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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:43:41 GMT -5
16. Chris, Christopher, my little brother
FUTURE
Wyatt was devastated. He had lost the one person who meant the world to him. His little brother. He was taken by the Avatars, that he was sure of. His parents and aunts wouldn't be a good help, because they can't remember him. The older man could caused by his younger self and their sibling bond what still existed. Tears were falling down his cheeks and blurred his vision, but he had to compose himself again – for his brother's sake. Wiping his tears away the blond young man draw the triquetra on a wall and used the 'Chris' spell to go back in time. In the past was his only chance to find his little brother – with the help of two people.
PRESENT – ONE WEEK LATER
There was nothing the parents and aunts get out of Wyatt. The little boy cried and cried. He didn't want to eat anymore, let alone sleep. He was afraid and more. With his big blue eyes he wanted his family to find his little brother, but they couldn't remember him after all. Glaring at them he went to his room to be alone. Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Leo were helpless against their son and nephew's strong will. Out of nowhere a time portal opened and adult Wyatt stepped out.
"Wyatt, what are you doing here? Everything OK in the future?" Leo asked his son.
"NO!" he growled out. "The Avatars kidnapped my brother and I came back to save him!"
"Wyatt, you don't have any siblings!" Piper contradicted.
"Yes, I do, mom," he snapped back. "Just for the record he looks like you, got his daddy's eyes, was named after his father's father – Christopher and came back once to the past to save ME!!"
The sisters and Leo were stunned and shocked at the same time. Their son and nephew on the other hand summoned two people for his search. Cole Turner – the former Source and being an Avatar who knew some secrets of them and Coop, a cupido who could find people through their love to them. The two strangers were confused why they had been summoned but shrugged away and waited for an explanation later.
Wyatt greeted them friendly, "Coop, Cole, I need your help, but at first," he turned to his family, "I need to talk to my younger self and take his fear away that Chris might never come back!" With that he went to his old room. Leaving the family and their new guests speechless.
BOYS' ROOM
Little Wyatt sat on his bed crying. He didn't even look up as his older self entered the room. The little blond knew why he was here. His tears increased immediately, so the adult boy picked him up and talked with him.
"I promise, we're going to get our little brother back. I swear. A life without him is not real, right?" His younger self laid his head on his shoulder and nodded. "He'll be back soon, but therefore we need you and our family. You with me?"
Blue eyes met his matching ones and they both agreed silently to their understanding. They took each hand and walked to the living room where the rest waited.
LIVING ROOM
As both Wyatts came in they heard the women chatting while the men sat quietly. Coop and Cole talked a bit not knowing they were Aunt Phoebe's past and future husband. His dad seemed to be far away. Adult Wyatt sat on a chair taking his younger self in his lap. He sighed.
"Wyatt, why did you bring back Cole? He's a demon," Phoebe asked. Piper and Paige agreed.
"I need him to find my brother who was taken by the Avatars." Her nephew answered. "He'd been one of them once."
"OK, that's understandable," Piper, his mother, replied. "But why the other man?"
"He's a cupido. Coop is his name," her son responded. "I'm only the one who has a connection to my brother. Our bond is still working. We're both Twice-Blessed and Chris is half Elder."
The women were stunned. Coop and Cole shared an equal look. Leo was more far away. In his mind it was working. Some words his son had said were repeating themselves over and over again. 'Chris', 'Elder', 'Avatar', 'my father's name' and 'name of your second child'. And then something in Leo's mind broke. The man looked at his eldest son and started to cry.
"Leo, what's wrong?" his wife asked. "Did something happen?"
"I remember," he answered. "I remember my youngest son. Christopher." The father never broke eye contact with his son who nodded. "I got a bad feeling during the explosion. Chris has been kidnapped, right Wyatt?"
Before his son could answer Piper, Phoebe and Paige came over to him. "You are saying I have a second child?" Piper questioned. "Why can't I remember?"
"The Avatars did that," Cole answered. "They got similar powers like the Cleaners."
"But it's Coop turn. If Dad could remember mom and the aunts could also with the help of him. He guides through love and dad loves his son." Leo smiled at his son's words.
Leo, Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Coop came together as Coop instructed Leo to let the images he had of his second son flow through his mind, so that the others could see. For a short moment the cupido laid his hand on Leo's heart before all took each other's hand and the images played. The sisters were in shock and speechless as they saw their time with Chris. Bit by bit each sister started to cry, mostly Piper – the mother of the two boys.
Wyatt saw his uncle's work was done and himself was reassured his mother and aunts remembered now his little brother. Before Coop could hearted out Wyatt grabbed him to talk to him. "You know you'll return soon." Coop nodded wondering how he knew that. "You're my uncle, Phoebe's future husband." The man was shocked shortly but smiled at this information.
"I must go now. We'll see each other in the future," Coop said hearting out.
Cole walked over to the blond man who still held the little kid in his arms. They looked like the same person. "Interesting. You both are the same." The blond was shocked briefly. "We're going to find your brother. That's a promise. I'll help you, even though your family vanquished me."
"Thanks Cole. I knew you'd be helping us." The blond replied. "My name's Wyatt. Can you help to locate the Avatars?"
"I only know – they love dark places. But I think your bond is strong enough. You're brothers and got the same amount of powers. You'll find him." Cole laid a hand on Wyatt's shoulder as he noticed the family came over.
"Any results, son?" Leo asked. The sisters were now eager to find their youngest child and nephew.
Little Wyatt looked up to his older self as all of a sudden both felt being summoned by little Chris. The power he used was immense what could only mean he was terrified and called for his big brother. Both Wyatts slowly vanished into white lights as Cole grabbed onto Wyatt's orbs and also the family's hands who baffled let it happen.
A DARK AREA – 15 MINUTES EARLIER
These men in black were, were so ... The little brunette boy couldn't express himself. He'd been kidnapped by the leading man. Chris still felt his bond with his older brother Wyatt and wanted him nearby. What he couldn't get why he was here.
A woman came. "Little Chris, we want to help you. To create a world without a worry."
"Why?" came the little boy's question.
"To have your mommy, daddy and brother are always around you. You want that?" The little boy nodded. "Then come in our group!"
Chris looked eagerly but something in him refused. The world how they described it and wanted sounded so tempting and right. The half Elder shook his head to the women and men.
The Avatars were baffled and shocked. The little boy pulled on their nerves. He obviously inherited the stubbornness the Halliwells were famous for. The three leading Avatars, Alpha, Beta and Gamma consulted shortly to discuss a new strategy and to convince Christopher.
The brunette boy on the other hand called for his older brother in his mind. To his surprise it seemed to work. He was totally impressed of his own powers. However, he started to smile as indeed orbs enlightened the dark cave.
The Avatars were shocked and impressed as well of the boy's powers as the family reformed in the dark cave. To their surprise a former colleague was with them. Cole Turner.
"Where's my son?" Piper Halliwell demanded immediately. Her sisters and husband supported her. Cole stood next to them. Both Wyatts looked around and found their brother in the dark cave.
"He's here, mom. I can feel him," Wyatt spoke. "Chris, come to us. Me. It's me, Wyatt."
Christopher orbed over without an interfering from the Avatars. He felt safe again in his big brother's arms and was greeted with many kisses from his family. But not sooner he was there Wyatt spoke to him reassuring words and the little boy fell asleep on his brother's shoulder.
"Why did you kidnap him?" the father yelled. "He's just a kid!"
"Why did you change our memories of him?" Phoebe wanted to know. "If Wyatt hadn't come back we'd have forgotten him." The middle sister was beyond furious. Like her sisters and brother-in-law.
"Calm down," Alpha spoke. "Your son and nephew is really strong, very strong. This he had proven by calling you."
"He did it?" Paige asked incredulously.
Wyatt and the Avatars nodded. "Wow," was the collective reply from the family and Cole.
"I see you brought Cole back." Alpha spoke again. "Why?"
"He was one of you once and now I summoned him to help." Wyatt answered. "But he's going back as soon as we'll return."
"I see," Alpha agreed. So did Cole. He knew he was only here to get Chris back.
"You didn't answer our question," Leo told Alpha again. "Why did you kidnap him and change our memories?"
"We wanted to create Utopia with him. But more to form him as we wish." The family gasped at this admission. Even Wyatt and Cole. "But he refused. Must be his Elder half."
Leo, Piper, Phoebe, Paige, Cole and Wyatt were relieved and proud of Christopher's strength who still slept calmly on his older brother's shoulder. Already at this age he showed and acted like his future self had and will.
"Leave him and us alone," Leo demanded as the speaker of the family. "Utopia is nothing we want. Our kids are staying with us from now on. Go back wherever you came from." Piper, Phoebe and Paige took each other's hand to be ready for a fight if need be. Wyatt only seemed to be focused on his younger brother. Cole remained silent.
Alpha considered his words. The man in black bowed his head for agreement. "OK, we leave forever. Your Halliwells are too powerful, even for us. But especially the next generation." Bit by bit the Avatars left the place and finally they were gone for good.
Cole laid a hand on Wyatt's shoulder while Paige grabbed the hands of the rest. Little Wyatt was now in his father's arms. The Halliwell's orbed back to the Manor.
MANOR
As the orbs reformed back in the living room they were greeted with a, "I was worried. Where were you?" coming from a voice they recognized all too well.
"Chris!" came a shout from nearly everyone. The ones who didn't held a child hugged the boy immediately, nearly suffocating him.
"Hey, everything's fine now," Chris spoke quietly to everyone.
"I'll bring the kids in their bed," Leo said. "They exhausted. Both will sleep for days." The father went upstairs. It was clear he wanted to be near his youngest son as well.
Wyatt engulfed his little brother in a huge hug. He felt Chris' arms around him. A life without him was for Wyatt out of question. "I'm glad you're back., bro. I'm so happy. Without you I am lost."
"I know, I know," Chris replied. "Thanks for saving me."
"You did it before."
Their father came back. He wrapped Chris in a hug. "My boy, I'm so happy you're back." Leo kissed him on his forehead. "Never leave us again!"
"Dad, Wyatt saved me. You all," Chris said. "But now we'll have to send Cole back to where he belongs. Wyatt!"
"Coming," the brother called out. "Cole, thanks so much for helping us despite the past."
"Thank you, Cole." Chris now told him. "I owe you my life."
"For you boys. Anytime. Summon me if you need me again." Cole responded truthfully. He saw how the brothers locked hands and waved their hands towards him. With a smile on his lips he was gone.
Wyatt and Chris sat side by side. Piper, Leo, Phoebe and Paige took the opposite of them. There was a silence between the present and future people.
"OK, is there anything else?" Chris questioned as impatiently as always.
All smirked. That was so typical Chris. He obviously hasn't changed at all. "Wouldn't you now say it's time to go back to the future?" Leo already knowing the answer asked his son.
"My thoughts exactly. Therefore I wanted to know if there's more?" He turned to his brother. "Make everything ready. We're going!"
"No, son. Everything is now back how it should be." Leo smiled. The others smiled at Chris as well. The boy smirked back.
Wyatt obeyed at his little brother's request. The older man shook his head at the ironic situation. "OK Chris, we can go. I'm sure their future versions will already be waiting for us. You know mom and her temper."
Chris laughed while Piper looked annoyed. The others tried to hide their smirk as well. The eldest witch told her sons, "Be careful boys. And if anything's wrong, come back." She kissed the boys what they returned.
Leo, Phoebe and Paige embraced them tightly. After a few minutes the young men stepped through a time-portal returning back to their future. The family laughed happily as all went back to their respective rooms.
SHORT CUT TO THE FUTURE
The brothers returned to their apartment. As they sat together on the couch the blond and the brunette didn't know what to say to each other. Wyatt scrutinized his little brother.
"I'm fine, Wy. You saved me. The Avatars finally got the message," Chris spoke ever so calmly.
"I could never live without you, little brother. Never leave me!" Wyatt said starting to cry.
Chris took him in his arms. "I promise, bro. I'll always be there for you. Like you for me!"
Both brothers embraced each other tightly for the whole night till they finally fell asleep in this embrace on the couch.
BACK IN THE PRESENT
Phoebe and Paige reassured Piper and Leo ever and ever again that now everything was, will be how it should be. The boys were safe and had proven that they care for each other deeply. The younger sisters yawned, waved good-night and went to their beds.
Piper and Leo walked to their sons' room. With happy yet still tearful eyes the parents gazed at their kids. This time it had been the other way around. Wyatt had saved Chris from the Avatars while Chris did from evil. Both kissed each child's head, turned the lights off and went to their own bed. Peacefully and happy in each other arms Piper and Leo went to sleep.
The boys in the other room slept. Wyatt from time to time looked at his little brother who was finally in his arms again. The blond kissed the brunette on his temples who in return snuggled deeper in his chest. He smiled happily that he refused his daddy, when he wanted them to sleep separately, but he orbed his brother back in his bed everytime. With a last kiss and a close hold on his little brother Chris Wyatt slept soundly and calmly through the night.
A tiny snicker was heard and with just a little wave of his tiny hand Christopher closed the door.
Or it could be set here but it doesn't matter as long as a door closes. lol
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:44:26 GMT -5
17. Paige the whitelighter and her charge TWO WEEKS LATER
Everything was back to normal in the Halliwell Manor. Or as normal as it could be for the Halliwells. The youngest member of them was never left alone. Every other day Chris was with his dad at Magic School or with his mom at P3 or at home. All could see that it annoyed him and often they found him sitting sulking. He couldn't understand them and looked for help at his older brother who only shook his head laughing.
Paige knew one day Chris would explode and might orb away from them. The youngest Charmed One sighed. The Elders had given her a charge so she could now work as a whitelighter as well. But everytime she looked at her the witch had to shake her head. Before she made herself known the young brunette observed the blond witch.
She acted like the three dumb Blondies that had taken over as the Power of Three over a year ago, but her nephew saved them, because he knew his mother and aunts too well. The Elders had told Paige that teenage witch's name is Billie Jenkins and that she's looking for her younger sister Christy who was kidnapped at a young age.
Paige saw Billie's action and fighting style was guided by her emotions. As the demons the young witch was attacking took over the youngest Charmed One decided to walk in. At the last minute she could save her. But the blond complained immediately.
"What are you doing? I wanted to ask them about my sister!" Billie yelled furious.
"I know that. My name's Paige Matthews. I'm your whitelighter." Paige hold out her hand what the teenage witch hesitantly took.
"What did I do to deserve such a honor? Be guided from a Charmed One?"
"Well," Paige started. "I'll take you with me. To the Manor. My sisters can teach you more than myself."
Billie nodded and let her being taken to the famous Halliwell Manor.
AT THE BAY MIRROR
Phoebe was working. At least that's what she thought she was doing. Her little nephew was saved. Once again by his older brother. The boys had proven more than once that they would save each other anytime. She was glad at that fact.
Last time Wyatt had needed the help from a man who was a cupido. He was interesting. Tall, good-looking and athletic. The middle sister wondered if it was even allowed. A relationship between a witch and a cupido? The brunette witch found herself falling in love with Coop. She wanted to see him again. But how could she do that?
Never mind. It was time to go home. Her nephews were waiting for her. Although she knew Chris was never left alone what annoyed him endless. But it was understandable. Everyone was after him or his brother, so the boys needed the protection of their family. The Power of Three.
AT THE MANOR
Leo and Piper never left their little boy alone. He was either with his daddy at Magic School or with his mommy at her club or here. The parents knew it was annoying him, but hey. He was a target for all the evil down in the Underworld. Like his older brother.
Chris sat on the floor sulking. His parents, aunts and brother took him everywhere where they were. He had looked for help at his older brother who only laughed at his discomfort. His auntie Phoebe had also returned home. With some difficulties the little brunette stood up and walked over to his family.
"Me – be alone," he pointed to himself. "Can take care of me!"
Wyatt came over. "I know, bro. But you are too young. Just a bit than one year."
Chris began to cry. "Thought .. you .. helping me!" With tears in his eyes he orbed away.
"CHRIS!" came a cry from nearly everyone.
At this precise moment Paige orbed in with Billie. Immediately she recognized the scared faces of Leo, Piper and Phoebe. Wyatt held the same gaze.
"What's going on?" she asked. "Where's Chris?"
"He's gone," Piper sobbed in her husband's chest. "He orbed away from us."
"I thought that was going to happen."
"How do you mean?" Leo questioned while he saw Wyatt sensing for his younger brother.
"After Zankou and the Avatars he was never alone, but even as a child he needs his freedom."
"Aunt Paige, who's this?" Wyatt wanted to know after finding his brother on his radar. Now he only needed his parents to come with him as well.
"Oh my charge Billie. But now get your brother back!" Paige encouraged. Her older sister agreed.
Wyatt walked over to his parents, took their hands and orbed them to the only place he and his little brother liked. Like their dad before.
TOP OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Chris sat alone on the top beam. He was thinking and still sulking. The little boy was disappointed with his older brother, because he always thought Wyatt would protect him and not help his parents. After a while he could hear orbs and guessed it was only his family.
Leo slowly walked over to his youngest child who still sobbed a bit. That he could see at his body jerking. "Chris, we're sorry. We're just afraid of loosing you."
The brunette boy looked up. "Me – sorry. Want my space."
Wyatt came over and hugged his little brother. His blue eyes looked into the green ones of his brother. "Chris, we nearly lost you twice. We're just protecting you by holding you close."
Piper went to her little son. "Chris, we love you. Please believe us. All we've done was only for your protection. And Wyatt's as well. We love you."
Her little boy gazed long at each one. He slowly understood them and so the little male witch took his brother's and mother's hand standing in the middle. With just a look at his older brother Wyatt did it with their father's hand as well. Piper and Leo smiled, the boys grinned and the family orbed home.
BACK AT THE MANOR
Phoebe and Paige were nervous while Billie stood aside. The aunts were afraid. Chris already showed habits like his older self, but that didn't matter right now. He should be back in their safe strong embrace.
Both were relieved as they saw a clouding orb from what Piper, Leo, Wyatt and Chris emerged. Immediately the aunts hugged and kissed the little boy what made him giggle. The family was complete again. Except of the stranger in their middle.
The little brunette witch stared at this strange blond woman. Chris scrutinized her with his looks what confused all but Wyatt. There was something odd in and about this young woman. As one of his active powers kicked in the younger boy hid behind his older brother what caused him to raise his forcefield.
"Wyatt, it's my charge. I told you before," Paige spoke to the boys. But Chris shook his head and Wyatt trusted his brother. The youngest Charmed One looked for help at her sisters and brother-in-law.
Wyatt took his brother's hand and Chris took the hint. "Daddy, don't like her," the little boy said. "Wanna sleep now."
"Of course," the father kissed his son. "Wyatt, bring him to bed and stay with him." His oldest son nodded. "We're dealing with her." Both boys orbed in their room before going to sleep.
The man stood close to his wife, sisters-in-law as they observed the young blond witch. All had learnt to trust their little boy.
"OK, what do you want to know? I don't like to be scrutinized over and over again," Billie protested violently.
"Your name and your purpose for being here?" Piper, the eldest, questioned.
"My name is Billie Jenkins and I'm looking for my sister Christy. She was kidnapped as a child. Paige is my whitelighter she said," the blond woman said nervously. These were the Charmed Ones after all.
"We're going to help you, but don't come closer to my boys!" Piper and Leo went upstairs. To also get some sleep.
Phoebe and Paige took care of Billie and decided to let the young witch know some of their wiccan knowledge. They know Piper would be against it but go till some point. Chris was a member of their family and both knew they should trust him.
Billie was grateful that at least two Charmed Ones would help her, but she needed all if she wanted her sister back. With Phoebe and Paige she went to the attic but not before looking with hate towards the boys' room.
The sisters noticed but said nothing. Piper joined her sisters with a suspicious look at Billie. Leo was sleeping with his sons, but she couldn't. Something was definitely wrong here but all played their roles.
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:45:16 GMT -5
18. New men and old enemies THE NEXT DAY – KITCHEN
Piper was always the first one up, so that she could make breakfast for everybody. As the eldest sister wanted to start she heard orbs and to her surprise her youngest son sat on the counter smiling.
"Chris, what are you doing here? It's early."
The answer she was given was a giggle and with some orbs of her needed ingredients for the breakfast. With a bit shock the mother looked at her child before she remembered adult Wyatt saying Chris was/ is as good as she in cooking. The woman laughed and kissed her son on his forehead. The boy giggled again.
In the next moment another orb arrived. Before fully formed the orb was asking, "Mom, where's Chris? He just orbed away!"
"Everything OK, Wyatt," she answered. "He's here and helping me with breakfast."
The blond boy nodded and sighed relieved. His little brother was his best friend and companion in their magical lives, but already showed an independence that would cause many trouble later. Wyatt embraced Chris tightly what made Piper smile.
Five minutes later Leo walked into the kitchen. The scene that greeted him was so familiar and normal. His wife made breakfast while the boys tried to help, but his youngest seemed so natural while his eldest despaired of this task.
Father and mother gazed at each other long and lovingly. Their family was complete. Two wonderful sons and both had dedicated their lives to them. They were the future.
"Where are your sisters?" Leo asked.
"Still sleeping, I guess," Piper answered, "but not any longer. Both had to go to work."
"Yeah, we know that, mom," Phoebe yawned very sleepily. "Breakfast ready?"
"Yep, with some help of your nephew!"
"What?" Paige inquired. "Wyatt or Chris?"
"The younger one."
"Good. Can we eat now?" Phoebe requested. "I'm going to date someone."
"So do I," Paige continued.
"And your charge?" Piper wanted to know. "My sons are my life – anytime. You both know that!"
Paige nodded. "Please, just this one day. There's an interesting guy at my work."
"OK, but just this day," Piper replied. "And Phoebe, what's your excuse?"
"I want to date the man your son introduced to us. Coop, the cupido."
"Great," the eldest sister sighed, "it seems my sisters are in love." The younger sisters blushed immediately what made Leo laugh. Phoebe and Paige embarrassed even more.
"OK, you can go. I look after Billie while Leo now takes care of the boys." Her husband nodded, took Wyatt and Chris and went to Magic School.
"See you later, guys," Leo said. "Hope, we're going to get to know your boyfriends." With that he was gone.
But his youngest son yelled through the doors, "Mommy – cooking – later. Cookies!" All laughed at that and wanted to see how this will work. It could only mean chaos.
ACROSS TOWN – PHOEBE'S DATE
The middle sister sat in a restaurant waiting for Coop. She had called him with her heart and was surprised he had answered her call. Phoebe was nervous. Like she was when she had dated Cole. The last time they met both men came together summoned by Wyatt. For her it seemed Cole had given her free for a new love. That love was Coop.
"Phoebe, what's going on?" the man asked nervously. It was obvious.
"I want to get to know you. My heart cries for you," the witch said.
"Oh," the cupido replied embarrassed. The witch laughed.
"Well, sit down," Phoebe requested, "and make the best of the day."
Coop nodded. In truth he wanted to know and love her as well. Their eyes met from time to time and it was clear there was more than just friendship. A cupido had fallen in love with a witch. From his future nephew he knew Phoebe and he were going to get married at some point.
Phoebe recognized the love and his longing. For her. Her heart ached for this man. She wanted to spend her whole life with Coop and give birth to their children. The witch had seen it in her vision quest more than a year ago. She was in love.
After their date Phoebe and Coop promised to see each other regularly. They were holding each one's hand and closed the distance till their lips finally met. Love had won.
"Call me with your love and heart," Coop said kissing her forehead.
"I will," Phoebe promised looking up. "And the Elders?"
"Don't worry. They sent me and so it's allowed, I guess."
"Thank you." Phoebe kissed him again.
As they walked off each hold hands till the last moment. Both smiled and went their own way until they'll meet again.
AT THE MANOR
Piper observed the young witch with suspicious eyes. The mother trusted her son when he felt something odd. Her gut and instincts told her the same. If she would do anything to her kids the teenage witch was going to pay.
"Piper, might helping me or do you want just standing there?" Billie asked looking at her.
"I'll help you to find your sister and give as well as learn some wiccan knowledge."
"I'm grateful for that."
"It's only I don't trust you – fully. I hope you know that my family is everything for me and that includes my sisters, husband and sons. Especially my boys. Do you understand me?"
The teenage witch nodded. "I want to have this feeling again, Piper. It was missed from my family for a long time. So would you now helping me with this potion?"
The eldest sister walked over and helped Billie against this demon. Together they had come a bit closer to find Christy. Both witches had come to a temporarily understanding. However, Piper was distracted as she heard orbs and ran happily to the kitchen where she already found her baby boy sitting on the counter.
An invisible being watched the whole discussion with interest. The Charmed Ones were known for their mistrust firstly, but then ever helpful with their innocents. The sister she had to persuade to join her was under the Power of Three wings. This was going to be hard or maybe not. As she watched Piper leave the being turned to her sister.
It was going to work. Her masters, or better teachers, had taught her very well of the wiccan knowledge. They had told her to find her sister and to fight with the almighty Charmed Ones. So at first she spied on them to tell them all and to bring up a new plan – to get rid of that power as well as their offspring. She went back.
ACROSS TOWN – PAIGE'S DATE
The youngest sister had gone back to her social cores. She now worked with former criminals who wanted to find their way back to their lives. There she met an interesting guy, a mortal, Henry Mitchell. It was obvious she followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother.
Both greeted each other since they had met warmly. Paige thought Henry felt the same way, so they had agreed for a common dinner this day. The witch was nervous like a teenager.
"Hey," Henry greeted, "here I am. You ready?"
Paige could only nod. Her voice was gone, so the woman let her be walked in the restaurant and be guided to a table. As they ordered their food both gazes often met. The food came and they ate in silence. Half an hour later it was over.
"So what now?" Paige asked. "Do we meet again?"
"I'd love to," Henry agreed. "Don't you think there's more between us?"
Paige was embarrassed. So was Henry, asking this question.
"I think there is, but at first you should meet my family. I have two adorable nephews."
Henry nodded. The man was afraid. This woman got some secrets and he was curious now. "Till next time, Paige," he said good-bye to his love.
"Till next time, Henry," Paige greeted back, but she kissed him out of instinct. Henry was shocked but let it happen. He liked it as well as Paige. Both knew they had just found the love of their lives.
The woman and the man promised to see each other. They would naturally. Paige and Henry worked together in the same place. That could only mean their love would grow each passing day.
BACK AT THE MANOR
Piper baked some cookies with her youngest child. Of course flour, sugar, chocolate chips were thrown around the floor. She herself and Chris were covered in that mess. Her son grinned at her with his toothless smile.
The first wave of cookies was ready as her eldest son returned from Magic School and his younger brother greeted him with a handful throw of flour at him.
Wyatt was surprised and returned the gesture, but his little brother orbed out of the way so that their mother was the target. The mother laughed and soon the kitchen was in an utterly chaos.
As Leo came back home he heard laughter from the kitchen. Not sooner the father had entered he was met with a lot of flour being thrown towards him. The answer he gave was to join his family in their enthusiastic way of happiness.
Phoebe and Paige returned home. The younger sisters heard laughter from the kitchen and guessed it was Piper, Leo and their kids. Both watched with love at their sister who so desperate wanted a normal life.
Billie was still in the attic as Phoebe and Paige walked in. The young witch was looking for another demon and a way to find her sister. The younger Charmed Ones helped without any questions what made her smile a bit. Her plan was going to work – finally.
A DARK AREA – SOMEWHERE
The young witch went back to her masters. The Triad. They had taught her all she knew. All said she had to find her sister to create the ultimate force. She had already felt that when she was at the Manor.
"So what did you find out, Christy?" one man asked.
"Piper is very suspicious of my sister what was caused by her youngest child."
"Interesting," another man continued, "and the other two Charmed Ones?"
"They're trusting her. After all Billie is Paige's charge. The youngest sister is now a whitelighter."
"Well," the third man said, "the offspring doesn't trust her you mentioned?" Christy nodded. "So that will be our weak point to attack the Charmed Ones!"
"You want to attack the children?" the young witch asked incredulously.
The leading Triad looked at her. "Piper's children are the future of magic. Both are experienced in time-travel. You should know the boys are twice-blessed. Both."
"I see," Christy agreed. "So when do you want to attack?"
"Give them time, but try to contact your sister from time to time and convince her to join us."
The witch and the Triad agreed at that point. The attack would be painful for their enemy – the almighty Charmed Ones. The Triad's revenge will finally be successful.
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:45:57 GMT -5
19. A double wedding and the Angel of Destiny THREE MONTHS LATER
Phoebe dated Coop more regularly during this time. Both knew they were in love and wanted to get married. As fast as they could. Their love had grown and Phoebe was certain Coop was the love of her life. After the third or fourth date the middle sister brought the cupido to the Manor where he was greeted with giggling from the kids and warmly embraces from Piper and Leo.
Wyatt and Chris grinned mischievously as they embraced a leg of Coop what surprised both the parents and the soon-to-be couple. Their aunt looked at her sister and brother-in-law who could only shrug helplessly. Coop was caught off guard for just a sec but smiled. A moment later he was on the floor and played with them. Phoebe, Piper and Leo soon joined the play what made the boys laugh. Their laughter made the teenage witch who was their guest at the moment angry.
Billie watched the family with suspicion and anger, especially the boys. Within these months the young witch saw her sister Christy and spoke to her. Something she already knew, but the things she said were so convincing that Billie immediately believed them. Both sisters hated Piper's children, but mostly the youngest of them. Slowly Billie and Christy came closer and their power was immense what didn't go unnoticed by their enemy.
Downstairs the youngest member felt this immense power what was radiating off Billie and her sister. The older boy looked confused at his little brother but felt this power, too. However, Wyatt and Chris were distracted as their Aunt Paige brought in her boyfriend. What was actually one week later as Aunt Phoebe did.
Henry was quite nervous to meet his future sister and brother-in-law. Paige had shown her powers, but he was shocked to hear all her family members had magical powers, except Leo who was a mortal just like himself. But he knew a lot about magic. The kids greeted him just like normal kids and Henry instantly loved them. The blond and the brunette hugged each one leg and thrown the man on the floor where they tickled him. Paige, Piper and Leo could only laugh.
The kids had made sure they liked the new men, so Phoebe and Paige were encouraged to ask their older sister and her husband to prepare everything for the wedding. Actually, a double wedding what was rare in this family. At first the younger Charmed Ones looked in shocked faces, but then both were hugged by Piper and Leo.
"But what's with Billie?" Paige requested. Phoebe was confused as well as the parents of the two boys.
"She is looking for her sister, so Billie won't meddle in," Piper said casually. Her baby boy tucked on her. "What is it, Chris?"
"They met – once," he whispered and looked to his older brother for help. Blue eyes searched in the green ones for answers before Wyatt turned to his parents, "He's saying they already saw each other. And we both felt an immense power."
That confused the four adults even more and once again. They were reminded what powers they held. Especially Chris. Both are twice-blessed, so it was clear they felt more than they did. But this was not important right now. The eldest sister had to prepare all for a double wedding. That was huge work for her and a lot of food necessarily.
Piper and Leo started their work while Phoebe and Paige did the same. During this time the boys played together most of the time, but like all kids they were not pleased as they should wear their little suits. Soon the adults could find Wyatt and Chris sitting side by side sulking what made them laugh. But finally everything was ready and the day has come.
THE DAY OF THE DOUBLE WEDDING
Billie left the Manor early. She wanted to find her sister as fast as she could. The teenage witch wouldn't want to see and attend this private Halliwell moment. The young witch had listened very well to the things Christy had said, so she went out to find her in a normal dark place.
At the Manor everything was ready indeed. Piper was thrilled and happy at the same time. Her younger sisters were going to get married – with wonderful men who loved them deeply. Her husband smiled at her and she smiled back. Then they found themselves deep in kiss what caused her sisters to snicker silently and their kids to wrinkle their noses in disgust.
Piper and Phoebe had invited their father Victor Bennet to the ceremony while Paige had tried to call her father, Sam Wilder as well who had been Patty's lover once. The former husband and lover of the sisters' mother were on good terms for the sisters and for the next generations. Leo was pleased at this change of events but knew somehow his boys were the trigger.
However, Wyatt and Chris grinned knowingly of that what the sisters want next. Their eyes as well as their forefingers what called Penny and Patty Halliwell back to the living. The matriarch was about to scold but her daughter showed her the boys who had wide grins still on their faces. Both women knelt down to kiss them and went on with the adult relatives and the new men coming into the Halliwell clan.
"So what are we here for?" Penny demanded.
"A double wedding of your granddaughters," Piper replied. She went to her husband and stroked the hair of her kids as she watched the reaction of her grandmother and mother.
"A double wedding?" Penny stuttered while Patty held her tightly. "That's new like the boys as well." She was back on business while she kissed again her great-grandsons lovingly on their cheeks.
Patty instead kissed her daughters and the two men in her life. She knew how much her mother loved the boys while the grandmother now wanted to kiss them as well. After all Wyatt and Chris were her grandchildren. Victor and Sam shot her a reassuring smile before the matriarch took charge.
"Okay, let's start the ceremony," Penny declared firmly, "these two men need to be included in this clan. Good choice, girls!" She winked at her granddaughters.
The decorated conservatory was the centre of the ceremony. Penny focused the attention of the couples towards her to start it. The loving gazes of the four gave the matriarch new hope for the future. Her great-grandsons were a good start. She wondered how many great-grandchildren she would have at the end. A look at the boys and Penny was happy.
Speaking of them both looked so adorable and handsome in their little suits. All knew they are growing into fine young men, but today the boys were acting as flower childs for one couple each. Secretly Coop and Henry had tasted Piper's cakes with the boys using their forefingers and relished it long. The two big and two little men giggled triumphantly what earned them a scolding look from Leo who shook helplessly his head at the scene.
Clapping her hands impatiently the matriarch demanded the attention of the family back to her. Penny Halliwell acted as a high priestess for the wedding couples. Coop seemed to know a bit and welcomed it while Henry was simply stunned. The brides smiled contently at their grooms what let the other relatives smile as well. But soon the boys were bored and romped around like any other normal children.
As Piper was about to scold them Leo's firm grip stopped her as well as the smiling faces of the newlyweds. Patty, Penny, Victor and Sam held the same gazes so the mother let them be. Their childish laughter still increased the happy mood. Not half an hour later Chris was exhausted and felt immediately asleep on the floor. Wyatt ran a loving hand over his little brother's body before he orbed him onto his back to bring him to bed.
Meanwhile Piper and Leo said good-bye to their dead and living relatives and the newlyweds and wished them a happy as well as eventful honeymoon. With tears in their eyes Phoebe and Paige hugged their older sister and brother-in-law. Their new husbands followed their example before Coop and Phoebe hearted out plus Henry and Paige orbed out. Piper's and Leo's moment of quietness was interrupted as Wyatt returned and a figure appeared out of nowhere.
Wyatt said to his parents, "I want Chris out of danger. Can he go to grandpa?"
And the figure stated at the same time, "Piper, you have to make a decision. The ultimate battle is waiting for you!"
Piper and Leo were shocked to these requests but waited for an explanation.
THE ANGEL OF DESTINY AND PIPER'S FATE
"What do you mean?" asked Piper and Leo almost simultaneously although in different directions. Leo questioned his eldest son while Piper the Angel of Destiny.
"Talk first to your child, Piper," the woman reasoned. "They're involved in your fate." The mother was just more confused but did as she was asked.
"Wyatt, what are you talking about?" Leo demanded a bit furious. "Why do you want Chris gone? He's your little brother!" His wife stood now behind him with an equal furious look on her face. "You love him and take care of him like every big brother does."
The blond boy nodded. "I know, dad," he whispered suddenly afraid. "But he's always in danger and afraid of Billie and her sister."
Piper and Leo looked briefly at each other and sighed. They knew he was essentially right, but this was not an option for them. The Angel of Destiny shifted uncomfortably.
"What do you know?" Piper requested now from her.
"You'll need both boys . They're twice-blessed. Your sons are our future. In the human and magical world."
"In both?" Leo questioned in disbelief. The black woman nodded. "Wow!"
"So what does this mean now?" Piper added as she was sure her son couldn't hear her. The Angel confirmed it by nodding and the wife buried her face in her hands.
Leo was shocked. "I'll give you time to find the ultimate power and listen to your son," he heard her say. The last caught his attention and he thought back to Chris' behavior towards Billie.
"When will it be?" Piper wanted to know, unaware of her husband's musing.
"When you've figured it out," the Angel replied and vanished.
Piper was devastated about this information. As she looked at her husband the wife found him deep in thoughts. Before she could ask more the man went upstairs to their boys.
UPSTAIRS – BOYS' ROOM
Wyatt stared at his younger brother. The boy was his life and a life without him was unthinkable. The nearly loss of him caused by the Avatars had shaken him to the core, but thankfully they all could save him. With tears in his eyes the blond boy orbed himself next to the brunette and laid a protective arm around his waist. The elder brother kept his eyes open for upcoming dangers towards the younger boy. His growing elder powers were a very well target for all evil.
Piper and Leo watched their sons with saddened eyes. The father knew his youngest son was the key to their upcoming battle and it seemed to be against Billie and her sister. He kissed his wife on her temples and decided to enjoy his life as long as he was given. His boys was his going on and to help the sisters he would do everything. The parents knew Wyatt and Chris were their lifeline. Both smiled as they watched the boys' brotherly and peacefully sleep.
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:46:39 GMT -5
20. A feared reunion and time to say good-bye
A DARK AREA SOMEWHERE
Billie had followed the lead her sister had given her. Now the young witch stood before an old castle where she saw lights in there. Christy was in there, that she was sure of.
Inside Dumain, the executor of the Triad, and the Triad themselves were smiling. Finally the young witch's sister had found her way to them. Christy as their well-skilled pupil had gained the trust of Billie, because the teenager didn't like the oldest Charmed One's kids, mainly the youngest boy. It was simple. The Halliwells had so much power.
Billie walked towards the steel door and wanted to knock as the door opened itself with a loud 'krack'. Curiously she went in and found Christy standing there. Behind her stood a man smiling willingly at her.
"My name's Dumain," he greeted her. "Welcome Billie!"
"Thank you," Billie replied. "My only concern is my sister Christy and the Halliwell brothers, but mainly Christopher."
"I know that. The Halliwells are a threat to others as well."
"Why should they be?" Billie asked.
Christy stepped forward. "They are selfish. The innocents they saved were just parts of their big plan."
"What plan?"
"To get a demon free life. That's all they wanted. The entire magical community feel this way," Dumain continued.
Billie frowned a bit. "I can't believe you. Paige is not this way. Neither are her sisters."
"But Piper is," Dumain contradicted. "Her sons are both twice-blessed and all got and will get immense powers. I know you don't like Piper and her kids." He reached out his hand. "Let me show your powers and how you and Christy will fight against the Halliwells."
"But," Billie stuttered, "I'm Paige's charge."
"Not anymore," Christy took Billie's arm. "Let me show you the people who taught me everything."
Joyful and interested Billie followed Christy and Dumain to the main chamber of this castle. There, right in the centre, were standing three men in black. They smile what she returned.
"Welcome Billie," the leading man said, "we've been waiting for you such a long time."
"What do you need me for?" she asked eagerly, all forgotten what the sisters had tried to teach her.
"You don't like Piper and her kids, do you?" he continued asking. The teenage witch nodded. "We'll show you ways to get rid of them, one by one."
"I'm listening," Billie said what caused Dumain, Christy and the Triad to smile evilly. At least they would win.
"But at first combine your powers with Christy's. You will see what you both can."
Both teenagers nodded and the sisters went toward each other. Immediately they felt the growing powers and Billie increased it more. It was incredible.
The Triad and Dumain were pleased. Their plan would work. Little did they know that one of their enemies could feel it as well.
MANOR
Leo, Piper and the boys were alone. In the end there was some quietness in the house. That was until the boys came running downstairs to annoy their parents. Wyatt and Chris ran through their parents' legs what made them impossible to work. The parents kissed each other until they fell and the kids crawled on them. All four were laughing.
That was until Chris tensed up afraid. The younger boy grabbed his father's shirt and searched for his older brother's hand. Leo and Piper looked worried at each other.
"Chris, what's wrong?" Leo asked. "Is it Billie again?"
His youngest boy nodded. "She found her sister," he stuttered. "And there's more."
"What more?" his mother asked more afraid.
Instead of answering his mother Chris turned to his older brother. "Did you not feel it, Wyatt?" He shook his head and Chris started to cry.
Leo took him in his arms and comforted him. The father kissed his boy on his forehead. "Chris, what's more?"
The green eyes were filled with terror as he looked at his family. The brunette gulped a lump in his throat. "The Triad is back."
"WHAT??" Piper shrieked. "This is not true, it's not true!"
Wyatt looked into his brother's eyes and saw he was not lying. "Mom, it's true. Remember what that woman said. Listen to your son!"
Piper nodded and Leo agreed as well. He felt his boy relaxing in his arms. Wyatt stroked his little brother's hair and arm while the mother laid her head on her husband's shoulder.
The realizing moment for Piper and Leo was interrupted by hearts and orbs what formed into Phoebe and Coop as well as Paige and Henry. Both new couples were shocked to see their sister and brother-in-law in tears. All seemed to comfort Chris.
"What happened?" Phoebe asked suddenly and startled the four of them.
Piper collected herself and stood slowly up. "The Angel of Destiny came and the woman said she's after...," she stopped.
"Who's she after?" Paige questioned now.
"Leo," was the quiet response from their sister.
The four adults and both kids were shocked to hear this. In response Chris snuggled deeper into his father's chest and Wyatt followed his brother's example. Leo kissed them on their heads.
"What can we do to avoid this?" Coop asked.
"Is there any chance for it as well?" Henry wanted to know.
"Only to win the ultimate battle with the boys' help!" Piper answered looking at her sons in their father's arms.
"And who is this 'ultimate' power?" Coop continued while Phoebe and Paige seemed to be speechless.
"You don't like it Paige," Piper began, "it's Billie and her sister."
Paige was about to faint if Henry hadn't caught her in time. "You have to be kidding me! She's my charge!" she yelled.
"Don't you think I don't know that," Piper replied in an equal tone. "We'll have to fight them and then I'll get my husband back. Do you know that?"
Phoebe embraced her older sister and Paige did fearfully the same. They were sisters at first and later witches. Family always comes first – it was a common saying in the Halliwell family.
However, again this sisterly bonding moment was interrupted by a ringing doorbell. Henry went to open and found two blond sisters standing there. He let them in. But it was a mistake as Piper wanted to attack them immediately. She was hold back by Leo.
THE DARK CASTLE – 10 MINUTES EARLIER
The Triad had finally convinced Billie to work with them. Dumain was a good teacher. Christy was pleased. It was helping that she already hated the boys and the eldest sister. This was a good start to achieve the rest as well.
All of a sudden Dumain stated, "Pay a visit to the Halliwells. Let them know who they are fighting with."
The blond sisters nodded and went to 1329, Prescott Street.
BACK AT THE MANOR
As Billie and Christy entered the house they were met with a furious Piper who was ready to blow them up.
"Piper, let them," Leo pleaded. The boys were behind him terrified. "It's not time yet."
Piper was beyond fury but she calmed down. The eldest Charmed One knew it was the fight of her sisters and her boys.
"Get out and never come back again!" the woman yelled and her sons sent them telekinatically out.
Not sooner the blond teenage witches were gone the Angel of Destiny came to take Leo with her. "It's time," she simply stated.
TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE
"Let me say good-bye first," Leo pleaded with her.
The Angel agreed. "Of course. Do it." She turned to the family. "I'll only freeze him till you win this battle."
The family agreed in grief. With a big lump in his throat Leo started his good-byes with Paige and Henry.
"Do your best as a whitelighter. You'll learn how to heal and give it to the next generation!" His sister-in-law embraced him tightly.
"Thank you, Leo." She wiped her tears away.
"Henry, look after the sisters and my kids. Especially them!" Henry nodded hugging him.
"I will, Leo. They are my nephews now." The man grabbed his wife to hold her tight.
The former Elder turned to Phoebe and Coop. The middle sister was already crying. All losses they had endured were too much for her.
"Phoebe, I'll come back. Promise." He planted a kiss on her forehead. "Mediate between your sisters. They will you need strong!"
"I know," she whispered. She returned his kiss.
Coop took his hand. "I know what you are going to say. I'll take care of them. Like already Henry said they are my nephews."
Leo nodded thankfully. Now it was going to be extreme hard. He had to say good-bye to his wife and his sons. His world and everything.
Piper cried heavily. This was so hard. She knew she had her sons to look after, but the man was the love of her life. Their sons needed her now more than everything else.
Her husband gently wiped her tears away. "Piper, I love you. You mean everything to me. So do Wyatt and Chris. Look after them. They need you now!"
"I know," the woman looked into her husband's eyes. "I'll be waiting for you." The man kissed her on her forehead. "I love you, too."
The father and husband now knelt down to his boys. The blond and the brunette were crying as well. Immediately he embraced them. The tears he felt were so warm.
The eldest boy looked into his father's eyes. "Wyatt, take care of your little brother. He needs you now. He'd be helpless without you." The blond boy nodded. "Don't blame yourself." The father kissed him and held him tightly.
He now turned to the littlest boy. Chris cried, more sobbed. The son swung his arms around his father's neck and the tears soaked his father's shirt. Leo was now crying as well. Both set of green eyes locked and they needed no words to say.
With his thumb Leo wiped his son's tears away. He kissed him on his forehead like Wyatt. The little boy stood beside his older brother who had his arm around Chris' shoulder.
The man stood up. "Let's go," he said to the Angel. The woman took his arm and both disappeared.
Wyatt and Chris orbed away. Piper followed them immediately. She knew they'd be in her bedroom. Phoebe and Paige were supported by their husbands. Upstairs the mother embraced her boys and sobbed with them.
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:47:22 GMT -5
21. Wyatt's birthday and a first move
ONE MONTH LATER
The loss of Leo was felt everywhere. The sisters themselves were devastated and the boys were ... well, there were no words how they felt. Phoebe and Paige found some support in their men. The younger Charmed Ones lived now on their own – Phoebe in an apartment with Coop and Paige in Henry's apartment. Both knew they had to help their older sister and their nephews.
Piper knew she had to work for her boys. They needed her right now and it was time for Wyatt's 3rd birthday. The elder boy and his younger brother Chris supported each other by staying close. The brunette boy helped his mother in the kitchen as she started to bake cakes and cookies. This simple gesture made Piper smile and soon the two of them were 'fighting' with flour. Mother and son started to laugh.
A curious Wyatt stepped in and soon joined his mother and brother in their 'fight'. His aunts and uncles who just came to see the three of them so happy. So Wyatt was ready for his 3rd birthday. The invitations were only given to the grandfather and the godparents as well as some children.
IN THE AFTERNOON
Piper, her sisters and brothers-in-law were seated around the table watching the children play. Victor, Darryl and Sheila smiled at the family. Wyatt now really enjoyed his birthday with his little brother and his friends. It made him forget for the time that his and Chris' daddy was not here. He'd be playing with them. The young boy pushed this thought aside and was just pleased.
Christopher was just happy seeing his family smiling again. Especially his big brother. It was his favorite time. These friends of Wyatt accepted him, even though he was smaller than them. Their uncles played with all children, but still focused on the brothers.
"Now, boys, are you happy?" Henry asked while he tickled the younger boy. Coop did the same with the older one.
Her boys' happy giggles and laughter was music to Piper's ears. "Yesss, uncless!" she heard them mumbling. The mother gave her brothers-in-law a thankful smile.
Phoebe and Paige were glad to see her older sister smile and the boys laugh. They were grateful for their husbands.
Time had sped up and soon the mothers and their kids had to go. The kids were already yawning and the adults said good-bye to each other. Suddenly they heard a little thump in the living room and saw Chris laying on the floor sleeping. All hid their smile behind their hands and slowly went out.
Piper kissed her little son on his forehead and waved with her hand his brown locks out of his face. She kissed him lovingly and brought him upstairs to his bed.
Wyatt said quietly, "Good night Chris! Sleep well!" He waved with his hand and all of a sudden turned around to take revenge on his uncles. But Coop was faster who grabbed him and spun him around like a wheel.
Upstairs Piper tucked her little boy in his crib. Once again she kissed him on his forehead. Chris immediately fell asleep. "Good night, my baby boy. Sleep well! Your mommy and daddy love you so much!" she said. With one last look at her boy the mother went out and joined her family downstairs.
Little did they know all were observed by their enemy.
THE DARK CASTLE
The Triad watched how Piper tuck Chris in and how she went out to leave the little boy alone. The three men were smiling. It was going like they had foreseen. Time for the first move.
"Billie, Christy," one called. "It's time!"
The blond sisters appeared with Dumain in tow. Both looked very eagerly. Dumain was a good teacher after all.
"Christopher is alone in his room. He's our first target," the leading man spoke.
"How do we get there?" Billie asked now. "The sisters won't let me in now."
"We know that," another said. "We'll send you with our powers there."
"And the way back?" Christy questioned.
"The same way. Just think on us!" The sisters nodded and let them being sent to the Manor.
BACK AT THE MANOR
The blond Jenkins' sisters reformed in the boys' room where Chris was momentarily sleeping alone. Billie couldn't suppress her hate towards this boy but her sister held her back.
"What now?" Billie whispered.
"We'll attack him," Christy replied.
Both sisters stepped closer to each other and threw their channelled powers at the sleeping boy who shrieked and crashed into the cupboard.
Chris felt himself got hurt and called mentally 'Wyatt!'
DOWNSTAIRS
The loving play was interrupted as Wyatt suddenly tensed up and touched his head. He felt pain.
"Wyatt, what's wrong?" Piper asked afraid. The rest of the family behind her.
"Chris!" was all he needed to say.
Immediately Piper grabbed his hand to orb upstairs. Coop and Henry linked hands with Phoebe and Paige to follow.
BOYS' ROOM
As the Halliwells orbed in Chris was thrown once again in the wall. Piper shrieked at this sight and Wyatt projected a forcefield around his little brother who was unconscious.
With furious looks and ready to use their powers the Charmed Ones fought against the Jenkins. Piper, Phoebe and Paige put all their anger in the powers and nearly won the battle if the blondes hadn't disappeared in time.
In the meanwhile Wyatt ran to his little brother to heal him. The wounds he saw made him furious and angry. The elder boy healed him and flung his arms around him. "Chris, it's okay. We're here. Everybody's here. C'mon, wake up!"
His mother soon joined him. "Chris, peanut. Wake up!" She put him in her arms. Wyatt moved close by, never letting his brother's hand go. "Chris, honey, wake up," the woman cried.
The younger sisters were crying as well and Coop and Henry felt useless. They had already broken their promises to Leo. The tears were falling down their cheeks. The couples gave support each other.
Nothing seemed to work and happen. They lost hope after ten long minutes. And then. Chris inhaled sharply and jumped up. The arms were flying around his little body and he was greeted with many kisses.
"Mommy, Billie was mean," he stuttered. Wyatt was by him. That made him stronger immediately. He leaned back on his older brother's chest. Green eyes were shining again.
"I know my boy." Piper responded with a bit fury in her voice. "Now it's good to have you back. You scared me to death!" She kissed him again on his head.
"'m sorry!"
"It's okay," Piper whispered. "But someone is going to pay. I swear." Phoebe and Paige nodded in agreement. Coop and Henry followed. "Go to sleep, Chris. Wyatt'll stay with you."
"Okay mommy." Immediately Chris used his brother as a pillow and fall asleep while Wyatt stroked through his little brother's hair.
"Wyatt, we're going down. Stay with him," the mother pleaded.
"I will, mom. Don't worry. No one will hurt him again," he whispered back, to not disturb his younger brother.
The boys were left alone. Wyatt was beyond fury with these blondes. They nearly killed his little brother. If their mother and aunts were going to fight with them he'd help.
LIVING ROOM
Piper was still crying as they arrived back downstairs. Her sisters sat at each side from her and their husbands at the opposite.
"Piper, they're going to pay. I swear. We all," Phoebe spoke determined.
"Yes, Piper. This ultimate battle is going to happen," Paige continued.
"The Triad is behind the Jenkins' sisters," Piper let them know. "Chris found out. His powers are immense. I'm so proud of him."
"You nearly lost him," Henry whispered. "Why are you proud of him?"
"You'll understand in time," Paige encouraged her husband taking him in her arms.
Coop did the same with Phoebe and Piper. "Wait, you said the Triad. They're back?" Phoebe asked.
Her older sister nodded. The cupido increased his embrace. His wife and sister-in-law leaned back in the offered held.
"What do we do?" Paige wanted to know.
"We'll find their weak points, attack them from time to time like they did and vanquish them forever. Once and for all," Piper spoke determined. Her features held the same determination.
The sisters linked hands to give each other moral. Coop and Henry agreed. The Halliwells were fighting with all their powers.
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:48:11 GMT -5
22. 'Research and development' UP THERE
The man was crying. The Angel of Destiny was standing helplessly beside him. Tears were also blurring her vision. She knew what would going to happen, but this was so, so ... There were no words for this crime!
"Why is it always Chris?" Leo asked, still crying.
The woman looked at him. "He's just a bit more powerful than Wyatt."
"What? Why?"
"You were an Elder when he was conceived. This is the key."
Leo's mouth dropped in shock. "What's with Wyatt then?"
"They'll support each other. Their powers will grow with time."
"Thank you," Leo said. "At least there's hope."
"You know the saying 'Hope dies at least', Leo. It goes here as well."
The man and the woman observed the developing story down on Earth.
BACK AT THE MANOR
Henry had pulled some strings in his office to find out more about the Jenkins. Some colleagues told him that the parents of Billie and Christy are still alive and searched for their children. This was an opening for the Halliwells just right. After consulting his sister-in-law Piper Henry invited the Jenkins' parents.
In the magical community Coop and Phoebe asked all knowing creatures for their help and mostly more about the Triad. Helping were all beings, even demons who were afraid of this old enemy. The couple gathered some interesting news and why they seemed to be after the Halliwells and their children. It was simple. Revenge. And both Wyatt and Chris were the most vulnerable persons in their home.
The three of them returned to the Manor. Henry with the agreement of the Jenkins to come to them and the couple with useful information about the Triad.
"They want revenge?" Paige asked incredulously. "So what's new!" The youngest Charmed One stated.
"We'll have to be more careful – for my kids," Piper continued watching her sons. After the incident Wyatt never left Chris' side for what the younger boy was grateful.
"Are the Jenkins coming?" Phoebe asked.
"Why did you invite them anyway?" Coop continued.
"I want to get to know them. Maybe we can find out more about their daughters," the eldest sister said. "There has to be a reason for everything."
All nodded. "OK," Paige agreed for all. She could see all were anxious and afraid. The boys on the other side were confused but with their toys shrugging.
The dinner could come.
THE EVENING WITH THE JENKINS
The doorbell rang. Piper answered it. The eldest Halliwell woman looked back at the table. Her boys were seated in their highchairs and Wyatt had laid a reassuring hand on Chris' tinier one. They smiled a bit sadly at their mom. She knew the boys missed their daddy. So did she. Her sisters and their husbands sent her a knowing smile. Taking a deep breath she opened the door.
"Welcome Mr and Mrs Jenkins. Please come in," she said.
"Thank you," Mrs Jenkins greeted. Her husband walked in behind her. He greeted them as well.
"Please sit down and eat." Piper indicated to two vacated chairs and began to eat her immense food.
They ate in silence. From time to time the Halliwells and the Jenkins talked about the normal stuff. Piper fed her kids. But as the evening went on Wyatt and Chris were bored. The adult chatting had nothing interested in them at all. Pleading blue and green eyes locked with their mother's brown ones what made her sigh and smile at the same time. With a smile Piper pulled them out of the highchairs and placed the boys on the floor.
Soon the blond and the brunette played with their toys using their telekinesis power. Both laughed delightly. The mother's attention was drawn back to the table as Mrs Jenkins asked.
"Why did you invite us? It rarely happens. So what's your reason?"
The Halliwells gasped. Mr Jenkins continued, "Do you know our daughters?"
"We do," Paige stated matter-of-factly. "But only one of them. She was my charge." The death glare her oldest sister gave her she simply ignored.
"Why 'was'?" Mrs Jenkins asked. "Did something happen?"
Piper's glare turned to them. "They attacked my son. He nearly was killed!"
"What? They?" Mr Jenkins stated confused.
"Billie already found her sister Christy. She was raised by evil, by the way," Phoebe said now. Coop supported his wife.
"And now Billie adopted her way of thinking. The Triad convinced both of them to attack my youngest nephew. Because of that she lost her 'charge' status," Paige replied angrily. She felt Henry's hand on hers.
"I ... I don't believe that," Mrs Jenkins stuttered. She and her husband looked at each other.
"Well, it's true," Piper now yelled. Her yell alarmed her boys who immediately orbed over and hugged her. The mother kissed both of her kids on their heads. Wyatt and Chris smiled happily and giggled.
However, the happy moment was interrupted as the Jenkins' sisters returned to the Manor, ready to attack the family and their own parents.
THE DARK CASTLE – 10 MINUTES EARLIER
The Triad watched with satisfaction as the Jenkins' parents entered the Halliwell Manor. The parents of the Ultimate Power had always disturbed them. It was time to end this. As they felt Billie and Christy come near the Triad let the image vanish.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?" one man asked. All felt they knew what they were hiding.
"No," Billie replied. "The Halliwells reflected our attack. So Chris is still alive." Her sister nodded.
"Well, you're given another chance," the leading Triad spoke. "They dinner at the moment. So they're vulnerable."
Billie and Christy agreed and disappeared eagerly. They wanted revenge on Chris. This little boy knew all what made all believe he was just a bit powerful than Wyatt. Yet the attacks should continue until the Power of Three would break.
"Why did you not tell them about their parents?" the second Triad spoke asking.
"It'd be a surprise," the leading Triad responded. "I want to see how they react when they find out."
"We see," the other two agreed. All three looked back to the playing image in front of them.
BACK AT THE MANOR
"What are you doing here?" Mrs Jenkins yelled. "What's in your mind?"
"That's out of your business, mother," Christy answered angrily. "The Triad and Dumain raised me. And Billie sees it my way, too."
Billie nodded. "What do you want to achieve with that, Piper? Get to know us?"
Piper growled. "Exactly! You both attacked my youngest son." Chris hid behind his older brother Wyatt. "I was grateful my eldest can heal!" The blond boy glared at these blondes. They were going to die at the end, he swore.
"Your mother wanted to know why are you here now!" Mr Jenkins asked. "I want to know it, too!"
"Well, what do you think, father?" Billie requested coldly. The Jenkins' sisters stepped closer to each other. The power force grew again.
Immediately the Halliwell sisters grabbed each other's hand to form the 'Power of Three'. Wyatt and Chris hugged one leg of their mother and as a result increased their power what the sisters noticed. But to all surprise the Jenkins' parents stepped in front of them.
"You want to vanquish the Halliwells?" Mrs Jenkins asked again.
"Only the boy!" Billie said. Christy agreed.
"Well, then vanquish us first!" Mr Jenkins yelled.
Not sooner he had spoken those words Billie and Christy let their powers go and vanquished their own parents. The Halliwell family gasped, now afraid. Then Wyatt activated his forcefield and surrounded all his family. Paige, Wyatt and Chris initiated the orb and started the blue orbs as the little brunette stumbled over a toy and fell out off the protecting bubble. Henry and Coop let go of their wives' hands to help Chris. Once they had failed Leo, but not again. The three of them saw the orbing cloud go and faced now alone Billie and Christy.
ATTIC
The family reformed. All let out a sigh of relief, but it was short-lived as they noticed three of their family members were missing. Chris, Henry and Coop. Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Wyatt feared for them. They were facing the ultimate power – alone.
Wyatt felt being called by his little brother, so he grabbed his mother's hand immediately to orb back to the living room. Paige followed with Phoebe shortly after them.
The sight that greeted them froze them on the spot.
LIVING ROOM – JUST BEFORE
Coop stood protectively before Henry who had taken Chris in his arms to calm the boy down. He cried but was soothed by his uncle's words.
"What'd you think you're doing, cupido?" Christy snapped. "Loving us to death?" Both teenagers laughed humorlessly.
Coop was furious. "I'm protecting my nephew. With all my power," he retorted.
The teenage witches shrugged unimpressed. Once again Christy and Billie combined their powers to attack the two men and their real target, Christopher Halliwell. Both sisters flew their powers out, but somehow the little boy deflected them with his hands. Surprised the teenagers only increased their power and the young boy fell backwards to the chairs where he knocked on his head.
"Chris!" Henry and Coop shouted afraid. They ran to their nephew who was loosing consciousness. Both men heard a faint whisper, 'Wyatt' before he was unconscious. Henry moved his hand to Chris' head and came back with blood on his fingers. With furious gazes the uncles turned to Billie and Christy.
The blondes attacked again while Coop and Henry were helpless against their power. Both got injured as well when suddenly orbs filled the room and Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Wyatt reformed. The eldest boy's forcefield raised once again to protect all his family. Billie and Christy laughed and increased their power a last time.
Calling the Power of Three Piper, Phoebe and Paige grabbed each's hand. To their power came the fury and anger the three sisters felt as they had returned to the living room. Now both parties were almost equal, but Wyatt added his power to his family's and now they had an advantage. The sisters let them go.
Billie and Christy noticed this. Nothing they did was working now. Anger and fury spread out in their beings and both sisters locked their eyes. With a nod the teenage witches vanished from the Manor.
Letting out a sigh of relief the Halliwells turned back to the three men. Paige took care of Henry while Wyatt looked after Coop and Chris. Phoebe stood behind her little sister whose healing power began to work as she healed her husband. Love was the trigger. In disbelief Paige looked at her hands as she felt Phoebe's hand on her shoulder and Henry's loving gaze on her. The woman blushed what made the other two laugh.
Phoebe walked over to Piper as both sisters watched Wyatt healing his uncle and brother. Coop awoke at first and turned in the next second to his nephew who now laid in his older brother's lap.
"Ow," the little boy mumbled, feeling safe yet again. Surprised he saw all his family back together in the room. His mother's eyes were filled with unshed tears. He saw tears also in his brother's blue eyes. "I'm sorry."
"You have nothing to be sorry for, peanut," Piper said happy again. "You did all to protect your uncles. I know that. So there's nothing to be sorry for." She kissed him on his cheek.
Wyatt took his little brother closer to him. Once again these blondes had attacked his brother. So he also kissed him on his head. The green of his looked happily in his own blue ones. Their bond was increased and remained working all the time.
Paige and Henry surrounded them. The Jenkins' sisters had attacked again. It was clear for all their target was Chris, but the three sisters also knew their own power increased when the boys' powers were added. So all were aware that the Halliwells could only win with the Twice-Blessed powers.
"Mommy," Wyatt looked up. "Can we go to bed? I think Chris is falling asleep." The next moment Chris' eyes closed and the younger boy snuggled deeper into his brother's chest.
Piper nodded at her son's request and the boys disappeared in blue orbs to their room. The eldest sister looked at her sisters and their husbands who gave her encouraging smiles. "I don't understand. Why are they attacking Chris?"
Phoebe stepped forward. "Maybe he's got more powers than Wyatt. After all he's half Elder."
Piper nodded. Paige continued, "You'll get Leo back and the boys will survive. They're strong together."
"I know that. Did you guys feel the power increase when Wyatt added his powers to ours?"
Her younger sisters nodded agreeing. "Maybe with them we can win this ultimate battle," Phoebe said.
The eldest woman was lost in her thoughts. "Piper?" she heard her youngest sister questioning. "Go to sleep! I'm going to. We'll talk more later," she said absently and walked upstairs.
Phoebe and Paige shrugged helplessly their shoulders. Coop and Henry walked over to their wives and led them out of the Manor to the apartments where they lived in. The four adults knew their victory depended on the boys and their powers. The women were laying beside the men they loved and fell asleep in peace.
BOYS' ROOM
Piper stood outside her sons' room and watched them sleeping. Well, Chris slept on his brother's chest and the blond boy was happy. She felt her son's eyes on her and she smiled at him. Still both knew Chris was all they needed and yet again he's always in danger.
Wyatt's eyes closed slowly. His brother's breathing had a calming effect on him as well as his presence. This was comfort enough for him. With a smile on his lips the blond boy fell asleep.
Piper's mouth was forming a smile as she looked at her two sons. "Leo, I wish you were here and seeing this," she whispered. "I miss you. And your sons as well." Tears started to blur her vision as the mother closed the boys' door and walked to her own bedroom where she now slept alone.
An idea was forming in her head as the eldest sister was falling asleep with a smile.
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:49:02 GMT -5
23. The ultimate battle
THE DARK CASTLE
"You failed – again," the leading Triad yelled at the Jenkins. "You were supposed to kill the youngest Halliwell, yet he's still alive. Explain please!"
Christy snapped back. "He was protected. First by his uncles, then by his brother and the rest of the rabble."
"You should have noticed the boy deflected your powers," another male cried out.
"And you should know the 'Power of Three' increased as only one boy added his powers to theirs." Billie replied, angrily as well.
"We noticed," the leading Triad said, a bit calmer, "and that means you should do your homework!"
"What homework?" Christy asked and her sister agreed.
"We've told you before the kids have time-travel experience, especially the younger boy. He saved his brother from a fate, worse than death. Wyatt had been evil once."
"What evil?" Billie asked incredulously. That was interesting. Christy was interested in as well.
"But that was ages ago. It had changed now," the third male spoke. "Dumain!" Their executer appeared. "Show them everything about the boys' time-travel. They should be prepared if the adults might appear during the battle."
Dumain nodded and took the Jenkins' sisters to the learning room. There he showed them all they had gathered an information about the Halliwell brothers. The sisters were surprised and surely impressed what Chris and Wyatt had already accomplished. Billie and Christy were speechless.
"You see why you'll have to be prepared. Just in case if the boys will come back in time." The sisters nodded. "You attack the little Halliwell again and forever till we'll break the Halliwells once and for all."
The Jenkins' sisters agreed. Now both were more eager to learn everything about the Halliwells and their offspring. Dumain and the Triad smiled satisfied. It was going to work. They knew the little boy was heavily protected by his older brother and the family. All knew it was going to be hard to get in the Manor again, because the Halliwells would be prepared as well. So the only way to get Billie and Christy in was to help them. But deep down they feared to be vanquished by the Twice-Blessed powers as well.
MANOR – ONE WEEK LATER
Piper was busy. Again. Her eldest son had talked to her intensely to get his hours shortened in preschool. She was sure he did it to be closer to his little brother if the Jenkins would attack again. The mother agreed to that, but on the other hand she had a spell to write – to get the adult versions of her sons back in time. It should be able to be spoken by any member of the Halliwells.
Today she had invited yet again her younger sisters and their men. They had to discuss a lot, because the upcoming battle was huge. Piper wanted her husband back, also the father of her two boys. However, Wyatt and Chris were busied with their toys and themselves as Piper went over to the table to speak with her sisters and brothers-in-law.
"Phoebe, would you mind to check this spell, please?" she asked, handing the spell over.
"What is this spell for?" the middle sister questioned curiously.
"To summon the adult boys in our time. To help us against Billie and Christy."
Four mouths were forming an 'O'.
"OK, I ... we understand," Paige replied, after she had shared confirming gazes with the others. "But what will happen if they attack Chris again while Wyatt's helping us? Have you considered this?"
"Yes, sweetie. What would happen to the boys? Young and old? We all know their main target is Chris!" Phoebe continued. "Do you want him dead?"
"Honey, stop!" Coop cried out. He and Henry had looked worried at Piper who was near crying. The woman turned around to watch her sons – long and lovingly.
Furiously the eldest sister turned back. "Don't you think I don't know that? My baby boy's been attacked twice by the Jenkins. His older brother had to see it. We all have seen it. How do you think the boys feel?" Piper cried now openly.
Phoebe, Paige, Coop and Henry were quietened after the mother's outburst. They saw how the woman walked over to her sons to kiss them on their heads.
"Mommy – OK?" Chris asked stepping to his mother.
"Yes, sweetie," Piper wiped her tears away. "Nothing's going to happen to you!" Her eldest kissed her on the cheek. The woman embraced them tightly.
"Will daddy come back?" Wyatt questioned while laying his hands on his baby brother's shoulders who looked up at him with trusting green eyes. The blond boy returned it with his own blue ones. Both kids smiled.
Piper did the same now. "Of course. He'll come back. He's your father. You'll help, won't you?" The boys nodded excitingly. "You can play with your toys now. We'll talk later, okay boys?"
"Yes mommy," they answered simultaneously. The kids turned back to their toys and played long.
"Piper, I'm sorry," Phoebe apologized. She knew the boys were their priority number one. And so was Leo. To get him back in the family. "We all help you, no matter what."
The eldest sister nodded. The younger sisters embraced her in their usual way. Coop and Henry stayed behind and watched the boys on the floor playing. They laughed a bit as the whole family saw Chris falling asleep in a standing position. But not quite one second later the little boy fell into Wyatt's arms.
The blond boy fell on the floor on his butt with his extra weight. Regardless of the absurd situation Wyatt grinned foolishly. "Mommy," Piper looked at him. "We go to bed. Can we talk later?" His mother nodded and so the boys disappeared in blue orbs.
"Piper, everything's going to be okay. Leo will come back, Chris and Wyatt are going to survive." Paige said hugging her oldest sister. "The battle can come now. We're prepared."
"I know," Piper said, "but why do I fear that something really bad will happen to my boys?" She sobbed now.
"So every parent feels," Henry stated. "It's normal. Your children are on the top of your priority list. We're coming again tomorrow, okay?"
Immediately the sisters and Coop agreed. They would help Piper and the boys anytime. After all they were one family and in a family everyone helps each other. Their main goal was to vanquish the Jenkins as well as the Triad and to get Leo back to the family. Coop and Henry took their wives to their living places, but not before promising Piper to return the next day.
THE BATTLE
In the dark castle everything and everyone was ready. The Triad, Dumain and the Jenkins' sisters were standing in the hall to speak about the latest changes. The three men in black had decided that Dumain should go with Billie and Christy, so it was three against three. Although all knew the kids were going to help them. It was clear anger, fury and desire for revenge were seated in both parties.
At the Halliwell Manor the sisters, the brothers and their uncles were preparing still the latest potions for their enemies. All had also their inherited powers plus the ones from the Twice-Blessed children. Leo would come back to his family. They wanted him.
"Everything ready?" Piper asked everyone who nodded briefly to confirm.
"I would say so," answered a voice the Halliwells recognized too well. It was Billie with her sister Christy and a man they didn't know.
"It's time," he only stated. The Jenkins stepped closer to each other to channel the powers they possess. Dumain only grinned satisfied.
Wyatt took his little brother's hand in his to protect Chris as well as to let his powers like his own add to the Power of Three. The blond boy looked shortly shocked at his brother as he felt the boy's powers. Nevertheless he supported his mother and aunts and gave them their powers.
The fight that now started was from the beginning hard and violent. Lightnings, orbed things and energy balls were thrown through the house, so the elder boy was forced to raise his forcefield now and then. The sisters and their opposite were already injured, even the kids, so both parties were convinced to increase their possessed powers till the maximum. And then finally it happened. Piper, Phoebe and Paige and the rest of them won the upper hand over Billie, Christy and Dumain, so the Halliwells triumphed over that evil.
However, their victory was short-lived as the littlest boy turned instinctly around before he was thrown away from his family into a glass cabinet. The brunette boy bleeded heavily and lost consciousness in the end.
"CHRIS!" every Halliwell shouted helplessly. Coop and Henry were frozen. Just like Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Wyatt.
In trance they all turned and came to face the Triad. The leading man had still his hands raised.
FUTURE – 23 YEARS LATER
There was a thump in a room. Immediately the door was opened by a blond man. Tears blurred his vision and rolled down his cheeks as he took his little brother in his arms.
"Wyatt," came a weak voice to the man's ear. "Solution ... past." The brunette was unconscious again.
"I know," Wyatt whispered back. "You're going to survive, I swear. Chris, please hold on. We're going back."
Not sooner the words had left his mouth Wyatt draw the triquetra, said Chris' favorite spell and went with his still unconscious brother through the portal – the past.
'Be prepared!' Chris mentally told his brother. Wyatt nodded and both men disappeared.
BACK IN THE PRESENT
"Now, that the strongest person is out of the way, we can end this – for good," the man spoke to his audience.
"Wait – strongest?" Paige questioned in disbelief. Her sisters held the same gaze. Coop and Henry seemed to know it. "Coop? Henry?" Piper and Phoebe looked at them now.
"Chris is just a bit more powerful than Wyatt," Coop said, still his gaze fixated on the Triad's men.
"Daddy was higher than by me," Wyatt continued. His desire was to go to his little brother and heal him.
The sisters turned back to the Triad. Piper demanded, "Wyatt, heal your brother and stay with him!"
"But mommy, you need our help!"
"Save him while we'll deal with them," Piper continued, regardless of the interruption of her eldest. She noticed how Henry and Coop were suddenly frozen. Except herself, her sisters and the boys. Wyatt ran over to his baby brother, took him in his lap and started to heal Chris as a strange, yet familiar feeling approached.
Six pairs of eyes, actually seven, looked at a glowing triquetra where an adult Wyatt came through carrying Chris over his shoulders. The brunette was still unconscious. Gently the older brother laid him on the floor beside his younger self and spoke to the toddler, "Heal Chris, your version and both will be fine." The blond boy nodded enthusiastically and started his work. The man instead stepped closer to his mother and aunts.
"Why did you attack him? He's just a little boy," the man shouted furiously. Slowly Wyatt felt his little brother's presence coming back on his radar. It was comfort and relief at the same time.
"You know that." The leading Triad spoke. "All your Halliwell powers are immense."
"Yeah, that's why you're going to die!" Piper yelled. "Finally out of our lives!" Her eldest son grabbed her by her wrist.
"Then do it. What are you waiting for?" The three men smiled knowingly. Their enemy would need the power of the entire Warren/ Halliwell line.
Immediately the sisters attacked again. Deep was their surprise when nothing happened. The Twice-Blessed brothers joined Piper, Phoebe and Paige, but again the Triad was not affected. Soon the whole family was on knees, forced by an intense attack from the Triad. All noticed the wicked smile on the men's faces. The Power of Three and the brothers would have punched eagerly but couldn't. The little versions orbed over to them. Both little brothers got an idea and grinned sheepishly. That got the attention of everyone. Inside the bubble, nevertheless. The blond man held the others at bay with his hand and talked with his brother telepathically.
'What's in your mind?' Wyatt questioned with a raised eyebrow.
'We need all.' Chris replied.
'Who all?'
'Our ancestors. Grams, Grandma and the others.'
Wyatt's mouth formed an 'O', then nodded. Smiling he put up his forefinger while Chris did the same. The toddler versions followed their example what made all women before them appear, led by Penny Halliwell.
Instantly the Triad paled and the Halliwells were on their feet in the same moment. Gaining the needed support the sisters, brothers attacked the Triad again. Now they had the upper hand and vanquished the three men for good. All let a sigh of relief.
THE RETURN OF LEO
Wyatt started to heal the sisters while Chris unfroze Henry and Coop who were actually surprised to see the adults. Recognizing the similarity neither spoke one word as the brunette man grinned and took care of the toddler versions. Both boys smiled mischievously.
A golden orb formed into the living room and immediately little Chris ran over to be picked up holding up his hands. Out of this orb formed Leo and the Angel of Destiny. The father smiled, did what his baby boy wanted and was welcomed with open arms.
"We're going now," Penny said with Patty beside her. "Thanks boys for summoning us."
"Actually it was Chris' idea," Wyatt stated.
"I know that." Penny snipped. "He'll always be smarter than you!" Wyatt smirked knowingly. Chris laughed. The children as well. The others followed one by one. Smiling the ghostly women disappeared leaving the family alone.
"Daddy – missed you," Leo heard his youngest say snuggling deeper into his chest while his eldest confirmed, "Yeah!" while hugging his leg. Hesitantly his wife laid one arm around his waist and both green and brown eyes met. And then Leo and Piper's lips found and the couple shared a deep kiss.
Four voices commented, two childish and two matured, this with a loud "EWW!"
Phoebe, Coop, Paige and Henry bursted out laughing at this absurd situation. The kids, young and old, were definitely embarrassed as Piper and Leo joined the laughter. Still snickering the mother went over to her children to slap the adults on the back of their heads and to kiss the toddlers on theirs.
"What was that for?" Chris complained.
"And why did you kiss them and not us?" Wyatt continued.
Leo still laughed. "Firstly, you as adults are still not used to our kissing. I got the feeling you both have girlfriends in the future, don't you?" The boys silenced at once as they watched how their mother would react at this news.
Piper of course was not fond of this. Women that would dig their nails into the skin of her baby boys. However, she added to her husband's sentence, "Secondly, I kissed you as well. The children are you, so...."
"OK, OK, we got it mom," Chris sighed holding his hands up in a defensive position. His older brother laid a reassuring hand on his shoulder. Both smiled.
Nobody wanted them to go, but they saw the longing. After all whatever they might ask would be block by Chris' favorite mantra from before, "Future consequences!"
"As wonderful as it is to be here," Wyatt started. "We'll have to go back to our time. The demons and the Greater Good have to be served. The future is waiting for you as well!"
"Yes, your work is now ours," Chris continued. "You had raised us well or will raise us. We're feared and somehow, how shall I say it?"
"Good-looking?" Phoebe chimed in. Her nephew smirked back.
"Not that, Auntie Phoebe!" Chris blushed as well as Wyatt. "I don't want to reveal too much of the future because of ..."
"Future consequences!" the whole family replied simultaneously, laughing.
"That's not funny," Chris complained again.
"I know you want more, but we have to go now. Work doesn't take care of itself," Wyatt said.
The blond man began to hug his aunties and uncles. "Good bye! We'll see each again in 23 years!" The women sniffled a bit and nodded. The men had unshed tears in their eyes. The brunette followed his brother's example.
Soon both men were standing in front of their parents. The four of them cried slightly and embraced each other tightly. Wyatt and Chris received many kisses from both Piper and Leo as the elder of the two activated the time portal by a now used wave of his hand. "You're good parents," Chris said before stepping through. Wyatt followed with a gesture of his hand. The younger man was bored by Wyatt's hesitation as he grabbed him by his collar to drag him back. Both sighed at the end helplessly.
After they were gone the parents concentrated again on their versions who stood closely to them. Piper and Leo could see they were still excited, but also exhausted from this eventful day.
"Piper, we're going. Call us if you need anything," Paige said matter-of-factly. All were exhausted after this day. The youngest Charmed One saw it in the eyes of her older sister and husband as well as brother-in-law. They would sleep for days.
"Go right ahead. We'll see again when you all in good shape. And we're good as well," Leo spoke. His wife nodded.
Phoebe and Paige agreed, took their husbands' hands and went home to think about all what had happened and what will come. Their relieved nature and reassuring smiles helped the little family. Piper and Leo picked up their boys to put them in bed. The younger sisters were gone.
The kids had fallen asleep on Leo's and Piper's shoulders as soon as they were picked up. "Let them sleep with us!" Leo begged his wife. "I need the boys close by. You as well." The woman agreed kissing him as both of them went to their bedroom.
AT PHOEBE AND COOP'S FLAT
"I'm glad we won this battle," Phoebe said stepping into the marriage bed.
"Yes, so am I. Sometimes it was really close," Coop told her. "Especially when the Triad attacked Chris." He followed Phoebe into the bed. They embraced each other tightly.
"It was a close call. But thankfully our nephews would do everything for each other." Her husband kissed her.
"Let's sleep now. It was an exhausting day!"
A last kiss and both were falling asleep in their loving embrace.
AT PAIGE AND HENRY'S PLACE
"Is your life always so hectic?" Henry asked.
"Yes, but will be lessened. Until the next generation is ready," Paige responded.
"And this time-travel thing? Did this happen before?"
Paige laughed. "You don't know how often. The boys are very resourceful in this case."
"I see," Henry finished. "Let's sleep. We'll talk later."
He shared a deep kiss with his wife and both slept peacefully.
BACK AT THE MANOR
The father and mother had laid their kids in the middle of the bed as they changed clothes. Both stepped into the bed, kissed the boys and each other.
"I missed you," Piper spoke. "So did the boys."
"I've seen it from above," Leo replied. "But this little guy here," he gestured to Chris, "helped you through. I'm so proud of him. Of both."
"So am I," Piper agreed. "But the attacks on him were so intense that I sometimes thought he'd die."
Leo kissed her. "I know. I felt the same. But thankfully they are survivors."
Both looked at Wyatt and Chris sleeping in their middle. The parents smiled. "We have brave kids, don't we?" Piper told him. He nodded agreeing.
"It's late. We should sleep like our kids."
They shared a last tender kiss before holding each's hands over their sons' heads and slept in peace.
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:49:46 GMT -5
24. A growing family and brothers till the end A HALF YEAR LATERIt was time for another celebration. Chris' second birthday has arrived. Piper and Leo sighed heavily as they remembered what had happened during this time. Their sons had played many tricks on them as Wyatt and Christopher practised their powers. Mostly orbing and telekinesis. So the father had started to work as a handyman again, because his sons had destroyed some furniture during their practise. The mother on the other hand was not enthusiastic about it at all, but let it go – for now. This year Wyatt had made a special gift for his little brother – with the help of his father, of course. Through their orbing play both boys had discovered a beautiful place with an amazing view over the city. The Golden Gate Bridge. The younger boy had immediately liked this place, so Wyatt and Chris decided it was their secret spot. Even though they'd been here before, but they never really enjoyed it here and noticed its beauty. Now the older boy wanted to replicate it for his baby brother. He grinned proudly while his daddy kissed him and smiled as well. Like last year the party started with the gifts. Chris was delighted. From his parents he got clothes and some papers for training his spell abilities. From his aunties and uncles more clothes – the little boy growled a bit – and more magical stuff for training. Green eyes lightened up as his older brother gave him his gift. Their spot en miniature. The brunette swung his arms around the blond's neck so tightly, that both fell on the floor laughing. "Thank you,Wy. That's the best gift today," Chris said still laughing. As he stood up he also hugged his parents, aunties and uncies to thank them as well. "So hungry?" Piper asked her boys. The answer all got were orbs floating over to their highchairs grinning like chesire cats. The family sighed helplessly but enjoyed this day. In the evening the adults and kids played together some board games like "Ludo", "Queen" and many more. Some time later the boys fell asleep on either Leo's or Piper's lap. Both smiled and kissed each boy on their heads and each other. Phoebe, Coop, Paige and Henry took the hint to say quietly their farewells and go home. Before going the women and men embraced each other briefly and then tiptoeing out of the Manor. The parents took each a boy in their arms and brought the kids to bed. Kissing them once again Piper and Leo held hands and walked slowly to their bedroom. With a smile and tucked safely in each other's arms the couple slept carefree through the night. A FEW MONTHS LATERPiper was yet again in her bathroom. The sickness she had reminded her strong of that what had happened twice already. Some days ago the wife had gotten very intimate with Leo, so therefore the woman had brought a pregnancy test. Now she was waiting for the result. As it turned positive the eldest Charmed One sighed. Breaking the news to the family was another hard point. How would her three men react? In the evening the family came together. Leo from Magic School where he worked as the headmaster, the boys came back from playing in the garden after they had been both in a normal as well as magical preschool. As Wyatt and Chris entered they laughed wholeheartedly and looked like an ogre. They stank as well like them. The parents had to cover their noses from the smell. "What were you doing boys?" Leo asked through his nostrils. "Just playing," Wyatt answered. "But we were so, so ..." Chris continued tapping on his chin while thinking, "you see we had fun and fell in a mud." The older boy nodded in agreement. "That explains a lot," Piper stated. "Now you two clean up and come back for dinner. I got some news for you." "Yes mom," came the prompt reply from both and they ran upstairs to the bathroom. At first Wyatt cleaned himself and then helped his little brother. They were so close and nobody was able to break their brotherly bond. Quickly they changed clothes and walked slowly back to their parents. Downstairs Piper and Leo talked about the social and magical lives. Magic was really involved in the mother's life, not only caused by her sons' practise in the house and many more. "So what about the school?" Piper asked. "And the boys?" "Everything's fine," Leo sighed. "I have never thought leading a school would be so hard." His wife laughed a bit. "The boys are cool. They're learning fast. Especially Chris. He's really smart. Smarter than Wyatt, but just a bit." "And their powers?" "Growing fast. I wanted to know how many they'll get and how big they'll be. So I asked the Elders." "What did they say?" "The normal stuff. Just like always, you know. They're really reserved." Piper snorted. "The boys will be back any minute. Let's drop that issue!" "Okay," Leo replied and kissed his wife passionately. The sons of them stepped in, looked briefly at each other and commented loudly, "EWW!" Wyatt continued covering his brother's eyes. "There are minors in the room." The parents broke their kiss immediately – embarrassed. "So mom, what's the news?" Chris asked with big green eyes. The mother looked at each men in her life. "I'm pregnant," she said shyly. "Wow," came the reply from all. Leo kissed her again. This time with no comment from Wyatt or Chris. Instead they laid their ears on her stomach for listening. "What is it? Girl or Boy?" Wyatt asked. "I don't know yet. I'll tell you tomorrow. After I've been at the doctor. Okay?" Piper replied and her sons nodded. One day later the mother of soon three children was pleased. At least she'll get the daughter she had foreseen years ago. Leo would be proud and the boys would be bicker over who would be the better older brother. Piper smiled. As she entered her home Wyatt and Chris ran to her eagerly. "So what is it?" Wyatt asked. Chris repeated, "What is it?" Piper sighed and looked at her husband for support. Instead he only smiled as well. She sighed helplessly. "It's a girl. You'll get a sister!" "Cool!" came the boys' reply and immediately they started to fight over who would be the better older brother. Leo kissed his wife while their kids played together on the floor. Nine months later, shortly after Chris had turned three, the family was gathered around Piper who had just given birth to their third child. A daughter. Wyatt and Chris looked eagerly and somehow very interested in her. "Mom, what's the name?" Wyatt asked. Piper smiled and kissed her boys on their heads. "Melinda. Melinda Prudence Halliwell." The men smiled happily. Piper was finally pleased that her family was complete. Two boys and a daughter. She wanted to see the reaction of her sisters and brothers-in-law. Phoebe and Paige would spoil the baby as well as Coop and Henry. Now was the time for peace. 20 YEARS LATERChristopher sat alone on the Golden Gate Bridge. Just thinking. About the difference between his two lived timelines. His older brother Wyatt was his best friend. He worked as a doctor in both the normal and magical world. The young man was respected by all, even the Elders who had once thought two Twice-Blessed children were not good enough for the world. But they proved them wrong. He snorted a bit as he remembered Wyatt's new girlfriend and his excitement. The blond man acted like a child again. But the family accepted her. He himself had graduated faster than anyone expected. The normal school was proud of him – like his parents. In the Magic School Chris worked as a teacher, after he graduated as well fast. Slowly he followed his father as the headmaster of Magic School. But he still had years. Both he and his brother worked as whitelighters, taught by their Aunt Paige. The most important fact for him was certainly that his mother was still alive and his father had always been there for him. Their baby sister Melinda was now at university studying economy. Later she will take over P3, so that their mom could open her restaurant where Chris could also work. He was as good as his mom in the kitchen. The family loved his cooking. His thoughts now drifted to Phoebe and Coop. The middle sister was blessed with three girls. They were all teenagers. Hysterical teenagers. And they loved to annoy their elder cousins – with pleasure, actually. The eldest was also at university while her younger sisters were still in high-school. All three were dating boys and gave their parents many headaches and worry. Sometimes his uncle and aunt were helpless against their three girls. The brunette sighed. Wandering with his thoughts to his youngest aunt Paige and his uncle Henry. Paige had taught him and his brother how to work as whitelighters. Both got children as well. Twin girls, another great exception in the Halliwell family, and a boy. These three kids were still in high-school. Henry Jr. adored his elder cousin and both were really close in their relationship. The three youngest looked up to the six elder cousins. Life was the way he had always dreamed of. "There you are," a voice the brunette recognized all too well said. "I was looking for you." "No need to worry, Wy," Chris replied. "I'm fine." "You're my little brother. Will always be," Wyatt responded truthfully. "Of course I'm worried about you." "I know," came his whispered answer. Wyatt took his little brother in his lap. "So tell me what were you thinking about?" "How the timelines had changed, you know." His older brother nodded. Both brothers were silent for a moment. Suddenly the younger man burst into a laughter. "What's so funny now?" Wyatt snorted shaking his head. "I was thinking about our powers," Chris replied. "You with the heavy department and me with the sensing one. You are the army and I am ... What am I,Wy?" Blue eyes looked into the green ones of his younger brother. "You are my companion and best friend. When I'm lost to talk to a charge or someone else you'll help me out. After all you're half Elder, so you certainly have more tact than me. In this case you are like dad." "Thanks Wy." Chris spoke looking into his brother's face. "But you are more like him. You know figure, height and features. Here I follow mom." "But taller," Wyatt contradicted. His brother laughed and the older man soon followed. Chris sat up and beside Wyatt. Both looked over the bridge. "You know I love you, Chris." Wyatt said all of a sudden. "You mean the world to me. Beside our baby sister, of course." Chris looked at him. "I love you, too, Wyatt. You really are my best friend. Our baby sister has always a place in our hearts. Like Mom and Dad. The cousins, aunts and uncles." "I know. Okay, let's face our destiny." Chris and Wyatt orbed off to fight their latest demon and find new charges. They were after all the almighty Twice-Blessed Halliwell brothers. There were only a few demons who were a real challenge for the men. In reality they loved challenges, because that would be using all their inherited powers. But sometimes the brothers loved to irritate the demons as they used their aunt Paige's favorite glamour effect to alter themselves. But their mother hated it. Speaking of her they should be back at home – by now. Later that day Wyatt and Chris entered the Manor and saw their mother and father already waiting for them. Impatiently as always. So they both put on their most innocent faces. But in their hurry the door stayed opened. "Is something wrong?" Chris asked sheepishly. Wyatt only nodded as well. "No, you are late," Piper stated. Leo stood close behind. With their daughter away the boys were the only regularly visits at the Manor. "Never happen again, mom." Wyatt promised. Chris snorted a bit. "That's a good one, but I don't believe it." "OK, time for dinner," Leo spoke. "All at the table." Wyatt and Chris obeyed immediately, not wanting to upset their mother more. Piper still shook helplessly her head and seated herself beside her baby boy. "Boys – door!" Leo demanded at least. Grinning both they held out their hands and telekinatically closed the front door of the Manor. THE END
As the door has closed again, this is the official end for this one. As said above, my very first attempt - with only the highlights of each season. Will post the link for "Watching Over You" later!
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Post by Tim on Aug 27, 2016 15:50:25 GMT -5
Another story I have fond memories of reading. You spanned the best of three seasons here.
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