Part Eight

Summary: The Avatars have turned down Cole's request to stop Richard Montana using his magic after he had a vision of him doing evil. Cole takes matters in to his own hands and returns to Earth, threatening Richard to stop using magic. He enlists the help of future white lighter Chris who agrees Richard needs to be stopped. The sisters and Richard discovered who they're dealing with and there's more shouting. Cole is handed his punishment by the Avatars after a trial and is forced to live on earth as Belthazor

Phoebe enters the penthouse, stopping dead as she sees her former lover sitting on the arm chair in the corner of the room. "Surprise…" He quietly tells her.

She doesn't know quite what to say, he's alive yet again. "This is what… number four, five? I've lost count." She tells him, shaking her head in disbelief.

"Isn't it great?" Lana excitedly intervenes, coming out of the kitchen and handing a coffee to Cole.

"Yeah, the universe needs more physco's. Doesn't it Cole?" Phoebe says, folding her arms and starting at him.

Cole, after sipping his coffee sets it down on the coffee table. "Where's toil and trouble? Didn't expect you to come alone."

"Do I need them?" Phoebe questions.

"No! Of course not, does she Cole?" Lana tells her, hoping to avoid any trouble.

Cole stands up and makes his way to the elevator, "I don't have time for this." He states.

Phoebe quickly blocks his path, "Where are you going? To kill my sister's fiancé?

"Get out of my way Phoebe."

"Or what? You'll kill me? You're gonna have to; I won't see my sisters go through this with you again."

"Fine!" Cole says, gritting his teeth. With that, he shimmers out and Phoebe looks to Lana surprised.

"You better tell him to stay the hell away, Avatar or not we'll find a way to vanquish him." To herself she mutters: "We always do…"

Meanwhile, at the Montana estate.

The remaining two sisters are doing are chanting spell whilst waving scented candles. "Are you sure this necessary?" Chris asks the girls.

The spell finishes a white glow for a moment illuminates the room, "There, all done – no more magic can be used in here." Piper tells the room.

Richard, looking at his own spell book on the couch, stands and grabs Paige's hand. "Chris is right Paige, this isn't necessary I can look after myself."

"No! I don't want you using magic. The last thing we need right now is for you to go out of control." She bluntly explains.

Before he can reply he's shoved on to the floor by Cole, shimmering in to the room. Piper for a moment forgetting she can't, tries using her powers on him. "Richard!" Paige yells, running over to see if he's ok.

"Get the hell out!" Piper coldly tells the un-wanted guest.

"I'm not the bad guy here… he is." Cole says, defending his actions.

Phoebe and Lana shimmer in to the room as Cole conjures up an energy bolt. "Cole, don't!" Phoebe cries out to him.

Cole swings his hand at Richard but is shocked to see nothing happens.

"It worked!" A surprised Paige shouts, kneeling down to help her fiancé to his feet.

"What did you do?" A stunned Cole asks, turning to Piper.

"Good isn't it? A little spell to stop the likes of you using your powers."

Phoebe smiles, "Not so smart now are ya?"

Paige and Richard get to their feet, "He's not an Avatar, that's why it worked." Richard explains, keeping his eyes on Cole.

"What?" Phoebe questions, looking to Cole… It quickly dawns on her what the Avatars did and she smiles. "So, they stripped you of your great power? You musta really pissed them off lover."

"Like Piper's already said, get the hell out!" Paige tells him.

Cole shakes his head and points to Richard, "How do you think he knows this? Have Witches started to sense this sort of thing now? He's got too much power!"

"You really don't listen do you Cole? Maybe we should lift the spell and see how well you fair against 4 witches? "Piper asks him.

"I like that plan..." Paige continues.

Cole looks to Chris who simply shrugs.

"This is your last chance Cole, now go before we make good on Piper's threat. Phoebe warns him.

Cole finally submits to them, "This isn't over Montana." He says, making his way to the door quickly followed by Lana.

TO BE CONTINUED!