Here now the glimpse fot the sequel where I can't say yet when it'll be online.

Anyway, I still have a three-shot out there which needs to be published too! It's the only one missing from my sites! lol

To lizardmomma: Thanks...for staying with me all the time!

A Question of Power

Summary: A new babysitter named Billie Jenkins steps into the Halliwell family. The young woman seems nice but she has some secrets. Dark secrets. Are the Halliwells going to survive?

1. A Meeting of Sisters

A few weeks later Dumain stood in front of an university. Christy's sister was studying here and it was time that the two sisters meet. He sighed and hoped this meeting would go well. A lot depended on it. "Christy, time to go in," he only offered and went ahead.

The older Jenkins sister followed her teacher and best friend to the mansion. She was eager to see her younger sister Billie again. It'd been such a long time since they were separated. What changes they may have gone through?

"Focus Christy," Dumain got her attention. "You were raised well by us and you've got your aim in mind. This plan has been going on for 15 years and now it's time."

"I know, and I can't wait to see her again. The plan is fool-proof, I'm sure," Christy replied smiling. "Are we there?"

"Yes." They stopped in front of a door. Dumain turned to her. "Don't tell her too much in the beginning. You should get to know each other first. We need to get her slowly to our plan. You understand?"

Christy nodded eagerly and walked past Dumain to knock at the door. A young woman opened and was shocked. She stumbled back in disbelief. "Billie?" the older sister asked carefully. "It's okay. We're here to talk only. Do you have time?"

Billie Jenkins just nodded and let the two in. She was confused but happy to have her older sister back. "What's going on and what are you doing here? Who's he, by the way?"

Christy grinned suddenly. "I see you haven't changed a bit. Always asking questions." Then she became serious. "He's an old friend of us named Dumain. You may remember him if you think long about it." She looked at her sister closely. "We're here to make you an interesting offer."

"What do you mean?" Billie switched her gaze curiously between her sister and this Dumain.

Dumain took over speaking. "You see, Billie, you and Christy are special, very special. Your magical destiny is huge and you need to be prepared. And when it's time for you to step in, we'll give you a sign."

"A SMS or what?"

Dumain's look said everything. "We'll find a way to let you know. But now it's time for you two to catch up, alright?"

And, indeed, the two sisters began to chat away what caused the demon to roll his eyes. Typical women! As he was about to shimmer away, Dumain nearly forgot he'd walked in and so he needed to do the same! He had another order—which led him to a nanny. Wonderful!

THE MAGICAL WORLD

The elf nanny was packing her things, though she was ruly working for the Halliwells temporarily now. Piper's kids were not too stremous but with having powers, let's just say, it was getting harder.

A tall man appeared behind her. "Hi, I'm sorry to disturb you," he apologized quite firmly. "My name's Dumain and I've heard you're working for the Halliwells here and there."

The elf raised a skeptical eyebrow. "You are very well informed, Dumain, and so I wonder," she crossed her arms over her chest. "What do you want?"

"Well," Dumain began slowly and knelt down to the nanny's level. "You see the Halliwells are only selfish and Piper's kids will be the same." As she was about to protest, he continued quickly, "I know and have heard about the great hero, Chris Halliwell, yet what for?"

"The Halliwells are selfish?" The elf nanny began to corner him. "You're certainly not up to date, eh? All they ever did was to protect the Innocents and their family. I guess I know why you're here. You want to turn meagainst them."

The man grinned all of a sudden. "You are quite good, I have to admit." Then he grabbed her by the neck hard. "I want you to quit your position at the Halliwells-for good! You got it? There's someone out there who can take it. Are we clear?"

"Sure," the nanny stuttered afraid. "Sure, no problem. Go ahead! But I should let the Halliwells know this."

Dumain let her go. "That you should indeed. And when you're done, give a sign. I'll know then, believe me."

The elf nanny could only nod and swallow hard. She should take this threat seriously and could be killed easily. If she should ask for help? The nanny didn't know.

Dumain shimmered away, leaving the elf alone. It'd go as wanted and planned. He needed to go, anyway. His daily report was due to his Masters.

AT THE MANOR

Chris and Wyatt were in their playpen, playing together whereas Piper and Leo starred open mouthed at the elf nanny. Okay, they didn't use as often as before but now she wanted to quit? It was kinda extreme, so to speak.

"I'm sorry," the elf apologized in tears. "But your boys are too strong for me and I can't handle it anymore."

Leo sighed and looked at her directly. "I don't understand. We barely used you lately. It doesn't make sense. Really."

"I know, but it's for the best, believe me." The elf nanny looked away. Her gaze went to the kids and some silent tears run over her cheeks. "I'm just sorry, I think."

"What has gotten into you?" Piper wanted to know in shock. "You aren't in danger, are you? Please, tell us. We might be able to help you."

The elf nanny shook her head immediately. "You can't. And for me, it's impossible to do so. Just...just accept it and we'll have peace."

Leo and Piper shared a look before nodding. "It's okay," the father said calmly. "You can go now. We wish you all the best for the future though."

"The same to you." The elf nanny stood up and quickly went away before anyone could see her tears. The Halliwells were so nice but she really had no other choice.

Again the parents shared an incredulous look. Something big was going on here and they intended to find out! But both Piper and Leo let their nanny go. Now they were in need to find a new babysitter for the boys who would need to have special qualities and could unite both worlds.

"So what are we doing now, Leo?" Piper wanted to know nervously. "We're in need of a nanny, because we can't give them to my Dad all the time. He might get a job."

"I know," Leo admitted sadly. "And Magic School is only a part of it. The magical one, but as you said, the boys need both sides." He looked at his wife directly. "We can't place an ad in the paper with these qualities, now can we? We'd risk exposure."

"True." Piper sighed very dramatically. "Maybe we should ask Phoebe for help. After all, she works at a paper."

"Alright, let's wait for her." Suddenly he had an idea. "How about we play with our little sunshines meanwhile?"

Piper giggled and took Leo's hand, guiding him to the playpen. As if the boys could read their minds, Wyatt and Chris promptly orbed away. And this, ladies and gentlemen, was the day when orb-and-seek was invented.

Later that day the parents were simply exhausted. And so Paige and Phoebe found them when they returned home.

TBC...

As said above; this is only a glimpse and not even the full chapter. So be aware of more ... things like this. And this another whole season!

Thanks for the waiting though. ;)

Reviews are still appreciated!