A/N: I'm really trying here to update regularly, but it's no easy feat. I finally understand why it takes other writers so long to install other chapters, and all I can say is Keep up the Good Work. Anyway I hope everyone enjoys what's to come & please, please keep reviewing!
Reviews: Janarose: I can't believe you read the 3rd chapter only an hour after I uploaded! Thank you so much. I apologize for this whole week I've kept you hanging, and I promise to do better. When I first wrote the chapter out, I realized that Gwen was in fact too perky for her present situation so I proceeded to write her in a more grievous fashion. She will become happier, but in time. In answer to your question, I did in fact see the new HP movie on the day it came out actually. The effects really were amazing, but it was kinda choppy & the writers took out some key factors from the book.
Leojunkie-charmed04: I'm so glad you enjoyed what's written so far and I hope I won't disappoint you with what's coming next. And really, don't we all wish we were witches with magical powers? ;)
Chapter 4
This is so surreal. I can't believe I'm gonna be living here... Gwen paused while folding her clothes when she heard a knock on the door. "Come in", she said hesitantly.
The brown wooden door opened as Phoebe poked her head inside. "Hey sweetie, why don't I help you finish unpacking later. Dinner's ready."
"Ok, let me put this stuff away first." Gwen tucked some clothes into the dresser and followed her cousin into the hallway.
"I hope you like Italian, since that's one of Piper's specialties. She cooks all the meals in the house, being the former chef and all," Phoebe remarked as the two witches walked into the dining room and sat down.
"Gwen do you need anything from the store? I just want to know if there's something you need or want in particular. You should feel free to come to us for anything," said Prue from across the table.
"Um, no, not that I can think of," answered Gwen as she slowly ate a piece of garlic bread. She hadn't eaten since that morning, since her appetite hadn't exactly been present lately. "So what do you all do? I mean for a living. I mean, I know you fight evil and stuff, but as a career?" She asked these questions extremely quickly while trying at the same time not to babble. She felt she needed to get to know her cousins, given that she was going to be living in the same house as them. I'm making the best of the situation.
"Well," started Prue, "I work at an auction house downtown called Buckland's."
"Wow, an auctioneer. That's interesting. You must come across a lot of historical pieces," said Gwen with a hint, but also the most engaged interest on her face since she arrived.
"Yeah, all the time. You know if you're interested maybe you'd like to come down sometime and check it out," suggested Prue hoping she wasn't coming off too forward and eager.
"Sure, that sounds cool. I like learning about stuff from ancient times, cause' they feel so...timely," Gwen finished and smiled embarrassingly.
"Have you seen a lot of those kinds of items?" asked Piper trying to fit in to the conversation.
"Well, when my parents..." she paused and looked down at her food, obviously still grieving with loss. Clearing her throat, she quietly said, "When we visited Paris, we would always go to all the museums and just admire. Some of those pieces are incredible."
"Paris is amazing," Prue agreed. "The city contains the most priceless art imaginable. If you don't mind my saying, I'm a little surprised that a twelve year old knows so much and is interested in this kind of stuff."
"I grew up learning about culture. In addition to learning my abc's, I also had to learn about art, history, philosophy, not to mention magic," Gwen replied with a small grin. "By the way, what kinds of powers do you guys all have?"
"Well I can freeze time," Piper said first. At Gwen's impressed look, Phoebe added " Yep, her power has saved our lives more than once. I unfortunately only receive premonitions."
"Wow, a passive and active power," mused Gwen. "What about you Prue?"
"I'm telekinetic," said Prue modestly. "That must come in handy," said Gwen. Prue nodded her head and smiled as she took of sip of water.
"We heard you can deflect magic," Phoebe commented, trying to learn about her younger cousin.
"Yeah, sort of. I mean I can't like deflect masses of energy balls yet, but I can stop certain types of spells."
"How are you at potion making?" asked Piper hopefully.
"I'm ok I guess. I like making potions, but they can get a little tricky," answered Gwen.
"Great. Maybe you could help me out this week," Piper said in a rush. "I'm swamped with work at Quake, and we could really use another stash. What do you say?"
"Sure. I can't believe you're actually letting me make potions for you. Most witches hate when novices even walk into their kitchen."
"Gwen," said Phoebe with a laugh. " You are hardly a novice. You're a real witch with actual powers. Plus you're part of the most powerful magical family on this earth. Of course we would allow you to help with the potions."
That seemed to settle it. After they were done eating, the four witches put everything away and cleaned up the dining room and kitchen. "Well, I'm exhausted. I think I'm gonna get some shut eye," said Gwen sleepily. However, before going up the stairs, she suddenly stopped and turned around to face her cousins. "Thank you... for everything," she said tentatively.
"You're beyond welcome sweetie. Goodnight," Phoebe said with a smile. Piper and Prue followed suit and proceeded to walk upstairs.
Reviews: Janarose: I can't believe you read the 3rd chapter only an hour after I uploaded! Thank you so much. I apologize for this whole week I've kept you hanging, and I promise to do better. When I first wrote the chapter out, I realized that Gwen was in fact too perky for her present situation so I proceeded to write her in a more grievous fashion. She will become happier, but in time. In answer to your question, I did in fact see the new HP movie on the day it came out actually. The effects really were amazing, but it was kinda choppy & the writers took out some key factors from the book.
Leojunkie-charmed04: I'm so glad you enjoyed what's written so far and I hope I won't disappoint you with what's coming next. And really, don't we all wish we were witches with magical powers? ;)
Chapter 4
This is so surreal. I can't believe I'm gonna be living here... Gwen paused while folding her clothes when she heard a knock on the door. "Come in", she said hesitantly.
The brown wooden door opened as Phoebe poked her head inside. "Hey sweetie, why don't I help you finish unpacking later. Dinner's ready."
"Ok, let me put this stuff away first." Gwen tucked some clothes into the dresser and followed her cousin into the hallway.
"I hope you like Italian, since that's one of Piper's specialties. She cooks all the meals in the house, being the former chef and all," Phoebe remarked as the two witches walked into the dining room and sat down.
"Gwen do you need anything from the store? I just want to know if there's something you need or want in particular. You should feel free to come to us for anything," said Prue from across the table.
"Um, no, not that I can think of," answered Gwen as she slowly ate a piece of garlic bread. She hadn't eaten since that morning, since her appetite hadn't exactly been present lately. "So what do you all do? I mean for a living. I mean, I know you fight evil and stuff, but as a career?" She asked these questions extremely quickly while trying at the same time not to babble. She felt she needed to get to know her cousins, given that she was going to be living in the same house as them. I'm making the best of the situation.
"Well," started Prue, "I work at an auction house downtown called Buckland's."
"Wow, an auctioneer. That's interesting. You must come across a lot of historical pieces," said Gwen with a hint, but also the most engaged interest on her face since she arrived.
"Yeah, all the time. You know if you're interested maybe you'd like to come down sometime and check it out," suggested Prue hoping she wasn't coming off too forward and eager.
"Sure, that sounds cool. I like learning about stuff from ancient times, cause' they feel so...timely," Gwen finished and smiled embarrassingly.
"Have you seen a lot of those kinds of items?" asked Piper trying to fit in to the conversation.
"Well, when my parents..." she paused and looked down at her food, obviously still grieving with loss. Clearing her throat, she quietly said, "When we visited Paris, we would always go to all the museums and just admire. Some of those pieces are incredible."
"Paris is amazing," Prue agreed. "The city contains the most priceless art imaginable. If you don't mind my saying, I'm a little surprised that a twelve year old knows so much and is interested in this kind of stuff."
"I grew up learning about culture. In addition to learning my abc's, I also had to learn about art, history, philosophy, not to mention magic," Gwen replied with a small grin. "By the way, what kinds of powers do you guys all have?"
"Well I can freeze time," Piper said first. At Gwen's impressed look, Phoebe added " Yep, her power has saved our lives more than once. I unfortunately only receive premonitions."
"Wow, a passive and active power," mused Gwen. "What about you Prue?"
"I'm telekinetic," said Prue modestly. "That must come in handy," said Gwen. Prue nodded her head and smiled as she took of sip of water.
"We heard you can deflect magic," Phoebe commented, trying to learn about her younger cousin.
"Yeah, sort of. I mean I can't like deflect masses of energy balls yet, but I can stop certain types of spells."
"How are you at potion making?" asked Piper hopefully.
"I'm ok I guess. I like making potions, but they can get a little tricky," answered Gwen.
"Great. Maybe you could help me out this week," Piper said in a rush. "I'm swamped with work at Quake, and we could really use another stash. What do you say?"
"Sure. I can't believe you're actually letting me make potions for you. Most witches hate when novices even walk into their kitchen."
"Gwen," said Phoebe with a laugh. " You are hardly a novice. You're a real witch with actual powers. Plus you're part of the most powerful magical family on this earth. Of course we would allow you to help with the potions."
That seemed to settle it. After they were done eating, the four witches put everything away and cleaned up the dining room and kitchen. "Well, I'm exhausted. I think I'm gonna get some shut eye," said Gwen sleepily. However, before going up the stairs, she suddenly stopped and turned around to face her cousins. "Thank you... for everything," she said tentatively.
"You're beyond welcome sweetie. Goodnight," Phoebe said with a smile. Piper and Prue followed suit and proceeded to walk upstairs.