Chapter 19: Real
Disclaimer: This is somewhat redundant, don't you think?
A/N: This is ending soon I guess.
"So bottom line is he's coming, and we need to stop him," Pam started.
"But we all know that's not really the bottom line," Prue said over Pam, "We're not talking about a demon or warlock here. He's the Source. He….."
"Just stop," Phoebe said interrupting Prue, "You're talking like we're new at this. Even though we haven't thought all this was real, it has been. And we know how to deal with this sort of thing. We fight. That's the way it is."
"I'd like to think it's that simple Phoebe," started Piper, "we all would. But we can't let our guard down….."
"I'm not letting anything down Piper; I'm just not going to let him plague our existence. We should go to him before he comes to us, get it done."
"You're letting love cloud your better judgment Phoebe," Leo finally spoke up. "As your friend and your guide I'm telling you, we need some sort of plan. We can't go into this blinded. That kind of action will get us all killed."
"But…" Phoebe started.
Then Cole spoke, quieting everyone.
"Whatever we do, we need to do it now," he said, "The Source doesn't bluff. That much I know. This whole time we've been protected. Of course there've been things. Real things after all of us. But it's been short of coming to us. Now, it's real. We can't go in half cocked," he said glancing at Phoebe and Pam, "or paranoid," he said to Prue and Piper, "but we need do need to be prepared. You have a job to do, but so does he. That's the way it is. So unless someone has a legitimate plan, we all might as well kill ourselves now. Because he's coming."
Shocked at Cole's words, everyone was silent at first. Then Piper decdide to put in her part.
"Even though the Power of Four was present, he still had no problem dodging Pam's orb." she said.
"All that means is that we need to be close next time. If we're holding hands that should be strong enough. But that's a lot of power. We need somewhere that no one's gonna mind if it's blown up. It has to be our turf. But somewhere he thinks is neutral. It's better that way," Pam explained.
"I agree," said Leo thoughtfully, "but I have to warn the Elders. They might get worried if they feel a power that strong."
He began to orb up, but Piper stopped him.
"Leo, are you sure they'll be okay with it. I mean, will they stop us?"
"They might think it's a bit reckless, but as long as you move quickly, there's not much they can do. But be careful. If I lost you……"
"Don't talk like that. As long as we follow the plan everything should be fine."
"Just remember I love you," Leo said thoughtfully, then orbed up.
After a quick moment's silence, Prue put her piece in.
"Okay, let's do this."
The sister's stood in a back alley behind P3.
They could be heard chanting a simple summoning spell.
Suddenly the Source's Oracle appeared in front of the witches.
"This is the Oracle?" Phoebe questioned, "Wow, demons just keep gettin sluttier and sluttier."
"Why have you brought me here? Bait? Do you honestly believe the Source is foolish enough to fall for simple witch's tricks? Never would he falter to such a thing"
"I think never just got a hell of a lot shorter." Prue said as the Source flamed in behind her.
The Oracle turned to meet one of the Source's fireballs as he burned in flames.
"Oracles. Always so easy to summon. Such insolence is not accepted in my presence."
Cole stood behind a fallen heap, ready to act if the Source hurt the girl's too bad.
"So think you can vanquish me? I admire such conceitedness…." he started.
"Actually, over on this side, we call that confidence." Pam retorted.
"Or just plain truth, either one's fine." Prue added.
"Didn't I tell you I loathed insolence?" He said as she threw a fireball at Prue.
She sent it right back at him. Not expecting her to react so quickly, the Source got hit directly in his abdomen. Weakened, he stumbled back without retaining his strength.
Knowing what each other were thinking, Phoebe pulled out the spell as they all joined hands.
Pain and suffering
Death and sorrow
Follow the steps
Of forever's morrow
Perish now
In Four's light
Vanquish thy soul
Evil's might
A/N: Interesting huh? Not really, I know, but tell me if you want a sequel. This isn't the last chapter but it'll be done soon.