Meant To Be Chapter 28!
By: Matt91
Disclaimer: Penny, Patty, Prue, Piper, and Phoebe Halliwell don't belong to me, as do Andy Trudeau, Leo Wyatt, Darryl Morris, Clay, Victor Bennett, and any other characters that appear on the show. Quake also doesn't belong to me. The idea for this story belongs to me, as do Eric and Barbara Jones, Kelly Phillips, and Amanda Williams. Please e-mail me with any comments you may have at
Author's Note: I am glad to see that you're all enjoying this story! As of now, the moment at which I am writing this Author's Note, I have 936 Hits. That is such a remarkable number and I feel like I'll be at 1,000 Hits in no time! I would like to extend my gratitude to all of you for reading and following this story! This story has come a long way since chapter 1 and I will continue to develop it into a phenomenal piece of literature! I originally had no direction with this story, but inspiration suddenly hit me and I've been working ever since than! I've been receiving questions on the Prue and Ryan thing, asking whether or not they truly are back together and if Prue's forgiven him. Prue has taken comfort in Ryan because of the loss of Phoebe and these will be the first steps to their inevitable reconciliation. As of now, Ryan is a permanent character, whilst Victor, Kelly, and Clay are recurring characters. But, everyone will remain around for the next couple of chapters to help Prue and Piper adjust to life without Phoebe.
Unfortunately, I am no longer able to answer reviewers' questions at the beginning of chapters in Author's Notes. Therefore, if you have any questions, please e-mail me!
Anyway, here's chapter 28. I hope you enjoy it!
2 Days Later
The Halliwell Manor is filled with countless flower arrangements, sympathy cards, and Mass cards. Prue and Piper have also received notices from various foundations informing them that people made donations in Phoebe's name. They've had at least 30 visitors since the funeral, if not more. Of the many were Darryl and his wife, Shelia, Andy, Aunt Gayle, Clay's parents, Eric and Barbara Jones, Prue and Piper's co-workers Phoebe's friends, and their fill-in whitelighter, Anthony. Once Leo returned, Anthony's assignment with the sisters was revoked. The outpouring of love and support they've received has made Prue and Piper feel very lucky!
We join Prue, Piper, Ryan, Leo, Clay, and Kelly in the living room.
"Ok, Leo, did you double check the list of people we have to send thank you's to?" asks Piper.
"Yes, they're all here," says Leo, referring to a pile of at least 150 thank you cards. They all say, "Your love and support is greatly appreciated during this difficult time."
"Ok, good, we just wanna make sure that we don't forget anyone," says Prue.
"Shall I mail these?" asks Leo.
"Yes, please, Leo," says Piper.
Leo puts the thank you's in a box and heads out to the Post Office.
"Where's your dad?" Kelly asks Prue and Piper.
"Victor," says Prue, emphasizing his name.
"He's at his hotel extending his stay. The hotel wanted it done in person, not over the phone," explains Piper.
"How long is gonna stay for?" asks Ryan.
"We don't know," says Prue. "But, right now, even though I may not like him very much, he's able to be strong when Piper and I can't."
She leans forward and grabs hands with Piper, when she is suddenly struck with a premonition.
Flash: Paige being attacked by the Collectors in the local park. End Flash.
Prue comes out of the premonition, gasping.
"Did you just have a premonition?" asks Clay, recognizing the reaction.
"Yes, I did," says Prue, shaken. "But, how is that possible? Getting premonitions was Phoebe's power."
"Well, maybe the Elders gave you her power so you'll have the Power of Three," suggests Kelly.
"Maybe," says Prue. "But, it was so strange. I felt like I was pulled away. I don't know how Phoebe handled them."
Everyone is silent at the mention of Phoebe's name.
"Anyway, Prue what did you see?" asks Ryan.
"I saw a woman attacked in San Francisco Park by demons with needles coming out of their hands," says Prue, trying to remember what she saw. She isn't used to getting premonitions!
"Did you see when?" asks Kelly.
"Uh, the sun was in a different position than it is now. So, I would say about 20 minutes," says Prue, trying her best to remember what she saw in the premonition.
"Ok, so, I'll teleport the Book of Shadows down here so we can identify the demon," says Clay, as he concentrates and the Book of Shadows appears in his hands.
He hands Prue the Book and she begins flipping through the pages.
Prue stops on a page entitled, "The Collectors."
"This is it," says Prue, pointing to the page.
"The Collectors," reads Leo. "They are a warlock breed that drains knowledge out of peoples brains with a finger that turns into a needle."
"Does it say how to get rid of them?" says Ryan.
"No," says Piper, reading over his shoulder.
"But, we could write a spell to vanquish them," suggests Prue.
"But, you guys would need the Power of Three," says Leo.
"Well, if I have Phoebe's powers, than technically we do have the Power of Three," says Prue.
"Ok, then, let's get spell writing," says Piper.
Prue and Piper walk into the sunroom and 15 minutes later they come out with a spell.
"Ok, we got a spell," says Prue.
"I'll orb you guys," says Leo, as he grabs their hands and they orb out.
They orb into the park and see the demons attacking the woman. We recognize the woman as Paige Matthews, Prue, Piper, and Phoebe's baby half-sister.
Prue and Piper go running to the scene and Piper raises her hands and Paige and the Collectors freeze. They were about to put the needle in Paige's head!
Prue pulls the spell out of her pocket.
"We take from you what isn't yours
The knowledge that isn't yours,
Return it now from whence it came,
So life can once again be the same," recite Prue and Piper aloud and in unison. The Collectors screams and explode in flames.
Paige unfreezes.
"What happened?" asks Paige, freaked.
"The bad people are gone," says Prue, cracking a smile.
"Oh My God! How can I ever thank you guys?" asks Paige, smiling.
"It was our pleasure," says Piper, also smiling.
"Aren't you guys the Halliwell's?" asks Paige. "I recognize you from the neighborhood."
"Yes, we are," says Piper.
"I read about Phoebe's death in the Obituaries," says Paige, sadly. "I'm so sorry for your loss!"
"Thank you," says Prue, as she extends her hand and Paige shakes it.
Prue is suddenly pulled into a premonition.
Flash. Patty and Sam orbing into the local church, Paige in their arms. Patty and Sam hand Paige to the nun. End Flash.
"Are you ok?" asks Paige, as Prue comes out of the premonition.
"Fine," says Prue, as she pulls her hand back.
"Ok, well, thanks again," says Paige, as she walks off.
"What did you see?" asks Piper.
"Nothing good," says Prue. "We have to go home and talk."
Prue cannot believe what she saw in her vision!
Piper signals for Leo to come over and he orbs them home.
Author's Note: Ok, well, here's chapter 28. I hope you enjoyed it! So many plot lines, so many twists, and so much drama! If you have any questions or are confused in anyway, please e-mail me! So, what's going to happen next? How will Piper and everyone react when Prue tells them what she saw in her vision? What is going to happen with the Power of Three; is Paige going to complete the Power of Three, reconstituting the Charmed Ones? What is going to happen with Victor; will Prue and Piper welcome him back into their lives? Who exactly is Kelly? How does she fit into all of this? What is going to happen with Ryan now that he seems to have returned? Will he and Prue get back together? Did Amanda really cast a spell on Andy to make him kill Phoebe? Who exactly is Amanda? What is Prue and Ryan's real story, which not even her sisters know? What is the other part of the story, which only Ryan, Leo, and Grams know? How does Grams fit into all of this? With the trial period, will Piper and Leo be able to prove to the Elders that their relationship will not get in the way of their jobs? Answers coming soon! Stay tuned! Chapter 29, coming soon! In the meantime, please REVIEW!