Hey, I know it took a while longer than usual, but every teacher at school's been working us so hard. Dang educations. Anyways, hope you like this chapter. I'm getting excited to do what I'm going to do in a few chapters. It's what I've been leading up to. But it's still a few chapters away.

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Belthazor stood in front of the Triad, being judged for what had happened in the cave several days before. His heart raced as he stood in the centre, in front of the three sets of judging eyes.

"Your betrayal almost cost the Source his life!" The first member of the Triad bellowed.

"By all means, I was just trying stay out of his business." He defended, "I will make it up to you, I promise."

"Indeed you shall." A second Triad member began, "For if you fail in killing the Charmed Ones, your life will be sacrificed for your treason."

The human inside Belthazor trembled, as his demonic self stood strong. Death didn't phase the demon, but the human love did.

"Do not take us as a little threat either." The last member of the Triad warned, "the Source has out us in power of demons like you until he has healed from your lack of defence."

"Yes." He answered, as he shimmered back up to the world he was growing to love.

Manor

Prue and Andy sat in the attic, admiring the pictures of Darien as a baby, filling her head with more memories as they went on. It was then that Phoebe entered, full of cheer.

"Why are you so happy?" Prue smiled, it was nice to see everyone happy again.

"Cole…" She droned out his name, gazing into space since he was mentioned.

"Okay…" Andy laughed getting up. "I hope you were this happy when we first started going out again."

"Of course she was," Phoebe interrupted. "Anyone was better than Roger.

"Hey…" Prue pointed a scolding finger towards her sister. She then decided to add to the joke as well, to bother Andy. "But yeah I guess I was just looking forward to the sex."

"Excuse me!" Andy let out a laugh, trying to act hurt. He knew this was a Halliwell tradition; he went through it all during high school. All three sisters would pick on him.

"You know we're just bugging you." Prue said as she wrapped her arms around him, pulling him closer when the doorbell rang.

"That's Cole!" Phoebe yelled, as she ran out of the attic quickly. "Seeya later, love you!"

"Isn't new love amazing?" Prue asked, snuggling into the warm embrace of his chest.

"So is old love." Andy smiled, stroking her hair. Not one day had passed since he remembered living that he did not love Prue.

"Of course." She smiled back, thinking of that beautiful little boy she was having visions of. She stayed silent for several moments thinking about him, his killer and future children.

"What are you thinking about?" Andy asked, he knew that if she stayed still for several moments like that in his arms, some heavy thinking was happening.

"I want revenge…for my son evil took from me." She began, as her eyes filled with tears. "I want our son back, and to have many other children with you. And I'd like them all to be safe, no matter what it takes."

Andy sat for a moment to take everything in before opening his mouth. " If it's what you truly want, I will help you get revenge. I will do whatever is in my little power, mixed with yours to get him back, and I guarantee we will have other children for him to play and be with, and they will probably all be as stubborn as you." He sighed, he was not sure how well the first part would go, but he knew in his heart they were meant to be together, and do whatever they need together.

"We will prove that love can, and will conquer all." Prue stated, giving him a quick kiss before they walked to the Book of Shadows, to see what could be done.

Kitchen

Piper was having a fit, trying to hold off tears, and the urge to orb "up there" and kill every Elder she could.

"What do you mean they won't let us be together!" She yelled, trashing her hands around as Leo tried to calm her down.

"Piper, I've tried to tell them we won't let it have an effect on our work, but they didn't listen." He tried to reason, holding off tears himself. This was hard enough for him to say, and he didn't want it to happen; yet she was acting as if it was his fault.

"Orb me up there, and I'll give them some of my opinion!" She began, "And I know Prue wants to do some Elder butt kickin' too, so don't make me get her involved!" She threatened. Not only was Prue always upset with them, but she was always there to back up her younger sisters' when they were in need.

"I wish I could." He sighed; this had to be one of the worst times of his life.

"Well then do it!"

"I can't… Look, I'll go talk to them some more, you should check on Prue and Andy. I heard crashing, and sensed fear." He wiped away a tear as he orbed away.

Piper let out a few tears before calling to her sister, one to check on her… and to have someone to talk to. She always knew how to help, and make her feel better. "Prue! Are you alright?"

"Yeah, we're fine…" Prue answered, pulling her closer to her. "A demon attacked earlier though, his name was Shax. Gave me chills up my spine too."

"Chills?" She questioned, they had never encountered "chills" with a demon before.

"Yeah, it was really odd." Prue quickly put it off her mind before going back to the book. She was about to show some new information when they heard Phoebe run in the door.

"Prue! Piper!" She called, sounded a bit rushed.

"Yeah?" Prue answered as she and Andy walked hand in hand down the stairs, with Piper following slowly behind. She thought of what life could be like without Leo around.

"Do you think it's possible for everyone to clear the house tonight?" She asked with a sly grin spread across her face. "Prue, maybe you two could go Andy's apartment, and maybe Leo could take you someplace, Piper?"

"Good date?" Prue asked, quirking an eyebrow up in question, as Andy grinned his trademark grin from ear to ear, and Piper held off laughter.

"Very, VERY good date." She smiled.

"We see." Piper giggled.

"Too bad it's about to be ruined." A very tall demon with grey skin, and black hair said, leaning in the doorway.

"Demon!" Phoebe yelled, stating the obvious as she ran and kicked it across the chest. But the opposite effect happened; he was so strong he stood still as she flew back to the ground with a strong force.

"Phoebe!" They all yelled, not thinking of Cole who was walking in the door unnoticed as this all took place. It was quite clear that they Triad had sent another demon in to finish them off. He watched as Prue and Andy lifted her from the floor and she rubbed the back of her head, which was clearly bleeding a bit from the impact.

Prue held an arm around Phoebe as she watched the demon slowly advance, as they slowly back away. She then pushed Phoebe behind herself, and placed her arms in front of Piper and Andy for protection.

"You guys go and get the Book of Shadows! I'll hold him off." She said, giving him a determined look.

"Prue we're not leaving you!" Andy argued gaining Piper and Phoebe's approval through their nods.

"We can't vanquish this bastard unless you find a way to in the Book!" She argued back.

"Fine." Andy said, aiding Phoebe to the stairs as he and Piper ran to the Book. Phoebe stopped half way and rested on the steps. She was in too much pain to run around.

Prue sent the demon flying into the wall, and began to try using her power to hold him still against his will as well. It took a lot of effort, but it was working. As she struggled to hold him down longer, she turned to see the one man she never trusted, Cole Turner standing in the doorway, in awe.

She then decided he was an innocent to save and he needed her help.

"Get out of here!" She yelled, trying not to take too much concentration off the demon.

"Is Phoebe okay?" He asked, he almost laughed at the fact she didn't know he was most likely more powerful than this demon.

"I'm fine." She said, shocking everyone as she emerged from the stairs. In that moment, Prue's power began to wear out, added to he little concentration from worrying about Phoebe, he was released.

He immediately took advantage before she held him off again and through two energy balls, one hit Prue and the other hit Phoebe, causing them to immediately fall to the ground.

"Crap!" Cole screamed, looking over the situation. The demon needed to be vanquished quickly, so Leo could be called to heal them. He was furious that someone did that to Phoebe, and his rage caused him to change into Belthazor.

He was so enraged that he sent energy balls repeatedly towards the demon as he screamed in pain. After several more attacks, the demon went up in flames before disappearing.

"Oh my God." Came Piper's low voice from the stairs where she and Andy looked at the scene before them.

"Call Leo, quickly." He stated, as he picked Phoebe up in his arms while Andy ran to Prue's side.

"Leo!" Piper yelled, as the orbs appeared quickly a few feet away. He knew right away, and placed a hand over each sister as they were healed quickly.

"Thanks" Prue said, before she saw Belthazor holding Phoebe. She would recognize that demon anywhere; he helped kidnap her. She was quick to send him flying through the air, as Phoebe back into her and Piper's grips.

"Phoebe, it's me." The deep voice said softly, holding his hand out as he morphed back into Cole.

"You!" Prue screamed, about to send him flying again before Phoebe grabbed her arm to stop her.

"Let him speak first." She said, walking towards him, holding back fresh tears and anger. "Why"

"It's not what you think."

"Not what I think! You probably helped kill my nephew, and attacked us several times…what else could I think!"

"I was sent to kill you. But I fell in love. With you, and your family." He truly meant what he said, although it didn't look as though Prue would forgive and forget, Piper and Phoebe didn't seem quite as angry as before.

"Get out." Phoebe said softly, letting a few tears shed.

"Phoebe…" He had tears building up in his eyes. He truly did love her; he was probably going to be killed for his treason now as well. Prue just sat there, amused that a demon of all creatures was crying. "I just gave up everything for you."

"You've cost me almost everything as well." She said, referring to Darien, and how her family was no longer the same. It was missing a piece, and everyone was lost. "Now, get out."

Prue was about to send him flying when he began to walk out on his own. She didn't want to let him go without a vanquish, but decided it would be better to be prepared.

"Goodbye." He said turning back one last time.

"I knew I never trusted him." Prue said, shaking her head as she and Andy climbed back upstairs. Leaving Phoebe to grieve as Piper and Leo walked into the kitchen to "discuss" some more.