*A/N* Hey guys first of all a great big thanks to all those who review and sorry for the delay in getting this chapter up but I hope it's worth it (big smile) This chapter a few secrets will be exposed and you'll learn a little bit more about Brenna. There is also going to be a surprise visit from someone.
Cole had shimmered them into the living room, surprising both Piper and Paige, ignoring both of them, he laid William down on the couch and demanded "Get Leo now!"
"Leo!" Piper yelled
"What you do now Cole?" Paige asked accusingly
"Paige!" Piper said in exasperation just as Leo orbed in.
"What happen?" he asked.
"He was shot by a dark lighters arrow." Cole replied as Leo knelt down to heal him.
"Who is he?" Piper asked never seeing William before.
"He's my father." Brenna finally spoke up.
"Father!" Piper and Paige blurted at the same time.
"Yes, and now I believe is the perfect time to fill everyone in." William said.
"It's not working, I don't understand…" Leo said frustrated.
"The Elders don't wish for me to be healed but, before I go you must listen to what I have to say."
"No, there has to be a way." Brenna said grabbing her dad's hand.
"No Brenna my time has come but yours is just beginning."
"What do you mean, we can fix this can't we?" she asked confused and looking at Leo with pleading eyes. Just then, Phoebe walked in and seen Cole.
"What the hell are you doin…" she started but then seen Brenna and the man on the sofa.
"Good your all here, there is something very important you all need to know, Brenna is more than just a demon, she is also part white lighter and witch." William said sitting up grimacing in pain.
"What?" The girls said in unison.
"Part witch?" Brenna asked getting only more confused.
"My name is William Halliwell, my birth mother was Penny Halliwell, which makes me your uncle and Brenna your cousin."
"No, you're mistaken, our mother was an only child." Phoebe said
"As hard as it may be to accept its true just ask her. Now this is all very important, you now know where half of Brenna's power comes from but her demon half isn't from just any demon. Her mother, my wife is part Phoenix and her father was the source but, before any of you comment Brenna has never been apart of anything evil. The Elders had forbid me from marring Cassandra but I didn't heed and was ex communicated, we then had Brenna and both of us stopped using our powers and my adoptive mother was a witch and bound her powers. Three months ago she passed away and Brenna came into her powers, I went straight to the Elders and they deemed it allowable to have Cole start her training and then when she was ready, you three girls would continue her training and you and her both would be told of her heritage." William explained.
"He's telling the truth" Penny said appearing out of nowhere.
"Grams?" Paige questioned as everyone turned to look at her.
"You're serious… I swear, is there any other family members lurking around that we don't know about, cause this is getting ridiculous." Phoebe said sarcastically.
"No, this is the last one, I swear."
"Why didn't you tell us before and does mom know?" Piper asked
"No, she doesn't and there is a reason. As you know white lighters and witches were forbidden to be together, and when the Elders finally found out he was a grown man had already been out cast. After that I had no way of finding him and when Brenna was born I felt it was best not to tell anyone so I could keep them safe." Penny said then added, "Don't look so surprised, you and you mother were not the only Halliwell women to be involved with their white lighters Piper. In fact I think that was why the Elders let you and Leo get married, they were tired of all the illegitimate white lighter/witches running around." She said with a small grin and brushing William's hair off his forehead as a wave of regret washed through her that William felt and said "I understand…mom." bringing a smile to Penny's lips.
"Wait, not only am I a demon but, your saying I'm related to them, The Charmed Ones, and could possible be their heir to the Source of all evil, whatever that is!" Brenna yelled as tears streamed down her face.
William then turned to his daughter, seeing the pain and fear in her eyes he tried to comfort her, knowing that this was the end.
"Honey I know this is going to be hard but remember that no matter what you mustn't submit to evil, you have a great destiny before you and you must face it and be strong and always remember that I love you and I will always be with you." and with that William took his last breath. Brenna just stared at him as she began sobbing.
"Daddy!"
"Bren, honey, I know it's hard to believe now but, everything will be ok." Cole said kneeling beside her and wrapping her in his arms.
"What exactly did he mean by the Source of all evil?" Brenna finally managed to ask looking into Cole's eyes for answers.
"The Source of all evil." Paige said harshly "We have to do something about this, we have the source's heir in the living room."
"Damn it Paige, just shut the hell up." Phoebe said going over to Brenna.
"Brenna, the Source is… simply put is the King of all things evil in the world."
"I don't believe this, my father was killed in front of me and my grandfather is extremely evil." Brenna said getting up and shaking her head.
"Don't worry we'll help you." Piper said.
"No, no this is all just a bad dream, oh god, I can't deal with this, I…" and before she finished she shimmered out.
"I'll go after her, you guys need to talk." Cole said, and then faded out after her.
The girls just looked at each other in stunned silence, for Phoebe and Piper it had taken damn near two years to get use to Paige and that was sometimes a battle but now they had a magical cousin and just lost a uncle they had never even known.
"What are we going to do about this?" Paige demanded.
"What do you mean?" Piper asked irritated.
"She's the granddaughter of the Source we have to vanquish her."
"Are you twisted or just a bloody moron?" Phoebe questioned. "She is family, even if she is a demon or even part Source."
"Well, ain't that nice, we can be killed by someone we're related too." Paige said sarcastically.
"Paige, Phoebe's right, if we turn our backs on her then we will have problems. We may not have known her till now but she is family and we stick by family."
"Yeah, like you guys did with Cole." Paige said "Plus she been training with that psychopath and he's evil."
"No he's not, he's really trying this time and it wasn't his fault that he became the Source, the seer made sure he was possessed by the Source's essence." Phoebe defended Cole.
"Great so now you're on his side, I thought you wanted him out of your life."
"That doesn't mean I want him to stay evil."
"Whatever, I'm outta here." Paige said orbing out.
"That went well." Grams said from the sidelines.
"Don't even Grams, this is partly your fault." Piper said angrily.
"Don't take that tone with me Piper, I know I screwed this up and that is a burden I still carry. That doesn't matter now, what's important is that we find Brenna and help her through this."
"I know and I'm sorry, it's just a bit much." Piper apologized as she hugged Grams.
"I know dear and you are right about it being my fault, I should have told you girls sooner and if I had maybe this wouldn't have happen."
"Don't worry Grams we'll take care of her, don't ever doubt that." Phoebe said joining in the hug.
"I know you will Phoebe but, I'm also worried about Paige."
"Paige is just…new. She'll come to understand that not everything is black and white when it comes to this family." Piper said.
"I hope it's soon and until then keep a close eye on her so she doesn't do anything…shall we say drastic."
"You mean stupid." Phoebe said rolling her eyes.
"Yes, well girls I have to go. Remember what I said and I will be watching over you guys." Grams said disappearing as quickly as she had appeared.
CEMETERY
Brenna looked around her and seen she was in a mausoleum in the cemetery. "Great, it's kind of ironic I end up in a cemetery." She had been shimmering for the last twenty minutes not sure where she was going. She sat down with her back against a tomb and thought over the events of the last hour. She couldn't understand how she could possible have this much evil running through her veins, even though she had never done anything evil, it was in her heritage. And then Piper, Phoebe and Paige were her cousins, she didn't mind Piper and Phoebe being family but she did not like the idea of being related to Paige. She just felt overwhelmed, William talked about her destiny, but she was pretty sure now she wanted no part of it. Most people's destinies were pretty much should I marry Bob or Tom or even do I become a criminal or live life honestly but, could she have something that simple? Noooo, she had the option of being either the greatest source of good or the greatest or worst (depending on your view) evil to ever walk the earth or underworld for that matter. Life had never been fair to her, she always ended up with the short end of the stick. Growing up she always felt she was different then other kids and because of that she never had any real friends "Hell" she thought "I'm twenty three and I've never had a boyfriend." Oh she had been wild between the ages of fifteen and twenty, doing everything her parents disapproved of or was illegal but her grandma had got her out of that kind of life before her twenty first birthday and she let Brenna move in with her and everything was going good, Brenna had even started college and again had become the shy timid girl with her nose in a book. Then her grandma had gotten sick and died "Now I'm a damn freak." Brenna said out loud and broke down into tears.
"You're not a freak." a female voice stated.
"Who's there?" Brenna asked standing up and forming a fire ball behind her back.
"Don't be frighten, I'm one of the good guys."
"That all depends on what side you're on."
"That's very true, but I'm a good good guy." She said stepping out of the shadows. "Well, you're definitely a Halliwell, you have the attitude."
"How would you know?" Brenna asked.
"Grams and your father told me."
"Who are you?" Brenna demanded, tears threaten to fall at the mention of her father.
"I'm Prue, Piper and Phoebe's older sister."
"But I thought you were dead."
"I am." Prue said laughing "I am also going to be your white lighter and along with the girls, Leo and Cole I'm going to help you through this."
"What's the point, I'm evil, it's in my blood."
"True evil is in your blood but you are not evil, and if I have to smack that theory into that thick skull of yours I will." Prue said grinning causing Brenna to smile as well.
"Can I really be good?" Brenna asked getting somber again.
"Yes, I swear on my life, well after life."
"You know what, I already think were going to get along well." Brenna said laughing at Prue's blunder.
"I think so too, now let's get you to the manor cause I have a feeling they are all going to be looking for you"
"Ok." said Brenna as Prue orbed them to the manor.
*A/N* Well I hope you all enjoyed this chapter I had to get Prue in there somehow (grins) as always please read and review cause the reviews are what let's me know writing at 3 in the morning is worth it (big smile).
Cole had shimmered them into the living room, surprising both Piper and Paige, ignoring both of them, he laid William down on the couch and demanded "Get Leo now!"
"Leo!" Piper yelled
"What you do now Cole?" Paige asked accusingly
"Paige!" Piper said in exasperation just as Leo orbed in.
"What happen?" he asked.
"He was shot by a dark lighters arrow." Cole replied as Leo knelt down to heal him.
"Who is he?" Piper asked never seeing William before.
"He's my father." Brenna finally spoke up.
"Father!" Piper and Paige blurted at the same time.
"Yes, and now I believe is the perfect time to fill everyone in." William said.
"It's not working, I don't understand…" Leo said frustrated.
"The Elders don't wish for me to be healed but, before I go you must listen to what I have to say."
"No, there has to be a way." Brenna said grabbing her dad's hand.
"No Brenna my time has come but yours is just beginning."
"What do you mean, we can fix this can't we?" she asked confused and looking at Leo with pleading eyes. Just then, Phoebe walked in and seen Cole.
"What the hell are you doin…" she started but then seen Brenna and the man on the sofa.
"Good your all here, there is something very important you all need to know, Brenna is more than just a demon, she is also part white lighter and witch." William said sitting up grimacing in pain.
"What?" The girls said in unison.
"Part witch?" Brenna asked getting only more confused.
"My name is William Halliwell, my birth mother was Penny Halliwell, which makes me your uncle and Brenna your cousin."
"No, you're mistaken, our mother was an only child." Phoebe said
"As hard as it may be to accept its true just ask her. Now this is all very important, you now know where half of Brenna's power comes from but her demon half isn't from just any demon. Her mother, my wife is part Phoenix and her father was the source but, before any of you comment Brenna has never been apart of anything evil. The Elders had forbid me from marring Cassandra but I didn't heed and was ex communicated, we then had Brenna and both of us stopped using our powers and my adoptive mother was a witch and bound her powers. Three months ago she passed away and Brenna came into her powers, I went straight to the Elders and they deemed it allowable to have Cole start her training and then when she was ready, you three girls would continue her training and you and her both would be told of her heritage." William explained.
"He's telling the truth" Penny said appearing out of nowhere.
"Grams?" Paige questioned as everyone turned to look at her.
"You're serious… I swear, is there any other family members lurking around that we don't know about, cause this is getting ridiculous." Phoebe said sarcastically.
"No, this is the last one, I swear."
"Why didn't you tell us before and does mom know?" Piper asked
"No, she doesn't and there is a reason. As you know white lighters and witches were forbidden to be together, and when the Elders finally found out he was a grown man had already been out cast. After that I had no way of finding him and when Brenna was born I felt it was best not to tell anyone so I could keep them safe." Penny said then added, "Don't look so surprised, you and you mother were not the only Halliwell women to be involved with their white lighters Piper. In fact I think that was why the Elders let you and Leo get married, they were tired of all the illegitimate white lighter/witches running around." She said with a small grin and brushing William's hair off his forehead as a wave of regret washed through her that William felt and said "I understand…mom." bringing a smile to Penny's lips.
"Wait, not only am I a demon but, your saying I'm related to them, The Charmed Ones, and could possible be their heir to the Source of all evil, whatever that is!" Brenna yelled as tears streamed down her face.
William then turned to his daughter, seeing the pain and fear in her eyes he tried to comfort her, knowing that this was the end.
"Honey I know this is going to be hard but remember that no matter what you mustn't submit to evil, you have a great destiny before you and you must face it and be strong and always remember that I love you and I will always be with you." and with that William took his last breath. Brenna just stared at him as she began sobbing.
"Daddy!"
"Bren, honey, I know it's hard to believe now but, everything will be ok." Cole said kneeling beside her and wrapping her in his arms.
"What exactly did he mean by the Source of all evil?" Brenna finally managed to ask looking into Cole's eyes for answers.
"The Source of all evil." Paige said harshly "We have to do something about this, we have the source's heir in the living room."
"Damn it Paige, just shut the hell up." Phoebe said going over to Brenna.
"Brenna, the Source is… simply put is the King of all things evil in the world."
"I don't believe this, my father was killed in front of me and my grandfather is extremely evil." Brenna said getting up and shaking her head.
"Don't worry we'll help you." Piper said.
"No, no this is all just a bad dream, oh god, I can't deal with this, I…" and before she finished she shimmered out.
"I'll go after her, you guys need to talk." Cole said, and then faded out after her.
The girls just looked at each other in stunned silence, for Phoebe and Piper it had taken damn near two years to get use to Paige and that was sometimes a battle but now they had a magical cousin and just lost a uncle they had never even known.
"What are we going to do about this?" Paige demanded.
"What do you mean?" Piper asked irritated.
"She's the granddaughter of the Source we have to vanquish her."
"Are you twisted or just a bloody moron?" Phoebe questioned. "She is family, even if she is a demon or even part Source."
"Well, ain't that nice, we can be killed by someone we're related too." Paige said sarcastically.
"Paige, Phoebe's right, if we turn our backs on her then we will have problems. We may not have known her till now but she is family and we stick by family."
"Yeah, like you guys did with Cole." Paige said "Plus she been training with that psychopath and he's evil."
"No he's not, he's really trying this time and it wasn't his fault that he became the Source, the seer made sure he was possessed by the Source's essence." Phoebe defended Cole.
"Great so now you're on his side, I thought you wanted him out of your life."
"That doesn't mean I want him to stay evil."
"Whatever, I'm outta here." Paige said orbing out.
"That went well." Grams said from the sidelines.
"Don't even Grams, this is partly your fault." Piper said angrily.
"Don't take that tone with me Piper, I know I screwed this up and that is a burden I still carry. That doesn't matter now, what's important is that we find Brenna and help her through this."
"I know and I'm sorry, it's just a bit much." Piper apologized as she hugged Grams.
"I know dear and you are right about it being my fault, I should have told you girls sooner and if I had maybe this wouldn't have happen."
"Don't worry Grams we'll take care of her, don't ever doubt that." Phoebe said joining in the hug.
"I know you will Phoebe but, I'm also worried about Paige."
"Paige is just…new. She'll come to understand that not everything is black and white when it comes to this family." Piper said.
"I hope it's soon and until then keep a close eye on her so she doesn't do anything…shall we say drastic."
"You mean stupid." Phoebe said rolling her eyes.
"Yes, well girls I have to go. Remember what I said and I will be watching over you guys." Grams said disappearing as quickly as she had appeared.
CEMETERY
Brenna looked around her and seen she was in a mausoleum in the cemetery. "Great, it's kind of ironic I end up in a cemetery." She had been shimmering for the last twenty minutes not sure where she was going. She sat down with her back against a tomb and thought over the events of the last hour. She couldn't understand how she could possible have this much evil running through her veins, even though she had never done anything evil, it was in her heritage. And then Piper, Phoebe and Paige were her cousins, she didn't mind Piper and Phoebe being family but she did not like the idea of being related to Paige. She just felt overwhelmed, William talked about her destiny, but she was pretty sure now she wanted no part of it. Most people's destinies were pretty much should I marry Bob or Tom or even do I become a criminal or live life honestly but, could she have something that simple? Noooo, she had the option of being either the greatest source of good or the greatest or worst (depending on your view) evil to ever walk the earth or underworld for that matter. Life had never been fair to her, she always ended up with the short end of the stick. Growing up she always felt she was different then other kids and because of that she never had any real friends "Hell" she thought "I'm twenty three and I've never had a boyfriend." Oh she had been wild between the ages of fifteen and twenty, doing everything her parents disapproved of or was illegal but her grandma had got her out of that kind of life before her twenty first birthday and she let Brenna move in with her and everything was going good, Brenna had even started college and again had become the shy timid girl with her nose in a book. Then her grandma had gotten sick and died "Now I'm a damn freak." Brenna said out loud and broke down into tears.
"You're not a freak." a female voice stated.
"Who's there?" Brenna asked standing up and forming a fire ball behind her back.
"Don't be frighten, I'm one of the good guys."
"That all depends on what side you're on."
"That's very true, but I'm a good good guy." She said stepping out of the shadows. "Well, you're definitely a Halliwell, you have the attitude."
"How would you know?" Brenna asked.
"Grams and your father told me."
"Who are you?" Brenna demanded, tears threaten to fall at the mention of her father.
"I'm Prue, Piper and Phoebe's older sister."
"But I thought you were dead."
"I am." Prue said laughing "I am also going to be your white lighter and along with the girls, Leo and Cole I'm going to help you through this."
"What's the point, I'm evil, it's in my blood."
"True evil is in your blood but you are not evil, and if I have to smack that theory into that thick skull of yours I will." Prue said grinning causing Brenna to smile as well.
"Can I really be good?" Brenna asked getting somber again.
"Yes, I swear on my life, well after life."
"You know what, I already think were going to get along well." Brenna said laughing at Prue's blunder.
"I think so too, now let's get you to the manor cause I have a feeling they are all going to be looking for you"
"Ok." said Brenna as Prue orbed them to the manor.
*A/N* Well I hope you all enjoyed this chapter I had to get Prue in there somehow (grins) as always please read and review cause the reviews are what let's me know writing at 3 in the morning is worth it (big smile).