Guardian From Above
Part Four
By: Silverstar
Hello. I want to say sorry to all of you who have been waiting, but I was at my Dads and had no access to this file. I actually planned to get this out when I came back, but then I burned my finger and couldn't type for a few days, and I'm now going to my grandparents' house for a week and will have no access to a computer. So, instead of waiting till I come back from my grandparents' to finish, I decided to post what I had written so far. It's not as long as the other chapters and doesn't have as much in it as I would have liked, but I'll get more out when I can. Sorry about the length again.
ANYwayz, here is the fourth part. I hope you enjoy it, and I want to remind all to please review. Those reviews are what keep me going with the story. Thanks to all of you who have reviewed. They have lifted my spirits and allowed me to continue writing.
Disclaimer: I do not own Charmed or any of the characters...I do however own all of the demons in this fic...*shudder* I don't know why I would want to own demons, but apparently I do! hee hee...^^
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*(PAIGE)*
The whole world was shaking...Uhhh...What was that? I faintly heard a voice calling my name...
"Paige....Paige...." With effort, I opened my eyes a slit to see Piper standing above me with a tray.
"What?" I asked with suspicion, wanting to get back to sleep.
" Come on, you have to eat," Piper said as she helped me up and set the tray down. It was then that I remembered how hungry I actually was. Food sounded very good at that moment. "Paige, do you know how you got this sick?" Piper asked before I could begin eating. As an afterthought she said, "Leo said you should be better by tomorrow." My heart skipped at beat...Leo hadn't told her what I had said, or if he did then she wasn't admitting it. My secret with Prue would be safe...for now. Leo would definitely try to find out later when I was less exhausted and able to think more clearly.
"Uh...I think it's just exhaustion, from lack of sleep and everything," I told Piper before digging in. I was SO hungry. She answered that she'd be back later and left, sounding a little disappointed. After the door shut I looked up. Either she knew that Leo wasn't telling her something, or he had told her and she was angry that I hadn't...I'd have to talk with Leo later. Ten minutes later I was finished eating and my eyelids were heavy. "I pray no demons attack while I'm like this," I whispered before dozing off.
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*(COLE)*
Before I knew it I was being dragged upstairs by the woman I call my true love. Personally, I didn't want to talk to Paige...Hadn't I said Phoebe should talk to her? Why was I being dragged into this? Memories of our last meeting popped into my mind and I grimaced. I loved Phoebe, and in result I cared for her sisters. I did not want a fight between Paige and I.
"Phoebe," I called as she dragged me outside of Paige's bedroom door. It was here that she stopped and turned to stare at me. "Uh...Why are you dragging me into this?" I questioned. She tilted her head in the cutest way and I had to force myself to keep from smiling. She could always do that to me...Make me smile. She saw my attempt to hide my grin, and smiled in return. She looked so innocent...Suddenly, we both moved towards each other at the same time, and she was in my arms. Her warmth, her smell, her voice...I loved her so much.
"Cole..." she whispered, and I tightened my grip on her in response. "Something is up with Paige...I don't know what. We both have to be supportive...Please, ignore what she said to you before. I'm sure she didn't mean it...and I'm going to go in there and figure out why she did it.... That is, if I don't chicken out..." She wavered at the end and laid down her head so her face was in my neck.
"Phoebe..." I whispered. I could feel and hear her taking in my scent. She needed comforting, and I would give it to her. Not only in presence, but in words as well. "It'll be okay," I simply stated. "It'll be okay." She looked up at me and I nodded my head.
"Are you sure?" she asked, looking up at me with questioning and hopeful eyes.
"Yes," I replied. "You've been through worse...we all have. This is just another one of those times. I'm confident that everything will turn out...and I know deep down you think that too, but are too scared to admit it." She shifted so that we were a little closer, but she kept her eyes on mine.
"Yes..." she said so softly that I almost couldn't hear. "I use to have that confidence...when Prue was around. Ever since she died...I haven't let it resurface. I have to stay positive for Piper and Paige...but how can I without Prue? She was always there to back me up before."
"Don't you feel it Phoebe?" I asked, drawing her away so I could get a better look at her. "With all your power of premonition..." She looked at me with confusion and I shook my head. "Never mind," I said, dismissing the thought of telling her.
"What Cole? What do you feel?" she asked quickly.
"It's nothing," I replied. "Just go in there and talk to Paige. Tell her how you feel...and maybe she'll tell you what's up. I could only guess...She's the only one that could tell you." I smiled down at Phoebe and she returned it with one last hug before breaking away.
"Wait here," she requested before vanishing through the door.
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*(PHOEBE)*
I opened Paige's door and looked into the room. Paige was lying on her bed, eyes closed and breakfast tray still on her lap. Most of the food was gone, and when I listened closely I heard her breathing evenly. I quickly stepped into the room and quietly shut the door behind me. Turning around, I saw that she was still asleep...poor thing. Walking over, I picked up the breakfast try and set it to the side. Paige looked so exhausted...so tired. What was up with her? I brought everything Cole had said to me into my head and breathed in deeply. We *would* get through this...we *had* to. With those thoughts, I sat down on the side of the bed beside Paige. Taking my hand, I used it to smooth Paige's hair away from her face. She didn't show any sign that she felt it...
"Should I just let her sleep...?" I whispered as I watched my little sister. I knew that if I was as tired as she looked that I wouldn't want someone waking me up...But this couldn't wait. A demon could attack at any time, and I needed to speak with her. "Paige," I said firmly as I shook her gently. "Paige" She stirred a little and in a few moments she opened her eyes.
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*(PAIGE)*
Uhhh...Someone was shaking me again...*sigh* I felt myself come to as I heard someone faintly calling my name. In a few moments I had pulled halfway from my sleep and attempted to open my eyes. As I squinted to see who was there, a thought hit me. What if a demon had attacked?! My sisters may need me! This got my attention and I fully opened my eyes to see Phoebe sitting beside me on the bed.
"Ph-Ph...Phoebe?" I whispered with surprise and a little bit of fear. I hadn't confronted her since that day....staying away from her because I assumed she was angry with me. But here she was, sitting next to me with concern written all over her face. "Phoebe..." I said again as I noticed her hand on my forehead, wiping away the hair that had fallen into my face.
"Hey," she said, bringing her hand back and then helping me into a sitting position. There was awkward silence for a few moments and I decided that now was the time. I _had_ to apologize to Phoebe before another demon attacked. In my state, who knew if I'd survive the next attack...
"Phoebe/Paige," we both said at the same time. I stared at her, and she back at me before we both smiled. We were becoming more sister-like by the hour.
"You go first," she told me, and I nodded. Okay...I could do this...I had to do this, and Prue wouldn't stop me this time.
"Um...Phoebe?" I began, and looked down.
"Yeah?" she pried.
"Well, this is about Cole," I said, looking up at her. She nodded and put her hand on mine. Sh-she knew I was sorry? I could tell in her eyes...she wasn't mad at me! I sighed and suppressed the acute amount of anger from Prue towards the mention of Cole's name. She still had it in her, but it was fading, and with time I knew I wouldn't even feel it. I took a deep breath and continued. "Well, I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry about what I said to him. I mean, it's been a long time since I've gotten over the fact that he's a demon. I guess with all the stress of the attacks, those suppressed emotions that I thought I had dealt with came forward...I really do think of Cole as a great guy who helps innocents as much as we do...I just don't know what came over me..." I cast my eyes downcast and took in some deep breaths or air. I sure hope that she understood well enough. I can't actually tell her the truth, but I told her as much of it as I could, and I hope it's enough.
"Paige," I heard Phoebe say, but I didn't look up. I was afraid of what her face would hold. Then, I felt her hand tighten on mine, an action of support and understanding. I looked up to find a smile on Phoebe's face, and it was genuine. "Paige, I knew you wouldn't be mean to Cole unless you had a reason...and I knew you were sorry by how you've been avoiding us. I'm just glad that you apologized. I miss talking to you."
"So...You're not mad?" I questioned, looking into her eyes.
"No, I'm not," she replied. "We've all been under a lot of stress and you haven't known Cole as long as us. Also, he is a half-demon, and we've all had to take our anger out on someone. You just chose him. Piper chose Falfar..." At this point we both smiled, thinking of how Piper had dealt with Falfar. "It might have not been humane what Piper did, but it's not healthy to keep emotions bottled up inside." I nodded, and reached up to give Phoebe a hug. It's a good thing she reached down for me at the same time, for I couldn't lift myself very well.
"Thank you," I sniffled, as tears came to my eyes and I started to cry into Phoebe's shoulder. "It's...I'm....just having a rough time right now..."
"Shhh..shhh," Phoebe soothed, taking her hand and stroking my head. "Don't worry about it Paige. I'm not angry and neither is Cole. We both understand perfectly. Everyone has rough times..." I continued to cry into Phoebe's shoulder and she continued to hold me.
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*(PHOEBE)*
When Paige started to cry into my shoulder I felt terrible. My little sister felt so bad...If only I had confronted her sooner. I tried to comfort Paige and held her in my arms as she cried, rocking her back and forth....Just like Prue use to do to me when I was young. It was so strange how the roles in my family were changing...so strange...
After a few moments Paige quieted down and pulled away.
"Thanks," she sniveled as she wiped away her tears and leaned back into her pillows.
"Any time," I answered, again taking my hand and placing it on hers. After a few moments of silence Paige was finally calm, and she was breathing regularly, but not asleep. She had a firm grasp on my hand, as I did on hers. Then, all of a sudden, she opened her eyes and looked at me.
"I...I am so sorry," she said. "You came in here to tell me...or ask me something, and I've made this little chat all about me. Tell me Phoebe, what was it that you wanted?" I looked down at my little sister and sighed. I didn't want to set her off again, but I had to ask what I came here to ask. I still had to report back to Piper and Cole.
"Well..." I started, trying to think of how to start. "I was just worried about you. We all are...And I wanted to ask you if anything happened, to your knowledge, which could have resulted in your lack of energy." I gasped in surprise as her hold on my hand tightened with this question. She had a far-off look in her eyes, like she was thinking of something else, and she looked worried. "Paige?"
"Oh..."she whispered, looking down at her feet and avoiding my gaze.
"Paige..." I said again. "Please, give me some sort of answer that will reassure me. I'm worried about you." With that, she looked up at me and began to speak.
"I said something to Leo that made him think I knew what happened...and I do." She stopped for a moment, but I didn't interrupt. She had to tell me this on her own. "I'd tell you what I told him, but it would be for the best if I didn't. Now, I didn't tell him much, for I'm not suppose to tell anyone what happened. I told him enough to reassure him that I would be okay. I'm going to tell you this. I WILL be well by tomorrow, as long as I get enough rest. Nothing evil did this to me, okay? Please, remember that, and tell Piper what I said." With that, she fell silent and avoided my gaze.
"Paige..." I whispered, but her eyes were closed. Nothing evil did this to her...She was going to be okay. That's what I came in here to figure out. I had my answers. I let go of her hand and soothed her hair back one more time before getting up to leave. I was almost to the door when I heard her voice.
"Phoebe?" I looked back and saw her looking at me, eyes opened wide and pleading. "Will you send Cole in? I want to apologize."
"Sure," I replied. "I'll send him in." With a smile and a nod, I turned around and left.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Again, I'm sorry this wasn't as long as the other chapters. I wanted to put Paige's talk with Cole into this as well, but I'm leaving early tomorrow for a week, and I won't be able to finish it in time. Thanx for having patience with me, and please remember to review.
Part Four
By: Silverstar
Hello. I want to say sorry to all of you who have been waiting, but I was at my Dads and had no access to this file. I actually planned to get this out when I came back, but then I burned my finger and couldn't type for a few days, and I'm now going to my grandparents' house for a week and will have no access to a computer. So, instead of waiting till I come back from my grandparents' to finish, I decided to post what I had written so far. It's not as long as the other chapters and doesn't have as much in it as I would have liked, but I'll get more out when I can. Sorry about the length again.
ANYwayz, here is the fourth part. I hope you enjoy it, and I want to remind all to please review. Those reviews are what keep me going with the story. Thanks to all of you who have reviewed. They have lifted my spirits and allowed me to continue writing.
Disclaimer: I do not own Charmed or any of the characters...I do however own all of the demons in this fic...*shudder* I don't know why I would want to own demons, but apparently I do! hee hee...^^
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*(PAIGE)*
The whole world was shaking...Uhhh...What was that? I faintly heard a voice calling my name...
"Paige....Paige...." With effort, I opened my eyes a slit to see Piper standing above me with a tray.
"What?" I asked with suspicion, wanting to get back to sleep.
" Come on, you have to eat," Piper said as she helped me up and set the tray down. It was then that I remembered how hungry I actually was. Food sounded very good at that moment. "Paige, do you know how you got this sick?" Piper asked before I could begin eating. As an afterthought she said, "Leo said you should be better by tomorrow." My heart skipped at beat...Leo hadn't told her what I had said, or if he did then she wasn't admitting it. My secret with Prue would be safe...for now. Leo would definitely try to find out later when I was less exhausted and able to think more clearly.
"Uh...I think it's just exhaustion, from lack of sleep and everything," I told Piper before digging in. I was SO hungry. She answered that she'd be back later and left, sounding a little disappointed. After the door shut I looked up. Either she knew that Leo wasn't telling her something, or he had told her and she was angry that I hadn't...I'd have to talk with Leo later. Ten minutes later I was finished eating and my eyelids were heavy. "I pray no demons attack while I'm like this," I whispered before dozing off.
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*(COLE)*
Before I knew it I was being dragged upstairs by the woman I call my true love. Personally, I didn't want to talk to Paige...Hadn't I said Phoebe should talk to her? Why was I being dragged into this? Memories of our last meeting popped into my mind and I grimaced. I loved Phoebe, and in result I cared for her sisters. I did not want a fight between Paige and I.
"Phoebe," I called as she dragged me outside of Paige's bedroom door. It was here that she stopped and turned to stare at me. "Uh...Why are you dragging me into this?" I questioned. She tilted her head in the cutest way and I had to force myself to keep from smiling. She could always do that to me...Make me smile. She saw my attempt to hide my grin, and smiled in return. She looked so innocent...Suddenly, we both moved towards each other at the same time, and she was in my arms. Her warmth, her smell, her voice...I loved her so much.
"Cole..." she whispered, and I tightened my grip on her in response. "Something is up with Paige...I don't know what. We both have to be supportive...Please, ignore what she said to you before. I'm sure she didn't mean it...and I'm going to go in there and figure out why she did it.... That is, if I don't chicken out..." She wavered at the end and laid down her head so her face was in my neck.
"Phoebe..." I whispered. I could feel and hear her taking in my scent. She needed comforting, and I would give it to her. Not only in presence, but in words as well. "It'll be okay," I simply stated. "It'll be okay." She looked up at me and I nodded my head.
"Are you sure?" she asked, looking up at me with questioning and hopeful eyes.
"Yes," I replied. "You've been through worse...we all have. This is just another one of those times. I'm confident that everything will turn out...and I know deep down you think that too, but are too scared to admit it." She shifted so that we were a little closer, but she kept her eyes on mine.
"Yes..." she said so softly that I almost couldn't hear. "I use to have that confidence...when Prue was around. Ever since she died...I haven't let it resurface. I have to stay positive for Piper and Paige...but how can I without Prue? She was always there to back me up before."
"Don't you feel it Phoebe?" I asked, drawing her away so I could get a better look at her. "With all your power of premonition..." She looked at me with confusion and I shook my head. "Never mind," I said, dismissing the thought of telling her.
"What Cole? What do you feel?" she asked quickly.
"It's nothing," I replied. "Just go in there and talk to Paige. Tell her how you feel...and maybe she'll tell you what's up. I could only guess...She's the only one that could tell you." I smiled down at Phoebe and she returned it with one last hug before breaking away.
"Wait here," she requested before vanishing through the door.
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*(PHOEBE)*
I opened Paige's door and looked into the room. Paige was lying on her bed, eyes closed and breakfast tray still on her lap. Most of the food was gone, and when I listened closely I heard her breathing evenly. I quickly stepped into the room and quietly shut the door behind me. Turning around, I saw that she was still asleep...poor thing. Walking over, I picked up the breakfast try and set it to the side. Paige looked so exhausted...so tired. What was up with her? I brought everything Cole had said to me into my head and breathed in deeply. We *would* get through this...we *had* to. With those thoughts, I sat down on the side of the bed beside Paige. Taking my hand, I used it to smooth Paige's hair away from her face. She didn't show any sign that she felt it...
"Should I just let her sleep...?" I whispered as I watched my little sister. I knew that if I was as tired as she looked that I wouldn't want someone waking me up...But this couldn't wait. A demon could attack at any time, and I needed to speak with her. "Paige," I said firmly as I shook her gently. "Paige" She stirred a little and in a few moments she opened her eyes.
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*(PAIGE)*
Uhhh...Someone was shaking me again...*sigh* I felt myself come to as I heard someone faintly calling my name. In a few moments I had pulled halfway from my sleep and attempted to open my eyes. As I squinted to see who was there, a thought hit me. What if a demon had attacked?! My sisters may need me! This got my attention and I fully opened my eyes to see Phoebe sitting beside me on the bed.
"Ph-Ph...Phoebe?" I whispered with surprise and a little bit of fear. I hadn't confronted her since that day....staying away from her because I assumed she was angry with me. But here she was, sitting next to me with concern written all over her face. "Phoebe..." I said again as I noticed her hand on my forehead, wiping away the hair that had fallen into my face.
"Hey," she said, bringing her hand back and then helping me into a sitting position. There was awkward silence for a few moments and I decided that now was the time. I _had_ to apologize to Phoebe before another demon attacked. In my state, who knew if I'd survive the next attack...
"Phoebe/Paige," we both said at the same time. I stared at her, and she back at me before we both smiled. We were becoming more sister-like by the hour.
"You go first," she told me, and I nodded. Okay...I could do this...I had to do this, and Prue wouldn't stop me this time.
"Um...Phoebe?" I began, and looked down.
"Yeah?" she pried.
"Well, this is about Cole," I said, looking up at her. She nodded and put her hand on mine. Sh-she knew I was sorry? I could tell in her eyes...she wasn't mad at me! I sighed and suppressed the acute amount of anger from Prue towards the mention of Cole's name. She still had it in her, but it was fading, and with time I knew I wouldn't even feel it. I took a deep breath and continued. "Well, I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry about what I said to him. I mean, it's been a long time since I've gotten over the fact that he's a demon. I guess with all the stress of the attacks, those suppressed emotions that I thought I had dealt with came forward...I really do think of Cole as a great guy who helps innocents as much as we do...I just don't know what came over me..." I cast my eyes downcast and took in some deep breaths or air. I sure hope that she understood well enough. I can't actually tell her the truth, but I told her as much of it as I could, and I hope it's enough.
"Paige," I heard Phoebe say, but I didn't look up. I was afraid of what her face would hold. Then, I felt her hand tighten on mine, an action of support and understanding. I looked up to find a smile on Phoebe's face, and it was genuine. "Paige, I knew you wouldn't be mean to Cole unless you had a reason...and I knew you were sorry by how you've been avoiding us. I'm just glad that you apologized. I miss talking to you."
"So...You're not mad?" I questioned, looking into her eyes.
"No, I'm not," she replied. "We've all been under a lot of stress and you haven't known Cole as long as us. Also, he is a half-demon, and we've all had to take our anger out on someone. You just chose him. Piper chose Falfar..." At this point we both smiled, thinking of how Piper had dealt with Falfar. "It might have not been humane what Piper did, but it's not healthy to keep emotions bottled up inside." I nodded, and reached up to give Phoebe a hug. It's a good thing she reached down for me at the same time, for I couldn't lift myself very well.
"Thank you," I sniffled, as tears came to my eyes and I started to cry into Phoebe's shoulder. "It's...I'm....just having a rough time right now..."
"Shhh..shhh," Phoebe soothed, taking her hand and stroking my head. "Don't worry about it Paige. I'm not angry and neither is Cole. We both understand perfectly. Everyone has rough times..." I continued to cry into Phoebe's shoulder and she continued to hold me.
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*(PHOEBE)*
When Paige started to cry into my shoulder I felt terrible. My little sister felt so bad...If only I had confronted her sooner. I tried to comfort Paige and held her in my arms as she cried, rocking her back and forth....Just like Prue use to do to me when I was young. It was so strange how the roles in my family were changing...so strange...
After a few moments Paige quieted down and pulled away.
"Thanks," she sniveled as she wiped away her tears and leaned back into her pillows.
"Any time," I answered, again taking my hand and placing it on hers. After a few moments of silence Paige was finally calm, and she was breathing regularly, but not asleep. She had a firm grasp on my hand, as I did on hers. Then, all of a sudden, she opened her eyes and looked at me.
"I...I am so sorry," she said. "You came in here to tell me...or ask me something, and I've made this little chat all about me. Tell me Phoebe, what was it that you wanted?" I looked down at my little sister and sighed. I didn't want to set her off again, but I had to ask what I came here to ask. I still had to report back to Piper and Cole.
"Well..." I started, trying to think of how to start. "I was just worried about you. We all are...And I wanted to ask you if anything happened, to your knowledge, which could have resulted in your lack of energy." I gasped in surprise as her hold on my hand tightened with this question. She had a far-off look in her eyes, like she was thinking of something else, and she looked worried. "Paige?"
"Oh..."she whispered, looking down at her feet and avoiding my gaze.
"Paige..." I said again. "Please, give me some sort of answer that will reassure me. I'm worried about you." With that, she looked up at me and began to speak.
"I said something to Leo that made him think I knew what happened...and I do." She stopped for a moment, but I didn't interrupt. She had to tell me this on her own. "I'd tell you what I told him, but it would be for the best if I didn't. Now, I didn't tell him much, for I'm not suppose to tell anyone what happened. I told him enough to reassure him that I would be okay. I'm going to tell you this. I WILL be well by tomorrow, as long as I get enough rest. Nothing evil did this to me, okay? Please, remember that, and tell Piper what I said." With that, she fell silent and avoided my gaze.
"Paige..." I whispered, but her eyes were closed. Nothing evil did this to her...She was going to be okay. That's what I came in here to figure out. I had my answers. I let go of her hand and soothed her hair back one more time before getting up to leave. I was almost to the door when I heard her voice.
"Phoebe?" I looked back and saw her looking at me, eyes opened wide and pleading. "Will you send Cole in? I want to apologize."
"Sure," I replied. "I'll send him in." With a smile and a nod, I turned around and left.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Again, I'm sorry this wasn't as long as the other chapters. I wanted to put Paige's talk with Cole into this as well, but I'm leaving early tomorrow for a week, and I won't be able to finish it in time. Thanx for having patience with me, and please remember to review.