A/N: The title is a play on words from an old T.V. show that I heard was called, "The Facts Of Life". Just so you're not confused. money makes me smile: lol You sure seem excited about chapter 6. That makes me feel proud! Chub: Oh, you may be right. ;) Phyre: Yep, Pandora sure is a little Prue! Amanda: I was wondering when I was going to hear from you! I'm sorry to hear about your sick nephew and your relative that recently passed on. I'm glad you found a bit of time to review and I'm realy glad that you're satisfied with how this fic is going! I hope to hear from you soon! charmedsisters: Thanks....but I'm afraid it's not the last.... winter blaze & sugah-crystal-101: Do you remember The Blessed Ones' Wiccaning? It was on Pandora's birthday, so the Fairies and Leprechauns got together and gave Pandora a very special present; a box that could be used for one wish and one wish only, it's only restictions were that she couldn't ask for things like ultimate power or something that would bring harm to someone. rjf2004: Well, they were technically invented by someone else, but you've formed them into what they are in your story. You've "developed" them. So in a way, the specifc characters in your story, are yours. (Well, that's how I see it.) Anyway, I'm happy that you liked this chapter, but about the backfiring....You'll have to read on, my friend. PrUe AnD AnDy!: Thanks for reviewing and I'm happy that you liked everything. wyatt333: Persia takes the "Halliwell" last name. peanut2lb: LOL If you love the Andy/Prue in the last chapter, then I'm sure I've done well, because you're the Prue & Andy Goddess.
The Children Of Light
Chapter 7: The Facts Of Afterlife
"Andy?" Prue gasped.
"Andy?" Everyone else echoed.
"Daddy!" Pandora yelled. She dropped the box and ran into Andy's arms.
"Was that the present she got on her first birthday? The 'make a wish' box?" Piper asked.
"Yeah." Prue replied, as she walked over to the box and picked it up from the ground.
"But how? I mean, is she even allowed to bring people back from the dead?" Paige asked.
"Won't there be repercussions?" Phoebe asked.
"And what about everyone knowing that he died?" Glenn asked. "I mean, he really died. It wasn't a fake out like with Prue."
"But when the Leprachauns gave me the box, he said the only things she couldn't wish for her ultimate power or something would be bring harm to people. Something like giving evil an advantage." Prue said.
"But bringing someone back from the dead?" Cole said.
"I'm going to go check with The Elders." Leo said.
"Good, good. You go do that." Piper said. She waved her hands.
Leo orbed out.
"So let me get this straight..." Andy said. "I was just pulled from my afterlife, back to earth as a living person again, because my daughter used her birthdya present to bring me back?"
"That's how it would appear." Glenn replied.
Pandora frowned. "But daddy, don't you want to be back with mommy and me?"
Andy smiled at his daughter. "Of course sweetheart, but...."
"It's complicated, right?" Pandora said, sarcastically.
"Yes." Andy admitted.
"But I made a wish and you came back. So it doesn't have to be complicated anymore." Pandora reasoned.
"But the wish may not have been valid." Andy said.
"What's 'valid'?" Pandora asked.
"It means..." Andy bit his lip, trying to think of how to say it.
"It might not be allowed." Persia filled in, as she walked over to her little cousin.
"But why?" Pandora asked.
"I said 'might', Pandora. So it could be. Personally, I don't know why it shouldn't. There seemed to be no rules about it." Persia said.
"But once someone dies, that's it." Phoebe said.
"Not when magic is in play." Paige said. "You should've learned that, like a billion years ago."
Prue wanted so much to just walk over and kiss Andy. But she was afraid that if she did, then Leo would come back and say that Andy couldn't stay.
Leo orbed back into the room.
"Well?" Paige urged.
"This has never happened before." Leo said.
"Obviously." Piper replied, sarcastically.
"And?" Paige persisted. She really hoped that Andy could stay, because she could tell that Pandora missed her father just as much as Prue.
"And....they're discussing it." Leo said.
"Discussing it? How long will that take?" Paige asked.
"I don't know. They'll call me when they've reached a descison." Leo said.
"And until then?" Persia asked.
"Until then, Andy can stay here." Leo replied.
Pearl looked at the grandfather clock. "Does that mean we aren't going to school? 'Cause it starts in like, two minutes."
"No! That doesn't mean that at all!" Piper said. "Hurry. Cole take Pam, Leo take Phiona, Glenn, and Pearl."
"Keep us posted, okay?" Glenn asked.
"Of course." Paige said. She kissed Glenn on the lips. "Now go!"
Leo, Glenn, Phiona, and Pearl formed a circle. Then Leo orbed them out.
Cole scooped Pam into his arms and shimmered them out.
"I'm going to be late too." Persia said.
"I'll take you." Paige said. She took Persia's hand. "I'll be right back."
"Thanks, Aunt Paige." Persia said.
"No problem." Paige said, then orbed herself and Persia away.
"Well, uhh...I'm going to go wash up Prissandra. Why don't you come with me, Phoebe?" Piper said.
Phoebe looked confused. "Wh.."
Piper jabbed Phoebe in the side.
"Right. Messy baby. Let's go." Phoebe said.
Paige orbed in.
Piper grabbed Paige by the arm and pulled her up the stairs. "Going to wash Prissandra. I'm glad you want to come with Pheebs and I."
Paige glanced at Prue, Pandora, and Andy. "Uhh...Okay."
Prue, Andy, and Pandora walked into the kitchen.
"I'm glad you're back, daddy." Pandora said, with a grin.
"Me too." Andy said. He gave Pandora a hug and then turned to Prue. "You've been crying." He whispered.
"How'd you know?" Prue asked.
"Because I know you, Prue." Andy whispered. He leaned in and pressed his lips tightly to her lips. The kiss lasted for several minutes and then he pulled away, slowly. "I missed you so much."
"Me too." Prue said. She hugged Andy tightly. "I don't want you to leave."
"Neither do I." Andy said. He breathed in Prue's perfume.
Pandora smiled, as she sat on a chair. She loved seeing her mommy and daddy together.
----30 Minutes Later----
Prue and Andy sat on the sofa. Andy had his arms wrapped protectively around Prue and Prue had her face nestled in Andy's shoulder.
"Prue?" Andy asked, calmly.
Prue leaned back and gazed into Andy's tranquil blue eyes and she knew what he meant.
Prue and Andy leaned in, expecting to give each other another passionate kiss. But out of the corner of their eyes, they saw sparkling blue and white orbs before them. They pulled apart and saw Leo.
Leo had a somber looking face. "I have news from The Elders."
TO BE CONTINUED....
