Hey Guys, so to say it's been awhile would be an understatement. But as always life has gotten in the way. But I've decided it's time to give this writing another go. And firstly i'm going to start by continuing on with my second charmed story, so here it goes... Hope you all enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the original characters of the Charmed Series.

It's been two months since the big battle with Mallorax, and the absence of Maria and Cece grows deeper. A lot happened in the lead up to the catastrophic battle, which left a lot of opened wounds. With all these new changes, will the Halliwell line ever be what it once was?

Black smoke and a sound of coughing is all that fills the attic of the Manor, as Zara walks in.

"Damn it."

"Everything okay?" Zara asks a very frustrated Melinda, who finally emerges from the smouldering smoke.

"Why can't I do this?... Maria always made this look so easy."

"In fairness, Maria makes everything look easy... Especially when it comes to magic." Zara glances over at the book. "Back where it belongs."

Melinda looks over at it and sighs, before heading over to it. "There is absolutely nothing in this book that can help us with what's going on..." She looks over at Zara. "What if?"

Zara walks over towards Melinda, cutting Melinda off before she can finish the dreaded thought. "Don't even think like that. Maria is one of the strongest people I know... Not to mention the most powerful... She'll be okay."

"It's not Maria that i'm worried about... She's just a kid... She doesn't deserve."

Zara places her hand on Melinda's, and cuts Melinda off once again, before she finishes her sentence. "Cece will be okay too."

Melinda just stares at Zara, holding back at her tears.

"Hey."

Both girls break away from eachother, as they hear Chris' voice.

"Sorry to interrupt, but we have a problem."

Zara and Melinda look at eachother worried.

...

Chris walks into the living room of the Manor, followed by Melinda and Zara. The living room looks perfect, as if nothing ever happened. It's as if the explosion never even existed.

"What's going on?" Zara asks looking around the room, where Wyatt, Prue, Henry Jr. and the rest of Team Purity, except for Tyler and Jayda are all gathered around.

"They're have been attacks.." Prue says standing up going to get the remote control of the TV.

"Attacks... What kind of attacks?" Melinda asks a little worried.

"Look for yourself." Prue switches on the TV. The news comes on.

"Oh God." Melinda gasps.

The News shows images of people with scratches and blood all over their bodies.

"It's a bit graphic." Zara says in shock. "So what are we thinking?"

"I'm just going to say what we're all thinking... Werewolves." Chris says this bluntly.

"Or Wendigos". Prue says jumping in.

"Prue." Chris just gives her a questionning look.

"Have you contacted Tyler yet?" Jr. asks Prue, realising that she's trying to defend Tyler's kind.

"No... But that doesn't mean anything." Prue says still defending Tyler.

"We're not saying that Tyler's responsible."

"Good, because he's not." Prue interrupts once again, cutting Chris off.

"We're just saying that other Werewolves could be in town." Chris tries to gently re-assure Prue.

"What are we going to do? We can't just sit here, and talk about who is or isn't responsible."

"I'll go to the park and check it out." Prue says bravely.

"You can't go on your own." Wyatt finally speaks, sounding all protective.

"Okay I won't... Zara can come with me... And Melinda, it would be good practice for her." Prue says taking charge.

"Okay, go... I'll call Bradley and see if I can get an update..." Chris says going to leave the room. "Wyatt and Jr. can check the Book of Shadows and see what it says on Werewolves, and Wendigos, and if there are other similar creatures... The rest of you can check books at Magic School." Chris leaves.

...

"I still can't reach Tyler." Prue says to Melinda and Zara, as the three girls walk through the Park, which is overshadowed in darkness.

"How are things with you guys?" Melinda asks curious.

"They're ok... Actually, Tyler's really been there for me over the past two months... He's been really supportive." Prue replies a little on edge.

"And how are you? Really?" Zara gives Prue a concerning look.

Prue looks at the two girls. "Worried."

The girls all just look at eachother for a moment, when suddenly Prue is jumped on and pinned to the ground. A Werewolf is on top of her, visciously scratching her.

"Prue." Zara conjures a sword and tries to fight off the Werewolf, when two more appear.

Backing away, Melinda closes her eyes and starts manipulating the air, but before either of the girls can attack, each of them are pinned to the ground by a Werewolf.

All three girls are being attacked, and none of them are able to defend themselves, when suddenly out of no where, all three of the Werewolves are sent flying across the park. Out of no where a dark figure appears, and holding out their hand, walks confidently towards the Werewolves.

"Maria don't." Tyler along with another Man, a strange Man, appear from the shadows.

Now standing over the Werewolves, Maria ignores the guys, and holding out her hand, just says. "Stay down Doggies", and with that the three Werewolves are knocked unconscious.

Maria turns around and walks towards the others. Tyler and his friend are helping the three girls up.

"Are you okay?" Tyler asks Prue, helping her up.

Prue is about to answer, when she notices her sister behind Tyler. "Maria." Prue breaks away from Tyler and runs towards Maria, and wraps her arms around Maria in a warm embrace. "I was so worried."

Maria just stands there and doesn't hug her back.

Prue finally lets go. "Where have you been?"

"That's not important... What's important is why you guys were just attacked by rabbid Werewolves?" Maria looks over at Tyler, who just looks at his friend.

"We'll explain, but first can we get them somewhere, a bit less public." Tyler asks concerned.

"The Manor." Zara says, finally speaking.

Maria flinches a little then just nods her head, and turns and walks back towards the Werewolves. "I'll meet you guys there." Maria puts her hand on one of the Werewolves, and she fades away with the three of them.

Prue just looks at the others, before she fades out with all of them.

Maria, who has just finished placing crystals around the three Werewolves, is standing in the middle of the Attic in the Manor, just staring at the Book of Shadows. She carries a vacant look on her face, unable to let herself feel her true pain.

"Are you okay?"

Maria snaps out of her comatose state, as a familiar voice rings like an echo behind her.

Maria just turns around, and stares through the dark figure standing in the door way.

...

Flashback...

Two Months Ago.

"Are you okay?

Maria turns around to face Oliver, who is standing behind her. With tears rolling down her face, Maria just throws herself into his warm embrace. Oliver wraps his arms around her, and tries to comfort her.

...

Using her hands to Wipe under her eyes Maria just stares at Oliver, before finally speaking. "I failed... I failed again... It's like history's repeating itself..." Maria turns away, and hunches over, holding onto her stomach as if she's in physical pain, and lets out a big breath. "God, it hurts so much..."

Oliver goes to walk towards Maria, but stops himself. "Maria, i'm..."

Maria suddenly stands up and turns back around, this time with anger in her voice and her eyes. "She's dead, Oliver... My baby sister is dead... Damn it, she wasn't meant to be there... I vanquished him, and he still managed to destroy me... To destroy everything... What, am I supposed to do?..." Maria's anger changes, and for the first time Oliver sees her as a scared 'sixteen' year old girl. Maria pauses for a moment, before her mood finally changes. "I can save her."

"Maria, that's..."

"I'm a God right, which means I have the power... Tell me I have the power to save my little sister."

Oliver just shakes his head... "I don't know."

Well that's all for right now. I hope you enjoyed. Please RnR.