Chapter 4 sorry I haven't updated in forever! the song is Slipped Away by Avril Lavinge

Disclaimer I don't own Charmed or Slipped Away

Piper looked around her. She was standing in a blindingly white room that looked like it had no end. She was wearing a toga-like dress, and her hair was dripping wet. Where was she? Piper had no idea. All of a sudden she was just….here.

"Piper," a voice behind her called. Her heart dropped at the sound. She knew it was Leo. And she knew this wasn't going to be good. She could hear it in his voice.

Na na
Na na na na na na
I miss you
I miss you so bad
I don't forget you
Oh it's so sad
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly

She turned to him. He was dressed in a sparkling gold robe. He was looking down, but Piper could see the sadness, sorrow, and heartbreak in his eyes. He told her that he had to leave. He had no choice. It was time for him to move on, the elders said. Piper was furious. How could they do this? Again? It wasn't fair! They couldn't do this to them…to Wyatt…..she wouldn't let them.

"You want me to stand here and watch you walk away?" Piper asked Leo. Tears were threatening to pour from her eyes. This couldn't be happening. They'd been pulled apart so many times. But they were married now! They had a family! How could the Elders do this? How could Leo LET them do this?

"Piper, I…" Leo started.

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
Oh
Na na
Na na na na na

Piper's eyes jolted open. She was in her bedroom. The morning sun was shining brightly through her blinds. Her pillow was wet. She had been crying in her sleep.

Remembering the night before, she turned over, expecting to see Leo next to her, watching her sleep like he had done before. But Leo wasn't there. Her bed was empty. Horrible thoughts passed through her mind. He was gone again. Had the elders taken him? Had something happened? Was he hurt? Was he ever even there? Was it all just a dream? no, it couldn't have been a dream. He had been here. It was all too real to have been a dream.

I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly

"Leo?" Piper called. She began to cry. She couldn't lose him again. She couldn't live through that another time. "Leo!" She tried again. She heard footsteps in the hall, and her door flung open. Leo was on the other side, with a fear-stricken look on his face. His hair was wet, and half his face was covered in shaving cream. He had his razor in his hand.

"What? Piper, what's wrong?" He asked her frantically. Piper got up and ran towards Leo. She threw her arms around his neck.

"Leo!" She squealed happily. "I thought I'd lost you."

"Lost me? Piper I was just taking a shower," Leo responded, clearly confused.

"I know but I had such a horrible dream. It was the day you left. The day when Phoebe Paige and I became goddesses. Oh, Leo it felt so real. Then I woke up and you weren't here. I thought- I thought you were gone," Piper cried, burying her face into Leo's neck. He wrapped his arm around her comfortingly.

"Piper, sweetie, it's okay," he said soothingly. "I'm not leaving. I never will. Not again." He pulled Piper back and looked her in the eye. he could see how scared she was.

"I promise." He said and he instantly saw her fear disappear with the sincerity of his words. He pulled her back into a hug and kissed her gently on the top of her head.

Leo had washed Piper's worries away. She pulled him down and Kissed him happily.

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
Oh
Na na
Na na na na na

"C'mon, I'll make you breakfast," She said, grabbing his hand and leading him downstairs. They found Phoebe and Paige in the kitchen, reading their sections of the newspaper and drinking coffee. When Piper and Leo entered, Phoebe and Paige looked up.

"Hey Piper, Hey Leo" Paige said.

"Morning, guys," Phoebe greeted, then she returned o her paper. A few seconds later, both Phoebe and Paige did a double take. Phoebe looked over at Paige.

"Are you seeing what I'm seeing?" Phoebe asked Paige.

"Yea, Leo and Piper. Toghether. Wait, does this mean…?" Paige asked. Phoebe looked hopeful. Leo glanced down at Piper, who nodded. Paige and Phoebe jumped up and wrapped Piper and Leo into a huge family hug. They separated from the hug, but Piper and Leo were still holding hands. Paige said goodbye and left for work quickly, because she was late. Phoebe was working form home that day though. Piper went to the fridge to start preparing breakfast, and Leo sat down at the table where Paige had been sitting. Phoebe looked over at him and burst out laughing.

"What? What did I do?" Leo asked, blushing.

"I think it's more what you didn't do. Half your face is covered in shaving cream." Phoebe explained, still laughing hysterically. Piper turned away from the stove.

"Oops, I guess I distracted you, huh?" She asked. She too, began giggling. Leo went back upstairs to finish shaving. Piper sat down across from Phoebe, sighing.

"Hey," Phoebe said. "Are you happy?" She looked at Piper, trying to read her eyes. Piper grinned.

"Very." Piper replied very reassuringly. "I'm glad he's back. I missed him so much. I didn't realize how much I love him." Phoebe grinned at her. "I am a little worried though," Piper continued. "I hope he doesn't leave again."

"Oh, sweetie, I don't think he will," Phoebe comforted, reaching across the table to grab Piper's hand. "I don't think anything could make him leave your side again.

I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly

"Talking about me, are we?" Leo asked, re-entering the kitchen with a grin on his face. He sat down in an empty chair as Piper got up to finish cooking. She brought breakfast over and set in on the table. Leo grabbed her hand and pulled her into his lap. He kissed her.

"Thanks," he said. "For breakfast. I forgot how much I missed your cooking."

"Well, as happy as I am for you guys, the PDA is reminding me of how horribly single I am. So, I'm going to go work on my column." Phoebe rose from the table and left the kitchen. She lingered in the doorway for a few second though. She thought about how lucky Piper was to have found a guy that would do anything for her. Suddenly, an image of Cole flashed through Phoebe's mind. Phoebe was immediately pulled out of her little trance. She shook her head. Wow, she thought as she walked away, I must be really lonely.

I've had my wake up
Won't you wake up
I keep asking why
I can't take it
It wasn't fake
It happened you passed by

Now that Cole had entered her mind, she couldn't get him out of it. He'd been gone for almost two years. She hadn't thought about him for most of that time. She knew that her and her sisters had done the right thing. But she saw Piper and Leo, finally happy, and she longed for the love that she had felt with Cole. She had never loved anybody that much before. Piper and Leo worked things out….why couldn't Cole and I? Phoebe thought. Because he was evil! The voice in her head screamed. Still, it wasn't fair. Why did the man she loved have to be evil? Why did she have to lose him?

Stop it! Phoebe told herself, You don't love him anymore. He's gone and out of your life like you wanted, she reassured herself. Still, deep down, she wondered what could have been.

Now you're gone
Now you're gone
There you go
There you go
Somewhere I can't bring you back
Now you're gone
Now you're gone
There you go
There you go
Somewhere you're not coming back

Piper was still on Leo's lap, still wrapped up in his arms kissing him. She hadn't been this happy in such a long time. She only hoped this time it would last. Leo slowly pulled away. Piper kept her eyes closed for a moment after the kissed ended. When she opened them, Leo was staring at her, a bright smile on his face.

"Hey Piper, what do you say we take the boys and go for a little picnic at the park? Go on a nice little family outing?" Leo asked hopefully.

"Sure!" Piper replied enthusiastically. I'll make the picnic. Can you go get the boys ready?" She asked, getting up from Leo's lap.

"Yup," He replied, heading upstairs. He stopped when he reached Phoebe's room and knocked on her door.

"Come in!" Phoebe called. he opened her door. She was sitting on her bed, her laptop open in front of her. She was working on her column.

"Hey, Piper and the boys and I are gonna go on a picnic. Did you want to come with us" Leo asked.

"Oh, that's sweet," Phoebe replied, "but I think I'll stay here." Leo turned to leave. "Hey Leo?" she called after him. He turned around to look at her. "I told you Piper would come around. All she needed was a little time. I'm really happy for you guys." She smiled at him.

"Thanks. I don't think this could have happened without your help." Leo responded before closing her door and heading to the boy's room.

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
Oh
Na na
Na na na na na
I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly

At the park, Piper held baby Chris while Leo played with Wyatt. Piper was thinking about all of the lonely days she had spent without her soul mate. She knew now that she had to trust her heart, even if something did go wring. Although it looked like she wouldn't have any more lonely days. Leo looked up form where he was playing, and his eyes locked with Piper's. He smiled at her. Yea, she thought. I'm definitely happy. Finally.

Na na
Na na na na na na
I miss you

The song made a lot more sense with the story in my head then it does on paper. Oh well! RR I hope you liked it! xox Meg