fresh new start, one where they could be whom ever they wanted without fear or limitations put upon them by the will others. With no responsibilities to the magical world, there would be no more us of powers nor wouldthere be a need for them. There would be no more demon attacks, no more fighting saving innocents or watching those they love die horrible deaths. They would finally be free.

A bitter-sweet smile formed on her face as she thought about how amazing their life together was going to be, just her and her little boy. But part of her felt terrible about leaving her other child behind but she had to do what was right for him and it wasn't as if the child wouldn't have other people who would love and care for him, it was just that his powers would make him a target for years to come and she couldn't handle that. The last year had been one full of agony and life changing events that were forcing her to leave this place, this city, the Wicca lifestyle and most of all her family. She felt awful about walking out of their lives without any explanation or so much as even a note, but what else could she do? Give them forewarning so they could stop her and force her to continue on in this life where the violence and pain never ends? Keep suffering, fighting and sacrificing her life for the sake of others day in and day out for the rest of her life?

No it wasn't fair. She wouldn't do it and as long as they never found her she and her little boy would be safe and live a life full of happiness and hope instead of fear and dread.

Did she love them?

Yes.

Would she miss them?

More then words can say. But that wouldn't stop her from doing what she had to do. What she needed to do.

Unfortunately they were tied to everything she wanted to distance herself from and there was no way she was going to risk her life any more for a cause she no longer believed in. After all, the naïve notion and concept of good and evil that she was forced to accept as true had been passed down to her son who in returned died because of those very same people he was taught to respect and believe in and there was no way in hell she was about to let that happen again.

She inhaled sharply, taking in the coolness of the air that surrounded the train platform as she stood there waiting for her ticket to freedom to arrive as she readjusted the two small bags on her shoulders, making sure not to awaken her infant son who was now sleeping quietly in her arms. All doubts and fears erased themselves from her mind as she looked down on her baby boy. He looked so small and helpless just laying there in her arms, needing her to protect and love him with everything she had. Her sweet, perfect little boy was counting on her to make his life better and she was going to do just that, no matter how much it hurt.

The booming loudness of the approaching train grabbed the woman's attention as she watched on with widened eyes and shaking hands as the train came to a complete stop. The silver doors parted ways as she moved quickly to step inside. Relieved that she didn't need to look very hard for a seat Piper Halliwell sat down on the soft cushions of the train seat before setting her bags down and making herself comfortable. She then took one last pained look at the surrounding city that she had called home since the day she was born before looking back down at her son.

"It's just you and me now baby.You and meagainst the world"