Black Sheep || TVD x CHARMED Crossover •1

Black Sheep

"Family doesn't end in blood but doesn't start there either."

At the age of 14, Iris grew weary of the constant rejection and hostility from her parents, prompting her to flee what she considered a nightmarish home life. Even her twin sister, Elena, seemed too absorbed in herself to notice Iris or her plans. Feeling overshadowed by Elena, Iris bore the brunt of blame for any mishaps in the family dynamic, enduring both psychological and occasional physical abuse. With the unwavering support of her younger brother, Jeremy, her best friend Caroline, and her aunt Jenna, Iris orchestrated her escape. They were her sole allies, and she leaned on them heavily for assistance.

With their aid, Iris toiled extra shifts at the Mystic Grill to save up some money and ended her relationship with Tyler Lockwood. On the night of her departure, she sought refuge at her aunt Jenna's college apartment but knew she couldn't stay for long to evade her parents' search. Appearance mattered, as did public perception. Jenna arranged for Iris to relocate to San Francisco, California, under the care of her trusted friend, Piper Halliwell.

Piper, along with her sisters Phoebe and Paige, welcomed Iris warmly, granting her a sense of belonging she had never experienced before, akin to the bond she shared with her brother and aunt. With Paige's expertise as a social worker, Iris was able to establish herself as an orphan legally. Piper and her husband Leo generously offered to adopt her, emphasizing that the decision was hers to make. They assured her of their unconditional love, acknowledging her as the daughter they never had, despite already having two sons older than her. Iris, moved by their love and support, chose to adopt the Halliwell surname, honoring the family she had come to cherish and safeguarding herself from potential pursuit by her birth parents.

Over the next three years, Iris maintained contact with her aunt Jenna, Jeremy, and Caroline, keeping her whereabouts concealed from her parents and sister, who denied knowledge of her location. They also kept her informed of the town's happenings, though Iris remained largely disinterested. Under the guidance of her adoptive family, Iris embraced her supernatural heritage, learning to harness and utilize her powers for noble purposes. However, happiness proved fleeting.

As summer approached, Iris found herself working shifts at P3, the Halliwell family club, when Jeremy delivered the devastating news of their parents' demise in a car accident, leaving Elena as the sole survivor. With Jenna appointed as their guardian, Iris resolved, with her new family's unwavering support, to return to Mystic Falls, both to aid her aunt and to stand by her younger brother during their time of need.

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EMERAUDE  TOBIA as IRIS HALLIWELL

"Damage people are dangerous. We know how to survive."