Episode 2.13 Hidden Secrets

[Reyn]

2.13 – Hidden Secrets



[Previously On Charmed]

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Rated T for teen

When the sarcophagus of a recently discovered mummy is found empty at the local museum, the sisters must discover what has happened to the mummified body. Meanwhile, Arcas's life is put in danger, the identity of the Agent is finally revealed, and a secret long hidden is set to rock the sisters' lives.

Illustrated Set List
Wardrobe
Bakenkhonsu’s Sarcophagus
Bakenkhonsu
Ankh Pendant
Domm
Dragan’s Pendant

Guest Starring
Laura Geller
Dane Reynolds
Dragan
Professor Henley
Caoilainn
The Associate - Mr. Kessler

Pronounciation Guide
Ankh = Ank (as in Tank)
Dragan = Dray Gin (as in Bin)
Caoilainn = Kay Lin

Note: Vanquish spell written by Terry

[Lexi]

Right then, I'm back. Its the final episode that's up!!! I can't believe that I've gotten through all 13 episodes now......its a little sad really since its going to be a little longer before the next episode is up.......anyway, I'll get on with the review

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Starts off not that far into the future of the previous episode and with a nice explanation of where Phoebe was for Piper. I loved Pheebs' hope that they wouldn't have to tell Prue the truth, bless her, she wants her sisters to be happy with her now that she's back and thinks she's going to mess it up. I loved Piper's mentioning of Prue's table-top dancing in Alchemy, great for the continuity that they didn't forget all about it. At least it put a small smile on Phoebe's face.

Now with the unveiling of the mummy, it was obvious something was going to happen - otherwise why would you put it in the episode? - but I wasn't expecting the dead body of a security guard, I was expecting some magic. I do now wonder though whether there has been a robbery or whether the mummy has walked out - bit cliche I know, but can't help but wonder. I also wonder whether you've taken the idea of the mummy episode from season 5 and whether anything from there is going to show up.......Oh and the fact that I link your episodes to ones that have already been in Charmed is no way in saying that I don't like it. I like that you can take an episode and put your own twist to it, as well as create your own episode completely.

I completely forgot about Darryl since he hadn't been in the last two episodes (at least) and that he didn't know about the Charmed Ones for a while. I'm sorry, not your fault, my fault at being so busy to read the episodes quicker hehe. Anyway, as I was going on, I wonder if he is going to find out anymore about them. If I remember rightly, he is still very suspicious, if not more suspicious than before but still does not know that magic exists - I just wonder whether he will be open to it when he does find out (at least open enough to actually believe it).

I knew it, Arcas does have feelings for Phoebe and I'm impressed that the Line Speakers know of it.

Bless Phoebe, she's so sweet and definitely the season 2 Phoebe - the young, carefree Phoebe that I liked a little.

I will admit, I took a look at the guest stars before reading the episode and I love who you have in mind for Professor Henley. When I started reading his lines, I could picture him so well, just like the character in Ghost Whisperer that he plays. Great choice.

I knew there was something off about Dragan when he was trying so hard to sell the pendant so quick. Now, he has something to do with the mummy and wants to bring him to life? That's sounds a little scary and I can't help but wonder if its somehow connected to M.E, I remember something being mentioned about a visit.

I love the description of the Academy and the detail you went in on the student's and Caoilainn's clothes. I can't wait to find out more about the place, maybe what they really are there for.

When I saw how Caoilainn's name was pronounced, I couldn't help but wonder if she was going to be Irish. My mum always jokes that there's only the Irish that can put a word together and then pronounce it completely differently. I couldn't help but smile when I read that she has an Irish accent.

Prue has a new power....but blinking? I was a little surprised at that since I've always seen that as a Warlock power. I guess with only having one season of Charmed to have rules that you need to follow, you can do whatever you want and it does make sense for her to move her whole body rather than the Astral Projection power that she actually gained in the show. I hope to see more with this, like how hard it could be for her to control.

This is what M.E has been waiting for, I'm guessing. SHe's been biding her time to weaken the Charmed Ones psychologically until she gets the mummy to triple her powers and then can defeat them. That's just a speculation just based off the cemetery scene. Oh and its also nice to see that she still cares for Jake and that she still visits his grave, also though that she doesn't want to be disturbed. it is a time for just her and Jake, so to speak.

I love how you rendered the girls powerless and now I think I can see how you're going to bring Prue's new power into some use...I'll read more to find out though.

Hmmm, Dragan's sister was the girl who used to own the shop, the one killed by Barbus, that's an interesting idea you have there.

Two episodes in a row where they've had to use their own smarts, both times being their ability to cast spells. Was that something you planned or it just happened out like that? I'm just wondering not complaining.

So I was wrong about the mummy being linked to M.E and in a way I'm glad. It means that M.E's master plan wasn't brought to a halt. Its not that I want to see the Charmed Ones die, but I do like M.E and would like to see her have a chance.

Yay! I was right from the start though, Jackson was the agent. There were definitely some good red herrings on the way and you did have me wondering whether it was Ryan, but deep down I knew that it was Jackson. Now I'm wondering what Ryan's secret is and also whether Jackson is starting to like Piper or if it is all a game to him.

Arcas is finally out to Phoebe's sisters, I've been waiting so long for this conversation and loved it that Prue saw who he was.

Ok, I wonder what Ryan's secret is and find out right at the end. Arcas is Ryan, that's interesting because I never realised that Ryan was never around Prue when Arcas was mentioned to be around Phoebe. Oooo, that's going to get interesting when everything is out of the bag and Pheobe realises that she is in love with her sister's boyfriend. There's so much going on and I can't wait to find out how it all pans out. Wait! That means I was reading into it far too much into the whole Arcas and Phoebe thing.....oh....but still going to have an interesting twist.

So I'm guessing that the whole thing that the Line Speakers were talking about was the fact that he is dating Prue and that's why he wants everything out of the bag. Lets just hope that Ryan is going to be ok, since now Prue will know that something is clearly wrong.

Really looking forward to the next episode, whenever it may be.

[Terry]

Hey, no worries, I did find the review ehe

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Gosh, I have read 10 pages without taking any notes, that tells you how taken by the story I’ve been

I like how Phoebe wouldn’t want to tell Prue about her magical adventures of the previous episode and how Piper says Prue would better remind herself of her own personal-gain spell

I loved the Jess-Darryl scene, Darryl is so cool in his “why am I not surprised” way

I can totally see the reasoning behind Prue’s words and will to research Bakenkhonsu in the Book!

Oh oh, there’s trouble in grey heaven, huh? Arcas is standing up to his dear masters. Me likes And he does “more than like her”, eh? Mwhaha

I love Prue’s reaction, how she lashes out at Piper then composes herself again

Nice Phoebe-Piper scene. And Arcas’s arrival was funny too

The discussion of Phoebe’s soul possible problems was also nice, it shows he does ‘more than care’

Oh oh. Ryan often speaks of Prue to Henley? Does that mean they’re on in the same supernatural boat? Or just that Ryan likes to speak of Prue to his mortal colleagues? Worth investigating

I couldn’t resist researching it, and I discovered that, once more, you have used true mythology: Bakenkhonsu really was the High Priest of Amun under Ramesses II Girl, you’re awesome

Soothsayer, eh ? another magical person to add to your list
Well, you should have expected it: Now I will ask what is the difference between a soothsayer and a clairvoyant, in your world ?

“There was even someone who claimed they were able to lift an object three times their own weight, using just the power of their mind, if you can believe it!” Loved that line lol reminded me of Prue herself, in the episode with the clones and the lord of war I guess it was intentional ^^

Oho, suspicious Dragan… (sounds like dragon !) and I love the dungeony basement!

The Academy! Finally!

Well, well, two students afraid of Phoebe and Arcas trying to pretend otherwise… Interesting…

“PHOEBE
This place is beautiful!”
Well, it sure looks like it! Nice description!

“PHOEBE
And how do you intend to do that?
ARCAS
By using my boundless charms and arresting charisma, of course!”
Aha – please don’t do anything stupid, Arcas

Anyway, nice garden interlude

Well, Caoilainn seems to be quite a phenomenon, from this little we’ve seen of her so far

So, there was green and blue designs on the girls’ dresses in 2.04 and now these girls’ dresses have silver ones… I’d wager, since Caoilainn’s dress has those two, that silver is the color of soul magic?

Caoilainn looks like a nice person, even though cold at first glance, she looks nifty enough and great power!

Huh uh, “they share a history” too? One could think Arcas has had a relationship with this one, too! Lol heart-breaker?

Oh, Caoilainn has a dog! I can’t stop thinking about familiars when a witch has a pet :$ speaking of, where has Kit gone?

I loved the soul scan, would have been awesome to see that on screen! And it’s great to know Phoebe’s soul is 100% ok

Here we go, Jackson and Piper. You better not break her heart, you ponce -_-

“the premiere club in San Francisco.” Huh, go Alchemy !

Huh, just what I feared, they’re gonna go on a date lol

Ehe, the old rivalry between Prue and Phoebe coming back? Phoebe does seem intent on saying that there’s nothing supernatural in Bakenkhonsu’s disappearance Although she is right in that extracting his magic from his bones must be hard, huh… lol

Huh oh, Ryan doesn’t seem to be in a good mood lol trouble in heaven ?

Did Prue just blink out ! Oh god, Prue just blinked out! So cool!

Aha, oh my god, that Prue/Ryan hide-and-seek scene, awesome

Hum, did Ryan know she was actually there? Is he sensing her presence? So much we don’t know about him!

Ahaha, “No, not “cool”!” Of course it’s cool, Piper stop the drama queen act

Aha, good ol’ telly, bringing the news.

Gosh, do I sense an “I told you so” coming Phoebe’s way by the end of this episode?

Well done, Piper lol Ruin your cover like that!
“PIPER (CONT’D)
Yes, we are. Best buds. Real close.” God lol

“And I think you bruised my toe –“
mwhahah

Well, it was clear that Dragan didn’t sell those ankhs for child play, huh… poor Mrs Harding

Go on, Prue, put one and one together

Oh, the Magic Thread is Tanjella’s old shop! That’s why it looked familiar? ehe

Huh, Ryan at the hospital… didn’t expect that!

Madame E in a sentimental position, you gotta love that

“MADAME EXECUTIVE
(tetchy; annoyed)
Of course he does. Typical demon with trust issues.”
Aha, love it!

Woo, they’re closing in on you, Dragan

Oh, did I ever tell you I loved reading your mythologies ?

Ah, good ol’ telekinesis why do it the old-fashioned way, eh?

Oow! A premonition I’m glad she’s had one ^^

Well, Piper sure is intent on calling Leo o_0 lol

Huh-uh! Was Dragan prepared for a visit? He seems smart enough… lol reminds me of M.E’s line: “. Typical demon with trust issues.” And indeed he was… I guess you have to, when you kill people, and know of what’s out there…

Come on, Prue! Do the Matthew Tate! If you can’t TK him, TK something INTO him!
Oh, crap, that doesn’t work either :s lol

Ouch, that must have hurt :s

Aaaw, Dragan’s Tanjella’s bro ! Well, he did get a weird name like her lol

Ouch, today is Prue Beating day :S

Agh, I might have felt sorry for the dork, if he weren’t trying to kill Piper… (Well, you gotta keep your favorites, huh! Lol)

Oh, I wish Phoebe had tried her own shield on him. I’m sure her power might be stronger than his anti-magic amulet. After all, it’s advanced magic, which she received because she “gained a level”, so… rambling lol

Oh crap, the Mummy Returns ehe lol Nice magic act ^^

Woo, energy balls. Glad that it’s not just an evil power (well, technically, Dragan wasn’t evil at first! Lol)

Ah, Prue’s new power has a purpose, of course it just saved her life woohoo!

This is true: why do evil always have means of protecting themselves and the sisters can’t cast a protection charm without being chided with personal gain crap? Gah!

Hehe, at least Phoebe did use her shield

Ah, the Charmed Ones’ first collective invented spell it shows how much they grew magically ^^
And I like how Piper does stumble in her chant, considering she has never made up a spell herself yet

Oh, I just realized… the silver lights around Bakenkhonsu, they represented Dragan’s victims’ souls ^^ didn’t they?

Huh oh, did The Suit just appear outside the shop inside of which the sisters are :s ?

Aha, it’s a nice congratulation scene, funny – too bad they’re about to meet with demons :s

I’ll confess I didn’t remember the talisman worked as a trouble-detector I guess it didn’t glow around the mummy and Dragan because they weren’t technically evil… yet.

Gosh, another fight just after the exhausting one they just had :s go girls!

It’s nice that the demons don’t all attack with the same powers, that was really boring to see in the show. Diversity rocks!

Ouch, Arcas! (funny double dialogue ) – did the demon use negative energy manipulation too?

Aw, Arcas is so powerful *smitten* lol

Gah, I would hate to flee the scene too

God, that’s some fight but oh no, Arcas’s been impaled :s !!!!!!

“Mister Kessler” sounds like snake… I hate snakes!!!
Aha, so she even knows how to scare The Associate, he Go, M.E

Oh god, oh god, oh god!!! We’re about to meet the Agent!!! I’m so excited, I’m savoring the moment !!!

Mwhahahahahahaha!!!! I so knew it!!! Mwhahahahaha Now I can’t wait until Piper freezes your sorry ass to death Bastard :mad:

I can see where Piper’s suspicions are coming from
“PHOEBE
He’s a good guy, Piper! I trust him!
PIPER
Enough to keep secrets from your own sisters?
(more composed)
Which, by the way, I find amazing, considering you can’t keep secrets to save yourself ...” and I love that line

“PHOEBE
No, it’s not! I may not know much about him; I may not know his history or background or even what he looks like under that robe -
(with conviction)
But I know that he is a good man. He’s sweet and he’s kind, and when I’m with him, he makes me feel special. Unique.”
I just love this part. *dreamy gaze*

“PIPER
But you don’t know anything about him, Phoebe! He could be anyone!”
Piper, you’re annoying me :$ lol

Blazing Hell ! I effing knew it! God. Shocked. Shell-shocked lol There are gonna be a few sparks in Helliwell Manor! (yep, spelt it that way for a reason )

Now, that’s why Ryan hid himself at the party in 2.11… Leo will have seen him before, since he’s Arcas… Interesting. Gah, I’m all sad for Phoebe

Oh, just thought about it Prue was so glad not to have to squint her eyes anymore once she got to channel her TK via her hands… mwhahah, go blinking!

I want to read the next one! *pouts*

If I may remind you: this review was 5 word-pages long eheheh

[Reyn]

Lexi - I can't believe how quickly you have read through the episodes either - that is very impressive work, indeed! Hopefully the wait for the next episode won't be too long (I'm writing as much as I can everyday) Some comments about your spectacularly long and very much appreciated review:

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I'm big on continuity - even if it is just a passing comment from a character about a previous event. I think small things like that really add to the episodes, and also, as you mention, tie them together. One thing that really frustrates me with shows is lack of continuity, or when it appears that writers are making things up as they go. That's not to say that I think everything should be rigidly spelled out and defined, but I do believe that if you establish something in one episode, you have to stick with that. You cannot all of a sudden change it in the future without any explanation.

My memory of season 5 is a little hazy - I had totally forgotten about the mummy episode - so if there were any similarities between the two it was purely unintentional. As a rule, I try to stay away from Charmed episodes past season 1, so that I don't unintentionally allow information that technically doesn't exist into episodes. I rewatched season 1 to make sure I knew my 'canon' bits of information, but I've tried to avoid everything else after that (which is why the Elders are called The Founders here - as that was the name they were referenced by in Season 1).

Darryl will definitely find out more about the sisters as the episodes progress. He has, as you mention, been in the background for the last few episodes, which is unfortunate, but necessary - with the amount of B sideplots going on, I've had to sacrifice a few plots in order to forward others. But expect the 'Darryl investigating the sisters' sideplot to move ahead in leaps and bounds in the next few episodes! Will he take the news here as well as he does in the actual show? Definitely not!

Your 'Arcas does have feelings for Phoebe' comment - I notice at the end of the review, when Arcas's identity is revealed, you comment that Arcas was talking about Prue during this conversation, and that is completely correct. That scene was hard for me to write, because at that point in the episode, Arcas's identity is still unknown, and when reading that scene, you think 'yay, he does have feelings for Phoebe'! But when his identity is revealed, suddenly the scene changes to 'oh - he was talking about Prue!' I had to be so careful with the wording of that scene, so that it could mean two different things at two different points in the episode. You'll notice that at the start of the conversation, the Linespeakers reference Phoebe as his Trustee, but when Arcas claims that 'he more than cares for her' the Linespeakers then chide him for his feelings for 'The Charmed One' - which is Prue. The Linespeakers reference the two sisters using different terms - of course, before the revelation of Arcas's identity, 'The Charmed One' could mean Phoebe, but once you know who Arcas really is, 'The Charmed One' is used to differentiate Phoebe (The Trustee) from Prue (The Charmed One). Had the Linespeakers been meaning Phoebe, they would have continued to use Trustee as a way of referencing her (but that's not something that is apparent when you first read through the scene). It's a scene that, once you know Arcas's real identity, takes on a whole new meaning, based on the terms used to describe the sisters. But as a scene, I'm pretty proud of it- because it can be two different things in two different situations!

I also prefer young, carefree Phoebe to the Phoebe we ended up with by the Charmed finale. Happy to hear you don't mind her portrayal in BAM!

Thank you for mentioning the choice of actor for Professor Henley! When I wrote that scene, I had him in mind for it from the start, so it is very pleasing to hear that you think he is a good choice for the role! Professor Henley may just stick around for a few more epsiodes - we'll see.

The Academy is a place I can't wait to delve into more - its history, its students and its teachers are all things I really can't wait to start exploring. I was even thinking of writing a few extra 'webisodes' that deal with the Academy. These would be short (possibly 8-10 page) one-off scenes that, whilst not necessary to read to understand the core BAM episodes, would never-the-less provide more background information. I don't know if the interest from readers is there, however - so perhaps this would be something I would trial, and if it went well, expand to include more scenes.

Ha! I love your mum's Irish comment! I haven't heard that before, but it is definitely a great one!

Prue's new power is one I think is more in line with her base power than Astral Projection was. I never really understood how that was connected with telekinesis, and I thought Blinking was a more apt power for her. Lucky for me, Blinking wasn't definied as a specifically demonic power until later in the show, and interestingly, it was first introduced in season 1 as a witch's power (Melinda comments that Matthew must have stolen the ability from another witch). Regardless, I'm looking forward to playing around with Prue's new ability, and exploring the difficulties she has with controlling it, and working with its limitations.

I'm glad you liked the M.E grave scene - I placed that in the episode to show that while Madame E is working her revenge, she still has other emotions, and she isn't wholly monstrous. She loved someone, and he died because of who she was (and what other people wanted from her), and when you think of it that way, her story isn't that far removed from another person's....

Dragan's sister was indeed the unfortunate witch who was killed by Barbas, although that link was thought up by Terry, not me. When I mentioned to him that Dragan owned an occult shop, he suggested that the shop he owned be the same one referenced in the season 1 episode (establishing a link from that episode to this one), and I thought that was a great idea.

The 'using their own smarts idea' was something that was planned, and the sisters increasing ability to come up with spells 'on the fly' is something that is explored throughout this season. I never liked that the girls often used the BoS and Leo as a crutch to aid their magical abilities - I always thought that by doing so, they were lessening their potential, because rather than thinking about things themselves, they simply looked up a BoS entry and recited a vanquishing spell. Certainly, I can understand them relying on the book during their first year as witches, but the more demons they face and the more they use their powers, the more they should be relying on themselves and not the book.

I think one of the problems with creating a character like Madame E. is knowing that eventually, if the Charmed Ones are to succeed, they have to beat her. As much as I'd like to have her win, such a win means the Charmed Ones are defeated. Having said that, however, Madame E isn't going to go down without a fight and who knows, perhaps she just might win.

Now that his secret is out, Jackson will start to become a greater presence in the sister's lives. Is he worming his way into Piper's heart because of his Agent status? Or does he truly care for her - and if so - are his feelings enough for him to betray his original assignment? Time will tell!

The Phoebe-Ryan-Prue triangle is something I can't wait to explore, because both sisters have unintentionally fallen for the same guy - but they've fallen for different aspects of the same guy. But what is even more exciting is when Madame E finds out about it - because it plays into her plans beautifully. Realising that a man Prue is romantically linked with is also someone whom Phoebe is tied to - sounds very similar to a past situation. And that situation practically split the Halliwell family apart. When she finds out about this new development, Madame E will quite lierally not believe her luck!

Poor Ryan - he really is in bad shape. And the irony is, Prue has no idea and left him to his fate. If only she knew...

Thank you so much for your review and comments, Lexi! And your 'first to review 2.13' T-shirt is in the mail!

Terry - Mr 5 page review! Your review reply is coming so don't worry - I haven't forgotten! I'll edit this post with some comments regarding your uber fantastic review!

[Dark Witch.]

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That scene with Piper and Phoebe was nice. It has me wondering when this took place. The next day? Probably, but who knows unless you say? lol.

I found the mummy's story fascinating. Very good job in captivating and being very archeological with it. Very nice .

Wow, I was not expecting the security guard. Very nicely done. Well, I wonder what the curse is with this mummy and how the Charmed Ones must stop him.

I like how Darryl isn't in this too much. I didn't like him very much, he is not much of a good character for me, but you do him just right. Not the need to be in there very often. So good job on that .

I like how Prue just assumes it is magical. Though it does make sense mortals do the strangest things...lol. So I guess we shall see if it is really supernatural ridden or if it is all about Prue's over reactions.

I am still really interested to find out what this Order is about. Thewy hate the "Elders" yet they don't say who or what they are. I guess that is the Building Mystery right? lol. Well, I wonder how this will all play out, for I really want to know about this Order AND Leo's mistake...lol

I like the interaction between Phoebe and Piper this episode. You didn't get much of that in the later seasons, for most of it was between Paige and Piper. So very well done, and it is enjoyable to read.

I like Arcas and Phoebe's interaction with one another, it is sweet.

I do really like the mummy's history, and it was nice to read. i wonder how this will show what is to come with him. What in his history told us something that means his resurrection, or just another burglary?

I knew someone was out to resurrect him! but why would he want to be ressurected and what powers could he possibly give him?

That was pretty cool with the soul scan and the whole thing with The Academy. It was very vivid and it seemed very real. So very well done on that, it was really well done, and nice to read. It reminds me of Magic School slightly, but with much more mystery and interest because we don't know it's purpose. As far as we know, they are creating an army or something...but as i said, I can't wait to learn more about this place. It is so fascinating, and their intentions, well that much come soon as well! lol.

Hmmm...Piper and Jackson, a date, after barely breaking up with leo...I wonder how this will play out...

Ah...so Prue gets something like Astral Projection except she just blinks. Very interesting...and very nice way to sort of tie it into the series yet redpo it at the same time. lol. Very well done.

Hmmm, so it is supernatural. Completely. And the pendants do it. Very interesting and very unique.

I find that so touching that ME still has a heart ater all she has been through, and now, she has a man who is going to be part of their plan... I wonder what it is...I am so interested!

I don't understand this really. Prue is on a magic frenzey, yet Phoebe is so resistant. I don't get it...no offence.

Very cool scene with the mummy returning, and their plan. It was very suspenseful and very interesting to read. I also like that they used their own smarts than use Leo, which I found funny that Piper wanted to do. Again, very well done.

Very cool fight scenes you are doing. the one with Arcas and the Suit is epic. Very very cool.

Jackson! Oh no! lol, I did think it was Ryan, but I guess this is what you were planning for. I liked what happened with this scene, I wonder if Arcas will survive, and what Prue meant about seeing him. Also! I like how ME was there as well. At the Academy, very very interesting.

I like the passion in Phoebe about how much she loves him. Though I can't wait to see how Prue met him, you hopefully will explain it. I really want to know! lol.

OH MY GOD! I did not see Ryan being Arcas! I gasped at 12:13 AM lol. My god, that was soooooo good. I can't wait to read the next episode!

[melindacharm]

Will start as soon as I can!!! Sounds exciting.

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Nice fresh start, I like it.

Scene 2- shocking start to a story, Its something I like and grips the reader at first site. Very good, I can picture this as an episode being shown on charmed : P.

Scene 3- Nice, Prue is playing a part but she doesnt feel what she is saying. She feels something totally different but than again she cant tell Ryan, " Oh Im use to seeing this every day." Hehe.

Scene 4- I done know why but to me it seems as though Darryl & Prue are really not close. Like they acknowledge each other but I dont see that bond like in the show. Sorry. : S.

Manor- ENTRANCE WAY- night

[Ren]

I’m already suspicious of this episode, and I haven’t even started, lol. When you say things like, “It has a rather interesting end scene,” I translate that into, “I killed off Ryan, and by the way, Piper and Jackson are married now.” Or something equally horrific. I never know what you’re going to do next.

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Haha, I remember thinking exactly what Piper is trying to explain to Phoebe while I was reading the last episode; shaking snow globes is practically instinctual. My cousin has this one that sits on her bookshelf, and in the years she’s had it, I don’t think I have ONCE walked past the thing without compulsively turning it upside down and right side up again.

I enjoyed Arcas’ meet with the line speakers. It’s nice to see he tried to advocate a bit of a change to the situation by pushing for permission to reveal his position and purpose to all three girls. I wish it had been successful. I feel like the line speakers are more liberal than the Elders though, because of the way that you’ve presented them in this scene. They recognize that Arcas’ desire to push forward is somewhat selfishly motivated, but there was none of the, “It’s forbidden! Don’t ask me for a good reason, because there isn’t one. It’s just forbidden!” that the Elders kind of had. The Line Speakers simply make it clear that just because he has feelings for Phoebe, it doesn’t mean he gets to advance the agenda on his own terms. Which is fair enough, I suppose. Albeit incredibly frustrating.

PIPER (CONT’D)
Some of us have to work, you know?

PHOEBE
Hey! College is hard work too!

PIPER
(dubious)
Yeah. That’s why you’re still wearing your pajamas at-
(checking watch)
- 10 in the morning.

I’m finding myself personally wounded by this. I’m not even awake at ten in the morning.

Caoilainn, Candice, Cassandra? I’m wondering if there’s a rule of three that applies to the Academy as well. Cassandra and Caoilainn are both very powerful, and Candice is so new, but it seems as if she is going to eventually have a pretty detrimental role to play. And she’s already filling a place that used to be occupied by someone deeply cared for by Arcas (or at least, I’m kind of assuming… that would explain the tension between him and Cassandra), so it makes me especially curious to see what kind of things Phoebe might observe during this trip to the academy.

I can’t wait for Piper/Prue to find out about Arcas. Uggggh the growing awkwardness of the entire situation is driving me INSANE… unless the entire academy is bad and they’re trying to turn Phoebe. And Madame Executive was the last fire trainer person before Candice. And that would explain why the randos are afraid of Phoebe, because she’s a part of like, the ultimate force of good magic. Aaand that doesn’t even make sense, because why would a hypothetically evil Arcas help Phoebe with her powers before he was certain she would be using them the way he wants her to? And we’ve already established that Madame Executive fears the order of The Third. Unless she knows to fear the order of The Third because she used to be a part of the academy… See what you’re doing to me? You’re making me paranoid beyond all reason. What I just said didn’t even make sense. Man.

Oh, yay! A Brothers of Mercy concert! A Piper and Jackson date!.... note my rampant sarcasm. His agent ass needs to fry soon. Because he’s the agent. Not Ryan. Ryan is nothing but sweet and loving and adorable. Very not-agent-like. Plus, he’s super hot. No one as gorgeous as Ryan could be the agent. That’s how it works, right? Right.

RYAN
I figured as much. We had lunch plans. My place. Over two hours ago. Stop me when this starts sounding familiar.

haha, awwww. My poor sweet boy. You know it’s bad when even Ryan can’t disguise his irritation. I came pretty close to laughing out loud when I read that line.

I LOVE the power advancement. Teleportation is way, WAY cooler than astral projection!!! I’m so excited. What a great little remastering of Ms. Hellfire. Your creativity never fails to make me smile. Never. Of course, given all the bugs, Madame Executive will have learned of Prue’s new gift long before she learns to adequately control it. Which gives the Madame yet another opening for an attack on the eldest witch. Not a good time to be Prue.

The scene in front of the nurses’ station at the hospital is another one that is so classically Charmed, I couldn’t help but smile through the entire thing. Everything from Piper’s “Nancy Drew” quip to Prue’s toe stomping, to Piper’s whining about it… it was all so perfect. I think most people are generally good at one or two aspects of writing a show when it comes to fan fiction… they’ve either got a real knack for the characters, or an incredible sense of imagination as far as plot goes, or they can depict the knitty gritty pieces of the relationships amongst the characters as if it’s a science, etc. etc., but it’s very, very difficult to have such a well rounded talent for all the aspects. Every once in a while, as I read your episodes, there’s a comment, or a demon description, or a look between two characters that reminds me how good you are at all of it, and I honestly don’t know how you do it.

Guys and their insane inferiority complexes. Why is it that people always have to die because some dude didn’t get enough attention growing up? Seriously, Dragan. It comes with having siblings. Get over it.

It’s so marvellous watching the way their powers and confidence grow over the episodes. A year ago they would have never been able to create their own spell on the spot after realizing what they read in the book isn’t going to help them at all. It wouldn’t have even occurred to them to try. It’s gradual, but there are so many little pieces here, and other pieces there, that just show how far the girls have come since even the first season. Awesome.

Man. You would go and get Arcas maimed as soon as the other girls are let in the loop about him. This was supposed to be a happy moment for me!

I feel really bad/stupid for asking this, and I did try and go back through the episodes to figure it out myself before asking, but I can’t remember who Kessler is. I feel like we’ve been introduced to him before, and I can’t for the life of me remember… although, it just now occurred to me that the name “Kessler” is fresh in mind due to the recent Olympics, and “Ryan Kessler,” From the Men’s U.S. Hockey team. AKA the most arrogant, irritating ass on the athletic planet. So now I’m not sure if the name seems familiar because of him, or if he’s a character who really has been introduced before. Either way, watching Mr. Kessler interact with Madame Executive is neat for a couple reasons; I get the impression that they must be on equal, or nearly equal planes, because no one else would dare talk to her the way he did. It was like the kind of lecture you give to a child who gets into a fight at school and is subsequently suspended for it. Also, Madame Executive comes this close to mentioning another person he can take up his complaints with, and at the mere thought of this as-of-now-unnamed-individual, Mr. Kessler immediately changes his tune and drops the attitude. Is The Source about to get roped into this crazy season as well? He would most definitely be feared by both Madame Executive and Mr. Kessler alike, assuming he exists in this alternate season world. Even if he doesn’t, it would appear Madame Executive and Kessler both answer to someone, and now that’s going on my list of questions I can’t wait to have answered, haha.


Wait… backup. Madame Executive was at the academy? Haha, so apparently I did manage to stumble onto something somewhat true during my little bout of paranoid ramblings earlier. Nice.

YESSSSSSSS!!!! I honestly just did a fist pump and “yeah” cry (outloud) when I read Jackson introduce himself. Haha, I am so friggen happy I don’t even care how lame and pathetic that fact is. Hell. Yeah. Brothers-of-Mercy-bastard-boy-jerking-around-my-favourite-girl's-heart is going DOWN.

………. You got me. One hundred percent. I can honestly say, out of all the random, paranoid, out there possibilities that entered my head (and let me tell you, there are A LOT that I kept to myself) Ryan and Arcas being one and the same was not one of them. I’m reeling. I can’t even… Ryan. Is Arcas. Arcas. Is Ryan. That definitely explains Ryan’s scars. You are so twisted. You waited until I was just a breath away from accepting this Arcas/Phoebe thing, and then you drop this? Phoebe’s going to be crushed, and Prue is going to feel so angry and betrayed. Accepting people the way Prue has accepted Ryan is a much harder, rarer thing for her than it is for Phoebe. Even though I’m sure Ryan does love Prue. I went back and double checked, and in his conversation with the line speakers, he never explicitly mentions Phoebe when he’s a breath away from confessing love. He just says “her,” and I feel like that’s because he doesn’t want to be leading Phoebe on when he knows he’s in love with Prue. I’m like… in a daze. I keep rereading that last paragraph, haha. I honestly don’t think any fanfic has ever blindsided me the way that did. I’m usually good at this kind of thing… and the fact that I was so totally shocked is… amazing. It was like watching “Fight Club” for the first time, back like, ten years ago. I wish I could go back and read it for the first time again for that same feeling.

This is the kind of “interesting” I can accept. Totally. Although it really sucks that one Halliwell is going to get her heart majorly broken. Episode nine is still my all around favourite, but this one gets rocketed to number two because of the awesome shock I didn’t even see coming until literally the last word. Mad good time.

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!! Does this mean I get to start reading the webisodes now? I think I remember Terry saying that the first one was an interim between 13/14. I'm going to have to double check.

EDIT: Okay, also

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I have to add that just the thought of all the bad blood you're bringing up between Phoebe and Prue by doing this, has my fingers twitching with anticipation. I literally walked away from the computer, and into the kitchen to make a cup of tea (still thinking about the story, obviously) when this occurred to me and I had to come running back into my room. They didn't even properly deal with this the first time around, and they've just got to the point where they're sisters again and they trust each other and love each other, and now, you're reinventing the "Roger" situation. A more legitimate one, I feel, because let's face it, Roger was an ass and we all believe Phoebe probably did absolutely nothing to bring about his gropiness, and this is worse than that time because both girls have real feelings for the same guy. But still! We've got a triangle. And it's going to get messy. And you are brilliant. And I can't wait. And that's all. I think. We'll see. No promises this time.

[melindacharm]

Catching up again, sorry ive been so busy lately.

am now here just started:

OPENING CREDITS

INT. MUSEUM - EGYPTIAN MUMMY EXHIBIT - NIGHT.

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So far all I can say is great starting, I love how you played Piper reacting to the whole Phoebe and globe problem. Phoebe is cool with it and Piper is so blown away because the problem does not seem obvious. It's actually kinda stupid.

I love the mummy thing too very creative.

Very cool!!!. I am now here:

I like this episode alot, I like how Prue has some sort of new power. That Phoebe and her guy are getting closer some how. That they are trying to start a life together. Where he is not hiding things from her. ( for get his name lol.) Piper and Jackson on the other hand seem to be a very normal couple. Probably the most normal couple out of the three sisters. I would really like to see them going out and I knew Piper would say yes to him. She doesn't seem to be getting along with Leo too much.

I was also shocked to hear that the Occult store was the same one Barbus had visited thoughs other episodes where he killed the owner. That was a good episode.

EXT. CEMETERY - AFTERNOON.

I love this scene, it shows that Madame executive like others has feelings and is attached to a past that seems to be destroyed in the present. Very good scene of her emotions. She is a tuff cookie.

In the next scene at the OCCULT shop, I like it how you said the camera's were on the girls while they searched through the store. Shows that they are determined and not letting little things get in their way.

OCCULT SHOP

Hahahah!!, I love the spell. Very cute, cool attack and well made out. I like how there powers don't work on all the demons there up against. Makes things interesting.

EXT. OCCULT SHOP - ALLEYWAY - NIGHT.

I like, and now what is with the agent?. Agent Jackson?, wasn't he a police man?.. Or I forget but he was good right?. Why is he working for Madame Executive?. I love the twist.

MANOR

Phoebe is commited to Arcas, through and through I like that.

WHAT!! Phoebe is in love with Ryan??. Prue's boyfriend??. NO!. That can't be. He is playing Prue?. What!!. AMAZING!! However so cruel how can u do that. Im torn.

FAMILIAR LIVING ROOM - NIGHT.