Not everything that shines is Gold

[jate88]

"What if he gets ambushed?" was the first question that popped into my mind when Mel left the attic. Then again she might have been smart enough to know that her brothers would be spying on the two ;D

[~*Alicia*~]

That whole part makes sense at another update:

Penny looked at Henry and then back at Melinda. Henry apparently was wondering the same things as Penny. Why in the world would Melinda like to go to the Underworld for?
“Mel” Penny started but Melinda interrupted her.
“Penny, I need you to trust me, and also you Henry. If I don’t go down there, only the Elders know what can happen to Matthew. Please” She said with her pleading face. Penny looked at her and then at Henry, who looked at Melinda carefully.
“Mel, I am assuming that Matthew is your boyfriend, so what would he be doing in the Underworld?” He asked and looked at Melinda who looked at him, her cheeks blushed, she had no idea how she would tell her cousins Matthew was a half demon. She then sighed.
“Matt is…um…” She started to mumble trying to figure out what she would say.
“Well, the reason why he is there is because he is a half demon that was kidnapped ny his demonic brother and now I have to go and save him, becaue I know he is not evil. How do you break news like that?” Penny suddenly said and then covered her mouth. “Sorry, empath talking” She said as she saw Melinda’s eyes look straight into her. Henry quickly got up and looked at Melinda.
“Matthew is a half demon? Great why don’t I date a banshee and Penny a warlock and we are all set!” He yelled at Melinda, he was really overprotective with his cousins. “what are you thinking, Mel?” He said calming down a bit after he saw Melinda’s look, she looked worried and scared now, not the confident Melinda she always was. “Mel, I am so sorry. I just get worried you know? I am the oldest of the three of us and I want to protect you guys. Besides, haven’t you ever heard the story of aunt Phoebe and Cole, it did not end well and I’d hate to see you got through the same thing.” He said and Melinda smiled at him.
“I know that you’re a big brother, but I need a cousin and a friend right now. Not another Wyatt or Chris.” She said and hugged both of her cousins. Penny smiled, now touched by the feeling she got from Melinda, love and trust. That’s how Melinda felt around her family, loved and that she could trust them no matter what. Henry looked at her and smiled also.
“Fine, but I am going with you” He said and handed his hand to Melinda. “You might need me to kick some demon’s butt” He said and he and Melinda laughed. Then both looked at Penny.
“I will go too. I am dying to meet this Matthew guy” She said and then looked at Melinda and Henry, she then handed her hand to Melinda. “Focus on him, and it will lead us to wherever he is on the Underworld” She said and Melinda closed her eyes. Penny then teleported Henry and Melinda to the Underwordl following Melinda’s thoughts.


While Melinda, Henry and Penny were still talking if wether to go or not to go to the Underworld. Wyatt and Chris were working on potions and a plan to get Matthew safely. Wyatt was not really fond of the idea but he was doing to do it for his sister, that was it. Wyatt was writing vanquihing spells and Chris was making potions. Phoebe came in the room with Piper and Leo.
“Are both of you insane?” Phoebe asked and looked at them, Chris looked up.
“Don’t worry we will have backups down there” He said and gave a look at Wyatt who just nodded.
“what do you mean with backups?” Piper asked, now curious, she had the feeling that what they were up to involved Melinda.
“We can’t tell you, sorry, mom.” Wyatt said. “You’ll just have to trust us with this one” He then added and Piper looked at him.
“It’s not that I don’t want to trust you but…” Piper started to say but Leo cut her off.
“Piper, I think they know what they are doing” He said and winked at his sons, he trusted them and he had an idea of what they were up to.
“Fine. Come on, Pheebs. There are some things that are need to be done” Piper said and Phoebe started to follow her sister.
“I hope you know what you’re doing” She said and left the attic. Leo looked at them.
“I hope it works” He said and looked at Chris, who was the mind behind the plan. “I really do” He said and left the room.
“Are you sure they’ll be there?” Wyatt asked.
“Knowing them, I am possitive” Chris said and looked at Wyatt. “Ready?” He asked.
“Ready” Wyatt said and they orbed down to the Underworld.

[Honey Halliwell <3]

Wow !!! Still loving this story! Please can I have some more lol ;D

[~*Alicia*~]

Thanks, Honey. But I am sad to say this that four to five more updates and I am done.

Penny, Henry and Melinda teleported into a dark cave in the Underworld. They heard steps behind them and all 3 of them got ready for an attack. When they turned to look, Wyatt and Chris were there.
“I should’ve guessed you two would be here” Melinda said and smiled, she was confident her brothers were going to be in the Underworld, they were so predictable, but she also knew that they knew that she and her cousins were going to be there as well. She then looked on Wyatt and Chris’ hands, they were filled with papers and potion viles.
“We knew you guys weren’t going to come well prepared” Wyatt said as he handed them spells and Chris handed them potion viles.
“You thought of everything, right?” Penny said and giggled. Suddenly they heard steps behind them.
”Well, well, well. If it isn’t the Halliwell clan” A man’s voice said behind all of them. They all turned to look and Barbas was standing there.
“barbas” Wyatt said and quickly jumped in front of his sister, as if he knew something. Chris jumped in front of his other two cousins.
“Wyatt. What’s wrong? Let me see” Melinda said pushing Wyatt away, Wyatt quickly got in front of her again.
“You don’t get it, Mel” He said and looked at Chris they had both faced Barbas before.
“What don’t I get?” She asked and crossed her arms.
“Simple” Barbas said. “Your big brother’s greatest fear is not being able to protect his siblings, and your other brother right here, is afraid of losing the ones he love.” He added and then looked at Wyatt and Chris, then at Melinda behind Wyatt. “What cowards, don’t you think?” He said and smiled. Melinda looked at Wyatt and Chris, she never heard that, she knew they cared about her but not as much as that. Barbas was about to start to pressure Wyatt but a hand was suddenly on Barbas’ arm.
“They’re not why I summoned you” Mrs. Carrow vice said behind barbas and her face appeared out of the shadows. “Sleep!” She stated and all 5 of Halliwell clan fell to the floor and unconcious. “Now, stay here and watch them, we wouldn’t anything abd to happen during the ritual” She demanded and turned to leave.
“Wait! Are you saying that you summoned me, Barbas, just to watch the Charmed Ones kids?” He asked now furious.
“Wait, there both of you” A girl’s voice said and moments later two girls came out of a cave.
“Who are you?” Mrs. Carrow asked and looked at both girls.
“We?” The other girl said. “You don’t want to know who we are, but I assure you that we’re so in favor of your Halliwell vanquish plan”
“What plan?” Mrs. Carrow said. “We don’t have any plan.”
“Exactly” The girl that first spoke said. “You don’t have the plan yet, but we know it and we’re so in favor of it”
“So you’re from the future, I am guessing” Mrs. Carrow said and looked at both of the girls.
“Wow, so far that’s the greates thing you have said, Mrs. Carrow” The first girl said and then looked at the one next to her, who turned to look at Barbas and then at Mrs. Carrow.
“And I am guessing that now that your rein of evil has started you want a high demon like Barbas to be on your side” The second girl said. Mrs. Carrow looked doubtful for a minute and then looked at the girls.
“How do I not know that you’re on the Halliwell’s side, and this is something to defeat us?” Mrs. Carrow said and looked at both of the girls, the first one created a fireball on her hand and an atheme appeared on the other one.
“Is that proof enough?” She said and Mrs. Carrow nodded. “Great” She added when she saw Mrs. Carrow nod.
“Wait a second” Barbas said and looked at both of the girls. “Don’t we desrve to know a name?” He said and Mrs. Carrow turned to look at him.
“Let’s go Barbas. The girls have proven what I needed them to prove” She said and took Barbas shoulder.
“Wait” Barbas said. “I just want their names” He said and both girls looked at each other and then at him.
“I am Anna and she is Marie” The first girl sid rapidly. “We’re cousins” She stated and then noticed her cousin’s look on her face. “Is that alright?” Anna then asked Barbas.
“yeah, that’s better” He said and looked at Mrs. Carrow. “We should go now, evil Matthew will wake up soon” he said and shimmered out. Mrs. Carrow smiled to the girls and then shimmered after Barbas did.
“Why did you say those were our names?” Marie asked and Anna looked at her.
“Would you have wanted us to get caught?” Anna told Marie, who nodded a no. “Well, then, I am guessing that we need to do this plan as we said we would, and no flaws” She added and took out some potion viles of her pockets.

[jate88]

sorry i missed a few updates. I've been on animecrave a lot andI just got a new wii to keep me distracted. Does Barbas get to help with the ritual?

[~*Alicia*~]

Not exactly, well you will see. On the meantime, who do you think are Anna and Marie? Are those their real names?

Barbas teleported into a wide area, that had lots of caves around him. Mrs. Carrow teleported in a few moments later. Gregory was in the middle of the room.
“What is he doing here?” Gregory said and looked at Barbas. “I thought that he was going to stay to take care of the Halliwell kids”
“Yeah, but we found replacements” Mrs. Carrow answered and then bowed. She then looked at Barbas.
“I am not going to bow, I am Barbas” He said and Gregory looked at him. Mrs. Carrow awaited for Gregory’s reaction. Gregory just limited to roll his eyes and then look at Mrs. Carrow.
“Who did you leave taking care of the Halliwells?” He asked, Mrs. Carrow looked at him.
“Two girls of my confidence” She answered, she was not going to tell him that she left two strange girls taking care of the Halliwells. “Have you summoned John?” She asked.
“Yes, he is with Matthew right now. Waiting for him to wake up” Gregory said and walked over the room. “Just a while longer and the new Triad will be in front of you” He said and Mrs. Carrow bowed again.

John was next to Matthew, who was lying on the floor inside a circle. John was looking around, like if waiting for something.
“You have not much time left, John” A woman’s voice said out of nowhere.
“Just give me time, I know they’ll come” He said and looked up, suddenly someone orbed in behind him. It was Prue Halliwell. “We need more time, Prue” He said and got up. Prue looked at him.
“John, you have the time we gave you.” She said and looked at Matthew. “In fact, I don’t have much time myself. I am only here as a guide for you and the girls. That’s all.” She said and looked at John, who looked at her. “I am sure that you will be able to do it” She then added and looked at him. “I will be back when time is over” She said and orbed out. John looked at Matthew.
“Hang in there, Matt. Help is coming” He said and kneeled next to Matthew.

Anna and Marie were standing there. Anna was looking at the potion viles in her hand. She then looked at Marie.
“Alright, so I take Melinda with me and you…?” She said to Marie.
“Do what you told me” She answered. “There is just one thing I don’t get, Pr…”
“Don’t you dare to say my name” Anna said and looked at her. “Too much work for this cover and you’re going to blew it” She said and Marie nodded.
“Sorry” Marie said. “I was going to ask you, why did you have to be in charge?” She said and Anna turned to look at her.
“I don’t mean to be bossy, I just..” She said and looked at Melinda. “Things are more personal for me” She said and took Melinda’s hand. “Just be ready, as you may know they will come in anytime” Anna said and Marie nodded, Anna then handed Marie three athames. Anna then took Melinda’s hand and shimered out.
“Good luck” Marie whispered after Anna shimered out. She then looked at the rest of the Halliwells. “Just hold on” She said.

Anna shimered in behind a rock, Melinda was n the floor. She looked at her. “Things will be fine” She said and gently placed Melinda’s head on the floor. She then wripped her blouse’s sleeve and rubbed some dirt on her face.
“Mrs. Carrow! Mrs. Carrow” She yelled as she entered running the room where Mrs. Carrow was. Mrs. Carrow looked at Anna running inside the room and looked at her.
“What happened, my child?” Mrs. Carrow asked and looked at Anna. Barbas turned to look at her also.
“The Halliwell kids” Anna said gasping. “The two girls, woke up and tried to attack me and Marie. One of them was able to got away” Anna said taking pauses, for her to breath as if she was really attacked.
“Which one got away?” Gregory asked inmediatly and Anna looked at him, Barbas looked at him.
“Does it matter?” Barbas asked and looked at Gregory, he was curious why did someone asked that. Gregory sighed and looked at Barbas.
“I will pass this one, because we just summoned you. But next forget about it” Greg stated and looked at Barbas. “One of those girls, is my brother’s girlfriend, maybe you know her, Melinda.” Greg said and made a pause and a grose gesture with his face. Barbas laughed.
“Your brother, with a Halliwell?” Barbas said and laughed, Gregory moved his hand and Barbas started to choke.
“Don’t ever say that again” He yelled and Barbas nodded a yes and Gregory let him go. “Well, I was in the part where I explain why I mind if Melinda was the one that got away” Greg continued and started to walk around the room. “If Melinda got away then she would do anything to get Matthew away from evilness. Now if it is the other one, I don’t mind that much” He said and created a fireball in his hand.
“Why not kill Melinda?” Anna asked and Gregory turned to look at her.
“I could, but if I did I would lose Matthew forever, giving that fact that what he feels for the girl is pretty strong” He said and Anna smiled, she knew something Greg didn’t but since neither one of the ones in the room could read minds, she had nothing to worry about.
“What are you smiling at?” Gregory asked Anna.
“Nothing, mister. I was just recalling the looks on the Halliwells as you killed them” She stated and Greg smiled.
“I like this girl” Greg said and Mrs. Carrow bowed again. “Now, who ran away?” He asked Anna.
“Melinda Halliwell” Anna stated and Greg looked at Mrs. Carrow.
“Find her and bring her here” He said and Mrs. Carrow was about to shimer out.
“Wait!” Anna yelled. “I am just a lower level demon but I know that Melinda is near her cousins and brother, she won’t leave them there. Marie, is there waiting for Melinda, why don’t Mrs. Carrow and Barbas go and help her?” She said in a very shy mode and then kneeled looking at Gregory, whose chest was now filled with pride. Mrs. Carrow looked at the girl and then back at Gregory, who nodded at her.
“Let’s go, Barbas” Mrs. Carrow said and looked at Barbas, who was about to say something but then saw Gregory’s look and nodded at Mrs. Carrow. Barbas and Mrs. Carrow shimered out. Anna just looked at Gregory and kneeled. She then made a gold cup appear out of nowhere. Gregroy looked at the cup and how it suddenly filled with an orange liquid.
“What the hell?” He asked Anna. Anna looked at him and smiled then handed the cup to him.
“This is called the Victory Cup, it has been in my family for years and the liquid inside it is a potion to make the person who drinks it invencible” Anna said and handed the potion to Gregory, who drank it and inmediatly fell to the floor.

[jate88]

well it was pretty obvious that anna and marie were undercover. I thought they might have been the Matthew twins until they started using demonic powers. good story

[~*Alicia*~]

Alrighty, only one of them has demonic powers, the other one just was like a helper. And thanks ;D

At the same time Gregory fell to the floor, Mrs, Carrow and Barbas shimered into the cave where they had left the Halliwell kids.
“Marie?” Mrs. Carrow yelled. Barbas looked around him. “Something is not right here” Mrs. Carrow said and turned around and saw Maria about to stab them. Barbas quickly got a hold of Marie’s hand and Marie dropped the two athames to the floor.
“See, I knew we couldn’t trust her” Barbas yelled to Mrs. Carrow. Marie quickly orbed out of Barbas’s arms. Mrs. Carrow looked at her.
“You can orb?” She asked and Marie looked at her with awful eyes. “And shimer?” Mrs. Carrow added, remembering that Marie and Anna had both shimered in but also recalling that they shimered very close to one another. She then smiled as if realizing something. “You can not shimer, can you?” She asked Marie and then threw a fireball at her. Marie deflected it with her hand and it smashed a wall. Mrs. Carrow smiled. “So you are a witch, how interesting” She said. “And you can orb, that makes it all a lot more interesting” She said and looked as Marie. Barbas just stood there silently and watched as Mrs. Carrow strate to question the girl. “You were never able to shimer, right?” Mrs. Carrow added and watched as Marie started to step away from them. “Get her” Mrs. Carrow told Barbas who inmediatly trapped the girl tying some golden ropes around her, the ropes came out of his hand. Marie tried to break free, but she was unable to. “This is just great” Mrs. Carrow thought. “Let’s go” Mrs. Carrow said to Barbas. Barbas shimered out with a big smile on his face, he took Marie with him. Mrs. Carrow stood there for a brief moment and looked at the Halliwells. “This is going to be so much fun” She thought and shimered out.

Anna watched as Gregory fell unconcious to the floor. She then went to get Melinda and shimered to where Matthew and John were. John was kneeled on the floor next to Matthew, when he saw Ann he got up, he then noticed Melinda.
“Why did you bring her?” John asked and Anna looked at him. She placed Melinda on the floor next to Matthew. John sighed as he saw Anna trying to make an explanation. “It’s alright” He then added and smiled at Anna. Anna smiled back.
“How long till he wakes up?” She asked, John looked at her and smiled.
“Well, soon if Mrs. Carrow is still alive, but if Mrs. Carrow dies then I think the moment she dies he’ll wake up. The same as her” John answered Anna. “You know, you don’t have to worry that much, Prue. They’ll be fine” He said. Anna looked around her quite alarmed.
“Thank God that no one is near here, John. Do you have any idea what can happen if people find out who I am?” She said. “I am Anna in this time and Phoenix is Marie, got it?” She said and sighed, still looking around.

“Well, well, well. If it is the other impostor” Mrs. Carrow’s voice said behind *Anna* and John. They both turned to look. *Anna* looked at Mrs. Carrow.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about” *Anna* said and looked at Mrs. Carrow, moments later Barbas walked in with *Marie* next to him.
“Sorry” *Marie* mouthed to *Anna*. *Anna* just limited to look at Mrs. Carrow.
“What did we talk about, Marie?” *Anna* quickly said. She then looked at Mrs. Carrow. “When you killed the Halliwells, she was one of the survivors. We got to Piper’s kids and grandkids, except for this one. She was the only exception.” She quickly lied. Mrs. Carrow, looked doubtful for a second.
“Why is she still alive then?” Mrs. Carrow asked. *Anna* swallowed and approached Mrs. Carrow.
“Do you really think I would pass the chance of making her my slave?” She answered to Mrs. Carrow reply. “I was planing to kill her when she becomes useless” She added and smiled evily at Mrs. Carrow. “And also, a Halliwell. When I kill her I can get he powers” *Anna* said to Mrs. Carrow, who now smiled at her. She was now convinced to the fact that *Anna* was truly evil.
“let her go” Mrs. Carrow told Barbas. “And no replies” She said before Barbas could open his mouth, which he was about to.
“You know, if you won’t need me. Why did you summon me?” Barbas asked Mrs. Carrow who turned to look at him.
“You know, Barbas. You got a point” Mrs. Carrow said and moved her right hand, which caused Barbas to disappear. *Marie* was now left free. Mrs. Carrow didn’t notice Melinda there, which was weird because she was standing next to her.
“Marie, come here” *Anna* said and *Marie* came and stood next to her. “Don’t say anything, we’ll talk back home” *Anna* whispered to *Marie*. “Mrs. Carrow, I agree with you that Matthew will wake up evil, so I have an idea, why don’t you go and John go and check on the Halliwell kids, as I will keep and eye on Marie, that way she won’t try anything again. I talked to Gregory a while ago and he said that he is fine with everything that happens after Matthew is evil” Mrs. Carrow looked doubtful for a second but then nodded.
“John, let’s go we will go and check on the rest of the bunch” She answered, now completely sure *Anna* was evil.
John just stood there quietly, amazed by *Anna’s* way of creating excuses just like that, out of nowhere. Suddenly Matthew’s hand moved.
“It is now or never” *Anna* said to *Marie*