The sisters were in the kitchen working on an even more powerful vanquishing potion. Even though they knew it was probably a waste of time, at least it kept them busy. Leo and Jeffrey sat in the living room talking.
"They still don't understand," said Jeffrey. "They still think of me as a person."
"I can understand that," said Leo. "Sitting here talking with you, it's hard not to."
"But you do understand, don't you?" asked Jeffrey.
"Yes," said Leo. "I'm a White Lighter. In some respects, it gives me a different perspective from them."
"You also know what I have to do," said Jeffrey. "You know it's the only way."
"Yeah, I guess I do," said Leo. "It will be hard for them to accept."
"It was what I was created for," said Jeffrey.
"I know," said Jeffrey. "I wish there was another way."
"There isn't," said Jeffrey. "Don't let them blame themselves. They had no way of knowing. No one did. It's not their fault."
"They won't see it that way," said Leo. "Especially Prue. She's very taken with you. She's going to take it especially hard."
"You'll have to explain it to them," said Jeffrey. "I know you'll do your best."
"You said the Banka won't show up again as long as you're here," said Leo. "We can orb out and watch them from a distance. When it finally does show up, I can orb you back in. It shouldn't be difficult."
"Great," said Jeffrey. "We'll have to come up with a reason for why we're leaving. I don't want them to know what we're planning."
"Leave that to me," said Leo. "They trust me. I'm their White Lighter."
Leo got up and went into the kitchen. The sisters were still working hard on the new vanquishing potion.
"I'm taking Jeffrey to see the Elders," said Leo. "They'll want to know everything he knows about the Banka. In case there's another one some day."
"Okay," said Piper. "This is almost ready. It's just about the strongest vanquishing potion I've ever made. It should do the trick."
"If anything happens, we're just a call away," said Leo. "We shouldn't be gone long."
Leo went back into the living room to get Jeffrey.
"Won't they be upset when they find out what you've done?" asked Jeffrey.
"They'll understand," said Leo. "Eventually. They know I have only their best interests at heart."
Without another word, Leo orbed them both out of the manor.
"Didn't Leo say they wouldn't be gone long?" asked Phoebe. "It's been more than an hour."
"The Elders are probably making Jeffrey go over what he knows again and again," said Piper. "Just to make sure they don't miss anything."
"Well, the entry in the Book of Shadow is complete," said Prue, coming down the stairs. "Everything we know about the Banka is in the book."
"Good," said Piper. "There's only supposed to be one of these things, but you never know when another may pop up. At least this way, future generations will be prepared."
"What about the window and the back door?" asked Phoebe. "We still need to get them repaired."
"I'm pretty sure Leo will be able to take care of them," said Piper. "They were destroyed from a demon attack, after all. He should be able to fix them without getting into any trouble."
"I hope so," said Prue. "You know how expensive it can be to . . ."
Suddenly the Banka demon jumped in through the broken front window. It snarled, and then began to move toward the sisters.
"Uh, oh, hairy's back," said Phoebe as her sisters moved.
"We're ready for him," said Piper, pulling a vial out of her pocket. "Here boy, come on. We got something special for you."
The Banka jumped up on the sofa and snarled at the sisters. It crouched on its legs as it prepared to spring at them. Piper threw the vial at the Banka. The vial shattered as it struck the demon. The liquid covered the creatures' fur, but nothing happened. All three sisters suddenly realized that the demon was now immune to any of their vanquishing potions.