FIVE
"This is an unfortunate turn of events," said Lucan. "If the Slayer tells the Charmed Ones about Cole, they might figure out who he is, even if he is using the name Restin. I'm not sure just how she's going to react if she learns he was once the Source."
"What do you suggest we do?" Mellock asked.
"We could block her memories," suggested Trembor.
"That would be tricky," said Lucan. "She has an unusually powerful force of will. I'm not sure it would even be possible to block her memories because of that."
"Clearly we have to do something," said Mellock. "We can't do anything to the Charmed Ones. They're much too powerful. Otherwise we wouldn't have had to choose the route we have."
"Let's just wait for the moment," said Lucan. "After all, they think Cole has been permanently vanquished. His description could fit any number of people."
"But they may figure out that he's an Avatar," said Trembor. "And you know how they feel about us."
"Yes," said Lucan, "but it's a chance we'll have to take. We all knew there were going to be risks with this plan. Let's see how the Charmed Ones react and then we can decide what to do about it, if anything."
"Yes," said Lucan, "but it's a chance we'll have to take. We all knew there were going to be risks with this plan. Let's see how the Charmed Ones react and then we can decide what to do about it, if anything. Besides, the last time we spoke with him - just before he left to see the Slayer - I noticed he had changed the color of his eyes. A minor change but it may be enough to make the Charmed Ones less likely to suspect him."
"I guess so," said Mellock. "It's just that after all this time, it can be a bit frustrating to simply sit by when everything we've planned for could be destroyed in one instant."
"I don't think that will happen," said Lucan. "We will need to make some adjustments. If they've gone to get the Slayer, I think it's probable they've gone to get the vampire as well. Having them all together is going to cause some problems."
"I'll check on that," said Trembor. "If they do go get the vampire, we should at least be prepared for it."
"Good," said Lucan. "Mellock, inform the others of what's happened. We'll need to keep an eye on the Charmed Ones, the Slayer, and the vampire very closely from now on. Tell the others whatever they are working on may have to wait. We may need them to keep an eye on this little group for us."
"I'll take care of it right away," said Mellock.
Lucan thought about the turn of events as Mellock and Trembor moved off to take care of their duties. Mellock was right. They had to do something. But until they knew how the Charmed Ones would react to Buffy's news, any actions would be premature and might cause things to get even worse. As risky as it was, they would simply have to wait. Something Lucan was very practiced in.
The End
(Be sure to look for the sequel to this story "Sibling Rivalry" coming soon that will continue the saga.)
If you've enjoyed this story, you can find more "Charmed" stories at my website, www.geocities.com/killeenmale/. You can also post your own "Charmed" stories if you like to write fan fiction.
"This is an unfortunate turn of events," said Lucan. "If the Slayer tells the Charmed Ones about Cole, they might figure out who he is, even if he is using the name Restin. I'm not sure just how she's going to react if she learns he was once the Source."
"What do you suggest we do?" Mellock asked.
"We could block her memories," suggested Trembor.
"That would be tricky," said Lucan. "She has an unusually powerful force of will. I'm not sure it would even be possible to block her memories because of that."
"Clearly we have to do something," said Mellock. "We can't do anything to the Charmed Ones. They're much too powerful. Otherwise we wouldn't have had to choose the route we have."
"Let's just wait for the moment," said Lucan. "After all, they think Cole has been permanently vanquished. His description could fit any number of people."
"But they may figure out that he's an Avatar," said Trembor. "And you know how they feel about us."
"Yes," said Lucan, "but it's a chance we'll have to take. We all knew there were going to be risks with this plan. Let's see how the Charmed Ones react and then we can decide what to do about it, if anything."
"Yes," said Lucan, "but it's a chance we'll have to take. We all knew there were going to be risks with this plan. Let's see how the Charmed Ones react and then we can decide what to do about it, if anything. Besides, the last time we spoke with him - just before he left to see the Slayer - I noticed he had changed the color of his eyes. A minor change but it may be enough to make the Charmed Ones less likely to suspect him."
"I guess so," said Mellock. "It's just that after all this time, it can be a bit frustrating to simply sit by when everything we've planned for could be destroyed in one instant."
"I don't think that will happen," said Lucan. "We will need to make some adjustments. If they've gone to get the Slayer, I think it's probable they've gone to get the vampire as well. Having them all together is going to cause some problems."
"I'll check on that," said Trembor. "If they do go get the vampire, we should at least be prepared for it."
"Good," said Lucan. "Mellock, inform the others of what's happened. We'll need to keep an eye on the Charmed Ones, the Slayer, and the vampire very closely from now on. Tell the others whatever they are working on may have to wait. We may need them to keep an eye on this little group for us."
"I'll take care of it right away," said Mellock.
Lucan thought about the turn of events as Mellock and Trembor moved off to take care of their duties. Mellock was right. They had to do something. But until they knew how the Charmed Ones would react to Buffy's news, any actions would be premature and might cause things to get even worse. As risky as it was, they would simply have to wait. Something Lucan was very practiced in.
The End
(Be sure to look for the sequel to this story "Sibling Rivalry" coming soon that will continue the saga.)
If you've enjoyed this story, you can find more "Charmed" stories at my website, www.geocities.com/killeenmale/. You can also post your own "Charmed" stories if you like to write fan fiction.
