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Charmed



Phoebe?



Authors note: This story takes place in an alternate reality without magic. Prue and Piper are much the same as in the TV world but Phoebe is 6 years younger she is just turning 17.



Sitting at her desk in the solarium Prue went through the bills for the current month she smiled a bit as she made out the check for the light bill. Things were going better for the sisters these days Piper’s club P3 was actually making money now and her new job at 415 magazine paid her much more then Buckland’s ever did. Prue was interrupted in her thoughts by her little sis bounding in to the room. With a wide smile Phoebe plopped down on her big sis’s lap.



“Hi Prue!” Phoebe greeted cheerfully



“Hi Phoebe”



Snuggling close Phoebe laid her head on Prue shoulder. Prue hugged her wondering if anything was wrong.



“You ok sweetie?”



“Uh Huh.”



“Did her just need a cuddle?” Prue kissed her forehead.



“Uh huh.”



Smiling Prue picked up her little sis going to the recliner near the window. Sitting down Prue cuddled her little sis close. Closing her eyes Phoebe could smell Prue’s perfume sighing she felt so safe. With Prue’s arms around her the world melted away. After a little bit Phoebe remembered the other reason she wanted to see Prue.



“Uh Prue I have my report card from school.”



Ahh so that’s it Prue thought to herself little sis was trying to butter her up But Prue didn’t say anything she let Phoebe talk.



“Do you want to see it Prue?”



“Of course Pheebs lets see it.”



Reaching into her pocket Phoebe pulled out the letter handing it to her older sis. Prue was a little confused though Phoebe didn’t tense up, either when she took the envelope or as she opened it. Unfolding the letter Prue read for a moment then grinned wide as she read the grades.



“PIPER GET IN HERE!!!!!!” Prue yelled



Running fast as she could Piper hurried to her sisters. .



“What Prue what is it?? What’s up?”



Piper was silenced by a beaming Prue handing her the letter from Phoebe’s school.



“Look at this Piper!” Prue said Pride obvious in her voice.



“Wow Phoebe…. Straight A’s. Honey that’s so great…. I’m proud of you!”



“Me too little one!” Prue ruffled her little sis’s hair



Pulling Phoebe close Prue kissed her cheek she was so proud, jumping in the chair Piper turned it into a group hug. However the old recliner couldn’t handle the weight of all three with a loud crack the back broke sending all tumbling onto the floor. Raising up after a bit Prue looked at Piper.



“That was quite a group hug.”



“Well Prue when I do it I do it right!”



“Gee Piper ya think?” Phoebe added



Making a face at her little sis Piper suddenly yells



“GANG TICKLE THE LITTLE SIS TIME!!!!!”



Before Phoebe could move both sisters are on her tickling her ribs till she can’t catch her breath.



“HAHAHAHAHA G….GUYS……ST.. ST.. STOP STOP!!!!!!!”



Stopping the older P’s hug Phoebe between them



“We’re so proud of you Phoebe.. We love you.” Prue moved Pheebs hair behind her ear



“Couldn’t say it better little sis.” Piper added







Before Phoebe could respond the phone rang and a little too loud she yells



“I’VE GOT IT I’VE GOT IT”



Once Phoebe was out of site Piper turned to Prue.



“God I wish I could still move that fast.”



Prue laying down next to Piper read Phoebe’s report card again. She was so proud and happy this was her little sis doing great. Prue just thought Phoebe might make the Deans list when Piper took the card to read herself.



“Prue this is soo great but I’ve been wondering about something lately.”



“About what Pipe?”



“Well Prue you remember less then 2 years ago we were picking Phoebe up at the police station she had been arrested for shoplifting.”



“I remember.. Ugh.. Piper you’re killing the moment here.”



“Prue I don’t mean too but look at one time Phoebe wouldn’t know an “A” if it bit her on the butt now she’s a perfect Student. What turned her around is all I’m wondering.”



“Hmmm It was kind of overnight wasn’t it?”



“Yes it was.. Prue I’m not complaining trust me I’d just like to know what happened. If it was something we did I want to know to use it on my own kids.”



“It won’t be easy to find out Piper Phoebe won’t talk about that time.”



“I know Prue that’s another reason we need to know.”



“We’ll figure something out Sis don’t worry.. Now quiet and let me enjoy this report card some more.”



Piper was about to say something further when Phoebe came back in the room..



“Hey guys Suzie wants me to come over she has a new CD can I go?”



“Sure Phoebe its ok.” Prue said sitting up



“Be back for dinner though squirt.” Piper added







With that Phoebe was out the door quick as a flash. Piper watching again wished she could move that quickly. Sitting up Piper gave Prue a nudge.



“What do you want for dinner Prue?”



“Let’s have spaghetti with meatballs.”



“Ok Prue sounds good.”



Getting to her feet Piper headed into the kitchen while Prue went back to her bills. At Suzie’s the teens are rocking to the new CD both dancing around the room oblivious to anything else. Phoebe while showing Suzie a new dance step suddenly stopped a worried look crossing her face.



“Phoebe what’s wrong?” Suzie asked switching the CD off.



Not replying Phoebe dropped to her knees searching the floor. Her concern growing Suzie was about to say something else when she noticed something on the floor picking it up it was a picture of Phoebe. Suzie didn’t understand though it looked to her like a mug shot you see on TV.



“Phoebe is this what you’re looking for?”





Phoebe quickly took the photo.



“Can’t loose this I’ll forget can’t forget can’t”



“Phoebe are you ok? Anything wrong? Forget what?”



“No Suzie Its ok. Uhh I have to go its dinner time. Bye.”



“Bye Phoebe.”



Phoebe hurried out the door she didn’t want Suzie or her parents to see her cry. Slowly she headed down the block toward home her mind going back to that awful day 2 years ago. Phoebe was in the back of the car while Prue drove Piper next to her in front.



“Phoebe what is wrong with you? Ditching school weeks at a time now this?”



Prue was Livid. Her knuckles were white as she gripped the wheel.



“Phoebe anything to say for your self? No? I don’t know what to do with you any longer I really do not.”





“Prue give her a chance.”



“I’ve given her many chances Piper I’m through.”



The rest of the ride was silent. Once in the manor driveway Prue undid her seatbelt and sat for a moment. She fought to keep her composure she wasn’t going to break down. Prue was loosing the battle she had to get off alone, as she opened her door.



“Phoebe I think you’ve forgotten I love you.. I hope you remember that one day.”



Prue walked off toward the door she had to get off alone. Phoebe sat for a moment then threw open her door running off down the street. Her sisters didn’t love her all they ever wanted to do was put rules on her and keep her from having fun. Who needed it.. Phoebe didn’t see Piper breaking down in the car or Prue sitting in her room crying to herself.



Back in the present Phoebe stopped in front of the manor she looked at the photo in her hand putting it back in her pocket.



“I did forget Prue.” She whispered.



Going inside Phoebe found Prue in the living room watching TV. The smell of her favorite dinner coming from the kitchen. Prue smiled seeing her



“Hey sweet girl your favorite dinner will be ready soon.”



“My nose told me Prue.”



Walking over Phoebe wrapped her arms around Prue’s neck hugging her older sis.



“What’s that for squirt?”



“For being you Prue.”



Heading to the kitchen to Hug Piper Phoebe left a happy but wondering Prue. Later that night While Phoebe is doing her homework her mind starts to drift back to the time she remembered this afternoon. Dropping her pencil Phoebe let her mind drift. Somehow back then she arrived at her friend Beth’s house.



“Sure Phoebe common in. “Beth moved to let her pass



“What’s up? I heard about your being busted by the cops.”



“Yeah no big deal they called my dumb sisters and they picked me up.”







“What’s gonna happen with the cops? You going to court or something?”



“Nahh my oldest sisters screw toy will fix it. He’s just as stupid as she is but he’s good for something.”



Back in the present a tear slipped down Phoebe’s cheek as she remembered. How could she say those horrible things about the people she really loved? Phoebe remembered more. The two of them went up to Beth’s room reaching into a drawer Beth retrieved her bong and a bag full of pills.



“Here we go Pheebs this will make everything cool.”



“Awesome.” Phoebe replied.



Filling and lighting the Bong Phoebe took a big toke and handed it to Beth who did the same, before long both were stoned off their butts. Phoebe barely managed to open the bag of pills when the door slammed open.



“Huh? Wa… who?” Phoebe’s drugged mind tried to focus on the door.



Before either girl could get their head around what was happening they were handcuffed and hauled out the door. Much of the rest of that night was a huge blur but the one thing that stood out was Prue’s face when Phoebe was brought to the manor door by Andy. Phoebe looked up to see her older sis looking like her world had fallen apart. Phoebe had never seen Prue so defeated her eyes red and puffy from crying. Prue didn’t even speak she just moved aside as Piper took her from Andy and led her upstairs. Back in the present Phoebe closed her History book and hugged her teddy close. She looked at the picture of her too sisters on the dresser.



“I won’t forget again I won’t!” Phoebe promised



Laying there Phoebe remembered that somehow Andy and His Father made things ok with the arrest, later Andy’s dad told Prue He did it for the memory of their Mother. A light knock brought Phoebe back to the present.



“Come in.” she said to the door.



“Dinner Pheebs.” Piper stuck her head in the door.



“Goodie!!”



Phoebe jumped up meeting Piper at the door. Piper started to turn around but she stopped looking at Phoebe intently.







“Phoebe you ok?”



“Sure Pipe.”



While her little sis descended the stairs Piper hesitated she knew Phoebe had been crying but why would she deny it? Downstairs Phoebe wasted little time sitting down she so loved Piper’s spaghetti and meatballs. Prue sitting in her chair looked at her little sis and noticed the same thing Phoebe looked like she’d been crying.



“Sweetie you ok?” Prue cupped her little sis’s chin in her left hand



“Sure Prue I’m fine.” Phoebe smiled.



Looking the table over Piper realized she had forgotten something.



“Phoebe I forgot the cheese could you go grab it for me please?”



“Sure Pipe.”



Soon as Phoebe left the room Piper tuned to Prue.



“Prue she was crying about something I know she was. But she denies it.”



“I know Piper but we can’t force her to talk. We have to wait till she comes to us.”



“But Prue!”



“No buts Piper we have to be patient. She’ll tell us when she’s ready.”



She didn’t want to but Piper relented she wouldn’t force the issue. Phoebe was kind of quiet during dinner but still did talk about school and how her counselor was talking about the possibility she could finish High school early.



“He thinks you could finish early?” Prue asked



“Yeah he said I could get an early jump on college.” Phoebe replied



“But Phoebe I wanted to see you in your cap and gown.” Piper sounded a bit sad



“I know Pipe I told him that and he said I could still take part in the graduation ceremony. I told him I kinda owed you guys that.” Phoebe dropped her eyes



Piper leaned forward a bit hoping maybe Phoebe would talk but her little sis clamed up. So she settled back. After dessert Phoebe excused herself to finish her homework. Prue and Piper busied themselves with the dishes. Upstairs a little later Phoebe has fallen asleep. In her dream she goes back to the bad times about a month after being brought home from Beth’s. Her sisters had locked her in her room.



“You guys can’t keep me in here… Its not right Its not right!!!!!!!!”



“You’ll stay in there and like it missy. I’m sick of you coming home drunk. You’re just damn lucky Andy’s father was able to keep you out of jail!” Piper stormed back downstairs leaving Phoebe screaming “Who cares!” at the top of her lungs. Deep in her nightmare Phoebe thrashed around knocking the books off the bed and onto the floor. The nightmare continued. She watched herself grab a chair and break the window followed by climbing out and running away.



“Screw this and screw you!” she yelled back to the manor.



Back at Beth’s Phoebe franticly knocked on the door. Beth answered and let her in. but it wasn’t the same Beth this Beth was sober and looked at her with puffy red eyes…



“Beth what’s wrong?” Phoebe asked



“It’s Joan Phoebe.”



“Your sister? What happened?”



“She’s dead Phoebe She was killed in a car wreck last week..”



“My God what happened?”



“After I was brought home that day we were arrested she…she blew up at me saying I forgot she loved me and I was useless and not worth being around.. She said she wished I had never been born and ran out driving off.. She was hit by another car Phoebe she’s gone..”



“I’m sorry Beth…I.”



“Don’t give me sorry Phoebe don’t you understand I did forget she loved me and now I can’t make it right I can’t tell her I remember and that I love her too I can’t make it right Phoebe I can’t…”



In the dream Phoebe watched what happened next.. Watched how she stumbled out in a daze walking home not knowing how she even got there…In the dream It was too much she fell down onto the grass in the Manor’s front yard.



I did forget Prue I’m sorry I forgot I’m sorry Prue Piper I’m sorry!!!!!!”



Phoebe bolted upright in her bed breathing hard heart racing. Getting up she went downstairs she had to be with Prue, finding her older sis Phoebe sat on her lap snuggling into sissy’s shoulder.



“You ok Honey?” Prue asked



“Bad dream.” Phoebe replied



“Aww Sweet girl Pwue sowey”



Prue gently ran her nails along her little sis’s spine. She knew that always calmed her, Talking baby talk to her usually made Phoebe giggle this time no exception.



“Her’s Pweue’s good girl yes her is.”



“Giggles…. Yes I am.” Phoebe smiled



“Ahh there we go that’s the smile I love.”



“But I wasn’t always a good girl Prue was I?”



“Oh Honey its ok that was. Before.”



“No Prue it’s not ok. I did forget I forgot you love me You and Piper put up with so much crap from me.. I’m sorry Prue.. I’m sorry.”



Phoebe broke into racking sobs burying her face in Prue shoulder. Prue wrapped her arms around her little sis and yelled for Piper. Hurrying into the room Piper joined her sisters on the couch stroking her little sis’s hair.



“Phoebe honey its ok talk to us.” Piper kissed Phoebe’s cheek.



Raising up to look at her sisters Phoebe knew she couldn’t keep this inside anymore Sniffling a bit she took a tissue from Prue to dry her eyes and started to explain. She didn’t move from Prue’s lap.



“I know you guys have been wondering what changed with me.”



“Well it was mostly Prue.”



“Piper??? It was her too Phoebe.”



Phoebe giggled a bit at the look on Piper’s face as she went into her “Who me?” routine.



“Its ok you guys I’d wonder too.. You both remember Beth right?”



Both older P’s had a disgusted look.



“Yeah Pheebs we remember.” Piper crossed her arms



Phoebe continued,



“Well like you know she was pretty much pulling all the stuff I did, a lot we did together she showed me how to steal things from the mall down the street and she turned me on to the drugs I used. She had a couple of older sisters like I did and they were just as angry and disappointed with her. Funny thing Prue they also told her that she forgot they loved her.”



“Phoebe I…didn’t”



“No Prue you were right I did forget forgot both of you loved me, enough to put up with all I put you through.”



“There’s no way we would’ve given up on you Pheebs.” Piper added



“Never Honey Never!” Prue laid her hand on Phoebe’s cheek



“Well remember that day when I broke my window and left the Manor? It was about a month after I was arrested?”



Both older P’s nodded



“I went back to Beth’s she told me that her older sister told her how disappointed she was with Beth and ran out the door getting into her car driving off…..She…She was killed in a wreck. Died instantly.” Phoebe began to cry again



“Oh phoebe we’re sorry.” Piper said looking at Prue.



“You…you don’t understand Piper.. can’t make it right she…she can’t tell her sister that she remembers she can’t say I’m sorry.. Prue….P…P..Piper I..I… I’m sorry for the things I did and forgetting you both loved me… I’m soooo Sorry!!!!!!!!”



Again Phoebe collapsed into racking sobs. Falling into her sister’s arms she cried and cried. Neither Prue nor Piper said anything they just held their little sis close. After a bit the sobbing subsided to a sniffle every few moments. Prue looked down into the big brown doe eyes looking back at her.



“Feel better Pheebs?”



“Uh huh.” Phoebes reply was soft and quiet.





Piper moving Phoebe’s hair back off her face kissed her little sister cheek softly.



“Phoebe we always knew the real you was in there somewhere. We knew our baby would come back to us.”



“Piper’s right honey we knew our sweet girl would return.” Prue kissed her little sis’s cheek.



“But Pheebs there’s something I don’t quite understand. The day you came around you were almost a year behind at school. How did you make that up?” Piper asked.



Phoebe shifted a little on Prue’s lap. She felt Prue squeeze her hand a little.



“Well it wasn’t easy but I went to my history teacher and after a half hour of begging he agreed to help me catch up in all my classes. He later told me He knew Mom and she would want him to help me.”



“Oh Pheebs that had to be so hard on you.”



“Not as hard as letting you both down again would’ve been.”



“Honey I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of you. To admit you’ve been wrong and work so hard to make everything right. I love you Pheebs.” Prue pulled her into a tight hug



“Ditto on everything she said little sis. You’re the best.” Piper also hugged the youngest tight.



For the first time in a long time Phoebe completely relaxes as she snuggles with her sisters she has made it right. Reaching into her pocket Phoebe pulls out the old mug shot and tears it into pieces tossing into the can near the desk.



“What was that Pheebs?” Prue asked



“Oh just something I don’t need anymore Prue.”



Settling back down Phoebe snuggles into her sisters arms and quietly dozes off. Her older sisters smile big as they watch her sleep listening to her steady breathing.



“We did good huh Prue?”



“Yeah Pipe we did good real good!”





The End.





Outside a cab pulls up to the Manor and stops. The driver says to the small girl in the back here we are.



“Are you sure this is the place Miss Uhhh….”



“Mathews Paige Mathews.” The girl replied



“Are you sure this is the right place Miss Mathews?”



“Yes Thank you. “



Paige paid the driver and turned to walk up the steps to the door.