A/N: Hey pepods, how are you all?
I have an update, obviously, to share with you guys. Now I'm not happy with it but it's kinda used to set up what is to come...sorta, anyway.
I'll stop jibbering on and let you have a read.
10. Masquerade P3
"It feels so great to be out." Phoebe grinned walking down the steps of P3 with Cole, who was closely followed by Paige and Leo while Prue kept to the back surveying her new surroundings.
"It's kinda nice we're all able to go out together." Paige agreed sending Prue a heart felt smile, who smiled in return but was a lot more forced.
Cole leaned close to Phoebe. "How did they amend Prue's little problem?" he asked in a hushed tone.
Phoebe raised an eyebrow at his question. "What problem?"
"He means me being dead." Prue supplied from behind as they moved towards the bar and Piper, who was currently serving a customer.
Cole stopped still and glanced to Prue, who when he last checked was trailing behind them.
People around them also froze at her blunt and strange response, even though they hadn't heard the cause for her reply. Those who stood too long and stared, Prue grinned at them then jumped up onto the bar stool. One man in particular kept his eyes firmly on her.
"Boo." she quipped, making him look away instantly.
Phoebe grinned at her eldest sister's antics, finding them all very innocent and she was just happy Prue was happy. Turning to Cole, she pulled him down in order for him to hear.
"At the moment, who ever sees Prue, will not remember her death while she's here but technically people's memories have not been altered yet as they have to prepare for that type of magic."
"So basically, she's masked for the time being?" Cole enquired with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah." she beamed, pecking his lips.
As Phoebe turned back to the group, so did Cole, however his eyes rested on Prue for a moment.
"Hey guys, you want to meet me in our usual place?" Piper chirped, bringing Cole out of his thoughts.
"Yeah sure, just don't take too long." Paige grinned, pointing to her sister, before dragging Phoebe along to the alcove. Cole followed behind, while Prue sighed and rolled her eyes, jumping of her chair.
Leo, however, moved round behind the bar with Piper, who stood to meet him. They had barely spoken since the argument about the Elders deception, something Leo planned on changing.
"Piper, we need to talk."
"Okay, I'll meet you in my office. Give me a minute to let the staff know." she answered.
Leo moved towards the back rooms and soon Piper joined him. She gazed at him, once she had closed the door and waited for him to begin. When he didn't, she swung her arms aimlessly, showing her slight irratation.
"Well.."
"Are you okay with me?" the whitelighter spoke, unknowingly pleading for her answer.
Piper moved closer to him, taking her hands in his. "I'm not lying, you were out of line for keeping Prue's situation a secret. I don't care what the Elders said, you are my husband and you allowed me to believe Prue was dead."
"I didn't want to. You must know that…but when they threatened your memory of Prue. That would have been worst." Leo replied, with his head bowed.
"I understand. Still I would have appreciated the option." she smiled gently, lifting his head from his chin.
"I'm sorry."
"I am too." Piper laughed very softly. "Just don't do it again or I'll ask them to alter my memory of you."
Leo raised one eyebrow and smiled somewhat lopsided. "You wouldn't."
"Don't temp me Mister." the Charmed One grinned, pulling Leo down, where she met his lips with her own.
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Prue was utterly bored. She sat in the alcove, watching Phoebe and Paige eagerly talk, while Cole kept drifting his gaze around the room and would join in the conversation from time to time.
Hmm…well this is fun! Prue thought, placing her head on her hand.
"Excuse me." A voice filled the air.
Oh, great! she thought turning to the person, who had grabbed everyone's attention.
"Hi, I couldn't help but notice you across the room." he grinned, looking at Prue. "Would you like to dance?"
"Go on, Prue." Phoebe coached from beside her.
Prue turned to glance at the others and noticed Cole was looking at the newcomer as if trying to find out if he had met him before or if he was a threat. Paige was grinning along with Phoebe, both nodding for Prue to agree.
The eldest Halliwell rolled her eyes and turned back to her saviour from boredom. Standing, she extended her hand. "I'd love to."
"Great, I'm Jaden by the way." he grinned again, showing Prue a devious smile.
"Prue." she replied leaving the alcove, knowing the two Charmed Ones would be watching them for a short while.
Once out of earshot, Jaden leaned in close to Prue's ear. "How did I do?"
"Fine, considering you're a social retard." Prue shot back, sending him a mischievous grin.
"I am not…and your welcome."
Moving onto the dance floor, Prue raised her eyebrow at his insinuation. "Why should I be?"
Jaden span her under his arm and then stood close behind her, gently moving to the music. "I just saved you from a night of boredom and you know it."
"No, actually, you just transferred it." Prue shot back, turning to face him.
"And yet your still here." the warlock smugly replied.
"Can I cut in?" a man's voice suddenly stated, drawing both of them out of their bickering session.
Prue grinned and flicked her eyes to Jaden, noticing his darkened features, then back to the blonde haired man before her. "Sure."
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"Ouch, that's gotta hurt." Paige commented, as she and Phoebe peered out of the alcove watching Prue now dance with the other man.
"Your telling me." Phoebe grimaced, taking her seat by Cole. "I'm sure his ego will cope." she laughed.
Paige laughed, while Cole starred out to the dance floor, still trying to remember where he had seen the guy's face.
"They seemed rather familiar with each other. Do you think they've met before?" Paige asked, taking a sip of her water.
Phoebe's expression turned puzzled, while she pondered the question. "I don't think so. I've never seen him. Also they didn't know each others name to begin with." she added before turning to Cole. "What do you think Cole?"
"Hmm, sorry." he replied, finally gazing at Phoebe.
The second youngest Halliwell turned to her sister and smirked. "Men."
"Hey guys." Piper greeted, walking in with Leo.
"You took your time." Paige quipped.
"We're here now. Speaking of which where's Prue?"
Phoebe nodded her head in the direction of the dance floor, with a roll of her eyes. "Dancing."
Piper glanced passed Phoebe and noticed her eldest sister within the crowd. "Well she never did wait around." she laughed.
"So, what happens now with the Power of Three and Prue's return?" Cole asked, bringing a sombre mood to the group.
Leo cleared his throat. "Um…well, for now it shall be the three of you. Prue, in effect, is no longer charmed."
"What?" Piper asked incredulously. "She's the eldest, the strongest."
"Yes but she no longer would constitute as a Charmed One. Although she still has her power's, her destiny has been transferred to Paige."
Paige glanced down at her hands and began to pick aimlessly at her clothing.
"How do we tell her this?" Phoebe questioned, glancing to the dance floor.
Despite the topic of conversation, Leo smiled. "Prue will have a new destiny. Of what, we do not know." he answered.
"Yeah, well, I hope she sees it the same way." Piper mumbled.
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Prue suddenly found herself pulled away from the blonde man and dragged across the dance floor. Trying to free herself from Jaden's grasp was proving more difficult then she had initially thought.
"What do you think your doing?" she raged, when they finally stopped in a less crowded area.
"We have work to do." he replied in a gruff voice.
"Uh, no we don't." she snapped. Prue span back towards the dance floor only to find her path blocked by Jaden. "If you do not move, I'll kick you so you actually have an excuse for not getting laid."
The warlock however refused to let her pass and in one swift motion had her pulled to the back room. "What is your problem?"
"You need to be back with your sisters." he instructed, glaring down at her.
Prue scoffed. "You were the one who pulled me away."
"Look you just need to stick to the plan and not get sidetracked. That has always been your flaw when given an assignment." Jaden shot back, folding his arms in front of him.
"Oh, screw you Jaden!" Prue raged, storming out of the back room, narrowly missing Cole as he headed for the bathroom. "Watch it!" she snapped, not stopping to exchange words with the traitor.
Cole glared at the warlock, who stood in the same position, staring back at him. "What did you do?" he demanded in a threatening tone.
Jaden didn't answer but pushed past Cole, leaving the demon to gaze after him. I've seen him before, I'm sure of it, he thought.
A/N: I know it was crap and I am fully ready for the verbal bashing.
Thanks to all who are reading and those who are reviewing are biiiig big gems.