Chapter 11
Back at the manor Piper and past Leo were working hard on a spell that would show them what really happened in Chris's and Wyatt's future that caused them to hurt their little boy so badly. From their earlier conversation they figured that it had to be some kind of demon or spell that made them act in such a cruel and cold manner and they will not stop until they learned the truth. No matter how long it took. The pair was desperate to find answers not only to put their minds at ease but to help both their children see the truth as well.
On the other side of the attic was future Leo along with Paige and Phoebe who were working hard to find a way to show the man a vision of the future. One they hoped would help ease his pain before his time there with them comes to an end.
"Here's the last ingredient" said Phoebe as she handed it off to Paige who gave her a hopeful look before throwing it into the potion pot.
"Ok, it's ready"
"Are you sure about this? It's not going to turn me into a toad or something, is it?" Future Leo joked trying not to let his fear show.
"No dude I'm on top of it so just relax" replied Paige as she held a spoon up to the man's mouth who looked it over skeptically.
"Come on Leo take it. It's the only way to find out what the future holds" Phoebe said giving the man a reassuring smile.
When Leo didn't say anything or move Paige spoke "Come on. What do you have to lose?"
"Fine" the man said before swallowing the substance.
"Good now lay down in the circle" the middle sister said pointing to the white crystals that her younger sibling had laid out.
Once the man was comfortable on the floor he closed and concentrated. Within seconds he was hit with visions of a new Future.
Vision of the Future
"Dad!" a brown haired boy called out as he came running towards Leo.
"Look what I did" he said happily as he unzipped his backpack and pulled something out. In his hand was a card with his picture on the front of it surrounded by glitter, stars and cut out pieces of candy. "I made it for you daddy" he said handing Leo his work of art.
"It's the best present ever. Isn't Wyatt?" the man said as the image now revealed a slightly older blond boy standing next to him.
"Yeah, great job Chris" the boy smiled proudly at what his little brother had accomplished.
"Thanks Wy. Oh. I made this one for you" the boy said reaching in his backpack once again and retrieving a similar item. "Do you like it" the boy questioned as his sibling studied the card that had "Worlds greatest Brother" written on the front of it.
"I love it and I know exactly where I'm going to put it" the older boy said while giving his little brother a hug.
"Where?" asked little Chris.
"Right next to my bed so when I wake up every morning I'll be reminded of what an awesome little brother I have" Wyatt said as the smile on his brother's face grew wider.
"Ok boys let's get home to Mom before she sends a search party out looking for us" Leo said as the smile on his son's face disappeared.
"What's wrong buddy?" the man questioned.
"I forgot to make something for Mommy" little Chris said with tears in his eyes.
"Oh it's ok Chris I'm sure Mom won't mind" his brother said trying to ease the boy's sadness.
"No it's not" the boy said as tears ran down his face. "She's going to cry because I forgot about her" he continued through sobs.
"It's alright Chris. How about we stop at the flower shop and pick Mommy up some flowers" the boy's father proposed.
At first the child seemed happy about the suggestion but then his half smile turned into a frown.
"What's the matter Chris don't you want to buy mommy some flowers?" asked Wyatt.
"I left my money at home in my piggy bank so I don't have money to buy Mommy's flowers" he spoke in a small voice that was just above a whisper.
"Well" Leo began pulling out his wallet and looking at the money in it. "I think I have more than enough to pay for mommy's flowers if you want me to"
"Are you sure?" little Chris said looking into the wallet to make sure his dad wasn't mistaken.
"I'm positive" Leo smiled at his son.
"Enough to get Mommy a lot of pink roses" he said in a chipper tone, instantly perking up.
"More then enough"
"See now you'll have something to give Mom to and I'm sure she's going to be really happy when she gets them" Wyatt said pleased that his brother was happy again.
"Good, now let's go get Mommy's present" the boy said grabbing hold of the hands of his father and brother as the three made their way to the flower shop.
End of Vision
When Leo opened his eyes he was met with eager stares from his past self along with Piper, Phoebe and Paige.
"You were smiling quite a bit there. What did you see?" Paige was the first to ask as the man made it to his feet.
As Leo told them the story a lot of aw's and oh's came from the group followed by a lot of smiling and questions.
"Where was I?" asked Piper.
"You were at home, I assume" Leo responded still grinning from ear to ear.
"That was so cute. Oh I'm gonna eat him up, I just know it" said Phoebe as laughter erupted from the crowd.
"The new future sounds pretty good" past Leo said happily.
"It is" the man said to his past self, a little hurt that he wouldn't be the version to experience what he saw with his children.
"Just make sure it actually happens, will you?" he said looking at his past self.
"It will, no matter what I have to do" the man responded with a smile.
"Well I guess we figured out what it was that caused us to do what we did" Piper said thinking about she and her husband's past crimes against their son.
"Yeah I guess we did. So how are we going to do this?" the man questioned eger to stop the threat to ensure the happier future that his future self witnessed.
"I wrote a spell to show us what happened" Piper said as noticed two orb clouds forming.
"Wyatt, Chris" she said taking a step in the boy's direction before the older boy put up a hand to stop her.
"Don't even think about coming any closer. Chris and I are here for one reason and one reason only"
"What reason is that" questioned the mother of the two boys.
"To make the potion that's going to take us back home" Chris said much to his mother's dismay.
"What? You can't leave, not yet" the woman spoke in slightly panicked voice.
"Yes I can. Wyatt was right. I need to go back home with him. What's done is done and there's no reason for me to stay here with you people any more" Chris said trying not to let his disgust for his family show.
"Yes there is. We found a way to show you, us, what really occurred, what made us treat you the way that we did" said Past Leo as he reached out his youngest child who pulled away.
"I'm not interested in whatever tricks you two came up with. I just want to go home, that's all" the boy said as a smile formed on his brother's face.
"Enough of this" Wyatt said moving over to study the potion table.
"No, not enough" Piper spoke before walking over to stand in front of her oldest son. "Come on Wyatt don't you want to know what happened? Don't you want to make sure that this doesn't happen to Chris again" the woman pleaded with her child.
"Of course I don't. That's why I killed you" the man said with a smirk.
Ignoring her sons harsh words the woman continued "Even if you don't care about the truth, don't you think Chris has a right to know"
"Come on Wyatt. What do you have to lose?" Paige said for the second time today.
"It's up to you Chris" the man said looking in his brother's direction.
Chris looked around for a moment unsure of what to do. He had just spent two hours with his brother talking and getting closer to him, trying to understand what happened and why he did what he did. Now his parents had an idea that may show him that they cared for him and that their behavior was the result of some sort of demon or spell. But then again what if he finds out that his parents behavior and the acts committed against him was of their own free will? Then he would be forced to deal with the harsh reality that his parents hated him and never truly loved him in the first place. But was not knowing one way or the other worth even worse then what he might possible see?
Taking a deep breath and going over the facts in his Chris decided to take his chances.
"Ok, let's make this quick. I have a future to go back to" the boy said not bothering to look anyone in the eye.
"Good. You won't regret this son. I promise" said past Leo as he put an arm around his son happy that he chose not to pull away this time.
"Alright the spells ready. It's time to see what really happened" the boy's mother spoke as the room became filled with an uneasy silence.