A/N: I was asked some things about my fic, so I will take this time to just clear that up.

I've already wrote this fic, and completely forgot Paige's glamour power, but if there is a sequal, I promise to have a chapter or two about it.

Also Victor is in this later on, but this fic centres more on Prue, so not alot of Paige and Victor.

And finally, Piper does have control of her explosive power. See my theory is, if Paige was in it from the beginning, the time sequence would be slightly out of loop.

Okay, enough of the rumble, here you go.

4. We Need You.

"So you have something to discuss with us." Prue took lead into the conversation. She was intrigued as well as slightly annoyed at the disruption, although knowing the reason had to urgent for an Elder to visit.

"Well, yes….as you aware, Leo has been away for a few days and has not arrived when you were injured." Krolan appeared very nervous within their company, particularly as his anxious gaze swept the entire room.

"Yeah, it's kind of hard not to notice your husband missing." Piper quipped, still unhappy about Leo's sudden departure. Her face was set in stone, showing no remorse to her words.

Krolan smiled apologetically towards the witch. "Sorry for that, but we felt that Leo should be briefed on the situation before we met." he watched as Piper's face softened to some extent, indicating a little forgiveness.

All the sisters were taken back by the statement. They had never liked the Elders, after what they had been put through the past three years. Also he had no arrogance or superiority about him. Nothing like they had grown accustomed to from Them. To the Halliwells, Krolan seemed sincere and charming.

"What is the situation then?" Phoebe asked, watching as the Elder suddenly tensed at her question. The first thing that came to mind was uh-oh.

He cleared his throat. "There is a prophecy, which……"

"There is always a prophecy, isn't there?" Paige cut in. she laughed light heartedly, not enjoying the tension created by his few words.

"Yeah, I believe there is." Krolan commented with a soft chuckle himself.

"Well, what's this particular one about?" Prue asked, wanting to get back on topic. Patience was not her virtue. At her words Krolan smiled and it surprised her how much of an endearing quality it had.

"You." he replied softly.

"Huh?" was all that she could muster amongst the confusion. Prue noticed how her sisters gazes went from her to the Elder, equally as confused.

"Well, you all are. But it specifically states; the eldest shall lead the Charmed in the fight against evil."

"Of course she does. I mean, she has for the past three years now…personally I think your people are slacking off." the youngest quipped, not seeing the seriousness. It just appeared as another higher power mistake.

"We also believed that, but we now have news and other prophecies suggesting another explanation for them." Krolan responded.

"Okay, I don't mean to be rude but could you cut the cryptic crap and tell us what it's about?" Piper vented, not liking the current run around. She just wanted him to get to the point.

"Piper." Leo warned. He felt the Elders deserved their respect, no matter the past.

"No Leo, I'm with Piper. I simply want to know what this is about." Phoebe argued. Krolan's nervousness alone was putting her off.

They all turned back to the Elder, who looked sheepish. Only Prue didn't meet his gaze, she had a horrible feeling in the pit of her stomach.

"There is news that the forces of darkness are joining together to form an army, under the leadership of the Source. He plans to wage war with the force of good." The room fell silent as Krolan finished.

Prue connected the dots and as she did, she felt burning bile rise in her throat.

"Okay, what's this got to do with us?" Phoebe was praying he would give her a different answer to the one she was forming.

However it wasn't Krolan who replied to her desperate question. It was Piper, not paying great attention to anyone else as she stared at Prue, who was in her own world already knowing the answer.

"Prue's going to lead the side of good in the war against evil." Piper's own stomach knotted as the words left her mouth. At the same time she watched as a sudden weight was put on her sister's shoulders.

Prue was never one to run from responsibility or duty, but this was something that would have horrific consequences if she failed. Piper immediately kicked herself for the thought. Prue wouldn't fail. We wouldn't fail. she corrected.

Phoebe sat, attempting to digest the information. We're facing the Source in battle. The thought sent a shiver down her spine. However Paige was being more vocal of her disbelieve.

"Your joking right? This is just you lot getting back at Prue for the woman in the market, aren't ya?"

"Paige." Piper whispered quietly.

"No! We've been witches almost three years and now Their going to send us up against the forces of evil, including the Source. It's ridiculous." she fumed. Truthfully she knew it was fear that was causing the outburst but she felt she was entitled to it.

Krolan sighed. This is why he didn't want to come here. He wasn't good with bad news.

"I am sorry for this but you have to understand, you are the strongest force for good, which would make Prue the leader as she is the eldest and strongest of you four…..if there was another way…."

"Maybe there is."

"Paige, there isn't I'm afraid. I've read the prophecies myself. It's destiny." Leo stated, trying to calm the youngest Charmed One.

Phoebe had heard the argument and rolled her eyes. "Oh please don't start with the whole destiny thing again." she spat, offering her brother-in-law a glare. She felt they had a right be annoyed at the situation.

"How are we supposed to face all of evil when we have barely, and I mean barely, survived this year?" Piper asked, understanding her sisters anger.

"You'll have other forces working with you and at your disposal." Krolan spoke calmly, which masked the sorrow and guilt he felt for putting this upon them.

"Yeah, if they agree." Paige sneered. To her it seemed too big of a task. Piper had been right when she said they had barely survived the past year.

"I will lead."

Everyone turned to Prue, surprised at how quiet she had remained. Her family was shocked at what she had said, however Krolan had a mixture of sadness and relieve on his face. He immediately tried to hide it when Prue met his gaze.

"I will lead………but my sisters will not be a part of this."

With her final words, the eldest Halliwell stood and left the stunned room.

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