Chapter Twenty-nine:
It did not take Chris and the others too long to prepare to go up against Wyatt's demons. They had found out that the attack was to take place while Wyatt was meeting with Congress. That made things substantially easier, as the source would not be there in person. They would not have to bring as powerful, or as many potions.
While they were getting ready, Bianca and Chris began arguing. "I'm coming with you whether you like it or not." She insisted to him. "You can't. If Wyatt's demons see you with us then he will know you have turned on him, and then he will target you too. I won't have you in danger." Bianca was clearly miffed. "But it's okay for me to just sit here and do nothing, while you put your life on the line. I thought we had something good here Chris. That we trusted and cared about one another. That we were a team. I'm not some damsel in distress that needs you to protect her. I am a competent, powerful witch, with the ability to help you and your friends and that is what I am going to do no matter what you say."
Chris although clearly annoyed by her stubbornness, was impressed with how much she truly cared about him. "Why is it that all of the women in my life are so damn stubborn?" He asked aloud, realizing that he was not going to win the argument. "Did you ever stop to think that you are the stubborn one. It is not only your job to take care of everyone you care about. It is our job to take care of you too." Chris nodded knowing it was the truth, though he hated to admit it. "Alright, alright. I know that you can certainly take care of yourself. If you want to help, who am I to stop you." "Exactly." She said, teasing him with a smile of satisfaction before planting a passionate kiss on him.
Prue walked up to the pair, still uneasy about the closeness between her cousin and the Phoenix witch. She was beginning to believe that Bianca did truly care about Chris, but she was still not ready to trust her. "We are all ready." Prue declared. "Alright" Chris said. "Let's get this show on the road."
Meanwhile Wyatt had already arrived in Washington D.C. set for his meeting with the Senate. First however, he was having one last conference with Granchus. "I want those ungrateful, weak mortals taken care of by the time I come out of my meeting. I will not stand for any opposition to my rule. Everyone will follow me, or they will die." Granchus nodded.
"Don't worry my liege. I have a legion of demons set to attack those rallying against you. They will have no problem taking out those pesty mortals." "Good." Wyatt said. "Just see that it is taken care of." With that Wyatt approached the front lawn of the capital building where he was greeted by dozens of reporters there to witness his rise to power. He clearly reveled in the attention.
Not long after Wyatt made his way inside, Chris and the others orbed and teleported into an ally not far from the protest site at the capital. They quickly made there way the few blocks up the street to watch the rally until Wyatt's demons made their move. "When the demons get here I want you to freeze the entire scene, okay?" Chris said turning to Prue. "Sure no problem." She answered, fully ready to do just that. As if on cue a league of mostly lower level demons began to shimmer in, Prue gestured and the scene froze. There were however some demons immune to her power so the witches had to spring right into action.
Each of the witches, armed plentifully with potions threw out a first round of vials, resulting in several fiery vanquishes. Bianca turned to Chris "Looks like Wyatt didn't expect us to show up huh?" She said. "guess not." Chris answered before they ran into the action. Clearly if Wyatt had expected their interference he would have sent some of his more powerful demons. Not even one upper level demon was in on the attack.
Chris immediately targeted the one intermediate level demon who was leading the group. He used his telekinesis to throw the demon, Crandou into the capital's outer fence before he could let loose his powers on the unsuspecting protestors, who still remained frozen. "Unfreeze the innocents." Chris called over to Prue, "Get them out of here." Prue did as her cousin asked, gesturing to unfreeze only the mortals., leaving the frozen demons as they were. Danielle immediately began ushering the protestors out of the street, warning them to take cover wherever they could. Although panic ensued, most of the people did in fact as she said and ran for their lives.
As Danielle continued to direct the innocents an athame came flying her way, which she barely managed to avoid by teleporting out of its path. She rematerialized behind the demon who had thrown the blade, and began one on one combat before using one of her vanquishing potions on him. Fighting was indeed helping her release her bent up anger over Brian's death.
Without much time passing each of the witches had their respective opponent demons well in hand vanquishing them one after another. Most of the demons that remained alive were the ones still frozen. However, it did not take too long for the freeze to wear off, giving the witches plenty of demons to fend off.
Chris meanwhile was still battling Crandou. The demon had quickly recovered from Chris' initial blow, and began launching a series of energy balls at Chris. Using his powers to deflect them away from him, Chris fought off the attack. Again he used his telekinesis to throw the higher level demon off its feet. This however did not intimidate Crandou in the least who then used his power to throw fire. Once again Chris deflected the assault, this time directing the fire right back at the demon resulting in its fiery vanquish.
Prue meanwhile was making quick work of several demons herself, freezing what demons she could, before tossing vials there way. When the demons did not freeze she skillfully used her fighting ability to fend off their attacks. In the midst of the fighting she made sure to take note of Bianca, who seemed true to her word, helping the witches vanquish several demons. This made her think that perhaps she was wrong to mistrust the Phoenix witch.
After making dust out of yet another demon Prue took note that the battle was totally going their way. From what she could see most of the innocents remained unharmed and the demons were dropping like flies, or shimmering out in retreat.
The small band of witches, which included Chris, Bianca, Prue, Bridget, Danielle and five others quickly realized that they had been successful in preventing Wyatt's ambush. Once again they had managed to save many innocent lives. This time was different however, because those that they had rescued were actually expressing their gratitude. Something the witches were not used to. They did not stick around afterward however, as exposure was still a definite risk. The press, who had been gathered outside the capital to report on Wyatt's story, now turned to cover the scene before them.
In fact, when Wyatt, finally emerged from his meeting with congress, the press did not even notice him at first. This angered Wyatt to no end as he observed what had caught the press' attention. They were reporting the demon attack on the protest and the subsequent heroic rescue performed by another group of witches.
Wyatt heard the tail end of one report describing the witches that had come to the rescue, and explaining what had taken place. "Yes a group of some ten witches arrived on the scene and saved countless lives. It seems that perhaps Wyatt Halliwell is not the only magical being who uses his supernatural abilities against those that mean us harm. More on this unfolding story later. I am Sharon Helms reporting live from outside the capital, now back to Steve and Martha." Hearing this sent Wyatt into a rage.
"Damn you Chris." He said to himself. "I will not let you get away with this. I will not let you take my glory… impede my goals." He had lost his temper and did not realize how loud he had been. This brought the press' attention down on him. One reporter, even approached him to get a statement. Having completely lost his cool, he threw an energy ball at the helpless man incinerating him. The entire crowd fell silent, shocked at what had taken place before them. The great Wyatt Halliwell, hero to the masses had just committed murder.
"What?" Wyatt shouted out to the crowd. "Surprised? Well too bad, and too late. You see I now have complete control over this nation, hell over the entire world. If anyone dares oppose me, they will regret it. All of mankind is under my rule now, there is no one that can challenge me. I am a god on earth." The entire group of reporters looked on speechless, still somehow managing to record his words.
The news would quickly spread. The entire nation had been manipulated, and given itself up to an evil murdering power mongrel. Wyatt Halliwell now had reign over the United States of America. Life would never be the same.