It had been three months since Phoebe and Kai's meeting in the elevator. During that time, the two became extremely close. Kai had spent every Wednesday training Phoebe. Kai had become a welcomed friend of the family and spent almost every Friday with the Halliwells for 'game night'. Tonight was no exception. Coop, Phoebe, Paige, Henry, Piper, Leo, and Kai were all gathered around a table in Phoebe and Coop's apartment.
"That's not fair!"
"It's totally fair!"
"You're cheating!"
"Am not!"
"Are too!"
Kai sighed as she rubbed her temples in annoyance. The bickering between the two sisters was getting a little out of hand. It had started as a simple game of Monopoly. Phoebe had to take a call from Elise and while she was gone, Paige had landed on two of her properties. Nobody had said anything, but when Phoebe returned and touched the board she had a premonition and seen what had happened. And that was when it started. The two stared arguing and it had been going on for twenty minutes. Leo had attempted to keep the peace but was told to stay out of it. Both Coop and Henry had tried to calm their angered wives, but failed when they too were told to stay out of it.
"Okay, I'd really like to finish this game before I'm 500." Kai muttered to Piper. Piper smiled and nodded in agreement. She was just as annoyed at the arguing as Kai was.
"Rock, paper, scissors to see who intervenes?" Piper offered.
"They're your sisters." Kai defended.
"True, but you have more of an authority figure about you. They won't shush you if you do it." Piper smiled, "Besides, you're the one who wants it to end."
"That's because I'm getting a migraine." Kai muttered. Deciding that it would be easier if she were to intervene, Kai stood and slammed her hands on the table. The bickering sisters instantly became quiet and looked at the young woman.
"Guys. You really need to stop arguing. I'm getting a headache. Paige, it's not Pheeb's fault that she got a call. Just give her the money for the two spots and let's finish this. I'd like to get home at some point tonight." Paige glared at Phoebe. Phoebe smiled and stuck out her tongue as she took the money from her younger sibling. Kai noticed this instantly, "Pheebs." Kai warned. The last thing she needed was for the two to start fighting again.
"See! I told you that you could do it." Piper said as she put a hand on Kai's shoulder. Kai smiled to herself.
"Thanks. Now, who's turn-" Kai never got to finish her sentence. A demon shimmered in and started throwing fireballs instantly. Everyone dove for cover. Phoebe, Piper, and Paige jumped behind a cupboard, Leo dove behind a wall, and Coop and Henry hid behind the island in the middle of the kitchen. Kai didn't hide however.
"Kai! Get outta there!" Paige cried. Kai didn't move. She simply tilted her head and examined the man, or demon, that now stood in the living room. He wasn't much taller than she was, maybe by an inch or so. He was bald and had black lines that marked his face. The demon smiled. Kai could see that he didn't have normal teeth, but very sharp, razor-like teeth instead. He took a few steps toward Kai.
"Get away from her!" Piper threatened. She flung her hands in attempt to do something. He flinched, but didn't blow up. "That's not good."
"You are no match for me." The demon growled. He was now standing two feet from Kai. Kai had an annoyed look on her face. "Are you not afraid of me, child?"
"No," Kai said defiantly, "Why would I be?"
"Because I am a demon. A very powerful demon none the less." He explained as he stroked her cheek.
Piper, Phoebe, and Paige all exchanged worried looks. They were all thinking the same thing; how are they gonna help Kai.
"What are we gonna do?" Paige whispered.
"We can't attack him with our powers, he can use Kai as a shield. Not to mention that I can't exactly blow him to bits." Piper explained.
"Guys," Phoebe hissed as she stared at the two. "I think Kai can handle this. I don't think she's as powerless as she lets on. Let's see what happens. If anything, I'll levitate and kick him then we'll figure out what to do from there." Paige and Piper joined their sister in watching the demon and their friend.
"That's an interesting story." Kai gave a sarcastic smile. The demon growled and grabbed Kai by the throat. Kai eyed the demon. Phoebe gasped from the other side of the room. She could feel the hate and disgust coming from Kai.
"If you want to keep your hand, I suggest you let go." Kai threatened. The demon faltered for a minute from her tone, but didn't let go. He simply smiled.
"What are you going to do, witch?"
It was Kai's turn to inflict some fear, "I'm no witch."
"Oh? Then you must be one of their 'innocents' they protect. Well, I hate to tell you, you will be one innocent that they will not be protecting." The room became deadly silent for a moment.
"Is that the best you have?" Kai asked in a bored tone. She was unfazed by the attempted attack. The demon's smile turned to a confused frown as he realized that his power hadn't worked on the woman.
"How? You should be dead. If that won't hurt you, then let's try this!" Electricity was pouring out of the demon's body. His eyes widened in shock as he realized that even with all his power, he didn't even so much as shocked the girl.
"My turn." Kai said. Before he had the chance to move away, Kai placed her hand on the demon's stomach. A black mist shot through the demon. The demon's eyes widened. He fell to the ground and disintegrated. Kai gave a sadistic smile as she looked at the remainder of the demon. It was nothing but a small pile of ash. "Pathetic." She sneered as she pushed some of the ash with her foot. I forgot how good that felt. It's been so long since I've used my power.
She heard someone clear their throat from behind her. Oh crap. Busted. She turned around to the group. Everyone in the room was staring at her. Each of them wearing a different expression. Henry looked at her with shock and terror, Leo and Coop both watched her in confusion and interest, and the sister's expressions where ones of betrayal, hurt, and confusion. "What's with the looks guys?"
She waited a moment before attempting to get a response again. "Uh, guys?"
A chorus of questions where shot her way.
"What was that?"
"How did you do that?"
"What are you?"
"When did you learn that?"
Realizing that she wasn't going to get out of explaining it, she raked a hand though her hair. Now I have to tell them. "You guys might wanna take a seat. This is gonna be a lot to process."
