Chapter 1
1329 Prescott Street, California. Or in other words the Halliwell Manor, stood in its wake as the sun slowly started to rise above the tops of the houses along the street. The whole street was silent, not a sound could be heard from anyone or anything, until a strange sound came from the Halliwell residence. Almost like an alarm, the sound got louder and louder the closer to the house you were, but luckily no-one was woken by the sound except from the family that lived there. Everyone had lept from their beds, still half asleep but running down the staircase like athletes, like it was a normal routine.
The manor had changed massively since the time when only Piper and her small family lived there. Due to the success of P3, and the eventual selling of the club, the household was not short of money, and soon added many extensions to the house. None of them being built, all magical, this was to save money and make life easier than having builders walking round. Though on the oustide it still looks exactly the same, inside it is now a lavish 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom classicly designed house, the attic has been lengthened to make a way for a small gym, and the basement has been converted into somewhat of 'Lab' devoted to witchcraft, and is now where the book of shadows permanantley resides.
Back in the living room, the whole family were huddled together looking puzzled and arguing. Leo as usual was stood in between the group to stop anything getting out of hand, and Piper shouting at the front. “Its not my fault, so don't you dare raise your voice to me, Christopher Halliwell!” she said pointing at him. “ I never said it was your fault, alls I'm saying is that these stupid alarms are a bad idea, they always go off for no reason and wake us all up. I mean Bianca needs her rest at the moment you know” He said back to her is tone firm but light. Piper simply waved her arms and headed back for the stairs.
Piper, Chris and everyone else aren't the same as what they used to be, they are all much older, Piper is now well into her fifties and aging has effected her long dark hair and turned it tattered and gray, and no she always wears her hair up. Chris is much more rugged and now maintains a stubbly beard, and has shorter darker hair. Everyone else returned to their respective rooms, and Chris climbed back into bed with his fiance Bianca. Chris and Bianca met as teenagers and are now happily engaged, they are also expecting a baby and only have 2 months left to wait. Chris has now adopted the role of head male within the house, because Wyatt has moved in across the street, he is now head male and takes his job very seriously. He keeps the youngsters in check and is constantly adding to the book of shadows for the future generations.
Soft pale eye lids fluttered to reveal deep green eyes, “ Tripped for no reason again?” Bianca asked Chris plainly, she was still half asleep. Seven months ago she didn't realise having a baby would take this much out of her, normally she was an active person but latley all's that she can do is stay in bed resting. Chris stroked her soft brown hair and smiled, “ Yeah, dont worry nothing serious, i've told mum to get rid of them, but you know what she's like” He said raising his eyes in dismay. Then climbing back into bed, the two of them drifted back off to sleep again. What you couldn't say for the rest of the house.
The manor now catered for many family members. There was Piper, Leo, Chris, Bianca, Melinda, Prue, Charlotte and Jacob. So there was a lot of people needs, and privacies for people to care for and obviously this could not be done all of the time. After Chris had gone back to bed, Piper returned downstairs fully clothed and ready for the day ahead, it was still only 7:30 a.m, and some people were not impressed. Melinda and Charlotte have became close friends whilst living together and were both curled on the couch with their arms crossed. Just like everyone else in the house, they hated the alarms which Piper had put into place, even though they didnt work, and were always going off at nothing. But because Piper is the owner of the house, and she thinks there a good idea, then they stay no matter how many times they go off.
Over the years Piper has seemed to have gone somewhat selfish, in the fact that she will do something that betters the family, even if that comes to the dismay of another. She has became hardened from all the years of demons wrecking her life, but it happened for the better because now she expects things to happen. Not having much of an active role any more due to the power of three diffusing upon the return of Prue, it is now up to the younger generation to pick up where she left off. Her and Leo now have a stable marriage without the threat of either one being taken by some form of etheral being in wait for the 'Final Battle', the two have became hard working grandparents, and the kids love coming to see them.
So Piper fully dressed, walked into the kitchen and started to prepare breakfast for everyone, still an amazing cook and enjoyed doing it for her extended family. Making a selection of croissants,toast, cereal, tea and coffee, she sat down with Melinda and Charlotte, who were watching the television. The furniture hadnt changed, but the t.v was now a flat expensive, plasma mounted above the fireplace on the wall. The news was on as usual in the morning, since the underworld decided to bring the battle above ground, they were constantly checking local events for anything suspicious or dangerous going on. “ Kra'ze again, ever since we sold the place its turned into a hostile place, I know loads of warlocks that go in and out of that place, Sam needs to watch out.” Melinda said flicking the channel over and put some load pop music on. Charlotte who was sat next to her pulled a face as if she'd just been hit by car. “ Omg Mel, will you turn this off right now !” she yelled trying to grab the remote off her. Ever since Prue returned to the manor with Charlotte, things took a little adjusting to, but its worked out okay in the end, even though Paige moved out.
Prue wasnt in the living room, or in bed. She was in the basement and had been all night, ever since the Underworld sorted itself out, its been getting harder and harder to fight against them as now they have to be played at their own games. Since she had been allowed back to earth as a whitelighter, she had been finding life as a Halliwell hard without her powers, and the fact her sisters had developed another sister along the way. Her and Paige hadnt exactly hit it off, which due to the constant arguing between the two Paige moved out. Prue had become sort of rejected by her other sisters and felt insecure when it came to 'Family' matters, and thinks her place in the trio has been lost. Now she spends most of her time in the basement, talking and devising new plans with Chris about how to next tackle the Underworld. Then just as she was about to rest her eye's, that horrible screeching sound came from all of the lights in the house again, the alarm had been tripped.
