A/N: I'm sorry for the month and a half wait! I have two weeks off from school so I have time to write. Thanks for reading and reviewing the last chapter, I'm really glad you're still reading!

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Chapter 42

Several weeks had passed since the darklighter attack at the Manor. Phoebe had started working with Paige when she could. She was working as waitress downtown while taking night classes. Piper was still wary about the whole thing but she started to learn on how to make potions complaining about her boss while doing so. Prue was another story. She wasn't pleased that her baby sister was going after demons or that her two other sisters were along for the ride. She had fought the demons that had come through, managed her relationship with Andy, and bickered with Paige. And like nearly every other night in the Halliwell Manor, Paige and Prue were once more fighting.

"Paige, this needs to stop," Prue said.

"Prue, I can't stop the attacks. Demons will do as they want. I'm just protecting the innocent, like I'm supposed to do."

"You're sixteen!"

"That's you're argument for everything. There are other teens my age learning how to use their powers and fighting demons just like me. I got an acceptance let to Magic School. I start Monday. I'll be able to go and leave as I please because I'm a Charmed One. Otherwise I stay there, it's a boarding school. When you need me all you have to do is yell out my name. If you want you can meet Gideon, he's an Elder and the Headmaster."

"Wait, slow down, you want to go to a magic school?" Piper asked.

"Magic School, yeah, I've wanted to since I found out about it."

"You mentioned it back when we got our powers," Phoebe said and Paige nodded.

"When did you find out?" Prue asked.

"I asked Leo about it and he told me. I couldn't get in because you didn't know we were witches yet."

"Who's Leo?" Prue asked.

"Crap," she muttered under her breath, "He's a whitelighter."

"Like you?"

"Full whitelighter, he used to be mortal. He's healed me on occasion."

"So he's just some random whitelighter?" Piper asked.

"He's, uh, sort of my whitelighter. Our whitelighter really. See- I didn't want to tell you because-,"

"Why? Because you didn't think you could trust us? Or because you wanted him all to yourself?"

"No! I didn't want to overwhelm you more than I had. How could you think that I'd want him all to myself?"

"Because, he's the only one who you can relate to; it's just like you. You kept Leo from us because you didn't want to share him."

"It's not like that. It's not like that at all. Leo, he's not a romantic interest. He's like a protective older brother. That's all he is, it's all he'll ever be. I go to Leo for guidance, for help when I wasn't able to go to you. I'll call him if you want."

"Go right ahead," Prue said sitting back.

"Leo!" she called, "You can orb in. They know!" Prue's eyes narrowed when she saw Leo. She stood up.

"So you're a whitelighter?" she asked.

"Yes, I met Paige near the end of the summer. Sam wanted to make sure she was healed if she was hurt."

"So this was arranged by Sam? The… Elders didn't arrange it?"

"I'm already assigned to you. I've known Sam for a few years, he assigned me to Paige specifically until you were all witches."

"And Paige asked you not to meet us?" He glanced at Paige who nodded.

"She said she didn't want to overwhelm you."

"Okay, what about this school she wants to go to?" Prue asked changing the subject.

"It's a boarding school hidden by magic. Demons can't enter. Gideon is the headmaster and an Elder. Paige will learn how to use her magic, protect herself, and other school subjects."

"What about standard school subjects like math and science? History?" Prue asked. Paige noticed that Piper and Phoebe hadn't said anything.

"The school has standard subjects of course but the main purpose of Magic School is to help young witches."

"And Paige will stay there unless we need her?"

"Yes, she can't get out without a special pass."

"What do you mean?"

"The only way until the school are through portals. One can be set up here. If Paige hears your call the portal will open and she can orb out." Prue thought it over in her head.

"Fine Paige you can go," she said. Paige smiled and gave Prue a hug.

"I'm going to pack." She ran upstairs and Leo said goodbye, mentioned another charge and orbed out.

"You aren't going to call her are you?" Phoebe asked.

"No, I'm not. Not unless she's really, really needed. Otherwise we'll manage on our own," Prue said.

A/N: Okay, so what'd you think? Another chapter will be up before the end of the year, I'm not saying when though. So please leave a review and I'll update soon! Happy Holidays!