These Bare Threads of Ours: Consequences of One Spell

By: M14Mouse

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Vida's thoughts.

Nick's thoughts

((Vida's POV))

Urgh…mornings are evil.

I don't complain about them as much as Xander. He tends to go over board on it. I am surprise he was willing to open the shop. He must have a date tonight. I set my stuff on the counter before I went to go to clock in. At least this morning was better than last couple of mornings. No one was injury. Chip is back to his normal and hyper self. No crazy monster attack on the city. Of course, I don't mind doing the ass kicking every once in a while. I like a break every once to mix and hang out with my friends. No crazy box ready to blow up. No one was going to turn into tree. Okay, it was funny that Xander got turn into a tree. Xander makes a really sad tree. Yup, this morning look like it will turn out pretty good. I came out of the office to see Xander reading a book in a corner. I really don't want to know what he is reading.

I start to flip through the cds to decide which ones to mix when the door opens. I look up to see Nick coming in. That is right. Nick and Chip switch shifts so that Nick could have dinner with his sister. I meet his sister and I am surprise that they are related.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a flash of light. I felt something press against my head as if it was going to blow up. The pressure went away then a second later, my head felt…fuzzy. Suddenly, something clicks in my head.

What in the hell just happen?

I turn to look at Xander.

Why in the world does have his wand out?

He didn't just cast a spell on me. He isn't that stupid.

What in the hell just happened?

Maybe not.

Quickly, I turn my head toward Nick. I just didn't hear Nick's voice in my head. Nick look just as surprise as I do.

Nick?

Vida?

Slowly, I turn my head toward Xander. I am going to kill him. Slowly…I would prefer with a large knife.

Uhh…nice image? You cannot kill Xander until he reverses the spell, Vida.

Get out of my head!

I wish I could.

"Reverse the spell, Xander! I don't want him inside of my head." I say angrily as I walk over to him. Xander blinks for a moment then looks at me and Nick.

"Well, it is a funny thing, mate. I…well…you see…I got this spell from this book and the book said that the spell cannot be reverse." Xander says as he slowly back from me. He put my dj equipment between me and him.

Don't think for a moment that is going to save you.

"Xander, that better not be true or death will come slowly. Let's see the spell." I says.

Xander opens the book to where the spell is and hand me the book.

"The side effects of Cor Cordisfectum vary from pair to pair. There is a chance that the spell the other person in the spell isn't present. The most common side effects of the spell are telepathic, merge of one body, and low magic tolerance. The caster also had unpleasant side effects such as decapitation, hanging, and violence against the caster. The minor side effects of the spell are headaches, coughing, cramps, aches, and seizures. If any these side effects occur, you go to your medi-witch or medi-wizard. There is no known spell that can reverse the spell if the spell is cast on the wrong person. The spell does wear off after three days." I says as I read the book. Nick was leaning over my shoulder. My eyes glance over the page. I could feel my angry building up. It was a love spell!

How? Why?

Something clicks in the back of my head. He knew…and he was planned for me and Chip.

He is dead.

You and Chip? He got to be joking.

I really didn't care what Nick thought at the moment. I jump over my dj equipment where Xander was standing to beat the crap out him. I got my hands around his neck.

"VIDA!" Xander says as he falls to the ground. I felt Nick pull me off of him.

"You are a son of a bitch! Let's me go, Nick! He is dead. My love life is none of his business!" I say as I struggle to get out of Nick's grip.

"Vida, you need to calm down. As much as I like to harm Xander right now, I think we need to talk to Undonna. The book may be wrong." Nick said as he struggles to hold on to me.

Then we can kill Xander.

I sighs softy before getting off the ground.

"Fine….You better hope that Undonna can fix this, Xander. Your ability to have children will hinder on this." I say as Xander gets off the ground.

"We have an hour before the shop opens. We can make to Rootcore and back in no time." Nick says.

The tree jumping and the walk to Rootcore would have been quiet if Nick wasn't asking so many questions.

You and Chip?

Nick…If you say that one more time, I am going to remove your legs and reattach them to your head.

That shut up Nick. Yes, finally peace and quiet. .

Now, I see it.

See what?

You and Chip just click. I really thought you two were dating when I first meet you guys. Have you ever told him?

No! You better not either.

Why not?

Shut up.

I bet I can find out.

NICK!

Finally, we made it to Rootcore! The dragon door open and I could see Undonna making breakfast. Undonna turn around and look us.

"Children, what brings you here so early in the morning? Is there something the matter?" Undonna say with a surprise look.

"Xander cast a spell. Now, me and Nick are playing X-men." I say. Undonna just blink at me blankly.

Someone has been hanging Chip too long.

One more thought like that and you better start running, Fire boy.

"What she means is that we can read each other thoughts." Nick said.

"Xander….What was the spell?" Undonna say with a disappoint look. Xander look down at the ground.

"The spell was Cor Cordisfectum." Xander say. Undonna's eyes widen a little.

"Cor Cordisfectum is a powerful courting spell. What on earth made you cast that spell?" Undonna say.

"Well, you…" Xander say.

"He wanted to play matchmaker and set up Chip and V. I throw a little kink into his plan when me and Chip switch shifts." Nick says. Undonna gave me an odd look for a moment.

Great, now everyone knew about my love life.

"I am sorry to say that Cor Cordisfectum cannot be reverse. The only comfort I can give you that the spell wears off after a few days." Undonna say for a moment.

"There isn't anything you can do." I say.

"No, I am sorry, Vida. But I and Xander are going to a long talk." Undonna said as she looks Xander.

"Well…we have to get the shop open for business. Thanks for trying, Undonna. Come on, Vida. We need to go." Nick said as he grabs my hand and pulls me to the entrance.

"But…no.." I say.

Give it up, V.

"Get out of my head." I said.

"There is nothing we can do about it. We might as well take it as a learning experience." Nick says.

A learning experience….my ass. I show you what I am going to do with this learning experience.

Vida…

….sighs...

I hate mornings.

End of Consequences of One Spell

A/N: This part was longer but I end up running into events in Gatekeeper. So...clippy..clippy. Not really...it just got move to the next part. Thank you for patience and time. Thank you reviewers for reviewing. Cookies for everyone. Read and review if you wish.