"Love Actually"

Author: Drewrific22

PG-13 English Drama/Romance

Summary: Phoebe and Cole are divorced but still remain friends. (The charmed ones trust him again). Cole is no longer evil. Paige is a Social Worker. And as much as it pains me to say this- Chris never existed. Just Wyatt.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters. Except for Varis.

Chapter 1

Phoebe and Piper are sitting in the kitchen.

Phoebe's reading the 'Witch Times' newspaper and Piper is feeding Wyatt.

Phoebe "Did you know that a demon named...Varis has surfaced claiming that some witch or demon wrecked havoc on his family."

Piper "Really? Hmm, that's weird."

Phoebe "What is?"

Piper "Well, a demon usually kills all existing family members. Why not Varus'? Why's he still alive?"

Phoebe "Well maybe they didn't know about him till now. Maybe he really didn't surface till now."

Piper is not convinced but answers her sister. "Maybe."

Phoebe "You want me to check the book?"

Piper sighs a little. "No. Because if you're right and Varis didn't appear till now then he probably won't be in there."

Phoebe "Yeah, but it's better to be safe then sorry."

Suddenly the girls hear a crash.

Paige yells out from the living room "Someone help."

Wyatt protects himself with his shield.

A demon stands there and throws a fireball at Paige. It hits her in the arm. She falls down and passes out.

Piper "Paige."

She tries to blow the demon up, but he shimmers out.

The sisters run to Paige.

Piper "Leo?"

Leo orbs in. He sees Paige on the floor. "What happened?"

Piper "A demon attacked. Just heal."

Leo heals Paige. She takes a breath and sits up. "What happened?"

Leo "A demon attacked you. Do you remember that?"

Paige "Yeah. One minute I was with Janet, the little girl I'm trying to get away from her parents, and the next thing I know I'm here trying to stay alive."

Phoebe turns to Piper. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

They both look at each other and reply in unison "Varis."

Paige "Who?"

Phoebe "I'll go check the book of shadows. Piper will fill you guys in."

She begins to go up the stairs when Cole then shimmers in.

He looks around him and sees the mess. "What happened? Is everyone okay?"

Piper "Yeah, we're all fine. Cole, what do you know about a demon named Varis?"

Cole couldn't believe his ears. He thought he heard wrong. "Excuse me?"

Piper "A demon named Varis? You know him?"

Cole "Well, I heard of him. He's supposed to be very dangerous. Why? Do you think he's after you?"

Phoebe "We're not sure. We don't even know if that was the demon that attacked Paige."

Cole "Attacked Paige?"

Phoebe "Okay come with me upstairs. I'll see what I can find in the book and I'll fill you in."

Paige gets her bag and jacket getting ready to leave.

Piper "Uh, where do you think you're going?"

Paige "Back to work."

Piper "What? Oh no no no. You need to stay here and rest, young lady."

Paige "Piper please. That little girl is probably scared out of her mind. She needs my help. Please."

Cole smiled to himself. He always knew Paige cared about kids and would make a great social worker. But this was the first time he'd seen her in action. It was kind of...endearing.

The gang looks at Piper waiting for her answer.

Piper sighs and gives in. "Alright fine. Go. But be careful. Please."

Paige nods. She begins to walk away but stops short. She feels dizzy. Paige sways side to side.

Cole is the first one to notice this and runs over to catch Paige.

Paige feels two strong arms steady her body.

She turns around and sees two steel blue eyes looking back at her.

Cole and Paige lock eyes and stare at each other for what seemed liked hours.

Phoebe "Paige? You okay?"

Cole and Paige break out of their trance. They part and back away from each other.

Paige "Yes. Yes. I'm fine. I just felt a little dizzy that's all. It's probably just from the attack."

Piper "No. It's not. Paige, I've noticed you've been feeling sick lately. You need to see a doctor."

Paige "No, I don't. I'm fine."

Phoebe "No you're not. Paige, Piper's right. I heard you last night in the bathroom throwing up."

Paige becomes annoyed. "So, what are you spying on me now?"

Phoebe "Of course not Paige, but it's kinda hard to miss gagging noises in the middle of the night."

Paige "Phoebe, don't a..."

Piper interrupts. "Okay. That's enough. Phoebe and Cole go up and see what you can find on Varis. Leo, you go to the elders and see what you can find out. And Paige, you go to work but be careful. Call Leo or Cole if you need help. Okay?"

Paige "Yeah. Whatever."

She leaves.

Phoebe felt Paige's anger. But she didn't care. Paige was her sister and she was worried. She was gonna find out what was wrong with her.

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