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Alec's eyelids started to droop as his head felt like tons of bricks. He laced his fingers on the arrow and streched it on the bow but he wasn't sure where he was aiming because everything was blur to him. His head was pounding making it impossible to concentrate. He blinked hard and tried to focus on his shooting rather than sleepiness. He was so tired and just wanted to sleep for months. Alec shook his head to keep himself on alert and released his arrow

"That's a very good aim Alexander" Magnus praised even though he couldn't exactly see where the arrow dissapered. For last three hours they have been on the balcony encouraging Alec as he shot one arrow after another. Magnus stood close to Alec inspecting his every move. They had crossed six hours yet it seemed the time was moving at a speed of a tortoise

Izzy came in holding cup of coffee "Time to take a short break. Caffeine will help you stay awake" Jace took the mug and handed it to Alec "You good?"

Alec nodded taking the mug only to have it slip between his fingers. He winced at the loud shattering noise and clutched his head with both hands, feeling lot worse than before. The sudden rush of blood blocked any sound from outside world. Alec heard a voice and knew someone, probably Magnus who was trying to talk to him but he couldn't hear it through the excruciating throb in his head. He slowly removed his hands and shook his head, pain lessening to the point that he could actually open his eyes "Magnus?"

"Are you okay? You got me worried for there for a while" Magnus held Alec by his arm who was surrounded by Jace and Izzy "What's happening to him?"

"I'm fine Iz"

Izzy glared at Alec "Fine? You were looking as if you were going to pass out any second" Alec refrained himself from rolling his eyes. Magnus took him by his arm and they slowly walked towards the couch as Alec sank down on it. The hunter could see how worried his siblings looked who were hovering over him "You all should rest. You don't have to stay awake with me"

Jace shook his head "Don't worry about us Alec. We're fine"

"Magnus is here with me, I think you both should head back to institute"

"I'm not leaving you" said Izzy

"Neither am I!" stated Jace

Alec looked at Magnus for help who nodded in understanding "What Alec is trying to say you won't be able to help him if you both are exhausted. Go get some rest and come back in few hours. We still have more than forty eight hours to roll"

"But..." Jace protested

"I promise to take good care of Alexander and make sure he doesn't fall asleep"

"What about you? Don't warlocks need rest?"

Magnus nodded "Ofcourse we do but I have slept well last night. You two come back after midnight and then I'll get my share of sleep. We've to keep ourselves healthy for Alec"

Jace didn't want to go but Magnus was right. They needed to be fit for Alec "Okay we'll be back soon" he placed his hand on the parabatai rune "Don't you even think of leaving me"

Alec laughed even though it hurt his head "Go" Izzy came and hugged him tightly "Stay awake okay. We'll be back soon" she received the hug back "I'm not going anywhere Iz"

Magnus clicked the door shut and sat down next to Alec "Your head is hurting right?" A tired sigh slipped out of Alec's mouth and head titled sideways landing on Magnus's shoulder. Now that Jace and Izzy were gone he could let his guard down "I feel like someone is doing marching practice in my head...like twenty times" he groaned "Magnus don't you have anything to make it stop"

Magnus's heart broke a little on Alec's plea "It's the virus Alexander. Let me massage your temples" he guided Alec's head on his lap "Now try not to close your eyes"

Alec nodded and Magnus slowly moved his fingers moving them in circular motion. Alec moaned at the little relief, body going slack under Magnus's hands. He tried hard to keep his eyes open but it was nearly impossible with Magnus working so beautifully on his aching head. Suddenly the hands vanished and Alec snapped his eyes open "Why did you stop?"

"I'm sorry Alexander but you were falling asleep" Magnus helped Alec up who had a small pout on his face "I want more"

"You should eat something" Magnus got up to avoid Alec's request knowing if he continued with the massage then Alec will definitely fall asleep "I'll bring you your favourite Mexican"

Alec sighed "Yeah I could eat"

Magnus clicked his fingers and together they ate sharing few stories here and there. Magnus had to stop Alec from over eating as it would only make him drowsy. For next eleven hours Magnus did all he could think of to keep his lover entertained. He showed many magic tricks, he portalled them to different countries, he made Alec smell some of his weird potions which totally snapped him from his dazed state, he even conjured up video game and played with his boyfriend

Alec was beyond exhausted when things quieted down after midnight. He was successfully able to cross twelve hours but now his body was sore and muscles were screaming for help. Currently he was standing on the balcony enjoying the cold breeze while Magnus was talking to Jace. When the air got colder, he decided to get back inside and suddenly his world slowed down around him. He wobbled on his feet and collided with the wall. With a yelp Alec went on his knees groaning at the impact

"Alexander!" Magnus shouted and rushed towards Alec slowly helping him to get up "What happened?"

Alec kept a tight hold on Magnus's arm unable to trust his legs "I'm fine...I just glitched" he blinked couple of times clear the dark spots. Magnus guided him back inside "Your lack of sleep must be depriving your body. C'mon I'll make you some coffee"

Alec shook his head "No more. I already had fifteen cups"

"You need to keep yourself hydrated"

"No"

"Just one more"

"I can't drink anymore coffee!" Alec yelled but regretted when he saw the hurt look on Magnus's face "I'm sorry Magnus. I didn't mean to yell at you"

"It's okay"

"No no it's not okay. You're trying to help me and I yelled at you. I'm so sorry" Alec's eyes shone with tears with guilt weighing on his tired shoulders. Magnus cupped his face placing a kiss on his forehead "I'm not mad Alec. I can understand you are exhausted and how hard it is for you but we have already crossed one day and you're doing wonderful. I'll not giving up on the basis of simple yell"

Alec smiled wrapping his arms around Magnus. He buried his face on the crook of his neck and murmured softly "I love you"

Magnus rubbed small circles on Alec's back "And I love you. How about I make you a light cocktail. You'll love my new flavours"

"Yeah that sounds nice" Alec didn't want to let go. He so badly wanted to close his eyes and sleep in his boyfriend's arms but that was not happening any time soon. He reluctantly slid his hands off and took his place on the couch feeling bone tired

Magnus wished he could switch places with Alec. He hated seeing him suffer. Shadowhuters were strong but even they had their limits. He just hoped Alec would be able to hang on for another two days. He prepared the cocktail and they talked for another hour, well Magnus was mostly talking, until a knock was heard at the front door

"Should be Jace and your sister" said Magnus getting up from the couch. Alec nodded not having strength to open his mouth. When Magnus went to open the door he slapped himself to stay awake but his eyelids weight like tons and one yawn escaped after another. His eyes blinked once...twice and head moved forward without his consent

Magnus let Jace and Izzy in and closed the door "How is he doing?" asked Jace as they walked into the house

"Well Alexander is extremely exahausted. I don't know how long can he..."

"ALEC!" yelled Izzy when she saw Alec's closed eyes and Magnus's heart dropped to his stomach "No"

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