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4. An Exclusive Privilege

BACK IN THE PAST

Chris had slept good through the night and noticed that his little big brother was still sleeping on him. He smiled, because it felt good to be home. And his Mom and Dad were still young and hopeful. If only they knew but he'd told them last night. There was something that needed to be done.

Leo walked in. "Hey, you're awake." The father took Wyatt from his brother. "Are you hungry? Your Mom has made breakfast. Don't worry, Phoebe and Paige have already left."

"Oh. Okay." Chris then stood up. "Besides, we need to make a step ahead. It's rather important."

"Oh. Let's go then."

The three men walked down the steps and to the kitchen where Piper was still waiting for them. The table was ready and held all what men needed. Then she heard footsteps and suddenly became nervous. What was her baby boy going to say, and to do?

"Hey Piper, look who's finally up!" Leo greeted her kissing. "Chris has something to tell us, but after eating." He pointed to the table and sat then down as well.

Chris blushed a bit at seeing his parents kiss but sat down fast, starting to eat. It was really weird in the past, yet it was time to visit some old friends.

"So what are your plans for today, Chris?" Piper asked curiously and sat down too. "Leo said it was important. Should we know about it?"

Chris nodded. "You should. Dad should start his training, because you never know what the future brings. I have useful contacts."

"Care to share? And why would I need training, buddy? I've been into a war, remember?" Leo asked perplexed and watched his son carefully.

"No, not yet since we'll meet the Elders still, you know. Besides, you were a medic and not a soldier, Dad. One contact though we need to visit right now."

"Oh."

Piper, however, smiled. "I see you're as fond of the Elders as I am. What have they done to you? And where would you two go? I need to know."

"Well, if you must know: They're simply cowards in my eyes, because as soon as Wyatt had risen to power, they retreated back to Heaven. And I can't tell you where we're going. It's a secret."

Piper laid a hand on his arm. "Calm down, sweetie. You'll tell us when you're ready. We understand your concerns." She looked at him smiling. "What shall I do in between? Twiddle my thumbs?"

Leo snickered loudly but said nothing, knowing his wife's temper.

Chris looked at his Mom perplexed but then smiled as well. "You'll look after my big brother Wyatt meanwhile. And you might tell the aunts my secret – if I allow it." He twinkled his eye grinning.

"Very funny. Seems like you're a smart ass," Piper replied smiling still.

"So when do we leave?" Leo wanted to know seriously.

Chris looked directly at him. "I'd suggest tomorrow, early in the morning. Let me sleep here over night. If it's okay with you, in the same room with my brother."

"Sure, baby. Do as you like." Piper stood slowly up and took away the dishes. "And what about the rest of today? Garden, Golden Gate Park or somewhere else? Your choice, Chris."

Chris looked away and didn't know what to say. "We could go to the park and then just walk around if you don't mind. I need to think and then sleep, maybe. We need to be prepared for tomorrow, Dad." Leo thumbed up. "Okay, let's go!"

Piper returned and took Wyatt out of his chair, ready to put him in his stroller but the boy protested loudly. Only when he saw that his Dad and Chris followed, he was calmed down. And so the family walked out.

LATER THAT DAY

Piper and Leo were playing with Wyatt while Chris had watched them smiling but also with some sadness. He felt back to his own childhood but then he realized where he was and he quickly went to his special place.

Some hours later, the parents noticed that their other son was gone. Both looked at each other concerned and tried to distract Wyatt. However, their brotherly bond was working well.

"Where did he go?" Piper whispered furiously and angrily. "He must have a special place here, which means a lot to him, you know."

"I agree," Leo whispered back and went through his son's hair. "But I can't sense him, unfortunately. He must be blocking me, though I can't understand how. Where is he?"

Wyatt had enough and whined loudly to get his parents' attention. It worked and they looked at him confused. He, however, pointed to a little park close by.

"Okay, I'll go," Leo decided quickly and stood up. "You'll take care of Wyatt meanwhile." His wife simply nodded and he kissed her thankfully before walking into the pointed direction.

Piper sighed and looked at her baby son. Though her other son might need another ice breaker to open up, her Dad. She'd call him soon.

IN a short distance, Leo found his younger son, resting on a bench and looking at the sky. He seemed to be deep in thought. The Elder walked slowly closer and Chris immediately sat up. "Don't worry, Chris. I just want to talk with you if it's okay for you," he offered smiling.

"Sure, sit down. I was only thinking," Chris said, rubbing his eyes. "What do you want?"

"It seems to me that this place is special for you. Can I ask why? Plus, why would I need training, and what for?" Leo asked curiously and watched his son carefully.

Chris looked away for a brief moment before speaking up, "Yeah, you're right. This place is special for me, but I may explain it later on." He sighed. "And you need this training to defend yourself and others in the future."

"What happened, son?"

The young man buried his face briefly in his hands before looking directly at his Dad. "You have to understand; we lost Mom in a brutal way and I was the main witness. Anyway, we three men acted very differently to Mom's death: you retreated for a while Up There, Wyatt was looking for revenge and slowly began to change while I was a mental wreck. But Grandpa helped me out of it and losing the aunts was also a trigger, I think."

Leo nodded solemnly. "I see. You were in a trauma, and only Victor helped you. No wonder you hate me."

"I don't hate you, Dad. After some months you came back and decided to step in. However, it was clear that you first spoke with Wy but you quickly realized what he had become. In the meantime I had founded the Resistance against my brother and you started indirectly to help me. Still, it didn't take long before Wyatt realized what you were doing."

Leo simply nodded, nearly crying. "What did Wyatt do? What did you have to see, Chris?"

Chris sighed and looked elsewhere. "You have to understand that Wyatt uses demons for everything. Some of my special places were observed for months and also when and where we'd meet. One day though, while we were meeting, Wyatt visited us and taunted me with his power speech and wanting me as his second. Of course, you were not happy and stepped in, yet Wyatt was prepared this time and ordered a darklighter to the place. The intended target was me but you saved me." Chris slowly began to cry. "I wanted to heal you, but you said it was your time and you wanted to see Mom again, so you died in front of me, just like Mom."

"Oh son, I'm so sorry that you had to witness this again." Leo hugged him. "So where are we going, buddy? Care to share with your old man?"

Wiping his tears away, Chris smiled at his Dad. "It's okay. I have friends in the future who helped me over it, like Uncle Darryl. Anyway, you'll see when we're there, very early in the morning if you are up to."

Leo smiled. "Ready to face the family again, and yes, we can go at any time. C'mon, let's go!"

The two men stood up and walked back to Piper and Wyatt where they had a good afternoon before going back to the Manor. Chris and Wyatt went to bed early and slept well through the night.

THE NEXT MORNING

Piper had woken a bit later than usually but as she walked to her kitchen, she already found a half made breakfast ready. To her shock, there was also a note – from Chris. It said, 'Mom, this is for you, Wy and the aunts! So have fun! Dad and I are already gone. Bye!'

"Great, just great," Piper said and slurped on her coffee. "Great." There was a loud cry but hearing footsteps, she knew her sisters would bring Wyatt with. She sighed and wondered what her other two men would do at the moment.

"Hey," Phoebe said in greeting. "What are you thinking about?" Then she noticed the table. "Wow, who's made this? And more importantly when?"

"Chris made it and when, I have no idea. Where are Paige and Wyatt?"

"Right here," Paige yawned and Wyatt did the same. Seeing the table, she was awake immediately. "Wow. Who read my mind? This is wonderful." She looked at Piper. "Did you make it?"

Piper shook her head. "No, Chris did. And before you ask, he and Leo are already gone and I don't know where they are. It's a secret."

"Chris is a very secret guy," Phoebe said and took a bite. "Wow, this is delicious. Who taught Chris this?" Her older sister smiled. "You know something about Chris, don't you?"

"I made a promise."

"Right," Paige replied, also taking a bite. "I agree with you, Phoebs. This is great. We should keep Chris close to us, for good." Again, Piper smiled. "You should tell us this secret."

"Maybe," Piper only offered.

"Anyway, I'm hungry. Let's eat, shall we?" Paige suggested smiling and sat down, placing her nephew in his high chair. "C'mon, the boys will be back before we know it. Don't worry so much."

Piper and Phoebe looked at each other and decided to follow their sister's advice. They sat down and ate the made breakfast. After all, they could enjoy their demon free time. Maybe, except of the usual attacks. Well, the normal life of witches.

SOMEWHERE ELSE

As Leo and Chris appeared on an island, the Elder wondered about this and where Chris knew this from but he'd remain silent for the time being. It was beautiful but soon both men were surrounded by women and gears.

"Wow, ladies," Chris said and held up his hands. "I'd like to speak with Freyja if you don't mind. And I can explain why we're here. Please, ladies!"

"Right. How do you know our island and the access to it?" one woman asked and the gear was right in Chris' face.

"Well, it's kinda complicated and a long story which I really want to tell only once if you don't mind. And for your info, I'm from the future," Chris offered and smiled hopefully.

"Right. Let's go to Freyja," the woman continued and nodded to the others who let the spears down. All women escorted the two men to their leader. "Freyja, excuse us but these two appeared out of nowhere on our island. The younger man claims to know us."

"Oh." Freyja stood up and watched the two men with interest. "Leave us. We three will talk alone and don't disturb us! Unless, it's important, of course." All women bowed slightly and disappeared into the forest.

"Thanks, Freyja," Chris said and grabbed under his shirt. "Here. This is the proof." There was a pendant – like all Valkyries owned. "You gave it to me after I fought with you in the future. I was accepted in your ranks and hope to be here as well. So what do you say?"

"If you're accepted in the future, then you are here as well. What can you tell me and why are you here with him?"

Chris looked down and sighed. "As I said, I'm from the future and my big brother, Wyatt, is the nemesis there. And the man next to me is my Dad. Don't look too confused! It's the truth. My Dad was a pacifist for too long and is in need of a training."

"Hey," Leo cut in annoyed but smiled. "Be careful what you say! Anyway, if you don't mind my dumb question: Where are we? And my son might be right." He smiled at his son who blushed a bit.

"It's okay, Leo," Freyja offered smiling. "This is Valhalla where we train fallen warriors for the last battle. We have warriors of all times, so you could learn well here." The woman leaned over to Leo. "Your son seems to be a bit neurotic."

Leo laughed loudly. "Yeah, you could be right. Anyway, you should know I'm an Elder by now and before that I was a whitelighter for years, so he could be right. Maybe."

Now Freyja laughed. "You seem to have an interesting family, yet the Halliwells are the royal Wicca."

Chris gave them both a look. "I heard that, guys. And I know that we're royal. So will you help us, Freyja? It's important."

"Of course. I'll help you," Freyja said smiling. "Your Dad can train as long as he wants. If need be, I might allow access to the Charmed Ones but please, let me know first."

"Thanks," Chris replied, smiling as well.

"When can I start training and how do I get here then?" Leo wanted to know curiously.

Chris and Freyja exchanged now a look before the Valkyrie spoke up, "You can start any time you want and for the second question, you seem to have two choices for me: either you use your son's pendant for the time being or you'll prepare your wife in case if our appearance in your home."

Leo swallowed hard but offered in the end. "We will see how I solve it." He looked at both now. "Could I have a tour, please?"

Again, his son and the Valkyrie exchanged a confused look and then laughed. Freyja simply offered, gesturing around, "There is nothing much to see, Leo. We have several training areas for all kind of fighting, a waterfall and a special area, an arena."

"Oh. Okay."

Freyja touched his arm gently. "It's okay to be nervous. I can see that you still have many questions, so fire away, Leo!"

"Right. You said this is Valhalla." The woman nodded. "I always thought Valhalla is a great hall, and I've got an idea which I'd like to share after you answered."

"That's quite true as they say in the Nordic myths. Odin leads the dead warriors there, along with the main Valkyries. This island and other ones around the world are 'suppliers' of the great hall if you like. And before you ask, this is Odin's version of modernism." Both men snickered at this and Freyja sighed. "Great, men are crazy, just like I thought. Always."

"We heard that," both father and son said at the same time.

"See, that's what I mean. Anyway, Leo, what's your idea?" Freyja wanted to know curiously. And Chris had adopted a curious look as well.

Leo blushed a bit. "Well," he began nervously. "Chris, you said you were fighting with the Valkyries in the future. How about we two test our fighting skills?"

"What?" Chris asked incredulously. "Are you nuts? This is the craziest idea you've ever had. And before you argue, I'm not doing it!"

Leo sighed. "Okay, but listen, son. You said it yourself, my fighting skills are down. Why not testing this out?" He looked at his son directly. "You can do this, Chris."

"I still say, you're crazy. Why do you even want this?" Chris looked at him as well and scoffed good naturally. "I don't understand you, man."

Leo smiled all of a sudden. "Besides, I'm sure that you're very angry at me for whatever reason. Why not let it out with a good sword battle?" The look his son gave him made him smile. "I see that my plan is working."

The young man jumped up and asked the Valkyrie, "Can we use your little dome, Freyja? But without any guests, except you." He looked at his Dad. "Okay, you've won. Let's go then!" He walked in front of the two.

Leo went with Freyja behind his son. She turned to the Elder amused and whispered, "How did you know this? After all, he was reluctant at first but you packed him well. How come?"

Leo sighed but smiled knowingly. He answered in the same tone, "You have to understand. I don't know this version of Chris well but I do know that he hates his version of me. Hate may be too hard a word, yet more letdown for many reasons. I want to change – for him and my new version. It's gonna be okay."

"Hey!" Chris cut in annoyed with his hands on his hips. "Are you done talking, ladies? We've got some fighting to do!"

"He really is neurotic," Freyja stated amused.

"I heard that!" came Chris' reply promptly.

"He takes after his Mom in many ways, it seems," Leo whispered nodding. "Oh boy, I really look forward to his and Wyatt's childhood in the Manor. That'd mean many broken glass." He sighed.

"Alright, you have reached your destination," Chris announced proudly and stood in front of the dome with open arms. "Freyja, would you tell your ladies to back off for a while?"

The woman nodded and called for her women. "Ladies, I want you to leave the dome alone for a longer while and no one is allowed to enter! It's a request I honor. Please, follow this order. Thank you." All women bowed slightly and walked back and Freyja turned to the men. "See, all done. Let's walk in then, shall we?"

Father and son rolled their eyes but still entered the dome. Chris guided his Dad to the little arena where he picked up two swords and threw one at Leo. "So, ready, Daddy dearest? It's not going to be easy." Chris grinned at him.

Leo smiled as well. "Fine. Let's see how good you are and how angry you are at me! Show me your skills, Chris!"

Freyja searched for a free space and said, "Where is popcorn when you need it?" Out loud she yelled, "All right, boys. Do your best and entertain me well!"

Both men sighed at the same time but then concentrated on their 'battle'. At first, they started easily with trying to find their weak points. It seemed that both men were equal, yet the younger one had still more experience. Leo and Chris were circling each other.

All of a sudden, Chris attacked his father with all his might and Leo was back in a corner, startled. "See, I was trained well," the son said. "You might know the basics but certainly not all. And I told you, you need training."

"Yeah, you could be right," Leo admitted in shame and embarrassed. "Beaten by your own child works on your ego well." The Elder stood up, with his son's help, and looked at Freyja. "When can I start?"

"As soon as you want. You may get the same level of experience as your son," Freyja said and opened the dome, touching both men on their chests. "Good show, boys! Plus, Leo, don't forget to inform your wife!"

Leo sighed. "Yes, I know. She tends to be explosive." At this Chris laughed but kept his mouth shut as his father glared at him. "You know your mother, son."

"Yeah, but Wy and me are angels. Most of the time."

Leo shook his head amused. "Yeah, right. But we should go now before your Mom sends out a search party – for real."

"Don't worry. Wyatt would always find me. It was a game we used to play as children." Chris looked down sadly and sighed. "Unfortunately, he used it to catch me as well. For some time – until Bianca helped me out and stayed with me from then."

Leo just put a hand on his son's shoulder, showing him that he did understand him. "Let's go, son." To Freyja, he said, "I'll let you know when I come."

The Valkyrie nodded and waited until both men were gone. Sighing, she walked out of the dome where her fellow women were waiting curiously. Laughing, she said, "There's nothing to talk about. Just two kids with some egos. And you should know that an Elder will visit us soon. He's here to train."

"An Elder?" Mist requested stunned. "Isn't that against our own rules? Just asking."

"I know. But it has to do with the future. And we are serving the future. Clear?" Freyja stated determined. "We have an order."

"Right," all Valkyries explained at once and looked at each other. Then all walked in different directions.

Freyja sighed and continued her work. She had to prepare everything for the Elder, and maybe the Charmed Ones as well.

BACK AT THE MANOR

"Where in God's name have you two been?" Piper greeted her two men with her hands on the hips. "And before you ask, Wyatt's out with his aunts, so we're alone. Answers, please."

Leo simply stated amused, looking at his son. "She's your mother. Plus, you brought us there. Your turn, buddy."

"You're no help," Chris whispered annoyed but turned smiling at his Mom, "Well, we were on Valhalla, an island where warriors are trained. After a little fight, Dad has agreed to be trained there."

As expected, Piper's head turned to her husband. "I see. What made you do this decision? And let it be good!"

Leo sighed, not happy with this turn of events. However, his son grinned. Another sigh escaped his lips. "Well, as we know the future is not stable and safe. Chris thought it'd be best if I'm trained for it. The best place is Valhalla, and we all know, I was a pacifist for a long time."

"True," Piper admitted smiling. "Yet you showed some skills as we dealt with Paige's past life."

"I know but I tested my skills with Chris', and they were lousy. It's high time I improve them."

Chris agreed nodding. "Believe me, it is really needed. He was so easy to beat. You never know what the future brings. And Wy and me might cause enough trouble for you two."

"What do you mean?" Piper and Leo asked together curiously.

"Uh," Chris began nervously. "Future …"

"Don't even start!" Piper demanded with a raised finger. "We already know too much, so spill!"

Chris sighed and looked at his father for help but Leo shook his head amused. "Great," he whispered smiling. "Okay, Wy and me may cause big trouble in the future, especially with white men. Eh, more Wyatt than me since, as I said, we may cause trouble but the Charmed Ones are always there."

"Glad to hear that," Piper announced in relief and she turned to Leo. "You could be excused to go to Valhalla, right." She smirked a bit. "After all, Chris is our whitelighter at the moment."

"Funny but true," Leo said amused and looked at his son. "You be careful! And don't cause any trouble! We don't want to get the Elders involved." There was a pause. "Wait. White men?" His son nodded. "Great."

"Leo?" Piper requested afraid. "Tell me what bothers you."

Chris cut in quickly. "Mom, calm down. I'm sure we'll find out soon enough. Whatever it'll be. We can manage for some time without Dad, I bet."

Piper looked directly at her boy. "You're right. We can do it." She turned to Leo. "You can go but please, be careful!" Leo nodded and kissed her briefly before orbing away. Their son blushed what made Piper laugh. "Cute. C'mon, let's prepare something for your brother and aunts."

Mother and son were fast done and then just waited.

TBC ...

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