The Halliwell Sons – My Season One
A/N: Just for knowledge: Each season will have 22 episodes and at the end there will be THREE!
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Summary: Nothing can break a sibling bond. Especially if your name is Halliwell. Wyatt and Chris are now on their own, but a familiar and known power is after them.
1. Chris 23rd birthday
MANOR
Piper Halliwell and Leo Wyatt sat together in the sunroom of the house. Both were deep in thoughts. Because tomorrow's Chris' birthday. His 23rd. It was the day of his birth as well as death. The one who died to save his older brother.
"Tomorrow is the day," Leo spoke quietly.
"I know. How are you feeling, honey?" Piper asked him. She still feared for her peanut. But thanks to him the eldest Charmed One had survived her son's 14th birthday where she had died before. Her father had spoken to her after Chris' death.
"Not so good," Leo answered. "I still remember and miss him. And our baby boy is so much like him. All reminds me of him. I'm afraid of tomorrow."
"What do you mean?" his wife questioned.
"You know. The memories of the other Chris may come to him. Fate has his own way."
"What's with Wyatt?"
"We'll deal with him when it's time. He'll have questions." Leo sighed.
Piper smacked his arm. "Let's change the subject. Tomorrow is a joyful day. Our baby boy will be 23. I'd love to know what our boys might do now."
Leo snickered a bit. "You know how they are. Still best friends and brothers. Nothing can destroy that bond."
Piper kissed him lovingly before snuggling deep into his chest. Now married over 25 years they still felt like teenagers who had just fallen in love. A year ago they had their silver wedding what was a big celebration. Their sons had given them a photo album of themselves from being babies until now. Piper's sisters had given similar items, but what they liked and looked in most was the album. Smiling they asked themselves how tomorrow's day will come out.
BOYS' APARTMENT – NIGHT BEFORE
"Are you excited?" a blond head asked his opposite.
"Of what?" a brown head whispered back, still laying in his bed like his opposite.
"Your birthday, silly!" The blond shot back. "You'll be 23 tomorrow. Everyone still fears for you."
"I know." The brunette whispered. "I'm afraid, too. The other me died that day. What will happen to me tomorrow?"
The blond was quiet now. Their father had told his sons about the other Chris who came to the past to save his brother. They spoke about his life, past and sacrifices, especially his death on the day he was born. The elder boy couldn't have believed it if his father hadn't assured it was true. In truth he feared for his baby brother as well.
"Wy, everything okay?" the brunette asked afraid.
"I am, Chris. Nothing to be afraid of. Let's sleep. Tomorrow is an exciting day."
Wyatt and Chris Halliwell slept peacefully through the night. Both with their own thoughts in mind. The Halliwell brothers were feared in the Underworld already. One Twice-Blessed, the other half Elder. Their power was immense. Little did they know they had been observed and recognized.
THE BIRTHDAY
It was a special day for the Halliwells. Christopher had been spoiled yet fiercely protected by all, because the loss of him had started the protectiveness. Over the years, when Christopher had started to look like the other one, Leo had spoken with his sons about the other future. The elder boy had been shocked while the younger one was still. Not a word was said by him.
"Have you finished all, Piper?" Leo asked, looking over the table where all Chris' favorite cakes were placed.
Piper nodded. Her baby boy was now 23 while her eldest was 25. Both were the lights of her life. "I wonder what he's gonna say about his presents?"
"The same as always," Leo replied, knowing his youngest son too well.
"Where are they?" Piper wondered again. "They should have been here by now." As if on cue orbs filled the air. "It's about time." The orbs revealed her sons Wyatt and Chris who had a ribbon over his eyes.
"Wyatt, where are we?" Chris questioned anxiously. His older brother had covered his eyes and mysteriously orbed him away. It felt familiar. "Bro, talk to me!" the young man yelled now.
The older man had silently walked over to his parents who had to hide their chuckles at Chris' impatience. Wyatt nodded at his parents as the three of them shouted, "SURPRISE!"
Chris removed his ribbon and saw his family smiling happily. It was his birthday and he was grateful. The three people who he loved most were here and nothing more counted. "Thank you. Mom, Dad, Wyatt. You can't know how much this means to me."
"Baby, we know. Believe me we do," Piper said with tears in her eyes as she hugged her youngest. The boy returned it happily.
"Son, we know," Leo continued to hug his baby boy as his wife released him. The boy looked exactly like his other self and the father was everytime reminded of his past crimes. So he tightened his grip on the boy.
"Dad, let me breath," Chris pleaded as he noticed that his older brother Wyatt now embraced both. He was threatened to be suffocated. "Hey, can we eat? I'm starving now," he choked out between his father and brother's tight embrace.
Piper decided to help her son and shoved her husband and eldest son away. "C'mon baby. Sit down and eat. And then you can open your presents, peanut."
Chris looked at her as if she were a child while the father and brother giggled helplessly at the youngest boy's annoyance. "Mom, I'm too old to be a peanut, yet a baby. But I'd be happy to eat now my cakes!"
The mother rolled her eyes but did as it was requested. Leo and Wyatt followed as Chris started to dig in the cakes Piper had made. The youngest Halliwell son loved his family deeply and had a close relationship to his mom and brother, but the closest to his dad. His mentor and idol as well as best friend since he was a child.
All were so deep in thoughts that none of them noticed a white orb coming towards Chris and merged with him. Suddenly he stopped eating and looked at his family with a bit of anger and hate. The rest of the family was startled, but Leo stood up and moved over to his youngest.
"Chris, everything is like you wanted it. You know that," Leo spoke quietly to his boy who backed away from his father. He understood him fully.
"Get away from me!" Chris yelled. "You don't know me after all, Leo!"
"Chris, son, please. I changed like you wanted me. And your mother lives."
The green eyes of Christopher searched for his mother who smiled at him and wiped her tears away. The man beside her gave him an encouraging smile. "Who are you?" he demanded.
"Your brother ... Wyatt. I'm good because of you. You remember what Dad told us years ago," Wyatt said calmly and walked over to his baby brother.
"Stay where you are!" Chris shouted. "You look like my family, but you are not them. My mom died when I was 14, my father neglected me and my brother turned to the Source of all Evil. So you are not them!" He orbed away, but Leo quickly reacted and grabbed his son's orbs.
"Where did they go?" Piper panicked. Her baby boy was yet again the other Chris, her whitelighter who had turned out to be her peanut.
Wyatt closed his eyes and sensed for the missing members. "To the bridge. Chris and Dad's favorite place to think." His mother sobbed now. "Don't worry Mom. They'll work through. They always do." The Twice- Blessed witch embraced his mother tightly.
"My baby boy." Piper sobbed more. "You don't know what we did to him in the past. So many horrible things!"
"Mom, I'm sure my little brother had forgiven you. Any brother. I know him like myself, even better."
The eldest Charmed One nodded absently in her son's embrace. But then a voice let them both turned around.
"You think I forgot you, Halliwells. But now I'm interested in the next generation," the invisible voice spoke to a speechless Piper and Wyatt.
MEANWHILE ON THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Chris was in shock as he noticed his father had orbed with him to their sanctuary. What Leo had shown him years ago.
"Dad, what's happening to me?" the boy cried out. Tears were running down his cheeks now.
"Son, the man who died gave you his memories to understand all now," Leo explained. "I made a promise when you were born what was the same day he died: To be there for you, no matter what."
"Is it because of me you became an Avatar and a mortal?"
"Of course, my boy." Leo confirmed, hugging his son. "You changed my life and your mother's. Your brother's as well. You mean the world to me."
"We really are close, aren't we?" Chris asked afraid, looking up to his father.
"You came to me with everything. But you also share with your brother. The way you are we love."
"Really?" he asked shyly. "But what I did to you and the others before I was born ..."
"Was something you thought was necessary. I'd forgiven you, your mother and aunts as well. You're a hero, Chris. I wouldn't want any other son than you."
"Dad," Chris snuggled into his father's chest. "I'm sorry for everything I did."
"Shsh, my son. Chris, you have nothing to be sorry for. You did what was right at this time. But we're now in the better future you created. You died for it."
"And Wyatt? What does he think?"
"That you must ask him yourself. He's your big brother. The one who protected you since you were babies. He loves you. So do you him as well. Chris, we love you. Your mother, brother and me."
Chris sobbed now. "I know you love me. All of you. Like I love you, too. Can we return? I think Mom will send a search party soon."
Leo chuckled at his youngest son who suddenly tensed up. "What's wrong?"
"Someone's at the Manor. Mom, Wyatt!" Chris grabbed his father's hand and orbed them back home. The sight that greeted them froze both father and son on the spot.
BACK AT THE MANOR
Piper couldn't breath anymore. She remembered the voice all too well. Though it was ages ago the last time she had heard it.
"What do you want?" Wyatt demanded and raised his forcefield around his mother and himself.
"You didn't listen. I want you and your brother. Where is he?"
"Not here!" Piper yelled. "You'll leave my boys alone. You were dead. Why are you here?"
"Your boys' powers send a message. The Underworld respect them – but not me. I want them and I'll get them no matter what."
Both mother and son held their breaths as orbs filled the air. Chris and Leo returned. The father immediately stepped in front of his son to protect him.
"What's going on?" the father wanted to know.
"Halliwells, consider yourself as warned. My connections reach widely. I'll get them and let them know that. In torture or in peace. You decide." He was gone in the next second.
"Mom, who was that?" Wyatt asked as he saw his mother and father like in trance. His baby brother hid behind him what made him smile.
"Piper, it can't be him. It was vanquished by you and your sisters," Leo stuttered holding his wife in his arms.
"It was him. He'll always come back. And now he's after my boys. What shall I do? Leo, help me!"
"Mom? Dad?" Chris asked. "Who was this voice? It was creepy."
"You'll find out soon enough. But it's a happy day. Chris, your birthday. The celebration is not over, boys!"
The brothers sighed and sat down again. Wyatt observed his little brother who was quiet. He looked at his father who nodded encouragingly. "So Chris, everything okay by now?"
"Yes, Wyatt. I'm back to myself. I'm your baby brother. The one you love and adore."
The reaction Wyatt gave him was a hug, a major one. "You did everything for me and I'll always be grateful for it. Till our own end."
"Wyatt!" his mother scolded. "It's not time yet. You are both young and death is out of question – for good."
"Mom, it was metaphorical. Brothers no matter what," Wyatt defended while Chris grinned.
"Okay!" Piper calmed down as Leo and Chris looked at each other smiling. The mother was grateful that both of them had solved their issues. Her sons seemed to discuss still a little while more.
The rest of the day went well. The cousins came by as hearts and orbs to congratulate the birthday boy and kiss him on the cheek. Christopher was not pleased with all the attention on him obviously. It was getting worser – for Chris – as Phoebe and Paige stopped by. They pinched him like a little child, so he ran away and hid behind his older brother. Unfortunately the evening was over too soon and the other Halliwells had to go. With sad looks on their faces. Piper and Leo could only smile.
"Mom, Dad, we're going back to our apartment," Chris started. "Thanks for everything today. It was a good birthday!"
"Still with your aunts and cousins?" the mother requested to be sure. Her little boy just rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, I agree with Chris. So if anything happens, call us. We're just a yell away!" Wyatt stated. Both Piper and Leo laughed while the younger man smacked his brother on the head. "Ow! What was that for?"
"Would Dad say the same? Where are your manners? Just call us if this being comes back," Chris replied more tactful. Now Piper and Leo laughed wholeheartedly. "What's so funny?"
"You both. You said the same by changing just a word. The difference between you two is obvious," Piper still laughed saying this.
"What is it?" Wyatt asked curiously. His brother just looked stunned.
"Your education and my status by conceiving you," Leo continued. "The whitelighter in Wyatt is just looking for the obvious while Chris as half Elder is better tactful and waited for others to say all. Just like my Dad."
"I think we go now before they say more embarrassing stories of our childhood," Wyatt whispered to Chris who nodded eagerly.
"We're going now." Wyatt stated aloud grabbing his brother's hand. "Just call!" Both were gone just a moment later.
Slowly Piper and Leo came back to their senses as they registered they were yet again alone in the house. Both went to their bedroom to discuss the new threat for the boys.
UNDERWORLD
The personal Seer of the Source was waiting for her master. Time was against them. So many things had changed over the years, but the only constant factor was the Halliwells.
"So how was it, Master?" she asked as he returned.
"They're threatened," he stated. "It's funny that the eldest witch still remembers me."
"Your voice is charming, after all." The Seer smirked at him what made him snort. Just a bit. "So, what's our next step?"
"Let one son know who we are and what we're capable of!" the Source demanded.
"Which one?" the Seer wanted to know. "The younger boy just received his other memories as he had traveled back in time. The older one had been evil in this life."
"It's clear which one I choose," the Source said going away and leaving the Seer alone to think about herself.
BOYS' APARTMENT
Chris and Wyatt lay yet again in their beds to discuss the day's events. It had become a habit during their youth in the Manor and they continued it in their own apartment.
"So who was this guy?" Chris asked his brother.
"Someone Mom and Dad remember. Mom was really afraid. For us. You noticed Dad's reaction, didn't you?"
"Yeah, I did. He knew it, too. What are they hiding? Is the threat serious?"
"Believe me, it is. If both are afraid it's too serious! We'll do all together now."
"Okay," Chris yawned. "Let's sleep. It's been a long day." The younger boy was asleep in seconds.
Wyatt smiled, but then turned serious again. The threat was huge. It's after both of them. He feared most for his baby brother than himself. With that in mind he fell asleep as well.
MANOR – PIPER & LEO'S BEDROOM
The parents made themselves ready for the bed. Both had enough to discuss. Chris' birthday had turned out to be an eventful day with the threat to their sons. Piper made herself comfortable on Leo's chest.
"I can't believe he's back," Piper sobbed a bit. "And now the Source is after our boys!"
"Did he really threaten both boys?" Leo asked to be sure himself.
"He did. Believe me! 'He wants them and will get them' were his words. I was shocked and so was Wyatt. You were right to protect Chris after you both returned."
Leo kissed his wife on her head. "They're both powerful and protect each other fiercely. No matter what."
"Do you think that'll protect them? That they're strong enough to withstand the attacks of the Source?"
"They'll do what they can. Both were born as sons of the eldest and powerful Charmed One. Chris wouldn't have come back if you hadn't raised him well. To save us all."
Piper kissed her husband at these words. "I married the right man so many years ago. Otherwise I wouldn't have had my boys."
Leo returned her kiss. "We should sleep now. It's late. Let your mind be free. If something happens, we'll know soon enough."
A last tender kiss and both the woman and the man were fast asleep. Nothing could be threaten this peace of a family, could it?
TBC ...
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