Angel Of Shadows (Malec)

Chapter XI

Alec breathed with great difficulty, his form turning haggard. He had grown exhausted of the long distance between the city of New York and the outskirts where a deep dark forest took place, Deer Avenue 0 was not an address but a code name to indicate the proximity in which laid his target.

In this situation, his target being Catarina Loss, a warlock who is known for her healing capabilities, her caring personality against the wounded of any kind. Alec thought of her as perfect candidate, not only will she help Madzie physically but also mentally.

Most importantly, she was chosen by Andrew Underhill, a man Alec trusts. The reason Alec got along so well with Andrew is because they think alike when it comes yo certain things, they handle situations similarly.

Catarina is a warlock just like Madzie, she will teach her the right ways to yield and control magic, she will help the younger find her place amongst their kin and eventually in the world.
Madzie should learn among her own people, she must not be afraid of what she is but proud, just like the shadow hunter who proudly lifts his blade for what he believes is right.

Catarina was exactly what Madzie needed, that's why Alec had to make sure his proposal will sway the  warlock.

One of the many things Alec had to look into was the protection Madzie will live under, Catarina is an impressive figure, but what's more is her friendly connection with no other than the high warlock of Brooklyn. Even if the Clave did find of the existence of the little girl, they would not approach her without caution, knowing she is fostered by Magnus Bane.

He is known to have taken care of his kind during the dark times of Valentine, Madzie is one of the many kids he won't refuse to help.

The plan in the hunter's head kept evolving, finding obstacles and overcoming them, the flow of the future moved in a natural pace in his head.

And that made Alec find peace within his heart, Madzie won't wither alone, there a lot of people she can still rely on, until she grows up blooming in confidence and strength, until she can stand on her own two feet.

The deeper the hunter went the more confident he became of having made the right choice. This place is ideal for Madzie, a forest of such felt like a maze even to him who was trained since young to track down his targets and eliminating them.

"... That didn't sound so good."

This of course, is not his purpose... To hunt the warlock as if she were a demon.

Alec stopped, trying to catch his breath, readjusting the little girl on his back. His gaze high up, grazing the sky who was slowly accepting the morning sun. "... It's been too long..."

By now, he should have gone back and recoup with Jace and Izzy. The damage had already been done, he is too far in, it's not like he could rush it. "Are you okay Madzie?"

The little girl nodded against his back, the hunter signed in relief.

Ever since Alec managed to break the magical barrier on the door he has been able to see magic, spells that traveled through air, enchantments of protection spalttered across doors and windows.

As to right now, he could see in the distance a huge gathering of magic, as if forming a bubble over an entire area. Alec was getting closer and closer, his heart raising as the time was coming, he will soon come across Catarina Loss.

A constant reminder of how well hidden is this place and how horribly wrong could this go was the several traps bounded to this forest by magic,  with a grand difference, they were not meant to catch animals.

Even if Alec did find his new vision odd and weird, he was more than thankful to have it.

Alec having stabilised his breathing started to walk again, almost loosing his footing in the slippery mud for the hundredth time.