I've been gone I while haven't I. Well this is the next chapter to It's Never Over. I didn't like the way it came out very much :/ but I hope you enjoy :)
Chapter 7
Poeboe POV
"Phoebe you have to move on" Piper sounded like a broken record. "Pheebs come on this isn't healthy. I mean Billie will be fine, we taught her well-"
"Piper I can't believe what I'm hearing! How dare you? We can't leave Billie to fend for herself-"
"Piper's right Phoebe, Billie should be fine. I haven't felt anything from her since we last saw her, meaning she can't be in danger"
Piper and Paige had teamed up against me once again. "You know what, I can't just leave it alone, I have to know that she's safe." I turned away from my sisters and headed to the attic once again.
It had been close to three weeks, two weeks 6 days and 15 hours to be exact, since I had last seen Billie. I started flipping through the Book of Shadows after she left the manor and everyone helped at first. Wyatt's powers returned less than an hour after we returned to the manor, meaning something had changed, most likely something involving Billie. My sisters and I had summoned the Angel after sending Chris and Wyatt back to the future, but she refused to give me Billie's whereabouts. She warned us to leave it alone or we would find ourselves in demon business again. My sisters backed down soon after that, choosing to enjoy their new demon free lives. I refused though, Billie deserved peace as well and I wouldn't rest until I knew she had it.
I began flipping through the book for what felt like the hundredth time when I sensed someone behind me. "Phoebe, are you still looking for Billie?" Coop, the only person who didn't insist that I was fighting a losing battle.
"Coop, if you have information that will help, I would appreciate it, otherwise-"
"Phoebe cool it. I'm not here to tell you to drop your search" There I went practically biting coops head off whenever he stopped by. I'm sorry. It's just that it's been weeks since I saw Billie and I don't like not knowing if she's okay"
Coop looked at me for a second before glancing away, his eyes held curiosity and something more "Have you tried scrying?" or maybe it was just a trick of the light. "Yes Coop. I've tried the same things every day, but nothing seems to work." "Well remember what Chris said, have you tried focusing on her?"
The thought had crossed my mind, but with the end result from my previous attempt, there was no wonder I was hesitant. "I've thought about it." Why was Coop bringing it up though? "Hey Coop, why would I be able to sense Billie and not anyone else? I mean I haven't been able to tap into my empathy abilities since then either."
Coop began rocking back and forth on his heels. I had struck a nerve. I was getting close. "um well I don't know really. That's a good question though. Well I have to go, but think about giving it another try" Before I had time to react, he was gone.
I closed the book and brought my hands to rest over my stomach, where the burnt mark used to be. The mark had disappeared without a trace the day after Billie left. My hands always seemed to find their way back there when I thought about the perky blonde. What was Coop not telling me?
"Phoebe can we talk?" Paige walked into the attic.
"Paige, if you're here to convince me that this is pointless-"
"Phoebe I'm sorry okay. I'm worried about Billie too but I don't know how to go about it, I mean you heard what the Angel said." Guilt was written all over Paige's features, she really did care. "I know I said I haven't felt anything coming from Billie and it's true, but what if that means she's no longer my charge? Maybe the Elders took her away from me on orders of the Angel of Destiny?"
"I really hope they didn't, that would only show just how much power that damn Angel has over them."
"Phoebe if you want to talk about Billie, I-"
"Paige I appreciate this, I really do, but I think it's time I went back to my condo, to work on my column before Elise fires me." "Oh um okay do you want me to orb you there?" "No I brought my car so I think I'll drive back" It would give me time to think. Paige lowered her head and nodded, a little hurt with the fact that I didn't want to open up. "Paige, I promise you that when I feel like talking, I will come to you, but for now, please be patient. Go spend some time with your husband or something.
"Phoebe, please don't let this stop you from living your life. I get why you want Billie to be okay, she was like a sister to me too, but we'll find a way to reach her. Don't you want to find love? Shouldn't Coop be helping you with that?" Love. I remembered that beautiful little girl I was promised and nearly broke down. I wanted that, I really did, but I couldn't ask Coop to help me get it until I knew how I felt for Billie. Was Paige right, did I see her as a sister? The thought made me laugh inside. Of course I didn't. I had fallen head over heels for the young blonde in time. The day I almost lost her made me realize the extent of my feelings for her. No. What I felt was not a sisterly thing. "Paige, I have to go, but thanks again"
I didn't look back, but I knew I was leaving behind a thoroughly confused sister.
Bille POV
Screams could be heard. Were there various screams or just one being bounced back? The walls had scorch marks all over, making it the worst looking part of the underworld. At least its rundown appearance kept some demons away. Unfortunately, that didn't stop me from hunting them down. Close to three weeks of hunting demons was beginning to take its toll on my body. It was hard to find a spot on my body that wasn't covered in bruises, cuts or was otherwise sore. Close to three weeks had passed since I had made a deal with the Angel. Close to three weeks since I had last seen Phoebe. I didn't let myself dwell on the last bit of information for too long, it only made other pains evident, none of which were physical.
My body felt about to give in. My blood was forming a pool at my feet and my vision blurred. I couldn't help it any longer. I had been the Angel's hitwoman for too long, being abused and overworked. If I was to die now, I wanted Phoebe's face to be the last thing I saw. I wanted to feel her wrap her arms around me, but I wanted, most of all, to hear her just say my name and that she felt the same way I did for her. Knowing that the latter wasn't a possibility, I decided to attempt to stop by her condo and sneak a peek. I wanted to see her smile once more before I decided to leave for good. That is how I ended up outside of the beautiful brunette's condo. All I needed was to find a way to get in without her seeing me.
"Billie?" Too bad someone had other plans for me. "Is that really you?"
What I thought was impossible before had finally happened. Phoebe's arms enveloped me and threatened to never let go, not that I would mind. "Billie I can't believe it's really you"
I wanted to savor that moment, to stop time and just stand there forever. "Phoebe I'm so sorry-"
"Don't you dare apologize. Nothing is your fault, do you understand?"
The moment I had yearned for was cut short by a massive pain origination from my chest. "AARGH!" my legs gave way and I prepared myself for the inevitable contact I would make with the floor, but it never came. "Oh my god, Billie! Hold on" She picked me up, bridal style and began fumbling for what I was assuming were her keys; it always amazed me how strong she was. "Billie, just hold on, okay?" I felt my more blood leaving my body; I wasn't going to live much longer. "I'm… staining… your clothes... I'm …sorry" I wanted to say Phoebe I love you. I always have but I was too much of a coward. At least I had gotten to see her one more time before darkness consumed me for the last time.