Same SPOILER WARNING as last Chapter
CHAPTER FOUR
"I can't believe you still remember all the ingredients to this potion." Chris said to his Dad as he stirred the pot of gooey mixture in front of him.
"Yes, well, even though it's been more than twenty years, Chris, when I realised Gideon tricked us into using his spell, and the potion we had would have worked, for some reason I've always remembered it. Maybe it was the trauma of that day? I don't know, but at least I can be of some help to you now, especially seeing as we don't have The Book of Shadows anymore." Leo said to him.
"Zankou killing The Power of Three and not the other way around, as it was supposed to happen, certainly screwed up the future big time!" Wyatt said shaking his head. "Zankou having The Book of Shadows, and not allowing witches to use magic, is just so wrong. I wonder what I could have done to make such a huge difference like this to the future?"
"That's what you're going back for, to fix this mess, and make a better future for everyone." Leo said hopefully looking at Wyatt and then to Chris.
"Great! Just as long as there is no pressure!" Chris said rolling his eyes.
Leo smiled. He could see that despite Chris being keen to accompany his brother on this quest, he was using humour to cover up how nervous he was actually feeling. He walked over to the pot of cooling mixture and started pouring it into some vials. "Okay, you know how this works. Just think of the date and time I've told you, then throw the mixture at the triquetra and a portal will be created to take you to that time. If you end up in the wrong place for any reason, just use another potion vial and it will bring you back home."
"Got it," Chris said.
Wyatt nodded.
Leo handed his boys several bottles each. "Now, you've got plenty of spare bottles. Make sure you look after them, but if you lose them you've got the recipe to make some more."
"Are you sure you won't come with us, Dad?" Wyatt asked Leo.
"I'm getting too old for this sort of thing now Wyatt, anyway it would be too confusing to have both older me and younger me in the past. You two will be fine without me." Leo explained.
"What about Zankou? What if he attacks you after we're gone?" Chris asked him, suddenly alarmed.
"Time travel is very tricky, Chris, but if you are successful, then this future that I'm in should change as soon as you're gone. My memories will change instantly as well, because I should remember you visiting us. Of course, yours won't change until you return here." Leo explained.
"At least I'll be prepared next time. That is one hell of a trip having a new set of memories blast into your head!" Wyatt told them.
"You just both make sure you make it back here safely." Leo said to his boys as he prepared himself to say goodbye.
"We'll be fine Dad," Chris said, trying to sound convincing.
Leo leant forward and hugged Chris tightly, "I know you will," he agreed, as best he could.
Chris took a deep breath, determined not to give into the emotion he was feeling saying goodbye to his Father. He was relieved that Leo didn't prolong his goodbyes and moved quickly onto his brother.
"Look after yourself," he said to Wyatt and then pulling away he looked at both of them again, "and each other," he added.
Wyatt nodded and then turned to face the triquetra. Chris stood next to him. Silently Wyatt threw the vial of potion toward the magical symbol, which had been drawn on the attic wall. The fragile glass of the vial smashed against the wall, and immediately the triquetra started to emit a bright blue light.
Wyatt looked at Chris and then started to walk toward the magical portal. Chris looked at his brother and followed him, but turned to take one last look at his Father before entering. He saw him standing there with his arms at his side looking the most scared Chris had ever seen him in his life. Chris put his hand up and gave him a quick wave and a smile. Leo managed to smile back, but Chris could tell it was forced. He turned back, more determined than ever to change the past, and followed his brother into the time portal.
