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A soft ringtone bounced around the apartment, effectively waking up the Shadowhunter that had been previously curled up next to the Warlock. Alec opened his yes and reached for his phone, simultaneously getting off the bed and crossing towards the restroom so as to not disturb his sleeping lover. His sisters name flashed across the phone as a call ended and another one immediately came in , he stifled a yawn and answered the phone. It didn't take long for Isabelle to explain the situation to Alec. Apparently there was a dangerous demon on the loose and the New York Institute had been alerted by some distraught Downworlders. By the time Izzy had told him were they would be meeting, Alec was completely awake, his adrenaline already starting to surge at the idea of going on a hunt. He washed his face and his teeth, pulling his shirt over his head before opening the door and crossing over to the walk in closet. As he reached the closet and started to dig around for his gear he heard a low whistle behind him before Magnus wrapped his arms around Alec and softly kissed his naked shoulder. Alec smiled and turned around, letting out a laugh at the look on Magnus's face. He looked very much like a 5 year old who had been woken up too early, his eyes barely opened, his hair tousled and his mouth forming the most adorable little pout. They stood there for a second, each appreciating the others warmth, until Alec remembered that he was supposed to be meeting his siblings soon, He quickly leaned in and gave a peck to Magnus's pout before turning back around and pulling his wear out.
"You know love, I have a bad feeling about today." Magnus voice was lower than usual and filled with sleepiness, but his eyes had cleared and as Alec looked at him, he could tell he was being serious.
"If I remember correctly, you have a bad feeling about any day that begins before 7, especially if there is no coffee involved." Alec managed to get his gear on without any further complications and went to sit next to Magnus on their bed. The warlock reached for his hand and tangled their fingers together.
"Today is different. I had a bad dream last night, about you leaving. "His voice grew weaker and his eyes filled with what appeared to be tears."It just felt so real, Alexander. Almost as if it were a memory and not a dream. Perhaps it is a warning that today might be more trouble than you expect."
Alec threw his arm over Magnus shoulders and pulled him close. He stared at the warlock, wondering once again how he had managed to get such a wonderful man as his boyfriend, before leaning in and truly kissing him this time.
"I will never leave you. Besides if your right and the demon is more dangerous than anticipated I have to be there to protect the others. Besides the indestructible vampire is coming along, so if there is any serious I'll just throw him in front of us." A small laugh escaped Magnus lips and his eyes gained their usual playfulness as he got up and pulled Alec with him. They walked towards the kitchen, Magnus snapping his fingers as a plate filled with eggs and bacon as well as a cup of coffee appeared on the table.
"Magnus your not suppose to do that. It is ethically inco-" Alec was interrupted as Magnus kissed him softly.
"Just eat. I'll feel better knowing your not fighting some great evil with an empty stomach. "
Alec relented and sat down, pulling Magnus onto his lap and stuffing himself with the food magnus had just taken from someone. If he was being truthful he didn't want to go on the mission either, especially considering it was barely 3 in the morning. Yet it wasn't the fact that he was going to fight evil or that it was extremely early that bother him, it was leaving Magnus. Lately their lives had been perfect, both of them finally secure of the others love with no more secrets between them. And the possibility of never seeing Magnus again horrified Alec more than death. He finished his breakfast and bridal carried Magnus to the living room, gently lowering him on the couch, his hand coming up to cup his check.
"I'll be back before you know it. I love you Magnus Bane." Once again Magnus eyes sparkled but he simply smiled and leaned in to Alecs touch, kissing his hand and leaving his lips there.
"I love you to Alexander. Go save the world. "
They shared one more intimate look before Alec stood up and walked towards the door, where he paused to retrieve his weapons as well as his stele and witchlight. He turned one last time to look at Magnus draped over the couch, his lips pulling into a smile as he opened the door and walked out.
Everyone was waiting outside the abandoned warehouse as Alec approached. Jace was crouched in the shadows his posture ready for attack and his attention directed at Clary who was close by with her hair bellowing out behind her as if they were flames. Isabelle was dangling her feet of a tree, her whip extended and her eyes searching the windows of the warehouse for any movement. Simon was leaning against the walls of the warehouse. They all turned to look at Alec as he reached them and without having to say anything they started to inch closer towards the doors of the building, Alec had his bow drawn, his runes freshly engraved in his skin giving him clear eyesight, balance and accuracy. He was the first to walk through the door, quickly jumping up to a rafter that was hanging from the roof so as to have a better view of the room. The others followed in, all of them dispersing around the building as they searched for the demon. Without notice Isabelle lashed her whip, connecting it to the back of a normal looking man. Except that as the whip touched his back he turned around and extended his arm, sending a blast of demonic energy strong enough to send Isabelle against the wall. Simon was by her side in a second, his body shielding her from the second blast the demon threw at them. The power was sent back to the demon by the vampire's mark, and as he saw his opening Alec let an arrow fly. It struck the demon in the chest, just as Jace jumped down onto the demon and Clary rushed towards him with a seraph blade blazing in her hand. That's when the demon threw back his head and laughed, He grew in size and simply shook Jace off of him before turning to shadows and slipping to another area of the room.
"Shadowhunters are such savages. " His voice was quiet but easily heard and there was a raspy sound behind it. " It would be too easy to kill you, but where would be the fun in that. " He opened his mouth to speak again but Alec had already let another arrow fly. The demon vaporized and reapered behind Alec pusing him of the rafter, Alec landing on his knees with the
next arrow perched and his aim towards were the demon had been. The demon reapered next to Clary, his hand transforming into a knife as he stabbed her in the back. She cried out but whirled around fast enough to cut him with her seraph blade. The demon disappeared before anyone else could get to him before falling down right on top of Jace. But Jace jumped to the side right on time and he dropped to the ground extending his leg out and kicking the demons feet out from under him. Before he hit the ground he was gone, coming next to Isabelle and Simon , his hand reaching for Izzy but interjected by the vampire who threw him back and away from them. Finally the demon appeared further away from them, with various cuts on him now.
"You are strong, but you are no match for a Greater Demon ." The shadowhunter and vampire visibly grew rigid as realization dawned on them, but they stood their ground."You see, I usually am much stronger, yet I have been imprisoned for many years. The only way for me to regain my strength is to go back and claim what is rightfully mine. But for a spell that strong I would need to have the energy of the angels, which as you can see, I now have."
Suddenly the demon let out a horrible sound, a sound so strong and painful that it drew the shadowhunters to their knees. Black smoke came from the demon and wrapped around all of them, even Simon, and a putrid smell filled their noses. The demon started to chant and before long the ground fell away and they all went flying.
Alec opened his eyes and groaned as he felt something sharp poking him in the ribs. He sat up and immediately regretted it as his blood rushed. He looked down and saw an arrow penetrating his abdomen. He winced before he pulled it out and looked around. The street they had landed on was dark, and there was an awful smell coming from everywhere. He finally spotted the rest of his gang lying around on the floor all of them with some new cuts or bruises. Jace sat up as soon as Alec approached him and they shared a look before moving on to the girls. Clary still had the cut on her back and blood was steadily flowing out, so Jace drew her shirt down and drew and iratze on her, effectively waking her up. Alec took Isabelle i his arms and noted that she had a nasty cut across her cheek, and he drew his stele and put an iratze on her arm, also waking her up. Simon walked towards them and helped Isabelle stand up.
"What the hell just happened ?" Isabelle asked.
"I have no idea, but damn that hurt. " Clary mumbled as Jace helped her stand up.
"Guys, I don't think we are in New York anymore . " Simon said tentatively, as he grabbed his arms around Alec's sister. They all looked around, the stores coming into better view and the sound of horses becoming clearer.
"Shit." Jace said, and Alec couldn't agree more.