Author's Notes: I'm warning you right now, I can't write a fight scene to save my life. Which is a shame because Lee and Decascos could kick major ass. Along with Alyssa Milino (Go Alyssa! Hehehe.) Hopefully, my problem will get better the story continues. Also, I forgot to mention in chapter one, I'm not sure if The Crow took part in SF or LA, but eh, whatever. I mean this is fanfiction after. So, you know anything is possible! I'd thought I go ahead and give you guys chapter two. Sorry the plot bunnies won't leave me alone. You'll might get this story rather you like it or not. LOL!

Chapter Two: "Its not your job to save us all Eric!":

With the info that Daryl had given her, Phoebe was able to locate Shelly's apartment. It wasn't in the nicest neighborhood, that was for sure. Now, she had wished she had brought her sisters along, but she just felt like she had to do this herself. Besides, if trouble popped up, she could easily call Paige and they could be orbed out in no time. She parked in front of the apartment. As she got out three street punks greeted her.

"Hey sweet thing, how about going for a real ride with me?" the leader asked, licking his lips.

"Let me think about it, how about no." Phoebe told him angrily as she slammed the car door. She had dealt with worst things then a couple of bad boy wannabes, so she figured they would be easy to handle.

One of the lackeys tried to touch her but she wouldn't let him. She kicked him to the ground. "Seriously, when are you guys going to listen? When a girl says no she means it."

The leader laughed. "Look at this one boys. We got a feisty one tonight. I like that!" Then he lunged at her.

Phoebe managed to throw in a couple more punches and kicks to keep the boys at bay but they were starting to wear her out. They were a lot stronger then she thought. In the end, the two lackeys had her pinned to her car while the leader laughed at her. "Nice try girlie, but not good enough."

Phoebe closed her eyes and prayed for someone to help her. She had a pretty good idea what these creeps wanted to do to her, and she wanted so badly to call Paige but her mouth had gone dry from the cause of fear. However, someone else heard her prayers.

"I suggest you leave the lady alone."

A new voice came up behind the leader. The leader spun around and Phoebe looked over him and smiled. It was him. The Crow.

"What... What are you?" the leader asked and Phoebe could hear the fear in her attacker's voice.

"Your worst nightmare." The Crow answered and then proceeded to kick his ass.

The lackeys were distracted by their leader's attacker and this gave Phoebe a chance for a little ass kicking of her own. She yanked her arms forwards causing the two slackers to bump heads. Meanwhile Eric's attacker had brought out a switch blade. Eric just laughed. "You know, little boys shouldn't play with sharp objects." And in one swift movement Eric kicked his knife out of his hand.

"C'mon lets get out of here!" The lackeys called and started running off.

"Okay, so this is the part where you run away." Eric replied and the leader ran off.

When Eric faced her again, The Crow mask was off. "Are you all right?"

"Yeah," she answered with a smile. "Thanks to you. What are you my guarding angel or something?"

This caused Eric to chuckle. "Something like that." he then said to her nicely. "You better go ahead and go back home, this is no place for someone like you."

Eric went to turn to leave but Phoebe stopped. "Wait, Eric I need to talk to you."

Eric spun back around. "I don't know you. How do you know my name?"

Phoebe smiled at him. At least she got his attention. "Long version or short one?" she asked him.

"It doesn't matter as long as we can talk inside." Eric told her and he guided her to his home. "I would offer you a drink but I don't have any."

"It's all right," she assured him. "Besides, the last time I checked the living dead didn't need things like that now do they?"

"Who? What are you?" he asked her.

Phoebe then gave him the info he needed. She was a little surprised that he wasn't shocked by what she told him, but then again he was unnatural. So, she figured he'd seen weirder. "The Charmed Ones..." he said to her when she was finished. "I've heard of you."

"Nothing good I'm sure."

He laughed. "Well, from the scum of this city no, but from other friends of justice, you've got some kind of rep on you."

"Thanks."

"But I don't understand." he said. "Why come to me?"

"We want to help you." she answered him.

"Help me?" he asked. "I doubt none of your magic can help me."

"Will you at least let us try?" Phoebe asked. "I know we can bring you and Shelly back together again."

"Shelly..." he said he said sadly, turning to the window.

Phoebe walked over to it. It was the same window she had seen in her vision. She slowly approached it. Phoebe wanted to touch it so she could get some kind of idea what they went through that night but Eric stopped her.

"No!" he cried and went in front of her.

"What's the matter?" she asked.

"It's too dangerous."

"What is it?"

"It's a portal."

"Of what?"

"To Heaven, and to Hell. I thought I had that thing figured out, but now a days I don't know what will pop out of that thing."

"Oh, sorry." she apologized.

"It's okay."

"I need to finish up that window... But it's my only connection with Shelly."

"If you come back to me and my sisters, it won't be your only connection. Please. Let us help you." Phoebe said to him.

"Have you ever thought that maybe I don't want any?" he asked her. "I know I can't return to her unless my job here is done... And evil can never be truly destroyed now can it?"

"No, but who says it's your job?" asked Phoebe.

"I don't know. Them!" he answered throwing his hands up in the air.

Phoebe laughed. Then said: "Screw them."

"Question Phoebe, how come you and your sisters don't just stop?"

"Because it's the right thing to do." she answered.

"And that's why I do it..."

"Still it isn't fair that you can't be together!" Phoebe yelled at him. "It's not your job to save us all Eric!"

Eric went silent and turned away from her. She sighed. "God, men are even stubborn when they're dead!" Still Phoebe wasn't going to leave him empty handed. "Look," she replied pulling out some paper and pen and scribbled something down on it. Phoebe then put it on the floor. "If you change your mind, please keep in touch. Then she left. She hoped that Eric would change his mind. He looked like he was so tried... Well, in a manner of speaking anyway.

Phoebe had no idea on how right she was. After she left, Eric went to the window. He was tired. Tired of fighting, tired of being here, tired of being alone... Maybe this witch was right. He had done enough saving the world, didn't he at least deserve a chance to go Home and be with the woman he loved? Eric turned around and took the paper that Phoebe had written on in his hand. That's when a vision came to him. She had lost someone too. Someone who she thought she could trust. The one she loved at betrayed her. He could feel all the sadness from her heart in this vision. The vision soon ended and he was back in the present.

Phoebe was aching inside. Eric sighed. There was probably a reason why their paths had crossed, and if she had come to help him. Then he would help her in return, and hopefully she would be the last. However, he didn't leave without writing a goodbye letter to Sarah. He just hoped that she would understand why he did this. She was a clever kid, so he figured that she would. Then after grabbing his jacket he went to find the Charmed Ones.

"Okay, so spill. What did he look like in person? Was he like a total babe?" was the first question Paige asked Phoebe when she returned home.

"Paige." scolded Piper.

"What?" she asked innocently. "I'm just curious. Now, details!"

Phoebe couldn't help but give in to her sister. Eric was very attractive for someone... Who... Well, the living dead. His long hair, those brown almond shaped eyes. His kick ass moves... "Yeah, a little."

"Nice." Paige chirped.

"I swear only my sisters will fall for a dead guy!" Piper said.

"Hey, I'm not falling for him!" retorted Phoebe. "I just met the guy for crying out loud."

"That's never stopped you before." Piper said to her.

"Oh drop it, Paige is the one that's head over heels for him. Not me. Worry about her. Besides, he's still madly in love with Shelly. Let's get back on track here."

"Right, speaking of which, what did he say?" Piper asked.

"He wasn't too thrilled of the idea." said Phoebe with a sigh.

"Damn it." Paige cursed.

"Don't worry, I'm sure he'll come around." assured Piper.

"That's what I'm worried about." Paige said. "Longer wait to meet him."

"Why was I cursed with such sisters!" joked Piper.

"Oh, just lucky I guess." Paige teased her back.

That's when the phone rang. "I'll get it." Paige said and answered the phone. "Hello?"

"Can I speak to Phoebe Halliwell please?" a man's voice asked on the other line.

"Sure, hold on." she told him. "Pheebs. For you." she tossed the phone at her sister.

"Who is it?"

"I dunno." she answered.

"Hello." Phoebe said into the receiver.

"I'm willing to take you up on that offer."

Phoebe smiled. "That's good to hear. Where are you?"

"Come to the front door."

Phoebe hung up the phone and went to the door. When she opened it she was surprised to see Eric. He smiled at her: "I'd figure I call first."

"Glad you came." she replied, stepping instead. He stepped through and she closed the door.

"Hey Pheebs who was at the- Oh my God..." Paige stopped when she saw who exactly was at the door.

Phoebe laughed. "Paige, I would like you to introduce to someone."

"You're the Eric Draven..." she replied, nearly having to contain herself.

Piper finally joined them. Now, she could see why Paige was so excited. She could hear her all the way in the kitchen. "You're Eric?"

"Yeah, and you're Piper right?"

"And I'm Paige." she said, extending her hand. "Deadman's Joke is my all time favorite band!"

Eric laughed. Now, that had brought him back some memories. "Thanks. I'm guessing you're a fan."

"Hell yeah!" declared Paige. "Who wouldn't be?"

Phoebe laughed while Piper rolled her eyes. "You must excuse our little sister. She was dropped on the head several times when she was a baby." Piper told him.

"It's okay," he assured her.

"I was so not dropped on my head!" Paige shot back. "Don't listen to her. She doesn't know what she's talking about!"

Eric laughed. His stay here would be an interesting one that was for sure. "Well, I guess since we're here we should get started." Piper said to him. "I'm sure you're more then anxious to get back to Shelly."

"You have no idea." he said.

"Actually, you would be surprised." Piper replied, thinking of her many trials with Leo, and yet they were still together. "Anyway, come on, we need to get the BOS and get started." The sisters agreed and Eric followed them upstairs.

Meanwhile, back at Shelly's, Sarah had dropped by for her daily visit with Eric. She knew how much he longed to be back with Shelly, but she was glad that he was back here. She had some comfort in her hellish little world. However, when she went into his place, she found that he wasn't their. "Eric...?" she called out as she put her skateboard down. Then she found a note on the floor. She went to it, picked it up and read it; by the time she was through she didn't like what he had wrote. It was a goodbye letter!

"Dear Sarah,

I don't know where to start kiddo. You and me have been through a lot. I'll never forget all the help you have done for me. As much as I hate to say this, I think my time here is finally done. I found someone who might help me get back to Shelly. I love you kiddo. I'll be watching over you. And always remember, it can't rain all the time.

Love always,

Eric..."

Once she was done, she said to herself: "I'M GOING TO KILL HIM!" Then she folded up her letter, grabbed her skateboard, and dashed out. No way! It was too soon to say goodbye again! She had to find him before it was too late! And she knew the one person who could help her: Albrecht.

TBC...

Author's Notes: (continued): I wanted more relationships form with Eric then just love interest. So I'd figure Paige would be good from a fan stand point. Don't worry though I'm going to have her calm down as the ficcy goes along. I didn't think I would be adding Sarah. That was a last minute choice, but I'm glad I made it. She'll add more emotion to the story. And about the whole Paige/Phoebe discussing on how attractive the Crow is, hey I couldn't resist. You have to admit ladies Lee and Dacascos were (for Lee) and was (for D) two major hotties! It was just for laughs. Chapter 3 on its way!