Chapter 4 - Parties and Piñatas
Three months had passed since the demon attack, and the family had quickly discovered that it was Primus, an evil demon who stole the powers of baby witches, either straight from the carrying mother or newborn itself. Even though Primus had not returned himself, he had sent more lower level demon to do his dirty work, in an attempt to kidnap Melissa. Everyone one of these attempts, of course were unsuccessful thanks to the charmed ones and the older children. Life in the Manor was even more hectic that usual lately, seeing as Melissa was currently moving her things in, since her parents had thrown her out. She was, however, still not used to the baby's powers, especially the orbing.
'I wish this baby would understand that mommy needs to sleep!' She said to herself, after she had been orbed down into the kitchen early one morning. She was met by a sleepy looking Piper
'Well what were you thinking about before you orbed?'
' Oh god you scared me! I was having a really weird dream, and you were in it' Melissa replied looking slightly confused by Piper's question.
'Aww my Grandchild sensed me and orbed you to see me!' Piper suddenly felt a sense of pride for her grandchild's accomplishment
'Really? I never knew that 'bump' could do that, I just thought that it orbed wherever it wanted!' Melissa had been calling the baby this for a couple of months now, as they did not know the sex of it.
'Yeah Chris and Wyatt both used to do that. It's part of their whitelighter power, to be able to sense other family members and close friends. Heck that was nothing! When I was pregnant with Wyatt I would burp bubbles…..literally! And my powers were completely messed up!' Piper shared with the expectant mother. Melissa enjoyed these talks with Piper, it gave her a chance to get to know her and hear some stories from someone who had been through this before.
'So, why are you doing up this early anyway?' Asked Melissa, knowing there was no point in going back to bed now
'I couldn't sleep, there's too much to do for Rose's birthday party today'
'Oh yeah, my first whole family get together! I'm actually quite nervous' Melissa admitted.
'I wouldn't worry about it too much honey, if your as mad as us lot, you'll fit in just fine!' At that moment, both women realised that their friendship had progressed, and that Melissa was going to fit in fine!
By 1'o clock that afternoon, everyone had arrived with armfuls of presents and food ready for the days festivities.
'Hey Aunt Piper, Mom and Dad are getting the piñata outa the car!' Announced Phoebe's daughter, Prue, obviously trying to escape before her mother asked her to help
'Hey you two!' Piper said as she greeted Phoebe and Jason by the front door. 'And what is that?'
'This is a piñata! I brought it along for the kids to play with' Phoebe excitedly replied
'Pheebs, don't you think the kids are a little old for piñatas?' Piper asked her sister, laughing as they proceeded to the kitchen.
'Hiya Aunt Phoebe!' Chris shouted as he entered the kitchen, giving his aunty a hug. He was followed by a waddling Melissa
'Oh hey you two' she said jumping down from the chair 'And how's my great niece or nephew doing in there?' Phoebe asked Melissa's ever expanding tummy.
'Fine, just deciding to orb Mommy everywhere and kick her kidneys at every available chance!' Melissa replied in the most sarcastic way possible
'Speaking of orbs, where are Paige, Kyle and the kids? After all, this is Rose's party'
'Here we are!' Paige announced as she and Rose orbed into the kitchen at that moment, carrying armfuls of presents
'Geez Paige you scared me! And why did you have to orb, couldn't you use the stairs?' Piper asked, in her usual motherly fashion, even if it was to her little sister.
'Sorry Pipe, but it was too much to carry and besides it won't hurt. Kyle and Junior are bringing the rest up, and don't worry they're using the stairs! Paige smirked as she shouted this to her sister
Soon enough, the whole family was there, and out in the garden celebrating Rose's 16th birthday. Every now and again, Melissa would feel the baby kick, and one by one the family members came over to touch her tummy, asking her how her how she was feeling. In fact, the only time when most of the attention wasn't on her was when Phoebe decided to have a go on the piñata. Instead of hitting the actual piñata, Phoebe was beating the tree it was hanging on.
'Hey Mom!' Phoebe's son, Andy shouted 'I don't think you're gonna get any candy outta that!'
'Yeah you're more likely to get a splinter!' Paige joined in. At that moment, with a wave of his hand, Wyatt moved the piñata closer to his aunt, so it was in reach
'What did you do that for Wyatt? I was enjoying watching her suffer!' Piper asked her son, jokingly
'I couldn't bare to watch the embarrassment any more!' he replied, in the same manner as his mother.
Just as the party was in full swing, the world around the Charmed ones and their families stopped dead.
'Hey go you guys see what I'm seeing?' Kyle asked
'Yeah….nothings moving' Phoebe replied staring at the birds frozen in mid air. It seemed as if the whole world around them had frozen,
Suddenly Primus came crashing through the conservatory doors
'Why don't they ever just use the doors!' Piper shouted in frustration. She was just about to freeze the demon, when he grabbed Melissa and shimmered out with her.
'NO!' Chris shouted as Melissa and his child were shimmered away