Do not own Charmed or anything

Inspired by ChrisCrossed Again by LizaGirl and Troika by xXFan-FanXx. along with a few others

Summary: Chris has always felt left out from his family. So he tries to stay away from magic but can never seem to succeed. How will he escape from destiny when it means losing the ones he cares for.

Chapter 1 Caring

In an old Victorian Manor, on the second floor, in a room, laid a teenage boy of 18 years. Bobbing his head to the music playing on his Ipod while reading an old looking book. The book was actually a journal describing the events that had taken place not only in the past but of an alternate timeline. The author of the book was an alternate version of the one reading it that went into the past to change the world from literally becoming hell on earth with his own brother as king and source of all the chaos. The boy who wrote and is reading the book is Christopher Victor Halliwell.

Chris had found out about his counterpart when he started having dreams of the other timeline that were the memories of his counterpart. Lucky enough, his counterpart had a plan of leaving the journal to guide himself from going insane from all the new sets of memories. Chris had found the book hidden in the back room of P3 where Chris Perry hid it.

Chris felt happy for what his other self did to save not only the world but his family. It sometimes brought happiness because it showed that Chris cared so much about his family that he would risk his own life but now it was a different story concerning if he would risk his life for his family.

The reason being is that Chris did not feel much a part of the family. That was because of the treatment he got from the whole family. He was the one ignored when not being noticed or around to let his family know about his presence. Once his family catch him in their sights or need something of him, they act like nothing was wrong. When it came to other things of his life, he could never count on them. Except for a few. Those being his grandfather Victor and his Uncle Henry who was now his Aunt's ex. Everybody was all into their own worlds that did not include Chris.

The reason that his family thought Chris to be a powerless mortal. The family had expected too much from Chris because of his alternate self's adventure. When Chris was growing up, showing no signs of being magical, the family became disappointed. The actual case being that they were not paying close enough attention to him. He had the gift of telepathy and empathy since he was the age of one. While all his siblings and cousins showed active powers, he had ones that could not be seen physically. So the family assumed when he turned five without any signs of powers, he would be a mortal.

Chris kept them a secret instead of telling his family because of what he found out from them. He found disappointment from his mother because she would compare his current self with others such as future Chris and Wyatt. Sadness from his father because he was not going to be like the other Chris. His Aunts felt indifferent to him because Pheobe was more into being a mother herself and Paige was busy in the magical world. These negative feelings built up and because Chris was an empath and a telepath, he knew their opinions of him. He was too young to control his powers from finding out those things.

It hurt Chris deeply to know those things and some how felt betrayed. His own family wanted him to be just like his counterpart but when it came for them to think that that might not happen, he felt their love waver for him. At a young age this scarred the boy emotional to see his own family may not hold him in high opinions to everything else. His thoughts were strengthen when through out his life his family had missed some major events because something else came up. The latest one being his birthday.

Chris then closed his book and took out his headphones while listening to the noise coming from down stairs. He knew that his family was having their thanksgiving dinner since yesterday was interrupted by magical business and moved it to today. He was skipping it knowing he would be able to skip out on it without being noticed. He had other things to attend to anyways.

Chris hid his book behind his bed and made sure he had all the things he needed, wallet, keys, and phone. Once he was ready he went through his window, down the vines and snuck through the gardens without his family noticing. He went walking through the night towards his friends house. He had nothing better to do and wanted to spend the day with people that at least acknowledges his existence even when he is not around. People that cared about him and like him for who he is with no doubts or anything.

While he was lost in his thoughts he came to a two story house about three blocks away from his own house. He was surprised to see the house dark with no lights or signs of anyone home. Chris figured they probably went to the store and would be back. So Chris got one of the spare keys that his friends gave him to use and let himself in.

"Surprise, Happy birthday."

Chris was shocked to see so many faces from his school. The house was packed full of people that he had the pleasure of meeting. Some that had already graduated and others that have not yet. All these people had met Chris and were glad to have met him so they showed up to a party for his 18th birthday that night. All orchestrated by Chris's own little group of close friends which he just spotted in the center of the crowd.

Chris was trying to make his way to the crowd to thank his friends for everything they had done for him. Chris also had to greet all his guests that made time to come to his party. Chris also was thankful for this party because it showed that people actually were there for him and it boosted his mood for it.

When he finally reached his friends a good twenty minutes later he was caught off guard as a small form had jumped in his arms but lucky enough was able to brace himself from falling over.

"Happy birthday Chrissie." Chris groaned at the nickname his best friend was calling him.

"Yeah Chrissie, happy birthday." This caused Chris to turn and glare at a black haired tall man.

"Stop glaring at Derrick, Halliwell. It is good to see you actually made it to your birthday party." A blood haired girl said as she came up and gave a small peck on his cheek.

"Yeah, for a moment we thought you actually made up with your family and was having a celebration with your family." A tall blond jock came and patted him on the back.

"But we knew that you might come here for your birthday instead and planned this surprise for you." Another girl with raven black hair had came and gave him a kiss also.

"Yeah and it was pretty hard for us to keep it such a secret for weeks." The blond girl that had jumped him earlier said.

"Thanks guys. You are the best and I could not have asked for anything better than my friends." He grinned at all his close friends who all smiled at him. He then turned to the girl who seemed to have not let go of him.

"I figured you would now be introducing us to your flavor of the week Ash. Boy or girl?" Chris smirked while hugging her closer but also got a smack as a bonus.

"Just because I am on a journey to find love does not give you the right to make fun of me."

"Yeah but that does not mean we cant comment on who it was like last week with that hot chick Tanya." Said Jake the Blond jock

"No I thought it was Monica." said the tall slender raven haired girl named Alex.

"That was three weeks ago. Her name was Frances and she was fine." Derrick said.

"Uh Der, that was a month ago and she was a he. Now it may be too late in our friendship to ask this but are you gay? Plus the flavor last week was Amore." Chris said to get back at him for calling him Chrissie.

They all started to bicker leaving Ashley, Kyra, the red head, and Devlin out of the argument. Chris and Derrick were both making shrewd comments at each other. Alex and Jake were both saying that they were right and the other was wrong. Kyra stood to the side with a smirk on her face seeing her friends argue like children. Ashley was disappointed in them because they should be celebrating Chris's birthday but instead they were arguing while around them the party was going on.

Ashley had enough of the fighting and broke them up while shouting at them to stop. "Glad to see that you are guys are still able to act like kids. Now the birthday boy was right. I was dating Amore last week. Since you got it right and its your birthday, you have the privilege to dance with me."

Chris had his own smirk on his face but when he heard the end of the statement it disappeared. Before he could complain, the blond snatched his hand and dragged him outside to the dance floor. He heard more greetings and happy birthdays while he was being dragged against his will. They made to the center and started to dance to the quick beat song playing on the stereos because the band was not ready yet.

While they were dancing Ashley started up a conversation. "Did anybody remember about your birthday today."

"Don't know, most of the time I was busy. I had an early shift today and finished late in the afternoon. By the time I got back home, everybody was busy preparing for the thanksgiving dinner they missed yesterday."

"So your whole family forgot."

"Nah, gramps and Uncle Henry came to have lunch at the restaurant. I was able to talk to them because my coworkers left me off the hook."

"At least you have some relatives that care about you. Plus your friends are always there just like a second family." Ashley smiled at Chris

"Yeah but I sometimes wish I wasn't born into a family full of magic. That way everything can be normal" Chris said while giving off a bit of depression.

"If you weren't born period then you would never have met me." his partner said

"That would be a tragedy. Not being able to meet the most annoying person in the world." Chris smiled at the peeved look that crossed his best friends face.

"You are mean. Here I am trying to cheer you up and you insult me." She was about to step away till Chris grabbed her arms and drew her close. At perfect timing also as a slow dance started at the exact same moment.

Ash smiled as she leaned her head into her friends chest as he kissed her head as an act to apologize. They started to slow dance as he guided them allowing Ash to close her eyes and let her mind wander.

Chris smiled as he saw the peaceful look on the person he knew most of his life. "I wonder what it would be like if my life had been like it is at this moment. Me here with people caring about me and most of them normal without a care about magic."

"You forget that three of our friends are magical beings." Ash shot back.

"They may be but they don't mention or act like magic is everything. They act like normal teenage mortals. Like you and me, people trying to go through life without all the weirdness." Chris said while not noticing the guilty look on his companions face.

They were interrupted as someone came up to the couple. "Finally legal dude. So the band was wondering if you want to play at your own party. We got everything set up."

"Now how can I turn down the chance to play with you guys, Dev. Just give me a sec and I will be at the stage."

The guy nodded and went ahead of Chris. Chris just turned to Ash about to apologize for bailing but got interrupted.

"Just go. I know music is something you can not reject. Plus you should be able to do anything you want especially doing what you love." Chris smiled at her and went to the stage to play with the band.

Chris got there and picked up the electric guitar that was calling to him. The revealed musician picked up his instrument sliding his hand smoothly against its surface. Caressing it like a parent would their own baby child. Once he noticed the rest of the band ready Chris then let his hands start plucking at the strings. Allowing his love of the art of sound flow into the beat and rhythm. Giving the audience a spark of life as the music pumped their energies higher and letting the party truly begin.

Ashley was still on the dance floor watching as everybody felt the music put them under a spell. Letting all their stress melt away and living in the moment. The music showed the people to enjoy the night. This brought a smile to her face.

'No matter how much you avoid magic, Chris, it seems you can never get rid of it. Look at the way you mesmerize the crowd with the music. You have a gift with music and use it like magic to put the crowd under a spell.'

Ash then noticed the rest of the group with her watching as Chris enjoyed himself through the music. Derrick smiled showing his fangs which went unnoticed by the people around as they let their worries go and rock with the music. Kyra let the smile she had on all night continue to stay on as it showed she had known this would happen. Alex grabbed Jakes arm so he could dance along with her. Devlin stood to the other side of Ashley just looking at the liveliness of the party.

'You will always have people that love you and care for you. Especially me Chris. You can always count on me.' Her eyes never leaving the form of Chris letting himself go in the music. She thought everyone, including the rest of the group, was enjoying themselves and were now immersed in the party. Not paying attention to her or how she was looking at Chris with a look that was not hard to mistake.

Close by there was a girl with brown hair Mexican staring at her and switching between her and the boy playing the guitar on stage. The girl felt something as she stared at the two but she did not know what but she decided that she would find out.

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