A/N: A big thanks to Hollyshadow and foureverCharmed for taking the time to leave a review for the previous chapter. It is always inspirational to hear what people think so again my thanks. Hope you all enjoy this next chapter and I plan to get another chapter out in the next couple of days. If you get the chance leave a comment.

Chapter 7

A few hours later Paige entered the Manor. She had taken off early from work. The day had started out bad and had only gotten worse. It began with the promotion, which should have been hers, however went to Leia. Just because Leia had been there longer didn't mean she deserved it. The hussy probably slept her way into the promotion. Then the woman had the audacity to tell Paige it would be her turn soon, just to be patient. Well that had been the last straw; there was no way she could finish out her day. Throwing her keys onto a nearby table, she intended to hit the freezer and consume a whole pint of chocolate chunk ice cream.

"Paige is that you?" Phoebe called from upstairs.

"Yeah, it's me."

"Good! Piper and I need your help."

Of course thought the youngest sister. They only want me when they need something. It's not like they really want me for their sister. Trudging up the staircase, she found her siblings hovering over the book. "What's up?"

"A problem." Her eldest sister stated simply.

"Okay, ya want to be more specific or should I just guess?"

At the sarcastic tone, Piper's eyes lifted from her reading. Before she could unleash her own sarcastic tongue, Phoebe intervened. "All right guys, we know something demonic is going on here. We need to keep that in mind."

"Demonic?" Snorted a disbelieving Paige. "Of course blame it on demons. Why don't you two admit it."

"Admit what?" Phoebe asked puzzled.

"You and Piper only want me around when there is something supernatural going on. The rest of the time I don't even exist. You have each other and you have Leo and Cole. You don't want me for a sister. I'm not Prue!"

Piper's face filled with shock at her sister's accusations. "Paige that's not true!"

"Sure it is." Paige countered as her eyes began to tear up. Jealousy of Piper and Phoebe closeness and their closeness with their deceased sister overwhelmed her. She would never feel that closeness with them. "I'm just a means to have the Power of Three again. It's not like you really want me as your sister."

"Oh my God Paige that is so not true!" Phoebe defended with all her heart.

"Please, I'm not stupid, I see how close the two of you are. I'll never fit in like that." By this time all three of the sisters had tears running down their faces. Even though Piper and Phoebe knew Paige's words were the result of the jealousy infecting them. They also realized there must be some grain of truth to their younger sister's feeling for the jealousy to latch on to. Just as it had zeroed in on Piper and Phoebe's insecurities with the men in their lives.

So focused on their personal issues, they were totally unprepared for an attack, which was precisely what the Source was counting on. Before they knew what was happening, three demons suddenly appeared. Piper and Phoebe narrowly dodged the first energy ball as they threw themselves to the ground and crawled for cover.

Paige was not so lucky. As she dove for her own protection, on of the red spheres caught her in the shoulder. Letting out a cry, as the pain of the strike seared her flesh. The intensity of it causing her to black out. Lying in the middle of the floor made her an easy target for another assault.

Without speaking, Piper popped up and threw her hands up attempting a distraction. Phoebe took advantage and went for Paige. Grabbing her sibling under the arms, she managed to drag her to the relative safety behind the couch. Piper continued to defend their position, however her control was limited at best. She was blowing up more of the attic than actual demons.

Once Phoebe had seen to Paige, she scrambled to a small table, where tiny vials sat in a row. Thankful they had prepared some potions a few days ago. She snatched all of them up, uncaring on what was what. On hands and knees she raced back to her sister, avoiding numerous fireballs in the process. Handing an amber colored vial to Piper and holding one herself, their eyes met in quiet understanding. Simultaneously they stood up and threw the bottles. With well-practiced aim, they connected with their quarries and two of the three invaders exploded into nothingness. In a split second, Piper turned to the third demon and motioned with her hands. In undisguised triumph she watched as the demon burst into tiny bits then vanished.

"Nice shootin' sis." Phoebe congratulated with a hug. The victory was short lived as their attention returned to a seriously injured Paige.

The two of them managed to get their sister onto the couch, pulling a blanket over her. Phoebe pulled away the scorched fabric surrounding the wound. A closer examination of the injury greatly concerned her. "It's pretty bad. We need Leo."

"Yeah, but we don't have Leo." Piper returned frustrated as she came over with a clean piece of gauze. Tenderly she placed it over the ugly looking wound. It was all they could do for now. Beads of perspiration dotted Paige's forehead and the girls knew infection would not be far off.

"We need to find Leo and Cole." The middle sister stated the obvious.

Cole drifted in and out of consciousness. When he did finally come around he tried to focus on his surroundings. No easy task considering he was chained, spread eagle on the hard dirt floor. His wrists and ankles secured with thick iron cuffs. They attached to large chains, which were embedded into the granite walls. Tilting his head to one side, he saw black metal bars completing his cage. After surveying the small area as best he could, he noted no sign of Leo. He attempted to shift his position to get a better view but was limited by his restraints. Closing his eyes he let out a curse. This was not good he thought. Not only was he now unable to help Phoebe, he had no illusions he would be taken before the Source and nothing good would come of that. The sound of the cage door opening brought his thoughts back to his present state. Gazing up, he watched as a familiar figure came into view and he let out a silent groan.

"Oh how the mighty have fallen." Jealousy mused as she bent down next to him, but did not let her knees touch the ground. With practiced fingers, she let them play along Cole's brow, as a lover would do.

Not one to ever show weakness, Cole let a sneer form on his lips. "Jealousy, I knew you had to be behind all of this."

"I'm so glad you have not forgotten me, as I have never forgotten our time together." She cooed. "It's a shame you have become the traitor. Giving everything up for a witch. When you could have had so much here, with me."

Cole let out a short laugh. "With you? I'd have to watch my back constantly."

She let a knowing smile fill her lips. "True. But now you lay here waiting to be taken to the Source. I don't even want to think about what he will do to you."

Sending her a sexy grin, he said, "Wouldn't consider just letting me go, you know for old time sake."

Looking at him, she seemed to consider his request for just a moment. "As much as I'm tempted and as much as I would love to use you to make your witch suffer, alas I cannot. You are promised to the Source and I dare not interfere. Instead I will have to settle for using your friend."

It took Cole a minute to catch on, before it came to him. "Leo, what have you done to him?"

Jealousy shook her head with apparent disbelief. "Not only are you consorting with a witch but with a Whitelighter as well. As for the latter, he will be my means to destroying his wife. I've never played with someone on the other side, although I must admit he is quite handsome, so it won't prove too distasteful and hopefully highly entertaining."

Rising gracefully to her feet she turned to leave. "Good luck Belthazor, you're going to need it." She threw over her shoulder and exited the cage.

Cole struggled again against his chain, and he let out a loud growl of rage.

A/N: Next chapter we find out what is happening with Leo. :)