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Phoebe flew backwards right into yet another wooden table. She slammed against the hard surface and bounced off onto the floor like a rag doll. After a moment of gathering herself, she frowned. She felt so tired...and starving. Her stomach rumbled as if pleading for the metallic taste of rich red blood.

I'm too weak to fight, she thought. I'll just have to make a run for it. As much as she disliked the idea, she knew her sisters and whoever was at the door would continue to hinder her. Since I'm a new born vampire, I need blood ASAP.

The stranger at the doorway stepped forward and revealed herself. She was a tall slim woman, about Phoebe's age. She was obviously quite strong and well prepared for a fight. She wore a black and pink checkered belt which held a supply of stakes and several knives. A bow and arrow was slung over her shoulder, with the deadly arrows poking out from a navy blue knapsack. The light coming from the kitchen shone in her rich brown eyes and reflected the pink highlights in her chocolate-colored hair. She wore a pair of tattered tight jeans with pink converse hightops. Earrings studded her ears, layers and layers of necklaces swayed from her neck and silver rings glittered from her pale hands. She looked like she had stepped out of a Hot Topic fashion magazine, except with weapons.

"Hey there! I'm Madria, and you are?" She said brightly.

"Why are you here?" Phoebe asked, eyes narrowed.

"Well, I've been tracking Dargo for quite some time. I found, I slayed, and I followed his tracks back here." She paused, looking Phoebe over. "So Dargo sired you. A Charmed One, I'm guessing?"

"I was a Charmed One. Now I'm a vampire," Phoebe snapped.

Madria lazily walked forward and spotted Cole on her right.

"Belthazor? It has been a long time," she said, smiling happily. Then she paused. "Cole? Oh yes, Belthazor is gone now, isn't he? You're human?"

"Yes," Cole said quietly.

"I heard the rumors. You and one of the Charmed Ones..." She looked over at Phoebe, who was eyeing her suspiously. "Is this...is that?"

"Yes," Cole repeated. "This is Phoebe."

"Eh, lighten up, Cole! You sound so depressed. I'll fix everything." Madria smirked, reaching back to grab her bow and arrow.

"No!" Cole said, jumping forward to seize her arm. "Don't kill her-save her."

Phoebe inched forward.

"Save her? She's a vampire!" Madria said incrediously.

"You've saved vampires before. Madria, please."

"No, I didn't save vampires, I saved the trapped human souls inside of them. And anyway, those were all special circumstances."

"Madria, this is important. I think you owe it to me after all of these years..."

Madria's lip twitched slightly. "Alright, Cole. I'll need help from the other two witches, though. I'm guessing they have mandrake root, snake eyes and--"

Phoebe, seeing her chance, bounded forward and shoved Madria out of the way. By the time Madria got up and peered out of the doorway, Phoebe had disappeared.

"Dammit. She must have used her powers...She'll be dying for some blood by now." Madria took a deep breath, calming herself. "Alright, this is fine. Get the other Charmed Ones so we can make the potion for Phoebe."

Piper didn't hear the commotion in the hallway. All she saw, all she listened to, was Leo. He was breathing heavily and sweat glistened on his forehead. His eyes watered in pain as he looked up at Piper bleerily.

"Piper," It strained him just to utter that one simple word.

"Shh," Piper hushed softly, tears flowing freely out of her eyes.

"Piper, I'm not going to lie to you. I'm dying...again." Leo croaked.

"Leo, no. Just hang on. I'll...we can switch powers again."

"No...that will switch Prue's powers too, like it did last time. We need Prue with her normal powers. She's the most powerful right now, if Phoebe tries anything."

"But what if her powers don't change? She can't get Phoebe's powers, can she?" Piper said meekly. "Leo, I'm not going to let anything happen to you. You've saved me and my sisters countless times. Now it's my turn to be the healer."

"Piper, save Phoebe. Do whatever you can. There has to be something..." His brow creased and he let out a strained moan.

"We don't have the Power of Three, now that Phoebe is all evil and has her own bag of tricks. Sure, we have our powers, but will it be good enough?" Prue said, kneeling down next to Leo. "Phoebe will kill us all."

"Then...Then I'll see you in Heaven," Leo said, smiling weakly. He closed his eyes as a wave of pain swept through his body.

"Leo! Leo, no! Oh god, no. Please..." Piper cried, tears dripping down to Leo's face.

His eyes opened again and Piper grabbed his hand.

"Leo?"

"Piper, I'm sorry I was late," he whispered. "I was supposed to go with you to P3...but I was held up. One of my charges needed help, and..."

"Leo, quiet. You've got to rest. I'll figure out how to save you, I promise."

"No, Piper. Let me talk. Lately I haven't been there for you. Our marriage has suffered, because of me. I never wanted that to happen, but it did. I am truly sorry. I've been so wrapped up in my own life, my job, that I...I love you, Piper. I've loved you my whole life. We've been through so much together. I'll never forget you. You made me feel human, and you brought joy and meaning into my life. I'm sorry that I realized this all to late. I wish I could make it up to you...but I can't." Leo trembled in Piper's arms, as a sudden coldness overwhelmed his senses. "Piper...." She grasped his hand tightly, as if holding on to the remaining sliver of life left in his tense body. Leo looked up at Piper and their eyes met. Piper choked out a tearful "no" and Leo stared at her lovingly. Then he shuddered, and his body went completely limp.