Final chapter belongs to the Lightwood-Bane family, of course.

Enjoy.

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It's been over a week since they taught Aldertree and Lamar a deadly lesson (again).

For Alec, it's also been an exhausting week of dealing with ShadowHunters, DownWorlders, mundanes and demons, individually and in various combinations. It's Friday night, dinner has been eaten. The dishes have been cleaned.

Alec is stretched out on the sofa, his head resting on Magnus' leg, as his husband plays with his hair and watches Shark Tank. Alec's eyes are closed, he may or may not be sleeping.

Max is in his room, checking his favorite Other World Fathers.

Magnus leans over to steal a kiss from Alec. Alec smiles. Magnus kisses his nose, "I thought you were sleeping."

Alec's eyes are still closed, as he answers, "I was, but I hear that true love's kiss wakes sleeping beauty."

Magnus laughs, "Then why didn't it work twenty two years ago?"

Alec opens his eyes, "It kinda worked."

"Hmm, true." He leans over to kiss his husband.

Max walks out of his room, sees his fathers kissing and smiles.

Magnus glances up, "Audience is here."

Alec sits up, "I thought audience was busy stalking other fathers."

Max sniffs, "It's not 'stalking', it's 'protecting'." He walks over and sits on the coffee table.

Magnus laughs as Alec raises an eyebrow, "Now that sounds vaguely familiar."

Max giggles, "If it's good enough for Poppa, than it's good enough for me."

"So, defender of his fathers, anything we should worry about?"

Max pouts, "No love rune."

Magnus laughs, "Damn, that's terrible. But otherwise, how are they?"

"Uncle Jace was cleared of all charges, but Valentine still attacked the City of Bones."

Alec nods, "That's good, but who ran the trial, since Aldertree is dead?"

"Lydia."

Alec nods, "She took over as Head again. Good."

Magnus sniffs, "Max, what about Magnus and Alec?"

Max sighs happily, "Very much in love."

"Did they make love yet?"

Alec's eyes widen. He says "Magnus, this is our son," as Max says "Poppa, no fathers sex zone."

Magnus laughs at both of them, "Party poopers."

Alec sniffs, "Maybe you will be sleeping in the Institute tonight."

"Maybe I will."

Alec smiles, "I dare you."

Max giggles, "I double dare you, Poppa."

Magnus moves to the other side of the sofa, away from Alec, "I hate both of you."

Alec laughs. He smiles at Max, "We hurt his feelings."

Max giggles, "Poor Poppa."

Magnus folds his arms, "Twenty years with the two of you tag teaming against me."

Max giggles, "Even when I was a baby?"

"Yes."

Alec rolls his eyes, "Exaggerating a bit, aren't you Magnus?"

Magnus shrugs, "Maybe a bit."

Max giggles. He stands up and kisses Magnus' cheek, "Night Poppa".

He sniffs, "Good night, but I still hate you."

Max giggles. He kisses Alec's cheek, "Good night, Daddy."

Alec smiles, "Night, blueberry."

Max walks to his bedroom. Magnus glances at Alec, "And you?"

Alec smiles, "And me what?"

"Are you going to bed?"

Alec rolls his eyes, "Magnus, it's not even ten yet."

Magnus moves closer to him, "So what are your plans for the rest of the evening, Mr. Lightwood?"

Alec smirks, "I thought you hated me."

Magnus smiles as he kisses Alec's nose, "You are my beautiful, brave, angel of a husband, I could never hate you for longer than a few minutes."

Alec smiles, "Well, in that case, the rest of my evening will be spent with my beautiful, badass, magical husband." He kisses Magnus.

Magnus stands, pulling Alec with him. They continue to kiss as they make their way to their bedroom.

-the end-

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I told you, always a fluffy ending. \o/