The Aftermath Chronicles: A TMI FanFic

Part 15

A sudden surge of energy came over Alec and he rushed forward to Izzy's bedside as she shouted for her wrists and ankles to be unbounded. Alec worked on untying his sister as his parents came over.

There was a rare group hug. It was awkward with Izzy being in a bed but it was touching especially since Alec couldn't imagine his parents touching with out a sense of hatred being transmitted.

"You're coming to New York," Maryse said.

"Absolutely not," Isabelle said. "This is where the action is at."

"That's my point, Isabelle," Maryse said, curtly.

Robert had wandered away.

Alec wanted Magnus next to him.

...........

"So is the magic gone?" Robert Lightwood asked.

"I should like to think so," Magnus said.

"So the threat is over?" he confirmed.

"Ragnor Fell is still out there," Magnus said. "Which means Venenatus Foedus could still be a problem."

"The Clave will take care of it," Robert said. "Thank you for your time and effort."

Robert walked back to his family where Alec sat at Isabelle's feet.

Magnus longed for his own family. Maybe one with Alec.

No.

Definitely with Alec.

But Robert seemed to ignore the fact that James lay dead in a chair, with no one who really loved him. He had died alone. That was the last thing Magnus wanted for himself, or anyone for that matter.

"Alexander," Magnus called from across the room. Alec turned around. There was slight smile on his face and Magnus could only hope it was because of him. "A moment?"

Alec turned back to Isabelle and said something before following Magnus into the hallway.

"I have a proposal," Magnus said.

"I-- can't I thank you for saving my sister?" Alec laughed. He seemed surprised that Magnus hadn't wanted the recognition.

"Alexander, really? Do perceive me to be that self-obsessed?" Magnus asked.

Alec shook his head, almost child-like, with a stupid grin across his face.

"Come live with me," Magnus begged. Alec didn't seem surprised.

"I have to stay--"

"No," Magnus said. "They're going to put someone more experienced-- no offense-- here until they find Ragnor Fell. So come back to New York. Stay with me--"

Alec raised an eyebrow before realizing what Magnus had almost gotten himself caught up in.

"Magnus, I'm only 19," he whispered. He had every right to. If his parents heard. . . "I'd love to. You know I would. But that's young even for Shadowhunters. I'll do my best to convince the Clave to let me stay in New York--"

Magnus' heart burst with excitement.

Alec would come home.

"--until the investigation has come to a close. Then we can reexamine all of this. Maybe my mom will retire and they'll give me the New York Institute. In the mean time, I could be the tutor there."

"Oh, Alexander!" Magnus kissed Alec with glee. "Thank you, thank you!"

Alec was blushing. From within Isabelle's room, Magnus could see Alec's parents watching their conversation.