Not everything that shines is Gold

[~*Alicia*~]

A gipsy carnival came to town and Melinda was dying to go. Her mom wasn’t going to let her go alone so Melinda got her brother, Chris, and his girlfriend, Bianca, to go with her. Chris wasn’t convinced but he was not going to let a 15 year old girl like Melinda all alone in a gipsy carnival.
The carnival was awesome and had lots of attractions but Melinda really wanted to go to see the foruneteller.
“Chris, please let me go!” She begged her older brother. “Please!”
“Mel, why on Earth would you want to go in there? You are a witch for crying out loud if you want to know your future cast a spell! Now let’s go home!” Chris said and turned to leave but realized a few moments later that Bianca and Melinda went inside the fortuneteller’s tent. So all he could do was standing outside and wait.
“Mel, I’m not so sure about this.” Bianca said to Melinda inside the tent.
“Look if you don’t want to be here go with Chris and I’ll take the bus home, I don’t mind.” Melinda said in a determined voice.
Out of the blue a tall, blue-eyed guy appeared.
“I’m really sorry but Mrs. Carrow only sees one person at a time.”
Melinda turned to Bianca and a big smile drew all over her face.
“Fine you win. If anything happens we’ll be out there.” Bianca said and left the tent.
“Bi, there you are.” Chris said and then looked behind her. “Where’s Mel?”
“She’s with the fortuneteller.” Bianca said and they both went and sat down in a bench in fornt of the tent.
Meanwhile Melinda was sitting inside the tent looking at the guy, who was reading a book. The guy moved and Melinda saw that on his left arm he had the power of 3 symbol tattoed.
“Nice tatto.” She said and looking to the other side of the tent asked.”Believe in witchcraft?”
Matthew looked shocked and kept quiet for a while.
“Not a lot of girls know what this tatto means.”
“Well I do.”She looked at him and saw a disagreable look on his face. “I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to sound rude.” She stretched out her hand. “I’m Melinda.”
“Matthew.” He said stretching out his and shaking hers. “I didn’t mean to sound rude either.”
“It’s OK I attacked first, it’s something natural in me. So what cult are you in?” She said trying to sound as cassual as possible.
“In no cult I just…long story.” He said and grabbed his book and kept reading.
“I don’t think that it is that hard, Matthew because I know that you are not evil.” She said and looked straigt into his eyes. “I’m sorry I’m bugging in. Is Mrs. Carrow coming soon?”
“I am here my child.” A woman said at the other end of the tent. “What can I do for you, Miss Halliwell?”
“ I am sorry but how did you..?” Melinda got up and tried to freeze Mrs. Carrow but she didn’t freeze.
“Your powers won’t work on me, Melinda.” She came closer.
“I don’t understand.” She started to feel a great pressure on her chest and finding it hard to breath. “Chris!” She yelled. “Chris!”
Chris ran inside the tent and Bianca behind him. Mrs. Carrow laughed as she saw Melinda unconcious on the floor. Chris orbed her and Bianca out of there.
Mrs. Carrow looked at Matthew.
“Why did you let them go? Why didn’t you use your power to stop them?” Mrs. Carrow said looking at Matthew.
“Because….I am done working for you and what I am doing is not what my parents would’ve wanted for me, Aunt Margot. I am out of here.” He grabbed his jacket and left the tent.
“He’ll find you Matthew and then he’ll kill you.” Mrs. Carriw yelled but Matthew kept walking, he kept thinking about Melinda and how nice she had been to him. He was just hoping he’d see her again so he could explain what happened and also ask for help he needed as much help as he could get to defeat him, he was just hoping Melinda would want to help him after what happened.

[~B@MeLiSsA30@B~]

I like it. I hope you post more.

[~*Alicia*~]

Thanks I'm working on the other part but I'm sure I'll post it on the weekend.

[~B@MeLiSsA30@B~]

Awesome. Looking forward to it.

[~*Alicia*~]

Chris orbed into the manor’s attic, he did not want his parents to see Melinda like that, he was holding her in his arms and Bianca was holding unto Chris’ shoulder. Chris placed Melinda on the couch that was in the attic. He kneeled next to her and Bianca placed her hand on his shoulder.
“She’s fine, Chris.” Bianca said and Chris stood up.
“No, I should have never let her go in there. I should’ve gone in and got you both out of there.”
“You didn’t know and ,believe me, if I would’ve known I wouldn’t have left her alone in there.” Bianca said, placed her hand on Chris’ shoulder again but he moved. He walked towards the Book of Shadows making loud steps while he walked. Suddenly Wyatt orbed in with his hands up in the air as if he was going to attack. When he saw Chris he placed down his hands.
“Oh, it’s you.” Wyatt said, he looked at Bianca. “Hi,Bianca.” He turned back to Chris. “Where’s Mel?” Bianca moved and he could get a clear sight from his sister. He went towards her and kneeled next to her as Chris did a couple of minutes ago. What happened he ask?”
“We have no idea.” Chris said. Bianca looked at both of them.
“I’m going to go now.” She said and started walking towards the door.
“What? No, let me orb you home.” Chris said. Bianac looked at Melinda.
“She needs you. I don’t mind taking the bus home or a cab if I don’t find a bus. Stay with her I don’t mind, after all she’s your sister.” She went back gave Chris a peck on the cheek.
“Bye, Wyatt.” She started walking and Chris followed her. “I know my way out.” She said and left the manor. Wyatt and Chris stayed quiet for what seemed hours. Earlier that day they had gotten into a fight of who was going to take Melinda to the fair and they made her choose, she chose Chris and Wyatt got mad at both of them now seeing Melinda like that he felt really bad.
“I’m really sorry, sis.” Wyatt said and layed down his head in her stomach.
“You’ll me more sorry if you don’t take your big head of me right now.” Melinda said as she opened her eyes.
“Oh, sorry!” Wyatt said and took his head off her and Chris approached them.
“Mel, are you OK?” He said trying to get her pulse but she withdraw her hand quickly.
“I’m fine, Chris.” She said and sat down. Chris sai next to her and Wyatt stood up.
“Can I get you anything? Coffee? Tea? Water?” Wyatt asked. Melinda giggled.
“You two are acting like if I’m about to die.” She looked at Wyatt and tried to stand up but she lost her balance, Chris caught her and sat her on the couch.
“You’re still to weak, Mel. Don’t do any efforts you just woke up from being unconcious, remember?” Chris said and once again sat next to her. She looked at both of her brothers and realized that all they wanted was for her to be alright.
“Tea would be fine, Wyatt.” She said and layed down on Chris’ shoulder. Wyatt nodded and orbed downstairs.
“You were right, Chris. I should’ve never gone in there.”
“It wasn’t your fault I was supposed to take care of you.” He gave her a kiss on the head. “You can tell me what happened when you want, but tell me before the carnival leaves so we can make that woman pay.” Melinda looked uncomfortable and changed the conversation.
“Where are mom and dad?” Melinda asked.
“Funny you ask, when I orbed in only Wyatt came up here. Maybe they went out.” Chris said looking at his watch.
“Or are really asleep.” She said and giggled.
“They went out.” Wyatt’s voice said and he orbed in 2 seconds later with a tray on his hands and 3 cups of tea. “Aunt Phoebe made a dinner party at her place and they’re there right now.” He handed one cup to Melinda, who sat down straight and looked at her brothers, and then looked at Chris.
“I made a cup for you I thought you might need one.” He said, grabbed his cup and left the tray in front of Chris.
“Thanks.” He said and took the cup. That looked like peace, no more fighting, Melinda thought and smiled at that sight, then she remembered Matthew and Mrs. Carrow, what was he doing right now? She knew he wasn’t evil because he had tattoed the Power of 3 symbol but why was he with Mrs. Carrow? She kept thinking about it and realized neither one of her brother had to know what she was up to, saving Matthew and vanquishing Mrs. Carrow all alone. But how was the real question.

[pipercharmedphreak]

You have a great story started! Love it! ;D

[~:*Destiny*:~]

Good storyline! ;D

[jenna]

This is really good. Can't wait for more!

[~B@MeLiSsA30@B~]

This is great. Good update. ;D

[~*Alicia*~]

Meanwhile Matthew was wandering down the streets.
“How am I going of find her? She’s a Halliwell, for heavens sake, she’ll vanquish me if she sees me!”
“How are you sure?” A woman’s voice said behind him, he turned around and saw Paige.
“Who are you?” Matthew said and stepped back, while he was stepping back he fell to the ground.
“I am your whitelighter. “ Paige said and went to help him. “My name is Paige.”
“Aren’t you supposed to have a cover or something?” He said and stood up.
“Well you should have a cover yourself also, a young boy that has a tattoo of a witchcraft symbol, to obvious don’t you think?” Paige said.
“Thanks but I don’t need your help, I’m 18 I can take care of myself.” Matthew said and started walking.
“I heard you mumbling something about a Halliwell.” Paige said and looked at her fingernails, Matthew turned around.
“I don’t think that’s any of your bussiness.” He said.
“Well I know the Halliwell, too well I must say, and I can help you find them.” Paige said. “But since you don’t need my help.” She said and was about to orb out.
“No, wait!” Matthew yelled, Paige looked at him.
“Yes?” She said.
“You know the Halliwells?” He said now anxious. “Can you take me to Melinda Halliwell?” Paige looked at him.
“How do you know her?” She asked now sounding misterious.
“It’s a long story.” Matthew said. “Can you take me to her?”
“Sure.” Paige said and handed her hand towards him. “Take my hand, but I hope you don’t mind if we make some stops.”
“As long as you get me to her, safe.” Matthew said, and they orbed out.

[~B@MeLiSsA30@B~]

Wow. This is good. I like the story line. Though I am wondering why Matthew wants to see Melinda for. Hopefully you update soon.

[~*Alicia*~]

It's a long story but it all makes sense at the end, I am working on it right now.

[charmingsoul]

Yeeeeaaah, i really love it It's sooo good... great work

[~*Alicia*~]

Piper and Leo came to their house about midnight and found their 3 kids sleeping in the attic. Chris was laying on one edge of the couch, Melinda’s head was on his shoulder and Wyatt was in the couch across them.
“How do we get them to their rooms?” Piper said and looked at Leo.
“Well we could wake them up.” Leo said. “But they look really asleep, so why don’t we leave them here? Just for tonight.” Piper looked at him.
“I’ll go and get some blankets.” She said and went downstairs, Leo stayed there looking at his kids. Piper came in and put a blanket on each one of them, and also givind them a kiss on the forehead.
“They look so peaceful when they’re asleep.” Piper said.
“We got the good kids.” Leo said and placed and arm around Piper, after that they went to bed.
Melinda was running down a hallway that didn’t stop on her way she saw demons, creatures but what scared her the most she saw Matthew killing inocent people. She woke up and found herself in the attic, both of her brothers were there, both of them asleep. She slowly stood up and looked outside the attic window it was still dark.
“It was just a dream, Melinda. Just a dream.” She whispered to herself as she went downstairs to get a glass of water. She was in the kitchen when she heard footsteps in the living room, she put the glass down and went to the living room as quiet as she could be. In the living room she saw Paige and at first she couldn’t tell who the other person was until he went towards the window and moonlight reflected on his face…the boy was Matthew.
“I am telling you that they’re all asleep, maybe we should come back tomorrow.” Paige whispered at him.
“What you really mean is that I should come back tomorrow, right?” Matthew said making a big enphasis on the “I” part.
“Look, I am not in the mood for your games, you are going to do what I say, when I say it.” She said in a strict voice, the one she used when she was lecturing Melinda. Matthew looked at Paige and realized that she did the same face movements when she got mad, he remembered this about Melinda because that was the face she had on when she asked about the tattoo.
“Paige, you have no idea, it is really urgent that I see her. Please help me!” He said.
“Does this have something to do about your brother? She doesn’t posses that kind of power, Matthew. She is not that strong.” Paige said and looked straight at Matthew.
“I think she is, and why do you care?” He said now getting pissed off.
“Because she’s my niece and I won’t let you hurt her.”
“I am not going to hurt her.” He said and approached the window again. They stayed quiet for a while and Melinda thought it was time to show herself.
“Aunt Paige, I don’t think he’ll hurt me.” Both Matthew and Paige looked at her coming out of the shadows.
“Honey, what are you doing up?” Paige said.
“I couldn’t sleep. Mind if I talk to Matthew?” She asked looking at him.
“Sure. I have to go, but I’ll come back in a while. If you have any questions talk to your dad, Melinda.” Paige said and orbed out.
“What did she mean by questions?” Matthew asked and looked at Melinda.
“I have no idea but I’ll let you know as soon as I find out. But, right now we need to talk.” She said to Matthew and showed him the sofas in the living room. They sat down and started to talk.

[pipercharmedphreak]

Very nice update. I really like Piper and Leo talking about their kida in the beginnning. It brings the story to life so much more! Love it and I hope you update soon!

[~*Alicia*~]

Thanks for all your comments guys! I'll have the next part posted by end of this week.

[~*Alicia*~]

“First of all, I get it if you’re mad.” Matthew said and stayed quiet waiting for Melinda’s response.
“I am not mad.” She said and looked at him. “ I am just…” She said and moved her hands they way Piper did whenever she was trying to explain something.
“Surprised? In shock?” He said and looked at her, she nodded.
“No, never mind.” She said and looked away. “Can I ask what happened to your brother? I heard my aunt mention him.”
“It’s a long story.” Matthew said and looked at the grandfather watch in the living room.
“It’s almost 2 in the morning, I think we got time.” Melinda said and took Matthew’s hands. “If you want my help, you need to tell me.” She said and Matthew looked at her.
“But promess you won’t judge me after I tell you.”
“I promess.” Melinda said and let Matthew’s hands of her.
“Well, the woman that you saw today, Mrs. Carrow, she suposedly is my aunt. She was my father’s sister. My father abandoned us, I never knew him and my mother died about 9 years ago.” He said and made a pause, Melinda stayed quiet not knowing what to say. He continued. “What if your brother wakes up and finds me here?” Matthew said looking towards the stairs as well.
“Who? Chris?” She giggled. “He sleeps like a rock, you could drop 2 attomic bombs next to him and he wouldn’t wake up.” She looked at Matthews face she hadn’t realized how worried he looked. “Are you OK?” Matthew nodded.
“I am just trying to figure out a way, to break it to you.” Matthew said and Melinda looked at him. He stood up and sighed.
“My father was or is a demon. His job was to procreate hibrids with humans. He met my mother at the carnival. She was the daughter of the fortuneteller. They met, they started to date and they got married. My father’s job was to get her pregnant and when the babies were born he had to kill her, but apparently he fell for her, because when he found out that she was pregnant he abandoned her.” He stayed quiet for a while and Melinda had no idea what to say. He went on. “ My mom found out that she was expecting triplets, she was thrilled but she had no idea how was she going to do to take care of 3 babies, her mom had died a couple of months ago and she grew up fatherless. She had no siblings so all she could do was to become the new carnival’s fortuneteller. So she did. After a while me and my 2 brothers, Gregory and John, we were born here in SF. Then we traveled all over country and Canada.” He kept looking outside the window and Melinda could see a smile over Matthew’s face.
“You don’t have to tell me everything tonight.” She stood up and went towards Matthew. She placed her hand on his shoulder.
“But if I don’t you won’t understand.” He said and turned to look at Melinda. Suddenly thry heard someone comig downstairs. Matthew turned to look at Melinda.
“Hide there!” Melinda said pointing at the back of the sofa. Matthew hid there and Melinda could see her father coming, apparently awaken by the voices.

[~.:Alysha:.~]

Sounds good chick, cant wait to see what happens next!! Hope you post again soon

[jenna]

Yay! Another update! This just gets better and better! Keep it coming!

[~*Alicia*~]

Leo came downstairs and saw his daughter standing in the middle of the living room.
“Hey, honey. What are you doing here?” Leo said and looked around. He had learnt that whenever a Halliwell was standing all alone in the living room at the middle of the night it was not a good sign.
“I…just…um…couldn’t sleep.” Melinda said hesitating and looking at the spot where Matthew was.
“Really?” Leo said and sat down on the couch across the one Matthew was hiding behind. “And are you here all by yourself?” He asked and looked around again. Melinda swallowed.
“Yep!” She said and slowly started to step back. Her father couldn’t know, could he? He was just a simple mortal now, he couldn’t possibly know.
“Are you sure?” He said and stood up. “Because that’s not what Paige told me.” He said and smiled at her daughter. “You can come out from wherever you are, Matthew.” Matthew slowly stood up and looked at Leo then at Melinda.
“Dad, I can explain.” Melinda said and gave his dad a compasionate look.
“You don’t have to explain anything, any of you. Now, why don’t we sat down to talk for a while?” He said and Matthew and Melinda sat on the couch across Leo.
“Sir, I have a very good reason to be here.” He said and looked at Leo.
“Both of you, would you please stop it and let me talk?” He said and both his daughter and Matthew looked at him. “Well, Matthew I am so pleased to finally see you again. Last time I saw you, you were about a year or two. You’re now, about 19, right?” Melinda looked at her father.
“Dad, do you know him?” She asked and there was an awkard silence when Matthew finally spoke.
“I’m sorry, sir. Not to be rude or anything I have never seen you.” He said and Leo looked at him.
“Well I know that you’ve heard of me, I am Leo Wyatt.” Leo said and Matthew’s jaw dropped.
“You’re…you’re… Leo Wyatt?” Matthew said, his voice trembling. Leo nodded and Melinda looked at her father.
“You know Matthew, dad?” She asked and Leo looked at her.
“It’s a long story, Melinda.” Matthew said and looked at Leo. “I’ve heard so much about you.” He looked at Melinda. “Now I get it, meeting Melinda, Paige, everything was to lead me to you.” He said and Leo nodded.
“What do you mean by that, Matthew? Dad, what does he mean?” She said looking at both of them.
“Melinda, honey.” Leo said and looked at her. “I was the whitelighter of Matthew’s mother. She had the gipsy power of seeing the future. One day she called me, a little bit before I stopped being a whitelighter. She told me that I had to protect her boys. But most of all I had to protect Matthew and Gregory.” He looked at Matthew. “Your mom would be very proud of you for what you did today, confronting Mrs. Carrow, that takes a lot of courage.” Matthew looked at him.
“I don’t think that. Not after what happened to John.” He said and looked at Leo.
“That was meant to happen, John did what he had to do.” Leo said and looked at Matthew, Melinda looked confused, but she felt like she had to stay quiet, so she said nothing.
“I could’ve stopped Gregory, but I hid like a coward.” Matthew said and looked at Leo. Melinda got more and more confussed by each word they said. Leo noticed that and looked at her.
“Honey, are you OK? You look confussed.” Leo said. Melinda looked at him and Matthew.
“I don’t get it. You know him and he apparently knows you. Something happened to one of your brothers and you could’ve stopped the other one. I don’t get it.” She said and looked at Matthew. “Is there something I need to know?” Matthew sighed and looked at Leo.
“Can I tell her?” He said and Leo nodded.
“It is your decision, Matthew.” Leo said and looked at Melinda.
“Can you leave us alone for a while then, please?” He asked and looked at Leo, who slowly stood up.
“I’ll come and talk to you in a while, honey.” He came closer to Melinda and gaver her a kiss on the forehead. After that he went upstairs, he found Piper wide awake lying in their bed.
“How did it go?” She asked looking at Leo.
“Well with Matthew it went OK, with Melinda I am not so sure.” He said and layed down next to Piper.
“What do you mean? Is she alright? Did she took it OK?” Piper said now starting to get nervous.
“She’s fine.” He said and looked at Piper, he didn’t want to worry her. He heard Matthew’s voice coming from downstairs and he thought about his daughter. If what he was thinking was right she was going to get really hurt.