Disclaimer:  See chapter one!!

~*Fights Among cousins*~

~Chapter 4: Chaos and Cutting Class~

A/N:  Okay, I decided to just sit down and write.  And then I actually did sit down and write…so here is chapter 4 and, added bonus, it is longer than all the other chapters, so far.  Sorry it took so long– my muse was on strike.  Anyway– chapter 4 has some action and power use.  T.O. means telekinetically orb.  Also, I put thoughts in italics. So, read, review, and enjoy!!

~Sammi~

~2nd period: Home Ec~

Ms. Johnson, the Home Ec teacher, said, "Okay, we'll start out by calling role and assigning partners.  The partner you get will be your partner for the whole semester and there will be no changing whatsoever.  Everyone understand?"

Everyone nods but Brianna raises her hand.  Ms. Johnson asks, "What?"

"How will partners be assigned?"

"Alphabetically."

"Oh," Brianna said thinking Oh, no.  That means my partner is either Stephanie Foster or Whitney.  Which is worse?  Stephanie is probably worse because if I'm partnered with Stephanie then Whitney will get partnered with Avery.  I really don't want Whitney partnered with Whitney and if I'm partnered with Whitney then Avery will be partnered with Syd.  I trust Syd, so, I guess I'd rather be partnered with Whitney.

After role was called Ms. Johnson started assigning partners.  Brianna, who was startled when her name was called, said, "Yeah?"

Ms. Johnson seemed slightly angry with Brianna for daydreaming but preceded anyway saying, "You will be partnered with Ms. Halliwell-Wyatt."

"Okay," Brianna said, resigned in her efforts to stay away from her arch-nemesis, which just happened to be her cousin.

~2nd period: Science (Prue & Bryce's class)~

Prue, who is sitting in class daydreaming, passing notes, and completely ignoring the science teacher, suddenly hears a slightly panicked voice in her head.  The voice was shouting and could not recognize the voice.  She thought for a minute and then realized it was her Uncle Jordan.  Prue thought Calm down Uncle Jordan and tell me why you are so frantic.

Her uncle's thought came back through loud and clear.  He thought There is a.

Then he stopped and Prue got really worried.  Even though he hadn't finished his thought, Prue could guess what the next word was going to be: demon.  When her Uncle Jordan didn't send her another telepathic message she realized he was probably hurt.  She passed a note to Bryce, who was sitting behind her.  The note read as follows:

Bry,

I think your dad is hurt.  He sent me a telepathic message and he was all panicky.  After I calmed him down he said, "There is a."  He didn't finish his sentence.  My guess is it was 'there is a demon.'  If I'm right then the only reason he would stop sending me messages is if he's hurt and there is no one to heal him.  I think you, Whit, the twins, and I need to get out of school, get home, and try to help. 'Kay?  And I have a plan.

WB ASAP,

Prue Ali

Okay P.A.– What's the plan?

-Bry

Bry,

First, write a short note explaining to Whit, Bri, and Andi and I'll duplicate it.  Then, you T.O. the notes to them.  Next, I'll get excused to go to the restroom and call the main office on my cell and duplicate my mom's voice (or your mom's or Aunt Phoebe's) to try and get us out.  If that doesn't work then don't worry– I have a back up plan.

Love,

Prue Ali

Okay, that works.  Let's go for it.  I'll write that note right now.

-Bry

Bryce set to work on writing a note to Whit, Andi, and Bri.  He left a blank space where the name was to go so that he could fill it in after Prue duplicated it.  When he finished this is how the not read:

Dear               ,

We have a problem.  Actually our parents have a problem.  A demon.  My dad, your Uncle Jordan, talked to Prue (telepathically.)  He said "There is a," we guess the next word was demon.  Prue has a plan.  She is going to duplicate our moms' voices calling the office from her cell from the bathroom to try and get us out of school.

Love and Peace,

B.P. and P.A.

P.S.  Prue has a back up plan.

Prue read the note and duplicated it twice.  She handed them back to Bryce and he wrote a name on each.  Prue turned around and softly said, "T.O. them and I'll go call."

Bryce replied, "Okay."

Prue walked up to the teacher and asked to be excused to go to the restroom.

~2nd period: Home Ec~

"No, that isn't right, you add one and a half sticks of softened margarine," Brianna told Whitney.  They were supposed to be coming up with a cookie recipe.

"Okay, my mom was a professional chef and she's the one who taught me how to cook and you are seriously standing there arguing with me?"  Whitney asked, genuinely surprised.

"Just 'cause your mom is a great cook, and she really is, doesn't mean you automatically know everything about cooking," Brianna argued.

"I am not claiming to know everything about cooking, but I do know how much margarine to put in cookies," Whitney said, getting frustrated.

~Girl's Restroom~

"Yes, their Uncle Jordan has been injured very badly," Prue said in her Piper voice, "and we're not sure," Prue duplicated her mother crying.

Prue started over, this time with her Leo duplicated voice, "I'm sorry.  My wife is very emotional.  As she was saying we're not sure how long Jordan's got left.  So we want the kids to see their uncle, or in Bryce's case his dad, just in case he doesn't make it.  So is it possible for you to dismiss Prue and Whitney Halliwell-Wyatt, Candace and Brianna Halliwell-Turner, and Bryce Matthews/Halliwell-Tazter?"

"This dismissal is only possible if they have transportation," The school secretary replied to Prue.

"Prue and Bryce both have cars," Prue said, still in her Leo duplicated voice, "We appreciate this, thank you."

"Your welcome and I will call them to go momentarily," replied the school secretary.

~Home Ec room, a few minutes earlier~

"Next is one cup of flour," Whitney stated confidently.

"Flour?"  Brianna asked and Whitney nodded.

"In cookies?"  Brianna was still skeptical.

"Yes.  Oh my god.  Bri your pocket…it sort of," Whitney then dropped her voice really low, "orbed."

Brianna felt her pockets and pulled out a note, "Hey, yours just did it, too."

Whitney pulled an identical note out of her pocket.  They both read their notes and Brianna let out a small gasp, Whitney said, "Oh," and for the first time in a long time both cousins were silent.

~Science class~

Prue walked in and sat down saying, "All systems are go!"

Bryce's reply was, "So, I guess the plan worked?"

"Yeah, perfectly."

There was a beep and the secretary's voice came over the speaker, "Ms. Hill?"

"Yes?"  Was the science teacher's reply.

The secretary said, "Could you please send Prue Halliwell-Wyatt and Bryce Matthews/Halliwell-Tazter to sign out, please?"

"Yes, I will," then she spoke directly to Prue and Bruce, handing them a piece of paper, "try and get this signed by Friday and try to bring in your five dollar fee by Friday, also.

Prue said, "sure."

Bryce said, "yeah."

"So, Prue, I wonder what exactly has happened?"

"No idea, but I hope it isn't too bad," Prue replied.

They got to the office, pretending they had no idea why they were getting signed out.  The secretary told them how Jordan was "sick."  She also told them to wait on Brianna, Candace, and Whitney.

Candace got there next and asked, "What happened?"

"Uncle Jordan's sick," Prue said.

When Candace signed out she had tears glistening in her eyes.  About a minute later Brianna and Whitney walked in arguing about sugar.  When Brianna saw her twin she asked, "What's wrong Andi?"

"Uncle Jordan, he's sick," Candace replied, still crying.

Whitney and Brianna signed out.  They all walked out to the front parking lot.  Candace was still crying.  Finally Bryce asked her, "Andi, did you not read the note?"

Candace was confused, "Note?"

"Check your pockets," Bryce suggested.

Candace found and read the note saying, "Oh, a demon."  Candace was used to demons.  She was not used to close relatives being sick.

When they got to their cars Brianna and Candace went with Bryce and Whitney went with Prue.  The drive home, in both vehicles, was silence and both Bryce and Prue drove a bit fast.

When they got to the manor everything looked normal, from the outside.  They could easily assume all their parents were there since that is where they had the most power and that was where the Book of Shadows was located.

They all got out and walked to the front door.  Bryce was reaching to open the door when Prue stopped him and said, "Wait, what if the demon's still inside?"

Whitney's seemingly logical answer was, "I'll just freeze it."

Prue, who always thought before she acted, said, "And what if it doesn't freeze?"

Whitney's somewhat smart-alecky reply was, "Then, we run."

Bryce interrupted before Prue and Whitney started arguing, "I really don't think the demon is in there waiting on us or anything.  Demons don't usually wait.  Besides if there is a demon then Andi can shimmer Bri out and Whit can orb out with Prue or me.  Okay?"  At this everyone nodded.  They realized they wouldn't know anything till they went in and they couldn't be completely prepared.  They discussed it for a few minutes and decided to go in the back door so that if there was a demon still there and it attacked it would less likely be noticed.  The next-door neighbors were Phoebe, Cole, and their kids in Dan's old house and Paige, Jordan, and their kids on the right.  There was no likelihood of them noticing since they were probably at the manor anyway.

They walked up to the back door and Prue said, "I'm not going in first."

"Me neither," Whitney agreed.  It was at times like this that everyone thought they acted like Piper in a sort of stubborn, cautious way.

"I'll go," Brianna and Candace chorused.  They looked at each other and simultaneously said, "No, I'll go."  In this they showed not only their mother's curiosity but also both their parents' stubbornness.

Bryce interrupted before their argument could go any further, "Guys, it really doesn't matter who goes in first.  Why don't you both go?  That way if there is a demon Bri can throw energy balls at him and if that doesn't work then Andi can shimmer you guys back out here.  Okay?"

"Okay," they both agreed.

Brianna opened the back door, which was unlocked as always, and her and Candace tiptoed in as quietly as possible.  In the kitchen it looked as if someone, probably Piper, had been cooking but had to leave suddenly.

When they got to the living room it looked like a tornado had blown through recently.  At first they found no demons or people.  Then Candace noticed someone lying on the couch, "Bri, you look 'cause I don't want to," Candace said turning from the couch.

Brianna walked over to the couch and said, "Oh, it's Uncle Jordan, but he still has a pulse.  I think he's just unconscious."

Candace finally looked and said, "We should get Bryce to try and heal him."

A/N:  So I'm not sure why I decided to make this the end of the chapter four, but I did, so, now that you've reached the end please review.