Not Such A Charmed Life:

Emma's Story

By: Charmed The vampire Slayer

DISCLAIMER: I do not own charmed this is Aaron Spellings work I do own Emma and any other characters you haven't heard of in the show

Prologue

Penny Halliwell had an affair with her white lighter resulting in her conceiving a son. Patty Halliwell had a brother who she never knew or even met. His name was Henry Halliwell. Penny had a hatred for the male species and after she learned that she was pregnant with a boy, she decided to give him up for adoption. Soon after giving up Henry, she had a daughter named Patricia (Patty) Halliwell.

Henry grew up without his biological mother but was raised by his non-magical parents, the Johnsons; the Johnsons had planned to raise Henry and allowed him to keep his original last name, Halliwell. Growing up, Henry never knew why his last name was different from his parents. As Henry grew older, he also grew wiser. He soon found out that he had magical abilities. When Henry was just eighteen years old he found out he was a new type of half breed. Henry met a counsel of very magical being called the Elders and they had explained to Henry that he was meant for big things. As the protector of all good and to keep all magic balanced between good and evil. The Elders told Henry that he was to figure out who his birth mother was on his own. He was upset but understood that was his own quest. As soon as Henry got home that day he got into research mode trying his hardest to find any information he could scoop up. He learned that there was only one family in San Francisco with the last name Halliwell. He quickly located the number and made a call. He waited until a young female voice picked up the phone. They got to talking and Henry had explained to the girl he soon found out was his younger sister Patty; who he was and how he came to be. After the occasional phone calls they decided they should make plans and meet each other but knew very well they had to keep it a secret. This made Henry very happy knowing that his younger sister wanted to know him and figure him out; yet he still knew his birth mother wanted nothing to do with him. They decided it would be better of just to be really close secretive siblings and best friends. Patty had told him that the only family he really had was her mom because her mom wasn't really into humans, she kind of thought they were a waste of time. Henry had made it very clear to Patty that they might have just met but that he would always be there for her and that he was only a call away.

Henry had finally graduated high school; he had been accepted to many different colleges. His goal in life was to become a Doctor or Scientist cause he had a very high IQ of 2347. He really liked the town of San Francisco and decided to find a college in that area. After all of that was sorted out, he got his master's degrees in both science and medical terms. He was headed into a really bright future.

A couple months after, the Elders had rewarded Henry with his own very powerful Book of Shadows. Henry was on a mission and to him, he thought it would be a very easy vanquish, but to every other witch in the world it would be like signing your own death certificate. While on his mission, Henry had bumped into a women in the ally. He was about to vanquish this demon until he came face to face with the mysterious women as she stepped out of the shadows and into the dim light of the light pole. She was the one he was supposed to vanquish. She had long flowing dark brown hair, a very pale skin tone and really icy blue greenish eyes. At that moment, Henry instantly fell in love and he knew she was the one for him. The women told Henry her name was Isabella Mitchell and that she was half witch, half demon. Her father was the source of all evil but that wasn't what she wanted; she wanted to be good and happy. She stated that their love would never end well. One good one supposed to be evil; how could that possibly turn out? Henry said that he didn't care that she was a demon or who her father was as long as their love was stronger then what their future foretold.

When the Elders found out Henry had fallen in love was the source of all evils' daughter, they were outraged at his decision and thought the world was going to explode right then and there. They laid down the line and told Henry that there were very strict rules to follow; especially when it came to demons. There was months of arguments between the elders and Henrys' love life. Henry and Isabella fought for their love in both worlds. Their love was stronger than any stupid rules or laws. The Elders said the only way they were going to let them marry was if Isabella vowed and swore to give up being evil; to only become a fighter of good. She made the vow never to use her powers for evil and couple weeks later Henry and Isabella were happily married. They built a lovely manor on a beach they now owned called Mako Beach. Henry and Patty haven't talked for quite some time or for say three years since high school so he was very eager to talk to his baby sister. Henry made some calls to Patty explaining to her about his adventure in finding love and how she should visit them. Patty told Henry that she had two little girls named Prudence (Prue) and Piper and another on the way Henry was very surprised but still very happy for Patty. Occasionally Patty would visit Henry and Isabella at their home and have some family fun with the kids on the beach. Patty's daughters were young but quickly grew fond of their aunt and uncle.

When Prue was two years old, Henry and Isabella had given birth to a baby boy they named Jeremy Mitchell Halliwell. By the time Prue turned seven years old, Henry found out about Patty's death, that she had been drowned by a water demon. Henry was completely devastated at Patty's death, he wished that he could have been there and could have done something to save Patty. Henry wanted to do something to help his three nieces Prue, Piper and Phoebe; but sadly, he knew his mother would not like it if he just showed up uninvited.

Jeremy was born half witch, half demon like his mother. Jeremy started off good like most young children, but it didn't always stay that way. It started little like lying and stealing like most kids do, but as years progressed, it got worse. It soon became fights in school and getting detention or worse suspended. Jeremy was getting overwhelmed in the ways of being evil, which worried his parents dearly. So they tried in everything possible to teach Jeremy how to be good, but it seemed that the harder they tried the worse Jeremy got. Years passed and Jeremy was worse then ever. He started killing innocents and new coming whitelighters. Henry knew something had to be done about his son; so for his 13th birthday Henry gave Jeremy a ring that he had charmed. This ring had caused Jeremy to be unable to harm any innocent or magical creatures.

Four years after getting Jeremy under control Henry and Isabella decided to have another child which they named Emma Patricia Halliwell. Emma was born half witch, quarter whitelighter, and quarter demon. As Emma grew, there was many good signs of her not being evil, she was a very sweet little girl. They even brought her to the Elders to make sure and they were happy when the Elders said she was clear and she was good.

The elders called them and said they wanted to see Emma so they agreed to go up there. The Elders explained some of Emma's future powers and they need to be prepared for the challenges ahead. They also said when Emma is older she is next in line to become the new protector and Ultimate power of good; which also means Emma will have many powers; they thanked the Elders for the very helpful information on Emma's future only wishing they could have done the same for Jeremy. As Emma grew older, her brother hatred towards her got worse. Jeremy was jealous of Emma because she got all the attention; especially when he found out her role in the future. When Emma was four years old Jeremy had reached his breaking point now all he wanted was her gone. Jeremy's parents left him in charge of watching Emma while they went to a very important Elders meeting; he had his plan in motion and knowing his parents wouldn't be back for a couple hours so that made everything easier. They think that since I have this ring on I can't come up with a plan to get it off, well I'm not as Weak as I seem wearing this stupid ring. I'm going to get you back dad! Jeremy thought evilly to him self

Since Emma was too young to know that her brother was evil, Jeremy took his chance; he made up a little game for him and Emma to play. He tricked Emma into removing the ring of because only a person with a pure good soul could take it off. After the ring was off Jeremy got a very large devilish grin across his face and face Emma properly and turned into his demonic form; grabbing her by the throat. Then throwing her across the room into the nearest wall knocking her UN conscious. HE made his way towards her and started beating her fiercely with all his strength; hours passed and Jeremy started getting utterly frustrated. Every time he made a blow it would quickly heal its self. Since his punches and kicks would heal he got an evil idea. He thought back to his mother's side of the family, how her side were related to vampires in a similar way because they could drink blood and eat mortal food if they pleased. But the human food was not always filling to their kind. 'Hmm I wonder what her blood would taste like I. I bet it has a powerful taste" Jeremy thought to himself as a sly grin crossed his face

Jeremy stationed Emma in a more suitable stance and tilted her neck to the side and his molars came to view. "Bubba why are you hurting me? Please stop, please" Emma begged as tears slipped down her cheeks. Jeremy just chuckled at how vulnerable and pathetic his sister looked and lunged forward digging his fangs into Emma's neck causing her to let out a frightful shriek. He placed his hand over Emma's mouth stifling her screams, Emma knew she could do nothing to stop what Jeremy was doing because she wouldn't be strong enough to stop him. The Elders meeting had finished a couple hours early and Henry and Isabella orbed in to the living room stopping in there track s at the scene before them, Jeremy was drinking their daughters blood and by the looks of it he wasn't going to stop anytime soon. Henry ran up behind Jeremy grabbing him by the shoulders throwing him across the room with all his might. Jeremy got up quickly and whipped the extra blood from his mouth with his sleeve; he lunged at his father punching him in the stomach and an upper cut to the jaw which caused Henry to fly across the room into a wall causing a gaping hole. He through fire balls at his mother but she dodged them using her power of levitation; knowing he had caused enough damage Jeremy shimmered out. Isabella ran over to Emma and checked her over frantically. "Emma are you alright sweet heart? Did he hurt you"? Emma nodded slowly as tear flowed down her cheeks "I was so scared mommy! Why did he hurt me? Was I being bad"? Emma asked through hiccups. "No baby! Of course you weren't bad Jeremy is the one who's bad. Everything's going to be okay now sweetie" Isabella said soothingly and wrapped Emma in a hug. She was relieved that Emma had no signs of injuries or wounds and that they must have magically disappeared; that must be one of her abilities Isabella thought to herself. Isabella picked up Emma and placed her on her hip and hurriedly went to go check on Henry. When they reached Henry they found him out cold, she placed Emma down and started to cry over henrys UN conscious body. Then out of nowhere form the corner of her eye Isabella saw a golden light and looked up to see her daughter healing her father with one of her whitelighter abilities. Once henry was fully healed he slowly sat up straight, and grabbed his baby girl and wife into a hug as they both cried. Isabella cause she was happy because her husband was healed and fully alive and Henry because he was glad that his daughter and his wife were safe and not hurt. "I'm so glad you two are safe and sound" Henry said sincerely "I love you daddy and mummy" Emma said giving them both a kiss on the cheek "I love you my baby girl I love you very much" he said

They brought Emma to her bedroom and laid her down to get some rest after the day's event, she complied and quickly fell asleep. The couple walked into the basement/laboratory something has to be done about Jeremy Henry said plainly we've done everything we can to bring him back to the good side and he hurt Emma he has gone way to far across the line Isabella! You know what has to be done Isabella nodded in agreement we have to vanquish him; his given us no other choice! Henry started flipping through pages of his book of shadows to find a potion while his wife wrote a vanquishing spell. An hour later several potions were made along with a spell. The only flaw with this plan was that to vanquish Jeremy they will also be vanquishing their selves in the process; but they were willing to do anything to protect their little girl and make sure she's safe and out of harms way.

The next day Henry and Isabella walked out onto the beach potions in hand and ready to chant, henry carried Emma on his hip as the finally made it to their destination. They called Jeremy's name and waited for him to shimmer in, then they set Emma aside away from the danger and put a force field around her just in case Jeremy got any ideas this way he couldn't touch her." Daddy what's wrong"? Emma asked she could feel that something bad was going to happen. "Emma sweet heart you have to promise you won't interfere with what is about to happen". "No matter what happens that they would be with her in her heart we love you very much". Henry said seriously "will you be a good girl for mommy and daddy sweetie"? "I'll always be a good girl daddy Emma said giving her parents a big smile that's my girl henry said tickling her sides. Henry and Isabella gave Emma one last hug Emma sweetie no matter what happens please don't stop loving Isabella said giving Emma a kiss on the cheek. Henry and Isabella locked hands and walked back out to the beach just as Jeremy shimmered in. "Well, well isn't that cute. You know little sis was very tasteful and full of power really wish you hadn't stopped me" said Jeremy grinning ear to ear. Henry gave Isabella one last kiss then looked her in the eyes and gave her a nod basically asking if she was ready she kissed him back and nodded and they both turned towards Jeremy. Jeremy was disgusted by the sight of love and compassion coming from his parents; he deferentially was going to enjoy this kill!The battle between the three took almost two hours and it got worse at the sudden weather change turned into a brewing storm with lightning that almost reach the ground. Jeremy throwing fire and energy balls he even got demons to follow in his lead. Henry and Isabella might have been out numbered but they still managed to get rid of all of Jeremy's followers. You can feel all the power that is being used in the air it's a really powerful sensation they are all using their greatest power. Emma watched as the battled was happening, wanting badly to help her parents but knowing they would not approve. This was all her fault her parents were fighting to protect her. If they didn't make through I would never forgive myself Emma thought to herself as tears are streaming down her face.

Emma was having the hardest time trying to keep her eyes open and watch the battle so she squeezed her eyes shut; she wished this never happened and that she was wrapped in her parents embrace. Henry is caught off guard with one of Jeremy's little helpers grabs him roughly him and throw's him his sons way and Jeremy grabs him by his neck and sinks his molars in his shoulder blade dis locating his shoulder. When Emma sees Jeremy bit her dad she screams his name and out of nowhere a large lightning strike hits Jeremy in the back causing him to scream in pain as he drops henry to the ground. Isabella takes this chance and freezes Jeremy in his track but knowing they have to hurry runs over to henry helping him up. Henry slips a power stunning ring on Jeremy's finger then orbing them a couple feet away. When Jeremy UN freezes they throw the vanquishing potions and a large circle of flames surround him. Jeremy laughs knowing that just little potions won't do damage just stun his powers? He thinks his parents won't have the guts to kill him after all he is their little boy. Henry and Isabella orb behind Jeremy knocking him to his knees; they lock hands with one another and place there free hands on each of his shoulder and start to chant.

"End this evil we have created

Take what is lost and vanquish this evil from time and space

Erase what is; we take our powers as we all must pass;

Take our sacrifice and let it be"

Emma watched silently as tears streamed down her face at the battle getting to an end and hoping he parents make it through and really wanting to help her parents. As the spell was done the three were suddenly surrounded by large flames; they all knew the end was near as they all screamed in pain. ; then when the flames Before they all disappeared forever Jeremy stood up and for his last words he screamed" I'LL BE BACK FOR YOU WHEN THE TIME COMES"! Then a large explosion of fire spread like wild fire, when the flames dimmed they were all gone. Jeremy along with Emma's parents. Emma cried and cried wishing her parents were still here as she cried she began to fill with anger and hatred towards her older brother Jeremy. She vowed that she will never love again and will never forgive herself for not doing anything to save her parents. Suddenly a female Elder appeared in front of the four year old girl and gently picked her up. "Everything is going to be alright Emma you're going to be best protector the magic community will ever know". As years passed the Elders raised Emma very disciplined, they never showed her love or care being afraid that she might get soft and they need her tough. They made her study spells and potions, and trained her long hard hours. They pushed her over her own breaking point, Emma grew stronger and faster as years went by preparing her to become the next protector and her prophecy of becoming the Ultimate Power of good. Knowing one day Jeremy might once return and seek revenge.

Chapter one (present)

Emma shoots up in bed in a cold sweat screaming "NO". While she forms into her demon state, claws and all clinging to her mattress shaking frantically. She realizes it's just a horrible nightmare about her past. Emma tries her best to relax and take deep breaths while she forms back to her human self. Emma stands up from her bed and picks up her clock and reads the time. 4am she sighs about time to train she thinks to herself. She walks to the bathroom to do her daily routines, as she gets back to her room she throws on her favorite sweats, sneakers and sports bra. Then emmer orbs to her private training and is ready for the busy day ahead of her.

While Emma's training, she's punching the punching bag with all her strength causing it to move frantically around. She has no intention that Leo is orbing in quietly in the corner of the gym. With her hardest and fastest punch the bag breaks of the hook, flying across the room bursting into a large pile of dust. As Leo watches Emma's actions he notices something is a bit off. "Something is definitely wrong" Leo thinks to himself. He walks over to her and gently places his and on her shoulder, "what's wrong? He asks. Emma turns to face him a give him a small smile "nothing is wrong Leo". Leo raises his eye brow and gives Emma a stern look. "Really Leo I'm serious nothings wrong, Okay I just had another nightmare about Jeremy. I was really upset and took all my anger on the punching bag". "Oh" he says barley a whisper looking really disappointed "you know you can talk to me about it, I'll always be here for you". "I know you're here for me! I just hate talking about it, it's a really hard subject for me. I'm just not ready I'm sorry" she says giving Leo a hug. "Its okay" said Leo "I completely understand that's its hard. But whenever you're ready, just remember I'm here and willing to listen if you want to talk about it". "Thanks so much for understanding" she's says giving him a quick kiss on the cheek.

Authors Note: (By the way Emma and Leo are only friends she only shows Leo a little affection once in a while because Leo is sweet and understanding. Emma's love life will come later in the sequel to this story)

Leo has a slight blush creeping in on his cheeks but Emma pretend not to notice as she gives Leo a little smile and decides to change the subject. "So how is everything with your charges? "Everything's just fine, I just got back actually". "Which charge is it"? She asks what happened did someone get hurt. "Well it was my new charge Jessica Parker. Everything is fine now she was attacked by a demon and got brazed by an energy ball, she was pretty banged up when I got to her". "Was the demon still their? Did she vanquish him"? She asked "No when I got there he shimmered away". He said.

"Let me guess is this demons name by any chance Damon''? "Actually yeah it is how did you know"? He questioned her "Sorry I kind of read your thoughts" Emma said looking sheepish 'Aw Emma"! Leo said with a pout "why do you always use your telepathic power on me"? He said "I'm sorry Leo but sometimes you tell your stories to slow and you don't get too he point and I get really impatient" Emma said with a chuckle. "Well it's not funny! Will you stop laughing at me I'm not slow"! Leo stated frustrated. "You are slow and you know it Emma said trying to get Leo to admit that he is in fact slow. "Fine maybe; but not always" He clarified "Yes I knew he would admit it if I kept on 200 points Emma/ 12 points Leo" Emma thought to herself in triumph. "Sure whatever you say Leo" She said sarcastically still laughing a little under her breath. "What are we going to do about Damon"? Leo asked "I can't lose Jessica I just got assigned to her and she hasn't even learned how to control her power let alone vanquish a demon". "Ummm let me think, okay how about this I take Jessica for the day too see if Damon shows up and if he does ill vanquish him his only a lower level demon so it will be pretty easy". She says plainly; "But Emma have you heard about his abilities? Once he kills a witch he gains the powers and life energy making him stronger from when he first started" he said. "Trust me Leo everything will be fine and if he killed anymore witches the Elders would have told us about it, now what do you think about my idea"? She asked while she grabbed her water bottle and started drinking some water. "Well I guess I can't say no about it since that's are only option; so I guess I'm all for it" He said giving a large grin and two thumbs up "hey Emma are you done training for the morning"? "Huh"? She said confused at not hearing the question while she finished her second bottle of water. ''Yeah I was here training for at least two hours before you showed up". "Sorry for not asking permission before I came said Leo with a sad look on his face. "Oh No Leo your fine no need to be sorry I like your company, anyways your like my best friend so I don't mind you being here" she said giving him a grin. Leo blushes madly at Emma word ''your my best friend too" he says giving her a hug.

They break the hug when they both hear a bell ringing; "Uhh Leo I think the Elders want to talk to see you. I'll take care of Jessica and Damon okay? So no need to worry I've got everything under control". "Thanks again for helping me out with Damon Emma I really appreciate it" Leo said "No problem Leo I got your back" she said giving him to thumbs up. Emma gives Leo one last goodbye hug as he stepped back and waved goodbye as he orbed out of the training room. Emma hurriedly starts cleaning the training room. Sweeping up the dirt from the floor and replacing the mangled punching bag with a new one, making sure everything was in order she orbed out.