O si yo everybody! That's Cherokee for hello. I'm back with chapter 6 of Tis the Season. Sorry, it's been a few days since the last update. College is a real downer sometimes. Research papers...studyinf for finals...you get the idea. Anyways, have fun with this next episode.
Chapter 6
A Very Rude Welcome to You
"Ready to go?" Prue asked the girls a while later.
"Ready," March said, hoisting her backpack on her shoulders.
"Paige will take Piper, Phoebe, and May. I'll take March and April."
"Take our hands," Piper indicated to May. Paige orbed the four of them out to San Fransisco.
"Okay, you know the drill," Prue said.
They followed in a stream of photons.
"Welcome to Halliwell Manor," Piper said as the three orbed in.
"Nice crib," April exclaimed looking around.
"Yeah, I love the antiques!" March exclaimed.
"Good place to vanquish a demon!" Paige said ducking, pulling May with her, as an energy ball zoomed past them.
Phoebe levitated over another energy ball then dropped a kick on the demon's shaggy head.
"March look out!" Paige exclaimed as the demon shimmered behind the young Whitelighter.
March gasped and orbed out.
Prue orbed behind the demon and punched him in the skull.
"Energy ball!" Paige called. The energy ball flew back at the demon who shimmered out.
March orbed back in.
"Whitelighters!" the demon cried.
"May!" Phoebe cried hovering nearby. "Concentrate on fleeing!"
May nodded as she peered around the couch.
"Hey you smelly demon! Block this!" Piper exclaimed throwing her hands out in an explosive force.
The demon's hand exploded. He let out a yowl of pain.
"Shut up before you lose another body part!" April yelled.
"Stupid witch!"
"You asked for it! How 'bout a little fried demon!" April quipped throwing lightning at the demon's other hand.
It exploded as well.
"I can still get the mongrel novice!" the demon sneered concentrating on May.
"No!" May screamed. Then her body went transparent. In a flash, she was gone!
"Come out little witchy!"
Suddenly, he was dropped by an invisible force. May had jumped him from behind. The demon shook her off violently. March heard a muffled yelp as May hit the floor.
"That's it!" March exclaimed concentrating hard. A swirl of orbs formed in her hand, and she threw it without thinking. "Nobody messes with my baby sister!" A dagger formed in midair and struck the demon in the heart.
"No!" the demon exclaimed. "My brothers will find you! This is not the end!" The demon died in a shower of flames.
"Nice one, girls!" Piper said with a grin.
May reformed beside April and sat down, moaning in pain.
"That demon scratched my arms when I jumped him."
"Don't worry, Whitelighters have healing powers."
Prue placed her hands over May's wounds and healed the scratches.
"Wow," March breathed at the warm light that flowed from Prue's hands. "I can do that too?"
Prue nodded looking upwards.
"What?" March asked. Suddenly, a loud buzzing sound filled her ears. It was like a jack hammer pounding her head. She covered her ears and cried out.
"March? What is it?" Phoebe asked.
"A loud buzzing sound in my ears," March forced out.
"The Elders are calling you," Paige reasoned. "I heard that sound when I was first assigned charges. I had to learn how to tune it out until it became a soft jingle."
"Assigned charges?"
"Yeah," Prue nodded. "Come on. We need to orb up there to see them."
March took Prue's hand. They disappeared in a stream of orbs.
"Hey, the buzzing stopped!" March said with relief as they rematerialized in the clouds.
March took in her surroundings. Yep, they were standing on clouds all right. Her voice echoed through the heavens drawing attention from other Whitelighters.
"You have brought a mortal here!" one Whitelighter in a white robe exclaimed. "You know that that is against the rules Prudence Halliwell."
"She is destined to be here," one with a gold robe answered back. "Calm yourself Derrick. March Baytown, welcome to the domain of the Whitelighters. I am the Elder Erron. I am the one who prophesised your coming. It is a great honor to see that prophecy fulfilled."
"Pleasure to meet you Elder Erron," March said inclining her head.
"Call me Erron, child. You need not bother with formalities. Come now, March and let us talk. Prue, you may return."
Prue orbed out.
"So March, what do you think of this place?" Erron asked as they walked.
"It is very peaceful, calming. I feel tranquil up here."
"Most Whitelighters do feel calm up here. Usually a good person has to die to become a full Whitelighter. This is not so with you. Yes, child, Prue died four years ago by the hand of a powerful demon called Shax. Her death led to the finding of Paige Matthews, and the Power of Three was reborn. Now with the Charmed Circle completed with the three of you and Prue, you are the greatest source of good in the world."
"I understand."
"Now, we must begin your initiation to full Whitelighter status."
March followed Erron into a chamber off to the side. It was solid white and empty, save for a golden altar lit by two white candles.
"Kneel before the altar."
"March Baytown, do you swear to take on the duties and responsibilities that come with the powers of a Whitelighter? Will you promise to protect and to guide the innocents and serve them well in their greatest need?"
"I accept those duties."
"Do you promise to aide your charges to your greatest of abilities?" Erron continued.
"I promise," March said clearly.
"As it is willed, so mote it be."
"So mote it be," March echoed.
Erron placed his right hand over March. She was instantly bathed in warm, golden light. When the light lifted, she was donned in a white robe.
"Welcome, my child. Heed Prue's advice. She shall train you in the ways of the Whitelighter. When you have progressed enough, you will be assigned charges to guide. Now, you must return to your family. Concentrate on them and will yourself to them."
March closed her eyes, picturing her sisters in her mind. She felt herself orb.
When she opened her eyes, she was back at the Halliwell manor. "Welcome back Whitelighter," Prue said with a knowing smile.
"You knew about this. You knew about the initiation?"
"Yes. And as a Whitelighter, you can't tell them anything about up there, so don't even think about Missy."
"It was so beautiful."
Prue laughed with comprehension. "Come. No time like the present to begin training."
March followed Prue up to the attic.
"First off, we need to get your orbing under control. You'll want to orb to place to place instead of just when you're scared. Let's just try staying in one spot first."
"Okay," March said.
"Close your eyes. Find the spot where you feel at peace; that's where your power is. Make it grow...stronger...stronger...Now just do it."
March felt herself move out of the room and then back. She opened her eyes. "Did I do it?"
"You did," Prue said with a smile.
"Wow," March said in awe.
"You'll get the hang of it soon enough."
There ya go people. This chapter is history. Look for the next chapter soon. Wish me luck on my finals!