What happened that night.
Crazy Night
"Pandemonium?" Magnus asked and Clary grinned.
"Yes, it's time Jace remembered how lucky he is and Alec remember how lucky he is. E4And this is going to be really fun."
"Ah," she heard Magnus say, a grin evident in his voice. "In that case I guess we really do deserve some fun." Clary grinned. "By the way, do you remember that dress I bought for you and told you not to open the box?" he asked.
"Yes?" she said.
"Open it. I'll pick you up at eight." Then he hung up.
Clary got up and walked toward her closet door. She reached into the deep reaches of her closet and pulled out a long lavender ribboned box. Magnus had bought it for her along with a silver dress and had told her not to open it. Her heart thrumming she opened the box—and gasped.
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Clary looked herself over in the mirror and fought the urge to throw off the unfamiliar outfit and crawl back under the covers. She felt as the creature in the mirror had nothing of her whats-so-ever….It was so beautiful. The silver dress touched her hips lightly, hugging them in shiny fabric and reaching just about above her fingertips. It V-necked but no too much, showing her chest btu stopping at the perfect point of not showing anything inappropriate, it made her shape look beautiful. Slim ankle boots shined as they illuminated her legs, the heels high yet low enough for her. The silver glitter shone as light reflected of the small specks on her cheeks from the powder and silver shining pieces that had been in it, her face was soft and seemed to shine. The silver worked to bring out the blue green in her eyes that were lightly labeled by the silver bright eye shadow. Her hair rung in bright, shiny ripplets over her shoulders, the curling iron that she found in the box with specific instructions on how to do it; the box also had her dress, boots, and the make-up that seemed to tame her face. Light glitters seedm to stand out in her hair also, causing it to have a beautiful glowing look. Altogether she was afraid of how beautiful the creature in the mirror seemed to in contrast to her.
She'd given the team a look into her character, what if they ahted her if she changed it now? Part of her wanted to just get under the covers and not even try to come out but then she remembered Jace's bored look when he looked at her. He had been on so many desperate hunts lately; as if he had been so high on adrenaline lately and desperarity to save his life that he found anything that was normal boring. Her stomach stopped churning and she fisted her hands.
Taking a deep breath she headed for the steps. She started walking down softly and heard Jace's voice. She grinned and started down again—allowing another side to come to the surface. She let her heels click against the stairs, drawing attention to her. Jace and Alec's voices stopped.
At the end of the staircase she allowed herself to lightly kneel down and out her boot on tighter. She then turned, Jace stood right beside her. She looked up at him and nearly drooled—he was wearing all black again. She nearly ran to him and jumped into his arms.
"Where are you going?" Clary blinked in surprise. Alec's voice was lightly grazed, he was looking at her intently. She kept the surprise from her face and smiled dazzilingly.
"Pandemonium," she told him. "I'm going with a friend." She smiled—forcing it into a smile that was a Marilyn Monroe one.
Jace looked frozen for a second. She nearly jumped in the air with a shout of victory.
"Come on you two!" Izzy yelled, suddenly coming from the room. She grabbed Jace's coat and Alec's as she pulled them. Izzy sent Clary a look over her shoulder, a sly look, Clary grinned at her look. Luckily Izzy was in on it too.
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Magnus checked himself over in the mirror—he had never worn it this way, it was so different. But it was time to be different if just for a night. Clary was right; it was time to have some fun. He started out and pulled the jeans up to his waist. Then he went over and grabbed his car keys—paused, and put them back down—it was a warm May night; why drive?
He loved walking along the streets and seeing all the life and beauty—people were walking the streets and it was full of energy. The looks that were casted at him were asking him to do things he could never do in front of the children also walking.
Then Jace's voice came. "What friend is she going with, Alec do you know?" Alec? Magnus looked up and looked around—coming to a halt when he caught sight of Isabelle dragging the boys; Alec with them.
"I don't know,' Alec said. "Maybe Simon."
Magnus grinned, why not push it a little more. Taking out his phone he dialed Clary.
"Yes?"
"Play along," he said. Then taking in a breath he said. "Don't worry Clary, I'll be right there." He saw out the corner of his eyes the trio stop and look at him but he just relaxingly leaned against a telephone pole. He grinned into the phone.
"Magnus? Are the others there?"
"You sure they're out?" he said, with a grin.
"Magnus!"
"Okay, I'll be there in ten minutes, it's not that far of a walk, but we can call a cab probably."
A giggle. "Magnus, if they're listening, you'll tell me right?"
"Yes, if I see Jace and the others…"
"What does Alec think of this convers?"
"Alec? Oh right, I'll see you in five."
"You had better."
He grinned and closed the phone, he turned and turned toward the Institute.
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"You look beautiful." Magnus smiled. Clary blushed. She looked up at him and smiled.
"What are we going to do about them finding us in here?" Clary asked over the loud thumping of the music.
Magnus seemed thoughtful for a moment, then he picked his phone out of his pocket and placed it lightly on the counter.
Clary looked at him confused and Magnus looked over at her in a way that clearly asked did she believe him. She sighed and made a movement that said "Go on,"
"Izzy should be bringing the guys here shortly." Magnus said. He turned to her grinning. "It's time for you to get on the dance floor."
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Magnus grinned and downed another shot. Alcohol might not affect him as if he was human but it still had the desired affect and plus he sobered fast.
"Drink!"
"Drink!"
"Drink!"
"Drink!"
He downed another one and slammed it on the table. The crowd roared and he laughed.
"Woo!" he shouted. He stepped back from the bar step and nearly tumbled. The crowd laughed and he started forward. Eyes followed him and he felt them as if they were invisible caresses.
He started over to the bar and looked for his phone—and came face to face with Alec. The boy didn't seemed to realize who he was at first but then the recognition took over his face. Magnus grinned at him, trying to think behind the racing mantra in his chest.
"Magnus!" Magnus grinned and turned, heading for the dance floor. Clary was gracefully moving as other males all watched as if hypnotized. Her silver dress stood out against the darkness and he could compare her to so many Shakespeare quotes.
He walked over to her and took her into his arms—letting the pounding music race through him as if a blood stream. He moved to it. The music pulsed through him. Him ad Clary danced—both controlled by music. They danced and the sweaty exhilaration gushed into Magnus as if charging him completely.
Then it started to get weird…flute sounds drifted into his ear and his vision started to blur. His mind fogged, and he felt his body moving. He wasn't controlling it. Darkness clouded and he in curiosity let have a little leeway—it seemed they were just dancing. But what did just dancing accomplish? He leti it mive his body. Mometns later it seemed to stop. The rapid dance resumed and he was Clary's partner again. He wondered distantly how the being had done that—but then he came face to face with a pale Jace.
Clary looked at him with a grin—and then it vanished as she saw his pale face.
"Jace?" she asked worriedly.
"Come with me—us," Jace said, taking Clary's wrist and pulling her along. Magnus followed her, almost swearing he felt eyes on him all the way.
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"You believe me, right?" Jace asked. Magnus looked at the boy speechless, they'd said about the whole club started to dance to unknown flute music and that they couldn't get anyone to pay attention.
Magnus noded as they described to him exactly what he had suspected, the flute music was something he had not thought about deeply though. A thought occurred to him but he shook it off. That was impossible. He was a fairy tale.
"Well?" Jace asked—demanded. Magnus looked up at him and tredi to phrase it quickly.
"I'd say you had a crazy night," he told them. He would tell them more when he understood it more. Let them think they imagined it. He wanted to reconcile and bring that frightened look out of the kids' eyes but he couldn't explain anything to them unless he knew it himself.
Clary yawned and he grinned as she stood up and started up—getting up he was going to follow but the Jace took over if for him. He smiled as he watched Jace carry her upstairs. Operation—Success.
He turned and found Alec walking toward his room with Izzy. He frowned, operation—failure. Sighing he headed out.
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"To you, I am the Piper."
Magnus stared in surprise to fear to curiosity. The Piper? He didn't exist. He couldn't! Who could've had enough power to animate him? He struggled, trying to release himself from the spell—a second from releasing himself he looked up again at the impossible fairy made male.
"How did you come into be?" he demanded. The male just smiled. Magnus looked him over, fear finding its way into him but he did not let it control him.
"I was told to come," he said and Magnus looked at him.
"By who?" he demanded.
"Someone who makes good on his word." He answered. Magnus looked at him confused.
"He'll be helping people, making their dreams come true." The man went on.
"What?" he asked. "Are you the one who is taking those college kids?" The man just stared at him quietly.
"You mustn't try to stop him." The man said after a while. "You must either join him or just accept his way. Those are the only two choices." Magnus looked at him confused.
"Alright," Magnus said, thinking but carefully controlling the situation. "I'll accept or join but I need to know what you're warning me and who is it."
The man shook his head and played the flute again. Almost immediately Magnus found himself able to move. He looked up but the man that had been in front of him was gone. He looked around but there was nothing but silence and wind.