The Jewel

As Magnus got to the door of his apartment, he held a jewel in his hand, squeezing it as he opened the door. When he opened it, he saw Alec, Isabelle, Jace and Clary standing there.

"What were you doing Magnus, you took forever!" Alec exclaimed.

"Sorry, I had to get something," said Magnus, with a glint behind his eyes.

Then Jace stepped in "Oh shut up you guys, we need to get to the Institute. Come on!"

"Magnus, do you have it?"

Magnus showed them a jewel. It was a turquoise emerald. "Good, now let's get going" said Jace.

At the Institute library, Magnus put the jewel on the table and said to them all, "I feel a strong connection to warlocks from it but I don't know why".

"But that's almost impossible there are barely any items that trace back to warlocks," Jace inquired.

"Well Jace, I said I don't know why I feel it relates back to warlocks! But perhaps this does have something to do with warlocks...lately, I haven't been feeling the presence of a lot of warlocks, which means they are no longer alive." said Magnus.

"So you think Warlocks are dying because of this jewel?" asked Alec tentatively.

"Possibly" said Magnus with a bit of mystery in his voice. "Well, what are we going to do about it?" asked Clary.

"I think I should keep it. I'll give it a closer look" said Magnus.

"Fine, just don't break it," said Jace cheekily.

"Well, I don't think I have anything more to do here," said Magnus.

Then he took the Jewel and started to walk out the door. Alec ran up to him and said, "Don't forget about Saturday!".

Then Magnus kissed him on the cheek and then walked out the door.

As Magnus was walking home, he thought about what Alec said, and what he did to him. And wondered if it was a good idea to have done, what he did. It's Thursday, Magnus thought; that should be enough time. Then the jewel in his hand started to glow, and heat up. He felt it and dropped it because of how hot it was. He looked at it on the ground, furrowing his brows. Now it was glowing brighter than a witchlight. Magnus stepped away from it and put his hand up in the air. Blue flames emerged from his fingertips, shooting out towards the jewel. Once the flames hit the jewel, it stopped glowing and was cool again. Magnus picked it up and made the quick decision to go back to the Institute and tell Jace what happened.

When Magnus got to the Institute he knocked on the door. Alec opened it, with a surprised look on his face.

"What are you doing here? You literally just left!" Alec exclaimed, with a dazed expression on his face.

"The jewel; it started to glow and heat up," said Magnus.

"What?" Alec said, confused.

"Where is Jace?" asked Magnus urgently.

"He went out with Clary for who knows what reason…just come in tell me about it," said Alec.

Magnus went through the door and closed the door behind him. They sat down at a table.

"I don't know why it happened! I was holding it, and it started to glow. It got very hot, so I dropped it, then shot a spell at it. It eventually stopped glowing and went cold again," said Magnus.

"Could it have something to do with your warlock abilities?" asked Alec thoughtfully.

"Maybe, but then again, normally my spells can get rid of a lot of things," said Magnus.

"Ok, but Magnus, I'm actually quite glad you're back here," said Alec.

"Is it because you wanted to see my stunning good looks?" Magnus asked, smirking.

"No, I wanted to talk about what you did when you left before," said Alec.

"Oh sorry, not sorry," said Magnus. "I thought Jace knew we were dating."

"Well, sort of…" said Alec, with an unsure tone in his voice.

Magnus sighed. "What do you mean?"

"I haven't told him, but I think he now knows, thanks to you!" exclaimed Alec.

"Well, at least he knows now…" said Magnus. A silence fell for a moment.

"I mean, I guess it's kind of good. At least I don't have to tell him we're dating," said Alec.

"But you will have some explaining to do!" said Magnus.

"Oh I forgot about that," said Alec sheepishly. Magnus thought he looked so cute in that moment.

"Alec, I've been in a lot of relationships before you and only a few of those relationships where with guys. And believe me, if their friends find out they are dating another guy and they didn't know it, things can end badly."

"Then what do I tell Jace?" asked Alec, his eyes wide.

"Tell him how you really feel about me, or maybe just about boys in general," said Magnus.

"I don't think I should do that, Jace isn't really one for feelings".

"Well, I don't really have any more advice! I am just the random warlock your dating," said Magnus sarcastically.

"Don't say that, Magnus! No, thanks for the advice," said Alec. "Oh! And I almost forgot, I found this book in the library!"

Then Alec grabbed a book from the floor and gave it to Magnus. Emblazoned across the front in a nice, curlicue font were the words Jewels for Shadowhunters to Downworlders, all you need to know.

"Is this some kind of joke?" said Magnus.

"No I thought it would help," said Alec seriously. Magnus laughed.

"Yeah thanks, but no thanks. I won't need it" said Magnus.

"Why not?" asked Alec, a little hurt.

"Alexander, I appreciate it, but I don't think it will be too much help," said Magnus.

"Well, can you at least have a look through it?" Alec asked, his voice quiet. Magnus could tell he'd been trying to impress him.

"Fine, only if you do one thing for me," said Magnus, sighing.

"What?" Alec asked.

"You'll see…" said Magnus mysteriously, and grinned, knowing what he was going to do.

Then Magnus opened the book grudgingly, and began to read. Alec leant on his shoulder as he did, but Magnus didn't mind. When Magnus had finished, Alec leant off his shoulder. He looked at Magnus, staring into his eyes, not knowing what was going to happen next.

"Well there was nothing helpful in there, but now you have to fulfil your end of the deal!" declared Magnus.

"What do you want from me?" huffed Alec.

Then, without saying anything, Magnus pushed his lips onto Alec's. Alec, surprised but not arguing, pushed his hand into Magnus's glittering hair; it was soft and silky. Alec pushed his lips harder onto Magnus's mouth. Magnus groaned. Alec wanting more, he pushed himself onto Magnus's muscular body, feeling his warmth, wanting to just be closer. Then, abruptly, Jace strode into the room. He caught sight of them, and opened his mouth, bewildered. So he hadn't been out, thought Magnus. Well, at least now he knew for sure!

Alec stepped back from Magnus, shocked, as Jace opened his mouth to speak, amusement on his face.

"Am I interrupting something?"