AN: I am happy that I received positive feedback for this project :) It is something which I am currently very interested in, as I recently re-watched the two seasons of W.I.T.C.H and remembered so many things from my childhood, including why Nerissa has always been one of my fav characters. Sadly as there was no season 3, the her family's story was left with an open end and that is why I decided to give my views on how it should had been continued ...Enjoy and give me your opinions please(also excuse any mistakes- English is my 2nd language and I don't have my grammar-check on) :D

Heatherfield, Caleb&Cornelia's house, 9:30 am

Cornelia Hale woke up, feeling grumpy from the beginning of her morning. She sat up in the big bed, and pulled the light pink sheets up to her waist.

"Caleb!"-she demanded. "Caleb where is my breakfast? I am starving! Caleeeeb! "

"Woah, is it me or are you extra you this morning."- hearing the familiar voice of her friend, made Cornelia growl with outrage and finally remove the luxurious night eye-mask from her bright blue eyes, as they focused on the young woman with dark skin, who was standing in front of her.

" Taranee, what are you doing in my room? "- the blond asked with undisguised annoyance,

"Honestly Corny, right now? Regretting that I came to help you catch up with our lectures."- Taranee replied, clearly annoyed by her friend's behavior.
Cornelia sighed.

" I'm sorry, but you know I am pregnant here! I have mood swings, and no time for college work whatsoever. Maybe you can tutor me another time."

"I see." -Taranee adjusted her glasses. " But we've already talked about this Cornelia, you specifically asked me to be here today. I am missing classes for you!"
"

Well!"- Cornelia hummed sourly."Then why don't you just go back to your classes and leave this for another time. Oh and on your way out, see what's taking Caleb so long with my breakfast."

"Cornelia!"

"Thaank you, you're the best, bye "- Cornelia said unabashed, and proceeded to examining her face in the hand mirror which she kept on her nightstand.

"Caleb is not here, Cornelia. "- the standing woman informed her with crossed arms and little flames in her eyes. "And he will not be back before evening, you know he is taking double shifts at the Silver Dragon, now don't you?"

Cornelia screamed , but at last she gave up.

"Fine! Tutor me! But not before you make me oatmeal with seasonal fruits and a cup of decaffeinated coffee with extra foam, OK?" - she rose up in her full glory and walked past her shorter friend, patting her on the back. " Come on Taranee, let's do this we don't have all day. I'll be in the shower, you start my breakfast."

"Anything for the queen."- Taranee snapped with annoyance, but yet made her may to the kitchen. This wasn't how she had pictured her day, but after all Cornelia was her friend and hence she was going to forgive her even more, diva-like than usual attitude, and help her with all she could.

Mount Thanos, 10:00 am

Julian landed on his feet, and took a few seconds to catch his breath. He had been folding for hours, afraid of being seen and recognized before his mission was completed. Finally he had made it, he was standing in front of the mountain which both he and Nerissa knew very well. The same mount top on which 50 years ago Cassidy had died, and Nerissa was imprisoned. But time had gone by, Cassidy was ghost-free, alive and given a second chance to live. Everyone deserves a second chance.

Julian pulled out the heart of Meridian, which hung on his neck. The jewel shined it's mystical light, as Nerissa's voice came from within.

"Julian...it's surely too cold here, make your way to Cassidy's old grave , and let's get you away from this hectic mountain."

"I'm fine, Nerissa."-he assured her. "I have a big coat and it will keep me warm all day and night if needed, you don't rush things, make sure that what we need to do here is done. "

"We both know it's twice as cold here at night."- her voice was soft and caring. " I will not make you freeze to death, just go to Cassidy's old grave and we will be done here in no time."

The man smiled at her ,pleased to hear her concern , loved is what he felt. Over the last ten years he had remembered what it is like to love and to be loved, and now it was time to free his love from her exile. In a few more minutes he had made it to the place, where Cassidy used to be buried. The old grave, was covered almost entirely by snow, with the exception of a small part of the tombstone that appeared above the snow. Julian held the heart of Meridian in his hand and pointed it at the grave.

"A mistake made up for is not a mistake, but a good deed. Old body of Cassidy , if it wasn't for Nerissa, your soul would not be living today with the same appearance and in your 30s...Nerissa killed you unwillingly, but brought you back to life 40 years later...she has suffered enough for a mistake that she has corrected herself. Show the mercy that we know is your true self. Forgive Nerissa and break your chain..."

"Quintessence!" - Nerissa added.

The lighting which emerged from the jewel struck the tombstone. The old grave shook from within, as the snow melted, and the ground opened with a loud noise. Two bony, almost entirely skeletal arms sought support in the ground , until Cassidy's entire old body appeared on the surface, leaving it's grave. After 50 years, the body resembled something more ominous than a zombie , with it's decomposing skin and torn rags , left over from the former guardian suit.

Julian took a step back, but remained determined. He had seen scarier than that, alright. He held the heart of Meridian firmly, pointing it at the animate corpse.

"Former self of Cassidy."- Nerissa's voice sounded from the jewel. " I wronged your soul, but I gave her a new life after that. I was truly sorry for what I did to her even before I managed to bring her back from the otherworld...Nobody knows what Cassidy meant to me...Please forgive me, as I can't look her in the eyes..."

"Go away, sorceress."- the decaying corpse's hoarse voice cut her off. " I'm not your friend, I am just a decaying body, but I still keep the memory of what you did to me! You destroyed me!"

"We both know that I didn't mean to do it."-Nerissa sobbed from the heart of Meridian. She could see the creature in front of her , from the walls of her crystal prison. She knew that creature was once her dearest friend and that was killing her. "I was wronged by the Oracle, I wanted the heart, the power back for myself... I never wanted to hurt Cassidy..."

"BUT YOU DID."- the cadaver took a sharp step forward but fell on the snow." You brought me to this state, you may have given the soul of Cassidy a new life and body, but there is nothing you can do for me...and that is why you shall see no mercy."

"Please."-Nerissa begged. " You are Cassidy's old body, and deep inside you there sure is something left from her sympathy. If not for me, do it for my son Caleb and his unborn child. Give me the chance to be in their life. I know I did you evil...but I gave Cassidy the chance to experience life once again, to become a pediatrician and take care of kids...Please think of my kids too, Cassidy...Say you forgive me..."

Julian who was listening the whole time, crossed fingers behind his back. The old body finally looked moved , even though it was hard to tell given the fact that it had no eyes and it's face was almost unrecognizable .

"Kids..."- Cassidy's former self muttered. "No kid should have to live without it's mother."

"That's right..."-Nerissa encouraged , with growing excitement in her voice. "Do you..."

"I forgive you, Nerissa. The real me is living again, I want the same for you..."- for a moment there, the hoarse voice was replaced by Cassidy's again.
Nerissa felt her heart tremble, as four enchanted chains appeared on her. The biggest one, overlapped around her waist , with an end tied to the Cassidy's former body's hand, broke.

"Mercy."-she thought . "Mercy is what costs you loss and victory in life, but this time I didn't use it to make you mine, I used your mercy to free both of us."
The mountain was illuminated by a bright light, and when Julian regained his ability to see again, there was not a trace left from the former body of Cassidy. It was just him and the jewel. The man folded a portal before putting the jewel back around his neck.

"Are we ready?"

"Almost ready Julian."-Nerissa's voice caressed his ears. "We're done with this place and for the day , of course. Our next stop tomorrow, will be the beautiful forests of Zamballa..."