The Crow; Chasing The Moon

1) No Going Back

Zakula Manor
(Sixteen Years Prior)

3rd Person P.O.V- An eerie scarlet glow was cast over the dungeon as shadows danced in the far corners, the Black Witch adding the finishing touches to a bloody pentagram that's heavily painted on the stone floor surrounded by numerous symbols, a human skull, crystals and black candles. The atmosphere is tense with pent up anticipation of what was to come when the ritual completed.

Mary- Twirling the ceremonial dagger between my fingers as I address the couple. "Are you sure this is what you want? Once this ritual is complete, you are bonded for life."

Nick- Zak and I have kept our relationship secret from everyone, what is another secret? (Smiles and Nods) "I want this."

Zak- (Nods Agreeingly) "Let's do it." Nick and I have been secretly together since he was married to his ex-wife. I want us to have this, this is ours.

Mary- (Smiles Fondly) Chanting the Latin words loud and clear;
"Et sanguis sanguinem, animam meam, ut animam meam. Aeternum semper tenetur.
Et sanguis sanguinem, animam meam, ut animam meam. Numquam ego te confractus.
Si tibi partem ex hac vita, in altera invenitur unum sumus!" Lifting the dagger, I cut each of them across the left wrist as their blood flows and binds. (Smirks) "It is done."

Zak- It felt as if pure energy burned through our bodies in unending waves. (Gasps)

Nick- Holding unto Zaks hand as if it were a life line. (Smiles Happily) "We did it, we're bonded!" Leaning forward, I press my lips to his.

Zak- Melting into the kiss as I return it rather heatedly.

Mary- I stand there a bit awkwardly. "I don't want to ruin this joyous moment, but I must warn you." They suddenly turn their immediate attention to me. "Don't have sex for the next forty-eight hours. Magic does wonky things to a persons body and this particular spell leaves the submissive partner fertile, meaning there is a likely chance one of you would end up pregnant." With my work done, I take my leave.

One Month Later

Nick- I've been feeling rather off and what Lady Snake said kept coming to mind, so for shits an giggles I went out and bought a pregnancy test. "ZAK!"

Zak- I was in my office working on some documents for a future project when I hear my name being yelled. "Babe?" Rushing into our shared room, I open the bathroom door and find my lover in tears. "What happened...what is wrong?"

Nick- Holding up the test. "We didn't listen to Mary that night...how are we gonna hide this?"

Zak- Kneeling in front of him as I take a look at the object he has in his trembling hand. (Smiles Fondly) "I'm not making you get an abortion that is for sure. It's my baby too!" I press my hand to his slightly swollen belly and rub it soothingly. "The best thing we can do, is to fake a fight and you leave GA. Take a bit of you time and go dark on social media for a bit. Once the baby is born start investigating again, just not with me...but a different crew."

Nick- (Nods) "I'll make sure to video call you every night and email pictures..."

Zak- (Chuckles) He was starting to ramble. "We are bonded Nicklaus Joseph Groff, I'm gonna be in yours and our babies life no matter where we are at." Taking his cheeks between my hands, I give him a kiss.

Nick- (Sighs Happily) "I love you."

Zak- (Smiles Fondly) "I love you too, now and forever."

~Authors Note~

Et sanguis sanguinem, animam meam, ut animam meam. Aeternum semper tenetur.
Et sanguis sanguinem, animam meam, ut animam meam. Numquam ego te confractus.
Si tibi partem ex hac vita, in altera invenitur unum sumus= Blood to blood, soul to soul.
Eternity ever bound. Blood to blood, soul to soul. Never will thee break. If thee part from this life, in the next together we are found!