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Alec was finishing a report when he got a stream of messages from Magnus.
from: Magnus 🥰
6:30 PM: babe, are you almost finished with your reports? I need your help!
6:33 PM: Alexander?????????
6:40 PM: Alec, are you there?
6:45: Okay, I'm coming over!
Alec took a breath and rolled his eyes. Magnus can be so damn dramatic. Hopefully no one is dying. Alec got up from his chair and almost fell to the ground when Magnus attacked him. His back hit the wall a little bit harder than he usually liked. "Magnus, is someone dying?" Alec looked at Magnus wearingly. "Is it Izzy? Is she okay?" Okay, take deep breaths, try not to panic.
"No, no, no", Magnus said as he kissed Alec's forehead as he led Alec on a sofa. "Do you recall when I kept getting those cryptic messages?" Now this all made sense. Magnus had thought that he was being stalked for the last fortnight. Magnus could be paranoid at times, but you would be paranoid too if you got replaced by Lorenzo Ray as High Warlock of Brooklyn who made it known that Magnus was no longer in charge. What a pompous dick Lorenzo could be. Actually, I don't think he has any other setting in his body. It's just programmed at be a dick at all times.
"Who is following you?" Alec asked. Magnus asked, "Remember my dear little cabbage?" Little cabbage? How many green warlocks do I know- oh, that green warlock. Alec looked at Magnus confused. "I was under the assumption Ragnor Fell died."
"As did I. Catarina and I think he faked his death. The messages I kept receiving was a cry for help. Technically. When Valentine was seeking the mortal cup, Ragnor feared he would be next." Alec could sense the nervousness in Magnus's voice.
"Is he in trouble?"
"Technically, yes. When Ragnor faked his death, he used an extremely ancient spell. That spell turns out to be cursed. Usually, I would lend a grimoire to Ragnor and get this taken care of. The issue is the spell is tightly locked into an old estate of mine."
"How is that a problem? Go zap yourself to that estate and zap back. How hard could it be?"
"Alexander, do you think that's how magic works?" Magnus rolled his eyes at Alec.
"Isn't it?" Alec couldn't help but laugh. Is that not how magic works? Zap, zap, zappity zap?
"This spell is very dangerous. It was a last resort. Ragnor thought he could fake his death and call it a day." Magnus saw Alec do his I don't trust this person glare. "It's not like that, Alexander. This spell is rarely used. It's only to be used if you think you'll face death. It's a spell that was created by Asmodeus. Only a child from his lineage can use the spell. I gave it to Ragnor if he ever needed it."
"Did he use the spell incorrectly then?" Alec asked.
"Alexander, how insulting. I would never get a spell wrong." Magnus glared at Alec while Alec couldn't stop his laughter.
"Did you know that you're more handsome in this state?" Alec teased Magnus as he pulled Magnus's legs closer to his own body. One of my favorite things about Magnus is his relationship to magic. If you make one small joke about a mistake being made by Magnus, he gives you the teary eyed emoji. It just makes him hotter. Well, everything Magnus does is quite magical. Wait, what were we talking about again? Oh, that's right. Spells, magic, things I don't understand. "So what's the plan?"
"Unfortunately, in order to retrieve this spell, it's in a grimoire and that's in-"
"Your estate." Alec nodded happily as he finished Magnus's sentence. See, I know what I'm talking about. "Why don't we go to that ancient estate, grab it, zap back. and have dinner by 7? Sound like a plan?" Like I said, how hard could it be?
"That's the issue Alexander. This estate, it's protected by powerful wards. I can get through the portal but it takes you back in time. I don't want to drag you into my mess." Magnus said as he kept adjusting his bow and quiver ring. The ring I surprised him with. It's always endearing when I catch Magnus off guard. Magnus continued, "you have your business here. It wouldn't be fair of me to drag you with me."
"Whatever happened to don't push me away? Magnus", Alec kissed the palm of Magnus's hand. "Magnus, I know how important this is. I can take a few days off. I want to learn more of you. Is that such a crime?" Alec asked.
"Of course not. How do you feel about taking a trip to Indonesia?" Magnus asked. INDONSEIA? I guess my lessons of learning Indonesian are finally going to pay off. I haven't shown off my skills to Magnus yet. I'm saving them in my catch Magnus off guard pile. "That sounds amazing. Let me get my mother on board." Alec said.
"Will she be available?" Magnus asked.
"Most definitely. Besides myself, she's the best option. I'll let Izzy and Jace know I'll be away. My mom will have to communicate with Maia and Raphael." Alec turned his attention towards Magnus. "This will be great. I would love a chance to meet Ragnor. I never did get the opportunity to meet him before. Will Catarina be joining us?" I do have a soft spot for Catarina. I assume she likes me back. Why else would she teach me how to make a good martini? I may not be the best cook, at least I'm better than Izzy and that's a compliment but one day, I will master Magnus's to go meal. A delicious steak and a dirty martini. I doubt an enemy would do that with you. i think that's called bonding?
"Not yet." Magnus stood up and snapped his fingers as a circular blue portal appeared.
"See, that wasn't so hard. All you had to do was zap." Alec chuckled as he noticed the third glare Magnus stored just for him. "What? it's funny."
"You're lucky you're cute." Magnus cupped Alec's face as he kissed Alec. It was a gentle kiss at first, but Magnus pulled Alec closer. Alec kept his balance by keeping a hold of Magnus's collar. Luckily Magnus had worn attire Alec could get a hold on. Alec's tongue made its journey to Magnus's mouth. Magnus found his fingers in Alec's hair, tightening Alec against him. Alec pushed Magnus against Alec's very disorganized table. Ah fuck all this paperwork, mother can handle it. Magnus's cat eyes appeared as he kissed Alec more urgently. Magnus always kisses me as if it's our last kiss. Alec grasped onto Magnus's collar and returned the urgent kiss Magnus offered. They do say reciprocation is polite. I'm more than happy to oblige.
"Off to Indonesia we go." Alec's voice got a bit husky. He could spend hours in his office finding new ways to please Magnus. Magnus kissed Alec on the cheek while threading his fingers in Alec's fucked up hair. Magnus asked, "meet in ten minutes?"
Alec for a second forgot what Magnus meant until it hit him. Sometimes he could get lost in kissing Magnus. "Yes, ten minutes." Alec touched his lips for a brief second. He watched Magnus go through the portal. I'm nervous for this trip but it's not about getting that book. Not like I don't care about that aspect, I do. I have been dying to know more about Magnus. Magnus is always willing to share as I'm willing to listen. Finally seeing the home that made Magnus Bane? I'm not saying no to that. I have been waiting for this experience. Anyways, how hard could it be to go into the past, find some damn book, and get the hell out of dodge? Oh fuck. I've been around Simon for too long.