A/N: Hello

New chap is now up and I hope you all like.

4. The Assignment

"Your joking, right?" Prue asked, a small mischievous smile appearing on her face.

Usually Jaden would damn that expression, as it would then lead to some taunt towards him. However with the new topic choice, he couldn't help but find it oddly adorable.

"Nope. You finally get to come out of hiding o' annoying one." he answered.

Prue's smile grew into grin, until she looked down at his hand that was still keeping her trapped against the wall. "Jaden, as excited as I am, this is no way to woe a lady."

The warlock moved in close, like she had done so many times to him. "It would take a lady to know."

"Meoow." she commented quietly and again looked at their current position. "..still, Ja, if your not willing to let me go, I may start to suspect that you don't hate me as much as you say you do."

"Oh I hate you." Jaden whispered in response. "I just could never bring myself to hurt such a pretty face."

Prue smiled slightly. "More like master won't let you." she mocked, tapping his nose with every word. Finally she disappeared in a shimmer, while taunting Jaden with an amused expression.

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Prue appeared in a large thrown room, which was lit by several torches. In the middle of the room sat the creature she had long ago lost any fear towards.

He needed her far more than she needed him, which gave her power and immunity throughout the underworld. Some evil beings hated this, vying that she was a liability. Good was in her blood and they all knew it. If she was to turn back to the light, they will not only lose a great power but Prue would have knowledge of them all.

The Source, however, kept her as if one of his own. He was proud at the fact he had managed to capture the eldest Charmed One in the world of evil. Though, he had grown to pity the people she came into contact with. She had never killed, herself, but torture and taunting was two of her most favourite games.

…and these were not strictly reserved for those on the opposing side. Anyone was a possible target and victim.

"Prudence." he greeted in his booming voice.

The guards around him either diverted their attention from her or eyed her in suspicion, depending on their past history or general opinion.

Prue would have laughed at them all. It amazed her that the Source's own guards were pathetic creatures, who would probably safe their own skins than protect him when the time came.

"My ledge." she responded. The greeting was odd and she was unsure of why she used it considering her thoughts and feelings towards the leader of evil. She didn't have the same respect for him as the rest of the underworld had, but nonetheless she would appear as though she had some.

"Is it true?" she asked, with the same mischievous smile she had when Jaden had informed her of the assignment.

Just then the warlock appeared nearby and bowed in respect. "My Lord." he greeted.

He is such a suck up, Prue sighed.

"I believe Jaden has informed you of your assignment, Prudence." the Source stated.

"He has…but I ask for your confirmation, due to Jaden and mine's less than truthful partnership." Prue replied, sharing a quick glance with the warlock.

"Truth is overrated but what Jaden speaks of is true…" the Source answered.

Jaden turned to Prue and gave her the I told you look, while Prue only smiled pleasingly at him.

"..you shall return and you shall offer the Charmed Ones death."

Prue turned back to the Source, as did Jaden. "Your ledge, I have yet to kill and you ask I take down the Charmed Ones."

"You, my dear Prudence, are what they have been longing to have returned and once you are, you can then work from the inside to gain us victory."

"My sisters will know of my change, my ledge." Prue argued, sensing the word suicide forming in her head.

"They shall be too overwhelmed with your return and shall believe little of what they are told." he answered. "..but to assist you in this assignment, I will instruct Jaden to help."

"What?" both Prue and Jaden asked. They had been on assignments together before but not for long periods of time, both believing they would kill each other if this was the case….or more than likely Jaden will want to kill Prue.

"You shall assist Prudence." the Source instructed to Jaden, who lowered his head slightly.

"Yes my Lord." he answered.

Prue looked at him in disbelieve. He has just agreed to this with no more questions. He is whipped beyond believe, she thought, knowing Jaden didn't want to be apart of this and frankly, she didn't want him to either.

"You two may leave." the Source ordered, "..and begin work on your plan."

Both Prue and Jaden turned to leave the thorn room. As they were walking out, Jaden caught the looks Prue was sending him.

"What?" he asked, as the door was shut behind them.

"…and you say I'm the bitch." she answered and then walked off.

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Phoebe ran into the house, searching frantically for anyone.

"Piper! Paige! We have a 911!" she shouted, hoping they would not be far.

"Pheebs, what's with the yelling?" Paige asks walking into the foyer, with an apple in hand.

"Like I just said; 911." Phoebe replied.

"Don't they know I was planning on having the day off from demony things?" the youngest whined a little.

"Apparently they missed your request." Phoebe smiled, before turning to the stairs. "Piper!"

"What's it about then?" Paige asked, standing next to her sister.

Phoebe sighed. "We'll wait for Piper first. I've found we repeat ourselves far too much in this house." she then turned back to the stairs.

"Piper!" they both called this time, Paige wanting to know what this was all about.

"Alright already! Jeez." was the reply from their older sister, who was now making her way down the stairs. "You too obviously didn't get the patience gene, did ya?" she quipped as she came to the bottom and stood near them.

"We're Halliwells, Pipe, name one person in our family who actually has any." Phoebe shot back with a smile.

Piper thought this over. "I can be patient……sometimes."

"We'll believe that when we see it, sweetie." the original youngest replied.

"Okay, what's the big 911?" Paige asked, growing impatient herself.

"Demon in the park, attacking a little girl." Phoebe answered. "…and by the time of day, I would say we have….about an hour to find the girl and kill the big bad demon, hopefully all before my date with Cole." she smiled.

Paige rolled her eyes, hoping the big bad demon was Cole.

"Do you know what demon?" Piper questioned.

"No, just an ugly one…I was kinda hoping you could do the kaboom thing you do so well now." Phoebe answered, mimicking Piper's power with her hands.

"I guess we don't have much time anyway…so….." Piper responded, grabbing a jacket, while her sisters followed behind her.

"Hey, do you guys reckon if we started booking time off with evil, they'll listen?" Paige asked as they walked out of the house.

A/N: Thanks for all the reviews, much appreciated.

jdjams; thanks for the review and I'm glad you like it so far. I love writing Prue's attitude like this, it's quite fun and about her sisters...things may turn nasty, lol. Thanks again.

Shanfan; I'm assuming your a big Cole and Prue fan, lol. Thanks for the review and hope you like it, even if doesn't head towards the Prue & Cole ending you hope for. ;o)

Prujo; Hey, thanks for the review and glad you liked it. I like evil Prue too...there was never enough of that in my opinion. Anyway, thanks again.

I'll review the usual reply button way to the rest, kinda be going on forever if I didn't...sorry.

Thanks to all reviews, your all BIG, shining diamonds.

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