Chapter 11.
Paul found his school day to go slow and found most of his lessons boring. Apart from photography and art. Those two lessons are the only lessons Paul actually enjoyed going to. Paul drives home and expects to see his Dad's car on the drive as well as his Mom's. But is surprised to see only his Mom's car and not his Dad's. Paul pulls up onto his drive and gets out his car. Before entering his house. Paul makes his way from the hallway into the living room where he puts his schoolbag on an armchair. And sees his Mom relaxing on the couch reading a history book.
"Hey, Mom have you seen Dad?" Paul asks. Prue puts her book to one side and looks up at Paul.
"No sorry kid I called him about ten minutes ago. I got no reply I guess he's working on some case and doesn't want to talk right now." Prue answers.
"These past few days have been going well," Paul commented.
"You're telling me, Paul. I knew this was going to be a horrible time. But I thought that maybe he would leave a message." Prue responds.
"Well, he rarely doesn't call home an hour or two after he is supposed to finish. I guess Dad is fine. If he doesn't call back after then we go to him." Paul spoke.
"Sensible," Prue says.
After, Prue said that Paul made his way up to his attic. Once in the attic, Paul decides to keep himself busy by reading through the BOS to see if there anything he missed. Paul spent an hour doing this but found himself distracted here and there. Paul had enough of reading the BOS leaves the attic. Returning downstairs Paul sees Prue leaving the house. Paul runs after her.
"Mom, you're going to the police station," Paul said.
"Yes, Andy has called or text. I just want to make sure he's okay." Prue answers.
"I'm coming with you. After, all you guys aren't at exactly getting along right now Mom." Paul says.
"Fine get in the car," Prue replies. Paul then locks the front door. Before the two get in Prue's car. Prue is in the driver's seat while Paul sits next to her in the passenger seat. Prue then drives off her driveway and starts driving over to the police station.
"If the Jeweled Poignard of the Order of the Stephanine Cross wasn't strong enough to vanquish Hecate just banish her. Maybe we need the Power of Four to actually vanquish Hecate permanently." Paul theorized.
"Hopefully the Power of Four will be strong enough. Looking back it makes sense since we needed the Power of Three plus the power of our ancestors to vanquish the Source." Prue responds.
"Let's just hope her followers haven't brought her back yet," Paul spoke.
"I don't think they have. If that did happen I'm sure our side would be alerted it's not something that can easily be hidden. It requires a lot of power to do so." Prue replied. Paul's cell phone then lets out its notification sound. Paul takes his cell phone out of his pocket and goes into his cell phone to see he has a text from his Aunt Piper. Paul reads the text before putting his phone away.
"Mom, bad news the Jeweled Poignard of the Order of the Stephanine Cross is missing from Piper's place," Paul tells his Mom.
"Oh, this is bad we have to tell your Dad. There only one reason as to why it was stolen." Prue says.
"And why is that?" Paul asks.
"They must think they have a spell capable of bringing Hecate back with the Jeweled Poignard of the Order of the Stephanine Cross as an anchor of some sort," Prue explains.
"Step on it Mom," Paul replies.
The two arrive outside the police station and quickly park. Once the car is parked mother and son make their way inside. Inside the police station, they asked a passing police officer if they have seen Andy and they are told he hasn't come to the police station at all. After thanking the officer the two rush out of the police station and get back into the car.
"I'll call my Aunts and tell them Andy is missing we might have to scry for him," Paul told his Mom.
"No, I'll tell my sisters. Right now we need to go over to Bane's place. You need to stay there just in case any of Hecate's followers go there." Prue said.
"What, no Dad's been kidnapped you, may need my help." Paul protests.
"I'll have the Power of Four to help find your Dad. But since they have clearly gone for Andy. They may go after Bane, and Danny has no idea how to control his powers. If they go after Bane, they can take him and Danny and they have one half to the key of enhancing Hecate's power." Prue points out. Paul sighs understanding his Mom's valid points.
"Fine, but get Aunt Paige to orb a chest of crystals over to Bane's place. That should make the house more secure." Paul says.
"Good idea, we need to use a lot of magic and we have very little time," Prue replied before driving off.
As soon as the two pull up at Bane's house. Paul jumps out of the car and within seconds Prue drives off. Paul runs up to the front door and starts knocking repeatedly. Hearing knocking at the front door, Danny goes to answer it. Danny opens the front door and is shocked to see Paul trying to catch his breath.
"Paul, what are you doing here?" Danny asks.
"M...My Dad, we think Hecate's followers have got him. They took the Jeweled Poignard of the Order of the Stephanine Cross. Mom sent me here to protect you and Bane. We think there a chance they're going to come here." Paul explained.
"You better come in," Danny says. Paul nods before entering the house.
"Who's at the door, Daniel?" Bane asks as he comes out of the living room. And walks into the hallway.
"Paul," Danny answers.
"Oh, what do we owe the pleasure?" Bane asked.
"Andy has been kidnapped possibly by Hecate's followers. He here to protect us." Danny answered.
"Don't worry I think with some crystals. Around the house and potions, we should be okay." Paul spoke up.
"We've just ran out of potion ingredients," Bane tells Paul. Seconds later a chest of crystals orb into Paul's hands.
"Then we just have to hope crystals will be enough along with my telekinesis," Paul responds.
End of chapter 11.