Chapter Three – Helpless

As Phoebe and Paris were walking to Phoebe's car, they spotted two guys walking toward them. At first they assumed they were ordinary guys until one of them threw an energy ball at them. At the very last second Phoebe managed to pull them to the ground just inside the alleyway.

The energy ball hit the wall and disappeared and was joined by another one just as Phoebe and Paris were getting to their feet, they were trapped and had no choice but to go further into the alleyway to get away from the two demons. They began backing themselves into the alleyway further and further until they came to a dead end, now they were in trouble.

The demons kept coming toward them, luckily there was only two of them but that might still be problem. Without Paris's powers she had no way of protecting herself, it was a good job Phoebe had taught her a few moves that would help her in a situation like this. The demon on the right suddenly grabbed hold of Paris by the neck and began squeezing his hand, tighter and tighter.

'' We're supposed to bring her to him alive '' the other demon shouted to his companion.

The demon sighed and let go, dropping Paris to the ground as she tried to get air into her lungs. He grabbed her by the front of her t-shirt and pulled her to her feet before slamming her head against the brick wall causing her to loose consciousness.

Meanwhile Phoebe was fighting the other demon but the demon was much stronger, and she was beginning to get tired. But she couldn't give up she had to carry her sister was depending on her to help her. He grabbed her and picked her up throwing her against the wall, she hit the ground loosing consciousness as soon as her head hit the wall.

The two demons shimmered out taking Paris with them leaving Phoebe lying there in the alleyway for dead, but what they didn't know was that she wasn't dead but just unconscious.

Phoebe opened her eyes awhile later and sat up, her back leaning against the wall. Her head was killing her and she felt dizzy and slightly sick, she probably had a concussion from being thrown against the wall, her head had made contact with the wall with a sickening thud and she'd lost consciousness minutes later. She looked around her, trying to see if she could see Paris but she was alone.

'' Leo '' she called, trying to get the attention of her brother-in-law.

Several minutes later Leo orbed into the alleyway and rushed over to her to see if she was all right, he helped her to her feet and looked at her.

'' Phoebe what happened '' he asked.

'' We were walking to the car when these two demons appeared, I tried to stop them but they took her anyway and knocked me out '' she explained to him, on the verge of tears. If anything happened to her she wouldn't be able to forgive herself.

'' We'll find her Phoebe, but I'm taking you back to the manor. I managed to find something on who might be responsible for all this '' Leo explained as he orbed them back to the manor, once they arrived he sat her down on the sofa and healed her. Then began explaining to her the information he'd told Piper and Paige about the demon that was responsible for all of this.

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Paris regained consciousness awhile later to find herself lying on some sort of table, she had no idea where she was or how long she'd been there. She tried to move but her wrists and legs were strapped down to the table, she stopped moving when she heard voices coming closer. They suddenly stopped and out of the corner of her eye she saw someone standing over her, he looked like a normal human guy with short dark hair and brown eyes, but appearances could be deceiving she knew that. She and her sisters had come across all sorts of demons in different shapes, sizes and appearances.

'' Hello miss Halliwell, nice of you to join us ''

'' Like I had much choice. What do you want with me '' he demanded.

'' Don't you know '' the high level demon asked. '' I want your powers, and of course your sisters powers. And your going to be the one who helps me get them ''

'' I'll never help you and I'm not telling you anything '' she cried.

'' Oh I think you will help me, because if you don't I'll start by killing your whightlighter ''

'' No you can't '' she cried.

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'' Anything '' asked Piper, leaning over Phoebe's shoulder as she tried to srcy for Paris's location. She'd been at it now for 20 minutes but she was still getting nothing. She threw the map onto the floor in frustration.

'' Don't worry we'll find her '' Paige answered, trying to reassure her older sister.

'' I know it's just.... I feel as though I've failed her in some way '' she admitted.

'' That's stupid Phoebe it's not your fault that she's powerless, and it certainly isn't your fault that she was taken. ''

'' Piper's right you couldn't have done anything to stop them '' Paige answered.

'' Well i've tried scrying for her but i can't find her ''

'' How's the potion coming '' asked Paige, turning to look at Piper.

'' We just need a couple more ingrediants and then i think it'll be ready. ''

'' I'll get them '' Paige pipped up.

Piper handed Paige the small list and watched as she orbed out. A minute later there was a knock on the door and Phoebe got up and went to answer, when she answered the door she looked at the person standing on the doorstep.

'' Is Paige in '' asked Richard.

'' No she just left, can i leave her a message or something '' asked Phoebe.

'' Just tell her i'll come back later ''

'' Ok, bye Richard ''

'' Bye Phoebe '' he called before walking away. She closed the door and went back to where Piper was.

'' Who was that '' asked Piper.

'' Oh it was Richard, looking for Paige '' she answered.

'' Oh right ''

Paige orbed back minutes later with the right ingrediants and gave them to Piper.

'' You just missed Richard '' Phoebe informed her, as Piper went into the kitchen to finish the potion. '' He said he'd come back later ''

'' Ok thanks Phoebe ''

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-to be continued-

AuthorsNote1: Sorry it's so short but i've got writers block and couldn't think of what else to put into this chapter.

Samantha Carter-O'Neill