Chapter 21: Piper's Little Surprise

A/N: So many reviews…so great! In this chapter you will find out why Piper's been orbing…it's becoming more and more obvious. This chapter's pretty fluffy, but the end is leading up to some serious action. Enjoy!

Piper awoke that morning feeling calm and refreshed. It took her a few minutes to remember where she was, and why she was there. The events of the past few days came rushing back. Some of her blind panic returned, but a good night sleep had helped considerably. Future Piper looked around the room worriedly. Chris was no where to be seen. For once, Piper wasn't worried about her youngest son. She knew that Chris wouldn't do anything dangerous. He knew what it would do to her.

She yawned and lazily walked downstairs to the kitchen. Future Piper was pretty sure that no one would be up yet. They could work on some offensive spells, and some potions a little later. Cooking would be able to calm her down. It's the only thing that can soothe her jangled nerves. Even though she was no longer a chef, she never forgot the joy cooking brought to her. When she got there, she was shocked at who she saw leaning on the counter, sipping a large mug of coffee.

"You're up early", Piper said to her baby sister. Paige is the exact opposite of a morning person. Paige yawned and sleepily rubbed her eyes looking up at Piper.

"Ya", she said yawning, "I couldn't sleep." Piper looked at her sister with concern.

"Any particular reason why?" Piper asked.

Paige hesitated a moment before answering. "I just have the strangest feeling that something terrible was about to happen." Piper placed a comforting hand on her sister's shoulder. "Whatever it is I'm sure we can handle it", Piper said soothingly. The truth was she had that feeling too. She wasn't quite sure that they could handle it. She didn't tell that to Paige though. Piper was about to comfort Paige some more, when she felt the strangest thing. It was a dizzy spell that washed throughout her whole body.

Just when she thought she was about to black out, she saw twinkling white lights pass before her eyes. Suddenly, instead of being in front of Paige, she was behind her. When she opened her eyes again, Paige stared at her, open mouthed. "H…how…how did you orb?" Paige stammered. Piper sat down and shrugged. She felt very defeated all of a sudden. "Dunno", Piper said honestly.

Paige knew that she wouldn't get her sister to say anymore, so she decided to drop the subject. The imminent threat of the Jorgen demons had given her the perfect excuse to change the subject. "How 'bout we stalk up on some vanquishing potion for those nasty demons so you can get home", Paige suggested. She knew she was making a lame attempt at light heartedness, but Future Piper looked liked she could use with a little cheering up.

Paige began to bustle about the herb cupboards. She really did intend to get started on some vanquishing potions. "Paige", Piper said timidly, "Do you remember the last time I could orb?" There was silence for a moment. Paige pondered what Piper said for a while. "When you were pregnant with Wyatt", Paige answered finally. Silence again. "Piper, are you…?" Paige left the question unfinished.

Piper thought about it. Come to think of it, she had been a little late. She and Leo weren't as careful as they once were. Was it really possible? Was she pregnant? The more she thought about it, the more sense it made. Piper nodded in a complete state of shock. "I guess I must be", she told her baby sister, "It would explain the orbing…" There was silence between the sisters once again.

"So", said Paige trying to break the tension, "let's get cracking on those potions." Future Piper and Paige got to work. Piper's mind drifted from the exciting news of her third pregnancy, to the Jorgen demons. There was something about this particular clan that terrified her. There was no know vanquish. That wasn't the thing that bothered her. They weren't fazed by their most vicious attack. But there was something else.

This particular type of demon seems more organized than usual. It was something they knew that set them apart from all the nameless faceless demons she had seen over the years. Future Piper was helping Paige with the potions, but her mind was far from there. She had the strangest feeling that she couldn't place her finger on. "It's weird that no one's awake yet", Paige said, in a desperate attempt to break the silence. Piper looked at her sister straight in the eyes. She could tell Paige how she was feeling. Paige would understand.

Paige looked at her older sister with concern. There was something bugging Piper, and Paige could tell that it was serious. Future Piper was very closed and secretive about everything. Somewhat like her past counterpart. Piper didn't often share things with her. She guessed it was because she and Piper hadn't known each other all of their lives. Now it looked as though Piper was finally about to share something with her. Paige didn't dare say anything, for fear of shutting her older sister down. She was determined to help Piper. Maybe then she'd feel like she was her true sister.

Piper said, "I have the strangest feeling. The Jorgen demons have been watching. They're coming here…I can't explain it. I think the baby might be causing me to sense it. These demons are powerful Paige. Very powerful." Paige stared at her, open mouthed.

Piper was right. The Jorgen Demons were coming. They were coming much sooner than either of them thought.

Without warning, the window shattered, and Piper and Paige ducked as a fireball flew passed their heads.

TBC…

Up next…Chapter 22: Rude Awakening. The whole family is awoken by the attack of the Jorgen demons. Chris returns from wherever it was he went. They win the battle, but not the war. Chris has some secrets that can change all their lives forever. Piper tells Leo and her sisters about her pregnancy. He takes it surprisingly well, but he still won't apologize to Chris. Will this destroy Chris' relationship with his father?

Was that summary cryptic enough for you?