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The alarm went off, as the sun peaked through the paisley curtains.
Phoebe turned over and swung at the clock, knocking it across the room. As Phoebe was waking, unbeknownced to her, Prue was sitting on her dresser. Prue
couldn't help but watch over her sisters, especially Phoebe. IT had only been about six months since she died. She chose to watch her sisters, instead of being a
white lighter. Even in spirit she couldn't let go.
Phoebe finally rolled out of bed. She went and looked in the mirror. She thought she saw Prue looking over her shoulder, but she knew it couldn't be. She
wiped her eyes and got in the shower.
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Piper was already downstairs cooking. She had the coffee ready and waiting. Being bored and left with no one to talk to, her mind began to wonder. She
wondered if Prue thought about them anymore. She was still worried because, Phoebe was getting sort of depressed. She spends a lot of time in Prue's room,
and she has been harsh to Paige lately. She hoped it would pass.
"I'm glad Paige is at work, it'll give Phoebe and I a chance to talk,"Piper thought to herself.
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Phoebe was back in her room, getting dressed. She was putting her make-up on when she saw Prue standing behind her. She turned around and she was still
there.
"Prue?"She asked.
"Phoebe, you can see me?"
"Yes, "she jumped up and embraced her sister.
"I thought I saw you this morning too."
"You did."Prue replied. "I have been keeping watch over Piper and you."
"Prue come one,"Phoebe said like when she was little.
Phoebe dragged Prue down the stairs to the kitchen. Piper was sipping coffee reading the paper.
"Piper"Phoebe said in a low tome."Look"
"Phoebe if youíre..."Piper stopped in mid-sentence.
"Prue!"She cried, she embarrassed both of her sisters.
"Is it really you?"Piper asked.
"Yes, in spirit, but only flesh and blood can see me."
"So does that mean Paige can see you? Leo can't?"Phoebe questioned.
"Leo knows, he arranged this. I choose this over being a white lighter. Paige can see me as well. After all she is flesh and blood."
They all just stood there staring at each other. They talked for awhile about things. None of them realized how late it was. Until Paige walked in.
"Piper, Phoebe? Anybody home?"She called.
"In here,"called Piper. "We want you to meet some one."
Paige walked into the living room, and stopped.
"Is that. But wait.... Umm..."she stumbled over her words.
Prue stood up.
"Paige, so nice to be seen by you."Prue said.
"Prue ?"She asked in shock.
"Yes, Paige. I have been watching over Piper and Phoebe. And then all of a sudden Phoebe can see me. Now all of you can."Prue explained.
Phoebe was still sitting down, looking at Prue. She wondered if she was dreaming. If she was imagining such things. She knew she wasn't, but how could there
be four Charmed Ones.
"Umm ...I have to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back."Phoebe lied. She had lied to her sisters before, but this time was different. It was for a good reason.
She walked into the bathroom.
"Leo.. Leo.."She whispered"
There was no response.
"Leo get your lazy white lighter rear down here."Phoebe called a bit louder this time.
Leo orbed in, with a worried look on his face.
"Phoebe, what is it?"Leo asked.
"Prue, and four...."She couldn't even finish her sentence.
"I know, that's what I'm trying to fix. They don't know why you can see her. Your not supposed to. There can only be three Charmed Ones. The prophecy is
untrue now. You, Piper, and Paige have to find a way to Prue back."He explained.
"Leo, we just got her back. We're not going to loose her again."
"Phoebe, youíre being selfish. Just so you and Piper can have Prue back, you're going to make Paige pay the consequences?"
"What are the consequences?"
"Either you send Prue back or you must get rid of Paige."
"Leo, this isn't fair. They are both our sisters."Phoebe cried.
"The rules were broken, now consequences must be paid."Leo preached.
"But for once, we didn't break them!"Phoebe said, staring hard at Leo.
"Listen I know this is hard, but rules are rules. Wait...you didn't'' summon Prue's spirit?"
"Not likely."Phoebe said as she went on to explain what had happened that morning and so on.
"This wasn't supposed to happen. You weren't supposed to see Prue again until 2004. Itís too soon now. Maybe..."Leo trailed off.
He had heard the familiar call of "Them".
"Phoebe I must go. Look in the book and see about sending Prue back where she belongs."
Before Phoebe could dispute it, he orbed out.
She walked out of the bathroom, and went back downstairs, where her sisters were getting acquainted again. She grabbed a camera off the shelf and quickly
took a group picture. Secretively of course.
"Prue, your room is still as you left it. Why don't you, I dunno, change, bathe, or something."Phoebe suggested.
"Good idea, Pheebs."Prue said while walking up the stairs.
Phoebe grabbed Paige and Piper and pushed them into the kitchen.
"Okay, big problem! There can't be four Charmed Ones. And they don't know why we can see Prue. We weren't supposed to, and either Paige has to suffer or
we send Prue back."Phoebe stopped finally. Looking from sister to sister.
"Phoebe, "Piper said breaking the silence. "How did you figure this all out?"
"Well, I called Leo. He said to look in the book."
"What are we waiting for?"Paige said walking out of the kitchen, making her way to the attic.
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Prue stumbled around her room. Remembering so many things. She laughed when she thought of Phoebe and Piper, gluttony and lust. Hmm... speaking of lust.
Where's Cole I wonder? Oh well...Prue thought as she put on some different clothing.
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Paige wouldn't dare say anything. She knew how precious Prue was/is to her sisters. She secretly thought "this could be my way out. If I strip my own powers,
then things will be as they were.
Well, sort of."
The sisters reached the attic. A comforting sight, the book on the podium.
Piper sat down in a chair near the book. Phoebe and Paige took out the notepad from underneath the book, opened it and started searching for spells or
information. They started with the good and the went to the evil.
Their search came up empty. Although Paige wrote down the to strip powers for later. They shut the book and all sat in the attic thinking. That's when Prue
came up the stairs.
"So, what are we looking for? Demon, warlock?"Prue asked.
"Actually, do you remember where that spell to call grams is? I think we should ask her"Piper stated as a light bulb went off in her head. Piper nor Phoebe
could stand to tell Prue the truth.
Tell her that she couldn't stay. They had to get rid of her. They loved Prue so much, but they couldn't let Paige suffer for something she didn't have anything to
do with.
"No, but why do you need grams?"Prue questioned.
"No reason, bad idea Piper."Phoebe butted in.
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That night while Piper and Paige took Prue to the club, Phoebe ventured to the attic. She hadn't thought of calling Grams before. That was definatly the thing to
do. As she approached the book, she drew out matches. She stopped at the trunk where they keep their supplies. She drew out a candle. She set it on the small
table and went to the book.
She copied the spell and proceeded to the table.
"Hear these words; hear my cry, spirit from the other side. Come to me, I summon thee, cross now the great divide."
Grams appeared in a blue orb.
"What is it my darling?"She asked kindly.
"Prue, we can see her. Piper and I don't know what to do!"Phoebe explained.
"I know dear, there can't be four Charmed Ones, we all know."
"Grams, what do we do?"Phoebe asked again.
"Phoebe my baby. You know in your heart what you must do. That is the only answer. I love you and Piper, Prue, and Paige. Together you will become the
Charmed Ones once again. I love you Phoebe, Blessed be."And with those words, Grams faded out.
Phoebe knew it was Prue's destiny to die, but was it their destiny to send her back to her deathly state?
It was too much for Phoebe to think about alone at home. So she blew out the candle and went to her room. She changed clothes, threw up her hair, and
freshened up her make-up. Just as she was about to walk out the door, Cole shimmered in.
"Phoebe!"He shouted to stop her.
She turned around startled.
"Cole!"She shut the door and ran into his arms. "So much has happened! Prue is back! I talked to Grams and I missed you so much!"She said letting go of
the hug.
"I know, I missed you t...Wait Prue is back from the dead?"
"Not exactly. See se has been watching over Piper and I for the past year or so. And only we can see her. And here's the kicker, we either send Prue back or
let Paige suffer the consequences. "Phoebe explained for the fourth time today.
"It s okay, you'll figure it out."Cole comforted.
"Cole, itís not okay. Prue is back, but one of my sisters has to die, again."
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Paige, Piper, and Prue were sitting on their familiar couch at P3. They were chatting away when one of the waitresses asked if they wanted anything.
"I want a Shirley Temple"Paige said.
"Spring water for me, Prue what about you?"
Piper asked.
"A strawberry wine cooler,"Prue responded.
"Is that is?"The waitress asked obviously confused.
"A Shirley and a spring?"
"And a wine cooler"Piper added.
The waitress nodded and left.
"Piper, that chick probably thinks you're nuts now."Paige said.
"Why?"She asked.
"Oh I dunno talk to air? We're the only ones that can see Prue remember?"
"Oh my gosh! I pulled a Phoebe!"Piper said.
"Yeah well, you can just blame it on Paige."Prue said jokingly.
"Hey! .... Blame it on stress. Or you could always just tell her that your sisters are the charmed ones the most powerful witches, and that you dead sister is who
you were talking too. "Paige suggested with a smirk.
"Hmmm funny Paige. Has anyone seen Phoebe walk in?"Piper asked.
"Oh, speaking of Phoebe.... What about her and Cole?"Prue asked nosily.
"Prue, you've been watching for a year, didn't you see ?"Piper asked.
"Well, I can't see everything."
"Oh well, they are engaged, but Phoebe was holding off to get married until you could be here. "Piper said.
"Well then I guess itís a good thing I am here. "Prue stated. Happy to know Pheebs still thought about her.
"Cole gave her Grams' ring, which by the way had a curse on it! But the only demonic power he has now is..."Before Piper could finish, Phoebe and Cole
shimmered in.
"Hello my beautiful sisters, all three of you,"Phoebe said with a smile.
"Prue, I believe you remember Cole."
"You mean he hasnít left by now? Or at least been unfaithful?"((now remember Cole can neither hear nor see Prue))
Phoebe could feel the anger building up.
"Prue even when you're dead. You can't lay off? Cole and I are getting married,"she said waving the ring. "And to think I put off my wedding to wait so all
my sisters could be there!"Phoebe screamed.
She turned on her heel and walked out. She stood outside trying to compose herself, keeping her anger from exploding.
Cole stood very confused.
"Piper, Paige, some one tell me she isn't insane!"Cole pleaded.
"Actually she's not. Prue is next to me. But only flesh and blood can see her."Paige informed him.
"Oh yeah right. So what did she say to make Phoebe so pissed?"
"Hmmm....I know I know, pick me.."Prue replied.
Paige and Piper glared at Prue. She was still the same old Prue. Hating every man but Leo either of her sisters had dated, especially Cole.
"Okay now what?"He asked.
"She was merely talking how she used to about and she was very blunt with her feelings."Piper stated, choosing her words wisely.
"What else is new? Iím just going to go check on Phoebe."Cole stated as he walked away and out of the club.
ìPrue!"Piper shouted."I can not believe you! After a year, you still hate him! Let it go for Godís sake!î
"Piper did you forget he is a demon! One which by the way tried to kill us on several occasions!"Prue was getting heated, and Piper knew it. Normally, she
wouldíve backed off, but not this time. Cole is good now, and he makes Phoebe happy.
ìCole has changed. You are so bull headed that you canít see that. He helped us many times when we couldnít keep it together. When you abandon us."Piper
said realizing what she had jus said.
Prue just looked at Piper. She hadnít expected her to be this angry, or this hurt.
"Piper, do you really think I abandon you?"Prue asked.
Piper sighed. Prue wasnít supposed to be seen and she was starting to understand why.
ìPrue, youíve been dead for a year. We had to teach Paige how to be a witch. While saving innocence and at the same time, grieving for you.î
"Iím just going to go check on Phoebe."Paige stated. It gave her an excuse to leave the madness.
"Piper, you now it was my destiny to die.î
"But, you werenít supposed to come back. Phoebe and I got used to Paige and have grown to love her. Not that we donít think about you every day.î
Prue started to cry. She had accepted her destiny. But she hadnít been away long enough for her sisters to completely heal. She now understood why The
Elders hadnít wanted her to watch over her sisters.
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  Cole had shimmered Paige and Phoebe back to the manor.
"Phoebe, I donít understand. I thought you and Piper would be so happy to have Prue back."Paige said finally.
"We are ecstatic to see her. Itís just that we have changed, things have changed. And Iím not the baby sister anymore. I have turned my life around and she
wonít see that.î
"To Prue, you will always be the baby sister. And she does see that you have changed and are different now. She just doesnít trust any man. Especially, with
her baby sister.î
Phoebe leaned forward and hugged Paige. For the first time, Paige felt a connection with her sister.
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While Piper and Prue were driving home, Leo orbed back to the manor. Cole had gone up to his and Phoebeís room to let the girls have some time alone.
Inadvertently, Leo orbed into Phoebeís room.
"Leo?"Cole asked.
"Opps! Are Piper and Phoebe around?"He asked.
"Piper and Prue are still at the club and Phoebe and Paige are downstairs talking.î
"The Elders have figured out why Prue can be seen!"Leo exclaimed. "Call Piper on her cell and get her home. Iíll go downstairs to talk to Paige and
Phoebe."Leo ran out of the room, downs the stairs, and into the living room where the sisters were.
"Paige, Phoebe! I have the answer! Phoebe we need a spell to make the seen unseen. Paige help her think of rhymes. Iím gonna wait for Piper.î
So Cole called Piper, while Phoebe and Paige came up with the spells. They had two as a precaution.
"Okay, "Piper said walking through the door."Weíre here.î
"Good,"Leo said.
"Leo, whatís going on?"Piper asked.
"Got the spells Phoebe?"Leo asked, dodging Piperís question like a bullet.
Phoebe nodded. She handed each of her sisters a copy of both spells. While Leo waited on Piper, Phoebe and Paige set up a protective circle, with an inner
circle.
"Iíll take rhyme time for $200, Alex."Paige said sarcastically looking over their spells.
They lit the outer candles, followed by the inner ones.
Prue, Piper, Phoebe, and Paige joined hands inside the inner circle and chanted the first spell.
"Let her spirit soar,
 Up about the world galore.
       Eternally she will fly,
  never again will she cry.î
They closed their eyes and chanted three more times. They opened their eyes to still see Prue.
"Okay why didnít it work?"Paige asked.
Phoebe and Piper both knew the answer. Piper looked at her sisters.
"Who didnít mean it?"Piper asked.
ìI didnít,"Paige admitted.
"Neither did I,"Prue said.
"I donít see why I have to be sent back.î
"Prue, these spells are made for destiny to have its way."Phoebe said. Looking around, Phoebe could see every one was confused. "What ever destiny
wants....or whoever.î
"Wait! I could relinquish my powers and things could be normal again..."Paige exclaimed.
"Paige! How could you think that?"Phoebe asked.
"The source would still come after you. If any thing ever happened to one of us again, he would make sure you werenít around."Prue explained.
Paige loved her sisters and had learned how to be a witch. Maybe not a good one, but thatís not the point. She leaned over and hugged Prue.
"Lets try the other spell.î
"Wait, Prue I love you!"Piper shouted. "I forgive you.î
"I love my sisters, all of you.î
"Take this Halliwell,
  send her to the place where spirits dwell.
  With all out strength and all out might,
  we send you on your shortened flight.î
Again they chanted three more times. A bright light appeared and knocked Piper, Phoebe, and Paige out of the circle. Phoebe landed next to Cole. Piper landed
in Leoís arms. Paige was upside down next to the window. Prue disappeared with the white light,
They all stood in the attic. After a few moments, Leo broke the silence.
"Do you want to know now?"he asked.
"Does it really matter now?"Piper countered. She walked out of the attic with Paige at her heals. Cole, Phoebe, and Leo were left behind.
"I wanna know,"Phoebe said.
"You and Piper kept Prue alive. You never really let her go, and she never let you go. When she wasnít watching you, she was talking about you. And about
how guilty she felt. She knew eventually she would be seen."Leo droned on....he faded out.
She started thinking, Did she really just send her sister back? She lost her again? But for some reason it didnít hurt as much this time.
Cole interrupted her thoughts by wrapping his arms around her waist.
Things were never the same. One thing did change though. Phoebe let go. She forgave Prue, and let her rest in peace.