Disclaimer: I do not own anything Charmed.
This story takes place immediately after I Dream of Phoebe
A woman opened her eyes seeing nothing but darkness. She attempted to stand up only to bump her head against an unseen object. She kicked with her legs, reached her arms to either side. She quickly realized there was no way out. She heard and felt nothing. She struggled violently to escape knowing for certain that she would die if she didn’t. She gagged from the still air and the sent of mildew. She realized the futility of her actions. She leaned her head back as she crossed her arms over her chest. She closed her eyes wondering what the difference was, she couldn’t see anything anyway. She focused all her thoughts on home and her body went limp.
Meanwhile back at the manor, Chris watched as his parents orbed out. “There may still be hope for you yet,†Phoebe told Chris.
“Yeah, right!†Chris responded with his usual air of sarcasm.
A dark haired woman suddenly appeared. “Help me Phoebe,†she said. “I am trapped.â€
“Oh my god!!†Phoebe’s eyes lit up with shock and delight. She grabbed Chris. “Cemetery, now!†she commanded.
“What the?†Chris said.
“No talking, just orbing!†Phoebe said. Chris orbed Phoebe to the cemetery. The woman also disappeared. Phoebe pointed at one of the tomb stones. “In there hurry!â€
“You want me to what?†Chris exclaimed.
“Now, please?†Phoebe pleaded.
Chris orbed in beside the trapped woman and orbed her out. She caught her breath. “Thank you, who ever you are.†She said to Chris. Then she turned to Phoebe. “Did we save the doctor?†she asked.
Phoebe looked stunned. “What? No Prue, we didn’t.†Phoebe answered.
“Prue?†Chris questioned.
“Yeah, Prue this is Chris. Chris Perry. Chris, Prue,†Phoebe quickly made the introductions.
“Prue Halliwell?†Chris questioned. Phoebe ignored Chris’s question and turned her attention to Prue. Then he read the name on the tomb stone and instantly knew he was right.
“He is a white lighter, I take it?†Prue responded.
“Not exactly, long story,†Phoebe said. “Let’s just go back to the manor and I will explain everything.â€
All three returned to the manor. “Prue, why don’t you go take a shower?†Phoebe politely suggested without stating the obvious that after being dead for years, she wasn’t smelling very appealing. Prue went up stairs.
“Would you mind telling me what is going on?†Chris asked Phoebe.
“Richard wished the charmed ones alive again. It must have saved Prue too because she is also a charmed one,†Phoebe responded.
Leo and Piper orbed back in carrying Wyatt. “I have an announcement to make,†Leo said. “The elders want me to stay up there full time now!â€
“What! You can’t!†Chris cried out horrified. He thought for a moment as he watched Wyatt yawn in Piper’s arms. “Stay for one more week. I need…. Wyatt, isn’t his birthday next week? Couldn’t you at least stay for that?†Piper glanced over at Chris oddly.
“You remembered Wyatt’s birthday?†Piper smiled. “Yeah Leo, stay for your son.â€
Prue came back down stairs with wet hair and wrapped in a big white towel and skimpy bath robe. “Phoebe what happened to my room?†Prue asked. “Where is all my stuff?â€
Piper looked over at Prue. “Oh my god!†Piper said. Then she fainted.
“Piper,†Leo dove after her.
Piper sat back up again. “Is this real, or am I dreaming?â€
“Piper!†Prue said. She ran to her side.
“She is ok,†Leo said.
“Richard wished the charmed ones alive again,†Chris said.
“Yeah so what,†Piper said. Then her eyes lit up as she finally got it! “Oh I could kiss Richard!â€
“No!†Chris yelled out.
“I think we better leave that to Paige,†Phoebe stated sheepishly.
“Who is Paige?†Prue asked. Piper and Phoebe exchanged awkward glances.
“This is going to be a long night,†Piper said. “I will go put on some tea.â€