A Past Revealed

Okay I'm back. I hope everyone enjoyed Chapter 3. All I can say is please review and tell me how the story is going and how I should correct it if needed. Okay to clear up any confusion that there might be. Since Wyatt I believe is what a year to two years older than Chris that will make him 24, So Chris is 22, so I will make Ryan 20 all two years apart.

To Ashlee, Hailey, Kaytie and xfaytx- Thank you for all the encouragement and support. I love writing this story, and I’m excited that you all enjoy it.

This will be a long chapter and something surprising will happen at the end. So with further ado I bring you the story ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Say a word about what?” Both Chris and Ryan turned sharply towards the door. Standing there was Leo with a curious look on his face. Ryan looked toward Chris to see what his response would be. Chris on the other hand was trying to figure out how to get himself out this situtation. Seeing that his two sons weren’t going to answer him he “Chris Ryan don’t say a word about what?” At this Chris sprinted into action “Nothing Leo we were just saying goodnight right Ry.” Chris looked at his brother that said play along. “Right and now I’m going to go get some sleep see ya tomorrow,” and with that Ryan walked out leaving Chris and Leo alone. Leo not believing either of his sons moved into Chris’ room. “Okay now tell me what you two were really talking about.” Sighing s mos moved over on the bed so Leo could sit. “Really Leo we were just saying goodnight you must of heard wrong.” Leo winced when Chris called him by his first name. “Look Chris I know we started off on the wrong foot, and I know I’m not exactly father of the year in future but… Chris looked down at his hands “That’s an understatement,” interrupted Chris. Leo felt a pang in his heart at Chris’ words

*How bad of a father was I to him? *

Leo continued ignoring what Chris said he really didn’t want to start a fight. “What I was going to say is that I know I’m not the best father but I want to try and make it up to you while your hear.” Chris rubbed his eyes “Look Leo I understand what you’re trying to do here but its okay you don’t need to I’m.” “Really are you sure about that, Chris I’m an elder I’m also a father you were caught in an intense nightmare there. When people have those something traumatic must have happened to them for it to happen, believe me I know I’ve had some of my own.” For once Chris was actually listening to his fathers’ words

*Maybe I should tell him, he seems really sincere, yea and he was really sincere when he led me into that alley. *

“Look I don’t know what your getting at but I’m fine I don’t need your help, I’ve been doing things on my own since I can remember,” and with that Chris laid down with his back towards Leo. Sighing Leo started towards the door with a thought he turned back around “I know I make a lot of mistakes in the future, I’m actually ashamed of myself that I hurt you so badly that you can’t even come to me when you need help. But I am glad that you’re here because I can have a second chance with you, I can treat you like you deserve to be treated. I love you you’re my son my flesh and blood, I wont give up on you, all I want you to know is that no matter what I will be here for you nothing can make me go away not even them up there you and your brothers and mother come first in my life. When your ready I will be right here goodnight I will see tomorrow morning,” and with that Leo turned off Chris’ light and closed the door. Chris wide awake for the whole speech “I love you too dad but I can’t tell you this cause I don’t want to lose your love or respect.” It took a while for Chris to fall asleep tnighnight, for every time he closed his eyes he saw Knossos. Chris awoke at 7 before anyone in the house. Held old only sleep in five minute intervals so the last time he woke up he decided to stay up and search the book of shadows for any threat that could of changed Wyatt, and make breakfast. Chris followed after Piper a lot he loved to cook it was his getaway from all the stress he had to deal with. He was also a neat freak when he was younger unlike his two brothers his room never looked like a cyclone hit it. Everyone was awakened by the delicious smells coming from the kitchen. When everyone arrived in the kitchen they were dumbfounded there was a gourmet breakfast but what put them in shock was the person in the kitchen. Chris was getting nervous at the silence coming from his family. He laughed nervously and pointed to the food “Well don’t just stand there dig in.” That seemed to knock them out of their stupor; soon everyone had their plates filled with eggs, bacon, pancakes, home fries, croissants and homemade syrup. To drink they had fresh squeezed orange juice. Paige was the first to compliment Chris “You really out did yourself here Chris I actually think you might be a little better then Piper.” At that Piper glared at her sister “Hey” everyone laughed at that. Chris watched his family

*This is what I’m saving for everyday to be this peaceful and laid back.”

Chris’ thoughts were interrupted when his mom said his name “Huh what did you say mom?” “I said that Paige is right this is outstanding I guess I now know who’s with me in the kitchen a lot.” Chris just shrugged and smiled. After a while everyone cleared the table Phoebe went to work, Paige went to one of her temp jobs, his mom went to club, and Ryan went with her. So Chris thought that he was alone in the house. Chris set to work on cleaning up the kitchen. Chris was so consumed with what he was doing that he didn’t hear Leo orb in. Leo orbed in to see his son washing dish, at first he was going to orb out and find Piper but he decided to give another try at getting Chris to open up to him. Leo called out to Chris but he didn’t answer, so he went to go tap Chris on the shoulder the reaction that he got was surprising. Chris didn’t hear when Leo called out his name so when he felt someone grabbed his shoulder he was thrown into a flashback.

FLASHBACK
Chris was writing in his journal when Knossos shimmered in. He was so consumed with what he was writing that he didn’t sense when Knossos entered. He walked up to Chris and grabbed him by the shoulder. Chris startled had no time to react. Knossos had him on the floor within seconds delivering a bruising kiss.

^Back to the Present^
Chris was stuck in the past he thought it was Knossos coming back for more. He cowered back and started to shake “Please stop no more please don’t hurt me.” Leo was taken back by Chris’ reaction at first he wasn’t sure what he should do. But that didn’t last long, Leo bent and and took his fear stricken son in his arms and rocked him back and forth whispering reassurances in his ear. “ Its okay Chris no one is going to hurt you I promise, I will die before I let anyone hurt.” Chris seemed to be coming to slowly; he realized that instead of being in Knossos tight, painful arms he was in the arms of his fathers. Trying to cover and get out of there before Leo asks him any questions he stood up “I’m okay now Leo you can let go now,” and before Leo could say a thing Chris orbed out. Chris rematerialized on the Golden Gate Bridge he put up a block so Ryan, Leo and Paige couldn’t find him. When Chris orbed away Leo immediately tried sensing for him but he couldn’t find him so instead he tried to guess where he would go. Leo took a guest and orbed there. Leo reappeared at the Golden Gate Bridge he looked around for Chris and so that he was on the right pillar. “Go away I don’t want to talk.” “Well then how about you justten ten then.” Chris made no reaction to what Leo just said, so Leo just sighed and sat down. “Look I know I’m the last person you want to see right now, but I think I could help if you let me.” Chris really didn’t want to answer him but something was pushing him to talk to him. Hesitantly Chris whispered, “You’ll hate me, and I don’t want to lose you or anyone else I just got you back.” Leo had to strain to hear Chris when he spoke what he heard broke his heart. “Chris I was serious about what I said last night nothing could make me leave you and that goes for you mother and aunts to. We love nothing could ever make us stop.” At that Chris let out the tears that he’d been holding for 22 years. Chris cried for all the lost he endured, for all he missed in his life, for all the pain he went through, and the pain he will soon feel. Chris cried so had and for so long he fell asleep in Leo’s arms. Leo stayed that way for a while not wanting to disturb his son and thinking what type of hell did my son go through. Leo would’ve stayed that way forever but the wind started to pick and he saw Chris shiver reluctantly he had to wake him up “Chris come on its getting we need to get you inside.” Chris barely made a movement, the next thing he knew he was orbing to the manor. Stunned he looked at his son “God how powerful are you.” Leo laid Chris on the couch and draped a blanket over him. He went in the kitchen so he wouldn’t disturb Chris, the first thing he did was orb to P3 to get Piper. Piper was very surprised to see her ex-husband rematerialize in her club, but what got her was the strange look of his face already she started to panic. “What’s wrong is it Chris, Ryan, Paige, Phoebe, the president who?” “Its Chris something’s wrong come on. Ryan sensed when his father orbed into the building he was walking out of the storage room when he heard his father say something was wrong with Chris. Not waiting he orbed to the Manor, he so Chris asleep on the couch “Chris wake up Chris” Jolted awake he looked at his brother in panic “What.. What is ... Whats wrong?” “I think I should be the one to ask you that.” Chris looked at his brother confused “What are you talking about nothing is wrong.” “Oh really then why is our mother and father on the way back here, and why does our fatbelibelieve that there is something wrong with you.” When Ryan said that the last couple of hours came back with crash to him. “Oh shit I was washing dish and I didn’t hear Leo orb in so when he grabbed my shoulder I guessed it triggered a flashback because the next thing I know I’m in his arms and he’s whispering that no one will hurt me. I then orbed out of here and to the bridge where he followed and I told him that I couldn’t tell him what happened to me because he, mom, and the aunts will lll leave. Damn they’re all probably on their way back here to talk to me.” “And the problem with that would be what?” “Well besides the obvious they will think I was weak they wont love me anymore Ry,” Chris said on the verge of tears. Ryan wanted to cry at the sight of his brother, he looked so vulnerable. Ryan walked over and took Chris in his arms and hugged him Ryan looked up and cursed Wyatt and Knossos. “Chris it will be okay they’re your family they love and want to help nothing will ever make them stop loving you. Besides you thought the same thing about me I didn’t love you any less it was actually the very opposite it made me love you even more than I thought I could because you were strong and you survived for your family. You had everyone leaning on you for support now its time to lean on us.” “He’s right lean on us Chris we’re your family and we love you.” Leo, Piper, Paige and Phoebe had arrived at the same time when they came in they heard the two brothers tag ong on the couch. Chris and Ryan looked at their parents and aunts. Chris sighed and sat up “I guess there’s no use in hiding it anymore, besides I think I need to talk about because I don’t think I can hold it in anymore. Chris looked at Ryan “Since when did we switch roles.” Ryan just smiled “What can I say I learned from the best.” Chris laughed at that by now his mom and dad were sitting in the loveseat across from the couch while Phoebe and Paige sat on either armrest. Chris looked at his parents and aunts, he sighed and ran a hand through his hair. “Its so hard to say let alone think about that’s why I can’t tell you, I haven’t come to terms with it enough to even say the words, but don’t get me wrong I will show instead.” Chris then got up and motioned for everyonefollfollow. When they reached the attic Chris went to the book of shadows. “I saw this spell awhile ago every time I came in this room it opened to this page I now know what it means.” As he was saying this everyone crowded around to see what was on the page it read To See Into Persons Past. “Just say this spell and it will show what I’ve been hiding for so long.” The Charmed Ones along with Leo started to read the spell but stop when they noticed two missing Piper looked at her two sons “Aren’t you coming” Both Ryan and Chris shook their heads Ryan answered first “What your about to see I already know.” Then Chris answered “And I see enough in my nightmares, I will be here when you get back ready to talk.” With nod of their heads they started the spell again “Hear my word, Hear thy rhyme, spirits from across the skies, Let us see the ones past, That we want to learn at last” And with that they were gone. Chris turned to his brother “How about pizza and a movie?” Ryan smiled with mischievous glint in his eye “Depends are you making the pizza?” “Would it be any other way” At that Ryan laughed and followed his brother done stairs. The sisters and Leo on the other hand weren’t in a laughing mood when the spell had brought them to what seemed like a dilapidated San Francisco. “This is where my sons grow up.” All four turned around when they heard a scream.

Okay that’s it for this Chapter I hope you enjoyed it. You might be wondering why I didn’t just have Chris tell. The reason I didn’t is because this way I can shed some light on where Ryan was at this time, what is up with Leo, and what happens between Chris and Ryan. Oh yea and how Chgot got to the past. So for the question of the day: What first memory should the Charmed Ones and Leo is tossed in? So please review and tell me what you think.