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"Rock a bye, baby, on the tree top…"

Piper stopped dead outside Chris' old bedroom unable to believe the sight in front of her.

Cole's head snapped up, as he swung an arm around, armed with a fireball.

"Whoa, there, buddy! I come in peace!" Piper quipped recognizing Cole's gut reaction to being startled.

"Piper…sorry." Cole muttered, embarrassed. "I…uh…"

"I saw…or heard, I should say. I didn't know you dealt with babies."

"I don't…never have before, that is. Between the demon thing, then being the Source, then being banished to the Wastelands, there just wasn't time." He snorted, thinking of the baby he'd made with Phoebe when he was the Source. "Not that I ever wanted to before…babies were just…a means to an end." Reilly snuffled in his sleep and Cole went back to rocking him gently.

"Really? 'Cause you seem to be enjoying little Rei Rei here." Piper remarked dryly.

Cole grinned. "We seem to understand each other."

"Must be all that demon blood. Makes it easier to bond." Piper laughed.

"Could be. He woke up a few minutes ago. I heard this noise, and I thought there was a demon attacking. I shimmered in, and called up a fireball before I realized that he was making the noise. But as soon as he saw my fireball, he stopped screaming and started…cooing, I think."

Piper laughed at the look on Cole's face. "That doesn't really surprise me actually. Chris was the same way. That boy was never as content as when we were fighting demons. He used to love seeing fireballs, energy balls, orb shadows- anything bright. When he was really crabby, Leo used to juggle balls of orbs to make him happy enough to sleep. I swear, he was born to excel at this. I guess I should have known…"

"Known what?" Cole prompted at the lost look on Piper's face.

"Known that magic would hurt him. I'd hoped…He is so good at this, right, Cole? So, I guess I just thought that he'd be the one Halliwell that magic wouldn't screw over. Wishful thinking, huh?"

Cole patted her hand awkwardly. "It wasn't all bad, Piper. Magic gave you Leo, after all."

"And tore him away from me fifteen times."

"Paige got Jax and the girls."

"Yeah, but she had to watch Henry died in a demons-gone-wild spree to get it."

"Prue…well let's not mention Prue. Phoebe…Phoebe got me."

Piper stared at Cole incredulously. "You tried to kill us all. Often, and in varied ways. Then Phoebe had to go through a long line of loser boyfriends 'til you came back. And don't even get me started on Les!"

"Yeah, well, it was magic that brought me back just in time, wasn't it?"

"ARGH! Arguing with you is like arguing with…"

"a demon?" Cole offered with a grin.

Piper gave up and nodded with a matching smile. "Yeah, something like that."

"All I'm saying is that while magic may have caused you a lot of heartache, there has always been a higher meaning behind it."

"Yeah, well, it's a lot easier to figure that out when it one of us being screwed over, instead of our kids. How many times will he have to change the horrible circumstances that magic deals him? And why is it always his cross to bear?" Piper's eyes were watery with emotion.

"Oh, come on, Piper. You know as well as I do, that the magical powers that be never offer more powers than a person can handle. Trust your son. He'll be okay."

Both Piper and Cole turned, hearing a muffled choking sound from the doorway. "Phoebe!" Cole stood up quickly.

Phoebe burst into laughter. She held her side as she spoke through her fit of giggles. "Sorry. I just never in a zillion years would have expected Piper to be accepting parental advice from Cole! I mean, I remember when she actively wanted your balls served to her on a platter!" Phoebe couldn't stop laughing, loving the sense of camaraderie she felt empathically between Cole and Piper.

"Oh, give it up, lady. You're gonna wake up Reilly!" Piper hissed lowly, seeing the baby start to wriggle around.

Phoebe stopped laughing but still looked at them with a huge grin. "So, what are you two doing in here anyway? Stalking a sleeping baby?"

"I heard a noise and shimmered in with a fireball. I thought it was a demon attack. Turns out it was just a demon/witch/white lighter/elder mix instead. But when I put out the fireball, he started to scream, so I re lit it, and he was happy then."

"Aw, that's so sweet! Just like Chris used to do, remember Piper?"

"Yeah, she just told me so, actually. Anyway, then Piper came in with that bottle of milk, and we just started talking."

Phoebe started to say something then sniffed delicately and crinkled her nose. "Someone better change him, I do believe that odor comes from short stuff there."

Piper laughed as Cole immediately passed her the baby. "Aw, c'mon, Cole, you don't want the honor?" She grinned at his violent head shake. Piper efficiently disposed to the dirty diaper, and replaced it with a fresh one, keeping up a litany of "what a good little man…that feels better now, huh…you're such a sweetheart, yes, you are."

"He really is a gorgeous baby. I can't believe he's so big and healthy. I wonder how those boys did this?" Phoebe remarked, gazing at Reilly.

"Hey, it wasn't just Wyatt and Chris. Phyra helped them too. Don't forget about her." Cole broke in. Phoebe and Piper stared at him. It wasn't a secret that Cole had a rocky relationship at best with Paige and both of her daughters. "What? The little brats are starting to grow on me, all right?"

"Oh, I'm so happy. I can die at peace now." Paige's sarcastic voice rang through the hall. Phyra was standing beside her, clad in a tank top and green pajama pants decorated with crowns bearing the words: 'You are not worthy…so kiss my royal butt.'

"Look, I just heard what you said Auntie Phoebe, about wanting to know how we did it. I can show you, if you want. Wy showed my how to project a memory with a really simple spell." Phyra offered shyly.

"Honey, we'd love to see." Phoebe answered simply.

"Umm, okay, here goes…

'Show them that which is in my past, Only the time focused in my mind.' "

As Phyra finished speaking, a large square of while, like a movie screen, appeared on the wall in place of the window. The lights automatically dimmed, and a glittery light flicked across the screen as it began to form a picture.

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(Earlier That Evening)

"Okay, Wy, you and Phy stand in those two corners, and I'll take this one. We've got the candles lit, in a circle around the ashes in the center.

"Chris, don't forget the blood." Phyra reminded him. With a nod, Chris cut his finger and squeezed out six drops of blood.

"Okay, we read the spell on three, then you throw the potion, Phy. Ready? One…two…three."

'Keeper of Eternal light,

Fix the wrong and make it right.

Bring us he, who's soul contains

In the ashes, begot through pains.

What came to past, bring anew to life.

We want the son, but not the wife.'

Phyra threw the potion and as it hit the ashes, plumes of smoke filled the attic until no one could see. A huge clap of thunder sounded and the candles blew out, plunging the attic into complete darkness.

Chris coughed, smoke filling his lungs. "Wy? Phy? Are you okay? Can either of you see?"

"No! It's too smoky, I can't see anything!" Phyra yelled out.

Glittering sparkles started to form in the center of the triquetra. Wind filled the attic, and the smoke slowly started to clear. An eerie moan began to whine through the attic.

"Chris? Was this supposed to happen?" Phyra yelled over the moaning.

"How should I know? Just don't move! The Triquetra should keep us safe if this goes bad!"

"You didn't mention anything going bad when you dragged us into this, bro!" Wyatt yelled.

"Dragged you? You volunteered, you idiot!"

"GUYS!" Phyra screamed. "Look!" She pointed to the center of the triquetra.

Reilly stood in the center, staring at Chris in disbelief. "Dad? You…did this? For me?"

"No, Rei. I did this for us. Well, they helped." Chris responded with a quick nod at Wyatt and Phyra.

"Thanks, dad." Reilly said simply. He turned to face Wyatt and Phyra. "I'm glad you didn't give up on me."

"We never will again, I promise." Wyatt answered solemnly.

Reilly grinned, a huge dimpled expression of pure happiness. He turned again to Chris and took three steps forward until he stood a few inches away. He stared for a second, then took one more step forward, grabbing Chris in a strong hug. "I love you, Dad."

"I love you too, Reilly. I always will." Chris said fervently, squeezing Reilly as tightly as he could.

Reilly reluctantly stepped back into the center of the triquetra. "Well, I should be going, now, I guess. See you guys in about thirteen years." Reilly said with a sad smile.

"We can't wait." Phyra answered happily with a small wave. Reilly disappeared in a wash of gold and white orbs. Immediately after they dissolved, another much tinier set of orbs formed, leaving behind a tiny red face infant, about the size of a football.

"Wow…look how tiny he is!" Phyra breathed in amazement.

"Wyatt! He's not crying!" Chris yelled, running to where the baby lay. He quickly laid in hands over Reilly, a golden glow coming from them. "It's not enough! Wy! Help me!" Chris screamed, his brow crinkled in concentration.

Wyatt instantly was at his side, dropping to his knees beside Chris, adding his own healing powers.

"It's not enough. We need Dad!" Chris yelled. Phyra knelt beside them, holding her own hands out. "Phyra! What are you doing? You can't heal, so GO GET DAD!" Chris pulled his hands away for a second to point.

Wyatt stopped also, yelling for Leo. "WAIT! Wy…look!" Chris gasped, staring at Phyra's hands.

Wyatt sat back in shock as he stared at the neon green light coming from Phyra's hands. Reilly began to cry angrily, and as Phyra continued, started to grow. When Reilly was the same size as Phiona, Phyra removed her hands.

"Phy…thank you. I don't know how you did that, but thank you." Chris whispered shakily.

Phyra didn't answer, just sat down hard, suck in large, deep breaths.

"Phyra? Are you okay?" Wyatt asked, concerned as her skin turned a pasty yellowish color.

She nodded groggily. "Just…a little…light-headed." Abruptly, her head tilted back, and she began to fall.

"Pillow!" Wyatt called, orbing it under her head just as it hit the floor.

"Phy! Damn it!" Chris yelled, setting the baby down from where he'd picked him up.

"No, it's okay. I got it. She's okay. Whatever that power is, it just took a ton out of her. She just passed out." Wyatt answered quickly, his hands already over her head, healing her.

Phyra opened her eyes, seeing Wyatt over her. "Damn, what demon was driving that semi that hit me?" She grinned at her cousins' laughter.

"Listen…thanks, you guys. I know…"

"Shut up, Chris! You're family. So is Reilly. You know we take care of our own." Phyra interrupted simply from her spot on the floor.

Wyatt grinned suddenly, looking up slightly. "Speaking of which…" He closed his eyes and muttered a spell under his breath. He opened them and grabbed Phyra's hand. "Come on, you're not going to want to miss this."

"Miss what?"

"Let's just say Peyton just got a power boost." With another grin, he orbed both of them to the landing of the stairs.

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(Present Time)

The screen went blank again, then with a loud CLICK, disappeared completely.

"Holy…" Phoebe breathed in awe, not realizing she hadn't finished her thought aloud.

"Phyra, honey, are you okay?" Piper asked.

Phyra waved off the concern. "Yeah, I'm fine. Wy healed me. I was just a little dizzy anyway."

"What the heck was that green light?" Paige asked nervously.

"I don't know. You want me to check the book?" Phoebe questioned helpfully.

"No, it won't say anything about it. She's not a demon for God's Sake, Phoebe!" Piper broke in exasperatedly.

"You don't…" Cole started.

"Well, geez, Piper, she was just trying to help" Paige interrupted.

"Oh, C'mon, Paige, do you really think the book is going to help?"

"I can…" Cole started again.

"Of course not, but it's at least an idea."

"Well, excuse me for trying! Do either of you have a better plan?" Phoebe demanded hotly.

"Yeah, the elders could tell us, maybe." Paige answered.

"I KNOW WHAT THE POWER IS!" Cole bellowed.

"God, Cole, you don't have to yell. You could have just said so." Phoebe said blithely.

Phyra started giggling as Piper rocked Reilly, trying to comfort him after Cole's roar. Cole just glared at Phoebe in disgust.

"What did Chris and Wyatt think was happening?" Cole asked Phyra.

"Chris didn't…"

"Chris didn't what? Geez, what are you guys doing? It's 4 am and you're having a pajama party with my baby?" Chris asked after hearing his name and orbing in.

"Chris! Hey, sweetie, when did you get back?" Piper rushed over to him, stretch up to kiss his cheek.

"About a minute ago, actually." He reached for Reilly. Piper handed him over with a smile as he watched Chris cuddle him close to his chest. "Now, seriously. What didn't I do?" he asked again.

"I showed them what happened earlier. We were just trying to figure out the green light thingee. Cole said he knows, but wanted to know what you guys said first. I told him you hadn't said anything. Wyatt said it might be an enhancement of my healing power mixed with my elemental power, but if it was, he hadn't ever heard of it."

Cole grinned. "God, I'm been waiting years to be able to say this." He cleared his throat theatrically. "Wyatt was wrong."

Phyra played along and gasped loudly. Cole laughed his thanks at her.

"Your power is actually a defensive one. It's really rare. Actually, I've only seen it once. It basically will age someone until they die." At Chris' protective gasp, he continued quickly. "Let me rephrase that. It will age a full blooded demon until they die. With human blood, it will simply speed up the growth process. As soon as she moves her hands, the growth rate returns to normal."

"How do you know that?" Wyatt asked from the doorway.

"Because, the witch that had it, tried to use it on both me and another demon. He was killed. I, however just gained a few years age."

"Cool, " Phyra breathed. "But wait, does that mean I can't heal like all the other white lighters? I want to be able to help if we get attacked!"

"I don't know." Cole answered simply.

"I assume that you'll be able to will which type of healing you use. Remember, your power come from your emotions, and when you were saving Reilly, you desperately need him to grow, so he'd be healthy. I'm sure that's why you healed this way." Leo answered calmly, hearing Cole's explanation. "Tell you what…I need to get some sleep right now, but as soon as I wake up, I'll go 'Up There' and check with the elders to be sure, okay?"

"Thanks, Uncle Leo." Phyra ran to him and hugged him tightly.

"You're welcome, sweetheart." Leo returned her hug. "Why don't we all just try and get some sleep, all right?"

"Hey, Chris, listen, what don't you leave Reilly here. You can go get some sleep, and he'll be taken care of. I don't need a lot of sleep." Cole offered. They all knew that due to Cole's demon half, he could survive on only a few hours sleep.

"Thanks, but I really want to be with him right now, okay? If you wouldn't mind though, I could use your help tomorrow. I'm working at Yummies, and can't get out of it. Normally, I'd ask one of the girls, but for now I'd feel a lot better with an adult that carries lots of fire power." Chris didn't register the same shock at the offer that Wyatt and Leo were dealing with. Empathically, he knew Cole just wanted help, and that he truly enjoyed being around Reilly.

"Sure, no problem." Cole answered easily.

"Thanks. Good night everyone. Thanks again for keeping him." Chris orbed back to his house.

"Okay, bedtime for me too. See y'all tomorrow." Wyatt said with a sleepy yawn before orbing away.

A chorus of good nights rang out as the lights slowly blinked out, leaving the house in total darknes.