Chapter 2

Phoebe sat across from her youngest sister trying hard to study the book in front of her and entertain her two year old nephew that had now made himself comfortable in her lap. She was trying not to call the boys mother so she could focus more on the task at hand. Paige could see the frustration in her sisters face so without saying a word she walked over to the woman and relieved her.

"Thanks so much Paige"

"It's ok my eyes were starting to burn anyway so I could use a break"

"I know we've been going through these books for two days now and nothing has come up" the older of the two spoke.

"Well we can't give up. We just have to keep searching until we find something that we can use." Even though both women would stop at nothing to protect their nephews, they couldn't help but wonder if their search was in vein.

It was Paige that continued not allowing the notion to get the best of her "Well Leo said that he was going to get some more books from the school library so hopefully something will be in there that can help us out of this…" she said as her voice trailed off.

Phoebe moved over to the woman and nephew who now sat on the kitchen counter. "Hey there's no way we're going to let him get to Wyatt or Chris honey, we just have to be strong especially for Piper and Leo. I mean this whole situation is tarring us apart and we're just their aunts. Imagine if we were their parents."

Paige wiped a tear away before responding "I know freaking out is not going to help, but it's hard to keep it together considering what we know. Every time I close my eyes all I can see is Gideon" she pause and took a deep breath "Gideon killing Chris right in front of Wyatt and then kidnapping him. I can't believe we trusted that guy"

"I know but the most important thing is that we know what he's up to and we have a chance to stop it before it can happen"

"Listen" Paige began as she picked the child up "I'm going to take Wyatt to Piper. I think seeing him would be a good thing for her."

"Ok, I'll call you if I find anything in the books that might help us" "Alright I'll be back in a few" Paige responded before heading up to the attic.

When she got there she could see her sister's body jerk slightly as she cried. "OK sweetie it's time for you to work your magic" she whispered to the little boy before proceeding. "Hey I've brought someone very important to see you" she said as she handed the child to his mother.

"Hi there big guy, what cha doing?"

"I think the better question would be how are you doing" she responded as sat on the table next to her sister.

"I'm trying to focus on the potions and everything else that has to be done but all I see is that monster killing my baby boy and stealing the other" she said motioning to the toddler falling asleep in her lap.

Then without warning Wyatt disappeared from her lap and reappeared lying next to his brother, with his head rested on his chest. Although both women were shocked, they couldn't help but smile.

"He can't watch his brother die Paige, he just can't. I mean what if that's what turns him?"

"Aww honey, we just have to make sure that it doesn't happen. Besides you have to calm down, none of this can be good for you or my nephew" she finished putting her hand on the woman's back.

"I'm just so scared" "Hey nothing is going to happen to those boys, I would give my life before I let that happen"

Piper then turned to her sister and smiled "There's no doubt in my mind that you would but, let's not think about that. I don't plan on losing my son or my baby sister so sorry darling but you're stuck with me"

"And me" Phoebe said as she made her way over to the two and wrapped an arm around both. "HOW CUTE IT THAT?" she added pointing to the two sleeping boys.

"It's very adorable, but we have bigger fish to fry"

"Did you find anything in the books that we can use?" the older woman spoke.

"Unfortunately no, but let's hope Leo brings us a book with something in it that we can use"

"Now he WILL, that's what you have to believe" the youngest one interrupted.

"It's what we all have to believe" Piper added as she pulled a cover over her sons.

For the next few minutes the Halliwell sisters sat watching the sleeping brothers all lost in their own thoughts. Meanwhile at magic school Leo sighed in frustration as he searched through all of the titles that the library held. Finding only three books that slightly touched on the Elders and powerful potions.

"Damn it, there has to be something here. I can't let him die, I WON'T LOSE MY SON" he yelled out loud. The man had reached the end of the first book which was of absolutely no use to him, causing the man to hurl it to the ground. That's when a familiar voice called out from behind him.

"Having a bad day Leo? Perhaps I could be of service" Leo turned around to come face to face with Gideon.