Authors note: So this is the start of the Charmed ones actually being in my story!
Disclaimer : Charmed is not mine. Funny that.
Chapter 4 – She's Our Guest!
Cat was horrified. She knew that she was in tiny pieces and, although it didn't hurt, the thought was enough to make her panic. She also couldn't see a thing apart from a brilliant blue light and her ears were whirring with strange jangles and whistles which did nothing to calm her down. Although she was only separated for a moment, it was long enough to convince her that she never wanted to do it again. She was, however, comforted to know that Leo was nearby, though she could not work out how she knew that.
Suddenly they had reached their destination and Cat felt herself come together again to her great relief. A wave of dizziness passed through her, as she wobbled on her newly reformed feet. She looked around, glad that she could see again, and found herself in a very tidy living room with Leo already wandering off towards what appeared to be the kitchen.
"Piper!" he called, glancing back at Cat to give her an encouraging smile.
"Not so loud or you'll wake Wyatt!" came a sharp whisper from the hall, which was arguably louder than Leo's call. The voice was soon followed by a small woman who looked the epitome of a typical housewife apart from some strange white crystal in her hand. From the snippet of conversation, Cat worked out that this woman was obviously Leo's wife and Wyatt was obviously their son (although she had known people to treat their pets like children so he could be a beloved poodle for all she knew!). She wasn't sure what she was doing in Leo's home and felt even more uncomfortable when the woman caught sight of her and, forgetting all pretences of being quite, asked "Who's she?"
"Piper, this is Cat. Cat, my wife Piper." said Leo, looking amusingly uncomfortable. Piper smiled at Cat quickly and promptly turned to Leo.
"Familiar?"
"No. Nickname."
Cat's face must have shown its confusion as Leo explained
"Last week we saved a woman who used to be the Charmed One's cat and had been looking after them for years."
Cat made a mental note to treat animals with a bit more respect. She was now less sure than ever who or what Wyatt was!
"Leo" said Piper, in a singsong voice which showed her to be not very happy "a word?" She then frog marched Leo to the hall. Cat was left by herself and was in the unfortunate situation where she could hear every word of the conversation going on.
"If she isn't a familiar and doesn't seem to be in great danger, what is she doing here?" demanded Piper
"Well she needs your help controlling her powers…" Leo started but was cut off
"I have to fight evil, keep the house tidy, run a club, raise your son and you want me to help some stranger…"
"She's very powerful!"
"Leo I have too much to worry about. I just took a call from the club singer saying she can't do the Thursday night slot and..."
Cat had had quite enough by this point, having stared at every painting and family portrait in the living room, so she bravely entered the battle ground that was the hall to start the peace talks
"I could sing in your club." she said, nervously flinching under Piper's stare and regretting the idea that seconds before had been brilliant.
"You could?" Piper asked, obviously intrigued and in the most neutral voice Cat had heard her use.
"Well yes that's where her power comes from" Leo explained "But I don't think it'd be wise to…"
"Practice makes perfect!" Cat interjected, happy that the plan was forming.
"Perfect!" exclaimed Piper, now perfectly happy "I'll teach you to control your power if you sing in my club!"
"It's a deal!" said Cat, matching Piper's chirpy tones. Leo wisely said nothing, although he looked a little troubled at the thought of Cat singing in public.
"Well then have a seat and we'll sort out all of the details" Piper added, bustling off with Leo behind her.
Cat found herself alone in the living room yet again. She sat down on the sofa and instantly remembered how tired she was, falling into a deep sleep. She didn't notice Piper and Leo come back with diaries and paper, now perfectly at ease with each other, after their little spat. Piper looked questionably up at Leo, who had his arm round her.
"She's not under a spell is she?"
"Nah, she's just a student." said Leo "Poor girl hasn't slept in two days."
She also didn't notice Paige and Phoebe getting in a bit later, though luckily Piper headed them off before they could make too much noise to wake her.
"Who's the girl?" asked Paige whilst Phoebe put away her work things
"This is Cat." explained Piper, a little distracted as she was feeding Wyatt
"Is she a familiar?"
"No."
"Who is she then?"
"She's a singer."
Next Chapter will focus on Cat's first demon.
The title is a reference to "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and the Beast. Comments and hints would be much appreciated as I am new to all this. Constructive comments that is!!