Disclaimer: The Charmed Characters are the property of Aaron Spelling and Constance Burge. I just borrow them for your enjoyment…and my writing addiction.


“We are gonna kick ass tonight Prue.” Phoebe laughed as she closed the door behind her following Prue down to her car.
“Well I hope so. We got creamed against Seattle last week.” Prue laughed as she agreed with her little sister. “If we don’t smarten up soon we are not going to the playoffs.”
“What happen to the good old days when we kicked everyone else’s ass?”
“Gone my dear sister. Gone.” Prue laughed as she swung her arms over Phoebes shoulders.

As she got in the car she tried to remember when the two of them had so much fun. Just them. Usually Grams or Piper had been around to mediate. Fearing one of them would try and kill the other. Usually it was her getting at Phoebe about something. But ever since they became witches, something between them had changed.

They pulled into the parking lot and started towards the stadium.

Phoebe spotted Darryl and waved over towards him.

“Darryl hi.”
“Hey you two made it.”
“Yeah try and keep Prue away from a 9er’s game.”

Darryl laughed as she spotted Prue walking towards them.

“Hot dog Phoebs?”
“Oh just the way I like em.” She smiled at her sister as she took in a big bite.

Darryl looked at Phoebe then Prue. “You let her eat that stuff.”
“She likes the works and swears they make the best dog in the city in here.” Prue laughed as the three of them started towards their seats.

The three of them sat and enjoyed the game talking casually. Darryl wanted to talk to them about one thing but wasn’t sure how to even bring it up.

“WHAT!? Are you kidding me? That was soooo not a penalty. Stupid ref.!” Prue had jumped from her seat and was yelling towards the field refs. “What kind of lame ass call was that
“Prue relax will you.” Phoebe laughed as Prue finally sat down.

Though it wasn’t that long until she was standing again as they intercepted a pass on their own 5yd line and ran it all the way back for the major. Though it wasn’t only Prue yelling this time. Everyone in the stadium was including Phoebe.

Throughout the game he had been snapping pictures. He had caught everything about her and her sister. Even the cop sitting next to him. Him he knew well. Had busted him a few times. But this had nothing to do with him. This was about her.

He followed them after the game as they entered the pub for drinks after. It was something everyone did. He followed them later to their club P3. Even going in he managed to get more shots. Tracing her every move. Taken snaps for his boss. Another deal in the works. But he knew some how this one was different.

“So how was the game?” Piper smiled as she placed three glasses on the bar. Filling one each with the beverages of choice.
“We kicked their asses.” Prue smiled as she took her wine and started for the alcove.
“And Prue embarrassed me. Agaaaaain. Tell me why I go to these games with her?”
“Because you love to spend time with your big sister. And that is one of the times she is yelling at someone else.” Piper smiled as she topped off Phoebes cider.
“This is true.” She smiled up at Piper as she followed after Prue.

Piper smiled at her sister as she took the last glass off the counter, “Beer Darryl?”
“That’d be great, Thanx Piper.”

Darryl sat down across from the sisters as Prue and Phoebe discussed the game.

“So Darryl I know you didn’t wanna spend the night with Phoebe and myself so what’s up?”
“Long version or short one?” he replied as he looked over at the sisters as Piper joined them sitting in beside Prue, placing the oldest in the middle.
“One that figures out your problem the best.” Prue looked at him knowing something was bothering him.

“Ok I’ll try and get this all to you.” He leaned back as she tried to recall everything that was happening lately and how it was something that was actually going on for some time. Just now he had new information.

“A few years ago, After Andy came back to SF we were working on this big case. There were women disappearing all over the city. We had nothing to even go by. It was just like they where there in the morning having breakfast with their family and the next minute gone. Only thing we had was their apartments or homes where just as they left them when they went to work that morning. We had a few suspects but nothing solid.”
“I remember that. That was right before Grams died.” Piper said as she looked over at Darryl.
“Yeah Andy was just back from Portland. But he came with his full rank and the captain tossed us together and the case. Basically told us to solve it. He didn’t want the women of SF walking around scared stiff.”

Phoebe felt herself leaning against Prue, “I think I remember that. Hearing about it I mean. When I was in NYC there had a been a few disappearances as well. And I remember reading that they were in contact with the SFPD because of a similar case. They were wondering I maybe however it was had moved. But same thing nothing solid to one person.”

“They did. But as you know they didn’t think it was the same guy. Something would happen there and here. To close together for it to be.” Darryl paused as he took a drink. “Andy and I had a theory but our captain at the time wasn’t convinced.
“And now?” Prue looked at Darryl and could see something in his eyes. Something she had seen maybe once with Andy. Fear.
“Now. Now I find out that we have bad cops in the department and they were behind it. Evidence disappearing, covering up for who ever was behind it.”

Each sister took in a breath, “Are you kidding?” Phoebe looked stunned as she asked her question to Darryl
“Wish I was. And it turns out worse then Andy and I thought. We always just assumed we would find the bodies of these women. Killed by some crazed killer. But now I know we wont because I have a feeling they are still alive.”
“What!” Piper exclaimed. Everyone in town had feared the worse on the missing women and she as no exception.

Darryl looked over at Piper and saw her fear on her face.

“It appears they were kidnapped and sold on the black market as slaves to powerful foreign leaders. At least that is what I think. They were definitely kidnapped and sold to one person, that of which we don’t know. All I know is it is someone working from a foreign country.”
“Do I want to know how you heard about this all of a sudden Darryl?” Prue asked not really knowing why their friend was sharing this with them.
“Because you three are the only ones I can trust to start with. And. I got this information from Johnny. One of the guys that robbed that diamond exchange.”
“And one of the guys that kidnapped Phoebe.” Prue put it together.

An uneasy silence hung around the four of them.

“Johnny told me everything. All this time it was Jim. He was grabbing the girls and some of the cops where helping him with a hefty pay off to look the other way. He didn’t know who or where, only that Jim took them south. And after that he never saw them again.”
“You don’t think.” Piper couldn’t even ask the question. She felt Prue's hand reaching to her. A silent message from Prue letting her know, they would not let anything happen to Phoebe or anyone else in their family.
“Honestly Piper. I think at the time Phoebe was a way out. But as everything took place I think Jim saw her as one more.”
“So he is out there now. He might come back? For her?” Piper asked as she looked over at Phoebe who hadn’t said anything but was keeping her gaze on Daryl.

Darryl wasn’t sure what to say. But he knew he had to tell them the truth. “I think Jim will do what it takes to make his last deal. So yes, I do think he will be back.”

Phoebe had gone home with Prue that night, but Prue could read all the signs from her sister. She didn’t want to talk about it. Not yet anyway. Prue know that Phoebe would go to one of them when she was read to face what Darryl had said to them.

Pulling in the driveway Phoebe got out of Prue's car and started up the pathway. All Prue could do then was watch her little sister make her way into the Manor. She turned as Pipers jeep pulled in behind her.

“She ok?” Piper asked as she came around and met Prue at the bottom of the steps.
“Didn’t say a word the whole way home.” Prue answered as they walked in the Manor closing the door behind them
“Any ideas?”

Prue cast her eyes towards the stairs. Knowing where Phoebe went. “Let her know we are here for her. And that we will do everything we can to stop him.”

“Prue.” Piper looked at Prue, her fear showing through to her big sister.
“We will stop him Piper. Before he can lay another finger on her.” Prue held her gaze to Piper. Inside she felt her own fears of not letting her words be true. That some how he would get to her and she wouldn’t be able to protect her sister like last time.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

He exited the plane as he had many times before over the years. The heat hitting his face immediately. He didn’t even wave at the man picking him up. It was not something that was done. He climbed into the passenger side o the jeep as they made their way into the jungle and towards their base of operations.

“Get what he was looking for?” the driver asked as she pulled into the driveway behind the steel gate.
“He will not be disappointed.”
“He already is that she is not here after the promise of one more.”

He looked at the driver as they came to a stop. “It was something he said and thought he would like. There was no agreement.”
“Still. He was told of one more on Jim’s return. He never delivered. He doesn’t like that.”
“Well trust me. What I got he will not be disappointed. This one will make up for all the others and more.”

They walked in through the large mahogany doors as the soft breeze from the over head fan turned gently.

“Bruce. You got what I need?”
“Right here my friend.” He handed the envelope to Jim. And just so you know as well. Your brothers ratted you out.”
“Yeah though I bet it wasn’t both. Send someone after Johnny. Let him know he doesn’t rat on family. Don’t kill him. For that I want the pleasure. Just make sure he knows that I am coming and he won’t even know when.”

Bruce nodded his head slightly but smiled at Jim. He had no morals when it came to anyone ratting him out. Not even his own family and it was no secret that he didn’t get along with his older brother John.

Bruce came back several minutes later and looked over at Jim. He looked into his eyes and let him know everything was in place. That his brother would get the message sent within 48hrs, or less.

“So what do you think? Know of anyone she could be of use to?” Jim asked as he leaned back taking his beer in his hand.

They had scanned over the shot Bruce had taken of Prue and Phoebe at the game and a few with them as Piper.

Jim brought his bottle down as his friend slid one of the pictures towards him. “That one.”

Jim looked at his friend and then up to Bruce. They both could see a major pay-day coming their way.

“Consider it done.” Jim smiled as she reached for the photos, only to have his friend place a hand on his preventing him from taking them.
“Mind if I keep these? I might a have further use for them.” He met Jim’s eyes giving him a silent message.

Jim just smiled as she took his hand back, “by all means. Show them to your friends, You know where to find me.” He pushed back the chair and started to the front door. “We can work out the details later.
“I will call you when I have someone lined up. And Jimmy my boy, I think you have definitely undone yourself this time. She is perfect.”

Jim smiled as she turned to Bruce and they walked out the door.

“Time to retire my friend. This is going to bring us in the big load.”
“I don’t know about retirement my friend. I think we might get more from this then you thought. But we shall see. And if not, I see myself with the ladies on the beach with no more worries of life.”

The both laughed as they got in Jim’s Jeep and started away from the mansion that was hidden away behind the dense tropical forest.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Prue leaned against the doorframe to Phoebes room. Since last night Phoebe was yet to even make an appearance so Prue took the offensive and went to her. But as she leaned against the door she knew her sister was awake. And she knew she hadn’t gotten much sleep the night before, if any. She herself kept thinking of what Darryl had said. Demons and supernatural beings they fought on a regular basis. But this was different kind of evil. This was human evil. Not something they could vanquish with a potion and go about their lives.

Phoebe lay on her bed as she had all night. She had tried to go to sleep but all she heard and thought of where Darryl words as the repeated in her mind over and over, “I think Jim will do what it takes to make his last deal. So yes, I do think he will be back.”

“Prue?” she spoke quietly. She heard her door open and yet no one had come in her room. But from years of experience and instinct she knew who was standing there.

Prue stepped into Phoebes room as her sister rolled over on her bed and met her gaze. Prue didn’t need any more coaxing as she shifted herself onto Phoebes bed and pulled her sister close to her.

Prue looked down at Phoebe as her sister rested her head on her chest. Prue wasn’t looking directly into Phoebes face but she could tell even from the side the tiredness in Phoebes eyes and face, “Didn’t sleep hey?”
“Did you?” Phoebe whispered as she stayed against Prue, knowing for then she was safe.
“A bit more then you I think.” Prue spoke quietly as she ran her hand along Phoebes back hoping to lull her sister to sleep. “Try and get some sleep honey. I’m not going anywhere.” Prue whispered, as she felt Phoebe relax in her arms. It reminded her of when they were younger. A two-year-old Phoebe wouldn’t go to sleep for anyone. But as soon as Prue got her in her arms and sat in the rocker Phoebe would snuggle into her big sister and soon lose the fight with her naptime.

Piper came up the stairs after she had tidy up the breakfast dishes and looked in on Prue and Phoebe. She caught the look on Prue’s face as she wandered over and sat beside them. “Didn’t sleep all night did she?”
“No. But she is now.” Prue saw the concern in Pipers eyes. “Don’t worry so much Piper. That’s my job. Besides this will not happen.”

Piper ran her hand over Phoebs back wishing there were some guarantee that they could protect her. But she knew Phoebe wasn’t one to be having someone right beside her 24/7. This was something they would have to discuss together.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Darryl made his way up the steps he had taken many times in the past few years? He remembered the first time he took those same steps, with Andy right in front of him. How many times had they gone there off duty for some of Pipers cooking and a bbq in the back yard? How many times had he walked up those same steps alone? His partner long gone. Gone trying to protect them from something not of this world.

He rang the bell and out of habit took hold of the handle and turned it open. Pushing it slightly open he popped his head in. “Hello? Anyone home?” he knew the girls never locked their door. Something he was trying to get them to change. But they felt safe either way.

“Living room Darryl!” Piper’s voice came back to him as he stepped inside.
“Lock Piper.”
“Yeah yeah.” She smiled up at him and his concern. They had tried to explain to him that with three witches in the Manor they didn’t need a lock on the doors. But even now Piper was thinking, maybe he was right. What if Phoebe was home alone and something happened. She didn’t have an active power to protect herself with. “Maybe.” She smiled as she sat down in the chair across from her.

“Phoebe didn’t sleep at all last night and Prue finally got her to sleep. Anything I can do?” there was always something about Darryl that gave away to them that something was wrong.
“Nothing you can do. I just wanted to keep you three up to date.”
“I see.”

Darryl paused a moment. He knew these three he could trust. And he knew they needed to know what was going on. After all it effected them all.

“There isn’t an easy way to tell you this Piper and I know you would want it straight anyway.” He started. “Johnny was killed last night in jail.”
“What!?”
“Yeah someone got to him. Sent him a message from his brother. Only I think he got carried away because little Johnny wasn’t the only death last night. The guy who beat him up also got killed. We think Jim ordered the beating but not the death. Probably wanted that for himself. He knows Piper. He knows we know about him, and in turn he knows we will all be watching Phoebe.”

Piper took in the new information that Darryl was telling her. A crazed man was after her sister and he knew, they knew he was coming.

Prue made her way down the stairs for the third time that day. The second time was when she heard Darryl voice. She had come in just as he was telling Piper about Jim and the death of Johnny in the prison.

Now she came down again after spending more time with Phoebe. Her sister had managed to finally sleep all morning and into the afternoon.

Prue sat at the kitchen table wondering what to do. The day had passed fast as she felt Phoebe slide onto her lap and lean against her.

“You ok sweetie?”
“No.” Phoebe replied.

Prue knew usually with Phoebe she would try and deal with it in her own. But now she knew Phoebe was genuinely scared. She wrapped her arms around her and held her close as she felt her sister melt into her love. “I’ll do what ever I can to protect you sweetie you know that right?”
“Yeah.” Phoebe answered quietly.

Prue wasn’t sure how long it was that the two of them sat there but she knew Phoebe deserved to know what was going on.

“Johnny is dead Phoebs. Darryl figures his brother ordered it.”

Phoebe didn’t move from her place on Prue’s lap or move her head from her shoulder.

“He also thinks that Jim didn’t order a kill. The guy that killed him was killed violently soon after. Darryl thinks it was some trademark hit that he double crossed an order.”

Phoebe sat quietly a bit longer before saying anything, “But he is still after me?”

Prue squeezed Phoebe letting her know she was there.
“He is going to get me Prue I know it. I don’t want to leave you and Piper.” She felt the tears down her face. She wasn’t even sure why she was letting herself be so vulnerable. After demon fighting she had grown stronger then she imagined. But leaving her sisters bothered her.

Piper chose that moment to walk into the kitchen. She placed her hand on Phoebes shoulder, “We won’t let him honey.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

“Idiot!” his voice carried across the room as the glass in his hand shattered against the wall. “Who ordered the hit. Because I sure as hell didn’t.” his rage building.
“The guy that took him out thought of it all by himself. But he was dealt with as soon as we had a chance.”

Jim calmed slightly but inside he felt like ripping the guys insides out, that had killed his brother.

“I wanted a message sent. He was still my brother I didn’t want anyone to kill him but me.”
“I know Jim. The guy got carried away. Figured it would be better if he did it or something. That was what he said to Sam before he killed him.”

Jim moved behind the bar as he made himself another drink.

“So you still thinking of making more money then we planned?” Bruce asked as he took the drink his friend made

Jim looked up at his friend. Once he made his deal with his usual business partner he had made his way home. But to him everything was the last deal. And so it wasn’t long before he was on the phone. Trying to sweeten the deal a little bit more in his favour.

“Everything is going as we planned my friend. And come the end of next week you and I will be living the fast life in some other foreign port.” He raised his glass as they toasted across the room. The money they knew coming to them was enough to set them for life, all for the sale of a young Americain girl.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

He closed his cell phone before tucking it back safely in his pocket. He cast his eyes around his usual crew. Everything was coming together as they had planned it a few weeks ago. But his boss had added a new twist to the plan. He wasn’t sure it was a great idea when he heard it. But when he heard the pay out he was more then willing to try it. It meant splitting up the team, leaving them vulnerable. But in the end he knew it would be worth it.

“Well what he have to say for himself?” one of the senior guys walked up to him wanting to get everything in motion. He was a man of action and once a plan was set in motion he wanted to act then and there. He had no patience for waiting. And this one order was so far nothing but waiting.
“He has a new order with the old one. And I want you to take care of that one. Same plan just a different target.” He looked at his man, “I know you can handle it without complications. And if anything happens, you know the rules. No damage to the merchandise

He looked up at his friend, “This is going to make us a lot of money isn’t it?”
“Yeah. And something tells me he has something more on top of this. Maybe that one last score after all. He would say. Other then what he told me and I told you.”

The smile was evident on his face as he made his way to the waiting crew. Everything would be set in motion as the team split into two. Each one with the same task. Snatch and grab what would soon be to them nothing but merchandise to be sold to a trader in slaves. To them nothing but dollars in their pockets.

The days had become weeks as they waited for the right time. They needed to get both teams in synch. Both had to act at the same time.

Ross watched as his prey went inside. Picking up the radio he spoke to the other team, “Darren what you got?”
“Possible. She is alone right now at work.”
“Then go. I got a clean shot here.”
“Finally.” The transmission ended as men poured from the car and into the building. Everything set to go as they made their way through the building.

Darren motioned for his men to move to their designated areas. He didn’t want anything to go wrong. And as he moved into the office he held the gun steady.

“Nothing fancy Ms. Halliwell. One word and you’re dead before you finish your cry for help. Not to mention a good number of the people outside this office if you don’t do as I say.

She looked up to the man before her. She knew his words were true but she had something he didn’t know. Magic.

~~ ~~

Ross saw his chance for the shot. He sat crouched on the roof as the rifle held steady as he leaned on the edge of the roof. He saw his men in place as he held the sights on the one he had been watching for weeks.

He eased the trigger slowly as he watched his men get closer. As the shot reached its target his men were right beside her as she suddenly stumbled and started for the ground.

“Gotcha.” Ross quickly disassembled his rifle, stored it in its case and was gone from the site he had used before anyone even knew what was going on.

She had been walking alone when she felt the sharp sting in her side. And almost instantly she felt her legs getting weaker. And at the same time she felt the strong arms grab onto her arms and move her quickly along the sidewalk. She heard the muffled voices and then the cold steel of the back of a van, then nothing.

She glared at him though she wasn’t sure to us her powers or not. How would she explain it? But she saw the glint of no fear in his eyes and knew there was more to this. And at that thought he reached for his cell phone.

“I gotta a lil problem boss. Seems the lil lady doesn’t want to come with us on a little trip.” He spoke still not taking his eyes off of the woman before him. Three of his men had since joined him in the office each one waiting for he other to move.

“Ok hang on.” He placed the phone down on the desk. “Take a look Ms. Halliwell. Need I say more?”

She leaned forward with some caution not taking her eyes off the man with the gun. But then just long enough to reach for the phone and see what was being transmitted.

“You bastard.” She glared at him wanting to rush everything she had in her towards him but she knew she couldn’t. There were to many people outside for her to risk exposing herself and getting them hurt.

He took the phone away from her as he held it back up to his ear, “I think she got the message. We’ll be right out.”

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Jim leaned back into his white leather sofa. He was smiling the kind of smile Bruce had seen many times. His plan was going perfectly.

Leaning forward he placed the old fashioned phone on its cradle. “Right on schedule my friend. Why don’t you call our friend at the beach and let him know that his package is on the way.”

Bruce smiled at Jim knowing everything was going as they were planning. “I’ll get right on it. And shall I also make the necessary arrangement for travel?”

Jim twirled the glass in his hand watching as the liquid slowly returned towards the bottom, “Yes. The three of us will be heading for the next delivery as soon as they all get here. And Bruce. See what we can do about getting Jack out of that damn prison.”

He took a sip of his scotch as he looked over at the file of pictures on the table. “Soon everything will be done and we can get out of this crazy business. And we will both be very rich men.”

She ran up to steps to the Manor. But as she opened the door she was met with silence. Taking her coat off she hung it up on the rack. But she stayed alert. So much so she said nothing as she made her way around the old house. As she entered the kitchen she was met with silence.

“Ok weird.” She turned back through the solarium looking for any sign of her sisters. She knew at least one of them had to be home. As she started up the stairs she was starting to get the same feeling she got when demon fighting. One she didn’t like.

She checked each room as she past the doors, even the bathroom, not even bothering to knock first. She quickly took off upon the stairs to the attic hoping they were there. But again she was met with silence and nothing.

She wasn’t sure if they were running late or she should call Leo or even Darryl. Picking up the phone she tried one cell then the other. In each case she got no answer as their cells rang unanswered.

She had no other choice, as she dialled a third number she called for someone who should be able to help her, “LEO!”

Daryl looked at the caller display and picked up his phone, though hoping it was not demon related. There were days he regretted that the girls had let him in on their secret, but he also looked at the days he was glad they had.

“Just tell me this isn’t demon related.” He spoke as he made his way towards the station.
“I hope not, I already called Leo for that end. What have you got a your? Especially regarding your dead prisoner?”
“Nothing new that I have seen, though I am walking up the steps now towards my office.”

Darryl knew there was more to Johnny’s death then just bad blood between brothers. Johnny had ratted out cops as well as his brother. Any one in the prison could have gotten a message to him.

“Look Darryl I came home to an empty house. One of them should have been here if not both.”
“Maybe they’re running late.”
“No, ever since we got our powers we made an agreement to leave a message if we were ever running late. Save the other two from worrying who got them.”

Darryl paused a moment to what she was saying, “So you think this has to do with our friend Jim?”
“That is exactly what I am saying. Phoebe I can see not leaving a message but never Piper.” Prue spoke as she watched the blue and white orbs appearing and forming into Leo.

“Look Prue I’ll see what I can do here. Check out anyone with ties to him.” He paused as he heard he speaking, to whom he assumed Leo, “We’ll get them back Prue.”

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Piper sat against the wall as she ran her hand through Phoebes thick brown hair. Her sister was yet to awaken from her drug induced sleep and all Piper could do was be there for her.

She looked up as the metal doors slide open revealing the bright sun from outside.

“Let’s go Miss Halliwell.”
“Who are you and what do you want?”
“All in good Time. Everything will be explain to you.” He grabbed her arms and started to pull her to her feet.”
“What about my sister?”

Piper then watched as a man about 6.5ft stepped around her and lifted Phoebe to his arms like she was nothing but a baby to him. His muscles weren’t even strained at her weight.

Piper walked beside the muscled bound man not wanting to let her sister out of her sight. She hesitated before getting on the plane before her, “Staying here will have a much worse outcome then if you didn’t Piper.” He cast his eyes quickly, as Phoebe who was being settled into one of the seats.

Piper didn’t need any more ‘help’ deciding on what to do. She climbed into the back of the plane and once again settled in next to her sister.

Piper glanced at her watch for the millionth time. But as before only a few minutes had gone by. But she did notice it had been a few hours since they had taken off.

Phoebe was still resting against her as they sat beside one another. She had woken up just under an hour after they had taken off, worried at first but then curious as to what was going on. Though Piper knew as much as she did, and the men they were with gave no indication of discussing anything with them. Only to glare at them now and then and making sure their weapons were visible. Almost daring them to try anything.

“Prue is freaking out right now.” Phoebe said quietly as she leaned against Piper. She still felt groggy from what ever they hit her with but she felt a little better with at least one of her sisters with her.
“I know. But Leo will help her find us.” Piper agreed as she ran her arm, that was around Phoebe, up and down her sisters’ arm.

Piper saw one of the men move forward to the cockpit and disappear, but it wasn’t long before he came back and started towards them.

“Better buckle up ladies. We are coming in for a landing.”
“What do you want?” Piper glared at him wanting any information she could get.
“As soon as we land you will get some of your answers. Until then shut up and buckle up.” He replied as she sat in the seat beside them.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Prue tried every magical tool she could think of and still came up with nothing. She looked over at Leo for the hundredth time that night and saw the disappointment in his face; he too had nothing.

It had been almost a full day now that Prue had walked into the empty Manor and called Darryl and Leo. Leo had stayed with her to search out everything magic. As Darryl had gone back to the station to see what he could find on Jim or his brothers, and anything else on what Johnny had told him before he was killed.

Darryl made his way around his desk to the filing cabinet and back to his desk. He had seen no one around but he noticed the envelope on his desk when he got back. Looking around the station at anyone unusual he saw no one.

Opening up the envelope with caution. Taking out the contents he fumed with anger. Inside were pictures of his wife and son playing at the park, the caption along the top read.

“Let it go Morris. The Halliwell’s are gone.”

He once again looked around but saw no one. He took the envelope and started out of the office, though nearly found himself run over by a young rookie.

“Damn it Smith. Watch where you are going.”
“Sorry Morris I just thought you would like to know. Someone just broke Jack outta prison.”

Darryl looked at the man before him. Was it a coincidence he had got that envelope and the news of Jack at the same time? After everything he had been involved with, with the girls he no longer believed in coincidences. To him everything now had reason.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

Jack stretched his legs as he stepped from the plane and saw his little brother waiting for him at the jeep.

“You lil shit.” He said as he walked up to him and embraced him, patting him on the back for getting him out. “You didn’t have to kill him you know Jim.” He said as he pulled back and looked at his youngest brother.
“That wasn’t supposed to happen Jack I swear. That I wanted to do on my own.”

Jack started for the jeep and got in one side. “Let’s just get outta of here. This heat is killing me.”
“As soon as my packages arrive. Which should be right about” he looked up at the sound of another small plane approaching, “Now.”

Jack watched as another plane came in right after him, but was more surprised as the door opened and three of the men he was familiar with stepped out. But it wasn’t them that surprised him. It was the two women right after.

“Jim you didn’t?” he stepped forward seeing who it was.
“I did. And we are going to get filthy rich big brother. Enough to get outta this stinking hole we live in, and to let us live the life we were meant for.

Piper stood beside Phoebe as the hot tropical sun beat down on them both. But as they both looked up they saw what was going on.
“You?” Phoebe glared at him as he stepped to wards her.

Jim gripped her chin tight in his hand holding her gaze to his eyes. “You and I have some unfinished business Phoebe. And once I get rid of your sister we can finish it.”

Phoebe held his gaze to her. She was never one to step down from a fight. But she felt Pipers hand suddenly pull way from her arm and watched as someone moved her sisters towards the waiting jeep.

“Piper!”
“Phoebe!”

Jim wanted to laugh as they cried out for each other as he pushed Phoebe back into the man right behind her.

“Say good bye to your big sister Phoebe. It will be till your deaths till you see her again.” He started to laugh as Piper was tossed into the back of the jeep, “Get her back on the plane and get going. I’ll meet you in three days.”

Piper cried out for her sister. She wanted to freeze everything in sight, but at some point someone had bound her hands behind her.

“Phoebe!”

Phoebe fought against the man holding her and nearly got away after she was able to elbow into his stomach followed quickly by a roundhouse to his face. But as she started for Piper she felt the hand grip her ankle as she tripped and fell forward.

The last thing she saw was the jeep pulling away with Piper as she felt someone’s hand push into her back holding her against the tarmac.

“Piper.” She whispered to herself before some pulled her to her feet.

Jim gripped her face to his hand, “Try that again and I might be willing to take less for you so I can deliver you damaged.”

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~

He stood at the top of his steps and waited for the jeeps to come to a stop.

“Jim it is good to see you again my friend.” He took a few steps down and greeted his old friend with a firm handshake. “Have you got something for me?” he asked as he cast his eyes towards the other jeep. Though he knew his answer when he saw Jack getting out followed by his purchase.

Jim turned and saw his brother take Pipers arm and start towards them, “I believe you remember my older brother Jack?” he turned his gaze slightly, “And this.” He reached forward and pulled her towards him, “Is Piper Halliwell. Middle sister of three. She is the heart of the family. Caring giving and loving.” He let her go and back to the grasp of Jack. “Shall we go inside?”
“After you my friend.” He motioned to Jim and Jack. As soon as they were all past him he whispered to his bodyguard, before following them into the house.

~~ ~~ ~~ ~~


Prue looked at Leo wanting to hear anything that would get her to her sisters.

“Let me guess. No demons.”
“None.” He said with as much frustration as he knew Prue felt.
“So no help from the magical community?”
“Sorry Prue. But I wouldn’t be surprised if you got a visit or two from some of your ancestors.”

Prue knew what Leo meant. Grams and Mum were doing what they could to help her. Though the elders didn’t know what was going on.

It wasn’t long after Prue heard Leo’s words when she saw a sparkle of golden lights. As her Mother formed she stepped forward before realizing she could not hold her as she wanted too.

Though Patty had another idea as she held her arms out to her oldest daughter, “Prue.”

Prue hesitated a moment before she realized what was happening. And she soon felt her self nearly falling in to her mother’s arms.

“Prue honey, you have to have faith that everything will be ok.” Patty pulled back slightly.
“Mum they are gone. Leo can’t find them and the Elders are not helping because it isn’t demon related.”

Patty looked at her oldest daughter, she could see her fear and worry and it mirrored her own. “Honey sometimes we need to look past our magic. To see what else might be going on.”

Prue stepped back from her mother and ran her hand through her jet-black hair. She suddenly turned as if something was coming to her, “Darryl.”

Patty never said anything.

“If we jump to this something would happen to Darryl’s family, the innocents.” Everything fell into place.

Prue started to paced as she tried to recall the last time they had even heard from their friend. Finally getting frustrated she grabbed the phone and dialled his number.

~~ ~~

Darryl walked through the parking lot near the police station. He was still trying to piece together everything from Johnny getting killed to Jacks break out. He knew Jim had a hand in each one and in that he knew he was also working around dirty cops. Especially after the envelope he had received the day before.

He looked at the number on his cell phone and paused before even answering it. He knew there was a possibility of his phone being taped and it was that he didn’t want Prue or her sisters caught into.
“Prue. Meet me at the park off Ash.” With that he ended the call hoping she had gotten everything he said.

Prue hung up the phone before looking at it curiously. She knew Darryl’s voice and tones, and from what she just heard things were not going great.

Prue sat on the swing as she teetered back and forth waiting for Darryl to arrive. She was concerned with the shortness of his message. But it was also out weighed by her worry for her sisters.

“Prue.”

She looked up and met his eyes, “Daryl what’s going on?”
“You know what’s going on Prue.” He spoke without telling her. Had explained everything about Jim and his brother a long time ago.
“And?”
“And. I got these on