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Note: when you see () that means a change in location or time has lapsed. okay?

Chapter ten: Our counterattack

Katie stopped running, leaning against a large oak tree in the park. The sun was just disappearing and it became increasingly hard to see.

"Katie, why'd you stop?" Chris asked, a few feet in front of her.

"I'm not running any more." Katie declared.

Chris looked behind her at the empty street, and nodded, "Alright. It doesn't seem like he's following us."

Katie nodded and sank to the ground. Chris sighed and sat next to her. "What do you think's gonna happen to us?"

"We're gonna catch our breath, and then," Chris stopped, "I'm not really sure, but I'll think of something."

Katie nodded, again, resting her head on his shoulder, "I just want this to end." She mumbled.

"I know," He answered, "me too."

()

Phoebe slowly woke up feeling sore all over. She mumbled incoherently, and picked up her head, looking around the small cave in the Underworld, "Where are we?"

Piper looked over her shoulder, "Bout time you woke up." She answered, pulling on the ropes that tied hers, Paige's, Phoebe, and now Leo's wrists together.

"Oww," Paige complained, moving as well.

"Hey," Phoebe yelled, pulling on the ropes, too

"Stop that." Leo ordered silencing the trio, "Fighting with each other isn't going to get us anywhere."

"Fine," All three mumbled at the same time.

"Did he use a spell to take our powers?" Piper asked suddenly.

Paige and Phoebe thought about it, trying to remember, "Yeah, I think he did." Phoebe answered.

"Low-level demons don't use spells. They can't." Paige contradicted.

'That's what I thought." Piper said, leaning her head back onto Paige and Phoebe's heads. Paige, Phoebe, and Leo leaned back as well, all leaning against each other.

"Now what?" Phoebe posed the question. No one answered.

()

"Wake up, Katie." Chris said softly, shaking her.

She opened her eyes, slightly, "How long have we been here?"

"About a half hour," He answered.

Katie groaned, knowing their nightmare wasn't anywhere near being finished, and closed her eyes again.

"Come on," Chris shook her again, and this time she woke up, staying awake. "We need to plan."

"Plan what?" She asked, taking the offered hand and being pulled to her feet.

"Our counterattack," He said, proudly.

Katie stared at him after he was done explaining. "So you want to walk into the manor without our powers?" Chris nodded, "And fight Wyatt and Melinda?" He nodded, rapidly, "Without our powers?" She asked again.

"Yes," Chris answered immediately, "We don't need them."

"Ok, do you remember exactly who they are and what they can do?" Katie asked, thinking he had gone completely crazy.

"I remember and I'm telling you we don't need our powers." Chris smiled smugly, "We just need a few good potions." He paused before adding, "From your father."

Katie's eyes widened, realizing what he meant. Smiling as well, she answered, "Let's go."

()

"Phoebe, get up." Piper demanded. Phoebe almost woke up before sleep claimed her fully again. "Paige, poke her or something."

"Alright," Paige kicked Phoebe in the shin.

Phoebe yelped in pain, instantly awake. "Oww!" Phoebe complained, watching a bruise start to appear on her leg.

"Paige, I said poke, not kick."

"Well, my hands are a little busy at the moment," Paige contradicted, moving her wrists and pulling the other three's with hers. "Why'd you want me to wake her up anyway?"

"Cause she's sleeping on the job." Piper answered with a smile.

"Bad Phoebe, bad." Paige added, pretending to scold Phoebe.

Phoebe rolled her eyes, "I hate the both of you and I hate you too, Leo."

"Me, why?" Leo asked, trying to sound shocked, still working on undoing the ropes that bound them together.

"Because you're married to one of those two," Phoebe replied.

They all laughed and for a split second, they forgot about the demon.

"Hey Piper,"

"Yeah, Paige?"

"I was thinking about what you said earlier about the demon casting a spell on us."

"And you said low-level demons can't use spells." Piper added.

"What if the bounty hunter didn't cast the spell? What if he's working for someone and that person cast it."

"But who would he be working for?" Phoebe asked.

"I have no idea, any demon or warlock could hire him." Piper said.

Paige narrowed her eyes in thought, "Or maybe two witches from the future named Wyatt and Melinda."

Piper's eyes widened, "Leo, work faster."

()

"Thanks again, Dad." Katie picked up a handful of potions, stuffing them in her pocket. Chris was doing the same.

"Anytime, just don't tell Paige. She doesn't want me doing any magic."

Katie smiled and hugged him, "I won't." Richard planted a kiss on her forehead before she stepped back.

"Ready?" Chris asked, finally done stuffing his pockets with potions. Katie nodded, taking one last glance at Richard.

"Be careful, the both of you." Richard warned.

"We will." Chris assured him.

Before they left, Katie paused and added, "Don't worry, Mom grows out of her not-wanting-you-to-do-magic phase." Richard laughed and shooed her on her way.

Outside the mansion, Chris stopped her, "Are you sure you want to do this?"

Katie looked at him in the dark, "And let you have all the fun? I don't think so Chris Perry." Chris tried not to laugh and led them back to the manor.

Everything was quiet. Soft light came from the attic and some of the windows on the main level. Other than that, the manor looked abandoned.

"Chris, wait." Katie grabbed his arm, keeping him from going any farther.

"What?"

"What do you think happened to Piper, Phoebe, and Paige? They weren't home when we came back from herb shopping." Katie whispered.

"If I know Wyatt, the bounty hunter that attacked earlier is probably working for him and it probably has them and Leo hostage." Chris glanced at the manor, "He doesn't want anyone getting in the way. He would have paid a great deal to get them out of the picture tonight." Katie nodded, knowing what he meant. Without saying anything else to each other, they made their way up the walk. The front door wasn't locked, and opened too easily in Katie's hand. Cautiously, Chris and Katie stole into the manor. They were halfway through the foyer when a voice rang out.

"Well, well I was wondering when you two would come back." Melinda stepped out of the shadows.

Chris made the move to leave in search of Wyatt, but stopped. Katie grabbed his arm and pushed him towards the stairs, "Go. You find him. I can take care of her." Chris nodded and disappeared up the stairs.

Melinda tilted her head slightly, "That's pretty cocky words for a powerless witch."

"That's what you think," Katie took a potion out of her pocket and threw it at Melinda's feet. The small explosion from when it hit the ground sent Melinda flying backwards into the dining room table.

A/N: Hope ya'll enjoyed the chapter. Just as a spoiler if that's what you want to call it (if you don't want the spoiler than don't read the rest of this note), the next chapter is when Katie and Melinda finally confront and yeah, some very interesting stuff happens. Okay, I'm done with spoiling the story.

A/N 2: Reviews are make me a very happy southern bell (even though I live in Colorado; it's kind of a long story) and happy southern bells update their stories faster and better. At least this southern bell does.