Charmed (5) Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Written from (Sunday 6th February 2011) to Monday 7th March 2011)
Jesse POV
"Damn it Jesse! Why. Why? We could have had one charmed one dead!" Davon yells at me. It seems news travels faster than I'd like it too. The entire underworld knows that I saved a charmed one and I may be public enemy number 1.
"Do you not remember what happened with the last charmed ones? How Balthazar failed to kill one of the sister and instead he died? What is wrong with you?" I've never seen Davon this pissed off; he's a completely different color and it's almost humorous seeing him out of his normal stance.
"The Source will kill you once raven gets back to him."
"No he won't, because I have a better plan."
"I'm listening."
"Instead of killing the charmed one, why not turn him evil."
"You can't be serious Jesse, the last time that happened it didn't end well for the source."
"It can work." A voice agrees from behind and up walks. Raven eyeing me intensely
"Not you too Raven; you should know turning the charmed one is futile."
"Maybe not, the last charmed one was born in the manor, making him more susceptible to evil plus he's a teenager." Raven says still eyeing me intently.
"That doesn't prove that he can be turned."
"There is one more thing, we shared a kiss." My mouth hangs open for a second but I'm quick to catch it before they notice. Raven gaze sets on me once again and I can't help but notice the smile that is barely covers his mouth, just enough for me to notice it but for it to be oblivious to Davon. A jolt runs through me, not of anger, almost jealousy…
"This means he's mine for the taking."
"No, he's my job I'll turn him." I barge in.
"Jealous already?" Raven says smirking and before I could snap back Davon interrupts.
"Both of you stop. Jesse, Davon has a strong chance to do this and if he succeeds it just might let the source cut you some slack. Davon, this is no ordinary witch, it will be harder to persuade him. But you've got the chance to. Do NOT fail."
"I won't." he says cockily and shimmers out.
Drew POV
Lightning flashes outside of my room window and nights like this usually calm me but not this time. It seems to be reflecting my feelings at my family's current situation. Just 9 hours ago Kerry tells me that she is moving to London and Allen hasn't spoken to me or Farah since. Another problem I'm having is my relationship with Farah. She's beautiful and perky. I can get over the perky thing but I'm kind of scared. I haven't been exactly hurt in the past but I've seen the effects and outcomes of a witch with a mortal. Great Aunt Paige is the only exception I know of that made it. But Farah is a whitelighter which proves to be more dangerous Grams and Grandpa Leo nearly didn't make it. Maybe I'm just paranoid or in denial but one thing's for sure I am attracted to her; big time.
"I'm back!" someone shouts from downstairs and it can only be one person. Getting up from my bed I throw on a shirt and my jogging pants and run down the steps. Kerry stands by the door hanging up her wet rain coat and throwing the hat to the side; and she said me and Allen were the dirty ones.
"Hey." She says shaking her heads wildly; letting drops of rain spring from it. I myself don't reply to her but she doesn't seem to notice or just decided not to elaborate on it. She brushes past me and heads into the kitchen. I reluctantly follow her in and stand by the door frame.
She fiddles around with the cupboards a little as if she's looking for something and then eyes me at the door.
"What?" I scoff and roll my eyes and move in closer to her to the table in the middle of the room. She stands on the opposite side of me with her hands placed flatly on the table.
"I think you know."
"Actually I don't know."
"Jesus Kerry!"
"Look I don't know!" she asserts loudly casing the table to move to the left. I forgot our powers are connected to our emotions. We both nearly tumble over but catch ourselves.
"Kerry, are you taking the promotion." Her face loosens up a bit and I can see her clenching her jaw. She walks pass me and out the door back into the other room. I follow her out.
"Kerry!"
"What Drew, What!"
"Are you taking the job?" she throws her arms in the air and sighs.
"I don't know Drew. I really don't. My leave is up; I have to go back to work."
"Yes, in New York not London. Have you thought of the consequences?" This causes her to scoff.
"You mean the Pay Rise, the new company car, the nice office or the great penthouse that they are giving me?"
"No I was meaning your family, me and Allen. Did you not think of your responsibility as a charmed one?"
"Of course I have, you should know being a charmed done means more to me than a job but I can't stop living my life because of it."
"What if we need the power of three to vanquish a demon?"
"I'm an orb away." She retorts.
"What about Allen?"
"I'll be okay." A voice speaks and both of us turn to see Allen at the bottom of the stairs in just his boxers and his brunette hair tussled all over the place.
"Kerry, you were gone for four years. I think I can deal with you gone for good now. I have Drew to take care of me and to be honest that's the way it always should be."
"Allen." Kerry starts but Allen shakes his head. I can see the tears welling up in his eyes and his hands beginning to shake.
"No, Go get your promotion or those long four years will be for nothing. Work is obviously more important to you than family. You made that clear those years ago with mom. Have a good flight Ms. Halliwell." With that he climbs back up the stairs. Kerry looks as if she's on the brink of tears also and heads up the stairs as well but before she disappears she looks back at me.
"I leave tomorrow night. I don't have a lot of things here." And just like that in one night my entire family has fallen apart.
"Trouble?" a voice pried coming on the side of me. By the blonde hair I can tell its Farah.
"You know, I'm promised my mom that I'd hold us together. Protect my baby sister and brother. She said I was going to be the strongest witch this family has ever seen. Something's telling me she lied."
"Nonsense Drew, there is a reason why your generation was chosen to be the new charmed ones. There is a reason you were born first, a reason why no other witch has ever had the power to harness electricity. That is a power of the elders."
"How can I be strong enough to be on the level of Piper or Prue or Mom if I can't even take care of my younger siblings? I'm not strong enough to do it alone." By this time tears were already slipping from my eyes. I am truly a failure as a witch, a charmed one but most importantly a big brother.
"You don't have to do it alone Drew, I'm right here for you." I instantly look at her and she flashes a smile. I can't help but return one. I hope she's right. I hope Allen recovers and I hope that Kerry doesn't leave.
Allen POV
Waking up I can't help but feel like crap. Standing in front of the mirror I barely recognize myself even after I'm dressed. Now I'm not one to cry…a lot. But when Drew told me that Kerry was moving to London I felt 12 again. I really need to stop worrying about this though. I have more important things to worry about like Raven. The Book of Shadows says he's a warlock that he has the power to control anyone who he kisses, one kiss can mean death, but I guess because I kissed him he didn't have time to kill me. That's another problem, for some weird reason I'm attracted to him even though he's probably plotting to bring me to my untimely death as we speak. I haven't talked to Jesse since he saved me…again. He seems to be around every time I'm in trouble. Maybe he's a guardian angel or something. I still haven't given him an answer about me and him officially becoming an item and I still don't know what to do about it. I exit my room and head downstairs where Drew is in the kitchen making breakfast.
"Good Morning."
"Yeah Yeah." I say sitting down at the table. He gives me my breakfast and then sits next to me. We remain silent after last night's debacle but it's a comfortable silence.
"Good Morning." Until now. Kerry sits grabs a plate and sits next to Drew across from me. Farah orbs into the room and just like that the awkward atmosphere disappears. She greets us and Drew ushers her to sit next to me. I like Farah well besides that she's blonde… that kind of scare me a bit.
"So Allen, have you answered Jesse yet?" Farah asks sensing the tension between us.
"No, I really don't know what I'll tell him." I say playing with my food.
"Well I think you should do it," Kerry suggest looking up at me.
"Well, I don't really think this is your problem. I'm gone guys. Enjoy your flight Kerry." I get up and head out the backdoor, ignoring Drew's calls.
Kerry POV
It's been hours since Allen's little remarks to me and I have to say I really wanted to choke him. He's not spoken to me since that moment although I should be the adult and talk to him but how can I if all he's going to do is try and bash me. I lift my suitcase up and take one more look at my room. The cream walls and the maroon carpet seem to be screaming at me. They want me to stay and it's hard to not drop my luggage and jump on my queen size bed. But it's for my betterment that I leave and go off on my own. I am still one; Farah can orb me back here whenever there is a problem. I take one more glance and telekinetically close my room door. Walking down the stairs I take a look at the pictures placed on the cream wall. All the greats are here, our ancestors Penny and Patti Halliwell, Our late Great Grandparents as well as our great Grand mom and Aunts Prudence, Piper, Phoebe and Paige Halliwell as well as our Uncles and Aunts and cousins. Of course Dad and Mom and then Me, Drew and Allen. This could be the last time I see them besides us fighting monsters. I reach down the seemingly never ending staircase and head to the door where I drop my suitcase. Drew comes out of the kitchen to me first and we share a hug. As soon as I let him go I notice Allen standing by the staircase. I slowly walk over to him and he throws his arms around me. It's a silent hug but words are not needed. I can hear the "I'm sorry and I'll miss you" through how tight he's squeezing me. I pull back and touch his cheek.
A tear slides down his cheeks and I stop it before it can hit the wooden ground. I hug him once more and he retreats back upstairs. I look over at Farah and nod slightly she smiles wide and returns it.
"I expect you to keep the house in one piece Farah, Halliwell males are notorious for blowing things up." She chuckles and nods. I turn to Drew who stands by the door holding my bags like he did when I left those years ago.
"So, this is it? I mean we'll only see each other when it's time to hunt after demons or save innocence?" he questions and I can only sigh.
"If you need me Drew I'm just one orb away."
"Your right, we can make it work." I smile and hug him. Once I draw back I put my lips by his ears.
"By the way, I think you should go for it." He looks at me confused so I look over at Farah and he catches my drift.
"Okay lady get going and you better write me."
"I will."
"Ahh!" the screeching sounds echo from upstairs. All three of us look at one another and it's as if we all think the same thing. Allen.
All three of us spring into action and run up the stairs.
"Hey!" Drew screams at the demon at the door of Allen. He runs and tackles him to the ground. I run pass him and head into the room to see three more demons standing there. I throw one of them into the closet door and the other charges but Farah attacks him and she orbs out of the room with the demon with her. So now it's just me, Allen and one more demon. The room is nearly destroyed with sheets of paper all over the floor and furniture turned upside down. Looks like Allen gave them a fight. The demon holds Allen by the shirt and gives me a very menacing smirk.
"Let. Him. Go."
"Ok." He says and he lets Allen go.
"Now, let's see who he decides. Drew rejoins me and stands next to me as the demon speaks.
"Allen come to me my love." He says in a licentious voice. Allen turns to him and goes to him? What is going on?
"Allen what the hell are you doing?" Drew pretty much yells at him. The demon pushes him towards him and looks him in the eyes.
Drew tries to attack them but I stop him. "He could kill him; it's obvious he has him under some spell." He lets out a low growl and the demon laughs.
"Allen, show then whose side you're on." Allen glances at us then kisses raven. I can see Drew gritting his teeth I can also see the energy ball that is in his hands now.
"Drew, you can't do that, you'll kill them both." I yell at him. The demon smirks and they both shimmer out of the room.
"Something tells me you're going to have to postpone your little trip."
"So I've found the demon or well warlock. His name is Raven and it says here that he has the power to poison or kill anything he kisses depending on the amount of venom he spits into their mouth. So I'm guessing when he was here with Allen they shared a kiss." Drew doesn't hear me though; he's completely focused on scrying for Allen. It has taken us to the wee hours of the morning and Drew has taken a day off from his job with a pay cut from his higher ups. I missed my flight and my job is in jeopardy. This is not how I thought today would have been. I watch how intently drew is sitting at the table here in this dark clustered attic. The only lighting the room was the moonlight that peered through the big window and the energy ball Drew made in his hand while using the other to scry. Such dedication, then again it was his brother as to mine. I hear the telephone ringing from downstairs so I go down to answer it leaving Drew in the attic.
Drew POV
If I ever see that Raven again I'm breaking his neck and using it as a basketball! I swear if whatever he did to Allen is permanent I'm going to go crazy. A blue essence starts to appear before me and it's obviously Farah. Her cloak has been torn exposing her tiny stomach and her hair is rather roughed up.
"I took care of the warlock." She says huffing and coming in front of me.
"The other took Allen."
"What?" she screeches and suddenly looks u squinting her eyes.
"What are you doing?" I ask confused.
"I'm trying to sense him but I can't seem to."
"Join the club. I can' find him either."
"That can only mean that he's in the underworld or." I raise my hand to her stopping her instantly.
"Don't you dare say he's dead." I say sternly and she looks down at her feet. Kerry reenters the room and walks over warily. I eye her intently as she approaches with the phone still coiled in her fingers. She looks troubled, her hands are shaking and her hazel eyes show no sign of life. Almost a look of guilt?
"What is it Kerry?" Farah asks before I get to.
"That was my boss on the phone and the said that I have to be in London by this afternoon." Both me and Farah give a "and" look and she shakes her head wildly while rolling her eyes.
"Meaning, that if I don't go now I won't get the promotion."
"Get to the point Kerry." I bark and throw my arms in the air in frustration.
"I'm taking it." My heart rate speeds up. Did she just? I let out a mix of a laugh and a huff and stand up.
"My hearing has never been good so please repeat what you just said because I could have sworn it was something stupid." I growl, Farah backs away with her hand over her mouth and Kerry places a hand on her waistline.
"Drew this is important!"
"To who?"
"To me!" she shouts back. Farah tries to come between us but Kerry puts her palm up telling her to stop.
"Well, I'm sorry but the current situations concerning your brother remember him? Yeah, Allen, are a little more pressing at the moment."
"I Know that Drew. Farah can orb me there and back." Farah steps forward again but it's me this time to stop her.
"No, she will not."
"Why the hell not?"
"It is taking away time for us to find Allen." Farah steps forward again but Kerry uses her power and throws her against the wall knocking her unconscious. I look back at her and with hate sure in my eyes.
"I'm going Drew please phone em when you need me to help find Allen." I don't say a word.
"Don't come back Kerry ever." I say slowly and with vindication. Her eyes go sad for a moment but quickly return to a harden gaze. She marches out the attic and I can the slamming of the front door. My eyes snake over to the window. It's after 6 and still no light, no sound, complete silence. If this doesn't symbolizes how dreary things are right now than I don't know what will.
End –
This episode was actually longer but I won't to cut it off there and create another one for the next episode. So in case you weren't keeping track this season will have 17 chapters or I take a chapter out and add it to Season 2. I'll make a poll and let it stand for about 2 weeks to get a vote so please vote on that! By the way it's 6:12am :p got up after 5 just to finish this. Hope you liked it. I could use some reviews though :/I'm almost at 500 reads just about 50 hits away and I usually get that in one day but only 7 reviews :/ come on guys I need feedback. Please? :D thank ya dumplings.
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P.s. I'm going on a mid season break after the next episode. Yes chapter 6 is next so it's going to be about 2 -3 weeks without any charmed. What? ;)
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Jesse POV
It's been two days 12 hours and 37 minutes since I last speak to Allen. How do I know all those details? Because I asked him if we could start dating to which he shut me down. Sort of. He didn't really answer me. Yesterday he avoided me like I was the plague and I won't lie it kind of hurt…for real. He even went as far as jumping into trash cans; it was kind of cute if not gross.
"Dude" Ryan says dragging forcibly I might add out of my thoughts. Ryan is on the football team as quarterback, though I could easily be it seeing that I'm more advanced. Not cocky just sayin. I have had 70 years to learn the game. Hell, Babe Ruth taught me a thing or two before he croaked.
"You okay man?" he asks and I let out a nervous laugh.
"Yeah…" he raises his eyebrow then furrows it.
"Thinking about Halliwell?" he says smirking. My cheeks heat up immediately indicating that I was blushing. Yes blushing. I may be a warlock but that doesn't mean I don't get embarrassed. He on the other hand is loving this I can tell how he laughs.
"I don't like him."
"Oh I'm sorry you just ask him to be yours and get shut down I might add for the fun of it." I scoff and he laughs again. His sarcasm is killer but when it's directed at me it sucks. Still, he's my best friend here.
"Whatever." I say ruffling my hair and lean on my locker. The noise in the hallway as kids rushed by as usual is near to unbearable. That's the madness of the morning pile in.
"If it makes you feel any better he was totally too good looking for you to ever be with anyway." I sock him in the arm hard but he's a tough kid so it doesn't really affect him. He laughs it off.
"If I swung that way I would totally add him to my list of "Victims". He says and I get the double meaning behind it and hit him again.
"Speaking of Victims…" he murmurs as Laura "party extraordinaire" walks past who is actually having another party this upcoming weekend. His eyes follow her mostly on her boobs and her butt. Horndog I swear. I snap my fingers in front of him and he blinks coming back to reality from his little fantasy.
"Allen is not that hot." he is about to protest but his mouth slowly closes and his stare sets at something at the back of me. It seems the entire hall has seemingly stopped. I turn around as well wondering what everyone is tearing at. Immediately all the water on my tongue dries up and my jaw hangs loose. Walking down the hall is low riding jeans tucked into a pair of black Nike tennis with only a black t-shirt on, shoulder length jet black hair and a chain hanging from his neck. Ryan comes from the back of me ad stands on the side.
"Still think he's not that hot?"
