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THE DATE ENDED up going really well. Well enough that when Nick was supposed to go back to the academy, Selene convinced him to stay with her at the Spellman household.

Selene and Nick can't keep their hands off of each other as they make their way up the stairs, and it's because of this that Selene doesn't realize that she throws open the door to Ambrose's room instead of hers.

It's an easy mistake given that the girl hadn't been paying attention, and Selene's room is right next to Ambrose's. But that doesn't make it any less embarrassing, because Selene and Nick find Ambrose making out with the warlock, Luke, from the funeral.

"Oh, shit," Selene curses, pulling away from Nick. "Uh, oops."

Luke and Ambrose quickly jerk away from each other, as Selene and Nick pale. Nick is embarrassed, whereas Selene's cheeks burn with jealousy—the jealousy of seeing Ambrose kissing somebody else. Of course, she finds that she loves spending time with Nick as more than friends, but it doesn't make seeing Ambrose kiss somebody else hurt any less.

"Uh, sorry, I-I wasn't paying attention to where I was going, because me and Nick were-" Selene trails off, looking at Nick for help.

"We were doing what you guys were doing, actually," Nick quips, wrapping his hand around Selene's waist.

"Oh, um, okay," Ambrose nods awkwardly, making eye contact with Selene. Luke stays silent, clearly sensing the tension between the trio.

"We're just gonna go," Selene decides, pulling Nick towards the door. "You two can carry on."

She closes the door behind her, before her and Nick exchange awkward glances. They burst out laughing, knowing this is something that would only happen to them.

Once they stop laughing, Nick gazes at Selene's lips once again. It only takes him a moment to kiss the strawberry blonde, and when he does, her fingers thread into his hair.

She only pulls away to lead him down the hall to her room, and once they get there, she locks the door behind them. They spend the next couple of hours kissing and talking, but Nick has to leave once Selene heads to the trial.

However, that night there wasn't a trial, because the Dark Lord offered Sabrina a deal that will waive her punishment in the Pit. He will let Sabrina and Selene  visit their mortal friends once a year, but Sabrina will have to ratify her name in the Book of the Beast, both girls will have to immediately withdraw from Baxter High, and Sabrina will have to begin her studies at the Academy of Unseen Arts. Zelda was fond of the deal, but Sabrina wasn't. So Faustus allowed Sabrina to have a night think it over. She'll have to make her decision by this evening when everybody returns to court.

But Selene is surprised when she wakes up to find Sabrina at the edge of her bed the next morning. Sabrina seems hesitant about something, and it worries Selene.

"What's up?" The strawberry blonde immediately sits up in her bed.

"Um, well, every Spellman is supposed to have a birthmark," Sabrina informs, licking her lips nervously. "I can't find it, and I have to be sure, so will you look?"

Selene instantly gapes at the girl as she gets out of bed. "Um, are you sure that's such a good idea? Why not let Harvey or-"

"You're the only person I trust to do this," Sabrina cuts her off firmly. "So, will you do it or not?"

"Sure," Selene nods, averting her eyes as Sabrina begins to unbutton her blouse. She lets it fall to the floor before she takes a deep breath, unbuttoning her bra.

She turns around as Selene walks closer, searching for any sign of a birth mark. The girl feels as though she can't breathe as she runs her fingers along Sabrina's skin, leaving goosebumps as she does so.

She continues looking until she drops to the ground, picking up Sabrina's shirt. "I couldn't find one."

Sabrina clasps her bra before she turns around and takes her shirt from Selene. "Thank you."

"Your welcome."
——

That evening, everybody returns to court. Zelda has aged rapidly, while Hilda stayed home, claiming that she didn't feel well.

Sabrina and Webster sit in the places they had the other night, while Faustus can't help but glare at them. "Sabrina, am I to understand that you come now before this court to endure the test of the witch's mark, as described and demanded by your mortal laws?"

"Yes, Father Blackwood."

"We request the examination be held in closed quarters," Webster rises to his feet.

"Denied," Faustus huffs as the doors of the church are thrown open.

"Stop!" Hilda yells, storming into the church with a set of papers. She walks up to Webster, and whispers something to him, giving the papers to him.

"If this is some feeble attempt to delay the agreed-upon course of action-" Faustus looks at them questioningly.

"Your Dishonors, I call Hildegard Antionette Spellman to the stand!" Webster remarks hopefully.

"This is unacceptable!" Faustus shakes his head defiantly. "The test is about to begin! I demand that-"

"Hilda Spellman, approach us."

She wobbles towards them, going as fast as her aging legs can take her. Webster follows her, and places the pages in front of her. "I have new evidence to submit to the court! Ms.Spellman, please read the name printed here on this document."

"Yes. It reads, um, 'Sabrina Spellman'," Hilda breathes.

"Witnessed by..."

"Witnessed by her mother, Diana Spellman and, well, me, Hilda Spellman," Hilda continues nervously.

Webster then takes the paper and hands it to Faustus with a smirk. "I offer in evidence a baptismal certificate from the Holy Mother Church of Greendale."

As soon as he says it, every witch and warlock in the church gasps, unable to believe what he said. Even Faustus is surprised. "Your Dishonors, if this certificate is authentic it would seem we have competing claims upon the soul of Sabrina Spellman."

"No, sir, what we have is a binding contract, witnessed by her mother, notarized and dated one day before Edward Spellman inscribed his daughter's name in the Book of the Beast, thereby rendering the aforementioned inscription, the agreed-upon promise, null and void, QED!"

Webster's actions seem to make Faustus angry, and Selene can't help but realize that this could go either way. But she hopes it works out for Sabrina.

"These last-minute theatrics make a mockery of this court!" Faustus snaps in rage. "This is spurious, this is outrageous!"

"No, I'll tell you what's outrageous, Father Blackwood!" Sabrina stands up, easily matching his level of rage. "The Dark Lord's behavior!"

As soon as the words leave her lips, the court's private chambers fly open, summoning Faustus and Webster. They go willingly, and stay down there for an hour.

When they return, Faustus is clearly angry with the verdict. "Due to conflicts of contract, baptism, and breeding, the Hellbound Court of Greendale decrees that Sabrina Spellman shall retain her mortal life, on the condition that she also attend the Academy of Unseen Arts, as well as weekly Black Mass."

Selene smiles in relief, as Sabrina smirks victoriously. "Your Dishonors, I accept."

"So be it," Faustus grits his teeth. "This court is adjourned to the shadows. Full powers are restored to the Spellman family."

UNEDITED