Summary: After a childhood filled with abuse mental and physical will an independent and extremely stubborn Paige take to her new found sisters and except there love? Can Paige truly deal with her past? And can she get over her problems and learn to accept her new life as the youngest charmed ones?

AN: Okay summery is crap but the story's better scouts honour (even though I'm not a scout). This is my second fanfiction so it's not going to be perfect. Read review and most importantly enjoy I will try and update as quick as possible also check out my other fanfiction ''The Charmed Children''.

Ages

Prue- 22

Piper-20

Phoebe-16

Paige-14

New addition the Halliwell's

Chapter 1

Trust

'Hey let go of me!' the young girl screamed at the security guard as he slung her over his shoulder bringing back a whole load of painful memories from her childhood. 'No this time I'm calling the cops. Iv had it with thieves like you' the guard replied annoyed at the kid for trying to steal from his shop.

Prue watched from a distance finding that the little scene reminded her of the time phoebe was caught stealing…..one of many times.

'Hey I'm no thief' the young girl screamed violently kicking her legs trying to escape the guard's arms. 'I wasn't stealing the top I just forgot to pay' the girl smiled sweetly as she stopped struggling expecting him to put her down.

The guard paused briefly debating weather or no to believe her 'Yeah right kid… unless your going to pay for it I'm calling the cops'

'I'm warning you put me down' she sneered furiously kicking and punching his back once again.

Pure had seen enough she felt a strong urge to help the unknown kid out of the situation; she walked over hastily as the guard lowered the girl down to the ground. Prue tapped the girl on the shoulder. 'There you are' Prue said smiling at the confused girl.

'You forgot the money' Prue continued and placed a £5 note in the girl's hand hoping she'd play along. The girl caught on and gratefully accepted the money 'I told you I forgot to pay' the girl said innocently as she gave the money to the guard and stuck her tongue out in a very childish manor. She normally wasn't one to trust people but she felt like she could trust this women. As the girl exited the shop Prue hurried up to catch up to her.

The girl begun to walk down the street until she heard the woman calling out for her to slow down. She turned round to see the woman standing in front of her. 'Thanks for that' she bent her head down looking at her beaten up converse. Prue took the time to notice the young girl's appearance, she had long curly raven hair that flowed down her back, she looked extremely pale and had dark black bags under her eyes making Prue wonder if she ever got a good night's sleep. The girl was very thin and small and wore ripped jeans and a plain black tee with beaten up converse. Prue could see yellowing bruises on the girls arms making her wonder what had happened to her.

'What's your name sweetie' Prue asked softly trying to make it sound casual as not to spook the girl in front of her.

The girl stared into Prue's icy blue eyes for what felt like minuets trying to see if she was genuinely trying to help her out, when felt a deep sense of trust and kindness emitting of her. 'Paige.. .Paige ruth' she replied looking back down at her converse.

'Well Paige I'm Prue, it's nice to meet you' Prue said smiling she considered shaking her hand but Prue didn't want to frighten the poor girl. 'How old are you?' Prue asked looking the girl up and down she couldn't be more than 15 Prue was sure of it.

'I just turned 14' Paige sighed remembering what a nightmare her birthday was. Her dad was drunk and hit her because she didn't pick him up the right beer and her mother didn't even wish her a happy birthday Paige didn't care that she didn't get any presents or a cake but a happy birthday didn't coast anything! Paige quickly shook those memories out of her head she didn't need to remember anymore because she wasn't going back.

'Where do you live Paige?' Prue asked desperate to know more about this mysterious girl she had only just met. Her charmed one instincts where kicking in telling her to help the girl and by the looks of her she needed some help 'I-I erm-I-l-live' Paige sighed. Truth was she didn't live anywhere; she didn't have a place to call home like most kids her age. She couldn't go back to her foster parents they'd beat the crap out of her or 'beat the devil out of her' as her foster mother put it. She wouldn't go in care no matter what she was determined to stay out of the system at all cost so she really didn't have anywhere to go. She had been on the run for almost 6 days and it was starting to take its toll she was tired all of the time, at night she would get so cold she wondered why she wasn't ill and hadn't eaten much since she left … well apart from a packet of Doritos and a can of coke yesterday that she nicked from a corner shop. Her belly started gurgling making her snapped her out of her thoughts.

'Well you look like you could use some food' Prue said as Paige pale checks turned a new shade of ruby red. 'When's the last time you ate sweetie?' Prue asked sympathetically as she began to rummage around in her bag. She found what she was looking for, a mars bar she had picked up for phoebe to eat after hockey practise but she didn't think she would mind… that much anyway.

'Erm I had some Doritos yesterday' Paige said feeling slightly embarrassed. She looked at the women in front of her; she was actually very pretty she had long straight raven hair that travelled down her back much like Paige's just nicer…. And with less knots. She looked about 20 and had a pretty good figure nothing like Paige's straight up and down figure and seemed to actually want to talk to Paige with out screaming abuse… that was a first. Prue handed Paige the mars bar and laughed when she saw the girl's confused expression.

'I've not poisoned it Paige' Prue laughed. Paige smiled and took a bite 'thanks' she said 'but why are you being so nice?' she asked suspiciously first Prue had covered for her then practically bought her a top and now she was talking to her and giving her food since when were people actually nice to her?

'Well you look like you could use a break' Prue admitted truthfully. 'look I live like five minuets away if you want you could stay for a bit, you know since you cant seem to remember where you live. Oh and just to warn you I have two younger sisters. Actually ones round about your age' Prue add walking over to her car and opening the door for Paige to get in. Paige was internally debating this normally she wouldn't even dream of going anywhere with a stranger but she felt so safe with Prue, felt as though she could trust her and she truly did seem to care about her… or so she made out for all Paige knew Prue could be just like her foster parents nice when you first meet them but absolutely soulless with a passion for causing her pain.

Finally after what seemed like eternity Paige gave in she pushed all her worries and doubts to the back of her mind and jumped in the car. Prue smiled and closed the door, she got in and drove them both to the manor.

When Prue pulled up to the manor Paige let out a small gasp it was stunning, it was a large red Victorian manor with white trimmings it had to be at lest two stories if not three. Prue just laughed 'Its nearly as big as it looks' Prue said getting out the car but Paige stayed seated. What if there not nice like Prue? What if there all just like my foster parents trying to hurt me? What if they send me back? Paige thought tears brimmed at her eyes she didn't want to think about them she wasn't going to hurt herself anymore!

'Paige' Prue said softly seeing the worry in her eyes along with the tears. Seeing this child look so lost, so scared and so broken it broke Prue's heart. she had no idea why she was so drawn to this young girl. 'My sisters, there not bad people and neither am I. You trust me right?' Prue asked kneeling in front of Paige. Paige nodded her head yes she did trust Prue for some bizarre reason.

'Then trust that I'm just trying to help you. I promise we wont hurt you' Prue wiped the tear that trickled down Paige's pale check. Paige flinched and tensed up but when she saw what Prue was doing she relaxed.

'okay Prue' Paige smiled as she hopped out of the car and followed Prue inside the manor. Paige hoped that Prue wouldn't break her promise. Prue lead Paige over to the conservatory and Paige couldn't stop looking around at the beautiful house she was now in.

'do you want a drink Paige?' Prue asked Paige just nodded as she started looking at the many pictures there where in the Manor. There where pictures of Prue and what seemed to be her sisters, Pictures of an older woman who look to be there grandmother and a younger woman but she had no idea who she was but she looked so familiar.

Prue entered the kitchen to see Piper unpacking groceries. 'Hey Pipe' Prue said hugging her little sister from behind and using the nickname she had given her every since Piper was the tender age of 5.

'Oh hey Prue I thought I heard Phoebe come in?' Piper quizzed looking confused 'and did you pick up my clothes?' She asked looking at Prue's empty hands.

'oh about that, we kind of have an innocent in the conservatory' Prue said 'and I might have forgotten to pick your stuff up. 'Sorry Prue apologised going to the sink to get a glass for Paige.

'Its fine, Charmed duties call' Piper smiled 'So what is it this time? Warlock or demon? Maybe a dark lighter this time?' Piper sighed she hated the constant attacks and after almost losing both her sister's it was getting to much. 'No….a kid needs are help' Prue sighed as she thought about the bruises on Paige's arms. 'a kid?' Piper asked in disbelief what kind of a demon goes after a kid

'yeah she was trying to steal a top and I helped her out. Anyway we were talking and I noticed bruises on her arms like all over piper. She wont tell me where she lives and I'm pretty sure she is living on the street or running from who ever hurt her' Prue sighed she hated the thought of anyone hurt that little girl. Prue poured lemonade into the glass.

'every one likes lemonade right?' Prue asked Piper who just laughed at her sister.

'Well we'll get to the bottom of it Prue' Piper said going through the fridge looking for something she could feed the kid. She knew how much Prue hated the thought of anyone hurting kids it was her soft spot as a big sister. Piper pulled out a sandwich she was saving for Prue's lunch tomorrow, she knew she could make Prue on up later.

Prue and Piper took the ham sandwich and lemonade into the conservatory to see Paige admiring the many pictures they had in there. Prue and Piper placed them on the coffee table.

'My foster parents never put pictures up' Paige said sadly as she traced her finger around a photo frame. Prue and Piper shared worried glances 'who is she?, she really pretty' Paige asked Prue referring to the woman in the picture.

'Our mum' Prue said smiling. Paige sat on the couch and Prue and Piper sat next to her. 'Paige this is Piper' Prue introduced her little sister hoping that Paige might be more open.

'Hi' Paige said meekly suddenly finding her finger nails very interesting. 'So Paige do you like ham sandwiches and lemonade' Piper asked. 'Yeah… love em' Paige smiled picking up the lemonade and taking a long drink. It felt like ages since she had something to drink… well that wasn't alcohol. 'So Paige… Who hurt you sweetie?' Prue asked softly not being one to beat around the bush.

Paige just stared at her, she kept feeling like she was going to get sent back to them. She wouldn't go and no one could make her. Maybe if I keep quiet shell drop it? Paige thought. 'No one' Paige whispered turning away from Prue and Piper. Piper and Prue once again shared worried glances.

Prue decided to use something Paige had said earlier, I hopes that Paige might revel more with out feeling pushed. 'Paige remember you said you trusted me so you can tell me right?' Prue asked as she took Paige's hand and squeezed it. Paige tensed up, but seeing that Prue wasn't trying to hurt her she soon relaxed again. Paige turned round and squeezed her eyes shut as the tears fell. She hated cry it made her look venerable and crying in front of people would only get her hurt.

'Aw Paigey don't cry' Prue said hugging her. Prue felt Paige tense up once again but she soon relaxed she started cry hysterically letting out all her bottled up emotions out. 'Let it all out Paige' Piper cooed as she rubbed circles on her back. Prue started making shushing noises and whispering comforting words in her ears making her feel safe for the first time in her life. 'It-it was my-my foster parents' Paige said between sobs. Paige wasn't sure if they were going to believe her but she couldn't hold it in any longer.

Paige buried her head in Prue's shoulder after hearing Piper and Prue gasp. Soon her sobs subsided and she fell asleep leaning on Prue for comfort.

'Piper what are we going to do?' Prue asked her younger sister. 'We make sure she doesn't go back' Piper sighed that's not going to be easy she thought. Prue carried Paige up to her room and placed her on the bed. She tucked her under the covers and flicked off the light.