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Author's Notes: Readers, I hope you enjoy this chapter… And please, remember to review and keep inspiring me! Thanks! Sorry that this chapter is so short… but you will see why. Thanks! J
"I should have told you sooner. I am so sorry Piper." Piper stared at Leo, still confused. Leo took a shaky breath, and began his story…
Leo began to pace back and forth, with his arms behind his back. Slowly he said, "Dark Angels are very dangerous, but there are few remaining. They can change their appearance to look like whitelighters, because they know that we are trustworthy. If they wanted to, they could definitely take out a whitelighter and pose as them for as long as they could keep it up – without suspicion. With Piper, on the other hand, I really don't know what the Dark Angel was doing…" Leo looked a little uncomfortable, and then whispered, "This is normally not their style…So, it didn't come to mind right away. I just assumed he was a shape shifter." Piper held up her hand to stop him, "Wait a sec. Why wouldn't my powers work on him in the… beginning?" Leo sighed, "Your power is connected with your emotions, right? Well, you weren't sure if it was me or not…" Leo cast his eyes down, remembering how she acted towards him. "Well, you were confused and hurt, and your emotions were just overloading. So were your powers." Piper nodded her head, "I guess that makes sense."
Everyone looked at Piper, concerned about her, but also surprised that she wasn't breaking down yet. Leo continued, "Since Dark Angels are so dangerous, we need to make up a code or something whenever I enter the room, to make sure it's the real me." Piper nodded her head and crossed her arms over her chest, "Yeah, that's a good idea…" She looked down at the ground, afraid if she looked into anyone's eyes, she would cry. "Alright, what should our code be?" Phoebe spoke up, "How bout 'Good Angel'?" Leo shook his head, "That may be a little too confusing, "How about I just say…" Leo sighed, "Okay. Well, I can't come up with anything better. So I will just say 'Good Angel'." Everyone nodded their head, in agreement.
Phoebe yawned, "Well, I am going to go get some sleep." Piper nodded her head, "'Night Phoebe." Phoebe smiled at Piper, "Luv ya." Phoebe went down the attic stairs in a daze, as she went to her bedroom. She still missed Paige terribly, but she had to be strong for Piper. Once Phoebe got to her room, she slowly opened the door, peeking in to make sure no one was there. Phoebe switched on the light, and then jumped as someone tapped her on the shoulder. "Oh sorry," the voice sounded like Leo. She turned around, "Leo? What's wrong?" Leo guiltily looked down at the ground, "Technically I shouldn't be doing this, but I really could use your help. I'm worried. I'm worried about Piper and – and – Paige." Phoebe raised her eyebrows and fought back tears, "Okay, I can understand your worry about Piper, but Paige is in a better place now…"
Tears streamed down Phoebe's cheek. She couldn't hide her emotions any longer. Leo began to pace in front of Phoebe, "See that's just it. She's not…" Leo leaned in close, and whispered, "…up there." Phoebe's eyes grew wide, "Where the hell is she?" Leo shook his head, "I don't know. Maybe that's where she is…" Phoebe looked confused, and then suddenly said, "Hell??" Leo nodded his head and then began to pace, "Do you think it's possible that the Dark Angel could be working with shape shifters? I mean, what if that wasn't Paige?" Phoebe nodded her head, and just to make sure she knew what Leo was talking about, she asked, "You mean in the attic the other day…?" Phoebe could not bring herself to say 'dead body' or anything that was familiar to it. Leo nodded his head, "That could have been a shape shifter. And if that's true, that would explain why Paige isn't with Patty or Grams." Phoebe looked sideways as her heart skipped a beat, "Does that mean she could still be alive??" Leo nodded his head, "Yes. If she is in the Underworld, I can't sense her, and the Dark Angel knew that." Phoebe quickly lifted her gaze to look into Leo's blue eyes, "That's probably why the demon was so quick to give back Paige. Didn't that seem a little strange to you that he didn't put up more of a fight for keeping Paige? Demons are stubborn."
Leo looked thoughtful, "Yeah, now that you mention it, that was a little strange." Leo sighed, "Phoebe, we need to get Paige back." Phoebe closed her door with one hand, and then walked back up to the attic. Leo followed…
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Paige heard footsteps on the dirty floor of the damp cavern. She shivered and put her arms around herself. Silently she cried. He was coming back to hurt her again, and Paige didn't know if she could handle it. Her body shook as his steps came closer…
Author's Notes: I know that I am mean – sorry. But the next chapter will be coming out soon. Please readers, remember to review. Thanks!