Ch. 14
Black was the only color Magnus could see.
The shadowhunters moved fast, encircling around him. Their seraph blades looked like a green neon light surrounding Magnus.
One started to advance on him, but Magnus was ready.
"Rigescunt indutae." Freeze, Magnus yelled.
Magnus shot his arms in front of him. A thin wisp of blue magic flew around him and the circle of shadowhunters were frozen in their places.
Magnus looked around to see where Alec was. When Magnus couldn't find him, he started to panic. But than an arrow flew by Magnus' head and hit a shadowhunter.
Magnus looked up at where the arrow was fired and he was surprised at what he saw.
Alec was walking along the structural beams above them, his blue eyes radiating fierceness. His bow was drawn and Alec was aiming at another shadowhunter. He fired. The low whistling sound of the arrow as it flew by, startled Magnus.
It hit it's target. A scream filled the air and then a thump as they fell onto the floor.
Magnus was amazed at how calmly and quickly Alec had done that.
Alec lowered his bow, and he met Magnus' eyes. Magnus noticed that they became a lighter shade of the blue and the longer he looked at Alec, Alec blushed.
That is so cute, Magnus thought.
Suddenly Alec's face became tense and he yelled, "MAGNUS look out!"
Magnus whipped around in time to see a circle member rush for him, seraph blade extended.
Magnus started to mutter a spell, but at the same time an arrow flew by.
It hit the shadowhunter square in the chest. A gasp from them as they fell to the ground in a heap.
Magnus turned to see Alec bow notched, just in case the shadowhunter got back up again.
"Thanks, Alexander!" Magnus said.
Alec smiled at Magnus, blushing. Magnus smiled back.
Alec then did a backflip off of the beams and landed on both feet.
Wow, Magnus thought, Sexy and strong.
Alec stood next to Magnus and glared at the other circle members.
The shadowhunters, around 15 Magnus counted, formed a tight circle around Alec and Magnus.
Alec and Magnus now stood back to back, waiting for the next move.
Magnus decided to just take them all out in one move.
"Venit glacies. Quo cuncta illa circum me." Ice come. Freeze all those around me. Magnus said.
Magnus snapped his fingers and a crackling sound was made as ice formed around the shadowhunters body.
Magnus turned to face Alec and laughed.
Alec was also frozen. A snarl on his lips, his bow was drawn, and his skin looked paler than usual.
"You know," Magnus said, "I should keep you like this. But it would be no fun."
Magnus snapped his fingers and Alec moved again. Alec lowered his bow, looking around.
"Nice job, Magnus." Alec said, as he looked around at the frozen shadowhunters.
This time Magnus felt himself blush. A Nephilim had never told him that he had done a good job before.
Magnus' vision started to turn black, the world around him tilted, and he fell to the floor. The concrete ground hurt and Magnus felt himself whimper. He closed his eyes and sucked in a breath.
Magnus opened his eyes and say Alec standing over him.
"Magnus, are you okay." Alec's voice was full of concern.
"Yeah, I think so."
Magnus tired to sit up, but his arms gave out underneath him.
This time Alec knelt by Magnus, wrapping his hands around Magnus' body lifting him off the ground.
"I-I think I know what can help." Alec said.
Alec started to lean in, his breath was warm and smelled like mints.
Magnus felt himself start to back away, remembering what had happened with Camille. Reminiscing in the feeling of a broken heart.
Alec softly whispered, "Don't hesitate."
The gap between them disappeared. All the passion and tension was freed.
Magnus felt Alec's soft lips against his and he smiled. Magnus put his arms around Alec's neck, pulling him closer. Magnus kissed him hard and fast and messy and unpracticed, but with everything he had.
Unfortunately every human being needs air to live. So they separated, Magnus leaving his head on Alec's shoulder.
"You continue to amaze me, Alexander."
"In good ways, I hope."
Magnus chuckled. Alec smiled, his blue eyes lit up in happiness.
"W-Well we should really get going." Alec said looking away from Magnus.
Alec started to walk towards the back door, but it flew open.
Valentine and Clary stepped through, each had a seraph blade in hand. Clary's red-orange hair pulled back in a ponytail, her eyes radiating a fierceness Magnus had never seen before.
"Drop the warlock, Alec!" Clary yelled.
Magnus felt his eyes change and a snarl on his lips. He felt Alec tensen, his grip stronger around Magnus.
"No!" Alec said, his voice strong with confidence.
Alec started to back away, as Valentine and Clary started to circle them.
Clary hissed, "Last warning."
"NO!" came Alec's response.
Clary sighed and started to laugh, "You'll both die then."
Clary lunged, seraph blade extended.
Before Magnus knew what he was doing, he stood up straight. His arms extended, his fingers tingling. Magnus closed his eyes, remembering a spell.
Magnus opened his eyes. He snapped his fingers and a small ball of magic appeared on it.
"Maceriam protege." Stone wall, protect me. Magnus yelled.
He thrust his hand in the ground and the ground started to shake and glow bright blue. Magnus raised his hand and a concrete wall came up in front of him, dividing the room in half. Clary and Valentine on one side, Magnus and Alec on the other.
Clary had stopped in her tracks, hesitant. As the wall was going up, Clary gave Magnus a death stare. Valentine stood leaning against a pillar looking amused.
When the wall was finished, Magnus took a step back admiring his work. He fell to his knees as his legs gave out underneath him.
"Magnus!" he heard Alec yell.
Alec kneeled next to Magnus, taking him in his arms again.
"Magnus, come on talk to me." Alec said.
Magnus felt his lips move, but no sound came out.
Magnus heard a hard Thump on the wall and Alec looked up, his face becoming hard and pale.
It took the rest of Magnus' strength to look up. A deep crack had appeared in the wall. Another Thump and the crack got deeper and spread.
Oh no, Magnus thought.
"By the Angel." Alec muttered.
Alec stood up, with Magnus in his arms. But Magnus felt Alec shaking with exhaustion.
Magnus coughed violently and said, "Alec, put me down."
Alec looked at Magnus like he was crazy,
Magnus started to wriggle, "Alec, we both know you're tired."
Alec sighed and set Magnus sitting on the ground. The thump grew louder and a piece of concrete fell to the ground.
Alec whipped out his bow and started to circle around Magnus, aiming for the concrete wall.
Magnus asked, "Alec, should I create the portal now?"
Alec nodded, his eyes still trained on the wall.
Magnus snapped his fingers, a small ball of magic appeared. Magnus thrust his hand into the wall. He gestured his hand in a circle, a small vortex opened. Magnus tried to the think of the destination, the Institute.
Magnus was able to picture the Institute, but he was to weak to transport both Alec and him all the way.
Magnus pushed his magic forward, but still wasn't able to reach the Institute. He felt beads of sweat on his temple.
"Damn it!" Magnus yelled, in frustration.
Magnus pushed himself even harder and he almost lost control.
Shoot, Magnus thought.
Magnus felt himself tilt and fall again, but he was caught and steadied by Alec.
Magnus looked into Alec's beautiful blue eyes. Magnus held out his free hand, his blonde highlighted hair falling in front of his face.
"Lend me your strength." Magnus said, out of breath.
Alec looked at Magnus' hand, hesitating. Magnus felt his power falter and he winced.
"Take what you need." Alec said.
Alec took Magnus' hand and Magnus smiled. He felt the warmth of Alec's hand, but also the power wash over him. It jolted him awake and he concentrated. Magnus pictured the Institute again, this time the vortex spinned rapidly and a picture of the Institute appeared on it.
A loud Thump came from behind them, and Magnus heard concrete fall to the ground.
Magnus finished his spell and fell against Alec's chest, panting.
"You okay?" Alec looked down at Magnus, his blue eyes filled with concern.
"Yeah." he managed to say, still panting.
Alec looked back and gasped. Without another word he picked up Magnus and rushed through the portal.
Magnus heard a sickening crush as more concrete fell to the ground. And the last thing he saw before he went through the portal was Valentine and Clary stepping through a hole in the wall.
The same whooshing sound ran past Magnus' ears as they traveled through the portal.
Magnus felt so tired, he closed his eyes. Darkness surrounding him, but Alec's warmth stayed.