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CHRIS 4

I stood there dumbfounded for a split second until I willed my body to move forward. I raced across the attic, kneeled down and lifted Jades' head on my lap stroking her hair before any of my family members could even take a step.

"Dad, quick heal her" I requested anxiously and dad was immediately kneeling by my side, the familiar golden glow spreading out of his hands slowly making her better.

Still stroking her hair, something she always loved me doing, I looked up at my mum and aunts with a stunned look on my face.

"I I I don't understand… how…" I trailed off not knowing how to phrase my question. I think I am still in shock.

"I guess she escaped, saw the portal as an opening and took it" Phoebe told me quietly slowly edging closer.

"Chris are you okay? This must be a lot to take in" my mum asked sympathetically. Heck yeah it was a lot to take in, but what matters now is Jade is safe and I can protect her. I looked up at my mum, wanting to tell her everything I feel.

"Yeah I'm fine… I'm just worried you know" and looked back down at jade stroking her hair.

"almost done Chris" by dad began, his golden glow slowly fading from his hand " I've healed her broken wrist, shoulder wound and the other injuries" he added and stopped healing

But Jades eyes remained closed and that's when I began to get worried.

"Why isn't she waking up?" I asked my dad worriedly, gripping Jade even tighter, but he looked relatively calm and told me patiently "give her a minute she's been through a lot" and with that he stood up next to my mum, leaving me with Jade.

Her eyelids slowly fluttered open, confusion in her eyes at first but then it looked as though realisation had dawned in them and she gasped and sat up quickly, too quickly for my liking, and looked at me worriedly.

"Oh Chris are you okay? Wyatt kept going on about your capture and then he sent someone to get you and I couldn't do anything to help…" she was speaking so quickly I could barely keep up so I grabbed her into a tight hug, one she quickly relaxed into. It felt good to have her back again, to see her.

After about ten seconds or so I manoeuvred myself out of the hug, placed my hands on either side of her face, stroking her hair with my right hand and looked deeply into her eyes.

"Hey, are you okay? You had me worried there for a second, time travel can take a lot out of you" but before she had time to answer I pulled her in for a kiss. Not a long one but it was deep and meaningful. Breaking away, she smiled at me and held my hands.

"Yeah I'm fine, I guess someone must have healed… me…" she trailed off staring at the rest of my family looking completely embarrassed. To be honest I forgot we had an audience watching us. Jade smiled shyly, a slow blush creeping onto her cheeks before looking down at our hands and muttering "awkward", I had to laugh at her theatrics. I gently pulled her up in case she was still a bit dizzy from the time travel but she looked perfectly healthy, glowing in fact. I couldn't be happier.

"So you must be Jade…it's good to meet you" my mum told Jade, walking forward and giving her a hug. Jade looked confused at first but she soon relaxed into the embrace, probably remembering the future and the times she had asked for Mums' help. After the hug ended Phoebe and Paige walled forward and hugged her too, tears welling up in their eyes.

"Hi Jade I'm…" Phoebe started but Jade interrupted her giving her a small smile "Phoebe, Paige and Piper and Leo of course, hi" she said leaning against me.

Phoebe laughed "yeah duh, of course you know us, future and all" Paige laughing alongside her. Then dad stepped forward, looking apologetic.

"I'm sorry I'm going to have to go the elders are calling. I think they found out about the little time traveling incident" but before he could orb away Jade piped up

"Leo, thank you for… you know for everything…" but dad held up his hand and smiled at her, "really it's no problem, it's my pleasure" then he orbed away.

There is a lot to talk about.

There was a few seconds of awkward silence in which I automatically snaked an arm around Jade's waist and she leaned into me. My mum looking awfully chipper and shooting me happy glances.

"So what have you guys been doing the last few months" jade asked trying not to look embarrassed. Then I got confused. Months? I'd been here a lot longer than that.

"Months? Jade I've been here for over a year now" I said, my family looked confused and so did Jade for that matter.

"No Chris, you've been gone three months" Jade uttered quietly looking a bit worried herself.

"Don't worry too much about it, time travel is hard, what probably happened is the spell that made the portal was told to take the user to a specific time, I guess that's why there is such a big time difference." Paige offered and I immediately relaxed. So she hasn't got amnesia then. My mum and Aunts looked relieved too and stared smiling at me again.

"Well, it's getting near lunchtime so why don't I whip up a quick something, you must be starving" mum told Jade, smiling. I was about to protest, not two minutes ago Jade had been injured and that she needed her rest but jade smiled warmly at my mum.

"That would be great Piper, thank you and oh my… you're pregnant" she declared looking wide eyed at Piper, "wow Chris you were a big baby" she said to me smiling. Mum laughed and patted her stomach lovingly "yeah he is and there is still a month to go, if he grows any more you'll be able to pop me like a balloon. Come on, I'm sure I'll find something in the cupboards." mum told Jade smiling happily.

"Okay" Jade replied and began following the sisters out of the attic and down the stairs but I grabbed her hand and spun her around gently until our foreheads were pressed together.

"Are you sure you don't wanna rest or get some sleep. I know Wyatt caught you and what he did to you, I just don't want you to relapse or something" I told her. Jade looked shocked at first but smiled at my concern.

"To be honest Chris I feel fine. I guess when your dad healed me he gave me a boost of energy or something, and I'm famished anyway. I used to love the way your mum made food, I've forgotten what it tasted like. We'll have time to talk after." I knew she was hiding something but I had to agree with her. There will be time to talk. So she took my hand, pulled me towards the stairs, laughing the whole way.

When we arrived in the kitchen Phoebe and Paige were already sitting at the table and mum was buttering some bread and making a lot of sandwiches that was piling up. Jade faltered at the doorway probably not knowing what to do, but I kissed her hand and pulled her in and settled her down in a seat before taking the one next to her, sitting as close as possible. Mum placed two plates on front of us, piled high with roast beef and chicken salad sandwiches – there was enough to fill an army.

"I made a couple of different kinds because I'm not sure what you like" mum told Jade smiling apologetically and pouring her a glass of fresh orange juice.

"Oh no, these look great Piper, thanks" then she took a big bite of the chicken salad one and a gulp of orange juice. "Mm mm, these are amazing" jade exclaimed smiling happily. Just looking at her I was smitten all over again.

We spent the next five minutes in silence while we feasted on our lunch. My Aunts couldn't keep the goofy smiles of their faces and my mum looked so proud… I could practically see her planning the wedding reception.

Jade took her last mouthful of orange juice, piled up her dishes and leaned back in her chair. "I couldn't eat another bite I am full to the gunnel" jade said " and now I think I should tell you what I found out" Jade exclaimed seriously looking directly at me.

I frowned. What could she of found out? I took her hands again. "What do you know Jade" I asked quietly, looking around at my family and seeing their confused looks.

"A demon doesn't turn Wyatt, an elder does"

We were all shocked into silence and my mind couldn't process what was happening. An elder turns Wyatt evil, an elder made my brother do all that evil he had done in my future. Jade still gripped my hands tight, showing me support.

"I'm sorry there was no easy way to tell you guys that, but I think you should call Leo down, he may be able to help" Jade told my mum, gripping one of her hands too. My mum nodded numbly before looking up at the ceiling.

"Leo, we need you" she shouted. When dad didn't orb down she tried again. "Leo, we know who turns Wyatt, get down here" and then blue and white orbs appeared and my mum ran straight into dad' arms.

"I don't understand, how do you guys know" my dad asked staring at us all. I saw Phoebe and Paige look expectantly at Jade and she fidgeted under their gazes.

"I overheard Wyatt talking with one of his superiors, I believe his exact words were 'thank god for that elder making a mistake in his master plan and making me what I am today', then when I saw the portal I broke out with the help of my ancestors and jumped through, I hoped I could warn you in time" Jade told my mum and dad gently.

I couldn't help but feel like I'd wasted a journey to the past. Here I was sprouting my mouth that it was a demon that turns Wyatt and I was wrong this entire time. If I'd just got my facts straight… imagine if Jade hadn't told us… Wyatt could've still turned evil. The thought made me shiver. Jade must of seen the look on my face because she said "but you were right too Chris, apparently he's been killing and using demons for information. He doesn't plan on turning Wyatt evil. His plan was to kill him but something went wrong and that traumatised Wyatt, something so bad that a few years later those memories must of resurfaced and driven him over the edge" Jade recited quietly.

"Jade do you happen to know the name of this elder by any change" my dad asked Jade with a hopeful voice but Jade looked crestfallen.

"Potion" Jade said loudly, and to we were all just a tad confused.

"Jade, what do you mean a potion?" my mum asked looking quite uncertain.

"The elder's name - it's on the tip of my tongue but I can't seem to recall it. I think Wyatt must have done something to me because I can't remember it. You're the charmed ones, whip up a potion and help me remember the name I forgot."

"Of course… Phoebe, Paige grab some ingredients from upstairs – mostly rosemary and pixie dust and I'll get started here" my mum replied looking very determined.

About fifteen minutes later there was a lot of tension in the room. The potion was brewing nicely and everyone was gathered in the kitchen. Paige – being good at potions – took a ladle full of the green liquid and poured it into a vial, looking at it uncertainly.

"Jade, I'm not sure how this will exactly work and what side effects there are…" but Jade held up a hand silencing her.

"I know the risks but we need to know that name, if not then… it'll be bad" Jade replied back, holding out her hand for the vial. Paige reluctantly handed over the vial, looking quite uncertain. We all stood on front of her while she looked at the potion in her hand and gave me a reassuring smile.

"Come back to us" I said looking straight into her eyes. She gave a small nod and downed the potion in one, screwing up her face at the taste of the vial looking liquid. At first nothing happened and she looked confused. I was about to suggest another batch of potion before she gave a quickened gasp and fell forward. I rushed forward just in time and she slumped into my arms, unconscious.

"Is this a side effect?" I asked Paige worriedly still holding jade in my arms.

"I… I don't know, maybe it's taking her back to the memory so she is able to remember it if you get my drift" but then Jade began violently convulsing in my arms, so I tried gently to turn her onto her back without her injuring herself and laid her down, trying to pin down her flailing limbs.

"someone help pin her down" I shouted and Phoebe rushed forward and pinned her legs trying to avoid Jade's feet that came awfully close to her face.

"What's' happening" I asked looking around at my family. My mum answered looking guilty, "I'm sorry Chris I don't know"

Then abruptly it stopped and Jade sat up gasping for air, her eyes as wide as saucers looking around hysterically not meeting anyone's worried gazes.

"Jade, Jade, JADE, what is it? Are you all right?" I asked frantically, trying to calm her down but her eyes looked glassy, like she was looking right through me.

"Gideon, the elder's name is Gideon" she exclaimed breathlessly.

There was a flurry of activity after Jade's announcement. I scooped up Jade and placed her gently on one of the kitchen stools supporting her because she looked done in. My mum and aunts began asking questions and looked utterly confused, but my dad… he looked beyond mad – he looked livid and I don't think I looked any better. Damn that elder, we've trusted him and asked him for help and all this time he's been plotting against us

"I'm gonna kill him" my dad exclaimed angrily, looking ready to orb away but by mum grabbed his arm, tears in her eyes.

"No wait, go and tell the elders, if we jump in too quickly and mess it up we've lost. We need the elders support in this" my dad nodded curtly and orbed away to talk to the elders.

"Paige, orb to magic and collect Wyatt, he is obviously not safe there" my mum demanded and Paige disappeared in a flurry of sparkles, off to collect her nephew.

"Phoebe, get the Book of Shadows down here, me may need it to defend ourselves against Gideon" but Phoebe was already running off before mum had finished her sentence. She turned towards us and her face melted into more gentle features. She reached out and squeezed Jades shoulder, smiling affectionally.

"Jade thank you so much, without your help I don't know where we would be"

"Oh no Piper I'm just glad I could help" jade replied putting on a mask, but underneath I could see that that potion took a lot out of her and probably resurfaced memories she would most likely want to put behind her.

Phoebe then ran back down the stairs placing the book on the counter.

But before any more words could be spoken Paige orbed back to the manor carrying a bubbly looking Wyatt.

"Hey baby" my mum said hugging Wyatt close to her "listen, we will put you somewhere safe don't worry, we'll protect you" and with that dad orbed in.

"The elders are now aware of the situation and are willing to help. It took a bit of convincing that one of their own is going to turn someone evil AND be working with demons. They seem a bit reluctant to kill him though, so we may need to do that ourselves."

I saw a flaw in this plan and I had to ask, I don't want anything going wrong

"Dad, how the hell are we supposed to kill an elder, they have a lot of power and I don't think a spell could just off him?" I asked uncertainly, fear laced in my voice.

Dad looked around at us all, looking just a tad worried.

"I can" he declared, but seeing all of our confused stares he rushed to explain "one elder can kill another if they find the source of their absolute power, it will be dangerous but I think I can do it, hell I have enough stored up anger to kill him twice over."

I was about to ask how we should set about this plan in motion when I felt Jade stiffen next to me and shout "Gideon" at the top of her lungs. And she was right, having just orbed in, Gideon looked at us all in turn, glaring

"Damn you, why can't you just see what I'm doing is for the greater good" and with that he flicked his wrists and dad, Phoebe and Paige went flying and crashed into the kitchen cupboards. He then looked at me and Jade and with another flick of his wrists made us tumble to the floor and fly back until our backs hit the opposite wall. I took a quick look at Jade and saw that she was still conscious; looking dazed, but not seriously injured.

Groggily, I looked up and saw Gideon snarling, uncharacteristically, at my mother but she was pinned to the wall, still holding Wyatt but unable to move. Wyatt had his force field up but I didn't know if that was much protection against an elder.

Through dazed eyes I saw Gideon conjure up a knife and run towards my mother. Dad, Phoebe and Paige were still trying to stand up and I saw no other option.

I quickly picked myself up and sprinted across to Gideon standing protectively on front of my mum and baby brother. I saw Gideon still holding the knife but I was too slow to stop him. Less than a second later a sharp, hot white pain had engulfed me. It started at my higher abdomen but spread out all across my body, to my fingers and toes. I wanted to scream but I couldn't open my mouth. I looked up at Gideon and thought I saw some regret in those pitiless eyes but I didn't have time to analyse it. Gideon pulled the knife out quickly and the last thing I saw over Gideon's shoulder was Jade running to me tears spilling down her face shouting my name, until I crumpled to the floor in a state of agony.

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