Disclaimer: I own neither the Charmed Ones or their home or their powers or Cole. Phoenix is entirely my own creation as is her heritage and this story. Please read and review, but only positive feedback as I'm trying to juggle writing in between school and a job, and negative comments make me stressed.

Chapter 3

Wanted child

"What," said Piper, "Cole Turner as in 'half-demon we already vanquished him' Cole Turner?"

"Yeah, that's him," said Darryl.

"How do you know?" asked Piper

"His signature was under the space for the father," said Darryl. He watched as Piper paced the office.

"Well, I guess that explains why you didn't ask all of us in, Phoebe would freak," she said.

"Are you sure you still want to take her?" asked Darryl.

"She's still family even if she is related to Cole," said Piper, "I'll take her but I'm not going to tell Phoebe or Paige."

"Phoenix says someone stepped in front of the car which caused her mom to swerve. Do you think it could have been a demon?"

"I don't know," said Piper, "If demons know about her, then maybe the Elders do. I'll get Leo to check with them."

"Thanks Piper, but I'll put an appeal out for any information anyway," said Darryl. He and Piper left the office. Phoenix was still sat down but had Wyatt on her knee and she was talking to him. Wyatt was laughing as Phoenix bounced him up and down.

"Ok, let's get your things Phoenix and take you home," said Piper.

"I'll call social services and get a social worker to come check on you guys on Monday," said Darryl.

"Thanks Darryl," said Piper. Two police officers came over carrying a suitcase and a backpack.

"Is this all you have?" asked Phoebe. Phoenix nodded.

"I spy a shopping spree on the horizon," said Phoebe. Piper took Chris off Phoebe and Paige picked up Wyatt. Phoebe picked the small suitcase and Phoenix picked up her backpack.

"Phoenix, what do you want doing with your mom's stuff?" asked Darryl. Phoenix stayed silent.

"Just send it over to the Manor and we'll sort through it," said Piper.

They left; the Charmed Ones had discovered a new member of their family.

Half an hour later, they arrived back at the Manor.

"Welcome home," said Phoebe.

"This is Halliwell Manor, it's been in the family for generations," said Piper, "You'll have our grandmother's old room and we'll redecorate it for you."

"Thank you," said Phoenix.

Piper opened the front door and watched as Phoenix gazed around in wonder. It was clear she loved this place. Phoebe dropped the suitcase by the sideboard and Paige put Wyatt in the playpen in the living room.

"Do you want something to eat?" asked Piper, putting Chris in a Moses basket in the living room.

"Yes, please," said Phoenix. Piper led the way into the kitchen and opened the fridge.

"Do you like chocolate cake?" asked Piper.

"Yes," said Phoenix. Piper pulled out the remains of Phoebe's birthday cake. She cut enough slices for everyone including Leo. She put Phoenix's slice on a plate and handed it to her.

"Who else lives here?" asked Phoenix

"Me, my sisters, my husband, Leo and my sons," said Piper, "Paige, Phoebe, we got cake." Paige and Phoebe came running in and grabbed their cake. Leo walked in after them.

"Oh, hi, Leo," said Piper, "I didn't hear you come in. Cake?"

"Who's this?" he asked.

"This is Phoenix, she is a cousin of ours and her mom just died so we are taking her in," said Phoebe, spraying Leo with chocolate crumbs.

"Are you sure that's wise?" asked Leo, looking at Piper.

"A word Leo?" said Piper. She led her husband into the living room.

"She's Cole's daughter," said Piper.

"What?"

"Cole as in the demon. Her mom was our cousin and she died in a car crash. I think it may have been a demon which made her mom swerve into a wall," explained Piper

"Does Phoebe know about Cole?" asked Leo

"Hell no, she'd freak out," said Piper, "Look you get up to the Elders and ask them what they know about this kid and if demon's know about her," said Piper.

"Hey what's with all the whispering?" asked Phoebe

"Darryl thinks demons or warlocks might have been after Phoenix and her mom, so I asked Leo to go ask the Elders," said Piper.

"Well, we were going to take Phoenix up to the attic and look her up on the family tree," said Phoebe.

"Sounds good to me," said Paige, "Make her feel part of the family."

"Ok, I'll come with you," said Piper, "You go."

Leo orbed out. Phoenix walked in.

"Where's Leo," she asked.

"Oh, he just left," said Piper.

"I didn't hear the door," said Phoenix.

"Err, he went out the conservatory door," said Phoebe, noticing it was open.

"Well, to the attic," said Piper. Phoebe led the way up to the attic. Paige quickly orbed up and moved the Book of Shadows to her room. She rejoined the group at the bottom of the stairs.

"Where did you go?" asked Phoenix

"Err, bathroom," said Paige.

Phoebe opened the door and led them in. She opened a chest and pulled out the family tree. She opened it out on the floor. Paige, Piper and Phoenix watched.

"Here's your mom, Phillipa Halliwell born 13th August 1973, we'll have to update this. Oh and here's you. Phoenix Halliwell born 28th May 1989," said Phoebe.

"Let me see," said Phoenix. She knelt by Phoebe and traced the line from her grandparents down. She seemed disappointed.

"What's wrong?" asked Phoebe.

"I had sort of hoped that my dad was on here, but he's not," said Phoenix

"Maybe your mom didn't tell anyone so he couldn't be added to the family tree," said Phoebe.

That night.....

All Phoenix's belongings had been unpacked into drawers and wardrobes. A small bear and a photo of her and her mum had been found in the bottom of her backpack along with a few books that Phoenix had managed to bring. Everything else had been left behind. The photo was on her bedside table, the bear in the bed and the books on the windowsill. Phoenix herself was asleep in bed when Leo orbed back to the Manor.

"About time," said Piper

"Ok, I found out about Phoenix," said Leo, "The Elders think we should tell Phoebe."

"Tell me what?" asked Phoebe

"Screw them," said Piper.

"Tell me what?" shouted Phoebe

"Well, Phoenix, her dad is..." Piper tried to avoid saying it.

"Cole is her father," said Leo.

"What?" said Paige

"Cole as in Cole I dated Cole?" asked Phoebe. Piper nodded.

"Oh, my god," said Phoebe

"Whoa," said Paige.

"What's more, the Elders think that Demons may want her to be the new Source, that's why one stepped in front of the car which made them crash. To kill Phillipa and take Phoenix, thankfully someone saw them and called the cops," said Leo.

"So we have to take a part-demon child into this house and protect her?" said Paige.

"Not just to save the world but because she's family. It's not her fault who her dad is," said Leo, "Can you handle it Phoebe?"

"I think so," she said.

"The Elders think we should tell Phoenix, where is she?" asked Leo

"Sleeping at last. She was crying earlier," said Piper, "We'll tell her in the morning."

As Phoebe got changed for bed that night she thought about what she had had with Cole. He had loved her so much.

'How can I live with the daughter he had never mentioned?' she thought. She remembered how familiar Phoenix's eyes had seemed when she had first seen her.

'Could I look at her in the morning and see Cole looking back at me? Could I live with that? Why hadn't he mentioned her, even dropped a hint?' Phoebe shook her head; she'd think it over in the morning. For now, Phoenix was her cousin and needed protecting from demons. Just like Wyatt and Chris needed protecting. Phoebe climbed into bed and fell asleep.

A/n: Chapter 4 in progress please read and review.