A/N: I know it's been a long time since I updated this story, so please forgive me! As a peace offering, I come with brownies for everyone!!
Chapter 5
Phae stared in shock at the man sitting beside her, her mouth opening and closing, unable to make any sounds.
"You know, honey, you should really get some rest. You've got a really busy day ahead of you tomorrow," Andy Trudeau said, looking at his daughter.
Phae swallowed. "How…? I mean, you're…dead…so how can you be here? Wait. I'm dreaming. This is all a dream. I'm still asleep, this day hasn't happened and Nana should be coming to wake me up any moment. Yup, any moment now…" she said, partially to herself.
Andy laughed. "Actually, no, it isn't. I'm every bit as real as you are. Well, except for the whole 'being dead' part. Anyway, I came here for a reason." He reached out and turned Phae's face so she was looking at him before continuing. "I've been watching you for so long, and I have to say, I am proud of the way you've embraced your heritage.�3�™®
"You…you know?" Phae said, still in shock.
"Yes. Your mother was a witch too, though I didn't know that until I died and met her Whitelighter. He's also your uncle Leo. Prue would be proud that you found mentors in Willow and especially Tara."
"How do you know all this?" Phae asked.
"I told you, I've been watching you. Now why don't we get you up to your room so you can get some rest? Leo might drop by tomorrow, so be prepared."
He stood up and held out his hand. Phae took it and the two walked up the stairs together, Phae's heart pounding as she tried to process everything.
Phae felt as though she was five again as Andy tucked her into bed and sat down beside her, stroking her hair again and again like he used to before he died. Died. Why is everyone dying and leaving me? Why am I still alive? The young witch's thoughts began to drift as her eyes closed, and before she knew it, she fell asleep.
Andy smiled sadly at his daughter as a shower of blue and white light signaled the entry of Leo. He put a hand on his shoulder, and Andy looked up.
"So this is her?" Leo asked softly. Andy nodded. "Somehow, I'm getting the feeling that she's going to be quite a handful for Piper, Phoebe and Paige."
"Are you going to tell her Prue's dead?" Andy asked.
Leo shook his head, looking at the sleeping witch. A look of pain crossed her face, and she whimpered softly. Andy stroked her head again, whispering softly, and her whimpering stopped. The look left her face as though it had never been there. "We'll let them tell her," he said, referring to her aunts.
"Are you sure it's safe for her there? I mean, they are constantly being hunted by demons, and I really don't think she'll be able to cope with that," Andy said, concern apparent in his voice as he stood up.
Leo smiled. "Hey, there may be a whole bunch of demons after them, but Piper and Phoebe are raising kids of their own. What's one more?"
A/N: Short chapter, I know, so I'm sorry for that. Didn't know what else to write. Help yourself to brownies on the way to hitting the 'Submit Review' button!