Charmed Kitsune: Recharmed!

by Kyuubi16

As the Halliwell sisters discover their destiny as The Charmed Ones, they find themselves aided by the one and only Uzumaki Naruto. Connections to their family soon come to light as with Naruto's aid they come to learn their destiny may have been tampered with. Passionate romances and magical wars are just some of the things to come. NarutoxHarem.

6. Another Sister!

Charmed Kitsune

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Naruto x ?

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Super powered Naruto (Part of the Unleashed Series)

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''Normal Speech''

Inner Thoughts, Dialogue, or reading passages from books and scrolls

(Quick Notes and Messages or Echoes.)

(Dark over lapping echoes)

''Boss Summons, Demons, Dark beings speaking, Demonic/Angry characters Speaking as well as extremely Dark spells and Magic.''

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Story Start

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It was night time in San Francisco and a week had passed. In an undisclosed bedroom laid a circle of lit candles that were arranged in front of a small altar. Sitting in front of a small altar was a young teenager girl dressed all in black with goth make-up. She lifts the small statue to her forehead and then places it at the center of the altar. She lights the final candle, rests her hands on her knees, takes a deep breath and starts chanting.

''Come to me, Kali. I conjure thee, Kali. Come to me, Kali. I conjure thee, Kali. ''She slowly chanted, her eyes tightly closed in concentration.

The full-length mirror in the middle of the room glows blue. Wisps had clouded the image until they began to form and take the shape of a humanoid figure. The image finally formed when a beautiful, blonde haired image materialized in the mirror's reflection.

The soft, ethereal voice spoke from the mirror,''I'm here, Aviva.''

The teenager, Aviva, smiles in relief as she sees her. ''It's been over a week,'' Aviva responded, her voice cracking in her relief of finding Kali.

''I know. Be patient, Aviva.''

''But I've done everything that you've asked. I've followed the Halliwell Sisters. I know their every move.'' The anxious teenager said as she was growing impatient with her tasks.

''Which will all become valuable in good time,'' Kali informed Aviva who sighed. ''You must trust me. You must make them want you as badly as you want them.''

Aviva sighs but that quickly formed into a smile. She supposed she could wait a little longer so she could fit in, so she would belong. A noise comes from the closet and distracted her for a moment. Aviva shot a quick glance at the closest before turning back to the mirror.

''I talked to my mom today.'' She admitted with a faint smile, looking back at Kali.

''How is she?'' Kali asked feigning interest in Aviva's mother.

''I don't know. She's better ... I think. I miss her.'' Aviva replied in optimism for her mother's health.

''She is going to be so proud of you,'' Kali announced, causing Aviva to smile hopefully at Kali.

''Yeah? I hope so.'' Aviva whispered, her eyes glowing at the thought of having her mother back.

'Are you ready to receive your power?' Kali questioned temptingly. Aviva smiled and giggled wondering what power she was going to be given.

''You know I am.''

''Remember, it's a sacred power. If I give it to you, you must use it only as I say.'' Kali reminded Aviva who nodded eagerly in understanding.

''I will. I promise.''Aviva agreed hastily.

''Very well. Reach for the mirror and put out your hands. Feel the power.''

Aviva takes a couple of deep breaths. She holds out her hands toward the mirror, palms out. Her hands glow gold as she receives her power. Aviva takes a breath. Her palms glow white hot. When it's done, her hands stop glowing.

Aviva looks at her hands.''You know what to do. Go to Phoebe, Piper, and Prue.'' She ordered. Aviva immediately jumped to her feet and grabbed her jacket off the door to her closet before leaving her room. As the door closed, the mirror changed from a soft blue to the bright colors of flames with Kali in the middle, appearing much more intimidating then she had been with Aviva.

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Meanwhile, in the dream realm, Piper Halliwell was enjoying another nightly visit by the Dream Walker. ''I think you would make a wonderful mother. I mean you're so attentive and kind.'' The dream walker, to which Piper had dubbed Dwayne told her. They were currently sitting in a park enjoying each other's company. Piper was straddling Dwayne's lap as she ran a finger through his hair.

''Are you just saying that because you think that's what I want to hear or you really believe that?'' she wondered as Dwayne merely smirked as he replied.

''Can't it be both?'' he asked her with an impish grin.

''Good answer,'' she replied as she kissed him on the lips. ''So you have any plans for tomorrow?''

Dwayne shrugged, ''Get drunk and do something stupid most likely.''

''Hey wanna go get drunk?''

''Huh?'' Piper said in response as Dwayne called out to her.

''I've been talking to you the past few seconds,'' he informed her as he continued to wear a look of concern.

''Sorry. I was thinking about something else.''

''Oh is that so?'' he asked as he slid a hand down her back and gave her ass a squeeze.''Wanna fool around?''

''Hhm I don't know.''

''I'll do that thing with my tongue.'' The next thing the Dream-walker knew Piper's tongue was halfway down his throat.

Speaking of said woman the following morning when she woke up she was working on something. A stack of flyers that were advertising a reward for their cat: Kit. A photo of kit took center page.

''It'll take me one maybe two hours top to fix the window,'' Naruto said as he finally got all the supplies inside. As Naruto gathered the material for him to fix Prue's window while a certain Witch was watching him and admiring the view.

''Uh. Well, I think I see ... yeah, there's definitely something here.''

''Definitely.''Piper agreed to herself, checking Naruto out as he was engaged with the fireplace. Phoebe, carrying a mug of coffee, entered the Conservatory but stopped when she caught sight of Naruto in the fireplace.

Phoebe walks into the room carrying a mug. She sees Naruto and also admires the view.

''My, Santa, you've changed,'' Phoebe stated with a Cheshire grin.

''He's looking for Kit.''Piper explained to Phoebe, glad that Naruto hadn't caught her little sister's comment.

''The cat. Right. Four legs, fur. I remember. Wait how's he looking for Kit if he's working on fixing Prue's window.''

''Shadow clone,'' Piper stated as Phoebe nodded in understanding. ''He's taking the time to get around and feel of the place while he thinks about how to fix the window. ''

''One of my clones dispelled. No luck at the shelter. Are you sure you don't have any cat toys or anything I can use to trace her?''

''No sorry, all we can tell you is that she has a very distinctive collar with our number on it. '' Phoebe said as her eyes began to trail down. While getting drunk yesterday opened a hit or miss opportunity that was less than successful with the blond around now she definitely had more opportunities.

''You're probably hungry, I mean since you came over so early. I can fix you something if you want.'' Piper suggested with a friendly smile. Now that she really actually looked at Naruto he was very attractive. Piper really had a thing for blonds. ''To give you energy for all the work you have to do.''

''Well it's a window, not really that much work,'' he said as he looked over and turned the small glass squares wondering what type of seals to place on them. Silencing seals were a must and privacy seals as well. He had to chase off some horny teenage boys the other day trying to peer into Prue's room with binoculars.

Phoebe chuckles as she casually says, ''Oh, that's just Piper. She's gotta be everyone's mom. Think of her as your mom. I know I do.'' She put emphasis on the word mom causing her sister to roll her eyes in annoyance.

''Isn't she a scream?'' Piper joked, unwilling to let Phoebe embarrass her too much

''Well, thanks I'd appreciate that. I'll go create some kagebunshin to put up the posters then get back to that window.'' Naruto said as he made way for the door.

They both turn and watch Naruto walk out of the room. 'That is possibly one of the finest asses I've ever seen. Definitely in the top 3.'' Phoebe noted as Piper nodded.

''I wonder how much he can bench-press?''

''He can 'bench-press' me anytime...'' Phoebe said licking her lips.

''You are absolutely shameless aren't you?''

''I know miss wet dreams isn't talking,'' Phoebe affectionately ribbed her sister who was turning red.

''I..w-what the hell you've been listening in on me?'' Piper demanded, deciding that there was no denying it. Phoebe could be quite nosy and it wouldn't surprise her if she recorded what was said for proof.

''Hell I'd be surprised if the whole neighborhood couldn't hear those screams. 'Ride me baby! Ride me!'' Phoebe squealed out, imitating Piper.

''Oh shut up! Anyway since I'm the older sister I get dibs!'' acting in a rare and childish sort of way Piper Exclaimed dibs.

''What! Hey no fair I saw him first you can't call dibs,'' Phoebe whined in protest.

''Well look at it this way. You're free to see Leo now and everyone is happy.''

''Wait, what about Prue?'' Phoebe suddenly remembered as the Unresolved Sexual Tension between her sister and the blond was evident.

''Oh yeah, that does pose a problem.''

Afternoon soon came and Piper was in the kitchen. She opened the microwave oven and removes the dish inside, taking out a large piece of coffee cake and arranges it nicely on the dish. She walks over to the refrigerator and takes out the milk pouring it into a glass. Once it was filled she placed the milk back into the fridge and picked up the plate and glass of milk as she went into Prue's room. Naruto was putting the last touches on the window frames.

''Hey thought you could use a little snack. ''

Naruto takes the plate and drink. ''Thanks Pi, you know how to spoil a guy. if you ever decided to be a housewife I think you definitely have this thing down.

''Pi?'' she inquired in response.

''Well short for Piper. You don't like it?'' he asked, wondering if he had offended her in some way.

''Huh...oh no it's fine. It's...nice.'' Piper was slightly surprised, but not in a bad way. Her name wasn't one you would expect to have a nickname for.

''Trust me. One hot night is all you guys need to get back on track.'' Phoebe's voice was heard down the hallway.

''I just don't know. I want to believe it can work out but I just don't know.'' Prue responded as they entered the room.

''Hey there! I'll be done with the window in about 35, 45 minutes.'' Naruto said greeting them with a smile. He then noticed Phoebe's very...nice...outfit. He had to stop himself from becoming too lost in her cleavage. ''That's a nice outfit.'' he complimented.

''This old thing? I'm glad you like it. I was just trying it on and still making sure it fit. In fact, I think I lost a little weight.'' she remarked as she was obviously trying to impress the shinobi who was currently taking a drink of his milk. When he was done he made a statement of his own.

''I don't lose weight I only gain it. Mainly because of my metabolism I could probably eat five cakes back to back and not so much gain a pound as long as I do a good fifteen-minute jog afterwards. Makes for a nice slim body but can reek havoc on expenses as far as food is concerned.''

'Lucky bastard!' All three sisters simultaneously thought.

''Hey so whatever happened to that other handyman you guys had? Leo was it? He seemed like a nice guy.''

''W-what are you talking about? We fired him remember. You were there?'' Prue pointed out in disbelief. Yes, Naruto was a little intoxicated at that time but still.

''Really? Is it because I took his job? Poor bastard...how is he going to explain this to the wife and kids?'' Naruto wondered as he shook his head.

''Wait! He has kids? And a WIFE!'' Piper angrily responded causing as Naruto blinked owlishly and cranked his head to the left then right back up.

''No...I was just assuming. Not the best of jokes and what's that smell?"

''Oh for heaven's sake!'' Prue grabbed a tissue from the tissue box on her dresser and wiped the milk mustache off him.

''Was it bothering you that much? I thought I may have seen a vein on that forehead. Albeit a sexy vein.'' even in the throes of being goofy Naruto still retained enough wit to shamelessly flirt.

''You just can't help yourself can you?'' Prue was trying her damnest not to smile as she was growing used to Naruto's antics.

''No I can't. Anyone ever tells you those little things you do are cute. Especially that little glare you do when you're annoyed or angry?'' Naruto continued to flirt with the eldest Halliwell who was trying not to be flustered by the blond's attempts at flirtation.

''Can you get the window done in the next few hours?'' she asked, trying to get them on topic.

''Yeah sure it shouldn't take me that long. ''

''Good,'' Prue said as she turned to her sisters. ''Look I don't know what you guys have planned for tonight but I get the house remember. Just Andy and me. No warlocks, no innocents to protect, and especially ... no sisters.''

''Wait you're still seeing the cop? Does he know you're magical?''

''No he doesn't and I'm handling it okay? So if you all don't mind leaving so I can pick out my outfit for tonight.'' Naruto, Piper, and Phoebe went to the door. ''Not you,'' she said grabbing his hand and bringing him back to the window.

''Oh right...'' he said with a sheepish grin.

As they went down to the kitchen Piper and Phoebe were having a conversation amongst themselves.

''And since when did Naruto pop up on your radar?'' Phoebe couldn't help but be a bit vexed at her sister's certain interest.

''Tall, handsome, and has money to boot.'' Piper listed off. ''Not to mention he looks like he has the stature of a great lover. I mean he at least has stamina from what he explained from that cloning technique.''

''Whoa hold on. Since when did miss passion and romance concerned about bedroom booms and money?''

''I figure a little fun wouldn't hurt.'' Those vivid dreams were having her longing for the real thing.

''Like you would go through it. Besides, I haven't been able to snag Naruto yet and I'm more willing to put myself out there...no offense.''

''Then I propose a little friendly...competition.''

''And what shall we be competing for?'' now this drew in Phoebe's interest.

''If I win you're no longer allowed to bring guys over unless you soundproof your room.'' Piper decided as she shuttered a bit. Lord knows she didn't need to hear those weird noises that usually resulted in her sister's happy fun time.

''And if I win...Uum...I'm sure I'll think of something. What's the competition going to entail?''

''First one to snag Naruto wins. Not just a simple kiss or date, but of him accepting an invitation for...coffee.''

''Aah yes a little sibling rivalry.''

''More like war.''

''Exactly.''

Aviva irritably slammed the door to her room and flopped onto her bed. She flipped her stereo on, turned the volume so loud that the objects on her dresser vibrated from the sound waves, and reached down to grab her diary out from under her bed and turned her attention to the next clean page in the small book.

"Dear Diary…" She began just as her Aunt Jackie knocked loudly on her door.

"Aviva, open the door!" Her Aunt called over the blaring music. Aviva didn't even look up in acknowledgment and kept writing.

"Life sucks here." She continued narrating her thoughts with a roll of her eyes.

"I'm going to be late for work!" Aunt Jackie added, her frustration causing her voice to rise another pitch. Without waiting for any response, Aunt Jackie opened the door. Aviva jumped slightly and slammed her diary closed, so as not to let her Aunt read her secrets. She quickly slid the diary back under her bed and jumped up into a sitting position.

Aviva challenged while her Aunt stared in disbelief at her niece.

"It's my apartment, Aviva." She pointed out mildly.

"So you keep reminding me, Aunt Jackie." The teenager retorted coldly to her current guardian.

"Why don't you get some light and air in here?" Aunt Jackie asked, changing the subject to Aviva's sparsely lit bedroom. She turned and made her way to the window behind her about to push it up when Aviva's voice froze her in her steps.

"Because I like it dark and stale." She snapped standing up and crossing her arms defiantly across her chest. Aunt Jackie turned slowly to face Aviva, who raised her eyebrows expecting a confrontation.

"Why are you so antagonistic to me?" She questioned with narrowed eyes.

"How come you haven't called my mom yet?" Aviva wondered, her voice switching from the defiant and challenging teenager to an upset adolescent.

"What?" Aunt Jackie demanded, not expecting that response to say the least.

"To see how she's doing or just say 'hello?' It would help you know. I mean, it's not like she's got a lot of families." The family didn't approve of Aviva's mother's choice of a husband when she got married so she didn't know her relatives too well. Jackie was the only person willing to take Aviva in.

"She has got to take responsibility for her own actions." Aunt Jackie replied, crossing her arms across her chest.

"She's not in jail. She's in rehab. She didn't do anything wrong to take responsibility for. She's sick and that's it. It's nothing to be ashamed of." Aviva countered, her voice rising.

"Whatever." Aunt Jackie snapped, turning on her heel and stalking out of her niece's room. Aviva followed her to slam the door shut behind her and locking it so her Aunt couldn't get back in. She spun back around and reached again for her diary.

Aunt Jackie sighed in response to Aviva's contempt,''Why don't you get some light and air in here?''Aunt Jackie turns and walks out of the bedroom. Aviva closes the door shut behind her and locks the door.

At the Video Store Prue and Andy were looking for a video to watch. Tonight was definitely going to be the night. Either way, the relationship could be salvaged or a friendship would be maintained.

"Ah, ever seen Lethal Weapon 3?" Andy asked, spinning to find her while holding the movie up so she could see it.

"Not very romantic." Prue pointed out with a glance over her shoulder. She wondered what it was about men and violence? Better yet why did they think a girl wanted to see explosions and stuff on what was supposed to be a romantic occasion.

''Right,'' he said as he placed the tape back.

"Hey!" Prue called for his attention turning around to show him the movie in her hands. "How about Double Indemnity?" She suggested with a shrug.

"It's black and white." He whispered and Prue's light blue eyes lit with understanding though she rolled them just the same.

"Right." She admitted, sticking the movie back where she had gotten it. What movie could they find had action, romance, in color, and the plot actually made sense?

"Video paralysis." The video store clerk observed, having watched the young couple for the past few moments.

"Excuse me?" Prue asked curiously, turning to look at the man who happened to be standing on the other side of the movie rack where Andy was at.

"You're probably two minutes away from leaving without a rental. You mind if I help? After all,. I am a pro." The clerk offered. Prue smiled at the truth of the situation but glanced at Andy to make the decision.

'Sure." Andy agreed, recognizing that Prue was fine with it. Besides the clerk was probably right… they most likely wouldn't agree on anything before they got frustrated and left. The video store clerk left and Prue flipped her hair self-consciously over her shoulder feeling Andy's eyes watching her.

He laughed silently before speaking again. "Doesn't matter what we pick anyway. We'll probably never get around to watching it." Prue tilted her head slightly and narrowed her eyes playfully at his arrogance.

''Oh, yeah? Pretty cocky.'' She commented. Andy looked up at her curiously before realizing what she thought he was talking about. He grinned at the mix-up and approached her quickly.

"Actually what I meant was something always seems to come up. Get in our way." He corrected her while Prue narrowed her eyes more.

"That's not true!" Prue argued. Andy raised his eyebrows knowingly and Prue frowned slightly when she realized how often it did seem to happen. "Okay, well maybe it's sometimes true… but there's always a perfectly good reason."

''Prue, there's never a perfectly good reason. As a matter of fact, there's never usually even a reason at all, good, bad, or otherwise.''Andy pointed out and Prue conceded the point.

''All right. You ... me ... alone ... tonight. Nothing, and I mean nothing will get in our way. Guaranteed.'' Prue proposed seductively.

''I'll hold you to that.''

''Okay.''Andy leans forward and they barely kiss when Prue phone went off causing Prue to jolt back.

I dreamed I was missing

You were so scared

But no one would listen

'Cause no one else cared

''Just ignore it.''

''I'm sorry I can't...'' Prue said as she stepped back and answered the phone. ''This better be good.''

''Yeah...you might not be able to have usage of your room until tomorrow.''

''What? Why? What happened?''

''Well, first of all, I felt this weird demonic surge. I mean normally I feel one every day but the demons who are active usually are noticeable from their power surges in a rather short amount of time. And because I was trying to figure out the source I was sort of jumped. Yeah, a bunch of demons, an ugly bunch I tell ya'. Anyway, they seemed intent on destroying the mansion which was pretty damn smart now that I think about it. The lack of feeling sage in your own home and the financial hardship could divide your focus so yeah. Anyway, the stairs were damaged as well so if you and detective were expecting some romantic encounter then it's a no go. They might not come back after what I did with that one shard of glass to that one demon, but it'll probably take me a while to fix the damage.''

Back with Aviva she was conjuring Kali. Aviva was once again sitting in front of the mirror as she summoned her mentor again.

"I conjure thee, Kali." She chanted as the mirror glowed the soft blue and Kali appeared in the reflection.

"I'm here, Aviva," Kali assured the adolescent who looked up at her hopefully.

"I'm going crazy here, Kali. I can't wait any longer." Aviva pleaded with innocent impatience. Her eyes never left the mirror as she silently hoped Kali would let her begin her mission.

"The Halliwells don't understand our way. They don't know the full uses and joys of their powers." Kali warned slowly.

"I'll show them," Aviva promised, not fully understanding the problem.

"You must gain their trust first. You must let them welcome you into their coven." Kali continued while Aviva nodded quickly.

"I won't disappoint you. I swear." The young witch announced. She had a feeling this was it. She was about to begin.

"Then it's time." Kali began, her face splitting into a wide grin. The door to the closet opened beside Aviva who quickly looked inside to find Kit the cat. She eagerly picked the cat up and turned back to face Kali. "Take the cat back to the Halliwells," Kali instructed.

The last wreckage of the stairway was thrown out. ''So that was something,'' he said as and Piper were chatting.

''Yeah, did you really have to do that thing with that shard of glass?''

''Yes, because it shows them that death won't be quick and painless, but painful and humiliating if they continue to persist. Anyway the wood this old place needs isn't something you can go and get in the store. I might be able to find something similar and I can bring some samples over tomorrow to show you and the others.''

''Or better yet, why don't you just bring them by the restaurant, say about lunchtime? Prue's so busy, and Phoebe doesn't really care. She's more into stucco.''

''Okay.'' Naruto replied with a casual shrug.

''Okay.''

''Hey since we have to get out of here why don't we go see a movie?''

''That sounds fun. How about...a horror movie? And yes I'm suggesting it for the reason you'll get scared and grab unto me. It leads to interesting results.'' The last part he announced every single syllable as Piper laughed and shook her head.

''Geez you're shameless aren't you?'' Just like a certain someone else.

The doorbell rings just at that moment. '' I got it,'' Phoebe calls out as she went to answer the door.

Phoebe answers the door and finds Aviva with Kit. ''Kit! Oh, my god! Where did you find her? We were worried sick.''Phoebe exclaimed, quickly taking Kit from Aviva in her excitement. Aviva smiled slightly at the reception. So far so good for her.

"I was just walking by and I um, saw one of your flyers and poof. There she was. Like magic." Aviva answered, purposely throwing in the 'magic' part, watching for a reaction. Phoebe laughed nervously, ushering Aviva into their house and closing the door behind the teenager.

"Wow. I can't even believe she let you hold her." Phoebe whispered as Aviva looked around the house in fascination until Phoebe herded her into the Conservatory. Piper quickly made her way into the Conservatory to find out what the commotion was. Prue was getting really close and they needed to get out soon. The thought flew from her mind when she caught sight of Kit in Phoebe's arms.

"Welcome home, Kitty!" Piper exclaimed just as enthusiastically as Phoebe had. Phoebe laughed and passed Kit over to Piper's waiting hands.

Aviva sits down on the couch.

"I fed her," Aviva spoke up, sitting down on the couch. Phoebe sat down beside her on the arm of the couch.

"I thought you said you just found her." Phoebe pointed out.

"I did. Oh, um, a couple of hours ago, I mean." Aviva clarified, thinking quickly.

"I did. Oh, um, a couple of hours ago, I mean." Aviva clarified, thinking quickly.

"And she didn't try to scratch you?" Piper questioned curiously. She was a little surprised when Aviva shook her head. Kit was usually very touchy with people.

Aviva shakes her head,'' Mm-mmm.''

''You know, I'll take the flyers down tomorrow. Let me clean up before the movie.''

''Movie? What movie?'' Phoebe demanded, her eyes flickering from Naruto to Piper, resting on her elder sister.

''A horror movie,'' Piper replied, hoping Phoebe wouldn't tag along. While she knew Phoebe liked horror movies the youngest Halliwell was easily jumpy and surely she wouldn't want to make a fool out of herself.

''I love horror movies. Mind if I tag along?'' it was obvious what Piper was trying to do and Phoebe was determined not to lose.

''Ooh hey why not! Just let me go clean up a bit and I'll be right back.'' Naruto said as he went to the bathroom.

''You guys aren't going out, are you? You just got your cat back.'' Aviva called out, drawing back their attention while also trying to suppress the anxiousness in her voice.

''Oh, she'll be fine. Let me get my purse." 'Piper said as she placed Kit down and stood up. She was not going to let Phoebe get one over her.'' Um, what's your name?'' she asked, digging through her purse for the reward money that was promised.

''Oh, no, no. I don't want your money.''

The front door opened as Prue and Andy walk into the house with the former looking quite perturbed that they're still there.

'"Hey, Andy!" They greeted, trying to cover their guilt.

"Hey!" Andy repeated, guessing something like this would have happened.

''Hey. I thought we all had plans tonight.'' Prue said, still perturbed, as she placed emphasis on plans and tonight.

"This girl just found our cat for us," Phoebe added in an attempt to explain why they were late leaving. She pointed gratefully toward Aviva.

"Aviva." The adolescent introduced herself.

Prue wondered, glancing over at Aviva who stood up a little nervous as well.

"Uh, I don't- I don't want a reward. We need to talk." She explained slowly, playing with her hands.

"About what?" Prue demanded while the two other sisters and the guy in the room all glanced over at her curiously.

''About Wicca.'' the girl casually stated.

Prue, Phoebe and Piper's mouths drop. Andy turns to look at Prue as Naruto returned to the room.

''Hey aren't you that cop?'' Naruto asked.

Prue panicked, without thinking she pushed Andy towards Naruto. '' Uh ... you two remember each other right? Why don't you two chat? We'll be right back.''

Phoebe stands up and puts an arm on Aviva and dragged her to the other room.

''Ok ...''

''So...''

''Yeah...'' It was obvious so far the talk was going to be awkward.

''So how do you know the Halliwell sisters?'' Andy asked, going into interrogation mode.

''I met Prue when I went to Buckland to acquire some art for my new home. I heard she was pretty good at what she did. And things just happened to go on from there. When you're in business you have to have a certain air about you for the crowd. Investors like the classy and cultured type of course.''

''I thought you looked familiar. You're the head of the Uzumaki Industries aren't you?''

''Yep, and trust me when I tell you handling a company was no easy task." Naruto held up a package of candy. ''Red vines with your popcorn?''

The Charmed sisters had pushed Aviva out of the house.

''Thanks again,''Piper stated gratefully, pushing Aviva toward the door.

''Yeah, I'm sorry you can't stay.'' Phoebe apologized hastily. Aviva appears stunned at the sudden change in the Halliwell sisters.

''I'm ...not leaving. Don't you understand? I'm one of you.'' Aviva turns and stares at the popcorn that Andy's holding. It starts to pop in his hand.

''No!'' Piper cried out as she points and freezes Andy.

''Very cool.'' The girl replied with a smile.

''Damnit girl! If you have a mentor they must not be educating you.'' Naruto snapped as he hopped up. "Using magic like that so recklessly could easily expose them."

Aviva walks toward Andy and walks around them.''Wait. You didn't...she didn't...you didn't freeze.'' Piper stated, startled.

''That's because I'm a witch, too.''She answered calmly.

''A what?'' Prue asked, thinking she misheard her.

''She's a Witch like the three of you. The nature of good magic sometimes prevents those who use good magic from using it on others of their kind. All and all I don't know how that works, it just does apparently." Naruto calmly explained to the perplexed trio.

''Look, I just want to be friends.'' she pleaded as the others were trying to figure out how they were going to resolve this situation.

''Guys, we have about twenty seconds until Andy unfreezes.'' Piper stated as Phoebe asked,''How did you find out about us?''

''I'm gonna need more than twenty seconds for that,'' she responded as they decided that getting the girl out of here was more important than an answer right now.

''We really need to move things along here, Prue,'' Piper told her reminding them that her power was still limited.

"Okay, you need to leave here now." She explained a little harsh knowing the time limit was fast approaching. Aviva was stunned by the sudden hostility.

"What? Why?" Aviva wondered sounding hurt.

"Because we don't know who the hell you really are, so just leave. Go, go, go." Prue insisted, pushing Aviva toward the door. Aviva stubbornly pushed back at Prue, her temper rising.

"No, I'm not leaving! I just saved your cat." Aviva snapped, turning on Prue.

"Leave now or else." Prue threatened, her patience running thin.

''Or else what?'' Aviva said, staring her down.

Aviva's gaze then fixed on Prue's videotape. The videotape smokes and starts to melt in her hand causing the eldest witch drops the smoking tape.

Smug that she's proven her power, Aviva turns and walks out and down the street.

Everything unfreezes, resulting in Andy jumping and his popcorn bursting.

''What the hell?'' He looks around.''Hey, where did that girl go?''

''Uh ... she just...''

Prue squints as she uses her power to slam the front door. ''Left,'' she said with a nervous chuckle.

A little later that night Aviva arrived in her room, setting up her make-shift altar and began talking with Kali.''Why wouldn't they accept me? You said if I brought them back their cat.'' the young witch felt so alone, desperately to be apart of a family.

"Was it the oldest? Was it Prue that sent you away?" Kali questioned calmly.

"Yes." Aviva hissed shortly. She narrowed her eyes at just the thought of Prue.

"Avoid her. She's the strongest. You must separate them. Together they are Charmed. Impenetrable." Kali explained gently to the broken down Aviva.

"But what if they don't want me?" Aviva whispered dejectedly.

"Phoebe will. In her own way, she's searching for someone to relate to. Someone to share her witchcraft with." Kali informed. Aviva thought the idea over, but couldn't seem to find the inspiration to believe her mentor. "What's the problem?" Kali asked, recognizing the look.

"I… I don't know," Aviva answered, shaking her head in confusion.

"You're the one who came to me, remember? You're the one who wanted… sisters…" Kali reminded Aviva coldly.

"I know. I want a family. I don't have anybody…" Aviva admitted. She trailed off with a sigh when a question popped up that had been nagging at her in the back of her mind. "What do you get out of it? I mean, you know, you never really said…" She wondered a little reluctantly. She wasn't sure if Kali would get mad at the question or not.

"Halliwell magic is old and powerful, and I want it. And since they're new to the craft, if I'm ever going to get it, it has to be now… through you. Just do as I say, Aviva. Make Phoebe covet your power, then we'll both get what we want." Kali instructed.

The following morning things were not going just as planned for Prue. She was at the Manor Prue on the phone with Andy. ''It's not what you think, Andy. It's hard to explain. It just...''

''Just another one of those things that you can't explain. It's a broken record, Prue.'

''Look, I wanted you to stay. You have to believe me.''

'Then what happened? Why did you want me to leave all of a sudden?'

''I told you, something came up. Sister stuff. I can't really go into detail without betraying someone's secret.''

''Prue!''

''Look, Andy, I'm unpredictable, ok? That is just part of who I am, and you have to accept that because I can't change it.''

'' I don't want you to change, Prue. I just...I just want to have a normal date, that's all. Is that too much to ask for?''

''All right, let's just try again. Tonight, uh, same time, the same place?''

''Same movie?''

Prue picks up the melted video tape cassette container."Uh, yeah…" She lied nervously. "Okay, so what? 8:00?" She pressed for further confirmation.

"I'll be there. Bye." He agreed.

''All right, bye.'' Prue hangs up. She heads into the utility room.

''If I ever see that little arsonist again ...'' Prue grumbled as she went over to the dryer and starts pulling clothes out. Piper and Phoebe walk in and join her.

''Well Naruto just left, he's going to track down that Aviva girl now that he's done with the repairs.''

''The question is, who is she?'' As far as Prue was concerned the girl wasn't to be trusted. So fat she already proved that she didn't have regard for other people when using her powers. Her brow furrowed as she thought about what she was supposed to tell Andy.

''And what does she want?'' Piper was hoping that at least this week someone wouldn't try to kill them. Like the week before, and the one before that, and even the one before that.

''Let us not forget Aviva found kit.'' Phoebe was more understanding of the young Witch, if not for being closer then age then the prospect of having to rely on her own and wanting someone to aid her. She couldn't remember how many times she thought of home back in San Fransisco when she was in New York and how many times overdue rent or hopping from temp job to temp job threatened to overwhelm her.

''Yeah, she's probably the one who stole the cat in the first place.'' Prue was firm in her decision.

''Hell-lo. Paranoia check.''

Prue grabs the basket and heads back into the kitchen as the others follow.

''Phoebe, for all we know, she's a warlock.'' Prue tried to talk some sense into Phoebe. She grabbed the laundry basket and carried it out to the kitchen where she sat it on the table and began folding the clothes. Piper and Phoebe quickly followed her.

''She can't be. She didn't freeze.'' Piper stated, remembering her powers not working on her.

''Besides, she said she was a witch.''

Prue puts the basket on the table and starts folding the clothes.''Okay, a bad witch maybe.''Prue argued.

''Yeah, a bad witch with a really cool power. Better than mine, that's for sure.'' Phoebe said as she began to sulk. If she was one of the legendary Charmed Ones why didn't she have a kick-ass offensive power like her sisters?

''Why are you so quick to defend her?'' Prue snapped at irritation. Trying to balance a normal life and magical life was hard enough so the last thing she needed was to be in conflict with Phoebe.

''Why are you so quick to condemn her?'' Phoebe responded,

''If she is a witch, a good witch, then it might be kind of cool, considering she's the first one we've run across.'' Piper pointed out as Phoebe nodded and agreed.

''Exactly.'' Phoebe jumped on Piper's comment.

''Guys, we don't know anything about her like how she acquired her powers or how she found out about us.''

''She tried to tell us, but you kicked her out.'' Phoebe snapped, her eyes narrowing at her eldest sister.

''Yeah, she would have exposed us if I hadn't.''

''Prue, she's just a kid. Besides, if she's a witch, she probably feels just as alone as we do. Maybe she just needs some friends.''

''Or maybe she's out to destroy us. It wouldn't be the first time.'' Prue retorted while Phoebe threw her hands in the air in defeat.

"Okay." She agreed with a roll of her eyes.

"Alright, until we know who she really is, let's just steer clear, okay?" Prue suggested glancing at her sisters. Piper nodded in agreement while Phoebe nodded just to drop the subject. "I'm late for work…" Prue whined slightly, tossing the last of the folded laundry on the table and walking out.

"Me too," Piper added, following Prue out.

The phone rings and Phoebe answers it.

''Hello.' Phoebe answer then paused. ''Aviva?''

Meanwhile, Piper was receiving a call for her own. ''Hello?''

''Hey Pi it's Naruto where are you?''

''Uum at the Manor why?'

''So you forgot about the movie and lunch?''

Piper placed a hand against her mouth, 'crap, ''I am so sorry it's just with everything going on. Just give me 45 minutes and I'll meet you at Quake okay?''

''Yeah see you there.''

''I'm glad you can join me Piper,'' Naruto said as he took in a fork full of cheesecake. ''Qua-ke...'' He paused, enunciating the name of the restaurant as it signs showed. ''...certainly has delicious food. It's a shame you haven't join my little group yet.'' he said referring to the group of cooks and dessert makers he was apart of.''

''What can I say, I've been busy. I assumed you didn't call me down here to chat about pies and cakes.''

''You're right...I want to talk about your business. Charmed business.'' Naruto's face adorned a mischievous smirk. He gripped one of the knives off the table and threw it at a waitress.

Piper cried out and threw up her hands before she could stop herself. The knife had frozen in mid-air, yet no one was reacting.

''You have an illusion up don't you?''

''Guilty as charged. We had two demons observing us and this proves yet something else I had in mind. Teaching you girls about awareness. No one can see us or will be able to until I dispel the illusion. No humans or no demons. Either way, this is going to be linked when the perpetuating problem that seems to be following you ladies and the situation with Tempest.''

''Tempest? That demon that keeps sending Assassins after us?''

''Yeah sorry about that. I needed it to be convincing. If it helps I only sent the ones after you three that I knew were evil and you could without a doubt kill.''

''Oh my god!'' Piper exclaimed as she hopped up from her seat. ''You! You're Tempest? This is like Jeremy all over again!''

''Oh relax, don't you think if I wanted to kill you three I would have done it a long time ago? Come on Piper think. Immune to your power, and has been in close proximity to you all this time. I mean all it would take is a gas leak and match. In order to see you three better protected, I went the route of an uncover agent in a matter of speaking."

''Ok let's say I'm buying what you're saying? Why are you just telling me and not the others?''

''Because I knew you would take the news the best out of your sisters and I was hoping you could help me find a way to break it to them. Or I should say in a way where Prue won't attempt to knock my head off. Though I suppose before we continue down that route we should focus on and resolve the incident with that Aviva girl."

Elsewhere the other Halliwell sister was also making her appointment.

Phoebe was standing outside the school gates, glancing at her watch every few minutes as she waited.

''I'm so glad that you came. '' Aviva said from inside the fence from her position as she walked over to Phoebe. Aviva threw her book bag over her shoulder and made her way along the fence toward the door. She motioned for Phoebe to follow her.

"I'm glad that you called actually," Phoebe stated, moving after Aviva.

"Bet you got a few questions, huh?" Aviva guessed cheerfully.

"A few, uh, what time does school let out?" Phoebe questioned, watching the students that must be in a physical education class. She stopped walking when Aviva did but didn't notice Aviva pushing the door open and sliding out under the lock until Aviva spoke.

"Uh, now." The teenager decided with a shrug.

"Uh, whoa. Whoa. Hey, what are you doing?" Phoebe demanded, sending Aviva a disapproving look.

"Oh, the same thing I'm sure you did a thousand times. Am I right?" Aviva asked, studying Phoebe's face for an answer.

"Well…" Phoebe allowed a little guiltily. She didn't want to seem like a bad influence.

"I am right," Aviva observed, leading Phoebe to her car. She stopped to face Phoebe after only a few steps. "Um, you didn't tell your bitch sister about this, did you?" Phoebe glared at her in disbelief.

"Hey, watch your mouth. Prue had every right to be upset about what you did." Phoebe defended her eldest sister. So they may not get along a lot of the time, but she could understand that it had ruined her date with Andy. Aviva just laughed softly.

"It's funny how you knew I was talking about Prue and not Piper.'' She said motioning Phoebe toward her car.

''Hey, come on, let's go for a ride. I'll tell you everything that you want to know.''

Meanwhile back at the Quake. It looked like Piper would be picking up a shift when one of her co-workers called in late.

Leo walks into the establishment looking around. He turns around and finds Piper standing there holding a menu.''Table for one...'' he requested as Piper handed him a menu. ''Piper, I mean Miss Halliwell I honestly don't remember sleeping with your sister. Are you sure it wasn't some mistake?''

''Kind of hard to mistake you early in the morning and shirtless. Not that I thought about it. I just mean it'd be highly unlikely my sister happens to bed someone that sounds and looks exactly like you. Now Mr. Wyatt if you care to order I'll be on my way.'' she said leading him to a table.

''Wait...at least let me finish up the repairs I started.''

''That's been taken care of.''

''Really? By the who?'' he asked, genuinely surprised. Could the spell that was cast have worn off already? No, it had to have been someone with an immunity meaning the Charmed Ones were possibly in danger.

''Not to be rude Mr. Wyatt, but that's frankly none of your business,'' Piper responded, a bit more rudely then she intended too. Despite the fact that she knew it was Leo's fault she still felt mad at him. Mad at a nice guy who had the unfortunate luck of being the victim of a spell. 'Some outstanding person I am. Here I am getting mad at this poor guy and he's the victim. I mean he doesn't even remember the reason that led to him being fired, but what am I supposed to say? 'Oh hey the real reason we fired you is because we're sisters Witches and my sister used a spell to get into your pants I hope you're not too mad at us.' ''I...I apologize I have a lot on my mind.''

''Well at least let me take you out, not a date,'' he hastily added, ''...just my way of showing you I'm sorry for standing you up and...that thing I did. I'm hoping we can at least be friends.''

''I...I'm just not up to it sorry. I mean we can be friends but this whole thing still feels too awkward for me and I need time.''

''Oh ok...that's fair I suppose,'' he said with a downcast look.

''Hey Piper are you taking down his order or are you setting up something for 'desert'.'' One of the waitresses shouted out as she passed the two individuals while smacking gum.

''Well Angie we can't all be hits with the fellas like you.''

''Oh you bitch!'' The waitresses known as Angie replied playfully.

Meanwhile, once more at the Halliwell house Phoebe was giving Aviva a tour of the house.''This is the dining room. This is the parlor. That's the conservatory, which is really just a fancy name for the family room.''

''This is so totally cool. Oh, I love it here.''

Aviva pushes the conservatory doors open. Phoebe indicates the painting materials on the floor.

''And welcome to planet Naruto."

''You like this...Naruto?'' Aviva asked curiously. She personally never really put too much thought into dating or guys really.

''Well kind of...'' she said running her fingers through her hair. She felt like a teenage girl all over again gossiping about the cute new boy she was crushing on with her new friend.

''What does he look like?'' Aviva couldn't help but be curious about the guy who caught Phoebe's interest.

''Tall, a little shorter than six feet, spiky blond hair, gorgeous blue eyes, and I could just go on.'' she listed off as she bit her bottom lip to repress a tremble.

''Wow he sounds cute. So what does he do?'' Aviva pressed for more information.

''He's a businessman of sorts,'' Phoebe answered the girl to the best of her ability.

''Of what?''

''I...'' Phoebe paused to think about it. What did the blond said he did again? ''I don't really know.''

''Huh? So where's he from?''

''Um...Japan?' It came out as more of a question than a statement.

''Huh wow...so does he live nearby?''

''You know what let's change the subject,'' Phoebe said feeling a bit uncomfortable with the line of questioning. She suppressed the urge to sigh in frustration. What the hell did she know about Naruto?

''So, just use your powers. Cast a spell on him or something. You do have powers, don't you? Use it to make him pay attention to you.'' Aviva suggested as she remembered something Kali told her. 'If you have power then use it.'

''What makes you think I do?'' Phoebe couldn't help but be a bit perplexed at the suggestion.

''Please. You're a witch.'' Aviva responded by stating the obvious.

''Yeah. Which brings us back to, how do you know that? '' Aviva smiles but doesn't say anything as she continues to pet Kit. ''You promised.''

''I have this teacher. She's great. She's like my mom and she is the one who told me.''Aviva admitted carefully.

"Who is she?" Phoebe asked curiously.

"Another witch. Like a high priestess or something. She said you were the coolest and I would like you the best." Aviva elaborated a little. "She was right." She added onto the end causing Phoebe to smile and back off the interrogation.

''Well, I'd like to meet her sometime.''

''Yeah?'' Phoebe nodded in response to the young Witch's response.''Is your room up there?''

Once more Phoebe nods and responded with a '' Mm-hmm.''

''Come on. I want to share something with you.'' Aviva puts Kit down and stands up who promptly meows.

''You're gonna love it. I promise.''

Aviva heads out of the room. Phoebe takes a moment, then follows her.

In Phoebe's room, Aviva reapplies her lipstick. She looks at her reflection in the mirror and chuckles.

"I like mirrors. They never lie to you. They always tell you the truth whether you like it or not." She began as Phoebe came up behind her. Aviva turned to face Phoebe, holding up her black lipstick for her to see. "It's basic black. The color of my soul. Do you want to try it?" She offered.

"Your soul's not black." Phoebe disagreed lightly. Aviva laughed in silent agreement.

"You know the feeling that I mean. You're different, you know, you'll never want what they want. You belong on the edge. We aren't pink people, Phoebe." Aviva continued. There was a moment of silence in which Phoebe didn't know what to say. Aviva decided to change the subject. "You want to see something incredible? Better yet, you want to try it?"

"Try what?" Phoebe asked suspiciously.

"I'll show you my power if you show me yours." Aviva laughed temptingly. Phoebe hesitated a moment before agreeing.

Meanwhile, Prue had entered the Manor and was walking into the kitchen.

''Anybody home? ''She looks around and hears nothing. She puts her purse down on the table.

''Better not be.'' She muttered and turns and heads back out the door.

In Phoebe's room, the two witches were sitting on the floor facing each other. Next, to them, a small handkerchief if spread out with four lit candles burning.''Don't be afraid.''Aviva holds out her hands, palms up. Phoebe takes the challenge and puts her hands on Aviva's.

"Okay, now what?" Phoebe asked.

"Watch," Aviva instructed, before glancing down at their hands. She looked over at Phoebe's mirror and Kali appeared for a moment, unnoticed by Phoebe, but Aviva grinned. Phoebe raised her eyebrows at Aviva's sudden happiness. "She's giving it to you too," Aviva explained.

"Who is? Giving me what?" Phoebe demanded a hint of worry in her voice.

"The power," Aviva answered cryptically. "Here. Touch this." She ordered, grabbing a plant from against the wall and sitting it in front of Phoebe. Phoebe warily touched the potted flower deciding to humor Aviva. To her surprise, it immediately began to grow. "It's the power of heat. Your hand is like the sun."

"Whoa…" Phoebe whispered, pulling her hand away and staring at it, impressed.

"That's pretty cool, huh?" Aviva stated triumphantly. As she spoke the door to Phoebe's room opened and Prue stuck her head in.

"Phoebe are you…." The eldest Halliwell trailed off when she spotted Aviva in front of Phoebe and candles lit. It didn't take much to know what they were doing and she immediately narrowed her eyes feeling her anger rise.

"Prue…" Phoebe greeted guiltily, jumping to her feet. Aviva stood up as well, but she shot Prue a dangerous glare, not in the least bit sorry.

"What are you doing?" Prue demanded turning to Phoebe. Phoebe started to explain but was broken off by Aviva.

"Get out. This is her room." She snapped childishly, pointing at the door. Prue narrowed her eyes even more at Aviva's disrespect.

"Aviva!" Phoebe scolded, trying to get around to explaining that it was okay of Prue to come in.

"No. She treats you worse than my Aunt treats me. It's not right." Aviva argued, her eyes never leaving Prue.

"It's okay. Relax." Phoebe tried again, turning to apologize to Prue who was silently listening to Aviva's accusations. The doorbell could be heard ringing through the house and with a final look at Phoebe and Aviva, Prue disappeared to answer it. Phoebe glared at Aviva and trudged reluctantly after Prue to explain. Aviva, fuming, knelt down beside the candles and blew them out.

Prue opened the front door to find Andy ready for their date.

"Chianti, Body Heat…. What do you think?" He wondered, holding up the bottle so that Prue could read the label. She hesitated as he came in but was about to say something when Phoebe came running down the stairs to explain what was going on.

"Prue! I can explain!" Phoebe called, running through the house, but upon seeing Andy, pulled abruptly to a halt. "Oh no!" She gasped, her eyes widening.

"Oh no…" Andy repeated as Prue turned back to face him. "Let me guess… rain check?"

"Andy…" Prue pleaded, desperately trying to come up with a way to fix this.

"Prue this is… this is getting ridiculous." He replied, leaning against the door. Andy looked behind her to see Aviva come up next to Phoebe, who still looked extremely guilty.

"I know. Believe me. You have every right to be upset, and I can't talk about it right now, but I will. I promise. Tomorrow? Quake? 1:00? Please…" She suggested hopefully. It wouldn't be in the house so there shouldn't be sister interruptions and Piper would make sure everything would run smoothly. She needed this. Andy looked into her eyes and gave the slightest of nods.

"Okay. Tomorrow. 1:00." He agreed. Andy waved to Phoebe who hesitantly waved back before he turned and left. Prue shut the door behind him and spun around, pushing past Phoebe in an effort to get away from her little sister and the teenager.

"I am so sorry. I totally forgot." Phoebe immediately apologized, following Prue down the hall before Prue spun on her younger sister.

"What the hell is she doing here? What's the matter with you?" Prue snapped, letting her frustration out on Phoebe. She regretted it as soon as she said it, but before even Phoebe could respond Aviva once again turned against her.

"This is her house too, okay? She can do whatever she wants." Aviva retorted angrily.

"Aviva!" Phoebe scolded, warning her to be quiet before turning back to Prue. "She's not what you think she is…" She tried to explain.

"She doesn't understand, Phoebe. She'll never understand." Aviva countered, bringing Phoebe's attention back to her. Aviva turned and left without a backward glance, leaving Prue in a silent fury and Phoebe irritated.

It didn't take her long to return to the apartment complex and lock herself in her room.

Aviva was in her bedroom and talking to the Kali who through the mirror.

''If there were no Prue, Phoebe would be with us now.''

Aviva sits on the floor in front of the mirror, her kerchief and burning candles set up in front of her.

''I hate her, and I wish that she were dead.''Aviva fumed, clenching and unclenching her fists. Outside the door of her room, Aunt Jackie knocked and her voice drifted through.

"Aviva? What's going on? Who's in there with you?" Aunt Jackie demanded, pushing open the door and walking in. "You skipped school today and I want to know why." Aviva jumped up and pointed toward the door.

"Get out of my room!" Aviva screamed at her Aunt who became defensive.

"How dare you speak to me in that tone!" She began scolding but stopped as she looked around and saw all the candles and everything Aviva used to summon Kali. "What's going on here?" Aunt Jackie interrogated.

"I said, get out of my room. Leave me alone or else…" Aviva yelled, throwing her hand out at her Aunt. Kali's reflection in the mirror was now dark flames instead of the soft blue as she waved her hand, granting Aviva a more devastating version of her power. As Aviva threw out her hand a fireball shot out and caught the hem of her Aunt's dress. Her Aunt started slapping at the flames with a jacket trying to smother them before they became too dangerous. "Aunt Jackie?" Aviva asked in horror at what she had just done. Aunt Jackie didn't seem to hear her as she made her way out of the room, hoping to reach the bathroom where she could douse the flames. Instead, she hit the wall and lost her balance, falling down the stairs. "Oh my god!" Aviva panicked running after her Aunt. "Aunt Jackie!" She screamed desperately running down the stairs and standing over her motionless Aunt Jackie.

Some time had passed and the ambulance along with the police showed after Aviva phoned in.

Jackie was being wheeled away on a gurney as an officer writes in his notebook.

Aviva stands up and heads back up the stairs to speak with Kali.

''What did you tell the police?'' Kali demanded as soon as Aviva had sat down in front of the mirror.

''That the candle caught her dress on fire and she fell down the stairs. Oh, my god, what have I done? I didn't mean to hurt her.'' The girl said while crying.

''Your powers are growing," Kali observed with a half-smile.

"I know, but as soon as Aunt Jackie wakes up she'll tell them what really happened. I've got to get out of here." Aviva decided, jumping to her feet and looking around for necessities.

"No!" Kali ordered, leaving no room for discussion.

"Why not?" Aviva demanded, trying to take deep steadying breaths to calm herself.

"You must go back to the Halliwells. You must complete what you have started." Kali explained, softening her voice which put Aviva a bit more at ease.

"But how?" She asked.

''Piper won't stop you, and Phoebe's already an ally. Only Prue stands in our way. You must use your powers. You must take Prue's place in the Power of Three. Don't disappoint me, Aviva. You said you wanted a family, and now you'll have one.''

At the Manor, Phoebe was in the kitchen fixing something for the certain 'guest' the Halliwells were having.

Phoebe pours some hot water into a cup and gives it to Aviva.

''Thanks.''

''You poor thing, you're shivering,'' Phoebe commented sounding worried about her friend.

''I'm okay. '' Then she turned to Prue and said. '' I know that you don't like me, and I know the last thing you want to do is help me, but I don't where else to turn. I don't have anybody else.''

Piper joins them. She's holding the phone just having finished her call.

''She's telling the truth. Her Aunt was admitted to the hospital.'' Piper confirmed Aviva's story, glancing toward Prue who gave a slight nod.

"How is she? Is she okay?" Aviva demanded, holding her breath for an answer.

"She has a broken arm and a concussion," Piper answered sympathetically.

''How did she fall again?'' Prue wasn't sure what to think of what she was hearing.

''I don't know. I...I heard her scream, and then I found her on the floor and I called 911. I promise, if you just let me spend the night and get some sleep, I'll tell you everything you want to know about me tomorrow.''

Piper, sensing Prue's internal debate, spoke up.''She can't stay alone.''

''She can sleep in my room,'' Phoebe suggested before Prue had a chance to actually say anything.

"No magic," Prue told Aviva sternly, watching for a hint of a lie in Aviva's eyes.

"I swear." Aviva agreed.

Prue nods in response.

A little later on Prue and Piper were having a discussion about Aviva. ''If that's the case maybe Naruto can take her in,'' Prue said in response to Piper proposing the girl stay with them until her Aunt was better.

''Oh come on Prue don't you think that's a bit harsh.''

''Well from what he told you there is something definitely wrong with that girl.''

''He said that there was a demonic aura in the general area, not that it came from her. Who knows, it could be one of the many hundreds of demons he says live topside. And her aunt is in the hospital. You see how she behaves. I think Phoebe may be her only friend. At least let her stay until we find out her aunt's condition.''

''Fine...but I'm keeping my eye on her. We don't know what can happen if we let our guard down.

Later that night Phoebe was asleep in her room in her bed with Aviva awake on the couch nearby. The mirror in Phoebe's room glows and Kali appears in its reflection.''Now is the time... ''

Aviva gets out of bed and heads out the door. Kali's reflection turns from soft angelic blue to demonic red, her yellow eyes glowing.

Aviva walks quietly down the hallway. She glances behind her and heads for a closed-door reaching for the doorknob as she slowly and quietly opens the door.

Inside, she sees Prue sleeping in the bed. Aviva motions with her hands ... and is interrupted.''What are you doing?'' A voice suddenly asked.

Aviva turns around and sees Piper in her robe to which she closes the bedroom door.''Um ... I was just looking for the bathroom.''

Piper points down the hall.'' It's down the hall to the right.''Piper directed, pointing behind her.

"Great. Thanks. Good night." Aviva wished and had no choice but to head in that direction. She also knew she couldn't afford to attack Prue this night or she risked Piper getting suspicious. Piper watched her leave and then opened the door to Prue's room carefully. She was relieved to find that Prue was perfectly fine after finding Aviva in her room.

She closes the door quietly, thoughtfully. 'Could Prue be right? Could Aviva be up to something?'

The next day Prue deciding to do some investigating. She was able to easily find out the address by simply asking Naruto who had sensed a magical disturbance in the area and happened to have notice Aviva go into one of the apartment buildings. She walks into Aviva's bedroom and starts looking around. She walks over to the closet and opens the door finding candles and other items on the floor.

Behind Prue, the mirror flares and Kali appears in its reflection. Kali disappears just before Prue turns around and sees her reflection in the mirror. Continuing her search Prue found Aviva's diary sticking out from under the bed. She picks it up and reads it.

"Kali says we're close to taking over the Halliwell Coven. I hate lying to them."

Prue reaches for her phone and dials it. After a moment Phoebe answers it.

''Hello.''

'' Phoebe, it's me,'' Prue replied, nervously running a hand through her dark hair.

At the mansion, Phoebe stood up.'' Prue, where are you? Piper called, said you were supposed to meet Andy at Quake.''

''Um, listen we have a bigger problem to deal with. Call her back and tell her to come home right away. I'll explain it to you guys later. And Phoebe, whatever you do, don't let Aviva out of your sight, okay?''

Phoebe glances back at Aviva who's sitting on the chair and leafing through a magazine.

''Yeah, sure.''

''All right, bye.''

Phoebe turned to face Aviva as soon as she had hung up with Prue."Prue's on her way home. We can have our little chat when she gets here." Phoebe explained cheerfully. Aviva realized that she needed to talk to Kali or she wouldn't know what to say. She quickly thought of an excuse to get to a secluded room.

"Yeah, okay." Aviva agreed, putting the magazine down on the table in front of her and standing up. "Mind if I go upstairs and lay down? I'm- I'm not feeling really well." She lied.

"Sure, go ahead." Phoebe allowed. Aviva nodded gratefully and made it up the stairs easily enough.

Aviva goes into Phoebe's room. She closes the door, grabs her backpack and heads quietly back out. The door closes behind her.

''I'm telling you girls now you are going to want and buy some furniture and put it on layaway or something. This isn't the last time there is going to be some damage. Anyway, I went over the house and that's everything. Prue's window, the stairs, the pipers and the door. That's everything.''

''Wait, you've finished already?''

''Yeah, I'll be back tomorrow to make sure everybody's happy with my work.''

Phoebe nods. Naruto continues to stare at Phoebe as if he has something to say, but just didn't know how to say it. He could have sworn his instincts were dead on from what he knew, but maybe her tastes changed over the past few weeks. It wasn't unheard of or impossible, but could he have missed the signals? His staring was quite noticeable. Phoebe shakes her head and prompts him.

''What?''

''So you and Aviva huh?''

''Me and Aviva what?'' He trails off. Phoebe prompts him again to spit it out.

''It's just that Piper said...''

''Piper said what?'' The Witch asked suspiciously.

''Uh...nothing.'' He looks up, embarrassed. '' I think I need some water.''

Meanwhile in Prue's bedroom Aviva was kneeling in the middle of the bedroom floor and lights the candles she set up. She sits back and takes a deep breath. She closes her eyes and concentrates.

In the kitchen, Phoebe walks into the kitchen looking for Naruto.

''Wait, Naruto. What did Piper say to you?''

Naruto walks out of the utility room.''Uh, it doesn't matter. Really. Forget it.'' Naruto assured her as he turned and went towards the sink to wash his hands.

''Well, whatever she said, you should probably take it with a grain of salt, because sometimes her medication makes her say the strangest things. But not to worry. Her shrinks are on it.''

''Shrinks? Medication? Now come on, I think I would notice that.'' he skeptically remarked.

''Well you think you haven't picked up on this...thing...with me so how sure can you really be?''

''Touche!'' He said as Phoebe chuckles softly. She turns and sees Aviva's black sweater on the chair. Phoebe reaches for it and gets a premonition.

Prue opens the bedroom door and sees Aviva kneeling on the floor. Aviva throws a fireball at Prue.

''Oh, my god. Aviva.'' Phoebe whispered.

''Wait is that a good, bad, or sexy one?''

Outside car doors slamming shut could be heard. Naruto peers out the kitchen window.''Prue's home.'' Naruto announced.

''Oh, no.'' Phoebe rushes out of the kitchen as Naruto followed after her. ''Wait Phoebe...what did you see?''

Aviva finished setting up the candles, but this time it wasn't for summoning. Kali had told her what to do. When Prue opened the door, to kill her. That was her mission. Aviva smiled as she heard the footsteps coming up the stairs. She heard them stop outside Prue's door and knew it was her. She pulled her hand back ready to release the fireball. The door opened and she shot her hand out...''Aviva?'' the fireball went flying towards Phoebe, who Aviva hadn't realized wasn't Prue.

''Aviva!''

The fireball shoots forward and would have hit Phoebe dead on if Naruto hadn't pushed her out of the way taking the ball of flame to the face resulting in him falling to the ground and clutching his face with a hiss.

'''Oh god Naruto!'' Phoebe cried out as she crouched down to Naruto. Aviva stands up and watches, horrified that she almost hit Phoebe. ''What the hell are you doing?'' Phoebe said grabbing onto the younger witch's arm.

''Phoebe...I'm sorry!'' She said shaking loose from the hold. Aviva runs out of the room. Phoebe doesn't stop her instead she turns her attention back to the blond and helping him up and that's when the vision happened again.

It was similar to the last one. The one where Naruto was welcoming an unseen to the figure's coven of Halliwell. Though this time Naruto help Phoebe up as she took a comfortable position on his lap. ''With each addition, the Coven grows stronger. We invited you here as one of my associates informed me that someone is trying to produce a Hellmouth in San Fransisco. If you wish to join you must prove yourself.'' Phoebe was startled once more as the premonition was done. For whatever reasons she kept having these visions. However she wasn't sure how to bring up the contents of this vision, but for right now she had to push these thoughts away and help Naruto.

Moments later Piper removes the cold pack from the fridge, turns and places it on Naruto's face.''Maybe we should take you to the hospital.''

''Super regeneration and healing remember,'' he said with a sigh as he glanced in the mirror at his very pink face. The fireball hardly did any damage beyond it being superficial, but it still burned like a bitch. ''I can't believe that damn Aviva girl almost hit you.''

''Look whatever is going on we need to stop her,'' Prue said, reminding everyone that they had an emotional and dangerous teenage witch out there. ''How did this happen?''

''I had a premonition ... that Aviva was going to hurt you, so I tried to stop her. I should have listened to you, Prue. You were right about Aviva. She's evil.''

''No, actually, she's not. But she is being used by an evil spirit, and I think I know which one, so ... come on.''

Prue leaves the kitchen and the others follow.

Upset, Aviva shoves her clothes in a bag. Aviva crosses the room when Kali appears in the mirror.''Where are you going, Aviva?'' Kali demanded, her voice harsh with disapproval.

''Go away. I don't want anything to do with you. I don't want to be a witch anymore.'' The girl cried out.

''But haven't finished what we started.''Kali pointed out slowly.

''But I'm hurting people. Don't you understand? First Aunt Jackie, then that guy which would have been Phoebe if he hadn't saved her. I have to leave.''

''Aren't you going to say goodbye first? Touch the mirror, Aviva. It's okay. I'm not upset. Touch the mirror and I'll go away, too.''

Aviva steps forward and touches the mirror. Kali moves from the mirror into Aviva. Aviva opens her eyes and they glow demonic yellow.

''Hello, Aviva.'' She spoke as she possessed the girl which for some strange reason she didn't just do earlier.

Meanwhile, the Charmed was in the attic looking through the Book of Shadows.

"There, there." Piper motioned to the page in front of them. "An evil sorceress cursed into her own dimension. She appears in reflections and has the power to possess…" She read quickly.

"...innocents and use them as pawns to steal a witch's power." Prue finished with a slight nod.

''Wait. I don't understand. So she was using Aviva to try and turn us into bad witches?'' Piper wondered aloud.

''Does it say anything about how to get rid of her?'' Phoebe asked as she read the page over again.

''Uh, yeah. To get rid of her, shatter her reflection. However the hell we do that. Here.''

Prue closes the Book of Shadows and passes it to Piper. The attic door bursts open as Aviva walks in only to be immediately tackled by the blond.

''Naruto what the hell?'' Phoebe cried out as the blond put the teen into a cobra clutch.

''It's not the Aviva girl it's...'' before he could finish the blond's crotch was set on fire. No matter how immortal or tough Naruto was he like most men would always be weak to attacks to the crotch.

Free, the possessed Aviva throws a fireball at the sisters to which Prue pushes Phoebe and Piper away as The fireball hits the table.

''Phoebe, help me!'' Aviva cried out temporarily breaking the whole only for Kali to reestablish dominance.

'Never mind. 'Kali throws another fireball that hits the sewing dummy.''My powers are greater than yours, Prue. It's only a matter of ti...'' she was cut off as she was blasted into a wall courtesy of Naruto.

'' Piper quick freeze her while she's possessing Aviva I'm pretty sure that'll work.

''I hope you're right,'' Piper said waving her hand and freezing Kali. Aviva falls to the floor.

''No!''Kali screamed as Aviva's body fell to the floor away from the frozen Kali. The Halliwell sisters looked desperately for something to get rid of Kali with. Piper glanced behind her and pulled the sheet off an old mirror.

"Prue! The mirror! Get her to the mirror!" Piper ordered. Prue nodded and narrowed her eyes at Kali who was sent flying forward into the mirror. Instead of the mirror shattering at the impact, it sucked her back in while Phoebe grabs a poker from the floor, swings, and shatters the mirror.

"No!" Kali screamed, disappearing in the pieces of shattered mirror. The silence that followed between the sisters was deafening.

''Wow...that was so easy,'' Naruto commented as he looked down at the tattered remains of his pants. "Well, this is embarrassing."

Later that afternoon Aviva was preparing to go home. Jackie was miraculously healed by a mysterious pink-haired woman so Aviva could go back home with her aunt. The gothic witch was standing in front of a mirror looking at her reflection.

''Thanks for the dress,''Aviva spoke up gratefully as she looked at herself in the mirror. Phoebe came up behind her holding Kit in her arms.

Phoebe walks into the room and places Kit down.

"No problem. It's Prue's." Phoebe laughed, sitting Kit down on the dresser in her room. "All set?"

"Yeah, I'm all set," Aviva whispered, grabbing her jacket off the door.

"You okay?" Phoebe asked gently, recognizing a sad and worried look behind Aviva's dark eyes.

"I don't think, uh, looking into a mirror is ever going to be the same," Aviva answered with a deep sigh. She slowly turned around to face Phoebe who was watching her closely.

"Yeah, well, the demon's gone, Aviva, forever," Phoebe promised softly.

"Yeah, well, unfortunately, all the other ones remain. It's so hard." Aviva admitted.

"Oh, I know. It was hard for me too when I was your age." Phoebe agreed in understanding.

"Yeah?" Aviva pressed.

They walk over to the bed."Are you kidding? These are the hardest years of your life. The one thing I learned is you just gotta be yourself." Phoebe assured her as she sat down on the edge of her bed. Aviva slipped her jacket on and laughed mirthlessly.

"Easy for you to say. What if yourself sucks?" Aviva muttered, obviously thinking about herself.

"Well, you don't have to worry about that," Phoebe answered causing Aviva to stare at her in disbelief. "No. Aviva, I'm serious. You are a great kid. I could totally see us hanging out together in school. A couple of troublemakers." Phoebe joked and succeeded in pulling a soft laugh from Aviva.

"I'm going to miss being a witch. Having powers… and having sisters." She admitted.

"Yeah, well, you've got your mom. And your Aunt will be home from the hospital tomorrow." Phoebe soothed, before getting up and changing the subject. "Now remember, do not tell anyone about we Halliwell sisters, right? It's just our little secret."

"I promise." Aviva laughed.

"Okay," Phoebe whispered, leading Aviva out of her room.

Prue waited in her car nervously fiddling with her keys in her hands as she watched for Andy's car. Her eyes kept flicking up to look in the rearview mirror until finally, Andy's car came over the small hill. As he pulled his car up to stop behind her, she slowly stepped out to meet him. Andy's eyes focused on her as he exited his car and slammed the door closed behind him.

"Hey…" Prue greeted hesitantly, recognizing his anger that was undoubtedly because of her.

"Hey," Andy repeated sharply. He didn't stop to talk to her but walked around her heading straight for his apartment. Prue flinched at his tone, which he missed, but followed after him.

"Uh, can we talk?" She asked hopefully after following him for a few steps.

"Is there really anything to talk about?" Andy demanded, pulling his keys out of his pocket as he made his way to the steps that would lead him to the front door.

"Andy…" Prue pleaded in desperation. Andy spun to face her and she hesitated again when she met his eyes. She saw it there: his frustration. She knew immediately her apology wasn't going to be enough. She'd known before, but she had also gotten her hopes up that maybe it would work out. Seeing his eyes, her hopes were crushed as she knew she couldn't tell him what he wanted to know. "I'm sorry…" Prue whispered, looking down at her hands.

"So am I!" Andy replied harshly.

"What do you mean by that?" Prue questioned her voice a little cold in her frustration. It wasn't her fault that she had a responsibility to her sisters, but innocents to save and the fact she was a witch. It wasn't her fault she couldn't tell him about this new world she was a part off of or give him the date he desired. But he didn't know that… and that was her fault. Nonetheless, she crossed her arms defensively.

"Come on, Prue! Who're we kidding? I mean, let's face it. One of us is obviously more interested in this relationship than the other." Andy answered, letting out his thoughts on the situation. Prue shook her head in disbelief. How could he think she didn't care?

"That's not true." She defended herself, only to have Andy cut her off.

"Isn't it? Then how come I'm always the one left standing there looking like a jerk?" Andy demanded. He met her eyes and at once saw the conflict that always appeared whenever he brought up her absences, but this time he couldn't let her off. Their relationship wouldn't work with secrets.

"I can explain." Prue began as she always did. Andy knew at once she would hole up as usual.

"No, you can't… Or you won't." Andy replied, turning away from her. He made his way up the steps but spun around at the top back to face her. He threw his jacket against the rails in his frustration. He couldn't leave just like that… not her. "Damn it, Prue! I still love you. I- I'm not saying you have to explain it all to me, Prue. That's your prerogative." His voice was softer as he gave her another chance to tell him. Prue looked away for a moment before walking up the steps to meet him, not sure what she should do. "All I'm saying is…" Andy paused, trying to find the words. "It hurts that you don't trust me enough."

"I do trust you, Andy," Prue spoke up immediately, hoping he would recognize the sincerity in her voice. He looked at her in disbelief prompting Prue to give a bit more. She sighed softly before continuing. "It has nothing to do with you… It's just… It's just something I'm not sure if I can ever share with anybody." She tried to explain carefully. Though she knew he wouldn't be satisfied with that answer, she hoped he would at least believe it had nothing to do with him.

"Well, I hope that's not true for your sake. All I know is there's nothing more I can say or do to reassure you, that I'm there for you." Andy responded softly. He turned away from Prue to grab his jacket and finish his advance up the stairs. Prue watched him go, her world falling apart around her. She knew it was over, but she needed to hear it from him.

"Andy…" She called out to him, her voice barely a whisper. Andy hesitated and turned once again to face her. "Are you saying that you don't want to see me anymore?" She asked.

"I don't know what I want anymore," Andy answered, turning away and leaving Prue on the steps to watch him leave.

In an unknown location one, Leo Wyatt was sitting in a room composed of clouds and bright golden walls. He sat in the chair opposite of numerous white cloaked individuals.

''I'm sorry Elders I've failed. The sisters don't seem to trust me and I think it might have been a result of the spell.''

''Such is the Power of Three but it concerns me! These women are abusing their powers in such a frivolous way. Can we rely on them to be champions of good?''

''They are children of this century. They have time to grow and mature as their powers do.''

''Leo Wyatt you must try to get back into the sisters graces as soon as possible. We can not influence things as a power out there is blocking our sight. There are forces out there working that we do not understand and we fear it may destroy the balance.''

''It is your duty to guide them like you once did in a lifetime ago.''

''I understand,'' Leo said thinking back to the other day's events like it was just last week.

''Excuse me? I'm fired?'' He asked in low shock. He was sitting at a table opposite of the three sisters.

''It's just we no longer find your services necessary at this moment,'' Prue said, trying to cut clear to the chase. The sooner this was over the better.

''Yeah we need a handyman who will satisfy all of our needs.'' Phoebe added, who looked to her sisters who gave her an ,'did you really just say that?' sort of look. ''What?'' she mouthed only to go our her words. ''Oh! Not in that kind of way of course!" she said for Prue to facepalm and Piper to close her eyes and shake her head.

''Whoo...I'm so sorry I'm late. Oh my head is poundin,'' Naruto said as he stumbled into the kitchen. ''Hey...aren't you Phoebe's boy-toy? How are you guy? I met you coming out of the house remember.'' he said as looked around.

At that moment all three sisters thought the same thing. 'Damnit Naruto!'

''Excuse me!'' he asked in disbelief, trying to figure out if he just heard her correctly. ''I did no such thing.''

''Yesh you did!'' Naruto said as his speech slurred slightly. ''I smelled her all over you man. Oh wait, crap I wasn't supposed to tell anyone that? My bad...who wants waffles?''

Leo shook away the thoughts as he tried to suppress the shame of not being able to control his damn hormones. Now because of that he possibly lost his chance with Piper. He shook his head, no, he couldn't think like that. There was still possibly a chance. All he had to do was get back into their good graces.