Multifandom X Reader Stories

The Sacrifice (Alec Lightwood)

Very angsty

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The battle at the Hotel Dumort had spiraled out of control faster than anyone had anticipated. What was supposed to be a quick in-and-out mission to rescue Clary from the vampires had turned into a bloodbath. The air was thick with the metallic scent of blood and the crackling of weapons and magic, the dim lighting casting long shadows as the gang fought to stay alive.

You were fighting alongside Alec, your weapons moving in sync with his arrows. The two of you had always worked well together, whether it was on the battlefield or when strategizing missions. But something had changed. The vampires had grown more desperate, and their numbers seemed to swell, no matter how many you cut down. You could feel it in your gut—things were going south, and fast.

Alec was focused, his bow drawn tight as he let an arrow fly, taking down a vampire that was inches away from Jace's back. You spared a glance at him, feeling a wave of admiration despite the chaos. His skill had always impressed you, but there was something deeper—something more than just admiration.

You had fallen for Alec Lightwood long before now, but the danger surrounding you made that reality even more poignant. You couldn't help but notice how he watched over his siblings and friends with fierce loyalty, the same loyalty that had drawn you into this fight, into this family.

Suddenly, the door to the main hall was flung open, and more vampires flooded into the room. It was like a dam had burst, and you knew, with a sickening certainty, that you were outnumbered.

"Alec!" you called, slicing down an attacker that had lunged for him. "We need to get out of here! Now!"

He nodded, quickly making his way to your side. "We're not leaving without Clary."

"I've got her!" Jace yelled from across the room, Clary leaning heavily against him, clearly exhausted and wounded.

That's when you saw it—the exit door behind you. It wasn't far, but there were still too many vampires. You knew there wasn't enough time for all of you to escape without being overwhelmed. Not unless someone stayed behind.

Your mind raced, and in that split second, you made a decision.

"Everyone, head for the exit!" you shouted, pushing Alec toward the door. He gave you a confused look, but the urgency in your voice made him move. Jace and Clary were already ahead, with Izzy bringing up the rear.

Alec turned, still oblivious to your plan, his brow furrowed as you hung back. "What are you doing? Come on!"

"I'll cover the rear!" you lied smoothly, forcing a smile. "Go, Alec. Now!"

He hesitated for a moment, eyes searching yours. "Y/N, come on, we're leaving together."

But you didn't respond. Instead, as soon as he and the others passed through the door, you rushed to it and slammed it shut, pressing your back against it, trapping yourself on the inside with the vampires.

Alec's eyes widened as the door closed in his face. He rushed to it, banging his fists against the wood. "Y/N! What are you doing?!"

The sound of the vampires closing in echoed behind you, but you couldn't let yourself think about that. You just needed to give them time—time to escape, to live.

"I'm buying you time!" you shouted through the door, your voice tight with fear but filled with determination. "Get out of here! Save yourselves!"

"No!" Alec's voice cracked, his panic rising. "No, we're not leaving without you! Open the door!"

You heard Izzy on the other side, her voice breaking. "Y/N, please! You don't have to do this!"

"I do," you said softly, even though they couldn't hear the way your heart was shattering. "Please... go. Get Alec out of here. Get to safety."

You could hear the pain in Alec's voice, feel it through the door as he slammed his fists against it again. "I'm not leaving you! Y/N, I—"

His voice faltered, and you knew he was about to lose it.

"Get him out of here, Izzy!" you ordered, your tone desperate. You couldn't let them waste any more time.

Through the wood, you could hear Izzy sobbing as she, Jace, and Clary began to drag Alec away, despite his protests. "No! No, let go of me! I'm not leaving her!" Alec fought against them, but they didn't stop. You could hear the struggle, the heartache in his voice as they forced him to retreat, his protests growing more desperate with every step.

"Y/N!" Alec's shout was the last thing you heard before the sounds of their retreat faded away, leaving you alone with the vampires.

You took a deep breath, pushing down the fear and the tears that threatened to overwhelm you. You had made your choice, and you would see it through.

Outside, as the group made it to safety, Alec was still fighting against them, his mind unable to comprehend what had just happened. Jace and Clary held onto him while Izzy clung to his arm, tears streaming down her face as she tried to keep it together.

But then, something changed. Izzy gasped, clutching her chest as a searing pain spread through her. Her bond with you, her parabatai, was starting to break.

"No... no..." she whispered, her voice trembling. "She's dying. I can feel it."

Alec's eyes widened, his heart clenching as the realization crashed over him like a tidal wave. You were dying. You had sacrificed yourself for them, and there was nothing he could do to save you.

"No!" Alec screamed, breaking free from Jace's grip, falling to his knees. "No! She can't be gone! We have to go back! We have to—"

"Alec..." Jace's voice was quiet, full of sorrow. "She's gone."

But Alec couldn't accept it. His heart was shattering, the weight of your sacrifice too much to bear. You had saved them, saved him, and he hadn't been able to do anything to stop it. To stop you from making that choice.

Izzy sobbed beside him, her pain mirroring his own, but Alec could only stare at the ground, his mind numb with grief. He had lost you, and in that moment, his world collapsed.