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Okay here is some more. I know that it is shorter than usual but Muse is still working on the next part and she doesn't want it posted until she says that it is ready… what can I say, she can be stubborn.

In the Waking World a few things happened almost simultaneously. Darryl's eyes slid shut as he began to collapse at the same time the Twins began to glow. Quickly the glow reached out to Darryl as he, along with his sleeping charge, disappeared and reappeared on their bed. Snuggles and Bearlock looked to each other and took off, one flying leap and they were on the bed as well. They moved to the boys, curling up on and around both of them. Everyone watched as the puppies were surrounded by a soft purple glow before their little bodies went as limp as the boys.

"Mother. What's happening? What's wrong with them?" Benjamin's frightened voice spoke the fear that had gripped everyone in the room. All eyes quickly turned to Grams.

Grams had watched the events with rising fear. "Damn them! Uncle D can you sense anyone?" She had a vague impression of something but she couldn't tell exactly what, the drug/potion combination that Darryl had just given Cole was acting as a blocker she couldn't get past and from the look on her Uncle's face he was having the same problem.

"Not at the moment but that doesn't mean that they aren't around or that they haven't already laid a trap for them." Uncle D looked to his niece, reading the fear in her eyes. It took a lot to frightened his Raven but a threat, any threat to her Little One could bring that look into her eyes rather quickly and ever since Darryl had joined their family she had become just as protective of him. He knew that the fear would quickly become anger, which it did as he watched. He knew what he had to do, what he had to ask of the family now and he just hoped that they would understand and help.

"Who?"

The word came from everyone in the room and it wasn't just a question, it was a demand. Raven and Uncle D looked to each other, their knowing look speaking volumes to the others before Raven disappeared, literally.

"Uncle D what is happening, where did mother go?" Benjamin was very worried and very upset. His son was being hurt yet again and he was starting to get an idea of who were the ones responsible. "It's the Elders isn't it?" He could tell by the look on his Uncle's face that he had guessed right. Slowly his eyes traveled back to the bed, coming to rest on the two men. One had been born his son while the other he had adopted. Darryl proved to be the brother that his son had never had and he himself had quickly come to call Darryl son. Benjamin knew that it wasn't blood that made their family; it was heart, soul, and love.

"What do you mean the Elders? What's happening?" Piper's voice was unsteady as she looked to the two unmoving men on the bed.

"The Elders know about Cole now and this is their first strike against him. Unfortunately they also know about Darryl now as well." Uncle D saw the looks of understanding and fear pass over the others but his eyes came to rest on Piper's confused look. She doesn't know so she doesn't understand. Do I tell her now? Would that be breaking the trust I have with the boys? She is part of the Prophecy but she hasn't accepted her role yet so will I simply be putting the boys in more danger by explaining things to her? Uncle D didn't know quite how to handle Piper at this moment; so he simply decided to do what Darryl always did when handling Cole, he decided to let his instincts guide him. Just as he was about to speak though his niece reappeared and the opportunity was lost, for the moment anyway.

"Okay we don't have a lot of time so listen up people. Anyone who is not going to be a direct part of this spell will need to leave the Manor. Those that will be needed are Uncle D, Benjamin, Julianna, Anita, Prue, and myself. If I didn't say your name you need to make yourself scarce. Yes Simmons I know that you aren't supposed to leave the Manor but as long as they don't see you leave then they won't know that you have left and you will only need to be gone for an hour max." Grams looked around herself, noticing no one was moving she sighed loudly. "Okay but it's going to be quick. Uncle D would you begin making the Circle of Power please." She handed her uncle the bag of stones and powder he was going to need before she turned to face the room in general, her eyes coming to rest on her son. "The Elders have apparently found out about them. Exactly how we don't know." Oh she knew how but she simply didn't want to say it, after all Piper was already very upset and the answer would only serve to upset her more. However, her son was not feeling the same way at the moment.

"Wyatt!" The name was spoken as if it were a curse; Benjamin simply not caring that Piper was in the room. No one could blame him for his anger; his love for his son was deep and powerful, so powerful that it had sustained his trapped soul for over a century. The Source had tried to destroy that love but even he had to admit defeat, in the end merely using Benjamin's soul as a way to control a young Cole.

"Leo?" Piper wasn't sure what was happening but she was beginning to get a bad feeling. If it was the Elders that were involved then Leo had to be involved and from the look on Benjamin Turner's face it wasn't in a good way. What Grams said next made her blood run cold.

"Yes Benjamin, it was Leo." Grams knew that it was pointless now to try and hide it. Checking on her uncle's progress she decided to try to make it quick though. "Leo told the Elder's about seeing Cole. He asked them for a way to vanquish him for good this time."

"And they apparently have given him one and no this is not it. This is something else they cooked up." Jenna said as she orbed into the room, Andy orbing in right beside her.

"A way to try and weaken Cole and Darryl before the actual vanquish." Andy looked around the room quickly, his coming to rest on Prue, a second later his arms were full of Prue and found a small smile for her. It didn't last though as he looked to Grams. "Grams."

"I know Andy and we are working on it. I am however going to need Prue for this but you cannot stay."

"I understand. Is there anything you want us to do?" He knew that time was short.

"You and Jenna keep snooping around and see if you can find out anything about what is being planned up there. I am going to have Simmons and Cam check out down below and see if they can find out anything there. What we need right now is information because."

"Information is power."

Grams chuckled as the entire group finished her sentence for her. "Yes children it is and we need that power right now."

"I'll take Piper with me, I still have to report at some point today lest I bring down the wrath of the Wicked Nurse of the North upon my head. Once I have reported I will take her to the boys floor, we'll both be safe there." Tim turned at the sound of an indignant yelp. "And of course I meant to say Piper and Pandy will come with me that is." He smiled at the Tibetan Mastiff puppy we now wore a contented smile. Piper however was still in shock somewhat and he felt that it would be best if she wasn't left alone at the moment.

Grams looked over to Piper and knew that Tim was right. The Charmed One didn't look very good at all. "Okay then I think that takes care of everyone then. Pandy can you shimmer?"

"She can fade like me, not shimmer." Said Pee Wee as he made his way over to Tim.

"He said that Pandy can fade like him, not shimmer like the boys and this could be a problem." Grams said as she translated for Pee Wee. She turned as Uncle D came up beside her.

"I think I might have a solution. Timothy can you do a translation spell if I boost your talent?" Uncle D knew that Tim could do the spell but Piper's innate magic, as yet very untrained innate magic could very well get in the way. If he boosted the spell with his own power then it would be powerful enough to overcome any of the natural defenses that the Charmed One might subconsciously have erected.

"Of course Uncle D." Tim quickly moved to stand next to Piper. He placed one hand on her shoulder and one on Pandy. "Okay Pee Wee up you go." He looked to the ball of fluff and waited till he jumped up onto the counter next to Piper, putting his paw on the hand Tim had on her shoulder. "Ready Uncle D?" Tim began the small spell as soon as Uncle D's flared a bright purple, that being the signal to begin.

Magic forces, far and near
Circle round and settle here
For this hour free our minds
Let us be heard, and hear in kind

A glow surrounded Tim and the others as he spoke, one that was bluish gold signifying Tim's power but tinged with purple. It seemed that Piper did have some unknown defenses and Uncle D had to intervene and boost the Elfin Wizard's power with his own. As the words died down so did the glow.

"Okay then Pee Wee please say something." Tim wanted to make sure that the spell had worked properly before taking off with his new companion.

"Any requests?" Pee Wee said trying to lighten the mood. He was glad to find that the spell had worked, Piper's puzzled expression telling him all he needed to know. "Yep it worked so let's go." He was ready to go because he knew that the spell that the others were going to perform couldn't begin until they had all left.

Alex left by the front door saying he was going back to the office to get everything Cole would need for tomorrow morning just as Andy and Jenna waved as they orbed out while Simmons and Cam shimmered out in mid bicker, Grams rolling her eyes at the pair who couldn't even wait till they had left before starting to argue over who was going to take point once the reached the Underworld. Turning to Tim, she watched as he got ready to transport himself and his companions to the Hospital.

"Tim make sure that you head to the boys floor after you check in." Grams was worried and it showed.

"Yes Ma'am." Tim smiled as he placed his hand on Piper's shoulder. "Ready guys?" At the two furry nods he received he tightened his hold on Piper and swirled out to the Hospital, his and Piper's bodies becoming a twirling mass of wind before shrinking and disappearing entirely from view. He had barely begun transport when the two furry ones faded out as well.

Grams watched them depart before turning her eyes back to the family members that were left. Anita and Julianna wore identical expressions of fear and anger. They were afraid for their men and were angry that this, whatever this was had been allowed to happen. She didn't blame them, she too was angry that she had allowed this to happen. She should have known that the first thing Leo Wyatt would do would be to tell the Elders. The Elders had been seeking out the identities of the two Chosen Ones of the Prophecy with ever increasing determination, the time of the Chosen Ones ascension drawing ever nearer and now, through her own ineptness she has practically told the Elders who they were. A hand on her shoulder startled her out of her self-recrimination. Looking up she found her eyes staring back into the eyes of her son.

"Mother, you cannot blame yourself for this. It was bound to happen eventually. We only have five days left before the Ascension. Yes they may know but at least we know that they do and can take the appropriate steps necessary to protect the boys." Benjamin had seen the look in his mother's eyes and knew that she was blaming herself. He also knew that there was no blame in this except for the blame of the Elders. Yes he was angry that the boys' identities were now known because that would mean that the Underworld would soon know as well but he also knew that it was bound to happen and his mother blaming herself simply wasn't acceptable to him. He also knew that his sons would find it unacceptable as well. As he watched her eyes he could see the battle within her. It doesn't matter what I say. She has always felt a responsibility for us, even after we become adults but when it comes to Cole…… her fierce devotion and protectiveness is unmatched and unwavering…… like a Dragon to her Dragonling he thought with a small smile. Benjamin never doubted his mother's love for him, he never had and he never would. In fact he found solace in his mother's over protectiveness of his son. Now that over protectiveness also included Darryl and with both boys in trouble he knew that he wasn't going to be able to really get through to her; only the boys would be able to do that but first they had to get the boys back.

"Grams what do you need us to do?" Prue could see the pain in her Grams' eyes and in Benjamin's and she didn't like it; the fact that it was mirrored in her own eyes was not lost on her either. They had to get to the boys and get to them soon of that she was certain.

Uncle D looked the room over and decided to simply take charge for the moment. "Alright then. Julianna, you and Anita go and get your Athames and get the boys as well. Benjamin, you and Prue finish the circle of power please while I speak to Raven." Uncle D made sure everyone was busy before approaching Raven. "I know that this is hard my dear but we have to stay focused here. We have…" his voice trailed off as he noticed the look in her eyes for the first time. "You can feel him can't you? Your BloodBond is reawakening isn't it?"

"Yes and yes." Grams simply continued to stare at the boys. "I can feel both of them." She continued to stare at the bed as she spoke.

Uncle D was mildly surprised by this. He knew that her bond with Cole would re-establish itself when the boys ascended and through him she would bond with Darryl. The problem was the boys hadn't ascended yet. The bond with Darryl shouldn't even be possible yet. His thoughts were brought back to the moment as the Twins returned, Prue and Benjamin joining them as they made their way over to them.

Now comes the hard part…… asking them for the sacrifice that would be needed for this to work. Uncle D thought as he looked to each of them one last time before speaking.

"Okay. This is how this will work if you are all willing that is. Unless you give freely this won't work."

"Uncle D please." Benjamin loved his Uncle D but sometimes he could try his patience. His sons were in trouble and he did not want to waste one moment. By the looks on the Twins and Prue's faces they agreed with him.

"Okay, then this is how it will work. I will bind together Julianna's and Cole's Athames into one and do the same for Anita's and Darryl's. The Athames are already imbibed with all four children's magic through their constant use during ceremonies. These Athames will then need the hearts blood of those present to create the gems that the Twins will then bring to the boys. I know that you have questions but first I want you all to know and understand that while obtaining the heart's blood will be painful it will not be lethal." Uncle D stopped for a moment to let them all digest what he had said. Now he just needed to ask the question. "Now before we can continue I must ask the question. Is there anyone here who feels that they won't" Uncle D never got to finish, the looks he was receiving were enough to convince him that he didn't even need to finish. "Okay then let us begin."

Uncle D took the two Athames from Julianna first. As he held them between his claws he spoke words that were already ancient when he was born. As his words died with a soft hiss the two Athames glowed and fused together into one, this one he returned to Julianna as it would be the twins who would be the wielders. Quickly he repeated the words with Anita and Darryl's Athame, handing the newly joined Athame back to Anita.

"Alright. The Twins will be the wielders for obvious reasons. Everyone stand along the Circle of Power."

Everyone moved to his or her designated spots around the boy's bed quickly. Uncle D and Grams at the corners at the foot of the bed while Benjamin and Prue took up the opposite locations at the head of the bed. Julianna stood on Cole's side if the bed while Anita on Darryl's.

"Now Julianna, you and Anita walk the Circle of Power and collect the heart's blood as you move from one person to the next. Do not worry about killing us because you can't and don't stop what ever you do. Once this has begun it cannot be stopped." Uncle D made sure that they understood just what he meant. Very few spells or ceremonies turn lethal if stopped once they have begun but this was one of them. If the Twins stopped it would be all over for all of them and from the looks on everyone's faces he knew that they did understand. "Julianna you move first. Make the circle and collect all of the heart's blood including your sisters. Anita, once she is done then you move along the circle and repeat the process with your Athame. Once you have completed the circle you will then need to put your own heart's blood on your own Athames. Do you understand so far?" Everyone nodded. "All right then is everyone ready?"

"Yes."

The one word fell from everyone's lips, the risk to themselves and the pain they knew was coming simply wasn't important to them. The boys needed them and they would do whatever it took to help and protect them. Uncle D smiled at the looks of determination that were staring back at him. Yes they were ready and they would succeed.

"Julianna, Anita. As you move to each person you will say the words…… Do you give this blood with free will and free love…… the response is…… I give this blood with free will and free love…… together the words will be…… blood to blood, love to love, taken and accepted, let it be done. Does everyone understand?" He waited till everyone had nodded before giving the final instructions. "When all have given including the Twins the final words spoken by all are…… our blood has been given with our love unconditional, let it be set free and lead the way."

"Then what Uncle D?" Benjamin was nervous and it showed. Oh he wasn't nervous about the offering he was willing to make; no he was nervous that it might not be enough.

Uncle D looked around the assembled group and he could see the same fear in each set of eyes that stared back at him. They didn't know for a fact that this would work and they were terrified of losing the boys. Knowing he had to guide everyone through this, Uncle D let a calmness he wasn't really feeling to flow around him hoping that it would help the others. It didn't.

"When the final words are spoken here the soul selves of the girls will then take the athames to the boys. Once there Julianna and Anita will then retrieve the hearts blood from the boys. Once their blood has mingled with the blood already on the athame the connection will begin to manifest. There are no words for obtaining their blood as they have already pledged themselves to us and no there is no time now to explain. As the connection manifests the words spoken by the girls will be…… blood to blood, heart to heart, soul to soul, life to life, spirit to spirit, love to love, all become as one as we give blood, heart, soul, life, spirit, and love so we may become yours as you are ours. The connection will finalize itself when you have spoken the last word." Uncle D made sure that the twins knew what to say exactly before continuing. "Once you have done this then you will return. Now before anyone gets upset here the boys will be able to follow you back."

"Uncle D, they can't follow them all the way back. Kitten can't come all the way back right now and Darryl would never leave him behind." Grams was well aware of the rite they were about to perform but she wasn't entirely sure how it was going to help. Her concentration was not at it's best and she knew it. The fear, no the terror that she was feeling from her boys was making it difficult to follow the logic through to it's given conclusion. When Uncle D spoke again it finally clicked and she relaxed…… a little anyway.

"They will be able to follow the twins back to the 'Tween place. Once they are there they will be safe." He could see the questions forming in the faces staring back at him. "I don't have time to explain right now. Later. Now if everyone knows their part let us begin."

Julianna moved to stand in front of Uncle D, her back to the bed so that she could concentrate on what she had to do.

"Do you give this blood of free will and free love?" She held up the athame as she spoke.

"I give this blood with free will and free love." Uncle D responded and stood tall so that she could place the athame between the rough scales that protected his heart. Once she had it places properly he nodded for her to continue. The others there would be no problem with but his heart was protected by his scales and was simply harder to get too.

"Blood to blood, Love to love, taken and accepted, let it be done." Together they spoke the final words. He felt the athame slide between his scales and pierce his heart; he felt the blood flow into the athame. The same magical bond that had fused the two athames into one also allowed the blade to simply absorb some of the heart's blood and retain it. The jewels that this combined blood would create once the boys returned would forever connect all in this circle. The Whirlwind was about to be born as it had been foretold.

Julianna quickly moved to Grams and repeated the process with her and by the time she reached her sister the only thing on any of their minds was the rite and getting it done as quickly as possible. Once Julianna had returned to her place Anita then moved to begin her circuit of the circle.

Anita performed her duties as quickly and as efficiently as her sister had, returning to her own place in quick order. Anita looked to her sister and together they spoke the words and plunged the athames into their own hearts. As soon as they had removed the athames they began to speak the final words and everyone joined them.

"Our blood has been given with our love unconditional, let it be set free and lead the way."

As the words died out a wind picked up, one that seemed to come from nowhere and everywhere. Quickly it began to whip around the circle of power as if seeking entrance but finding none. It was the enemy, come to stop them but Uncle D knew that their circle of power would not be breached and his calmness calmed all within the group.

Suddenly the girls began to sway ever go gently and a mist rose from their hearts, each mist taking the form of the mighty Dragon Centaur. Silence reigned as the two Dragon Centaurs reared up on their hind legs before diving directly into the boys' unmoving forms. The wind continued to howl but all eyes were now fixed on the boys in the bed, all save the twins eyes who were closed as all that was Julianna and Anita has left with their Soul-Selves, had left to save their loves and it would be because of that unwavering and unconditional love that they would be victorious.

Those that were left behind had to simply wait and hope that all of them would make it back.

Well I did say that it was shorter than normal but please review… Muse simply lives for reviews and she hasn't been getting a lot lately which may be the very reason that she is in the mood she is in… so please review as a happy Muse is a productive Muse…