The Wonders of Malec

Chapter 9

Alec POV

Two weeks. It's been two weeks since my dad was taken. I've barely even eaten in that amount of time. Everyone has been working nonstop to try and find him and the other shadowhunters. The only difference between me and them is they sleep, I don't.

I can't bring myself to sleep, at least not willingly. I will admit that there are times when I can't take staying awake and my head dips while my eyes close. My sleep never lasts long before images of my dad's dead body flash through my mind and I shoot right back up.

Yesterday was the only time when I had a nice, long, refreshing, and peaceful sleep. That was only because Magnus slipped something into my drink that made me tired, but it also put my mind to sleep, so I wasn't haunted by images of my dead father. I had a dreamless sleep.

When I woke up today I wanted to be angry with Magnus, I wanted to scream and argue with him, but I didn't.I couldn't. I remembered how it felt when Jace was taken and he wasn't taking care of himself. It killed me, especially since I knew he was doing all of that for me, so I wouldn't have to go through the pain of losing my parabatai.

So I didn't get upset with him, but I did tell him to never do that again. He tried to argue with me but I agreed to eat more and try to sleep. He sighed in satisfaction, but I knew that I wasn't going to be able to hold up my end of the deal.

At least not completely. I could try and eat more, but the sleeping is what really bothered me. Maybe I'll ask Magnus to give me that potion again and I'll just take that everyday to sleep. Maybe is the prominent word.

Two Weeks Later

Magnus POV

"Alec." I called through the apartment. I got no answer, so I called again.

"Alec!" still no answer. I searched every inch of our apartment. Finally coming to the office I saw a note taped to the door.

Dear Mags,

Don't panic. I know I didn't tell you that I was leaving, and I know what you are most likely thinking. So no I am not off on a demon hunt to let out all of my frustration. So don't worry. I just went on a walk. I'll be back later.

Love, Alec

I huffed. I was glad that he left the house, he needed some fresh air, but I was a little hurt that he left without me. I mean, I know that his dad is missing and it's putting a lot of stress on him, but he shouldn't be pulling away from me. Which is exactly what he's doing.

I promised him that I would find his father, but I still haven't been able to deliver on that promise. I've been trying to be strong for Alec's sake, but this is really eating away at me. I mean, how couldn't it? The love of my life was in a pit of darkness, metaphorically speaking, and I couldn't do anything to help him. I've thought of everything!

What can I possibly do that would bring Robert back? Even though he was a crappy father, he was still Alec's one and only father.

I was pulled out of my thoughts from a loud bang in the livingroom. I turned around and ran towards it. The sight before me shocked me silent. Alec was on the floor, covered in blood.

"Mag-" he started to choke on his own blood. His choking brought me out of my daze and I ran towards him.

"Alec! It's going to be okay. It's all going to be okay." I waved my hands over him, trying to find the source of all the blood. Blue sparks were everywhere. He kept trying to speak.

"Don't talk sweetheart. I'm going to make it all better." I said, tears falling out of my eyes.

"I f-f-ound him-m." Those are the last words he said before he stopped breathing.