Future vs Past

5.

Once I made sure I wasn't going to get chastised for not keeping an eye on Phoebe, I returned back to the Halliwell Manor, each street not so different from the future before my world got screwed up.

I sighed, shaking my head walking down the sidewalk, halting mid step seeing an unnatural gust of wind coming from inside the manor, snapping open the door and the front windows. Men I recognized from the bachelor auction running away from the manor frightened and scattered around going to different ways.

I paused for another second before climbing the concrete sidewalk and entering the house, hearing Piper scolding her sisters.

"...Can you two get it under control?"

I walked toward them, eyeing in slight disgust the place Phoebe was sitting at and the large feathers on the floor.

"Reason and judgement are the qualities of a leader" Paige said proudly, "Tacitus, 100 A.D."

"Love will keep us together" Phoebe said softly "Captain and Tennille. 1970s"

I slipped inside silently, not making a noise and crossing my arms

"Fascinating" Piper deadpanned, seemingly annoyed. "Now, can we figure out a way to beat the Titans, 'cause I for one would like my family back. Soon"

I looked up suddenly, the distinct call from the Elders sounding around the house but we all knew the one calling wasn't an Elder

"Is that a jingle?" Phoebe asked curiously, eyebrows furrowed

Paige frowned confused "There are no Elders up there. Who's jingling?"

"It's Leo" I spoke letting them know I was there

Phoebe and Paige jumped startled.

Chris was used to my silent entrances, only giving me an annoyed look

"Leo can jingle?" Piper asked skeptically

"Yep" I answered simply.

"He says an Elder's under attack" Chris informed "Like it or not, it's time to face the Titans"

The sisters exchanged a look

~8~

"They're not ready Chris"

Chris looked up from the book, annoyed by my words.

"Do you think I don't know that?" He asked me, looking back down at the book.

I sighed shaking my head.

"Look. We gotta think they can do it" Chris reminded me

"You and I both know they won't until they get a word from Le-"

"Don't mention him to me, Bree" Chris snapped, cutting me off. I instantly shut my mouth, knowing Leo was a sore subject for Chris to talk about "But you're right. But we also need him up there. Remember?"

I rolled my eyes "I know. I'm sorry. I'm just a little tense right now" I admitted rubbing my shoulder.

Chris paused, sensing the discomfort on my voice and looked up "You okay?" I shrugged, looking away. Chris furrowed his eyebrows, slightly realizing what my discomfort was "Wait. Wait. Is it Phoebe's Goddess Powers?" I tilted my head in acknowledgement, avoiding his eyes "Right. Of course. How could I forgot that?" He smacked his forehead, looking at me apologetically "What happened?"

"Bachelor Auction" I said simply. "A lot of ... hormones in there. Had to ease it up a bit before someone slept with Phoebe right there"

Chris grimaced "Right. Um, sorry about that"