41Author's note: This is my very first story on Fanfiction. This story was inspired by Wynja's drabble "Love and magic". Please be brutally honest in your reviews. The cover art for the story also belongs to Wynja.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans but I own this awesome collar that reminds me of something Robin would wear as a pet.
WARNING: Slash/Yaoi content. As Starfire would say,"Please do not proceed if you wish not to learn about the gay sex.
Chapter One:Soul mates
Past: 1460's Italy
"Ambrogio! My love, they have discovered that I am a witch. They are coming to burn me. We mustn't waste time."
Ambrogio crosses the room, tilts her chin up and looks her in the eyes.
"Uccellina, my little bird, you know that I would die a thousand deaths, so that I may protect you. You are the one that is most precious to me. Come. We must voyage to the villa up north."
"Dearest one, time is not ours to have. We must be quick. There is one thing that we are able to do.
"Pray tell."
"I know of a powerful soul binding spell. It will grant at least one last chance to be together on this earth. It reincarnates us, but it is uncertain..."
"In what ways?" Ambrogio replied nonplussed.
"It does not guarantee that we are anywhere near the same age or the gender that we are now..." she stated, now pacing frantically back and forth.
"My little bird. I will forever cherish you for all of eternity no matter what your appearance may be in the next life. Do you trust me?"
"Yes, Ambrogio." she steps closer, partaking in a final kiss"
"Wait." grabbing onto her wrist after the kiss. "How will we meet each other, how will we recognize-"
"Leave it up to the Gods. Remember my love, the eyes are the windows to the soul."
Uccellina moves swiftly to collect the needed materials, while Ambrogio follows inpursuit. She estabalishes her alter with two white candles facing east and two red candles for each of the other directions. Next, Uccellina grabs some purified water and salt, dirt, a knife and a wand with an amethyst stone on top.
"You must repeat what I say and do everything without hesitation. Is that understood?"
"Naturally."
"Very well. Let us begin," she replies getting into focus, facing the alter.
"Lady of the Night, Mistress of the Day
Please hear the call of your servants
Silvery Moon Woman watch as I lay
This Circle Power."
"Great Hunter, Father, Son and Lover
Hear our call if you will
Laughing Man, Eternal Man watch over
This Circle Power."
From East to South and so on, they say to each direction, while sprinkling the water and salt and using the wand to draw the circle:
"Spirit and guardian of the East
I do call you to my Circle. Do thou watch from the East and keep us safe.
Witness out workings and lend us thy aid
Thou guardian of the East..."
After finishing with all directions, they both sit down legs crossed. Uccellina picks up the knife, cutting seven inches down her wrist and then hands it to Ambrogio, completing said act, letting the blood drip into the dirt. They both chant:
"With this blood oath;
we swear to always be there for each other."
She lights the candles clockwise. Ambrogio then chants:
"I, Ambrogio,
swear to protect,
or sacrifice myself, if needed,
to have no harm come to my witch.
With this Oath, I swear to if I fail,
The elders have all the right to punish me.
With this blood Oath,
I swear to be her protector for as long as I may live."
Uccellina chants:
"From North to South
From East to West
From Earth to Fire
From Air to Water
I bless this Oath to the Elders.
With no dark magick,
I send this to bless to thy.
So blessed be!"
The two lovers exchange blood to taste and Uccellina says her final words, once more grabbing the knife:
"From dirt to ashes,
Let our love never separate
Together with death,
Let us reincarnate to the next life forever more
SO MOTE IT BE!"
And with those final words, she raises up the knife, stabbing herself in the heart, killing them both, just as the door is broken down by the angry mob.
Present time: 2000's, Jump City
Robin woke up screaming from the usual dream he had: two lovers using witchcraft to seal their love, killing themselves. This dream always made the boy wonder muse for hours to come, taking in the grimness, yet blissfulness of the dream. Wearily, Robin rose from the bed to begin his day. He made his way down to the gym with his ipod in hand. His workout took two hours, so he enjoyed the music to make time pass by quicker. He played his favourite song, "Little Bird" by Ed Sheeran. This song always gave Robin a nostalgic feeling for some unknowing reason.
Two hours later at eight in the morning, Robin fancied a trip to the kitchen to grab an apple, only to find that there were none.
"Umm, does anyone know what happened to all the apples?"
"Ahh, I kinda used them to bake a vegan apple pie." said Beastboy, nervously tapping his fingers together.
"Ohkay. I'm just gonna grab some-"
"Oh, used that too. Haha, sorry."
"Beastboy! What am I suppose to eat for breakfast?"
"Waffles!" Cyborg chimed in now.
"Fine. You guys eat whatever you want." Robin signed.
The young hero stormed off in search of peace and quiet. Unfortunately, he had missed the sunset this morning and decided to take in what was left. The boy gingerly sat at the edge of the roof, once more pondering the meaning behind all the dreams. This time he was not alone however.
"Long night?" Raven spoke now sitting next to him.
"Raven, those dreams...they won't stop. I don't understand them.
"It is possible that this reacquiring dream that you're having could be memories of your past life."
"So, theoretically, in my past life my supposed lover was a witch?"
"Or, I don't know...maybe you were the witch. It would explain your interest in sorcery."
"Funny. I knew you had a sense of humour."
"Watch it boy wonder or I'll tell everyone you preferred your old custom with the short-shorts." Raven smirked.
They both had a good laugh for a few moments and then came the silence.
"Raven, you've taught me so much about magick...I'm ready for a real spell".
"What kind of spell are we talking about?"
"Oh, I don't know..Aspellforloverstoreunite."
"What?"
"I said-"
"I understood you Robin. It's just these sort of spells are not only powerful, but are...you may not like the outcome."
"If this is suppose to be my one true love, then by the Gods I will have her...or him." he added.
"Alright. You're in luck. Tonight's a full moon, which means that magick will be thrice as powerful. Meet me five minutes before midnight.
"Thanks Raven."
"Mmhmm."
With that Raven phased down through the roof.
At said time, Robin stalked over to Raven's room for the ritual. He knocked on the door and Raven promptly opened the door, nodding to gesture the teen inside the forbidden room.
"Now Robin, listen closely to my words. You may have already meet your..lost lover before, feeling drawn towards this individual or you may have never meet this person. Regardless, of the circumstances, with this spell, you will undoubtedly be reunited. Nevertheless, your obsession over the person will grow ten fold. Are ready, Robin?"
"I am."
"Good. Those are your materials," pointing to the middle of the room."cast your circle and chant the spell."
Robin nods curtly and Raven hands him the spell book, eyeing him once more. Robin walks over to the materials and begins his ritual. He pays respect to the Gods and then the guardians of each direction, while casting the circle. Grabbing the materials, he puts the thread through the needle and begins to sew the two rags together chanting:
"I cast this spell to reunite
The tie that was broken
So I take the threads into my needle
I place a stitch into the fabric
I repair the tear in space in time
I bind the two together
I twist their lives with the twine of fate
I call back the love of Uccellina
I call back her love of Ambrogio
May these two meet again in sparks in flame
May these two meet again from where they parted
The dice is cast
The coin is tossed
The chance takes place again
The song is sung
The play begins
The Act begins again
I give their love a second chance
May they love eternal."
With that, Robin closes the circle by thanking the Gods and guardians for their time. He stands up shakily, dizzy from the spell.
"The spell takes five days to kick in. Don't worry. It will be the day before you know it."
"Thank you again Raven for all of your help."
"Your welcome. As a side note, it would be helpful for you to not only relax during this week but also to get out more so that you may find your lover."
"Noted."