Chapter Two:
Knocking on the door Chris shifted nervously. A few seconds later Carina opened the door a smile of welcoming on her face. Chris took one look at her and felt his jaw drop. Seeing this the twenty year old blushed lightly. "Hey, if it's not alright I can go put something else on."
"No, no it's fine. Just surprised me at how gorgeous you look. By the way these are for you." Chris pulled out a bouquet of roses and handed them to Carina.
Taking them Carina opened the door to allow Chris to come inside. He stayed in the hallway as Carina went to put the roses in a vase. When she came back they left the apartment and headed toward the jeep Piper had graciously allowed Chris to use for the night.
Driving and pulling into the parking lot of The Silver Swan they walked inside. Chris gave the host his name who led them to a secluded table. Seating them he got their drinks and went on his way, allowing the couple to look over the menus for a couple of minutes until their waiter came over. The waiter came over and they ordered. As the couple waited for their food they talked. Chris told Carina about his life and Carina told Chris about her move to San Francisco. She didn't explain why and Chris didn't ask just as Carina didn't when he changed the subject about Wyatt really fast.
After eating the couple drove to P3 where they met up with the sisters and Leo. Wyatt was being watched by the elf nanny along with Sheila and Darryl's children. Coming back from dancing Sheila greeted Carina with a hug. Darryl nodded to Chris before sitting down at the wrap around couch. Carina sat down with Chris beside her as Paige went to get fresh drinks, Richard helping.
They all sat down to talk, drink, and listen to Evanescence sing "Immortal". Carina listened to the words trying not to let it show how much they affected her. Closing her eyes at the chorus Carina allowed a tear to fall not knowing that Paige had seen it. As it fell it started to glow until Carina was glowing all over her body. Paige gasped making everyone else turn to look at Carina. "Wow." Phoebe whispered, staring intently at Carina.
Opening her eyes Carina glanced down. Seeing herself glowing she muttered a curse under her breath and wiped away the tear. As soon as it left she stopped glowing but Carina knew that it was to late. Because of it her past was going to catch up with her soon and then she have to run again. She didn't want to but it was for the Halliwells and her other friends safety.
It wasn't until two days later that someone from her past showed up, her best friend to be exact. Without knocking he walked into Carina's office ignoring Lisa's protests. Looking up Carina groaned at the sight of him. Smirking he closed the door and leaned against it. "Hey Cari. How's it going sweetheart?" "What do you want Terous?" Carina growled darkly. "I just came to say hi. The spell you used to block us was good but not good enough. Your tear led us straight here." Terous explained. "Where's Davis and Fa...I mean Tamious?" Carina sighed. "At your apartment waiting for us. I suggest you come quietly. You don't want to upset your employees by making me drain you of your powers now do you?" Terous held out his hand. Carina stood and took it. Flinging the door open with a small wind Terous walked outside with Carina. They headed into an alley where Terous shimmered out with Carina holding onto him tightly. They appeared in front of Carina's door. Before she could open it the door opened to show Davis and Tamious. Once inside Carina locked it with a wave of her hand, showing off her own powers. Turning to the three demons in front of her the witch raised a brow. "So what do you three actually want? I want to get this over with so I can go back to my normal life." "Normal? The people you're hanging out with are the charmed ones. If they get wind that we are here they'll come after us because their whitelighter thinks we're after the child. Which we aren't." Tamious snapped. "They won't. I haven't told them anything and I'm not going to. Now what do you guys want?" Carina headed toward the kitchen. The three demons followed. Carina got out some tools and started to make spaghetti as Davis set the table. Terous explained as Tamious got himself some coffee. "You need to come back home. Marquis is about to take over the company your mother made. He also threatened to hunt you down and kill you." "Be glad that he isn't toned into your powers like we are." Davis pointed out. "Otherwise you have a whole host of demons after you." "Well what do you want me to do? I can't go back because I promised myself I wouldn't. Plus, if I show up Marquis will kill me you said. I could get the charmed ones help." "No!" Davis shouted. "They'll kill us when your back is turned." "No they won't. Come on. I have an idea. It's risky but this is the only thing I got since I can't tell Piper, Phoebe, and Paige." "Where are we going?" Terous asked as they finished eating and cleaned up. "The underworld." Carina answered before allowing her stepfather to shimmer out with her. Meanwhile over at the Halliwell Mansion Paige finished with a demon before turning to her sisters and Chris. Leo had left after a week, since his vacation was finished. Phoebe was getting her wound bound by Chris as Piper held Wyatt, soothing him quietly. "Wonder what that was about. We never had demons attack and then disappear without saying anything." Phoebe commented. Leo came orbing down just as she finished saying this. "We got a problem. The underworld is getting ready for war. A witch is down there and the Elders have no clue why. They want you all to go down there and get her out. But be careful. There are three Upper Level demons with her." The sisters glanced at each other then nodded. Piper handed Wyatt to Leo who kissed her before once again orbing. Taking his mother and Paige taking Phoebe Chris orbed down to the underworld. Paige and Phoebe orbed in a few seconds later. What they saw had their jaws dropping. The underworld was in an uproar. Weapons and potions were selling and getting prepared all over the place. Not one demon noticed the charmed ones and Chris as they walked along. Coming to a crowd they pushed forward and came to a stop. Carina was facing off against a lower level demon. Bets were flying all over the place but she ignored them. Twirling his dagger above his head the demon attacked. Dodging it Carina did a spin kick making the demon fly over to a wall. Jumping to his feet the demon flung his dagger at Carina only to have it come flying back at him. The dagger buried itself in his heart making him stare at Carina before he disintegrated. A low whistle was heard before Tamious, Davis, and Terous walked into view. "You've been practicing I see." Tamious commented. "Course. I had some great teachers. How are the preparations coming along?" "Good. I still can't believe my best friend is well known down here. After you ran out on us I thought for sure you want nothing to do with any demons ever." Terous shook his head in silent shock. "Be glad you weren't around when we where younger then. Cari had everyone from witches, wizards, demons, and other creatures doing her bidding. Granted most of them were male but still. She had a way with every magical being by just smiling. Still have it I see." Davis smirked at Carina who rolled her eyes. "So the males seem to flock to me. So what? I did get us to safety ya know. And it's a lot safer then the Halliwell Manor since two of Marquis' demons just attacked there. Hey Piper, Paige, Phoebe, Chris. What are you guys doing here and how much did you here?" "Enough." Piper answered. "Leo said that the underworld was preparing for war. Looks like he wasn't wrong." "When exactly were you going to tell us that you were a demon?" Phoebe asked darkly. "Never and I only have a stepbrother and step father. Plus, a best friend who's a demon but I'm full witch as was my parents. And before you ask I wasn't going to tell you because it was my past. Which caught up with me. Incoming." Carina answered calmly. Marquis and his minions shimmered in and pulled out their weapons. "Hello Carina or should I say bye bye." Marquis drawled walking forward by himself. "You wish." Carina spoke slipping into a defense position. Davis stepped up with Carina followed by his father and Terous. The silent question was answered, as Marquis' demons got ready to attack. The underworld, the Halliwells, and the world held its breath for a second before the battle between the Hurtz and Marquis and his demons started.
Knocking on the door Chris shifted nervously. A few seconds later Carina opened the door a smile of welcoming on her face. Chris took one look at her and felt his jaw drop. Seeing this the twenty year old blushed lightly. "Hey, if it's not alright I can go put something else on."
"No, no it's fine. Just surprised me at how gorgeous you look. By the way these are for you." Chris pulled out a bouquet of roses and handed them to Carina.
Taking them Carina opened the door to allow Chris to come inside. He stayed in the hallway as Carina went to put the roses in a vase. When she came back they left the apartment and headed toward the jeep Piper had graciously allowed Chris to use for the night.
Driving and pulling into the parking lot of The Silver Swan they walked inside. Chris gave the host his name who led them to a secluded table. Seating them he got their drinks and went on his way, allowing the couple to look over the menus for a couple of minutes until their waiter came over. The waiter came over and they ordered. As the couple waited for their food they talked. Chris told Carina about his life and Carina told Chris about her move to San Francisco. She didn't explain why and Chris didn't ask just as Carina didn't when he changed the subject about Wyatt really fast.
After eating the couple drove to P3 where they met up with the sisters and Leo. Wyatt was being watched by the elf nanny along with Sheila and Darryl's children. Coming back from dancing Sheila greeted Carina with a hug. Darryl nodded to Chris before sitting down at the wrap around couch. Carina sat down with Chris beside her as Paige went to get fresh drinks, Richard helping.
They all sat down to talk, drink, and listen to Evanescence sing "Immortal". Carina listened to the words trying not to let it show how much they affected her. Closing her eyes at the chorus Carina allowed a tear to fall not knowing that Paige had seen it. As it fell it started to glow until Carina was glowing all over her body. Paige gasped making everyone else turn to look at Carina. "Wow." Phoebe whispered, staring intently at Carina.
Opening her eyes Carina glanced down. Seeing herself glowing she muttered a curse under her breath and wiped away the tear. As soon as it left she stopped glowing but Carina knew that it was to late. Because of it her past was going to catch up with her soon and then she have to run again. She didn't want to but it was for the Halliwells and her other friends safety.
It wasn't until two days later that someone from her past showed up, her best friend to be exact. Without knocking he walked into Carina's office ignoring Lisa's protests. Looking up Carina groaned at the sight of him. Smirking he closed the door and leaned against it. "Hey Cari. How's it going sweetheart?" "What do you want Terous?" Carina growled darkly. "I just came to say hi. The spell you used to block us was good but not good enough. Your tear led us straight here." Terous explained. "Where's Davis and Fa...I mean Tamious?" Carina sighed. "At your apartment waiting for us. I suggest you come quietly. You don't want to upset your employees by making me drain you of your powers now do you?" Terous held out his hand. Carina stood and took it. Flinging the door open with a small wind Terous walked outside with Carina. They headed into an alley where Terous shimmered out with Carina holding onto him tightly. They appeared in front of Carina's door. Before she could open it the door opened to show Davis and Tamious. Once inside Carina locked it with a wave of her hand, showing off her own powers. Turning to the three demons in front of her the witch raised a brow. "So what do you three actually want? I want to get this over with so I can go back to my normal life." "Normal? The people you're hanging out with are the charmed ones. If they get wind that we are here they'll come after us because their whitelighter thinks we're after the child. Which we aren't." Tamious snapped. "They won't. I haven't told them anything and I'm not going to. Now what do you guys want?" Carina headed toward the kitchen. The three demons followed. Carina got out some tools and started to make spaghetti as Davis set the table. Terous explained as Tamious got himself some coffee. "You need to come back home. Marquis is about to take over the company your mother made. He also threatened to hunt you down and kill you." "Be glad that he isn't toned into your powers like we are." Davis pointed out. "Otherwise you have a whole host of demons after you." "Well what do you want me to do? I can't go back because I promised myself I wouldn't. Plus, if I show up Marquis will kill me you said. I could get the charmed ones help." "No!" Davis shouted. "They'll kill us when your back is turned." "No they won't. Come on. I have an idea. It's risky but this is the only thing I got since I can't tell Piper, Phoebe, and Paige." "Where are we going?" Terous asked as they finished eating and cleaned up. "The underworld." Carina answered before allowing her stepfather to shimmer out with her. Meanwhile over at the Halliwell Mansion Paige finished with a demon before turning to her sisters and Chris. Leo had left after a week, since his vacation was finished. Phoebe was getting her wound bound by Chris as Piper held Wyatt, soothing him quietly. "Wonder what that was about. We never had demons attack and then disappear without saying anything." Phoebe commented. Leo came orbing down just as she finished saying this. "We got a problem. The underworld is getting ready for war. A witch is down there and the Elders have no clue why. They want you all to go down there and get her out. But be careful. There are three Upper Level demons with her." The sisters glanced at each other then nodded. Piper handed Wyatt to Leo who kissed her before once again orbing. Taking his mother and Paige taking Phoebe Chris orbed down to the underworld. Paige and Phoebe orbed in a few seconds later. What they saw had their jaws dropping. The underworld was in an uproar. Weapons and potions were selling and getting prepared all over the place. Not one demon noticed the charmed ones and Chris as they walked along. Coming to a crowd they pushed forward and came to a stop. Carina was facing off against a lower level demon. Bets were flying all over the place but she ignored them. Twirling his dagger above his head the demon attacked. Dodging it Carina did a spin kick making the demon fly over to a wall. Jumping to his feet the demon flung his dagger at Carina only to have it come flying back at him. The dagger buried itself in his heart making him stare at Carina before he disintegrated. A low whistle was heard before Tamious, Davis, and Terous walked into view. "You've been practicing I see." Tamious commented. "Course. I had some great teachers. How are the preparations coming along?" "Good. I still can't believe my best friend is well known down here. After you ran out on us I thought for sure you want nothing to do with any demons ever." Terous shook his head in silent shock. "Be glad you weren't around when we where younger then. Cari had everyone from witches, wizards, demons, and other creatures doing her bidding. Granted most of them were male but still. She had a way with every magical being by just smiling. Still have it I see." Davis smirked at Carina who rolled her eyes. "So the males seem to flock to me. So what? I did get us to safety ya know. And it's a lot safer then the Halliwell Manor since two of Marquis' demons just attacked there. Hey Piper, Paige, Phoebe, Chris. What are you guys doing here and how much did you here?" "Enough." Piper answered. "Leo said that the underworld was preparing for war. Looks like he wasn't wrong." "When exactly were you going to tell us that you were a demon?" Phoebe asked darkly. "Never and I only have a stepbrother and step father. Plus, a best friend who's a demon but I'm full witch as was my parents. And before you ask I wasn't going to tell you because it was my past. Which caught up with me. Incoming." Carina answered calmly. Marquis and his minions shimmered in and pulled out their weapons. "Hello Carina or should I say bye bye." Marquis drawled walking forward by himself. "You wish." Carina spoke slipping into a defense position. Davis stepped up with Carina followed by his father and Terous. The silent question was answered, as Marquis' demons got ready to attack. The underworld, the Halliwells, and the world held its breath for a second before the battle between the Hurtz and Marquis and his demons started.
