Ready, here we go.
Enjoy.
No question mark. :D
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Five year old Alec Lightwood runs into his room. The door closes behind him with a slam. He looks at the door then shrugs as he climbs onto his bed. His sketchpad and a box of crayons are already there.
He sits, opens the sketchpad to a clean sheet and starts drawing runes with a black crayon.
A portal opens by the door, a man walks out. Alec doesn't know him.
Alec looks at him confused, "You're not allowed in here."
The man laughs as he walks over to the bed, "Alexander Lightwood, do not tell me what I'm allowed to do." He reaches for the young ShadowHunter, but his hand is stopped by a barrier. He looks around the room but there seems to be nobody else in the room. He tries to get to Alec, but the barrier encircles the perimeter of the bed.
Alec's eyes widen as the man starts throwing fireballs at him. Alec moves closer to the wall, but the fireballs hit the barrier and are destroyed.
There is a flicker in the corner and two men appear.
Magnus sneers, "You son of a bitch." He throws a fireball at Alec's attacker, sending him across the room.
Max flicks his hand and the barrier disappears. He sits on the bed, "Are you okay?"
Alec smiles at Max, "Uh huh." Max giggles as he hugs Alec.
Magnus grabs the man by his neck and snaps it. He lets the dead body fall to the floor. He closes his eyes and waits until his cat's eyes are glamoured before turning around. He smiles at his son and 'husband' hugging. He walks over to the bed and sits next to Alec.
Max lets Alec go and stands. He walks over to the dead body and opens a portal. With a flick of his hand, the corpse is gone. Max giggles, "Don't want to leave trash in Daddy's room."
Magnus smiles at his future husband, "Hi."
Alec giggles, "Hi."
"Can I hug you?"
Alec smiles, "Okay."
Magnus puts his arms around Alec and rests his chin on the young ShadowHunter's head. He closes his eyes. Magnus isn't surprised when he gets nothing from the love rune. But the calmness that is 'Alec' wraps around him. He holds Alec tighter.
Max gently says, "Poppa, we have to go."
Magnus nods. He looks at Alec, "I love you so much."
Alec giggles, "I don't know who you are, but okay."
Magnus smiles, "Close your eyes."
Alec nods and does as he's told.
Magnus kisses the top of his head, "See you soon, Alexander." He stands.
Max kisses Alec's cheek, "Later, Daddy." Max opens a portal. He and Magnus leave the room.
Alec slowly opens his eyes and looks around. With a shrug, he picks up the black crayon and returns to his rune drawing.
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Magnus2 walks around his office, adding things to his mental shopping list. He's taking a trip to his magic supplier on Kings Highway tomorrow morning, after Alec2 leaves for the Institute. He tilts his head when he hears Alec2 talking to somebody.
Magnus2 checks the wards, but the loft is still secured for the night. Only Catarina2 knows how to bypass them if she had to get into the loft. As Magnus2 walks out his office, he can feel the presence of a powerful warlock in the loft.
He tenses as he sees a strange warlock sitting next to ten year old Alec2 at the kitchen table.
Alec2 smiles as he walks over, "Magnus, this is Mikey."
Magnus2 nods as he looks at Alec2's new friend. Mikey's purple eyes are warm as he looks at Magnus2 and smiles, "Hi."
Magnus2 nods, then looks at Alec2, "Ready for bed?"
Alec2 nods as he stands. He grabs his book from the table. The Time Machine. He smiles at Mikey, "Good night, it was nice meeting you, Mikey."
Mikey's smile is warm, "It was a pleasure meeting you."
Alec2 giggles as he walks over to Magnus2 and hugs him, "Good night, Magnus."
Magnus2 hugs him, "Sweet dreams, Alexander." Alec2 giggles as he goes into his bedroom. Mikey smiles as he watches his future father go into his future sister's bedroom.
Magnus2 waits until Alec2 is safely in his room before glaring at his visitor, "Who are you?"
Mikey holds his hands up, "I'm not here to hurt him."
Magnus2 notices the tattoos on Mikey's left arm, "Runes? Why do you have runes?"
"They are for my fathers and sister."
Magnus2 steps closer and recognizes one of the runes, "Fathers?" He glances at Alec2's bedroom, "Alec is your father?"
Mikey giggles, "Uh huh, he would be 'Daddy'." His purple eyes twinkle as he shows Magnus2 the tattoo on his right arm.
Magnus2 leans over the table as he looks at it, "Both of our names? That date?"
Mikey smiles brightly, "The day my fathers got married."
Magnus2 pulls out a chair and sits down, "Fathers? Married?" He blinks as tears come to his eyes, "You're our son?"
"Yes, you will be 'Poppa'."
"Wait, you mentioned a sister?"
Mikey nods, "Her name is Maxine."
Magnus2 smiles as he looks at Alec2's bedroom, "We have a son and a daughter." He laughs, "We're married." He wipes his eyes.
"Poppa, why would you revoke the order?"
Magnus2's eyes go cold, "I would never do that. When?"
"Now."
Magnus2 shakes his head as he looks around, "Where?"
Mikey points to the front door, "Robert is in the hallway talking to my Poppa right this very minute."
Magnus2 blinks, "He, I mean I, I mean your Poppa is here?"
Mikey giggles, "Yes. It's best that you two don't meet, I'm here to keep anybody from taking Daddy."
Magnus2 realizes that in addition to his usual wards, there's also a barrier around the loft, "Nobody is getting into the loft."
Mikey nods, "Exactly."
Magnus2 smiles, "And you of course, know my wards, so that's how you were able to get in."
"Uh huh."
Magnus2 glances behind him at the front door, "To answer your question, I would never revoke the order."
"But tonight you do. Robert takes Daddy away from you."
Magnus2 shakes his head as he stands, "Then what?"
"Daddy and Uncle Jace are killed by demons in Sunset Park, eight years from now."
Magnus2 looks at the front door then Alec2's room, "I won't let that happen."
Mikey stands and walks over to him. He hugs Magnus2, "And neither will Poppa or I."
Magnus2 puts his arms around Mikey and kisses his forehead, "Thank you."
Mikey smiles, "You're welcome."
Magnus2 smiles, "Tell me about my daughter."
Mikey giggles, "Maxine is smart and beautiful. Oh and blue."
Magnus2 laughs, "Blue?"
"Uh huh."
Magnus2 smiles as he looks at his future husband's bedroom, "And Alexander?"
"Daddy is wonderful."
Magnus2 laughs, "That's your unbiased opinion?"
Mikey's eyes sparkle, "Uh huh." There's two knocks on the door, followed by a pause, then four knocks. Mikey giggles, "Time to go."
Magnus2 looks at the door, then at Mikey, "That's it?"
Mikey nods, "Like I said, you and Poppa can't see each other, but I still had to know when it was safe to leave. It's done."
"And Robert?"
"He shouldn't be a problem now."
"He's dead?"
Mikey giggles, "Unfortunately no because that would change your actual history. His being here in the first place is wrong, so that's what Poppa fixed. And now you need to lock away your memory of me being here."
"What about Alec?"
"I'll take care of Daddy."
Magnus2 holds Mikey's face in his hands and kisses his forehead, "Until we meet again, Mikey."
Mikey nods, "Yes, Poppa." He hugs Magnus2, then walks towards Alec2's bedroom. Magnus2 closes his eyes.
Mikey walks into the bedroom. Alec2 is sleeping. Mikey walks to the bed and kisses his father's forehead, "See you soon, Daddy." He gently touches Alec2's head. Mikey opens a portal, and after one last look at his father, leaves the bedroom.
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Robert2 steps out the elevator and stops when he sees Magnus2 leaning against the wall. The elevator doors close behind him. Robert2 glances around, "Why are you here?"
Magnus2 nods, "I could ask you the same question, Robert. I'm also curious as to how many warlocks it took to break through the wards of this building, but it really doesn't matter."
"Why?"
"Because you're not taking Alexander from me."
Robert2 coldly smiles, "How do you know that's why I'm here."
"You would be amazed how much I know. So tell me, why would I revoke order 144.45?"
Robert2 clears his throat, "Because I can prove you planned it."
Magnus2 laughs coldly, "I planned what exactly?"
"You knew that Alec would be walking through Manhattan that night and purposely followed him to the Institute knowing that Alec wasn't really in danger."
"And how would I know that he wasn't in danger?"
"Because I can bring forward three warlocks who will testify that you told them you wanted to gain access to the Institute by any means possible."
"Three warlocks?"
Robert2 nods, "Yes."
"Let me guess, Lamar, Zachary and..?"
Robert2 pales, "Ambrose, but how?"
Magnus2's cat eyes flare, "I told you, I know everything. Probably the same ones that were able to undo my wards tonight."
"Are you going to kill me?"
Magnus2 coldly laughs, "Lucky for you, no. Max said that I'm only to prevent you from taking Alexander from me and that I couldn't do anything that would change what really happened. So for now, you get to live." He smiles, "Until a friend of mine does kill you."
"Who?"
"And spoil the fun? No." He walks over to Robert2 and touches his forehead, "And now I return you to where you should be." He opens a portal then snaps his fingers. Robert2 blinks then walks through the portal.
Magnus2 walks over to the door of the loft and knocks twice, then four times. He lays his hand on the door and closes his eyes. Even knowing that his Alexander is on the other side of the door, the love rune doesn't give him a location. He realizes that Alec is only ten, so it hasn't shown up yet, let alone been powered with his magic. With a sigh, he opens a portal and leaves the hallway.
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Warlock!Alec steps out the portal and looks around the park. He smiles as he sees SH!Magnus walking towards him. He waits until SH!Magnus nears him, "Evening."
SH!Magnus nods, "Do I know you?"
Warlock!Alec smiles, "Not yet. Quiet night."
"Yes it is."
"Any trouble?"
SH!Magnus raises an eyebrow, "Like what?"
Warlock!Alec shrugs, "I don't know, forsakens maybe?"
"No. Who are you?"
"Sorry, I'm Alec Lightwood, pleased to meet you Magnus."
"How do you know my name?"
"I'm a warlock, I know stuff."
"Right." SH!Magnus sees something out the corner of his eye and pushes Warlock!Alec behind him, "By the angel, where did all these forsaken come from?" He brings out his seraph blade.
Dozens of the monsters approach them. Warlock!Alec brings magic to his fingertips and stands back to back with his future husband as the forsaken attack. SH!Magnus slices them with his blade, while Warlock!Alec blasts them with fireballs.
The park is empty except for them and their attackers. They battle for over a half hour and both are getting tired. Warlock!Alec lowers his arms for a minute when there is a lull.
SH!Magnus whispers, "Is that it?"
Warlock!Alec gasps, "I hope so." He notices someone off to the side and looks, "What the hell?"
Emil glares at him, "And the same to you. Why are you here?"
"To keep Magnus alive."
Emil sneers, "Interesting, since I'm trying to do the exact opposite."
SH!Magnus asks, "Alec who is that?"
Warlock!Alec shakes his head, "No one you have to worry about." He goes to throw a fireball at Emil.
Emil laughs as he flicks a hand at Warlock!Alec. Handcuffs appear on his wrists. Emil smiles as he opens a portal behind Warlock!Alec and SH!Magnus. They turn around and see a dozen forsaken walk out and wait.
Warlock!Alec's eyes go black as he tries to free his hands. SH!Magnus stands in front of him, ready to face their attackers.
A portal opens beside Emil. He smiles at the warlock walking out, "Freak, nice of you to join us. The festivities are about the begin. The mundanes say that revenge is a dish best served cold, and they are right. Unfortunately I am not your Master, but I have avenged his death by not only murdering the man who killed him, but most of his counterparts." He looks back at Warlock!Alec and SH!Magnus, "Prepare to die." He waves his hand at the forsaken, "Now, kill them."
The forsaken are only able to take a step towards Warlock!Alec and SH!Magnus before slamming into an invisible wall.
Warlock!Alec eyes the forsaken, then looks behind him and sees a smiling Mikey standing beside Emil. Warlock!Alec relaxes as he smiles back.
Emil glares at Warlock!Alec, "What the fuck are you smiling at, you fool."
Warlock!Alec winks at him, "I'm not the fool."
Emil shakes his head and snaps his finger, "Freak, end this."
Mikey nods, "I thought you would never ask." He flicks his hand and all the forsaken burst into flames.
SH!Magnus looks from the burning forsaken to Warlock!Alec. He sees the warlock looking at Emil and turns around, "Alec, who's that?"
"That my darling, is Mikey."
Emil's eyes narrow, "Mikey?" He glares at the young warlock, "I fixed it so that you would fulfill your destiny and be by my side."
Mikey's eyes are cold, "Poppa showed up and fixed me back."
"At least I know the others are still dead."
"No, that's a big fail as well. I fixed Max and he figured out how to fix everything."
Emil glares at Warlock!Alec and SH!Magnus, "At least I can kill them." He raises his hand but Mikey is faster. Emil bursts into flames. Five minutes later, there is only ash left.
Mikey sniffs, "That would be a no as well." He calmly flicks his hand and the cuffs disappear from Warlock!Alec's wrists.
Warlock!Alec turns to face SH!Magnus, "Are you okay?"
SH!Magnus puts his blade away and nods, "Yes, I'm fine. A bit confused, but I am unharmed." Warlock!Alec pulls him close and kisses him. Mikey smiles.
Warlock!Alex smiles, "I miss my sweet ShadowHunter kisses." Mikey giggles.
SH!Magnus smiles, "Now I'm even more confused, we just met."
Mikey smiles, "Warlock Daddy, we need to go."
Warlock!Alec nods as SH!Magnus looks from one to the other, "I know." He kisses his future husband, "I love you. Now close your eyes."
SH!Magnus asks, "Close my eyes, why?"
"Magnus, please don't make this harder, just close your eyes and I will explain everything."
"Okay." SH!Magnus closes his eyes. Warlock!Alec gently touches his forehead and kisses him one last time.
Warlock!Alec takes a deep breath and walks over to Mikey, "Let's go before I do something stupid."
Mikey nods as he holds Warlock!Alec's hand tight. He opens a portal and they leave the park.
SH!Magnus opens his eyes and looks around. The park is quiet and peaceful. He shrugs, "Guess I should call it a night and get back to the Institute." He walks out the park and goes to the subway.
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Mikey and Warlock!Alec step out the portal into the loft. It's dark outside.
Max smiles, "I was beginning to worry."
Mikey sniffs, "Emil was there."
Magnus2 walks over, "And?"
Warlock!Alec smiles, "And now he's dead."
Magnus sighs as he looks around, "I guess he's the one responsible for this."
Mikey nods, "He thought I was still 'Freak' and that I was there to help him."
Max giggles as he hugs his brother, "He thought wrong."
Warlock!Alec nods, "How come nothing is happening?"
Magnus closes his eyes and slowly opens them, "It takes time for the timeline to readjust."
Magnus2 rubs his thumb across his fingers, "Not only that, but there are a lot of timelines that need readjusting."
Max nods, "Making sure Daddy is alive is only the tip of the iceberg, timeline wise."
Mikey holds Warlock!Alec's hand, "True, then we have to wait for all the other pieces to fit back in place."
Warlock!Alec sighs, "I'm not a patient man."
Magnus nods and is about to answer when the loft starts to spin. They grab for each other and notice the rest of the living room furniture start to appear.
Alec walks out their bedroom and smiles at Magnus, "Hey, you're home, good. I need to..." Magnus runs over and kisses him. Max and Mikey giggle.
Magnus holds him close and rests their foreheads together. He closes his eyes as the peace known as 'Alec' calms his nerves. With a sigh he says, "You're home." Magnus smiles as the love rune gives him the loft as Alec's present location.
Alec laughs, "I've been home for hours, where the heck have you been? Your phone isn't charged?"
"It's a long story, Alexander."
Alec nods then notices everybody, "Okay, why is there a crowd here?"
Max runs over and hugs his fathers, "Drama, Daddy. But it's all fixed now."
Mikey nods as he walks over. He hugs Alec, "It's good to see you, Not Daddy."
Magnus2 nods, "Indeed it is. But now I'm in a hurry to see my Alexander. Let's go Mikey."
Mikey kisses Alec's and Magnus' cheek and hugs Max, "Bye."
Magnus smiles, "Bye, Mikey, Magnus."
Mikey walks over to his father as Magnus2 opens a portal. They leave.
Warlock!Alec smiles as he walks over. He hugs Max and Magnus, "I'm out of here as well."
Magnus smiles, "Thanks for your help."
"I should actually be thanking you." He opens a portal and waves goodbye as he leaves the loft.
Max walks over to the sofa and sits down, "I can sleep for weeks." He leans his head back and closes his eyes.
Magnus holds Alec, "Sleeping and snuggling for weeks sounds like a plan."
Alec laughs, "Are you going to fill me in?"
Max shakes his head, "Not tonight, Daddy."
"Magnus?"
His husband kisses him, "I agree with Max. Tomorrow."
"Have you two eaten at all today?"
"We were too tense to think of food."
"I made meatball soup."
Max giggles as he stands up, "Yum."
Magnus smiles and kisses Alec, "I agree, yum."
They walk to the kitchen.
-tbc-
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And we have now officially entered the fluffy part of the story. Yeah. \o/
And I can finally put this story in its Series.
