Thanks again for all of the great reviews and for reading. Mony19, Thanks! I thought it would be so much more human for them to find out that way. Instinct and all :) Thank you to Beuty6 and gabyhyatt for reviewing!
A/N: Prue is now just under four months pregnant.
Two Months Later
"Milk?" Phoebe asked, holding the milk carton above Paige's bowl. She nodded back.
"Thanks" Paige whispered back, passing the cereal box over to Prue.
The four sisters were enjoying a family breakfast at the kitchen table. Wyatt was happily eating some cheerios that made their way all over the floor as well.
"Andy left later than normal this morning" Piper quipped, raising an eyebrow at her sister. Andy was spending as much time as possible at the Manor, but still had to go back to Valhalla daily so they wouldn't notice he was breaking the rules. Warriors are not supposed to interact with the outside world.
"Yeah … he was talking to Chris about being more careful" Prue sighed. She began to pick at her cuticles. Her son had inherited many of her traits, including demon hunting recklessly to protect his family.
Piper noticed her sister's nervous habit. She placed a gentle hand on top of her sister's hand to comfort her.
"Chris has been taking a huge weight off our shoulders" Paige noted, closing the top of the cereal box. "I haven't had to fight a demon in over a month. I like it!"
"Yeah, because you're allowed to leave the house" Prue huffed, looking down at her small belly that was causing her pants to feel tight. "I just get to outgrow my pants and wander the house".
Phoebe laughed at her sister. The past two months had been the happiest of her life. She knew Prue didn't like to be cooped up in the Manor though.
"Well, I'd rather you be here than anywhere. You know we need to keep this a secret".
"I know, I know." Prue smiled back. "At least I can keep food down now".
"What was Chris going after this time?" Piper asked.
"I'm not sure. Andy said he would tell me when he got back. He has been working with some upper level demons to try and get more information".
Piper bit her lip. She didn't like the idea of her nephew interacting with upper level demons.
"I could use a bit of action around here though" Prue took a sip of orange juice.
"Excuse me missy, I'm pretty sure the reason you're stuck in this house is because you're getting the most action out of the Halliwell sisters" Phoebe laughed. Prue's cheeks turned a deep red.
She looked over to Piper who was just nodding her head in agreement.
"Well, I'm happy as long as the Source waits another six months for baby Chris to come" Paige smiled, looking over to her oldest sister.
Piper was silent. Paige's words struck at one of her many fears.
"What if he attacks early?" She knew that The Source was the reason Prue was here. It had to be. If they defeated him early, Prue would leave.
"Sweetie, I don't think he will" Prue soothed. "It isn't supposed to happen for another fourteen years, remember? Even if they're rushing it … I don't think it will happen soon".
Tears began to form in the corners of Piper's eyes. Paige understood. Part of her was happy there was going to be an ultimate battle because it meant their sister was with them again.
"I won't let him hurt our family. I will do everything I can to stop him" Prue said, taking Piper's hand in hers again. Her sister's brown eyes lifted up to look at her.
"That's what I'm afraid of".
"Piper, I promise I won't be reckless" Prue assured. "I do know that we will have to do anything it takes to prevent what Phoebe saw in her premonition and whatever else Chris is hiding".
"You think he's hiding more?" Paige asked.
"I can tell from his eyes. There is still a lot we don't know". With that, Prue got up from the table and began to put the breakfast food away.
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Chris orbed into the empty nightclub. He needed an empty space to think. He traced his fingers along the counter at the bar and made his way to where the Halliwell children would celebrate birthday parties. He was never formally invited when Wyatt was young, but their magical connection drew him there. He would watch from afar and orb away without being noticed.
"I was wondering when you'd show up" a familiar voice came from behind him. He spun around quickly to see a tall brunette standing at the bottom of the stairs.
"Bianca …" Chris mouthed, taking a step back.
"I'm not here to hurt you, Chris" she whispered. "I'm here to warn you".
"About?"
"Wyatt's sending more assassins soon. He's using me to test and see if his spell works". She stepped closer to him, but he pulled back.
"Can't anyone slow him down?"
Bianca bit her lip.
"We're trying. I can't do much without him becoming more suspicious". She seemed hesitant. Chris knew her well. He knew there was something else going on.
"What is it?"
"Melinda's fading away slowly …"
"What?" Chris' heart practically stopped. "I still have time … she's not supposed to be conceived for almost six months".
Bianca shrugged her shoulders. "Maybe her existence is becoming less likely."
Chris raked his hand through his dark hair.
"You need to come with me, Chris". Bianca warned. She stepped even closer to him. "If you don't, he'll send people to get you … or Prue".
"Absolutely not". Chris covered his eyes and rubbed at his temple, thinking.
"Chris, he'll kill you".
"We'll just have to hope I can fix things here before that happens".
The sound of the door opening upstairs could be heard. Bianca took Chris' hand in hers.
"Be careful" she whispered before turning to go up the stairs. On her way past, she brushed past Phoebe.
As their shoulders grazed, Phoebe was pulled into a premonition.
...
A young man resembling Leo lifted Chris into the air. Chris clutched at his throat, trying to breathe.
The woman who just walked past Phoebe was laying on the ground in the attic with a piece of wood through her stomach. Chris closed his eyes, breaking Wyatt's hold on him.
He ran to the woman's side and placed his hand on her. Similar to what his mother would do, Chris held the man back using telekinesis.
"You're making a big mistake, Chris".
"I won't fight you".
"But you're the only one you can" the man chuckled, forming an energy ball. "There's no one left, Chris … just us".
Chris shook his head, looking down at the young woman laying at his feet. The energy ball grew larger and larger before it was released at him.
...
When Phoebe came out of the premonition, Chris was still waiting in front of her but the girl was long gone.
"Oh my God, Chris …" Phoebe was speechless. Chris stepped closer to his aunt, placing one hand on her shoulder.
"What was it?"
"I saw …" She stopped to process what she just saw. There was no question about who that was. "I saw Wyatt kill that girl… And he was trying to kill you".
Chris went silent. Phoebe could see right through his eyes. Was this what he was hiding?
" No lies … Is Wyatt the new power you've come back to stop?"
Chris was silent. He had hoped to keep that part from coming out at all. He knew how much it would hurt them.
"Piper and Leo can't know" Chris answered, dropping his head. He was frustrated with Bianca for coming back and triggering a premonition. Even if her advice was helpful, it was something he had already assumed. Melinda fading away was not something he had even thought of yet.
Conservatory
Prue was cleaning her camera when Andy orbed in behind her. She smiled as she felt his arms wrap around her.
"Hi beautiful" he whispered into her ear. She leaned into his muscular frame and his hands made their way over her stomach.
Seconds later, Chris orbed in.
"Chris, hi!" Prue smiled. "Been busy?"
Chris nodded to his mother and flashed a smile.
"Just the usual".
"Oh, you have to tell me more than that. I'm bored in here".
"She's not lying there". Andy laughed, tightening his grip on Prue.
"How did we keep you a secret from Gideon in your timeline?" Prue asked Chris, looking down at the tiny belly forming. "Can we do that this time?"
Chris hesitated. He looked up at Andy. His father was just as curious.
"Well, you only had to keep the pregnancy secret so Dad gave you a Valkyrie pendant… Gideon disappeared right before I was born".
"He disappeared?" Andy asked, his brow furrowed together.
"Yeah, no one knows what happened" Chris added. "But when I was born, I was raised with you on Valhalla".
"And when did we get to be with my sisters again?" Prue asked. "Don't hold back".
Chris bit his lip.
"You didn't get to reunite with Piper until Phoebe's death".
Underworld
A spiritual form of the Source stood surrounded by demons. His spirit was lifted above a fire.
"Sir, the Manor is still cloaked magically".
He dipped his head low. It remained covered by the dark hood.
"Well, then we must give them a reason to leave the Manor" the Source's deep voice bellowed. "Call on all upper level demons. I must speak with them at once."
"Yes sir".
"Also" his voice boomed, causing all of the demons in the room to stiffen. "Bring the Dark Priestess to me. I require some of her magic".
The demon nodded and shimmered away.
"Let's see what they're hiding".
