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"So how does this work exactly?" asked Jace for the third time and Magnus huffed out a frustrated sigh. It took Catarina a whole night to prepare the potion. Magnus portalled himself and Cat next morning to Alec's room where he told them about the dreamcatcher potion. Izzy was already on board with the idea but Jace seemed unsure.
"I'll have to drink this potion which will lead me into Alexander's dream. I can then ask him who he likes or is in love with" explained Magnus "My friend has done this before and it worked"
"How safe is this potion Magnus? It won't harm Alec right?" Jace looked at his brother. Catarina frowned at the blonde shadowhunter "For your information it's Magnus who is at risk right now"
"Cat don't.." Magnus said softly but Cat didn't stop "Magnus has only three hours with him in Alec's dream. If he doesn't come back, then he'll get stuck in there forever"
"What?" Izzy was shocked and Jace had a guilty look on his face "I'm sorry Magnus. It's just..I can't think straight right now"
Magnus nodded "I can understand but trust me I'll try my best to come with a answer. Alexander will soon wake up" Izzy came forward and gave a hug to Magnus "Thank you"
"Tell me that when Alexander wakes up" said Magnus and turned around "Cat let's get started" he saw her roll her sleeves and asked him to lay down beside Alec. Magnus laid on the bed, a small blush forming on his face feeling Alec so close to him. Cat took the potion in her hand and walked towards the bed "Hold his hand Magnus"
Magnus slowly took hold of Alec's hand in his and held it tightly "I'm ready" Catarina then poured few drops of the potion in Magnus's mouth "Remember you only have three hours. Clap three times and you'll be back with us" Magnus nodded and soon his eyes drooped close. With eyes fixed on the sleeping pair, all waited for next three hours
ALEC'S DREAM
Alec was walking and walking and walking not really knowing where to go. He had no idea how did he end up here. This lonely and dark place where he had nothing to put a label on. All Alec knew was this was a huge building with lots and lots of room. He walked from one room to other, his path never ending.
Alec's feet were cold and his legs tired. A loud sound made him turn around but he was met with nothing but air. Where was he? What was going on? He felt like he was experiencing a nightmare and his mind so badly wanted to get out of here but he couldn't. Something was holding him back.
Alec was exhausted. His body giving up all the energy and he slid on the floor in a corner of a room. He didn't know how long he was stuck here...days, months.. definitely felt like years. The young shadowhunter missed his siblings. A tear escaped from his eyes thinking about them. Where were they? Why weren't they coming to get him out of this maze. He couldn't even find his steel. Must have lost it in this building, thought Alec and banged his head lightly on the wall behind. He closed his eyes and brought his knees up to his chest.
"Alexander?" a soft voice reached his ears and Alec jerked his head to his right "M..Magnus?"
TWO HOURS BACK
Magnus opened his eyes and found himself infront of a large building. He eyed the tall structure and was surprised to see it had more than fifty floors and from the width he could tell each floor atleast had twenty apartments. He checked his watch. Already ten minutes were wasted to get him into Alec's dream. Magnus took a deep breath "Okay Alexander..let's find you"
Magnus quickly ran into the building. He thought of using his magic and conjure a flying carpet but when he clicked his fingers, nothing happened "My powers aren't working here" and started looking floor by floor and one room to another. It took more than one and half hour for the warlock to reach twenty fifth floor and he legs felt like jelly. He had to climb the stairs and never in his life had he done this hard work
Magnus again checked the time. It was almost two hours. He wondered if Alec was even in this place. No! He couldn't afford to think negative. "I'm going to find you Alexander" Magnus began his search again until he reached forty third floor. He panted and pushed the door open. A broad smile appeared on his when he finally saw Alec huddled in a corner of the room "Alexander" he called out softly not to startle the young man
PRESENT
Alec couldn't believe his eyes. He didn't trust them. Was Magnus actually standing infront of him? Could he actually a familiar face after such a long time. He got up from the floor and stumbled his way towards Magnus. He would have surely fallen if Magnus hadn't caught him the last minute "Magnus? How... Why... Magnus is it really you?"
Magnus smiled as he stabled the boy "It's really me Alexander" Alec stared at the older man "Are you stuck here too?"
Magnus shook his head "No. I came in search for you" Alec looked confused "You were searching me? Why?"
"I know this may sound crazy but please listen to me"
"I'll but first let's get out of here! I need to get back to the institute. Jace and Izzy must be worried for me. You found a way in right...help me get out of here" Alec started waking but Magnus held him by his wrist "Stop Alexander. We cannot get out of here"
"Why not?"
"This is not just any place..this is your dream. I'm in your dream"
Alec took a step back in shock "What? You're in my dream?" he saw Magnus nod in response
"But...but how's that possible" asked Alec. Magnus checked the time. He had forty minutes left "I don't have much time. Please listen to me before I've to go"
"Where are you going?"
"To real world"
"This is not real?"
"No it's a dream world..your dream world. Alexander you remember three days back you caught a witch name Marina?" Alec nodded so Magnus continued "She...she put you under a spelling spell"
"A sleeping spell?"
"It's true. You woke up burning next morning and the wound was infected with poison"
Alec looked at his hand in confusion. It was healed. Who healed him? Magnus sensed his confusion "When no healers in your institute could help you, Isabelle came to my loft. She requested to heal your wound and I did but I also deducted the sleeping spell on you and Marina told me you'll only wake up when you'll get... kissed by true love or else you will d..die"
Alec felt the wind knocked out of him even though no one had punched him "A true love's kiss? What... it's not possible..I've never heard of it before" Magnus nodded "It's a very old spell and is been used after centuries"
"But..I don't have.."
Magnus checked the time twenty minutes more before he had to leave. He should get the name as soon as possible. It was going to be hard for him but he had to do this "Alexander I've to get back in twenty minutes. Everyone in the institute is waiting for a name. Please tell me whom do you love?"
A tight knot formed Alec's stomach on hearing the question. What was he suppose to do now? In real world his parents are probably waiting for Magnus to come with a name of a girl. But he was a gay...a closeted gay. He couldn't break this news to his parents. They will freak out on him.
Fifteen minutes
"Alexander if you're thinking about your sexuality then don't worry. Maryse and Robert know you're gay" said Magnus in hurry and saw all the colour drained from Alec's face
Alec's eyes widened and heart hammered in his chest. They knew! His parents knew! A bile rosed in his throat and he forced it back down. Black spots danced infront of his eyes and he could feel his ears ringing. Alec clawed at his shirt as he felt suffocated "No.."
Magnus frowned at the sudden change of colour in Alec's face. It had suddenly become paler than before. He crossed the two step distance and carefully placed his hand on Alec's arm "Alexander are you alright?"
Alec shook his head, tears dripping from his face "I..I can't b..breathe"
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