Chapter 6
Piper had spent an hour talking with Leo. She was so glad he was back to his hold sweet-never-ever-angry self. She stepped out of their room allowing him to get some rest as they prepared to fight Cole. She was worried about Phoebe so she intended to head to the attic where her sister was working on the spells. She started down the hall when she heard a small explosion from the kitchen. Fear gripped her heart as she bolted down the stairs and into the kitchen. The kitchen was a wreck! Different herbs were strewn across the counters and floor. The pot on the stove was smoking and giving off a foul odor, but to her, the funniest sight in the room was her sister. Prue stood infront of the pot her hair in her face. A green colored gunk clung to her cloths and left cheek. Her face was contorted into a look of utter disgust. "Don't say a word", Prue stated as she lifted her hand to move the hair from her face. Piper chuckled, "Wow Prue, maybe I should prepare the potion". "Why?" Prue asked her ice blue eyes shifting to Piper. "Because you might destroy the kitchen or the house. Currently I'm leaning towards the destroying the house part", she told her. "Not funny", Prue mumbled though a grin was tugging at the corner of her lips. Both sisters burst out laughing at the mess and the silliness of the situation. After they had calmed down they smiled at one another pleased that they had gotten in a much needed laugh though the mess would be hell to clean up.
Phoebe sat in the attic looking at the two papers infront of her. One was to summon Cole and the other, to vanquish him. She was torn between what needed to be done and what her heart wanted her to do. She sighed as she turned her gaze to look towards the window. She heard movement behind her and turned to see Cole. She wasn't surprised in the least. "What?" she asked grabbing the papers and holding them tightly to her. "Why are you doing this?" he asked. "I've done nothing wrong", he argued. Phoebe stood moving to the window instead of just looking towards it. "Enough Cole! Prue found out!" she shrieked angrily. Cole's eyes blazed with hatred as he processed her words. "Did she?" he whispered menacingly. "No, Cole! Don't hurt my sister! You try and I swear I'll vanquish you now!" Phoebe shouted dread running through her. He said nothing as he shimmered out. Her heart pounded as she bolted from the attic. "Prue!" she yelled terrified. She threw the door open and ran down the stairs to the second floor hallway just as Prue bolted up the stairs. "What? What is it?" she asked as she watched Phoebe confused. Phoebe moved to her and threw her arms around her, glad to see she was okay. She held her tightly, her head resting on her oldest sister's shoulder. "What's wrong Phoebs?" Prue asked gently as she hugged her back. "I love you", she said ignoring the green substance that had rubbed onto her cheek from Prue's. "You to. Phoebe what's wrong? Why are you scared?" she asked worry in her voice. "No reason" Phoebe said smiling gently at her. "What happed to you?" Phoebe asked changing the subject. "The kitchen attacked me when I tried to make the potion", Prue said eyeing her suspiciously. Phoebe could tell her sister didn't believe her, but she would let it go. "Be careful okay?" she asked. Prue raised a brow as she watched her a moment. "Sure", she said confused before turning and heading back down the stairs. Phoebe watched her go before turning and moving to her bedroom.
Prue stepped onto the landing on the stairs thinking about the conversation she just had with Phoebe. She wondered why her sister was so worried about her. Piper came out of the kitchen and started towards the stairs. "Hey ev-Prue look out!" she shouted as she started to run towards her. Prue whirled to see Cole with a knife in his hand. She caught his wrist and twisted it away from her as best she could. He broke through her strength and plunged the knife forward with all his might. Prue yelled in pain when the knife entered her shoulder. Cole grabbed her and shimmered out. "Prue!" Piper yelled terrified as she bolted up the stairs to the landing. Phoebe stood at the top of the stairs, her gaze on Piper. "What happened?" she asked. Piper looked at the ground then at Phoebe dreading the thought of telling her what had just happened.