The Exploration { ] Magnus Bane x Alec Lightwood [ }

Chapter One : My Love, My Collar

The collar was perfect. Alec had expected it to be bright and eye catching -and possibly covered in sparkles- but it was... Perfect. It was pure silver, about an inch and a half wide with spiral-like details. Every few inches several strands of wire would wrap around the outside in a pattern and at the back a small lock was held in place by curved metal. It was the perfect blend of elegance and ownership and when Alec saw the engraved 'M' on the smooth inside, knowing that where ever he went he would feel it pressing into his skin, he couldn't have controlled his happiness even if he'd wanted to.

The numerous candles around them cast them in shadows, the flames burning an impossible magical blue and dancing across the surface of silver. Alec gazed up at the man he was about to promise himself to, adoration and love shining in his blue depths as he took in the Warlock's appearance.

He was clad in a button down dark purple silk shirt, a pair of tight black jeans on his legs with a wide silver studded belt around his slender waist. His hair was down, falling around his shoulders and into his mesmerizing cat-eyes which were dilated, the candles light dancing across them and showing the love and affection that shone within.

Alec began to speak, voice soft and mouth curved up into a smile. "Magnus Bane, my Warlock, my Master; I gratefully accept this collar as a symbol of your ownership of me. I swear by the angel to give my love, my obedience, and my eternity to you. I know that as your property, I will be protected and cherished with the utmost care. I know that I will receive both the affection and discipline that I require and in return, I offer you the gift of myself. I love you and I thank you for allowing me to serve you." They were silent for a moment both staring into each other's eyes, unspoken words of love communicated through their eyes.

When Magnus spoke Alec nearly shuddered in delight. "Alexander Lightwood, my love, my slave." Magnus reached down, stroking the side of his face gently and Alec gave a small sigh, leaning into the touch as he gazed up at his Warlock and Master. "I give you this collar as a symbol of my ownership and protection. I promise to love you, keep you safe, stretch your limits and offer you the affection and discipline you need. Thank you for accepting both me and this collar, wear it proudly with the knowledge that your Master is proud to call you his slave."

He leaned down at that, bringing the collar up in his hand as the other moved to the side of Alec's face, tilting his head up and baring his neck. Alec closed his eyes as the metal band touched his neck, shuddering at the feel of the metal closing around throat. He inhaled the soft seductive scent that was Magnus as he leaned over him, pushing his hair up so that the lock could click into place at the back of his neck. When it was done Magnus pulled back to rest his forehead on his love's, liquid gold looking into calm blue. His hands weaved into the curls at Alec's neck and Alec sighed into the touch, tilting his head up to let their breaths combine.

"Thank you," Magnus murmured, just inches away from his lips.

"No thanks needed." Alec whispered back before their lips met. He smiled into the kiss, reaching his arms up to wrap around Magnus' neck, pulling him closer. And when his love's hands stroked the new band of metal around his neck Alec nearly exploded with happiness. Finally he had someone who would love him, protect him, cherish him. And finally, like Alec had always wanted, he had somewhere to belong to.

"I love you." Magnus murmured, pulling him closer still.

"And I love you." And as he sunk into his love's embrace, consumed with happiness, Alec knew without a doubt, that he would always belong to this man, body and soul.