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Back in the warehouse, Cori and Gabe were growing restless. At least two hours had gone by and no news had come from either the remaining Charmed Ones or from Rafferty. Cori had slumped down in a corner and drifted off to sleep. Gabriel remained motionless, staring out the open window. He enjoyed the feeling of the crisp wind on his face, blowing his hair back and exposing his usually covered forehead. He had been standing there in such a daze that he had not noticed Phoebe's slight movements. The effects of Cori's mind powers were wearing off and she slowly began to open her eyes. She tried to sweep a dark strand of hair out of her face but her arms were restrained. She looked around the room frantically trying to get a lock on where she was, however, nothing looked familiar. She turned her head around as far as her neck would allow, she saw a small figure hunched in a corner and another, standing erect by an open window.

"Um, hello?" Said Phoebe weakly, she wanted to be cautious since she didn't know with who or what she was dealing with. The figure by the window turned towards Phoebe sharply and began walking towards her, almost cautiously. "Who are you?" Asked Phoebe quietly. As the figure, now distinguishable as a boy, walked towards her, her eyes focused more on his distinctive physical traits. He looked about nine or ten. He had dark brown hair that hung loosely around his soft round face. His eyes were a deep shade of forest green, a shade of green that Phoebe had only noticed in one other person, Cole. The boy looked nervous or maybe scared, it was hard to tell.

"My name's Gabriel. You're Phoebe?" He was now standing directly in front of her, his head tilted to the side a little. His clothes were terribly tattered and up close Phoebe could see smudges of dirt on his otherwise rosy-peach face.

"Yeah, I'm Phoebe. So Gabriel, why am I here?" Phoebe shuffled around uncomfortably in the wooden chair.

"Are you comfortable?" Gabe asked with genuine concern.

"No, these ropes are a little restrictive."

"If I take them off you have to promise not to try anything." Gabe moved closer towards the chair and prepared to untie the ropes surrounding Phoebe.

"Deal." Gabe hesitated for a moment knowing that Cori would not approve. He looked over at Cori, she was still sleeping, snoring a little even, she wouldn't have to know. Gabe quickly untied the ropes and backed away from Phoebe instinctively. Phoebe stretched her arms and her legs then walked over to the window. "You never answered my question Gabriel. Why am I here?" Phoebe turned away from the window and looked at Gabe.

"It was her idea." Said Gabe, motioning towards Cori. "She left a note for your sisters telling them to kill Rafferty or..."

"Or?"

"Or we would kill you." Phoebe looked at the boy for a moment. She couldn't tell if he was actually capable of murder or not. He looked innocent enough, and he didn't have that air about him that many powerful demons possessed.

"Okay." Phoebe turned back towards the window. "Where are we?" She asked, almost under her breath.

"Do you think they'll do it, kill him that is?" Gabe asked ignoring her initial question.

"No, they'll come here first." Phoebe turned back towards Gabe, and then sat down on the cement floor. "So how old are you Gabe? Can I call you that?" Gabe nodded and joined Phoebe on the floor.

"I'm ten." Ten? Phoebe thought, so young to be involved in all of this. Gabe fiddled with his hands nervously.

"Are you scared of something?" Asked Phoebe.

"Him. He'll find us, he always does." Gabe wrapped his arms around his legs.

"Who?"

"Rafferty."

"Is he your dad?"

"No."

"Uncle? Brother?--"

"Guardian I guess. I've been living with him since I was little, I don't remember any other life." Phoebe looked into Gabe's familiar eyes. He was miserable, she could see that. What she couldn't see was an evil demon. Nowhere in that child could Phoebe sense evil or hate or any other negative emotion. He was just alone and scared. In the corner, across the room Cori stirred. She opened her eyes and was startled if not shocked to see Phoebe untied, sitting comfortably on the floor.

"What the hell is going on?" Cori shouted angrily, rising from the floor.

"She was uncomfortable." Gabriel said meekly, also rising from the floor.

"I don't care, she could kill both of us. Is that what you want?" Phoebe watched as the two bickered. She sensed something different in the girl, a great potential for evil, one that was clearly lacking in Gabriel. In the midst of all the arguing Piper, Paige, Cole, and Leo orbed into the warehouse.

"Phoebe!" Shouted Paige happily, "We've been looking everywhere for you. We tracked you in like eight different locations." Cori and Gabe stood silently assessing the new arrivals, they were certain they could take them on if necessary. While Piper and Paige rushed over to Phoebe, Cole eyed the two kids. Why did Rafferty value them so much? He wondered. They both looked so frightened and vulnerable.

"So who are you two?" Questioned Paige finally.

"That's none of your business. Did you do what we asked?" Cori said defiantly.

"No. We'll be taking our sister now though." Paige grabbed Phoebe's arm and drug her over to Leo where they prepared to orb out.

"I don't think so." Said Cori while manufacturing a fireball in her hand and flinging it at the witches.

"Cori don't!" Gabriel said, still standing motionless.

"They're not leaving until he's dead Gabe, they're not. We aren't going back." She then turned back to the witches, who were restrained for the moment by Phoebe, and shot another ball of fire their way.

"Fine, you wanna play?" Taunted Paige.

"Paige stop, they're just kids." Phoebe said calmly, trying to control her sister.

"Yeah, demonic kids." Added Piper "Phoebe we can't trust them, they said they were going to kill you." Whispered Piper so only her sisters could here.

"Please Piper, just let me talk to them. They're just scared." Piper reluctantly nodded and Phoebe smiled.

"Phoebe," said Cole walking over to her and grabbing her arm, "I think you should listen to your sisters."

"I though at least you would agree with me Cole, I guess I was wrong." Phoebe shook free of his grasp and walked closer to Cori and Gabe. "We can help you get away from him." Phoebe said to the two kids. Before either of them could answer a loud burst came from a corner of the room. From the cloud, Rafferty emerged.

"Excuse me witches, but those belong to me." He smiled and walked towards the kids, who backed off in fear.