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"ALEC!" screamed Izzy

Magnus whispered a 'No' and ran towards Alec followed by Jace and Izzy. He took Alec's face in one hand tilting his head up and gently slapped with other "Alec wake up! Hey can you hear me? Wake up Alexander!"

"Alec you can't sleep! Wake up!" yelled Jace

Izzy shook Alec by her shoulder "Open your eyes!" she shrieked out loud but Alec's head lolled into Magnus's hands, eyelids straining to open. He could hear Magnus was asking him to do something but he just couldn't hear anything in his drowsy state. Why was Magnus disturbing his sleep? A moan of discomfort passed through his lips and his hand sluggishly went to push the hands that were holding him "Let... mw.. sleeewp... so tired"

Magnus slapped again, this time a little harder and Alec's eyes cracked half way through "You can't sleep Alexander! You'll fall into coma and then won't be able to wake up again"

"Fiv...minutes..please" replied Alec as if he didn't hear a word Magnus said. His eyes began to close again and Jace pushed Magnus aside "Move!" To everyone's shock, he drove a solid punch to Alec's jaw who fell on his side with eyes wide open, finally snapping out of his sleep

"What the hell Jace!?" Alec sat upright glaring at his brother

"You're welcome"

"What?" Alec looked at Magnus who sighed in relief "You fell asleep. I thought..." he pressed his lips "I'm so sorry Alec. I shouldn't have left you alone"

Alec stared at Magnus. He didn't realise he had fallen asleep "Don't apologize Magnus. You've done so much for me" said Alec and Jace nodded placing a hand on Magnus's shoulder "He's right. You should get some sleep. We'll be with him"

"No I can't sleep" Magnus looked at Alec "I want to be with you" Alec smiled slowly getting up from the couch "I'm right here. Jace and Izzy are here too. If anything goes wrong, they will call you. Get some sleep"

Magnus didn't want to stay away from Alec. He needed to watch him, make sure he was okay. He couldn't afford to make another mistake. Yes he trusted Jace and Izzy but still his inner protective side didn't want to leave Alec alone. Again he also knew how stubborn his boyfriend was who loved him just like he did. He decided to set an alarm for six hours and then come back to Alec "Okay I'm going to get some sleep but don't hesitate to call me if anything happens"

"We promise" Izzy nodded. Magnus gave a small smile to Alec silently telling him he would be back soon. Alec smiled back "Good night" he supressed another yawn and saw Magnus heading towards his bedroom. He plopped down on the couch with a tired sigh "So what's next?"

Jace grinned sharing a look with Izzy "Have you ever played Truth or Dare before?"

"What's that?"

"Shall we begin Iz?" asked Jace and Izzy nodded smiling "You're going to love this game"

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Another five hours passed and it getting so hard for Alec to concentrate. The game was fun which did help him to keep his mind off sleep but now he could barely keep himself upright. The insomnia and the constant ache in his head and body were taking toll on him. Jace would nudged him everytime he started to doze off while Izzy helped him to wash his face with cold water which indeed helped him for about fifteen minutes before he would be thoroughly exhausted again

Alec felt his eyelids literally like thousand pounds bricks, pulling them down. He even thought of taping his eyelids to his forehead. Soon he felt a none too gentle nudge on his shoulder "Stay awake. C'mon tell me your worst nightmare" Jace tried to coax another answer from his brother

Alec struggled to keep his chin up and eyes open as he slowly answered "...Magnus...hurt...he was angry...left me.." his voice slurred. Jace shared a look with Izzy who ran a comforting hand on her brother "Magnus is not going anywhere Alec. He loves you"

Alec nodded tiredly "I love him too...so much" he faintly heard footsteps coming closer and pulled his head high enough to see Magnus walk towards them

"Hey Alexander. Good morning my love" Magnus kissed Alec's forehead who couldn't help dumping all his weight on the warlock by wrapping his arms around Magnus's waist "Good morning. Did you sleep well?"

"Yeah. How are you doing?"

"I'm fine"

Magnus pulled back a little "Hmm...you do look worse" he said trying to lighten up the mood. Alec scrunched his face when Jace and Izzy giggled. He was about to say something when suddenly his vision blurred slightly and he swayed. He shook his head and blinked couple of times only to find he was now sitting on their bed. How did he end up here?

Apparently Magnus knew Alec was about to collapse again so he quickly caught him before he could fall "I think a hot bath would help him. His muscles must be aching and it will help with his insomnia"

"Yeah okay. Good idea. Let me help him to your room" Jace took hold of Alec's one arm and slung it over his shoulder "C'mon buddy"

Together they made Alec sit on the bed and Jace left them alone joining Izzy in the hall. Magnus clicked his fingers to draw a nice warm bath and then to remove Alec's clothes who snapped his eyes open shivering when cold wind touched his bare skin "What are you doing?"

Magnus pulled Alec up and towards the bathroom "I drew you a bath Alexander. Your favourite sandalwood flavour. It will help your sore muscles" Alec had no energy to respond. He just walked into the tub and fully immersed himself, groaning loudly when his muscles melted in the warm water. He clenched his eyes shut and wished he wouldn't have to open them but Magnus was calling him and he had to answer "I'm...awake"

Magnus smiled "Good. You can close your eyes when I wash your hair but keep talking to me okay"

"Yeah"

Magnus picked up his shampoo bottle "So tell me when was the first time you killed a demon?"

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The world was blur to Alec for next twenty four hours and random images floated aimlessly around the pool of his thoughts as though they were being blown about viciously by a hurricane. A tap on his arm momentarily brought him back to the outside world but after few seconds, he was lost again. Alec knew Magnus was trying to talk to him, staring dead in the eye but he just couldn't focus. His whole world simply felt low resolution like a bad quality movie. Confusion blossomed in his heart resulting sluggish movements and words "Are you.. tired Mags"

Magnus wiped Alec's face with cold cloth "I'm fine Alec but you too are doing great"

"Hang on buddy. You only have eighteen hours to go" Jace encouraged placing a glass of water near Alec's lips. He brushed off excess water with his thumb that dripped from Alec's lips feeling bad for his brother. He looked at the clock and wished time would take a long jump so Alec wouldn't have to suffer anymore.

Izzy felt a lone tear escape from her eyes. Never in life had she ever seen Alec so vulnerable. She knew it was the virus and the lack of sleep that was making him weak but still she wanted her normal strong brother back soon. She hated how none of healing or stamina runes were working on Alec which only added more pressure on his body

"Leave me alone!" yelled Alec as another wave of dizziness hit him. He didn't know who he was yelling at but the people surrounding and constantly telling him to stay awake was irritating him to no limits. He tried to take few steps back but wobbled and within seconds his legs gave out again. His back collided with the cold floor followed by his head and white hot pain seared through his skull as he heard loud shouts of his name

"Alexander!"

"Oh my God! Alec are you okay?" Izzy's hand flew on her mouth in shock. Jace ran to catch him but was two seconds late "Shit! Alec?"

Magnus watched in horror as Alec's legs gave out. He rushed towards him running a hand on his chest "Are you okay? Please Talk to me"

Alec moaned, dizziness finally dissipating being replaced by even worse pain that spread from the base of his skull to the rest of his body, as if its plusing with his veins everytime his heart pumps. He forced his eyes to open and pointed at the back of his head "Hurts"

"Let me take a look" Magnus and Jace helped him up supporting most of his weight. Magnus checked Alec's head running a hand on his hair. He was glad there was no bleeding "It's going to be alright. You're fine"

Alec shook his head a little looking straight at Magnus with his blurry eyes "I can't do...this anymore. Please let...me sleep"

"Few more hours buddy. Then you can sleep as long as you want" Jace spoke softly from behind but Alec whimpered "I can't...stay awake" his head fell on Magnus's shoulder "Please Mags"

Izzy had to stop herself from crying "You're almost there Alec. Please stay with us"

"Please Mags" Alec begged weakly clutching Magnus's shirt who's eyes widened as an idea struck him "Let's get him to our bedroom. I've an idea how to keep him awake"

"A bath?"

"No. Something different"

"What are you going to do Magnus?" asked Izzy but Magnus shook his head "No time to explain. Jace help me get Alec in our bedroom" Jace nodded getting up from the floor and then grabbing Alec by his arms "C'mon Alec..keep your eyes open for me"

Alec obeyed rubbing his sleepy eyes. He walked robotically in between Jace and Magnus until they reached their bedroom. A part of him was surprised how his legs were still functioning. He was again made to sit on the bed and Magnus turned to face the siblings "You two have to leave"

"Why?" asked Izzy who had followed them inside

"Because what I'm going to do next doesn't need an audience" replied Magnus

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