Phoebe: (runs into the house) Piper? Paige? Prue? Anybody? if you're here,
get downstairs now!!!!
Piper: (runs down) What? What is it?
Phoebe: (out of breath) Shannon......has......gone!!
Piper: (shocked) What.....no!!!!
Phoebe: Yes, she was sat in the car and I went into the store, got the cream, and when I came out, she was gone.
Piper: Just like that? No demonic traces?
Phoebe: No, I think she must have been lured by something because when I asked people if they saw anything, they said no!
Piper: So whatever it was, it was discreet.
Phoebe: Yup.
Piper: Well we know that she's not hurt then. (sniffs) Wait, this is her father that wants her, he wouldn't hurt her, even if he is the leader of the underworld.
Phoebe: Yeah, but he could turn her evil, and to me, that's definitely a close second.
Piper: Ok, you scry for her, see if she's still on this earth level, I'll call Paige and Prue in from work and get Leo.
Phoebe: No, as much as I want to make sure Shannon's safe, I don't want to pull Paige and Prue out of work just yet. We'll do it ourselves, with Leo of course.
Piper: You sure? Cause I can get them if you want?
Phoebe: No, we'll manage. (bounds up the stairs)
Piper: (crosses her arms) Leo!! Leo?!?!
Leo: (orbs in) Hi
Piper: Hi, listen, Shannon has been kidnapped. Is there anyway that Wyatt and Chris can go up there (points up) while we figure this out?
Leo: Uh, yeah, I'm sure I can sort something out. Where are they?
Piper: (walks to the bottom of the stairs) Wyatt? Chris? Come down here, you're going up with the Elders for a while.
Wyatt: Cool! (comes down with Chris)
Piper: Go go, we'll get you when this is sorted.
Chris: Sure, I don't think I even wanna know what's happening this time.
Piper: You're right, you don't. Be good ok? No setting off fireworks again.
Chris: That was Wyatt's hand!!!! Not me!!
(Piper and Leo smile)
Piper: Ok. See you later.
Leo: Come on boys, let's get you up to safety. (orbs them out)
Piper: (walks upstairs to the attic) Phoebe?
Phoebe: (in a corner with the map) Yeah?
Piper: Leo's taken the boys up so we don't have them around her ankles, then he'll be back. Any luck?
Phoebe: Well the crystal is pulling near Prue's workplace. But then it also pulls near Paige's workplace. What I don't get is that the store we went to is at least 5 miles away.
Piper: Well, I'm stumped. I'll check the book.
(A bit later)
Piper: Uh oh
Phoebe: (stands up) What? An 'uh oh' is never good.
Piper: Ya, well, this ones no exception. The demon Creesamus has the ability to split a witches personality and turn each part into another clone of the witch. This clone can travel at the speed of over 10 miles a minute, and can only be destroyed by The Power of Four.
Phoebe: Nothing is easy. Well, that means that this demon has split Shannon's personalities and she has become two people. They have both gone to the workplace.
Piper: My guess is that she is already under Cole's influence and is taking down the two Charmed Ones that are in separate places.
Phoebe: Then she'll gain more power and come after us, because we're together and would be harder to kill.
Piper: Ok, so, I guess we'll need a potion. Not to mention....
Phoebe: (as Leo orbs in)......You're very handsome hubby.
Piper: For someone who's daughter is split in half and floating on either side of San Fransisco at the speed of a mini jet plane, you don't seem too fussed.
Phoebe: Well, we know what we're up against, and that Cole wouldn't hurt his daughter, so I'm feeling a little better. I'll call Prue and Paige just to warn them, and get started on the potion. You go do what you wanna do, I'll call you. (smiles and walks out)
Leo: She's fine isn't she?
Piper: She has a lot of faith in her daughter. Always a good thing. So, how're the boys?
Leo: (sits on their bed and wraps his arm around Piper) They're fine. Gideon insisted that he look after them.
Piper: Ah, the freaky dude. (smiles)
Leo: (kisses her) Yes, the freaky dude. But the Elders are there too, so you have nothing to worry about.
Piper: I'm glad. So, that means we have some free time. No sisters, no sons, and no hassle...until Phoebe calls.
Leo: hmm, I never knew how to fill free time until I met you (Smiles)
Piper: Glad to be of service
Leo: Oh, trust me, you're a service, and a pretty good one too.
Piper: Uh huh (kisses Leo) That's interesting, 'cause you're pretty entertaining yourself.
Phoebe: (from downstairs) Piper, I have a question.
Piper: (Groans) What?
Phoebe: Are you and Leo getting down and dirty, because I'm feeling all weird and I'm not doing anything.
Piper: Oh no no no. You're not getting another power are you (climbs off of Leo's lap)
Phoebe: (walks in) I don't know. Ok, now my muscles feel stiff.
Piper: (Wipes her lips and points to Leo) It's him with the stiff muscles!!
Phoebe: I thought so. I can't handle this!!!!
Piper: This is a good thing, kinda, it does mean that me and Leo are gonna have to wait until you're not home. But it also means that you'll be able to find Shannon easier. You can sense fear around you, and hurt, and maybe even a teeny bit of compassion for her father. She'll be easy to track down, especially since you guys get on so well.
Phoebe: Thanks Doctor Laura. Now you guys carry on, I need something inside to cheer me up. (grins)
Piper: Hmmm (grins at Leo) Shall we? She'll know how great we are then.
Leo: If you really want to. No peeking Phoebe!!
Phoebe: Puhlease, I'm no pervert!! (walks out) Have fun
Piper: You too!!! (giggles and gets back on Leo's lap)
Phoebe: Go Piper!!! (grins and walks downstairs. Gets to the bottom) Heeellllloo, that was fast!!!
LATER
(At P4)
Phoebe: Who would've thought my little 6 year old girl would have a thing for clubs?!
Piper: Yup, gunna be just like her mom when she's older. (Phoebe swats her arm) You're still sweating!!!
Phoebe: I know. I can feel someone's heartbreak in here. Someone's been rejected and is huddled up, crying. They're burning up, and I can feel it all.
Piper: Is it Shannon?
Phoebe: No, it's someone that really understands what's going on, is deeply hurt, Shannon is too young to be this person. This is a real deep hurt.
Piper: Ok, keep walking (grips Phoebe's arm) Whoa, (Whispers) There she is!! (sees Shannon sat on a barstool, drinking coke with Cole)
Cole: So, I turned to the Fairy Godmother and said 'Dude, I'm not in the mood!'
Shannon: (giggles) That rhymed
Cole: (laughs) I guess it did. So, how was school today?
Shannon: It was ok. And mommy picked me up with some candy, it was really nice.
Cole: How is mommy?
Shannon: She's fine. Aunt Piper told me about the time she blew up the kitchen.
Cole: Sounds like something she'd do.
Shannon: Yup, definitely. Daddy?
Cole: Yeah?
Shannon: Can I go home now? I wanna tell mommy and my aunt's about my day at school too.
Cole: Yeah. Are you ok to orb, I don't want to upset you're mom.
Phoebe: (walks out of the shadows) Too late. What were you thinking taking her from the car?!
Cole: I didn't. I was walking down the path and she saw me. I didn't think you'd mind.
Phoebe: Cole, you are The Source of all Evil, the Leader of the Underworld, the Demonic version of the Hulk, whatever you want to call yourself, it's still evil.
Shannon: (eyes open wide) You're the Source. (jumps off the stool and runs to Piper)
Piper: It's ok sweety. Mommy will take care of him.
Phoebe: Just go Cole, I'm not going to fight you infront of Shannon. Just go, you're so disappointing! She's your daughter, your own flesh and blood unfortunately, and you want to put her through the pain and hurt of leaving her family to be evil. You know what, that's even worse than what you did to me, and it's sick.
Cole: I'm sorry, but, I miss her. She's my only child, and probably always will be.
Phoebe: (Shakes her head) I don't know, that Sier seemed pretty into you.
Cole: Don't be pathetic, Phoebe. Shannon is my daughter, I should get the right to see her, it's the law.
Phoebe: (Shouts) NO COLE, YOU'RE WRONG!!!! (Breathes) It's in the Human Law, but I highly doubt it's in the Demonic Code of Honour!!! Just leave, and don't ever come back again. Because next time, we'll kick the sorry asses of your Ku Klux Klan and then you'll be gone too. (walks off) Baby, are you ok? (picks Shannon up)
Shannon: Yeah, I just wanna go home (snuggles into Phoebe's shoulder)
Phoebe: We are now. I'll orb us. (Grabs Piper's arm and orbs them home) Ugh, I'm still sweating, I'm gonna go take a shower.
Shannon: Why were you sweating?
Phoebe: Umm, all that darn demon hunting wore mommy out. I won't be long.
Shannon: Can you run me a bath after, mommy? I wanna get The Source's hugs off of me. Yuck!!!
Phoebe: (smiles faintly) Yeah, ok. (walks out)
Piper: Want something to eat!!
Shannon: Can I have a mashed banana and honey pancake?!?!
Piper: Wow, did daddy not feed you?
Shannon: He's not my daddy anymore. (crosses her arms)
Piper: Sorry honey. A stack of banana and honey pancakes coming up.
IN THE HALL
Phoebe: (walks into Prue on the stairs) Oh hi.
Prue: Hey. Are you ok?
Phoebe: No, not really.
Prue: (sits on the stairs) Sit.
Phoebe: (Sits next to her) Why are you nervous?
Prue: What?
Phoebe: (smiles a little and nods) I got a new power, I can sense people's emotions and also their bodily actions.
Prue: Oh, ok, well, I'm only nervous about what's wrong with you.
Phoebe: Aha. Well, it's just that you know after I split with Cole I didn't want Shannon seeing him often.
Prue: I know
Phoebe: But she was with him today, and she found out he was The Source. I guess I'm a little bummed because as much as I hated him, I never wanted her to grow up hating her father and knowing all the things he did. For the three years we were married, he was a good, normal father. That's how I want her to remember him, not hating his guts.
Shannon: Honey, she was gonna find out anyway, and she has to make up her own mind about her dad. But she has you, her aunts, her uncle and her cousins. She's got loads of support and love, you don't need to worry about this affecting her for long. She'll get over him, just like she got over the divorce. (pulls Phoebe's head to her lap and hugs her)
Phoebe: I have one more concern for you Prue.
Prue: What?
Phoebe: My heads on your stomach....(looks up)
Prue: And?...............Uh oh, you're an empath!!
Phoebe: (jumps up and smiles) Yes I am!!! Haha...Oh my god, totally cool!! (hugs her)
I will continue this when I've written the next chapter. I know it's not much of a cliffhanger, it's probably totally obvious to most of yaz, but it's a good opening for the next chapter. I tried to extent the Piper/Leo moment, and make it romantic in a certain kinda way ;) I know it probably sucks, but I've gotta try and concentrate on other relationships and problems too, as much as I love them as a couple, I can't write the whole story based on them. Guys, so far, there isn't gonna be an end to this story, I'll keep writing and writing and making the characters grow until it dies out. Maybe in a years times or so (. What is this, chapter 9?!?! Thanks for reviewing peeps!! I'm English by the way, I don't know if I've mentioned that yet so if words are a little out, there's your answer!!
Piper: (runs down) What? What is it?
Phoebe: (out of breath) Shannon......has......gone!!
Piper: (shocked) What.....no!!!!
Phoebe: Yes, she was sat in the car and I went into the store, got the cream, and when I came out, she was gone.
Piper: Just like that? No demonic traces?
Phoebe: No, I think she must have been lured by something because when I asked people if they saw anything, they said no!
Piper: So whatever it was, it was discreet.
Phoebe: Yup.
Piper: Well we know that she's not hurt then. (sniffs) Wait, this is her father that wants her, he wouldn't hurt her, even if he is the leader of the underworld.
Phoebe: Yeah, but he could turn her evil, and to me, that's definitely a close second.
Piper: Ok, you scry for her, see if she's still on this earth level, I'll call Paige and Prue in from work and get Leo.
Phoebe: No, as much as I want to make sure Shannon's safe, I don't want to pull Paige and Prue out of work just yet. We'll do it ourselves, with Leo of course.
Piper: You sure? Cause I can get them if you want?
Phoebe: No, we'll manage. (bounds up the stairs)
Piper: (crosses her arms) Leo!! Leo?!?!
Leo: (orbs in) Hi
Piper: Hi, listen, Shannon has been kidnapped. Is there anyway that Wyatt and Chris can go up there (points up) while we figure this out?
Leo: Uh, yeah, I'm sure I can sort something out. Where are they?
Piper: (walks to the bottom of the stairs) Wyatt? Chris? Come down here, you're going up with the Elders for a while.
Wyatt: Cool! (comes down with Chris)
Piper: Go go, we'll get you when this is sorted.
Chris: Sure, I don't think I even wanna know what's happening this time.
Piper: You're right, you don't. Be good ok? No setting off fireworks again.
Chris: That was Wyatt's hand!!!! Not me!!
(Piper and Leo smile)
Piper: Ok. See you later.
Leo: Come on boys, let's get you up to safety. (orbs them out)
Piper: (walks upstairs to the attic) Phoebe?
Phoebe: (in a corner with the map) Yeah?
Piper: Leo's taken the boys up so we don't have them around her ankles, then he'll be back. Any luck?
Phoebe: Well the crystal is pulling near Prue's workplace. But then it also pulls near Paige's workplace. What I don't get is that the store we went to is at least 5 miles away.
Piper: Well, I'm stumped. I'll check the book.
(A bit later)
Piper: Uh oh
Phoebe: (stands up) What? An 'uh oh' is never good.
Piper: Ya, well, this ones no exception. The demon Creesamus has the ability to split a witches personality and turn each part into another clone of the witch. This clone can travel at the speed of over 10 miles a minute, and can only be destroyed by The Power of Four.
Phoebe: Nothing is easy. Well, that means that this demon has split Shannon's personalities and she has become two people. They have both gone to the workplace.
Piper: My guess is that she is already under Cole's influence and is taking down the two Charmed Ones that are in separate places.
Phoebe: Then she'll gain more power and come after us, because we're together and would be harder to kill.
Piper: Ok, so, I guess we'll need a potion. Not to mention....
Phoebe: (as Leo orbs in)......You're very handsome hubby.
Piper: For someone who's daughter is split in half and floating on either side of San Fransisco at the speed of a mini jet plane, you don't seem too fussed.
Phoebe: Well, we know what we're up against, and that Cole wouldn't hurt his daughter, so I'm feeling a little better. I'll call Prue and Paige just to warn them, and get started on the potion. You go do what you wanna do, I'll call you. (smiles and walks out)
Leo: She's fine isn't she?
Piper: She has a lot of faith in her daughter. Always a good thing. So, how're the boys?
Leo: (sits on their bed and wraps his arm around Piper) They're fine. Gideon insisted that he look after them.
Piper: Ah, the freaky dude. (smiles)
Leo: (kisses her) Yes, the freaky dude. But the Elders are there too, so you have nothing to worry about.
Piper: I'm glad. So, that means we have some free time. No sisters, no sons, and no hassle...until Phoebe calls.
Leo: hmm, I never knew how to fill free time until I met you (Smiles)
Piper: Glad to be of service
Leo: Oh, trust me, you're a service, and a pretty good one too.
Piper: Uh huh (kisses Leo) That's interesting, 'cause you're pretty entertaining yourself.
Phoebe: (from downstairs) Piper, I have a question.
Piper: (Groans) What?
Phoebe: Are you and Leo getting down and dirty, because I'm feeling all weird and I'm not doing anything.
Piper: Oh no no no. You're not getting another power are you (climbs off of Leo's lap)
Phoebe: (walks in) I don't know. Ok, now my muscles feel stiff.
Piper: (Wipes her lips and points to Leo) It's him with the stiff muscles!!
Phoebe: I thought so. I can't handle this!!!!
Piper: This is a good thing, kinda, it does mean that me and Leo are gonna have to wait until you're not home. But it also means that you'll be able to find Shannon easier. You can sense fear around you, and hurt, and maybe even a teeny bit of compassion for her father. She'll be easy to track down, especially since you guys get on so well.
Phoebe: Thanks Doctor Laura. Now you guys carry on, I need something inside to cheer me up. (grins)
Piper: Hmmm (grins at Leo) Shall we? She'll know how great we are then.
Leo: If you really want to. No peeking Phoebe!!
Phoebe: Puhlease, I'm no pervert!! (walks out) Have fun
Piper: You too!!! (giggles and gets back on Leo's lap)
Phoebe: Go Piper!!! (grins and walks downstairs. Gets to the bottom) Heeellllloo, that was fast!!!
LATER
(At P4)
Phoebe: Who would've thought my little 6 year old girl would have a thing for clubs?!
Piper: Yup, gunna be just like her mom when she's older. (Phoebe swats her arm) You're still sweating!!!
Phoebe: I know. I can feel someone's heartbreak in here. Someone's been rejected and is huddled up, crying. They're burning up, and I can feel it all.
Piper: Is it Shannon?
Phoebe: No, it's someone that really understands what's going on, is deeply hurt, Shannon is too young to be this person. This is a real deep hurt.
Piper: Ok, keep walking (grips Phoebe's arm) Whoa, (Whispers) There she is!! (sees Shannon sat on a barstool, drinking coke with Cole)
Cole: So, I turned to the Fairy Godmother and said 'Dude, I'm not in the mood!'
Shannon: (giggles) That rhymed
Cole: (laughs) I guess it did. So, how was school today?
Shannon: It was ok. And mommy picked me up with some candy, it was really nice.
Cole: How is mommy?
Shannon: She's fine. Aunt Piper told me about the time she blew up the kitchen.
Cole: Sounds like something she'd do.
Shannon: Yup, definitely. Daddy?
Cole: Yeah?
Shannon: Can I go home now? I wanna tell mommy and my aunt's about my day at school too.
Cole: Yeah. Are you ok to orb, I don't want to upset you're mom.
Phoebe: (walks out of the shadows) Too late. What were you thinking taking her from the car?!
Cole: I didn't. I was walking down the path and she saw me. I didn't think you'd mind.
Phoebe: Cole, you are The Source of all Evil, the Leader of the Underworld, the Demonic version of the Hulk, whatever you want to call yourself, it's still evil.
Shannon: (eyes open wide) You're the Source. (jumps off the stool and runs to Piper)
Piper: It's ok sweety. Mommy will take care of him.
Phoebe: Just go Cole, I'm not going to fight you infront of Shannon. Just go, you're so disappointing! She's your daughter, your own flesh and blood unfortunately, and you want to put her through the pain and hurt of leaving her family to be evil. You know what, that's even worse than what you did to me, and it's sick.
Cole: I'm sorry, but, I miss her. She's my only child, and probably always will be.
Phoebe: (Shakes her head) I don't know, that Sier seemed pretty into you.
Cole: Don't be pathetic, Phoebe. Shannon is my daughter, I should get the right to see her, it's the law.
Phoebe: (Shouts) NO COLE, YOU'RE WRONG!!!! (Breathes) It's in the Human Law, but I highly doubt it's in the Demonic Code of Honour!!! Just leave, and don't ever come back again. Because next time, we'll kick the sorry asses of your Ku Klux Klan and then you'll be gone too. (walks off) Baby, are you ok? (picks Shannon up)
Shannon: Yeah, I just wanna go home (snuggles into Phoebe's shoulder)
Phoebe: We are now. I'll orb us. (Grabs Piper's arm and orbs them home) Ugh, I'm still sweating, I'm gonna go take a shower.
Shannon: Why were you sweating?
Phoebe: Umm, all that darn demon hunting wore mommy out. I won't be long.
Shannon: Can you run me a bath after, mommy? I wanna get The Source's hugs off of me. Yuck!!!
Phoebe: (smiles faintly) Yeah, ok. (walks out)
Piper: Want something to eat!!
Shannon: Can I have a mashed banana and honey pancake?!?!
Piper: Wow, did daddy not feed you?
Shannon: He's not my daddy anymore. (crosses her arms)
Piper: Sorry honey. A stack of banana and honey pancakes coming up.
IN THE HALL
Phoebe: (walks into Prue on the stairs) Oh hi.
Prue: Hey. Are you ok?
Phoebe: No, not really.
Prue: (sits on the stairs) Sit.
Phoebe: (Sits next to her) Why are you nervous?
Prue: What?
Phoebe: (smiles a little and nods) I got a new power, I can sense people's emotions and also their bodily actions.
Prue: Oh, ok, well, I'm only nervous about what's wrong with you.
Phoebe: Aha. Well, it's just that you know after I split with Cole I didn't want Shannon seeing him often.
Prue: I know
Phoebe: But she was with him today, and she found out he was The Source. I guess I'm a little bummed because as much as I hated him, I never wanted her to grow up hating her father and knowing all the things he did. For the three years we were married, he was a good, normal father. That's how I want her to remember him, not hating his guts.
Shannon: Honey, she was gonna find out anyway, and she has to make up her own mind about her dad. But she has you, her aunts, her uncle and her cousins. She's got loads of support and love, you don't need to worry about this affecting her for long. She'll get over him, just like she got over the divorce. (pulls Phoebe's head to her lap and hugs her)
Phoebe: I have one more concern for you Prue.
Prue: What?
Phoebe: My heads on your stomach....(looks up)
Prue: And?...............Uh oh, you're an empath!!
Phoebe: (jumps up and smiles) Yes I am!!! Haha...Oh my god, totally cool!! (hugs her)
I will continue this when I've written the next chapter. I know it's not much of a cliffhanger, it's probably totally obvious to most of yaz, but it's a good opening for the next chapter. I tried to extent the Piper/Leo moment, and make it romantic in a certain kinda way ;) I know it probably sucks, but I've gotta try and concentrate on other relationships and problems too, as much as I love them as a couple, I can't write the whole story based on them. Guys, so far, there isn't gonna be an end to this story, I'll keep writing and writing and making the characters grow until it dies out. Maybe in a years times or so (. What is this, chapter 9?!?! Thanks for reviewing peeps!! I'm English by the way, I don't know if I've mentioned that yet so if words are a little out, there's your answer!!