Chapter 6:
The Phoenix knew that she had to be able to fool Melinda and Julie. She knew that she had to get them on her side; she had to get their trust. She also knew that it was extremely hard to gain the trust of a Halliwell, especially Melinda. She had figured that out from Wyatt years ago. So, she decided to glimmer into someone different, someone who Melinda would like the looks of.
The Phoenix stood outside Melinda and Julie's apartment door. She took a breath, and knocked.
Melinda and Julie looked at each other from inside.
"See. I told you someone was coming for us!" Melinda hissed at Julie
"Mellie, have you ever heard of evil knocking at a door? If it was someone evil, then the door would have been blown to smithereens by now!" Julie exclaimed "Why don't you go answer it?"
"You answer it!" Melinda said
"No, you!" Julie argued back. Of course, Melinda got that "I'm- being- stubborn- and- won't- give- up- till- I- win" look on her face, so Julie sighed and opened the door.
"Hi! I'm a good witch and I was wondering if I could come in. I'm in need of a place to stay for a while, and was wondering if you knew of anywhere." The phoenix introduced
"How did you know we were good?" Julie asked
"Jules!" Melinda hissed again, kicking her friend. She was mad because know they couldn't act evil if they had to, incase this woman wasn't who she said she was
The Phoenix grinned. "I could sense you. I could tell there was good magic somewhere around here, but finally I found you."
"Just another question. What's your name?" Melinda asked, still not convinced
The Phoenix thought for a moment, and said the first name that came to her mind, not wanting to blow her cover
"Bianca." She said
"Alright, Bianca. Come on in. However, any funny business and we'll have to blow you up. No hard feelings or anything." Melinda said
"Sounds good to me!" "Bianca" replied
"Do you have anything with you? Like any clothes or anything?" Julie asked
"No, not really. I sort of get by with what I can." Bianca said
"Oh. Well, Julie and I have plenty of clothes, if you wanted to borrow some. You look like you could be about our size." Melinda said, figuring that if this woman wasn't going to hurt them, the least she could do was help her out. Her mother had always expected her children to help any Innocent out any way they could, and fellow witches as well.
"Thanks for the offer. I might have to take you up on that later." Bianca replied "Looks like you guys have got something magical brewing around here. What are you cooking?" she asked, trying to see if they would tell her their plan
"Oh, not much. Just some potions and stuff. Julie got a premonition the other day, so we're just being prepared." Melinda explained
Bianca then saw the Book of Shadows on the kitchen table, where it had been when Melinda and Julie had been looking at it before she had arrived
"Is that really the legendary Book of Shadows?" She asked, curiously
"Yup!" Melinda replied , wishing she had put it away earlier
"Cool!" Bianca said
Melinda waited about five seconds, to see if their guest would ask to see the BOS, but Bianca never did. "Interesting." She thought
"So, do you guys just hang out here all day? If you don't mind my asking?" Bianca questioned
"No, not really. We both have jobs, so we spend a lot of time there. Though the way the world is now, we have to be careful, so there's usually one of us home at all times." Melinda explained
"Makes sense. That's completely understandable." Bianca commented
"Can I get you anything? Food, drink?" Julie asked
"Um, actually, if I could have a glass of water, that'd be great, thanks." Bianca replied
"Sure thing. How about you Mel? Want anything?"
"No. I'm good for now." Melinda said "But I think I'll get out some crackers or something"
"Sounds good. I'm in need of a snack." Julie complained hungrily
"Jules, you're always in need of a snack." Melinda commented
They all laughed at this. "Bianca" thought "Now, if only I could get them to hint at what they're doing. Then I could report to Wyatt."