Summary: Ohy my God can you believe it, the final chapter of this story is up. It's been a long tedious road but I overcame it and finally finished one of the first stories I started writing on this website. Thank you to all who stuck by me through thick and thin, even when my writing was complete crap, and gave me super special reviews. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and who knows, I may be back again before you know it. Love and Kisses to all

Disclaimer: Once again, I don't own Charmed nor their characters but December 13th I will own a fabulous college diploma. I'll finally be done with school. Yay Me. Now on with the story.

Chapter 21-All's Well That Ends Well

Two Months Later

Leo was sitting at the table reading the paper when his second oldest child orbed in front of him. From the look on his son's face he could tell the young man was upset.

"Good morning Chris you ready."

Chris opened the refrigerator and pulled out the orange juice before opening the dishwasher for a glass. "You're seriously asking me that right now," he scowled, pouring him something to drink.

"Yes I am Chris. Look, I know you hate training but you and your brother have to go."

"Dad do we have too," Chris whined, putting his glass down. He hated white lighter training almost as much as he hated regular school.

"Yes Chris you have too," Leo responded. "If you want to be a good white lighter you have to train for it."

"What if I don't want to be a white lighter? What if I just want to focus on my witch side?"

"Your Aunt Paige tried that and look where it got her."

Melinda walked into the kitchen and grabbed a muffin out of the basket before leaning against the bar. "Suck it up Chris and just go," she told her brother. "You're not going to get out of it."

"I didn't ask you for your comments Mel."

"You're just mad because you have to go spend some time in Elderland and work on your pacifist side while I get to be a full time witch."

"Do you want to be a frog before breakfast?"

"I like to see you try King Arthur," she smirked biting into her muffin. She knew Chris hated being called king even if he was the heir to the Excalibur.

"Dad-"

"Melinda, stop teasing your brother and apologize," Leo smiled, putting down his paper.

"Fine fine, sorry Chris, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."

"Who hurt your feelings," Wyatt asked as he orbed into the kitchen. He was happy that his mother wasn't downstairs to scold him about personal gain.

"He's mad because I called him Arthur."

"Ouch," Wyatt frowned, grabbing his own muffin. "And you're not a frog yet, Chris you must be losing your touch."

"Can the two of you just shut-up before I really get mad?" Chris demanded only making the situation worse, causing Wyatt and Melinda to laugh at him more. "I give up."

"Come on Chris, we're just playing with you. What's got your panties in a bunch anyway?"

"He doesn't want to go to his white lighter training class with dad."

"Why not, it's only for a two hours?"

"Two hours of my life I will never get back."

"It might be fun."

"Just because you want to be Mr. Pacifist doesn't mean I have to be," Chris hissed at his older brother.

"Whatever," Wyatt replied back, finishing his muffin. "Don't worry about me dad, I'm going to enjoy myself."

"That's great Wyatt."

"Suck up," both Chris and Melinda smirked at the same time before they started laughing.

"Alright kids, that's enough," Piper scowled, finally walking into the kitchen. She didn't even have to be in the same room with her children to know they were arguing about something.

"But mom we were having so much fun," Mel grinned.

"Yeah, teasing Wy is the best thing ever," Chris joined in.

Piper could only laugh as she cocked her head to the side as if she was thinking about what her children were saying. "Well, if you're having fun then I guess it's alright. What do you think Leo?"

"Whatever you say honey," he added, "I agree with everything you say."

"Mom, dad, you can't be serious," Wyatt screeched at his parents who were now laughing at him. "Fine, we'll see who has the last laugh."

"Who cares about the last one when we're enjoying the first one?"

Wyatt sighed, realizing that he wasn't going to win the battle with everyone ganging up on him. He simply rolled his eyes at his family and picked up another muffin. "Fine, whatever, let's just go."

"You guys go ahead, I'll meet you there," Leo told his boys. They gave their goodbye's and orbed out of the room leaving their parents and sister in the room

"I guess I'll head out to Aunt Phoebe's, see what Prue's up to," Mel replied walking out of the kitchen and then out of the front door.

Leo got up from his chair and walked over to his wife, pulling her into a hug before leaning down to kiss her.

She pulled away with a smile on her face, burying her head in his chest. "So sending the kids away was just a ploy to get me all to yourself. Very sneaky Mr. Wyatt."

"Well I learned from the best."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

"You should," he smirked, drawing her into another kiss. The kiss was just as passionate as the first one and took the two of them awhile to pull apart.

Finally after a few moments the two withdrew from the kiss but didn't let go of each other. "I could stay like this forever," Piper whispered.

"I know the feeling but I have go, the future our sons are at stake."

"Fine," Piper pouted, looking up at Leo, "But that doesn't mean I have to like it."

"Oh yeah, totally."

"Good because I don't."

"I know you don't honey," Leo smirked, kissing Piper one more time before pulling out of their embrace. "I hear Chris calling me, I think it's time."

"Alright go but make sure you're back for the family dinner tonight."

"Like you would let me miss it."

"Just go and make sure you remind the kids."

"Or we could just cancel the dinner and send the kids out so we can have the house to ourselves."

Piper laughed and swatted Leo playfully on the arm as she moved to the other side of the bar. "You just go and be back by five."

Leo laughed himself before orbing out of sight, leaving Piper alone in the entire house. Piper continued to smile after Leo was gone when the sight of bright orbs caught her eyes as they fell down from the ceiling. She watched as they formed the brown skin woman she and her sister's met all those years ago. The angel of destiny.

"What do you want?"

"Do not be afraid Piper; I am not here to harm you."

"I'm not letting you take Leo or anyone else away from me," Piper hissed only to have the angel grin harder at her. "What's so funny?" she asked apprehensively.

"I'm not here to take anyone away from you Piper."

"Then why are you here?"

"I'm here to give you a promise."

"A promise," Piper snorted, crossing her arms. "Like I'm supposed to believe that."

"I understand why your faith in me is somewhat low but I'm here on good faith," she replied back. "I want to make you a promise that Leo will not be taken away from you again, well not for a long time at least."

"What-"

"What the elders tried to do was completely unreasonable and wrong according to the grand design, not to mention free will. Trying to force Leo to be one of them again was an immoral act that will not go unpunished."

"I don't understand."

"Your life with Leo is vital to the future of magic and no one should be allowed to jeopardize that, not even the Elders nor myself. That's why I'm here, to tell you that you will have that future you saw Leo during the ultimate battle."

Piper listened to the woman whole heartedly. She wanted to believe the lady standing in front of her but her heart nor her head would let her. Her relationship with love had been anything but perfect since the day they meet. "Seriously," she asked skeptically, not believing her.

"I come before you Piper with my word. Leo will never be taken away from you again." She held out her hand as an offering to the oldest Halliwell witch. She knew, in fact she foresaw Piper would look at her with some resistance but she also foresaw Piper eventually taking it. It was time for the side of good to make amends if they wanted to keep the balance of good tipped in their favor. Finally, Piper uncrossed her arms and reached out to take the angel's hand in her own. "Thank-you Piper," the angel smiled as the two of them shook hands. "I promise to keep my word to you and your family."

Piper let go of the woman's hand but continued to look at the woman. She didn't want to believe it, it wasn't as if her and Leo had the world most perfect relationship. Still, if the angel was offering it to her who was she to turn it down. "I believe you."

"Good, the future of the world depends on it."

"When doesn't it," Piper replied, rolling her eyes at the angel of destiny who smirked in response. "So, does this mean that the future I saw will be the future I have?"

"Absolutely."

"That's great because we deserve it, Leo and I deserve to be happy."

"Yes," Nala smiled. "The Halliwells have been through many trials during their lifetimes. It's time that everyone received a bit of happiness don't you think."

"Hell yeah I do."

"I'm glad we're on the same page then Piper."

"Me too."

Nala didn't say anything else; she simply smiled at Piper one last time before golden orbs surrounded her body until she disappeared from sight. Piper smiled; happy that she would finally be able to have the life with Leo she always wanted. Grabbing her purse from the table, and made her way outside the house. She had a life to live, a family to love, and a great future to look forward too.

This story is officially over. Hope it was enjoyed by all and happy holidays to everyone.

Peace and Love to all,

"Ricka"