I carried my weakened brother though the portal and stepped out onto the hard wood floors of Magnus's apartment. I looked down at Jace and his face was screwed up in pain, I quickly made my way to the guest bedroom and laid him down on the bed. His body cushioned in the mattress and his heavy head laid back on the pillows. Magnus quickly ran into the room after me, carrying various pots and potions. Jace's strong wings flopped down beside him, his chest covered in beads of salty sweat.
"Grab a cloth and wipe him down." Magnus quickly told me while mixing together to blue and green liquids in a bottle. I dashed out though the door and grabbed a cloth, I stumbled over to the sink all the while trying to think about why I was so worried? I mean it was Jace, he was just passed out right? That's all it is….I stumbled over my feet as I scrambled back to the guest bedroom. When I got inside after fumbling with the door handle, Jace was propped up on a mountain of pillows and I could see Magnus crushing up something green in a bowl, his eyes looked back up at me but he looked quite relaxed. He smiled at my alertness.
"It's okay Alexander, what are you so worried about?" He chuckled and continued the ground up the green herbs. I looked up at him not at all calmly.
"Trust me, when you have seen Jace passed out over 1000 times, I'm allowed to be worried." I quickly said placing down the bowl of water a cloth. Magnus chuckled again. Magnus opened his mouth to say something but was cut off when Jace stirred. I automatically lurched forwards so I was right next to the bed.
"Jace?...Jace? Can you hear me?" I questioned gently leaning in close to my parabati. He stirred and his eyes moved under the lids, they gently fluttered and opened. I sighed in relief a huge weight felt like it had been lifted from my shoulders.
"Alec?" He croaked out. I saw his eyes widen in fright and he shot straight upwards scared, his eyes darted around wildly. My hands flew to his shoulders.
"Hey, hey….easy…" I soothed and gently pushed him back down onto the soft pillows. "Your safe. Your safe." I repeated slowly. Magnus quickly exited, probably to make himself a cocktail. Jace slowly calmed down and I felt his tense muscles relax. His eyes met mine and he smiled , I looked deep into his eyes and I could see the scars. Every single one. I decided to not ask him what happened, it could be to hard and right now all that matters is he is home. He slowly sat up which had me a little confused, he grimaced in pain but soon waved my hands away.
"Jace? You okay?" I asked worried now, he looked up at me and smiled at my concern.
"Yeah, I'm fine I just have to check something." He muttered and swung his legs over the side of the bed and stood up. The floor boards creaked as he walked over toward the mirror. Then only did I see something new on his back, something shocking. It was a mark, a burn. That read
"Killer."
I was stopped in my tracks, Jace seemed to notice the change in my mood though are bond and turned around.
"Alec?" He said careful as I could only stare.
"The mark…on your back." I whispered slowly and met his eyes. All that was going though my mind was he doesn't deserve this, he is a good person. Who does stupid shit for others, but it all pays off. He is always willing to give his life for others. Jace looked over his shoulder onto his back and sighed and shook his head.
"I don't care." He replied and I couldn't hide my shock. For the first time in ages I saw a real smile come across his face. This brought one, beaming to my own.
"All I care about is that I am back, with you." He smiled and pulled me into a hug I quickly returned it and just hugged him, I never wanted to let go. Then it struck me….he will never be safe, never. Well who ever wants to kill him next, better get though me. Now I am immortal and all. I pulled away from the hug and opened my mouth to speak but I was cut of by the door crashing open. A flood of ginger hair and tears came though the door and rushed straight into his arms with the force of a battering ram. Clary threw herself straight into his arms, he grabbed her and lifted her up his wings immediately lighting up golden. She had tears streaming down her face as she rapped her legs around his waist and they kissed quickly and passionately. I bowed my head and quickly exited the heavy door and sat down at the sofa right next to Magnus and sighed.
"What's wrong my love?" He asked concerned and rapped a strong arm around me.
"Nothing." I smiled. "I'm happy….he's back. Our life is at peace finally." I chucked. Then it pinged in my mind now is the time, I got up from the sofa and stood in front of Magnus. He looked up at me confused but I started to speak.
"Magnus Bane….I don't really know how to put this but, from the start you have been there for me, helped me from the darkest times in my life and saved me from making my worst mistakes. I feel so deeply connected to you more than I ever imagined. So there is only one thing left to do. Magnus Bane will you marry me?" Alec spoke out looking deep into Magnus's eyes as he got down on one knee. Magnus's face looked so shocked but he soon came to reality and smiled and climbed onto the floor with Me. He put his hands on my neck and pulled me into a deep passionate kiss, I closed my eyes and pushed my body into his. He pulled away gently.
"So is that a yes?" I asked cautiously. He chuckled and looked down.
"It's a definite yes."
The next morning.
I climbed out off the satin sheets next to my sleeping fiancé and padded slowly out to the kitchen, I made my way over to the kettle and started to boil it, I reached into a cupboard for my favourite mug and prepared a tea bag into it, another door creaked and I looked up. Across the room Jace was quitly exiting Clary and his room, he looked up at me and smiled. I smiled back as he made his way over. He began to make himself a coffee out stopped mid pour of the French press and turned to me.
"Why are you so happy." He smiled at me. I blushed instantly and couldn't hide it any longer.
"Oh my god! You proposed didn't you!" He whispered excitedly, I met his eyes and smiled.
"How did you know?" I asked and beamed. He chuckled. He pointed down to our parabati rune " Hello. I can feel it." He replied.
"Yeah I did." I said and couldn't stop the beaming smile come across my face.
"Oh my god bro." Jace smiled and moved forward I accepted his hug. He pulled away and quickly grabbed his mug and sat across from me at the counter.
"So how did it happen?" He asked eagerly and took a sip of his black coffee. I waved him off but became serious for a second.
"Jace before I get into that, I need to tell you something." I said picking up my mug and holding the steaming cup in my hands. His expression changed from happy to serious in a instant.
"Go on?" He replied and drank from his mug.
"Jace, you literally gave your life for me…you let Magnus do that to you for me. I can't imagine the pain. You were immortal and you gave that up for me, to save me. I don't know how I can thank you enough. I love you so much. Thank you." I stumbled over my words but I ended up looking into his eyes. He set his cup of coffee down on the counter and came over. I put down my cup as well, he grasped my wrist and I did the same.
"Alec, we are no longer parabati….we are brothers. No amount of pain is ever going to stop me from helping you." He said softly I felt our connection rush though our bond and I realised he was right. We were raised by very different people but in the end we are brothers and will be forever…..
