The sisters turned as they heard Hobart scream in pain. Hobart had dropped to his knees and was holding his head as he screamed in agony. Suddenly, he stopped screaming and let go of his head. He raised he head and looked at the four.
"Of course," he said. "I don't know why I didn't see it before. It's all so clear now." He glared at Mal Nosh. "You're the cause for all the suffering in the world. If not for you and your kind, there wouldn't be any need for ones like these three."
"Anthony," said Prue, "you know that isn't true."
"Fools," hissed Mal Nosh, "you many have just doomed all of us."
Mal Nosh cast a fireball that engulfed Hobart. Hobart was knocked on his back as the flames threatened to consume him. Within seconds, the flames were extinguished. Hobart stood up, not a sign of injury anywhere.
"Is that the best you've got?" he asked Mal Nosh. "You're one of these upper level demons aren't you? If that's your best shot, then you have a serious problem. Me."
"Hobart no," said Piper. "We warned you against this. This isn't you speaking. Think man. You know what's going to happen if you keep thinking that way."
Hobart cast an energy ray that engulfed Mal Nosh. The force of the attack knocked the demon back. They all watched in horror as Hobart attacked the demon. Suddenly the energy beam ceased."
"You don't see what I see," Hobart said to Piper. "These evil things have caused all the pain and suffering in the world. If it weren't for them you wouldn't be necessary. I can end all that. I can bring peace to the world. All I have to do is get rid of them.
Piper pulled a vial out of her pocket and threw it at Hobart. But with his power came an increased dexterity. He reached out with his power and the vial shattered on the wall.
"I knew you'd try that," said Hobart. "I can't let you do that."
"Oh my God," said Phoebe, "I've been so stupid."
"What is it?" asked Prue.
"Leo," called Phoebe. "Leo, we need you."
Leo orbed in and saw Mal Nosh lying unconscious in the entryway. One look at Hobart told him all he needed to know. Phoebe pulled him down and whispered in his ear.
"What?" he questioned.
"Just do it," said Phoebe.
"I wont let you stop me," said Hobart suspiciously.
"No of course not," said Phoebe. "You're right. Things like Mal Nosh cause too much pain in the world. Now we have someone who can put an end to all that. All you have to do is take out the leaders of the underworld. Without them, the rest of the demons can't do any harm."
"Phoebe are you crazy?" asked a shocked Pure.
"No," said Phoebe. "I didn't know Anthony would be this powerful. If he can do that to Mal Nosh, no demon will be able to stand against him."
"You believe me now?" asked Hobart.
"Absolutely," said Phoebe. "Once you take out the demons, we can go back to normal lives. We won't have to worry about protecting the innocents any more. There won't be a need for the Charmed Ones."
"Good," said Hobart. "Perhaps you can convince them of that."
"I'm going to try," said Phoebe.
"Excellent," said Hobart. "The sooner I get started the sooner I can bring peace to the Earth."
"Except you don't know where the demon headquarters is," said Phoebe. "Leo does. A lot of good people are going to suffer until you put a stop to the demons. He can orb you to them. You can end all this in just a few minutes."
"Phoebe I don't understand," stated Leo.
"There's no time to explain," said Phoebe. "Just do it. Hobart has some important work to do right now."
"Come on," said Hobart. "Get me to these demon leaders. I can finish them quickly and you won't have to worry about them ever again."
Perplexed, Leo reached out and took Hobart's arm as Prue and Piper watched on in horror.