Charmed Ever After
Promise Conclusion
Exactly nine months later Victoria Melinda Turner made her grand debut on Olympus. She already had not only her proud as a peacock father but everyone in the known vicinity wrapped around her tiny little finger. Hercules and Iolaus had begun building a huge wall around the mansion. The preview of that precocious little four year old on the astral plane had been enough to convince them it would be needed and appreciated. Her cousins Dee and Patience were going to be heartbreakers in their own right too after all.
On the eve of Tory's blessing ceremony, Zeus stood holding the precious cooing little bundle in his arms while Hera tickled her under the chin. The king of the gods turned to Cole and Phoebe and said, "you have done us proud." Victoria squealed and kicked her feet and tried to tug on her great grandfather's gray hair. Aphrodite moved in closer and waved to her newest great granddaughter and charge. To everyone's amazement they swore Tory waved back.
"Would you like to see Great Grandpa's and Great Grandmamma' next present to you sweetness?" Zeus asked in the silly voice all grown-ups used around babies. He couldn't help it. "Great Grandpa Zeus has already given Tory far too much," Phoebe chided. "You are going to spoil her?"
"Nonsense this child is far too sweet to ever be spoiled," Hera insisted. She put her arm on Zeus' shoulder and they both closed their eyes for one moment. Then Zeus instructed every one to look upwards. A new constellation had appeared. "It shall be known as the Tory Galaxy," he informed them. "So she shall always have the stars in it to light her way." Tory clapped her baby hands together at her great grandparents nifty magic show. Not to be outdone her great grandparents of Ere gave her, her own private rainbow with a pot of gold underneath. Dee and Patience had received similar gifts at their blessing ceremonies.
Zeus cleared his throat after a few more moments and said, it is time for us to begin. He expressed everyone's joy at this momentous occasion and gave Tory all the blessings that were in his power to give. He then passed the babe to Morrigan and invited her to the same. Once Morrigan was finished speaking, Aphrodite's appointment as Tory's guardian goddess was officially confirmed and Cupid and Psyche offered their special wishes for the child as well. Then Tory was handed back to Zeus who called upon the Light to bless her as only the supreme spirit could. Once that part of the ceremony was finished a second part commenced.
Zeus announced that two special guests had requested to be present for this ceremony and would be joining them. Cupid appeared beside Cole and gave him a lit candle. Psyche appeared at Phoebe's side and did the same. A freestanding pillar candle very similar to the one lit at their wedding appeared. They were asked to stand beside it. All the Halliwells, Turners, Wyatts, Bennets, Grants, and extended family members including all the VCTF members were asked to form a circle around the couple and the candle, being sure to leave two spaces open. Tory was placed in her mother's waiting arms and silence fell over the assembly. Only the gentle sound of the waves in the background could be heard.
A beautiful woman with long curly auburn hair appeared beside John in the circle. He turned and hugged her close. It was he and Cole's mother. She squeezed his hand, embraced Prue, and then knelt down to kiss Dee on the forehead. Then Noreen stood back up and took her place in the circle.
One more woman arrived to take the last spot. Her hair was golden and her eyes glistened. There was an ethereal quality about her that was hard to deny. She greeted Penelope, Patty, and then Prue, Piper, and their daughters. Then she walked over to Phoebe and Cole and hugged them both. She kissed Tory on the cheek and took her little tiny hand in hers. "I am so honored you bare my name too, you are an enchanting one indeed," Melinda Warren whispered to her descendant.
Then she turned and walked to take her place in the circle. Melinda then instructed everyone to join hands to close it. Then she began to speak:
"Dearest Light, I once stood before you on a night similar to this. I asked then for your continued guidance and blessings not only upon myself but also upon all those who I hold dear. Since that time my family has endured it's share of sadness and trials, but have only become stronger for them.
We have also experienced the greatest joys any being could ever hope to know, such as the welcoming of Victoria Melinda Turner into our family circle this very night. You have answered all my prayers and more. That long ago night I also pledged that I would dedicate everything I was and everything I would become to serve you and your cause which is the propagation of goodness, hope, faith, and above all love. I also promised I would do my best to encourage my descendants to do the same. That night I stood before alone. Tonight I stand before you part of one whole circle. Each member here stands ready willing and able to make the same promise that I did then which is to serve you, oh precious Light, should that service continue to please you.
The stars seemed to glitter and dance even more and the planets also appeared to glow ever brighter. Melinda nodded and asked of all her family, "so we do vow?" "So we do vow," each member stated firmly. Melinda then motioned for Cole and Phoebe to light the main candle from their individual ones and it's light seemed to beam for miles. "Blessed be!" Melinda cried joyfully. The circle echoed: "Blessed Be!"
And they all lived Charmed Ever After!!
Promise Conclusion
Exactly nine months later Victoria Melinda Turner made her grand debut on Olympus. She already had not only her proud as a peacock father but everyone in the known vicinity wrapped around her tiny little finger. Hercules and Iolaus had begun building a huge wall around the mansion. The preview of that precocious little four year old on the astral plane had been enough to convince them it would be needed and appreciated. Her cousins Dee and Patience were going to be heartbreakers in their own right too after all.
On the eve of Tory's blessing ceremony, Zeus stood holding the precious cooing little bundle in his arms while Hera tickled her under the chin. The king of the gods turned to Cole and Phoebe and said, "you have done us proud." Victoria squealed and kicked her feet and tried to tug on her great grandfather's gray hair. Aphrodite moved in closer and waved to her newest great granddaughter and charge. To everyone's amazement they swore Tory waved back.
"Would you like to see Great Grandpa's and Great Grandmamma' next present to you sweetness?" Zeus asked in the silly voice all grown-ups used around babies. He couldn't help it. "Great Grandpa Zeus has already given Tory far too much," Phoebe chided. "You are going to spoil her?"
"Nonsense this child is far too sweet to ever be spoiled," Hera insisted. She put her arm on Zeus' shoulder and they both closed their eyes for one moment. Then Zeus instructed every one to look upwards. A new constellation had appeared. "It shall be known as the Tory Galaxy," he informed them. "So she shall always have the stars in it to light her way." Tory clapped her baby hands together at her great grandparents nifty magic show. Not to be outdone her great grandparents of Ere gave her, her own private rainbow with a pot of gold underneath. Dee and Patience had received similar gifts at their blessing ceremonies.
Zeus cleared his throat after a few more moments and said, it is time for us to begin. He expressed everyone's joy at this momentous occasion and gave Tory all the blessings that were in his power to give. He then passed the babe to Morrigan and invited her to the same. Once Morrigan was finished speaking, Aphrodite's appointment as Tory's guardian goddess was officially confirmed and Cupid and Psyche offered their special wishes for the child as well. Then Tory was handed back to Zeus who called upon the Light to bless her as only the supreme spirit could. Once that part of the ceremony was finished a second part commenced.
Zeus announced that two special guests had requested to be present for this ceremony and would be joining them. Cupid appeared beside Cole and gave him a lit candle. Psyche appeared at Phoebe's side and did the same. A freestanding pillar candle very similar to the one lit at their wedding appeared. They were asked to stand beside it. All the Halliwells, Turners, Wyatts, Bennets, Grants, and extended family members including all the VCTF members were asked to form a circle around the couple and the candle, being sure to leave two spaces open. Tory was placed in her mother's waiting arms and silence fell over the assembly. Only the gentle sound of the waves in the background could be heard.
A beautiful woman with long curly auburn hair appeared beside John in the circle. He turned and hugged her close. It was he and Cole's mother. She squeezed his hand, embraced Prue, and then knelt down to kiss Dee on the forehead. Then Noreen stood back up and took her place in the circle.
One more woman arrived to take the last spot. Her hair was golden and her eyes glistened. There was an ethereal quality about her that was hard to deny. She greeted Penelope, Patty, and then Prue, Piper, and their daughters. Then she walked over to Phoebe and Cole and hugged them both. She kissed Tory on the cheek and took her little tiny hand in hers. "I am so honored you bare my name too, you are an enchanting one indeed," Melinda Warren whispered to her descendant.
Then she turned and walked to take her place in the circle. Melinda then instructed everyone to join hands to close it. Then she began to speak:
"Dearest Light, I once stood before you on a night similar to this. I asked then for your continued guidance and blessings not only upon myself but also upon all those who I hold dear. Since that time my family has endured it's share of sadness and trials, but have only become stronger for them.
We have also experienced the greatest joys any being could ever hope to know, such as the welcoming of Victoria Melinda Turner into our family circle this very night. You have answered all my prayers and more. That long ago night I also pledged that I would dedicate everything I was and everything I would become to serve you and your cause which is the propagation of goodness, hope, faith, and above all love. I also promised I would do my best to encourage my descendants to do the same. That night I stood before alone. Tonight I stand before you part of one whole circle. Each member here stands ready willing and able to make the same promise that I did then which is to serve you, oh precious Light, should that service continue to please you.
The stars seemed to glitter and dance even more and the planets also appeared to glow ever brighter. Melinda nodded and asked of all her family, "so we do vow?" "So we do vow," each member stated firmly. Melinda then motioned for Cole and Phoebe to light the main candle from their individual ones and it's light seemed to beam for miles. "Blessed be!" Melinda cried joyfully. The circle echoed: "Blessed Be!"
And they all lived Charmed Ever After!!