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Alec quickly dragged the near by drawer and placed it infront of the main door, hoping to delay the bad guys from coming in the house. He pushed the curtain aside and saw there were atleast ten men outside. One of them even fired a shot at the tire of his car. Alec went through his options
Option 1 : Go for the men and try taking them down. But he only had six bullets and with Magnus in the house...it was way too risky
Option 2 : Run away from the house...call Jace and wait for him to arrive with back up
Option 3 : Even if he runs out he will have to find a way to hide themselves since this safe house was in middle of no where
Alec picked his cell from the table and immediately dialed Jace's number who picked up at second ring "Agent Wayland"
"Officers down! I need back up now!" Alec clutched the phone tightly and looked at the front door. He hoped they would get enough time to escape
"I am on my way!" Alec heard Jace yell Izzy's name and then the line went dead. He pocketed his cell and ran towards Magnus who raised his voice "What happened Alexa..."
Alec covered Magnus's mouth with his hand and hissed at him "Shut up! Don't say a word if you want to live" Magnus nodded into Alec's hand staring with wide eyes. For the first time since this mission, Alec saw fear in his eyes. Magnus looked scared and it scared Alec too "Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to you" he said and removed his hand. He motioned Magnus to follow him
Not few seconds later Alec heard noises at the front door. They were trying to get in. He grabbed Magnus's wrist tightly and rushed towards their room. Magnus was confused why were they going to bedroom "Are we going to feign sleeping? Don't think that's going to work!" he whispered to the young agent
Alec shushed Magnus as they entered the room and he locked the door. He then ran towards the window and pulled the curtain apart. Magnus was shocked to see a door in the place of a window. He saw Alec open the door and again took hold if his hand "Stay close! Not a single word"
"Wait!" Magnus pulled his hand back "Alexander...I have to get chairman meow" he unlocked the door ran out of the room in search for his cat. Alec's jaw tightened "Hurry up! Magnus?!" After thirty seconds Magnus came running towards him and Alec grabbed his arm "Stay close"
A loud crash sound made Alec turn around to see his bedroom door. The men had entered into the house. He should hurry before they could reach them. Gun in one hand and Magnus's arm in other, Alec ran out of the room. At the same moment, door to the bedroom opened with a bang and shots were fired at them
Alec cursed as he dodged few flying bullets. He fired back couple of shots. It hit two of their men. The agent desperately tried to find a way out. The bad guys had flat tired his car so only option left was to hide themselves in the vast forest that was ahead of him. It was past midnight so the darkness proved good advantage to them. He gave a hard pull at Magnus's arm and ran into the dense forest.
Magnus was blindly following Alec. He was aware that his life was in danger but he never thought they did be so desperate to kill him. The bad guys were still following them and he could hear the gun shots. Suddenly a hot pain erupted in his side temple and Magnus had to pull his hand back from Alec. He was on the knees as he gasped in pain
What Magnus didn't know that a bullet had passed right through his head. Alec turned to see why Magnus had stopped abruptly. His eyes widened when he saw a trial of blood flowing from Magnus's head "Magnus!"
Alec hunched down and placed his hand on Magnus's shoulder "Are you okay?" Magnus grimaced and gave a shaky nod "I am fine. Let's go"
Alec hauled Magnus up and wrapped an arm around his waist. He didn't know where he was going but right now that didn't matter. They had to find a place to hide. After running for few minutes Alec was glad that the firing had stopped. They were able to distract the bad guys. He found two huge bushes and slowly made Magnus sit on the ground who lowered his cat. The cat wrapped itself around his leg and started purring. Alec slumped down beside Magnus and panted heavily. His eyes were staring between the gaps of the trees making sure no one was coming
A groan beside Alec demanded his attention and the agent turned his head. He saw Magnus was sweating heavily with his eyes shut close. He was clearly fighting off the pain in his head. Alec instantly felt guilty "Let me see Magnus" he gently proded the area wincing when he heard a hiss from the man "I am sorry"
Magnus opened his eyes "I am fine Alexander" Alec took out his handkerchief and pressed it on the wound, blowing softly at the scratch. Magnus groaned again and smacked lightly on Alec's arm "Okay...I am not fine...let go. It hurts!" Alec smiled softly "Keep applying pressure"
"Stay close to me and I will be fine"
Alec nearly rolled his eyes "I am not going anywhere. I will protect you even if it kills me" Magnus quickly placed his finger on Alec's lips "Don't ever say that again"
Alec stared at Magnus. When did they become this close. They had spend only forty eight hours together but the connection between them was indescribable. Neither of them wanted to see the other hurt. Alec squeezed Magnus's hand and removed his finger "We...we should wait for the back up. Jace will be coming soon"
"I will do exactly as you say but remember one thing Alexander. I want you safe too" Magnus shifted the cloth on his head and closed his eyes "Awww...my head"
"Why don't you try get some sleep. I will keep the watch" said Alec who again scanned the area around him. Magnus let out a small growl "My head feels like someone is driving a screwdriver into it"
Alec scoffed at the man "Magnus...the bullet just passed by your head and the bleeding is also stopped. Don't you think you are over reacting?"
Magnus gasped and glared at the young agent "You are mean Agent Lightwood. I want my Alexander back who cares about me!" Alec looked at him with wide eyes "Your Alexander?" Magnus nodded "You still owe me a kiss and a look at your tattoo" The agent shook his head "You are definitely weird"
"Not weird darling...limited edition. Grab while you can" said Magnus and Alec had a smile on his face
About half hour later Alec was glad the only noises he could hear was the chirping of birds and crickets. He knew they were still in danger. These men will not stop until they were found. He looked at his side to see Magnus and his cat had fallen asleep on the ground. Alec reached out to check the wound and sighed in relief. The cut wasn't deep but he didn't like Magnus getting hurt. It was his job to protect him...not only as a witness but as...the agent didn't know what Magnus was to him but he couldn't let anything happen to him. He pulled out his cell and saw there was very less signal "Fuck! Jace...you better hurry up" he speed dialled to his brother
IN THE HOUSE
Jace and Izzy entered the house with three more officers. The house was empty except for some broken furniture in the hall. Izzy then went to check the rooms "Jace! In Here!" Jace came running with officers following him "What is it?"
Jace saw the room's furniture was mess. There were many bullet holes on the wall near the secret door. He asked the other officer to look around for clues "This is not looking good" Izzy looked at Jace with fear in her eyes "What if Alec..."
Jace shook his head "No! Izzy No! Alec is fine!" Izzy voice wavered when she spoke "How can you be sure? What if they have already killed him and Bane...what if we are late?"
"Stop it Iz! It's Alec we are talking about. He has faced a lot of criminals before. I am sure they are fine" Jace looked around "The secret door is opened. It means Alec must have ran outside. He is still alive. I am sure" Izzy nodded feeling little relieved.
Jace's phone rang and he immediately pulled it out "It's Alec...Hello Alec? Are you alright? Where are you?"
IN THE FOREST
Alec dialed the number "Jace? Hello...can you hear me? Jace?"
"Alec? Speak up... I can't hear you..."
"..ce...are...woods...nus...hurt...oon.."
"What? Alec I can't understand. Hello? Alec?"
"...low...gnal...ce...back up...ce..ace..."
The line went dead and Alec cursed inwardly. He saw there was no signal in his phone. He pocketed the cell and hoped Jace had got his message. Alec wrapped his arms around himself feeling the cold wind through his thin Tshirt. He was surprised to see Magnus was sleeping peacefully beside him. Alec chuckled lightly. He placed his hand on Magnus's hand protectively and sat upright with his eyes on the front "I am not going to let anything happen to you. I promise" he felt the drowsiness hitting him as he relished in the warmness coming from Magnus. The agent never knew when he closed his eyes and let sleep claim him
IN THE HOUSE
"Shit!" Jace yelled as he shut his cell off. Izzy frowned at her brother "What happened? What did Alec say?"
Jace ran a hand on his face "I couldn't hear it clearly...the signal was too weak but I think Alec has run into the woods" he pointed outside "and... I think someone is hurt...maybe him or Bane...not sure" Izzy paced around the room and took a deep breath "Okay...okay no need to panic. We should call Garroway and ask for more officers. Until then we can go in search for them"
Jace nodded and called the assistant director "Sir It's Agent Wayland. We have a problem" Luke was instantly alert hearing the seriousness in Jace's voice "What is it?"
"They have found the safe house and attacked Alec and Bane" said Jace. Luke got up from the chair "What? Are they alright?"
"I don't know for sure. The house was mess and empty when we reached. Our two on duty officers are also dead. Just now Alec called me but due to poor signal I wasn't able to hear clearly. I think Alec said something about going into the woods. Sir...we have to look for them" Jace's voice had a pleading tone into it that wasn't gone unnoticed by the director
"Of course. I am sending a searching squad as well as few officers. Don't worry we will find them" said Luke
"We are going after them now"
Luke frowned "Agent Wayland it's late night. Where will you look in the woods" Jace tightly cluched his cell "Alec needs us Luke. I can't wait till morning"
"Don't get carried away with your emotions Agent Wayland. Remember you have a job to do"
"I know Sir but this is Alec and I can't leave him alone with the bad guys chasing him to death...please give me permission to proceed...please" Jace looked at Izzy who gave a nod at him showing her support
There was silence for few seconds on the phone. Luke sighed thinking the bond the three siblings share together. After Robert died these kids have grown strong and supported each other in every step of their lives. Alec was always protective of Jace and Izzy but what the boy didn't know the younger siblings were even more protective of him "Okay you may proceed but be careful"
"Thank you...Thank you Sir"
"II mean it Jace. I need all three of you alive and kicking" Luke used his stern voice and Jace smiled "Absolutely. I promise"
IN THE WOODS
DAY 3
It was early in the morning with the sun shining it's warm golden light over the long aged trees. The dew was still plainly visible on the blades of the green leaves. Alec blinked and he slowly opened his eyes. Stretching his sore muscles the agent looked around and immediately all the previous night memories came flooding to his mind. Alec sat upright and looked at his side where Magnus slept last night
A dread pooled in Alec's stomach when he saw an empty space next to him. He stood on his feet and felt as if his brain had shut down. All the colour had drained from his face. His eyes were as wide as if someone had delivered a fatal blow. The one person he was suppose to protect...the one person he was suppose to keep alive...the one person who meant something to him was no where to be seen
Magnus was gone
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