Lost Soul
Part 4b
By: Silverstar
Here it is, Part 2! I hope everyone enjoys. Just to let you all know, I may not be able to update for a while. School is always really busy in February and March because we have this competition between all four classes. Also, just yesterday my sis and I were in a car crash. Everyone's okay, but I'm a little sore and I'm not really in the mood to write. I had most of this Part done though, so I'm updating.
Disclaimer: I don't own Charmed.
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*(PAIGE)*
As I sat there silently on the bed, my sisters and Leo around me, I did feel somewhat comforted. My wounds were healed, I was awake and alert as possible, and there were no demons in sight.
"Paige?" I looked up at Phoebe and realized that she had been trying to get my attention for a long time.
"Oh, Sorry," I said softly, and gave her my attention...I was having such a hard time focusing...
"Paige, we think that what happened to you was demonic, but we're not sure what or who could have done it. I know it's hard...but, do you think you could tell us what you know...what happened?" I looked at my sister for a moment, not really sure what to say...Retelling the nightmare would be like reliving it...but if it was the only way...
"What about Cole?" I asked. "Did he find out anything?"
"He isn't back yet, and we want to nail this bastard as soon as we can. Until then...well, it would be too dangerous for you to fall asleep. We were hardly able to wake you up earlier." I nodded at Phoebe and took a deep breath.
"Okay...Well, it started out like my regular dream..." I closed my eyes and I could almost relive the whole experience...see and feel everything. "I was chained to the cave wall...only this time the shackles that held me...they cut through my wrists...like...like before..." I opened my eyes to see my sisters nodding at me to continue. "When the Yellonius appeared I told him he wasn't real...that it was a dream...but he made some smart-aleck remark and plunged the knife...into my stomach..." I looked down at where the wound use to be and touched it with my hand. I could still remember the pain washing over my stomach from that bloody puncture point. "Then...I was at my old loft and there was some creepy voice whispering my name...but when I looked around I saw that I was alone." I looked over at Leo and he gave me an encouraging smile...I didn't want to say what was coming next. "The floor went out from under me and I fell. When I landed my ankle broke...and I was in the attic. Dalei was standing there and pointed behind me..." I looked at my sisters and they both put a hand on my shoulders, squeezing them to let me know I wasn't alone. "I...I turned around and saw...both of you..." I looked at my sisters and then gave them both a hug, crying over them. "You were both on the floor...dead..." I felt my sisters hug me tightly back and after a few minutes I collected myself. "I'm sorry...I just...Well, then I woke up and when I saw you guys...I was just so relieved, so happy." I smiled at my sisters and they smiled back.
"Don't you worry Paige, we're not going anywhere," Piper said and I nodded. "I think we should all go check the Book. I'll get the coffee. If Paige doesn't sleep, neither do we." I smiled at Piper as she left the room and allowed Leo and Phoebe to lead me downstairs.
"I'll go get the Book," Phoebe said once I was on the couch and I was left with Leo.
"I know it's rough right now Paige," Leo said softly and I looked over to him. "But, we'll get through this. We always get by...it's what we do. Defeat the evil and live on." I nodded and sighed as I leaned back in the couch.
"Thanks for healing me Leo," I said, smiling over at him. "But...why didn't you heal me sooner?" I saw his face turn grave as he walked over to sit next to me.
"I couldn't heal you while you were sleeping...I don't know why, but...my powers weren't working." I nodded, not surprised at his answer and hugged myself tightly. I can't wait till this is over...if it ever ends...
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*(PHOEBE)*
Stepping through the attic door, I looked around the room slowly. This was the place where Dalei had attacked...no wonder Paige's dream showed her here...and with Piper and me...dead...we almost died that day. If it wasn't for Prue...Prue...why wasn't she here now? What was keeping her away?
"Goddamn it, we need you!" I said loudly, looking up at the ceiling. Nothing happened. Sighing to myself, I walked over to pick up the book. I had it in my hands when I felt someone behind me. Turning around, ready for a fight, I gasped in shock when I saw that it was only Cole.
"Were you calling me?" he asked, and I slowly shook my head.
"No...I was talking to Prue," I whispered and then looked up at him. "But now that you're here I'm not complaining." He smiled and bent down to kiss me as I set the Book back on the podium. When we broke apart I leaned against him and shook my head. "Paige's dream changed...and anything that happened in the dream happened to her in reality as well...we barely woke her up. Did you find anything?" I looked up at Cole with hope, and he nodded.
"There's definitely someone, or something, stirring up trouble down there," he said in his serious demon-talking tone. I nodded and picked up the book as I lead him downstairs. When we walked into the living room I saw Paige and Leo sitting on the couch. Paige looked a little defeated...but I guess I would too if it was me going through all this and not her. Still, I had to keep her spirits high.
"Hey Paige," I said as we walked over in front of them. She looked up at me and I smiled. "Cole might have found something out." Her ears prickled up at these words and I nodded. "But let's wait for Piper." She nodded back and so did Leo. A moment later Piper came in with a tray of coffee mugs and started handing them out.
"From now on people, we are on alert 24/7. That means no sleeping whatsoever!" Piper barked in that way only she can, and I smiled at my sister who was taking on the roll of 'captain' yet again. "Oh, Cole, you're back. Welcome. Did you find out anything?" Piper questioned as she handed him the cup. I smiled again at her quick conversion from concerned friend to inquisitor, but I kept silent, for I wanted to hear his information too.
"Well, there is definitely someone, or something, causing trouble down there," Cole began. "From what I can tell, it's an upper level demon with control over distraught witches. He can take their feelings, emotions, and dreams, and turn their restful hours into havoc."
"Yeah, but why would this demon single out Paige?" I asked. "I'm sure there are hundreds of other witches out there who are distraught over something."
"This demon can't just get into any witches mind over petty things. They must've gone through a life altering experience with deep pain and emotional grief. Also, they must already be experiencing nightmares from the event. He picks those singles out in the witches' aura and is able to attach his brain waves with theirs."
"So I guess this demon is trying to gain power and move up the demonic hierarchy?" Piper asked and Cole nodded.
"Still, from what I heard I think something bigger was involved..." I watched my husband as he wracked his brain for answers but came up with nothing.
"That's okay, let's just go through the book and see what we can come up with. Leo, can you go check with the Elders, see if they know anything?" I asked, and a second later her disappeared in blue and white lights. Sighing to myself, I waited till Piper sat down next to Paige and then sat down next to Piper. Paige didn't need to be looking through this book anymore than she had too. She already had nightmares to deal with. Flipping through, Piper and I searched for the demon that was targeting our sister. After a few minutes I glanced over at Paige and saw her slowly drinking her coffee, one mug and then another.
"This is useless!" Piper said, throwing her hands up with frustration. Just as she did so I saw the familiar blue and white lights of Leo orbing in. Everyone went silent as we looked at him in anticipation and waited for him to speak.
"The Elders say it's an upper level demon set on taking out the Charmed ones in order to gain demonic support and throw down the Source. The real shock is that he's Dalei's father...she worked under him." I stared at Leo in shock and looked over at Paige. For a split second she seemed shocked as she processed the information but it quickly turned to anger.
"The bastard sent her after me..." she whispered, looked up at Leo. He nodded and continued.
"That's what the Elders think. Dalei was some sort of plan or prophesy in bringing down the Charmed ones. This new demon has been hiding in the shadows till a few months ago, right when Dalei awakened. He's called the Dream Eater, Darden, and he's very powerful. The Elders just found out recently that he was the cause of two witches' deaths last month." Great...just great...this whole experience couldn't just be over with, could it? It has to be dragged out because of some evil plan from some demon in taking out the Charmed ones and taking over the Underworld...It was just our luck.
"I'm guessing that since this guy hasn't really shown his face before, he's not in the Book of Shadows?" Piper said, and Leo nodded.
"That's right," Leo replied. Great...just great... Frustrated with the situation, I slammed the Book shut, shoved it at Piper, stood up, and started pacing around the room.
"What're we suppose to do now?" I asked my family, looking at all of them. "All we have is a name and a motive. We have no idea the damage Darden can do or how to stop him."
"Calm down Phoebes," Cole whispered, sliding his arms around me and pulling me closer to him. I slowly took a deep breath and exhaled before looking up at him and around the room.
"Sorry..." I whispered, shaking off the arms of my boyfriend. "Just panicked a little there." I saw Piper smile and I knew what she was thinking. She was usually the sister to panic, not me.
"Okay," Piper said with determination. "I'm going to go put a few pots of coffee on, Phoebe, keep going through the Book...there may be _something_ in there that will help us. Cole, you go Underground, see if you can find out _anything_ remotely linked to the situation. Leo, you stay with Paige and keep her from falling asleep. It's going to be a long day and a long night. We have a demon to vanquish!" I smiled slowly at Piper's control show, but I knew she was just putting on an act. Inside, she was panicking and scared...Still, I leaned up to kiss Cole on the cheek before he shimmered out and sat down next to Paige with the book.
"Don't worry Phoebe...I'm sure we'll figure out something..." I looked over at Paige, surprised at hearing her voice. I saw how scared was and how vulnerable she felt, but she was still trying hard to believe everything would be okay in the end. I guess that was how she got through last month...and the time after.
"Yeah...we'll think of something. It'll all be okay," I said softly, picking up Paige's hand and squeezing it. My smile altered as I felt the pull of a premonition and a second later I was pulled inside my mind.
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I looked around me and noticed the usual signs of a premonition. Everything in my vision was slightly shaky and in black-and-white. Looking over, I saw Paige chained to the wall, like how she said her dreams always started. I gasped as the Yellonius appeared and cried at the fear in my sister's eyes. It seemed like everything took forever, but I slowly saw and lived through Paige's dream. We were in the attic and I looked at Dalei with disgust. Suddenly, everything became clear and turned to color. I looked around me in shock as everything froze...like Piper had used her freezing power.
"Hello?" I said slowly, realizing that I could speak and that I could move...I had a physical form! "This is weird..." I slowly walked around, finding that I could touch everything.
"Phoebe..." Whipping around, I became blinded by a flash of white light and shielded myself with my hands. When I was able to see again, and brought them down and found myself face to face with...
"Phoebe!" I blinked again and shook my head.
"You're not real...you're..."
"It's me Phoebe, I promise. Weren't you wondering where I was?"
"Prue?" I stared at her for another moment before breaking into a smile and jumping forward to give her a hug. She gladly returned it. "Prue...I don't understand...Why are you here? I thought I was in a premonition..."
"Shhh...I'll explain," she said calmly, and led me to sit down in two chairs. "Firstly, you're not in the premonition anymore...You're in another reality. When you were nearing the end of the premonition I pulled you into the Reality of Dreams. This is where nightmares come real. Using a spell, I froze everything...this way, we're able to communicate and appear in physical forms." I nodded but confusion still overtook me.
"But...Why? I really need to be awake right now, with everything that's going on-"
"Now wait a minute. Why do you think I'm here? I'm here to help you."
"But...how did you find out?" I asked, still confused. At this, she smiled.
"Actually, I found out about the situation by pure luck." I looked at her in surprise but stayed quiet so she would continue. "Well, the Elders wanted me to back off after last month so you three could try to get back to your normal lives..." I gave her a look and she laughed. "Well, as normal as they ever could be anyways. I complied with the Elders' wishes, but I could sense that something was wrong. So, last night I tried to go to Paige during her dreams. Trying to do so, I found that I was blocked. I tried for a long time, and when I did get in I saw a glimpse...I was able to see this scene right here before you...Then, I was pushed out by some magical barrier and Paige woke up. I was confused at first, but then went to Grams. She had spoken with the Elders and told me of Darden, saying there was nothing we could do. The Elders didn't think we could do anything to help." I looked at my older sister and smiled.
"Well, why are you here then?" She smiled back at me and got up, walking around the room in excitement.
"This Dream Reality we're in...it's real. Darden takes some of his power from it in order to hurt the witches he attacks in their dreams. While you're in here, anything that happens...well, it happens. You can only be healed once you're woken from the dream...but if you die in your nightmare...there's no way to come back from it. Darden usually tortures his victims before killing them, and now that he knows you're onto him, he'll probably be planning to kill Paige in the next dream. I can give you the same spell I used to pull everything into this reality. When Darden finally comes out of the shadows to attack Paige, you and Piper could be here waiting for him. With a good power-of-three spell, you could vanquish Darden in Paige's dream...in this reality. Once the dream is pulled into this world fully all of you will be here in the flesh. Once Darden is killed, his original body will be dead as well. With the stress from the dream gone, Paige would wake up and with the dreamer gone, both you and Piper could return to your bodies."
"Are you saying that there would be two of us? One body here and one body sleeping?"
"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. If anything were to happen to either of the bodies, it would hurt you." I looked at Prue for a minute and then nodded, getting up to stand next to her.
"I'll take the spell...but I can't decide anything without talking to Piper and Paige first."
"I understand," Prue said, and then leaned forward to give me a hug. "Be safe," she whispered and I nodded. "I probably won't see you again for a long time. Remember I love you and send the message on to Piper and Paige."
"Okay," I whispered and then we broke apart.
"I'm going to give you the spell in your mind since you can't carry things out of this world. After, I'll leave and with me gone you'll wake up. Get Piper to write the spell down for you. It'll take both of your powers for it to work."
"Wait, then how did you get here?" I asked.
"How do you think?..." I smiled knowing in my heart...Grams.
"Okay, I'm ready," I said, sitting on the ground with Prue standing in front of me.
"Close you eyes and listen to my voice," she instructed, holding her hand over my head. I complied and concentrated on the sound of Prue's voice. It felt so great just to hear her...
"In your mind you will see...the words of light to set her free...close you eyes, they will be there...nothing bare, just a glare..." I waited as Prue started to speak some words in Latin and then I felt a jolt. Opening my eyes, I jerked up to be pushed back down by numerous hands.
"Phoebe..." I heard Piper say slowly, trying to see if I was aware. Blinking to try to make my vision clearer, I saw glowing lights in the dark of my eyelids.
"Woah..." I said, putting my hand to my head.
"Giver her some space," I heard Leo say and it was then that I realized that I was lying on the couch, my family surrounding me.
"Piper..."
"Yeah honey?" Piper asked, and my vision cleared as she got closer.
"Get some paper...a pen. I...I have a spell." I saw Piper nod and minutes later she was back. "Write this down..." I said, and I closed my eyes to see the spell...
"In the dark, in the night,
Nightmares start, dreams are alive.
Bring us forth to this world,
All those covered in this cord.
Let us see and act upon,
The images that she has donned.
Send us forth with he who isn't seen,
Take our spirits, So let it be."
With the end of the spell, I saw the cord in my head wrap around a sleeping Paige, Piper, and myself. When I opened my eyes everything was clear and I could see all the worried faces peering down at me. Oh boy, would I have a lot of explaining to do.
TO BE CONTINUED...
I hope you all enjoyed. I'm thinking there'll probably be 2 to 3 more chapters after this one, but I'm not sure when I'll have the time to write them and update. I'm sorry if you have to wait a long time, but reviews always make me write faster.
~Silverstar
Part 4b
By: Silverstar
Here it is, Part 2! I hope everyone enjoys. Just to let you all know, I may not be able to update for a while. School is always really busy in February and March because we have this competition between all four classes. Also, just yesterday my sis and I were in a car crash. Everyone's okay, but I'm a little sore and I'm not really in the mood to write. I had most of this Part done though, so I'm updating.
Disclaimer: I don't own Charmed.
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*(PAIGE)*
As I sat there silently on the bed, my sisters and Leo around me, I did feel somewhat comforted. My wounds were healed, I was awake and alert as possible, and there were no demons in sight.
"Paige?" I looked up at Phoebe and realized that she had been trying to get my attention for a long time.
"Oh, Sorry," I said softly, and gave her my attention...I was having such a hard time focusing...
"Paige, we think that what happened to you was demonic, but we're not sure what or who could have done it. I know it's hard...but, do you think you could tell us what you know...what happened?" I looked at my sister for a moment, not really sure what to say...Retelling the nightmare would be like reliving it...but if it was the only way...
"What about Cole?" I asked. "Did he find out anything?"
"He isn't back yet, and we want to nail this bastard as soon as we can. Until then...well, it would be too dangerous for you to fall asleep. We were hardly able to wake you up earlier." I nodded at Phoebe and took a deep breath.
"Okay...Well, it started out like my regular dream..." I closed my eyes and I could almost relive the whole experience...see and feel everything. "I was chained to the cave wall...only this time the shackles that held me...they cut through my wrists...like...like before..." I opened my eyes to see my sisters nodding at me to continue. "When the Yellonius appeared I told him he wasn't real...that it was a dream...but he made some smart-aleck remark and plunged the knife...into my stomach..." I looked down at where the wound use to be and touched it with my hand. I could still remember the pain washing over my stomach from that bloody puncture point. "Then...I was at my old loft and there was some creepy voice whispering my name...but when I looked around I saw that I was alone." I looked over at Leo and he gave me an encouraging smile...I didn't want to say what was coming next. "The floor went out from under me and I fell. When I landed my ankle broke...and I was in the attic. Dalei was standing there and pointed behind me..." I looked at my sisters and they both put a hand on my shoulders, squeezing them to let me know I wasn't alone. "I...I turned around and saw...both of you..." I looked at my sisters and then gave them both a hug, crying over them. "You were both on the floor...dead..." I felt my sisters hug me tightly back and after a few minutes I collected myself. "I'm sorry...I just...Well, then I woke up and when I saw you guys...I was just so relieved, so happy." I smiled at my sisters and they smiled back.
"Don't you worry Paige, we're not going anywhere," Piper said and I nodded. "I think we should all go check the Book. I'll get the coffee. If Paige doesn't sleep, neither do we." I smiled at Piper as she left the room and allowed Leo and Phoebe to lead me downstairs.
"I'll go get the Book," Phoebe said once I was on the couch and I was left with Leo.
"I know it's rough right now Paige," Leo said softly and I looked over to him. "But, we'll get through this. We always get by...it's what we do. Defeat the evil and live on." I nodded and sighed as I leaned back in the couch.
"Thanks for healing me Leo," I said, smiling over at him. "But...why didn't you heal me sooner?" I saw his face turn grave as he walked over to sit next to me.
"I couldn't heal you while you were sleeping...I don't know why, but...my powers weren't working." I nodded, not surprised at his answer and hugged myself tightly. I can't wait till this is over...if it ever ends...
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*(PHOEBE)*
Stepping through the attic door, I looked around the room slowly. This was the place where Dalei had attacked...no wonder Paige's dream showed her here...and with Piper and me...dead...we almost died that day. If it wasn't for Prue...Prue...why wasn't she here now? What was keeping her away?
"Goddamn it, we need you!" I said loudly, looking up at the ceiling. Nothing happened. Sighing to myself, I walked over to pick up the book. I had it in my hands when I felt someone behind me. Turning around, ready for a fight, I gasped in shock when I saw that it was only Cole.
"Were you calling me?" he asked, and I slowly shook my head.
"No...I was talking to Prue," I whispered and then looked up at him. "But now that you're here I'm not complaining." He smiled and bent down to kiss me as I set the Book back on the podium. When we broke apart I leaned against him and shook my head. "Paige's dream changed...and anything that happened in the dream happened to her in reality as well...we barely woke her up. Did you find anything?" I looked up at Cole with hope, and he nodded.
"There's definitely someone, or something, stirring up trouble down there," he said in his serious demon-talking tone. I nodded and picked up the book as I lead him downstairs. When we walked into the living room I saw Paige and Leo sitting on the couch. Paige looked a little defeated...but I guess I would too if it was me going through all this and not her. Still, I had to keep her spirits high.
"Hey Paige," I said as we walked over in front of them. She looked up at me and I smiled. "Cole might have found something out." Her ears prickled up at these words and I nodded. "But let's wait for Piper." She nodded back and so did Leo. A moment later Piper came in with a tray of coffee mugs and started handing them out.
"From now on people, we are on alert 24/7. That means no sleeping whatsoever!" Piper barked in that way only she can, and I smiled at my sister who was taking on the roll of 'captain' yet again. "Oh, Cole, you're back. Welcome. Did you find out anything?" Piper questioned as she handed him the cup. I smiled again at her quick conversion from concerned friend to inquisitor, but I kept silent, for I wanted to hear his information too.
"Well, there is definitely someone, or something, causing trouble down there," Cole began. "From what I can tell, it's an upper level demon with control over distraught witches. He can take their feelings, emotions, and dreams, and turn their restful hours into havoc."
"Yeah, but why would this demon single out Paige?" I asked. "I'm sure there are hundreds of other witches out there who are distraught over something."
"This demon can't just get into any witches mind over petty things. They must've gone through a life altering experience with deep pain and emotional grief. Also, they must already be experiencing nightmares from the event. He picks those singles out in the witches' aura and is able to attach his brain waves with theirs."
"So I guess this demon is trying to gain power and move up the demonic hierarchy?" Piper asked and Cole nodded.
"Still, from what I heard I think something bigger was involved..." I watched my husband as he wracked his brain for answers but came up with nothing.
"That's okay, let's just go through the book and see what we can come up with. Leo, can you go check with the Elders, see if they know anything?" I asked, and a second later her disappeared in blue and white lights. Sighing to myself, I waited till Piper sat down next to Paige and then sat down next to Piper. Paige didn't need to be looking through this book anymore than she had too. She already had nightmares to deal with. Flipping through, Piper and I searched for the demon that was targeting our sister. After a few minutes I glanced over at Paige and saw her slowly drinking her coffee, one mug and then another.
"This is useless!" Piper said, throwing her hands up with frustration. Just as she did so I saw the familiar blue and white lights of Leo orbing in. Everyone went silent as we looked at him in anticipation and waited for him to speak.
"The Elders say it's an upper level demon set on taking out the Charmed ones in order to gain demonic support and throw down the Source. The real shock is that he's Dalei's father...she worked under him." I stared at Leo in shock and looked over at Paige. For a split second she seemed shocked as she processed the information but it quickly turned to anger.
"The bastard sent her after me..." she whispered, looked up at Leo. He nodded and continued.
"That's what the Elders think. Dalei was some sort of plan or prophesy in bringing down the Charmed ones. This new demon has been hiding in the shadows till a few months ago, right when Dalei awakened. He's called the Dream Eater, Darden, and he's very powerful. The Elders just found out recently that he was the cause of two witches' deaths last month." Great...just great...this whole experience couldn't just be over with, could it? It has to be dragged out because of some evil plan from some demon in taking out the Charmed ones and taking over the Underworld...It was just our luck.
"I'm guessing that since this guy hasn't really shown his face before, he's not in the Book of Shadows?" Piper said, and Leo nodded.
"That's right," Leo replied. Great...just great... Frustrated with the situation, I slammed the Book shut, shoved it at Piper, stood up, and started pacing around the room.
"What're we suppose to do now?" I asked my family, looking at all of them. "All we have is a name and a motive. We have no idea the damage Darden can do or how to stop him."
"Calm down Phoebes," Cole whispered, sliding his arms around me and pulling me closer to him. I slowly took a deep breath and exhaled before looking up at him and around the room.
"Sorry..." I whispered, shaking off the arms of my boyfriend. "Just panicked a little there." I saw Piper smile and I knew what she was thinking. She was usually the sister to panic, not me.
"Okay," Piper said with determination. "I'm going to go put a few pots of coffee on, Phoebe, keep going through the Book...there may be _something_ in there that will help us. Cole, you go Underground, see if you can find out _anything_ remotely linked to the situation. Leo, you stay with Paige and keep her from falling asleep. It's going to be a long day and a long night. We have a demon to vanquish!" I smiled slowly at Piper's control show, but I knew she was just putting on an act. Inside, she was panicking and scared...Still, I leaned up to kiss Cole on the cheek before he shimmered out and sat down next to Paige with the book.
"Don't worry Phoebe...I'm sure we'll figure out something..." I looked over at Paige, surprised at hearing her voice. I saw how scared was and how vulnerable she felt, but she was still trying hard to believe everything would be okay in the end. I guess that was how she got through last month...and the time after.
"Yeah...we'll think of something. It'll all be okay," I said softly, picking up Paige's hand and squeezing it. My smile altered as I felt the pull of a premonition and a second later I was pulled inside my mind.
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I looked around me and noticed the usual signs of a premonition. Everything in my vision was slightly shaky and in black-and-white. Looking over, I saw Paige chained to the wall, like how she said her dreams always started. I gasped as the Yellonius appeared and cried at the fear in my sister's eyes. It seemed like everything took forever, but I slowly saw and lived through Paige's dream. We were in the attic and I looked at Dalei with disgust. Suddenly, everything became clear and turned to color. I looked around me in shock as everything froze...like Piper had used her freezing power.
"Hello?" I said slowly, realizing that I could speak and that I could move...I had a physical form! "This is weird..." I slowly walked around, finding that I could touch everything.
"Phoebe..." Whipping around, I became blinded by a flash of white light and shielded myself with my hands. When I was able to see again, and brought them down and found myself face to face with...
"Phoebe!" I blinked again and shook my head.
"You're not real...you're..."
"It's me Phoebe, I promise. Weren't you wondering where I was?"
"Prue?" I stared at her for another moment before breaking into a smile and jumping forward to give her a hug. She gladly returned it. "Prue...I don't understand...Why are you here? I thought I was in a premonition..."
"Shhh...I'll explain," she said calmly, and led me to sit down in two chairs. "Firstly, you're not in the premonition anymore...You're in another reality. When you were nearing the end of the premonition I pulled you into the Reality of Dreams. This is where nightmares come real. Using a spell, I froze everything...this way, we're able to communicate and appear in physical forms." I nodded but confusion still overtook me.
"But...Why? I really need to be awake right now, with everything that's going on-"
"Now wait a minute. Why do you think I'm here? I'm here to help you."
"But...how did you find out?" I asked, still confused. At this, she smiled.
"Actually, I found out about the situation by pure luck." I looked at her in surprise but stayed quiet so she would continue. "Well, the Elders wanted me to back off after last month so you three could try to get back to your normal lives..." I gave her a look and she laughed. "Well, as normal as they ever could be anyways. I complied with the Elders' wishes, but I could sense that something was wrong. So, last night I tried to go to Paige during her dreams. Trying to do so, I found that I was blocked. I tried for a long time, and when I did get in I saw a glimpse...I was able to see this scene right here before you...Then, I was pushed out by some magical barrier and Paige woke up. I was confused at first, but then went to Grams. She had spoken with the Elders and told me of Darden, saying there was nothing we could do. The Elders didn't think we could do anything to help." I looked at my older sister and smiled.
"Well, why are you here then?" She smiled back at me and got up, walking around the room in excitement.
"This Dream Reality we're in...it's real. Darden takes some of his power from it in order to hurt the witches he attacks in their dreams. While you're in here, anything that happens...well, it happens. You can only be healed once you're woken from the dream...but if you die in your nightmare...there's no way to come back from it. Darden usually tortures his victims before killing them, and now that he knows you're onto him, he'll probably be planning to kill Paige in the next dream. I can give you the same spell I used to pull everything into this reality. When Darden finally comes out of the shadows to attack Paige, you and Piper could be here waiting for him. With a good power-of-three spell, you could vanquish Darden in Paige's dream...in this reality. Once the dream is pulled into this world fully all of you will be here in the flesh. Once Darden is killed, his original body will be dead as well. With the stress from the dream gone, Paige would wake up and with the dreamer gone, both you and Piper could return to your bodies."
"Are you saying that there would be two of us? One body here and one body sleeping?"
"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying. If anything were to happen to either of the bodies, it would hurt you." I looked at Prue for a minute and then nodded, getting up to stand next to her.
"I'll take the spell...but I can't decide anything without talking to Piper and Paige first."
"I understand," Prue said, and then leaned forward to give me a hug. "Be safe," she whispered and I nodded. "I probably won't see you again for a long time. Remember I love you and send the message on to Piper and Paige."
"Okay," I whispered and then we broke apart.
"I'm going to give you the spell in your mind since you can't carry things out of this world. After, I'll leave and with me gone you'll wake up. Get Piper to write the spell down for you. It'll take both of your powers for it to work."
"Wait, then how did you get here?" I asked.
"How do you think?..." I smiled knowing in my heart...Grams.
"Okay, I'm ready," I said, sitting on the ground with Prue standing in front of me.
"Close you eyes and listen to my voice," she instructed, holding her hand over my head. I complied and concentrated on the sound of Prue's voice. It felt so great just to hear her...
"In your mind you will see...the words of light to set her free...close you eyes, they will be there...nothing bare, just a glare..." I waited as Prue started to speak some words in Latin and then I felt a jolt. Opening my eyes, I jerked up to be pushed back down by numerous hands.
"Phoebe..." I heard Piper say slowly, trying to see if I was aware. Blinking to try to make my vision clearer, I saw glowing lights in the dark of my eyelids.
"Woah..." I said, putting my hand to my head.
"Giver her some space," I heard Leo say and it was then that I realized that I was lying on the couch, my family surrounding me.
"Piper..."
"Yeah honey?" Piper asked, and my vision cleared as she got closer.
"Get some paper...a pen. I...I have a spell." I saw Piper nod and minutes later she was back. "Write this down..." I said, and I closed my eyes to see the spell...
"In the dark, in the night,
Nightmares start, dreams are alive.
Bring us forth to this world,
All those covered in this cord.
Let us see and act upon,
The images that she has donned.
Send us forth with he who isn't seen,
Take our spirits, So let it be."
With the end of the spell, I saw the cord in my head wrap around a sleeping Paige, Piper, and myself. When I opened my eyes everything was clear and I could see all the worried faces peering down at me. Oh boy, would I have a lot of explaining to do.
TO BE CONTINUED...
I hope you all enjoyed. I'm thinking there'll probably be 2 to 3 more chapters after this one, but I'm not sure when I'll have the time to write them and update. I'm sorry if you have to wait a long time, but reviews always make me write faster.
~Silverstar