Alec was sitting at his desk writing a report to the Clave about a new threat that terrorized New York City. He didn't like writing reports, he'd rather go out in the field and chase after demons or even better, run the institute. Maybe one day his parents would pass down the torch and Alec could finally show his full potential.
His mind dwell off and he started thinking about other things. He felt lonely. Everybody around him had a relationship except him. It was a long time he fell for somebody. There actually only has been one and that would've never worked out. Maybe it was time to go out there and find somebody. ''How hard can it be'', he thought to himself.
Somebody knocked on his door. ''Come in" Alec yelled. Clary came in and leaned against the wall.
''What do you want?" said Alec grumpy."Wow did i do something wrong''? Clary replied. ''No'' Alec sighed. He didn't mean to take it out on Clary even though he thought she was annoying. ''what can i do for you?''.
''Jace and Izzy asked me to get you. We found some new information on this new threat.''
''That's great. I have to finish this report first, tell Jace and Izzy that i'll be there in fifteen minutes.''
"Are you sure you are okay? You sound more grumpy than usual''. She sounded worried.
""I am. I just don't like to fill in these reports, that's all". Alec tried his best to appear calm and collected. He didn't look up and hoped she would leave.
''See you in fifteen than''. Clary walked away as Alec could hear her footsteps echo in the hallway.
Jace and Izzy were standing in front of the big computer screen. Alec could hear them talk as he was walking up to them.''This is a bigger problem than I imagined. I thought we were done with this''. His tone sounded serious.
"Why is it a bigger problem" Alec asked.
''These attacks aren't demon attacks. It appears Valentine still has followers who are doing his dark bidding. Even after his death he's still a pain in the ass''.
''So we are dealing with a bunch of fanatics any ideas of how we are going to deal with this''?
Izzy came between them. '' We don't know how big this is or who their new leader is. We should spread some patrol teams. They are bound to strike again''.
''That's a great plan Izzy nice thinking''.
''Thank you Jace. What would you boys do without me''. She said smugly
''Say that after we got something out of this. I will go with Clary. Izzy you go with Alec. I'll make sure to get the other teams ready''.
''It's me and you big brother let's get ready''.
It was getting late and Alec and Isabelle still didn't find anything suspicious. They were running across the rooftops of Brooklyn in the hope of running into some shady business Valentine's followers were creating. To their disappointment nothing seemed to happen. They were almost ready to call it a day.
''I can't believe we haven't run into any troublemakers yet''. Izzy said annoyed.
''They are probably trying to stay under the radar now that they are getting noticed''.
''I guess so. Hey Alec why were you so mean to Clary this morning? Did you step with the wrong foot out of bed''?
''No, I was filling in these reports and you know how Clary can be, she...''
''She what Alec? She hasn't done anything wrong. You haven't been yourself these last few weeks. Is everything really okay''? Izzy grabbed his arm.
''Is everybody worried now''?
''Talk to me big brother I want to help''. I'm always here to listen''. Izzy was always caring of her brother and always ready to make sure he is okay.
''It's just... I feel lonely sometimes and I let it get to me. I know it was wrong to take it out on Clary''.
''You can't keep bottling things up Alec. One day you'll explode and it won't be the fun kind of explode''.
''You're right''. Alec always wondered if he deserved such a lovely understanding sister.
''One day you will find somebody that will make you happy Alec. Trust me he is out there''. She suddenly stopped talking. They heard glass break and a scream followed after. They started running towards the sound and saw a man laying on the ground. It seemed like there was nobody there.
Alec placed his hand on the man's neck trying to find a heartbeat but without success.''He's dead. It looks like somebody drained the life out of him. I haven't seen anything like this before''. The body of the man looked like an old prune. As if his soul was sucked out of his body.
''Whoever did this they can't be far. Do you see anything suspicious"? Said Izzy as she transformed her bracelet into her whip.
Alec scanned the area with his eyes but he didn't see anyone. Almost at the moment he wanted to lower his bow he saw something move in the corner of his eye. A shadow ran from behind the broken window. Alec shot an arrow but missed.
"Izzy right here''! Alec yelled.
They chased the shadow who appeared to be really fast. It ran into a dark alleyway and flipped trash on the ground from one of the dumpsters that stood there. They both jumped over it. ''There is nothing i can't do in heels'' said Izzy. Alec was running faster and he almost caught the person running in front of him when he felt a wave of energy blast him to the ground. The last thing he saw was what appeared to be a man walk inside a portal and disappear
''By the angel'' Izzy shouted. ''Are you okay Alec''? She helped Alec get up and checked for any wounds.
''I'm Fine Iz. I almost got him but he portal-ed away. I think we are dealing with a warlock here''.
''They're recruiting Downworlders now'? This can't be good.
''We don't know that yet. We shouldn't just speculate. Maybe he has nothing to do with Valentine's followers''.
"This can't be a coincidence. Same kind off Alleyway, a mundane killed around the same time the other victims were killed. The only difference is the body. But if we are dealing with magic here...
''They are getting creative. This can't be a good sign''.
''Agreed. Lets call it a night. We'll investigate tomorrow''.
Izzy went home but Alec decided to go for a walk since he felt wide awake. He heard music and decided to follow the sound. Apparently the sound came from a bar not far from the institute. He has never been here before and since he couldn't sleep anyway he thought of getting himself a nice drink. He entered the bar and it was not what he expected. It looked way nicer from the inside. From the outside it looked cheap and sleazy. He went to the counter and ordered himself a non-alcoholic drink. As he was drinking he thought of the things that happened in the last few hours. He was in such deep thought he didn't notice somebody tried sitting next to him.
''Excuse me''? The man asked. But Alec was still drowning in his own thoughts. ""Excuse me''? The man said louder. He finally got Alec's attention.
''Oh sorry I uh... Was in deep thoughts''. He responded awkwardly. The man smiled. "Its alright. I just wanted to ask if this seat is taken''? He pointed to the seat next to Alec.
''No, go ahead''. Alec made a gesture with his hands to show he could sit next to him.
"In deep thoughts huh? I hope nothing serious''?
Alec didn't pay much attention to what the guy looked like. He turned himself around to get a better look. In front of him sat a handsome man with a smooth natural tan. He was wearing some make up and had quite a few rings around his fingers. He was wearing a nice suit, it looked expensive. This guy definitely knew fashion. It made Alec blush and he had trouble making words.
''I uhm... was just... Just work'' Alec finally replied. He played it safe and didn't want to go into much detail. He never had trouble making cohesive sentences.
''Work can be a handful sometimes''. He reached out his hand. ''I don't think i introduced myself. I'm Magnus. Alec shook his hand and smiled. ''Alec''.
''Nice to meet you Alec. It looks like you can use a drink''. His face turned a little red. ''Not that you look bad or anything...I just thought you would like one''.
Alec laughed. ''It's alright. I would gladly take one''. Magnus made a gesture to the bartender and ordered a drink for himself and Alec. Alec was surprised. He never got this kind of attention before. Maybe because he was always at the institute. But it made him feel warm inside and it put a smile on his face. They both took a sip of their drinks as Magnus continued talking.
" By the looks of that rune i can see on your neck i assume you are a Shadowhunter''.
''Yes. After demon chasing all day i definitely needed this drink''.
''I like no other know the blessing that is alcohol'' he chuckled.
"So uhm... What do you do Magnus''?
''I'm a warlock so i am kinda fixing other peoples problems all day. Sometimes it can be really exhausting. Today i had to help a friend of mine Rapheal who may i add is a vampire got himself stuck inside a church during daylight. I had to portal him out of there without getting noticed. It was really stressful. Supernatural beings trying to portal out one of the most sacred places on earth. I feel like i am talking to much. I hope I don't bore you''.
''Not at all. It sound like you are a very good friend''.
The talked for about two hours and the time was flying by. This was something Alec did not expect to happen this night but he was glad that it did. He looked at his phone and saw a message from Izzy. It read: Alec where are you? We have to get up early tomorrow if we want to get that guy we were champagne. Damn auto-correct. I mean chasing. Alec looked at Magnus. He really wanted to stay. It felt like he could still talk hours with Magnus but he knew it was time to go. ''Magnus I have to...''
''U have to go. I understand. Being a Shadowhunter means u have a busy day planned. It was nice meeting you. May we ever cross paths again Alexander''. Alec didn't mind Magnus calling him that in fact it made him blush a little.
''Thanks for understanding. It was nice meeting you too. Maybe i see you around than''. They shook hands and Alec left the bar finally feeling good about himself.