Underworld.

"As you can see this one event has struck fear into the hearts of each witches," Rahban grumbled as the demons stood around the basin watching the events unfold.

"Soon we will be able to act master?" one demon question.

"Yes, soon," Rahban cackled. "Very soon."

Two day later...

Halliwell Manor. Morning.

Leo dismounted his steed and approached the Halliwell Manor and knocked on the door.

A woman who Leo presumed was Patricia Halliwell answered the door in an apron.

"Arh, Master Wyatt! You must be here to see Piper?" Patty greeted.

"Yes, may I come in?" he requested politely.

"Of course," Patty stepped aside and closed the door behind Leo.

They entered the living room.

"I hear you were here for my daughters when those demons attacked and when this nasty little thing happened to Paige," Patty said.

"Yes and I am awfully sorry for what my cousin did," Leo apologised.

"Yes but you chose my daughters over your own kin and for that I extremely grateful to you, Coleridge and Andrew," Patty thanked.

"Thank you."

"It must be hard for you though," Patty added.

"We haven't been able to look at Chris since," Leo assured. "He's just moping around feeling sorry for himself except when he's with her."

"I can not believe this happened, I thought young Christopher would be the one for Paigey-girl," Patty shook her head.

"I actually thought Chris maybe loved Paige, but I suppose he wanted to have his cake and eat it too," Leo sighed.

"Oh well, I will go and get Piper for you," Patty gave him a smile and disappeared.

Piper soon entered the room.

"Leo!" she beamed embracing him.

"How are things?" Leo asked.

Piper frowned letting him go.

"Well..."

A sudden crash from the kitchen cut across her.

"Paige!!" Prue's frustrated call echoed through the house. "That's the third cup this morning; take her out or something Phoebe!"

Paige and Phoebe walked passed.

"Hello Paige," Leo greeted.

Paige looked up briefly but kept walking towards the door.

Phoebe gave a shrug and ran after her sister.

"Paige, wait for me!" she called.

Leo looked back at Piper who looked concerned.

"She's been like this since the Chris thing, hasn't spoken one word," she informed him.

"Really?" Leo questioned, shocked.

"Yes, and she has us all worried, if Chris' name is mentioned she smashed something or drops whatever she's holding," Piper mumbled. "What if she never talks again?"

"Oh dear," Leo sighed.

"Precisely," Piper groaned.

"Fancy a walk to the lake?" Leo suggested.

"I have some washing to do," Piper said.

"We can do it there together," Leo smiled.

"You'll do washing?" Piper teased.

"For you? I'll do anything to spend time with you," he caressed her cheek.

She laughed.

"OK, let's go."

The couple soon arrived at the river.

Piper and Leo kneeled down by the water's edge and began cleaning.

"So you say Paige hasn't spoken a word?" Leo questioned.

"No, not one but I hear her crying at night," Piper said miserably.

"The poor girl," Leo shook his head.

"How is Christopher?" Piper asked carefully.

"Miserable the way he should be," Leo spat.

"Leo!"

"Sorry Piper."

"Go on."

"He's desperate for us to talk to him, I think this is the first time we haven't spoken. He cries too Pipes, the first time since we were young boys," Leo sighed. "I know he hurt Paige, Piper but I've always been closest to Chris and I know he never approved of the arrangement with Viviane's parents, she's a lot older than him you know."

Piper glanced over at him.

"Not that I'm standing up for him Piper, I mean I can't stand to look at him it's justtt..." Leo stopped unable to find the words.

"He's your kin and you love him," Piper finished for him.

"Yes," Leo nodded.

"I know the feeling," she smiled.

"So, who owns this?" Leo requested slyly holding up a skimpy underdress.

Piper blushed.

"Paige made it for me," she mumbled.

"I'd love to see what other surprises you have Miss Halliwell," Leo grinned.

"Leo! Give it here!" Piper shouted making a grab for the garment.

"No!" Leo chuckled leaning away from Piper's reach.

"Leo!" Piper gave him a push.

Leo was laughing so hard he lost his balance and fell into the water.

"Oh, my! Leo are you all right?" Piper asked concerned.

"Fine," Leo sniggered.

"Let me help you," Piper said leaning over and reaching out a hand.

"No, let me help you!" Leo took her hand and pulled her into the water.

"Leo!" Piper beat her hands against his chest as he laughed.

"Oh, you're so beautiful when you're mad," he smiled.

"And wet," Piper couldn't help but smile.

"And wet," his smile widen.

Their laughter slowly subsided as the moved closer.

"You are so beautiful Piper," Leo whispered brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

"You aren't so bad yourself," Piper giggled.

Leo leaned in and kissed her.

(Author's Note: Ready one, two, three Awwww! Can you just imagine that happening? There was a request for another Leo/Piper scene so here it is! Sorry if I've made Chris look like a creep lately but it's needed to show how much he'd prefer to be with Paige than Viviane)