Charmed
Fan Fiction: You're On Probation
This is three weeks later after Chris was rescued from jail. This is a Sunday afternoon. The story takes place in the manor where the sisters are at the living room chatting. Then Chris and Simon arrived and joined the conversation.
(Scene 1) Living room
Phoebe: Hey!! How are my favorite cousin and nephew?
Simon: Well! I would have been fine, if your dear nephew Chris would stop dropping this bombshell on me. Telling me that I need to be careful not to be killed by demons so that I don't cause the world to screw up. (Eying Chris)
Chris: What? (Defending himself) I was just reminding him, don't get so stressed up.
Paige: Yeah, like how many times this week.
Chris: You can never be sure.
Simon: Piper, do me a favor. Please teach your son to relax and not to be so neurotic.
Piper: (Laughed.)
Chris: Haha that was so funny. (Sarcastic)
Leo orbed to the living room.
Leo: Hi! Simon here's your crystal back. (handing him the crystal)
Simon: Thanks.
Piper: How come Leo has your crystal?
Leo: I just wanted to check something. Anyways I've got bad news. The elders are
planning to shut down the magic school.
Paige: What!!! (Emotional) Why?
Leo: Because Gideon is gone and no one is in charge. The elders think it's best to shut it down.
Simon: Can't they just find another elder to take charge or something?
Leo: The problem is no elder wanted to take the job. It's a huge responsibility. With
Gideon gone no one is defending for the magic except a few elders and I. What
Gideon has done certainly had a great impact to the other elders.
Paige: Still!!
Phoebe: What about those children that are in need? I mean there are kids that needed
guidance right?
Leo: That's why they still haven't made the decision. I was hoping if you all can persuade them.
Paige: Come on!! I'll persuade them.
Simon: Wait! Can I go to this magic school thingy? Please I really wanted to know
how it's like to study magic and maybe practice them.
Leo: Okay.
Chris: I'll go check with my demonic connections to find out who's trying to kill Simon.
Simon rolled his eyes.
Phoebe: Why don't we all go then?
Piper: Yeah we can drop Wyatt and Chris at the nursery.
Theme song.
(They all orbed to the magic school except Chris.)
They are all standing at the hall where they always have their meetings with Gideon before knowing he was going to kill Wyatt.
Paige: So we're going to talk to the elders right? Hurry!
Simon: I'll be here reading books then.
Piper: Don't worry magic school is suppose to be safe.
Leo: If you need anything just ask one of the teachers.
Simon: Okay go ahead. You've got a school to save.
(Leo and the others orbed to the elders)
(Scene 2) Elder land.
Zola: Leo, you're here. I can't persuade them.
Leo: I've brought reinforcements.
Zola: The charmed ones. I see. Follow me. (Zola led them to this hall where occupied by elders only)
Elder 1: So lets begin this trial. We're here to decide the fate of magic school. Who
disagree to shut down magic school?
Leo, Zola, two other elder and the charmed ones raised their hands.
Elder 2: Why? I though this is the best way.
Paige: No it isn't ! I mean what about those kids. We can't just give up on them.
Phoebe: Yeah! Though Gideon turned crazy and everything, but the intention of magic school didn't change.
Paige: The only reason magic school exist is to provide a good environment for the next
generation. Teach them and guide them to use their powers for good.
Elder 3: But no one is willing to be in charge.
Piper: (Whispering to Leo) Leo! Why don't you take charge?
Leo: I wouldn't mind, but I've got other things to take care of. I'm still trying to figure out whose trying to kill Simon.
(Back to the magic school. Simon was walking around in that room. He took out books and read them one by one in great speed. He also asked one of the teachers to give him a tour of the school.)
Simon said to the teacher: Thanks! (He walked back to the table) Hmm. Ancient incantations.
(A student accidentally broke a vase)
Simon walked over: Oh let me fix it. Umm. "Reverses, returnous, restorato." (Then the vase returned to its original state) I'm good. Let's try others. (He flipped through other pages and made notes. Then trying the incantations again)
(Leo and the others orbed back)
Simon: So, how was it?
Paige: Please!! don't even talk about it? They are so stubborn.
Phoebe: Don't mind Paige. She's grumpy.
Simon: I see. So they are shutting down the school?
Piper: No, they're having a recess.
Leo: It's tough to persuade elders.
Simon: Why don't you bring me with you? Maybe I can help. (He took Phoebe to a corner and started asking her questions and scribbled notes)
One of the teachers was talking to another teaching while walking in the hallway.
Teacher: I can't believe it! Those kids are devils. (He was all wet and his clothing became long robes.) Practical joke they say!! With Sigmen gone we're just one teacher short. I'm not going back there. You'll have to find someone else. (Left the room)
Paige: Great! Must be Slick and his gang. More problems.
Leo: We should head back.
Simon: Okay I'm coming too.
(Leo and the others orbed back to the elders)
Elder 1: The other elders and I have had a meeting with this matter. We believe that your
reasons of keep the school operating are not good enough. Unless you have better
and significant reasons, we will have to shut down the school.
Paige: What do you mean not good enough? So your saying all those things we said were
rubbish?
Elder 2: No!! But we don't think it's important enough.
Leo (Whispering to Paige): Calm down! You're not helping.
Paige: Then you tell me what I should do then. (Rage)
Simon: Excuse me. Umm your honors?
(All Elders faced Simon)
Elder 3: You would be the cousin of the Halliwell sisters' right? Yes, Leo talks of you
all the time.
Simon: Thanks. But I would just like to ask a few questions, if it is okay.
Elder 4: Proceed.
Simon: Well just like Phoebe said. Though Gideon has acted to his own ways, the
intention of the school didn't change. We all agree to that. The next generation
is very essential due to the fact that they are our future.
Elder 2: Yes! We all agree about that.
Simon: Then what's the point of closing the school. The school has been doing fine for
years and it's going to be the same with or without Gideon. Though Gideon is
gone, the school is already on course. Everything is settled there is no need for
Gideon. The teachers are capable of handling matters themselves, for they are
a group of professional educators. They are experienced and trust worthy.
Elder 1: We do not doubt the qualifications and the integrity of the teachers. But..
Simon: But you guys just don't trust them because they are not elders. Trust me! without
magic school the next generations will be in danger.
Elder 4: In danger of what?
Simon: Being influenced by evil, or not being able to control and use their powers. We
are still facing these problems currently, but the existence of magic school
apparently reduces the risk.
(Several elders nodded)
Simon: Also, as statistics have shown witches and warlocks that haven't been to magic
are most likely to be evil. Many witches and warlocks that attacked the charmed
one has never been to magic school. However students that is here in magic
school turns out to be good at least not evil.
Elder 3: So you suggest that we should just take your word?
Phoebe: What do you mean? You don't trust us?
Simon: I have proof for what I have said.
Piper: You have?
Simon took out his crystal and muttered: "Memorus, Memora, Projecto, Simbora."
Then the crystal vibrated, levitated and projected holograms.
Simon: These are the memories that I have extracted from the charmed ones. These
memories are real, and they cannot be altered. As you can see (Pointing at the
holograms) What I said is quite true. Though there still will be witches or warlock
s that turned evil, magic school reduces the possibilities. Just think about it.
Shutting down the school isn't going to do any good. Obviously there are more
cons then pros. Certainly shutting down the school means there will be no huge
responsibilities for you guys, but you elders should think about the future of the next generation and the next continuing.
Elder 1: We need some time to discuss about this. (All elders orbed away)
Leo: I need to go too. I'll be back. (orbed away)
Phoebe: Wow! I didn't even know you exacted memories from me. I thought you don't
know magic.
Simon: I don't. Well after some reading. (Smiled.)
Paige: Thanks for everything. Even if it doesn't work I'm still grateful.
Simon: It's okay.
(The elders orbed back)
Elder 1: We have made a decision. After we heard the detail and analyzed speech of your cousin's, we decided to give you a chance.
Paige: A chance? So you're not shutting down the school?
Elder 2: No!
Phoebe: What?
Elder 1: We will simply put the school on probation.
Piper: Probation?
Phoebe: Sounds like our world.
Elder 3: We will simply monitor the school for a day or two and make our final decision.
If we find that the school is not within our standard or fits to the things that you
just mentioned we will shut it down.
Elder 4: We will monitor the school for one day. Tomorrow. Then we will make our final
decision.
Elder 1: Paige Matthews! You would be put in charge of the magic school temporally.
This session is over. (All elders orbed away)
Paige gave Simon a hug: Yes! thank you. It worked.
Simon: Don't be so happy yet. You still need to pass the probation period and I'm afraid
you don't have much time.
Leo: He's right. We need to go back to the magic school to organize things now, so that
nothing goes wrong tomorrow.
(Leo orbed everyone back to magic school)
After they orbed back to the magic school, they had a meeting with all the teachers in the
school while Simon was reading more books and makes more notes.
Paige: Ok, so we are one teacher short. Great!!! What are we gonna do? Leo can you sub
Leo: Sorry I can't. I'm occupied tomorrow. To find out what the crystal is.
Paige: Piper has to take care of children. Phoebe?
Phoebe: I'm sorry I have work tomorrow. My columns are due like yesterday.
Paige: I wish I could but there are just so much work. (Massaging her forehead. Then she
spotted Simon.) Why didn't I think about this?
Piper: What? What are you up to?
Paige: Simon!
Phoebe: I don't get it.
Leo: You want him to sub?
Paige: Yeah! I mean he's smart and yeah he's smart.
Phoebe: So? He doesn't know much about magic. He just found out he had magic like 3
weeks ago.
Leo: Actually it might work.
Paige: We're desperate. (walked over to Simon) Simon? Can you do me a favor?
Simon: (baffled) What kind of favor?
Piper: She wants you to sub for a class tomorrow.
Simon: What? Me teaching? NO Way!! In case you don't know I'm 14 only.
Paige: So?
Simon: I've talk to one of teachers. They are known to be wild. I don't wanta be
the victim for their next prank.
Leo: Paige is right. You are smart. You should take a look at the class, then you might
change your mind.
Paige: Please!! Just take a look. For me...
Simon: Fine!! But I'm not promising anything.
(Leo and Paige accompanied him to the classroom and found a bunch of teenagers that are older then him running around and destroying the classroom)
Paige: Okay cut it out!! (But nobody listened to her. All furniture in the room was flyingaround, out of control. Then a desk flew towards Paige, she immediately orbed it
away.)
Slick (Shape shifter): So you're back? What are you doing here?
Paige: I'm currently in charge and he (Pointing at Simon ) will be your sub for tomorrow.
Slick: What this dorky kid?
Simon: What do you mean dorky?
Slick: Let's see what you've got. Ed try him out.
Simon: What? (Then a bucket of water conjured from nowhere splashed on Simon. Leo
douched just in time.)
Simon was furious. He was all wet and his face was so red. Paige and Leo didn't know what to say.
Simon: (Furious) That's it!!! I'm outta here. (Marched out of the room and slammed the door right to Paige's face. Paige and Leo ran after Simon immediately. They were back into the room. Piper and Phoebe were sitting nearby and were surprised by what happened to Simon.)
Piper: Why? what happened?
Phoebe: You're all wet.
Simon shouted: Chris!!!!!!!! (Loudly)
Chris immediately orbed next to Simon: (Surprised and laughing) What happened? Did you have a water fight? (Laughing)
Simon stared at him. He was so mad that he couldn't speak. Chris knew he said that wrong thing and shut up.
Phoebe: What happened?
Simon: Ask your sister. Chris! Home! now!!!!!!! (With a threatening look)
Chris did what he was told he took Simon's hand and orbed home.
Paige: (Have a headache) Damn it!
Piper: Was that a prank from those kids?
Leo: Yes and we almost persuaded him to sub.
Paige: Well this is it.
Phoebe: Don't worry!! We'll find another way.
Piper: Why do you insist on asking Simon to sub? I mean he obviously don't want to?
Leo: Because a teacher just told me that Simon mastered some ancient incantations of a
book just by reading it.
Paige: And with his brains I'm sure he can teach.
Leo: I'll try to persuade him.
Paige: I'll come too.
Piper: We should head back too. I'll get Wyatt and Chris.
(Back in Simon's bedroom)
Chris: Don't you think you're overreacting a little? Its just water.
Simon: Well! I am! too bad. I hate it when people play pranks on me and call me a nerd.
One more word I'll turn you to a rat and put you in a cage!
(Paige and Leo orbed. Chris just walked out of Simon's room and closed the door)
Leo (facing Chris): How's he?
Chris: Breaking down. He actually threatened to turn me to a rat and put me in a cage.
Paige: (Knocked the door and went in followed by Leo) Look Simon..Simon: Paige! Leo! Not now!!! I told you I don't want to do this.
Paige: Please can't you just do this for me for family.
Simon: Well I did argue the elders and gave you a chance. there!
Leo: I know you can do this. You're....
Simon: Please Leo! Your persuasion tactic is not working today. Don't even try to persuade me.
(Raised his hand. He stuck out his index and his pinky while the other fingers
were bended and formed a weird gesture. Simon pointed at them and all three
of them were teleported out of his room in front of his door. Then the door shut
automatically.
Leo: Must be the incantations. (Sign) Let's go. I'll talk to him later when he's not that emotional. (Leo and the others left and back to the manor)
(Leo and Paige orbed back to manor towards the living where Phoebe and Piper are)
Piper: What? he just stuck out his fingers and you guys were kicked out of his room?
Phoebe: That must have been some incantation.
Leo: Powerful ancient incantations. (Leo corrected her)
Phoebe: It's just a bunch of words that nobody understands. (Sarcasm)
Leo: On the contrary, ancient incantations are relatively hard to master that was why
many witches and wizards stopped using them. Theses incantation requires extreme
concentration to be able to activate the magic. Therefore the magic is quite powerful
Piper: So, you're saying Simon is a intelligent smart person? We knew that already.
Leo: No, I'm just surprised that Simon could actually learn how to use these incantations
just by reading books. That is why I believe he is capable of teaching a class.
Paige: So that's why.
Phoebe: I doubt that he will help you. From what you told us, he seems pretty pissed.
Chris: He is!
Piper: We can't do anything about it, I mean it's his choice. And Paige I don't think you
should urge him to do this.
Paige: Yeah, I know and I felt bad already.
Phoebe: It's not your fault. We know how magic school means to you, you're just stressed.
Piper: We'll talk to him after dinner. Chris, call Simon for dinner.
(Chris orbed to next door. About 10 seconds later he orbed back alone.)
Phoebe: Where's Simon? Is he still mad at Paige?
Chris: I don't know. I can't tell. He said he's busy reading. (Perplexed)
Paige: He's probably still mad at me.
Piper: We'll deal afterwards. Tuck in.
(Then Piper and the others were having dinner, while Simon is busy reading the books he brought back from the magic school. During the meal Paige didn't eat a lot and she looked tiresome and miserable)
Phoebe: Honey, you okay?
Paige: Not really.
Chris: Worried about Simon and magic school?
Paige: Duh!! (Rolled her eyes)
(When they finished their meal and prepare to leave, Simon opened the door and walked into the manor. Then he approached to the dinning room. He seemed cheerful and happier, unlike the miserable and the raging Simon that Paige and Leo encountered before.)
Simon: (Smiled) Hi!
(There was a silence since they didn't know what to say.)
Piper: Have you ate anything yet?
Simon: Oh yeah! I'm full already. Thanks. Oh by the way I'm here to tell you that (facing Paige) (But, before Simon could finish his sentence Paige stopped him)
Paige: Wait!! I'm really sorry about the subbing thing. If you don't want to do this..
(Simon interrupted her)
Simon: No, I'm here to tell you I want to do it. I'll be there tomorrow.
Paige: What? (Surprised, smiles) But, why?
Chris: Yeah, what changed your mind? You were quite persistent back then.
Simon: Let's just say family matters. I know how important magic school means to Paige
and I guess I should help.
Phoebe: Oh my. You are such an angel.
Simon: Besides. I want to prove to those people that people who played pranks on me won't get away with it.
Leo: So? this is an revenge?
Simon: Sort of, but not entirely. I'll just give them what they deserve.
Piper: Actually I don't think you should go, I mean they are witches with active powers.
I'm not sure if you can control them.
Simon: Don't worry. I'm prepared. I need to go back to do some more reading. Want me
to help you with these? (Pointing at the plates)
Piper: No it's okay. You're busy.
Simon: Oh no I insist (He made the same hand gesture and pointed at the table. Then all
plates and cutlery vanished.)
Phoebe: What happened?
Simon: They're back to where they should be. Chow.
(Disappeared)
Piper: That's some magic show.
Paige: More like show off.
(Next morning Simon arrived at the manor and approached to the kitchen where Leo, Paige, Chris and Piper were)
Simon: (Cheerful) Morning!
Paige: You ready to go?
Simon: Oh yeah. Chris you're coming too?
Chris: Yeah I'm worried alright. If anything happens I can help.
Simon: Right. (They orbed to the magic school)
"What will happen in the magic school? Will Simon get his revenge? What will happen to the school and the students." Stay tune.
Next on Charmed: Simon had his revenge. He was able to gain control of the class, but something terrible happens in the magic school that might threaten the safety of the students. Will this change the minds of the elders to close the school?