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Fate and Destiny

Fate and Destiny

By: Genesis

Phoebe came down the stairs of the manor, carefully trying not to disturb her sisters of rest. It was three in the morning, Piper and Prue wouldn't be up for another six hours at least. Phoebe couldn't believe how badly she was shaking. She had woken up, horrified by her dream. Just the thought of it scared her. Phoebe opened up the door to the fridge, pulling a bottle of juice out, setting it on the counter. She went over to the cupboard, taking a glass from the shelf, but her shaking had caused her to lose her grip on it as the glass fell to the floor, smashing to pieces. Phoebe fell to her knees as tears fell from her face.
Prue and Piper heard the noise downstairs, quickly getting out of bed and running downstairs. There they found their little sister crying on the floor of their kitchen. Both sisters walked over to Phoebe, who seemed to be devastated about something. Piper knelt down, stroking Phoebe's hair. Prue grabbed a rag, cleaning up the glass on the floor.
" Phoebe, what's wrong?"
" Yeah sweetie, what happened? Why are you crying?" Prue waited for an answer. Phoebe looked up at her sisters. She was just about to speak when she heard a strange voice…
" You mustn't tell you sisters of your dream or fate will come to them instead of you…"
Prue shook Phoebe's arms. Phoebe seemed to be in some sort of trance. Phoebe snapped out of it, shaking her head. Who was that? Was this person telling the truth?
" Phoebe? Earth to Phoebe? You there?" Prue asked, worried.
" Yeah. I'm here."
" What happened Pheebs? Did you have a premonition?"
" No. I…" Phoebe stopped herself, reminded of the voice's words. I can't tell them! If I do… Just the thought of it gave Phoebe the shivers.
" Pheebs, why were you crying? Did you see something?" Phoebe didn't answer Piper, as she got up from the floor, walking up the stairs. " Phoebe, talk to us?" Phoebe turned her head back toward her sisters. They both looked so concerned.
" Piper, I can't say…please, just don't ask." Phoebe ran up the stairs before Piper or Prue could stop her. She ran into her room, slamming the door.
Phoebe fell onto her bed, as the tears began to form again. " How can I tell them…that their sister's going to die?" Phoebe gripped her pillow tight.
Prue and Piper sat at the breakfast table, trying to figure out what had gotten their little sister so upset.
" She obviously had a premonition Piper. It's the only thing that could have panicked her like that."
" Well, if it was a vision, why didn't she tell us? Why won't she tell us?"
" The only explanation I'm taking is that it concerns our wellbeing and she's trying to figure out a plan on her own." Prue couldn't think of any other reason. It seemed to be the most logical one.
" I don't know Prue, she seemed really upset. We have to get her to tell us. It's the only way."
Phoebe lay on her bed; her face stained with hot tear streaks. Maybe Cole could help her with this!
" Cole? Cole?" Cole appeared in front of Phoebe, walking over to her bed.
" Phoebe, what's the matter?" Cole sat down on the edge of Phoebe's bed. Phoebe put her head in his lap. She had begun to cry all over again. " What happened baby?"
" I had a dream…it felt so real…you were there, so was Leo and my sisters!" Phoebe hadn't noticed her sisters standing in the doorway. Cole knew they were there, but kept silent. " I…I was tied up, in the center of this huge floor. You and Leo, Piper and Prue were tied up too, but against a wall. Some girl, I don't know who, was pointing at me. She told me I was the only thing standing in the Source's way!" Phoebe continued to explain her dream. How she was told that she was the only one of the three of her sisters that could harbor the power of three, and the immense power she had. She explained how each night she went to the attic when her sisters were asleep, casting protection spells on them, to keep the Source or any of his followers from harming them. Phoebe paused. " Then after she explained to me who I really was and what I was capable of, some creepy guy came up to me after I had broke free with my powers. I felt fear sweep over my entire body. He stood there looking down at me, telling me that nothing would stand in his way, and if I were the key to his destruction, then he'd deal with me. That's when I felt a shooting pain…" Phoebe cried out,
" I know it was a vision, and I know…I'm supposed to die…" Cole sat there, shocked by what he had heard.
" Well! We aren't going to let it happen!" Phoebe looked up to see Prue and Piper standing there. Horror swept over her face.
" NO! You weren't supposed to know! You weren't…"
" Why not Phoebe? What makes you think…"
" DON'T YOU GET IT PRUE? YOU"RE LIVES ARE IN DANGER NOW! FATE WILL…"
" Fate? IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT PHOEBE? FATE! LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING PHEEBS, FATE AIN'T TAKING YOU…END OF STORY!"
Phoebe couldn't stand it, hopping off the bed, walking up to the attic. Her sisters and Cole followed.
Phoebe froze as a sudden chill rushed over her body. She felt as if she were falling. Prue saw Phoebe collapse to the attic floor. She ran to her sister's side. Phoebe's face was covered in terror. Piper shook Prue as the three sisters and Cole looked up to see a figure in a green glowing light hovering over Phoebe. The stranger's eyes glowed, as he pointed at Phoebe.
" You were warned not to speak of your fate! Now, you have passed fate onto your sisters! They will perish because of your foolishness!" Prue stood up, both fear and anger swept over her.
" Hey listen pal, you think you can just waltz in here, intimidate Phoebe with philosophical sentences and then just walk out after terrifying her…you got another thing coming!" Prue was just about to send the stranger flying when he moved his arm, pointing to Prue.
" You are on dangerous ground witch! Never shall you speak with that tone again!" Prue's eyes widened as the stranger's palm began to glow. Prue gasped for air as she fell to her knees. Prue's entire body began to shake as she reached out to her sisters for help.
" Let her go! She didn't mean it! Please!" Phoebe cried out. The stranger lowered his hand, releasing Prue. She fell back into her sisters' arms. " I didn't intend on telling them! I respected…"
" You respected nothing! Now they have knowledge of what is to become of you! It is your choice, whether their fate will be what yours was meant to be! They will come for you and you will have to decide what you value most! You know your capabilities! What you do decides their fate and yours! Consider that when your actions come to bay!" A bright light flooded the room as the stranger disappeared. Everyone stood silent. Phoebe closed her eyes. Then I'll die to save them. It's the only way. Phoebe bit her lip. The task ahead of her wasn't going to be an easy one.
She looked over to Prue, who was still trying to figure out what happened. Piper was screaming for their whitelighter. Leo appeared in front of them.
" What happened? The Elders looked serious!" Piper helped Prue up off the floor. Cole and Phoebe's sisters looked over at Phoebe, who now stood by the window looking up at the dark sky. Prue looked down at Phoebe's fists. She was shaking tremendously, as she slammed them down on the windowsill. Piper looked at Phoebe's face, where the tears flooded her eyes. " Phoebe? Do you know…" Phoebe turned, facing Leo and the others. She wiped the tears from her face, repeating the awful story to him. " The Elders said something about your path for destiny, I wasn't really sure what they meant!" Phoebe began to pace around the room.
" There's nothing that anyone can do. I'm the only one that can stop the source. I'm the only one powerful enough to destroy him. And I can't let any of you interfere with what has to be done! So…please don't!" Phoebe walked over to the big book on the stand. She held her hands out over it, closing her eyes. The book's pages began to turn. Phoebe looked down as the book opened up to a certain page. The others walked over to Phoebe. Phoebe placed her hands on the page. She closed her eyes and began to chant in some unknown language.
" Phoebe? What are you doing? What are you chanting?" Prue had never heard Phoebe chant like that! Where did she learn that? " Okay Pheebs, you're scaring me!" Prue grabbed Phoebe's shoulders, shaking her. " Phoebe, snap out of it! Pheebs, c'mon!" Prue was really worried.
" Phoebe, honey, please talk to us!" Phoebe quit chanting as her eyes flew open. " Thank god!"
" Why are you looking at me like that?"
" My question first Pheebs! Where did you learn that language?" Prue waited for an answer.
" I've known it since I could talk! Why?"
" Cause we've never heard it! And you scared us half to death! I shook you, trying to snap you out of…"
" No need. I was in a trance. That's how I get when I speak…" Phoebe stopped herself. They don't know about my powers! I never told them. But if I do, won't it endanger them? Dammit! " Never mind."
" Are you nuts? No, I won't let it pass! What is with you?"
" Forget it."
" No Pheebs! I'm not! We need answers! And I won't leave until…"
" Fine! You want answers? Fine! Here's your answer!" Phoebe closed her eyes focusing on everyone in the room. Prue and the others felt Phoebe's voice hit them like a ton of bricks. She spoke into their minds. " Can you hear me now?" Prue looked at Phoebe. Phoebe opened her eyes, speaking normal to them again. " I've been mind-speaking since I was little, along with a few other powers. I never told you before because I thought it could endanger you. It's true…what I was told in my dream. I'm the only one of the three of us who can possess the power of three. I'm the only one who can kill the Source, and I'm going to die because of it! For the greater good!" Everyone around her looked shocked. Phoebe continued. " The night I was born, in the house, there was a blood moon. I was born on the sixth day, of the sixth hour on the sixth minute. So basically, I was born in the middle of a hellish war. When I found the book I began to research that night. Because the war was fought on the opposite side of the nexus both good and evil claimed me at birth. Unfortunately, evil claimed me first and the Source created a spell to seal the claim. That's why I was the only one taken by the demon in the basement. When I found the book three years ago, good claimed me back. But the seal still exists. So basically, if anyone kills the Source I die. If anyone kills me, the Source dies. We're linked, in a life and death manor. And if any of you interfere, you are at risk of dying too. So, now you understand?"
Prue stood next to Piper. She couldn't believe that Phoebe was claimed, let alone sentenced to die! It just didn't make sense, but for some strange reason it did! She looked over at Piper, who obviously was thinking the same thing she was. Okay, this is way too much at one time, and to top it off…how in the hell are we gonna prevent this?
" You can't prevent it Prue. So don't think about it!"
" You can read my mind too? Jease Pheebs! And when were you going to drop all this on us?"
" Honestly…" Phoebe told herself, never. " I'm not really sure."
" Okay Phoebe! We need to figure this out! One way or another, we are going to get you and all of us out of this predicament. So where do we start?" Piper stood there, waiting for ideas. I'm sorry Phoebe, but I can't just sit back and let this happen! We're the charmed ones, we can find away around this…can't we?
" Piper, I know it's difficult to deal with the fact that I'm at the end of my rope but you can't change destiny, or fate, not without consequences. And I can't risk your deaths being that consequence! I'm sorry, it's the only way."
" Phoebe! Stop that!"
" Sorry. Can't help it."
" No, not your mind stuff…negative thinking! We can stop this. We WILL stop this!" Piper began to flip through the book.

" I'm with Piper Pheebs! I'm not letting anything happen to you or any of us for that matter! End of story!"
Phoebe began to get frustrated. They don't understand! They just don't get it! If any of them change what's to happen they'll get hurt! I can't risk that! I just can't! Phoebe desperately tried not to scream at her sisters, to tell them they're in danger and that their stupidity will get them hurt or killed. She paused herself. Maybe I can cast a spell to keep them away from me! Oh no, personal gain! If I do that, what will happen? Perhaps I can do a spell to make them forget! That's not personal gain! Well, at least I don't think it is. Dammit! What can I do? Phoebe looked up at her sisters. She really wasn't sure what to do. But she had to think of something, fast! She just couldn't put their lives or anyone else she cared for in danger. Phoebe headed out of the attic, but Prue stopped her.
" Where do you think you're going?" Prue demanded. Phoebe turned around facing Prue. " I won't let you do this alone Pheebs! I'm sorry, I just can't." Phoebe looked her sister in the eye. Prue seemed so worried, so intent on saving her! Before her eyes could water up again, she pulled away from Prue's grip taking off down the stairs. Phoebe ran into her room, slamming the door.
" Oh god, what am I going to do? They don't get it!" Phoebe walked over to her dresser, pounding her fists down. She looked up at the mirror. " Great, I look horrible!" Phoebe was startled by an unfamiliar noise. " Hello?" Phoebe glanced at her closet mirror door. A strange light seemed to appear out of no where. " What the…" The light grew brighter, until it began to blind Phoebe. Phoebe covered her eyes. As the brightness increased she began to feel faint. She noticed her body beginning to sweat, and her breathing shortened. Phoebe went to speak, to scream for help…but the words seemed to fade. Phoebe concentrated with the little strength she had left. Prue! Help me Prue! I can't breathe! Please…I need you! Phoebe fell to her knees. Prue…help me! Phoebe reached for the doorknob, but didn't quite make it. She collapsed to the floor, as the light vanished.
Prue had heard Phoebe's cry for help. She headed out of the attic. Piper grabbed Prue's arm.
" Prue? What is it?"
" Phoebe's in trouble. She was calling out to me using her powers!" Piper bit her lip, taking off out of the attic. Cole and Leo followed her and Prue to Phoebe's room. Prue tried to open the door, but it seemed stuck. " I can't open the door!"
" Why don't you astral project!"
" Good idea Leo! Thanks!" Prue concentrated as her astral body appeared in Phoebe's room. Prue looked down at her unconscious sister. " Oh god! Oh god, Phoebe! Phoebe, can you hear me?" Prue bent down to her little sister. She pulled Phoebe into her arms. " Phoebe?" Prue checked for a pulse. That's a relief! Phoebe, what happened to you? Prue set Phoebe down again, away from the door. She projected back to her body. " Phoebe." Prue opened the door, with much success. Piper ran into Phoebe's room, kneeling down to her. Prue looked at Leo. " What's wrong with her Leo?" Leo knelt down to Phoebe. Cole sat down on the floor, setting Phoebe in his lap.
" I'm not sure. She looks awful pale. Is she bleeding?" Cole checked for any signs of blood. He shook his head. " I wonder what happened." Piper stroked Phoebe's hair. Prue stood in the doorway. Phoebe, what happened to you? Please answer me! Prue's eyes watered.
Phoebe awoke to a green light surrounding her. She could hear her sisters' voices, barely. Where the heck am I? Phoebe looked around. There was no manor, there wasn't anything! Only a green light that seemed to go on for miles covered.
" Hello? Prue, Piper!"
" They can't hear you," A woman's voice startled Phoebe, " You might as well quit trying to reach them. Besides, you're unconscious! You're in a dream dimension, they won't be able to pull you out. Only my powers can send you back." The woman standing before Phoebe seemed younger than she; the short, blonde haired girl stared at Phoebe ominously. Her hazel eyes glared at her sending shivers down Phoebe's spine.
" Who…who are you?"
" I go by a few names, if you must know!"
" Ooookay!" Phoebe exaggerated.
" Most call me Genesis, and you…are Phoebe Halliwell! Youngest of the three Halliwell sisters! You possess the powers of telepathy, and you can levitate! Am I correct?" Phoebe's jaw dropped.
" How do you know…"
" You'd be amazed at what I could do! All though, for the most powerful of the Charmed ones, you don't seem that powerful!"
Phoebe had a bad feeling about this girl. She had to get out there…fast!
" Don't look so surprised Phoebe! I know more about you than your sisters ever could, or anyone else for that matter." Phoebe backed away from Genesis. " I see. You're confused aren't you? Let me fill in the blanks for you! My boss, whom you'd know as the "Source" sent me to find you, and offer you a way out of all the pain in which you've already seen, due to your premonitions. Now correct me if I'm wrong Phoebe, but I believe you want to spare your sisters pain, so think about it. You have 24 hours to decide." Phoebe's fear grew stronger every second she stood before Genesis. " Oh, one side effect though. You might find yourself a little weak after our encounter here. Basically, the power of three has been halved. So forget your little chants with your sisters, it won't work." Genesis walked closer to Phoebe, looking her straight in the eyes. " I sure hope you make the right decision! At least, for your sake." Genesis turned away from Phoebe, disappearing in an immense light. Phoebe too, disappeared.
" What now Prue? She isn't waking up, and we have no idea what happened to her!"
" Calm down Piper." Prue cradled her baby sister in her arms. " We'll think of…" Phoebe's eyes flew open, as she gasped for air. " Phoebe!"
" Oh my god! Sweetie, are you okay?" Piper asked.
" That would be a yes…" Phoebe tried to get up, but found she was too weak to do so. " Make that a no." Prue stroked Phoebe's hair. " She was right…"
" She? Who might this SHE be?" Phoebe looked up at Prue. Prue noticed Phoebe's eyelids were partly closed and she was still real pale. " Phoebe?"
" This girl pulled me into an astral dimension. She spoke to me. I believe her name was Genesis." Cole's eyes widened, as he fell against Phoebe's bedroom wall, from shock. Phoebe looked over at Cole. " What's wrong Cole?" Terror gleamed in his eyes. " Do you know who she is?"
" Yes. But you know her better than I do!" Phoebe was confused. " Does the name Jennifer Gage ring a bell?" Phoebe nodded, still confused. " Your face tells me that you do."
" She was my best friend, even though she was…"
" Five years younger than you."
" I remember! She and I used to walk home from school together. But Grams didn't like her much."
" I know the story too Phoebe. Every demon, warlock, or evil witch does. You were walking home one day during the summer." Cole paused, then continued.
"Your two sisters had just pulled up in the driveway. And your grandmother came out to greet the three of you, when she saw your friend…"
" Yeah. She began to scream at my two sisters to get me away from Jenny. I didn't understand why."
" Neither did we! Till Grams spelled out the word danger!"
" You heard a noise, remember? Like someone screaming?"
" That's right! Jenny must have recognized the noise! When Grams ran back into the house, up the stairs, Jenny dashed after her. The three of us had almost made it to the door when it slammed shut, locked."
" Well, that was Jennifer's work. She didn't want you to see what was going to happen cause she cared for you Phoebe. Your friend followed Grams up to the attic where she had set a trap to catch a demon that had been causing chaos in your family for centuries. Your grandmother began to chant a spell, to vanquish him. That's when your friend screamed out to her, telling her not to kill Jennifer's father. She tried to stop her and your grandmother sent Jennifer flying down the stairs, through the front door. You and your sisters didn't know what had happened. You went over to make sure your friend was okay, but she was far from it. Jennifer told you something, before she cast a spell causing you and your sisters to black out…"
" She told me she'd be back and we'd see each other again. Oh my god."
" Just like you think you were claimed at birth, so was she. Jennifer Gage is Genesis Phoebe! She's a witch, one very powerful witch!"
Phoebe shook her head in disbelief. So that's why! I never thought…my best friend. Phoebe tried to get up again with no luck. She was claimed too? Well that sort of explains it! But why…dumb question Pheebs! Grams killed your best friend's father. I think that's reason enough. Maybe, if I can get through to her we can break the seal together! It's worth a shot! But first, I gotta figure out a way to get rid of this weak feeling. Phoebe closed her eyes, focusing her mind to heal her body. It wasn't working!
" Dammit! I need to get better!"
" Are you sick? Did she cast a spell on you?"
" I think so Prue. She told me I'd feel a little woozy after our encounter in my dream. That means no more power of three unless I can get better! We are so vulnerable right now!"
" That isn't good! Not at all!"
" I'll do whatever I can to protect you guys!" Cole told the girls.
" Same here! We'll keep you ladies safe!"
" Thanks Cole, Leo. But, I have a feeling you're way over your league on this one guys! Neither Prue nor Piper can stop Genesis! I should know, it was my premonition!"
" Well, that still leads us back to the same question Pheebs, what are we going to do? I told you before, it's a team effort! I won't stand back and watch you get hurt.
" I'm with Prue Phoebe! All the way!"
" I give up. I can't stop you! Well, I could if I wanted to, but looks like I'm stuck with you guys no matter what." Prue pulled Phoebe into a headlock, messing up her hair.
" You betcha kiddo!" Prue let Phoebe go after completely screwing up her hair.
" Nice look Pheebs!" Phoebe eyed Piper. " Hey, I was being honest! Partly." She started laughing.
" Ha, ha. Can we get down to business?" Suddenly, the same light Phoebe had experienced before filled the room. " Aaah! Not again!"
" Jease, that's bright!"
" We have to get out of the room Prue! This is the same light that caused me to pass out before!"
" I can't see! Prue! Phoebe, where are you guys?"
" Piper, we need to get out of here!" Phoebe screamed to her sisters. Even Cole and Leo were affected by the glow! Phoebe heard someone fall to the floor. " Prue, Piper? Anyone?" The light faded as Phoebe gasped in horror. Her two sisters, Cole and Leo lay on the floor, unconscious. " Oh no!"
" Time's up Phoebe!" Genesis stood in the doorway. Phoebe noticed the athame in her hand.
" You said I had 24 hours!"
" Yes I did! But the Source insisted I speed things up. Sorry about that."
" I'm sorry I couldn't protect you Jennifer." Genesis looked shocked. Did she just call me Jennifer? " Yes I did. I know who you are. I understand now."
" You could never understand Phoebe! You didn't have to suffer!"
" My mother was killed by a demon! Believe me, I understand!"
" It's different! Don't treat me like I'm in pain!"
" But you are! Aren't you?"
" STOP IT PHOEBE!" Genesis threw the athame across the room as it stuck into the wall. " No, I won't be easily manipulated by you! Are you coming or not?"
" Why won't you let me help you Jennifer?"
" The name's Genesis! And I don't need help!" Phoebe walked closer to Genesis. For the first time Phoebe felt truly sorry for her.
" You've been claimed Gen, so have I! Don't you want to be free of that claim? I can help you!"
Genesis looked at Phoebe's face. She couldn't help but feel a tear escape her eye. What is happening to me? Am I crying?
" Yes you are. Don't be scared Gen. I won't hurt you! I'm here for you. Don't you remember? You and I were best friends!" We were? We were! " I know everything seems confusing Gen, but I'm sure we can…" Phoebe felt her throat constrict. Can't breathe!
" Phoebe! What's the matter?" Phoebe concentrated her thoughts. Can…you hear…me? " Yes!" Something's choking me! I…can't breathe! " Hold on!" Genesis closed her eyes. She began to murmur strange words. She's chanting! In the same language I do! Phoebe could breathe again! " Are you okay Phoebe?"
" Thank you." Genesis smiled at her. Phoebe grabbed Genesis, embracing her friend. " I'm so glad you're back."
" Me too! Oh no! What about them?"
" Didn't you cast a spell?"
" No! It was…"
" The Source. Am I right?" Genesis nodded. " Wait a minute? If you didn't control that awful light then…" Phoebe noticed the room start to light up again.
" How many times does this damn light have to appear?"
" It's the Source! He knows what's going on Phoebe! We have to…" Genesis felt her body give way as she collapsed to the floor.
" Genesis! Oh god no…" Phoebe passed out next to her friend as everyone in the room vanished.

Genesis was the first to gain consciousness. Oh no! It's too late! Genesis looked up. She was shackled to a huge wall. She tried to use her powers to break free, but nothing happened. Oh no! My powers are gone! Genesis looked around. Phoebe's sisters and the two men were shackled to a wall on the other side of the room.
" Hey! Can you guys hear me?" Prue looked over at Genesis. The others did the same.
" Yeah! Loud and clear! So, you must be…"
" I'm Genesis! Look, I'm sure you guys think rather poorly of me…but Phoebe and I talked and if we don't get free fast, Phoebe's in big trouble!"
" She must have melted your heart too, huh?" Cole asked.
" She did for you! I know who you are Cole! But what matters right now is getting loose and helping Phoebe!" Genesis silenced herself as several hooded strangers walked into the room. One of the hooded strangers walked over to her. She was immediately backhanded as a large gash began to appear under her right eye.
" You have disappointed the Source greatly my dear. You have betrayed your own…"
" I'm not one of you! Let Phoebe go! Let them go!"
" I'm afraid I can't do that. You see," the stranger paused as a few of the hoods brought a bloody body into the room. Genesis gasped. " Well, why should I have to explain? You'll see."
" PHOEBE!" Genesis screamed. " Damn you!"
" Don't blame me! Blame yourself! Had you brought her to us, she wouldn't have had to endure such pain." Genesis looked over at the others. They looked just as horrified. " I'd rather not listen to their cries, gag them would you?" A few hoods hoisted Phoebe up as they secured shackles around Phoebe's wrists. Genesis felt sick to her stomach. Phoebe, can you hear me? Please, talk to me!
Phoebe hung from the chains. She was breathing heavily, constantly spitting out blood. She raised her head, gazing around the room. Everything looked a little fuzzy.
" Did anyone catch the number on that bus?"
" So glad our guest is awake again!" Phoebe came to her senses.
" Let them go!"
" I think not! They're insurance in case everything doesn't go as planned. The Source has waited a long time for this night!" The hooded stranger pointed to a huge shadowy figure standing in the shadows. Phoebe's eyes widened in fear. " Phoebe Halliwell, meet the Source!"
Genesis struggled to get the gag off of her mouth. She noticed Prue doing the same. They were all successful, as they started cursing at the hoods.
" SILENCE!" The deep, loud voice shut everyone up. The Source moved closer to Phoebe. Phoebe struggled against the shackles, with no avail. The source stood right in front of Phoebe, as her body grew stiff with fear. " I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS NIGHT, TOO LONG! I SEE YOUR FEAR. THAT'S GOOD, YOU SHOULD FEAR ME! I'M SURE YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT I'M GOING TO SAY. THOSE PREMONITIONS ARE HELPFUL, NO? WHY DO YOU FIGHT ME PHOEBE? WE ARE THE SAME! YOU KNOW IT! I KNOW IT! SPARE YOURSELF THIS AGONY!" Phoebe closed her eyes, trying to summon up her other powers, but the Source gripped her neck. " I WOULDN'T DO THAT IF I WERE YOU!" The Source's hand began to glow, an intense green. Phoebe screamed out in pain. " SEE. THAT'S WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU ATTEMPT TO PLOT AGAINST ME PHOEBE!" The Source released Phoebe. She built up the courage to speak.
" If you're going to kill me…finish me! If not…BACK OFF!" Phoebe gained her courage back little by little. She glared at the Source with pure hate.
" THAT'S MORE LIKE IT! SHOW ME YOUR ANGER PHOEBE, YOUR HATE! YOUR TRUE NATURE!" The Source grinned ominously. Phoebe felt the rage fill her entire body as she closed her eyes, chanting again. This time Phoebe concentrated on her sisters. I need the power of three…I can't do this on my own!
Prue and Piper gasped as they felt something pull at them from the inside. The pain grew stronger until it pushed their powers out of their bodies. Phoebe breathed deeply, pulling her sisters powers into her. Prue and Piper gained back their strength. When they looked up, their little sister's body began to glow, a bright red. Phoebe screamed out in terror, then fainted. When she gained consciousness, she began to breathe heavily. Suddenly, Phoebe yanked at the shackles, shattering them. Phoebe landed on her feet.
" WELL, WELL! SO YOU CAN POSSESS IT!" Phoebe lifted her head as the light faded around her. She looked up at the source. Phoebe's eyes were glowing green. When she spoke, her voice seemed deeper.
" IMPRESSED, ARE YOU?" Phoebe smirked.
" VERY! WE'LL SEE HOW POWERFUL YOU THINK YOU ARE!" The Source summoned the hoods to attack Phoebe, but when they reached her they immediately began to burn. The hoods screamed in pain, as they became ashes on the ground. Prue and the others were shocked. Did their sister have that much power?
" YOU'RE FOLLOWERS ARE NO MATCH FOR ME! NEITHER IS THE DEMON COWARDING BEHIND YOU. DON'T WASTE MY TIME!"
" VERY WELL!" The Source held out his hand as Phoebe was forced against the wall. She heard the sickening crunch of her ribs. " I'M JUST GETTING STARTED PHOEBE!" He threw her against another wall, but she refused to fall. " STUBBORN, ARE WE? DIE!" The Source sent a huge fireball at Phoebe. She couldn't move as the fire engulfed her. She felt her skin burn, calling on her powers to get rid of the flames. Phoebe fell to her knees, still refusing to give up.
" I WON'T LET YOU HARM THEM! I WON'T LET YOU LIVE!" Phoebe sent a lightning ball toward the source as he blocked it, but was hit by a second surge. Phoebe struggled to her feet. She stumbled toward the Source. A voice stopped her.
" Phoebe! Your vision, don't you remember? Be careful!"
" DON'T WORRY! I WON'T LET ANY OF YOU GET HURT!" Phoebe picked up a dagger that lay on the ground, walking closer to the Source, who was still trying to recover from her blast. She began to chant a binding spell.
" YOU DARE USE MY OWN LANGUAGE AGAINST ME? I TAUGHT YOU THAT LANGUAGE!" He got up forcing all his powers into one blast. " DIE!" Phoebe was hit head on by the tremendous blow. She was slammed to the ground on her back. The blast caused her to lose her concentration on the power of three as her sister's powers returned to them. " IF YOU ARE THE ONLY OBSTICAL IN MY WAY, YOU MUST BE DESTROYED!" Phoebe looked back at her sisters and the people she loved. She closed her eyes, gripping the dagger tight. She turned her head toward the Source. Phoebe saw his hand transform as it aimed at her chest. She aimed the dagger at the Source. It was all so sudden. Phoebe felt his claw-like hand pierce her chest as she pushed the dagger deeper into his. The Source forced his strength as he pushed farther into Phoebe's heart till the blades went through her back. She had pushed the dagger completely through. Blood covered both of their chests. As the Source pulled his hand out, she pulled the dagger out. Phoebe fell backwards as the Source was covered in smoke. She chanted one last time as the Source was vanquished. Phoebe dropped the dagger, as her body lay motionless. A bright white light covered the room, as the others were set free. They ran to her side. Prue pulled Phoebe's bloody body into her arms.
" Phoebe…" Prue could barely speak. Everyone was still trying to recover from what they'd just seen. Phoebe reached for Prue's face. Prue felt her sister's hand touch her cheek as tears pored from her eyes.
" You're…all…safe…" Phoebe whispered. Prue nodded.
" Because of you." Genesis cried. Phoebe saw a man in a white light behind her sister. She smiled.
" It's okay…I can't feel the pain anymore." Leo looked behind Prue. He saw the man. He looked back at Phoebe.
" Don't look at him Phoebe! Look at us! Not him!"
" I'm okay…everything's okay." Phoebe reached for Genesis with her other hand, Genesis moved closer to Phoebe. Phoebe began to murmur something as Genesis felt Phoebe's powers flow into her. " Mom would have wanted my cousin to have my powers." Genesis was stunned.
" I love all of you so much…" Everyone began to cry hysterically. " I wonder what's going to happen…to me…now…" Phoebe's hand fell from Prue's face as her body went limp.
" Phoebe? Phoebe?" Prue began to scream out Prue's name over and over again. She grabbed Phoebe's body, cradling her baby sister in her arms. Piper gripped Prue and Phoebe as the two sisters burst into tears, calling their dead sister's name. Cole fell to his knees. Prue was completely hysterical. Everyone felt their heart tear.

Phoebe felt the warmth of the light that surrounded her. The man that had come for Phoebe before stood in front of her. He smiled.
" We owe you much Phoebe Halliwell. You didn't just save the ones you love, but all of us! I know that this must be hard for you, with all that has happened. We hoped you would make it safely." Phoebe looked at the man, confused. " I see your confusion, so I might as well get to the point. " When the Source was killed, so were you." Phoebe put her head down.
" My sisters…" The man lifted her head with his hand.
" You care for them deeply, don't you?"
" Yes." Phoebe's eyes filled with tears.
" You see Phoebe, I know how much all of them mean to you…that's why…we're sending you back." Phoebe's eyes widened. She was shocked.
" You mean…I can go back? Are you serious?" The man kept smiling.
" Yes. We have seen what sacrifices you have made…and sorry for harming your sister in the attic. I had to get through to you, I didn't mean to harm her or you."
" Your voice did sound familiar! I…can't tell you…thank you so much!" Phoebe hugged the stranger before her. He hugged her back. After they let go, he wiped her tears from her face.
" It's time. Take care Phoebe…and…be careful." Phoebe nodded, as the light grew brighter.

Prue wanted to fade away. The tears kept falling and her heart seemed to shatter more and more. Suddenly a bright light hit her and the others. It blinded them, then vanished seconds later. Prue blinked a few times, and was immediately filled with shock. Her sister, who she thought she had lost, looked up at her with a glimmer in her eyes. Piper and the others couldn't believe it!
" PHOEBE!" They all screamed. Prue embraced her baby sister, as the other joined in embracing them. Phoebe smiled at them.
" Hi!" She said. Her wounds were healed and her face was glowing.
" But…but…you're…"
" Nope. I got to come back Prue!" She laughed. " Like I said before, did anyone catch the number on that car?" Prue's cries became laughter. Piper, Leo, and Cole joined in. Phoebe looked over at Genesis. Her friend's face looked ashamed. " Come here Gen! I missed you!" Genesis smiled as she ran over to Phoebe embracing her. " You okay?"
" I'm…so…sorry Phoebe!"
" Don't be! I'm here, you're here, we're all here!" Genesis laughed.
" Oh Phoebe." Phoebe looked up at Cole. She got up off of the floor, taking his hand, kissing him. He kissed her back. They smiled.
" Okay, group hug!" Phoebe yelled, as the others came together in a big embrace. They all began to cry tears of pure happiness. Phoebe concentrated once more on all of them. See! I told you everything would be fine! We're back together, and no one will ever separate us again…I promise! " Am I right?" They all nodded.
" Oooooohhhh yeah!" The group told Phoebe, embracing her again. Phoebe looked up to see her mother's face. I'm so proud of you Phoebe…I love you. Phoebe whispered, I love you too mom. Phoebe couldn't help but feel the tears pore down her face. Things would be different from now on. She knew that everything was okay now.
" Man…what a day!" Phoebe exclaimed as everyone burst out laughing.

THE END