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Charmed
4 Sisters
Prue 16
Piper 14
Phoebe 11
Paige 8
Paige ran as fast as her 8 year old legs would go she was late and she knew her older sis Prue did not like to be kept waiting.
“Prue’s gonna be mad I know it.” She told herself
In the car Prue looked at her watch for the third time in about 10 minutes. She was trying hard not to get irritated very hard. Taking a deep breath she was about to loose the battle when she saw her little sis. Prue had to smile watching her running up little checkered skirt and black shoes. Prue snickered a little at the look on Paige’s face.
“She thinks I’ll be mad I bet.” Prue thought to herself
Opening the passenger door Paige sheepishly got in buckling her seat belt she looked at Prue.
“You’re late!” Prue said with her sternest voice
“I….I..I’m sorry Prue I was talking to Kim and forgot!” Paige was getting worried
“Do you know what happens to little girls who are late?”
“Wha….What?”
“They get…..TICKLED!!!!!”
Prue was on her little sis like lighting tickling her ribs till Paige was laughing so hard she couldn’t breathe.. Tickle over Prue pulled her little sis into her lap hugging her close.
“I love you Prue.” Paige held on tight
“I love you to little squirt.”
Prue so loved her sisters each of them was special to her. Buckling Paige in again she started the car heading home.
Meanwhile at the manor
Piper is taking a tray of cookies out of the oven; she smiles for a moment remembering how much her Phoebe loves chocolate chips, Putting the tray down Piper slides another tray full in to bake, Piper doesn’t hear Phoebe come in behind her. Her little sis is carrying a picture of their Mom.
“Hey Sweetie I didn’t hear you come in, Cookies soon.”
Seeing the look on Phoebe’s face Piper stopped taking her oven mitts off she went to her little sis.
“Phoebe honey are you ok? Is anything wrong?”
“Piper? Why did mom leave us?”
Looking at her little sis Piper saw the tears brim in the big brown eyes and the picture of their mom held tightly in the little hand. Sitting down Piper pulled her little sis into her lap holding her close.
“Phoebe sweetie Mom didn’t want to leave. Prue and I explained that she was just so sick that God called her home so she wouldn’t hurt anymore. She watches us all from heaven now.
“But…But what if you or Prue get sick you’ll leave too!”
Phoebe turned in Piper’s lap wrapping her self around her older sis burying her face into Pipers shoulder sobbing uncontrollably. Piper held her tight trying to calm her down.
“Phoebes honey don’t cry we’re not going to leave you Prue’s fine and you know I’d never leave my little monkey. Piper kissed her little sis’s cheek holding her till Phoebe calmed down.
“Feeling better honey?” Piper ruffled her hair
“Yeah Piper me better.”
“Ok hey tell you what rules don’t apply today. You get two cookies if you give me a smile!”
Flashing her older sis a big smile Phoebe happily grabbed two still warm cookies off the tray and ran out of the kitchen before Piper could change her mind. Laughing to her self Piper dropped the cookies in the cookie jar just as Prue came in the door carrying the littlest Halliwell on her hip. Paige looked so cute clutching Prue tight her head lying on big sis’s shoulder.
“Prue Where did you find that it’s so cute?”
“I found it by the school it was so cute I had to take it.”
Paige looked from Piper to Prue with a confused look.
“But I’m a her not an it!!!!!!!!!”
Her older sisters had to giggle as they realized what they said.
“That’s right sweetie you’re a her not an it.”
“We’re sorry Paige you’re a her not an it. And we are breaking the rules today you get two cookies for a big smile.”
Putting Paige down Prue watched her smile big get two cookies and run out to find Phoebe.
“She told us didn’t she?” Prue giggled a bit
“Oh yeah.. Uh Prue something happened with Phoebe.”
“What? Is she ok?”
“She came to see me with a Picture of Mom afraid that we would get sick and leave her too.”
“Oh god the poor thing… what did you do?”
“Well Prue I reassured her that we wouldn’t leave her and gave her two cookies.. She needs to hear from you though..”
“I’ll go talk to her.. “
Prue was about to leave then she turned to Piper giving her a big smile.. Piper looked confused for a moment then remembered handing Prue two cookies. Prue finished her cookies as she reached the top of the stairs going to Phoebe’s room she walked in. Phoebe didn’t say anything she launched across the room jumping into her older sis’s arms. Sniffling she buried her face in Prue’s shoulder. Sitting on the bed Prue gently rocked her little sis.
“Shhhh Honey Shhhhh its ok I’m here. Piper told me you’re upset about something. Want to tell me what it is?”
“Y…Y….You and P…Piper will get sick and leave too j…just like Mom!”
“Phoebe look at me… Come on honey look at me!”
Raising her head Phoebe looked into her older sisters Blue eyes.”
“Now Pheebs I’ve never lied to you have I?”
“N…No.”
“Ok Listen to me Piper and I are fine. We’re not sick and we are not going to leave you!”
“Promise **Sniff***?”
“I promise we won’t leave you Phoebe; you’re stuck with us both.”
Phoebe giggled a little at what Prue said. Calming she tightened her grip on her older sis Pushing her face into her sisters hair.. Prue’s hair always smelled like strawberries to her it always made her feels safe. Holding Pheebs a bit longer Prue saw the small backpack on the floor by the door.
“Pheebs have you done your homework yet?”
“uhhhh….n…no not yet.”
“Well get too it missy...”
“Ok Prue.”
Phoebe jumped down from her sis’s lap and grabbed her backpack, getting up herself Prue walked to the door watching her little sis the whole way out the door. Prue had just turned when Paige ran into her.
“Whoa there little squirt why are you running?”
“I…I… I’m sorry Prue I wanted to show Phoebe my new coloring book!”
“Oh ok”
Prue ruffled her little sisters hair then continued downstairs she met Piper in the kitchen hunched over the stove stirring something. Walking over Prue’s nose told her it was homemade Tomato soup.
“Mmmmmm Piper that smells sooo good!”
“Thank you Prue. Let’s hope it tastes just as good. How’s Phoebe?”
“She’s ok I think she was just a little scared she seems to have calmed down now. I hope I got through to her.”
“I hope so too Prue. Could you get the garlic and oregano for me?”
“Sure sis.”
Prue got up to get the spices she had just picked up the Garlic when she hears Screaming from upstairs. Putting the spices down Prue runs to the stairs only to have Phoebe run down the stairs past her sobbing. Prue continues up stairs to find Paige sitting on the floor of Phoebe’s room crying. Picking the small girl up Prue sits on the bed cuddling her close. Meanwhile in the kitchen Piper was almost knocked over by a sobbing Phoebe grabbing her around the middle.
“Phoebe.. Phoebe what’s wrong honey why are you crying? What was all the screaming?”
“I hate Paige… She told me she didn’t know what was so great about Mom! She had no right to say that Piper she’s wrong she’s wrong.”
Burying her face in Pipers stomach Phoebe sobbed harder. Piper Sighed deeply and lifted the small girl into her arms going to the couch in the living room. Sitting down Piper gently rocked her little sis.
“Phoebe Honey you forget Paige never knew Mom I know you’re missing her a lot right now, and I know Paige didn’t mean to upset you. You don’t really hate her do you?”
“No I don’t***SNIFF**.”
“I thought not maybe you can tell Paige about Mom share your memories with her. Oh and Pheebs Hate is a word we don’t use in this house ever. Do you understand me?”
“Yes Piper.”
Meanwhile upstairs
“Paige are you ok now?”
Paige nodded her head but didn’t let go.
“Why Phoebe get so mad? I didn’t do nothing!”
“Phoebe is just a little sad right now.. She misses Mom more now then usual. I need your help to cheer her up… Will you help me?”
“Sure what you want me to do?”
“Ask her to tell you about Mom… tell her you want to know about her. Can you do that for me?”
“Yes I can.”
“Thanks Honey that’s my big girl!”
Paige hugged Prue tight then jumped down to go find her sister. Piper heard Paige coming and hoped what she said to Phoebe got through. Paige cautiously walked up to Phoebe.
“Phoebe.. I Sorry I said what I did. I didn’t mean to make you cry. Would you tell me about Mom? I want to know about her.”
“Paige I’m sorry too… I shouldn’t have said what I did I love you Paige.”
Phoebe grabbed Paige in a hug holding her tight.
“I love you Phoebe.”
“I’d be glad to tell you about Mom. Paige Common lets go to my room!”
With that both girls ran off back up the stairs Hand in hand nearly running over Prue on the way. Sitting down next to Piper Prue sighed deeply.
“Well Piper that’s one more explosion cleaned up.”
“Only till the next one Prue. Only till the next one!”
“Lets hope there isn’t another one Piper. What started this anyway?”
“Prue she’s always missed Mom just like you and me.”
“I know that Piper but why is she suddenly so focused on Mom?”
“I don’t know Prue. Maybe we could ask talk to her about it.”
“Maybe Piper maybe we could.”
Leaning back a bit Prue pulled her sister too her kissing her cheek. Laying down Piper snuggled close with her head in her sister’s lap. Piper closed her eyes as Prue gently ran her fingers through her sister’s long dark hair.
“Piper we’ll be ok trust me sweetie we’ll get through.”
“Really Prue? It’s just you and me. Taking care of this entire house and two little kids that mix like oil and water most times. I’m scared Prue I really am! If it wasn’t for the estate Grams and Mom left us plus the trust funds from Dad. We’d all be lost or torn apart by the state!”
Piper was rambling nonstop Prue knew she only did this when she was upset.
“Piper Honey long as we’re together we’ll be fine.”
“Prue…Hold me!”
Pulling Piper to herself Prue wrapped her in her arms holding tight. Piper lost herself in Prue’s embrace. She held tight to the one person that can maker her world ok she didn’t ramble anymore just quietly cuddled. They were like that for a while till a knock at the door parted them.
“Feeling better sis?”
“Yeah Prue I am. Thanks to you. I love you.”
“I love you too Piper!”
Going to the door the pair found Aunt Gail smiling back at them. It was time for the 1st of her many visits each month.
“Hello Prue Piper hope you both are well.”
“Yes Aunt Gail.” Both girls say at once
Snapping to attention the two older P’s picked up the bags and things Aunt Gail brought and fell into lockstep behind her as she walked into the kitchen.
“Piper you are following my instructions about meals?”
“Yes Aunt Gail.”
“Prue you are making sure of this?”
“Yes Aunt Gail I am.”
“You have to be sure girls too much sugar is not good for growing girls. “
Piper unloading the bags makes a face as she lifts a bag of tofu into sight. Prue quickly waved her off before Aunt Gail turned around.
“Ahh yes Tofu perfect for the body and mind. Now come you to we need to check the house.”
Gail walked out toward the living room while Piper moved over to her sister.
“Prue I hate tofu… it tastes like Elmer’s Glue!”
“Don’t Worry Pipe we’ll throw it away after she leaves now common before she hands us bean sprouts or something”
“Ewwwwwwww Prue!!!!”
Grabbing her sisters hand Prue pulled her after the Marching Aunt ahead of them. Upstairs Paige heard all the talking, walking to the top of the stairs she saw Aunt Gail. Quickly she ran back to Phoebe.
“Phoebe Phoebe!”
“What Paige?”
“Aunt Gail is here!”
“Oh no not Aunt Tightass!”
“Ohhh Phoebe I’m telling Pruuuuue you said ass.”
“Page… Common we need to clean this room up now!”
Hurrying fast as they could the two younger P’s quickly had the room spotless by the time Aunt Gail and their older sisters came in.
“Hi Girls.. Wow this room looks great looks like your serious about keeping things up Prue.”
“Thanks Aunt Gail I try but I couldn’t do it without my sisters help.”
Looking toward her little sisters Prue Smiled and mouthed ‘good work.’ Paige smiling back kicked a candy wrapper under the bed before anyone saw it. Soon as Prue led Gail out the door Piper hugged both her sisters.
“Thanks guys you were great!”
“Piper Phoebe said a bad word.”
“Phoebe? Did you?”
“Yeah she did Piper she said Aunt Tightass.”
Piper almost fell on the floor trying to keep from breaking up. When Piper felt she could safely speak she told Paige this one time it was ok. Later after another hour of inspection the older P’s final waved goodbye to Aunt Gail. Shutting the manor door Piper sees two pairs of brown eyes peeking over the banner at the top of the stairs.
“Prue look.” Piper pointed
“Its ok you two she’s gone.”
Two loud screams shattered the silence followed by Prue and Piper being bowled over by to small bodies grabbing them around the middle.
“YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!”
Soon there was just a big pile of Halliwell girls in the hall at the bottom of the stairs. Getting to her feet with a little had in each of hers Prue led everyone into the kitchen for Dinner. It took a while to convince Phoebe that the Tofu wasn’t for dinner.
“You are sure Prue?”
“Yes Phoebe I’m sure, see Piper is throwing it away.”
“Goodie!!!!!”
Soon all were seated and the smell of Piper’s soup made all smile big as she filled everyone’s bowls and passed out the rolls. They were about to dig in when Paige stopped them
“Wait wait she called a bit too loud.”
“Paige we don’t yell at the table… Now what is it honey?”
“We didn’t say grace Piper.”
“Oh.. You’re right Paige we didn’t..” Prue put her napkin across her lap.
“Would you say it for us sweetie?”
“Ok Prue.”
“Dear God Please bless Sissy Prue Sissy Piper Sissy Phoebe and Mommy and Grams in heaven and and….. Phoebe who I forget?”
“Daddy.. Paige”
“oh yeah yeah and Bless Daddy and Auntie Tight…. Oooo Ooo I mean Aunty Gail and keep us all safe as we eat Pipers Soup… Amen!”
“Paige that was great!” Piper smiled big
“Yeah Honey I’m proud of you.” Prue ruffled her little sis’s hair
After dinner Prue sat at her desk in the solarium paying the bills Piper in the kitchen making lunch for the next day. Upstairs Paige colored in her new book while Phoebe sat on the bed; she was reading a paper from school. Paige wondered what the paper was and why Phoebe looked sad, as she watched for a bit Phoebe let the paper drop to the floor and lay down. Paige watched for a moment till sissy closed her eyes then she crawled over and picked up the paper.
“Prue needs to see this.” She said quietly
Keeping low Paige crawled out the door. Stopping she looked back. Good Phoebe didn’t move, Getting up Paige hurried down the stairs to find Prue. Going from room to room Paige found her in the Solarium she hesitated for a moment
“Prue doesn’t like to be bothered when she’s wearing her teacher glasses” Paige thought to herself. No she thought next this is important it’s making Phoebe sad she walked up to Prue.
“Prue?”
“Huh? Oh Paige.” Prue started to get a little irritated Paige knew not to interrupt at times but the look on Paige’s face made her take her glasses off.
“Honey is something wrong?”
Paige handed the paper to Prue.
“This is making Phoebe sad.” Paige used her important voice.
Prue took the page and after putting her glasses back on she read, Paige watched her older sis’s eyes get really wide.
“OMG PIPER GET IN HERE!!!!!!!!”
Running fast Piper hurried into the Solarium. Seeing Prue’s expression she quickly started to babble.
“Prue what is it? One of the kids hurt? Aunt Gail back the Police here? WHAT?”
Prue didn’t say anything she just handed the paper to her frantic sis. Piper read the top.
“It’s from Phoebe’s school.”
“Read the rest Piper.”
“A Mother Daughter Breakfast. God Prue no wonder Phoebe is so upset. We need to go talk to her now.”
“Yeah we do Pipe. Paige thank you for bringing this to us.” Prue ruffled Paige’s hair again as she walked by.
“Yeah Honey you did real good.” Piper kissed her cheek and hurried to follow Prue up the stairs.
The older P’s arrived at Phoebe’s door together peeking in Prue and Piper knew Phoebe wasn’t asleep walking in both sat down next to their little sis.
“Phoebe Honey Could we talk to you?” Prue laid her hand on Phoebe’s cheek.
“What about?”
“Little monkey Paige showed us the letter from school.” Piper replied
Phoebe’s lower lip started to tremble as she looked at her sisters sitting up Phoebe crawled onto Piper’s lap hiding her face in older sissy’s hair.
“Phoebe why didn’t you say anything?” Prue asked gently rubbing her little sisters back.
It was a bit before Phoebe could answer raising her head she looked at them with her eyes brimming with tears.
“I knew if I told you guys about it one of you would go but… but. but I would have to choose one of you.. I don’t want to do that it would make one of you sad.
Pushing her face into Pipers hair Phoebe quietly sobbed. She knew now she’d have to hurt one of the two people she loved more then anyone, she didn’t want this. Wrapping her arms tight around the little one Piper looked to Prue with wide eyes saying what do we do Prue? Running her hand through her little sisters hair Prue wanted to cry, such a burden for a little girl, Prue knew what to do.
“Phoebe you don’t have to choose between us I have to go into work early that morning so Piper will go with you.”
“Piper will go?” Phoebe looked up
“Yes Honey Piper will go.” Prue replied
“There sis all settled. Feel better now?” Piper smiled
“Yeah.. Thanks Prue.” Phoebe crawled over to Prue’s lap hugging her tight.
“You’re welcome little sis.” Prue kissed the top of head holding her close.
Later as the older Halliwells walked back down stairs Piper looked to Prue.
“Prue you ok? You could still take her you know. You are the oldest.”
“Piper I’m fine and you know she wants to go with you. Besides I’ll catch the father Daughter dinner.”
Grabbing her sis around the neck Prue gave her a few good nooggies then took off with Piper in Hot pursuit… Prue screaming all the way
Prue so loves her sisters…..
THE END