CHARMED "Super Witch"
By J. B. Tilton email: Rating: G

Disclaimer: "Charmed" and all related characters and events are the property of the WB television network, except for those characters specifically created for this story. This is a work of fan fiction and no infringement of copyright is intended.

(Authors note: This story takes place after season 5 episodes "The Importance Of Being Phoebe" and "Centennial Charmed".)

Curious about what powers she'll gain as she grows older, Paige casts a spell to get a glimpse of her future.

ONE

Piper peered into the living room. It appeared to be deserted. Cautiously, she looked around; trying to find any indication that something was out of place. She was nothing amiss. She slipped into the living room and a head popped up from behind the sofa. She barely stopped herself in time from exploding Paige.

"Don't do that," whispered Piper. "I nearly blew you up."

"Sorry," Paige whispered back. "Where's Phoebe?"

"I don't know," said Piper, looking around. "Have you seen our guest?"

"No," said Paige, "but I'm sure he's still here. We just can't see him."

"That invisibility thing sure is handy," said Piper. "I wish we had..."

Suddenly a demon materialized beside her. Before she could bring her power to bear, the demon hit her and she went flying back across the room. She fell to the floor, striking her head on the corner of a table.

"Piper," screamed Phoebe, coming down the stairs.

The demon turned and saw Phoebe. It removed a dagger from its belt and threw it. Paige immediately called for the dagger, redirecting it at the demon. The dagger struck and the demon was vanquished.

Phoebe and Paige moved to Piper as Leo orbed in. Piper was unconscious and a nasty gash was on her forehead. Leo immediately began to use his healing power, but before he could, the gash healed itself. Piper opened her eyes.

"Are you okay?" asked Leo.

"Yeah, I think so," said Piper sitting up. "Thanks to the baby."

"Invisibility may be useful," said Paige, "but I'll take invulnerability anytime. Kind of makes a Whitelighter obsolete."

"I may be invulnerable," said Piper, rubbing her head, "but it still hurts like hell. What about our friend?"

"All vanquished," said Phoebe. "I guess there's one less demon who thinks he can replace the Source by taking us out."

"Maybe they'll eventually get the hint,' said Piper.

"Maybe," said Leo. "For right now, you need some rest."

"No argument there," said Piper. "I think I'll go upstairs and lie down."

"Come on, honey," said Phoebe, helping Piper. "I'll get you some aspirin."

"It's a good think the baby protects her," said Paige as Piper and Phoebe went upstairs. "She banged her head pretty hard."

"She'll be okay," said Leo. "The baby is half witch and half Whitelighter. And until she's born, she has access to Piper's power as well."

"You think she'll be immortal, like you?" asked Paige. "Like you said, she's half Whitelighter, just like me."

"Probably not immortal," said Leo. "She is half human, after all. But whether she'll live longer than a normal human, I just can't say. I honestly don't know. Remember, even being half Whitelighter, you didn't inherit Sam's healing ability. There's just no way to know what powers she'll inherit."

"Well, she's certainly going to be powerful," said Paige. "She's already proven that."

"And the older she gets," said Leo, "the stronger she'll become. Just like the three of you. Your powers will continue to grow as you age."

"How strong will they get?" asked Paige.

"There's no way to tell," said Leo. "Or to tell what powers she or you might get as you age. We'll just have to wait and see."

"I guess so," said Paige thoughtfully. "Well, everything seems to be back to normal. Guess I should get back to studying."

"Think I'll see how Piper's doing," said Leo.

Leo went to the master bedroom while Paige went to the attic to continue her studies of the craft. As she headed for the attic, she was thinking about what she and Leo had discussed. She wondered if there were any answers in the Book of Shadows.