A Life Rekindled
Road Work
By: Alchemystik32
Cole:
The ability to look deeply into oneself, and recognize one's weaknesses is the beginning of understanding.
At least, that's what Freud said. Me, I look at it a different way. We're all weak, but our greatest strength is the ability to recognize and learn from that weakness.
Make sense? Don't worry, it didn't make much sense to me at first, either. It takes time to become comfortable enough with yourself to let your guard down.
See, that's what I need the sisters to understand right now. They can't understandthat it's ok to be human, to make mistakes; that learning from the mistakes brings growth. That growth brings understanding and understanding brings about Believing.
We're literally screwed. Big time.
I'm going to start with Paige, because she's the most resistant. I did terrible things to her, things I'm deeply ashamed of. I suppose, in a way, I want her to Believe the most.
She deserves it. She's got such a marvelous spirit! Full of fire and curiousity. She loves as deeply as she hates, and she is loyal to a fault. She can become a force to be reckoned with, indeed.
My problem? The woman loathes me with a hatred that is almost visible...
Wish me luck.
Paige:
Gee, I get to go first. Who the hell did I piss off today? That smug bastard! How DARE he even exist, let alone come into our home and tell us we have ISSUES?!
Shit.
Cole: " I want you to know that I am deeply sorry for all the ways I wronged you, Paige. If you'll let me, I'd like to attempt to make it up to you. "
Paige: " Go kiss a Grimlock. "
Cole:
Yeah, that went well. Next?
Piper.
Grace and fury bound up into one. Isn't she wonderful? So direct, so unforgiving; a fabulous blend of beauty and destruction. A walking contradication with the face of an angel.
She wants me dead in the worse way.
Sigh...
Piper:
What is with the Zen crap?! He wants us to feel inner peace? How about he go to hell and stay there? Huh? I'd feel pretty damn peaceful if THAT happened!
Cole: " You became the heart of this family through an unfortunate incident. "
Piper: " Which you helped bring about. "
Cole: " I am sincerely sorry for all the pain I caused you and your sisters. Believe me, I want nothing but the best for you three; that's why I'm here.
Piper: " Uh huh. You want what's best for us? Then go crawl back under your rock and leave us the hell alone! "
Cole: " You don't mean that. "
BOOM
Piper: " Damn. "
Cole: " You may as well give it up, your powers won't work on me. I told you that the first 100 times you tried. Oh, and I always liked that lamp. "
Piper: " Get out! "
Cole:
I'm 0 and 2. Let's see if I can make it a perfect game.
Phoebe:
Oh my God, Oh my God...why? WHY?!
Phoebe: " Why are you doing this to me?! "
Cole: " When are you going to learn that not everything is about you? "
Phoebe: " That's a terrible thing to say! "
Cole: " Sometimes the truth is terrible to hear, Phoebe. "
Phoebe: " You're here because you just can't take no for an answer! "
Cole: " No...I'm here because you three are dropping the ball. I'm here to save your ungrateful butts and help you stop a greater evil than any of us has ever faced. "
Phoebe: " You expect me to believe that?! "
Cole: " I don't expect anything, Phoebe. What I'd like is for you and your sisters to bring down those walls you're hiding behind and see yourselves as you truly are. "
Phoebe: " You're insane! "
Cole: " Not now, but thanks for the info. I did some things in my past that shame me deeply, but this is not about me; Nor is it about us. Our time is past, and I prefer to remember the sweetness of love rather than the bitter dregs at the end. What I'm here to do is simple. I'm here to help you. "
Phoebe: " We don't want your help, we don't NEED your help! We wanted you dead, and we'd prefer that you stayed that way! "
SLAM
Cole:
Game, set and match.
Charmed Ones: 1
Cole: 0
I'd better find Chris.
Chris:
Oh, sure; Come running to me when you strike out. Thanks alot, dude.
This is crazy! They aren't going to listen to their best friends right now, what makes the Elders think they'll listen to there worst enemy? They are too divided, too out of touch with their own selves to hear anything. It's going to take a major shake up to get their attention, and I can just guess what he'll want me to do.
I'll have to tell them that Leo is missing. Shock may just succeed where plain talk has failed.
See if I'm right or not.
Cole: " We need to get through to them. Any ideas? "
Chris: " What's with the we? This is your ball game, not mine. "
Cole: " I would think as their whitelighter, you'd care about what happens to them. "
Chris: " Of course I care! They're just...just..."
Cole: " Difficult? "
Chris: " I was going to say unreasonable bitches, but difficult works, too. "
Cole: " Go get them, round two is about to start. "
Piper: " What part of go away, we don't want you here are you not getting?! "
Cole: " Sit down and be quiet. You seem to think this is some kind of game or punishment, but I assure you, it's very real and it'a very important. Paige, put the potion down, it won't work and you'll just have to clean the mess up. "
Paige: " I swear, I'll find something in the Book to get rid of you yet! "
Cole: " You want to get rid of me? Huh? Then LISTEN UP! You three need to get your proverbial shit together, and you need to do it fast! Ok, so you beat the Titans, but are you delusional enough to think they're the only threat? There's another one out there, and all too soon, you're going to be called on to deal with it! "
Phoebe: " So? We deal with threats everyday. We certainly don't need you to tell us how to do our work! "
Cole: " How's that been going for you lately, Phoebe? Any premonitions? What about your Empath ability? You have truth sense, use it! "
Piper: " He's right about that much. Well? Is this some evil game or is he telling the truth? "
Silence...
Paige: " Phoebe? "
Phoebe: " Ok, fine. He's telling the truth. At least he thinks he is. But I think..."
Paige: " No one cares what you think right now. "
Piper: " Paige..."
Paige: " Oh, just stop it, Piper. When did you get elected God? "
Piper: " It's Goddess actually, but that's not the point. As the oldest, I'm in charge. "
Phoebe: " Really? Is that the law? Oh, wait, of course it is! Piper lays down the law and we're suppose to follow. "
Paige: " Right. All hail Piper! "
Chris: " Can we not do this right now? "
Piper: " Butt out! So what are you two saying? I'm overbearing? "
Paige: " That's the nice way of saying it. "
Phoebe: " You know, Paige, we can do without your smart ass comments. "
Paige: " Really? We can all do without your martyr complex, Phoebe! "
Piper: " Here, here! "
Phoebe: " Thank you so much! When did this become all about me?! "
Paige: " Who are you kidding?! It'sa ALWAYS about you! At least in your little mind it is! "
Phoebe: " That's a terrible thing to say! "
Piper: " What about you, Paige?! You never agree with anything we say! "
Paige: " That's because I always get out voted! Two to one, all the friggin' TIME! "
Cole:
Interesting. I think I've opened the proverbial can of worms, didn't I?
Ah well...it's a start.
There don't see or hear, nor do they come close to Believing...
But it's definitely a start...