Anniversary Present

A/N: Hey, guys! Decided to do this one early, since it introduces the first child. These are gonna be out of order, so if you have any questions, just ask. And, just to clarify, for the ages of the kids, they are all immortal(:D), but they are all still kids and the age they look like. My theory is that the immortals grow regularly until they turn 18, then they stay like that.

Disclaimer: Do I even need to do these? Everyone else does this, idk. Whatever. Cassandra Clare owns everything except my darling children! And Folandra...

Alec's PoV:

Alec couldn't stop moving. He was either drumming his fingers on the dash board, or bouncing his knees, or anything else to get his nerves out. Of course he was nervous. Sitting in a car, driving to the middle of nowhere, no clue where the destination was, and a blindfold over his eyes. For all he know, he could be on his way to be buried deep in the woods.

"Alec, relax. I love you, darling, but you're starting to give me a headache."

"Sorry."

Alec felt Magnus' hand on his and clutched it tighter. Of course he wasn't gonna die. He was just nervous. Today was his and Magnus' anniversary since the day they started dating, ten years ago. It was crazy to think they've been together that long. In the beginning, it was hard knowing that he would die while Magnus would live forever. Magnus had constantly reminded him that he was not trivial and that he would never be with anyone after him. And it pained Alec every time to hear it. It was going to be a lot harder for Magnus. He was the one that had to stay young and live forever. He would have to live forever without the love of his life. Alec had always refused, telling him that he would need to move on after him, meet somebody better, who could spend the rest of eternity with him. But, of course, Magnus never listened. Soon, after they got married, it all changed.

By some miracle of the Angel, Magnus had found an actual spell that could turn a mortal immortal. Alec never knew how, though. Magnus always told the him that he didn't need to know and that nothing good could come from knowing. This thoroughly confused the shadowhunter, but because he trusted him and knew Magnus would not give in, he decided to drop it. All that mattered to Alec was that he was immortal now. He would live forever with the love of his life at his side.

At hearing the news, Alec immediately agreed to it. Unfortunately for him, the warlock made him take a few days to think about him, informing him of all the risks and cons of becoming immortal. In the end, Alec decided that, yes, he wanted to do this. He understood that it was going to be hard to watch his friends, parents, sister, parabatai, grow old and die, but Magnus was worth it. Alec loved him with all his heart, and couldn't stand to be apart from him in any way, Magnus the same. Besides, the sparkly warlock would be with him always to help him through it. So, a few months after the wedding, Alec would eventually stay 19 forever. That was 7 years ago.

Now, Alec sat in their car, wondering where the sparkly warlock was taking him. He had promised Alec that he was taking him somewhere special for a surprise. Where, Alec had no clue. It had to have something to do with today being their anniversary, Alec thought.

The hum of the car had eventually lulled the shadowhunter to sleep.

Alec was shaken awake by a very sparkly hand. He yawned, and blinked the sleep from his eyes. Looking up, he saw his husband holding open the passenger door for him. The sun was nearly setting.

"Come on, darling. We're here."

Alec finally stood, taking in his surroundings. All he was sure of is that they definitely weren't near Brooklyn anymore. All around them were trees, blocking out the sky. They looked to be in some sort of forest. The only sign of civilization seemed to be the small cottage that was at the end of the make-shift driveway.

"Magnus, where are we?"

The warlock laughed, "As I said, it's a surprise. You'll see soon enough!"

With that, he turned dramatically, strutting towards the cottage, the ground crunching under his steps. Alec sighed, following right behind him.

When Magnus made it up the steps on the porch, he knocked four times before stepping back. The pair waited patiently until the door was swung open.

In the doorway stood what looked like a young lady, but Alec knew better. She had dark skin and dark, very curly, unruly hair pulled into a messy bun. Her eyes were a warn light brown color. Her short, petite figure was covered with an old fashioned dress.

"Magnus! Dear, it's been far too long!"

She rushed forward and enveloped Magnus in a hug, which was funny being how short she was compared to the taller boy. He laughed in turn, giving her a squeeze.

"Folandra! How are you?!"

"I'm doing just fine. Come here, I have to introduce you to someone!"

Alec yelped in surprise as the warlock grabbed his arm and yanked him over.

"Folandra, this is my darling husband, Alexander. Sweetie, this is an old warlock friend of mine, Folandra Zedre."

"Just Alec," he added, blushing, "And it's nice to meet you." He offered her his hand.

She shook it, beaming back, "Oh, it's nice to finally meet you! Magnus, your words don't do him justice. He just gorgeous."

Magnus let out a chuckle, grinning, slinging his arm around the blushing boy's shoulders.

"I know. He's just too perfect."

She smiled, "Well, don't just stand there, come on in!"

The pair, plus Folandra, made their way to a very small, but cozy, living room. She sat in an overstuffed chair, and the other two in a matching loveseat.

"Would either of you like anything to drink?"

"I would love some tea, actually. What about you, sweetie?"

Alec smiled politely, "Just some water, please."

With that, she was off to what the shadowhunter had guessed was a kitchen.

"Uh, Magnus? Not that I don't mind visiting old friends, but what exactly are we doing here?"

The warlock simply smiled knowingly, "You'll find out soon enough."

Folandra came back after that, handing the boys their drinks. After a sip, Magnus spoke up.

"Now, I think we should get down to business."

Folandra nodded, "I agree!" She clapped her hands excitedly.

Alec raised an eyebrow in question. The warlock wore a similar expression, but there was something else there. He was smiling, but it looked a little forced. Was he...nervous? Now that concerned the younger boy.

When she made to stand, the older boy turned to him.

"Cover your eyes!"

Alec deadpanned, raising an eye brow as if to say 'seriously.'

"Come on! It's supposed to be a surprise," he whined.

Alec smirked and rolled his eyes, bringing his hands to his face to cover them.

He could not see what was going on. But, he heard his husband and his friend whispering loudly to each other. After another minute, he could hear steps bound into the room and a loud "Surprise!"

Alec opened his eyes and gasped, now wide eyed. The shadowhunter had had no clue as to what the surprise could possibly be, but he had never expected this.

Magnus' arms were up, dramatically presenting Folandra walking back into the room with...a bundle in her arms...

Upon closer inspection, he could finally see what it was. A baby. It was a baby.

He looked to be no more than a couple months old. The baby blue blanket he was wrapped in covered most of his pale body. Wisps of black hair could be been on the head of what he guessed could only be a boy. He was sound asleep. And he was beautiful.

She handed the baby over to Magnus, who took him with the upmost care, rocking him back and forth. He looked up and jerked his head to the side as the say 'get over here, already.'

Shaken out of his reverie, he stood up, and walked over to where he stood.

"Magnus...what is..."

"I know you were talking about how your siblings already have kids, and about us raising one, how you wanted to have one, so I thought..." Magnus finally looked up, and Alec could properly see his face, "Maybe you'd want to give it a go?" He smiled encouragingly at the end.

Alec was speechless. It was true, they had talked about it a few months before. It was one night after a long day of training in the institute with Iz and Jace's kids, his nieces and nephews. He had never mentioned it to the warlock before because he figured he would never want to raise a kid, or, at least, not anytime soon. But all Alec had in life was his job and his family. He basically raised his siblings since their parents were never in the picture. Now, considering himself an adult, he had been wanting to take that next step. This prompted him to bring the topic up. In the end, Magnus had actually admitted he had in his 800 years always wanted to bring up a child. He thought that maybe he was just saying it to make him happy, but no. He had actually gone out and done it.

Magnus was starting to get worried. The shadowhunter had not said anything for a full minute. Maybe more.

"Sweetie?"

Alec jolted up, brought out of his thoughts. Taking reality of the situation, tears had begun to spring at his eyes.

Magnus started to panic, taking the tears as a bad sign. He looked down at the floor again.

"If..if you don't-"

He was cut off as the shorter boy pressed his lips against the taller boy's, careful to avoid the baby still in the warlock's arms.

Magnus gasped in surprise. Alec tilted his head, deepening the kiss. The taller boy sighed in contentment. After a few more short embraces they pulled away from each other.

"Soo...does that mean you liked the surprise?"

Alec laughed, tears still streaming down his face.

"Magnus, this...is the best gift you could have ever given me. Thank you."

"Are you sure? Because if you're not ready it's fine, you don't have to-"

Alec shut up the taller boy with another kiss, resting his forehead against his after.

The baby still in his arms began to squirm, so Folandra swooped in and grabbed him so that they could have their hands free.

Alec instantly enveloped the other boy in an embrace. His arms around his lean torso, face buried in the crook of his neck. Magnus' arms went around his shoulders, holding the shorter boy.

"I love you so much."

Magnus smiled, "As I you, darling."

They let each other go, Alec hastily wiping his eyes on the sleeve of his black sweater.

They sat back down on the loveseat, and Folandra asked if he wanted to hold him. He simply nodded.

Having had three younger siblings, Max when he was a lot older, he knew how to handle a baby. He relaxed against the back of the couch, gently rocking the sleeping baby back and forth. He really was beautiful. A question had been nagging at his mind, though.

"Where did you find him?"

Folandra looked up, "A mundane women came over with him and just left him on my door step. I'm the high warlock, not an orphanage. Usually I just send them to the warlock orphanage in town, but! Magnus had talked to me about if an occasion as such had arisen, to contact him immediately." she said shrugging.

Alec nodded, looking back down at him. His head snapped up, noticing something.

"Wait. You said warlock?"

"Yes, he is a warlock."

"But...he has no mark."

It was true, to anyone, even those in the shadow world, he appeared to be a regular mundane baby boy.

Magnus smiled. "It is extremely rare, but not impossible, for a warlock to not have a mark. He happened to be one of them."

He nodded, looking back to the bundle in his arms softly snore as he sleeps.

"I have to go into town to get some supplies. Do you two need anything?"

Alec shook his head and Magnus said, "No thank you."

The warlock knew that was her way of giving them some privacy.

It was quiet after she left. The two boys were staring at the little being in the shadowhunter's arms. He finally woke up, and he could see his eyes. He gasped. They were bright blue.

"He looks just like you," Magnus added thoughtfully, and after a long pause, said, "What are we going to name him?"

Alec bit his lip, "I was thinking...we could name him after Max. If that is an okay name for you?"

Magnus smiled sweetly at the shorter boy, "That sounds wonderful. Maxwell Lightwood."

Alec's eyes widened in shock, "What?! No. We can't give him my last name. I was thinking Bane."

Magnus raised an eyebrow and scoffed, "We can't name him after me. Bane. It isn't even real. It's made up. Lightwood is a good name."

"Yeah, but Lightwood is more of a shadowhunter name, and I don't want him to have the same exact name as Max. I'd never want anyone to think we were replacing him." He added that last part quietly.

The warlock smiled sadly at him, resting a hand on his knee, "Alright. I have an idea. How about...Banewood?"

"What?"

"You know? Lightwood. Bane. Put together. Banewood."

Alec's eyebrows furrowed in thought. Banewood. It had a nice ring to it. And since neither of them had their own reasons for not using their's, he agreed.

"Alright," he said slowly, "Maxwell Banewood."

"A new name for a new start."

"A fresh start, a new life."

"The three of us."

"Together."

They both giggled. Mostly out of pure happiness. And Alec had to admit.

It was the best anniversary ever.

A/N: *wipes sweat off forehead* Whew! Done! Sorry if the ending is kinda lame.

Sooo this is the first kid! Max! And, if you didn't see, I changed it to 5 kids and 3 brothers.

Hope you liked? Let me know.

And sorry for my lack of updates on...everything. I've had to put a pause on writing because of school but once the semester is over, expect updates galor!

Till next time...

~themortalfangirl