Okay, here's the sequel to Just Pure Knowledge. I know some people are impatiently waiting for it, so their wish is now granted.
I hope to find some more readers and I thank anyone who has put me on alert!
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Summary: Wyatt's sending his best assassin back in time, yet Zankou then starts his own plan – with the brothers. Meanwhile Chris has to face a lot which leads him into trouble. There are some close calls over time.
Chris' revelation story – second cut!
1. The Task To Kill
MANOR, 2026
Wyatt Matthew Halliwell was at home, his former home. He'd turned it into a museum to show the people the power he was born from, yet his little brother had been against it from day one. Today the tours had been canceled since he'd arranged a special meeting here. Now he was standing at the Book of Shadows, waiting impatiently for his assassin to arrive. Wyatt had a particular page opened and then saw his minion come.
"What took you so long, Zankou? I gave you an order to come immediately!" he snapped annoyed.
"Sorry, I was distracted by the new sight of San Francisco. Well, why am I wanted here, Master?" Zankou asked, bowing his head slightly.
"I want you to go back in time and kill the leader of the Resistance! He's gone back to the past, to 'save' me as if I need be. So, what'd you say?"
Zankou blinked several times. "Isn't he your brother?" There was a long pause. "I take it he's standing in your way for so long." He swallowed hard and waited for his reaction. It was no secret what kind of relationship Wyatt and Chris Halliwell had.
Wyatt finally looked up. "I know who he is, Zankou. All you need to know is that I want him gone! He's meddling with my plans and I don't want to be saved, clear?" His hand touched the Book. "If you want to, I could provide you with a spell."
"I'll think about it. When should I go, Master?"
"In a few days. An important event still has to happen in the past before you'd be able to step in. I know it happens soon but in the meantime stay close by. Listen and learn everything about the Charmed Ones and their lives around the time you're going to."
"As you wish, M'lord." Zankou took a look around smirking and pointed out, "Should I take a tour for this?"
Wyatt smirked back and suddenly stood up straighter, looking up incredulously. He felt an incoming orb. "Leave now! Be back right after this talk!"
Zankou bowed and shimmered away, to his own lair in the underworld. He was glad to be free, yet for him a demon should rule, not a witch! Even if his Master was the Twice-Blessed!
Wyatt watched the forming orb a bit fascinated since it'd been so long seeing this person. Well, it should be interesting and he smiled as a greeting.
"Hey Dad!"
ZANKOU'S LAIR
Zankou arrived into his lair totally confused. He walked like in trance to his 'throne' and sat down, thinking about his given task. Sure, the little brat was annoying and had killed many demons as the leader, yet he couldn't understand why Wyatt want to kill his little brother. Besides, Chris was his only family left. Their father didn't count.
A low level demon approached slowly the throne. "Hey Zankou, what's up? What's bothering you, my friend? How can I help?"
Zankou turned to him with a sharp gaze. "Leygan, my friend. I've been given a task from Wyatt which I don't understand but I'll do it."
"What is the task if you don't mind my question," Leygan asked shyly. He was only a little light in the hierarchy and Zankou was a good ally.
"To kill Chris, the leader of the Resistance, his own brother. I should return to the past and kill him there."
"Oh," Leygan only said.
"Oh," Zankou echoed sighing. "I will go back in time and do as asked, yet I have to get to know the Charmed Ones and their lives then. Maybe I can do more."
"What would you do if you could?" Leygan asked curiously. "Kill Wyatt as well?"
Zankou stared at his minion for a long time. The idea was tempting, he had to admit, yet to fight Wyatt was a ridiculous idea since being the Twice-Blessed and all. But back in time he'd be a vulnerable, helpless child. Seeing how his minion waited for an answer, he only offered, "Maybe."
"Anything else, Zankou?"
The upper level demon watched his minion carefully. "Well, what would you do if you could change the past? I mean if you had the chance."
Leygan put his hand to the chin, thinking. "Good question. If I could, I'd bring myself into a better position or just like that this little brother of our Lord, in general, change everything. But with the most outcome for me!"
"Not bad, Leygan. Now go! I still need time to think and wait for Wyatt's back call." Zankou dismissed his minion with a wave of his hand. What would he do back in time?
Leygan vanished as smoothly as he came. Leaving his 'Master' alone to think. He'd help him in any way he could and offer to go to his past self. Time would work more for them than the witches.
MEANWHILE AT THE MANOR
Leo Wyatt was standing in the Manor's attic, facing his eldest son and he was here for a reason. He knew what his once 'golden' child had become, yet he now had lost the signal of his youngest son. His reason for being here.
"Well, son. How are you? How's life?" he asked.
Wyatt watched his father with a smirk. This man was just a pathetic Elder, a hypocrite who believed in Good vs. Evil when he only thought about power. "I'm fine, Dad. I'm just dealing with a traitor right now."
Leo raised an eyebrow at his tone. "I see. Anyway, have you seen Chris recently? I can't sense him anymore. Do you know anything maybe?"
"Why should I? Aren't you his father? You should be watching over him, not me. I'm just his big brother."
Leo folded his arms over his chest. "You know how he stands to me, especially after your Mom died. Can I ask who the traitor is you're dealing with?"
Wyatt laughed now what scared Leo even more. "Well, Leo, Chris is the traitor as he's gone to the past. As he's said to 'save' me and change this future, I think. Now what?"
Leo gasped shocked. Didn't Chris know how many damages he could do to this timeline, yet again, looking at Wyatt, it'd be good if the timeline changed. "When did he go?" he wanted to know.
"I don't know. Been told he summoned the Book and as you can see it's still on its old podium. Why do you want to know, Leo? Are you concerned for once about him?" Wyatt demanded pacing. He watched fascinated how his father exploded.
Leo looked now concerned and alarmed at his son. Not son, the Lord of this world. "What are you planning, Wyatt? Are you trying to kill him? He's your little brother, damn it! Leave him alone!"
Wyatt walked to his father and grabbed him by the throat. "What I'm going to do with him shouldn't bother you. He's my only concern but he'd betrayed me one too many times. Always saving innocents who don't care about us! My way is so much better now!"
"You call this living safely?" Leo yelled despite the situation he was in. "Have you looked at the city for once? All magical beings are in hiding, only demons are now free! How do you explain this? Even mortals are afraid of you and your demons. They hide as well!"
"I don't have to answer you, Leo! This is my world now," he threatened while pacing again.
Leo growled but knew to take this threat seriously. "I'll keep a close eye on you, Wyatt! I'll find out what you're planning with Chris and find a way to help him!"
"He doesn't want your help and you know it! Leave him to me," Wyatt threatened now openly. He made a fist and Leo choked suddenly. Quickly he opened it again. "That's what you have to fear if you side against me. Clear, 'Dad'?"
Leo said nothing but looked up as a faint jingle was heard. Scowling he hissed at his son, "This isn't over yet, Wyatt! If you kill my son, I'll kill you!" He orbed away.
Wyatt snorted at the low threat his father had made but there was someone waiting for his order. "Zankou!" he bellowed and the demon appeared immediately. "I want you to be gone in a week! Do whatever you need to do! Don't free your past self if you want to live in the future still, clear?"
"Crystal, M'lord."
"Hurt him, torture him as much as possible! I want him to suffer so that at the end he'll beg me to help and join me, because this would be his only chance to survive;" Wyatt said in a demanding tone, clearly saying what'd happen if he failed.
"Don't mind my question now, M'lord," Zankou started a bit nervous, yet self conscious. "You did order me to kill him, yet now I should torment him like there's no tomorrow. Why this?"
"The torture would only be a prelude to more when he'll be back here. I want him to be broken!" Wyatt whirled around angrily. "By the way, do you know how to go back? I could provide you with a spell if need be."
"No thanks," Zankou answered. "I'd need a witch to say it, though you are one, I know, yet I'm sure to find some demons with the same ability. When shall I go now?"
"Five days to the maximum left. But remember: hurt him as much as you can, wound him as well. If he refuses, threat him with the life of his lover who is still in my hands, you know. Now go!"
Zankou was still confused. "And the order to kill …"
"… is your absolute last resort. And now leave! I need to be alone. Be ready in five days!" Wyatt gestured the demon to leave while he slipped through the pages of the sacred Book.
Zankou bowed slightly and shimmered away to the underworld where he'd find a way to go back in time. He was given an order which he'd fulfill. Either to please his Master or … himself, because his own minion had given him something to think over as well. He'd decide in the past, of what he'd do.
MANOR'S ATTIC, 2003
For several days Leo had tried to catch his youngest son alone but he was gone anytime. Leo didn't know what to do anymore, yet he couldn't tell his wife or her sisters this secret. Frustrated he walked up to the stairs since the girls had gone out with Wyatt and to his surprise, Leo found his other son over the Book of Shadows, flipping through it.
"Hey Leo, what's up?" Chris asked, not even looking up from the Book. "Where are the sisters and Wy?"
"Out. Shopping, I guess," Leo replied, sounding suddenly nervous. "Can I ask you something or two?"
"Sure, but no future info! You know too much already. It wasn't planned you'd find out. Or Grams," Chris offered, still not looking up.
Leo sighed. His son seemed to have so many issues with him but deep inside, he still had hope to get through his stubborn kid. "Right okay. What I want to know is the Event you mentioned to step in. It's clear it happens soon. What is it?"
Chris finally looked up and scowled. "Why do you want to know all of a sudden? You never took care of me before, so why now?"
"Chris, I know you're my son and I'd do anything for you. Whatever I did in your future, it hasn't happened yet and I'm not that person, will never be, I promise. Please Chris, I need to be prepared of what's to come! Let me help you," he offered with pleading eyes.
His youngest son stared at him for long as if to consider his words but already knew those words to be true. Chris sighed. "Fine. The Titans will be freed by a demon and they are out for revenge. Make an educated guess who they'd be after."
Leo stayed silent for a moment, thinking and looking at his son. Then it dawned on him. "The Elders? Why would they be after the Elders?" He grabbed his head as if to prove his point.
"Don't you read history books or been into museums recently?" Chris asked sarcastically. "The Elders had turned mortals into Gods ages ago and those Gods became the ancient ones we all know so well."
Leo stuttered nervously. "You mean … oh. That means they'd be after whitelighters to get access to 'Up There'. I'll have to warn them!"
"I'm aware of that fact." Chris looked suddenly shy. "Could you promise me something?"
"Anything, buddy."
Chris' head shot up at the last word and tears were seen in his eyes. He shook his head to think clearly again. "Anyway, what I want to say is that my gut feeling tells me either one of the sisters could be the victim of them or …"
"… you," Leo continued with sudden fear. "Because you'd be staying with the sisters while I'll be 'Up There'. What do we do?"
"You asking me?" Chris asked incredulously and in shock.
Leo grinned. "Well, you've got the future knowledge, buddy, not me." His son glared at him but smiled slightly. They heard the door and female voices. A sudden orb and a loud shriek startled them. Chris caught the orb quickly while Leo called out, "It's okay, Piper! Wyatt's here and safe." He turned to Chris smirking. "He loves you already."
And indeed, Wyatt snuggled into Chris' chest, knowing on instinct to trust him fully. Chris only shook his head smiling and adjusted the baby in his arms. "This is so weird," he stated with a smirk. "I haven't been born yet if you haven't forgotten, Dad!"
Before Leo could answer, the door opened and three women appeared. A quick glare from Chris told him to stay quiet and he nodded slightly. "So Piper, what has happened in the normal world?" he asked to distract, hopefully.
The eldest Charmed One looked suspicious at him and their new 'friend'. "Normal," she answered. "Something I dream of, you know." Chris chuckled at her words which made her look at him directly. "Do you know something I don't, young man? You could let me in."
"With time, Piper. With time," Chris answered her, still in good mood. "Do you mind if I lay him down? You know he wouldn't let me go so easily."
Piper looked at her husband who agreed smiling. "Okay, lay him down but return quickly! I want answers!" Seeing Chris walk away, she turned to Leo who she knew had the wanted answers. "Now Leo, what are you hiding from us?"
Phoebe and Paige nodded. The older one spoke up, "You and Grams know something about our new guest what you won't share with us!"
"It's not right," Paige agreed. "By the way, do you maybe know what event he meant to come in? It would be good to be prepared, you know."
Leo chuckled at her. "Yeah, I know but you have to trust me and him in this. There are some things you'll have to find out on your own."
The three sisters snorted at him but they were distracted as Chris returned running. Piper repeated her demand, "I want some answers, young man!"
Chris sighed. "I can't. Some things you'll have to find out on your own." All three groaned. "What?" he asked confused.
Phoebe now answered. "Leo said the exact same words only minutes ago. Have you learned from him maybe?" She looked between those two. "You do have some things in common, you know."
Leo and Chris looked at each other rather nervously but the younger one shook his head slightly, if not to reveal anything. "Okay ladies," Leo said at the end and shoved all out, his son included. "We have a child to take care of and be aware of demons all the time!"
"We know that," Piper said annoyed. "Tell us what you know, damn it!"
"No later!" Leo insisted, also annoyed. "Come on, it's late. We all are tired right now. It's been a long day. By the way, where does Chris sleep?"
"Guest room, you know that." Piper rolled her eyes at him but went into the bathroom, to make herself ready for bed.
Within this time Leo quickly checked on his sons. Both were sleeping in peace and he kissed them on their foreheads and then returned to his wife. Laid down, the love of his life came onto his chest and Leo thought about his new life, with two boys. He smiled at this and stroked through his wife's hair, the same color like Chris'. He realized their baby boy was a good combination of him and Piper. What a wonderful life!
TBC ...
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