Chapter 2: Witches, Demons And Whitelighters
"Okay, that just brings up a dozen questions! And I want answers for all of them. My first one is what the hell is a whitelighter?" Zack was just sitting wide-eyed with shock, Cody however, wanted to know more about what was going on.
"A whitelighter is sort of a guardian for witches. They can orb where ever they want to, and they have healing powers. Every witch has to have a whitelighter. Usually a whitelighter is the opposite sex of the witch, but in some cases the Elders make an exception." James replied. He was just sitting there, behind Renai, who was extremely bored.
"So we're witches, and she's our whitelighter." Zack now spoke up. "Oh, and I have another question-What's an Elder and do witches have powers of their own?" Zack and Cody wanted more information on what was going on, and therefore they both were listening intently.
"An Elder is a really powerful whitelighter who has a high rank. And as for witches, they have different powers. Some might have the power to freeze demons others can have premonitions. That answer your question?" Renai joined in the conversation.
"Yeah, and just three more questions - what are demons and what are our powers and are you an Elder?" Cody was dying to know more about the situation.
"No, I'm not an Elder. A demon is a witch who uses their power or powers for evil. And as for your powers, I have no idea. But its a good thing we found you before you had them." Renai was getting annoyed with all the questions, then again, she'd want to know everything if their roles were reversed.
" Arrgh! No powers! That sucks." Zack moaned. "But it's good we'll eventually get them. Wait, James you said that you were a witch right? What're your powers?"
"I can control and summon ice." As James says this 4 blocks of ice appear floating in the air. Then they dissolve into James' hand.
"Cool!" Zack was amazed at his capability, Cody however was speechlees.
After thinking for a moment, Cody remembered what Renai said earlier. "Hold on for a second. Renai, you said that yo were looking for us? What's that about?"
James and Renai had a look of seriousness across their faces. Obviously what they came to do was something of great importance. "Well, the demonic powers of the Underworld are preparing for an all out attack on all witches. But they can't do it without the source. The Great Prophecy predicted that not even the Charmed Ones could prevent such a disaster, let alone stop the source himself. But that's not all the prophecy mentioned. It aslo said that with the combined powers of 'The Ascending Nine' would be enough to defeat the source once and for all. And we're part of the Nine, as are the Charmed Ones." James explained.
"Who are the Charmed Ones?" Zack asked curiously.
"The Charmed Ones are the greatest witches of all time being the descandants of Melinda Warren, their ancestor." Renai explained.
"But why are we part of The Ascending Nine. We havn't even got our powers yet." Cody exclaimed.
"You will eventually. But your also the descendants of Eva Proktor, like us. She was part of 'The Ultimate Three'." Renai replied. "But we're missing two members of The Nine. And since you haven't got your powers, we'll have to protect you until you do. Which won't be easy."
"If we're descendants of what's her name, then Mom must have powers too! So she must be one of them!" Zack just realized.
"I told you we should've said the whole prophecy , but nooo!" James complained to Renai, she gave him a dirty look. "Anyway, the prophecy also says that the ninth generation of each member of the 'The Ulitmate Three' a generation would be born that would be poweful enough to destroy The Source. There were many Sources before this one, but this is the final Source of the Underworld. He is by far the most powerful Source ever, but we don't why."James finished.
"Who's the other member of the three, you only mentioned two – Eva Proktor and Melinda Warren." Cody said.
"The third member of the three is another woman called Morgan Le Faye. She's the ancestor of the remaining members of The Ascending Nine." Renai mentioned.
(A/N: Morgan Le Faye is a character from another TV show and is not from The Suite Life or Charmed. P.S. I don't own her.)
A teacher walks in the classroom, it's the same one from before. "Alright, you kids can leave. You'e done your time. But keep in mind if it happens again you will be suspended. We never tolerate such behaviour. " She walks away after giving the four kids an icy glare. But before leaving she calls them all imbeciles under her breath but loud enough for the kids to hear. Renai is about to give her a smack but James stops her by freezing her feet to the floor. Once the teacher leaves, James gets rid of the ice glueing Renai to the floor.
"What was that for!?"Renai yelled at him. "Twit!"
"Geez! You can really can't control your temper. Especially around mere mortals."James said. The four of them then departed to the Martin's suite at the Tipton Hotel.
In San Francisco, Piper is cooking dinner. "DINNER'S READY!" She yelled throughout the whole manor making sure everyone heard and came down to eat. She waited a few minutes, yet noone came. She yelled again "GUYS! DINER'S READY!" Still noone came. "THAT'S IT! IF YOU DON'T COME DOWN HERE RIGHT NOW, I'LL BLOW UP YOUR ROOM!" A few seconds later Paige, Phoebe, Coop, Henry and Leo(holding Chris), and Wyatt came downstairs in a rush.
"What's for dinner, Mrs. Blow up our rooms?!" Paige asked.
"Don't even start with me missy!"Piper growled. "And how's Little Miss Pregnant?"
"I'm fine, apart from the constsnt kicking! I mean it's like having a professional wrestler inside of you!" Phoebe complained.
"Just like her to-be-mom!" Coop laughed.
"It's not funny!" Phoebe gave Coop a wack on the arm.
"OW! What was that for?"Coop moaned.
"HERE WE GO AGAIN!" Paige complained as everyone sat down for dinner, while Chris sat in the baby's chair. After saying grace they all began to munch. "So, Wyatt is gonna be the birthday boy in less than a week. How do you little man?" Paige asked Wyatt who was drinking a warm cup of milk.
"Fine." Wyatt answered. He knew a lot of words but rarely spoke. "I want big present." He managed to say.
"Only if you eat your vegetables!" Piper said while feeding Chris. She always nagged him about eating his veggies.
"Don't worry, she tells me the same thing!" Leo told Wyatt who let out a little laugh.
While the family was eating, a blue light lit up the room and appeared an Elder. It was Safya, a new Elder. She walked uo to the family nearly startling them except for Leo. "Hey Safya, what's going on?" Leo asked her. After a moment of silence he realized why she was here. His face became pale.
"Your right. The time has come. You must search for the other members of The Ascending Nine. Keep in mind you have only eight days. But never forget, in the qsearch and battle sacrifices must be made. I can only tell so much. I wish I could help you in your search, but I have other buisness to attend to. However, I can tell you this:
Power of the Charmed, Powers of the three,
Will no longer set thee free.
Search for thy Ascending Nine,
Together ultimate powers shall combine.
Four of which are of Proctor's line,
Whom shall search each other for the rest of time.
The remaining are of Morgan Le Faye,
As one all shall keep the Hollow at bay.
May this information be of use to you." After a moment, Safya orbs out.