The Halliwell sisters and the agents are in the storeroom of P3. The window gives them a perfect view of the alley. Cole shimmers in.

'Azrael's on his way' he says. Paige hands Reyes and Scully a crystal each.

'These will protect you from his influence.' she says.

'Ok, everyone ready for this?' says Pheobe. They all nod. Reyes and Scully head into the alley and wait for Azrael to join them. Azrael sees Reyes and Scully enter. The plan is going well he thinks. He looks into the sky and sees Venus just entering the moon's shadow.

'Glad you could make it. We don't have much time.' says Ashton.

'Time for what?' asks Reyes.

'I've recieved intelligence that the Witch Finder may attack tonight. I thought you'd like to be here.' he replies.

'But why only me?' she asks.

'Because you are the victim!' he says. As he grabs her he changes into Azrael. His fingers slip from her neck as the crystal's power protects her from him. Cole shimmers in and throws an energy ball at him. It misses. Reyes throws herself to the floor and Scully ducks behind a dumpster. Piper, Paige and Pheobe come running into the alley. Piper throws out her hands and blows up a pile of boxes. Azrael forms an energy ball and throws it at Paige.

'Energy ball!' she cries. The ball disappears and reforms in her hands. She throws it at Azrael and it knocks him off balance. Pheobe jumps in the air and delivers a powerful martial arts kick to his stomach. He falls to the floor.

'John... now.' Pheobe calls. Doggett appears at the other end of the alley and throws a potion bottle at Azrael's feet. The bottle explodes in a cloud of green smoke and he finds himself rooted to the spot.

'Quick the spell.' shouts Piper. Her sisters gather round her and they begin to chant.

'That which was formed in Hell,

Here may you no longer dwell,

You'll have no power to enslave the free,

We vanquish you with the Power of Three.'

Piper throws a potion bottle at him and he writhes in agony but doesn't die.

'What the hell happened?' says Pheobe.

'You are not powerful enough.' gloats Azrael. He struggles to release himself from the magical force holding him. 'You will never be powerful enough to destroy me!'

'What about me?' says Monica. 'Could I help tip the balance? If I can sense things I might have a little power in me.'

'We'll try anything at this point!' cries Pheobe so Reyes gets up and joins them. They recite the spell again and throw the last potion bottle. This time he disappears in a ball of flame.

'Wow I can't believe it! That's done the trick.' gasps Piper.

'Is it over now?' asks Scully peering out from behind the dumpster.

'Yes. We're all safe for now.' Piper replies. 'Come in the club and we'll celebrate.'

After writing up their reports the agents visit Halliwell Manor to say their farewells.

'Hi come on in.' says Leo. 'Darryl Morris is already here.' The agents go into the living room where the sisters are sitting with Morris.

'So what happens now?' asks Reyes

'Well we'll keep fighting demons and you'll defeat the Devil.' says Piper.

'Do you believe her, then, that Oracle woman?' asks Scully. Piper nods.

'She is a very powerful soothsayer. She doesn't get it wrong that often.' she replies. 'All we know is that the four of you must stick together for this and if you need advice we're only a phone call away.' Reyes grins.

'Oh I think you'll be seeing a lot more of me in the future... if you don't mind.' she says. The sisters shake their heads.

'We'd love to see you again.' reples Pheobe.

'What did you put in the report?' asks Morris hesitantly.

'Don't worry.' says Doggett. 'Your secret is safe with us. We said that Ashton Wells was the killer - a religous zealot who thought that Wicca was evil and all those who practise it should be eliminated.' Morris nods in agreement.

'Sounds good to me and it'll knock Cortez's theories out of the ballpark.' he says. Everyone laughs. The agents get up and make ready to leave.

'It's been an experience - one that I can't wait to tell Mulder about!' says Scully as she hugs Piper.

'I'll call you soon.' says Reyes to Paige.

'Thank you for everything!' whispers Doggett to Pheobe. As she hugs him she gets the familiar tingle of a vision. She sees him standing in a wood with a dark haired man and a young girl. All around them is a bright white light. Doggett is hugging a blonde haired boy. His son, she remembers. She feels a sense of relief and happiness and opens her eyes and smiles. She and her sisters wave as the agents drive off.

'What did you see Pheobs?' asks Piper, Pheobe smiles.

'Peace at last!' she replies.

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