A/N: takes place right after City of Fallen Angels. Kinda has spoilers for it. Alec meets with Camille and she offers him something in return for protection.

Immortality

Chapter 1

Alec Lightwood was walking home from Magnus's house. His mind drifted back two weeks before when Camille had escaped. Where was she now? When would they find her? And what would happen if and when they did?

The sound of footsteps made him stop. He turned around and saw a vampire watching him.

"My mistresss wishes to see you," the man said curtly.

"What does Camille want from me?" Alec snapped. From past experiences he'd learned not to trust her.

"She didn't say. She only said for you to meet with her," the man replied.

Alec hesitated. He knew this wasn't a good idea, but he couldn't help it. If she was going to offer him immortality...

"Fine, I'll go and see what she wants," he sighed. It wasn't like he had anything better to do anyway.

"Ah, Alexander Lightwood. A pleasure to see your face once again." Camille said as he walked in.

"Yeah, whatever. Tell me what you want. If I'm in agreement, then fine. If not, I turn you in to the Clave. Clear?"

"It's not like I expected anymore from you, Alexander," she replied almost sadly.

He crossed his arms and glared at her. "Well?"

"I need your help, Alexander."

"Why mine? There are plenty of others."

"Because Magnus trusts you, and I never ask anyone a favor unless Magnus trusts them."

Alec sighed. "What is it you want?"

"I need you to protect me. Keep me safe. I can't go out anymore without risking the chance of being seen. But if you come by and bring me blood...believe me I wouldn't be asking if it wasn't important."

"You really don't want to be caught," Alec noted.

She shook her head.

"What do I get in return?"

"Immortality. You can be young forever. You can be Magnus's forever."

Alec considered it. On one hand, it seemed a fairly nice deal. But on the other, he didn't want to be a vampire forever.

"That 'other way' of yours was just a trick to get me to cut you free wasn't it?"

"Clever, Alexander. Yes, I had to say something."

"So, becoming a vampire is the only way?"

"Of course. Unless you want to ask Magnus-"

"No!" Alec shouted, and then checked himself. "I know what he'd say."

"Then, this is your only other option. Take it or leave it, Alexander."

There was a long moment of silence, and then,

"I'll do it."