Disclaimer: I don't own Charmed blah blah blah. You get it by now.

A/n: This is supposed to be a short chapter.

Chapter 7

The New Source

Phoenix was flung across the stone chamber. The demon was losing patience. Why didn't she shimmer?

"C'mon, you stubborn wench!" he yelled, "Use your powers!"

"Not...a...chance...pal," said Phoenix, "I know what you're planning. I'm not using my powers."

"Ok then," he said, "If you won't use them against me. I know someone you will." He shimmered out. What was he planning? Phoenix got up and wiped the blood away from her mouth. This had been going on for hours. And he wasn't giving up. The demon shimmered back with someone. Phoenix did a double-take. No it couldn't be him, he was dead! Standing before her was Cole Turner.

"No, it can't be you!" she said, "You're dead. The Charmed Ones. They vanquished you!"

"So you're my daughter," said Cole, "I must say you're quite a disappointment. Yes, Jake here told me all about you. You know what you are? You're weak like your mother!"

"You leave her alone!" shouted Phoenix.

"Stubborn like her too," said Cole, "You hate me don't you? Well, come on. Give me your best shot." What Phoenix didn't see was Jake, the demon, mouthing the words Cole was saying behind him.

"C'mon you weakling!" said Cole, "Give me your best shot." Phoenix threw an energy ball at Cole. He flew across the room and fell to the floor. But he wasn't Cole anymore. He was someone else, another man. Jake laughed loudly.

"You are so gullible," he said.

"What happened to him? Who is he?" said Phoenix.

"Just some homeless guy I found. I put a glamour on him so he looked like Balthazar," said Jake, "You just killed an innocent! You used your powers for evil!"

"No, I didn't mean to," said Phoenix, "You tricked me!"

"Doesn't change a damn thing, sweetheart or should I say master?" said Jake. Phoenix groaned as something deep inside her brain took over her senses. This is what the Charmed Ones had feared would happen. She was becoming evil.