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"Amy", Willow said, approaching her old friend on
the street. Amy turned, and was clearly surprised to see Willow in front of her, "Will, oh my gawd, how are you?", she asked. "Great, I need something from you", Willow said, being very direct. "Fine thanks", Amy joked, "thanks for asking." "Sorry Amy, it's just really important" |
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said, "by the way Willow, did you join some kind of lesbian cult or
something. That's the word on the street" "What, no! Well, actually.... nevermind. Look Amy, I need some chrononnedy root. Do you know where I can score some?", Willow asked. "Ummm, I don't know, why do you need it?" Willow was annoyed she didn't have time for all these questions. |
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"Amy, can you get it or not", she said shortly. "Yikes, too bad you joined the grumpy cult instead of one of those nice ones that gives flowers at the airport.", Amy said. "Yeah yeah, the root?" "Fine Willow, I can get it. I'll go see some suppliers tonight and I'll have it for you in the morning" "Great, I'll find you again", Willow said, then rushed off. Little did she know she had been followed. |
| Pru was nervous, but she felt this was the right thing to
do. It could be a trap, she knew that, but it was a risk she was willing
to take... it was a risk she had to take. She saw her sister Piper by the
bar. As the clubs owner and manager, Piper was always floating around, trying
to make everything go smoothly. She didn't see Pru approaching. "Hi Piper", the eldest sister said. Piper spun around to see Pru in front of her, she immediately let out a sigh of relief. |
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"Pru, thank gawd, Daryl found you", she said. She
moved towards her sister, reaching out to hug her. Pru stepped back defensively.
Piper stopped in her tracks, realizing Pru was still scared of her, "Don't worry sweety, it's me, it's regular, not hypnotized Piper" "How can I know that for sure?", Pru asked. She did notice a certain independent lifelight that had returned to Piper's eyes. |
| "Well, let's see... I can show you the bar's order logs" "Ok...that will help me how?", Pru asked. "For the last few weeks, as I was pining away for that Netherworld creep, I didn't pay any attention to anything other than him. When Cassie found and deprogrammed us two nights ago, the first thing I did ... after trying to find you... is come organize the books. You can check them yourself if you want", Piper offered. There was no need, she knew Piper well enough to know that her sister was back to normal. She smiled and hugged her, "Where's Phoebe", Piper asked. |
| Phoebe sadly gazed off into space. She didn't like this plan. Mainly because it wasn't hers, but also beaus she didn't trust Cassandra's motives. Phoebe was still dedicated to her master, Piper and Cassandra didn't seem to be. Master needed more power. That Sunnydale witch Willow sounded like she had a plan that would could get it, but it was certainly a risky one. Getting the slayer to kill her master, so that he can come back with rejuvenated powers. Needless to say, Phoebe was worried. |  |
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"Hey Phoebs, look what the cat dragged in!", Piper
announced joyously. "Pru!", Phoebe squeeked. She was more annoyed that Cassandra's plan had worked than she was happy to see her sister, but she did a good job of hiding it. "I have missed you so much!", Pru said as they hugged. "Me too honey", Phoebe said as they all sat down. |
| "Pru, there is something I want to say to you",
Phoebe said with a pained look on her face. Piper was suddenly nervous that
Phoebe wasn't going to go through with this as Cassandra had instructed. "What is it sweety?", Pru asked. Piper was holding her breath. "I can never tell you how sorry I am. I was the one who let that creep take Piper, and almost take you. I should have been stronger, I'm sorry" |
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"Phoebe, I'm not mad at you", Pru said in a way
only a big sister could. Piper watched silently as the two women made their
peace. "This guy was a demon with special powers. No different than that freezing demon we fought. It wasn't my fault that he hit me with his freezing ray, was it?", Pru asked, obviously making a point. "Well no, of course not, but that was different", Phoebe argued, "You were lodged in a 15 inch |
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casing of solid ice .... not turned into a little slut slave who would
gladly sell out her sisters to please her master", she said, also
making a point. |
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There was no announcement for Cassandra as she came out on
stage. She just walked out and sat on a stool that had been put out. The
club was still full with the sound of people talking and moving about. Cassandra
pulled out a golden pocket watch and held it in front of her. She sat there
silently, letting the watch spin in front of her, not saying a word. One
by one, people would look up on stage. A passing glance would immediately
evolve into an entranced stare. The club quickly quieted down as more and
more people were instantly captivated by Cassandra. Within moments, you
could hear a pin drop. Cassandra was looking at the Haliwell girls in their little corner. She saw that Pru had indeed joined them. Cassandra knew the oldest sister would not be able to resist. By the look on Pru's face, Cassandra could tell she was just as mesmerized as the rest of the crowd. "You have all fallen into a deep hypnotic trance", Cassandra said to the crowd, "I am Cassandra, your |
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hypnotic mistress. You will do anything I command you to do, without
question, without resistance." |
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