Thank you for your patience! I promise it won't be as long between chapters next time.
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Mony19, yeah I love the potentials with Prue's character. Especially if she is able to tap into what we were able to see in the episodes dealing with her future powers.
"I can sense them. She's out in the open". Leo informed, shifting his green eyes to his wife. "She must not have been able to make it to the Manor".
"How did she get out?" Piper asked, looking over to her sisters for an explanation.
Both of the younger Halliwells shrugged their shoulders.
"I'm coming with you". Andy got up from his spot on the couch and stood tall. Chris bit his lip in hesitation but didn't say anything.
Leo nodded to the Inspector and the two of them orbed away.
"I'll make sure they don't need magical back-up" Chris added, about to orb away. He was interrupted by Victor grabbing hold of his grey sweater.
"Bring her home safe" he whispered. His eyes were pleading to his grandson.
"We'll bring her back to you". Chris flashed his sideways smile at his grandfather before orbing away.
Piper threw her hands up in the air.
"Thanks for bringing us!"
Paige laughed at her sister.
"They'll be right back" she assured, crossing her arms over her chest.
Golden Gate Park
Prue tried to pull herself up from the wooden swing that she and Andy had spent so much time at over the years. Her muscles ached, but she had to get home before someone could find her. She wasn't protected from the Elders or the Source right now.
Blue and white orbs floated above her head and landed several feet away. Gideon orbed into the bushes behind the swing. He shifted to hide behind the thick surrounding of leaves and watched the woman he had been waiting for.
Prue closed her eyes tightly, trying to see if she could orb again, but when she opened them back up she remained on the swing. She looked over to her nephew. His bottom lip stuck out and quivered as he took in their surroundings.
The eldest Charmed One leaned over to lift her nephew into her lap but a sharp pain radiated through her abdomen. While holding onto Wyatt with one hand, the other fell to her stomach.
She took in several deep breaths and concentrated, hoping to make it to the Manor this time. She was worried that having Leo or Andy come would alert the Elders since she was out in the open.
The pain worsened and she began to fear for her son's life even more. Her eyes were still closed when Andy and Leo orbed in.
"Prue!" Andy's usually soft voice was tense. By the time she opened her eyes, the inspector's arms were already surrounding her. Wyatt's arms lifted upwards as Leo pulled him off of the bench and into his embrace.
Chris orbed in behind his father and let out a deep sigh of relief to see his mother and cousin safe. He opened his mouth to speak, but stopped when his eyes fell on Prue.
Prue's hand fell to her stomach as the pain intensified even more. Andy turned to look at his adult son and smiled when he saw that he still looked perfectly fine.
"We should go" Chris warned.
Leo placed Wyatt on the ground and held his healing hands over Prue.
Chris instantly took Wyatt into his arms and began to inspect the toddler for any wounds, physical or emotional. Leo watched and smiled before looking back to his hands.
The familiar glow appeared, but the Elder's face paled as nothing happened.
"I can't heal you".
"Is it the baby?" Prue's green eyes lifted up to her brother in law to read him. He seemed worried. All eyes were back on Chris who simply shrugged.
"Look, I'm the baby and I say we go back to the Manor to be safe until we figure this out".
Andy nodded at his son and wrapped an arm around Prue before orbing away. Leo and Chris followed behind.
Once they were gone, Gideo stepped out of the bushes and began to look around for any other clues.
Living Room
Piper rushed over to take Wyatt from Chris' arms and showered him with kisses. Prue tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled at her sister.
"Thanks for getting him home!" Phoebe squealed as she fell into Prue's arms. The telekinetic let out a slight chuckle.
"Hey there super witch!" Paige greeted, looking over to her newest sister proudly.
"You guys are sweet" Prue replied sweetly. "But I'm no super witch".
"Are you kidding me?" Paige was excited. "You fought off the Source!"
"All by yourself …" Piper added with some venom in her tone. Prue bit her lip, noticing her sister's anger.
"I had to go Piper". Prue's voice was soft but firm. The rest of the room remained silent. They all knew better than to poke at Piper's anger.
"I know … and I'm forever grateful" she whispered. "But I don't understand why you're still risking everything".
Prue stepped closed to her sister and lifted her hand to the side of Piper's face.
"Sweetie, I told I'm not going anywhere"
Piper stared deep into her sister's eyes. She could tell her sister was in pain and trying to hide it. She was in pain, scared, and still refusing to share it with them.
"I'll believe it when you do" she whispered before turning to look at Wyatt.
"Here, let's sit you down" Leo interrupted, placing a gentle hand on Prue's shoulder. "We need to figure out what's going on".
Prue raised her hand up in protest.
"Thanks Leo, but I'm okay for now".
Andy's arms wrapped around her waist for support. He looked over to Chris who seemed just as worried.
"It must have really drained you" Paige stressed.
"I just fought him off … it was Chris who got us back here".
All eyes fell on the young man. He began to blush slightly, even though he knew they were talking about baby Chris.
"... Well, little Chris. He orbed me away".
Leo gave the Halliwell from the future a pat on the back. Phoebe noticed Chris flinch but Victor's gasp distracted the rest. He had just entered the room from the kitchen.
"Prudence" he whispered. Prue looked over to her father and grinned.
"Hi Dad" she replied, advancing towards him. The salt and pepper haired man stood in disbelief as the daughter he had mourned for years took him in her arms.
"I … I can't believe this is real".
"It's real, Daddy". Phoebe added with a huge grin. Victor pulled away from the embrace. His hazel eyes locked on his eldest daughter's.
"Prue?"
Andy stepped forward, noticing Victor's concern.
"I feel... "Prue's eyes fought to stay open before her body gave out from the exhaustion and pain. She collapsed in Victor's arms but he was quick to catch her with his paternal instincts.
Piper's head whipped towards her husband.
"Leo!"
Leo rushed back over to Prue as Victor lowered her to the ground gently. He held his hands over her once more, but still nothing happened.
"I think this is beyond me" Leo informed, looking up to Andy. "We need her to see a doctor".
"But Leo she's angelic?!" Paige pointed out.
"I know … but Chris isn't. He's the one in danger".
"Paige, get some more crystals!" Piper ordered before pulling out her phone. "Leo, you take Wyatt somewhere safe".
She turned around to Andy.
"And you! Get ready to orb".
"Wait! Chris interrupted. "I'll take her. He can't be seen with her. It's already too risky".
Andy opened his mouth to object but Phoebe placed a hand on his arm.
"He's right".
"I'm coming too" Victor demanded. "I've already lost her once".
Chris nodded and tried to hide his smile.
"Don't worry Dad, I'll have someone extra special look after her security detail. You go back to Valhalla to ward off any troubles".
Andy was still hesitant but Chris pointed at his own chest.
"It's not urgent, otherwise I wouldn't be here".
The inspector nodded and orbed away. Chris leaned down to his mother and grandfather.
"You're about to feel dizzy again" he laughed. He felt Piper's tight grasp take hold of his sweater as they all disappeared.
Hospital
"Her body is completed physically exhausted. Her blood pressure is through the roof and her levels are all off. There is way too much stress on the baby" a young female doctor informed.
Victor nodded and stayed by Prue's side. She still hadn't woken up yet. Piper was on the other side with a tight grip on her hand.
"We have a fluid drip but she's going to need bed rest to make sure the baby is okay. It can't take any more stress and seven months is not an ideal time for birth".
"Thank you" Victor's charisma took over and he shook the doctor's hand. She nodded back at him and made her way to the door. The bun in her hair bobbed up and down as she unknowingly walked straight past the magical crystal that was in the corner of the room. Piper had placed one in each corner to ensure that demons wouldn't come after her.
"When do you think she'll wake up?" Piper asked, looking up at her father. Part of her still looked to him for their adult problems when he was around.
"I don't know sweetie".
"She must have used most of her power to fight off the Source" Chris smiled, proud of his mother.
Victor's lips tightened and his face paled.
"I wish I could do more …Seeing your child have to deal with something you can't help with is not a pleasant thing".
Piper's hand reached over to hold his.
"Don't worry. You help in many non-magical ways in the future".
"Really?" Piper questioned. Chris nodded back at her.
Prue began to stir awake. Her eyes opened slightly, but no one noticed yet. All eyes were on Chris.
"Grandpa's the best. He's who took care of us after… well, the incident".
The room fell silent until a knock at the door was heard.
"Piper?" Darryl questioned, moving his large frame through the door. "You called?"
Piper stood up quickly and rushed to meet him by the curtains that surrounded Prue's bed. From the doorway, he couldn't see her yet.
Darryl looked at the witch confused.
"Darryl, there's someone we need you to protect from the hospital's information lackies. No questions asked and you have to keep it a secret".
Darryl nodded and Piper took his hand. His mouth dropped when they advanced to a spot where he could see the formerly deceased Charmed One laying in the hospital bed. His brown eyes wandered down to her stomach.
"Hey Darryl" Prue whispered, pushing herself up into a sitting position. Piper's smile grew when she saw her sister was awake. "Long time no see".
"... You're telling me". The inspector couldn't take his eyes off of her stomach.
"He's Andy's" Prue informed with a proud smile.
Chris smiled as the two friends from the past connected again. He leaned over to Piper and tapped her on the shoulder.
"I'll be back in a bit" he whispered very softly. Piper nodded.
Phoebe's Room
"Come in!" The youngest Halliwell sister called from her bed. She looked over to see her nephew making his way into the room.
"How's baby you?" She asked instantly.
"Okay for now. She will need to take it easy. I believe the words bed rest were used".
"Ohhh, Prue's not going to like that". Phoebe quipped.
"No she isn't". Chris chuckled, and began to pace near the dresser. "But I didn't come here to save me. I'm here to save my family".
"Chris, we're working on that too".
"I know. But right now we need to make sure my little cousin is conceived before it's too late for her".