Chapter 8: An Evening at P3

"Didn't that seem too easy?" Paige asked. She, Piper, Phoebe, Leo, Andy, and Cole were sitting in P3 enjoying the music. "A simple banish just did it?"

"Well, we saw it with our own eyes," Piper said.

"He faked his death once before," Paige said. "Couldn't he fake his banishment?"

"Wouldn't put it past him," Phoebe said.

"Can't you guys just accept that we've finally stopped him?" Piper asked. "He was just a demon, we've vanquished them before."

"Piper's right," Leo said, siding with his wife as usual. "Don't fret too much over him."

"Well, anyways," Paige said, standing up, "I've got a date with that guy over at the bar."

"I didn't know you had a date," Phoebe said. "What's the lucky guy's name?"

"I don't know yet," Paige said, smiling and walking over to him.

"Aren't you guys not supposed to drink?" Piper asked, watching Andy as he took a sip from his alcoholic drink.

"They're not supposed to drink anything while on the job," Leo said.

"Screw it," Andy said. "I've gone too long without one of these."

"Don't do anything stupid that will make us lose you as our whitelighter," Phoebe said. "Losing you once was bad enough." She then turned to look at Cole. "That goes for you too."

"A little beer ain't gonna kill me," Cole said.

"Come on, Cole," Phoebe said, yawning. "Drive me home. I'm really tired." He got up and Phoebe followed him out the door.

"Well, I should get going too," Andy said. He got up and walked outside to orb away.

"Leo," Piper said, now that they were alone and no one would bother her or ridicule her thoughts, "something doesn't feel right."

"You're not still thinking about Rindo are you?" Leo asked.

"Well, yes," Piper said. "I mean, I did see how he was going to take my child away from me. This fear isn't just going to go away. Even if he is dead, what if another demon pops up that's as strong as he is? What if we come up against one that's stronger?"

"Then you'll fight it like you have so many times before," Leo said. "Come on, Piper, I think you need some rest."

Several demons stood around in a cave, seemingly waiting for something. Some of them were starting to get restless. "This is a waste of time!"

"He said to wait here," a female one said. She seemed to be more powerful and therefore, more dominant, than the rest of the others.

"Well, maybe the Charmed Ones finally got to him," the same demon said.

"Or maybe, you're not a faithful follower and need to be taught a lesson," she said, threateningly. She formed an energy ball in her hand, and threw it at him, causing him to erupt into flames. "Now, does anyone else have something to say?"

Before anyone could answer her, the ground started shaking. The female demon smiled with anticipation. Soon, a crack formed in the middle of the cavern. It started out small, started spreading, and eventually busted open, revealing Rindo.

"Good to see you, Master," the female said, bowing. The others did so as well. "Shall we finish the Charmed Ones off?"

"No," Rindo said. "I'm sick of having them on my back all the time. I'm going to keep a low profile until the time is right. Then, all hell will break loose." The demons cheered for their new leader.

Next fic in my series is Instant Beauty. Summary: Andy's sister sells her soul for the chance to be beautiful and he goes to the Charmed Ones for help.