Chapter 2: Spick And Span
Two years later
A luxuriant and flamboyant appreciation ceremony was taking place under the city, at the sizeable dance palace of the Elder and Daemon Central Assembly in Rome, which was supposed to be followed by a lush party where all former whitelighters and upper level demons were invited too, along with another hundred special people who played a role in the history of the peace treaty, already enjoying each other's company after witches and demons had been reciting spells all day to prepare the room, provide the food and decorate the walls with symbols representing harmony, emblems and mythological figures. All eyes were directed at the materialization gate when the music suddenly stopped in anticipation and the new rulers of the world blurred in.
The First Lady, formerly known as the latest form the Source took was wearing an exquisite red kimono with an intricate stitched version of the union sign on it that was not hiding her advanced pregnancy. She was holding hands with the President, former Elder. The ceremony was meant to start when they reached the podium and right in time, the two celebrated heroes materialized as well, making the crowd burst out in applause in acknowledgment.
Coop, the usual spokesperson of the two turned towards them, bowing without disinclination, "thank you, thank you," he was waving, well used to the big carry on being hailed as a hero, having attended many parades and banquets. Everywhere they were treated with the uttermost respect and honor.
"The world heaved a sigh of relief," the president started as the two, as well, have reached the podium, "when these two extraordinary men dared to release the curse from demons. They are the reason they're are no more wars in the world, the reason why we can all live and share, the reason why we can live free from fear. We owe you our happiness, especially those of us with a partner from a different race. Thank you for erasing all boundaries. Thank you for your service to the world. Please accept this little prize as a sign of our gratitude. Coop, you are released from your duties as a cupid forever and you are free to pursue whatever you might wish. Cole Benjamin Turner, you are considered to have spent enough time in limbo and you are reinstated as the most powerful demon in the world after the Source."
The next agenda item was supposed to be the acceptance speech and to the surprise of most, Cole stepped forward. However, as Coop usually did that job, they agreed for Cole to speak for once, "you're all very welcome. We're happy it turned out like this too. You see, as demon, as a half demon who was said to have betrayed his own kind I was first shocked by myself by the effect just to have a chance to love had on all of us. You see, I was one of a kind before that, trained to be a cold killer, but with the warmth still in my heart. Now, I'm finally able to join my fellow demons who embraced love, along with anybody else in fact! Love is not forbidden anymore, it's so strong, nobody can tell us who we are allowed to love!" He looked deep into the crowd at a small group he had spotted earlier.
Piper was standing there with Leo, Paige with her husband, enhanced with new demonic powers as he always felt Paige superior him being just human, and Phoebe, just taken along by her sisters using their guest ticket as she wasn't invited herself, alone, squirming in her seat.
Cole gave her a well aimed blood chilling smile before continuing, "let it also be known that as I'm back from the living from now on that I am single and open to love from anyone who's capable of the feeling!" He ended his speech on a seemingly happy note, making his female fans scream in glory.
The End.