Okay, okay this so totally sucks! As some of you might remember this fellow writer
(and I know that I haven't written in like AGES) wrote the fanfic epic
"Protecting Fiona Phillips". And if some of you DO remember, the sisters of
Charmed were present IN THAT fanfic.
Now, here is where my full gripe begins as some of you might know, Charmed and
Shannen Doherty have parted ways. I for one am pissed at that! I love Prue! Shannen had
the sweetest role EVER! I am mad at the producers and I am mad at her for doing this to
the fans! Prue had THE coolest power!
In light of the tragic turn of events I could go two ways on my handling any chances
of me creating a sequel for my fanfic epic. One I could just totally ignore
Prue's death and also accept Paige as part of the Charmed Ones. Or I could do
the most realistically speaking thing and *sigh* accept Prue's death and accept
Paige.
Now here's the crossroad what shall I do?
Presenting
How could this have happened? He wanted answers, damnit, and he wanted them now!
At first, he denied every word and every source of comfort possible that came with the
tragic news. No. She wasn't gone. No way. Not his sister.
"You okay, Jack?"
"Yeah. I'm fine, Prue." He replied, still a bit unsure.
She placed a sisterly arm around him, "Being an older sibling is tough, isn't
it? Is that what's bothering you?"
"Sort of."
Prue lead him towards the front stoop of the stairs, sitting themselves down.
Jack looked at her, tentative about telling a total stranger about his feelings. As he saw
into her kind eyes, Jack had a feeling that he could trust her that she was someone
that he knew will be there for him when worse comes to worse just like he knew that
Fi will always be there for him.
He opened his mouth, about to open himself up to her, when she beat him to it.
"I get worried over my sisters too, Jack. When I look at your sister, it's like
I'm looking at a younger version of my baby sister Phoebe. They love the most
weirdest, freakiest things out there and it scares me! Because if Phoebe knows
it's out there, she will stop at nothing until she figures it out."
"That's my Fiona to a T." Jack chuckled.
Prue reached over, giving him a friendly, reassuring hug. "If you need someone to
talk to Jack, don't hesitant to look for me. It's strange, but I have this
feeling that we're going to need each other. And I don't mind playing big sister
to you, Jack Phillips."
Jack returned Prue's smile. "And I don't mind playing little brother to
you, Prue Halliwell."
It wasn't fair! He finally found someone that he could relate to on a level that not
even his own sister, Fiona, could obtain. How could this have happened?
"Why, Prue? Why'd you leave us? Why'd you leave me?" He cried softly,
placing a gentle hand on the beautiful casket placed before him.
Prue gave him one more comforting hug, before getting up. As she stood up, she felt
Jack's hand reach out for hers. She looked down at him, noticing that his eyes
changed into a sad blue. "Jack?"
"It's Fiona, isn't it? That's why we're all here. The real person
in danger is my baby sister."
"Jack" She began, but Jack cut her off as he jumped up and faced her, his
hand still latched onto hers.
"I need to know, Prue. I don't know what made me think that it is, but if
it's so, I need to know. As a big brother, it's my right to know."
"I'm sorry, Jack" Was all she could say, for her equally sad blue
eyes said it all.
He looked down, sighed, then faced her again. "I can't lose her, Prue she
means everything to me. She means everything to my family and to everyone else that loves
her."
"She's really special, isn't she?"
"Yes she is." His pensive expression changed to one of seriousness, "And
that's why I would do anything in my power to protect her."
"That's why we're here, Jack." Prue gave his hand a strong, promising
squeeze, "I promise you, Jack, that nothing will harm Fi. I won't let anything
happen to your sister or to you and your friends."
"Thanks, Prue." His smile returning, "I trust you."
"Now that," Her eyes were twinkling as she placed an arm around him, leading him
into the house to join the other, "Is the most powerful sentence in the whole
universe next to Abra Cadabra, Hocus Pocus.' of course" she
slyly added, causing him to laugh for the first time since the whole adventure started.
He did trust her. Still do. And they did have quite an adventure.
"And if it wasn't for you, Prue. I don't think I could've handled
it" He reflected, his hand still gentle on the casket.
There were other mourners. Mostly those closest to the eldest Halliwell sister. However,
each one in that church realized the moment that when Jack Phillips laid eyes on his
fallen sister's coffin, it would do injustice not to give him his moment with her.
"Prue God, Prue not you. You're the strongest one! You! You
weren't supposed to die! You just can't!" His heart screamed as the tears
slowly fell.
Prue cast a glance at Jack, her heart breaking as she noticed how tense he was. He
knew the reason, not the whole truth, but enough reason to worry. She reached for his
hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. Jack looked up at her, returning the gesture. He was
glad that he had someone like Prue to look out for him. Being a big brother to someone as
unique as Fi was no picnic, though don't get him wrong, he loved her to death. Only,
he sometimes needed someone to understand what he's has to go through. He
couldn't turn to Clu and Carey, for they didn't even have a sister. Annie was
out of the question, she was more like Fiona. His mom was well, his mom. Ned and
Irene? Same level as his mom. And he couldn't turn to his long distance girlfriend,
Gabe. She's on the level between the Bell brothers and Fi. When Prue came into his
life, Jack finally found someone on this earth who was capable of understanding him like
no other.
The Molly Phillips band were on their way to New York when Fiona received the disturbing
news. It nearly killed Fi to have to bear the heart break to her beloved brother.
Jack could see it in her eyes, through her soul, that she wanted more than anything to
take away the pain.
"Oh, Jack I—I—I just received a call from Kiara."
Jack glanced up from his book, curious as to hearing the purpose of their favorite
witch's phone call. The moment he looked into Fiona's eyes, however, caused his
smile to fade.
"Jack"
"What is it, Fi?" Concern evident in his voice and eyes.
He reached for her hand, and that's when the images flashed before his eyes.
Images of a battle. A crash through the window. Blood her beautiful face the
smell and image of death apparent in the ghastly vision.
When he released Fi's hand, terror swept through his heart. He met eyes with Fiona,
"Prue! Oh God, we have to warn them!" He started to pace, searching desperately
for his cell phone. "I saw it, Fi! Prue's gonna die unless we warn them!"
"Jack, don't." He heard his sister painfully reply.
"What?!" Jack exclaimed, reaching for his cell. He frantically dialed
Prue's number, knowing it by heart, but was stopped by a fragile hand.
"Jack, please. Listen to me!" Fiona began to beg, ashen tears falling.
Jack looked up, finally realizing the sad eyes glistening at him. Dread filled into his
soul, "Fi?"
"It's too late, Jack" She whispered, feeling herself start to break
down. "I'm so sorry, Jack but the images it happened. It's too
late"
He violently shook his head, though his heart cried out to acknowledge Fi's words.
"No! No, it's not too late!" Dialing the number again, "And if it did
happen, God forbid, Prue's probably in the hospital or something. Plus, I'm sure
that Leo wouldn't have let Prue die! He's her white lighter!"
"Jack! Listen to me!" Fiona cried, forcing the cell phone from his grasp.
"Jack, she's dead! Prue's dead!"
"No she's not, Fi! She is NOT dead!" Jack could feel the void slowly start
to open beneath him, though he struggled to still hold on to hope. "The Prue that I
know and love would NOT die on us! Would NOT die on ME! Plus, THEY," Pointing towards
the heavens, "THEY need the Charmed Ones. And as I recall, there are THREE of them.
Three sisters, Fi. They need Prue."
Jack snatched the phone back from Fiona, "I got the premonition, which means THEY
would have wanted me to save her! So I'm gonna do just that, Fi!"
However, when Jack began dialing the number, the sad reality slowly sunk in. Before even
pressing the send button, Jack's body broke down, sobbing a mournful cry.
Fiona watched her older brother crumble. She placed her loving arms around him, cradling
Jack as he regretfully accepted the painful truth that his older sister was gone. That she
would never comfort him again
Clu took Fiona's hands, kissing it tenderly. Looking into her eyes, "You are
the coolest girlfriend in the world, Fi. And the greatest friend ever." He reached
down and kissed her on the forehead, whispering "I love you."
Fiona returned the kiss, smiling, and echoing those three sacred words.
Jack watched the two together, feeling that sudden urge again to punch Clu right in the
gut. His fist clenched open and shut, catching Prue's eyes.
She gently placed her hands on his, smiling a knowing grin. Whispering to him, "I
used to feel that way too at first whenever I saw Leo and Piper together. Believe me,
Jack, you'll get used to it."
Jack nodded, beaming warmly at Prue. He grasped her hands, "Thanks, Prue."
"Prue God, Prue I wish I was there for you" He quietly sobbed,
wishing with every fiber in his young body that he wasn't here. That he wasn't
talking to a lifeless coffin, and that he was talking instead to a vibrant spirit that was
his sister.
Once he handed the phone to Fiona, his relaxed facade dropped. He and Prue watched as
Fiona calmly take command of the fib with ease.
"I hate keeping things from our mom." He said to Prue pensively. Prue smiled at
him sympathetically. Jack walked away as Fiona continued to talk to their mom.
Prue followed Jack, worried about him again. She placed a sisterly arm around him, trying
to cheer him up.
Annie, Kiara, Phoebe, and Declan watched Prue as she lead Jack to the side for a private
talk.
"Wow, your sister has taken quite a shine to Jack." Annie commentated.
"Well, she's always had to be big sister to us little sisters," Phoebe
said,
"But I had a feeling that she had also wanted to play big sister to a little brother.
Jack would have been the perfect person to fill that role."
"I know that Jack loves being Fi's older brother. He loves her to death
but just like Prue would have loved a little brother, I know that Jack would have loved to
have an older sibling to look out for him."
"I'm guessing that having quote-unquote older brothers like Clu and Carey
isn't the same as having an older sister like Prue. Especially since Prue is just as
level headed as I'm sure Jack is." Kiara added.
"Oh, Jack is as level headed as they come and you're right, Kiara. Jack
and Fi complement each other because he's well, he's Scully and she's
Mulder. But sometimes, Jack needs someone who could also think like him to actually
understand him." Annie replied.
"You know what?" Phoebe asked, a smile on her face.
"No, what, Phoebe Halliwell?" Declan responded, an equally charming smile on his
face.
"Piper and I would be glad to loan Prue on out to Jack."
"Aww, that's sweet, Phoebe."
"Sweet nothing, Declan." Kiara smirked. "If only you knew the two sides to
Prue Halliwell. Then you'll see just how glad' the two younger siblings
are to loan her out."
Annie had told him about that conversation. Wanting to cheer him up when they had received
the news about Prue's passing. He was like a brother to her, and, like Fiona, hated
to see him filled with such grief. However, it still only brought him more heart ache.
"Why don't I start with yours?" He held up his arm, a strong bolt
blasted at the spirit, sending it back towards the same wall.
"Whoa, Jack." Prue beamed, totally impressed.
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"It's a lot to swallow, isn't it?"
Jack looked up, meeting eyes with Prue. He shook his head, a small smile on his face.
"Tell me about it."
"You're a good brother, Jack. What just happened moments ago"
"Totally unbelievable." He sighed.
"Fi's completely ecstatic that you took control like that. She was as proud of
you as I was. Maybe more so."
"Well, whatever that thing was he or she was really starting to get on my
nerves. I just had to shut it up."
"If you hadn't, I would have." Prue smiled.
Leo orbed into the scene, "Hey." He beamed at Jack, "So, how's your
hand feeling?"
"I think it'll be all right."
"Well, everyone is waiting for you guys. I think we should end this meeting soon, and
plan for another. Just have to say a few last words before everyone departs." Leo
informed them. They nodded, Jack slowly rising from the kitchen table. The white lighter
orbed out, while Prue waited patiently for Jack.
There was so much anger, so much sadness, regret, and pain in his soul. Plus, many
questions filled his heart. Why her? Why now? Why wasn't he there for her?
"It hurts, Prue I have faced death before my father's death
Gabe's near death Kiara's"
Prue needed to sit down. She was so wiped out with having to think up a reasonable
explanation as to why Kiara was in the state she was in.
"How are you holding up, Prue?"
She looked up, smiling wearily at the face before her. "Okay, I guess, Jack."
Jack gazed into the hospital room where Fi was with Jimmy and Kiara. He smiled bitterly,
"It's just not fair, Prue. Kiara is in there fighting for her life, and we
can't do a damn thing about it." He thought about his sister, and his anger
towards the situation grew. "And I know it's killing Fi. It's eating her
alive knowing that she can't do anything to heal Kiara."
"Jack," Prue placed a hand on his arm, "Fiona is a strong young lady. As
long as she knows that you're by her side, she's going to come out on top."
She also looked into the room, "It's killing all of us. Kiara looks so
helpless and I feel so helpless."
"And you hate it." Jack said, a small smile on his face.
"Yeah. I do."
" Then there's that young child that" Jack gulped, remembering
the helpless blood on his hands.
"Jack, it was an accident. You were just trying to defend yourself." Prue
also tried to reassure him, but felt just as helpless as Fi.
"I killed a child, Prue." He looked up at her with the most saddest blue eyes
Prue has ever seen. It completely broke her heart. "And the fact that it was an
accident makes it just as wrong."
"The thought of my sister's possible death scared me so much. You
remember? You were there to help me through it especially in case Oh God,
Prue! Who will be there for me if the evil of this world decide to plot against Fi again?
Especially if they succeed? You promised, Prue! Remember?"
Prue quietly pulled Jack aside. Out of range from the crowd, Prue handed Jack a piece
of paper. He looked at it, a bit confused. "What is this?"
"On one side is a small protection spell. Cast it on your tour bus, okay? Just in
case. You can even tell the others, make the spell even stronger." She then turned
the paper around, "And this is our phone number, address, my e-mail address, my work
place number, and my cell number." Prue stared him straight in the eye. "If you
need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to contact me."
Before Jack could say anything, Prue wrapped him in a protective embrace. "I'm really
going to miss having a 'little brother' around, Jack. Please take care of yourself."
Prue wiped away her tears as she faced this young man she has grown so fond of.
He gave her a gentle peck on the cheek, and hugged her again. "Thank you, Prue. I'm
never going to forget all you've done for me." Laughing quietly, he added, "And
I will call you. By the time I'm through with you, Prue Halliwell, you're gonna wish that
you never met me."
"Now that will never happen, dear Jack." She returned the light humor.
He was too numb to even remember the day's and the next day's events. All he was
actually aware of was that he was now standing here. Standing in front of what was
supposed to be an eternal remembrance of his Prue.
The tomb itself stirred anger in his heart. So many questions too hurt to let go.
"Why can't I let you go, Prue? Why is it so hard for me to say good bye?"
The others left all suffering the lost in their own way.
Fiona had left moments ago saying something about seeing a young woman that had an
eerie resemblance to the Halliwell sisters but Jack paid no attention. All he had
was Prue on his mind, in his heart, filling his broken soul.
"Prue please tell me why did you leave? Why did you die?" He then
gazed heaven ward, up at the Creator who had created such a beautiful creature that was
his sister, then violently snatched her away from this earth.
Furious, with much rage and sadness, "God! Why did you take her?! You took my
father you were going to take Gabe Kiara Fi you even took that
little girl! But why Prue? She was good to you! She was good to everyone! Why? Why?!"
Jack fell to his knees, sobbing until his whole heart and body felt empty.
and the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad coz I was blessed to get to have you in my life
when I look back on these days
I'll look and see your face
you were right there for me
"Jack don't cry please don't cry"
in my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
and everywhere I am there you'll be
and everywhere I am there you'll be
"I may be gone, Jack. But obviously you haven't forgotten me so please
don't cry I'll always be there for you"
to feel the sky within my reach
and I always will remember all the strength you gave to me
your love made me make it through
oh I owe so much to you
you were right there for me
"I'm right here, Jack. Your sister never left you I'll always be
there, okay?"
Though his eyes were closed, he still saw her vibrant face still smiling at him with all
the sisterly love, that never left her, for him.
in my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
and everywhere I am there you'll be
"Why, Prue? Why did you leave?"
"That's not what's important, Jack. And you know that. Besides, I never
left you nor anyone else that I love. I'll always be there. I'll always
keep you warm keep you safe always love you"
and I want to thank you now for all the ways you were right there for me
you were right there for me
"Prue I never even got the chance to say good-bye and to thank you for
becoming a part of my life"
"This is your chance, Jack. Not to say good-bye, because if I haven't already
made myself clear, not unless you want me to, I'm not leaving but to say thank
you."
in my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
in my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
and everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
There you'll be
For once, in what seemed like eternity, Jack smiled. Light finally glimmered in his eyes
as he turned around to face his big sister. "Thank you, Prue." And with eyes
shimmering with its final tears, "I'm gonna miss you"
Prue lightly caressed his cheek, her blue eyes glimmering. "You're welcome,
Jack." Gently, she placed a kiss on his forehead, "I miss you already, little
brother."
Jack closed his eyes for the briefest second, and to only open them to reveal nothing but
his apparent loneliness though he knew that he wasn't.
"You're my official unofficial little brother."
"And you're my official unofficial big sister, Prue."
Smiling, and praying for her soul to keep
"Good bye, Prue"