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A/N: Thank you for all the reviews. Sorry I couldn't get this up sooner, it just depends on which story I feel like updating at the time. And right now, it's this one. How you guys like it.
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"Paige? How are the spells looking?" Phoebe queried gazing at her youngest sister.
"Not so good. . ." Paige said regrettably. "This one was created for vanquishing when you use a potion, which we don't have. And this one," she said holding up another piece of paper, was created for only Piper and I. So, we'll need to modify it a bit."
Phoebe nodded. "Okay." She said simply. "So what happens if the spell doesn't work?"
"I guess we'll just have to rely on Cole then." Piper said turning to him. "No pressure." She said, giving him a small smile, which Cole returned.
"We can do this." Cole said firmly. "We'll be able to get out of here once we vanquish him."
"Uh, guys. . ." Paige said suddenly. They turned to face her. "This'll only strip him of his powers, it won't vanquish him."
"That will work too, won't it? If he doesn't have his powers, we'll still be able to leave, won't we?" Piper asked, suddenly worried.
"We should be able to." Leo said stepping forward. He ran a hand over where the darklighter's arrow had pierced him.
"What's up?" Piper asked softly, putting an arm around his waist. Leo instinctively placed his arm around her shoulders and kissed the top of her head gently.
"Just a bit cautious. It was a close one." Leo replied.
"Not close enough though." Cole said. "We'll give him what her deserves." He took Phoebe's hand and stroked it softly. "He'll never hurt any of us again." Phoebe gave him a small smile, assuring him that she was glad he was there.
"Got it." Paige said suddenly, holding up the spell. "But it's not going to be easy reading it without getting smacked by energy balls."
"Since Piper can't freeze him, Cole and I will try to restrain him while you guys read it." Leo said as he glanced at Cole, who nodded in response.
"Wait, how do we know it won't strip Cole of his powers? I mean, he's still a demon." Piper asked.
"It doesn't refer to stripping a demon of their powers. It's used to strip 'evil' of its powers." Paige said, gaining a surprised look from Cole. "So I guess this is a great way to prove that you're good."
As Piper read over the spell, Cole turned towards Phoebe. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into an embrace.
"You know I don't need any proof, right?" Phoebe asked softly.
"I know." Cole said truthfully. "And you know I love you, right?" He asked. Phoebe pulled back so that she could look directly into his eyes.
"We'll get through this, you can pledge your love for me afterwards." Phoebe said softly.
"But if we don't. . ." Cole started.
"We will." Phoebe said, more firmly this time. She leaned in and kissed him. "I'm not giving this up again. . ." She whispered as she pulled back. Cole smiled.
"Good." He said simply.
"Well, well. I see you've managed to revive each other for now." Stephen's voice sounded as he shimmered into the room. He glanced at Leo. "All you did was prolong the inevitable."
"Read the spell." Leo instructed, stepping forward.
"Spell? Is that all you have?" Stephen laughed. He suddenly became serious. "Sibtarsalnex." He whispered in an unknown language, and a sword appeared in his hands. "You're not the only ones with spells up your sleeves."
"You bastard." Phoebe spat bitterly. Stephen glanced at her and gave her a smug smile.
"Ahh, it really is a pity we never stayed together. . .I had you exactly where I wanted you." Stephen said. He started to say something else, but was silenced as an energy ball collided with him, fresh from Cole's hand, sending him sprawling onto the ground. He pulled himself off the ground, wiping away the blood dripping from a small cut on his lip with his sleeve. "And you, I've wanted to face you for such a long time. To observe first hand the great power you wield." Stephen said sarcastically.
"Oh, you will." Cole said, gritting his teeth.
"I hope I do." Stephen said with an arrogant smile. Cole formed another energy ball in his hand and immediately through it, only to have it deflected by the sword. "Slightly impressive. Like the sword?" He said, waving it around. "Bound by magic, deflects energy balls, fireballs. . .you name it. . ." Piper threw her hands forward and tried to blow him up, only to have it rebounded by the sword once again. Stephen formed an energy ball in his free hand, and as Piper ducked to get away from it, Stephen through it – not at Piper, but at Paige. She was thrown off her feet and fell to the ground with a groan.
"Paige. . ." Piper started, stepping towards her sister. Stephen shimmered in front of her.
"No you don't." He taunted.
"Get away from her." Leo warned loudly. Stephen let out a laugh.
"Or what? Going to orb me to death?" He looked at Piper. "Never a smart idea, marrying a white lighter. They have no means of protection." He swung the sword at Piper, who grimaced as the blade came towards her. As if in slow motion, Leo orbed in front of her, and the blade went through him, causing his figure to go up in a mass of tiny blue orbs. Seconds later he had taken form again.
"That's means enough." Leo said with a smile. He swung out a fist, which made contact with Stephen's jaw, momentarily stunning him. Leo took the opportunity to turn to Piper. "Blow him up, now!" Piper didn't need to be told twice, she threw forward her hands and watched as Stephen blew up into small black pieces. A second later, he began to take form again.
"Read the spell!" Cole shouted, throwing another energy ball at the forming figure. It made contact, and Stephen was thrown to the wall. Cole picked up the sword that had fallen to the ground, and stood back as the sisters recited the spell.
"We call upon our ancient line,
To grant our wish through space and time.
With all that life and death devours,
Rid this evil of his powers!"
They chanted the spell, and watched as a black cloud emerged from Stephens figure and disappeared into the air. Stephen stood, stunned. He attempted to form an energy ball - to no avail. "I underestimated you." He said bitterly.
"Yes you did." Cole said, manoeuvring the sword in his hands. He stepped towards Stephen.
"Cole, wait." Phoebe said walking forward and placing a hand on his arm. "He's human now." She said simply. Cole couldn't help but frown slightly. He appeared to want to swing the sword, but instead let it fall to the ground. In one swift movement he swung out his fist, throwing Stephen to the ground unconscious. He rubbed his knuckles with his other hand.
"That was okay, wasn't it?" He asked Phoebe, who gave him a smile.
"That was just fine." She replied.
"Wouldn't mind doing that myself. . ." Piper mumbled.
"What do we do with him now?" Paige asked with a sigh.
"We take him back to the manor and figure it out there. I want out of this creepy place." Piper said, looking around the room once more.
"I think we all do." Cole said, taking Phoebe's hand. "Who's going to take him?"
"I will." Paige offered, grabbing Stephen's leg roughly and twisting it round awkwardly. With a smile she orbed out.
"Okay?" He asked Leo, who took Piper's hand. With a nod, Leo orbed out with Piper, followed shortly by Cole and Phoebe.
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You guys have no idea how much I hate fight scenes. Give me the mushy, bitter, angry scenes, just keep away the freakin' fight scenes. Anyway, hope it was okay. Review? Or maybe send a few flames, I don't mind. Just give me some feedback.