© September 2007-2011

Chapter Five

    The girl’s all heard the front door close, and knew that mum was home. Karen could smell something really great coming from the kitchen. She made her way to the kitchen, to drop off the bags she was carrying.

     “Hi, everyone. Something smells nice, what’s for dinner?”

    All the girls said hi, then Sandy said, “Prue has made a Pizza for dinner mum. Doesn’t it smell amazing?”

     “If it tastes half as good as it smells Prue, I can’t wait to get stuck in to it.” Karen answered as she put the bags down next to the fridge.

     “I hope you’re not too disappointed when you taste them then.” Prue said looking worried.

    Karen was about to say something to Prue, but was side tracked when she felt a tug on her leg. She looked down to see Jenna smiling up at her, so she picked her up. “Hello Jenna. What can I do for you?”

     “I help make the pizza. I put all the toppins on Karen.”

     “You did all that Jenna? Well that would explain why they smell so good then Jenna.” Replied Karen, hugging Jenna.

     “I finks Prue did a lot too Karen, so gives her some quedit too.”

     “I think you both did a really great job on the pizza’s Jenna, so I thank you both.”

    Sandy took over putting the shopping away, so mum could go and get washed up ready for dinner. Prue helped Sandy while Jenna sat waiting with Sara and Sheana.

    Prue and Sandy were just cutting the pizza’s when Karen arrived downstairs, she went to get a drink, but Sandy led her to the table then said, “You sit and relax mum, I will get you a drink.”

     “I could get used to this Sandy.”

     “And so you should. You have been at work all day, so why shouldn’t we all spoil you a little bit when you get home. Next time, leave a shopping list, and Prue and I will sort it out during the day.”

     “I know how busy you girls have been sorting out the guesthouse, so I thought it easier if I just did it myself.”

     “Well now you know better Mum.” Sandy had her hands on her hips as she spoke in a firm voice.

     “Yes I do dear, and I am sorry.” Karen hugged Sandy as a way of saying thank you for caring so much about her.

    Karen sat watching Sara tickle Jenna for a bit, till Sandy got back with a cup of tea for her. “There you go mum. A nice cup of tea, just the way you like it.”

     “Thanks Sandy, I am really ready for this, and some of that great smelling Pizza.”

     “Was it a tough day Mum?” Sara asked.

     “No worse than normal Sara. How was your day at school?”

     “I was a little worried at the start of it, we had gym. I was worried that all the other girls would see that I was a boy, but all turned out to be okay in the end. I was really having fun. I guess it’s different now I have more energy.”

     “Just remember not to draw too much attention to yourself Sara.”

     “She was having a little bit too much fun mum, but I reminded her and she slowed it down a bit after that. But for the most part, we are both just normal school girls.” Sheana seemed quite happy to be fitting in.

     “Will any of you ever trust me enough to not be a total screw up?” Sara looked really down as she said it. She then got up from the table and saying, “I’m not really hungry any more.” She put Jenna on Sheana’s knee and left the room.

    Karen looked at Sara as she left the kitchen, then she looked at Sheana, too see if she had some answer to why Sara was acting as she just had. But all Sheana could do was shrug.

     “Mum, I think I know what it is.” Sandy said with a sad look on her face.

     “What is it then Sandy? Has she told you something I should be worried about? Do you think someone has found out about her powers?”

     “Mum, I think that is the problem. You said the same thing I said to her when she got home. I think we need to trust her a little more, she is a good kid and she has never done anything to let us not trust her in the past.” Sandy said with a sigh.

    Karen sat thinking about it for a bit, then said, “I guess I have been putting her down a lot since she changed. I just worry about her being found out, and then someone taking her away from us all.”

     “Mum, we need to trust Sara, she won’t screw up. But if we keep making her second guess herself, she will.” Sandy was feeling just as bad as her mum was. They had both been riding Sara really hard. “As for them taking her away Mum, I feel sorry for the fool that tries to do that, because you will really see her use her powers then.”

     “You’re right Sandy, I have been worried a little too much about her, when I should have been trusting her.”

     “Do you want me to go and have a word Mum?” Sandy asked.

     “No, I think I should go and have a word with her. It was me that upset her, after all.” Karen said with a big sigh.

     “Why don’t you both go and see her. It sounds like you both need to talk with her, and I am sure she would love to know you both trust her, but are just worrying about her a lot.” They both looked at Prue as she suggested this to them.

     “You’re right as always Prue.” Karen smiled then stood up and helped Sandy to her feet. Then they went to find Sara.

    Karen knocked on Sara’s door, but when they didn’t get an answer, they both eyed each other with worried looks on their faces. Sandy opened the door expecting to see an empty room, but they both found Sara lying on the bed with her back to them both.

    They went and sat on the bed. Sandy rubbed Sara’s back then said, “Sara, Mum and I really need to have a chat with you.”

    Sara never turned over she just said, “What have I screwed up now?”

     “Sara, will you please turn over and talk to us.”

     “What’s the point, you’re only going to tell me yet again to be careful and don’t screw up. Don’t worry, I won’t.” She still wouldn’t turn and face them both.

    Sara just wanted to be left alone, she was sick of everyone telling her to be careful and don’t do anything to make yourself stand out. She was sick of it. She was suddenly brought out of her self-pity when she felt a hard slap across her backside. She spun over and sat up to find out which one of them just slapped her.

     “Who just hit me, and what have I done now?” Sara asked with puffy red eyes from crying.

     “I slapped you Sis, because mum and I need to have a chat with you, and I’m not going to talk to your backside.”

     “I told you both that I was going to stay out of trouble, and I am trying to not stand out. But all you two seem to do is get on at me about it still.” Sara started to cry again, but this time mum was there to give her a hug and make her feel better.

     “Sara, we are really sorry for how we’ve been treating you since your change, but it’s not because we don’t trust you hon, we are both just worried about you. I’m scared that someone will find out and then take you away from me.” Karen was crying now, then Sandy joined in and became part of the hug.

     “I just thought you were both sick of me.” Sara cried.

     “Don’t be silly Hon, I would never be sick of you. But I will worry for you.” Mum said as she got a tissue out her pocket and wiped Sara’s eyes and then her own.

     “That goes double for me Sis. I just worry that you would be hurt if they found out and started to treat you like I freak. I know that would kill you inside.”

     “I know you both mean well, but I just want you both to have some trust in me. I had two really great teachers, and I won’t let them down. Everything you two have shown Simon is still in here with me. I just have the body to fit the way I have felt for years on the inside.”

     “We know that Hon, but it’s this super power you now have that is worrying. But we should know better than to doubt you.” Mum hugged Sara again. “Now, are you still not hungry, or are you ready to go and try some of this wonderful Pizza that Prue and Jenna made for dinner?”

     “I would really like to come down for some dinner, if that is okay with you two?”

     “Stop being silly Sara. Why do you think Sandy and I came upstairs to chat with you. Now get your cute little butt off that bed and go and get washed up. We’ll wait for you.”

    Sara had a smile on her face when she went to the bathroom. Sandy and her mum were happy to see her acting more like her old self, or new self. They were both stood at the bedroom door waiting when she came out. “I really love you two. Thanks for being so understanding, I know I sort of sprang this whole new me on you.” Sara pulled them both into a hug as she spoke.

     “You make me proud of you everyday Hon, I just worry about you too. And no matter how many super powers you have, I will still worry.”

     “I know you will mum, and you too Sis. But with you two to help me become the best person I can be, I know I can make you proud of me even more.” Sara grabbed another hug before they all went down for dinner.

    Prue was just putting the second Pizza on the table, and Sheana had used what she learned from Mike the other night to do a mixed salad, while Prue had put together a pasta salad. They both looked at the door when they heard heels clicking in the hallway then smiled when they saw that Sara was with them.

     “I take it you got it all sorted out then?” Prue asked.

     “Yes we did Prue, thanks for the suggestion.”

     “I knew you three just needed to clear the air. You have all had to undergo a lot of changes in this past week, and even people as nice as you all are, must feel the pressure from time to time.”

     “Well everything is fine again now. Do you need any help with anything Prue?” Karen asked as she seated Sara at the table next to Jenna.

    Sheana stole a hug as she was walking back to her seat on the other side of Jenna. “I’m glad you’re feeling better Sis, I was worried about you.”

     “I glad you better too Sara.” Jenna smiled up at her, so Sara gave her a hug to say thanks.

    Prue had done a ham and pineapple Pizza, and a chicken and mushroom one. Everyone took a piece of each, Sara then took a piece of each and put it on Jenna’s plate for her and then added some pasta salad to the plate as well. Sara tried to get her to have some mixed salad, but she wasn’t doing very well with that one, so she gave up and just put it on her own plate.

    They all loved the Pizza, and Prue was happy to have done such a good job with them. They all thanked Prue and Jenna for all the hard work. Once everyone had finished, Sandy and Sara helped clear the table, then they made a start on washing things while the others sat at the kitchen table and chatted.

    With the cleaning out the way, they all went to the living room to relax and chat for a bit more, and watch some telly till it was time to go to bed. Jenna had already gone to bed in a way, she was asleep with her head on Sara’s knee and her feet draped across Sheana. Prue picked her up, as it was easier for her to get her than it would have been for Sara or Sheana to try and do it.

    Sara and Sheana hugged Sandy and mum good night, then ran to catch up with Prue and pull the covers down so she could drop Jenna straight into bed. They all used the bathroom before heading to bed. Sara felt Prue/Wolf lie across her feet, just as she was dropping off to sleep.

    Sara woke to find herself in a dungeon of some sort. She knew it was a dream, but it still felt so real. She heard a noise from behind her and turned to see Prue chained to the wall. The red haired woman that Jenna called Hypatia was stood looking at her.

     “What are you waiting for bitch! Why don’t you just kill me already!” Prue screamed at her.

     “If my goal was to kill you Prue, I would have done it in the graveyard.” The woman had a voice that made you relax and want to trust her.

     “Then what do you plan to do to me?” Prue pulled at the chains holding her against the wall.

    Sara walked further into the room and looked around. She was amazed at how much control she had over the dream. She spun to look at the woman, when she heard Jenna speak, but it was Jenna from the time of the memory, not now.

     “Prue, please come back to me. I’s need my sister. Please Prue.” Jenna said as she snuffled back a tear.

     “She’s gone you little brat! All that is left is me, and if you get too close I will rip your throat out!” Prue pulled on the chains again, but they wouldn’t give one bit.

     “Do you really think you could kill your sister Prue? I think you couldn’t, care to put it to the test? Shall we see if you could rip out the throat of your own sweet sister.” Hypatia put her hand in her pocket and pulled out a bar that looked a little like a key and chucked it to Prue. “That will undo the steel bands holding you Prue. I will wait over here while you release yourself.” She walked over to a table that had a seat by it and sat down, she pulled Jenna up onto her knee and waited for Prue to release all the steel bands.

    Once Prue was free, Hypatia placed Jenna on the floor and watched as she took a couple of steps towards her sister. Hypatia just watched as Prue walked towards her, Sara wanted to step in, but she knew that she could do nothing.

    Prue lunged at Jenna, but then she just stopped. Hypatia just chuckled then said, “If Prue isn’t in there anymore, then why can’t you kill this little brat?” Prue spun around and ran at Hypatia, but she was too fast for Prue. She put out her hand and Prue went flying against the wall and fell to the floor.

    Hypatia turned to Jenna and then said, “There is hope for your sister Jenna, but it will take a lot of time and I will need your help. Will you help me save her?”

     “I do anyfing to save Prue, she all I have.” Jenna was crying. Sara just wanted to hug her till she felt better, but couldn’t.

    Hypatia walked over to Jenna and picked her up. “That’s not true Jenna, you have me now.” Sara watched as Jenna hugged this woman.

    Sara found Hypatia to be very beautiful in a gothic way. Her red hair looked to be on fire, she had bright blue eyes like Prue got when she turned into a vampire, Sara thought they looked like the ones did in the film Underworld.

    Time seemed to move on in the dream. Sara didn’t know how much time, but she was now looking at Prue still chained to the wall, but Jenna was trying to give her a plate of food. “Here you go Sis, you need to eat something.”

     “Unchain me then and let me go and feed. Your killing me, by keeping me chained up like this.” Prue was more pleading than telling now.

     “We do this for you own good Sis. Now will you eat this or not?” Jenna was trying to sound all bossy, but Sara could hear the worry in her voice as she spoke.

    Sara watched as Prue lifted her head up, so she could look Jenna right in the eyes. “Please Jenna, I need to feed. Please let me go, or just kill me now and get it over with.” Prue’s head fell again and she started to cry. Jenna walked over to her sister and put her arm around her and patted her back.

    Prue’s head shot up and she was in full vamp mode, but just as she was about to sink her teeth into Jenna, She stopped and changed back to her normal self. “I’m not going to feed on my sister!” She screamed, as she threw her head back against the wall.

    The dream moved on again, and Sara was still in the same room, but Prue was sat at a table now. She was still chained, but it was longer. Jenna entered the room with a plate of food and she put it down in front of her sister.

     “There you’s go Sis. I hope you like it’s, I helped the cook makes it.” Jenna was smiling now, and looked a lot happier.

     “Thank you Jenna, I’m sure it will be as nice as all the other meals you helped make for me.” Prue sounded a lot more like her normal self now.

    Sara saw Hypatia enter the room, but Prue just smiled. “How is the food Prue, good I hope?”

     “It still tastes a little funny, but I am really starting to enjoy them. When may I be released from my bonds Hypatia?” Prue was looking at her with hope in her eyes.

     “You will need to pass a couple of tests first Prue, but I think you are coming along fine.”

    Prue smiled and looked at Jenna with love in her eyes. It was very different from what she saw at the start of the dream. Sara could hear music playing and then realised that it was the alarm going off. The room she was in with Prue and Jenna faded away to a bright white, then she opened her eyes and was looking at Jenna as she slept.

    Sara rolled over and turned off the alarm then rolled out of bed and made her way to the bathroom. Sheana came in to use the toilet while Sara was taking a shower.

     “Morning Sara.” Sheana said as she lifted her nightgown and sat down on the toilet.

    Sara poked her head around the shower curtain. “Morning Sheana, how are you feeling today?”

     “Ask me when I’m awake Sis.” She still looked half-asleep.

    Sheana got in the shower after Sara finished. She really did love taking a shower in the morning to wake herself up. She looked a lot more awake when she got back to the bedroom.

    Sara was just finishing with her hair, so she let Sheana take the seat and she worked on her hair till it looked nice, then she went down for breakfast before they got ready for school.

     “Thanks for doing my hair Sara, you have done a really nice job with it Sis.”

     “No problem Sheana. I can’t be seen with a scruffy looking sister, can I?” Sara was grinning, so Sheana knew she was joking. So she just pulled her into a hug.

    Prue woke and focused on turning back to her human form. Once she had, she looked to see if Jenna was awake. She was just starting to stir, so Prue moved up the bed and lay there watching her wake up.

    Jenna opened her eyes, then smiled when she saw her sister smiling at her. “Good morning sleepy head.” Prue said.

     “Morning Sis, how’s you sleep Sis?” Jenna asked as she stretched her little body.

     “I slept okay, but I sensed I was not alone again. Did Sara enter my dream again?”

     “Yes she did Sis, I tries to stop her, but she be too strong for me to stop now’s.”

     “Was she upset at all with what she saw?” Prue looked a little worried.

     “Not at all’s Sis, she seemed more interested in what happened to you.”

     “I hope she is Sis. I would really hate to lose her as a friend now.”

     “You not lose her Sis, I feel how much she loves you and me.”

     “Did you sense how she felt about Hypatia? I was thinking of taking Sara to meet her.”

     “She thought she looked very pretty, and she wanted to speak to her in the dream, but she knew she wouldn’t be able to.” Jenna said with a giggle.

    Prue and Jenna were just about to make a move when they heard Sara and Sheana coming back, so Prue got under the covers. She didn’t want the girls seeing her naked to much, if she could help it.

    The girls walked back in the room and saw Prue and Jenna looking at them. “Morning Prue, morning Jenna.” Sara said.

     “Morning Sara, how did you sleep?” Prue asked. She was looking for any sign that Sara was unhappy with her, but she just smiled at her.

     “I had an interesting night’s sleep, to tell you the truth.” Sara walked over to the bed and sat next to where Prue was lying. She leaned over and gave Prue a hug then said, “I’m glad you returned to us Prue. I saw what happened to you, and how you had to work to regain your humanity.”

     “So you’re still okay with me being here?” Prue asked.

     “Yes I am Prue. The more I see of your past, the more I think of you as family. I also saw a little lady looking after her sick sister.” Sara smiled at Jenna, then she ruffled her hair.

     “I don’t feel as tired this time as well, so I guess I must be getting more control over my powers.” Sara seemed really happy about that.

    Sara, there has never been a real life slayer before, so I can’t even begin to think of what powers you will have by the time you reach full strength.”

     “Do you think I should be worried Prue?”

     “I don’t think so, unless you feel like you’re losing control of them, but I don’t think you will. You have your head on straight, thanks to your mum and sister.”

     “Thanks Prue, that means a lot coming from you. I know I can count on you to help me keep on the right track as well.”

     “I will always be there for you Sara, but I was thinking that it may help if I took you to meet Hypatia. She could train you better than I ever could, she is the one that helped me and then trained me to fight other evil vampires and other demons.”

     “I would love to meet her, but mum wouldn’t let me travel away from home till I am older Prue.”

     “That’s not a problem Sara, she is here in town. Well just outside of town, but it’s not that far and I could take you on Saturday. Sheana can come as well, Hypatia would love to meet her too.”

    Sheana had been getting dressed and heard the conversation. “Sara told me about Hypatia over breakfast Prue. I would like to meet her, she sounds very interesting.”

     “Do you think Sandy would drive us there? Sara.” Prue asked.

     “I’m sure she would Prue. I will ask her when I get home from school tonight.” Sara looked at the time and realised that she was going to be late if she didn’t get a move on. “I better go and get ready for school, or mum will ground me and I won’t be going anywhere this weekend.”

     “Okay Sara, sorry for making you late for school.” Prue gave her a quick hug and then let her go and get ready.

    The girls found Jo, and Mike waiting for them at the end of the road when they got there.

     “Hi guys, sorry we’re late. But you have no idea what it takes to look this good everyday.” Sara struck a silly pose.

    Jo and Mike both laughed. “I bet you wake up looking that good.” Jo said as he pulled Sara in for a hug and a kiss.

     “I wish I did Jo, but I still have to work hard to do my hair and make-up.” Sara looked a little put out at Jo, because he thought it was so easy for her to look this good.

     “I was only joking Sara, I know you spend a lot of time trying to look good for me, and be careful what you wish for.”

     “Hey! What do you mean? Trying to look good for you. You trying to say I don’t look good any other time?” She was looking Jo right in the eyes now.

    Jo looked shocked, he hadn’t realised that what he said had come out all wrong. “I didn’t mean it like that Sara. What I meant to say is, you always look really great, and I know that you spend a lot of time making sure you look that good.”

     “Oh, so now I just have to spend a long time getting ready.” Sara was still just looking at Jo. Sheana and Mike were both just watching the fight. They both thought Sara was splitting hairs, but they didn’t want to show they were taking Jo’s side, so they just stood watching.

    Jo was really worried now, he knew that whatever he said was going to be turned against him. “I didn’t mean any of it like that Sara.” He had a look of defeat in his eyes.

    Sara could see that the joke had gone its course and let a grin come across her face. Then she hugged him and kissed him again. “I was just playing with you Jo, you really need to learn to stand your ground a little more.”

     “You big tease you. I really thought I had upset you then.”

     “Sorry baby, let me kiss it all better for you.” Sara gave him another kiss then grabbed his hand and started off towards school. Sheana and Mike just looked at each other then giggled and started walking behind them.

     “How were things at home last night Mike?” Sheana asked.

     “It went really well Sheana. I took this ring off when I got to my room and took a shower. Then I put the other ring on to go down and have some dinner, then I spent the night as Michelle and watched some telly and then read a book till bed time.”

     “I’m glad that we worked out something that works for you Mike. I would feel really bad if you got in trouble because of what I did.” Sheana looked a little sad, but Mike stopped walking and lifted her chin, then kissed her.

     “If you hadn’t done the spell Sheana, I may not have been your lady boy right now. So don’t be sorry. I’m glad it happened.” Mike said with a smile, as he kissed her again.

    Sara and Jo had waited when they saw that the other two had stopped. Sara heard everything that Mike said, and felt good about everything for the first time. Mike and Sheana saw the tear in Sara’s eye. “You okay Sis?”

     “I’m fine. I heard what you just said to Sheana Mike. Do you really mean it?”

     “Yes I do Sara. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.” Mike smiled at her.

    Sara smiled back as a tear ran down her cheek. “I would hug you right here, if it wouldn’t get all the other kids talking, but I will give you one when we aren’t around all this lot.”

     “I’ll hold you to that Sara.” Mike said with a grin.

    Sara just smiled back and then they all kept walking to school. They had just got to the end of the road that the school was on when a black Range Rover suddenly stopped next to them and the alarm started going off. They all stopped and looked, as did most the other kids.

    The doors opened and some men dressed in black jumped out and plumes of smoke poured out the car. All the men were coughing. They saw one of the men grab another then say, “What the hell just happened private?”

     “I don’t know sir, the reading was getting stronger, then everything went on overload.”

     “How can that happen? All the vehicles are shielded against mag…” Then he suddenly realised that they had a crowd of kids stood watching them so he changed what he was saying. “Mechanical problems like this.”

     “I thought we were sir, but it was a really big mechanical problem.” The private replied.

    Sara could sense something not quite right about all this, but she couldn’t work out why. Sheana could sense magic in the form of protection spells. They didn’t have any of the power that her spells had, but she could still feel it. Sara linked with Sheana in her mind and told her to get Mike and follow her. Sheana was a little shocked to hear Sara speaking to her in her mind, but did as she asked.

    Jo and Mike were watching the men trying to get the smoke out the vehicle when they both felt a tug on their arms. They turned to see that it was Sara and Sheana, they also saw the worried looks on both their faces.

     “Sara, Sheana. Is everything okay? You both look worried.” Jo looked worried as well now.

     “There is something wrong about those men and that car of theirs. Sheana and I can both sense magic coming from it. And I heard one of the men say that they were tracking something just before it fried the electrics.” Sara was looking up the road to where the car was still smoking and a crowd of kids still stood watching.

     “Do you think they’re tracking you both?” Mike asked.

     “My guess would be yes, but I think that their machines couldn’t handle the power they were reading.” Sara replied.

     “What do you want to do Sara? Maybe we should call Sandy, and your mum.” Jo said as he got his phone out his pocket.

    Sara stopped him. “No Jo, I need to start and sort stuff for myself. I will tell them tonight, but for now let’s just get to school. We will talk at lunch time, I should have a couple of ideas by then.

    The boys walked them to their homeroom and then stood till the bell went. They didn’t want to leave the girls alone, just in case they needed them. But Jo had to laugh when he really thought about it. Sara could stop an army, with Sheana’s help they could take over the world, not that they ever would.

    Sara and Sheana took their seats and waited for the teacher to do roll call. The first class of the day was art, so the girls made their way to the classroom.

     “Do you have any ideas yet Sara?” Sheana asked looking a little pensive.

     “I do have a couple, but I’m not sure they will work or not.”

     “If you let me know what they are, I may be able to help.”

     “I was thinking that if they can track us with their machines, then what if we covered the whole area with magic some how.”

     “I see what your saying Sis, but how can we cover the whole area with magic?”

     “That is the thing that has me beat at the moment, but give me some time and I will think of a way.” Sara was deep in thought for the rest of the trip to the art room.

    When they got to the art room, Sara was no closer to working out a way to mask the two of them. She was even worried about them being able to find Mike/Michelle.

    Sheana saw the look on Sara’s face. “What’s wrong now Sara? You look really worried.”

     “Sheana, I just realised something. They may not be able to track us, but what about Michelle?”

     “Oh god, Sara. I never thought about that. Do you think he is alright now?” Sheana was about to get up and go and find out, but Sara stopped her.

     “Sheana, we kind of fried their vehicle, so we should be okay for the time being.”

    Sheana could see the sense in what Sara was saying, so she sat back down. The teacher came in and then set the task for the lesson and they all got stuck in. The girl’s minds were on other stuff for most the lesson, but that suddenly changed when Kimmie said something. Sara turned around to look at Kimmie and what had just happened.

    Kimmie had been making a pattern on card using glue and then sprinkling different coloured glitter on it, but one of Susan’s gang had knocked one of the pots over and covered her in it.

     “Oh great, all I need is to be covered in glitter. I’ll still be finding it a year from now.”

    Sara walked over to her and asked, “You okay Kimmie?”

     “I’m fine, thanks Sara. Just a childish mind having it’s fun. It’s just a pain trying to get the glitter out of your clothes and everything else that it gets into contact with.” Kimmie was trying to brush out the glitter, but bits were still there.

    Sara got a smile on her face and turned to Sheana. “Sis, I need to ask you something at lunchtime.” She waited for Kimmie to turn away from the table that had the box with all the glitters in, then she used her speed to take four of the tubs with glitter in and turned back to face Sheana and put the tubs in her bag.

     “Is it right to do that Sara?” Sheana asked with worry in her voice.

     “No it’s not right to steal, but we need to act fast Sheana. I’ll explain my plan at lunchtime. Trust me Sis, it will work.” For some reason Sheana felt that Sara already knew what she was doing.

     “Okay Sis, but I hope that Mike/Michelle will be safe till then.” Sheana added, feeling really worried.

     “Sheana, I know you’re worried Sis, but keep your head clear. Your baby will be safe till lunchtime. I can’t see them wanting to come into the school and take a child in broad daylight.”

    Sheana let out a big sigh. “I’m sorry Sara, I know your right.”

     “I know I am Sheana, now lets get to our next class.” Sara took Sheana by the hand and they left for there next class.

    The morning dragged on as the two girls watched the clock go around. They did see the boys a couple of times through the morning, which helped them feel better.

    They found the boys in the lunch queue and joined them. Then they found their way out to the tree, so she could explain her plan to the others.

     “Okay then Sis, we are away from the others. Now tell me what this big plan is of yours.” Sheana pleaded.

    Sara went in her bag and pulled out the four tubs with glitter in and put them on the grass in front of her. Jo and Mike just looked at the tubs, then back as Sara with an odd look.

     “You and Sheana are in danger of being caught, and you want to start playing with glitter? I don’t think art and crafts will save you.” Jo was sounding sarcastic as he spoke.

    Sara gave Jo the look that said, do you think I’m stupid, or what. Then said, “If you can stop being sarcastic for five minutes, I will fill you in on my plan, and for the record Jo. Mike and Michelle are in as much, if not more trouble. The spell Sheana cast on the ring is giving off a lot of magic as well.”

    Mike got a scared look on his face as he realised what Sara just said. “Why are they after me Sara? I’m not a witch.”

    Sheana took Mike by the hand then said, “The spell I cast on you made you a target, but the ring’s I charmed for you now make you an even bigger target. I’m sorry for all this.”

     “What I said this morning Sheana still stands. You and Sara are the best thing that ever happened to me. Now shall we listen to the plan that Sara has to help fix the problem?” Mike looked at Sara, as did all the others.

    Sara got a sudden uneasy feeling as she realised that she was now the leader of this little gang. She took a deep breath then said, “Okay then, the glitter is for an idea that Kimmie gave me in art class this morning. She, or rather one of Susan’s gang spilled some on her. Kimmie then said that once you get this stuff on you, it’s a real pain to get rid of.”

     “I still don’t see what this has to do with helping you all stay safe from them men in the car from this morning?” Jo asked with a puzzled look.

     “I was getting to that bit when you butted in Jo! I’m going to get Sheana to charm the glitter, then spread it around the school, so when we head out of school at home time. We should be able to walk right past them, as they will be flooded with readings of magic. So, what do you all think?”

    They all looked at each other and never spoke and then looked back at Sara and all nodded. “I take that to mean that you all think it’s a good idea?”

     “I think it’s a really good plan Sis. Can you all group around me, so no one can see me charm the glitter.”

    They all crowded around Sheana so no one could so what she was about to do. The light show was very small, as she only wanted to let magic show in all the flakes as they spread around the school.

     “How do we get it on everyone? I don’t think it will do much for our school credibility if we start running around sprinkling glitter on everyone.” Jo said with a chuckle.

     “I’m still trying to work out that bit. Do you guys have any ideas?” Sara asked with a smile.

     “I have an idea Sis, but we will need to get out of a class this afternoon to pull it off.” Sheana wouldn’t say any more about it, but she did have a smile on her face so Sara thought it must be a real good idea.

    They sat and chatted for the rest of the lunch break then made their way back to the school building and the afternoon lessons.

    Sara and Sheana were sat in their first lesson after lunch, when Sara keeled over with her hands on her belly. The teacher ran over to see what was wrong. “Are you okay Sara? Shall I call for the nurse?” The teacher asked.

     “No, miss. I should be fine, I just need to get to the toilet. Will it be okay for Sheana to help me get there?”

     “Yes dear. Sheana, please take your sister to the restroom, and stay with her till she feels well enough to return to class.”

     “Yes miss.” Sheana said in a worried voice. She then helped Sara to her feet and then they took a slow walk to the toilet. When they got there, Sheana looked really worried till Sara suddenly stood up and looked fine again. “I thought you were feeling ill Sis?”

     “I was just faking it for the teacher, you said you wanted to get out of a class this afternoon.” Sara smiled.

     “You could have let me in on the plan, I was really worried Sis.”

     “I could have, but your reaction was real when you thought I was really ill. I’m sorry Sis, but I know how you don’t like to lie.” Sara put her arms out and hugged Sheana.

    When they broke the hug, she watched as Sheana opened all the tubs of glitter and then she asked Sara to remove the cover of the vent system for her. Sara jumped up on the sink and pulled the cover off with no trouble, then got back down.

     “How you going to get the glitter to spread through the vent system Sis?” Sara asked.

     “Just like this.” Sheana spoke some words that Sara didn’t understand, then some coloured lights started to spin around the glitter till a small tornado started. It picked up all the glitter and then went up into the vents and off through the school.

     “I really hope this works Sheana, I have no idea what to do if it doesn’t.”

     “It’s a really good plan Sara, and I know it will work. Shall we go and see the glitter spread around the school.” Sheana was grinning like a little girl.

     “Okay then Sis. And if you’re real good, I may buy you an ice cream after.”

     “Goody! I love ice cream.” Sheana stood there clapping her hands together. Sara was going to say something, but decided that if this worked. She would love to buy her an ice cream.

    They made their way back to their classroom and watched as little flakes of glitter started to fall. “It’s working Sis, its working.” Sara said. Sheana just smiled and kept walking along next to her Sis.

    Jo and Mike were sat in their maths class when they felt a draft and little flakes of glitter started to hit the desks. Mike leaned over to Jo and said, “Looks like they found a way to get it spread around the school.”

     “Looks that way Mike, my old buddy. They are two really smart girls we have, three when Michelle is around.” Jo was grinning when Mike looked at him, but he did like to hear his female name being called out.

    The guys bumped into the girls as they all changed classes later in the afternoon. They told the girls what a good job they did and stole a kiss before heading off again, after they sorted out where they would meet them after school.

    Jo and Mike were stood waiting already when Sara and Sheana got to the meeting place. They waited just inside the gate to make sure a lot of kids had already left before they did. They could see a black Range Rover at one end of the street and another at the opposite end.

     “Looks like the glitter thing was a good idea Sara.” Mike said. They looked as a couple of guys were trying to pin point something with some hand held devices, but they didn’t look to be working to well.

     “I think we should move now, and get lost in the crowd.” Sara said as she took Jo’s hand and Sheana took Mike’s. They headed out the gate and up the road, they looked back and saw that they weren’t being followed, but to be safe they took a longer route home anyway.

    Sara made sure that Mike was home safe before they headed off home themselves. Jo was the only safe one among then, as he hadn’t been exposed to any magic yet.

    Sara was hoping that the glitter would keep those men from finding them now, but Sara wanted to have a word with Mum and the others, and maybe release a larger amount of glitter over the town to really make it safe for them all.

    Jo still walked the girls to the end of their street, even though Sara could look after herself. It did make her feel more like a normal girl though, so she didn’t mind.

     “I’ll have a word with my mum and the others, and see what we can work out as our next move. I’ll fill you and Mike in tomorrow at lunch.” Sara gave him a kiss and then they walked off in the direction of their homes.

*****

    Back at the school, the two black Range Rovers had pulled up side by side, and the men were all talking.

     “What happened Jones’s? I thought you said the new upgrade would work?”

     “They are working Sir, but somehow they have flooded the area with magic.”

     “Can you work around it and get a fix on the source we were following this morning?”

     “Not a chance Sir, the new sources are from the same source as the one we were following this morning.”

     “Who the hell are we dealing with? I want you to keep working on a way to pin point the main source.” The man slammed the car door and then went and got in the other one and they drove off.

*****

    Sara and Sheana both stopped just before they walked up the path to the house. They looked up and down the street to make sure there were no black vans, or any other odd-looking vans or cars. When they were both satisfied that it was clear, they walked up the path and entered the house.

    Sandy and Prue were sat at the table watching Jenna do some colouring. She stopped when they entered the kitchen, and jumped down and ran to get a hug from each of them. “I miss you two’s today. Does you have ‘s to go to schools tomorrow?”

     “We both missed you too Jenna, and sadly yes we have one more day before the weekend. But then you will have us for two whole days. Won’t that be fun?”

     “I guess’s so, but free days would be betters.” Jenna said with a pout.

     “I know what you mean Jenna, but we have to go and learn stuff so we can get good jobs and buy you lots of pretty things.” Jenna’s mouth fell open, then she shut it and started to grin at both of them.

     “You’s better keeps going then, I guesses.” Jenna let out a sigh. Sara and Sheana had to try really hard not to laugh as Jenna tried to act all grown up.

    Sandy and Prue just watched with a smile on their faces as Sara tricked Jenna into feeling better about them having to go to school again tomorrow.

     “How was your day at school today you two?” Sandy asked as she made a move to start on dinner.

     “It was different.” Sara replied.

     “Different, in what way Sis?”

     “I think the army, or some branch of the army are trying to find both of us I think.” Sara made it sound like just another everyday thing, that Sandy didn’t pick up on it at first.

    Sandy suddenly spun around and then said, “What! You have the army looking for you? How do you know, did they talk to you both?”

     “Don’t worry Sis, she tricked them and now they won’t be able to track anyone around her or the school. I will fill you in on the whole story when mum gets home later, that way I will only have to tell it the once.”

     “Okay Sis, but mum will not be happy about it.”

     “I know Sandy, but we did deal with it, and they couldn’t track us when we left school.”

     “I’m proud of you Sis, but mum will still worry about it all and you both.”

     “Do you think I shouldn’t say anything then?”

     “That is the last thing I am saying Sis, but just remember that mum loves you more than life itself. So bare with her when you tell her, she will want to protect you at first, but then she will understand that you can look after yourself.”

     “I see what your saying Sis, and I will let her do the mothering bit.” Sara smiled and then gave her sister a hug.

    While the others were all talking about the army and the black Range Rovers, Jenna was sat on Prue’s knee. Jenna gave Prue a shocked look, but Prue put her finger to her lip. Jenna got the idea that Prue wanted her to keep quiet, so she did.

     “Why I need to be quiet Sis?” Jenna said to Prue in her mind.

     “If we tell them we know about the men in the black cars, they may think we brought them here and tell us to go. Do you want to lose Sara and Sheana?”

     “I not want that Sis, so I be good and not say anyfing.” Prue hugged her little sister.

    Sandy sent the girls up to get changed and get any homework done that they may have had. So the girls grabbed their bags and then made their way up to their room.

    Prue got up and helped Sandy sort out dinner, while trying not to make eye contact. Prue was worried that they were all going to find out about what happened to her and Jenna.

     “You okay Prue? You’ve seemed a little quiet since the girls got home.”

     “I’m fine Sandy, just a little worried for them. You know, with the whole army and black van’s stuff. It all sounds really creepy.” Prue wasn’t sure she was doing the right thing or not.

    Dinner was nearly ready when Karen got home, so Sandy sent her up to get changed from work. Prue had a cup of tea waiting for her when she got back downstairs.

     “Thank you so much Prue, I feel like I’ve been on my feet all day. How was your day?” Karen asked as she sat at the table.

     “Not as hard as yours, but we have got some more bits done to the guesthouse.”

     “Sounds like your doing really well with it Prue, when do you hope to be moving in?”

     “I’m hoping to be able to move our stuff in early next week. I just hope that Jenna will want to sleep in her own bed. She does seem to like sharing with Sara and Sheana.”

     “Your welcome to still sleep in here Prue, I don’t think Sara and Sheana would mind. The guesthouse is more for you to work from.” Karen said with a smile.

     “I will ask Jenna and see what she wants to do, but I have a good idea what she will say already.” Prue laughed.

     “So do I Prue.” Karen laughed as well.

    Prue went up to tell the girls that dinner was ready, and found them showing Jenna how to play some kids games on the PC.

     “Girls, dinner is ready.”

     “Okay Prue, we will be down in a minute. I’ll get Jenna washed up and we will be right down.” Sara said.

     “Okay Sara, and thanks for sorting out Jenna for me.”

     “No problem Prue, glad to help out where I can.”

     “I’ll see you downstairs then shortly.” Prue left the room. Sara waited for Jenna to finish the level she was doing on the game and then she ended it and took Jenna to wash her hands.

    They all made their way downstairs and took a seat at the table and made a start on their meals. Sara waited for her mum to finish before telling her the news about the army men at the school. She was a little shocked and worried, but seemed proud of the way they both dealt with it. She thought the idea of getting more glitter and doing it in even more parts of the town was a great idea.

    Prue and Jenna just kept looking at each other when they didn’t think they were being looked at. Prue was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard Karen call her name.

     “Prue, do you think it will work? You have been around a lot longer than the rest of us.” Karen said.

    Prue was worried as to what Karen was about to ask her, so it took her a little time to respond. “Yes it should work.”

     “Are you okay Prue? You seem a little pre-occupied. Do you need some of your special drink.” Sara asked.

    Prue saw this as a good reason for the way she was acting, so used it. “Could be Sara, I better go and sort it out.” She got up and went to fix her drink and then left the room.

    Sandy said she would sort out getting the glitter tomorrow and then Sheana would charm it tomorrow night. Mum got a map out and they worked out the best places to release it into the air. Sara went up to her PC and logged onto the net and got the weather forecast for the next night and which way the wind would be blowing, so they knew that it would cover most the town.

     “Sheana, can you cast a big enough spell that will take the glitter up into the air like at school today?” Sara asked.

     “Sure I can, that is a very simple spell to do. I could do a really good job with a tornado.” Sheana had a big grin on her face as she said it.

     “Sheana, we’re trying to mask you and Sara. Not bring more people looking for you.” Mum said with her hands on her hips, in the classic mum pose.

    Sheana stood looking sad like a hurt little girl. Then she said, “But I promise to clean up when I’ve finished.” She finished with a pout, which only lasted a couple of seconds, and then she started giggling which set of the others.

    Prue walked back in and looked at them all laughing, so Sandy filled her in and then even Prue had to laugh along with them.

    With the plan sorted out, they all went to the living room to watch some telly till it was time for bed. Sara picked up a sleeping Jenna and made her way up to bed, Sheana pulled the covers back so Sara could put her straight down in bed. Then she went to get ready for bed.

    Sheana got in after her, they both moved to each side of Jenna, and they were both asleep in no time at all.

    Sara found herself in Prue’s dreams again, but she was not in the same place as the night before. Prue and Jenna were both running from something, but before she could see what it was Jenna was stood next to her and pulling her out of Prue’s mind. Sara couldn’t remember much of her dreams after that for the rest of the night.

    She felt well rested when she woke in the morning, so she was happy that she didn’t stop in Prue’s dreams for a second night running. Jenna and Prue were both still fast asleep, so she tapped Sheana and then went to the bathroom to take care of getting ready for school.

    Sheana came in and used the toilet while Sara was taking a shower. She stuck her head out and said good morning to Sheana before going back in to rinse out the shampoo she had in her hair.

    Sheana waited for Sara to finish, then she jumped into the shower as well. Sara was just finishing her hair when Sheana got back, so she dried her hair as well. They were running late, so they got dressed for school and went down ready to leave once they were done.

    They both found Sandy downstairs when they got there. They both said good morning.

     “Morning girls, did you sleep okay?” Sandy asked.

     “I slept really good for once. I was in Prue’s dreams, but then Jenna pulled me out and I slept really well after that.”

     “I always sleep well Sis.” Sheana said with a smile.

     “Well take a seat and I will sort out some breakfast for you both. But first, put these around your necks to protect you clothes. Both girls knew they wouldn’t win this argument again today, so they did as they were told.

    She made them scrambled egg on toast and then gave them both a glass of juice. She sat at the table and poured herself a fresh cup of tea. “Are you two sure it’s going to be safe for you to go to school today? What If those men found a way to work around the magic you set up yesterday?”

     “Trust us Sis, there is no way they could work around it. They looked really lost yesterday as we left school.” Sara said with a laugh.

     “I hope you’re right Sis, but please don’t go getting to cocky. That is when you start making mistakes.” Sandy said sounding worried for her sisters.

     “Please don’t worry about the magic fading Sandy. It will work like the charms on Michelle’s ring and the necklace that Sara has on. The glitter will recharge it’s self from the person it landed on, or from the sun and moon. So please don’t worry Sandy.”

     “The sun, and the moon?” Sandy asked with a blank look on her face.

     “Yes, the sun and the moon will put a charge into the glitter, but human contact will put an even bigger charge into it. So they will never be able to pick Sara and I out of a crowd of kids.” Sheana started to eat her breakfast. “MMM. This is very good Sandy, thank you for cooking it for us.”

     “Yes it is good Sis, thanks for looking after us so well.” Sara added.

     “You’re both welcome, I like looking after you all, it makes me feel needed around here.”

     “You’re more to us than just a cook Sis, and you know it.” Sara said as she leaned over and gave her a hug.

     “I agree with Sara, Sandy. You’re doing a lot to help me and Sara become better girls.”

    Sandy leaned over and gave Sheana a hug. “Thanks Sheana, I’m glad to help out where I can. Now you both better finish up eating, and then get off to school.”

    The girls finished their breakfast and then ran back upstairs to brush their teeth, then they went back to say goodbye to Sandy and then left for school. Sandy waved them off at the door and then went back to wash the dishes from breakfast. She wondered what time Prue and Jenna would be getting up.

    Prue had morphed back to her human form and was watching Jenna sleep. She felt sorry for Jenna she had been busy keeping Sara out of Prue’s dreams.

    Jenna opened her eyes and looked worn out still. “Morning Sis, Did you sleep okay?” Jenna was stretching as she asked Prue how she slept.

     “I slept fine Sis, but I am worried about you. You look worn out, you can’t keep stopping Sara from searching my dreams.” Prue said with concern in her voice.

     “I has to Prue, you was having bad dreams about doze men again’s. Sara would have worked out you’s was lying to hers and du others.”

    Prue felt bad for all the trouble she was causing her sister, but she was worried how they would all react if they found out that she and Jenna had been caught by these men and they had broken out. “I’m sorry Sis, but like I said last night. Do you want to get kicked out and go back to living on the street?”

    Jenna looked all-sad when she said, “I know you is right Prue, buts it not rights lying to Sara and du others.”

     “I know that it’s wrong to lie Jenna, but I think that it’s our fault Sara and Sheana are in trouble. I need to have a word with Hypatia tomorrow, she may be able to think of a way to get those people off the girls back. I’m hoping that she can call in a couple of favours.”

     “Dus you fink Hypatia will really be able’s to help? I’s really likes it her Sis.” Jenna sat up and looked at Prue with a little bit of hope in her eyes.

     “You know how smart Hypatia is Jenna, she may already know about it and have the answer.” Prue chuckled. Jenna knew what Prue was getting at and giggled.

     “Jenna, I need to have a word with you about something else.”

     “What is it Prue?” Jenna asked looking a little worried.

     “Don’t look so worried Sis. I just wanted to say that the guesthouse is finished and we can move in.” Prue saw the look change to one of sadness, and she knew that She was right. “Won’t it be great to have your own bed Sis?” Prue wanted Jenna to ask her the question she knew she wanted her too.

     “I’s not wants to sleep in my owns bed Sis. I likes sleeping wif Sara and Sheana.” Jenna said as she jumped at Prue and clung to her sister’s neck.

    Prue giggled as she pulled Jenna away from her neck to look at her. “I know what you want Jenna, but you will need to ask Sara and Sheana. But I don’t have a problem with it.”

     “You mean if they say I cans then you will let me Sis?” Jenna was smiling again now, which is just the way Prue liked it.

     “Yes I will let you keep sleeping in their bed for the time being.”

     “Thank you Sis, thank you so very much.” Jenna squealed as she hugged her sister again.

    Prue found herself thinking whether Hypatia would be able to help her out with her problem or not. She was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard Jenna say, “I’m really sure she can Sis, She is really smart.”

     “Jenna! What have I told you about poking around in people's minds.” Prue looked a little mad.

     “I’m sorry Prue, but I was just happy and forgot.” Jenna looked sad again now that Prue was mad at her.

     “Okay Jenna, I will let you off this time, but no more poking around in other peoples heads.” Prue lifted Jenna’s chin and smiled at her, she watched as a smile cross Jenna’s face. They hugged again, then Prue told Jenna to use the bathroom so they could go and get some breakfast.

    Prue had Jenna’s clothes ready for her when she came out, then she helped her get dressed. Once she was ready she let her make her way down to find Sandy while she took a quick shower then got dressed herself.

    When Prue got down to the kitchen she found Jenna munching on a bowl of coco pops. Sandy was just taking some toast out the toaster.

     “Morning Prue. I’ve sorted Jenna out and was just fixing you some toast. I take it you do want a couple of slices?”

     “Morning Sandy. That sounds great, do you need any help?”

     “Nope, I’ve just about done. I’ve made a fresh pot of tea, so you can pour that if you would.”

     “Sure Sandy, no problem.” Prue poured them both a cup of tea and then waited for Sandy to bring the toast over to the table. She put jam on them and then ended up sharing it with Jenna.

    Sandy left them sharing the toast, and went up to get a shower and dressed so she could go and fetch the glitter.

    Prue had washed the dishes and had everything dried and put away by the time Sandy got back down. “Thanks Prue, but I could have sorted them when I came back down.”

     “Don’t be silly Sandy, I was the reason they were dirty.” Prue replied.

     “Do you want to come with me when I fetch the glitter? We could do some window shopping and then grab some lunch?”

     “That sounds really great Sandy, but only if you let me pay for lunch?” Prue said in a firm voice.

     “Okay then Prue, it’s a deal.” Sandy smiled back at her. They finished getting ready and then got Jenna ready to leave the house.

*****

    Sara and Sheana met Jo and Mike at the end of the road and walked to school. They all seemed to be looking around more than normal, trying to make sure that they weren’t going to get jumped on by a group of commando’s. There just seemed to be the same group of kids as always. There did seem to be a couple of unmarked vans on the same road as the school. They all made their way into school without looking any different to any of the other kids.

     “They really want to find you two, don’t they?” Jo said looking worried.

     “I’m not too sure it is really me they’re after, I think they want to get their hands on Sheana. She’s the one that can do all the magic, I can just beat people up. I guess they can already do that sort of stuff.” Sara said as a matter of fact.

     “Sara, I’m sure that they would find you just as interesting as Sheana. You’re a one of a kind demon slayer. Just think what they could do if they could make an army of Sara’s.” Mike said.

     “I never thought of it that way before now, but your right. I guess I better be careful what I do then, while I am out and about.” Sara put her hand over her mouth with a shocked look on her face as she said it.

     “Yep, you need to be more careful. So no picking up cars, or beating up the big kids.” Jo said with a grin, as he tried to lighten the mood a little.

    It worked, it got them all laughing. Then Sara said, “I’m not sure I could lift a car. Come to think of it, I’m not sure how strong I am.” Sara looked a little puzzled that she had never thought about just how strong she was.

     “So you have never tried to see just how strong you really were?” Mike asked.

     “No, I never really gave it a thought till now. I guess we should find a place, so we can find out.”

     “So if you didn’t know how strong you were, then how did you know that you could have stopped Bull the other night?” Mike looked shocked now.

     “I just knew I could Mike, and I knew I had to.”

     “You really are an incredible person Sara. I’m glad we’re friends” Mike said with a smile.

     “So am I Mike. School is a lot more fun having Sheana, Jo, and you around.”

     “I think we all feel the same way Sara.” Jo said as he gave her a hug.

    They made their way to their form rooms, and chatted till they got there. Sara kissed Jo, and Sheana kissed Mike. They made plans to meet at lunch, then went into their classrooms.

*****

    Sandy parked the car and then helped Jenna get out. Prue watched as Sandy held her sister’s hand. “You’re a natural with her Sandy.”

     “I love kids Prue, and it’s nice to be able to spoil Jenna a bit. I hope you don’t mind?” Sandy had a goofy grin on her face as she asked.

     “I don’t mind at all Sandy, I love to see Jenna happy. She’s now doing things we never could before.”

     “I never really thought of it before now, but I guess it would look odd if a little girl and her pet wolf, went shopping.” Sandy giggled.

     “Yep, it would get some funny looks, but then there would be a lot of screaming and panic.”

     “You’re funny Prue, do you know that?” Sandy said.

     “Thanks Sandy, I think you’re really sweet too. I know that Jenna loves it when you take her places.”

     “I really love spending time with you and Jenna. Do you mind if I treat her to a new dress Prue?”

     “You have already brought her a doll and treated her to ice cream Sandy, I couldn’t let you spend any more on her.”

     “Please let me Prue, I just want her to feel special, and I bet she’s never had a new dress from a shop.”

    Prue was deep in thought for a bit, as she thought as to whether she had ever got Jenna a new dress before. But the more she thought about it, the more she realised that She had always found old clothes and altered them to fit her little sister. Prue looked a little sad. “She never has had a new dress Sandy.”

     “Hey Prue, don’t look so down. Until a week ago, you couldn’t even go out in the day. So don’t beat yourself up over it.” Sandy gave Prue a hug.

     “I guess you right Sandy, but I just forget that she needs to be treated like a little girl from time to time. Thanks Sandy, for reminding me.” Prue hugged her back. “I’d be really happy Sandy if you did treat Jenna to a new dress.”

     “Really Prue? You’re sure you don’t mind?” Sandy asked with a smile.

     “Not at all Sandy, I think it would really make Jenna feel special if you did.”

    They caught up with Jenna, who was watching a merry go round. She spun her head around when she heard Sandy speak. “What you say Sandy? I sorry, but I was watching the pretty horses go round.”

     “I asked if you wanted a go on the merry go round.”

     “Really? You let me take ride?” Jenna asked with wide eyes.

     “Yes if you want to, but I don’t want to force you to Jenna. So would you like a ride on it?”

     “Yes please Sandy. I really wants to, can I please, please Sandy?” Jenna was jumping up and down, clapping her hands.

    Sandy held out her hand so Jenna could take hold of it. She took Jenna to the point where you got on the ride, and then she gave the man some money. Sandy then led her to the pony she wanted to ride, and put her on it.

    She walked back to stand with Prue, so they could both watch Jenna ride on the merry go round. “Thank you Sandy.” Sandy felt Prue hug her and then rest her head on her shoulder.

     “Thank you for what Prue? I told you I like to spoil Jenna.”

     “Not just for the ride and that, but everything you have all done for both of us. I’ve never seen her so alive, and I don’t mean that as a joke.”

     “You’re thanking the wrong person for all that Prue, Sara is the one that brought us all together.

    Prue thought about it for a bit. “Remind me to give her a hug later.”

     “I will do Prue. I’m sure that Sheana will want one too.”

     “Oh God Sandy, I forgot all about Sheana. She shares Sara’s heart, so I guess it’s only right I hug them both.”

     “I always thought that Sara had a big enough heart to share it with someone else. I’m just glad she has some close friends now.” Sandy had a far away look on her face.

     “I take it by the look on your face Sandy, that Simon never had any friends?”

    Sandy let out a big sigh. “Simon was pretty much the same as Sara, but it was all wrong for the male form he had. I’m just sad I never really saw how much he was hurting till mum told me what had happened.”

     “Do you miss Simon at all Sandy?”

    Sandy let her head drop a little as she said, “No I don’t Prue, the first time I saw Sara stood in front of me, I just knew that she was my sister and I loved her and always had. Does that make me a bad person Prue?”

     “Not really Sandy, you just knew deep down that Sara was now who she was always meant to be. I don’t see Sara with any regrets, but I know she worries about what she did to you and Karen.”

     “Has she said something to you about it Prue?”

     “She doesn’t have to Sandy. I can see it in her eyes sometimes when she thinks no one is looking.”

     “Mum and I both just want her to be happy, and she has never been happier than she is now.”

     “Well then don’t worry about it Sandy, just show Sara how much you love her like you have been doing since she came to stay with you. She had a couple of great girls to learn from, and she turned out great.”

     “Thanks Prue. She is great isn’t she?” Sandy had a warm smile on her face as she thought about how great her little sister was.

    The chat was cut short when Jenna came running over to them giggling and skipping. “Fank you Sandy for the magic pony ride.” Sandy knelt down and gave Jenna a hug and got one in return.

     “Your welcome Jenna, I’m glad you liked the ride. Now do you want to go and do some shopping for a pretty dress?”

     “I’s will try and helps you find a pretty dress Sandy, but me’s not very good at it’s.” Jenna was trying to act all grown up.

     “No silly. I want to help you find a pretty dress for yourself.” Sandy said with a smile.

    Jenna’s mouth just fell open as she looked at Sandy, then Prue, and then back at Sandy again. “Really? You buy Jenna a pretty dress Sandy?”

     “Yes I really want to buy you a pretty dress Jenna. Shall we get going and see what we can find?” Sandy held out her hand and smiled down at Jenna.

    Jenna smiled back and then took hold of it, and let Sandy lead the way to the shops where all the pretty dresses were. Prue took hold of Jenna’s other hand and let Sandy lead them both to the place she wanted to start looking.

    They spent the rest of the morning going around the shops and trying different dresses on Jenna. They found a couple that Jenna liked, but she couldn’t decide which one she liked the most. “I no be able’s to make my minds up Sandy. I like them both’s.” Jenna let out a big sigh.

     “Then we will get them both for you Jenna. It’s about time I treated you to a new dress as well.” Prue said with a grin.

     “Thank you Sis!” Jenna shouted as she ran to her sister.

     “You’re welcome Jenna. You looked way too pretty in them both to make you choose just one of them.” Prue hugged her little sister back.

    By the time lunchtime arrived, Jenna had some cute little shoes and matching hair ties to go with both dresses. Prue had tried to stop Sandy buying them, but gave up in the end. They found a nice restaurant that Sandy knew did some nice desserts, so Jenna would enjoy it too.

    They were shown to a table and they ordered what they wanted. While they were waiting for the food to come, they started to chat.

     “Did Sara have a chance to ask you about giving us a lift tomorrow?”

     “Yes she did, I told her that I would. Is this Hypatia the person you were on about the other day?”

     “Yes she is the one, I think that she will be able to help Sara get to grips with all the new abilities she has now.”

     “How did you get to know this Hypatia then Prue?”

    Prue looked a little worried at first. “She was the one that saved my life when I started feeding on humans.”

     “Don’t look so down Prue, I know all about your past. Sara and I talk about everything Prue. So I know all about your past, and how hard it was for you to make it back to who you are now. Sara never told me that it was this Hypatia that helped you though.”

     “So you don’t hate me? Even though you know what I did in the past.”

     “Not at all, I got to know you for who you are, not what you did in the past. That would be unfair of me, don’t you think?”

     “I guess so Sandy, but a lot of people aren’t like that.”

     “I’m glad to say that I’m not one of them Prue. I find it hard to believe that you could have ever been like Sara said you were.”

     “Trust me Sandy when I say I was, Jenna was the only thing that saved me. I still feel that side of me deep down, but I just look at Jenna and that keeps it down where it belongs.”

    The food arrived so they all started to eat. Sandy was glad it did as she could see that Prue really didn’t like to talk about her past that much. Jenna had a dish of ice cream for dessert, while Sandy and Prue just had a coffee. Once they had finished and Prue had paid the bill. They made their way back to the car and then to the art supply shop.

*****

    Jo and Mike were keeping a spot in the lunch line for Sara and Sheana. All the other kids liked both girls, so they never said a word when they cut in.

     “How was your morning?” Jo asked as he gave Sara a hug and a quick kiss.

     “It was okay, but I’m glad to be here with you now. How was your morning?”

     “It was okay, but I think we have a problem.” Jo looked a little worried.

     “Why, what has happened?” Sara looked at Mike to make sure he was okay. “Are you okay Mike?”

    Mike smiled then said, “I’m fine Sara, but we really need to talk to you after we eat. We will tell you once we’re out at the tree.”

    Sara was worried as to what the boys wanted to tell her, but they didn’t look too worried themselves. Sara was quiet while they ate, Sheana could sense the worry on Sara’s mind. She just wanted to get out to the tree so they could find out what the boys were worried about.

    Jo could tell that Sara was worried, but wanted to be away from the main school building before he said anything. He took Sara by the hand and led the way to the tree so they could tell them what they found out.

    They all sat under the shade of the tree. “So Jo, what the hell is going on?”

     “Have you and Sheana noticed anything odd around the school today?” Jo asked.

     “Not really, just the normal stuff. Kids running from class to class, teachers shouting, and the workmen fitting the new fire alarm system. Why do you ask?” Sara looked a little puzzled as she tried to think if she might have missed something.

     “Just as I thought. Have you or Sheana done any magic or anything that might get you both noticed as not being normal girls?” Jo asked.

     “Well we haven’t been using the boy’s toilet if that is what you mean!” Sara snapped at Jo.

    Jo looked shocked for a second, till he realised how it sounded. “I’m sorry Sara, but I didn’t mean it like that. What I mean is do you think you might have used your strength?”

     “I’m sorry for snapping at you Jo, I should have known better. No I haven’t, mum has me under the same rules as Sheana.”

     “I’m glad she has, or you may have been filmed using them Sara.” Mike spoke for the first time since they sat down.

     “What do you mean, filmed? You make it sound like were in some spy movie or something.” Sara asked, sounding sarcastic.

     “I think our so called men in black have put up cameras all over the school.”

     “What makes you think that Jo?” Sara asked.

     “You and Sheana wouldn’t know this, but they fitted a state of the art fire alarm system last year, and you know that it takes years to get that sort of stuff for a school. So how come they are fitting a new one less than a year after the last one. And they haven’t taken any of the old system out or even looked at it. So we think that it must be a camera system.”

     “I really think that you have been watching way too much telly Jo. Why would they go to so much trouble to find their target?”

     “I told you that this morning Sara. Both you and Sheana could help someone take over the world if they wanted to.” Jo looked shocked that Sara couldn’t see the point he was trying to make. “Sara, I love that you’re so kind hearted, but you need to be careful and not so trusting all the time.”

     “I just like to see the good in everyone, and help where I can.” Sara looked a little down.

     “Don’t look so down Sara, just be careful what you get seen doing here at school, or they will track you to home and then God knows what will happen.” Jo hugged her as he spoke.

    As strong as Sara was, she still felt safe and loved when Jo hugged her like he was doing now. “Why can’t they just leave us alone Jo? All Sheana and I want, is to be left to live our lives.”

     “Don’t look so worried Sara, you got us on your side.”

     “That’s really sweet Jo, but I think Sheana and I need more than a hug and a shoulder to cry on now.”

    Jo giggled and then said, “You really have no idea about what Mike can do, have you?”

     “I should do, I helped do it to him.” Sara looked sad again.

     “I don’t mean with the ring Sara. Mike is a whiz with electronics, so we can help you keep one step ahead of them.”

    Sara looked over to where Mike was sat with Sheana. “Is this right Mike? Can you help us keep them from finding out about us?”

     “Yes it’s true, I am a whiz kid. All I need, is a couple of days to get some bits together, but I should be able to make life a little harder for them.” Mike said with a smile.

     “So you’re going to do some of your own magic then Mike?” Sheana asked with a grin on her face.

    Mike looked deep in thought for a short time then said. “I guess you’re right Sheana, I am going to be doing some magic of my own. After all, I have to look after my girl.” Mike gave Sheana a hug.

     “We’d better see about getting back to the classrooms, but don’t go looking at the men fitting the alarm system with any suspicion, we don’t want to tip them off as to who you two might be.” Jo said as he stood up and helped Sara to her feet. Mike stood and helped Sheana up.

     “Okay Jo, and thanks for spotting it.” Sara put her arm around Jo and then rested her head on his shoulder.

    Sara and Sheana spent the rest of the afternoon watching the men fit the smoke detectors as they moved from lesson to lesson. Sara could see what Jo was saying now she could see the other smoke detectors near the new ones. She smiled when she thought of how smart Jo and Mike was to spot such a thing.

    Sara made a mental note to thank Jo later when they were away from school. But for the time being she needed to keep her head on her schoolwork.

*****

    Sandy and Prue entered the art supply shop with a very unhappy Jenna. She had not wanted to go in the art shop, but once she saw all the paint she cheered up and was wanting to do some painting. Sandy found the large pots of glitter and then she sneaked a paint set onto the counter as well. Once it was all paid for they left the shop.

    Jenna was unhappy now because they were leaving, but she did cheer up a bit when she thought about the pretty dresses she had. Sandy was glad to be heading home, she was worn out. She was beginning to wish that she was a vampire like Prue, or had the same energy levels Jenna had.

     “You okay Sandy? You look a little tired.” Prue sounded a little worried about Sandy.

     “I’m fine Prue, it’s just been a busy day. We can’t all be more than human you know.” She was grinning at Prue, so she took it as a little joke and just grinned back.

     “Trust me Sandy, you’re better off being tired than the way I am, too many down sides to it.”

    Sandy thought about the sunlight thing and the blood. “I guess you’re right Prue, I never thought about it that way before.”

     “You won’t be the first to think it a really great way to live, or die as it is. Why don’t you go and take a nap, and I will sort out something for dinner.”

     “I couldn’t do that Prue, it’s not fair on you.”

     “I don’t mind Sandy, and you have been looking after Jenna for me. Now go and lie down and I will sort out dinner.” Prue said it in a firm voice.

     “Okay Prue, but please come and call me if you need any help.”

     “I will Sandy, now get off to bed for a bit and I will see you later.”

    Sandy turned to leave, but then stopped and walked over to the bag with the pots of glitter and pulled out the paint set she brought. “Here you go Jenna, I saw how you were looking at the paints in the shop. So I brought you one, I hope you like it.” Sandy smiled as she gave Jenna the box.

    Jenna was smiling the biggest smile she had ever seen when she took the box from Sandy. She looked at Sandy then she looked at Prue, then back at Sandy. “What do you say Jenna.”

     “Thank you’s Sandy. I loves it and will’s paint you’s a pretty picure.”

     “You’re welcome Jenna. Just don’t make a mess while you’re painting, okay?”

     “I try’s not to Sandy. Fank you’s again.” Jenna gave her a hug.

    Prue was stood with her hands on her hips as Sandy walked past. Sandy just looked all embarrassed as she left the room to go and lie down. Prue just shook her head from side to side. Prue knew that she was flogging a dead horse though trying to make Sandy stop doing things for Jenna, and she wasn’t sure she really wanted to. She looked at Jenna as she sat at the table and started to open the paint set and pull out the paints and some paper. Prue was really impressed with the set Sandy had picked out for her. It had everything in it that Jenna would need to sit and paint. She filled up the little water pot that came with it and then got some kitchen towels, just in case she made a mess.

     “Will you be okay Jenna, while I sort out something for dinner?”

     “I will Prue, fank you for helping me by getting du water.”

    Prue just watched as Jenna started to paint and sing to herself as she did so. Prue felt really happy for Jenna. She went to find something for dinner just as soon as she could see that her Sis was going to be fine.

*****

    Sara and Sheana found Jo and Mike waiting for them outside their final class of the day. They all looked and acted like the other kids, so there would be no way for the men to spot them from any camera footage they may be getting. They were all finding it hard to not look at the new fire alarms as they left the school building. They were all glad to be off the school ground for a couple of days.

     “How was your afternoon Sara?” Jo asked as they walked towards home.

     “I kind of know what an animal in a zoo feels like now. I was thinking more about not doing anything to get spotted, that I don’t think I learned anything at all.”

     “I felt the same way Sis, but what can we do about it?” Sheana said as she walked along beside her holding Mike’s hand.

     “Don’t worry too much you two, I have a couple of ideas up my sleeve.” Mike had an evil grin on his face.

    Sheana lifted her hand that Mike was holding and started looking at it and then up the sleeve. “Are you sure you put them there Mike? I can’t see anything.”

    Mike laughed when he realised what she was doing. “It’s just a figure of speech Sheana. It means that I have some ideas that will help you and Sara in my head already.” Sheana went a little red in the face. “Don’t feel so bad Sheana, you’re still getting used to all the modern sayings. I’ll try and be more careful from now on.” Mike smiled at Sheana and she felt much better.

     “If nothing else, I give you all a laugh.” Sheana said with a smile.

     “Don’t ever worry about us laughing at you Sheana, it is always in a fun way and never to hurt you.” Mike stopped walking and pulled her into a hug and then kissed her. This made Sheana feel much better.

    The boys walked the girls to the end of their road. “Do you and Mike want to come over later tonight for a bit?” Sara asked.

     “I would love to, but we were going to make a start on the things we want to make, to help you and Sheana at school on Monday.”

     “What do you and Mike have planned?” Sara asked.

     “I’m not too sure Sara. Mike did try and tell me, but he lost me pretty quickly, so all I do is what he tells me to. What about tomorrow?”

     “I’m sorry Jo, but Prue is taking Sheana and I to meet a friend of hers that may be able to help me control these new powers I have. But I don’t have any plans for Sunday.”

     “I’ll take it!” Jo shouted as if he was bidding on a date with her against some invisible opponent.

    Sara giggled then said, “Sold to the seductive young man with the great smile.”

     “Great. I hope that this friend of Prue’s can really help you. Just remember to be careful, and don’t go telling them everything about yourself. Not till you know you can trust them.”

     “I understand what you saying Jo, and I will be careful. But remember, I do have Sheana with me to watch my back, as I will watch hers.” Sara ran her hand down the side of Jo’s face as she looked into his eyes. She loved the way he worried about her, even if she was so strong.

     “Even if you can beat me up Sara, doesn’t mean I will stop worrying about you.”

     “I’m glad to hear that Jo, and unless you suddenly grow a set of fangs, you don’t have to worry about me beating you up.”

     “That would almost be worth it just to get a little more attention from you.” Jo said with a grin.

    Sara got a hard look on her face then said, “Jo! Don’t even joke about that, you have no idea what its like. I’ve seen what Prue went through, and it’s nothing to be taken lightly.”

     “I’m sorry Sara, I was only joking with you. I can see it was in poor taste though now. Please forgive me.”

     “Give me another kiss and I will think about it.” Sara said with a warm smile.

    Jo kissed her and then they were off down the road again. Sara watched as they walked away, then turned back to face home and started to walk down the road.

    The girls found Prue checking something in the saucepans on the cooker when they walked in. Jenna was sat at the kitchen table painting still. They both said Hi to Prue and then they went to see what Jenna was painting. She had just finished working on a picture for Sandy.

     “Well Jenna, what you been painting then?” Sheana asked.

     “I painting a picer for Sandy to’s fank hers for buying me’s the paints.”

     “It looks very pretty Jenna. You’re really very good.” Sheana said as she looked at the picture she had done.

     “Will you’s sit and paint’s with me Sheana?” Jenna asked with hope in her eyes.

     “I’d love to Jenna, but I need to get changed first.”

     “Great! Please be quick Sheana, I’s get everyfing wedy.”

     “I’ll be really fast Jenna.” Sheana got up and left to get changed.

    Sara had gone to see what Prue was doing for dinner. “Hi Prue, where’s Sandy?”

     “She was tired after we got back from shopping, so I told her to go and lie down while I sorted out dinner.”

     “She wasn’t feeling ill was she Prue?” Sara asked, sounding worried.

     “I don’t think so Sara. Jenna had her running around after her most the morning. So I am sure that she is just worn out.”

     “I think I will go and make sure she’s okay, Sandy can be a pain when she’s not feeling well. She will put on a brave face and try to trick you.”

     “Okay then Sara, I will let you go and check on her. Dinner will be ready in around half an hour anyway. I’m hoping that your mum will be home by then.”

     “Okay Prue, thanks. Dinner really does smell great.”

     “Thanks Sara, I do love to cook for you all. Makes me feel like I am doing my bit to help.”

     “If it tastes half as good as it smells, you could have a full time job Prue.” Sara was grinning which made Prue blush.

    As Prue stood looking at the grin on Sara’s face, she suddenly felt really bad for lying to her and the others about the army men. She felt she should say something before it went on too long. She watched as Sara walked to the kitchen door. “Sara I..”

    Sara turned around when she heard Prue speak. “Yes Prue?”

     “Sara, I just wanted to. I just wanted to say that I hope you like it too.” She just couldn’t say anything, she was still too worried that they would blame her for the army guys trying to track them down.

     “I’m sure I will Prue, Just as I know the others will.” Sara smiled then left the room. She bumped into Sheana coming back from getting changed. Sheana looked a lot like Jenna did when she was excited about something, she just let her run past and get back to Jenna and their painting.

    Sara got changed and then went to make sure that Sandy was okay. She poked her head around the door and could see she was asleep still. She remembered the slap that Sandy gave her the other day and got an evil grin on her face, so she ran off to the bathroom. She sneaked back into Sandy’s and walked over to the bed. The next thing to happen was Sandy screaming. She jumped out of bed and was stood looking around at what just happened.

     “What the hell was that!” She asked in a harsh voice as she looked at Sara, who was giggling on the other side of the bed. Sandy realised that Sara had put something cold on her back. “You little minx! What the hell did you put on my back that was so cold?”

    Sandy had to wait for Sara to stop giggling before she could speak. “I ran my hand under the cold tap for a bit and then put it on your back while you slept. I wanted to pay you back for the slap on my backside the other day.”

     “I guess you did owe me that one, and I am glad you didn’t slap my backside. I think it would hurt me a lot more. So are we even now Sis?” Sandy asked.

    Sara held her arms out for Sandy to have a hug. “Give me a hug and we will then be even.” Sandy Smiled and took the hug then said, “Sounds like a fair deal to me Sis.

     “Are you feeling okay Sis? It’s not like you to sleep during the day.” Sara asked.

     “I’m fine Sara. Jenna and Prue don’t seem to get tired like we humans, so I just over did it a little, I feel much better now. I should go and see if Prue needs any help with dinner.”

     “She looks to be doing fine with it Sis, and it smells really good too. She said it would be ready in around half an hour. I’ll head back down and will see you down there shortly.”

    Sara got up to leave, but was stopped by Sandy grabbing her hand. “Sara, please stay and keep me company while I get cleaned up?”

     “Sure Sis, that would be fun. Its been some time since I sat and talked while you got ready to go out. So it will be nice to chat while you get yourself ready.” Sara grinned.

    Sandy looked to be deep in thought for a short time. “I’m sorry Sara.”

     “Sorry for what Sandy?” Sara asked looking a little puzzled.

     “Sorry for all the times you sat on my bed and watched me get ready to go out. It must have hurt you a lot having to see me having so much fun growing up and never being able to experience it yourself.” Sandy sat on the bed next to Sara as she spoke. She put her arms around Sara and hugged her.

     “Sandy, I never felt hurt watching you. It was great being in your room, I felt like your little sister. It was one of the best things that happened before I got my wish.”

     “Do you really mean that Sara? I’ve been feeling really bad that I never saw the real you. I thought I was a bad sister for that.”

     “You’re the best sister a girl could have Sandy. I’m just lucky that I now have two great sisters, and a great bunch of friends as well.”

     “Thanks Sara, it means a lot that you feel that way about me, and I am glad that I let you sit and chat with me when we were younger. I just wish I had known then I could have dressed you like a little living doll.”

     “I would have loved that Sandy, but I don’t mind if you want to do it now if you feel like it. I think it would be good fun to play dress up, we could make Sheana join in and maybe Michelle might like to learn a bit more about being a girl. You could teach us all so much Sandy.”

    As they spoke Sandy had moved over to her dressing table and sat to sort out her hair, but Sara had followed her and started to play with it, so Sandy let her. “Well I don’t need to show you anything to do with hair Sis, you have done an amazing job with mine just now.”

    Sara looked down at Sandy’s hair. “I wasn’t really thinking too much about it, I just played with it as we spoke. Do you think it looks okay?”

     “I think you have done a really good job. You’re going to be doing my hair whenever I am going out on a date from now on. That is if you will?”

     “I’d love to help you get ready for all your dates. It would be a dream come true to be able to get ready with you for a night out. I watched you get ready so many times.”

     “We will have to plan a night out then so we can. Would you like that Sara?”

     “Yes I would Sis!” Sara put her arms around Sandy as she sat at the dressing table.

    Sara waited for Sandy to finish up and then they made their way down to help Prue finish up getting dinner ready so they could eat.

*****

    Jenna and Sheana were still sat painting when they got downstairs. It was like watching a couple of six year olds sitting there, Sara and Sandy both realised that it was all new for Sheana and she was having fun painting with Jenna.

     “I’m sorry, but you two better start to get cleaned up now, dinner will be ready soon.” Prue looked a little sad for the two of them, as they were having so much fun. “You can get them out again after dinner, but for now we need the room so we can eat.”

    They both said okay, and Sara helped them while Sandy went to help Prue get everything dished up on to the plates. Karen came in just at the right time and went up to get changed out of her work clothes before coming down to a nice cup of tea that was waiting for her.

     “Thanks for the tea Prue, and for cooking dinner. It smells really good. What we having?” Karen asked as she sniffed the air trying to work out the smell.

     “It’s just a sausage casserole, mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, and some vegetables.” Prue made it sound like just another simple meal.

     “It’s not just anything Prue, it sounds like a very nice meal. I for one are looking forward to trying it.” Karen said with a smile.

     “I just hope you all like it, I’ve not had to cook for so many in some years. I may be a little rusty.” Prue let out a little nervous giggle.

     “Do you need any help Prue?” Karen asked.

     “You just sit and rest Mum, I’ll help Prue dish up.” Sandy said with a smile as she put her hands on her mum’s shoulder to stop her getting up.

    Karen smiled up at Sandy as a way of saying thanks and waited for Prue and Sandy to dish the meal out. It looked really good and tasted even better, they all finished it in no time at all. They all told Prue how great it was and Prue smiled at all the praise she was getting, she really liked it.

    Sara helped Sandy make a fresh fruit salad and then added some ice cream to each dish. Everyone enjoyed the dessert just as much the dinner. Sara and Sheana cleared away the dishes and then made a start on getting them all washed and put away. Karen, Sandy, and Prue all sat and had a cup of tea and they chatted about their day while the others finished up.

    Sara and Sheana had spoken on the way home and decided to keep quiet for the time being about the cameras at the school. They wanted to see what Mike had in mind.

    Jenna slid off her seat and went to get something from where she had put all the paints and stuff from the set that Sandy had got her. She ran back and handed Sandy a piece of paper she had been painting on. “Der you go’s Sandy, I hopes you likes it.”

    Sandy looked at the picture and a tear ran down her cheek. Jenna saw the tear and thought she hated it. Jenna went to speak again, but Sandy just pulled her up onto her knee and hugged her. “I love it Jenna. Thank you so much.”

    Jenna had painted a picture of herself on the merry go round and Sandy and Prue stood next to it watching and in different coloured letters it said Thank you Sandy.

     “You really likes it Sandy?” Jenna asked with wide eyes.

     “I like it very much Jenna. I’m glad you’re having fun with the paint set, I even see that Sheana likes to help you paint.” Sandy looked over to where Sheana was stood drying a plate.

    She looked a little sheepish before saying. “It was a lot of fun, and I’ve never done it before. I hope you didn’t mind me playing with Jenna and her paint set?”

     “Not at all, I thought it was cute to watch you sit and paint with Jenna. It was more like watching two six year olds sit and play.”

     “It did feel good to just sit and play with Jenna, very relaxing and free.” Sheana let out a little giggle as she said it.

    While Sheana was finishing in the kitchen, Sandy helped Jenna get the paint set back out. Karen and Prue went to sit in the living room, Sandy followed close behind once Jenna was happily sat painting. Sara stayed in the kitchen and watched as Jenna and Sheana painted together. It wasn’t long before Sara was drawing pictures and the two were sat painting them in.

    Sheana was amazed at how well Sara could draw. “You’re really good Sara, I never knew you could draw so well.”

     “I’m not really that good Sheana, I just like to doodle stuff.” Sara was playing down what Sheana had said.

     “I wish I could doodle that good then.” Sheana replied.

    They sat keeping Jenna company till she started to nod off, then they packed all the stuff away. Once that was done they both took Jenna up to bed, they all brushed their teeth and then put Jenna to bed and sat with her till she fell asleep.

    Sara and Sheana went back downstairs and found Sandy stood at the kitchen table with the pots of glitter. “I hope we have enough glitter to get the job done?” Sandy said.

     “There should be Sandy.” Sara replied.

    Sheana stepped up to the table and cast the same spell on this glitter as she did on the pots at school. Then they all went out in Sandy’s car to the points they picked out. Sheana made the same tornadoes, but on a larger scale and they all watched as the glitter went up into the air and sparkled as it blew away on the wind.

    They made their way home again and found Mum and Prue still up waiting for them to get back. They had a hot chocolate and then Sara and Sheana went up to bed. They both crawled into bed. Sara felt Prue get on the bed some time later.

    Sara started to enter Prue’s dreams again, but soon found herself blocked by Jenna.

*****

    She woke in the morning to find that she had slept really well again and felt really great. She was beginning to wonder why Jenna was blocking some of Prue’s memories from her, but then thought that maybe she wanted to keep some things private between them.

    Sandy was already cooking a full English breakfast for everyone when Sara got downstairs. Sheana and Jenna were close behind, and Prue came down wearing a bathrobe having just taken a shower.

     “MMM, something smells nice.” Prue said as she entered the room.

     “I have a plate ready for you too Prue. Take a seat and I will bring it over to you.” Sandy said with a smile. Prue took a seat at the table and Sandy got her a plate of food. It looked excellent and tasted even better.

    They all had breakfast apart from Karen, she was having a lie in. Sandy asked if she wanted to go with them to meet Hypatia, but she thought it best if they went without her so Sara could talk about everything that happened to her since the change.

    Karen woke and decided to take a long soak in the bath and make the most of having the house to herself for once. She expected to find the dishes from breakfast needing to be washed, but the kitchen was spotless. She smiled to herself and then made a pot of tea and put some toast in for herself. Once it was all ready she sat at the table in the kitchen and started to flick through the morning paper.

    She was enjoying the quiet in the house to start with, but she soon realised how much she had been enjoying having a house full.

*****

    Sara and the others were all in Sandy’s car. Prue was in the front with Sandy, Sara was sat in the back with Sheana, and Jenna sat between them. “You look very pretty Jenna, is that a new dress?” Sara asked.

     “Sandy and Prue got me’s a news dress each. Den Sandy gots me news shoes ands hair ribbons as wells.”

     “I think you look very pretty Jenna. Will you be wearing the other dress tomorrow then?” Sheana asked from the other side of her.

     “Prue says I can only wears them when I’s going out some places. She not want me dirtying them.” Jenna looked a little sad as she said it.

     “Well you wouldn’t want to spoil them by getting them dirty, would you?” Sheana asked.

    Jenna thought about it and how she could make a mess so easy. “Your rights Sheana. I wants to look pretty, but want to looks really pretty when I goes out.” She was smiling again. Prue smiled when she realised that Jenna understood the concept of keeping her dresses clean for going out.

    Prue showed Sandy which way to go and they were soon pulling up to a large set of gates. They seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. “Wow Prue, this Hypatia isn’t short of money is she?”

     “This is just one of the homes she owns, but yes she does have a lot of money. She’s been around for at least the last four hundred years.”

     “What do you mean at least, don’t you know how old she really is?” Sandy asked.

     “She doesn’t like to speak about it, but I do know she is at least that old, but I have a feeling that she could be twice that age.” Prue said.

     “So she’s a vampire like you then?” Sandy asked.

     “No she’s not a vampire Sandy. I did hear from a demon that she is part dragon and part human, but you can’t believe everything you hear when it comes to the underworld of demons.”

     “You’re telling me that dragons are real?” Sandy said in a shocked voice.

     “You will find a lot of things you think to be fairytales are real, but they kind of keep out the way, so not to warp what humans think to be real.”

     “I can understand that Prue. Not too sure how they would take to a dragon flying around. I would like to learn more about this underworld, if you ever feel like talking about it.”

     “Sure I would Sandy, but it’s hard to know where to start. So the best thing is for you to ask me questions and I will then explain it to you.”

     “Okay Prue, I will buy us a bottle of wine on the way home later, then we can sit and talk about it all. I’m sure that mum would like to hear about it as well.”

     “That sounds like a good idea Sandy, it’s been some time since I got to relax with a nice glass of wine.”

    Their conversation was cut short when the two stone figures stood on top of the wall each side of the gates stepped down and looked in each side of the car. All the girls apart from Prue and Jenna screamed. Prue and Jenna just giggled.

     “Hello, it’s Prue and guests to see Lady Hypatia.” Prue spoke in a calm polite voice.

    The stone figure on her side of the car suddenly spoke in a deep gruff voice. “Good morning Prue, Mistress is expecting you.” Both figures stepped back and the gates opened after a bright blue light seemed to explode from them.

    Sandy put the car in gear and then started to move forward through the gates. “You could have warned us about the guards Prue and what was the blue light we just saw?”

     “What and miss the screams you all made, not a chance.” Prue giggled. “The blue light is a shield to stop anyone and anything from getting in unless Hypatia wants it to.”

     “Prue, Sara and Sheana will be safe here? This Hypatia won’t hurt them will she?” Sandy was a little worried about all this now.

     “Sandy please don’t worry, Sara has met Hypatia in my dreams. She knows she can trust her.”

     “Prue is right Sis, I didn’t see anything that would lead me to think she would want to hurt any of us and I can’t sense anything bad yet either.”

     “Well if your spider senses aren’t tingling then we should be fine.” Sandy said with a giggle of relief.

     “I didn’t know you had the senses of a spider Sara.” Sheana said looking amazed. This made everyone burst out laughing “I take the laughing to mean that Sandy was joking with you Sara?”

    Sara caught her breath then said, “I’m sorry Sheana, but she was talking about something from a comic book. But no I don’t have any special spider sense.”

     “It’s okay, I know your all just laughing with me more than at me.” Sheana was smiling, so Sara and the others knew she was okay about it all.

    Sandy drove the car up a road till she came to a large gravel area in front of a really large stately home. All the girls went WOW! Prue thought she would have done the same when she first saw it, but she wasn’t awake to see any of it the first time she came here.

    Sandy parked the car where Prue told her to and then they all got out. Prue led the way up to the house and then rang the bell. It didn’t take long for a young woman dressed as a maid to answer it and asked them all to enter. She led the way to a large room down the other end of the large hallway. “Please wait here and Mistress will be with you shortly.” She curtseyed and left the room.

    The girls were all really impressed with the house Hypatia had, they were walking around the room taking in all the pictures on the walls and statues that seemed to be scattered around the room. “This is a really beautiful home that Hypatia has.” Sandy stated.

     “Why thank you dear, it is the house I like the best out of all the ones I own.”

    Sandy spun around to look where the voice came from, she saw a tall woman with fiery red hair stood just inside the room. She had pale skin and eyes she could get lost in, and a warm smile that put you at ease right away.

     “I’m sorry, I hope you didn’t mind us looking around.” Sandy said as she stood looking at the woman.

     “Don’t be sorry dear, I’m glad you like what you see.” She turned to face Prue. “Hello Prudence dear, what brings you here to see me? Your email was very cryptic.”

     “Hello Hypatia, I have some people I would like you to meet. This is Sandy, Sara, and Sheana. Girls this is Hypatia.” Prue pointed to each girl in turn.

    Hypatia walked up to Sandy and held out her hand for Sandy to shake. Then she did the same with Sara, and then Sheana. “I’m pleased to meet you all, but what brings you all here to see me?” Hypatia could sense something different about the one called Sara and the one called Sheana was a witch, but she felt different to any witch she’d ever felt before.

     “I can tell by the look on your face Hypatia, that you can sense something different about Sara and Sheana.” Prue said with a smile.

     “Very observant Prudence, do you care to tell me what it is?”

     “I think it would be better if Sara told you the story up to the point I met her.” Prue said.

    Hypatia showed them to a sofa and they all took a seat. Sara spent some time telling the story of finding the ring and then what she did. Hypatia giggled when she told of the mistake with the image she formed in her mind, but let Sara finish. Prue filled in some of the bits Sara forgot, and Sheana filled in the stuff that Prue didn’t know. Once they had told Hypatia the whole story they all sat waiting to see what she had to say to them.

     “Well I can see why you came to see me then Prue. How do you feel about what you have become Sara?”

     “I’m happy to be a girl now, but I’m not sure how I feel about the slayer part. I’ve never been one for fighting, and I am not too sure how I do what I do. I just seem to be able to let the slayer part take over.”

     “I take it that this is why you came to see me then Prudence? So I can train her to tame the power she now has, so she controls it and not the other way around?” Hypatia asked Prue.

     “She fights better than anyone I have seen, maybe even you, but she needs to be able to control it more. I was hoping you could train her, will you?” Prue asked.

     “I will need to see what Sara can do before I can say one way or the other. Well Sara, do you feel up to having a training session with me?”

     “If you can help me get to grips with all this power I now have, then I would like that a lot Hypatia. I’m just a little scared of hurting you.” Sara replied with some fear in her voice.

    Hypatia started to laugh, then said, “If you can hurt me Sara, then I am not worthy to train you. I’m an immortal and can’t be killed. I will heal if you do hurt me, so please don’t hold back when we train.”

     “As I have little control over the power I have, I don’t think that will be a problem. But I don’t have anything to wear so we can train.” Sara was worried for Hypatia, even with what she just said.

     “Don’t worry dear, I have some training clothes that will fit you.” Hypatia took Sara by the hand and led her out of the room and down the hall to another set of doors. Once in the room, Hypatia walked over to another door and went in. When she came back she was holding a small pile of clothes, she handed them to Sara and left the room so she could get changed.

    Sara looked at the clothes and saw it was a pair of tight fitting shorts and a matching sports bra style top. She stripped out of her normal clothes and put the gym clothes on and then went to find Hypatia. She found her walking back towards the room Sara just came out of. She was dressed in the same style of outfit as Sara was wearing.

     “You look really amazing for someone so old.” Sara said, but then realised what she said. “I’m sorry Hypatia, I didn’t mean it to sound like that. I mean that you look. It’s just that Prue said. I’m sorry Hypatia, I’ll just shut up now.” Sara let her head drop and she looked at the floor till she heard Hypatia giggling.

     “Don’t worry Sara, I know what you’re trying to say, and thank you. I do have to work to keep looking this good. We can’t all just wish for it you know.” Sara looked up to see if Hypatia was making fun of her, but she saw that smile and knew it was just a little tease.

    Hypatia held out her hand so Sara took it and let her lead the way to where they would be training. As they got to the door to another room, they saw the maid that let them in leaving the room. “Mistress, I have seated your guests and offered them all drinks, and left some bottles of water for you and Lady Sara in there as well. Will you be needing anything else?” She then dipped a curtsy.

     “Thank you Samantha, that will be all for the time being. Could you make sure that lunch will be ready for two o’clock out on the patio?”

     “Yes Mistress.” She dipped another curtsy and walked away.

    Hypatia let Sara enter the room first then followed behind. Sara saw the others all sat on a sofa at the far end of the room. The whole room was filled with climbing frames and ropes hanging from the ceilings. It all kind of reminded Sara of the training level in the computer game Tomb Raider.

    Sara went all red in the face when she heard Prue wolf whistle. “One more whistle out of you and I will find an outfit for you, and let you train with Sara while I watch and point out where she can do better.” Hypatia had an evil grin on her face as she spoke.

    Prue stopped grinning and looked really worried at the thought of having Sara use her as a punching bag for a couple of hours. “Sorry Hypatia, I was just teasing you both. I won’t do it again.”

    Sara was amazed at how quick Prue backed down from Hypatia. Sara thought she must be one hell of a good fighter then, Sara was beginning to worry more about herself than she was Hypatia. She was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard Hypatia speak to her.

     “First thing we will do is take a couple of laps around the course so you can get used to the layout, then I will do a couple of timed laps to see how fast you are. Is that okay?”

     “I can’t see why not, but I really haven’t done much of this stuff before.”

     “I just need to see what your capable of Sara, so just do your best and I will work out whether or not I can help you. Now follow me.” Hypatia set off around the course and let Sara follow behind.

    Once they had done a couple of laps, Hypatia let Sara do a couple more on her own before she told Sara to give it everything she had and do it as fast as she could.

    Sara focused on the task at hand and then made a start on the course. Everything else seemed to blur away, she went from one jump to a roll to a jump and then a balance beam to a rope swing, and then she was at the end of the course stood next to Hypatia.

    Hypatia looked at the time and was amazed that she could do the course so fast, Not even she could do it in that time. She looked to see if Sara was out of breath, but she seemed to be breathing normally. She wasn’t even sweating.

    She led Sara over to the treadmill and set her up on a running program. Sara started to run and then just kept running faster and faster till Hypatia slowed it down again. Sara was a little short of breath and she did seem to be sweating a little now too.

     “How far have I just run Hypatia? It felt quite far.”

     “You may find this hard to believe, but you just ran 25 miles in under forty minutes.” Hypatia was still shocked that she could do it in such a quick time and not look to worn out from it. Hypatia handed her a bottle of water and took a bottle for herself.

     “What do you want to train me on next Hypatia?” Sara asked.

     “I think we will try some of your fighting skills, to see what you can do.” Hypatia led her over to a mat on the floor and then took an attack stance. Sara didn’t know how to stand, so she just waited to see what Hypatia was going to do and take it from there.

    Sara tried to sense the attack like she did with the vampire when she first met Prue, and when Susan tried to attack her at school, but for some reason she couldn’t sense a single thought from Hypatia. So she had to watch to see what she did.

    Sara didn’t have to wait too long as Hypatia ran at her, but Sara moved to one side and let Hypatia sweep right past her. She tried another attack and Sara dodged that and then blocked another one. Hypatia was really amazed at just how good Sara was, but she was starting to see a set routine to the way she was defending.

    Hypatia feinted a move and then changed it at the last second and she got her hand around Sara’s neck, Sara looked a little shocked that Hypatia was able to beat her. She put Sara down and then said, “I hope I didn’t hurt you Sara, but I had to see if what I thought was right.”

     “And what do you think Hypatia?” Sara asked as she was rubbing her neck better.

     “You have all the skill to fight a lot of different ways Sara, but you are just letting the slayer power react to the person attacking you, but as you just saw this can be worked around.”

     “Does that mean that I will lose a fight if I try and stop a vampire or any other demon?” Sara sounded really worried now.

     “I doubt that Sara, when we were fighting, it was more me fighting and you just defending. I don’t think that you would let a fight go on that long if it was for real.”

     “Do you think you can help me Hypatia?”

     “I know I can Sara, but you will need to be focused. We need to take all the fighting skills you now have and help you take control of them so you can mix them together. That way you will be able to change style at will, that way no one will be able to work out how you will attack, or defend.” Hypatia sounded excited to be helping.

     “Sounds like a lot of work Hypatia, I just hope I don’t let you down.”

     “Don’t worry Sara, all we need to do is get both sides to merge as one. You’re not a violent person Sara, so you’ve been blocking them from each other.”

     “Will that change who I am if I let the two side merge Hypatia? I’m scared of losing the person I am now.” Sara was really sounding worried.

     “Not at all Sara, you will be a better you, that is all. Did you feel any different when we were fighting?” Hypatia asked.

    Sara thought about it for a little bit before saying. “Come to think about it, I didn’t feel any different at all.”

     “Well there you go then, you’re worrying over nothing. If anything, you will feel even better than you normally do as you won’t be fighting with this other side of yourself.”

    Sara thought about it and realised that Hypatia was right, she was trying to keep the old her and this new version of her apart. “I guess you’re right Hypatia, I have been trying to keep this power I have deep down and away from who I thought I was.”

     “Maybe it’s time you just relaxed and let the real you come out. Just because you have the power to fight Sara, doesn’t mean you have to be a bad person. Look at Prue, she has a demon in her, but you still like her as a person.”

    Hypatia spent another hour getting Sara to relax and let her two sides merge and then she started to let the different fighting styles emerge. Soon Sara was able to block every move Hypatia tried on her and even do some mixed styles that had Hypatia on the mat.

    If Hypatia didn’t trust this girl, she would be worried with how strong and good at fighting she was. Hypatia knew that Sara would make a strong ally in the fight against the dark forces.

    Hypatia called it a day as she was worn out, but it looked like Sara could keep going. She led Sara to another room She found her clothes on the bed and a shower was running for her. Samantha walked out of the bathroom and smiled at Sara. “The shower is running for you Lady Sara. Just leave the gym clothes in the hamper in the bathroom and I will sort them later.”

     “Thank you Samantha, but please just call me Sara.” She smiled at the maid.

     “Thank you Sara. I hope you had a good work out with Mistress.”

     “It was fun Samantha, I just hope she is willing to help me train and get to grips with these powers I have.”

     “Mistress is a very wise and kind woman Sara, she will train you to be the best you can. I’ve seen her train worse than you could ever be, and they came out okay. You are already very skilled, I can see that.”

     “Did you see me training with Hypatia?”

     “Yes, I was watching from the doorway as you did the course and then while you were fighting with Mistress. You are very fast, Mistress was having fun. There are not many that can keep up with her, but you were giving her a good work out. I know that Mistress will be happy for the rest of the day now. I hope you didn’t mind me watching Sara?”

     “I don’t mind Samantha, you seem like a nice person. May I ask if you’re normal?”

    Samantha looked a little sad. “I was never really human. My mother was attacked by a vampire while she was pregnant with me, she was turned and I was born some time later. Mistress saved me from being killed after my mother gave birth to me. I wasn’t a vampire, but I wasn’t human either.”

     “I’m sorry Samantha, it’s really none of my business.” Sara went to leave the room and take her shower.

     “Please don’t be sorry Sara, I really feel fine talking to you about it. It’s like talking to an old friend. I’m over a hundred and fifty years old, but stopped getting any older than I look now which is twenty-five. Mistress did try and help me become human, but we have never been able to. So I became her maid and now I look after her.”

     “So you choose to be her maid then, she didn’t force you or enslave you to do it?”

    Samantha laughed for a bit, then said, “Mistress could never do that, and most the time we just act like Sisters. It was my idea to dress like this today, but I am grateful that you feel it’s wrong, that shows you to be a kind person Sara.”

     “Thank you Samantha. I hope you will change and join us for some lunch then? I will have a word with Hypatia if you want me too?”

     “I will tell her what you said Sara, and see if she thinks it’s okay for me to join you. I should let you go and take your shower now Sara, or you will never get any lunch.” Samantha curtsied and then left the room.

    Sara stripped out of her clothes and went to take a shower, it felt really good and she spent a little longer than she really should have. Once she was dry and dressed, she went to find the others. She could hear Jenna laughing so she followed the sound and found them all out on the patio.

    Hypatia was already sat out there chatting with the others. “Glad to see you found us okay Sara. How are you feeling dear?” Hypatia asked.

     “I’m feeling fine thank you Hypatia. Thank you for taking a look at me, do you think you can help me train?”

     “I need to have a quick word with Prue later, and I will let you know after that, whatever decision I make.” Hypatia offered.

    Sara seemed a little down after that, but tried not to let it show. “I understand Hypatia, and I am thankful for you taking the time to look at me. I was speaking with Samantha while I cleaned up, and I asked her to join us for some lunch. I hope that was okay? She did tell me that she isn’t really your maid, and she just plays at it from time to time.”

     “She did come and ask if it was okay Sara, and I said she could. She left to get changed some time back. She should be back soon with the lunch plates.”

    As though on cue they heard the tinkle of plates and turned to see Samantha wheeling out a trolley with lots of plates on it. She was no longer wearing the maid’s outfit, but was wearing a light blue summer dress and a hat to keep the sun off her face.

    Sara went to see if she needed any help. “Can I help you with anything Samantha?”

     “I’m fine Sara, please take a seat and I will dish up the sandwiches. You’re a guest here, and shouldn't have to worry about doing anything.”

     “I’m sorry Samantha, but I was always raised to help out where I could.”

     “That is nice Sara, but I am fine. Now please take a seat and help yourself to a sandwich and a glass of orange juice.”

    Sara took a seat and then waited for Samantha to finish putting the food and drinks on the table. Then Samantha took a seat and they all started to eat.

    Once they had all had enough, Samantha cleared the table with Sheana and Sara helping. She was going to try and tell them they didn’t need to help, but knew they would anyway, so she just let them. Sara and Sheana walked with Samantha to the kitchen area and then walked back to the patio area again.

     “Samantha dear, will you show the girls around while I sit and chat with Prue for a bit?” Hypatia asked.

     “Yes Mistress, it would be my pleasure. How long would you like to chat for Mistress? I would hate to come back to soon.”

     “If you could give us half an hour Samantha, that would be fine.”

     “Yes Mistress, I should be able to show them most the grounds by then, but would it be okay to take a little longer and show them all of the grounds?”

     “Take as long as you need Samantha, you won’t be punished.” Hypatia smiled.

     “May I ask what I will need to do to get punished?” Samantha was grinning at her Mistress.

     “I’ll think of something you little minx, now please do as you’re told and show the guests around while we talk.” When Samantha turned to take the others for a walk around the grounds, Hypatia slapped her backside and made her scream out.

    They all laughed at her and then she led the others away so Hypatia could have a chat with Prue.

     “Okay then Prudence, what’s troubling you?”

     “How do you know that something is troubling me?”

     “Prudence, you don’t live for as long as I have and not learn to see when someone is troubled by something. Now tell me.”

     “They found us again Hypatia. The army force that caught us all those years ago are back, I’m not sure if they are just tracking Sara and Sheana, or whether they were tracking us and just found them as well.” Prue looked really down as she spoke.

     “What do Sara and the others think about it all?”

     “I haven’t told them. I’m scared they will ask Jenna and me to leave if they do blame me for putting them under threat of getting caught and taken away.” Prue was close to tears. I could cope with being asked to leave, but I know it will really hurt Jenna, and I can’t let that happen.”

     “Prudence, from what I have seen of Sara and the others. Do you really think that they will kick you out?”

     “I don’t know Hypatia. It was a lot easier when it was just me and Jenna, but now it all feels so complex.” Prue put her head in her hands and just cried.

    Hypatia gave her a couple of minutes, then handed her a tissue. “Prudence, I think you need to sit them all down and then come clean. I think you will be surprised what happens and it won’t be you and Jenna getting asked to leave.”

    Prue felt like a scolded child after Hypatia had spoken to her as she had. “Okay Hypatia. Sandy wanted to sit and have a glass of wine, while I told her about some of the things that are true and not just fairytales.”

     “Well then, that is the perfect time to come clean with them. The longer you leave it, the harder it will be to tell them.”

     “Okay Hypatia, and thanks for helping me come to my senses. You’ve already done so much for me and Jenna.”

     “You’re more than welcome Prudence, and you don’t owe me anything. I did it all for Jenna.”

     “Thank you anyway Hypatia. What do you think of Sara? Will you train her? She is a good kid, and she always thinks of everyone else before herself.”

     “Don’t worry Prudence, I had already made my mind up to train her when we finished the session. I just wanted some time to chat with you about why you looked so troubled.”

     “Thanks for the chat Hypatia, I feel safe that I am doing the right thing telling them now.”

     “That’s what I’m here for. It’s nice seeing you out in the sun as yourself Prudence. Jenna looks great too, Sheana told me that she is a normal girl now. What will you do when she is older Prudence? Will you let her grow old, or turn her?”

     “I have no idea Hypatia, but I think it best to let her decide when the time comes. But for now I am going to let her enjoy being a kid and growing into the woman she should have been.”

     “Do you still feel bad for what you did Prudence? You saved her life, and she loves you no matter what you may think about yourself. And remember that you dragged yourself back from hell to be with her again.” Hypatia was grinning.

     “I know Hypatia, but I still wonder if it was the right thing to do. But when I see her playing and laughing, I know I did.”

    They chatted for a little longer and then they saw the others making their way back, so they stood up and made their way over to them.

     “I hope that Samantha showed you around okay?” Hypatia asked.

     “She was the perfect hostess Hypatia, and you have a really lovely home. Thank you for letting Samantha show it to us.” Sara said with a smile.

     “You’re very welcome, and I will sort out some suitable punishment for you later Samantha.” Hypatia was grinning, so the others didn’t bother saying anything.

     “Yes Mistress, I will look forward to it.” Samantha did a curtsy and had a big grin on her face.

     “Sara, may I have a word with you?” Hypatia had a true poker face that Sara couldn’t read at all.

     “Yes Hypatia.” Sara was expecting her to say she wouldn’t train her.

     “Would you come with me for a short walk?”

    Sara started to walk with Hypatia and waited for her to speak. “Sara, I am really impressed with the way you can fight, and the compassion in your heart. I would be honoured if you would let me train you.”

    Sara was so set on her being told she wouldn’t train her. She kind of missed it when she said she would. “What did you say Hypatia, you will train me?”

     “Yes I will train you Sara, and I am proud to be able too. It will be hard work Sara, but I know you can do it.”

     “Thank you Hypatia, I won’t let you down.” Sara forgot herself and gave Hypatia a hug, but she kind of liked it so Hypatia let it go.

    Hypatia and Samantha showed them around the inside of the house. They could all see that how much they loved each other as they walked around making jokes. They all loved the house and it was soon time for them to be leaving.

    Hypatia leaned over to Samantha and whispered something to her, she smiled and then ran off to get something. “Can you please wait just a minute, I’ve asked Samantha to get you something to take with you.”

    They all stood waiting till they saw Samantha walking back with a crate of what looked like very expensive wine.

     “Here you go, Prue said that you were going to get some wine on the way home, so please except this crate as a thank you gift for spending the day with me. I had a really nice day, and thanks for the great work out Sara. I look forward to training you and training with you.”

     “Hypatia, we couldn’t take this wine. You’re already doing so much for us.” Sara protested.

     “I’m as grateful as you are Sara, so please take the wine and enjoy it for me.” Hypatia had that warm smile that made it hard to say no to.

     “Okay Hypatia, but we will repay you for the wine one day.” Sara said in a firm voice.

     “I think you look cute when you’re bossy Sara.” Sara just went a little red and put her hand out to shake it, but Hypatia pulled her into a hug. “So I expect you to be here next Saturday at ten o’clock. Will you be able to bring her Sandy, or do you want me to send Samantha to collect you?”

     “I can bring them Hypatia, I’m still looking for a job at the moment, so I have a lot of free time to fill up.” Sandy sounded a little down about not being able to find work.

     “I’m sorry to hear that Sandy.” Hypatia said.

    I’ll find one soon, I’m sure of that.”

     “So I will see you all next Saturday then. Until then keep safe.” Hypatia hugged everyone and so did Samantha and then they waved them off as they left.

     “You seemed to take a shine to them all Mistress.”

     “They are all really great, I don’t think I’ve had as much fun away from the bedroom in a long time.” Hypatia grinned at Samantha. They put their arms around each other and walked back into the house together.

    All the girls were quiet on the ride home, but they all seemed happy enough. Prue was thinking about what they were all going to say when they found out that Jenna and her had been hunted and caught by the army guys. But she knew that Hypatia was right, and she couldn’t let it go on any longer.

    They were soon home and Prue got the crate of wine out the boot of the car. Sandy waited for Prue to take the crate and then she locked the car up and walked up to the house. The others had already entered so the front door was open.

     “They found Karen sat at the table drinking a cup of tea. They all gave her a hug and Jenna jumped up on her knee for a proper hug. “Did you all have a nice day?” Karen asked.

     “It was really great Mum, she has a really big house.” Sara said.

     “Was she able to help you Sara?”

     “Yes mum, she said she will train me to take control over the powers I now have. She is really great mum, I know you would love her a lot. Why don’t you come with us next Saturday?”

     “Maybe I will come with you, it sounds like you all had a good time.”

    Sandy and Karen made a start on dinner. Sara and Sheana helped Jenna get changed and then they sat and played with her on the computer for a bit. Jenna got thirsty, so Sara went down to get some drinks, but they hadn’t got anything in for them to drink.

     “Does anyone want anything from the shop? I need to go and get some soda pop, we seem to have run out.” Sara asked.

     “I’m sorry dear, I never thought to get some more soda when I went shopping today. Do you want me to drive you to the store so you can get some?” Mum asked.

     “It’s no trouble mum, I won’t be long.” Sara went up to her bedroom to get her hooded sweatshirt as it was getting a little cooler outside now.

     “Where you going Sis?” Sheana asked.

     “I have to go and get some soda pop from the shop. You can stay here and finish your go on the game.”

     “Are you sure Sara, I can soon stop it and come with you?” Sheana asked.

     “I comes with you Sara, please let me comes?” Jenna was pleading with Sara to let her go to the shop with her.

     “You stop and finish the game and I will ask Prue if you can come with me. Wait here and I will go and ask Prue.” Sara left the room and went to see Prue.

    Prue was sat at the kitchen table staring out into space when Sara found her. “Hi Prue, is it okay if Jenna comes to the shop with me?”

    Prue snapped out of her daydreaming. “Oh sure Sara, just make sure she has her jacket on.”

     “I will Prue.” Sara said with a smile.

    She went back upstairs and helped Jenna put her trousers on and a T-shirt, then they grabbed her jacket as they went downstairs. Mum gave Sara some money to get the soft drinks and Sara held Jenna’s hand as they made their way out the house and up the road.

    Sara took a easy paced walk to the shop with Jenna as she only had little legs. When they finally got to the shop, Sara grabbed a basket and put some cans of drink in it and then grabbed a couple cartons of chocolate milk for Jenna. She paid for them all and then made her way out the shop and headed back towards home.

    It was starting to rain lightly, so Sara put the hood up on her top. Jenna’s jacket didn’t have a hood, but then again Jenna didn’t look too worried about it anyway.

    They were about half way home when a van drove past them and suddenly stopped. Sara didn’t really take much notice as she just thought it had missed the turning. If Sara could have heard what was being said in the van, she would have known otherwise.

    The man driving the van hit the brakes and brought it to a halt. The man sat next to him said, “What the hell are you doing Paul?”

     “The little girl we just passed was the little sister to that vampire called Prue we lost track of the other week, so the other one must be her.” The driver of the van said.

    The man in the passenger seat looked in the side view mirror and could see what Paul was saying. “What do you want to do, call for back up, or take a chance and try and take her ourselves?”

     “Well she hasn’t run, so she must not have noticed us. I think we can take them both now.” Dave, the guy in the passenger seat pulled out a stun gun, while Paul was handed a tranq gun, which was loaded with a special drug that was designed to knock out any vampire.

    Sara felt Jenna grip her hand tighter, then she heard a voice from behind her. “Prue, stop where you are and kneel on the floor. If you don’t, we will have no choice, but to use force on you and your sister.”

    Sara thought to herself. What the hell are these men talking about? She started to turn, so she could see who was mistaking her for Prue, but as she turned she saw one of the men fire the stun gun. She saw a blue flash and was blown backwards to the ground, dragging Jenna with her.

    The shield that Sheana added to the necklace took most of the impact from the stun gun, but it faltered enough for the second man to hit her with the vampire tranq. Sara felt a little funny and then blacked out.

 

To Be Continued Friday  

 

Story by SaraUK

 

Edited and Posted by SamanthaK