I do not own Charmed or the characters or the demons (aside from the original ones) I own the plot line though :)

Chapter 1: Taking Over the Craft

"Retiring?" Chris and Wyatt asked together

"No, not retiring just cutting back on a few demons so we can try and live a normal life" Piper explained

"Yeah, in our world that might as well be retiring" Melinda concluded

Piper sighed, exasperated "Phoebe would you?"

"It's not like we're not going to be around to help you, and demons will never stop coming after us but it would be nice to just ..."

"Settle" Henry Jr. offered

"Yes" Phoebe smiled

"No" Piper contradicted

"No" Phoebe corrected herself.

"We get it, you've always wanted a life outside of magic" Prue said.

"But, like we said, if you need help don't hesitate to ask" Paige told them.

"But that would mean you coming back into magic" Sophia said.

"As well as protecting our children" Piper said. "We'll always be using some sorts of magic, we're witches it's who we are, and we'll always be targets for demons but we feel that you're younger and ... stuff"

Chris had to laugh at his mother's feeble attempt of explaining things.

"So, because we're younger we can fight better?" Alexis asked, amused

"No!" All three of them yelled, offended.

"Alright, I think we all know what's going on and the reasons behind the decision" Leo said, stepping in, once again acting as peacemaker

All the kids nodded in defeat.

"So, you were just messing with us?" Piper asked

Chris shrugged "The TV's broken"

"So?"

"So, watching you squirm is our entertainment for the day" Wyatt finished

"Uh huh" Piper responded, not knowing exactly how to but also wanting to be left with the last word.

"How'd the TV break?" Phoebe asked

"Demons" They answered in unison

"Welcome to the world of demon expenses" Paige spoke

"That's great" Chris replied, dripping with sarcasm. "But we have no money at the moment, the only reason me and Wyatt have a place of our own is because Paige didn't sell her apartment"

"Which I still don't understand why" Piper muttered under her breath

"Because" Paige started, making it known that she heard her sister "I couldn't sell it after past me decided to virtually burn the place down"

"No, that I get, keeping it a secret from us, that I don't get" Piper finished "Anyway, we need to talk to you guys about P3"

"You're not selling it, are you?" Eva asked

"Not exactly, just passing it down" Piper told them

They all blinked in confusion.

"Chris or Wyatt, because you're legally able to do so, we were wondering if you would like to take over the business"

"Really?" Chris asked

"Well, yeah. I mean I'm so busy with the restaurant now and you guys need some sort of income"

"I would, but medical school is taking a lot out of me at the moment" Wyatt told them.

"Chris?" Piper asked

Chris nodded "I'll do it"

Piper smiled "Ok, now that's all settled, we should be going"

"We'll see you tomorrow for the family dinner" Phoebe said, hugging her nephews and nieces.

The family dinner started when Chris and Wyatt moved out of the manor so they could all see each other on a regular basis. Or in other words, Piper didn't want to let them go just yet (which she denied ruthlessly).

"Mum, can we stay here for a while?" Christina asked Phoebe.

"Of course, if it's ok with Chris and Wyatt"

"Fine by me" Chris smiled, pulling away from Paige.

The kids said goodbye to their parents before they all left the apartment by regular means of transportation or otherwise.

"Well, I wasn't expecting that" Christina said, making herself comfortable on the sofa.

"And you call yourself a psychic" Prue teased.

Christina stuck her tongue out in response.

"Settle down children" Eva said, smiling.

"So, what do you guys want to do?" Sophia asked.

"There's not that much to do here at the moment guys, sorry" Wyatt told them

"That's fine, I'm sure we can figure something out" Alexis smiled.

Just as she finished a demon shimmered in, energy ball in hand

"Like vanquish a demon for example" Alexis continued.

The demon looked around and saw the amount of witches that were in the room.

"Well?" He asked "Which one of you witches wants to take me on?"

"Do you have a death wish?" Chris asked

"I'm not the one who will be dying today, witch"

"And why is that?" Prue asked

"I'm protected" He answered smugly.

"By whom?" Melinda asked

"A powerful evil, he wants me to deliver a message"

"Which is?" Wyatt asked, agitated by all the talking.

"Be afraid, he'll be coming for you soon" He grinned

"Consider us informed" Chris spoke "Now, let's see how well that protection thing works" He smirked

"Take your best shot"

Chris looked at the others and shrugged, he held out his hand and a shock of electrokinesis flew out of his palm into the demons body, shocking him into oblivion immediately, but not before the demon managed to throw his own energy ball, narrowly missing Chris.

"Demons need to learn not to be so trusting"

"What do you think he was talking about, that 'powerful evil'?" Prue asked

Before anyone could answer they were interrupted

"Um, Wyatt?" Christina called, as if in pain.

They all turned to see Christina clutching her arm.

"I think I need healing" She smiled weakly.

Wyatt immediately rushed over, healing the harsh wound. They all watched as the last remaining evidence of it disappeared. Prue and Eva rushed forward as Wyatt stepped back, allowing her siblings to comfort her.

"Guys I'm fine"

"The hell you are, you were just hit with an energy ball" Prue seethed

"It just grazed me" Christina told them

"Doesn't make a difference" Eva insisted

Soon they were all gathered around their youngest cousin, making sure she was Ok.

Christina couldn't help but smile at her protective family. "I said I'm fine, but I should probably go and tell mum"

"We'll go with you" Prue said, Eva nodded in agreement.

Christina nodded "Can we get a little help?"

They laughed, Sophia waved her hand to orb them home.

"We should probably do the same, they may be retiring but they'll want to know about this 'powerful evil'" Henry Jr. said, his sisters and Melinda nodded in agreement.

Henry Jr., Sophia and Alexis all orbed out to their own home.

"From the sound of the message it seems he won't be coming after us for a while, he just wants us panicked, constantly looking over our shoulders, and questioning our actions" Chris spoke, to nobody in particular.

"No different from you, eh Chris?" Melinda smirked

"It's called being smart" Chris defended

"It's called being paranoid" Melinda accused playfully.

The next night all three families were gathered around the dining table in the Halliwell Manor, discussing the demon attack after what had been an enjoyable meal.

"I have to agree with Chris, he wants you all on edge" Phoebe said.

"True, but how powerful is he and how much influence does he have on other demons?" Sophia asked

"She's right, we don't want another source on our hands" Piper spoke

"Or Zankou" Paige agreed

"Yeah, or Christy" Phoebe sighed

"How is Billie anyway?" Piper asked either of her sisters considering Paige was still her whitelighter and Phoebe still kept regular contact.

"Fine, doesn't stop fighting demons, but fine. She reminds me of someone else we know" Paige smiled.

"So" Wyatt began "Me and Chris were talking about something last night and thought we'd run the idea by all of you"

"Shoot" Henry encouraged

"We were thinking that maybe there should be an age restriction on the demon fighting" Chris told them.

The younger ones were about to protest, but were stopped by Chris continuing his argument.

"We know you guys want to fight but we need you to be trained by Aunt Phoebe first, and we want to let you guys have as much of a normal life as possible like we were given because once you're in this life, you won't be able to leave it"

The younger cousins remained silent at this.

"What ages were you thinking?" Paige asked

"Anyone under 19, 20 maybe" Wyatt told them

"I think it's a good idea" Piper agreed

Leo, Henry, Coop, Paige and Phoebe nodded in agreement.

"So it's settled?" Wyatt asked

"It's settled" Coop nodded

"But what ages?" Sophia asked "20 or 19"

The sisters and husbands all looked at each other, as if speaking telepathically, which they supposed came with knowing each other so well.

"20" Piper answered

They looked around to see how the 19 year olds were taking the news, not well but knew it was for the best, aside from one who orbed out.

The whitelighters in the room all started sensing immediately "Golden Gate Bridge" the answered the unspoken question.

"You want me to go?" Chris asked Sophia, knowing she would want to go see her sister but had a fear of heights.

Sophia nodded slowly.

Chris orbed out to Golden Gate Bridge where he saw his cousin looking out, deep in thought.

"I know you hate the idea" Chris started

Alexis shook her head "Not for the reasons you think"

"Do you want to tell me?" Chris asked, taking a seat next to her.

Alexis shrugged "I know you, Wyatt and Prue are powerful, and this isn't a jealousy thing, I just don't want to think of you guys going out, fighting demons every week and thinking if something happens I won't be there to help" She spoke quietly but Chris heard every word.

He had to smile; she was just like her mother.

"You don't have to worry about us, worry about college, boyfriends and grades like regular people" Chris told her.

"But we're not regular people" Alexis said.

"True, but too many Halliwells have taken life for granted, thinking they're invincible or they'll always have time. We want you to make sure when you do start fighting demons you have no regrets" Chris told her.

Alexis nodded in understanding.

"And with what happened to Christina yesterday" He sighed

"Your right, I know you are"

"You ready to go back?" Chris asked

Alexis shook her head "Can we stay up here for a few more minutes? I love this place" She smiled in wonderment.

Chris smiled at his cousin and turned out to look at the familiar view for himself "Yeah, me too"

Ok, I know not much happened in this chapter, but I'm just setting the scene :) Hope you enjoyed it nonetheless!