Another chapter for you. Hope you'll like it too. :D
The story will cover S6, 7 and 8 with my own twists set in. What you may already see in the first chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own Charmed. If I did, more Wyatt and Chris already starting from Season 6 on! ;)
Summary: Wyatt goes after Chris to the past, but both will be confronted with their painful past. And there will be more to be afraid? Will they survive with the help of their family?
16. Chris, Christopher, my little brother
FUTURE
Wyatt was devastated. He had lost the one person who meant the world to him. His little brother. He was taken by the Avatars, that he was sure of. His parents and aunts wouldn't be a good help, because they can't remember him. The older man could caused by his younger self and their sibling bond what still existed. Tears were falling down his cheeks and blurred his vision, but he had to compose himself again – for his brother's sake. Wiping his tears away the blond young man draw the triquetra on a wall and used the 'Chris' spell to go back in time. In the past was his only chance to find his little brother – with the help of two people.
PRESENT – ONE WEEK LATER
There was nothing the parents and aunts get out of Wyatt. The little boy cried and cried. He didn't want to eat anymore, let alone sleep. He was afraid and more. With his big blue eyes he wanted his family to find his little brother, but they couldn't remember him after all. Glaring at them he went to his room to be alone. Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Leo were helpless against their son and nephew's strong will. Out of nowhere a time portal opened and adult Wyatt stepped out.
"Wyatt, what are you doing here? Everything OK in the future?" Leo asked his son.
"NO!" he growled out. "The Avatars kidnapped my brother and I came back to save him!"
"Wyatt, you don't have any siblings!" Piper contradicted.
"Yes, I do, mom," he snapped back. "Just for the record he looks like you, got his daddy's eyes, was named after his father's father – Christopher and came back once to the past to save ME!"
The sisters and Leo were stunned and shocked at the same time. Their son and nephew on the other hand summoned two people for his search. Cole Turner – the former Source and being an Avatar who knew some secrets of them and Coop, a cupido who could find people through their love to them. The two strangers were confused why they had been summoned but shrugged away and waited for an explanation later.
Wyatt greeted them friendly, "Coop, Cole, I need your help, but at first," he turned to his family, "I need to talk to my younger self and take his fear away that Chris might never come back!" With that he went to his old room. Leaving the family and their new guests speechless.
BOYS' ROOM
Little Wyatt sat on his bed crying. He didn't even look up as his older self entered the room. The little blond knew why he was here. His tears increased immediately, so the adult boy picked him up and talked with him.
"I promise, we're going to get our little brother back. I swear. A life without him is not real, right?" His younger self laid his head on his shoulder and nodded. "He'll be back soon, but therefore we need you and our family. You with me?"
Blue eyes met his matching ones and they both agreed silently to their understanding. They took each hand and walked to the living room where the rest waited.
LIVING ROOM
As both Wyatts came in they heard the women chatting while the men sat quietly. Coop and Cole talked a bit not knowing they were Aunt Phoebe's past and future husband. His dad seemed to be far away. Adult Wyatt sat on a chair taking his younger self in his lap. He sighed.
"Wyatt, why did you bring back Cole? He's a demon," Phoebe asked. Piper and Paige agreed.
"I need him to find my brother who was taken by the Avatars." Her nephew answered. "He'd been one of them once."
"OK, that's understandable," Piper, his mother, replied. "But why the other man?"
"He's a cupido. Coop is his name," her son responded. "I'm only the one who has a connection to my brother. Our bond is still working. We're both Twice-Blessed and Chris is half Elder."
The women were stunned. Coop and Cole shared an equal look. Leo was more far away. In his mind it was working. Some words his son had said were repeating themselves over and over again 'Chris', 'Elder', 'Avatar', 'myfather'sname' and 'name of your second child'. And then somethin in Leo's mind broke. The man looked at his eldest son and started to cry.
"Leo, what's wrong?" his wife asked. "Did something happen?"
"I remember," he answered. "I remember my youngest son. Christopher." The father never broke eye contact with his son who nodded. "I got a bad feeling during the explosion. Chris has been kidnapped, right Wyatt?"
Before his son could answer Piper, Phoebe and Paige came over to him. "You are saying I have a second child?" Piper questioned. "Why can't I remember?"
"The Avatars did that," Cole answered. "They got similar powers like the Cleaners."
"But it's Coop turn. If Dad could remember mom and the aunts could also with the help of him. He guides through love and dad loves his son." Leo smiled at his son's words.
Leo, Piper, Phoebe, Paige and Coop came together as Coop instructed Leo to let the images he had of his second son flow through his mind, so that the others could see. For a short moment the cupido laid his hand on Leo's heart before all took each other's hand and the images played. The sisters were in shock and speechless as they saw their time with Chris. Bit by bit each sister started to cry, mostly Piper – the mother of the two boys.
Wyatt saw his uncle's work was done and himself was reassured his mother and aunts remembered now his little brother. Before Coop could hearted out Wyatt grabbed him to talk to him. "You know you'll return soon." Coop nodded wondering how he knew that. "You're my uncle, Phoebe's future husband." The man was shocked shortly but smiled at this information.
"I must go now. We'll see each other in the future," Coop said hearting out.
Cole walked over to the blond man who still held the little kid in his arms. They looked like the same person. "Interesting. You both are the same." The blond was shocked briefly. "We're going to find your brother. That's a promise. I'll help you, even though your family vanquished me."
"Thanks Cole. I knew you'd be helping us." The blond replied. "My name's Wyatt. Can you help to locate the Avatars?"
"I only know – they love dark places. But I think your bond is strong enough. You're brothers and got the same amount of powers. You'll find him." Cole laid a hand on Wyatt's shoulder as he noticed the family came over.
"Any results, son?" Leo asked. The sisters were now eager to find their youngest child and nephew.
Little Wyatt looked up to his older self as all of a sudden both felt being summoned by little Chris. The power he used was immense what could only mean he was terrified and called for his big brother. Both Wyatts slowly vanished into white lights as Cole grabbed onto Wyatt's orbs and also the family's hands who baffled let it happen.
A DARK AREA – 15 MINUTES EARLIER
These men in black were, were so ... The little brunette boy couldn't express himself. He'd been kidnapped by the leading man. Chris still felt his bond with his older brother Wyatt and wanted him nearby. What he couldn't get why he was here.
A woman came. "Little Chris, we want to help you. To create a world without a worry."
"Why?" came the little boy's question.
"To have your mommy, daddy and brother are always around you. You want that?" The little boy nodded. "Then come in our group!"
Chris looked eagerly but something in him refused. The world how they described it and wanted sounded so tempting and right. The half Elder shook his head to the women and men.
The Avatars were baffled and shocked. The little boy pulled on their nerves. He obviously inherited the stubbornness the Halliwells were famous for. The three leading Avatars, Alpha, Beta and Gamma consulted shortly to discuss a new strategy and to convince Christopher.
The brunette boy on the other hand called for his older brother in his mind. To his surprise it seemed to work. He was totally impressed of his own powers. However, he started to smile as indeed orbs enlightened the dark cave.
The Avatars were shocked and impressed as well of the boy's powers as the family reformed in the dark cave. To their surprise a former colleague was with them. Cole Turner.
"Where's my son?" Piper Halliwell demanded immediately. Her sisters and husband supported her. Cole stood next to them. Both Wyatts looked around and found their brother in the dark cave.
"He's here, mom. I can feel him," Wyatt spoke. "Chris, come to us. Me. It's me, Wyatt."
Christopher orbed over without an interfering from the Avatars. He felt safe again in his big brother's arms and was greeted with many kisses from his family. But not sooner he was there Wyatt spoke to him reassuring words and the little boy fell asleep on his brother's shoulder.
"Why did you kidnap him?" the father yelled. "He's just a kid!"
"Why did you change our memories of him?" Phoebe wanted to know. "If Wyatt hadn't come back we'd have forgotten him." The middle sister was beyond furious. Like her sisters and brother-in-law.
"Calm down," Alpha spoke. "Your son and nephew is really strong, very strong. This he had proven by calling you."
"He did it?" Paige asked incredulously.
Wyatt and the Avatars nodded. "Wow," was the collective reply from the family and Cole.
"I see you brought Cole back." Alpha spoke again. "Why?"
"He was one of you once and now I summoned him to help." Wyatt answered. "But he's going back as soon as we'll return."
"I see," Alpha agreed. So did Cole. He knew he was only here to get Chris back.
"You didn't answer our question," Leo told Alpha again. "Why did you kidnap him and change our memories?"
"We wanted to create Utopia with him. But more to form him as we wish." The family gasped at this admission. Even Wyatt and Cole. "But he refused. Must be his Elder half."
Leo, Piper, Phoebe, Paige, Cole and Wyatt were relieved and proud of Christopher's strength who still slept calmly on his older brother's shoulder. Already at this age he showed and acted like his future self had and will.
"Leave him and us alone," Leo demanded as the speaker of the family. "Utopia is nothing we want. Our kids are staying with us from now on. Go back wherever you came from." Piper, Phoebe and Paige took each other's hand to be ready for a fight if need be. Wyatt only seemed to be focused on his younger brother. Cole remained silent.
Alpha considered his words. The man in black bowed his head for agreement. "OK, we leave forever. Your Halliwells are too powerful, even for us. But especially the next generation." Bit by bit the Avatars left the place and finally they were gone for good.
Cole laid a hand on Wyatt's shoulder while Paige grabbed the hands of the rest. Little Wyatt was now in his father's arms. The Halliwells orbed back to the Manor.
MANOR
As the orbs reformed back in the living room they were greeted with a, "I was worried. Where were you?" coming from a voice they recognized all too well.
"Chris!" came a shout from nearly everyone. The ones who didn't held a child hugged the boy immediately, nearly suffocating him.
"Hey, everything's fine now," Chris spoke quietly to everyone.
"I'll bring the kids in their bed," Leo said. "They exhausted. Both will sleep for days." The father went upstairs. It was clear he wanted to be near his youngest son as well.
Wyatt engulfed his little brother in a huge hug. He felt Chris' arms around him. A life without him was for Wyatt out of question. "I'm glad you're back., bro. I'm so happy. Without you I am lost."
"I know, I know," Chris replied. "Thanks for saving me."
"You did it before."
Their father came back. He wrapped Chris in a hug. "My boy, I'm so happy you're back." Leo kissed him on his forehead. "Never leave us again!"
"Dad, Wyatt saved me. You all," Chris said. "But now we'll have to send Cole back to where he belongs. Wyatt!"
"Coming," the brother called out. "Cole, thanks so much for helping us despite the past."
"Thank you, Cole." Chris now told him. "I owe you my life."
"For you boys. Anytime. Summon me if you need me again." Cole responded truthfully. He saw how the brothers locked hands and waved their hands towards him. With a smile on his lips he was gone.
Wyatt and Chris sat side by side. Piper, Leo, Phoebe and Paige took the opposite of them. There was a silence between the present and future people.
"OK, is there anything else?" Chris questioned as impatiently as always.
All smirked. That was so typical Chris. He obviously hasn't changed at all. "Wouldn't you now say it's time to go back to the future?" Leo already knowing the answer asked his son.
"My thoughts exactly. Therefore I wanted to know if there's more?" He turned to his brother. "Make everything ready. We're going!"
"No, son. Everything is now back how it should be." Leo smiled. The others smiled at Chris as well. The boy smirked back.
Wyatt obeyed at his little brother's request. The older man shook his head at the ironic situation. "OK Chris, we can go. I'm sure their future versions will already be waiting for us. You know mom and her temper."
Chris laughed while Piper looked annoyed. The others tried to hide their smirk as well. The eldest witch told her sons, "Be careful boys. And if anything's wrong, come back." She kissed the boys what they returned.
Leo, Phoebe and Paige embraced them tightly. After a few minutes the young men stepped through a time-portal returning back to their future. The family laughed happily as all went back to their respective rooms.
SHORT CUT TO THE FUTURE
The brothers returned to their apartment. As they sat together on the couch the blond and the brunette didn't know what to say to each other. Wyatt scrutinized his little brother.
"I'm fine, Wy. You saved me. The Avatars finally got the message," Chris spoke ever so calmly.
"I could never live without you, little brother. Never leave me!" Wyatt said starting to cry.
Chris took him in his arms. "I promise, bro. I'll always be there for you. Like you for me!"
Both brothers embraced each other tightly for the whole night till they finally fell asleep in this embrace on the couch.
BACK IN THE PRESENT
Phoebe and Paige reassured Piper and Leo ever and ever again that now everything was, will be how it should be. The boys were safe and had proven that they care for each other deeply. The younger sisters yawned, waved good-night and went to their beds.
Piper and Leo walked to their sons' room. With happy yet still tearful eyes the parents gazed at their kids. This time it had been the other way around. Wyatt had saved Chris from the Avatars while Chris did from evil. Both kissed each child's head, turned the lights off and went to their own bed. Peacefully and happy in each other arms Piper and Leo went to sleep.
The boys in the other room slept. Wyatt from time to time looked at his little brother who was finally in his arms again. The blond kissed the brunette on his temples who in return snuggled deeper in his chest. He smiled happily that he refused his daddy, when he wanted them to sleep separately, but he orbed his brother back in his bed everytime. With a last kiss and a close hold on his little brother Chris Wyatt slept soundly and calmly through the night.
A tiny snicker was heard and with just a little wave of his tiny hand Christopher closed the door.
TBC ...
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