Chapter 10- An Elder Consultation
As Wyatt makes his way into the dimly lit circular room, old men and women look down on him from high chairs and tables. Prue follows closely behind him and loosely grabs his shirt to stop him as she steps in front of him and addresses the ancient people in front of him.
Prue begins to speak with respect bordering on what Wyatt perceives as a sort of fake reverence. "Wise ones. I have brought the child you seek, but as you know, I will not give him up without saying what I believe is necessary for his future as well as the future of his family. My family."
Wyatt's brow furrows in confusion as Prue states that his family is also her family. He then realizes why she has looked so familiar to him. His eyes shoot open very widely. "Aunt Prue?" he whispers.
Prue smiles slightly and nods in his direction. Wyatt's heart becomes filled with a sort of odd pride as he knows that his aunt whom he has never met has come to rescue him and take him to his new found home. He begins to relax a little, somehow knowing that it will all turn out ok, though he has no idea how.
The Elders begin to talk in hushed whispers, but nod, allowing Prue to speak. Prue begins to talk to them.
"This boy is my nephew. I love him, and I will always love him, if there is anybody that should understand that, it's you. Love is the epitome of pure good. You and your council represent all good magic. Shouldn't he be given a chance to prove himself?"
The Elders begin to speak in rapid whispers again to themselves.
"We cannot allow the boy to live! But she makes a good argument; how can we call ourselves the representation of freedom in good magic if we leave no room for him to prove himself? Well, I think that this could work, but we must do well to remember the prophecy. He is said to lead to the Charmed One's downfall; we must never forget that. Perhaps him proving himself will allow him to save them."
The Elders turn back to Prue and Wyatt and nod, saying that they will give him a chance.
Wyatt breathes a sigh of relief and asks "What must I do? When will I see my family again?"
The Elders frown, but continue in explaining what his duty is.
"You are to become a temporary whitelighter, saving innocents is your only duty. We will assign you someone to protect, and you must protect him or her at all costs. If you lose one of them, you are forever bound to us, you may not leave. If you succeed in protecting everyone you are sent, then you may leave after a period of 12 months and return to the earth. Your body will remain in the hospital, and you spirit will become corporeal, at least in the sense to your innocents. Ah, and there is one final point. You may not make contact with your family. You must do this on your own." Wyatt's stomach drops as the Elders finish their explanation. "I can't see them? For a whole year??"
The Elders all nod.
Clenching his fists, and grinding his teeth, Wyatt nods curtly. "Ok. I will do it. I will do anything for my family."
A/N: I know this is a really short chappie, but I've been super busy! Thanks so much to everyone who has reviewed, I LOVE you all!!!
As Wyatt makes his way into the dimly lit circular room, old men and women look down on him from high chairs and tables. Prue follows closely behind him and loosely grabs his shirt to stop him as she steps in front of him and addresses the ancient people in front of him.
Prue begins to speak with respect bordering on what Wyatt perceives as a sort of fake reverence. "Wise ones. I have brought the child you seek, but as you know, I will not give him up without saying what I believe is necessary for his future as well as the future of his family. My family."
Wyatt's brow furrows in confusion as Prue states that his family is also her family. He then realizes why she has looked so familiar to him. His eyes shoot open very widely. "Aunt Prue?" he whispers.
Prue smiles slightly and nods in his direction. Wyatt's heart becomes filled with a sort of odd pride as he knows that his aunt whom he has never met has come to rescue him and take him to his new found home. He begins to relax a little, somehow knowing that it will all turn out ok, though he has no idea how.
The Elders begin to talk in hushed whispers, but nod, allowing Prue to speak. Prue begins to talk to them.
"This boy is my nephew. I love him, and I will always love him, if there is anybody that should understand that, it's you. Love is the epitome of pure good. You and your council represent all good magic. Shouldn't he be given a chance to prove himself?"
The Elders begin to speak in rapid whispers again to themselves.
"We cannot allow the boy to live! But she makes a good argument; how can we call ourselves the representation of freedom in good magic if we leave no room for him to prove himself? Well, I think that this could work, but we must do well to remember the prophecy. He is said to lead to the Charmed One's downfall; we must never forget that. Perhaps him proving himself will allow him to save them."
The Elders turn back to Prue and Wyatt and nod, saying that they will give him a chance.
Wyatt breathes a sigh of relief and asks "What must I do? When will I see my family again?"
The Elders frown, but continue in explaining what his duty is.
"You are to become a temporary whitelighter, saving innocents is your only duty. We will assign you someone to protect, and you must protect him or her at all costs. If you lose one of them, you are forever bound to us, you may not leave. If you succeed in protecting everyone you are sent, then you may leave after a period of 12 months and return to the earth. Your body will remain in the hospital, and you spirit will become corporeal, at least in the sense to your innocents. Ah, and there is one final point. You may not make contact with your family. You must do this on your own." Wyatt's stomach drops as the Elders finish their explanation. "I can't see them? For a whole year??"
The Elders all nod.
Clenching his fists, and grinding his teeth, Wyatt nods curtly. "Ok. I will do it. I will do anything for my family."
A/N: I know this is a really short chappie, but I've been super busy! Thanks so much to everyone who has reviewed, I LOVE you all!!!
