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Jace was brought out of his shock by Izzy's loud yell. She was already running towards his brother. Throwing his gun Jace went after Izzy. The sight made their stomach twist in worry. Alec looked worse. He was pale, bleeding badly and had bruises on his face. Izzy couldn't hold back a gasp when she saw the twisted wrist. She and Jace were on their knees as they each took a side next to their brother "Alec!"

Magnus looked up to see Alec's brother and sister had arrived. Relief flooded through his body "Please help him! He's been shot...Alexander open your eyes darling...look Jace is here...Izzy...please open your eyes" he gave gentle slaps on Alec's face

Izzy took her brother's good hand in hers, tears burst forth like a water from a dam, spilling down her face "Alec...come on big brother..open your eyes"

Jace took off his coat and passed it to Magnus who pressed it in the wound to stop the bleeding "Izzy! We need to get Alec out of here as soon as possible" Izzy nodded weakly and got up wiping her tears. She walked few steps back, eyes never leaving her brother as another sob broke from her. She pulled out her cell and cursed when she saw there was no signal "How Jace...there is no signal. How will we get help here?"

Magnus added more pressure on Alec's chest gaining a small moan from the boy in his lap. He immediately cradled his face with one hand "Alexander! Can you hear me?" He sighed in relief when Alec's eyes fluttered open. His breathing was ragged and eyes were dazed and unfocused "Wht's..."

Jace held Alec's good hand in his "Everything is going to be alright bro. Just relax okay" Alec was about to close his eyes again when Jace raised his voice "Hey hey don't fall asleep okay...stay awake Alec"

"Hurts.." slurred Alec and it broke Magnus's heart into million pieces. It was all his fault. Alec was hurting and he was the only one to blame.

The rest of the officers surrounded the bad guys and Rufus. They all were arrested after Rufus gained consciousness and were being led out of the woods

"'I know it hurts bro but do it for us okay...for me and Izzy" said Jace while he placed his hand on Alec's forehead. The next words Alec said shocked them all "an..and Ma..Mag..gnus"

Magnus stared at Alec, his own tears falling on the boy's face. Did Alec just confessed that he meant something to him. Ofcourse you idiot...why else would the boy take a bullet for you. He bend down and placed a soft kiss on Alec's head "Do it for me Alexander...I want you in my life...in my heart...do it for us"

Jace pursed his lips thinking of a way out. He had to do something before it was too late "I am not going to wait here until he bleeds out to death. Come on! I will carry him back until we get a clear signal. Then we can call for the chopper" he quickly told about his idea

Magnus agreed with Jace. Staying here will only make Alec's condition worse "Do anything but save him please!" Jace got up from the ground and placed his one hand behind Alec's back and other under his knees. He picked up his brother in bridal style ignoring loud hiss made by Alec "Sorry Alec but we have to get out of here"

Jace rushed back to the path they came. Izzy pulled out the map and gave instructions, with cell in other hand. She was waiting to get back the signal so that she could inform Luke. The walk back was agonizing slow for them. Jace was panting when they crossed five kilometres as Alec wasn't exactly a light weight but he didn't let his determination waver for a second. He tightened his hold as walked as quickly as possible

Magnus and Izzy kept talking to Alec, trying to keep him awake and making him talk with them. They were glad that the bleeding had stopped to minimum. It had been last ten minutes that Alec had stopped responding to them. Though Alec was still conscious, he was in the world of pain. Small moans amd grunts escaped from his mouth every few seconds but it all assurance Magnus needed. This meant Alec was still alive and breathing

Another twenty minutes went by when Izzy finally got a signal on her phone. She immediately dialled Luke's number and told him about Alec's condition and demanded for a chopper. Jace heard his sister but didn't stop walking "We should get close to the main road. It will be easy for them locate" Magnus was in awe seeing the two siblings fighting for Alec's life. They would be devastated if anything would happen to Alec.

Magnus hicupped silently. He wanted Alec back and safe. He wanted to trade places with him. He wanted to do something that could ease his pain. He wanted to hold Alec so badly right now that it hurt in his heart. He walked along with Jace and Izzy not knowing how to comfort them as he too was lost for words.

Fifteen minutes passed by and Jace almost dropped Alec once but Magnus and Izzy quickly came forward and balanced the two brothers. All ears picked up on the sound they were so eagerly waiting for. The chopper jad arrived "They are here!" yelled Izzy looking at the sky

The chopper swirled around them for few seconds. Jace gently lowered the limp form of Alec down on the ground. He saw his brother had closed his eyes and was almost unresponsive. Magnus took his position beside the boy assuring him with soft words even though he knew Alec couldn't hear them.

The chopper lowered down a board. Magnus and Jace picked up Alec and placed him on the board, strapping him carefully. They saw how slowly the board was being lifted off the ground. Nobody wanted to leave Alec alone but they had to let him go if they wanted to see him alive. Magnus's eyes never left the sky even when the chopper had dissapered back to city

A minute later they heard another sound of a chopper. Izzy's cell rang. It was Luke telling he had arranged the ride for them knowing how worried they would be for their brother. Soon the three passengers boarded the chopper and headed back to city

Alec was whisked away to operation theatre. Magnus Jace and Izzy soon reached at the hospital and ran towards the room in which Alec was being treated. The doctor asked them to sit in waiting room as it would take time to operate. Jace paced around the small room and Izzy bit her nails in tension. Magnus slumped down in one if the chairs looking lost

It had been more than three hours since Alec was in operating room. The wait was killing them inside. All wanting nothing but to break the damm door that was separating them from Alec

"Magnus why don't you get checked out. You are bleeding" said Izzy as she walked over to Magnus. The man shook his head, holding back his tears "I am fine. I am worried about Alexander"

"He's going to be alright. My brother is the toughest person in this world" Izzy looked at Jace who was still pacing but was on the phone talking to someone. Magnus hid his face in both hands "I am sorry...this is all my fault"

"No Magnus. Don't blame yourself" Izzy placed her hand on Magnus's arm who spoke in muffled voice "You don't know...he saved me...he took the bullet that was meant for me...if anything happens to him then..."

Izzy squeezed Magnus's arm "Nothing is going to happen to Alec! He's gonna come back to us!" Magnus looked with tear strained eyes and nodded. He needed to be strong. Alec will make it. For him...for everyone.

Jace called Izzy to where he was standing "It was Luke. He is worried for Alec...says he will come as soon as possible. Right now he is making preparations for tomorrow's hearing" Izzy nodded "Tomorrow is a big day. I wish Alec was there in the court but..."

Jace hugged his sister "He is going to make it Iz...it's Alec we are talking about" Izzy just cried on her brother's shoulder desperately seeking for comfort

Ten minutes later two officers came in the waiting room "Agent Wayland we are here to escort Mr Bane to another safe location" Jace nodded " for coming" The officers went to where Magnus was sitting "Mr Bane you have to come with us. We will take you to..."

Magnus's eyes went wide and he jumped off the chair "I am not going anywhere! I will stay until I know Alexander is alright"

"You cannot stay here Mr Bane. It's too dangerous for a prime witness to roam around loose"

"I don't care about your damn case! I am not leaving this hospital and that is final!" Magnus yelled at the two officers. Jace walked towards Magnus "Magnus I know you are worried about Alec but you can't stay here. Alec risked his life because he wanted you safe. He wants you to testify tomorrow so that the bad guy gets what they deserve"

Magnus was again on the verge of crying "But..."

"Don't you want see the man behind the bars who is responsible for Alec's condition? Don't you want justice" Jace's voice was soft and pleading. He knew Alec would expect him to take care of Magnus so he was the one who called the officers "Please Magnus...it's just a matter of one day"

Magnus looked at Izzy "Jace is right. You can always come tomorrow after you have testified" she said with a small smile. Magnus stared at the two siblings but then ducked his head down in defeat "Fine..I will go"

Magnus walked slowly with the two officers. Just when he was about to step out of room the door to the operation theatre opened. His heart started pounding in his chest when he saw a doctor walking out the room

Jace and Izzy rushed to the doctor and Magnus stood where he was anxiously waiting for news on Alec "How is he? Is he alright?" asked Jace

The doctor nodded "We were able to get the bullet out but..."

"But what?" Izzy frowned at the doctor fearing she was going to hear some bad news

"I am sorry but the patient has slipped into coma"

"What!?"

Magnus's breath hitched. His brain couldn't formulate any thoughts further. His body started to shake and he swallowed hard. The world was slowing down around him and he felt dizzy. All the adrenalin and colour drained from his body making him nauseous. He was vaguely aware that one of the cop was speaking to him "Sir we need to go...Sir?"

Magnus swayed on his spot unable to keep himself together anymore. How could this happen. How could Alec be in a coma. How could..

One of the cop held Magnus by his arm to keep him from falling and frowned when he felt his skin was too cold. He raised his voice "I need help here!"

Magnus was surrounded by couple of nurses and a doctor "He is going into shock! Get me some blankets" the doctor said to a nurse who ran towards the store room "Sir...Can you hear me? Just take deep breaths"

Magnus saw doctor's mouth was moving but he couldn't hear anything as the world was fading infront of him. His mind desperately wanting to erase the words he just heard a minute back. The last thing he saw was Izzy running towards him as he fell on the floor in a crumbled heap.

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