DISCLAIMER: I don't own the characters

§ This story is getting progressively worse… sorry. §

"What?" Piper asked "why did you stop?" Piper looked up at Prue, a look of realisation mixed with horror written across her face. "I have to… don't I" Prue wrapped her arms around her younger sister, Phoebe doing the same. "But I will have your help… right?" Piper questioned her voice fearful, already knowing the answer. Prue just tightened her grip on Piper, who began to whimper, realising that she would have to face Leo….Aikon by herself. "I can't do it by myself, I can't do it by myself" Piper said, her voice muffled for her head was buried in Prue's shoulder. Piper sat up suddenly. There must be another spell!" She cried, grabbing the Book of Shadows, flipping quickly through the pages, barley registering what was on them. Tears stung Phoebe's eyes as she watched her distressed sister. She hated seeing her sister hurt like this, and she didn't know how to help her, not even sure if Piper wanted her around. Prue reached out to Piper, gently grabbing her wrists to stop her. Piper struggled for a few seconds, finally collapsing into her sister's arms staying quiet, trying to take it all in. "It hurts… everything hurts" Piper said, her voice barley a whisper. "I know Piper… I know" Prue said, struggling to keep the quaver out of her voice. There was silence for a while, Prue just holding Piper and Phoebe sitting on the edge of the bed fiddling with her hands, unsure what to say or do. "How about we give you something for the pain, and then we can all get some rest. We can deal with Leo… umm Aikon tomorrow. What do you say about that?" Prue said, breaking the silence. "Okay" Piper said, her voice sounding a bit unsure. "And… me and Phoebe can stay with you tonight if you want us to" Prue said, guessing what was wrong with Piper. Piper nodded in response. "Okay then, come on Pheebs, lets go and get ready!" Prue said, detaching herself from Piper, who lay down on the bed and grabbing Phoebe's hand, leading her out of the bedroom.

"Phoebe… are you okay?" Prue asked, concerned about her sister. "Yeah… well its just that I hate seeing Piper like this… and … I don't know how to help her. "Phoebe I don't know either. I just don't anymore." Prue said, giving Phoebe a reassuring hug. "Okay then, lets get ready before Piper starts to get worried." Prue said, as both sisters went to their rooms to get changed into pajamas.

OKOK i know it is both off the original plot line and very short... i will write more later... i have an english speech due.