The prequel to my other story "Future Foes." Premonitions are in bold and memories will be in italics. Each chapter marks a new year of Melinda's dark future that she came from.

This is my second attempt at writing this story. The first time I wrote it, there were too many inconsistencies with the story already so I had to scrap what I had and fix everything. I wanted to post it today of all days because today marks the one year anniversary of me starting 'Future Foes' and the only way I thought to celebrate was to upload the long a waited prequel. You don't necessarily have to have read the other two parts of this story to understand this one (though I would appreciate it if you did). If you have never read them I'll simply tell you this. This story is not for the weak-hearted nor is it anywhere close to what happens in the comics. Rather it is a story about heartache and lost and families being ripped apart and war and power. Favorite characters will die and those remaining will be completely different then the characters you are used to. There is no such thing as happy endings when it comes to this story, but there will be resolutions. Now that you have been forewarned, please enjoy and review :). I only own my OCs (mostly the demons).

PS, this chapter (for the most part) takes place during 'Forever Charmed.'


[May]

"Wyatt, I'm bored. Let's go demon hunting as we wait for our past family to get back." Adult Chris suggested to his older brother. The two had come back from the past to try and see what had happened to Wyatt's powers. Now they were stuck with their past versions of themselves and their grandfather along with their grandmother.

"Chris, I don't have my powers back yet."

"That hasn't stopped you before."

"What if mom comes back and we're not here, she's going to get mad."

"Oh, stop being a baby. You know that you are one of the most powerful people to walk this Earth and the only person who seems to terrify you is our mother."

"Oh, please Chris. You're scared of her too."

"Terrified. Absolutely terrified. But I don't let that fear stop me. You shouldn't either. Besides, she's a little preoccupied at the moment. We could to the underworld and back, even before she got home."

"Fine. But if she finds out and kills us, I'll never speak to you again."

"Our mother isn't even that bad. And is that a promise?"

"Shut up. Let's get going."

The two boys orbed out. Wyatt had to hold on to Chris because he couldn't orb. They vanquished a few demons and then orbed back to their grandfather's house.

XXXXX

The final battle was over, Christy and the Triad were vanquished and everyone was back. The whole family was in the manor celebrating the victory. Throughout the entire day Piper kept stealing glances with Leo - she couldn't believe he was hers once again- and he hadn't left her side since he'd been back. Everyone agreed to go back to their respective times after they had shared a celebratory dinner, the only meal that they're were going to have together as a family.

At the dinner table, Paige and Victor where trying to entertain the young Chris and Wyatt, while their adult counterparts were having a heated discussion with Henry and Coop. Patty and Penny seemed to be having some sort of argument over one thing over another. Phoebe was conversing with Leo. And Piper. Piper was smiling. Because here before her, was her family all together in one place. All safe. And nothing good be better. Nor would she ever want anything else.

XXXXX

Deztrix shimmered into an abandoned cave. He had just escaped the horrible confinement that he had been sentenced to by the old Source. He had been able to escape mostly because the Underworld was in chaos. After the defeat of the Triad, the younger demons were thrilled because it meant that it was finally their turn to rule. And so they began a revolt against the remaining upper-level demons, the ones still in power.

Deztrix, used to be one of those demons. That is until, the Source started to fear him and locked him up. Now that he was finally free, it would be his time to earn back his power and rank in the underworld. But first he needed to gather some powers. Also he had to kill his good for nothing brother.

As he looked around the cave, he noticed a small black book, tucked away in the corner. He instantly went to it and opened it. The first entry intrigued him. It read:

Dear Past Self,

First of all, congratulations on your escape. I always knew that you had it in you. I am writing to you from the future. It's not that far from the future, but it's far enough to be able to know your fate and I want to change it, because changing your fate, changes mine. Do as I say and you will be the most successful demon in history. I know that you don't believe, so let me earn your trust. In about year and a half from now, a Seer will come to you claiming that she will have a vision, a way to kill the Charmed Ones. You must trust her. She will be a good asset to your survival. You must convince her to trust you and when she is close enough, kill her and take her power. Then you will be successful in everything. But you must wait for her to find you, because then it would change everything in the worst of ways. Trust me. And if you don't then you will fail. Don't worry about anyone else being able to read this entry. I enchanted the book so that only you can open and read it. Anyone else that touches it, will instantly burn. I believe in you.

Your Future Self.

'This is a strange book' Deztrix thought to himself. However he kept reading it and smiled. If all that the book was saying was true, then his luck had just turned around for the better.

XXXXX

Once every one had left, and the house was clean, and the boys were asleep, it was just Piper and Leo. They were sitting on the couch, looking at each other in silence. They both were afraid that, despite the kiss that they had shared earlier, the other no longer waited them. They felt so many miles away from each other. Finally Piper sighed and spoke up.

"Leo."

"Piper." He replied with a gentle smile. That smile encouraged her to continue on.

"I missed you."

"I missed you too."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"Not really. I don't really remember much. Except that it was dark. I only had my memories of you and the boys to keep me sane. What was life like for you?"

"Miserable. I had to take care of the boys and the club. Plus I had to find the demon that I had to kill to get you back, only for it to turn out to be Billie and Christy. I mean I had them in my house, they watched our sons. I should've known."

"Piper, she was a witch. You thought that you had to teach her. I didn't think that she was a demon. You did everything that you could."

"No, if I had known, then I would have killed her and Christy sooner and gotten you back sooner."

"You still would have had to convince Phoebe and Paige."

"I know. But-"

"No buts. You got me back. I'm here now. Forever. Let's not talk about Billie or Christy any more."

"Okay." Piper agreed and the two went silent again. Leo sighed to himself and tried to get the conversation going again.

"Coop and Henry seem good for Phoebe and Paige."

"Yeah they are."

"That's good. And your dad looks good. And the boys are still happy and healthy, they didn't even want to go to sleep tonight. I had to reassure them I wasn't leaving again in order to get them to sleep."

"They sure missed their daddy."

"And their mommy, did she miss their daddy too?"

"Every damn day. I never thought that I would get you back."

"I'm here now." Leo replied before scooping Piper into his arms and placing her on his lap. "And I'm not going anywhere." He whispered into her ear. He than began to kiss her neck. She began to moan softly at his touches.

"Leo." She moaned. "I need you. Make love to me. Right now. Right here on this couch." She whispered into his ear. He complied.

XXXXX

[Three weeks later]

Piper threw up for the second time that morning. It had been her pattern for a few days now. She sighed and flushed the toilet before washing her face. Leo came into the bathroom then.

"What's the matter?"

"I'm still a little sick."

"Well, you should stay home and rest."

"What about the club and the boys?"

"I'll take care of it all. Now please get back into bed. And I'm not taking no for an answer."

"Fine."

"Good. I'll also run to the store and buy you some soup."

"Okay. Love you."

"I'll be back later to check on you. Love you too."

XXXXX

Leo returned within the hour. "Piper, I got everything done."

"You're too good for me."

"No. I'm just a really great husband."

"You are. And when I'm better I'll thank you properly." She said with a wink. He smirked in return. Before she could reply, Piper jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom with the urge to throw up again. Leo held her hair back.

"Thank you." She replied once she finished.

"No problem. It's what I'm here for."

"I don't even think that the boys were this sick."

"That's it I'm taking you to your doctor."

"Okay."

Once they arrived at the doctor, Piper told her doctor all of the symptoms and the doctor drew blood. Then she allowed for Piper and Leo to leave and would call as soon as her blood results were in. They thanked the doctor, picked up their boys from school and went home. XXXXX

The next morning, the doctor called. Piper answered the phone.

"Piper, you're pregnant."

"What?" She asked in disbelief. It was so unheard of for Piper to find out the normal way, without Phoebe telling her, that she didn't believe the doctor.

"I said you're pregnant. Congratulations."

"Thank you." She replied before hanging up the phone. She shook Leo awake.

"What's wrong is there a demon? I'll get the boys."

"No Leo, that was my doctor."

"Oh what did she say?"

"I'm pregnant."

"What?"

"Leo, I'm having another baby. That's why I've been so sick lately."

"Really that's great. Wait, it's mine right? I mean I was gone for a long time-"

"I would never cheat on you. It must have happened the night you got back..."

"That was a great night."

"It was."

"Oh my God, this is fantastic." He replied before hugging her and kissing her everywhere.

"Oh, and you know before Phoebe."

"This is the best day of my life. Can I tell her?"

"Yes, you can."

"I love you Piper. You have made me the luckiest man alive."

"I love you Leo. Thank you for giving me this family. It's everything that I wanted." The couple smiled at each other before sharing a kiss.

"We're going to be parents again." He whispered once they pulled away.

"Yes we are."

"Hopefully we finally get that little girl you saw long ago."

"I hope so too."

"Let's go tell everyone. But remember I get to tell Phoebe."

"Okay."

XXXXX

"You called for me, my liege?"

"Seer, good you're here. Has anything changed?"

"Not since the last time you summoned me, an hour ago. Everything will go fine at tomorrow's coronation."

"Good."

"Can I go now Letro?"

"No there is something else. If you join me tomorrow willingly as my queen, I'll forgive you for your past mistakes."

"Are you still in love with that witch?"

"Always."

"Then I can't pledge my love to someone who doesn't love me back."

"Seer..."

"Letro stop. I'll always love you. No, I should say that I'll always fancy your company and your power, but your love for the witch is slowing you down. And I won't stand around and watch you destroy your chance at greatness."

"I'm sorry you feel that way. We have something great together. Something that would only intensify as time goes on-"

"I'm not coming second to her. So if you want me by your side, you have to kill her first."

"I can't do that."

"Then, you'll never have me again." With that the Seer shimmered out. Letro stared at the spot she just left. His heart broke a little, but was now more than ever determined to get his true queen by his side. He would finally have the one that he had lusted after for many years.

He would finally have Piper Halliwell.