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Chris still hadn't verbally addressed Leo's comment but instead looked down at the injuries caused by an earlier run in with a rather unhappy demonic creature.

The more time that passed the more intense the injuries began to feel, yet his face seemed almost void of expressing it. Leo still hovered near him, plastered in concern- healing hands anticipating helping.

He'd had pain worse than this before, much worse, yet it still hurt to remain in this condition. Stubborn as he was, he didn't want to need Leo's help. He didn't want to give him the satisfaction of been needed by him or for him to be able to hold it over him. He didn't need Leo in the past so he sure as hell wasn't about to start needing him now. Chris simply closed his eyes in an attempt to block out his fathers presence, whilst he considered where to orb of to in order to avoid Leo.

Leo had been watching his son intently for the last few minutes. His initial inability in noticing how much pain Chris was in began to disappear the more he concentrated on his son. Her noticed the occasional flinches, the way his eyes twitched slightly beyond his control and how he had now closed his eyes.

He tried to think about the situation logically and how he could convince Chris to let him heal him. Although he didn't want to admit defeat in not getting through to Chris on his own, his sons condition was more important. He spared a glance at the attic door and down the steps to where he knew someone who could get through to Chris lay asleep. He did not want to wake her, he did not what to leave his son, nor did he want to face the wrath of Chris' response when he got Piper involved but it was more important.

After a few more seconds watching his son, he turned on his heel and headed towards the open door. He'd made no noise during the movement and yet it hadn't gone unnoticed. He'd made about two steps when the attic door closed shut in front of him.

He heard the word 'No' behind him and turned to face his son who was now perched up on one elbow starring at him intently, his other hand still out stretched from using his telekinesis. He began shaking his head adamantly, "Your not getting her involved, No."

"Well you won't listen to me so…" Chris interrupted him before he could finish.

"This is nothing to do with her, it's not fair to get her involved." Chris was glaring at this point.

"Why not Chris?" Leo questioned, his tone was inquisitive yet knowing and Chris refused to respond.

"Because your worried she will be concerned, that she will want to help you?" he continued "We're family Chris, that's what is meant to happen, that's how it's supposed to be."

"Well that's not how it is in the future." his voice was raised, his tone accusatory and directed purely at the elder. He knew it was low the moment the words had left his mouth. Chris hated his father, he was sure he did but the guilt he felt at the look that crossed Leo's face after the comment made him doubt himself suddenly. His dislike for the man before him was so intense yet he couldn't bring himself to feel any pleasure from the effect his words had had. He couldn't submit, it wasn't in his nature to do such a thing - he would have long ago joined Wyatt's ranks if this was the case, but it also wasn't in his nature to so intentionally and spitefully hurt others. He no longer knew how to continue the conversation so it was Leo who saved him the trouble by speaking next.

"I won't wake Piper and I won't heal you if you don't want me to.." he began, his tone resigned and saddened, "But you do need to be healed…by someone." Leo sounded almost authoritative and he must have realised it as he added, "If you will let me call someone."

As Chris didn't object immediately Leo took this as close to an agreement as he was going to get so closed his eyes and sent out a call to any nearby white lighter with the power of healing.

He was slightly taken aback by the golden cloaked elder that arrived instead of the white lighter he had expected. The man pulled down his hood and the elderly figure regarded Leo warmly.

"Blessed be, Leo" Leo had watched his son, who was behind the newly arrived elder, look almost nervous on the mans appearance and bristled slightly when he spoke.

"Would you be able to heal Chris?" he responded immediately, a tint of desperation and hope laced within. He hadn't thought of how he would explain him not been the one to heal him. The elder regarded him almost unsurely before turning to a startled Chris.

"What happened?" the elder asked, concern passing over his features.

"Demon," was his simple response and his eyes never wavered untrustingly from the elder.

The elder turned to Leo and looked concerned, obviously wondering why Leo could not heal him but having enough awareness to not ask at this present time and simply turned back to the young white lighter behind him.

Leo could see the flight look in Chris' eyes and passed the elder, walking to Chris first and placing one hand on his shoulder as if to hold him in place. Chris' eyes flickered from one elder to the other, he would have shuck his shoulder free from Leo but his concentration went on the other elder walking to him that raised golden glowing hands to him. The affect was almost instant as the pain was taken away immediately and Chris moved slightly, pleased in the improvement.

"Thanks," Chris mumbled, eyes wondering around the room.

"I can see you have your hands full here Leo," the white haired man began and though Chris wasn't looking at him he knew the man had glanced at him when saying this, "But you cannot ignore your calling for much longer."

Against his will Chris flinched slightly at the comment and Leo squeezed his shoulder almost subconsciously before responding, "My family needs me here at the moment,"

Chris couldn't help but look up at him unsurely at the comment, Leo noticed with despair that his features had taken on a child like expression as if wondering if his father was about to leave and choose the elders over his family. The other elder had simply nodded, not looking overly convinced before disappearing into orbs, leaving as easily as he had come.

With his new found strength Chris stood from his seated position, effectively releasing Leo's grip on his shoulder. He pushed his hands into his pockets and wondered towards the Book of Shadows, his back to Leo.

"Try and get some sleep," Leo said after a while, interrupting his thoughts. He glanced up quickly to see Leo stood by the attic door about to leave. He felt himself want to say something but allowed it to pass, Leo had paused at the door but with a look of resignation finally exited the room, leaving Chris stood with the book under his hands. He looked down at it before shutting it. He rested his elbows on it and held his head in his hands and starred down at the ground, he sighed deeply before trying to regain his composure, thoughts of Leo plaguing his mind.

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