Author's Note: This chapter continues through the rest of the events in "Prince Charmed" and a little beyond. Again, I will be skipping around through the episode using chunks of its dialogue so if you haven't seen it, it may be a bit confusing. Enjoy!!

Disclaimer: I own nothing….well I do own a few things *riffles through purse and pulls out a piece of gum and two pennies* but none of the Charmed Characters except my own creations being: Priscilla, Brennan, Petra, Pandora, Philip, Phaedra, Edward Parker, Jonathan, Patience, Philomena, Lainie, Sera, Alec, and Shawn. Most of the characters will probably be in the sequel instead of this installment. Please don't steal them. They like it here with me. :)

Chapter Six

Phoebe watched Paige set the crystals around the room as she held the phone to her ear, waiting for an answer.

Jason's voice finally came over the line and a smile spread across her face as she replied.

"Hey baby, how are you?.....Well, work is rarely fun….Did Risa arrive ok?......Great! Thanks again for taking care of her…..Well anything for you too……You're going to be in New York in a few days?........Fly to New York right now Jason?.......Oh you're so cute. I would love to but–"

Paige waltzed up and called into the phone, "She's busy setting a demonic alarm system."

Phoebe's eyes widened and she laughed uncomfortably, "No, she said we're busy watching a mechanic set up an alarm system. It's funny….You know us girls, can never be too careful….Baby, can I call you back later? Ok, I love you too. Bye."

She turned to Paige, "Cute. Very cute."

Paige shrugged innocently, "Just trying to help out."

"What, are you trying to blow my secret?"

"Well, you said yourself. You're going to have to tell him sooner or later."

Phoebe followed behind her calling in frustration, "Ya, but I wanna be the one to tell him, not AT&T."

***

Priscilla sat in her hotel room sipping tea, waiting for Jason to get back from his meeting so they could go sight seeing. She mused at how easily Chris had agreed to let her come but she wasn't complaining. It was turning out to be a lot of fun.

She had slipped a few times and started to call Jason "Dad" but she caught herself every time. That would be one thing she wouldn't be telling Chris about later. How did he manage to never call Leo 'Dad' or Piper 'Mom'? She have to ask him when she got back.

A knock came at the door and she smiled. 'Definitely a good idea to come.'

***

Meanwhile, back at the manor, Chris was still in shock that Paige and Phoebe made a man for Piper's birthday. It was disgusting. Although it was almost worth it to see the look on Leo's face. At least he wasn't the only one in the house not happy about it. He had tried to use it to his advantage but unfortunately, once again, his plan had backfired.

Now Wyatt was gone and he was being interrogated by three pissed witches and one whitelighter.

"I was only trying to protect Wyatt."

"By tricking us?" Piper fired back.

"I had too."

"Why?" Phoebe looked him in the eye, imploring him to just tell them everything.

"Because the only reason I came here was to keep Wyatt from turning evil."

Leo frowned, "Turning evil?"

Paige was equally confused, "Wait. Don't you mean stopping evil from hurting him?"

"I didn't think you'd help me if you knew the truth."

Phoebe looked away as understanding dawned.

"I knew you wouldn't. The evil from the future I came back to stop isn't a demon….it's Wyatt."

Piper shook her head in denial, "You're lying."

"No, I'm not. He's going to grow up and terrorize people with his powers. Take over. Kill even."

"Why should we believe you after all the lies?" Leo questioned.

"Because you have to."

Piper shook her head, "No, Chris. We don't actually."

"Fine! Then don't! Either way we need to save Wyatt now, and I'm the one who knows how to do it."

"Oh really, how?" Phoebe couldn't believe that he hadn't told her it was her own nephew who had hurt Priscilla so badly.

"The Order. They used their powers to turn him, to reverse his morality. See he thinks bad is good now and good is bad. That's why his shield repelled you."

Leo grudgingly accepted it, "So?"

"So, Wyatt brings his shield up around me." He paused for a moment before continuing, "He thinks I'm a threat."

"Ya, so do I." Piper retorted.

Phoebe cringed inwardly.

Chris implored them. "Listen to me, they reversed his sense of morality. That means his shield will protect him from you but not from me. Please, I'm the only one who can save him. Let me help."

Piper's face hardened, "Chris, we don't need your help. I will get my son back and when I do, I don't wanna see you anymore."

Hurt and betrayal flashed across Chris' face at Piper's words and he stared at her, feeling as if he had been slapped.

'Oh Piper. What have you done.' Phoebe moaned inwardly. She wished with all her heart that she could tell them who he was and save him the pain of rejection from his own mother and father. But he made her promise and she would keep it.

He glanced back and forth between his parents before orbing away, "I'm sorry."

***

Priscilla returned to her room and set down the souvenirs she had bought. She blinked in surprise when she saw Chris sitting on the couch with his elbows resting on his knees, his head buried in his hands.

She walked over and leaned down in front of him, "Chris?"

He looked up and she saw tear stains on his cheeks.

"What happened?" She asked in concern.

"Wyatt's been taken and I'm the only one who can save him but they won't let me help!"

"Why not?" She questioned, confusion laced through her words.

"I screwed up. Big time."

"Just because they won't let you help them doesn't mean you can't help him. After all, children rarely listen to their parents." She chuckled slightly but stopped at the look on his face, "What's really wrong?"

A fresh tear slid down his cheek and he looked up into her eyes, "Mom never wants to see me again."

Priscilla brushed her hand across his cheek and through his hair as her heart broke for him. "Oh Chris…."

He wrapped his arms around her waist and buried his face in her stomach.

She just stood there and held him, twisting her fingers through his hair. Letting her own tears fall.  

***

Piper had to admit that when Chris orbed inside Wyatt's shield and took out the demon she was relieved to see him. She couldn't get Wyatt to put down the shield and she didn't know what to do.

"Pick up the scepter and point it at Wyatt. Trust me." Chris ordered.

Piper did as he said and as soon as the shield went down she gathered Wyatt into her arms and backed away from Chris.

"How come he didn't raise his shield back up for you?" Paige questioned.

Chris shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know. Looks like he trusts me now at least."

He looked at Piper for a moment before orbing away.

***

Chris had been sitting on the bridge for an hour before Leo orbed in.

"Good place to think, isn't it?"

Chris looked away, "What'd'ya want."

"Just to talk. Ya know Chris, trust is a precious commodity. Once you loose it, its pretty hard to get it back."

Chris smirked, "What, ya read that out of a fortune cookie?"

"Don't be a smart ass. It doesn't help your cause."

"My cause? Pretty much screwed that up, don't ya think?"

"I don't know…." 

Hope flashed across Chris' face, "Are you saying you still trust me?"

"It's not my trust that matters, it's the sisters'."

"I know….So what do I do?"

"Just be straight with them, that's all. Don't manipulate them. Even if it is for the right reason. And for what it's worth….Yes, I do trust you. After all, you saved my son from turning evil didn't you."

Chris nodded, "For now."

***

Piper put Wyatt in his crib and turned off the light, "You go to sleep."

She walked over to the yellow package that had sat neglected all day and opened it to reveal a long velvet box. Tears filled her eyes when she opened it to find her lost charm bracelet. Her fingers brushed across the inscription on the card:

Happy Birthday Piper

                                    Always,

                                                Leo

***

Chris continued to sit atop the bridge after Leo left, looking out over the city that was so different from the one he knew. He thought of his brother and all that he had done to save him from the man he would become. A man who turned against his family and destiny. A man who had hurt Priscilla in so many ways that she should hate him with every part of her being, but she didn't….

She still loved him. He could see it. And for some reason, it tore at his heart.

He jumped and nearly fell off the bridge when he thought he heard her say his name. He shrugged it away as his imagination.

***

On the other side of the world, Priscilla sat bolt upright in her hotel bed.

"Chris?" She called, her voice barely a whisper. When he didn't come she tried again, desperation flooding her voice. "Chris?"

An answering swirl finally came, "Risa? What's wrong? I thought I wasn't picking you up until tomorrow."

She twisted her hands in the blankets to keep them from shaking and looked down.

"I'm sorry I called, I just…."

"What is it?" He moved closer and sat on the edge of the bed.

"It…it was so real. He….he was here and he wanted to take me back. You tried to stop him and…oh god…he killed you."

He sighed and pulled her into a hug, "Hey, it's ok. I'm right here, see? I'm ok, and I won't let anything happen to you. He can't get either of us here. I promise."

"It was just so real…"

"Shhh….I know. But it was just a dream."

"Chris?" Her voice wavered as she looked up at him.

"Ya?"

"Will…will you stay with me?"

He stared into her eyes for moment before nodding. He released her long enough to pull off his shoes and slip under the covers. He pulled her close to him, wrapping his arms around her. She snuggled against his chest, breathing in his scent.

Chris lay there wide awake long after she had drifted off. There had been many times when they were young that one of them would have a bad dream and the other would come and stay the rest of the night, so this was normal. But it felt different somehow and left him confused for the second time that day because all he could think of as he held her was that she was his brother's.