Hey again!!! Please keep reviewing guys!! This is a chapter about Phoebe
mostly!!
Prue: (points to the upstairs) Upstairs, NOW!!!
Phoebe: Whoa whoa, calm down, I'm going!!! (walks to the stairs)
Piper: (to Prue) What're we doing?
Prue: Finding out what happened, and warning her of what mom would say.
Piper: So we're not mad at her?
Prue: (laughs a little) We did it didn't we?
Piper: (shrugs) Let's go.
(they walk upstairs and into Phoebe and Piper's room)
Prue: Paige sweety, will you and Shannon go and wait in our room a minute?
Paige: (not taking her eyes off the screen) No, we're watching a movie on Phoebe's tv.
Prue: (sighs) We'll go in my room (they walk into Prue's room and Prue closes and bolts the door)
Phoebe: (turns around) Ok guys, you're not mad at me or anything are you?
Piper: No, we just wanna talk to you, and Prue takes over now (points to Prue and walks away a little)
Prue: Ok honey (sits next to Phoebe) I know you hate talking to mom about all this growing up 'oh my god my boobs are growing' stuff don't you?
(Patty heard them go upstairs and goes to the door to listen)
Phoebe: I wouldn't put it that way, but yeah, I don't like talking to mom, it's embarassing.
Prue: Well, we're your older sisters, and whatever you go through, the chances are, we've already gone through it, so you can always talk to us, whatever it's about.
Phoebe: (lies on her stomach and swings her legs) Where are you going with this?
Prue: I'm doing my big sister thing, I did exactly the same to Piper, and will probably do the same to Paige.
Phoebe: Aha. Carry on (rests her chin on her hands and watches Prue)
Prue: Ok, so I don't want to freak you out or anything, but soon, you WILL get your period. And you're already lucky to have got to this age without it.
Piper: Yeah, I was 11, so think yourself lucky. It'll come soon though, it's inevitable unfortunately.
Phoebe: Yeah, I know that
Prue: I need to ask you something. (takes Phoebe's hand) Were you serious about saying you'd slept with someone?
Phoebe: (nods) Yeah, I was. I know, it was pretty stupid huh?
Piper: Did it feel stupid at the time?
Phoebe: No
Piper: Did you regret it after the first week?
Phoebe: (concentrates) Not really.
Piper: (sits down next to Prue) Then it wasn't stupid. People are ready at different times, look at me and Prue. We were both 14, barely a year older than you.
Phoebe: I know. (crosses her legs and fiddles with her hands) Listen, the reason I wouldn't want to talk to mom about what I've done and haven't done with Gregg, is because she'll look at me like I'm some sort of slut, just doing it to get popular. But that's not the truth, I did it off of my own back, no pressure. She'd think it was just messing around and it wasn't even proper stuff, but it was, it was serious.
Piper: Well mom's older than us, you have to remember that, she knows a lot more about it, and I know it's obvious because our mother has birthed four kids, but it's really true. As you get older, you feel it's more serious. But we're only a little older than you, so we know what you mean.
Prue: For me, it was so serious with Andy, it was one of those times where you get caught up in the moment, but it was still serious. And it was for Piper too. It didn't feel wrong, we wanted to do it, so we did. Age shouldn't matter. I know it's illegal for all three of us, but that rule is there for those stupid people that go around doing it unprotected and getting pregnant. (points to herself)
Piper: Yeah (giggles) Like Prue, the one giving you the talk!
Prue: (smiles) Let's not go there right now. I'm thinking of the better time. So you know, if you do it again unprotected when you've started your period, you'll get pregnant.
Phoebe: (rolls onto her back) I know that, I had a lesson in science class.
Prue: (smiles) Yeah, but you don't listen in class, Pheebs, you have that selective hearing disease, you hear what you wanna hear. So you have to listen to everything Piper and me tell you, because you probably only listened to the basics in Science class, am I right?
Phoebe: (smirks) Well if I didn't listen, how do I know what the basics are?
Prue: It was a puberty lesson, right?
Phoebe: Yeah.
Prue: What's Veet?
Phoebe: What?...I don't know!
Prue: There's your answer, you don't know everything about it, so Piper and I will tell you what you have to know. Who knows (shrugs) We may even show you how to shave your legs (smirks)
Phoebe: (rolls her eyes and smiles) Oh joy.
Prue: Ok, so you can't be scared about your period, I was so scared, but it's not that bad. I just get little cramps every now and again, and so does Piper, you might not get it that bad either.
Phoebe: Hopefully not. I hate blood. I cried over a pricked finger for gods sakes!!
Prue: You're a demonhunting witch who kicks ass at martial arts school and you're scared of a little blood? (smiles) Well you can just go into the bathroom, and in the cupboard by the sink, in the top drawer, is everything you need. We keep it there so Paige doesn't find it and start her 'What's this?', 'What's that?' phase again.
Phoebe: In the cabinet, top drawer, got it.
Prue: (shrugs) You'll be fine with that, I know what you're like, you won't need our help. Just don't get nervous about it, it's barely nothing. You get it every 28 days, but it might be irregular for the first two years or so.
Phoebe: Who knew bodies could be so complicated? No wonder it takes ages to perform Postmortems!!!
Prue: (giggles) Ok Rhona Cameron. You geddit?
Phoebe: Well it's complicated but not that complicated.
Prue: So you know that once you start your period, there is no way in hell you can get away with unprotected sex, right?
Phoebe: I know.
Prue: I think you know all you need to know for now. We'll go do our legs now, it's a bad habit to get into but you'll have to start some time.
Phoebe: And what times better than now!?!
Piper: (catches Phoebe's arm) Listen, Pheebs. I know you don't like talking to mom about this growing up stuff. But she also found out today that me, you and Prue have been talking about first experiences, what it's like and sharing secrets and stuff. Maybe she feels a little left out because she is our mom and we're all just turning to each other for help and support. If I were you, I wouldn't tell her you slept with someone, because she might be a bit pissed, but just try and ask her opinion on some things ok? And ask for her support. I think it would make her feel better.
Phoebe: You really feel guilty for not telling her you slept with Leo, don't you?
Piper: (nods and looks away) Yeah, I mean, everybody knows it's not the kinda thing you talk to your mom about, most people don't even talk to their sisters about it!! But we're a different family, us three are best friends and Paige is somebody to care for and protect. I didn't think for a minute mom would be angry, but I did think she'd be dissapointed, and I knew I'd be embarassed. But when Prue told mom she was pregnant, she needed weight lifted from her shoulders, so I did it to protect Prue.
Phoebe: I would've done the same thing, Piper, even though I'm only thirteen. I don't know what I'd do without you guys.
Piper: Me either
Prue: Me either
(They all hug)
Prue: Now let's go shave some legs!!! (They all run to the door, and as it unbolts, Patty orbs downstairs. The girls run to the bathroom)
LATER
(Prue, Piper and Phoebe are in a shaving foam fight)
Prue: Ok, that landed in my hair.
Phoebe: Sorry, but you got my butt earlier!!!!
Patty: (knocks on the door) Are you in there girls?
Piper: (giggles) Come in!!
Patty: (comes in to see them all in short shorts and tank tops, shaving their legs) Did you not hear me call you for dinner three times?
Prue: No, sorry. We're just introducing Phoebe to the joys of shaving foam and razors.
Phoebe: I haven't cut myself yet, but I flinged some foam at Piper, knocked her off her balance and she cut herself!!! (giggles)
Piper: That wasn't funny, it hurt!!
Patty: Ok, well I'll put your dinners in the oven for when you're done. I heard Chris crying so I sorted him out for you, Piper.
Piper: (smiles) Adjusting to the grandma role huh?
Patty: Well I have three grandchildren here and I'm still young enough to be their mom, I wouldn't call it adjusting to the fact, more like embracing the fact. (smiles) Carry on girls.
Prue: Thanks. Whoa (Grabs the sink)
Piper: Out of the bathroom, Phoebe. (pushes her out and closes the door, just as she hears Prue lift the toilet seat)
Patty: So, this is all thanks to the future Andy huh?
Phoebe: Andy?
Piper: Oh yeah, you weren't downstairs were you! When Prue was telling mom about the fact that her future pregnancy came back in time with her, she remembered who the father was.
Phoebe: And it was Andy?! Oh no, she must have been upset. He was her first.
Piper: Yeah, she was upset, but she cried, we hugged, I told her about last night and she cheered up. The top of my leg really hurts (shakes her leg)
Phoebe: (laughs) Smooth subject change, Piper.
Piper: No I'm being really serious, the top of my leg and my hip has been hurting all day and I think propping it on the side of the bathtub is making it hurt again.
Phoebe: Did you sleep on it funny?
Piper: No, I don't think so. Oh....(blushes slightly)
Patty: (smiled) You forgot that didn't you? It will hurt. (nods knowingly) Trust me
Piper: Can I ask you something mom?
Patty: Sure, anything honey.
Piper: Why is it that you're so ok with this? I mean, you heard mine and Prue's conversation which you could not have expected from a 15 year old and 14 year olds mouths. And you're one of the most powerful witches ever to exist so you must have heard us talking to Phoebe too. But you don't look at us any differently, any other parent would be freaking out and thinking that we were really gross kids.
(Prue walks out, hearing the conversation)
Patty: (kneels infront of her daughters and pulls them closer) But I'm not any other parent. I'm not talking about the Wiccan Powers or the Power of Four now, I'm talking about the power of you as sisters. I'm a single parent with four daughters, but I have nothing to worry about. I knew that you three would always be there for each other, and you proved that to me today. I don't look at you as children, because you don't act like children, I look at you as mature young adults with their whole lives ahead of them. You've been to the future, and seen that even demons, men, death and children haven't managed to break the bond the four of you share. I know at the moment it's only you three that are close and are best friends, but when Paige is older, she'll be with you too. Now I wasn't expecting you to have your first sexual experiences this young, any of you (looks at them all), especially you Pheebs (squeezes her hand and smiles), but it was going to happen someday anyway. And you've all handled it well, told each other about it and supported each other. And I can't believe what a big sister you are to the other three Prue, I know you haven't had to do much in the way of Paige yet, but someday, you would have had to help her. You've gotten Piper through her first everything, looked after her and protected her at school. And you're helping Phoebe too. But, sometime in the next twenty-four hours, you are going to the future, and upon hearing about your experiences, Prue's pregnancy and you other two's children, I knew you would have no problem there. I know that you'll be able to manage without me, because you have each other. But all I ask is that you never give up on the Power of Four, the Wiccan bond, and the sisterly too. I'll miss you, always and forever (hugs the three of them with tears in her eyes)
(Prue, Piper and Phoebe are crying as they snuggle into their mother and one another as teenagers for the last time)
Prue: You have to understand mom, we don't want to go, but we are left with no choice.
Patty: I know Prue-shley (Prue smiles at her nickname), and I've never been one to mess with destiny. If this is what it takes for you to lead good lives, I will not interfere.
Piper: I'll miss you mom (hugs her tighter)
Patty: I'll miss you too Pip-liss (Piper smiles and fresh tears appear in her eyes)
Phoebe: I can't go, I can't leave you forever. It's too hard.
Patty: Honey you have to (pulls her back a little) Is that a tear I see in the Mighty Pheeb-anda's eyes. You're the strong one, I need you to be strong, if not for you, for your sisters. You're all going to need each other more than ever.
Paige: (walks in) Mom?
(Patty turns around and sees her other daughter stood there, her bottom lip quivering)
Paige: I'll miss you mom! (runs over to her mom and sisters and hugs them tightly) I'll miss you more than anything in the world.
Patty: Mommy knows Pai-al, but it's for the best, and you'll have your sisters. And what about Shannon, Wyatt, Chris and Leo, they'll all be there. What about that boyfriend?
Phoebe: (quietly) uh oh
Paige: We broke up.
Paige looks over her mom's shoulder and clamps her eyes shut to try and squeeze out the memories of Justin and the baby along with the tears threatening to fall freely down her cheeks. When she opened her eyes, she saw three pairs of hazel, tear-filled eyes looking back at her, as her sisters tried to show sympathy to the little girl who could feel the pain her older self had been going through as it all came back to her. This much was evident as her body shook lightly and the tears flowed from the corners of her eyes and down her cheeks. The pain was visible in her dark brown, distant eyes, along with sadness and what looked like guilt. It was too much for her three big sisters to see her hurting so badly, and they began to cry, softly comforting each other with looks and touches. They had never seen Paige so emotional. She was a strong child who rarely showed emotion, a lot like Phoebe.
Patty: Paige? What's wrong?
Paige: If I had never jumped into the time portal, this wouldn't have happened. Prue wouldn't be pregnant, we wouldn't be leaving you alone.
Patty: Sweety, don't blame yourself for this, it's destiny's fault that we're being seperated, but it might not be a bad thing.
Paige: (breaks away) Why do you always say that when something bad happens it happens because of destiny? I may only be a kid but I've seen enough evil in the world to know that life is never fair. This is one of those times when I feel it most. What about September 11th mom? Was that destiny that ended all those people's lives? And the Gulf War, was that a test of faith to decide someones destiny? I don't think so. (closes her eyes and gives in to all the sobs she was holding back) If it was destiny that meant you had me, then I'm the reason Paris, Prue, Piper and Phoebe don't have a dad. Do you think that destiny is fair on me? Do you think I want to be the reason we have a broken home? Do you think I like having all the memories of losing my daughter?
Patty: What? (looks at Paige shocked)
Paige: That's right, in the future I was pregnant. I hated it at first, but the idea grew on me, I had just got up the courage to tell Justin, when I passed out in the office at work. Somehow, I orbed myself back to the manor and Leo had to take me to the hospital because he couldn't heal me. They told me that I had lost my baby. I was eight weeks pregnant. I'd had a scan and everything and they'd told me it was a girl. (wipes her eyes) I was so sad and hurt, that I couldn't bring myself to tell these three, they didn't even know I was pregnant. But in the end I did, and it was the hardest thing I ever had to do, because I didn't want to admit that I had lost her. But when I told them, it had just sealed the deal, it made me let go of my baby and move on. But I can still feel all the pain that I felt in the future, it's right here (points to her heart) and when I think about it, it hurts beyond belief. Like I lost something that was so important to me, that was keeping me alive. (sobs)
Phoebe: (sniffles) The older Paige is kicking in.
Piper: Yeah, you can see all of her hurt and anguish coming through.
Patty: (tears in her eyes) I'm sorry, sweety, I never knew, I didn't mean to hurt you and bring it all back up. Mommy will give you girls some time to think. (orbs out)
Paige: (sobs) Screw destiny (walks over to her sisters and hugs them. They all sob their hearts out, letting go of their emotion and clinging to each other. Because now they had no mother, all they had was each other. And although they knew their sisterly bonds and love would be enough to keep them going, none of them were going to let go of their feelings for their mother)
Well there's another chapter for you. This one was extremely powerful. When I re-read it, I could feel tears in the back of my eyes. I never realised I could right stuff that would make me cry. Sorry if I made anyone else feel upset or depressed, but I think this chapter needed to be powerful, as a lead up to the next. Sorry that there's no Piper/Leo fluff, but I'm afraid this 'sisterly bond' stuff is going to have to do for this chapter. Let me know you're thoughts on this piece. I'll get another one updated soon. But on Thursday, I'll update 4 or 5 chapters because I'm going on holiday from Friday morning through to Monday evening, so from Thursday until Tuesday, I'm afraid there will be no updates. Gives me time to sit by the beach with a cocktail and get ideas though :D I'll probably end up sat in the caravan writing chapters knowing me, I'm no fun!! LOL. Hope you enjoy the read, I'm sat on my bed with the laptop on my lap right now and it's 2:12 in the morning, so I think I'm going to get so sleep. Night guyz xx
Prue: (points to the upstairs) Upstairs, NOW!!!
Phoebe: Whoa whoa, calm down, I'm going!!! (walks to the stairs)
Piper: (to Prue) What're we doing?
Prue: Finding out what happened, and warning her of what mom would say.
Piper: So we're not mad at her?
Prue: (laughs a little) We did it didn't we?
Piper: (shrugs) Let's go.
(they walk upstairs and into Phoebe and Piper's room)
Prue: Paige sweety, will you and Shannon go and wait in our room a minute?
Paige: (not taking her eyes off the screen) No, we're watching a movie on Phoebe's tv.
Prue: (sighs) We'll go in my room (they walk into Prue's room and Prue closes and bolts the door)
Phoebe: (turns around) Ok guys, you're not mad at me or anything are you?
Piper: No, we just wanna talk to you, and Prue takes over now (points to Prue and walks away a little)
Prue: Ok honey (sits next to Phoebe) I know you hate talking to mom about all this growing up 'oh my god my boobs are growing' stuff don't you?
(Patty heard them go upstairs and goes to the door to listen)
Phoebe: I wouldn't put it that way, but yeah, I don't like talking to mom, it's embarassing.
Prue: Well, we're your older sisters, and whatever you go through, the chances are, we've already gone through it, so you can always talk to us, whatever it's about.
Phoebe: (lies on her stomach and swings her legs) Where are you going with this?
Prue: I'm doing my big sister thing, I did exactly the same to Piper, and will probably do the same to Paige.
Phoebe: Aha. Carry on (rests her chin on her hands and watches Prue)
Prue: Ok, so I don't want to freak you out or anything, but soon, you WILL get your period. And you're already lucky to have got to this age without it.
Piper: Yeah, I was 11, so think yourself lucky. It'll come soon though, it's inevitable unfortunately.
Phoebe: Yeah, I know that
Prue: I need to ask you something. (takes Phoebe's hand) Were you serious about saying you'd slept with someone?
Phoebe: (nods) Yeah, I was. I know, it was pretty stupid huh?
Piper: Did it feel stupid at the time?
Phoebe: No
Piper: Did you regret it after the first week?
Phoebe: (concentrates) Not really.
Piper: (sits down next to Prue) Then it wasn't stupid. People are ready at different times, look at me and Prue. We were both 14, barely a year older than you.
Phoebe: I know. (crosses her legs and fiddles with her hands) Listen, the reason I wouldn't want to talk to mom about what I've done and haven't done with Gregg, is because she'll look at me like I'm some sort of slut, just doing it to get popular. But that's not the truth, I did it off of my own back, no pressure. She'd think it was just messing around and it wasn't even proper stuff, but it was, it was serious.
Piper: Well mom's older than us, you have to remember that, she knows a lot more about it, and I know it's obvious because our mother has birthed four kids, but it's really true. As you get older, you feel it's more serious. But we're only a little older than you, so we know what you mean.
Prue: For me, it was so serious with Andy, it was one of those times where you get caught up in the moment, but it was still serious. And it was for Piper too. It didn't feel wrong, we wanted to do it, so we did. Age shouldn't matter. I know it's illegal for all three of us, but that rule is there for those stupid people that go around doing it unprotected and getting pregnant. (points to herself)
Piper: Yeah (giggles) Like Prue, the one giving you the talk!
Prue: (smiles) Let's not go there right now. I'm thinking of the better time. So you know, if you do it again unprotected when you've started your period, you'll get pregnant.
Phoebe: (rolls onto her back) I know that, I had a lesson in science class.
Prue: (smiles) Yeah, but you don't listen in class, Pheebs, you have that selective hearing disease, you hear what you wanna hear. So you have to listen to everything Piper and me tell you, because you probably only listened to the basics in Science class, am I right?
Phoebe: (smirks) Well if I didn't listen, how do I know what the basics are?
Prue: It was a puberty lesson, right?
Phoebe: Yeah.
Prue: What's Veet?
Phoebe: What?...I don't know!
Prue: There's your answer, you don't know everything about it, so Piper and I will tell you what you have to know. Who knows (shrugs) We may even show you how to shave your legs (smirks)
Phoebe: (rolls her eyes and smiles) Oh joy.
Prue: Ok, so you can't be scared about your period, I was so scared, but it's not that bad. I just get little cramps every now and again, and so does Piper, you might not get it that bad either.
Phoebe: Hopefully not. I hate blood. I cried over a pricked finger for gods sakes!!
Prue: You're a demonhunting witch who kicks ass at martial arts school and you're scared of a little blood? (smiles) Well you can just go into the bathroom, and in the cupboard by the sink, in the top drawer, is everything you need. We keep it there so Paige doesn't find it and start her 'What's this?', 'What's that?' phase again.
Phoebe: In the cabinet, top drawer, got it.
Prue: (shrugs) You'll be fine with that, I know what you're like, you won't need our help. Just don't get nervous about it, it's barely nothing. You get it every 28 days, but it might be irregular for the first two years or so.
Phoebe: Who knew bodies could be so complicated? No wonder it takes ages to perform Postmortems!!!
Prue: (giggles) Ok Rhona Cameron. You geddit?
Phoebe: Well it's complicated but not that complicated.
Prue: So you know that once you start your period, there is no way in hell you can get away with unprotected sex, right?
Phoebe: I know.
Prue: I think you know all you need to know for now. We'll go do our legs now, it's a bad habit to get into but you'll have to start some time.
Phoebe: And what times better than now!?!
Piper: (catches Phoebe's arm) Listen, Pheebs. I know you don't like talking to mom about this growing up stuff. But she also found out today that me, you and Prue have been talking about first experiences, what it's like and sharing secrets and stuff. Maybe she feels a little left out because she is our mom and we're all just turning to each other for help and support. If I were you, I wouldn't tell her you slept with someone, because she might be a bit pissed, but just try and ask her opinion on some things ok? And ask for her support. I think it would make her feel better.
Phoebe: You really feel guilty for not telling her you slept with Leo, don't you?
Piper: (nods and looks away) Yeah, I mean, everybody knows it's not the kinda thing you talk to your mom about, most people don't even talk to their sisters about it!! But we're a different family, us three are best friends and Paige is somebody to care for and protect. I didn't think for a minute mom would be angry, but I did think she'd be dissapointed, and I knew I'd be embarassed. But when Prue told mom she was pregnant, she needed weight lifted from her shoulders, so I did it to protect Prue.
Phoebe: I would've done the same thing, Piper, even though I'm only thirteen. I don't know what I'd do without you guys.
Piper: Me either
Prue: Me either
(They all hug)
Prue: Now let's go shave some legs!!! (They all run to the door, and as it unbolts, Patty orbs downstairs. The girls run to the bathroom)
LATER
(Prue, Piper and Phoebe are in a shaving foam fight)
Prue: Ok, that landed in my hair.
Phoebe: Sorry, but you got my butt earlier!!!!
Patty: (knocks on the door) Are you in there girls?
Piper: (giggles) Come in!!
Patty: (comes in to see them all in short shorts and tank tops, shaving their legs) Did you not hear me call you for dinner three times?
Prue: No, sorry. We're just introducing Phoebe to the joys of shaving foam and razors.
Phoebe: I haven't cut myself yet, but I flinged some foam at Piper, knocked her off her balance and she cut herself!!! (giggles)
Piper: That wasn't funny, it hurt!!
Patty: Ok, well I'll put your dinners in the oven for when you're done. I heard Chris crying so I sorted him out for you, Piper.
Piper: (smiles) Adjusting to the grandma role huh?
Patty: Well I have three grandchildren here and I'm still young enough to be their mom, I wouldn't call it adjusting to the fact, more like embracing the fact. (smiles) Carry on girls.
Prue: Thanks. Whoa (Grabs the sink)
Piper: Out of the bathroom, Phoebe. (pushes her out and closes the door, just as she hears Prue lift the toilet seat)
Patty: So, this is all thanks to the future Andy huh?
Phoebe: Andy?
Piper: Oh yeah, you weren't downstairs were you! When Prue was telling mom about the fact that her future pregnancy came back in time with her, she remembered who the father was.
Phoebe: And it was Andy?! Oh no, she must have been upset. He was her first.
Piper: Yeah, she was upset, but she cried, we hugged, I told her about last night and she cheered up. The top of my leg really hurts (shakes her leg)
Phoebe: (laughs) Smooth subject change, Piper.
Piper: No I'm being really serious, the top of my leg and my hip has been hurting all day and I think propping it on the side of the bathtub is making it hurt again.
Phoebe: Did you sleep on it funny?
Piper: No, I don't think so. Oh....(blushes slightly)
Patty: (smiled) You forgot that didn't you? It will hurt. (nods knowingly) Trust me
Piper: Can I ask you something mom?
Patty: Sure, anything honey.
Piper: Why is it that you're so ok with this? I mean, you heard mine and Prue's conversation which you could not have expected from a 15 year old and 14 year olds mouths. And you're one of the most powerful witches ever to exist so you must have heard us talking to Phoebe too. But you don't look at us any differently, any other parent would be freaking out and thinking that we were really gross kids.
(Prue walks out, hearing the conversation)
Patty: (kneels infront of her daughters and pulls them closer) But I'm not any other parent. I'm not talking about the Wiccan Powers or the Power of Four now, I'm talking about the power of you as sisters. I'm a single parent with four daughters, but I have nothing to worry about. I knew that you three would always be there for each other, and you proved that to me today. I don't look at you as children, because you don't act like children, I look at you as mature young adults with their whole lives ahead of them. You've been to the future, and seen that even demons, men, death and children haven't managed to break the bond the four of you share. I know at the moment it's only you three that are close and are best friends, but when Paige is older, she'll be with you too. Now I wasn't expecting you to have your first sexual experiences this young, any of you (looks at them all), especially you Pheebs (squeezes her hand and smiles), but it was going to happen someday anyway. And you've all handled it well, told each other about it and supported each other. And I can't believe what a big sister you are to the other three Prue, I know you haven't had to do much in the way of Paige yet, but someday, you would have had to help her. You've gotten Piper through her first everything, looked after her and protected her at school. And you're helping Phoebe too. But, sometime in the next twenty-four hours, you are going to the future, and upon hearing about your experiences, Prue's pregnancy and you other two's children, I knew you would have no problem there. I know that you'll be able to manage without me, because you have each other. But all I ask is that you never give up on the Power of Four, the Wiccan bond, and the sisterly too. I'll miss you, always and forever (hugs the three of them with tears in her eyes)
(Prue, Piper and Phoebe are crying as they snuggle into their mother and one another as teenagers for the last time)
Prue: You have to understand mom, we don't want to go, but we are left with no choice.
Patty: I know Prue-shley (Prue smiles at her nickname), and I've never been one to mess with destiny. If this is what it takes for you to lead good lives, I will not interfere.
Piper: I'll miss you mom (hugs her tighter)
Patty: I'll miss you too Pip-liss (Piper smiles and fresh tears appear in her eyes)
Phoebe: I can't go, I can't leave you forever. It's too hard.
Patty: Honey you have to (pulls her back a little) Is that a tear I see in the Mighty Pheeb-anda's eyes. You're the strong one, I need you to be strong, if not for you, for your sisters. You're all going to need each other more than ever.
Paige: (walks in) Mom?
(Patty turns around and sees her other daughter stood there, her bottom lip quivering)
Paige: I'll miss you mom! (runs over to her mom and sisters and hugs them tightly) I'll miss you more than anything in the world.
Patty: Mommy knows Pai-al, but it's for the best, and you'll have your sisters. And what about Shannon, Wyatt, Chris and Leo, they'll all be there. What about that boyfriend?
Phoebe: (quietly) uh oh
Paige: We broke up.
Paige looks over her mom's shoulder and clamps her eyes shut to try and squeeze out the memories of Justin and the baby along with the tears threatening to fall freely down her cheeks. When she opened her eyes, she saw three pairs of hazel, tear-filled eyes looking back at her, as her sisters tried to show sympathy to the little girl who could feel the pain her older self had been going through as it all came back to her. This much was evident as her body shook lightly and the tears flowed from the corners of her eyes and down her cheeks. The pain was visible in her dark brown, distant eyes, along with sadness and what looked like guilt. It was too much for her three big sisters to see her hurting so badly, and they began to cry, softly comforting each other with looks and touches. They had never seen Paige so emotional. She was a strong child who rarely showed emotion, a lot like Phoebe.
Patty: Paige? What's wrong?
Paige: If I had never jumped into the time portal, this wouldn't have happened. Prue wouldn't be pregnant, we wouldn't be leaving you alone.
Patty: Sweety, don't blame yourself for this, it's destiny's fault that we're being seperated, but it might not be a bad thing.
Paige: (breaks away) Why do you always say that when something bad happens it happens because of destiny? I may only be a kid but I've seen enough evil in the world to know that life is never fair. This is one of those times when I feel it most. What about September 11th mom? Was that destiny that ended all those people's lives? And the Gulf War, was that a test of faith to decide someones destiny? I don't think so. (closes her eyes and gives in to all the sobs she was holding back) If it was destiny that meant you had me, then I'm the reason Paris, Prue, Piper and Phoebe don't have a dad. Do you think that destiny is fair on me? Do you think I want to be the reason we have a broken home? Do you think I like having all the memories of losing my daughter?
Patty: What? (looks at Paige shocked)
Paige: That's right, in the future I was pregnant. I hated it at first, but the idea grew on me, I had just got up the courage to tell Justin, when I passed out in the office at work. Somehow, I orbed myself back to the manor and Leo had to take me to the hospital because he couldn't heal me. They told me that I had lost my baby. I was eight weeks pregnant. I'd had a scan and everything and they'd told me it was a girl. (wipes her eyes) I was so sad and hurt, that I couldn't bring myself to tell these three, they didn't even know I was pregnant. But in the end I did, and it was the hardest thing I ever had to do, because I didn't want to admit that I had lost her. But when I told them, it had just sealed the deal, it made me let go of my baby and move on. But I can still feel all the pain that I felt in the future, it's right here (points to her heart) and when I think about it, it hurts beyond belief. Like I lost something that was so important to me, that was keeping me alive. (sobs)
Phoebe: (sniffles) The older Paige is kicking in.
Piper: Yeah, you can see all of her hurt and anguish coming through.
Patty: (tears in her eyes) I'm sorry, sweety, I never knew, I didn't mean to hurt you and bring it all back up. Mommy will give you girls some time to think. (orbs out)
Paige: (sobs) Screw destiny (walks over to her sisters and hugs them. They all sob their hearts out, letting go of their emotion and clinging to each other. Because now they had no mother, all they had was each other. And although they knew their sisterly bonds and love would be enough to keep them going, none of them were going to let go of their feelings for their mother)
Well there's another chapter for you. This one was extremely powerful. When I re-read it, I could feel tears in the back of my eyes. I never realised I could right stuff that would make me cry. Sorry if I made anyone else feel upset or depressed, but I think this chapter needed to be powerful, as a lead up to the next. Sorry that there's no Piper/Leo fluff, but I'm afraid this 'sisterly bond' stuff is going to have to do for this chapter. Let me know you're thoughts on this piece. I'll get another one updated soon. But on Thursday, I'll update 4 or 5 chapters because I'm going on holiday from Friday morning through to Monday evening, so from Thursday until Tuesday, I'm afraid there will be no updates. Gives me time to sit by the beach with a cocktail and get ideas though :D I'll probably end up sat in the caravan writing chapters knowing me, I'm no fun!! LOL. Hope you enjoy the read, I'm sat on my bed with the laptop on my lap right now and it's 2:12 in the morning, so I think I'm going to get so sleep. Night guyz xx