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A/N: Ok, here's the next chapter. It starts right where the last one left off. And for those of you who are curious, Mel's powers are: freezing, blowing things up, telekenisis, astral projection, empathy (including the ability to "borrow" people/demons powers), premonitions, the power to show people her visions or memories through touch (you'll see what I mean in this chapter). Chris' powers are: your standard whitelighter powers (orbing, sensing, etc., minus healing), telekenisis, levitation, astral projection, premonitions, freezing, blowing things up. And of course they both also have telepathy with each other, and Wyatt. OK, so here's the next chapter. By the way, I know Mel and Chris are from the future, but in this chapter everyone in the memory will be referred to as future whatever. Here it is. Enjoy!
Memories
"Where are we?" Piper asked as everyone except Chris and mel looked around to see where they were.
"Grandpa's apartment," Chris told them.
Their surroundings got clearer and you could see three teenagers. Two, one girl and one boy, with brown hair were siting on the couch. The girl was hugging her knees tightly to her chest, while the boy had his arm around her, attempting to comfort her. The other, a blonde boy, was standing off to the side, deep in thought.
"How old were you?" Phoebe asked.
"Fourteen," Mel stated.
"Sixteen," Chris stated.
"Wait, I thought there was a three year age difference?" Paige asked them.
"Two and a half actually," Chris told them.
The sisters and Leo carefully took in the scene. The blonde boy, who they assumed was Wyatt, had medium length hair and looked like your average teenager, other than the dark look in his eyes. The other boy, apparently Chris, looked much like he did now, just younger and more breakable. The girl, who was obviously Mel, had pink and blue streaks in her hair and a very far off, weary look in her eyes, as if her childhood was long gone.
"What happened? Is everyone okay?" a man the sisters and Leo recognized as Victor Bennett asked as he came rushing in and over to the teenagers.
"Mel was attacked by demons," future Wyatt informed their grandpa.
"Oh my God. Sweetie are you okay?" the older man asked his granddaughter, moving over and sitting in front of future Mel, who was still staring off into space.
When she didn't answer, future Chris nudged her, which seemed to bring her out of her trance.
"Huh?" future Mel asked, startled.
"Honey, what happened?" future Victor asked her gently. Tears started falling from her eyes, to which future Chris hugged her tighter.
"The bastards raped her," a furious future Wyatt growled.
The sisters and Leo looked over to their Mel. Chris had his arms wrapped around her as they continued watching the scene that was playing out in front of them. The sisters and Leo could see tears starting to well up in her eyes as she leaned back against her brother, who rested his chin on her shoulder.
'It's okay Mel. I'm right here,' Chris was telling his sister. He knew how hard this was on her.
"They did WHAT?" future Victor yelled, bringing the sisters' and Leo's attention back to the memory.
"I felt them," future Mel whispered, causing her grandpa to look back at her.
"What do you mean, honey?" he asked softly.
"I'm an empath, I felt what they were feeling," she told him, crying.
Future Victor was at a loss for words. He looked between his crying granddaughter and her furious brothers.
"Should we call your dad?" he asked the teens apprehensively. They looked at each other and shook their heads, none of them wanted him involved. "I think we should. He might know what to do. Leo!" future Victor called before any of the teens could protest.
When nobody showed future Victor looked to his eldest grandchild. Future Wyatt sighed, and begrudgingly called a quiet, "Dad?" Immediate swirls of blue orbs appeared, forming a much the same Leo.
"What's going on?" future Leo asked his eldest, who looked at him with contempt.
"What's going on is your daughter was attacked and raped by demons!" future Victor said angrily to future Leo.
"Is that true?" future Leo asked, turning to his daughter. "Don't lie to me Melinda," he added sternly.
"Yes, it's true! Why would I lie about that?" future Mel asked incredulously, raising her voice.
"You're not exactly the most truthful person," future Leo retorted.
"Guys go to your rooms," future Victor told the teens, seeing the fury in their eyes.
"But-" they all started, but were cut off by their grandpa.
"I said go," he told them firmly.
They huffed, but left the room. When they were out of sight they leaned in near the doorway to hear what future Victor and Leo were talking about.
"Now," future Victor said, turning back to future Leo. "What the hell is wrong with you?"
"Me?" future Leo asked in disbelief. "You know as well as I do, Victor, that she lies constantly! Maybe if she were honest more, I'd believe her, but she's not. She does nothing but stir up trouble."
"That just shows how much you know," future Victor said coolly. "For your information she has been doing great lately. She's making straight-A's, she hasn't gotten in trouble at school for almost two months, and she's opened up more than she has since before Piper..." he couldn't finish the sentence, but future Leo still winced at that last part. Future Victor noticed this reaction and continued. "Oh, that's right, you wouldn't know that seeing as you hardly ever visit your kids anymore. Sure, you'll come to see Wyatt anytime he calls, but you won't answer anyone else's. You hardly look Chris or Melinda in the face because they look too much like Piper. You blame Chris for her death because he can't heal. You think Melinda's a lost cause because she decided to...use...alternative methods to get over her mother's death. Well, guess what Leo...Your kids went through hell, they dealt with it in their own ways, but now they're doing a lot better, no thanks to you," future Victor spat.
Future Leo looked stunned by Victor's words and tone. After a few minutes of silence future Victor took a deep breath and turned back to future Leo.
"She's not lying, not about this," he told future Leo confidently.
"How do you know?" future Leo asked calmly.
"Because I know my granddaughter, unlike you, and she was too distraught to be lying."
"She's a good actress," future Leo said quietly.
That was the last straw for future Melinda. She quickly moved out of their hiding space, avoiding being pulled back by her brothers, and confronted her father.
"You think I'm faking it? You think I'm lying? WHY WOULD I LIE ABOUT THIS?" future Melinda yelled at future Leo.
"You lie about a lot of things," he replied calmly.
"You didn't answer my question, why would I lie about this?" she spat out indignantly. Future Leo sighed.
"I don't know Melinda. Why do you lie about everything else?" he asked, shaking his head. "Maybe it's a cry for attention, how should I know?"
"Oh yeah, I made up being attacked and raped by demons for attention," she laughed sarcastically. "I need my daddy so much..." she mocked. "What a crock! I don't need you! It's not like you ever gave a damn anyway." Future Leo just continued watching her, unfazed by her words. "You know what, Leo, just stay the hell away from me. Just leave me alone, and don't come around anymore," she told him bitterly, turning and heading to her room. Future Leo actually looked shocked.
"I second that," future Chris said just as bitterly. He then followed his sister.
Future Leo looked to the future Wyatt, who shook his head.
"No dad. I'm not standing up for you this time. Mel's right, you never gave a damn before. Just leave us alone, we'll never call you again," future Wyatt told him somberly, then turning to follow his siblings.
"You heard them," future Victor told the hurt looking future Leo, who then orbed out.
The sisters and Leo couldn't speak. They looked to Chris and Mel. Mel had let a few tears fall, they could see the tear stains on her face, and Chris was holding her tighter. The group was then transported into a bedroom, presumably Mel's from the decorations. They saw future Mel curled up on the bed with future Chris laying beside her with his arms around her. Future Mel was crying. It broke the sisters' and Leo's hearts, but they continued watching.
They watched as future Wyatt bent down by the bed and looked into Mel's eyes.
"I'm not going to let them hurt you anymore. I promise," he told his sister. "But I need you to do something for me. I need you to show me what they look like so I can find them in the Book of Shadows." Future Mel stared into her big brother's eyes for a minute before reaching out and grabbing his hand. Future Wyatt had a glazed look in his eyes for a few seconds. "Thank you. I'll be right back," he muttered, squeezing her hand one last time before leaving the room.
He came back in the room a few minutes later. Future Mel and Chris sat up, and future Wyatt joined them on the bed.
"Did you find them?" future Chris asked.
"Yeah," future Wyatt told his little brother, before turning to his sister and pulling her into a hug. "I won't let anyone hurt you anymore. I'll always protect you," he whispered into her ear. When he released her, he stood up and turned back to his siblings. "I'll be back in a little bit."
"Wait!" future Mel called before he orbed out.
"What?"
"I wanna come with you," she told him calmly.
"Mel..." her brothers started.
"No, I need to do this guys," she stated firmly, standing up and taking future Wyatt's hand. "Let's go." He nodded and turned to future Chris.
"We'll be back." And with that the two teens orbed out.
The group watching the memory then found themselves back in their attic in their time. The sisters and Leo turned to look at Chris and Mel. Mel was crying on her brother's shoulder, and Chris was hugging her tightly. They turned when they noticed the sisters and Leo watching them. Mel quickly wiped the tears from her face.
The sisters had tears falling down their faces. Leo looked distressed, unable to believe the future him would do that, but then again Chris had already told him he was never there.
"Oh, Melinda sweetie..." Piper started, being the first to regain the ability to speak. She walked over to Mel and pulled her into a tight hug. "I am so sorry."
Tears started falling down the young girl's face. She pulled away from her mother, shaking her head.
"I can't do this," Mel muttered, turning to Chris. "I'll be back," she told him, orbing out.
"She'll be fine, she just wants to be alone for a little bit," Chris told the sisters and Leo, seeing the worried looks on their faces.
"Oh my God..." Phoebe muttered, finally finding her voice.
"Poor Melinda," Paige muttered, finding her voice as well.
"My poor baby," Piper muttered tearfully.
"This is why she didn't want to tell you guys. She doesn't want you to treat her any differently," Chris told them. The sisters nodded in understanding, but were still silently crying.
"Was I really that bad?" Leo asked. Chris looked at him, and almost felt sorry for him. Almost.
"You saw it. She didn't alter it in any way," Chris replied evenly. Leo looked even more hurt.
"You can change it honey," Piper soothed him.
"So what di-" Phoebe started, but Chris cut her off.
"OK, hold on. Before you start asking all these questions, I can't tell you. OK? It's Mel's story to tell, not mine," Chris informed them.
They all nodded, and sat down to wait till Mel came back.
A/N: Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! I plan on updating very soon! Don't worry, Mel will answer their questions in the next chapter. Reviews are appreciated!