AN­ - Hi readers! I'm sorry for not updating in a while, this chapter took me longer than I expected. I really wanted to do a Luna/Quinn scene so if you guys could read it and tell me what you think, I would really appreciate it! Anyway, thanks to the people who reviewed that last chapter and enjoy this one!

Disclaimer – I don't own Charmed or any of the characters.

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"For the last time, Seamus. I don't control what the Elders do. I am, believe it or not, just the poor Halliwell whose life they hadn't screwed up yet. I can't help."

Luna ran her hand through her hair as she stared down the leprechaun standing in front of her. He scowled and glared at the young witch.

"It's your responsibility Spirit. I can't believe that you're just going to ignore this! You're nothing more than a stupid child! You're not cut out for this! The Elders should have picked someone better!"

Luna felt tears spring to her eyes at that comment. For the past three years, she had worked her ass off for the magical community and to find out that they didn't think she was good enough hurt her deeply. Admittedly, she didn't have an amazing relationship with the leprechauns but she'd always been around to save them from demons. It felt like Seamus was voicing all the doubts she had felt about her ability to lead an army. A ferocious growl rumbled at the back of Quinn's throat.

".You?" He hissed menacingly. "Get. Out."

The leprechaun took one look at the werewolf's face and quickly disappeared out the door. Quinn turned to his best friend.

"Lu, don't listen to him. We all know that Seamus isn't your biggest fan. Even the other leprechauns disagree with his view on you." He wrapped his arm round the young witch and breathed in her soft scent.

He mentally cursed. Luna was his best friend and he couldn't do anything to jeopardise that.

"But he's right..." Sobbed Luna, burying her face into Quinn's chest. "I can't do this. I'm only seventeen for God's sake! This is wrong. I'm starting to wish that my sisters had bound my powers when I first got them...."

Quinn growled.

"No, Lu don't ever say that! It's your destiny to be a witch and your destiny to lead Good to victory. Fate led you to this moment and you should embrace it with open arms."

Luna looked up at him.

"I don't believe in fate..." She said quietly. "It's just an excuse. We lead our lives they way we want to. Yes, I believe that everything happens for a reason, but I refuse to believe that one day we lose our free will and Fate decides what happens next. It's our decisions that shape who we are and if Fate made them for us we'd all be emotionless shells."

Quinn pondered the interesting idea before speaking again.

"Well, in all honesty I'm glad that you didn't have your powers bound." He murmured. "If you had, we would have never met."

Luna gave a choked laugh and Quinn smiled.

"If you don't believe in Fate, you should believe in yourself." He added. "You've spent years training for this and I know you can do it. You're compassionate, brave, smart and one of the most kick-ass witches I have ever met. And I'm going to be there every step of the way, so are your sisters and Kyle. You're not in this alone, I promise."

Luna smiled and wiped away the stray tears that were rolling down her face.

"Do you want to get out of here?" She asked Quinn quietly. "We can go to the Bridge and talk."

Quinn nodded.

"I'd like that." He whispered.

Luna smiled and the pair Glimmered out.

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"Where are they?" Asked Paige as she paced round the Watching Tree. "It can't take that long to sort out a few leprechauns! What if a demon got her?!"

"Maybe she's in a closet with Quinn, making out?" Suggested Phoebe.

Prue looked over at them. Between the two situations she wasn't sure which one she preferred. She shook her head and glanced at Piper.

Piper was sitting underneath the tree with a conflicted expression on her face. Prue frowned slightly. Piper had been acting awkward around Luna and it worried Prue quite a bit. She wandered over and sat next to her.

"Hey Piper." She said softly. "What's up?"

Piper turned to face the eldest witch.

"Nothing." She lied.

Prue gave her a look.

"Piper, I know something's wrong. Just tell me. Is it about Luna?"

"I-i don't know." She confessed. "I just feel like I don't know who she is anymore. When she left, she was a shy, innocent child. Now three years later, we're dealing with a confident, smart young woman. I just can't imagine what sorts of things she's seen to make her change like that. How did she become this powerful witch? I look at her and I don't see my baby sister anymore, I see Spirit and I don't know how to react to that."

Prue smiled sadly.

"I know how you feel. We've missed a lot of her life. But no matter how much she's changed, she still our baby sister and I would do anything to protect her. We can't forget that. Sooner or later she's going to need us. Not as the Power of Four but as her big sisters and we're going to be ready."

"I know...." Said Piper quietly. "I just wish I could have seen some of the things she's had to go through."

Kyle caught the last part of the conversation and walked over to the eldest sisters.

"You might actually be able to do that." He said excitedly. "We could use the Watching Tree to send you into some of Luna's memories!"

Piper looked up eagerly.

"Can you do that?" She asked. "Will Luna mind?"

"She doesn't have to find out." Said the Whitelighter grinning.

Prue argued with both sides of her conscience. On one hand, it would be an incredible invasion of her baby sister's privacy. But on the other, it would be the perfect opportunity to find out what Luna had been up to. Prue quickly made up her mind.

"Let's do it."

Kyle nodded and reached up into the thick branches of the tree. Carefully grabbing one of the orbs, he held it out in front of him. The shining surface misted over and the pictures inside swirled rapidly. Finally coming to a halt on the picture of a classroom.

"It's probably best if I sent you to when Luna first received her powers." Said Kyle. "You're only watching what happens. They can't see you. When you want to come out, just call for me and I'll end the memory."

Prue and Piper nodded.

"Is it just us going?" Asked Piper.

"Yes." The Whitelighter told her. "I think Lu would kill me if I showed anyone else her memories. Besides, we can find something useful for Phoebe and Paige to do while you're gone. Now all you need to do is place your hands on the orb. I'll do the rest."

The two elder Halliwells exchanged a glance, before gingerly moving their fingers towards the shining glass ball in Kyle's hands. As soon as they had made contact, the orb began to glow and Piper and Prue were engulfed in a blazing white light. Kyle watched as the surface of the orb swirled and glittered.

"You're gonna thank me for this, Lu." He muttered under his breath. "They need to know."

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The stars shimmered against the deep velvet blue of the night sky. Two figures sat on the top of the Bridge entwined in each other's arms. Both of them absorbed in their own thoughts and gazing towards the heavens. It had been their place where they would come to talk. The perfect escape from the outside world.

Luna snuggled closer to Quinn's chest. She felt so safe with him. He was her rock. The one thing keeping her sane. Even after she had lost herself in the dark depths of her mind, he had brought her back. Like a beacon of light, guiding her home. He had believed in her when no-one else had. He never thought of her as a child incapable for the job, but as a strong young woman that could triumph over anything. Luna was grateful for that. They were partners, best friends. A Dynamic Duo that put Batman and Robin to shame.

"It's beautiful tonight." Whispered Luna. "The stars seem brighter than usual."

Quinn smiled.

"Maybe they know you're here and decided to show off." He murmured, his soft Scottish accent floating into her ear.

Luna laughed and he felt his heart skip a beat. It was an amazing sound. So innocent and pure. It made her whole face light up and her stunning, clear blue eyes sparkle. It was contagious, however, and Quinn soon found himself laughing along with the youngest Halliwell.

"Honestly though," said Luna quietly, after they had calmed down. "It really is a beautiful night."

Quinn looked her in the eye and said the first thing that came to his head.

"Not as beautiful as you."

Luna's mind reeled as her brain processed what the werewolf had just said to her.

"That's the cheesiest line I have ever heard." She murmured, still not believing that the moment she had been dreaming about for years was about to happening.

Quinn grinned a lopsided grin.

"It's not cheesy if it's true."

Luna smiled shyly and closed her eyes. Thoughts were rocketing through her head. When she opened her eyes again, Quinn's face was just inches away. His warm scent was overpowering. Luna inhaled deeply, savouring the smell. Quinn moved his face closer and before Luna could scream; "WHAT THE HELL?!" Quinn pulled her into a deep kiss. She was blown away.