Guilty Until Proven Innocent

All the important info is covered in chapters 1-3

Chapter 12

"Okay, the trial is over, the Tribunal will go to their chambers to cast their verdict. We'll resume when they reach they're decision." Judge Timmons said.

Cole was pacing his cell when Leo orbed in.

"What's taking so long? We all know what their verdict will be; I'm guilty!"

"Calm down Cole, you don't know that."

"You didn't see the look they gave me. If they each had a gun, I'd be dead."

Just then the guards walked in and hand-cuffed Cole.

"Has the Tribunal reached a verdict?"

"Yes we have your honor."

"Barabus, please read the verdict.

Barabus stood and faced Cole. "We find the accused, Cole Turner, guilty of murder."

Cole just lowered his head and sighed. He knew they'd find him guilty, but actually hearing the words hurt.

"No! He didn't do it!" Piper cried, as she stood between Cole and the guards. "Shimmer away! Leave now!"

Instead of shimmering Cole took her hands in his.

"What are you waiting for!"

"They'll find me." Cole simply said.

"How?"

Cole looked at Leo, for help.

"Piper, they put a tracking device on Cole. If he shimmered away, they'd find him and bring him back."

Judge Timmons felt a little sorry for the couple.

"Cole Turner, you'll be put to death, on Friday, at midnight."

Piper cried as Cole held her tight.

"Leo, I'm going to give Piper Halliwell and the accused some time, alone, to say goodbye."

Cole looked up in surprise. Judge Timmons actually has a heart.

"Everyone clear out."

"But your honor, he could shimmer away, taking Miss Halliwell with him!" Darius cried.

"He won't." Leo assured the judge.

When they were alone, Cole gave Piper a long kiss.

"Never forget me." he said, wiping her tears away.

"I'll always love you."