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Magnus Bane felt as if his whole entire life has been ruined. His entire family was taken from him in the coarse of one stupid decision. Some drunk idiot decided to drive himself home, one stormy evening. He hit Magnus' parents, killed them instantly, and was able to walk away to serve jail time. Magnus could close his eyes and remember every detail about them. His mother had the most lovely heart-shaped face, defined cheek bones, glimmering golden eyes, creamy and flawless caramel colored skin, inky black hair that fell in wavy tendrils around her face and a smile that could light up the whole entire room. She always smelled of cherry blossoms and old books. His father had strong green eyes, a chiseled jawline and full lips. His hair was always kept extraordinarily short, cropped closely to his head. His parents had the easy sort of relationship that was a joy to watch. They would randomly begin dancing to the music only each other could hear in the most unlikely of places. But all that was gone now, ripped violently away. Now Magnus was 16 years old and being fostered into a new family. He had to uproot his entire life in the middle of high school. Magnus didn't even feel like himself. He didn't have on his flamboyant clothes, glittery make-up or his charming personality. He gazed at the Lightwood property with much trepidation. The mansion was made out of misfitted stones with driftwood accents. The home seemed to be light and airy. It was difficult to get to, as it was cut off from the road by a lush forest all around. Magnus took a very deep breath as he began his new journey.
Alec Lightwood was similarly 16 years of age. His family seemed perfect on the outside. His father, Robert, was an influential politician who was on the fast track to success. His mother, Maryse, was a stay-at-home Mom who kept the mansion looking spotless and delivered dinner at 6 o'clock everyday. His sister, Isabelle, was a dancing prodigy. His adoptive brother, Jace, was a star athlete. His youngest brother, Max, was a genius. However, this was just what the world saw. Alec saw a monster and the people he needed to protect.
Magnus was just about to knock on the door when it unexpectedly opened in front of him. There stood a tall, lean muscled youth with wavy black hair and startling blue eyes. He wore a fitted black tee-shirt, a black leather jacket and distressed blue jeans.
"I'm Alec." the boy said. "You can just put your stuff here for a sec. I want to talk to you alone. Take a walk with me?" Magnus just nodded numbly. This boy standing in front of him was gorgeous. Alec began briskly walking off towards the woods. Magnus set his items down where Alec indicated and sped off behind him. Alec walked deep in the woods, completely losing sight of the house. As they walked, Magnus noted Alec's posture began to relax. Before he was as straight as a rail, but here in the woods he seemed to be completely at home. I was rather strange.
Alec stopped and spun quickly on Magnus, then took a deep breath. "First I want to say how sorry I am that this happened to you." Alec began, with a sincere look in his sky blue eyes. "I want to warn you, being fostered into my family is not a blessing. My father has a bit of a temper, and he can get violent rather quickly. I want you to know that I am going to do everything I can to protect you. You don't have to be afraid when I am around, but you have to let me help you. The rules of the house are simple: always be home before six. Dinner is always at precisely six o'clock every evening. Always be respectful to father, answer with yes sir and no sir, and be sure to look him in the eye when he is talking to you. Know that you can always ask me for anything. Are you good at anything?" Alec asked rather abruptly.
"I...I'm pretty good at the piano." Magnus replied hesitantly. This was a lot to take in.
"Good. Make sure you play that up. Dad likes his children to be prodigies." Alec snorted derisively. "C'mon we need to get back."Alec walked back the way they had come. Magnus' mind was spinning. He didn't know what to feel but was thankful he was only supposed to be here for a few weeks.
Alec got within view of the house when he stopped dead in his tracks. "Shit! Dad's home and we are not in the house." Anxiety filled Alec's voice yet his face remained emotionless. This was a perplexing thought to Magnus but he figured he should save it for some other time. Alec picked up his pace and got to the house, before he opened the door he took a few deep breaths. He turned a gave Magnus a small smile that didn't reach his eyes. Then he opened the door and strode in.
"Magnus welcome to our home. Why don't you go ahead into the dining room? I need to speak with Alexander for a moment." Robert said. He was a tall man with stern features, it seemed to Magnus as if a black pit resided in the man's eyes. He looked like a man that you wouldn't want to cross. Magnus looked warily at Alec, who gave the slightest of nods, so small in fact that Magnus may have imagined it. He left anyway and proceeded to where the voices were coming from. As soon as Magnus was out of ear shot, Robert rounded on Alec. "Where were you?" Robert asked in a deep voice. The tone of voice Robert always used when he was really pissed off. Alec was so done for later.
"I wanted to show Magnus the grounds and give him a tour." Alec answered immediately in an emotionless tone.
"Did you even think about what would have happened if you were late for dinner? Did you think at all? No! Of course you didn't. You never think." Robert heaved a deep sigh in a attempt to control his temper. "We will talk more later." he promised.
Alec and Robert went and joined the rest of the family at the dinner table. Alec went and sat by Magnus. Magnus started to reach for a roll before Alec bumped his knee under the table, then bowed his head. Magnus followed suit.
"Lord please bless this food to our use and us in thy name. This we ask in Christ's name. Amen." Robert said.
"Amen." everyone murmured afterwards. Robert started with a dish, Maryse with another, then the dishes were passed around the table clockwise. No one ate until everyone was served. On the outside it was the perfect family.
I am so going to get it after dinner. Alec thought. Was this new guy really worth it? He is fairly attractive though. No, what am I doing? I can't be attracted to him, he's a guy. Dad would murder me.
"Alexander?" Robert bellowed finally drawing Alec out of his distracting thoughts. "I asked you a question, Alexander." Robert said forcefully.
"Sorry sir. I didn't hear it." Alec said.
"If everyone would excuse us, Alexander and I need to have a discussion." Robert then rose and Alec followed, shoulders set and back straight. Robert led him to his office just like usual. Alec entered first and Robert closed the door, effectively shutting off Alec's only escape route. "What were you thinking about that had you so distracted?" Robert growled.
"Nothing." Alec answered.
"Don't lie to me. Tell me now."
"It was nothing, sir." Alec answered again with a quiver to his voice.
"I didn't raise my son to lie to me. I also didn't raise you to be late for dinner. I didn't raise you to be this damn disrespectful!" Robert was shouting now. He raised his fist and knocked the breath out of Alec. The blows kept raining down on Alec's pitiful frame and a muffled grunt followed. Robert was careful he knew where to hit to cause the most pain with minimum lasting damage and little chance of being seen. Alec just conjured pictures of his siblings to fight the pain. It was for them that he willingly suffered. When the punishment finally ended, Alec walked with a straight back to his own room. Once he had his door securely closed he gave in to the terror. He simply pulled off his shirt, curled into a ball and waited for the violent shaking to end.