"What do you mean she disintegrated it?" asked Leo.
"Just that," said Piper. "This ray came out of Paige's hand and struck the demon. The next thing you know, it was gone."
"Like this," said Paige.
She stretched out her hand and the same energy ray shot out from her fingertips. The ray struck a lamp and within seconds the lamp vanished.
"This isn't good," said Leo.
"What isn't?" asked Paige. "It stopped that demon cold."
"Leos' right," said Phoebe. "Our powers don't grow this fast. And that ray isn't any extension of any power you already have. It's a new one. That doesn't make any sense."
"I'm going to check with the Elders," said Leo. "Something strange is going on here. We need to find out what it is before it gets out of hand."
"I don't see the big deal," said Paige as Leo orbed out. "With this new power, we can fight demons better."
"That's not the point," said Piper. "You just got your telekinetic power this morning. Phoebe's right. You shouldn't have another new power this quickly. Especially one that isn't related to any of your other powers."
"What do you think is going on?" asked Phoebe.
"I don't know," said Piper. "Like Leo said, something strange is going on here. Maybe it's some strange new attack by a demon?"
"By making us more powerful?" asked Phoebe. "That would be one strange attack."
"Maybe I'm just catching up wit you guys," offered Paige. "I mean you did get your powers three years earlier than I did. Maybe this is just some way of bringing me up to your level."
"Somehow I don't think so," said Piper. "You're comparable in power to us already. These new powers are making you more powerful than we are. I don't think that's an explanation."
"Maybe Leo will find out something," said Phoebe. "In the mean time, I'll check the Book of Shadows. Maybe there's something in there about this. It might have happened before."
"Good idea," said Piper. "There might be a solution for it in there."
As Phoebe turned to head for the stairs, a demon suddenly shimmered into the living room. It cast a fireball directly at Paige before any of the sisters could react. The fireball impacted with an invisible shield that seemed to surround Paige. It dissipated harmlessly away. Paige reached out and bolts of lightning shot out of her fingertips vanquishing the demon.
"What is this?" asked Phoebe. "Is this place demon central today?"
"I think we have bigger problems," said Piper. "That's two more new powers in less than an hour. That's a total of four new powers in the last day. Whatever this is, it isn't normal."
"You're fretting over nothing," said Paige. "I feel fine. In fact, I feel better than fine. I feel like I can take on the whole underworld single handedly. And with these new powers, I just might be able to do that. Just think. I can stop the demons before they attack. Think of all the innocents I can save."
"Paige, hone," said Phoebe, "Piper is right. This can't be normal. Four new powers in less than twenty-four hours is not only strange, it's suspicious. Something isn't right here. Maybe Piper is right. Maybe this is some form of demonic attack."
"Nonsense," said Paige. "Why would they make me stronger? That would just be stupid. I'd be able to kick their..."
Suddenly Paige wavered and put her hand to her head.
"You okay?" asked Piper.
"Yeah," said Paige. "Just a little dizzy, that's all. Nothing to be..."
Suddenly Paige collapsed unconscious as Phoebe caught her. Concerned, Piper and Phoebe carried her into the living room and laid her on the sofa. Piper put her hand to Paige's forehead.
"Oh my God," Piper exclaimed. "She's burning up."
