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Day 5: An early departure

The last day of vacation should have been the most peaceful, a sweet leave from their escape to the sea. Yet, after the events of the last days, the Halliwell sisters woke up with a feeling of unease. Despite the clear sky and the light sea breeze that caressed their room, the dark magic they had perceived seemed to have remained in the air.

The sisters decided, with a mixture of frustration and caution, to leave earlier than planned. We cannot afford the luxury of ignoring the signals and risking that darkness will strike again. Even during what was supposed to be a simple holiday

."Damn, even on vacation we can't escape from these things," Phoebe unbuttoned, as she packed her last clothes.

His voice was filled with disappointment. "I thought a week at the beach would be the perfect opportunity to recharge my batteries. Instead, here we are, again"

Prue, who was zipping up her travel bag, paused for a moment and turned to Phoebe, trying to instill some optimism.

"You're right, it's frustrating," he said calmly, "but we have to think that despite everything, we are together. The important thing is that we are all safe and sound, and that we must face every danger

Paige nodded, sitting on the edge of her bed with a pensive face. Although she was the youngest, she felt that this trip had taught her something new about the strength of their bond.

«Despite everything», she said, «this holiday has reminded us how strong we are together. Sure, we didn't have the relaxing week we hoped for, but we got over the fear in some ways»

Piper, more and more pragmatic, smiled as she carefully folded the last things.

"At least we survived the ocean and the pool!" he joked, trying to lighten the mood. "And anyway, part of me is looking forward to getting home. I miss the P3, and... well, our world, as crazy as it is."

After packing, the sisters decided to spend their last minutes at sea before leaving. Despite the tension, the desire for a moment of quiet and reflection before saying goodbye to that place was too strong. So they all headed together to the beach, walking in silence, immersed in their own thoughts.

The sun was just rising, coloring the sky in shades of orange and pink, and the waves of the sea were breaking gently on the shore. It was a breathtaking view, one of those moments that seem suspended in time, where everything appears perfectly in harmony. The sisters sat on the still fresh sand of the night, watching the day rise before their eyes.

Prue turned to the others, looking at them with affection.

"Look at this place... despite everything, there were times when I felt really happy here. Maybe it wasn't the perfect vacation, but it was an important experience for us. Maybe we needed it."

"I agree," Phoebe replied, sighing a little. "And then, even if we didn't relax as we hoped, we had to get away from the magic routine of home, at least for a while. I'll miss this place... but I think it's right to go now."

We will return one day," she said, confident. "Maybe next time without magical storms or sudden nightmares!"

The others laughed, knowing full well that the lives of the Halliwells would never be deprived of adventures,

After enjoying those last moments of peace on the beach, the sisters got up and started walking slowly towards the hotel, ready to leave that place behind them. There was a sense of closure, acceptance. They knew that they would deal with anything as long as they continued to support each other.

They got into the taxi that would take them back to the airport, looking at the ocean for the last time from the window. The sun was now high.

As the car drove away, Piper turned to her sisters and said, "You know what? It doesn't matter where we are, as long as we're together. This holiday reminded us that there is no safe place or holiday without us. "

Prue nodded, looking out the window, her mind still on the vision she had of Paige. "We are ready to come back," he said, with a mixture of determination and inner peace. "Whatever is in store for us, we can face it."