Chapter 8

"What the hell just happened?" questioned Piper the second the last demon was vanquished.

"Apparently our baby sister has lost her damn mind! Did you see the way she just stared through us? She's insane and when I get my hands of that son of a bitch he's gonna pay for what he turned my littler sister into" Prue answered back as she paced back and forth, running her fingers through her hair not knowing what else to say or do at the moment.

Everyone's mind was still reeling with distress and unanswered questions as each wondered just what was going on between their sister and her new "friend". Not only were they questioning their relationship but they were also wondering what a powerful demon like that wanted from their sister, well aside from the wanting to kill them.

"Ok we need to come up with a plan to get her back" Phoebe now spoke as she made her way over to the book of shadows, hoping that they had missed something in their earlier search.

"How very innovative of you Phoebe, next thing you know you'll be telling us that Paige hasn't quite been feeling like herself lately" Prue sarcastically hissed.

"Well at least I'm trying to do something instead of just pacing back and forth like you or asking dumb questions I already know the answer to like Piper!" the young witch shouted back in her own defense.

"Hey how the hell did I get pulled into this!" yelled an irritated Piper as she shot an ice cold glance in her sister's direction.

"Ok, will you girls stop this, right now!" shouted Leo. Fighting was the last thing any of them needed to be doing right now especially since they would have to be strong to help each other through this and to do what was necessary to get their youngest sister back. "Phoebe you finish searching the book and see what you can come up with, Prue you mix together the strongest potion you can and Piper, I'm going to take you to magic school to see the boys so you can calm down a bit" the Angel commanded as he grabbed the woman's arm and orb away before any of the woman had a chance to protest.

"Well you heard Leo Prue, start making the potion"

"But we already know it's not going to work Phoebe. Paige is the only one who can vanquish The Keeper" replied Prue who was now busy cleaning up the mess that their uninvited guest had created.

"So, it's the best we've got and I'm not about to sit back and wait for my sister to have a sudden change of heart while some sick pervert has his way with her before he kills us all"

"Gees Phoebe thanks for the image" the elder witch spoke as she walked over to the table filled with potion ingredient.

"Look Prue I know you're upset and you blame yourself for what's going on with Paige, we all do, but this isn't helping. You need to get a grip before we lose her, for good" Phoebe said in a soft, understanding tone before she turned her attention back to the book.

She was right. Prue did blame herself for giving The Keeper the ammunition he needed to gain control over her sister and force the girl into making a wish. The woman cursed herself for being so overprotective but then again what was she supposed to do? Paige was her baby sister and her mother had told her to always look over her sisters, that it was her job as their big sister to always make sure they were safe and loved. So not only had she failed her sister but she had let her mother down as well.

"Damn it" she spoke out loud, folding her arms over her chest in frustration. Paige was out there right now doing God only knows what with a demon probably killing innocent people and all because she didn't know how to let the girl grow up. If only she had some way of forcing Paige to see the truth. That the demon was just manipulating her and her current state of mind wasn't who she really was, that it was a spell intended to make her believe in her actions.

Then it hit her.

She could force Paige to see the truth. She could allow herself and her sisters to be put into the line of danger and hopefully snap Paige out of the spell or what ever hold the demon had on her and she would in turn vanquish him. Sure it was a risky idea but it could still work and if not, well she really wasn't ready to deal with the consequences but the possibility of her plan having a positive outcome was very high.

"Phoebe I have an idea" she said enthusiastically yet apprehensive.

"Yeah Prue what is it" questioned Phoebe with a voice full of hope.

"Hold on, we have to call for Piper and Leo first. LEO! Bring Piper" the woman called up to the ceiling.

Minutes later the couple formed in front of them with a very eager look in their eyes.

"Did you find something? A spell or potion? Will it work instantly? Will it have any affect on Paige? It won't hurt her will it?" asked Piper every time Prue went to open her mouth.

"I can tell you what the plan is the second you decide to stop talking" Prue said slightly annoyed with her sister's impatience.

"Oh, sorry" Piper said while motioning for her sister to continue.

"Well it's kind of risky" Prue said preparing herself for one of Piper's freaking out sessions.

"That doesn't matter right now just tell me what's going on and we'll figure it out from there"

"Ok, here goes nothing..." Prue began as the group stood around her listening closely and ready to follow her instructions.

UNDERWORLD

He smiled broadly to himself in the stillness of the dimly lit layer as the flickering of flames crackled softly in the background. Next to him lay the witch who rested her head on his chest, submerged in a deep slumber as she breathed in and out to a steady rhythm. It had been thee most exciting and incredible day for the pair, as his plan to become source and destroy the charmed ones was coming along smoothly and even better, he had finally got a taste of his soon to be bride. She was a wild one, almost too much for him to handle but all in all she was definitely worth the risk and he would enjoy having her all to himself once he got rid of her sisters.

Oh the fun, terror, pain and mayhem that would follow was going to make the waiting, the planning and all of the hard work he put into formulating his master plan all worth while. The entire world would bow before him in fear and respect. Buildings would fall and all hell would break loose as his mind flashed images of morals and good witches' alike running for their very lives while others would pray for a quick end to it as they were being tortured by his minions. How perfect, how viciously perfect this new world of his would be. He would have everything he ever wanted and then some and to top it off he would have a former charmed one in his bed and several dark heirs to take the thrown when the time was right, to rule just as he would, maybe with even more malevolence.

Victory was near. He could taste it. Now all he had to do is go on to the next phase of his plan.

To kill the Charmed Ones and free his bride to be once and for all.

Hey guys I'm soooo sorry for taking so long to update but here's the newest chapter and I hope you all enjoy it and thank so much for all the wonderful reviews!