Phoebe's Soccer Team

Chapater 8: THE NIGHTMARE

Piper opened the door to Phoebe's room; it was dark and quiet inside.

"Phoebe, you awake?..Asked Piper whispering--------

"I think she's sleeping ----said Prue grabbing Piper's arm--- "come on, let's get out of here before we wake her up"

Phoebe stirred and tried to scream but she felt a cold blade on her throat. She completely stayed still; a fear of getting her throat sliced suddenly filled her chest.

Everything was about to turn out perfect for the intruders, except for the fact that Tina suddenly laughed; she thought it was funny that the girls were too dumb to find out what was going on.

"What is going on? What's so amusing Phoebe? -------Asked Prue as she stopped walking and turned the light on. - Just a few seconds ago Julia heard Piper and Prue talking outside Phoebe's room, so she immediately got up from the bed , walked to the door; and waited for them to come in.

Prue was completely frozen when she saw her little sister held against her will by the girls she had seen at school that same afternoon, --

"What the hell do you think... ---Prue suddenly hushed when she heard a loud noise behind her. She turned around to find Piper on the floor; Julia had stroked her sister's head and she was out cold resting on her back

Don't even breath! ------Said Julia putting a gun on Piper's head-----

What are you doing in my house? .Asked Prue angrily, but most of all, surprised, she just couldn't understand what was going on; everything had happened so fast that she even thought she was having a nightmare.

Get that gun away from my sister! Leave them alone" ----she ordered in her usual bossy tone of voice---- Are you insane?------

--- The first thing on Prue's mind was to send Julia flying against the wall, but she wisely decided not to do so when she saw the other two girls holding a knife on Phoebe's neck. She felt so useless, standing in the middle of the room, frozen, looking to one sister and then to the other.

"Here, ---- Julia tossed a brown tape to Prue, she caught it one handed Tie your sister's hands on her back ----- She kicked Pipers ribs and smiled when she didn't get any reaction from her.

"Prue tightened her teeth and closed her hands so hard that she could feel her fingernails hurting the palm of her hands, she was so angry but she didn't say anything, she stroke her hair to the back of her ear, closed her eyes and took a deep breath; she wanted to make sure not to upset the intruders so that her sisters were no longer hurt, so she swallowed her hatred and kept her thoughts to herself. She knew very well that if she tried to use her powers against one of them, the other two would harm her sisters, so she decided to play it safe.

"Move" -----yelled Julia smiling and snapping her fingers in front of her face------

Prue knew too well that if she did what Julia was asking, they wouldn't stand a chance because Piper wouldn't be able to freeze them ----

"Come on, Piper, wake up.. Wake up, please! -----Thought Prue----

Did you hear what I say?-------asked Julia kicking Piper again on her ribs; She didn't move at all-----

"Please don't! -----Said Prue holding her breath--- "please don't hurt her anymore"

Are you deaf or just playing stupid? -----Asked Julia sounding really upset.----

Do you really want me to kill your sister? Is that it?, Is that what you want?----

"No, of course not", ----Answered Prue walking slowly towards Piper---

"I just don't think it's really necessary to tie her up, I mean, what can she do to you, she's completely unconscious.and ..and ..

"I SAID TIE HER UP! ---shouted Julia firing a shot to Prue's leg.

Prue immediately fell to the floor, she never thought Julia was capable of actually firing the gun but she was obviously wrong.

Why did you that for? ----Asked Prue grabbing her leg, which had already started to bleed Profusely ---

Are you insane?----- She winced in pain and started to cry. Of course she didn't want to show Julia her fear and weakness, but the pain was too much for her to try and hide it.

"Well you don't seem so brave now" -----said Julia as she turned Piper on her stomach to tie her arms.---- Do you? ... "Correct me if I'm wrong, but this afternoon you really seemed to be a little bit more courageous, didn't you?

Prue was still wincing in pain, tossing from one side to the other, she grabbed what it seemed to be one of Phoebe's blouse from the floor and wrapped it around her wound; she was sweating and breathing heavily; she bit her lower lip and lifted her head to see Phoebe but she was devastated when she saw that her little sister still had the knife against her neck and her eyes wide open. She knew Phoebe was really worried about her so she tried to hide her pain and gave her baby sister a weak smile.

"It's ok, Phoebe, I'm fine .I'm ff..ine" -----whispered Prue looking straight to her sister's eyes, trying hard not to show her real pain, but Phoebe was not stupid, she knew exactly what her sister was really feeling, so she nodded and tried hard to loosen herself to go to her sister's side, but she couldn't, Jane and Julia laughed at her useless intent and she started crying.

"Of course you are fine" -------said Julia as she kicked Prue's wound; --- then she laughed when she saw Prue grabbing her leg, so she decided to kick her again, but this time she went straight to her chin----

"This is getting real boring ----yawned Julia-"We better finish what we started and get the hell out of here! These bitches are way too dull for my taste.

"Damn you.------Whispered Prue almost to herself, closing her eyes tightly and holding her breathe----

"Jane heard what Prue said and immediately stroke Phoebe across her face with her backhand. ----

"Did you say something sweetie? --- Asked Jane grabbing Phoebe's hair and raising her hand to try to hit her again----

Prue nodded and swallowed fearfully.

"I can't hear you! ---- Said Jane stroking Phoebe's face again----

"No...no.I didn't .. I'm.. Sorry, please don't hurt her" ----begged Prue with tears in her eyes.

See? .. Now that's more like it! ---- Said Jane laughing at Prue's fear.

Prue released the grip on her leg, placed both hands on her chest and cried; she really needed someone near her; she really needed her sisters' warmth.

Ok! ..Let the show begin! -----Shouted Tina clapping her hands------ I've been waiting for this for so long and now it seems almost impossible to think we are actually here.

Piper slowly started to come around, she was feeling dizzy, her head hurt like hell, and she was confused; she tried to get up but she couldn't do it, she felt a stinging pain on her chest when she tried to get up, but she didn't know why--- "What? Why cant I move my hands? Thought Piper trying to move them ----She suddenly turned around to see Prue on the floor, bleeding and sweating; breathing faster than the usual; and she was clearly in so much pain. She knew her sister too well, she knew that Prue could stand pain, real pain, and right now she was obviously falling apart.

"Prue.. Oh my God, Prue! Why are you doing this? -- a confused Piper turned to Julia--- She needs help, she's bleeding like hell, she's hurting, please untie me so I can help her ...Please.please ---asked Piper crying- --

"Yeah...sure...and my name is Kelly Osborne" -----Said Julia smiling and grabbing Phoebe's arm to prepare her for the drug.

"Hey! ...I'm her.I'm Kelly! Remember? --------Said Tina narrowing her eyes; obviously upset----

"Oh.. My..God! -----Said Jane touching her forehead and closing her eyes--- "HELLO".Tina, .."FOCUS".she nodded.

"What?.... I am! ... said Tina sounding very serious------

"Here. -----Interrupted Julia----- the needle is ready, let her have it. -- --She turned around to see Prue's face and smiled------

Prue swallowed and tried to speak so badly; she wanted to convince Julia not to do it, but her voice just wouldn't come out, her pain was greater than she thought. She closed her eyes again and rested her tired body on the floor. She hated herself for her weakness.

"No, please, you can't do this, You're not serious are you? ---- Piper smiled nervously

"Get up! ---Said Julia grabbing Piper from her hair and lifting her up from the floor and throwing her to the sofa ----"have a seat, I want you to watch how your little sister is going to enjoy this" ----Everybody laughed at Piper's worried face----

Tina tied Phoebe's arms to her bed and walked to Prue's side.

"Hi, remember me? ----

Asked Tina as she kicked Prue's stomach.----"I've always wanted to do this" she said to no one in particular.

Prue tightened her mouth trying not to shout but she couldn't help letting out a small cry.

"I thought you would ----Said Tina sarcastically----

"Come on, get up, you shouldn't miss this either" She violently picked Prue up from the floor and threw her on the sofa, next to Piper.

"Prue gasped and slowly let go the air she didn't even know she was holding. She rested her head on the sofa for a few seconds to regain her strength and then she grabbed her leg; her hands were shaking but still she managed to tighten the tourniquet. She opened her mouth to try and suck as much air as she could until she finally filled her lungs. She closed her eyes, trying to make the pain go away but it didn't, it just didn't.

Piper slowly leaned down to reach her sister and rested her chin on Prue's head; then she lovingly kissed her.

Prue opened her eyes and gave her a weak smile.

"I'm so sorry honey, I wish I could do something to make the pain go away, and to help you both, but I can't ..I just cant! ----Cried Piper---- I can't even put my arms around you.

Don't wo..ry, ..Pipe, we'll g.et out of ..th..is...Prue suddenly rolled back her eyes and passed out. The loss of blood was starting to make struggles.

"Prue.open your eyes, .Prue,.. don't this to me, come on Prue, .stay with me, Stay with me Prue..Prue..