Mirror, Mirror
Chapter 3
Paige watches as her mirror begins showing a scene of the outside of the manor, during daylight. It changes again to show Piper, Prue and Phoebe, rushing inside the manor dragging a balding middle aged man with them. She can see her sisters lips moving and leaning closer to the mirror, she is able to hear what they are saying, she grins, "This is very cool!" Realizing that she cant talk and still hear what is being said, she settles into a more comfortable position and focuses her attention on the scene before her.
Paige watches as Phoebe runs upstairs and Prue tries to explain to the man just what is happening. A faint howling is heard from outside, increasing in volume and the front doors to the manor are blown open. A whirlwind enters the manor and resolves itself into the form of Shax. A gasp escapes from Paige as she recognizes the demon who was responsible for turning her life completely upside down, though she is rather confused at first that Shax is colored like a smurf. The demon attacks her sisters throwing first Prue then Piper into the sunroom and into a wall, then attacks the man. She can hear Phoebe reciting a spell that seems to cause Shax pain. He vanishes as Phoebe rushes to her sisters, calling for Leo. Leo orbs in and immediately begins to heal his wife and sister in law. Paige watches in amazement, as Phoebe enters the underworld to rescue Cole and as Piper and Prue are exposed as witches. The tears run down her face as Piper is shot by the witch wanna be. "What is all this?" She shakes her head trying to make sense of it all. Phoebe makes her deal to stay in the Underworld to save her sisters and time is reset at the Source's command. The scenes run backwards to Shax's attack at the manor. As Prue and Piper lay bleeding, Paige watches as a man dressed in black fades into view and holds his hand out to Prue. Her spirit rises from her body and stands with the man. Paige has to strain to hear what they are saying.
Prue looks up at the man and smiles sadly at him. "I guess this means that its my time." Death returns her smile, but shakes his head slowly. "Prue, I am here for someone yes, but it need not be you. As one of the Charmed Ones, your destiny is not as set as that of others. You are being given a chance to live but you must make an informed decision. Take my hand, Prue, there is something you must see." As she takes his hand, they fade from view, reappearing in the attic, where Prue watches herself,crying, attempting to summon someone. She can hear herself chanting, "Blood to blood, I summon thee..." Confused, Prue turns to Death, "What is going on here?" He looks down at her, "This is several days in the future, after Piper's death and Phoebe's disappearance, you beome obsessed with trying to bring back Piper." Prue stands in a state of shock. "What do you mean Piper's death? And where is Phoebe?" Death looks to be choosing his words carefully. "I told you that I had come for someone, I came for Piper. She died from Shax's attack on you. Your powers helped block some of his attack and your whitelighter was able to heal you, but he could not do anything for your sister." "But she's his wife! What do you mean that he couldn't heal her? And you still haven't told me where Phoebe is!" Death sighs, "Pipers injuries were too severe, she had died from them and the whitelighter could not heal the dead", then gently, "no one can, Prue." Prue looks as if she will become violently ill. "As for your other sister, come." Death again takes Prues hand and they fade away.
Paige sits watching the mirror, with a dumbfounded look on her face. She focuses her attention again on the scene as it resolves into the Underworld. Prue and Death arrive to see Phoebe shackled to a wall. She looks to have been tortured and several angry cuts are seen on her face and body. Prue rushes to her sister but cries out as her hands pass through Phoebe. Snarling, she turns towards the Angel of Death. "What in the hell is going on here? Why can't I touch her?" "Prue, we aren't really here. You asked where Phoebe was and I am showing you. There is no way that you can affect anything here." Prue continues to try to free her sister, becoming more and more frustrated at her failure. She spins, when she hears a voice behind her. "So witch, where were we?" Prue sees what appears to be a person made of smoke and shadow, advancing towards her. She gestures to use her power against him, then tries again as it fails. The figure continues to advance then passes Prue to run its talon like hands across Phoebe's cheek, causing her to scream in pain. "Damn you! Leave my sister alone!" Death takes hold of Prue again, "Come, I have something else to show you." Prue tries to free herslef but cannot escape his grasp. "No, Damn it! I have to do something to help Phoebe." As they fade away, Death can be heard saying, "Perhaps you will, perhaps you will."
Paige is having a hard time not simply sobbing. She wipes the tears from her face and tries to forget the horrific scene that was played out before her. "Oh my God! Oh my God!" Her attention is drawn back to the mirror and she sees herself reflected in the scene. She is at a club and is dancing with Shane again. "I remember this! This was the night that I got attacked by Shax!" Paige watches as Prue and her Guide appear in the mirror, Prue is crying and beating her fists on his chest. "Why did you take me away from there, why did you leave Phoebe to be tortured? Its not fair, its not fair!" Death holds her close for a moment, letting her cry. "Prue, there is something very important, something that you must see. Guiding her gently, they walk through the crowd, coming to stand beside Paige and Shane. Prue looks up and sees that they are in P3. She looks closely at Paige, the girl looks rather familiar but Prue cannot remember where they might have run into each other. Turning to Death, "Who is she?" A faint smile crosses his face as he answers. "This, Prue, is your youngest sister. Her name is Paige. I won't go into all the details but she is your mothers daughter." Prue looks thoroughly confused and stammers out..."I only have two sisters, Piper and Phoebe, I think you have gotten me confused with someone else." Death laughs at her, to Prue's annoyance. "No, I am not confused nor am I mistaken. She is your sister. Watch now." They watch as Paige and Shane leave the club ending up on the roof. Prue watches in horror as Shax appears. "Paige, look out! Run!" Unable to make herself heard, Prue watches helplessly as first Shane then Paige is murdered by the demonic assassin. With tears flwoing down her face, Prue turns to Death,"Why did Shax come after her and why didn't she use her powers to protect herself? "Shax was sent to kill her because she represented a threat to the Source. Paige could have reunited the Power of Three if Phoebe could have been rescued. As for her not using her powers, she wasn't able to access them, at least not here."
Taking Prue's hand, Death brings them back to the manor and to the moment that they had left. Prue sees both Piper and herself struck down and helpless. "Why did you show me all that if there is nothing that I can do to change things? Its cruel to play with a person like that. I had thought that I understood you somewhat better but I think that my first opinion of you was right! You are cruel and petty!" "No, Prue, I am neither cruel nor petty, I showed you what could be, not necessarily what will be. There are no secrets from Death, eventually everything and everyone comes to me. I told you when I first arrived that I had come for someone and that you must make a decision. I must show you something more, if you are strong enough for it." Seeing her small nod, Death takes both of Prue's hands in his. She gasps as she watches the future unfold before her. Paige is overwhelmed and has a difficult time keeping track of the images that fly across the mirror. The pace of the scenes slows and stops at Paige casting the spell on the mirror. Paige watches as Prue breaks contact with the Angel of Death. "So there is a chance for my family but only if I die?" Death slowly nods his head in answer. Prue looks down at Piper's injured body. "I wish that things could be different Piper, and I hope that someday you will be able to forgive me." Prue reaches out to touch Piper's cheek and hesitates for just a moment. Tears run down her face as she whispers, "Remember that I will always love you!" Standing again, Prue smiles at her sister. "By Sun and Moon, Earth and Sea, I take your fate away from Thee. Death come softly, your kiss I'll share, that my sister might live, her life now spare." Prue feesl the magic taking hold and her life being traded for Piper's. Turning back to Death, she sees Andy standing before her. Grinning at her, "I asked for a favor, I hope you don't mind." Prue smiles back at him, "I'll show you how much I mind!" Prue melts into Andy's embrace and as they kiss they fade from view.
Paige blinks her eyes in part to refocus them and in part to clear them of tears. "So know you know the truth, Paige." Paige yelps as she hears a woman's voice behind her. She see's Prue glowing softly with light. "Oh my God! You're her! You're Prue!" Prue chuckles, "Well I was the last time that I checked!" Paige jumps up from the floor and starts grabbbing for the phone. "I need to call Piper and Phoebe! They need to get here right away!" As she attempts to pick up the phone, it moves away from her. She turns back to Prue, looking confused. "Paige, this isn't for them, this is for you and for you only. This is something that you need, you have to stop being afraid that you are only wanted to keep the Power of Three together and that you can't possibly measure up to "Prue". Believe me, I had my own faults and problems, and I certainly was never perfect! Just be yourself Paige, that is all Piper and Phoebe have any right to ask of you. That is all that anyone has the right to ask." Paige looks floored that her secret fears and doubts are out in the open. "How did you know?" Prue's eyes seem to sparkle, as she points upwards, "Oh, I have my ways! Paige, I must go now, but before I do, would it be too much to ask if I could have a hug from my baby sister?" Prues form solidifies and she steps forward towards Paige. Hesistant at first, Paige steps into Prue's embrace. Both have tears running down their faces as they move apart. Paige looks to Prue, "What should I tell Piper and Phoebe?" Winking at her, Prue begins to fade, "You don't have to tell them anything, we'll just keep this secret for the two of us, a little something between sisters." Paige sits down on her bed as Prue fades from view. "Hmmm, sisters, I kinda like the sound of that." Prues voice can be heard from the foot of the bed, "So do I, Paige, so do I."
The End
Chapter 3
Paige watches as her mirror begins showing a scene of the outside of the manor, during daylight. It changes again to show Piper, Prue and Phoebe, rushing inside the manor dragging a balding middle aged man with them. She can see her sisters lips moving and leaning closer to the mirror, she is able to hear what they are saying, she grins, "This is very cool!" Realizing that she cant talk and still hear what is being said, she settles into a more comfortable position and focuses her attention on the scene before her.
Paige watches as Phoebe runs upstairs and Prue tries to explain to the man just what is happening. A faint howling is heard from outside, increasing in volume and the front doors to the manor are blown open. A whirlwind enters the manor and resolves itself into the form of Shax. A gasp escapes from Paige as she recognizes the demon who was responsible for turning her life completely upside down, though she is rather confused at first that Shax is colored like a smurf. The demon attacks her sisters throwing first Prue then Piper into the sunroom and into a wall, then attacks the man. She can hear Phoebe reciting a spell that seems to cause Shax pain. He vanishes as Phoebe rushes to her sisters, calling for Leo. Leo orbs in and immediately begins to heal his wife and sister in law. Paige watches in amazement, as Phoebe enters the underworld to rescue Cole and as Piper and Prue are exposed as witches. The tears run down her face as Piper is shot by the witch wanna be. "What is all this?" She shakes her head trying to make sense of it all. Phoebe makes her deal to stay in the Underworld to save her sisters and time is reset at the Source's command. The scenes run backwards to Shax's attack at the manor. As Prue and Piper lay bleeding, Paige watches as a man dressed in black fades into view and holds his hand out to Prue. Her spirit rises from her body and stands with the man. Paige has to strain to hear what they are saying.
Prue looks up at the man and smiles sadly at him. "I guess this means that its my time." Death returns her smile, but shakes his head slowly. "Prue, I am here for someone yes, but it need not be you. As one of the Charmed Ones, your destiny is not as set as that of others. You are being given a chance to live but you must make an informed decision. Take my hand, Prue, there is something you must see." As she takes his hand, they fade from view, reappearing in the attic, where Prue watches herself,crying, attempting to summon someone. She can hear herself chanting, "Blood to blood, I summon thee..." Confused, Prue turns to Death, "What is going on here?" He looks down at her, "This is several days in the future, after Piper's death and Phoebe's disappearance, you beome obsessed with trying to bring back Piper." Prue stands in a state of shock. "What do you mean Piper's death? And where is Phoebe?" Death looks to be choosing his words carefully. "I told you that I had come for someone, I came for Piper. She died from Shax's attack on you. Your powers helped block some of his attack and your whitelighter was able to heal you, but he could not do anything for your sister." "But she's his wife! What do you mean that he couldn't heal her? And you still haven't told me where Phoebe is!" Death sighs, "Pipers injuries were too severe, she had died from them and the whitelighter could not heal the dead", then gently, "no one can, Prue." Prue looks as if she will become violently ill. "As for your other sister, come." Death again takes Prues hand and they fade away.
Paige sits watching the mirror, with a dumbfounded look on her face. She focuses her attention again on the scene as it resolves into the Underworld. Prue and Death arrive to see Phoebe shackled to a wall. She looks to have been tortured and several angry cuts are seen on her face and body. Prue rushes to her sister but cries out as her hands pass through Phoebe. Snarling, she turns towards the Angel of Death. "What in the hell is going on here? Why can't I touch her?" "Prue, we aren't really here. You asked where Phoebe was and I am showing you. There is no way that you can affect anything here." Prue continues to try to free her sister, becoming more and more frustrated at her failure. She spins, when she hears a voice behind her. "So witch, where were we?" Prue sees what appears to be a person made of smoke and shadow, advancing towards her. She gestures to use her power against him, then tries again as it fails. The figure continues to advance then passes Prue to run its talon like hands across Phoebe's cheek, causing her to scream in pain. "Damn you! Leave my sister alone!" Death takes hold of Prue again, "Come, I have something else to show you." Prue tries to free herslef but cannot escape his grasp. "No, Damn it! I have to do something to help Phoebe." As they fade away, Death can be heard saying, "Perhaps you will, perhaps you will."
Paige is having a hard time not simply sobbing. She wipes the tears from her face and tries to forget the horrific scene that was played out before her. "Oh my God! Oh my God!" Her attention is drawn back to the mirror and she sees herself reflected in the scene. She is at a club and is dancing with Shane again. "I remember this! This was the night that I got attacked by Shax!" Paige watches as Prue and her Guide appear in the mirror, Prue is crying and beating her fists on his chest. "Why did you take me away from there, why did you leave Phoebe to be tortured? Its not fair, its not fair!" Death holds her close for a moment, letting her cry. "Prue, there is something very important, something that you must see. Guiding her gently, they walk through the crowd, coming to stand beside Paige and Shane. Prue looks up and sees that they are in P3. She looks closely at Paige, the girl looks rather familiar but Prue cannot remember where they might have run into each other. Turning to Death, "Who is she?" A faint smile crosses his face as he answers. "This, Prue, is your youngest sister. Her name is Paige. I won't go into all the details but she is your mothers daughter." Prue looks thoroughly confused and stammers out..."I only have two sisters, Piper and Phoebe, I think you have gotten me confused with someone else." Death laughs at her, to Prue's annoyance. "No, I am not confused nor am I mistaken. She is your sister. Watch now." They watch as Paige and Shane leave the club ending up on the roof. Prue watches in horror as Shax appears. "Paige, look out! Run!" Unable to make herself heard, Prue watches helplessly as first Shane then Paige is murdered by the demonic assassin. With tears flwoing down her face, Prue turns to Death,"Why did Shax come after her and why didn't she use her powers to protect herself? "Shax was sent to kill her because she represented a threat to the Source. Paige could have reunited the Power of Three if Phoebe could have been rescued. As for her not using her powers, she wasn't able to access them, at least not here."
Taking Prue's hand, Death brings them back to the manor and to the moment that they had left. Prue sees both Piper and herself struck down and helpless. "Why did you show me all that if there is nothing that I can do to change things? Its cruel to play with a person like that. I had thought that I understood you somewhat better but I think that my first opinion of you was right! You are cruel and petty!" "No, Prue, I am neither cruel nor petty, I showed you what could be, not necessarily what will be. There are no secrets from Death, eventually everything and everyone comes to me. I told you when I first arrived that I had come for someone and that you must make a decision. I must show you something more, if you are strong enough for it." Seeing her small nod, Death takes both of Prue's hands in his. She gasps as she watches the future unfold before her. Paige is overwhelmed and has a difficult time keeping track of the images that fly across the mirror. The pace of the scenes slows and stops at Paige casting the spell on the mirror. Paige watches as Prue breaks contact with the Angel of Death. "So there is a chance for my family but only if I die?" Death slowly nods his head in answer. Prue looks down at Piper's injured body. "I wish that things could be different Piper, and I hope that someday you will be able to forgive me." Prue reaches out to touch Piper's cheek and hesitates for just a moment. Tears run down her face as she whispers, "Remember that I will always love you!" Standing again, Prue smiles at her sister. "By Sun and Moon, Earth and Sea, I take your fate away from Thee. Death come softly, your kiss I'll share, that my sister might live, her life now spare." Prue feesl the magic taking hold and her life being traded for Piper's. Turning back to Death, she sees Andy standing before her. Grinning at her, "I asked for a favor, I hope you don't mind." Prue smiles back at him, "I'll show you how much I mind!" Prue melts into Andy's embrace and as they kiss they fade from view.
Paige blinks her eyes in part to refocus them and in part to clear them of tears. "So know you know the truth, Paige." Paige yelps as she hears a woman's voice behind her. She see's Prue glowing softly with light. "Oh my God! You're her! You're Prue!" Prue chuckles, "Well I was the last time that I checked!" Paige jumps up from the floor and starts grabbbing for the phone. "I need to call Piper and Phoebe! They need to get here right away!" As she attempts to pick up the phone, it moves away from her. She turns back to Prue, looking confused. "Paige, this isn't for them, this is for you and for you only. This is something that you need, you have to stop being afraid that you are only wanted to keep the Power of Three together and that you can't possibly measure up to "Prue". Believe me, I had my own faults and problems, and I certainly was never perfect! Just be yourself Paige, that is all Piper and Phoebe have any right to ask of you. That is all that anyone has the right to ask." Paige looks floored that her secret fears and doubts are out in the open. "How did you know?" Prue's eyes seem to sparkle, as she points upwards, "Oh, I have my ways! Paige, I must go now, but before I do, would it be too much to ask if I could have a hug from my baby sister?" Prues form solidifies and she steps forward towards Paige. Hesistant at first, Paige steps into Prue's embrace. Both have tears running down their faces as they move apart. Paige looks to Prue, "What should I tell Piper and Phoebe?" Winking at her, Prue begins to fade, "You don't have to tell them anything, we'll just keep this secret for the two of us, a little something between sisters." Paige sits down on her bed as Prue fades from view. "Hmmm, sisters, I kinda like the sound of that." Prues voice can be heard from the foot of the bed, "So do I, Paige, so do I."
The End
