i do not own charmed or any of its characters. I have taken liberty in creating a few of my own characters. I would love to hear from everyone and see what they think in the reviews, thanks. -C
Prologue:
2003
CPOV
All was silent in the dark Halliwell Manor. Not a soul was in the home when suddenly a man appeared out of nowhere. He was a little over six foot with dark hair and blue eyes. He was bent over with his hands on his knees and coughing. "W-w-where the Hell am I?" the man questioned. He walked around the room and noticed he was in the Manor. Something was different though, as if he could see what was going on around him, but if someone were to walk in they wouldn't see him.
"Well you're definitely not in Hell," a female voice informed him with a hint of joy in her voice. He quickly spun around to see a tall woman with flowing baby blue hair and porcelain skin. She donned a long white dress that contrasted her hair. She had a very friendly demeanor. "Hello I'm Ria and you must be Cole."
Cole looked the woman up and down cautiously, he didn't think she was a demon or an elder. In all honesty he had no Idea what she was. "What are you and how do you know my name? Where am I and how am I here?" A million thoughts were running through his mind. He didn't know what to think.
Ria calmly answered all of his questions. "Cole I among others guide lost souls. We each have certain types of lost souls that we guide. I mostly focus on safety, salvation, deliverance, and preservation from harm. In short, I help people who never really got a chance to fulfill their destiny. I know you because I'm here to help you. Welcome to The Void, this is where lost souls end up. I mean clearly you human soul couldn't stay in the Demonic Wasteland forever. We have a special opportunity to get you out of here but you have to trust me."
Cole laughed cynically, " Trust you? Every time I escape death it never turns out well for me in case you haven't noticed." Cole then spread his arms wide as if to silently say, look at me now.
" Did you ever consider that it was your destiny for all those things to happen so that you could end up here?" Ria replied.
"Ok, for argument's sake say I did believe you and I got out, what would I do? I have nothing to live for, Phoebe was all I had." Cole explained emotionally.
"Not anymore," Ria then slowly walked over to a floating white basinet while Cole stood glued in the same spot, "It's ok. You don't have to be frightened." Ria softly coaxed Cole over next to her.
As Cole looked in the basinet he was blinded bright white light in the shape of an infant. twenty inches or so and just so small. Cole was guessing a newborn maybe, but he still had no idea what this had to do with him. "What is this?"
"better question would be who is this," Ria corrected."
"How can that be a person? "Who is it and what do they have to do with me?" Cole spouted off answers like he was a mortal who knew nothing of magic.
"Not yet, just his soul." Ria answered staring down at the infant.
"I'm just a soul and I have a body, why doesn't he?" Cole asked confused.
"Because you were born, unfortunately this little guy wasn't as lucky," Ria told sadly.
"Well if you're looking for someone to give birth, let me stop you right there because I don't exactly have the right equipment for that," Cole joked as his eyes quickly glanced down. "What do you want me to do, Track down the parents?"
"That won't be necessary. We already know who they are," Ria replied shaking her head no.
"Then what are you waiting for?" Cole asked and also wondered how this gave him something to live for.
"You, we've been waiting for you."
"Why me?"
"Because he is your son," Ria informed
"My son is dead, absorbed by the Beast in the Wasteland along with the Seer and the Source." Cole spat out equal parts angry and sad just thinking about all that he had lost.
"Yes, the evil inside was vanquished, but you and his mother both have souls. This puts him in a similar situation to you, being in the Wasteland with a soul. I retrieved him and brought his soul here until he was ready for you to care for him. He doesn't have any demonic powers, but still is capable of great good due to his Wiccan ancestry." Ria was trying her best to explain the complicated situation.
"I don't know the first thing about raising a child, let alone a witch. How am I supposed to protect him? What about his powers? What if he uses them in public? "Phoebe would know much more than I do about this." Cole felt a panic grow within him as he spouted off his questions and concerns.
"All very valid concerns, but you just focus on being his father first and everything else will fall into place." She pulled an aqua triquetra hanging on black string from her pocket and handed it to Cole. "This will protect him from harm and locator spells. Phoebe isn't ready for this but, you are."
"But if I could just explain the situation to her-" Cole was cut off before he could even finish his sentence.
"Phoebe isn't ready to handle all of this at once. She needs to heal, before she can move on with the future. If she or her sisters see you before it is meant to be, it would not end well for you or your son." Ria warned Cole of the possible outcome.
"How will I know when or If she is ready?" Cole asked.
"She will find you. I can't say how it will go or how long it will take, whether it be ten days or ten years, she will find you when the time is right." Ria told, as she looked up at him and then back to the Infant. "Are you ready?"
"Yes I'm ready, Cole slowly picked up his son and then questioned Ria, what do I do next?"
"I will grant you the power of dusting, this will allow transportation in case of emergencies. After you will be able to transport your son and yourself to your new home. Ready?"
Cole nodded his head as he cradled his son close to his body. Ria took a small glowing white ball and gently laid her hand on his shoulder. "Just think about what place or person you want to go to."
"Thank you so much for all of this. After everything that happened I never Imagined I would get a chance to hold him, let alone be there to raise him." Cole said emotionally.
"No need to thank me I am happy to help. Have you thought of a name for him yet?" Ria questioned.
"Benjamin Warren Turner. Even if he can't have all his birthrights from the start doesn't mean I can't pay tribute to the family in some way. Cole stated with confidence.
"Wonderful, now is the time. I know you'll accomplish great things. Blessed be." Ria said as Cole and Ben dusted away.
