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"Maryse Lightwood wanted to send you to Idris"
"What?"
Magnus thought Alec was again going to have a panic attack but to his surprise the boy let out a soft laugh and shook his head. He was little taken aback by his reaction "Alexander are you alright?"
"Yeah I'm fine"
"Aren't you...mad or angry because of what your mother was going to do to you?" Magnus asked carefully afraid any moment he would see the young man lash out but that never happened. Infact Alec was calm as a sea "I'd be surprised if she wouldn't do something like this"
"I don't understand"
"Magnus she is my mother. I've known her for years. She doesn't care for anybody except her status. So her decision of sending me to Idris was expected. I'm surprised she didn't try to kill me in my sleep" confessed Alec in his heavy voice. Magnus's heart ached for the boy. Though Alec was trying to be strong infront of him he didn't miss the emptiness in his eyes. The strong need for love, the care and affection that every child gets from his parents, Alec never received in his life. He slowly placed his hand on Alec's "I'm sorry"
"I'm fine Magnus. I'm used to it" Alec took a deep breath "So what happened next? You came as my knight shinning armour?" he joked and saw Magnus blush a little "By the Angel...you did stop her didn't you?"
"I couldn't let them take you Alexander. You're my responsibility"
"What?"
"I mean...ah...I took your case and I'll make sure you wake up"
Alec narrowed his eyes "Haven't you got it till now? I've no one in my life" Magnus straightened himself and faced the boy looking shocked "No one at all?"
Alec shook his head
"Alexander...just so I'm clear...have you ever been in a relationship?"
Alec again shook his head
"Oh Lilith!" whispered Magnus and slumped down next to him "If you haven't met him then how will we wake you" he asked to himself but got no reply. Alec sighed beside him "It's okay Magnus. Guess this is my fate"
Magnus checked the time "I've to go. My time is over" he didn't want to leave Alec but he had no choice. Alec nodded "Why do you keep checking time and how can you enter in my dreams?"
"I've a warlock friend who is an expert in making this dreamcatcher potion. Once in a day I can come into your dreams but I've a time limit. I can be here only for three hours. If I don't return then I'll get stuck with you forever and when you...die..I'll slip in never ending coma as I'm immortal"
Alec's eyes widened at the information. Magnus was taking a huge risk for him "Go Magnus... go back now" Magnus chuckled "Relax shadowhuter. I still have ten minutes"
Alec gave a small nod "Will you...ah..I mean now I know we won't find anyone but...will you come visit me sometimes...not everyday..until..but...yeah never mind..I'm sorry. I shouldn't be asking you"
"I'm not giving up on you Alexander. I'm coming back tomorow. I promise" Magnus got up from the floor "Just stay on the first floor. It's really exhausting climbing all the stairs"
"Sorry I.."
"Don't apologize. You didn't know" said Magnus looking at his watch "See you tomorrow Alexander" he clapped three times and disappeared into thin air. Alec sighed feeling lonely all over again.
BACK IN REALITY
"What do you mean that Alec has no one in his life?" Jace raised his voice which made Magnus roll his eyes "Which other language do you understand? I can say it in as many as you want until you get my words"
Jace glared at Magnus "What are we going to do Magnus?"
"I...don't know"
pIzzy's eyes widened and she shook her head "No! Magnus you're our only hope. You've to think of something. Please there has to be a way"
"Leave"
"What?"
"I need some time alone"
"But.."
"I said LEAVE!" yelled Magnus and saw Jace and Izzy leave the room with their heads hung down. He sighed and rubbed his forehead, feeling guilty "Tell me you've something for me Cat"
Catarina walked up to her friend and took his hands in hers "Magnus I'm not God. I cannot fix everything" Magnus felt devastated inside "Cat fix this one please. I cannot let him die"
Catarina studied her friend knowing exactly what was going on "You like him don't you"
There was a long pause before Magnus spoke softly "I do Cat...I feel this connection with him. When I'm with him I forget that I'm the high warlock of Brooklyn. With Alexander it's just me...Magnus"
Catarina hugged her friend and pulled back "Then what are we waiting for? Let's rampage your whole potion and spell book collection. I'm sure we'll find something" Magnus smiled broadly "You're right. I'm not going give up so easily. Thank you"
"Don't get sentimental on me. Let's get to work" said Cat and together they started looking page by page for any solution that would help Alec. Ten hours passed by and Magnus and Catarina were exhausted. Jace and Izzy stayed by their brother with few books in their hand given by Magnus who apologized to them for yelling. With no hard feelings the two went through the books with a hope in their hearts
Catarina streched her sore muscles and sighed tiredly. More than twelve hours had gone by and they had literally buried themselves in books but they couldn't find anything "Maybe we could just let Alec die and then bring him back from the dead" she suggested and Magnus looked at her in shock "Cat! You know that will never work. Bringing back a life back from death has disastrous consequences"
"I know Magnus" she huffed out a breath "I'm just... Have you told him about your feelings?" Magnus shook his head "I can't Cat. This wouldn't be right"
"Why not?"
"Coz I've no idea what he thinks about me. What if he freaks out and... never wants to see me again" Magnus didn't even like how that sounded. This was not about him. He needed to get past his feelings and help Alec. Catarina got back to her book not knowing what to say to her friend.
It had been one whole week with no progress. Magnus was frustrated and angry with himself as he couldn't find any solution. The warlock had cancelled every meeting and clients and visited Alec everyday at the same building and they chatted for three hours. Alec was much more relaxed with him than he was on first day and Magnus got to know more about the boy. He found himself falling for him even deeper but decided to keep his feelings locked up in his heart.
Fourteen days had passed and Magnus was still searching for any spell or potion in the books. He was turning one page from another when his eyes fell on one spell. He rubbed his tired eyes and read the spell twice. A new hope rushed into his veins and he smiled broadly "Cat!" he showed the book "Look I found a potion that might help us"
Catarina took the book "What potion?" she read the page out loud "The potion of charisma brings out a person's desires and attractions" the warlock looked at Magnus with confused expression "Magnus how is this potion going to help Alec?"
"We'll make Alexander drink this and ask him to lead me where his heart says. We can then track down his true"
"I lost you. What are you trying to say?"
"Look..right now Alexander's mind and soul is screaming for his true love. This potion will help him to search the person who is meant for him"
"Didn't you say Alec was trapped in a large building?" asked Catarina. Magnus nodded "I did and he is because this is his dream. The place is what he thinks of himself...trapped. I'm sure if he drinks this potion then he will be able to get out of that place"
"You mean his heart will take him and you to the person he loves?"
"Well technically it will the potion's work but yes. Alexander will reach to the place where his true love is. We just have to find him" said Magnus excitedly
"I don't know. It has never been done before and we don't know what it will do to Alec. I mean...he's already under a spell. Do you think this potion will work?"
"It will"
Magnus turned around to see Izzy stand few feet away from them "I trust you Magnus. This has to work... besides what other choice do we have. Already fourteen days have passed"
Magnus shared a look with Catarina who shrugged "You win by vote of confidence. Let me get the potion ready" she got up to collect the items needed. Izzy smiled "I'll go tell Jace"
Magnus figeted with his rings. The warlock knew he was taking a huge risk which had no guarantee of success. He was playing a gamble and he hoped from the bottom of his heart that he wouldn't disappoint anyone, especially Alec. It pained in his heart to even think Alec with someone else but he made up his mind to do this task "Let's find your true love Alexander"
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