Chapter 56

Paige's older sisters had summoned her home the following morning before her classes started. They confessed lying about the demon. Piper and Phoebe said they were only trying to protect her. Prue said she had them tell her the truth because she didn't her to go after the demon alone. Paige replied she wouldn't go after the demon alone. Not anymore, she thought.

The demon was top priority and the sisters got to work on vanquishing potions and spells. Paige, of course, asked how and when the demon attacked.

"It was yesterday evening," Phoebe said, "He shimmered into the living room. Next thing I know Piper is freezing him multiple times. He's pretty much immune to her powers. Probably Prue's and yours as well."

"We'll have to try them when he attacks again," Paige said, "Keep researching, I have exams to take." She then left the Manor. The sisters continued their search for information on the demon. Not a lot was found in the Book except that he was an upper level demon. He was supposedly in alliance with the Triad. They didn't look up the Triad though, sticking to the demon they had to fight. Paige came home at lunch time with several books from the library.

"You aren't going to study for exams?" Phoebe asked.

"This is more important," she said but Prue disagreed.

"No, school is more important. It is always more important. Go back and study," Prue said, "We have everything under control. If the demon shows up we'll call you." She ushered Paige back to school and the older Charmed Ones continued researching through lunch. Paige's school day came to a close though and instead of studying for her other exams she rushed back to the Manor. She fibbed to her sisters that she only had one exam left when really she had three.

They had the vanquishing potion and spell ready, all they had to do was summon the demon. The question was whether they should wait or not. Paige opted to get it out of the way but her sisters were wary. The older sisters decided to wait till morning. Paige returned to school tired from exams and research and sat down to study for three more exams.

Simon Marks stopped by her room, just before curfew.

"Hi," she said opening the door. She was in her pajamas, her hair in a messy bun, but she was no where near sleeping as she had just had a cup of coffee.

"Hey," he said and then asked if she'd join him for lunch tomorrow.

"I thought our date wasn't until next week," she said but then he replied it would be good to get an 'early start'.

"Maybe, there's demon stuff always popping up. But if there isn't a demon that needs to be vanquished, I'll come," she said giving him a small smile.

"Excellent," he said smiling, with a British accent. He then left her dorm. Half the night was spent studying and the other half giggling with her roommates, who like her were on a caffeine high.

Paige's alarm woke her up around six, she dragged herself out of bed, running on about two hours of sleep. She drank an entire thermos of coffee and went to the Manor. All her sisters were awake when she arrived.

"Alright," Paige yawned, "Let's get this over with." The four sisters summoned the demon. The demon was stunned to find himself above ground just around sunrise. This gave the Charmed Ones an advantage. Though he quickly recovered. The potions they made didn't even affect him. He used Prue's own power against her, throwing her into a wall, knocking her out. Not long after, Piper and Phoebe were knocked out too. The only reason Paige was still conscious was because she was orbing out.

"You're a tough one," he sneered. Paige felt something sharp pierce her through the back. She gasped falling forward. A darklighter walked to the demon's side and chuckled. He twisted the arrow in Paige stomach and then knocked her out by hitting her head against the floor. They both shimmered out of the Manor.

Around eight there was someone knocking at the Manor door. No one answered, so the two men entered on their own accord. One yelled out Prue's name. They then saw the four unconscious sisters.

"We have four females unconscious," one said into a radio and told them the address, "One has an arrow in her. She has a pulse." The other man went to the older sisters. They were bruised but alive. One started to stir and with help she sat up.

"Andy," she muttered, "What are you doing here?"

"That doesn't matter," he said, "Phoebe, what happened?" She was about to reply when she saw Paige lying in her blood. She started to cry hysterically and scream out Leo's name. Andy did his best to calm her down but she continued to yell for a man name Leo.

"Phoebe, Paige is going to be okay," he said.

"No," Phoebe cried, "She's going to die. Not unless Leo gets here now. You and Darryl have to leave. You have to trust me. Please." She begged him and he looked at his partner.

"Please, Andy," Phoebe begged, "Trust me." He stood up and he and Darryl exited the Manor. Phoebe called again for Leo and woke up Piper. She swiftly said to freeze Darryl and Andy hiding Paige from view. She then went to Paige as Leo orbed in. He saw the blood and the darklighter arrow protruding from her stomach.

"You're going to have to pull it out. She won't feel it," Leo reassured her seeing the look on Phoebe's face. She pulled it out as fast as she could and wincing when Paige let out a small cry. Leo placed his hands over the wound, a warm glow healing it.

"She's good," he said and was about to leave.

"Leo, you can't go," Phoebe said, "Andy and Darryl are outside waiting for an ambulance. You have to help us stop them. Paige isn't even supposed to be here." Prue was now slowly waking and she jumped upon seeing Paige in a pool of blood. Phoebe quickly told her that Paige was alive.

"Your boyfriend is outside. Piper's doing her best but I think you can convince them to go away. We need Leo to help too."

"How can he help?" Prue asked when Leo said nothing. The three heard a rasping voice.

"He has dust. It can wipe their memories," Paige said sitting up, "Leo, you have to use it. If they find out..." but she stopped upon hearing Piper's voice.

"She's fine, really," Piper said. She then froze them again and entered the living room. She smiled seeing Paige sitting up.

"Leo, you can help?" she asked.

"He can," Paige said starting to stand up but Phoebe shoved her back down and then she pointed toward the landing in between the stairs.

"Get to school," she said, "We'll deal with this." Prue having no idea what happened was surprised.

"Phoebe, I'm a Charmed One too!" Paige said back.

"And I'm your older sister," Phoebe said her voice stern, "Go!" Paige reluctantly stood up and went to Magic School. Leo ended up using the dust on Andy and Darryl.

"I wonder why they showed up," Piper said.

"I want to know what happened when you woke up," Prue said to Phoebe. Phoebe told them what she saw.

Paige slipped into her second period exam late but told the teacher why she was out. She told her roommates what had happened as well. At lunch she thought of returning to the Manor but soon realized her sisters would probably push her back into Magic School. So she joined Simon instead.

"Darklighter arrows hurt," he agreed, "I'm surprised you came back."

"My sisters, well Phoebe, insisted. Let's not talk about darklighters," she said wanting to change the subject.

"Sure," he said and then asked about exams.

A/N: That's it for this chapter! I hope you all enjoyed it! Please review! Sorry for the long wait! I'll be updating every Sunday from now on. Estelle: The Last of the Fire Fae is updated every Friday and Unraveling Secrets, every Saturday. Once again please review! If I get 5 reviews I'll update Friday or Saturday! Charmed Always- K