School's kept me busy. Sorry guys. I'll try harder. Oh, and don't worry, I haven't read Lady Midnight yet (hopefully this weekend), so don't worry about spoilers. Anyways, I hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: Did you see Shadowhunters last night? Do you think I would allow that?
Warnings: Fluff and angst
Alec walks straight to Magnus's and the door opens before her even knocks. Magnus is leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed over his chest.
"I was expecting you," Magnus says, "Honestly, I thought it would take a little longer for you to storm out of your house."
"I can't believe my parents!" Alec exclaims, "I'm 18! I'm an adult in the Clave's eyes. And there are currently no laws against what we are doing. So what's the problem?"
"Shadowhunters like traditions," Magnus says, "Why don't you come in?" Magnus moves away from the doorway and inside, Alec following him.
"Do you want some tea?" Magnus asks.
"Something stronger would be nice," Alec says. Magnus snaps his fingers and Alec has a drink in his hand, "Thanks." Magnus sits down on the couch and Alec settles down beside him. Magnus takes Alec's hand that he's not using and laces their fingers together, but says nothing, just letting Alec drink.
"I'm a idiot," Alec says after his bottle is empty, "What was I thinking? Coming out like that?"
"You did the right thing, Alexander. No one would have said anything to support relationships like ours if you hadn't first. People are afraid to go against the consensus."
"So why does that make it my job?" Alec asks.
"Because you were brave enough to do the right thing, even though you knew the result might make you disliked.
"I don't even know what will happen now," Alec says, "My parents probably want nothing to do with me and we find out tomorrow if we're allowed to be together or not."
"Who cares what they say?" Magnus says, "I'll still be with you. They can't control what I do."
"Yeah, but they might give me a wife or something," Alec says, "Then what?"
"They won't force you to get married," Magnus says, "Even they wouldn't be that low. Besides, that would pull a girl away from her pair."
"They could remove our marks and then just pair us off," Alec points out, "It's the Clave. They can literally do anything they want and who is going to stop them?"
"I'm sure there will be plenty of people upset if they do that," Magnus says.
"Only by the people it affects! Everyone else is about keeping the bloodlines pure and reproducing!"
"Not everyone, Alec. I'm sure there are people on your side. And the stories you and the others told were powerful. They had to be affected by them at least a little. And they definitely won't forget about what you did."
"I have no idea what possessed me to kiss you in front of everyone. I could have just said who you were."
"But your way got their attention. Plus, that meeting was boring and I love kissing you, Alexander."
"Do you? I never would have guessed that," Alec replies sarcastically.
"You need to spent less time around Jace. His sarcasm is rubbing off on you. Especially when you've been drinking."
"Yeah, well, he's my parabatai," Alec says, "Technically the Clave can't separate us against our will."
"I know, Alexander," Magnus says, "And when the Clave tells everyone tomorrow that we're allowed to be together, then they can't do a thing about it."
"You mean if," Alec says.
"No, I said when and I met when. The Clave has done some pretty bad things, but it's a higher power than them that pairs people together. And that power decided 300 years ago that it wanted us to be together. Who are the Clave to mess with that."
"I hope you're right."
"Alexander, after 300 years, there is a little that I don't know and little that surprises me."
"Do I surprise you?"
"Of course you do. You surprised me earlier," Magnus says, "Of course, I did know you would show up here."
"How?"
"Because I knew your parents would be upset with you and yell at you. And I knew that you wouldn't have it. And you don't really have any place you can go."
"Can I sleep here tonight?" Alec asks, "I don't really want to go home after all that. I need a little time away from my family and all that drama."
"Of course. The couch is all yours," Magnus says, "It might be a little more comfy if you have a few more drinks."
"I didn't mean on the couch," Alec says, his eyes looking into Magnus's.
"Alexander, are you sure you're not just mad at your parents? I don't want you to regret this."
"No, I didn't mean that either. I've had enough of that for a while," Alec says.
"Pardon?"
"I walked in on Jace and Clary after our date the other night," Alec says, "If I never see that much of Jace again, it'll be too soon."
Magnus chuckles, "My room is upstairs." Magnus gets to his feet and offers his hand to Alec, who takes it and stands up. The two head upstairs to the room Magnus is sleeping in. The room is a blue color - not like Alec's eyes, but more of a sky blue. It's a calming color. There's a closet with white accordion doors that are closed, but no doubt it's full of Magnus's clothes. Alec doubts that there's anything in the dresser, Magnus wouldn't risk getting wrinkles or folds in his clothes. The bed is a king sized, that seems a little too big for the room.
"Make yourself comfy," Magnus says, sitting on the bed, "Are you hungry?"
"Not really," Alec says, sitting down on the other side of the bed, stretching his legs out on the bed and resting his back against the headboard.
"Alexander."
"Okay, fine, maybe a little," Alec says.
"What do you like on pizza?" Magnus asks Alec.
"Where are you going to get pizza? It's not like they deliver it."
"Just answer the question," Magnus says.
"Pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, and onions." Alec says. Magnus snaps his fingers and a pizza box appears on the bed. Alec opens up the box and finds a pizza with what he had just said he liked on it. Alec grabs a slice and starts eating it.
"Did you steal this pizza?" Alec asks.
"Would it make you feel better if I said no?" Magnus asks, taking a slice of the pizza.
"Can't you like leave money or something?"
"Hey, I don't charge Shadowhunters nearly as much as I should," Magnus says, "This pizza is further payment. But, if it makes you feel better, in the future I'll make sure I leave money."
"How could you even get a pizza this quickly?" Alec grabs a second slice.
"Someone else will just have to wait a little while longer for pizza," Magnus says, "I'm sure it won't kill them.
"I suppose not." The two eat the pizza and then talk for a little while. Mostly Alec talks about Izzy and Jace and Magnus listens attentively to everything the Shadowhunter says.
They go to bed around midnight. Alec gets under the covers as Magnus gets ready for bed, then joins Alec. He slowly puts an arm around Alec.
"Is this okay?" Magnus asks Alec, not wanting to make the 18 year old uncomfortable.
"Yeah, it's fine. You can move closer if you want," Alec says. Magnus does exactly that and the two fall asleep spooning.
Alec is awake first of course. He gets up and heads to the kitchen to make coffee, only to find Ragnor already there, drinking a cup. Alec grabs a mug and pours himself a mug.
"You guys must have been really quiet last night," Ragnor says, "I didn't hear a thing. Not that I'd want to."
"Nothing happened," Alec says, "We just shared a bed."
"Uh huh. Sure. Well, I hope you enjoyed your bed sharing," Ragnor says, "You planning on going to the meeting today?"
"Yeah, why?" Alec asks, "I need to find out what happens."
"He's asking because you can't wear the same thing you wore yesterday," Magnus says, walking down the stairs, "People might assume things."
"I guess I have to go home," Alec says.
"No need," Magnus snaps his fingers, "I think you'll find your clothes in the bathroom when you go take a shower."
"Thanks," Alec says, finishing his coffee and walking upstairs. He takes a quick shower - something that he's used to doing after living with Alec and Izzy all these years who take forever in the bathroom.
Alec reemerges from the bathroom and heads back downstairs as Magnus heads up to take a shower.
"Here, have some pancakes," Ragnor pushes a plate in front of Alec, "They're chocolate chip. I made them from an old friend's recipe."
"Thanks," Alec says, digging into the pancakes, which are actually really delicious, "How long have you known Magnus?"
"A very long time," Ragnor says, "I was involved in the Peru adventures. As was Caterina."
"Why didn't you stop him?"
"Have you ever tried to stop Magnus from doing something?" Ragnor asks, "He doesn't listen. He thinks 'no, Magnus, it's not possible' and 'no, Magnus, it's a bad idea' are challenges and then he does the thing. And then I end up covered in manure."
"Okay, I have to hear that whole story. Surely Magnus has written this stuff down or something somewhere."
"I don't think so," Ragnor says, "I'm sure if you ask, he'll tell you the whole story, as well as the some of his other bad ideas."
"That sounds like fun," Alec says, "I'm sure it's hard to think of new craxy ideas after 300 years?"
"Have you met Magnus?" Ragnor scoffs, "even you're a crazy idea of his."
"It wasn't really his idea. He didn't choose to be my soulmate," Alec says.
"Yeah, but most Downworlders, especially the immortal kind, with Shadowhunter soulmates have their marks removed. In a less stupid way than you tried, of course. But Magnus wouldn't do that."
"Why not?"
"Because I knew you'd need me," Magnus has appeared soundlessly, like a cat, behind Alec.
"How could you possibly know that?" Alec asks.
"Because Shadowhunters don't like different," Magnus says, "especially not this different. And how fair would it be to you if I acted like I never had a soul mark. That not only did you have my name on your arm, but that it wasn't reciprocated and you'd be an outcast and alone. It's cruel." Alec turns around and kisses Magnus romantically. Magnus puts an arm around Alec's waist. Alec slowly pulls away, though.
"What was that for?" Magnus asks, "Not that I'm complaining."
"Just as a thank you for being amazing," Alec says.
"My name is Great in Latin," Magnus shrugs, taking Alec's hand.
"I think you forget about the second part," Ragnor says, "Great Destroyer. It suits you. I'm surprised Peru is still there."
"I didn't do that much damage," Magnus says, "Come on, Alexander, we're going to be late for the meeting." The two walk through Idris, hand in hand. If people are staring, Alec doesn't notice or care. He's happy with Magnus and they may not be able to be together any longer.
They arrive in the Accords Hall and Magnus goes and settles beside Luke where the Downworlder representatives sit. Alec heads up into where the Shadowhunters are, settling away from his parents and instead near Matt, Jake, and Anthony.
"How did your parents react?" Jake asks him, "What you did yesterday was pretty bold."
"They freaked out, of course, but if we win today, they can't do anything about Magnus and I. But I'm sure the fact that I spent the night at Magnus's has pissed them off even more. But I don't care."
"You shouldn't care what people think," Matt says.
"May I have your attention?" The Consul calls and the crowd goes quiet, "As you recall, yesterday we had testimonials as to if we should allow relationships between Shadowhunters and non - Shadowhunters. Some of these testimonials were very memorable. A panel talked for several hours before coming to a unanimous decision." The room goes completely silent. Alec's eyes lock on Magnus's as he waits for the Consul to continue.
"We have decided that Shadowhunters must be with the person whose name is on their arm," he announces, "Regardless of what they are or what their gender says. As you know, Shadowhunter blood is dominant. So, those that can reproduce will, but the child must have the Shadowhunter's last name. If you wish to hyphenate, the Shadowhunter name must be at the end. Those that can't reproduce naturally must either adopt or use Mundane methods, but still have to raise children. This is the final decision. It is now law. If you break this law, you will be expelled from the Clave. No exceptions." Alec smiles at Magnus and Alec's friends silently cheer. No one complains verbally, they no better than to disobey the Consol.
The meeting seems to last forever, going on to talk about politics and then how they are looking for a panel of people to work on adoption reformation, including abandoned Downworlder children, just as Magnus had brought up yesterday.
Alec meets up with Magnus after the meeting and hugs him tight.
"We won," Alec smiles, "We actually won."
"Excuse me," a man walks up to the pair, "I was on the panel yesterday. We actually talked about your actions and story quite a bit, Alexander. It was ultimately because of your passion and boldness that we voted to allow people like you to be together. You should be proud of yourself."
"Thank you, sir," Alec says, "It means a lot. You've made a lot of good people happy."
"You would make great spokesmen for other causes," he says, "Especially with your passion about the adoption reform. You both should join the panel."
"We might just have to do that," Magnus says, "Far too many children are abandoned or lose parents. And then they're stuck in the orphanage here or in the Mundane world. And people tend to not want anything to do with abandoned warlock babies because some of us don't blend in as well as others."
"See, that's the passion I'm talking about," the man says, "I really hope I see you tomorrow. My name's Samuel Everheart, by the way." The man smiles and walks away from the pair.
"Come on," Alec says, taking Magnus's hand.
"Are we going back to my place?" Magnus asks as they leave the building.
"No, back to mine," Alec says, "Time for you to formally meet my family."