A/N- I saw that many of you caught onto the banshee-witch thing. I told you- it's all going to be explained here.

(Establishing shots of San Francisco. The song "F-f-f-f-falling!" by the Rasmus plays over it.)

(Scene: the Manor, Billie's room. Billie is lying on her bed. Paige is standing over her and using her healing powers. Billie's wounds slowly reverse and she blinks and comes to. She groans. Piper and Phoebe watch her with concern)

Phoebe: Sweetie, are you alright?

Billie: (wearily) I think so... what happened?

Piper: Apparently, your pain attracted a Banshee and she attacked you. And we're back to fighting demons again.

Paige: (warning) Piper...

Piper: I'm only saying. We were supposed to be past this because the demon world was weakened, and yet here were are. Fighting another demon. One that was stupid enough to attack us here (Phoebe also gives Piper a look). (To Billie) Sorry.

Billie: No, I'm sorry. If I had known that was going to happen, I-

Phoebe: What? Stopped mourning your family? It wasn't your fault (she looks at her sisters for confirmation and notices Paige has a confused expression on her face). What is it, Paige?

Paige: I was just wondering why Billie had the reaction that she did...

Billie: What do you mean?

Paige: From what I read about them, a Banshee scream doesn't kill witches, it converts them. Yet you're not a Banshee.

Piper: (grabs a stuffed bear from Billie's shelf and holds it out to her) Billie, use your power- move it towards you.

Billie: (waves her arm to move the bear, but it stays where it is) What the-?

Phoebe: Piper? What's going-

Piper: (sighs) Billie's pain is affecting her powers... blocking them. She's mortal now.

Billie: (shocked) What? That can't be!

Paige: You're questioning yourself as a witch because of what happened to Christy and your parents, and its affecting your powers (Billie looks at Phoebe, who nods in agreement)

Billie: So what do I do?

Piper: You need to come to terms with what happened and stop blaming yourself. It's going to take some time.

Phoebe: We will help you through it, I promise.

Piper: But first, to the immediate problem (she turns to leave the room)

Phoebe: What?

Piper: A demon sent on a suicide mission can only mean one thing. A faction. So I'm going to check the Book for some mass vanquishings- who's coming? (Exeunt Piper)

(Scene: The Underworld. A group of Banshees surround a female warlock, who is standing on a stone so that she appears taller and more imposing. She attempts to get the Banshees attention, but they are talking amongst themselves)

Demon: (emits a high pitched scream. The Banshees suddenly turn and look at her) Thank you! Now, as you know, the attack on the witch this morning was thwarted-

Banshee #1: (interrupting) By the Charmed Ones! (addresses the other Banshees) I told you this would be a suicide mission (other Banshees start murmuring in agreement)

Demon: Silence! (Banshees stop talking) Our sister's death is regrettable, but the attack served it's purpose. We know now that the witch has lost access to her powers, which will make killing her a lot less dangerous.

Banshee #2: I thought we needed her as an ally

Demon: If we can steal her powers and claim them for ourselves, we won't need to convert her.

Banshee #1: But she is protected by the sisters- whether or not she's powerless is beside the point. To go against the Power of Three is suicide.

Demon: I won't lie and say that lives will not be lost during the course of this plan. I will say that the power we will receive at the end will be more than worth it. The powers of this witch... and those of the Charmed Ones themselves (the Banshees start to talk more excitedly now. The Demon smiles)

A/N- See? I told you there was a reason behind the inconsistency!

I know this chapter is quite short but... hey- there's more to come, so never fear! Reviews are much appreciated!