A/N: I apologize in advance about the long absense. I've sort of had writers block for this story but now i know what direction I'm going to be going in and start leading it to a close before I start to work on the sequel. I hope you all enjoy.

Also the reason Magnus didn't wake was because of a spell was put over him. Sort like with Jocelyn.

Chapter 23:

"So you're saying that Valentine isn't dead?" Jace asked raising an eyebrow. "As in he's alive?"

"No, he's dead," Alec shook his head and winced. "He's just...a demon? He kept saying he was summoned by someone who wants the baby killed..." he finished off his glass of water. "I don't know the whole thing but he has Magnus and I have no way of figuring out where he is. Or how I can get to him."

"What about the demon guy Magnus used to be with? He said he'd help if we needed right?"

Alec nodded a little bit and sat up more pulling his boots back on.

"Alec you need to rest," Isabelle frowned trying to stop him.

"I will rest when Magnus and the baby are safe. They're more important," he told her standing up.

"Alec-"

"No buts," he interrupted.

"Alec?"

The three older teens glanced over and saw Max standing in the doorway of the infirmary with Simon. The youngest Lightwood looked worried as he saw Alec's wounds and bandages.

"Hey buddy," Alec walked over. "You know you should be sleeping right?"

"Simon and I were playing video games...where are you going? Where's Magnus?" he frowned. "What are you so beat up?"

"Magnus is fine and Jace and I were training," Alec tried his best to lie smoothly.

"Why don't you go make us some more popcorn," Simon told Max. "I'll be there in a sec okay?"

Max gave Alec a look before nodding and walking away. Alec sighed and straightened up. "You'll keep an eye on him right?"

"Just make sure Jace doesn't try to do anything heroic alright? And I'll keep Max occupied," Simon answered. "And don't blame yourself, none of us could've predicted this sort of outcome."

"We're shadowhunters, we should've predicted every possible outcome...when has anything ever gone right for us," Alec shrugged a little.

"How about a good luck kiss?" Jace slung his arm around Simon breaking the thick depressed air surrounding the group.

Simon rolled his eyes. "How about a glad you're not dead kiss when you get back"

"How about the both of you just kiss and get it over with so we can go?" Isabelle rolled her eyes.

"Moment ruiner," Jace huffed.

The blond blushed a little as Simon leaned over and gave him a kiss before pulling away. The vampire chuckled and let go.

"I better go make sure Max isn't getting into trouble. I'll see you guys later," he gave them a reassuring smile before he walked down to the hall to the kitchen.

Alec grabbed his bow and strapped it to his back along with his sword and a few daggers.

"You guys don't have to help with this you know," Alec told them as they got what they needed.

"Hey, that's our future brother in law and niece Valentine kidnapped. We're going to help you whether you want us to or not," Isabelle told him. "Side, Magnus would never help our family again if he knew we let you do something reckless like this."

Alec nodded. "You have a point."

"So, we good to go?" Jace asked pulling on the rest of his gear.

The trio made sure they had everything and made their way to the park.

"Alec, this a surprise," Rosoth greeted leaning against a tree. "Why isn't Magnus with you?"

"Valentine kidnapped him and the baby..." Jace answered. "We were hoping that'd you would stand by your promise and help Alec. We have no idea where he is and-"

"Say no more," Rosoth interrupted. "Do you have something up Magnus's with you? It'll help me find him easier."

"You mean like a dog?" Jace asked.

The demon rolled his eyes and held out his hand.

Alec took of the ring he kept on a necklace and handed it to him. It was one of Magnus's old ring that he'd given Alec on their first anniversary together.

"Will this work?" he asked.

Rosoth nodded and took the ring closing his eyes. He was silent for a few minutes before opening his eyes and handing the ring back. "Follow me children. And do stay close together."

The demon took off down the road with the three shadow hunters close on his heels. Alec put the necklace back on and tucked it back into his shirt. Isabelle reached over and gave his hand a gentle squeeze.

"It's going to be okay Alec."

"That's what I keep telling myself..."

The group was silent as they walked. They're glamours hiding them from the mundane. Alec tried not to think about what could possibly go wrong. He knew that if given the chance, Magnus could in fact defend himself well enough, but also knew he'd remain compliant to keep the baby safe. His grip tightened on the dagger tucked into belt.

"Here," Rosoth said coming to a stop.

Alec looked up and recognized it as the warehouse Valentine had taken him to when he'd first try to kidnap him.

"Are you sure?" Isabelle asked.

The demon nodded and looked at Alec. "Could I have just a moment of your time?"

"We'll look for a place to sneak in," Jace assured him motioning for Isabelle to follow.

Alec followed Rosoth over to a set of torn tires.

"What is it?" he asked looking towards the warehouse.

"I want to give you something," he answered reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small glass stone. "I have to admit, I was planning on betraying you at the last possible moment, kill you and save Magnus myself, but before you go and pull your blade on me, I do want to point out I changed my mind. I want to give you my immortality."

"Your immortality?" Alec looked at the stone. "Are you sure?"

"If any one deserve it, it's you, you and Magnus deserve to be together forever. You're meant to be...forgive the corniness by the way."

He held it out to Alec. "Just break it and drink the liquid inside. I promise it's not a trick, I'm to old for those."

"You realize...if you get killed in there, you'll die," Alec told him.

"I know. I'm willing to make that sacrifice," Rosoth shrugged and handed him the stone. "Please, take it."

Alec accepted the glass stone and tucked it into his pocket.

"Just break the glass and your body and blood will absorb the power inside," he told him.

Alec nodded. "Understood."

"If you two are finished with your little chat, we found a way to get inside undetected," Jace called over to them. "There's an open third story window that we can climb in through. But there are demons on the forth and second floor."

"I'll take the ones on the second floor," Rosoth told them.

"Are you sure?"

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't. You just focus on getting where you need to go."

"Izzy's waiting for us," Jace told Alec.

The elder boy nodded and handed Rosoth one of his blades. "Just in case."

The man chuckled and took the blade. "See you on the inside." He jogged over to the warehouse and slipped inside.

"Ready?" Jace asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be," Alec answered.