Disclaimer-Not mine
Mana'olana is hope in Hawaiian
Over the next few weeks, things got tougher for the Charmed Ones. Demon attacks seemed planned. If it weren't for Leo, the sisters would be running up a medical bill. Piper could handle most of them, and there were simple spells or potions for the rest. Even through this, the two older sisters didn't want to bring their younger cousin into this. It wasn't her place, to fight demons.
That all changed the day Leo died.
They all had been at home, enjoying what was left of their day. Paige had given up temp jobs to watch the house and Wyatt so the other two could work. That's when the demons showed up.
Wyatt vanished in an instant.
An arrow was buried into Leo's chest. Four demons appeared. One attacked Phoebe. Piper blew him up. Her wrists were immediately bound by ropes to her fingertips.
Paige orbed out of the way of the path of another of a black lighter arrow. She was trapped in a demonic urn.
Phoebe was fighting one demon while another arrow was sent into Leo's chest as he tried to get up. A fire ball knocked Piper to the ground. The eldest sister struggled out of her bonds. She went ballistic. The witch blew up every demon. Before she got the Black Lighter, he let loose one last bolt.
Phoebe released Paige. Piper went to her husband. Two in his chest, one in the head. He was dead. There was too much blood......Two pairs of arms surrounded her. Tears fell but she didn't sob.
Call Jubilation.
Phoebe grabbed the phone and dialed. It didn't even ring before it was answered.
What happened?
Jubilation, how fast can you get here?
An hour, give or take.
Give or take what?
They hung up.
Jubilation jumped up and raced into her room. She grabbed her already packed bag. She also grabbed her helmet.
Where are you going? Cam asked as she entered the garage.
Nunya business.
She jumped on her cycle and he stepped in front of her.
It's you're taking Lighting, it is my business.
The girl stuck her Jackson Chameleon into her jacket. Remember how one of Lothar's lackeys said he was gonna take out a great force of evil? Ta shift the balance on this planet?
Yeah........You're going to San Francisco?!
The girl slipped on her helmet and gunned the engine. The Samurai got of her way.
Don't get killed! he called after her.
In a flash of dark light, she was gone.
Leo's body was gone, taken to where ever White Lighters go after death. They cleaned up and Piper was held close for a long time. Wyatt was in his mother's arms the whole time. It started to rain after a while. It wasn't a thunder storm, but the rain made things seem worse. The roar of a mortar cycle got their attention. Phoebe answered the door.
The witch had very little memory of the girl. It had been about ten years ago. Aunt Samantha wasn't a lady who deserved to live. She was their father's sister. She had treated every bad thing that happened like it was Jubilation's fault. Which it wasn't. Her father was Asian, so she looked like him and not her mother. The small girl was quiet and often found with one of the text books of one of the sisters. They only stayed a week. One day they had gone to the beach and Jubilee, which was her nickname from her classmates, had spent the entire time in the water. It was the only time Phoebe had seen the girl smile.
Before her now was a tanned skinned teenager. A hundred braids hung off her head from under a deep purple bandanna. The dark purple wind breaker was spotted with water. On the top left it had a penguin and said We Can Fly'. Under the jacket was a gray shirt that said The voices may not be real, but they have some pretty good ideas'. Faded blue jeans covered the tops of black sneakers.
Hiya, Phoebe, Jubilation smiled a little.
The young women let the teen in and took off her jacket. A backpack had been under it as well. She hung it up and Phoebe hugged her. She read the back. Queen of the Penguins'. The teen then grabbed a Jackson Chameleon from the folds and put it on her shoulder.
Introductions were quickly made. No explanations were given for missing persons. Leo wasn't mentioned. Jubilee pulled a binder from her bag.
Were you attacked by these things?
The hand drawn picture matched exactly.
What are they? Paige asked.
Kelzaks. Former ninjas.
Piper frowned.
The teen shook her head. Never mind. It means Zurgane hasn't changed his plan.
Who's Zurgane? Phoebe asked, thinking of checking the Book of Shadows.
A creature that's gonna destroy the forces of good. He's startin' with you, cause then the demons will bow to him. He'll use their help ta go after others.
And who do you know all this? Piper asked.
She shrugged. His former master was the former enemy of my cousin Cameron an' his friends.
There was more to that story, but Jubilation didn't look like she was going to say much. She was going through more pictures when a whirlwind introduced a warlock. He sends out a fire ball to attack the sisters. A wall of clouds goes up and the fire ball is vaporized. The warlock frowns.
You people have bad timing, he glares at Jubilation.
It's a talent, Zurgane the teen shrugs.
It doesn't matter, though. Not any more. I have completed a key part in my plan. Now nothing can stop me.
I don' suppose you'll tell us what it was?
He smirked. Let's just say I took a page out of your book. You are all helpless now.
Think again buddy, Piper tries to blow him up.
The blast barley ruffles his robes.
Then sun shall not rise again. At least, not for you.
He raises his hand, loaded with a fire ball. The wall of clouds comes up as it's thrown. Jubilation stuffs her binder back in her bag.
Let's get outta here, she pulls on Piper's hand.
They run for the stairs. Clouds of various shapes and sizes protect them from blasts. When they were out of firing range, no more came.
I will come for you later! Zurgane yelled. At dawn, when all your hope will vanish!
Maybe that means he'll never show up, Paige commented as they reached the landing. Her sisters looked at her.
Well he said the sun wasn't going to come. There'll be no dawn, so he can't come.
Phoebe sighed and looked away. Point though it was, they all knew it wasn't true. The witches turned their attention back to Jubilation. She was sweating and looked pale. The chameleon on her shoulder had some how found a moth and was now munching on it.
Do you know what he was talking about? Piper asked. When he said he took a page out of your book?
She nodded. An' there are very few t'ings in there that can benefit evil. It means I have ta take a trip.
She heads back down stairs. The sisters followed.
Where are you going? Piper asked.
You wouldn' believe me.
Try us.
Rather not.
Phoebe stepped in front of the door. One-you knew about trouble before did and that's rare. Two-you're not licensed and your driving a motorcycle. Three-you show up and are able to block attacks from a warlock. As your older cousins we have to look out for you. What's going on, Jubilee?
Lemme grab some stuff from my bike, an' I'll explain.
Oh, we're not falling for that, Piper warns. Where is it?
The eldest sister slips on a jacket as she gets an answer. Phoebe holds her nephew as Piper runs outside. Within moments she's back with a black metal container and a little damp. It looks like a tool box. They go back to the living room.
I've changed a lot. I learned a few things. Zurgane got his power from the past. Very far in the past. If I can go back there an' stop him, then none of this will happen.
That doesn't explain anything, Piper scowled.
I don't have time ta explain! I have to go before Zurgane realizes what I'm doin'. He doesn' know I can see through the cloud barriers. I know what I have ta do.
Then we're going with you.
The teen only grinned. She flipped open the box. There were many random objects in it. She plopped three backpacks on the table. They looked like they were from the middle ages. Jubilation started moving stuff from her pack into an extra bag similar to theirs. She also takes out a pile of clothes.
I've packed only what we need. There's a lot of walkin' an' campin'. Change into these.
You know more then you're telling us, Paige picked up the bag.
I only know what you don't.
The sisters change into comfortable clothes. Finally, doing something that will make a difference. Back downstairs, the teenager handed them three sheathed daggers.
You knew we would go with you, Phoebe accused.
She shrugged. I guessed. An' if you didn't, more for me.
And you? Piper didn't see anything.
Jubilation showed the sheaths on the part of the bag that would be facing her back. There were sais there. In the bag was an easy to access katana. In her hand was a staff. They were ready.
How do we get to the past? Paige asked.
Jubilee grinned. My way.
She put a hand on a closet door. Something inside rumbled.
Ever watched Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
Once or twice was the response. Then they got the idea. Jubilee opened the door. Inside was a aqua green portal.
Next stop: Arda, home of dreams an' nightmares. It's where magic comes from.
The teen walked in. The three sisters traded glances. With a deep breath, they followed. The portal faded. The door closed. This was it. The journey of a lifetime had begun.
