It's You (Malec)

Protective Brother

It's You

Chapter Two

          "He looks magnificent." said Isabelle Lightwood while she was looking at Magnus with big bewitched eyes. Her mouth was slightly open and the expression on her face was priceless for Magnus Bane. She was almost admiring him like he was the most beautiful thing on the Earth, which was understandable for a girl at her age but Magnus enjoyed every second.

          He was wearing a dark green silk shirt with few top buttons undone, three long and two shorter necklaces were hanging from his caramel neck. His pants was a little tight and it was fitting his legs perfectly and his big black boots were shining.

          But the most important thing for Isabelle, there was something around his eyes which only her mother had around her eyes. It was so weird for her, her dad had never had it around his eyes but this man had. Curiosity was eating her little heart inside like a cruel beast but she decided not to ask about it. Lately her mother was teaching the kids the questions which were kind to ask or not and asking why to this man why his eyes were darkened with a eye pencil. 

          "Thank you darling. You look more dazzling." Izzy narrowed her big, round eyes a little but kept staring at him with huge eyes. 

          "What does it mean?" she asked.

          "What, the meaning of the word dazzling?" he asked back and when she nodded immediately, he smiled widely. "It means that you're gorgeous, honey. It means that you're shining like a star."

          "Really?" she said and when Magnus noticed how her voice was shaking, he kneeled before her slowly.

         The Lightwoods he thought, they are never aware of their beauty.

          "Of course, darling! Have you ever looked at a mirror?" Izzy smiled and blushed a little. She looked at her feet to hide her blush.

          When Magnus was about to hold her hand and say another bunch of kind words, another little but strong hand pushed him and almost made him loose his balance.

          "Don't touch her! You made her upset!" Magnus' eyes searched for the source of the voice and stopped at the little blonde boy. His eyes were blue and shining with anger which it was very fun to watch. His chubby cheeks were colored with a light shade of red and his hands were ready to punch the warlock.

          "No, I didn't." he tried to say but he did not seem to buy it. He knew that this weird man was trying to hurt his sister and he was not going to let him, even if he had to fight him. So, the little blonde boy stood before his sister to block Magnus and every possible harmful act.

           "Yes, you did! Her cheeks are red, it happens when she is about to cry. And when she cries, it means she is upset!" Magnus raised his eyebrows and looked at the little blonde. He was so shocked to say a word or move, so he just looked at him. The bravery of this little soldier was amazing for him.

          "Jace!" Izzy warned him and tried to pass him but Jace did not let her.

          "I said nice words to her, they don't make her upset. Her cheeks are red because she liked it." This time was Jace's time turn to narrow his eyes. The five year old boy looked confused and looked at the warlock for long seconds. He was trying to understand the reason of the redness on Izzy's cheeks. 

          He knew he had to ask to his sister to understand. "Did you really like it?" Jace asked his sister without breaking the eye contact with Magnus. For him, the older man was still a possible threat, a possible enemy and he was a soldier, a fighter who had to save his family. 

          Even Magnus Bane was able to read it on his face. Jace was maybe a little child but his heart and his soul were too savage for a child. He was truly impressed but did not show it in order to not to make him even more alarmed.

          "Maybe..." Izzy's voice was unsure but she knew these words were not going to make her cry. Her heart made different movements when the man had said that nice words but it was not in a negative way although she did not know if it was in a good way either.

          For a girl who was only four years old, emotions could be complicated.

          "So your not going to cry?"he asked to be sure. Magnus had to admit, it was so cute.

          "No, Jace!" she huffed and rubbed her eyes.

          "What are you doing?" said Maryse when she walked in Magnus' big living room with Robert. Robert Lightwood was carrying sleeping Alec in his arms while Maryse was carrying a bag. Magnus could see how tired they were and he felt bad for them. They were bringing up three kids while trying to do their duties as soldiers at the same time. 

          "Nothing, dear. He was just protecting his little sister." Maryse looked confused but did not say anything. She know how her little boy could be.

          When Magnus noticed the sleeping little boy, he stood up.

          "We have to lay him down, the guestroom is over there, let me take you." said Magnus and leaded Robert to the room at the back of the house.

          "Thank you Magnus. We owe you a lot." whispered Robert trying to thank him but he knew nothing would be enough. Magnus had had done too many things for Lightwood family already.

          "No need to thank me, Robert. I've known your ancestors, I'm just helping a family friend." said Magnus while he was opening the door of the guestroom.

          "You can lay him down here, and there is a blanket. If you need anything, you can call me, I'll be in the living room." 

           "Yeah, thank you, again."  and with that, Magnus left the room with soft steps.

          "Understood?" said Maryse to the kids when Magnus walked in.Both kids nodded their heads and Maryse gave them a approved and proud smile after hugging them.

           "They will behave, Magnus. We've talked about it." 

          "I'm sure they will." Magnus smiled and put his hands to their shoulders.

          "Okay, could you please open a portal to the Italy Institute?" said Robert after he walked in to the room.

          "Of course. Say goodbye to mommy and daddy, guys." said Magnus and opened a portal. Children waved their hands while they were saying good bye and promising that they will behave.

          "And in the bag you can find whatever you need, Magnus." said Maryse and after that, they said their goodbyes again and stepped into the portal.

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