Chapter one
New Year, new babies
It was the morning of New Year's Eve and The Halliwell/Mitchell family were preparing for the party. Prue Halliwell was seated on the sofa, being nine months pregnant had made her very tired that day. Prue's husband Andy was taking care of the decorating, with the help of their five year old daughter Payton and three year old son Preston. Their one and a half year old daughter Paris was laughing as she got licked by the family dog Belle, a fully grown English springer spaniel.
Prue's younger sister Piper Halliwell was also nine months pregnant, but that wasn't stopping her from cooking the meal. Piper's husband Leo Wyatt was out giving their two sons, Wyatt age 12 and Chris age 11, a tour of magic school. Their eight year old daughter Melinda was helping Piper with the meal, like her mom she loved to cook.
Prue and Piper's younger sister Phoebe was nine months pregnant and still asleep. Her husband Coop was placing crystals around the house too keep out the demons during the party. Their daughters: eight year old P.J., six year old Parker and two year old Patty, were helping him using their beaming power.
Prue Piper and Phoebe's younger half-sister Paige Mathews, who was nine months pregnant, was with one of her charges. Her husband Henry was not having any problems with his eight year identical twin daughters Tamora and Kat. Instead he was struggling to get his adopted son, seven year of Henry Jr. to dress himself. This was not normal behaviour for Henry, who had always been the good child. Christy Jerkins, who lived at the Halliwell manor, was attempting to help with this but also had no luck.
At noon everyone was up at the manor and it was time to summon the first guests. Payton orbed up to the attic and placed three candles in a circle. She said the incantation and in a flash of white light two people came from the spirit realm. It was Grams (Penny Halliwell) grandmother of Prue, Piper, Phoebe and Paige, along with Patty Halliwell, mother of Prue, Piper, Phoebe and Paige.
"Hi welcome back to life" Payton greeted them with her huge friendly smile.
Payton took their hands and orbed the three of them down to the living room. Grams and adult Patty went around hugging everyone. As they did someone orbed in, it was Paige's white-lighter father Sam wilder. Paige gave him a hug as did her children who barely remembered him.
The next guest to arrive was Victor Bennet, the mortal father of Prue, Piper and Phoebe. Then came the Jenkins, Billie who was nine months pregnant was the younger sister of Christy. With her was her husband Austin and their three year old daughter Ginny. Billie's stomach was so big she couldn't hug anyone properly.
"Auntie Christy" Ginny screamed running to into her aunts arms.
"There's my big girl" Christy greeted her.
The last guests to arrive were the Rothamans and Morris'. Darryl Morris and his wife Sheila had been friends with Halliwell family for over ten years. They had two sons Mikey age 16 and a half, and Darryl Jr. age 13 and a half. They knew about the magic secret, and Darryl Jr. was a close friend of Wyatt. Elise Rothman was Phoebe's boss as well as a close friend, she knew about the magic secret. With her was her sister Rebecca and her eight year old niece Alyssa, both of which had discovered the magic secret the previous year. Alyssa was Melinda's best friend and Tamora's arch enemy.
"Hi Alyssa" Melinda greeted her with a hug.
"Oh great she's here" Tamora hissed.
"Tamora Piper Mitchell, be nice or I'll send you to a volcano" Melinda warned.
"Fine, hi Alyssa" Tamora greeted with a fake smile.
"Henry why are you in pajamas again" Paige suddenly asked.
"I want to be."
Paige rolled her eyes and decided it was not worth arguing about. The children found their entertainment as the adults talked. Paris, who had a bad habit of random magic, orbed onto her parents lap. Andy simply placed her back on the floor. Paris was confused but got distracted and waddled away.
"We're trying to teach her she can't use magic all the time" Andy explained, Prue added "She needs to learn when it's appropriate to use magic and when it's not."
"So ladies how are the pregnancies going" Sheila asked.
"I need to count my blessings, I'm the smallest and all my symptoms have gone, except for being tired" Prue stated.
"Food cravings are still here but the rest is gone, I just want this baby out" Piper said.
"I'm the biggest out my sisters, and I'm with Piper" Phoebe replied.
"I want this baby to come so my kids can all adjust and settle" Paige responded.
"I'm the biggest by far and my symptoms are still here, this is the worst pregnancy ever" Billie shared.
"Tell us how the kids are doing, schooling, magic, behaviour, and baby wise" Sam asked.
Wyatt was pretty mature for his age and very helpful. He was doing very well in school and still had time for his friends. He was now an official demon vanquisher, with help or on his own he had been vanquishing demons for a few months. As for the baby, Wyatt was still uninterested in having a new sister.
Chris was getting more mature and didn't throw any tantrums anymore, though he would still engage in stupid fights with the little kids. He had full control of his anger and used it to vanquish demons alongside his brother. Though he had only become an official demon vanquisher five months after Wyatt. He was at average level at school and always tried his best. As for the baby, Chris was very mad and refused to talk or listen about the baby.
Melinda was mature for her age and most of the time very well behaved. She was enjoying the third grade though she was an average student. Melinda had recently finished her magic training, though she wasn't an official demon vanquisher. Piper and Leo had decided it would be best to wait until she was a bit older. Baby wise Melinda was very excited for her baby sister to arrive.
Tamora was still head strong and difficult at most times. She hated school and usually begged her parents to let her stay home, though when she was at school she remained there. Tamora was on the verge of being a pampered little princess. She hadn't made much progress with her magic training, but had her special powers down. Tamora was still unhappy about having a new baby sister.
Kat was becoming very kind and well behaved, much to Tamora's dismay. She also hated school but didn't put up a fight. She also hadn't made much progress with her magic training, though was more willingly to learn than Tamora. Kat was showing signs she was happy she was going to have a baby sister, though kept it a secret.
P.J. was starting to be a little more social, but still preferred to be on her own at most times. She doesn't hate school nor like it. P.J. had recently completed her witch magic training, but has yet to complete her cupid training. She was excited for her new baby sister to arrive.
Henry Jr. was starting to show he had been way too spoiled in the past seven years. He was starting to demand attention and act up but kept his loving nature. He did enjoy school and had only one friend which he preferred. He enjoyed watching his family preform magic and doesn't feel left out. He is unsure if he's mad or happy that he's about to become a big brother.
Parker was still headstrong and goal oriented, not to forget stubborn. She seemed to enjoy school and was doing well. She still has far to go before she'd complete her witch magic and cupid training. Parker is upset she's going to have another sister since she wanted a brother, but she has decided to put it behind her and enjoy her sister.
Payton was becoming a free spirted outgoing girl who'd rather be outside in the sunlight than inside. Payton loved school because she loved to learn. She was making good progress in her magic training, though still has far to go. Which is why it takes years to properly complete magic training. Payton has slowly gotten more excited about the baby.
Preston is still an unpredictable toddler, who has recently started using his powers to his advantage. Preston sees pre-school as his play ground. Prue and Andy have tried staring his magic training, but he wants no part of it. This is because he has to follow order and routines, sit and listen which he hates. He has no concept that his mother is pregnant.
Patty is a wild little social butterfly. She talks about pre-school a lot so it's clear this toddler enjoys it. Paris is a hyper little toddler as well.
"How are you adults doing in this crazy world" Victor asked.
Darryl was still an investigator who had a blind eye for the Halliwell cases. Sheila was thinking about returning to work since both her boys could take care of themselves. Mikey had gotten a part time job to be able to afford taking his girlfriend out.
Billie had quit her job and decided to be a stay at home mom like Sheila had. Austin was working full time to support his family. Rebecca had just finished Teacher College and was looking for work.
Prue was still enjoying working as a photographer. Her boss had told her she'd get a raise if she completed a big project she was currently working on. As usual she spent her free time vanquishing demons are raising her kids.
Piper was really enjoying owning at cooking at her restaurant called "The Halliwell's." Besides her restaurant she was training the children in magic and vanquishing demons. She always made time for her family as well, and showed her love for them every day.
Phoebe was still working for Elise at the bay mirror writing the advice column. She did well giving advice on parenting and love. Her favourite part of the day though was coming home to her sisters, brothers' law, husband, daughters, nieces and nephews.
Paige and Henry had been working together since one Paige's cases in child services was one of Henry's paroles. This had given them lots of couple time, leading to their relationship remaining strong. Paige had been quite stressed out lately with her three kids acting up and a baby on the way.
That night Paris, Patty, Preston, Ginny and Payton had passed out by eleven. They were laid out on floor, the adults had decided not move them. Prue and Billie were half asleep when the final countdown began.
"10, 9, 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1" Happy new year's!
"Welcome 2016…oh no" Billie stated looking down, her water had broken.
"Don't worry about it, Austin get her to the hospital we'll babysit Ginny" Piper stated.
Austin and Billie rushed out the door and Leo went to find a mop. The rest of the guests returned home or returned to the spirit realm. Once the mess was cleaned, and the sleeping kids were in bed the family tiredly went to bed. Melinda had offered to share her bed with Ginny, since Ginny was so tiny she fit in the bed beside Melinda.
The next day Prue and Christy brought Ginny to the hospital. In her hospital room Billie and Austin were sitting in the hospital bed holding their newborn baby boy. Billie looked up and summoned them in smiling.
"Guys meet Jamie Jerkins" Billie introduced.
"Cute baby" Ginny said.
"Where are the others" Billie asked.
"Andy's with a charge, Leo took the kids to magic school, Piper's at work, and Phoebe and Paige just went into labour which is why we're here, so Coop and Henry are in the waiting room" Prue informed.
"I thought Phoebe was scared of having a baby at the hospital because of the seer stealing her unborn son" Billie recalled.
"She got over it she had to, with all of us pregnant due at any time, who would be able to be at home with her to deliver the baby" Prue asked.
"A midwife" Austin replied.
"We couldn't afford one" Prue explained.
That night everyone was in the waiting room, Phoebe and Paige were still in labour and it was near midnight. Prue and Piper had also gone into labour a few hours back. The guys were with their wives, so Christy was watching the children in the waiting room with Sam and Victor. Though the kids weren't being much trouble they were all asleep except Wyatt who was playing a videogame to pass the time.
At two in the morning a nurse came an announced Paige had given birth to a healthy baby girl. To not overwhelm Paige, only her children were allowed to see her as well as Henry who was already with her. Tamora and Kat tiredly walked down the hall, with their brother stumbling behind them.
"Hi kids, meet your new baby sister, this is Mackenzie" Paige whispered.
"Ok we met her, come on Kat let's go" Tamora ordered pulling her sister away.
"I'm staying" Henry Jr. stated when his sister beckoned him.
At two thirty a nurse came into the waiting room to announce Phoebe had given birth to healthy baby girl. P.J., Parker and Patty held hands as the followed the nurse to their mother. They found their father washing the baby, since Phoebe wouldn't let the nurses touch the infant. Coop dressed her and allowed P.J. to hold her while she was sitting on a chair in the hospital room.
"Her name's Penny, after grams" Phoebe finally revealed the name.
"Hi Penny we're your big sisters, I'm P.J. this is Parker and that's Patty" P.J. introduced.
"My turn" Parker stated.
P.J. gently passed Penny over to Parker who already knew how to hold a baby. Parker gently kissed her forehead and smiled. Patty was looking at the baby not knowing what to think of her.
After a short visit the family decided to go home so Paige and Phoebe, along with the newborns could rest. Leo stayed and so did Andy. A few hours later around eight Billie and Jamie were discharged from the hospital. They stopped by to meet Penny and Mackenzie before heading home.
At eight thirty everyone returned to the hospital, except the twins who agreed to spend the day with Christy at the manor. At nine another nurse came into the waiting room and announced Prue had given birth to a healthy baby girl. With Paris in his arms Andy followed his other children to Prue's hospital room.
"Hi baby Passion" Payton greeted.
Finally at noon another nurse came into the waiting room to announce Piper had given birth to a healthy baby girl. Chris refused to go see her, so Leo went with just Wyatt and Melinda. As soon as Wyatt saw his tiny fragile baby sister she had melted his heart. He was the first to hold her and kissed her little forehead.
For the rest of the day visitors came to meet the babies. First Darryl and Sheila, then Wyatt's girlfriend who Wyatt had invited. Victor, Sam and Elise also came of course. Everyone was discharged from the hospital the next morning.
The next day, January fourth the adults decided to have the wiccaning. With more and more of the children going after demons it was more likely a demon would attack. So at noon Piper summoned Grams to perform the wiccaning.
Prue held baby Passion in her arms, she stood beside Andy who held baby Paris, Payton and Preston stood in-front of them. Piper held Aria standing next to Leo, Wyatt Chris and Melinda stood in-front of them. Phoebe held Penny, Coop stood next to her, P.J. Parker and Patty stood in-front of them. Paige held Mackenzie, Henry stood next to her, their children stood in-front of them, little Henry had known he hadn't had wiccaning which hadn't bothered him.
"I call forth from time and space, Matriarchs from the Halliwell line, mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, our family's spirit without end. To gather now in this sacred place, and help us bring this child to grace" Grams said.
In a flash of white light the Halliwell line appeared happy to welcome a new member to the family. Grams faced them and said "Our family line continues with the birth of four beautiful daughters." She then turned to face the living family and held out her arms. Prue stepped forward, handed Passion to grams, and got back into place. Grams then faced the Halliwell line again to begin the wiccaning.
"We pledge to be with this child, this beautiful girl always, apart but never separate, free but never alone, she is one of us, and because of that we will bless her with all the goodness that we are. Welcome to the family, Passion Grace Halliwell!"
"Blessed be" Grams said
"Blessed be" the Halliwell line said.
"Blessed be" the living adults said.
"Blessed be" Wyatt and Chris said.
"Blessed be" Melinda, Tamora, Kat, P.J., Henry and Parker said.
"Blessed be" Payton, Preston and Patty said.
Grams gave Passion back to Prue and took Aria from Piper. Again she faced the Halliwell line again to start Aria's wiccaning.
"We pledge to be with this child, this beautiful girl always, apart but never separate, free but never alone, she is one of us, and because of that we will bless her with all the goodness that we are. Welcome to the family, Aria Diamond Halliwell!"
"Blessed be" Grams said
"Blessed be" the Halliwell line said.
"Blessed be" the living adults said.
"Blessed be" Wyatt and Chris said.
"Blessed be" Melinda, Tamora, Kat, P.J., Henry and Parker said.
"Blessed be" Payton, Preston and Patty said.
Grams gave Aria back to Piper and took Penny from Phoebe. After thanking Phoebe for naming Penny after her grams faced the Halliwell line again to start Penny's wiccaning.
"We pledge to be with this child, this beautiful girl always, apart but never separate, free but never alone, she is one of us, and because of that we will bless her with all the goodness that we are. Welcome to the family, Penny Valentine Halliwell!"
"Blessed be" Grams said
"Blessed be" the Halliwell line said.
"Blessed be" the living adults said.
"Blessed be" Wyatt and Chris said.
"Blessed be" Melinda, Tamora, Kat, P.J., Henry and Parker said.
"Blessed be" Payton, Preston and Patty said.
Grams gave Penny back to Phoebe and took Mackenzie from Paige. Again grams faced the Halliwell line again to start her wiccaning.
"We pledge to be with this child, this beautiful girl always, apart but never separate, free but never alone, she is one of us, and because of that we will bless her with all the goodness that we are. Welcome to the family, Mackenzie Lorraine Halliwell!"
"Blessed be" Grams said
"Blessed be" the Halliwell line said.
"Blessed be" the living adults said.
"Blessed be" Wyatt and Chris said.
"Blessed be" Melinda, Tamora, Kat, P.J., Henry and Parker said.
"Blessed be" Payton, Preston and Patty said.
"Now there is a very special boy who has felt like he's not a part of this family because he's mortal and adopted, and you should have received a wiccaning as a baby, I want you to know you really are a part of the Halliwell family, so Henry Jr. today you shall have your wiccaning" Grams surprised everyone.
Henry Jr. had the biggest smile on his face. To have a wiccaning meant the entire Halliwell line accepted you as a member of the Halliwell family. Henry Jr. raced to Grams who picked up to have his wiccaning.
"We pledge to be with this child, this beautiful boy always, apart but never separate, free but never alone, he is one of us, and because of that we will bless him with all the goodness that we are. You are a part of this family always, Henry Mitchell Junior!"
"Blessed be" Grams said
"Blessed be" the Halliwell line said.
"Blessed be" the living adults said.
"Blessed be" Wyatt and Chris said.
"Blessed be" Melinda, Tamora, Kat, P.J. and Parker said.
"Blessed be" Payton, Preston and Patty said.