As it took so long for my last update, I have decided I will get a move on!! Special thanks to all reviewers, you make my day!! I know the last chapter was a little sucky, but this time it will be better. There is one more chapter after this one and then an epilogue, so enjoy!!!

I was thinking maybe I should write this story again from Prue's point of view as a kind of stand along story; it would be from after her death to well, now. I can't think of a good enough plot for a sequel, (if you have any plz tell me!!!!) So if you like my idea let me know!

Big thanks to PrUe AnD AnDy! Who has reviewed nearly every chapter I have posted. Thank you!!!!!! And also to kytana who has reviewed both this story and my tomb raider one, thanks a lot!! (I am also on her favourite author's list!!) I'm sorry your story got deleted! Right, I'll shut up now.

Well let's start shall we?

CHAPTER NINE

Paige rummaged among the various jars to find billing's root. It didn't help that she had no idea what it was. She had assumed that it would be clearly labelled, like all of the ingredients in the potion's store, thanks to Piper and her organisational skills. Giving up she decided to ask Prue who was also in the cheery kitchen with her.

"Prue, what and where is billing's root?" Paige emerged from the head height cupboard to see a smirking Prue. Right, okay, she thought to herself.

To her surprise, Prue went straight to Piper's herb self and picked off a bottle of powdered ginger root. Prue was scowling at the bottle, "I guess powdered will have to do."

Paige cleared her throat noisily, trying to get the raven haired witch's attention. Prue walked over to her and handed over the herb bottle. "Billing's root is more commonly called ginger. We found that out when Phoebe was making a stripping potion for Cole. I guess it is the same principle..."

Paige laughed at her sister's preoccupied state and walked to the island in the middle of the small kitchen.

She grabbed a small set of scales and the herb and poured out exactly one ounce, just as the book described, or so Prue told her. Paige threw the orange powder into the saucepan they were using to make the concoction.

The potion was one of the most complicated Paige had ever seen. It required the mixture to be stirred so many times, in a certain direction. The heat had to be exactly 30 degrees or the potion would be a complete waste of time. Prue seemed to take this pressure on herself and she alone made sure everything was perfect.

Prue added some indescribable substance and the potion exploded. Literally.

Paige found herself on the floor, unable to see because her dark hair obstructed her eyesight. Prue helped her up, looking very wind swept. "If the potion is bright pink, we have done our job."

Paige nodded in acknowledgement and approached the saucepan that was still smoking. The potion inside was a Barbie pink colour. Paige screamed in delight and hugged her older sister.

Piper walked into the cheery room and stopped walking as soon as she saw Paige and Prue hugging with blown back hair and grilled clothes.

We must look stupid, Paige thought, breaking apart from Prue. She took the potion off the heat. She poured it into five vials that were on the side, careful not to spill any.

Paige glanced at Piper who was rummaging in one of the white drawers that lined the kitchen. Paige gasped as she withdrew a butcher's knife. Piper turned around at her gasp and smiled humourlessly. "Need a tissue sample."

Paige nodded in recognition and grabbed on of the vials. Forming a plan, she started to speak. "We'll toss this at one of the copies upstairs. This way you can get a tissue sample, kill him and he will not duplicate." If the potion works, she thought to herself.

Piper nodded and they left the kitchen and stormed up the stairs to the attic. Phoebe was sitting in her room writing a power of three spell. Noticing this, Paige asked a question to Prue, "Will Piper's potion be enough to kill Dravenous?"

Piper playfully glared at this remark but did not comment. Prue smiled at her sister's reaction and addressed Paige. "It's only a copy so it should be enough."

Paige nodded and climbed the steps to the attic.

The wreckage of the attic slipped into view. The three women ran into the centre of the room, noticing that the crystal cages had been deactivated and that the inhabitants were now gone.

Paige started to search through the wreckage while Piper and Prue went to salvage the vanquishing potion.

She felt a clammy hand cover her mouth. She spun on her heel to be greeted with the tattooed face of Dravenous. Unluckily for the demon, Paige knew that there was no chance of success in his plan.

She smashed the pink potion on his back, releasing his grip on her. "Piper, Prue!"

Paige yelled to get her sister's attention as she kicked the demon in the gut.

The tattooed demon fell to the ground, landing on the remnants of a dresser. Prue stepped into battle with the knife, quickly slicing the demon's right ear off.

The potential source screamed in agony as Prue grabbed the severed ear from the floor. Nice, Paige thought, noticing the blood dripping onto the floor.

The black skinned fiend stood up and prepared to fight. Unluckily for him, Piper had put some of his ear in the potion she held. The crimson liquid flung across the room in its glass vial.

The demon burst to flame before their eyes. Soon the attic was filled with the acrid smell of burning flesh.

Piper coughed, allowing herself to smile at their victory. "Well, at least it works"

Paige could not share her optimism. "There are still two more of them out there."

Prue nodded to Paige, before turning to address Phoebe who had entered the room. "What happened?" She said, noticing the destroyed attic.

Paige had to laugh at Phoebe's complete lack of knowledge over the matter. Piper and Prue looked at her like she was mad, but they joined in laughing as they realised the funny side of the situation.

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For the second time that evening Paige weighed out ginger. The other two clones had presumably destroyed the potion they had concocted in their bid for freedom.

Paige threw in the ginger, careful to keep back as the simmering liquid burst into flame. Phoebe coughed as she peered into the smoking saucepan. "Pink." She acknowledged.

The escape of the two clones had put them in a rather dire situation. They must have known what the potion was for, so they can try and find a way to protect themselves. Secondly, the must have notified the real Dravenous, meaning that they had to leave for the underworld as soon as possible.

Paige sighed as she saw Piper pour the second batch into new vials. They each had two stripping potions each and everyone had a vanquishing potion. Phoebe also had the common sense to re-write he spell onto four separate pieces of paper

They had all changed into black trousers and black tank tops. The underworld was hot and humid. The air had the horrible stench of unwashed bodies and form her past experiences, she deducted that it was very dark. The outfits had the bonus of being comfortable, flexible and they even added as a bit of camouflage in the darker reaches of hell.

Piper had taken her sons to Daryl's wife for protection. With Leo gone and Piper going to hell, their safety mattered to everyone.

Paige flipped her ponytail over her shoulder and grabbed a vial. "Let's go, shall we?" She murmured, to be responded by looks of both apprehension and terror.

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The next chapter has the major battle and the trip to the underworld. There will be a small twist at the end.

Hope you enjoyed this chapter, please review, I would like to hear from you!!!

Just want to say one thing...

I HATE COURSEWORK, MOCK EXAMS, HOMEWORK........ETC.

Sorry about that,

Dan.