Days later
It turned out that his 'hidden' talent was to make gems and gift them with power of his choosing. All he had to do was make the gem and think what he wanted the gem to do and it was empowered. His mother taught him to be careful but not fearful of his talent. That the gems were enough, no need for the extras, that could be problems later on and not worth the effort. He could make bracelets that protected or a necklace type items meant for the wearer to be able to do somethings or augment what they could do already. His talent made him understand his lack of need for having a hoard of gems. Alec understood his Mother's warnings and trusted the three warlocks to help him if he got into trouble. While he didn't tell the warlocks of his gift he suspected they were aware, their magic and his was now simpatico. They didn't interfere with each other but it mingled amicably. Alec's magic and Magnus' magic was far more intimate.
Alec finally knew what he wanted to say to his warlock. He wanted Magnus Bane more than anything, no jewels or hoard would compare to the warlock. His mother taught him how to make beautiful jewels and other fancy items to impress his warlock. Magnus liked fancy items and the dragon appreciated his tastes. He looked deeper, his warlock was beautiful on the 'inside' and didn't need whatever armor he wore on the outside. Alec respected all of Magnus Bane. Knowing that, he wanted to gift him with something that matched the warlock.
Alec made the most beautiful ring he could think of, one that would change with his love's hair and mood or whatever captivated him for the day. It would be the perfect ring for him and Alec was proud to offer as a gift. It matched the auras of Magnus Bane, he added his own aura to the ring. It was meant to be the mated ring if Magnus agreed. It was a mix of their coloring in general, Magnus cat eyes and blue for magic with Alec's hazel and black for his dragon scales. The ring had a large diamond in the center with the other colors surrounding it. The dragon made one for himself too. They would be bonded together. Once Alec was satisfied with his handy-work, he called Cat and Ragnor to get their opinion.
Magnus was with clients for the day. Cat and Ragnor arrived at the loft via Alec's messaging. The dragon picked the day that his warlock would be busy to show off his work. He had learned to make refreshments and other things warlocks liked and waited with baited breath. This was it for him and he had to make it right and if anyone knew how to help him it was these two warlocks.
Ragnor was first to arrive and then a minute later Catarina waltzed in via a portal. "Hey Alec." Cat looked around for anything that might be amiss but there was nothing. Ragnor looked curious but waited for the dragon; if he had something going on and without Magnus, might as well wait for him to explain.
"Hi." Alec was nervous which was an odd trait for a dragon, one he wasn't used to feeling.
Ragnor who wasn't a patient person with the 'family feels', "spill it Alec."
Alec knew this about Ragnor but was feeling spite-full but did nothing to the warlock. Did he not know he was in a presence of a dragon? Alec had learned the green warlock was prickly. "You know old man, being nice wouldn't be a bad thing."
Ragnor snorted, he wasn't worried about Alec, the dragon had proven himself over and over again in good faith. He would never be a threat unless he was threatened. Ragnor knew as did Alec, it was a silent handshake.
"I want to mate with Magnus." Alec didn't know what more to say, "It would be permanent." The dragon gave it more thought, "Dragons mate for life, its all I got. I share my soul to have a mate for ever."
Ragnor was stunned but didn't show it. It would be up to Magnus but now he understood the dragon. His only advice, "talk to Magnus."
"What if he doesn't want to be my mate?" Alec's world had changed so much, he didn't know what to do.
Catarina smiled because he was being very cute in a shy way that she had yet to see from him and she was humored. Ragnor snorted and rolled his eyes. "Are you kidding, you asked us here for this?"
Alec looked at him like he had two heads and thought about a smite type thing but then he remembered the warlock was thorny and while he was used to it sometimes it annoyed the dragon. "Do you have advice or are going to be grumpy." Alec was annoyed, "I'm better at grumpy than you." He presented the rings he had crafted.
Ragnor laughed, this dragon was something else. "He may not have said so but you have nothing to worry about. He loves you. And I'm certain Magnus would be thrilled to be your mate." Ragnor pointed to the rings, "don't you dare tell him I said this but those are beautiful and are perfect for you both."
Catarina smirked amazed that Ragnor was being sentimental. She knew he always was that way but never showed it that often. It was probably the dragon bringing it out this time and she would reiterate his words because she knew it to be true. "Magnus loves you." Then she couldn't contain herself any longer with mirth. "The two of you are perfect for each other, you have nothing to worry about." The dragon puffed up with pride at the words feeling better.
The warlocks imparted what would be the perfect dinner and the things that would be romantic for the couple. What the flowers should be, candles and more useful items for an evening that would be perfect with an engagement at the end. They found all of the items needed and helped coordinate the night.
Alec thanked them and promised gifts in gratitude, Cat and Ragnor refused his offer. They both knew the dragon wouldn't let it go and looked forward to whatever it was he deemed the right thing for them both and if the rings were anything to go by, it would be beautiful. Cat was hoping for a necklace and she knew Ragnor would be fine with anything the dragon would bestow upon him then grumble about the gift yet secretly love it.
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Magnus was tired, his clients were a gigantic pain in the butt and not in a good way. He snorted to himself, he and Alec switched often when love making and it helped his mood thinking of them have sex. His dragon was nothing if not adventurous, adorable and unbelievably flexible. And when not being agile he had stamina. Nothing made the warlock more happy for sex, who knew a dragon would be such a boon in the bedroom. It made him smile and after the day he had, it was something he needed and for him the loft provided his much needed zen.
He didn't notice the dimmed lights and candles right away, since he portel-ed to his apothecary to put his stuff away which was the same as always. He rolled his shoulders to release some tension then made his way to the living room area of the loft and was pleasantly surprised by the décor and look of the room. The rose petals everywhere, candles lite and everything leading to the kitchen. He sniffed and could tell Alec cooked Italian and knew the bread was from the bakery down the street. It always had a certain pleasurable scent. The dragon's tastes expanded greatly once he was in his adult form. He knew there would be wine with dinner. His mouth salivated at the thought of a romantic dinner with Alec.
The kitchen looked like the rest of the loft, rose petals, lit candles and Alec went all out with the dining ware using the warlocks best china to serve veal scallopini with mushrooms. Magnus was impressed, "did you make this?"
"Yes." Alec was proud of himself. He spent time perfecting the dinner. He would never tell anyone he had to throw out his prior versions of the dish because he wasn't happy with it. Magic was useful for saving dinners but he wanted to do this on his own. If that meant using magic for more ingredients and cook correctly, so be it. Nobody had to know as far as the dragon was concerned.
Alec plated the food and poured the wine to spoil his warlock. Magnus was not only impressed but thought he couldn't be more in love with a dragon who doted on him. "This is wonderful, darling."
"Thanks." Alec beamed at the compliment. He was in a great mood and was ready for this moment and couldn't wait to surprise Magnus with his announcement and hopeful engagement.
They were almost done with dinner when Alec decided the dessert they would share was needed, it was a frozen cheesecake with chocolate. It was the perfect after dinner treat in his eyes. Magnus knew something was up with Alec. He thought it would be a gymnastic round of sex and that he was being courted for that event, he didn't mind. Magnus liked it when Alec took the lead and be spontaneous sexually. It was the added zest to their love life and something he enjoyed. His dragon didn't care who was in charge in the bedroom, only that they were in said bedroom and shared equally.
Magnus was feeling the effects of food coma, his dragon fed him well and after a long day it felt perfect. He helped clean up and by help he magic'd everything clean and put in its proper order. He didn't want to do dishes or anything, what he wanted was to sit with Alec on the couch with all the rose petals and candles. Alec eyed him with mirth. "What? I'm not doing dishes." Magnus was amused with his dragon as well.
"I have something for you." The dragon smiled widely.
Magnus snorted, "not ready for that yet, but I will be."
Alec laughed and rolled his eyes, "no, but yes later." Insatiable was his warlock and he didn't mind, dragon after all.
Magnus put on a film, an action oriented film. Dragons liked the sequences of the fight scenes, they might not be the best movies but Alec adapted easily and understood the scenes. His dragon didn't understand the romance, comedy films as much but tried. The warlock was too tired to explain those things for the evening.
Alec snuggled close to Magnus and during the first commercial break of the movie the warlock chose, the dragon couldn't or didn't know how to express himself, he asserted his plan. He pushed the velvet box that Cat and Ragnor told him he should have into the warlocks hand. Magnus wasn't too tired to be surprised and looked at the black velvet box. "What's this?"
"It's for you." Alec smiled shyly, it had been a long time for him to feel vulnerable and he was dragon. He was almost certain that wasn't a possibility. It was none the less.
Magnus looked at the box knowing what would be inside, his dragon wasn't as coy as he thought. He muted the television, nothing was going to ruin this moment. "What's this?"
"Open it." The dragon was nervous which another feeling he never thought he'd have but did his best to quell it.
Magnus knew what was inside, everything was coming together now. The dinner, flowers, candles and general attention to detail. He never thought a dragon could be so romantic. The warlock opened the box and the most beautiful ring he had ever seen was inside. It was a complete amalgam of them. The colors, the gems the white gold rim that housed the baubles flawless. "Does this mean what I think it does?"
"Yes, be my mate." Alec then explained the mating rituals of dragons and offered an out for the warlock. He would not mate a partner not willing.
Magnus leered at him, 'the not wanting him as a mate' … preposterous. "I'll mate with you but I want a ceremony for our friends."
Alec laughed, "okay, whatever you want." The dragon became somber, "can I invite my mother?" He thought longer, "I'm not ready for the rest of my family but I'm willing to do whatever you want."
Magnus laughed, "we'll make it work."
The warlock studied the ring, "do I get you a ring or should I magic one for you?"
The dragon beamed at the thought but shook his head and produced an identical ring from his pocket. The couple put the rings on each other and decided to watch the movie at another time and they giggled their way to the bedroom.
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The end.
