Chapter 9
Piper had gone to court with Phoebe and Cole. Phoebe was tired of this whole circus. There was no way they could win. Leo had lied and deceived them. Maybe The Elders threatened him maybe not. Phoebe was trying to comfort Piper but she had no luck, so Cole comforted them both. Leo was contemplating whether to go, finally he decided to. Maybe he could make things better. He entered the courtroom and saw Phoebe asleep on Cole's lap. He guessed they were early. He also felt guilty because he had passed their room and heard Piper crying. Piper looked at him with daggers in her eyes. Cole avoided him. Leo walked up.
"I'm sorry" said Leo.
"You should sit somewhere else" said Piper. "Before Phoebe wakes up and she has to testify today"
"Why so early?" asked Leo. "Don't they have any other witnesses?"
"No" said Piper. "I guess they want to get this over with"
Phoebe cried out and awoke. Justice ran in.
"Phoebe" said Cole. "You're safe"
Phoebe nodded.
"Phoebe you don't have to testify today" said Justice.
"No" said Phoebe. "It's okay. I've been having nightmares for awhile. No biggie"
"Are you sure?" asked Cole.
"Phoebe you shouldn't go up" said Leo.
Phoebe glared at him. "I think you have no business to tell me what to do. Whitelighter or not"
Dane was watching with interest. Phoebe looked at him.
"What the hell are you looking at?" cried Phoebe. She stood up and was about to charge at him when Cole grabbed her waist.
"No" said Cole.
She sat down. "I'm sorry"
She cried on his shoulder. The judge came in. Justice walked up to him.
"May we continue this afternoon?" asked Justice pointing at Phoebe. "She's not at a stable state right now"
The judge looked at Phoebe.
"Court will resume this afternoon then" said the judge he stood up and left.
Cole helped Phoebe up. Piper followed as did Leo.
"Please let me help" said Leo.
"Leo" said Piper. "What you did to Phoebe was as bad as what The Elders did. It makes me wonder if you were in on it"
Leo grabbed her arm. "Don't ever say that?"
"Get off" cried Piper.
Cole grabbed Leo and tossed him away.
"Don't you ever grab her like that" said Cole. "What the hell is wrong with you Wyatt?"
He guided Piper away. She was amazed at how Cole defended her.
"Thank you" said Piper.
"No problem" said Cole. "We're family right?"
"Yeah" said Piper. "How's Phoebe?"
"Not too well" said Cole. "You wouldn't believe how many nightmares she had last night"
"I was there remember" laughed Piper.
"That's right" said Cole. They entered the room. Phoebe was laying on the bed with her eyes open. "She just does that it's like her spirit was stolen"
Afternoon
Phoebe a little more calm entered the courtroom alone. She told the others she needed to walk by herself but regretted it because she saw Leo by the doors. He tried to hug her but she moved away.
"Don't touch me" said Phoebe.
"Fine" said Leo. "I just want to explain myself"
"Go right ahead" said Phoebe.
"Cason threatened my wings and Piper" said Leo. "He said if I snitched Piper wouldn't even be alive to conceive a child. I couldn't believe it. He also said he would kill all of you. I had to lie"
"We were in the protection of the court" said Phoebe.
"Even if Cason lost he would have found ways" said Leo. "Friends?"
Phoebe shook her head. "Doesn't matter"
Cole and Piper walked in. Leo stood up and walked to the other side. People started to pile in.
"What did he say?" asked Piper.
Phoebe explained to her. Cole sat next to Phoebe. Piper looked from Leo to Cole and sat next to Cole. Dane walked in.
"Gosh" said Dane. "The family is separated"
"Go climb back under the rock you came from" spat Cole.
Dane laughed. "I'm shaking in my robe"
"He's a jerk" muttered Piper.
Justice walked in.
"Are you okay now?" asked Justice.
Phoebe nodded. He handed her a napkin with some pieces of fruit inside.
"Take this" said Justice. "It should give you some energy"
"Thank you" said Phoebe eating it. "It's delicious"
"Fresh from my garden" said Justice.
The judge walked in. "Let's get this started"
Dane stood up. "My witness today is Prue Halliwell"
Everyone gasped. Piper turned quickly. She saw Prue walk in.
"Prue" whispered Piper.
Phoebe watched Prue in shock. Would her sister not help her either. Prue sat down.
"Prue Halliwell" said Dane. "Can you tell me your feelings about Mr. Turner"
"Well" said Prue. "He's manipulative, sarcastic, a pain, a smart mouth, and a jerk"
Dane chuckled. Justice opened his mouth in shock.
"Just like a brother would be like" said Prue smiling.
Cole looked at her. Dane loosened his tie. The little twit wasn't going to be any help.
"He's really good for my sister and I was really looking forward for my niece/nephew" said Prue. "What you did to my sister was evil, that's even beneath Cole"
She glared at Cason and his smug looks.
"So tell me Prudence" said Dane with disgust. "Where was your sister Phoebe at the time of your death?"
"She was in the Underworld" said Prue. "Saving someone"
"No" said Dane. "Saving a demon"
"Objection" called Justice. "He's referring to Cole as a demon"
"Your honor Cole Turner was Balthazar at the time" said Dane.
"Overruled" said the judge. "Continue"
"It was either me or Piper in the end" said Prue. "One of us had to die because of our destiny. Paige had to fit into the picture somewhere"
"If that's what you want to believe" said Dane. "You never liked Cole, you never wanted him into the family"
"True" said Prue looking down. "But it's not my choice"
She and Phoebe looked at eachother.
"That's all" said Dane sitting down.
"No questions" said Justice.
Prue orbed out. Piper was disappointed.
Justice stood up.
"Phoebe Halliwell to the stand" said Justice.
Dane smiled. He was going to rip her into to pieces. Phoebe kissed Cole and headed up to the stand.
"Ok" said Justice. "Tell me how your relationship got started"
"I met Cole when Prue and I were saving an innocent" said Phoebe. "He was the ADA and when I saw him I was mesmerized. He showed up at places where I was and I took into him. It wasn't seduction, or puppy love, or a fling. After we made love for the first time I loved him and he loved me"
"Thank you" said Justice. "Now can you tell me about your engagement up to your loss"
Phoebe swallowed.
"Last year Cole asked me to marry him and I said yes after a couple of weeks" said Phoebe thinking hard. She looked confused.
"Phoebe?" said Justice.
"I can't really remember" said Phoebe putting her head in her hands.
"Make up some lies" muttered Dane.
Justice glared at him.
"There were a lot of demonic attacks" said Phoebe. "Then everything is sort of blacked out"
Cole looked at Phoebe worriedly.
"Justice" called Cole.
Justice went up to Cole.
"She's probably in shock or something" said Cole. "Can you get her off? I don't care if we lose"
Justice thought for a moment.
"Do it" said Piper.
She saw Phoebe struggling.
"Did you put something in that fruit?" asked Cole.
"No" said Justice. "Remember I'm on your side"
"Justice are you going to proceed?" asked the judge.
"I would like the court's permission to dismiss the witness" said Justice.
"Your honor" called Dane. "I would like to question Miss Halliwell. It's only fair and she is the primary witness"
"Dane is right" said the judge. "Request denied"
Justice cursed to himself and sat down. Cole closed his eyes as did Phoebe. She opened them and sat up.
"Phoebe" said Dane. "What did you do when you found out Cole was half- demon?"
"I was shocked" said Phoebe. "and totally pissed"
Cole smiled at her. They liked to talk about that night.
"But you didn't vanquish him" said Dane. "You instead saved him from a bounty hunter"
"He also saved me" said Phoebe.
"It is your job to vanquish demons" cried Dane.
"It was him job to kill me" cried Phoebe. "He had plenty of chances, he had the chance when we slept together, he had chances when I slept, he had chances that freaking night"
She took a breath and smiled.
"What happened when he killed Jenna?" asked Dane. "Didn't you forgive him and comfort him?"
"I did because he was brainwash by that snake Raynor" said Phoebe.
"Can you explain Prue?" asked Dane.
"She already told you" said Phoebe tears spilling out.
She always had the thought it was her fault Prue died. It was as if it was Cole or Prue to die. Always destined to lose someone. If Piper ever died she would go insane.
"But it could have been prevented" said Dane. "If you would have stayed and helped"
"I might've died too" said Phoebe. "Cole is good and I don't know why you people can't see it"
"Evil can't love" said Dane.
"Objection" said Justice.
"Sorry" said Dane. "I'll rephrase. When Cole Turner was Balthazar how did you know he actually loved you. Gone for long periods of time. He could've been anywhere"
"Don't even go there" said Phoebe. "Or I will kill you"
Dane smiled and Phoebe covered her mouth. There was a lot of whispers going around. Phoebe ran out of the courtroom. She just kept running until she couldn't run anymore.
"Phoebe" called Cole. He caught up to her.
"I just ruined it" said Phoebe gasping.
"No" said Cole. "Dane did that on purpose. We still have a good shot"
"Cole stop it" said Phoebe. "I want to go home. This was a bad idea"
Cole led her to their room. He shut the door and guided her to the bed.
"Now you sit" said Cole walking to the bathroom. He turned on the bathwater. He checked the temperature and walked into the bedroom. He took off Phoebe's shoes and she smiled as she took of the rest of her clothes. Cole picked her up and she giggled. He placed her in the tub and brought a washcloth to her body.
"I want you to clothes your eyes" said Cole. " and pretend all the bad things are gone and I want you to draw your mind blank. Chase all your nightmares away and just breath. Imagine we're at home and your lying in a silk bed with your satin pajamas and we're eating chocolate"
"and making love" muttered Phoebe.
Cole laughed. "That too"
He washed her body and wiped her face clean. He then wrapped her in a towel and picked her up. He sat her on the bed and dressed her with the pajamas. Phoebe did her hair feeling much better and he tucked her in. She fell asleep quickly. Cole watched her for a long time ready to chase away her nightmares.
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Piper had gone to court with Phoebe and Cole. Phoebe was tired of this whole circus. There was no way they could win. Leo had lied and deceived them. Maybe The Elders threatened him maybe not. Phoebe was trying to comfort Piper but she had no luck, so Cole comforted them both. Leo was contemplating whether to go, finally he decided to. Maybe he could make things better. He entered the courtroom and saw Phoebe asleep on Cole's lap. He guessed they were early. He also felt guilty because he had passed their room and heard Piper crying. Piper looked at him with daggers in her eyes. Cole avoided him. Leo walked up.
"I'm sorry" said Leo.
"You should sit somewhere else" said Piper. "Before Phoebe wakes up and she has to testify today"
"Why so early?" asked Leo. "Don't they have any other witnesses?"
"No" said Piper. "I guess they want to get this over with"
Phoebe cried out and awoke. Justice ran in.
"Phoebe" said Cole. "You're safe"
Phoebe nodded.
"Phoebe you don't have to testify today" said Justice.
"No" said Phoebe. "It's okay. I've been having nightmares for awhile. No biggie"
"Are you sure?" asked Cole.
"Phoebe you shouldn't go up" said Leo.
Phoebe glared at him. "I think you have no business to tell me what to do. Whitelighter or not"
Dane was watching with interest. Phoebe looked at him.
"What the hell are you looking at?" cried Phoebe. She stood up and was about to charge at him when Cole grabbed her waist.
"No" said Cole.
She sat down. "I'm sorry"
She cried on his shoulder. The judge came in. Justice walked up to him.
"May we continue this afternoon?" asked Justice pointing at Phoebe. "She's not at a stable state right now"
The judge looked at Phoebe.
"Court will resume this afternoon then" said the judge he stood up and left.
Cole helped Phoebe up. Piper followed as did Leo.
"Please let me help" said Leo.
"Leo" said Piper. "What you did to Phoebe was as bad as what The Elders did. It makes me wonder if you were in on it"
Leo grabbed her arm. "Don't ever say that?"
"Get off" cried Piper.
Cole grabbed Leo and tossed him away.
"Don't you ever grab her like that" said Cole. "What the hell is wrong with you Wyatt?"
He guided Piper away. She was amazed at how Cole defended her.
"Thank you" said Piper.
"No problem" said Cole. "We're family right?"
"Yeah" said Piper. "How's Phoebe?"
"Not too well" said Cole. "You wouldn't believe how many nightmares she had last night"
"I was there remember" laughed Piper.
"That's right" said Cole. They entered the room. Phoebe was laying on the bed with her eyes open. "She just does that it's like her spirit was stolen"
Afternoon
Phoebe a little more calm entered the courtroom alone. She told the others she needed to walk by herself but regretted it because she saw Leo by the doors. He tried to hug her but she moved away.
"Don't touch me" said Phoebe.
"Fine" said Leo. "I just want to explain myself"
"Go right ahead" said Phoebe.
"Cason threatened my wings and Piper" said Leo. "He said if I snitched Piper wouldn't even be alive to conceive a child. I couldn't believe it. He also said he would kill all of you. I had to lie"
"We were in the protection of the court" said Phoebe.
"Even if Cason lost he would have found ways" said Leo. "Friends?"
Phoebe shook her head. "Doesn't matter"
Cole and Piper walked in. Leo stood up and walked to the other side. People started to pile in.
"What did he say?" asked Piper.
Phoebe explained to her. Cole sat next to Phoebe. Piper looked from Leo to Cole and sat next to Cole. Dane walked in.
"Gosh" said Dane. "The family is separated"
"Go climb back under the rock you came from" spat Cole.
Dane laughed. "I'm shaking in my robe"
"He's a jerk" muttered Piper.
Justice walked in.
"Are you okay now?" asked Justice.
Phoebe nodded. He handed her a napkin with some pieces of fruit inside.
"Take this" said Justice. "It should give you some energy"
"Thank you" said Phoebe eating it. "It's delicious"
"Fresh from my garden" said Justice.
The judge walked in. "Let's get this started"
Dane stood up. "My witness today is Prue Halliwell"
Everyone gasped. Piper turned quickly. She saw Prue walk in.
"Prue" whispered Piper.
Phoebe watched Prue in shock. Would her sister not help her either. Prue sat down.
"Prue Halliwell" said Dane. "Can you tell me your feelings about Mr. Turner"
"Well" said Prue. "He's manipulative, sarcastic, a pain, a smart mouth, and a jerk"
Dane chuckled. Justice opened his mouth in shock.
"Just like a brother would be like" said Prue smiling.
Cole looked at her. Dane loosened his tie. The little twit wasn't going to be any help.
"He's really good for my sister and I was really looking forward for my niece/nephew" said Prue. "What you did to my sister was evil, that's even beneath Cole"
She glared at Cason and his smug looks.
"So tell me Prudence" said Dane with disgust. "Where was your sister Phoebe at the time of your death?"
"She was in the Underworld" said Prue. "Saving someone"
"No" said Dane. "Saving a demon"
"Objection" called Justice. "He's referring to Cole as a demon"
"Your honor Cole Turner was Balthazar at the time" said Dane.
"Overruled" said the judge. "Continue"
"It was either me or Piper in the end" said Prue. "One of us had to die because of our destiny. Paige had to fit into the picture somewhere"
"If that's what you want to believe" said Dane. "You never liked Cole, you never wanted him into the family"
"True" said Prue looking down. "But it's not my choice"
She and Phoebe looked at eachother.
"That's all" said Dane sitting down.
"No questions" said Justice.
Prue orbed out. Piper was disappointed.
Justice stood up.
"Phoebe Halliwell to the stand" said Justice.
Dane smiled. He was going to rip her into to pieces. Phoebe kissed Cole and headed up to the stand.
"Ok" said Justice. "Tell me how your relationship got started"
"I met Cole when Prue and I were saving an innocent" said Phoebe. "He was the ADA and when I saw him I was mesmerized. He showed up at places where I was and I took into him. It wasn't seduction, or puppy love, or a fling. After we made love for the first time I loved him and he loved me"
"Thank you" said Justice. "Now can you tell me about your engagement up to your loss"
Phoebe swallowed.
"Last year Cole asked me to marry him and I said yes after a couple of weeks" said Phoebe thinking hard. She looked confused.
"Phoebe?" said Justice.
"I can't really remember" said Phoebe putting her head in her hands.
"Make up some lies" muttered Dane.
Justice glared at him.
"There were a lot of demonic attacks" said Phoebe. "Then everything is sort of blacked out"
Cole looked at Phoebe worriedly.
"Justice" called Cole.
Justice went up to Cole.
"She's probably in shock or something" said Cole. "Can you get her off? I don't care if we lose"
Justice thought for a moment.
"Do it" said Piper.
She saw Phoebe struggling.
"Did you put something in that fruit?" asked Cole.
"No" said Justice. "Remember I'm on your side"
"Justice are you going to proceed?" asked the judge.
"I would like the court's permission to dismiss the witness" said Justice.
"Your honor" called Dane. "I would like to question Miss Halliwell. It's only fair and she is the primary witness"
"Dane is right" said the judge. "Request denied"
Justice cursed to himself and sat down. Cole closed his eyes as did Phoebe. She opened them and sat up.
"Phoebe" said Dane. "What did you do when you found out Cole was half- demon?"
"I was shocked" said Phoebe. "and totally pissed"
Cole smiled at her. They liked to talk about that night.
"But you didn't vanquish him" said Dane. "You instead saved him from a bounty hunter"
"He also saved me" said Phoebe.
"It is your job to vanquish demons" cried Dane.
"It was him job to kill me" cried Phoebe. "He had plenty of chances, he had the chance when we slept together, he had chances when I slept, he had chances that freaking night"
She took a breath and smiled.
"What happened when he killed Jenna?" asked Dane. "Didn't you forgive him and comfort him?"
"I did because he was brainwash by that snake Raynor" said Phoebe.
"Can you explain Prue?" asked Dane.
"She already told you" said Phoebe tears spilling out.
She always had the thought it was her fault Prue died. It was as if it was Cole or Prue to die. Always destined to lose someone. If Piper ever died she would go insane.
"But it could have been prevented" said Dane. "If you would have stayed and helped"
"I might've died too" said Phoebe. "Cole is good and I don't know why you people can't see it"
"Evil can't love" said Dane.
"Objection" said Justice.
"Sorry" said Dane. "I'll rephrase. When Cole Turner was Balthazar how did you know he actually loved you. Gone for long periods of time. He could've been anywhere"
"Don't even go there" said Phoebe. "Or I will kill you"
Dane smiled and Phoebe covered her mouth. There was a lot of whispers going around. Phoebe ran out of the courtroom. She just kept running until she couldn't run anymore.
"Phoebe" called Cole. He caught up to her.
"I just ruined it" said Phoebe gasping.
"No" said Cole. "Dane did that on purpose. We still have a good shot"
"Cole stop it" said Phoebe. "I want to go home. This was a bad idea"
Cole led her to their room. He shut the door and guided her to the bed.
"Now you sit" said Cole walking to the bathroom. He turned on the bathwater. He checked the temperature and walked into the bedroom. He took off Phoebe's shoes and she smiled as she took of the rest of her clothes. Cole picked her up and she giggled. He placed her in the tub and brought a washcloth to her body.
"I want you to clothes your eyes" said Cole. " and pretend all the bad things are gone and I want you to draw your mind blank. Chase all your nightmares away and just breath. Imagine we're at home and your lying in a silk bed with your satin pajamas and we're eating chocolate"
"and making love" muttered Phoebe.
Cole laughed. "That too"
He washed her body and wiped her face clean. He then wrapped her in a towel and picked her up. He sat her on the bed and dressed her with the pajamas. Phoebe did her hair feeling much better and he tucked her in. She fell asleep quickly. Cole watched her for a long time ready to chase away her nightmares.
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