All of a sudden, a wind filled with tiny orbs began to blow through the attic. It began to swirl violently around and around, forming a large sphere. All of a sudden, it stopped and from the sphere a young woman appeared.
"The Charmed ones, it's an honour" she spoke, in a soft British accent. "I thought there were three of you though?"
"Yeah but she's out sick today" replied Piper in her own Piper-Esque way. "So who are you?"
"I'm an elemental, but feel free to call me Starla. That's what my friends call me!"
"Your friends?"
"Yes, I'm mortal- like you. I have to go to college and keep the elements in check all at the same time" she smiled.
Piper smiled. She was glad they weren't the only ones who had to manage being mortal with huge, magical responsibilities and try to have a normal life. She was starting to like this girl.
And she wasn't the only one.
"Hi, I'm Chris"
"Nice to meet you" She smiled
Chris began to take her in. She was tall, with shoulder length brown hair. She had the most amazing green eyes and pale skin. As beautiful as she was, it was something else that attracted him to her.
Just for a few moments they kept their eyes on each other- with Piper and Paige smirking in the background.
"Sorry to have to erm, interrupt, but we have Isis to worry about!" smiled Paige
"Did she attack you? Are you ok?"
"Yeah, we're fine. But the Book says you're the only one who can vanquish her"
"That's true, though I didn't think I would have to do it just yet."
"Well, no time like the present- so how do you vanquish her?" Asked Piper
"By giving her what she wants- the elements"
"But, wait a minute, hold up!" Interrupted Chris. "If you give her what she wants then all the elements will be gone, forever"
She moved in a little closer. "I'll tell you a little secret. Elementals are the only beings strong enough to control the elements. Once I give them over, she's going to……..well, you know"
"How do you know? How can you be sure?"
"Let's just say we have our own book. You trust those witches who went before you. I trust the elementals that went before me"
Chris sighed. He didn't want anything to happen to anyone so beautiful.
"So how do we get Isis here?" Asked Chris, reluctantly.
Starla closed her eyes. She cupped her hands.
"What is she doing?" whsipered Paige.
As they watched, a swirling ball of water formed in Starlas cupped hands. She opened her eyes and looked in.
"Whats that for?"
"Kind of like a crystall ball- I can see anyone who wants to harm me or the elements. I see her, she's close, she's very………"
The windows shattered, Piper and Paige hit the floor. Isis had re-appeared out of thin air- literally.
Piper tried to freeze her, but it didn't work.
"Your powers don't work against her" called Starla
Isis threw a fireball at Starla, but Starla quickly transformed into water, narrowly missing it. Isis tried persistently but each time she missed. She was getting annoyed with this elemental.
"If you wont give me the elements" she sneered "Then I guess two Charmed ones will do…. For a while"
She trapped Piper and Paige in a ring of black water, before taking them to the Underworld.
"No!" shouted Starla. But it was too late. They were gone.
A tear slid down her cheek.
"Chris im so sorry"
"Ssshhh… its ok" he soothed, bringing her into a hug, his hand lighlty stroking her hair. "We'll get them back"
He didn't know why, but he felt a deep need to comfort her. He was never really touchy-feely with anyone, but this was different.
"I just couldn't do it"
"Its ok, listen to me. We'll get them back, and you'll vanquish Isis"
"But what if I cant? You know how scary it is just to give up your powers to evil?"
"No, but like you said. You gotta trust that your ancestors were right"
"You shouldn't be so nice to me- I could have gotten your mum and your aunt killed"
"How do you know…..?" he questioned.
"That Piper is your mum? Ive been to the future. Ive seen what happens, with Wyatt. But I've also seen what happens after"
"After what?"
"After you come back, from here"