Chapter 12

Unlikely Allie

Piper stood up and threw her hands out as if to blow up the unwanted visitor. The only thing that happened was Kered laughed.

"Your powers are bound witch. Do you think I would really risk my existence coming into your home otherwise? If you blow me up you will never know what I know or how I can actually be of assistance to you." Kered said smartly.

"What makes you think that we want your help?" Chris said. He was already running through a plan in his mind how to get rid of this warlock.

"Well without me your girlfriend and your cousin are as good as dead." Was Kered reply

"I am not his girlfriend." Jordan stated defensively. Her thought to this denial was to protect Chris, but all it did was cut him deeply. She saw the look on his face and wished she could just walk over to him and let him know it was what she wanted most of all.

"Sure, if that is the story you want to go with. Nevertheless without my insight you and Prue are still in danger. As I have seen firsthand what your parents can do from both parties, I know that having you as an ally would serve me just as well as it would serve you." Kered causally walked over to one of the chairs and sat down. "Sit, let's discuss."

Completely unsure of what to expect the Legacy and the Charmed Ones took a seat in an obvious circle around Kered. If anything were to change in this meeting they would have him surrounded. The positioning of them did not go unnoticed by Kered either.

"I see it will take a while for you to trust what I say. I am rather relieved to see this to tell you the truth. Had you blindedly accepted my offer I may have reconsidered. You all know Jordan's side of what happened now let me give you some insight to mine. I was hired by a demon name Molvizio to capture Jordan when she was younger. I was ordered to watch her for a while to make sure that she was the witch he coveted. He spent centuries watching her family in hopes that one generation would produce what he needed. I was there when she took her first step and there when she cast her first spell. Always in the shadows never letting anyone know I was there. Finally the day came when my patron called on me to bring her in. It was perfectly set. I had planned on getting to her before any of the family arrived. I didn't want anyone else to be involved in this. Even as a warlock I do have moments where my mortality seeps in and I can feel actual emotions. I didn't want to hurt your family Jordan I had no choice. The energy ball was actually just to scare you into running but your grandfather jumped in the way. I knew then that I had messed up my mission and I ran. The protection your family had put around you was strong. Stronger than Molvizio and stronger than any other warlock or demon he sent to find you. It was these other assassins that took care of the rest of your family and not I. In fact I did everything I could to keep them off for as long as I could. Molvizio wanted something for the Underworld that at first I believed in also. He wanted separate factions amongst us and leaders for each faction. In his mind it was the only way to see who was most powerful. If we all came together the way that Nekcarb wanted it would be too easy to take the glory for someone elses work. Not that Molvizio wasn't about to do the same thing with Jordan's capture but at least he didn't hide his true nature. The years following my failed attempt where horrible in the Underworld. Many deaths of allies and enemies. We almost made ourself extinct. That was when Molvizio's greatest plan came into effect. He couldn't wait for the Burnhold family to be completely wiped out so he created a new plan. He created a new demon a pair to be exact. That when they are joined together make an almost impossible force to vanquish. Mila and Cron, otherwise known as Joshua Demming and Thomas Davidson. Their recruitment practices tripled our numbers every year. Most of the demons and the warlocks that now roam in the underworld came from them. They believe I am still on their side. They think that they can still use me the was Molvizio has been over the years. I want out. I want to be free to do as I choose. Molvizio didn't tell Demming and Davidson that Jordan is working with the Legacy because frankly I think he is scared of them and is hoping you all can find a way to vanquish them. I didn't tell them because I am hoping for the same. With Demming and Davidson out of the way there will be an uprising against Molvizio which not only will allow for my freedom, but it will give you all more time to train and become stronger. Perhaps by then there will be an adversary worthy to go against the Legacy. What do you say? Can I assist you in this matter?" Kered sat with his hands folded and looked around the room. Every face was staring blankly back at him. Every face but Jordan's. The intense look of hatred in her eyes sent a little jolt of joy through Kered. Oh he had plans for her as well. He just wasn't going to show that particular hand until he got what he needed from the Legacy.

"We need to discuss this. As a family including Jordan." Wyatt said as he stood up. "We will have an answer for you in 24 hrs. This is not something to take lightly and if everything you say is truth we need to figure out a new plan. Prue will give you an answer by tomorrow."

"Well a day or a week it doesn't matter to me." Kered joked. "I am pretty much eternal, it's you who have to be on a clock. I will be awaiting your answer." With that he shimmered out.

"We can't trust a warlock! Even if what he says is true they never are in it for the honorable reasons. Does he really expect us to believe he has a heart? That he really was trying to protect Jordan's family for years? That he really wasn't trying to hurt anyone when he tried to capture her? Come on guys, this warlock is worse than Pinocchio." Parker shouted. The cupid ring she wore had grown so cold in the presence of that warlock it almost burned her finger.

"Well do you have a better idea?" Henry Jr was usually quiet and didn't really say much at these meetings, but he was scared and didn't have another plan himself. "This warlock just gave away some pretty important information. Information that could actually be helpful."

"Dad do you know anything about this Kered? Is there any way to find out about his origin? We may be able to use any of that as leverage." Melinda suggested.

"I don't sweetie I'm sorry, but Megan might be able to help. A warlock's origin is pretty standard stuff. Usually they were mortal once and traded that in for their original powers. As you know their power grows with every good witch they kill. Maybe Megan can tell us how Kered came to be." Leo responded.

"We can start there. We have 24 hrs to find out everything we can about our key players. Then we can have a vote and figure out our next move from there." Phoebe said as she stood up. She didn't like the idea of her girls being put into this kind of danger so soon. She hated that her powers along with her sisters were useless. "It's time to study and call in the calvery."

"OK." Paige stated. "We have 3 well 4 players to look into and there are 16 of us. If we divide and conquer we should be able to get this done quickly. Leo, Piper, Wyatt, Chris, Melinda and Jordan. Why don't you guys look into Kered. Leo still has his Elder connections and Jordan you have seen what happened to start this all off. If you can remember anything from that day it might be useful. Phoebe, Coop, Prue, Parker and Peyton see what you guys can find out about Demming and Davidson. I know you looked into the book already Prue but there is much more to their story there has to be. Henry, Kat, Tamora, Henry Jr and I will see what we can dig up on Molvizio and what he has been up to. Henry if you can look into any disappearances and what not maybe we can figure out exactly what type of people they look to recruit. We know they look for good Samaritan types and those with magic, but there may be a way to get to their next group before they do. Kids you and I are going to take a little trip to magic school and see what we can find there."

As the group started to disperse Jordan pulled Chris aside.

"I am sorry if I hurt you by speaking up about the girlfriend thing. I know we aren't an official couple or anything like that, but if he even suspects how we feel you are in that much more danger." Jordan tried to sound strong but her voice cracked on the last word.

"I know. Yes it did hurt how quickly you denied it, but I understand. When this is all over though Jordan I am going to do everything I can to change your mind about it. We will get through this. All of us." Chris said as he cupped her face in his hands. He leaned down and gave her a kiss on the forehead. He thought to himself "I will protect you with every breath I have."

That's it for this update everyone. I have some mapping to do on the storyline and as long as my little one gives me the quiet to do so I am hoping to get some more written in the next day or two. Hope you are still with me!