A/N This is a revision of my former story Coming Home. I took both of them off here because time did not allow for me to work on this fic until after graduation. So this story is back and if you would like to read and review that would be great!

-GP

( Prue's POV- Episode All Hell Breaks Loose. Year- 2001)

My heart pounds in my chest, as I notice the bullet speeding toward my chest. It swirls in the air; there is no way for me to stop it… No way for me to save myself- it's too late for that…. It's too late because Piper has already paid with her life. If I am to die, I would rather be dead than alive when they stick needles into my lifeless body- bleeding red- bleeding for my dead sister.

My hands are outstretched as the bullet is pulled towards my pounding heart. I leave my eyes open to watch it spinning faster- and faster towards me. I take in a sharp breath, probably my last breath. The bullet's speed slows- and then freezes a foot in front of me. My body trembles from the shock and my eyes travel to a form in front of me.

The man is tall with graying hair pulled tightly back into a ponytail. He wears a black trench coat, along with a matching shirt, and pants. He nods his head at me.

I tilt my head to one side and ask, " Wh--o are you?"

He outstretches his right hand to me and requests, " I have an offer for you, Prue; one that can save not only you but your sisters' as well."

I wrap my arms around my chest, which are soaked in Piper's blood. I question, " What kind of offer? And who are you?"

He steps forward and suggests, " I am Alpha, an Avatar- a being of celestial power. My offer for you is to become one of us;become part of our collective. There is not much time, I have the power to turn back time, but I will only allow this if you join us."

He wants me to join a band of celestial beings? Why am I so special? I am no longer a charmed one….

I peer back at Piper's lifeless body and then back at Alpha, " Why do you want me to join you?"

He smiles genuinely and exclaims, " Because you are special. You were born with a talented gift- and my dear- I have seen your possible future as an Avatar, it is very fruitful. You have a choice, either I can allow that bullet to spear through your chest or I can save you."

I narrow my eyes at him and blow back a piece of hair in my face. " If you want me so bad, why would you allow that bullet to kill me?"

I shift my weight onto my right foot and then continue, " I know there is some kind of catch- there always is with any magical being. So tell me what is the catch to all of this power?"

He laughs out loud and suggests, " Nothing! I want to save you and your sisters'. Your family is special in so many ways! Although we do ask one thing from you- that you keep your powers from your family."

I tilt my head to the side and suggest, " Why must I keep this from them? They are after all, magical beings as well."

He smiles is gone and he replies, " We must keep our true identities' and powers a secret. You have seen this for yourself in this reality."

I frown at him and ask, " Will their lives be normal?"

Alpha turns his head and glances Piper. His eyes return to me, and I can tell he is speaking the truth. He says softly, " Yes, they will go one without knowing about your accident."

I nod and sigh. This all happened because of me. I need to fix this , and part of that means not being around them….. My sisters need to have a semi-normal life- especially Piper. She has wanted a normal life, a normal family and children with Leo. That is all I want for her and Phoebe. Maybe Phoebe will grow up and forget about Cole- maybe she can still find happiness with someone without magical powers.

I hold my hand out and then shake Alpha's hand and ask, " I have one request."

He eyes me carefully and says, " That depends on the request."

I hold back my tears and I state, " I want you to make it look like I've died. I-- have made terrible mistakes in the past- and I'm responsible for Piper's death. I want to make it right and that means a life without me in it."

He grimaces and then suggests, " Are you sure, you can live a normal life as a witch- you do realize that you're going to cause them suffering."

I nod and shake his hand. " I know that- just- make me an Avatar- before I change my mind…."

( Present: Year 2003)

No!" I sat up in bed. Gasping for air, I hop out of bed and walk over to the sink. I turn the knob and allow the refreshing cold water drip down into the faucet. I dip my sweaty palms into the cool liquid and splash it across my face. I wipe my lips and gaze up at my appearance in the mirror. My short cropped black hair is sticking to my cheeks from the moisture on my face. My gray eyes flicker in the darkness and I attempt to calm my pounding heart.

Breathe

Just Breathe.

Wiping my forehead from perspiration, I sigh. I dream of them so often, and so frequently now, I'm not quite sure if something isn't wrong anymore. But how can there be any danger? There are no charmed ones. They have normal lives- normal as you can be for two former charmed ones. It's been two years since I seen my sisters'. Two long years as an Avatar, working to make the collective stronger. We have killed three possible candidates because they chose death over power. They were weak-minded fools not to join us. I have no interest in murdering anyone, but we gave them a choice as they were about to die. I scoff and laugh at the memory of one such Avatar- namely Cole Turner.

Alpha had turned Cole into an Avatar and Cole somehow altered reality. I do not know of the fine details, but I know he was killed by my sisters' with the help of the Avatars. Alpha and Beta had made sure I was not involved. They have never asked me to face my family- never asked me to ask them to join us.

I cannot dwell on the forgotten past any longer, nor will I get anymore sleep tonight. I turn around and grab a pair of blue jeans, my green blouse and dress quickly. Alpha knows something- I can feel it. I usually dream of my sisters' when he has something on his mind. I'm not sure why it works this way, but it seems to follow this pattern every time. Just as I have buttoned my blouse completely, I whirl on my heels and Alpha's form appears in front of me. I reach for my jacket and pull it on as he begins, " Prue we have a mission for you."

I bend over and sit down on my bed, reaching for my boots I ask, " Another member you would like me to recruit?"

I would invite him to sit down, but I know him too well. Alpha does not care to act in any way or form human. He is a civil servant of the powers that be and nothing more.

He grimaces and suggests, " This possible candidate needs some persuasion. He is not ready as of yet to become an Avatar."

I roll my eyes at him and retort, " I am not going to use my feminine charms to recruit another member, Alpha."

He shakes his head and requests, " No- this situation is more delicate and you have expertise when it comes to this candidate."

My boots are on and I stand to my feet, and place my hands on my hips. " How is the situation delicate?"

He sighs and edges towards me. " This man must be persuaded over a longer period of time, which means you may be gone for a few months to a few years. I am not sure how long it will take to convince him to turn to our side."

Narrowing my eyes I utter, " Who is this person?"

He grimaces and says, " Leo, you're brother-in law."

My eyes widen at his response. Why would Leo be a possible candidate to join us? Has something happened to Piper?

Alpha notices my discomfort and reassures, " He is not in harms way, although he is very powerful- and has a future ahead of him. He is the one who will bring us to our full potential, but it is going to take some time- that is why I need you."

I stifle my laughter and then sarcastically state, " You want me to recruit him? You want me to face the family I left behind- that thought I had died!"

" Yes- you have no choice in the matter," He requests.

I shake my head and shout, " Do you have any idea how they will react? They'll want to know where I've been! How am I suppose to get through to them?"

He shrugs, " You will, you succeed, according to my calculations."

I bite my lip and spit out, " Okay- I'll do this for you, but after this all is over, I want their memories erased- except Leo's. Do you understand?"

He nods and suggests, " It's almost morning, perhaps you should begin your quest."

I nod and disperse, focusing my energy on returning to the place I once lived in. My eyes fall onto the crimson painted Manor.

" Welcome Home Prue," I utter as I watch the morning sun's rays fall over the Manor.

To Be Continued