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A Little Knowledge is a dangerous Thing...
Story 1
Actual Psychic Magnus Verse
Magnus Bane is a newly transferred Detective to the SBPD. His track record is truly remarkable, closure rate absolutely unprecedented, though how he manages it is a total mystery. He does have a bit of a reputation for taking reckless, dangerous risks in his pursuit of the truth, though with results like his the higher ups tend to look the other way.
The man is notorious for doing things his own way, and on his own terms…
Which is quite fortunate, as his investigative techniques are rather…unorthodox…
He always works alone, and that's the way he prefers it…
That comes to a rather abrupt halt when he's partnered with Alec Lightwood the completely by the book, logical- and irritatingly attractive- Head detective of the precinct.
Will they be able to get past their differences and make the partnership work, or will it prove to be too much?
Notes:
Chapter Complete!***Blanket Note For All Verses 3-9***
Kay, so here's the thing, originally I was planning on starting these kinda in shifts, but I'm impatient and I really want to get this stuff going…
So over the next three weeks I am going to be starting universes
3-9
**(10 won't start till the others are well underway for a very specific reason)**
So some of them may take a bit to update but I will have the 1st half of chapter 1 up for all of them by May 10th (I'm setting me a deadline damnit)
The SEM Verse is still my main focus right now and will still be updated at least once a week…the others updates will be a bit more random depending on which one my mind is running with at that moment
I know it seems like a lot and not gonna lie that's cause it IS but my mind has been running with these for over a year now, I think it'll work out just fine…
All the universes I will most likely just update half a chapter at a time. The 1st stories of them will mainly just be introducing our characters and getting a feel for the world so- with the exception of the 40's with a twist the 1st stories will only be 8 chapters,
Kay onto our regularly scheduled program
Alrighty, last one to start! (Well except for 10 but that will wait a while for…reasons-promise it'll be worth the wait). so honestly this one I have the least amount worked out- it literally just started because in my 1st verse Magnus is a fake psychic with an eidetic memory and I got to thinking what if it was the reverse?
So…this one we're gonna kinda play by ear…
I am thinking this one's gonna run a bit more serious case fic kinda centered, just with psychic twists- which I'm actually really excited about as I always like those kinda thing.
I have ideas of where we're going but even when I have something clearly laid out I tend to wander so I really don't know what we'll end up with here…
I think it'll be interesting though-
And really, who doesn't like odd couple partnerships, obvious sexual tension and exciting case fics with a psychic twist?
Kay, here we go…
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Chapter 1:
At Least the View's Nice…
*~********~*~********~* Magnus-Magnus-Magnus-Magnus-Magnus *~********~*~********~*Okay…this' will be fine…you've done it before- in all likelihood you'll do it several more times again. A first day is a first day, is a first day…it's never as daunting as it seems beforehand.
You'll be fine, have them charmed and enamored in no time…
Ugh…it'd be so much easier if he could just get Raph to join the force…have someone really in the know to watch his back…but noooo…he just wants to open the newest location of Chaos and drink and cavort and feed.
That should be him damnit!
Clearly somewhere along the line they got mixed up…
Eh, like he said it will be fine; he always worked best on his own anyways,
He sighed faintly, flipping the mirror down, carefully checking his eyeliner. He reached over to the passenger seat digging in the front pocket of his satchel, retrieving a small tube of shimmery raspberry lip balm. It was far more subdued than his usual, but it WAS his first day. Really any makeup would probably get more than a few odd looks from the other people at the precinct.
Not that that had ever really bothered him. Quite the opposite, in fact. There were times he'd actually go out of his way to be over the top, simply because he knew it made some of the more uptight, close-minded types twitchy and nervous.
Even so, he figured he'd put that on hold for a bit At least till he got established here.
For the first week or so he'd do the subtle thing, just the barest hints, kind of ease them in. Once he gets acclimated and the numbers start rolling in they won't care what the hell he does makeup wise.
He glanced once more at his reflection, giving a slight nod,
Ah, perfect.
Kay here we go.
He reached over grabbing his satchel, climbing out of the car, beginning his way from the parking structure to the front doors of the SBPD. Stepping out of the parking structure he took a deep breath blinking a few times trying to acclimate to the brilliant California sunshine.
Well, if anything the weather here was a hell of a lot better than back in New York.
Magnus slowed, taking in the bright sun, ubiquitous palm trees and oddly cheery building. Gotta say he's never seen a precinct that looked this welcoming. Most were so stark and bland. This one was a light cream color with a rich red and in a kind of decorative style...
Magnus slowed as a group of people whizzed past on rollerblades,
"Sorry dude!" a kinda tall, blond guy called back in a nearly stereotypical surfer dude type accent, turning around, eyes flickering over Magnus, flashing a quick smile and a bit of a wink.
Magnus couldn't help but chuckle, flickering a quick wave, flashing a quick wink himself
Okay…maybe California did have its benefits.
Sunshine, palm trees, more laid back, precinct less than a mile from the beach, cute surfer boys…
Yeah, this could totally work for him.
Magnus shook his head, beginning up the steps with a bit more of a spring in his step. Slipping through the door, looking around curiously,
Hmm…nice place. A fair bit more colorful than the precinct back home, which was most definitely more than fine with him. The walls were a warm mustard color, with rich reddish brown tile accents and various arches.
Magnus blinked faintly,
Huh…maybe the whole makeup thing wouldn't seem so out of place here…
He glanced around, the place was quite busy; several officers, detectives and other assorted personnel milling about or setting at desks hard at work.
Hmm…the architecture was quite appealing, but also somewhat confusing; he couldn't seem to spot the chiefs office…
Well...no sense being clairvoyant if you can't use it to your own advantage every now and then.
He took a deep breath, closing his eyes for a moment, centering himself, focusing his mind on what he needed to know…
Chief Garroway…
He turned the words over in his mind, clearing out everything else, visualizing them as a solid, tangible entity…
Hmm…
Green…Wasn't really expecting that, but whatever works…
He blinked his eyes open, the rest of the office taking on a bit of a muted, subdued quality, almost just out of focus. He looked up, eyes roaming over the office, looking for the glimpse of bright, shimmering green…the thing that'd stand out the most.
His eye's catch on an office along the back wall, the door partly open, nearly obscured from his view by a potted plant.
Well, no wonder why he couldn't find it, if it wasn't for the now shimmering green aura emanating from the door he'd never be able to pick it out in the busy station.
He blinked a few times, clearing his vision, taking a deep breath to cover the faint shiver the odd, ear popping sensation he got when coming out of it. He slipped around the edge of the bull pen, making his way to the office, slowing a bit as he caught voices from the room,
"Alec, I know it's not what you're used to but I really think he'll be a good fit."
"Luke, you know I don't usually make waves and I have the upmost respect for you, but I think you're way off on this one, this is a huge mistake, there's no way it'll work out."
"I realize it's not what you're used to b-"
Magnus sighed faintly, feeling that familiar prickly little feeling; he knew all too well what that feeling meant,
One of the downsides to being psychic, you always knew when someone was talking about you…even if you didn't want to…
Alright well 'Luke' had to be Luke Garroway, so at least his new boss had his back. He didn't know who this 'Alec' was, but he sounded like a stuffy, uptight, Boyscout…
He never really got on with that type, they annoyed the hell out of him and he tended to make them nervous and twitchy.
Eh, it's a fairly large precinct, probably won't have to work with him too terribly much,
Besides he was an expert at putting those types off, he'd fold long before Magnus did.
Even so, it was most definitely not the worst reaction he's received. That Jackass FBI agent Hodge had took one look at him and flat out refused to work a case with him.
Magnus had still run circles around the arrogant jackass, found the info, got the results…
Guy REALLY didn't like being shown up by a 'flouncing, over-dramatic, drama-queen'- His words
Still this 'Alec' couldn't be worse than that…
Regardless, he's not going to just skulk around in the hallway…if they're gonna be talking about him he may as well be part of the conversation…
Besides if anything those uptight types were always Oh so fun to screw with…
It would be nice to have a hobby at work…
Magnus smirked, reaching up, wrapping quickly on the doorframe, before slipping in, flashing a quick, charming smile at the slightly older, very attractive man sitting at the desk- Chief Garroway returned the smile, quirking his eyebrow in faint confusion,
"Hello, can I help you?"
Magnus gave a bright smile and a slightly flamboyant flicker of a wave,
"Hey there! You must be Chief Garroway; I'm Magnus Bane, your new detective. I'm so very excited to meet my new colleagues, this place already seems so very welcoming and vivacious." he finished in an overly cheery tone, glancing around the office, eager to see his new hobby,
He froze, eyes widening faintly,
Woah…his new hobby was REALLY hot
Magnus swallowed faintly, eyes not-even-remotely-subtly roaming over the gorgeous man with the slightly startled expression, faintly messy black hair falling into very pretty light, hazely green eyes.
"Well hello, and who might you be?"
The guy flushed slightly before seemingly shaking it off, standing up a bit straighter, smiling, moving forward to greet Magnus, extending his hand,
"Head Detective Alec Lightwood, welcome to the SBPD, glad to have you on board."
Magnus reached forward, taking his hand in a firm grip, shaking, lingering slightly, eyes flickering over Alec once more,
Hmm…so very pretty….
If anything the view here was nice…
He probably should just wait…give this a pass, chalk it up to first day foibles and move on...
Simply take the high road and prove the oh so pretty detective wrong.
It is his first day after all…and the head detective would technically outrank him. He should at least wait till he gets his desk before starting to make waves with the head detective…
Still, he'd never been the type to just let something lie,
He tilted his head, quirking his eyebrow,
"Really? That's rather surprising…I suppose my hearing must be off, jet lag and all that. I could have sworn you said me being here was a 'Huge mistake'?"
Alec startled faintly, blinking, cheeks coloring bright, he shook his head quickly,
"Oh! No I didn't m-"
Magnus rolled his eyes,
"Sweetheart? Little tip, when you're talking about someone maybe close the door first…
Especially when they're expected to arrive."
Alec shook his head again, making a placating gesture,
"No, that's n-I didn't mean, that's out of…" he trailed off with an aggravated huff, rubbing his temples, before taking a deep breath, meeting Magnus's eyes, beginning again,
"Look, I am sorry, you really did mishear though. I have no problem with you being here. Your record is impeccable, by every account you are one of the best. I am sure you will be a great fit here…
I didn't say you being here was a mistake."
Magnus blinked in confusion,
Okay, either the man was the best liar on the planet or he was telling the truth…
He had no problem with Magnus being here…
Actually…going by a few of the hints he could pick up, he was rather eager to have Magnus as part of his precinct…
Which was…
Umm…
A-anyways…
But he WAS talking about Magnus…he knows that for a fact…
He tilted his head faintly,
"So if you're okay with me being here then what was a 'huge mistake'?"
Alec gave a slightly apologetic shrug,
"Us being partners."
Magnus froze, every bit of his usual buzzing energy, senses, and all the rest coming to a crashing halt
Oh…CRAP…
*~********~*~********~* Magnus-Magnus-Magnus-Magnus-Magnus *~********~*~********~*Oh Crap!
No, no, no, that SO will not work.
He can't have a partner!
He works alone…he ALWAYS works alone…
That's the only way it works!
What if he zones out or gets a flash when he's talking to him?
What if he needs Raphael or Clarissa's help with a case or clue or a suspect?
He can't say he has to go visit a club owner or just casually mention they should stop by an occult shop…
Even if it's just him, he can't have someone looking over his shoulder when he's reading a room, he can't just say- 'Oh I just had a hunch there was a secret panel in the floor where the money was hidden that is totally indistinguishable from any of the other boards'.
I mean he has workarounds for some stuff- claiming he had a hunch or something seemed off, or he caught something, saying he has an eidetic memory, but there are only so many explanations that don't make people suspicious…
And everything he can feel from this 'Alec' says he's practical, logical, by the book,- he's not gonna accept a 'hunch', he will need a solid reason,
That is NOT something Magnus can always give…
He can't just explain that he knew 'This' was the location the thieves would hit next out of dozens of other, equally likely options…
You can only claim a lucky hunch so often before people start to suspect something…
I mean it's possible after they've worked together for a bit and he's seen Magnus's results for himself he might be less apt to ask for proof, but that would take time.
What if he gets a flash of something that's gonna happen right away? Something that he doesn't have twenty minutes to come up with an adequate explanation?
What if something happens and he's wasting time trying to find an explanation for this logical, rational, by the book detective for something that straight up does NOT have a logical, down to earth explanation?
What if because of the explanations they miss something he could have prevented?
He knows this Head Detective Lightwood, knows the type. He is a detective through and through. He is the type to examine and cross-examine everything. He needs facts, answers, he's not just gonna be satisfied with 'well it worked out' he's gonna want to know how, why…
Things Magnus cannot answer.
Hell, that's the main reason he'd decided to uproot his life and move to the other side of the country. Too many close calls, too many times when he just couldn't come up with an explanation fast enough, too many questions he could not answer…
Not with something hardnosed, level headed detectives would actually accept. And if he were to get fed up and tell the truth he could pretty much kiss his career goodbye.
He's no fool; he's heard the jokes and comments whenever the idea of bringing in a psychic is mentioned…
It's a joke, a punch line.
That will never be him
The second the word 'psychic' gets attached to you, every ounce of creditability you had goes out the window.
No two ways about it, that was not happening,
It was not.
Partnerships were close, they got complicated, messy, there's no way he could work that closely with someone on a daily basis and not have them figure out something odd was going on…
And anywa-
"…orry, it's really nothing personal."
Huh?
Magnus shook himself out of his panic, looking over in faint confusion at Detective Lightwood,
Oh for heaven's sakes, as if he didn't have enough to deal with, how in the hell does a gorgeous, six foot four, grown man and head detective have a hurt puppy look that good?!
That's just not fair damnit!
Apparently he'd taken Magnus's brain crashing and re-booting as him being offended Alec didn't want to partner with him,
Alec sighed, stepping forward, shaking his head slightly,
"I could be wrong, I mea-"
Magnus shook his head quickly,
"No! You were totally right the first time. You're a detective, go with your instincts, bad idea…
REALLY bad idea." he shook his head once more, ignoring the slightly startled, confused look the detective now had, shifting his gaze from Alec over to Luke,
"Look sir, I am sure Detective Lightwood is a truly exceptional detective but I don't work with a partner. And I know that seems odd, but I have a very specific way of doing things and it doesn't work with a bunch of other people around.
I'm used to working alone…it's the only way I know how to do this.
The only way I can promise you the same results I got at my other precinct…the whole reason you wanted me here."
Luke sighed, leaning forward,
"Magnus I know you work alone, I've read your file, and your record IS very impressive, you have more closures than any detective I have ever seen,"
Magnus nodded quickly, relaxing minutely,
"Exactly and to k-"
Luke held up a finger,
"But you have also racked up more citations for reckless behavior and unreasonable stunts than any detective I've ever seen."
Magnus faltered,
Yeah…he kinda had him there…
Still…
"Okay…well now about that…"
Luke sighed, shaking his head faintly,
"Magnus your case record truly is exceptional and I know in the past that has afforded you far more leeway than most. However I really can't do that. If you're in my precinct, you are my responsibility. And I would like you to be able to keep up those numbers…
But not at the expense of your own safety.
You are an exceptional detective Magnus, but you need to be able to rein it in and follow the rules, at least to an extent.
I understand that this work is intense and there is a real drive to solve the case. Going above and beyond is truly admirable, but being rash and reckless to the point of disregarding your personal safety is not acceptable.
Alec is the best detective I have. He's the best training officer I have a-"
What!?
"Wait, wait, wait…Training officer?! I've been a detective for nearly a decade!"
Alec stepped forward,
"Luke I told you it was a bad idea; it's insulting."
Magnus nodded quickly, gesturing emphatically towards Alec,
"What he said."
Luke put his hands up placatingly,
"I didn't mean it like that. I am not in any way discounting your experience or belittling your skills. As I said you are an excellent detective, there is no question about it.
Alec is not 'training' you; he is not responsible for you-"
"Oh thank god…" Alec muttered,
Magnus quirked his eyebrow, glancing over at him, Alec caught the look, giving a slightly sheepish shrug, and an apologetic smile,
"Sorry…but I've also seen your file…"
Magnus chuckled, shrugging,
"No, I totally get it…"
Luke chuckled faintly,
"Look Magnus you are an exceptional Detective; no one's questioning that…But so is Alec. He has one of the highest closure rates in California, along with numerous awards for meritorious conduct and bravery in the line of duty. In fact two years ago he received the Congressional Badge of Bravery".
Again Magnus hesitated, glancing curiously over at the man, quirking his eyebrow. Alec gave a faint shrug, rubbing at the back of his neck, glancing away,
"I was just doing my job…"
Wow…
Only a handful of officers receive that…
He was acting like it was nothing, was actually humble about it…
Which was really curious,
It was one of the highest honors an officer could receive…
Why would someone downplay that?
Magnus tried to shake the little buzz, but he could feel his resolve weaken.
No…
This would not work,
It would not…
It was a bad idea, he absolutely cannot have a partner…It would be a huge, complicated mess of lies and obstacles…
But hell if he didn't want this one.
Magnus sighed, giving a faintly apologetic look at Alec before shifting back over to Luke, shrugging,
"I…That is really impressive, but I just d-"
Luke held his hand up,
"Just give it a chance. I know it's not what you're used to, it'd be a huge adjustment, but I really think both of you would benefit. You two have very different styles, but I think your skill sets will complement each other perfectly…
How about this?
Give it a month. Just one month. Try it out, see how it goes. If by the end of the month you still don't want to work together we'll find something else…
Okay?"
Magnus blinked, glancing over at Alec,
Well, hell, kinda backed him into a corner there, didn't he?
Alec met his eyes, shrugging, giving a faint, almost challenging smirk,
Ooh…that's…
Umm…
Mmm…
"I can handle it if you can."
Magnus blinked, feeling a dizzy little buzz at that sexy smirk. He quirked his eyebrow,
"You really think I'm so easy to manipulate?"
Alec chuckled, quirking his eyebrow right back,
"No, I think you're too stubborn to back down from a challenge."
Magnus couldn't help a surprised laugh,
"Well, if anything you're a hell of a judge of character."
Alec shrugged,
"I have my moments."
Magnus quirked his eyebrow, folding his arms,
"You DO realize I am probably gonna drive you totally insane right? Honestly I'm pretty bizarre."
Alec chuckled, giving that sexy, challenging smirk again,
"Without a doubt, as I said; I've seen your file. But I've been a detective for over a decade, I'm sure I've dealt with more bizarre things than you."
Magnus scoffed,
"Careful; that almost sounds like another challenge."
He shrugged, meeting Magnus's eyes dead on,
"Maybe it is…" He turned, stepping a bit closer, once more extending his hand,
So, what do you say? Are we gonna give this a shot?
Or are you too scared?"
Oh…he did NOT just say that…
It's on.
Magnus scoffed, reaching out, taking his hand in a firm, confident handshake,
"I'm in."
Alec grinned, flashing a quick wink at Luke,
"Told you I could get him to agree to it. Next time we go for drinks you're buying."
What!?
Magnus looked quickly between the two men, blinking rapidly,
"W…okay, I never say this, but for once I have absolutely no clue what's going on here…"
Alec gave a faint chuckle, and a slightly playful smile,
"Come on now; by all accounts you're brilliant. You really think two trained detectives just 'forgot' you were coming in?
Everyone knows you don't work with partners, but it's pretty obvious you need one…badly.
VERY badly.
Figured this was the easiest way to get you to agree."
Magnus blinked uncomprehendingly,
W-what? But t-that's n…that doesn't…it's n-
WHAT?!
He focused back on Alec, quirking his eyebrow,
"Did you just play me?"
Alec grinned,
"Pretty much, yeah."
He moved a bit closer, squeezing Magnus hand once more with a slightly impish smile,
"Can't wait to work out first case…
Partner."
Again Magnus blinked uncomprehendingly,
What the HELL just happened!?
*~********~*~********~* End Of Chapter Notes *~********~*~********~*So…did anyone see that coming?
I know it seems a bit crazy that someone would be able to trick a psychic, but Alec is a very skilled detective. If he's read Magnus's file he'd know how stubborn he is, and how opposed he is to working with a partner, that he wouldn't just flat out agree to it…
But if he's that reckless, it stands to reason he wouldn't back down from a challenge,
I kinda like Alec being a bit sneaky,
this'll be fun.
So what do you think so far?
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