CENTENNIAL CHARMED
Note: The second last chapter. Actually, this is technically the last chapter. There is an epilogue left. Thanks everyone for being so supporting in reading and reviewing my story. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 22
-hospital-
The ICU was quiet, as the only noise heard was the continuous beeping of the EKG. Piper rested uncomfortably, a worried expression on her face. After the police incident, the hospital administration had to sedate her to keep her from hurting herself even more.
Meanwhile, Cole took advantage of this time to shimmer into Piper's room. Calmly, he approached her. 'Déjà-vu' he thought. 'But I like it...' He was about to bring out an energy ball, but decided against it. Killing her by hand would be much more exciting for him, and much more painful for Piper. Cole pulled out his already bloodied anthame, and drove the blade downwards.
Explosion.
Cole dropped the anthame in pain and glanced towards Piper's outstretched hand.
Piper kept her face as unrevealing as possible. That little movement had caused her tremendous agony. Also, in her weak state, she was no match for Belthazor. That blow was about the best that she could manage while in an injured condition. But Piper knew she had to keep up appearances so that this struggle would drag on until Paige gets back.
Cole's grimace turned into a sadistic grin, as he realized that a little struggle from his prey would be more exhilarating and stimulating. Picking the anthame up casually, he taunted, "There's no point, Piper. You're going to lose..." With that, he lunged onto Piper, not allowing her the chance to lift her arms. The two struggled briefly, but Piper was easily defeated in her weakened state. Taking advantage of this situation, Cole proceeded to stab Piper in the heard. Fortunately, Piper jerked away slightly, causing the blade to slice through her flesh, and wedge itself firmly into her shoulder bone. With lightening quick speed, Cole placed a hand over Piper's mouth so that the only sound audible was a muffled and pained scream. By then, her oxygen mask and various other intravenous fluid tubes had been roughly ripped out of her. Once again, she bled profusely.
"Just in case you're wondering," Cole panted, an image of Paige's pale face, with blood dribbling out of the corners of her mouth in his mind. "I already killed Paige."
Reality crashed onto Piper for the hundredth time in her life. She had no more family left whatsoever. Every single person she loved died. 'Maybe I should just give up. My life is cursed...' a part of her thought. On the other hand, her sanity was at the edge of a cliff. A push either way could make a big difference. She snapped. Her lust for revenge overpowered her rational mind, controlling all her actions. With a quick jerk, she yanked out the electrodes on her chest. The loud, flat-line tone of the EKG ran out.
Cole got distracted for a brief second, but that split lack of attention was all that Piper needed. Taking advantage of the situation, Piper kneed Cole in the chest and blew out his eyes.
Howling in pain, Cole stumbled off the bed.
Unfortunately, Piper's new found courage started to dim. Physical and emotional pain returned. Loud, forceful banging sounds shifted her attention towards the door. It was barricaded by heavy machinery. 'Cole' she thought. 'Where is he?' As quick as her injuries would allow, Piper sat up, alarmed. During the process, her hand accidentally brushed a small glass vial. Wrapping her fist around it, she barely had time to react as Cole suddenly lunged at her again. Acting on impulse, Piper smashed the glass vial on Cole's face. Sharp, jagged pieces pierced into the already blown out hollows of his eyes, embedding deep into a mess of flesh and nerves. He screamed in pain as the shards cut deep into his face. The cool liquid began to engulf him in flames. With a loud and blood-curling scream, Cole was vanquished. Planes altered, as a huge wave of bright light swept across the world.
Note: The second last chapter. Actually, this is technically the last chapter. There is an epilogue left. Thanks everyone for being so supporting in reading and reviewing my story. I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Chapter 22
-hospital-
The ICU was quiet, as the only noise heard was the continuous beeping of the EKG. Piper rested uncomfortably, a worried expression on her face. After the police incident, the hospital administration had to sedate her to keep her from hurting herself even more.
Meanwhile, Cole took advantage of this time to shimmer into Piper's room. Calmly, he approached her. 'Déjà-vu' he thought. 'But I like it...' He was about to bring out an energy ball, but decided against it. Killing her by hand would be much more exciting for him, and much more painful for Piper. Cole pulled out his already bloodied anthame, and drove the blade downwards.
Explosion.
Cole dropped the anthame in pain and glanced towards Piper's outstretched hand.
Piper kept her face as unrevealing as possible. That little movement had caused her tremendous agony. Also, in her weak state, she was no match for Belthazor. That blow was about the best that she could manage while in an injured condition. But Piper knew she had to keep up appearances so that this struggle would drag on until Paige gets back.
Cole's grimace turned into a sadistic grin, as he realized that a little struggle from his prey would be more exhilarating and stimulating. Picking the anthame up casually, he taunted, "There's no point, Piper. You're going to lose..." With that, he lunged onto Piper, not allowing her the chance to lift her arms. The two struggled briefly, but Piper was easily defeated in her weakened state. Taking advantage of this situation, Cole proceeded to stab Piper in the heard. Fortunately, Piper jerked away slightly, causing the blade to slice through her flesh, and wedge itself firmly into her shoulder bone. With lightening quick speed, Cole placed a hand over Piper's mouth so that the only sound audible was a muffled and pained scream. By then, her oxygen mask and various other intravenous fluid tubes had been roughly ripped out of her. Once again, she bled profusely.
"Just in case you're wondering," Cole panted, an image of Paige's pale face, with blood dribbling out of the corners of her mouth in his mind. "I already killed Paige."
Reality crashed onto Piper for the hundredth time in her life. She had no more family left whatsoever. Every single person she loved died. 'Maybe I should just give up. My life is cursed...' a part of her thought. On the other hand, her sanity was at the edge of a cliff. A push either way could make a big difference. She snapped. Her lust for revenge overpowered her rational mind, controlling all her actions. With a quick jerk, she yanked out the electrodes on her chest. The loud, flat-line tone of the EKG ran out.
Cole got distracted for a brief second, but that split lack of attention was all that Piper needed. Taking advantage of the situation, Piper kneed Cole in the chest and blew out his eyes.
Howling in pain, Cole stumbled off the bed.
Unfortunately, Piper's new found courage started to dim. Physical and emotional pain returned. Loud, forceful banging sounds shifted her attention towards the door. It was barricaded by heavy machinery. 'Cole' she thought. 'Where is he?' As quick as her injuries would allow, Piper sat up, alarmed. During the process, her hand accidentally brushed a small glass vial. Wrapping her fist around it, she barely had time to react as Cole suddenly lunged at her again. Acting on impulse, Piper smashed the glass vial on Cole's face. Sharp, jagged pieces pierced into the already blown out hollows of his eyes, embedding deep into a mess of flesh and nerves. He screamed in pain as the shards cut deep into his face. The cool liquid began to engulf him in flames. With a loud and blood-curling scream, Cole was vanquished. Planes altered, as a huge wave of bright light swept across the world.