The following morning had Piper flipping through the Book of Shadows. Since she wasn't really sure what she was looking for, she had spent the better part of the morning discovering nothing of use. This did not deter her though, for through the years she had come to depend on her instincts and they were blaring loud and clear at the moment. Things were not right.

Phoebe walked in, disturbing her thoughts. "Oh, I didn't realize anyone else was up here. Something wrong?"

Piper left her station by the book and began to pace the room. "I'm not sure really. It's more a feeling than anything concrete, or at least nothing I can pinpoint."

"Care to elaborate?" Prompted her sister.

"It's silly. It's just….Leo's been acting really weird the past couple of days."

Phoebe's whole demeanor changed. "Really? Weird how?"

Piper glanced up at Phoebe's sharp question. "He's just different, not his normal self. He seems harder. You know Leo, he's always sweet and even tempered."

"And now he's not." It was more a statement than a question.

"Yeah. Nothing really major, but little things and last night…"

Piper's words fell off. She was just a tiniest bit embarrassed to go farther.

Phoebe shook her head. "Last night what?"

Clearing her throat, Piper figured she better finish because her sister would be like a dog with a bone and hound her till she spilled. "Well, Leo's a very loving, gentle lover, but last night he was so aggressive. I mean I guess a part of me sort of enjoyed it, but another part of me hated it. I'm probably making something out of nothing."

Phoebe felt her stomach give a little twist as she listened. "No, actually I don't think you are at all."

Piper did not like the concern she heard in her sister's statement. "Why, do you know something?"

It was now Phoebe's turn to pace the attic. "It's just; Cole's been acting weird too." At Piper's raised eyebrows she continued. "He's been really quiet and calm. He hasn't gotten upset or lost his temper over anything and that is not like him. Then last night, when we made love, it was so not like Cole. Cole is very intense, dominate and last night he was none of those things. Instead he was really gentle and, and….well not like himself."

"Oh God, this can't be good." Piper stated the obvious. "I don't …." Her thoughts traveled no further as three demons instantly materialized around them. The two sisters dove for cover.

"Where the hell did they come from?" Questioned Phoebe with annoyance.

"Don't know, don't care I'm just blasting them."

Popping up from behind her protective cover, Piper threw out her hands. The demon closest to them exploded in a colorful burst of red and orange. She had no opportunity to gloat as another fiery globe flew toward her. Phoebe grabbed her and yanked her down just in time.

The two remaining attackers advanced. Phoebe, crawling from behind the couch threw her right leg out catching one of the demons at the ankle. It was enough of a distraction to allow Piper to dispose of him. Seeing he was now alone having witnessed his companions being obliterated, the last demon chose a hasty retreat and dissolved out of sight.

Both girls sagged against the back of the sofa and slid down to a sitting position on the hardwood floor.

"I'm beat." Huffed a worn out Piper.

"At least we were able to vanquish these demons."

"Yeah for us."

Phoebe ignored the sarcasm. "I guess we should try and figure out who they are or who sent them."

Piper agreed. "I'll call the others. Leo! Paige!" Within moments two separate streams of blue and white lights filled the room as the two Whitlelighters appeared.

Taking in the destruction of the room, Paige asked, "What happened?"

"Demon attack."

Leo went to his wife's side. "Are you all right?"

"Just dandy. I'm just tired of it."

Phoebe and Paige were already at the book quickly turning pages when Cole shimmered in. He was covered from head to toe in soot and his jacket was torn in several places.

"Baby what happened?" Phoebe rushed over to comfort.

"Bounty hunters and I have to say they are getting tougher. After all this time you'd think they would give up. But I'm fine sweetie, don't worry."

His downplay of the situation had her frowning again, however they had bigger problems to deal with at the moment. Her older sister's words brought all of that back.

"No, that's not them either."

As Paige continued to flip through the book she said, "Maybe they aren't in the book."

Cole was confused. "What's going on?" After Phoebe filled him in, he shook his head. "They don't sound familiar."

"Naturally."

"Okay Piper that's not helping." Phoebe admonished.

"I think Leo should go ask the Elder's what they know." Cole offered trying to help.

Leo let out a short laugh. "Please, ask the Elders? Like they ever know anything. I think Cole and I should go down to the underworld and investigate. I'm sure we could find something out."

Cole sent him a troubled look. "Go down to the underworld? I don't think that's the wisest thing to do. If we get caught…"

"Look." Interrupted Leo, "You know you're way around down there. What's the problem.? We go in stealthy, get the info we need and get out. Piece of cake."

The other man was still not convinced. "But the Elders may know what's going on as well and that is a much safer avenue. I think we should leave going to the underworld as a last resort."

"God Cole get a backbone would you."

"Hey just because I want to play it smart instead of going all macho doesn't mean I'm a coward."

The Charmed Ones witnessed the exchange with mouths hanging open. What was going on?

Leo and Cole now stood toe to toe, with the formers green eyes going hard as glass and his teeth gritted. "Do you want to help the girls or not?"

Putting a comforting hand on Leo's shoulder, Cole said, "Of course I do, but running around half cocked I not the solution. You don't want to endanger the girls by doing something rash."

Leo turned away in frustration.

Phoebe decided to step in; even though her stomach was doing somersaults she tried to stay calm all the while knowing things were definitely not right. "Okay gentlemen, this is not helping."

Moving from her position by the book, Piper continued to stare baffled at the men. Her brain attempting to wrap itself around what she was witnessing. It was if Leo and Cole had traded personalities. Leo now the hot head and Cole the voice of reason. Great they so did not need this now.

Stepping forward she said, "You know what, I don't know what has gotten into you two but right now we need to find out if it's the Source sending the demons or someone else and stop them." Eyeing the men she went on, "We'll deal with the both of you later. You," She looked at her husband, "Go check with the Elders and see what they know. Don't you roll your eyes at me mister, just do it!" Still on a roll she turned to Phoebe. "Describe the demon to Paige, maybe she can do a rough sketch of the demon and Cole can take a look see if he recognizes them."

"Where are you going?" Asked Paige.

"I'm going to make some generic vanquishing potions just in case."

After the room emptied out Jid and Jad winked in onto the window sill. Jid was holding his side, rolling around laughing uncontrollably while Jad wore a huge grin. Finally he got himself under control and stood up. "Did you see the look on the witches' faces when their men were going at it?"

"And the one called Piper was getting so angry. Adding the demon attack was brilliant. Now they have to deal with that as well as the personality swap. It's going to drive them crazy."

"That's the plan dearest, that's the plan."

Leo knew the Elders would be of little use, when were they ever? And 'They' had the nerve to tell him he had an attitude problem. Well if they'd been more helpful he wouldn't have copped an attitude. He still felt their best chance was going down to the underworld. Unfortunately he was the only one who felt that way. Maybe it was about time he took matters into his own hands.

On the sister's front, they were not having much luck. Cole failed to identify the demons from Paige's drawing and they didn't have anything to scry with.

"I can't believe we've go nothing." Phoebe complained. "And where the hell is Leo, some information would help."

"Take it easy honey." Cole soothed. "You'll figure it out; you just have to be patient."

With eyes flashing she turned to him. "You know Cole, this new you is beginning to really get on my nerves. Once we stop the demon attacks we need to figure out how to fix you and Leo."

"Speaking of my husband." Piper looked upward, "Leo!"

They waited, but there was silence. She called three more times and was met with the same results. By this time her ire had turned to concern. Why wasn't he answering? Something was wrong and she tossed her sister's a worried look. "There are only two reasons he wouldn't come. He's in trouble or he's in the underworld."

"Or both." Paige observed.

"Damn it!" Piper exploded and paced back and forth.

Phoebe nodded her head. "Considering Leo's new found aggressive nature and his earlier conversation, it's a good bet that's exactly where he is."

"We need to find him." Piper stated and no one disputed it.