The Elders' Explanation

The Charmed Demigods

Chapter 6:

The Elders' Explanation

Paul Halliwell

The moment the demon was vanquished, I let go of Poppy and Eves' hands, and orbed home. We couldn't be the Charmed Ones. The Charmed Ones were my grandmothers, and as far as I know, it doesn't run in the family. My train of thought was interrupted by Paige orbing in with the rest of the family.

"Paul," my mom started. "Why did you storm off?"

"I can't handle this right now," I began. "That's why. I mean, how are we supposed to be the "Charm-"

I was interrupted by a splitting headache and a ringing in my ears. I doubled over in pain.

"Paul....." Eve began. "Are you okay?"

"No." I groaned. "There's a ringing in my ear."

Paige rushed up to me and excitedly said, "A sharp ringing? That gives you a headache?"

"Yeah." I replied. "Why?"

"You're part whitelighter, and the ringing in your ears means that you have a charge now!" she answered and gave me a hug.

"You have to orb to the Elders," Leo said calmly. "They'll be able to explain better."

"Oh good." I replied. "I want to speak to the Elders about something. Poppy, Eve. You're coming too." I added as I grabbed their hands.

"Um, ok." Eve replied as I orbed us out of the Manor. In a swirl of blue orbs, we found ourselves in The Heavens. The Elder, Odin, walked up to us.

"Paul, Poppy and Eve. What a...pleasant surprise." he said hesitantly. "To what do I owe this pleasure?"

"Hm, I don't know," Eve said in a mocking tone.

"Maybe the fact that we're the Charmed Ones?" I said loudly.

"We're here for answers Odin." Poppy said confidently.

"Ah..." he said nervously. "Well, we knew that your grandmothers would eventually stop fighting demons and so we did a little magic of our own. Unfortunately, it didn't go to plan. The Charmed power was supposed to go to Wyatt, Tamora, and Parker, but...it went to you three. No matter, as you seem to be able to handle it very well. Now if you don't mind, I have other things to do."

He began walking away but I grabbed his arm.

"Wait," I said. "I need you're help. Apparently I have a charge now."

Odin smiled. "You must orb to them now." he said. "You'll know where to go. I'll send Eve and Poppy home."

He remote orbed them back to the Manor, and I orbed to a dark alleyway.

"Hello?" I called out hesitantly. Suddenly, I was surrounded by Thorn Demons.

"You killed our brethren," one rasped. "So now we must kill you!"

It was a trap. I'd walked straight into an ambush.