Chapter 8 A Little Message

Paige was sitting on Michael's couch; he brought in some wine and a bowl of chips with dip. "I really appreciate your hospitality" Paige said.

"I'm happy to be of help to such a beautiful woman" Michael said.

Paige drank more of her wine "Listen, do you know of any cheap apartments I could stay at?" Paige asked.

"What for, you can stay here" Michael said.

"No, I wouldn't want to intrude" Paige said. He touched her hand,

"I insist, besides I like your company" Michael said.

"Thank you" Paige said.

"To a new guest" Michael said holding his glass.

Paige cheered with him as they drank.

The Manor

Piper waited patiently for Leo to get back, "What's taking him so long?" Piper asked.

"Piper I'm sure he's trying his best" Phoebe said.

Leo orbed down, "Well, what did the elders say?" Piper asked.

"They couldn't track her either, it's strange" Leo said.

"This is ridiculous!" Piper shouted.

"They tried their best" Leo said.

"Well it sure as hell wasn't good enough!" Piper shouted.

"Look, why don't we take a drive and see if she's around" Phoebe said.

"Ok" Piper said.

Phoebe grabbed her car keys off the rack, she knocked Paige's keys down she picked them up as she gasped. She saw Paige, a man was holding her down as he transformed into a hideous red demon with claws, on his back was a pentogram.

"Guy's! I had a premonition!" Phoebe shouted. Leo and Piper came running in, "What did you see?" Leo asked.

"I saw Paige being held down by a man, then he changed into a demon" Phoebe said.

"What did this guy look like?" Piper asked.

"I don't know, I only say his backside" Phoebe said.

"What about his demon form?" Leo asked.

"Uh, a red demon with huge claws and a pentagram on his back" Phoebe said.

"Good, let's go to the book" Piper said.

They ran upstairs, Piper flipped through the book vigorously then stopped as she found their demon. "Trauznar, a demon who has the ability to erase memories and seeks out the powers" Piper said.

"Powers? What could that mean?" Leo asked.

"He's going to kill Paige and take her powers, Piper we have to hurry!" Phoebe shouted.

Michael's Place

Paige sat by the fire as she warmed up, Michael came back in with more wine and chips for them. She stroked her hair out of her face he handed her a glass "Thanks" Paige said.

"Your so beautiful" Michael said.

She blushed, she was about to take another drink until he took the glass from her and set it to the side. She sat still as he moved his hand on her face; he moved in closer and kissed her. He kept going as he pressed his body against hers,

"Hey, slow down" Paige said. He squeezed her arm,

"You're hurting me!" Paige shouted. She slapped him across the face. He threw her on the ground as her head smacked against the floor,

"Get off!" Paige shouted. She reached for the bottle of wine and smashed him over the head with it; he turned to her as his eyes turned black. She froze,

"What are you!" Paige shouted.

"Your demise" Michael said. She kicked him hard as he shouted, she ran out the door and down the street as it began to rain.