Sorry this first chapter is really short
I do not own these characters
Italicized are Alec's thoughts
Alec's POV
Alec ducked, just in time. The demon was approaching him fast. It has long claws and spikes along its jagged body. It reached out at Alec, trying hard to scratch him. Alec was hiding behind a bench.
"Asasiel," he yelled. The blade in his hands glowed. He let out a deep breath and got up to face the demon. The demon screeched. Its back flexed, exposing more spikes. It glided towards Alec, one arm outstretched. It swooped its arm quickly, trying to knock Alec off balance. But Alec was expecting this. He raised the blade and it went through the demon's arm. It screamed and backed away. Alec raced after it and plunged the blade through the demon's chest. THe demon gave one final screech before turning into a liquid black. The black disappeared soon after. Alec gasped, catching his breath. That demon was strong and tougher than most. But nothing Alec couldn't handle. He was a shadowhunter. He was born and raised to fight demons like that one. Alec paused, not sure where to go.
He had recently broken up with his warlock boyfriend, Magnus. Alec refused to call him again. Magnus will call when he wants to, he thought. Alec sighed. If only he hadn't gone to Camille to ask whether or not he could strip Magnus of his immortality. He was a fool for meeting with Camille. Now Magnus didn't want him. I could go over there, he thought, I could try to patch things up with him... No. I can't deal with that now. Alec gave up and headed over to the Institute.
He passed the big gates, still thinking about Magnus, when he ran into Isabelle.
"Hey! Watch where you're going!" Isabelle said. Then seeing the scratches and torn up clothing she asked, "Whoa. Are you okay, Alec?" Isabelle's face turned into one of worry.
"What? Oh, yeah, I'm fine," Alec mumbled. Isabelle didn't look convinced.
"Are you sure? Because I don't have to go see Simon, I can stay here with you," Isabelle said, still worried.
"Seriously, Izzy, I'm fine. And why are you always at Simon's house anyway?" Alec said narrowing his eyes.
"He's just nice. And he's Simon. That's all," Isabelle shrugged. Alec was unconvinced, but Simon was a nice guy. If there's anyone that's good for Izzy, it's Simon, He thought.
"Well I'll see you later," Isabelle said and then walked past the iron gates.
"Bye," Alec said. He walked up the steps and into the institute. The institute was large and grand. It had high ceilings and expensive trinkets lining the walls. He walked up the stairs and into his room. He threw his stele on the ground and fell onto his bed. He lay there with his hands over his chest. Alec couldn't stop thinking about Magnus. Maybe I should just... call him or something. Alec sighed and got out his phone in defeat. First, he checked his messages. It was empty. Maybe he's better off without me. Alec hesitated. Then quickly punched in Magnus' number. He pressed call, then waited in anticipation.
"This is Magnus Bane's phone. I'm very busy right now, please leave a message. BEEP." the phone said after a minute.
"Uh.. Hi.. It's.. um.. Alec. I was wondering if maybe.. you would want to come over to the Institute? You don't have to.. just if you want to.." Alec said clenching his jaw. This wasn't sounding as good as he hoped. "Um.. bye." he finished and hung up the phone quickly. He laid back on the bed, angry with himself. That made him sound desperate, like he couldn't function without Magnus. Oh well. Maybe he'll come 'round.