Charmed Kitsune
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NarutoxPhoebex Prue x Piper x ?
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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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Author's Note
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Now some more Trivia. Here are two continuity mistakes that occurred in this episode.
Prue finds Brendan, as a warlock, over the corpse of Father Austin. He runs away and she pursues him. He insists that he "didn't hurt Father Austin. He found him like that." Prue counters, "Before or after you turned into a warlock?" His response is, "After. When I saw what my brothers did to him, I was crazed. The rage turned me into a warlock." So doesn't that mean that he found Father Austin before he turned into a warlock, not after?
When Brendon is about to sacrifice the young woman he has the tip of the dagger touching her chest in one shot and in the next shot, when Prue breaks open the door, it is about six inches above her. Also, when the victim is talking to Andy she says that she felt the tip of the knife, that he was about to drive it into her, but he was stopped by three women.
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Story Start
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Naruto came from behind the Quake van to stop next to where the sisters were waiting. He dropped the large metal pans that he had just gotten back from the church in the back of the van. ''From Hero to pack mule have I truly fallen so low?'' he dramatically cried out.
"Now honey, you wouldn't have little old me go around and lift all those heavy objects would you,'' Piper teased, playing along as she walked over and placed a kiss on his cheek. ''I really do appreciate this.''
"Little old you?'' Naruto remarked with a toothy grin. ''Last time I checked you can bench press a hundred pounds.''
"Well you are a built in one man army." Phoebe joked.
''Which I'm beginning to think you all love me for I'm simply magical hands in the area of massage and cooking.'' Naruto remarked.
''Well I can't say it doesn't help.'' Prue pointed out.
A small pout formed on Naruto's face. ''You too Prue?'' he asked with mark pain.
''Alright, I think we had enough fun with Naruto today,'' Piper began, ignoring Phoebe's call of 'speak for yourself'.
''Excuse me,'' A woman spoke up, budding into their conversation. She was in her twenties; she seemed to be of Hispanic origin with short dark hair and dressed in light colors. ''I know this is rude, but I need your help. Miss Halliwell, we spoke previously,'' she said, speaking to Prue directly.
Prue for a few moments was stunned. ''I'm sorry; I don't believe we've met.''
''You told me to tell you the phrase 'Blue-chan' next time I saw you,'' the woman uncertainty remarked.
The moment the words Blue-chan were spoke it clicked in their minds. ''How can we help you?'' Piper spoke up.
''It has to do with my fiancé, Brendan. I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Isabella Rodriguez.'' she introduced herself. By the way her eyes shifted and how she rubbed her hands the woman was nervous. The quartet shared a glance.
''Brendan Rowe?'' Piper pressed.
Phoebe smiled thoughtfully. "I remember him, yes. He signed up for the food earlier.'' she added.
Piper pushed the pen into Phoebe's hands. "Good, then you can take it to him. I think he's in the church office." She decided, lightly pushing Phoebe in the corresponding direction. ''I'm sorry, but I hope you don't mind if just my sisters help. Kind of busy, you know the job and all.''
''That's our Piper, restaurant manager today, CEO of the Future tomorrow.'' Phoebe joked, twirling the pen in her hand. She was immediately pulled into a premonition.
A man, who she could only, assumed was Brendan was thrown across the room by the two men that had confronted him earlier in the church.
Phoebe's eyes widened and she grabbed heavily onto Prue's arm. "I just saw him being attacked by a warlock." She announced.
"Where?" Isabella demanded gently.
Phoebe narrowed her eyes as she fought to remember the details of her premonition. "I think it was here somewhere." She finally answered.
"Let us handle it,'' Naruto cautioned Isabella. ''I'll approach from the back, Prue you should enter from the front while Piper and Phoebe you could cover the sides.'' with that they went to the church building.
Brendan chose to put his safety before the priest's and proceeded to kneel in front of the alter silently praying until the two men returned.
"Give it up, little brother. You're praying to the wrong deity. Aren't you, Brendan? After all, we can't deny who we are." The leading man mocked as he paced slowly around his youngest brother.
Brendan stood up and turned on him. "You don't scare me, Greg." He warned with narrowed eyes.
Greg returned the glare. "Sure I do." Greg disagreed, allowing his body to contort into his warlock form. His voice grew deeper, more ominous. "Paul and I've come a long way to find you. We're not leaving until you join us."
The other brother, Paul, stepped forward next to Brendan. "Please, Brendan, we don't want to hurt you." Paul added, appearing to be more level-headed then the other brother.
Brendan's gaze shifted back to Greg in time to see Greg's hand slam into him. Greg's strength coupled with his telekinetic power threw Brendan through the air to land heavily on the floor of the church, narrowly missing the wooden pews.
"Did you really think the church could save you?" Greg yelled as he advanced on Brendan. He irritably pulled Brendan back to his feet and his hand tightened on his younger brother's throat. He pulled his hand back ready to hit the struggling Brendan again.
''Watch out!" Paul shouted as the form of Naruto shushined behind him. The warlock turned only for a fist to meet his chin. He was sent flying into a confessional, causing it to be smashed into.
"Hey!" Prue called, turning Paul's attention on her just as he was about the blond. Before he could do anything Prue had narrowed her eyes and telekinetically thrown him into a nearby table.
Paul stepped forward, pulling an athame out and readying it at Prue. He tossed it but Piper froze it.
"We'll come back for you." Greg promised to Brendan and before Prue could toss the athame back or use their powers the two warlock brothers ran out of the church.
"Prue? Naruto?" Phoebe's voice carried from a nearby room.
"Over here." Prue replied as Isabella entered the room. Isabella rushed over to Paul, quickly checking for any wounds. "Thank god, are you alright?" She asked in concern.
Brendan's eyes never left where his brothers had disappeared. "Isabella why are you here? This isn't safe for you. You can't be anywhere near me.'' He answered before taking off after Greg and Paul.
''Okay? What just happened?'' Phoebe questioned, completely confused.
''Only one way to find out.'' he stated, turning his attention to the downtrodden woman.
At Hotel Room of the warlocks Paul stared fully entranced by his pet chameleon as it's tongue shot out to catch it's latest victim. "Amazing reflexes." He exclaimed, impressed. "Check it out." Paul called to his brother.
Greg had not heard his younger brother's statement, trying to figure out how to solve the situation Brendan was causing for their situation. "We should have kept a closer watch on Brendan over the years. Shouldn't have left him alone." He muttered angrily.
"Seriously, you gotta see this, watch." Paul insisted, still not looking away from his pet.
Greg resisted the urge to punch the wall and spun on Paul. "I'm sick and tired of you and this freakin' lizard!" Greg snapped in frustration.
Paul finally looked up at Greg, a challenge in his green eyes. "Yeah, too bad." He returned. Greg threw his hand back ready to send the aquarium and the chameleon out the window when Paul jumped up. "No!" Paul yelled, generating a shield around the chameleon just in time to nullify Greg's magic. "I'm sorry, okay. Just stay away from my pet. That's all I ask." He apologized and attempted to soothe his brother. Greg let his hand drop and Paul responded by dropping his shield. "Maybe we should let Brendan go. I mean, we don't really need him. It's not like we don't already have our powers."
"Without his powers we can't complete our triangle." Greg argued. "Paul the prophecy of the Rowe Coven he must accept his heritage. He must be initiated as a warlock." He continued.
"Initiated how? Its not like we can force him to kill an innocent." Paul pointed out.
Greg fell silent a moment before smiling triumphantly. "Well, maybe not, but we can restore his inner nature. The part he thinks he's suppressed. Make him wanna kill." Greg retorted.
"By tomorrow not a chance." Paul disagreed. "Once he's been ordained, he's safe. He can never become a warlock." He countered.
"In which case, we will have to kill him." Greg decided.
At the Halliwell manor the Quarter and Isabella were sitting around the Solarium the next morning. ''If you want us to help you Isabella you have to tell us everything.''
''Brendan and I are,'' she paused and morosely continued. ''...were engaged.''
''What happened?'' Phoebe asked.
''His brothers, Greg and Paul.'' she bitterly answered. ''His brothers started hassling him about two years ago. Before that Brendan and I were engaged.''
"What do his brothers have to do with those warlocks that attacked him?" Prue cut in. They didn't have time to deal with people's personal problems.
''Those warlocks are his brothers. His half-brothers to be exact.'' she clarified. ''Brendan discovered that the only way to be rid of them was to become a man of god. Even if that meant letting me go he said it was to protect me.''
''Warlock? You want us to help a Warlock? Are you insane!'' Just the thought of it boiled Prue's blood.
''Prue,'' Piper tried to caution her.
''Brendan's different. He's not evil.''
''They're evil! They hunt, capture, and kill witches for power. They tried to kill my sisters and I more times than I can count. I'm sorry, but if you're looking for help then you've come to the wrong place.'' Prue finished as she stormed out.
''Prue!'' Naruto started only for Phoebe to grab his wrist.
''Let me talk with her.'' Phoebe stated as she followed after her sister. Phoebe followed Prue upstairs and stopped at her door. She knocked on the door. ''Prue, its Phoebe.'' After not getting an answer, Phoebe opened the door wand walked in. Prue was sitting on her bed and in her hands was a picture of Patty. "Prue...''
"How can we be expected to help a Warlock Phoebe? They took Mom from us. Who knows how many people are out there, growing up without a mother, sister, or daughter because of them. Those monsters don't deserve help."
Phoebe went over and sat beside Prue. ''Prue, do you remember when I was eight and I wanted to join that the soccer game in the park but the boys who were playing wouldn't let me.''
Prue nodded, a chuckled escaped her lips. ''That it doesn't matter that you were a girl. If someone has their heart set on something then there isn't anything they can't do. Phoebe...''
''She loves him Prue. That look in her eyes, how distraught she was when Brendon left her. She's his Soul Mate Prue and she wants to save him.''
''He's a Warlock. He's evil, its in his nature. Warlocks or creatures like them can't help it.''
''Then I guess I'm destined to be evil then,'' Phoebe angrily replied, resulting in Prue being awestruck.
''P-Phoebe...no that's different...''
''I was born on top of the nexus. There's always a chance I can become an evil witch Prue. There's a darkness deep inside of me and it scares me.'' Phoebe had to stop herself, the emotions pouring through her threatened to go into turmoil. ''When I met my other self, Dark Phoebe, I had to confront the ugly part of myself. That childish, selfish, flighty, thoughtless parts that craved power and thrills. A side of me that didn't care who was hurt and after that day I've strove never to become that person. I don't want to become the kind of person to care about my only selfish needs and ignore innocent people or hurt those around me.''
"You're not evil Phoebe, you're my sister.''
''I know,'' Phoebe placed a hand over Prue's, taking a moment to take control of her emotions. ''Though you have to realize that there can be good in others. Naruto is part demon, but he's not evil. You've always been a good example for me Prue, yet my own fears and insecurities drove my down the wrong path. Please don't let your hatred turn you into someone you're not.''
Prue fell silent, contemplating her sister's words. It was something that could so easily change. How can Phoebe ask her not to hate a race whose evil? A shutter coursed through her when she thought about each encounter she had with her loved ones dark sides. Nothing would ever change how much Prue disliked Warlocks, but she didn't want to lose herself. ''I'm sorry Pheebs. I guess I have more issues then I thought,'' she finally said as she pulled her sister into a hug. "Who would have thought you'd talk some sense into me?''
"Finally! That's one for the record!'' Phoebe responded for the grin.
''One to say...about one thousand, four-hundred and eighty-two.'' Prue cheekily replied.
''You can't just let anyone win can you?'' she replied as they both burst out into giggles.
The two of them returned downstairs to join the others. ''I'm sorry about my outburst earlier.'' Prue apologized, feeling ashamed at how she acted.
''No I'm sorry, your sister explained some things and I didn't know.'' Isabella apologized as well. "But I just don't know where to turn too. No matter who I turn too, no one is willing to help. They're afraid of the Rowe line, of the prophecy.''
''Prophecy? What prophecy?'' Piper demanded.
''The Prophecy of the three Rowe siblings who will complete the Triquetra and be Evil's counter balance to the Charmed Ones.'' she explained.
''Here it is,'' Naruto said as Piper finished turning the pages.
"This picture just sorta looks like the two guys we saw at the church." Piper pointed out. ''Interesting but I don't know many warlocks that work at a church to become a priest." Piper pointed out casually.
''He's trying to rid himself of his heritage.'' Isabella continued. ''By becoming a man of faith he's coming to permanently suppress his warlock nature."
''And considering two of them has been active for an undetermined amount of time, they'll definitely have the edge on the sisters if that happens,'' Naruto stated. "We should find him and fast."
''Then we should go,'' Prue suggested. ''Isabella why don't you stay here and come up with anything you think can help.''
''I can fight as well,'' Isabella argued. ''In my family line on my father's side, the Haines, Super speed is the most common inheritance. Please, let me come with you.''
''I guess that leaves me and Piper to hold the fort and start working on some potions.'' Phoebe decided.
"Don't worry Phoebe, we'll signal you if we need help,'' Naruto assured her as a cheeky grin formed on his face. "Would you say an explosion is too subtle?" he asked as the witch playfully smacked his elbow.
Naruto, Prue, and Isabella arrived at the search. The three of them split up and began scouring the area for one of the priests.
Prue in particular began searching for Father Austin as he was the only one she really knew. The Halliwells weren't particularly religious, but they had a lot of respect for the church.
Father Austin was the same priest that had been with Brendan the night before, not that Prue would know that. She spotted the older priest lighting some candles along a table and slowly approached him.
"Excuse me? Father Austin?" Prue asked quietly. She didn't know what it was, but there was always something about the church that made it seem disrespectful to be loud.
Father Austin turned away from lighting the candles upon hearing his name. "Yes?" He prompted.
"Hi. My name's Prue Halliwell." She began, politely shaking Father Austin's hand. "My sister helped coordinate the food for last night." Prue explained.
"Piper, of course." Father Austin realized, very easily recognizing the family resemblance. "I'm very grateful to her, it was a wonderful evening." He appreciated before letting his eyes flicker to the other side of the church. "Except for what happened in here." Father Austin lamented.
"Actually, that's why I'm here. Do you know someone named Brendan?" Prue inquired as he turned back to her. "I think he was one of the volunteers." Prue supplied.
Father Austin nodded in answer. "I know Brendan very well." He admitted before frowning faintly. "You don't think he had anything to do with this?" He wondered.
Prue hastily shook her head in assurance. "No, no, no, no, no. Um, but I did see two other men trying to hurt him." She revealed, but upon seeing the concern grow on Father Austin's face, continued. "I mean, he's fine. He got away alright, but I don't think they're gonna stop trying."
"He always said they'd come." Father Austin revealed with a sigh.
Prue tilted her head to the side curiously. "Excuse me?" She asked, gently pressing for more.
"Nothing." Father Austin hastily dismissed. "It's just something I know Brendan's been wrestling with his whole life." He elaborated but cryptically.
Prue was silent for a moment as she thought about the situation. "Do you know where I might be able to find him?" She questioned a little hesitantly.
Father Austin narrowed his eyes in uncertainty. "Why do you want to?" Father Austin inquired.
"I think he's in trouble and I might be able to help him." Prue explained.
"You?" Father Austin repeated. "How?" He pressed, thoroughly surprised.
Prue bit her lip slightly and took a moment to figure out what to say. "I can't really tell you that, Father, I'm sorry. It's kind of personal. I just need to ask you to trust me." Prue breathed a soft sigh of relief when Father Austin agreed.
Meanwhile Phoebe and Piper were at Quake. Piper was suddenly called in, which also gave the sisters an excuse of restocking on some of their supplies.
"So the lunch rush is almost over and then you're closed until dinner, right?" Phoebe asked as Piper walked around her to the cash register.
"Yeah, why?" Piper wondered distractedly, pulling out the credit card that was in the bill folder. She hastily swiped the card and glanced at Phoebe from the corner of her eyes.
Phoebe shrugged nonchalantly. "Just curious."
"You really are something sometimes Phoebe.''
''What does that mean?'' she demanded, narrowing her eyes and perceiving the comment negatively.
''I didn't mean it in that way,'' Piper hastily corrected. ''I mean whatever you said to Prue that changed her mind. Even if used to go about it the wrong way, I always admired how you were able to stand up for yourself.''
Phoebe gently placed her hand comfortingly on her sister's shoulder. ''But things have changed, you've definitely gained some confidence." she said as finally spotted the last ingredient. ''I just hope Naruto and Prue find that Brendan guy before it's too late.
At the Stables Brendan reached up and helped a young girl down from the back of a horse she had been riding. He carefully sat her down on the ground and kneel in front of her. "Are you sure you've never ridden a horse before?" He asked.
"I've never even seen a horse before!" The little girl exclaimed. "Except on television." She amended.
"Well, you're a natural at it. Keep your grades up and maybe you can come riding again." Brendan encouraged.
The little girl's eyes widened in excitement. "Promise?" She grinned all the wider when Brendan nodded. The little girl looked down and started to try and re-tie her shoe when her eyes landed on a huge spider crawling up the leg of her pants. "A spider! Kill it!" She screamed.
"Oh no. He's just trying to find his way home. That's all." Brendan explained, carefully scooping the spider off onto his hand. He held it up so the little girl could see it better. "Besides, all life is precious to God, you know." He continued, not noticing as Prue came up to be in hearing range of him and the little girl. "Here, don't be afraid. Trust me. Here you go." Brendan assured, giving the spider to her. Only then did he look up to see Prue watching them. "Uh, why don't you take him to the stables and set him free. I'll be right there." He watched as the little girl left before turning to face Prue.
"You're braver than me." Prue admitted, her eyes following the little girl's departure.
Brendan ignored the statement and narrowed his eyes suspiciously at Prue. "How did you find me?" He demanded.
"Father Austin told me that you would be here." Prue answered and Brendan nodded slightly. "We need to talk." She added, advancing a step toward him.
"Look, uh." Brendan trailed off not knowing her name.
"Prue." She supplied helpfully.
"Prue." Brendan repeated, nodding to himself. "If you're worried about my telling anybody about your secret, you don't have to. It's safe with me." He promised.
Prue smiled gratefully, "Its not about that, but thanks. I know who you are. "Fear formed in Brendan's eyes. "Relax, I'm not going to vanquish you,'' she quickly added. ''Isabella asked my sisters and I to help.''
Brendan turned away from Prue and got on the horse the little girl had been riding. "I don't wanna talk about it." Brendan replied with a tone of finality.
"Okay." Prue allowed, turning around and walking up to one of the stable caretakers that was brushing out a horse. "Ah, hi. I'm just gonna borrow this for a minute." She stated as much as asked.
"Sure, go ahead." The caretaker stepped back as Prue swung her leg over the horse. She lightly nudged the horse into a gallop as Brendan was already heading out of the stable and onto the trail. She quickly caught up and even passed Brendan.
"Hey, wait up!" Brendan called after her, speeding his own horse up until he was right next to her and they both slowed the horses to a walk. "If you keep your grades up maybe you can come riding again too." He joked.
"Oh, you promise?" Prue laughed, going along with the joke.
Brendan laughed and glanced toward Prue. "Who are you anyway?" He wondered curiously.
Prue smirked, turning her own gaze on him. "I guess you can call me Superwitch. I solve relationship problems during the day, fight demons during the afternoon and all before dinner." Though Prue decided it was time to stop joking. ''Brendan, we know about prophecy.''
Brendan shrugged slightly. "It doesn't matter. After tomorrow, I'll be safe from them forever."
"You mean when you become a priest?'' Prue wondered aloud, tilting her head slightly to the side. She still wasn't sure how that worked. ''Then why break things off with Isabella?''
''I can handle my brothers, but I don't want her getting involved. I don't want her getting hurt because of me.''
''Which is something you should let me worry about.'' a voice called from behind them. They turned and there was Isabella.
"Isabella I...'' he wasn't sure what to say.
"I'm not helpless Brendan I can take care of myself.'' the woman insisted.
''But what if something happens...''
''You stand by her.'' Naruto cut in. He appeared and joined Prue, intertwining his fingers with hers. ''Do you really think pushing her away is keeping her safe? Nothing will stop them if they're intent on making you suffer especially if you rob them of what they're trying to achieve. If you're brothers are following the ways of evil, even if the prophecy doesn't occur, it won't stop them from continuing to trying to kill people or the other things warlocks do. Trust me when I say this, you're stronger with the ones you love than apart.''
''I...I need to think.'' Brendan said, shaking his head and heading back.
''We'll get through to him,'' Prue encouraged Isabella. Seconds later an ominous yell reverberated through the nearly empty stone walls of the church, sending shivers down their spines.
The trio raced through the hallways into the main room to find a warlock leaning over the motionless body of Father Austin. The warlock let out another yell and transformed back into his human form.
Brendan stared up at her from his position next to Father Austin. "I." He realized, inwardly cursing. With one last look at he took off in the opposite direction.
With that Isabella was gone in a burst of speed.
Naruto dropped down next to Father Austin and felt for a pulse. ''He's alive,'' Naruto stated. The sound of footsteps echoed outside and they were joined by some nuns.
"Dear God." One of the nuns gasped at the sight. Another nun just stared in shock.
"Call 911." Prue was about to take after her but Naruto stopped her. ''What are you doing? We have to stop him before he kills someone.''
''Prue, calm down let's think about this rationally.''
''Think about what. You saw it as clear as I did.'' she argued.
''Everything isn't what it always appears to be,'' Naruto stated. ''I'll go after Brendan.''
"At least let me make sure that Brendan isn't implicated.'' she responded. She took a moment to calm down and think rationally. It had to be Brendan's brothers.
"Alright,'' he remarked. ''Whatever you feel you have to do." Naruto didn't know what Prue was going to do, but he decided against interfering.
Half an Hour later Andy and Darryl followed as Father Austin was being wheeled toward the ambulance that would take him to the hospital. Andy's blue eyes stayed transfixed on his long-time priest while Darryl was just coming to fill his partner in on the information gathered.
"I've got a couple eyewitnesses two nuns. One saw someone she Id as Brendan Rowe next to the fallen priest. A woman and a man arrived and Brendan ran from the scene. The woman with dark told them to call 911 and when the nuns came back they were gone." Darryl began but trailed off when he noticed that Andy was visibly upset. "You alright?" He questioned.
Andy took a moment before he slowly shook his head. "No, I'm not. Father Austin's my priest. He gave me my first communion. What kind of animal would do this?" Andy questioned, anger feeling his voice.
"You wanna follow him to the hospital?" Darryl suggested as much as asked.
"No. I wanna catch the scum that did this to him." Andy replied, turning toward Darryl as the ambulance drove off.
Meanwhile near the forest Isabella and Naruto had caught up with Brendan. Though they weren't the only one apparently the Source had sent his personal Body-Guard, a Fire-Starter to eliminate Brendan. It only made since, if the Rowes became the evil Triquetra they would threaten the Source's hold on the underworld. If the brother's could recruit all of the Source's enemy under one organization then even the Source himself would have trouble combating this force.
Naruto finished sealing the frozen body of the Fire-starter. ''As I said, they'll attack anyone. This situation with your brothers has to be solved another way.''
''What am I supposed to do? I tried to break the chain and make amends for all my family has done." Brendan began. "Embracing God in such a way is the only way to get rid of my warlock nature forever. The only way to stop the Rowe Coven. Only my past finally caught up." He admitted.
"We either have to strip your brothers of their powers or kill them. There isn't anything else that can be done at this point.''
''Even if they're Warlocks, they're still my brothers. Can't we try stripping their powers first?'' Brendan pleaded. No matter what, family was still family.
''Alright,'' Naruto allowed. ''I'll call up the sisters and we'll work on a power stripping potion. If you're line is strong enough to form a Triquetra then we'll probably need a piece of flesh to strip them of their powers.'' he stated as he pulled out his cellphone.
''Then take it from me. We're brothers.'' Brendan offered.
''And what if it doesn't work?'' Isabella finally spoke up.
"We have to try Isabella. I can't run anymore. We have to deal with this, one way or another.''
Meanwhile Greg and Paul were waiting for their brother to arrive.
Paul moved away from the preparations they had in store for his youngest brother and approached the chair that Greg was currently sitting in. "Everything's ready." Paul reported.
"Good he's coming." Greg assured, a grin forming on his features. "This is amazing. Just at his approach, my power quickens. It's as if I'm reaching out for him, for completion. Do you feel it too?"
They both turned as the door to their room opened and Brendan slipped inside. Greg was on his feet by the time Brendan had closed the door. "Brother." Greg greeted, holding his hand out for Brendan to take.
"I'm here to kill you, Greg." Brendan stated without emotion and making no move to take Greg's offered hand.
Greg nodded in approval. "Well, I'm glad. Anything less and I'd be disappointed." He praised. He slowly walked away from Brendan to a table where he picked up an athame. "But first, you're going to need this." Greg turned back and tossed it so that it passed just by Brendan and was imbedded in the wall.
Brendan eyed the knife suspiciously so Paul took a step forward. "It's okay, Brendan, take it." Paul prompted.
With narrow-eyed determination Brendan pulled the knife the out. "I know this wasn't you're doing, Paul, but I'm going to have to kill you too."
"But me first, right?" Greg guessed, clearly eager. As Brendan prepared to throw the knife at Greg, the eldest brother jumped forward and threw Brendan back into the wall. Brendan spun back around and began slashing furiously at Greg, who nimbly dodged the blows. "Yes, come on, you're feeling it now. Come on, I dare ya'. You're almost there! In your blood, this is us, your birthright." Greg provoked.
Brendan suddenly reached out and grabbed the front of Greg's shirt. With a powerful toss, Greg was thrown to the floor at the back of the room. Brendan advanced, ripping back the curtains that obscured the view. He froze once he saw why. There was a woman tied to the table amongst a myriad of candles. "What the hell?" He whispered, entranced by the scene in front of him.
With a wave of Greg's hand, the candles were lit up around her, further appealing to Brendan. "Smell that, Brendan? It's damp, intoxicating. But you need to kill. Oh, yes. That's it."
Brendan had the knife poised over the chest of the woman where a pentagram had been tattooed. Greg and Paul were on either side of Brendan, eagerly awaiting the inevitable.
"One clean thrust and you're both a peace. Finish it." Greg ordered.
Brendan raised up the athame and took a deep breath. ''NOW!'' he shouted.
Prue, Piper, and Phoebe, burst into the room at that moment. Using her Telekinesis the two vials were sent flying into the two Warlocks brothers. They can began to chant.
Power of Triquetra heed our call
Time for them to meet their fall
Bring an end to this evil reed
Vanquish the Power fueled by greed!
With that the potion did its effect as the power of the two warlocks was permanently. ''How...no...NOOOO!" Greg roared and furiously turned to Brendan. ''How could you do this to us? Your brothers! You will pay for that mistake!" before he could attempt to kill his brother he was frozen.
Paul hesitantly gulped and stammered out he'll be good. The sisters rushed over to the woman.
"It's okay, you're safe." Piper soothed to the woman as she hastily untied her from the table. Phoebe reached out to take the blindfold off, but Piper's hand stopped her. "No, she'll see us. We'll call for help." She explained and Phoebe nodded in agreement.
Hours later Paul and Greg were not only charged with kidnapping, but were also charged for the assault on Father Austen. It was as if he was 'miraculous' cured. The woman was released, though shaken up. Between her, father Austen, and Brendan testifying the two Rowes would be spending a long time in jail.
"Thank you! Thank you for all you've done.'' Isabella graciously thanked them.
''No problem,'' Prue replied.
"Though what about your and Greg's relationship. I mean if he becomes a priest...'' Phoebe began and trailed off, unsure on what to say without bringing out the hurtful truth.
''Brendan and I are trying to work things out. I'm hoping he can see that there are other ways for him to help the world without being a priest, but if this is where his heart lies,'' the woman sighed. "Then I'm afraid I might have to let him go.'' she finished. "I'm sorry if this seems rude, but I have things to think about. Thank you all again for your help.'' Isabella thanked them once more before leaving.
"I hope things really work out.'' Phoebe added. She was suddenly pulled into a side hug by Naruto.
''Unfortunately we can't always get that perfect happy ending. Come on, why don't I whip up some cookies?'' he suggested. At least things were calming down.
In the underworld Diriel approached where his master lay, trapped in his prison until sufficient power was gathered to free him. He kneels on one leg. ''Master, I have important news that my interest you.''
''Speak Diriel.''
A smirk formed on Diriel's face. ''The Source's body guard has been killed, not only that, but I've discovered the identity of the Charmed One's mysterious guardian. Tempest is a traitor, or I should say an infiltrator for good.''
''See to it that he is eliminated.'' his master ordered.
''Of course,'' Diriel replied. It would be a simple matter, but first to make sure he got involved he would have to drum up a matter that would draw out the Charmed Ones.