Love, Magically

[mcharmed21]

Author: wiccangirl311

Hello people? how are you doing? well this is my next installment of my stories. so i hope that you enjoy!
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Love, Magically Sequel to:

The Curse of the Linhan Shee

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Love, Magically

Chapter one

Phoebe levitated and kicked the ugly, scaly fish demon in the chest sending him flying backwards.

“Phoebe!” Paige yelled, trying to fend off several demons that were closing in on her. Phoebe quickly ran to her sister’s aid. The two dodged claws and snaps of powerful jaws-full of razor sharp teeth-from the barracuda like demons.

Leo ran up to Piper and shoved her out of the way of an incoming blast of acidy green stuff which the demons shot out from their mouths.

“Green stuff!” Paige yelled and the green stuff tuned to blue orbs. She swung her arm the demons sending the green stuff at them.

The three sisters quickly grabbed hands and began to chant: “We call upon the power of three, destroy these evil entities!”<br>
The barracuda like demons exploded and their lime green guts splattered all over the place including on the Charmed Ones and Elder.

*****

Zoey smiled as Shawn kissed her neck as the two walked down the quiet hall to his apartment. The two were just now getting back from another promotional album party and it was already eight o’clock in the evening. Everything had been going great the past month that they had been with each other. They saw each other a lot and were very into each other. Zoey liked being with him because he was fun to be around with and it was a nice change to be with someone who wasn’t demonic or involved in any way whatsoever with the magical world.

They turned left at the corner of the building and began making their way down the next hall. As he opened the door he picked Zoey up and entered the apartment. When the two were inside they began to kiss passionately until they were interrupted by a clearing of the throat.

Zoey turned towards the voice and noticed a very beautiful young woman. She was tall and very slender with the looks of a model. She had smooth and shiny blonde hair and bright blue eyes. “Who is this?” Zoey asked.

“Oh…she’s…she’s a friend of mine,” Shawn replied quickly not looking at either the girl or Zoey.

The girl gave him a cold look, “I’m Madeline, his girlfriend,” she replied coolly. “Who are you?”<br>
Zoey pushed away from Shawn. “I’m his girlfriend, Zoey. We’ve been seeing each other for a bit over month now.”<br>
Madeline laughed, “Oh really? Well Shawn and I have been seeing each other for a month today. I guess he didn’t mention that to you nor did this jerk mention that he was already with some one.”<br>
Zoey glared at Shawn, “What the hell is this?!”<br>
“I’d like to know that answer myself,” Madeline joined in eyeing Shawn with cold harsh eyes. “What do you take us to be? People you can use as toys for your pathetic little games?”<br>
“Look, I can explain,” Shawn said nervously glancing from one girl the other.

“Oh you can, can you?” Zoey said. “You can explain how you’re a cold hearted, two timing, good for nothing jerk?”<br>
“Well, it’s like this,” Shawn began.

“I don’t want to hear this in fact I don’t want to ever speak to you again,” Madeline said grabbing her purse and marching towards the door.

“Zoey, babe, we can now-”<br>
Zoey shook her head and followed after Madeline.

Zoey crossed her arms in the elevator. She was completely pissed off. How could he do this to her? She sighed frustrated.

“I know exactly how you feel,” Madeline said. “I’m Madeline Price,” she said holding out her hand.

“Zoey Aguilar,” she replied and shook her hand.

“Well I don’t know about you but I sure as hell could use a drink. Care to join?”<br>
“It would be my pleasure,” Zoey replied.

****

It was now around eleven in the evening when Zoey got home. She and Madeline had spent the night talking about Shawn and how much of a jerk he was over drinks. By their third martini, they were coming up with ways to get him back.

But of course they wouldn’t follow through with what was said but it was fun to come up with them.

Zoey entered the kitchen at the same time that Phoebe, Piper, Paige, and Leo orbed in. The four were covered head to toe in what looked like lime green slime.

“What are you doing here?” Zoey asked.

“We live here,” Piper said.

Zoey nodded, “I know that but I thought you were on this big demon vanquishing thing. Oh is that the demon?” she asked pointing to the guts.

“Not funny,” Paige said.

“I thought you were on a date with Shawn,” Phoebe said.

“Do me a favor and don’t mention that name ever again,” Zoey mumbled.

“What happened?” Paige asked.

“OH he has a girlfriend named Madeline- or he had a girlfriend named Madeline. She was in his apartment waiting for him when we got there. Turns out the two were supposed to celebrate their one month anniversary. But now he’s all alone since he got dumped twice in one night.”<br>
“Oh I’m so sorry,” Piper said. “Are you ok?”<br>
“I’m peachy keen,” Zoey replied heading for her room. “Good night.”<br>

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Chris was boredly flipping through the channels on the television. It had been a little over two months since he was last used as the Charmed Ones white lighter. The sisters barely spoke to him and avoided him as best as they could.

Piper spoke to him though only because she was both his boss and landlord.

The telephone rang. “Hello?”<br>
“Hey Chris, it’s me Zoey. I’m sorry to be calling so late. I didn’t wake you did I?” she asked as she sat down on her bed.

“No, I was just watching t.v.; what’s up?” he asked glad to hear a friendly voice besides his girl friend’s.

“I kind of needed to talk to someone,” she began. “I…I broke up with Shawn tonight.”<br>
“Oh?” he said turning down the volume of the television to hear her better. He was happy to hear that she broke up with that jerk. “What happened? I thought you really liked him.”<br>
“I did…it’s just- he was seeing someone else while seeing me.”<br>
Chris shook his head; he hated how the men she dated treated her. He hated to see her get her heart broken over and over again which is why he never made a move. He was afraid he would end up contributing to that. She was his best friend and he didn’t want to screw that up. “I’m sorry to hear that.”<br>
“You and me both,” Zoey replied coldly. “I don’t understand what happened. I mean, I don’t understand why men cheat. Do they do it because they think it makes them look cool or something? Is there some like code men live by that says thou shall date two women at a time?”<br>
Chris laughed slightly at this. “Um, I don’t think so but then again I haven’t been to a meeting for a while. I’ll check the mail for a memo.”<br>
Zoey laughed. “Anyways, how have you been? We haven’t talked for like a week. Sorry for that.”<br>
“No it’s cool really,” Chris said with a smile. If he couldn’t be with her the least he could do was be there for her. “You’re busy with school and work. By the way have you heard from any of the colleges that you’ve applied to?”<br>
Zoey smiled, “Well it’s still early, I mean it’s only February and most of the colleges don’t reply until around the middle of next month. But….”<br>
“But what?”<br>
“I got accepted to Berkley,” Zoey said after a while. “I did early decision on that.”<br>
Chris smiled, “Congratulations! Berkley, that’s really big. It’s an Ivy right?”<br>
“Yeah, but I’m holding off replying until I hear from the others. Anyways you still haven’t answered my question.”<br>
“I’ve been doing good. I mean, Jenna and I are going on almost two months in a few weeks.”<br>
“How’s that going? Good I hope, you deserve it.”<br>
Chris smiled, “It’s going great. She’s fun to be with and a great girl. I took her out to The Blue the other night.”<br>
“Wow, that’s a fancy restaurant. Really good food too.”<br>
“Yeah, she liked that and it was fun. Dinner and dancing, that’s always fun. Besides that, I’ve been working at the club which is really awkward when the sisters are there. I get a lot of cold shoulder.”<br>
“Aww, don’t worry about them Chris. The sisters will lighten up soon.”<br>
“Maybe,” Chris said not too sure about that.

“They will; you came back to protect their family, they’re in denial of needing you.”<br>
Chris smiled but said nothing.

“Well I’ll let you go. I’ve got a test on Macbeth tomorrow morning. So good night.”<br>
“Good night,” Chris said softly then hung up the phone.

End of chapter one

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Chapter two

Zoey entered the attic where Paige, Piper and Phoebe were busily flipping through the Book of Shadows.

“We already vanquished that one remember?” Paige said.

“Did we?” Piper asked.

“Yeah, we did. Just last week, don’t you remember?”<br>
“Oh right, I remember now.”<br>
“Hey Zoey, how are you feeling?” Phoebe asked.

“Like and idiot and you?” Zoey looked at them then at the book. “Whatchya doing?”<br>
“Trying to figure out which demon could possibly turn my son into an evil being,” Piper replied.

“It’s a lot harder than we thought,” Paige said.

“Very time consuming too,” Phoebe added.

“Well, you could always ask-”<br>
“No, I don’t think so,” Piper said.

“Why not?”<br>
“Because…because I said so.”<br>
Zoey rolled her eyes. “This is ridiculous! Chris!”<br>
“What do you think your doing?” Paige asked.

“I’m helping you out and myself. Try living with demon vanquishing work-a-holics for a month straight. It's not fun I can tell you that. Chris!”<br>
Chris orbed into the attic. “Zoey, what’s up? I though we weren’t playing tennis until two.” He then noticed the sisters. “Hey Piper, Phoebe, Paige,” he greeted quietly.

“The sisters have something they wish to tell you,” Zoey said.

A slight pause fell between them.

“We want you to help us protect Wyatt again,” Piper said.

Chris nodded, “Thanks; the only reason I didn’t tell you is because-”<br>
“It would change the future in ways we don’t want. Yeah, we know,” Paige finished.

“We’re sorry,” Phoebe added.

****

Wyatt giggled as Leo tickled his stomach.

“Hey there,” Piper said as she entered the nursery.

“Hey,” Leo said still smiling.

“Wyatt, aren’t you glad to see daddy? Yeah, yes you are,” Piper said gazing down with a mother’s loving eyes.

Leo laughed. “I think he’s glad to see the both of us."

Piper smiled. “Yeah, I was thinking that we could take him to the fair next weekend. What do you think?”<br>
Leo nodded, “That’s sounds like a good idea. I know that Zoey probably won’t join us, you know teens.”<br>
“Actually, I was thinking that it could be just the tree of us, you know, parents and child.”<br>
Leo smiled, “Alright.”<br>
“Sweet dreams Wyatt,” Piper said and kissed her son on the forehead.

“Sleep well buddy,” Leo said. The two left the nursery and went down the stairs.

Just then the demon alarm system went off. Piper and Leo rushed down the stairs and met up with Phoebe and Paige who had just entered the house.

“What’s going on?” Piper asked as she and Leo came down the last set of stairs.

“I don’t know,” Phoebe replied.

They looked around. “Phoebe?”<br>

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Phoebe closed her eyes. “There’s one, no two…”

All of a sudden two women with white body paint and dark black lipstick appeared in front of them.

Piper tried to freeze them but it didn’t work. She then tried to blow the up but that too did not work. The two women sent bright red-pink orbs at them. Leo raised his hand to deflect them but time seemed to slow down for the orbs hit before his hand was barely in the air. The two women disappeared after the orbs were in the air. An orb hit each of them in the chest causing them to glow for a second.

“Alright, what the hell was that?” Paige asked looking around confused.

“I have no idea,” Leo said. “Is everyone alright?”<br>
“Fine,” Piper said. The others nodded in agreement.

End of chapter two

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Now those are some freaky demons!

I really like how everybody's reacting to Chris's revelation here, with Zoey being the mediator. And of course, there's the Chris and Zoey thing, whatever that may be.

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wow i love this story! the zoey character is awsome i really hope her and chris get togather update asap!

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I can;t believe that Shawn guy did that to Zoey. I liked the way you made her automatically call Chris. Their relationship has really grown and I like it ALOT! I hope we het to see more Chris and Zoey in upcoming chapters.

Ok, now what the hell were those demon thingys?

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Chapter three

Zoey and Chris laughed as the two descended the stairs to the club. The whole day had been spent playing tennis, paint ball and hitting the arcade to get in a few games of the House of the Dead. The two had recently started designating a day when they would just hang out together and forget about all the drama in their lives and act like normal people.

During the past several weeks they really bonded together and had fun together.

Chris was teaching her more about the craft and training her with her new powers while in return Zoey was teaching him Spanish and helping him make up for time he had lost in his teen years since his life had been dedicated basically to fighting for good.

“But he had it coming,” Chris continued. “He kept shooting me with that damn paint ball gun.”<br>
“Chris, you ambushed that seven year old five times during the whole game.”<br>
Chris gave her a look, “You would too if that little brat shot you in the crotch and you were a guy.”<br>
Zoey let out a laugh.

“It’s not funny.”<br>
“You were down on your knees with tears in your eyes,” she said still laughing.

“Once again, it wasn’t funny.”<br>
“It was a little bit funny,” Zoey continued.

Chris smiled, “No, it hurt like a bit--.”<br>
“Are you ok though?”<br>
“Yeah, I’m fine. He’s probably killed my chances of ever reproducing but I’m fine.” Zoey laughed again. “Shut up.”<br>
“What’s so funny?” Jenna asked as the two approached the bar counter. She was wiping down the counter.

“It’s a long story,” Chris said still smiling. He leaned over the bar and gave her a sweet kiss on the lips.

“Well I’ll see you guys later. Bye Jenna,” Zoey said.

“You don’t have to leave,” Chris said.

“No actually, I have to. Homework and all plus Bryan and Jake have their gig tonight at the Basement. So see ya.”<br>
“So, what did you do today?” Jenna asked curiously as she watched Zoey walk away.

“Nothing much,” Chris replied. “Played tennis, paint ball and went to the arcade.” He laughed, “We spent like thirty bucks a piece on the House of the Dead game trying to beat it. We won finally though. Now we’re broke.”<br>
Jenna nodded, “Oh, so you two hung out together all day today. That’s…interesting. You two have been doing that a lot lately.”<br>
“Yeah…is there something wrong?”<br>
Jenna smiled, “Are you into her?”<br>
Chris laughed, “Into Zoey, what makes you think that?”<br>
“Oh I don’t know you two are always together having one of those day dates.”<br>
“They’re not dates,” Chris clarified. “We’re just friends. Since when is it a crime to hang out with your best friend?”<br>
“Oh so she’s your best friend?”<br>
“Jenna, what’s going on?” Chris asked confused by this sudden side of her. “I thought you liked Zoey.”<br>
“Yeah, I did that was, until she started hanging out a lot with my boyfriend. I mean come on Chris; she’s got an interesting history with men on her. You can see where I’m coming from.”<br>
“Look, it’s not like that with Zoey and frankly I don’t think her love life is any of your business.”<br>
“But it’s yours?” Jenna said. “All you did four days ago was mention how bad you felt for her to be cheated on by this Shawn guy. Then you said that she deserved better because her past several boyfriends have been all wrong for her. All you did was talk about her.”<br>
“So I care about her as a friend so what?”<br>
“Chris, it’s nice that you’re a great friend but she’s into older men and I can’t-”<br>
“Save the sorry excuses for-”<br>
“I can’t help but feel that she might get you to fall for her. Come on Chris, she’s young and pretty and I can see how that may be appealing to you but…what I’m trying to say is that I don’t want you to see her anymore.”<br>
“What?” Chris exclaimed. “That’s crazy.”<br>
“So then our relationship means nothing to you?”<br>
“I didn’t say that.”<br>
“Well I’m telling you that if you want this to work between you and me you can’t see Zoey anymore. You want this to work out, don’t you?”<br>
Chris sighed, “Alright. I won’t see Zoey anymore.”<br>
Jenna smiled, “Good. And don’t be mad Chris; it’s only for the best.”<br>
*****

Zoey was lying on her stomach on her bed reading a magazine when Chris came down the stairs. It was now late at night and he had just finished his shift at the club.

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“Oh hey Chris,” Zoey said with a bright smile. “What are you doing here? It’s late.”<br>
“I know; I’m sorry but- it’s just- I-I – we need to talk.”<br>
She sat up and made room for him next to her. He sat down beside her then immediately stood back up again.

“Chris what’s going on? You’re acting kind of weird.” She studied him as he began to pace around the room. He glanced around the room and his eyes landed on the teddy bear he had won for her at the carnival a few months back. It was seated on the book shelf. He walked over to it and took it in his hands.

“I didn’t think you would keep this,” he said with a slight smile.

“Something tells me that you’re not here to talk about Mr. Watson,” Zoey said taking the teddy bear out of his hands.

“After Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes,” Chris said.

Zoey nodded in confirmation. “Chris what’s up?”<br>
Chris sighed, “Jenna doesn’t want me to see you again.”<br>
Zoey gave him an odd look, “Why not?”<br>
“She thinks we’re more than just friends.”<br>
She laughed, “That’s not true though. Did you tell her it’s not true?”<br>
“She doesn’t believe me so she told me not to see you if I wanted to be with her still.”<br>
“What did you say?” She looked into his eyes and he didn’t have to answer. She nodded and looked down at Mr. Watson who was still in her hands. “Oh, well…”

“Zoey, I’m sorry but-”<br>
“No, Chris, it’s fine really,” she lied with one of her famous smiles that she used to mask her emotions. “You did what you had to do to keep her. I’m fine; don’t worry about me.”<br>
Chris studied her for a second. He couldn’t read her. “Well, I should go.”<br>
Zoey nodded but said nothing and didn’t look at him. He orbed out.

End of Chapter three

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Chapter four

Paige could not seem to concentrate on her work. She didn’t know why all she knew was that her head was somewhere else. She decided to leave the office on her lunch break to go for a walk. She figured that the fresh air might help her focus.

When she stepped out into the chilly afternoon whether she inhaled deeply then decided to get a bagel from Noah’s bagel shop which was just across the street.

The shop wasn’t that busy when she entered it but the smell made her even hungrier.

“What can I do for you today?” an attractive man with dark brown hair and grey blue eyes asked from behind the counter.

Paige smiled, “Yeah hi, I would like to order a blueberry bagel and schmere.”<br>
“Toasted?”<br>
Paige nodded, “Yes and a regular cup of coffee, decaf please.”<br>
The man smiled and went to prepare the bagel and schmere while she waited patiently. Her cell phone rang just then. “Hello? Oh hey Piper, what’s up?”<br>
The man handed her the coffee and the bag with the bagel in it. “Yeah I’ll pick Wyatt up.”<br>
“The total is 3.50,” the man said. Paige paid him then walked out of the shop.

“No I’m fine, no weird feelings, still all in one place,” Paige said into her phone. Paige glanced at her hand and noticed that she didn’t have her bagel. “Shoot! No I forgot my bagel. Pick Wyatt up at three, got it.” Paige hung up her cell phone and turned as she did she bumped into the man from the bagel shop. Her coffee spilled all over her white jacket.

“I’m so sorry,” he said sheepishly. “Here, you forgot your bagel and schmere.”<br>
Paige sighed, “Thanks.”<br>
“Again I’m really sorry. Is there anything that I can do to make it up to you?”<br>
“No really, it’s alright.”<br>
“How about dinner?”<br>
Paige stopped surprised at the proposal, “Uh, sure, why not? I’m Paige Matthews by the way.”<br>
She shook hands with him, “I’m Dennis Cooper. So, how is seven-thirty?”<br>
Paige smiled, “Seven thirty sounds good. Um let me give you my number,” she looked through her purse for a pen then pulled one out finally. She wrote her number on his hand.

“I’ll see you later then,” Dennis said then turned and walked away.

Paige smiled to herself. She was all giddy inside.

*****

Phoebe quickly closed the door to her office and leaned against it. What was going on with her today? This whole morning, every time she saw Jason all she wanted to do was kiss him and hopefully get some.

Just now-before she had entered her office- she ran into Jason in the supply room and well…things got a little out of control. One minute they were talking about going out to the movies, and the next minute she was unzipping his black pants. She couldn’t tell if these were her emotions that she was feeling or acting on her own. But that last part didn’t seem right because she never would just go after him in the office. That was very unprofessional. She didn’t know what was going on and frankly it had to stop before it got worse.

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“Paige!” Phoebe whispered loudly.

Paige orbed into the office smiling brightly.

“What’s up with you?” Phoebe asked.

“Oh nothing, just that I’ve got myself a date tonight.”<br>
“Really? With whom?”<br>
“This guy named Dennis. He gave me my bagel.”<br>
“Ok, not going to ask,” Phoebe said and her sister gave her a look. “Get me out of here.”<br>
“What-why? What’s going on?”<br>
“I’ll explain on the way. Let’s go.”<br>
****

“Well what do you think then if it’s not magic?” Phoebe asked taking a seat on the couch in the conservatory. “I mean, those orb things hit us all and then all of a sudden-”<br>
“You’re extremely horny?” Paige finished. “Look, I haven’t been affected by it at all.”<br>
“Oh no?” Phoebe asked. “So you were completely fine and focused today at work?”<br>
“No…alright, alright, I couldn’t help thinking about getting some and just being with somebody. But that’s natural isn’t it?”<br>
“Well maybe it’s not a coincidence that you ended up getting a date with the bagel boy,” Piper said. “It could be part of this magic thing.”<br>
“Like what? The orbs were thrown at us so that we could be given love?” Paige said.

“No, not necessarily. More like urges maybe. You know something we can’t resist so that we forget about everything else. Like sudden needs or- whatever it is, it just doesn’t seem like something evil will do.”<br>
“No, but more like what Cupid would do,” Phoebe said.

“Cupid?” Zoey said skeptically. “Right so Cupid throws his orbs at you three but I get cheated on. I just love my life.”<br>
“You’ll find someone who will be kind to you,” Phoebe said. “He might even be in your life now and you just don’t know it.”<br>
“Really? Did you get that out of a Hallmark card or something?” Zoey replied bitterly.

“Wow, moody enough?” Piper said.

“Sorry it’s just-”<br>
“You’re angry that Chris is not talking to you just because that’s what Jenna wanted?” Phoebe finished.

“Ok that empath thing is really-”<br>
“Chris told me actually, and then every time we mention him you get all moody.”<br>
Zoey didn’t say anything.

“You two will talk soon,” Piper said with a sympathetic smile.

“It’s not just that, it’s everything this week,” Zoey said then sighed. “So what exactly attacked you last night? Cupid?”<br>
“No actually, these weird looking women,” Paige replied. “Maybe they’re in the book?”<br>
“Well you can check,” Phoebe said glancing down at her pager, “I have to deal with my boy friend.”<br>
“I have a date,” Paige said.

“I would check but Leo’s taking me and Wyatt out tonight,” Piper said. “Zoey could you run me a few errands and check the book or do you have any plans tonight?”<br>
“No, my Valentine’s day is clear to run your errands and check the book,” she mumbled. “That is after I buy a tub of ice cream and lots of chocolate.”<br>
Piper smiled sympathetically, “Thanks.”<br>
End of chapter four

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Damn that Jenna is a b!tch. Ok and why are the sisiters so horny? Poor Zoey

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ooh! please update soon! this story is really good

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*Glares at Jenna, doesn't blink for several hours* Chris, I have no idea what you see in her. *Cough* Go to Zoe*Cough*
Just wanted to say Wiccan, that your series s the best by far that I ever read, and you are a great updater!! More soon!!!

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Chapter five

Kids laughed and screamed in delight as they ran about the fair. Parents chased their children and scolded them for hitting each other and running with lolli pops in their mouths.

Leo smiled as he glanced at Piper who was wiping away ketchup stains Wyatt had around his mouth.

“How about we take him on the bumble bee ride next?” Leo said.

Piper nodded as she took hold of Wyatt’s hand, “Sure that sounds like fun.”<br>
The three made their way through the crowd which seemed to clear slowly seeing as it was already getting late. When they reached the bumble bee ride they found that it was closed and no one else was near.

“Aww man,” Leo said. “He would have liked that ride.”<br>
Piper nodded and glanced around. Suddenly out of nowhere a dark lighter appeared and shot an arrow straight at Wyatt.

Piper blew up the arrow and Leo sent an energy ball at the dark lighter. The dark lighter dodged the energy ball and shot another arrow at Wyatt. Leo deflected the arrow and when he turned towards the dark lighter, the dark lighter orbed out.
Piper hugged Wyatt closer to her.

“Is he alright?” Leo asked glancing around in case there was another attack.

“He’s fine but he could have been-”<br>
“But he wasn’t,” Leo stated softly.

End of chapter five

Chapter six

Zoey sat on the bean bags that were in the attic and flipped through the pages of the Book of Shadows. She had looked at this book before but not as carefully as she was now. All the other times she knew what she was looking for and right now she didn’t.

Her eyes scanned the many different illustrations of the demons, witches, symbols and various other things including potions and spells. She sighed as she turned the page again. Suddenly she stopped turning the pages and glanced down at the page she was on. In beautiful black calligraphy was the name Alastor, and below that a picture of the demon she once was in love with. His blue skin and black eyes, features that to this day still haunted her in her dreams.

She had given him every thing, every last bit of her being. Her love, her body and soul; all this had she given him in the blind passion of love that she felt for him but never knew all the death and destruction it would one day cause.

She remembered walking into her old Victorian home and finding the trail of blood that led to her deceased foster parents. The image of their bloody bodies she couldn’t escape. Once in a while she’d relive that day over in her dreams then wake up and realize that it wasn’t a dream that it was the reality in which she now lived in.

She couldn’t get over that, everything that she had felt for Damien during those three years were painful. His words abused her; his hand had killed the only family that she had ever known. He had scarred her and had chased away some of the sanity in her. She was forever traumatized by what happened that that was the reason she couldn’t find love. She was afraid of history repeating.

She blinked a few times at the sound of someone’s voice in the room. She looked up and realized that Piper stood before her glancing down at her with soft caring eyes.

“Zoey? Zoey are you alright?” Piper asked now kneeling beside her. She glanced down at the book in her hand and saw what page was open in front of her. Piper grabbed the book out of Zoey’s hands and closed it. “He’s gone remember? He can’t hurt you anymore.”<br>
Zoey nodded and wiped away the silent tears that fell down her cheeks. “The women you were looking for aren’t in the book.”<br>
Piper nodded and sighed, “Are you sure you’re alright?”<br>
Zoey nodded with a small smile, “I’m fine just….spaced out is all. I still need to go to the club for the bills.” Zoey then noticed a grim expression on her friend’s face. “Are you alright?”<br>
Piper sighed and shook her head. “A dark lighter came after Wyatt tonight at the fair.”<br>
“OH my goodness, is he ok?”<br>
“Yeah he’s fine but still.”<br>
Zoey nodded, “If you’d like I could stay here and try to figure out why this dark lighter attacked and where he is so you could vanquish it.”<br>
Piper shook her head, “NO, we’ll be fine. Plus I really need those papers.”<br>
****

Leo walked into the nursery where Piper had just finished putting Wyatt to bed. Piper put a finger to her lips and led Leo out of the room.

“Hey,” she said with a bright smile. “Thanks again for taking us out to dinner after what happened. I know he loved Chucky Cheese. At least it helped him you know cope a bit.”<br>
Leo smiled, “Yeah well it was fun to have the family together that is, until we were attacked. I don’t know why he attacked but the important thing is that no one was hurt. Anyways I forgot to ask, is everyone alright from last night?”<br>
Piper nodded, “Yeah, it’s just more- let’s just say that they’re experiencing some uncontrollable urges.”<br>
“What kind of urges?”<br>
Piper gave him a look, “Oh that kind,” he said.

“Yeah, those kind.”<br>
“Have you had any…?”<br>
“Me? Oh no, I haven’t- I mean I don’t think- have you?”<br>
Leo shook his head, “No…wait I take that back.” He kissed her gently on the lips. “I miss you,” he whispered.

“Shhh….” Piper said as she put a finger to his lips and kissed him back more passionately than ever.

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“I don’t usually do this,” Dennis said as he kissed Paige’s lips while leading her into the bedroom of his apartment. “I mean we’ve just met.”<br>
“Same here,” she said breaking the kiss as she leaned back onto his bed. She smiled up at him and kissed his lips again. He kissed her back while unbuttoning the pale pink buttons on the blouse she wore that night.

*****

Zoey entered the club which was packed with couple being all lovey dovey with each other. Couples were making out on the dance floor or near the bar or at the tables. She sighed as she made her way through the sea of lovers. Valentine’s Day sucked big time for her this year. At least with Damien he always made up not spending time with her on this day. But that was Ancient history.

The D.J. continued playing all kinds of love songs fast and slow that the couples danced too.

Zoey finally reached the bar. “Hey Zoey!” a young man around 25 with neatly combed brown hair wearing a maroon colored collar shirt.

“Oh hey Jeff!” Zoey replied. “How are you?”<br>
“Good and you? I haven’t seen you in ages! Oh my god! You look like Aphrodite herself only brunette!” he laughed.

Zoey smiled, “I’ve been better and you?”<br>
“Off the market,” he replied with a sly smile.

“Really? With who?”<br>
“Zoey I’d like you to meet my new beau Mark,” Jeff said introducing a very attractive man with blonde hair and blue eyes. “Mark this is a great friend of mine Zoey.”<br>
Zoey smiled, “Pleased to meet you Mark.”<br>
“Same here,” Mark replied shaking her hand. “Jeff let’s dance, I love this song.”<br>
“See you later Zoey!”<br>
“See you Jeff!”<br>
She smiled as she watched the happy couple head towards the dance floor then turned and continued to the bar counter.

“Hey Kendrick,” Zoey said to a man around 27 with black hair. “Piper sent me to collect the bills. She said that they’re beneath the cash register. Also she needs someone to lock up tonight. So can you?”<br>
“Of course,” Kendrick replied. “I’ll get the bills.”<br>
Zoey nodded and waited patiently at the bar while he went to retrieve what was needed. She glanced around and noticed Tina and Jake dancing along with Bryan and April. She turned her back so they wouldn’t recognize her and when she did she came face to face with Jenna.

“What are you doing here?” Jenna asked curiously.

“Running errands,” Zoey replied simply. “Don’t worry. I’m not here for your boyfriend so you can cool all the bi-chy and snooty looks.”<br>
“Here you go Zoey,” Kendrick said handing her some envelopes and a water bottle. “On me.”<br>
Zoey smiled, “Thanks and here’s the key to lock up. See you later.”<br>
“Have a good night,” Kendrick said.

Zoey nodded, “You too and tell the wife I say hello.”<br>
Chris noticed Zoey walking towards the back of the club where Piper’s office was. He glanced around quickly and saw that Jenna was working on the other side of the bar.

“Hey we need more straws,” Kendrick said.

“I’ll get them,” Chris volunteered and left the counter.

Zoey was looking through the desk drawers when her cell rang. She looked at the number and noticed that it was Shawn’s number. She sighed and shut off her phone. “Ugh!” she folded her arms on the desk and rested her head against them.

She was still like this when Chris entered the office. She looked up at him, “Chris, what are you doing here?”<br>
“I wanted to talk to you,” he replied. “Are you alright?”<br>
“Peachy keen, but won’t your girlfriend get angry if you’re talking to me?”<br>
“She doesn’t know I’m in here. I’m supposed to be in the supply room.”<br>
Zoey nodded and got up, grabbing the papers she took from the drawers and began heading for the door.

“Zoey I’m sorry about all of this,” Chris said.

“It’s fine; you did what you had to do to keep her. I admire that in a way.”<br>
Chris smiled faintly and an awkward silence fell between the two.

Whenever I’m alone with you you make me feel
Like I am home again whenever I’m alone with
You you make me feel like I am whole again

“Uh, I couldn’t help but notice that they’re playing a really good song even though the original Love Song by the Cure is better than 311’s take…do you want to dance?”<br>
Whenever I’m alone with you you make me feel
Like I am young again whenever I’m alone with
You you make me feel like I am fun again

Zoey bit her bottom lip nervously, “I’m not sure that’s a good idea. I mean Jenna will-”<br>
“Yes or no?”<br>
Zoey smiled and put her purse on the table and walked towards him. He put his hand on her waist and with the other took his hand in hers. She leaned her head against his shoulder and the two danced the faint music that could be heard. Tears streamed silently down Zoey’s face as the two continued to dance.

However far away I will always love you however
Long I stay I will always love you whatever
Words I say I will always love you I will always
Love you

Chris looked down at her, “Why are you crying?” he asked softly.

Zoey looked at him, “I’m sorry but I can’t do this,” she pulled away from him.

“Why not?”<br>
Whenever I’m alone with you you make me feel
Like I am free again whenever I’m alone with
You you make me feel like I am clean again

“Because….” She sighed and looked away from him. “Is there something wrong with me? I mean there must be if all the men in my life hurt me or get pushed away. I mean I really liked Shawn and I thought that for once I found someone kind and caring. Someone who wouldn’t hurt me like all the others have but as luck would have it he was all of these things but ugly inside just like all of the others.” She wiped away tears that streamed down her face. “I just don’t know what’s wrong with me, why every guy I let get close to me has to hurt me. Why can’t I have a normal relationship without getting hurt?”<br>

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Chris wiped away her tears with his thumbs. “Nothing’s wrong with you. Those guys are creeps, that’s all.”<br>
“I’m just tired of getting hurt all the time,” Zoey said. She smiled faintly, “Look at me, I’m a mess. I’m sorry for laying this all on you.”<br>
Chris smiled faintly and looked into her eyes as he continued to wipe away her tears. He leaned in then and kissed her forehead, then kissed her lips gently. Zoey pulled him closer to her and kissed him back full of passion yet ever so gently.

However far away I will always love you however
Long I stay I will always love you whatever
Words I say I will always love you I will always
Love you ....

Tears still streamed down her cheeks. He leaned her against the desk and continued to kiss her. Her lips were soft against his and tasted of the strawberry-kiwi lip gloss she wore. He continued to kiss her and forgot about everything else. She slid her hands up his arms and folded her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her. His hands rested on the curve of her waist and he pressed harder into the kiss as he lifted her up and sat her down on the desk. Zoey kissed him slowly as if to tell him to lighten up the kiss. He followed in direction and kissed her back more slowly and more gently. He then broke the kiss and began to kiss her neck. Zoey closed her eyes as he kissed her neck gently then he pulled away suddenly.

“I can’t do this,” he said.

“I’m so sorry, this shouldn’t have happened. It’s my fault.”

Zoey wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. “I’m sorry,” she repeated. “You have a girl friend. I’m really sorry.”<br>
Chris nodded. That wasn’t the reason why he couldn’t go through with it but he kept quiet and said nothing further and left the office.

End of chapter six

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HoTWafi13Ricky
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Oh that was so sad. I just hope that Jenna did not see because that would make Chris look like some sort of low life cheater and make Zoey look like some sort of manwhore. That was sweet and sad and what's the real reason Chris stopped?

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i will answer that question only because i didn't find room to add it into my story.

chris stopped because he has too strong of feelings for her and didn't want to take advantage of her at her current state.

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Aww... that is just like Chris thinking of others before himself. thanx fer answering.

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Beautifully written scene there. What makes it all the sweeter is the contrast between the Chris and Zoey love scene and the ones with the Charmed Ones, since these two didn't get hit with the pink orbs -- it's the real thing with them.

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once again, thank you for all of the lovely comments. here is the conclusion to this story.
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Chapter seven

“Jason, can’t this wait until tomorrow?” Phoebe asked. “I mean, I really feel like I should be figuring out-” she stopped as they entered Jason’s loft. Candles lit the room creating a warm glow and romantic feeling. The white candles created a path that led out onto the terrace. Phoebe smiled, “What’s all of this for?” she asked curiously.

Jason smiled and led her out to the terrace. “This is what it’s for,” he said.

“OH my goodness,” Phoebe said shocked. Jason had set up a candle lit dinner out side for the two of them. The beautiful view of the city stood out as their back drop. The table was set along with a bottle of champagne in a steel bucket of ice.
“You did all this for me?”<br>
Jason nodded and grabbed her hand and went down on one knee, “Phoebe Halliwell, will you marry me?” He took out a small black ring box and revealed a gold band square cut diamond ring.

“Oh my- yes. Yes I’ll marry you,” Phoebe said while tears of joy streamed down her cheeks. She hugged him and then he slipped the ring onto her finger.

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Piper woke with a start. She had heard something or at least, she thought she heard something. Piper glanced down at Leo who was fast asleep next to her. She smiled at him but there it was again; that same noise.

“Leo, Leo wake up,” se whispered.

Leo opened his eyes and smiled. “What’s wrong?”<br>
“I think there’s someone or something in the house,” she replied.

Both of them gathered their robes and went out into the hall. The noise was heard again but this time more clearly and they found that it was coming from behind them.

“Wyatt,” Piper said and ran into the nursery. When they entered they saw the two robed women shimmer out with Wyatt.

“No, Wyatt!” Piper yelled frozen in her place.

*****

The old warlock smiled as he gazed at the twice blessed child who was seated before him in a circle of barrier crystals.

“You’ve done well; how is it that you knew love is the Charmed Ones blind spots?”<br>
“You can say that I found it out from personal experience,” Cole said with a nasty smile. “Although from personal experience I also found out that messing with loved ones is like signing your own death wish.”<br>
The old warlock smiled and nodded. “It’s what I’m hoping for. I want them here; I have no interest in the child. Not yet anyways.”<br>
“What exactly is it that you want then?” Cole asked as he studied the Ancient.

“I need the blood of the girl if I want to give her the present I know she’ll love.”<br>
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“What?!” Zoey exclaimed when she found out what had happened to Wyatt. Chris then orbed into the living room.

“What’s with the frantic calling?” he asked.

“The women that attacked a couple of nights ago took Wyatt,” Piper said. “Maybe these are the ones who turn him. Maybe we’ve over looked the possibility of demons out side of just the book of shadows turning him.”<br>
“Whoa, rewind. The same women who threw the orbs at you all causing you to have the whammy?”<br>
“Maybe it was a distraction,” Paige said. “I mean, a way to have our guards lowered.”<br>
“Exactly,” Phoebe added. “The dark lighter that attacked you must have been set up to make you think dark lighters were after him.”<br>
“It doesn’t matter right now,” Leo said. “All that matters is that we have a tracking spell that will lead us right to them.”<br>
*****

“Ready?” Piper asked Zoey as they looked around their surroundings.

Zoey nodded, “Yup, I’m used to being the bate now.” Zoey sighed and walked out into the fire lit cave. A fire ball headed for her but she caught it with quick reflexes.

Obnoxious applause came from somewhere in the shadow. “New power?” Cole said with a sly smile.

“You,” Zoey said.

“So you remember me? I’m touched.”<br>
Zoey threw the fire ball back at him though while in her hand it went from orange red to green. Cole dodged it. “Tsk, tsk; didn’t your parents ever teach you to respect your elders? That’s right, you don’t have any parents.”<br>
Zoey angrily and vainly sent him flying with a powerful gust of wind.

While the two engaged in battle, Piper, Leo, Chris, Phoebe and Paige rushed out to find Wyatt. As they did the two robed women appeared.

Piper tried to blow them up but they were too fast for her. Before they knew it the three sisters were thrown across the cave. Leo and Chris were soon to follow. The two women closed in around Phoebe but she channeled in on their emotions and used that against them. Quick as light Phoebe was able to use their power against them to vanquish the robed women before they knew what was coming.

Piper rushed over to her son and kicked away the crystals. “Oh Wyatt, mommy’s here,” Piper said with a tone of relief in her voice.

Cole was becoming weary in his battle with Zoey. She seemed weary but not as bad as he was. He didn’t know where all this strength was coming from. He threw another punch at Zoey sending her flying backwards. She picked herself up, her body ached. When she stood she came face to face with the old warlock and gasped.

He shoved the knife deeper into her stomach then pulled it out with violent force. Zoey fell to the ground, her dark red blood poured out into a thick pool on the ground. Piper tried to blow the warlock up but nothing happened. The warlock laughed and waved a hand; a distinct triangular scar with an arrow going through it could be seen.

“Foolish witch!” he cried then blinked out.

Cole smiled, “I’ll be seeing you.” He shimmered out.

Chris rushed over to Zoey and knelt down beside her. She was extremely pale and out of consciousness. He placed his hands over her wound and a faint goldish light appeared. He concentrated harder and the light shined more vibrantly.

****
The door bell rang and Phoebe went to answer it. “Jason, come in,” she said with a bright smile and kissed her fiancé on the lips.

He handed her some flowers and kissed her back. “Do they know?” he asked.

Phoebe shook her head, “No but they will tonight. Come on, dinner’s being served.”<br>
“Hey Jason,” Paige greeted. “How’s it going?”<br>
“It’s going good and you?”<br>
“Never better.”<br>

Piper was getting the dishes out when Leo entered the kitchen. “Hey Piper, can we talk?”<br>
“Sure, can we do it though while I serve dinner?”<br>
Leo nodded. “About last night…”

Piper smiled at him, “I don’t regret anything. Magic or no magic.”<br>
Leo smiled, “I don’t either.” He kissed her lips just as Paige and Phoebe entered the kitchen.

“OH my goodness!” Phoebe said.

“It’s about time,” Paige added with a sly smile.


Zoey was flipping through the book of shadows trying to figure out what that warlock was and how to kill it. The symbol on his hand, she had seen it before in the book once.

A knock came at the attic door where Chris stood in the doorway. “Hey,” he said as he walked over to her.

“Hey, what’s up?” she asked not taking her eyes off of the book.

“Look, we need to talk about last night at the club,” he began.

Zoey nodded, “What happened between us shouldn’t have happened at all but it did. It didn’t mean anything.”<br>
“Are you sure, because it felt like it did. Zoey, you kissed me back.”<br>
“I-I know but it was solace. Last night was just solace and I’m sorry for making you think otherwise. How rude of me to do that to you. I know how much you like Jenna. I’m really sorry about it. I shouldn’t have- you’re with Jenna.”<br>

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“Exactly, “Chris said quietly with a faint smile. “I’m with Jenna.” He glanced down at the book. “What are you looking for?”<br>
“Anything about that warlock but I can’t seem to find…”

The books pages flipped rapidly and landed on a page. “That’s it,” she said.

“What?”<br>
“The symbol.”<br>
“That’s not good.”<br>

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coming Soon: Family Reunion

A random walk on the streets of San Francisco leads Chris to unexpected meeting with a stranger from his past. When he soon learns the fate of his family, will the Charmed Ones be able to stop it before Destiny has it's way?

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Great Update! I am rushing over to its sequel right now. I can't wait to find out who Chris's family is in your universe. LOVING the rapid updates!



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Whoa. What's that Ancient up to with Zoey...what kind of "present" does he have in store for her? Sounds like life's just going to get creepier for her.

Gotta say, I loved Paige's line "It's about time" to seeing Leo and Piper kissing. You said it sister!