This and the next chapter will be the last repurposed chapters, as it will have included the last of the previous Grey mage story and it sets me off into a wonderful path... Enjoy!


"... and they entombed them in ice, the magic of the ice sealing of their powers. Their legacy still exists, as do the gods in living souls. Mermaids were made by Posiden, the Furies were made by Ournaus' blood, Meta's magic still keeps hundreds in statue form, psychics still bear traces of Apollo's magic as do fortune-tellers and many doctors. There are many, many beings still touched by their magic over the eons. Right now, the power of the gods remains Up there, with the Elders. If rumors true, they are locked away in a vault they have, sealed away with powerful magic only an Elder or Whitelighter can break."

Paige nodded, her eyes the most attentive. "Fascinating, and honestly that explains why Mermaids have true immortality if the Gods actually made them."

"Yup. I wouldn't be shocked if your line holds this power too, it would explain why Melinda was born to such power without having to earn it through reincarnation and a continuing bloodline." Dante shivered, turning to the side just as Chris appeared in a swirl of orbs. "What you up to handsome?"

The future boy rolled his eyes. "Why the flirting? You just toyed with my head, do you really think I'm receptive to you?"

"We'll see... anyway, They're mostly up to speed as much I can with the gods and titans. I can sense a whole hell of a lot of power brewing, just not clear on the were."

Chris smirked but Piper intervened. "Where's Leo?

Chris looked annoyed. "He's safe. For now."

"What do you mean for now?"

Phoebe turned to him, her eyes focused with annoyance and rage. "What is this about us supposedly battling the Titans?"

"You're about to find out." Chris turned to Dante, smirking.

Dante groaned. "Please tell me you didn't..." Chris' smirk was not reassuring. A rush of energy drew Dante's eyes to the ceiling where he saw a grey fog emerging, the girls saw it too and it consumed them in a grey fog that rushed around them, exploding and merging with them. As it faded, Dante could barely believe what he was seeing. Each girl dressed in the garbs of ancient Greece. Phoebe had extra long blonde hair and oozed love and light. Paige held a trident and her aura was aggressive and powerful. Then there was Piper, stronger than either of her sisters combined, oozing the might of the Earth and all it's natural elements. It was incredible and powerful and brilliant.

Chris smiled finally. "That's what that means."

Paige gaped. "What happened? What are we?

Chris and Dante both said as one. "You're gods."

Piper looked at her clothes, taking in the white toga, and gaped. "You expect us to beat the Titans dressed like this? Maybe at a costume party."

Chris started walking around the sisters. "That's not a costume. That represents your new position and power."

Paige smirked. "Power? Power's good. I like power. " She thought for a moment and seemed shocked by her answer. " Why do I like power?"

Dante nodded. "From what I'm sensing, you're the Goddess of War."

"Ahh. Well, I guess that explains the pitchfork."

Chris seemed offended. " It's not a pitchfork, it's a trident. Be careful, that's a formidable weapon."

Whipping her Trident into an aggressive stance, Paige looked at her sisters. "Right on. Who wants to fight?"

Phoebe on the other hand twirled her hair with her fingers, looking at Chris with an obsessive stare that clearly made her nephew uncomfortable. " I'm a lover, not a fighter."

Chris cleared his throat. "You're the goddess of love."

"Naturally. Well, then that must make me the goddess of sanity because I find this ridiculous." Piper said, rolling her eyes.

Chris shook his head. " Actually, Leo gave you dominion over the earth and all its natural elements."

"Wait a minute, you're saying that Leo did this to us?"

Phoebe leaned in. " Chris? You never told us, do you have a girlfriend in the future?" She turned to Dante. "Or you, do you have a girlfriend now?" She stared at Dante for a moment. "Wait you're gay, never mind."

Chris, Ignoring Phoebe, started to walk away from her as he talked. " As you can see, all of you have drives and urges based on your powers. Don't let them distract you, alright? Stay focused, focused on the Titans."

Piper stepped in front of the boy she birthed. " Hold it, pal. I don't know what kind of game you're running here, but Leo is not in the god-making business."

Phoebe finally caught Chris. " How old are you, anyway?"

Piper continued. " The Elders forbid it. And if anything, Leo is a company man."

Chris wasn't happy. "The Elders did forbid it. And guess what, they're dead. Most of them. Leo's in charge up there now and he's taken a huge risk that you three won't lose your humanity like the ancient Greeks... Whoa!"He ended as Paige lifted him with her trident, a power-happy glare on her face.

"You killed the Elders. You could've prevented it. I say we castrate."

Chris begged as he yelped, holding his hands over his crotch. " A little control here, ladies, please."

Phoebe didn't care. "Can't we figure out something else to cut off?"

It was fun to watch Chris orb to safety. "I told you, stay focused. In my future, all the Elders were killed. That's why I came back to help Leo give you the power so this would never have to happen again."

Paige interrupted. "Hey, guys, watch this." She pointed her trident at the piano and a bolt of lightning flew out of it hitting the piano which exploded.

Piper grabbed the Trident. " Put that thing down, you're gonna hurt, someone."

Paige seemed excited. " I certainly hope so. Do you know the kind of damage this thing could do?"

Chris groaned. " A lot."

Phoebe stepped in. " Paige, make love, not, you know. There's no door love can't open, no wall love can't climb, not hurdle love can't... Hurdle."

Piper waved at her sisters. " This is Leo's strategy? Well, he must have lost it up there because these girls can't be seen in public, much less..."

"Ooh, that reminds me. I'm late for the bachelor's auction. I'm gonna go pick up a guy or two, or twelve." She clapped her hands and a pink misty heart appears. A pink swirl of mist surrounded her, and she vanished from the room aura and all.

Chris seemed annoyed. "Phoebe?"

Paige tipped her head. "Ooh, that's a good idea. I'm gonna go get in some target practice with some demons. Watch out Titans."She flexed her trident and Lightning bolts surround her, making her vanish from the room as Phoebe had just done.

Chris groaned. " I knew this was gonna happen. You gotta go after them." He said to Piper.

Piper shook her head. "Oh, no-no-no. This was your big plan, you clean up the mess."

"No, your role is to provide balance. That's why you feel so grounded and in control.

"Wow, Chris, that was actually pretty good. You almost sounded like a Whitelighter. Too bad I already have one. And if he would like me to do something, he can come down and tell me himself. Do you hear that?"

"Stop it." Piper turned to Dante. "I've seen his future Piper, trust me you don't want to go there, ever. I saw death, devastation, a lack of hope, humanity enslaved by a powerful dictator. Trust me when I say, you never want his future to be yours. Go get your sisters and be nicer to Leo, he is in a dangerous spot and needs focus not you harassing him."

She sighed. "You're lucky I like you, otherwise I wouldn't be listening to you at all." She then vanished in a swirl of wind and leaves, leaving Chris and Dante alone.

Chris turned to him. " Thanks..."

"Must suck to have your own mother treat you like that." Standing, the far shorter wizard put a hand on Chris' shoulder. "I really am sorry it has to be this way but maybe if you show her you can be trusted, she might treat you better."

The halfbreed sighed. "I hope so... I am not sure how much I can take. I mean, she's my mom and I love her but... seeing her so hateful, so mean to me for literally no reason, especially when she's time-traveled a bunch... it hurts, a lot."

"We'll get through it, I'll help you. I promise... now, let's go pilfer the bathroom trash. " At Chris' odd loom, Dante rolled his eyes. "If we can get a hold of hair and or blood, we can channel their magic to place a binding spell on Wyatt in case he goes evil. You might fail Chris, we need to make sure there are as many options as possible. Making you powerful by any means nessicary is one path, slaying as many demons or warlocks that could corrupt your brother is another, this binding spell would be a great third option if all else fails. We need to think about the bigger picture..."

Chris sighed. "I know, I hate the idea but your not wrong... you go do what you have to, I'll watch over Wyatt in case anyone attacks."

"Will do... now.. just behave yourself until your family arrives. I don't know if you can sense their powers, but I can. Right now they could vanquish the Source effortlessly. I'd rather not piss them off... "

Groaning, both men hurried onto their tasks, readying themselves for the war to come.

'"""

Spiraling into the Underworld was far too ease, appearing at the home of his beloved friend he could not help but smile at her beautiful face. "Hey, Kyra."

The demon seer smiled back, looking up from her Scrying pool. "Hey, hun... I sense that the Titans were released, that's not good. I am sure you are on it."

"Yes, but I need your help for... well, I am going to manipulate the Charmed Ones so I can seal away their baby's powers, or put a spell that will ensure that he can't become evil less he lose his power. Short story, a powerful witch came back with the goal of stopping Wyatt from enslaving humanity, but we can't tell the family as they'd never buy it, too attached to the brat. I want you to teach Phoebe to use her sight, distracting her until I can do all that I need to. Mainly gather power and set up as many avenues of success as I can to ensure this future is never to be."

"Oh... well in that case, sure... but you have to make me human, just like we discussed before. In return, I'll help the girl with her powers, and even you when you start to get the sight."

Dante smiled. "You are a joy, you know that, right?"

She smirked. "I know, right... So, do we have a deal?"

"Yes,... thanks, Kyra. Just... be safe and lay low until I can get your wish granted. The Charmed Ones have the means to make that wish a reality, if you help them it would make this easier."

"Lovely, I'll just get my stuff ready. I take it I will be moving into your lair, I mean you are going to protect me, right? All demons will be after me for helping the Charmed Ones. Your Lair is harder to get into the Imara's."

Sighing, he nodded. "Sure, you know you're always welcome in my lair."

Squealing, she threw herself into his arms. "This is why I love you, or would if I could love. Now go, the girls are just getting back to the manor. They'll need you to teach them to really tap into their full power, both as gods and as witches since the rules are the same."

Sighing, he spiraled away, appearing at the Manor, only to be standing next to Chris looking at a love cult cultivated by a very happy Phoebe. Piper and Paige were looking at her with shock and annoyance, all rather amusingly.

Chris started, angry and annoyed. " What the hell is this? Goddesses gone wild? I told you to keep them in line. What would happen if the Titans attacked right now?"

Piper looked displeased. "Chris, I've got it. Thank you. All of you, out!" Her voice rumbled, the house shaking as a horrible gust of wind blasted the suitors away into the foyer. As they landed, they seemed to break free from Phoebe's allure and ran out in terror.

Chris smirked, pleased. " Now that's what I'm talking about."

"Time for a morality check. Leo did not give us this power so we could form armies or love cults. " She directed that at Phoebe, who was looking and flirting with Chris. "The ancient Greeks indulged in their whims that way and look what they became."

Dante stepped forward. "Evil on a global scale, there are still scars from their deeds eons later."

Piper nodded. "Thanks, I've got it. Now... hi! "She poked Phoebe with a pillow." Can you two get it under control?"

Paige nodded. "Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader. Tacitus, 100 A.D."

"Love will keep us together. Captain and Tennille." Phoebe quoted. "1970s."

Piper rolled her eyes. " Fascinating. Now, can we figure out a way to beat the Titans, 'cause I for one would like my family back. Soon."

A jingle, the sound of the Elders contacting the mortal world echoed loudly in the room.

Phoebe looked up. "Is that a jingle?"

Paige seemed confused. "There are no Elders up there. Who's jingling?"

" It's Leo." Chris said.

Piper frowned. "Leo can jingle?"

"Yep. He says an Elder's under attack. Like it or not, it's time to face the Titans."

The girls vanished a moment later, to face the titans. As soon as they did. Dante turned to Chris. "Contacted my friend, Kyra, she's agreed to teach Phoebe how to control her gift. I think I can get the local gypsies to help too. That way we can get your family not only better skills but more protection. If we are to stop your brother, having more allies might be helpful."

Chris' smile meant the world. "Thanks, that really helps."

"I hope it does. I am aiming to get some of their blood, your families I mean, so we can cast a binding spell on his powers... I have one in mind, I just need a source of power strong enough to cast it. Ichor might be enough... I hope."

"What would this spell do?"

"It would ensure that if your brother does go evil, his powers would burn away entirely. It would only kick in once you returned to your time though, so there's that. We need to make as many avenues to success as possible. Speaking of, what are your plans?"

Chris sighed. "I made a deal with the Valkyries before I came to save Paige. If all works out, I'll send Leo there until I can get the sisters to trust me and then get them to kill every demon or being that could have turned Wyatt evil."

"A terrible plan." Chris looked offended but Dante raised a hand to stop his whining. "I have a better idea. Stick with the ending but get Leo to work at Magic School, I heard that there it is run by Gideon a powerful Elder so it wouldn't be out of the norm to have him there... and that way we have access to that magic to keep Wyatt safe physically and get the sisters more allies. Then we can work on bolstering your power, casting that spell, and getting rid of anyone that would make Wyatt evil. I need to know more though, like how Wyatt was raised and so on. A singular event, unless it was a curse, would not be enough to make one person evil. I am thinking his upbringing played a part alongside being born on the Nexus."

"I'd rather show you, with a spell like before... but after the Titans. For now, let's do what we can... I like your idea to put Leo at Magic school, fun as it would be to torment him, this might be the better idea. We need him out of the way for a while, but he's still around enough to conceive me." Chris' eyes widened. "Shit, I think if I went with my plan I would have faded from existence... shit."

That made Dante laugh. "Probably, but that's why I am here. I got your back. Now, go talk to your allies bout the change in plans but keep them on standby. I have some potions to mix. One that will dissolve Wyatt's shield, even if it gets stronger. I am not sure if I have the power to make it work but it can't hurt to try it."

"""

Two hours passed and before Dante knew it, he sensed the girls all return. He left them alone, too busy crafting his potions. It was only when Chris returned, perfectly timed with his finishing his potions to dissolve Wyatt's shield ( in theory), and so he spiraled downstairs right as Chris' orb finally finished forming him. Paige and Phoebe were there on the couch, looking empty and worn. It was a sad sight really.

Phoebe turned to Chris' location. "Leo?"

Paige coldly said. " Oh, it's just you two."

Chris just seemed annoyed. "Hello, to you too. So the Elders are taken care of. Where's Piper?"

Pointing upstairs, Phoebe said. "She's upstairs with the baby. Um, could you bring us Leo?"

"He's busy. How's it going here?"

The War Goddess groaned. "Not so good. I keep trying to come up with a plan to defeat the Titans but every battle simulation ends the same way."

Phoebe finished. " With our death."

"We could really use Leo right about now."

Chris shared a look with Dante, fear, and annoyance in his eyes. "I'm starting to get that impression."

Phoebe begged. "Could you bring him back?"

"For the last time, no. What is wrong with you two, huh? You're acting hopeless."

Phoebe groaned. "I don't know. I mean, I guess I always feel like this right before a big battle, and then Leo comes down and I don't know how he does it but he makes me feel like I have the power to do anything."

Paige continued. "Really? It's different for me. It's like I forget that I even have any training and I, and I can't concentrate and Leo helps me focus and calm down. You know, I'm starting to think that we take Leo for granted. Are you sure you can't get him?"

Dante got annoyed. "You two are fucking pathetic, the great Charmed Ones needing a washed-up, worthless Whitelighter to do the job they fucking signed up for!" He felt himself shiver. " This is why I hate the idea being good, you're blinded by your ties so much you can't function or see the bigger picture. This is bigger than you, any of you! If you fail, Wyatt has no future. We have no future, the world is fucked in every possible way! How dare you stand there, begging for Leo when you have the means to save the world? Grow up, put on your big girl pants and do something about it. Find your own path, your own power and actually save the world, less you screw us all out of a future!"

Shaking with rage, he turned on heel and stomped up the stairs with Chris following him. As they reached the top of the stairs, Chris grabbed his shoulder.

"You okay?"

Dante threw himself into Chris' arms, shuddering with rage. "I am usually calmer than this, but damn they were so helpless and worthless with all that power... as if the world's worries and fate meant nothing when compared to their own problems."

Chris to his shock squeezed him. "It was kind of satisfying watching you yell. They spoiled Wyatt like crazy. When you mentioned his upbringing making him evil... I think you were right. They never noticed or believed he was twisted. Not even when he started down his path. He was a horrible bully, abusive and cruel even as a kid."

"I will change that, I will help you change that Chris, even if we have to kill the Baby we will. Now, let's go get your mom. Maybe she can get them to grow up long enough to be reasonable." Together they hurried to Piper's room. She was holding Wyatt in her arms, on her bed.

Chris almost begged. "We need help."

Piper snapped. " Uh, excuse me, this is my bedroom. You can't just walk in here anytime you want to."

"Yeah, I know, but your sisters need you. We got them working on the Titans but I don't know how long that's gonna last."

Piper put Wyatt in his bassinet. "I thought you needed me."

Chris groaned. " I did. I mean, I do. I need you 'cause they need you. Actually, they need Leo. Look, will you please just go deal with them?"

"What's the matter, Chris? The all-knowing running out of answers?"

"Yes, yes, I am. If that will motivate you, yes. I'm losing control because I'm watching history repeat itself and nobody's willing to do a damn thing about it."

Piper's lack of care enraged Dante, more than words could express. " I feel your frustration."

"Piper, if it helps, I get it, okay? I do, really. You need Leo. Your sisters need Leo. But if you can't stop..."

Piper interrupted. "You forgot the baby. The baby needs his father too."

"Fine. But if you can't stop missing your husband long enough to see the bigger picture..."

"There is no bigger picture than my family."

"Well, then pay attention because the world I grew up in families hardly existed. I never had a chance to know mine."

" Not my fault."

"Not yet."

"Is that what this is about? You blame us for what happened to you?"

Dante shivered with rage, he hated people like this. Whiny, self important people that could not see past their own pain for the bigger picture. It was infuriating. "How fucking dare you! No bigger picture than your family? How about a boy who literally was forced into the past to save that family and the entire world, a world you and your brat have to live in you selfish bitch." He stepped forward, shrugging of Chris' hand. "Chris is risking not existing to save the world, more than any of you Charmed Ones have ever done. Stop focusing on yourself and your wants for once and actually do your job, a job you signed up for! You were given a chance to not be a witch, you were given a chance for normality but the Angel of Destiny! You chose this path Piper, so actually do something about it!" He was yelling at this point, his voice shaking and cracking. He hated yelling, he hated being mad, he saw his father in his actions and it disgusted him but damn it he was furious. Closing his eyes, he realized he had one greater way to motivate Piper and so cut himself off from his empathy. "Piper, I swear if you don't grow up, I will activate my most dangerous magic... I will send all of my collected knowledge and resources to every demon that has the means to be a threat. It is a fail-safe I created to protect myself from the Elders. I have enough know-how to really give good or evil a serious sway. I will ensure that if I do this, your family will end, starting with Wyatt."

The room shook more as Piper stood, her body oozing wrathful magic. "You'd threaten my family? My baby?"

He didn't care for the risk, he was that angry at her. "How about all kids, Piper, all babies and all people that will die or suffer? Wyatt is not the only baby that matters, the Halliwells are not the only family that matters damn it! Move past your pettiness or Chris' future becomes the future. Oh and to be clear, you are the reason for his family dying, you personally. I saw his memories."

That stopped Piper's power. She looked at Chris, who was close to tears. "What, I... it's my fault?"

Chris sighed. "The entire Halliwell family is at fault... in my time you do stop the Titans, at a cost... over the years you get complacent, petty, lazy... and very selfish. Wyatt suffers because of it and that ties deeply into my family being destroyed. You personally played a huge part in that. I don't blame you, this you for it... but yes... yes it is your fault."

Piper recoiled. " I... what... " She sighed. "We couldn't beat the Titans before, what makes you think we can now?"

Dante grabbed her chin and forced her to look into his eyes. "Because you can. You're not like the ancient Greeks, power is what you were born to. You know how not to be ruled by it. Claim your godhood, beat the Titans, then give your powers up. Make the path to the future bright. If Wyatt is really your main source of worry, then make the future great for him. He is part whitelighter, he is automatically a target. Use that for power, to remember your humanity... "

Piper nodded. "Would you really kill him?"

"It would crush my soul but yes. One soul, even his, is not worth the world Piper..."

She shivered. "We will face the Titans...and you'll still teach us...but if you touch Wyatt I will rip you apart."

"Fine, just don't give me a reason too."

"Fine..." With that she teleported away, leaving the two men alone.

Chris looked angry. "Why'd you tell her about my family?"

"She was being selfish in the worst way. She needed a reality check. I'd do it again... but that doesn't matter. We have other things to worry about, like Wyatt, the Titans and the Future."

With a groan, Chris nodded. "Fine... just don't do it again."

"No promises."


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Love, your Ninja Overlord,

Mika.