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''Jace, watch out!'' yelled Alec as there was a dragon, well a demon, coming closer to his Parabatai and he quickly pulled out three arrows, aimed it at the flying creature that was about to strike Jace and shot the arrows, the dragon letting out a loud screech and then it collapsed on the floor. Jace, who was dealing with the other demon, quickly looked around and then smirked when he saw that his brother had already taken care of that one. ''Watch your on your left,'' warned him Alec and Jace nodded, quickly ducking down and then ramming the Seraph blade right into the demon's chest, Izzy taking care of the other demon that was after Alec, while he continued shooting arrows at the flying demons.
Out of nowhere, the whole city of New York was under a demon attack and the trio was sent out on a mission to take care of them. Clary and the others were dealing with another group of demons on the other side of the city and Alec panted as he shot the last of the flying ones and leaned back against the wall of a building and then started looking around if there were any more around them, but it looked like they've taken care of all of them. Alec smiled and then gave his brother and sister a proud smile, because they've all did an incredible job.
They've taken care of all of the demons and Alec just received a call from Clary that their team managed to bring all of the demons on their side down as well. Alec smiled, because that day was successful and maybe after that all of them could go out for drinks to Hunter's Moon, Alec buying drinks for everyone as he was quite excited and happy. Finally, a mission gone right and he rubbed his palms together.
''Great job, you guys,'' said Alec happily to Izzy and Jace, the girl getting her messy hair out of the way, pulling it up into a bun and she smiled, her whip again around her arm and he looked at Jace, who was cleaning demon blood off his clothes, giving both of them a tired smile. ''We've sure kicked some demon's butts,'' said Alec as he was beaming with happiness and Izzy chuckled, Jace patting Alec's back. However, all of their smiles suddenly disappeared when they heard something. It was a little screech, coming from the other side of street, coming from the Park and Alec narrowed his eyes.
''Seems like there's more left,'' said Izzy and Alec nodded, pulling out his Seraph blade and he didn't hesitate to run over there as more Mundanes could be in danger and he just hunched down as he slowly eased in, Jace and Izzy slowly following him from behind. Alec was ready to strike, even though he didn't know what he was expecting to see. He slowly stepped into the Park and then saw something from beneath the tree. There was a... something that reminded him of a shattered egg?! But it was giant and black. Alec narrowed his eyes and grabbed the Seraph blade tighter.
Alec couldn’t see any demons around anymore, but he really did hear something before, so it made him wonder. The egg was empty, so whatever was inside it had to get loose and it was out, unleashed on the world. Alec swallowed thickly as he knew that he needed to take care of it. He couldn’t have a demon getting loose on his watch. Then he heard it again, the little, high pitched screech and Alec shuddered as it seemed like it was coming from behind the tree and he swallowed thickly. Okay, he needed to move slowly as he didn’t want to startle the demon and have it run away. So, he needed to take it slow.
As Alec took a step closer to the demon, suddenly a little head popped from behind the tree and Alec narrowed his eyes as slowly the demon came closer to him, not looking really frightened of him. Also, it didn’t look like it was about to strike anyone and he narrowed his eyes. What in the world? Also, the dragon was small, it looked like it was a new born and Alec knew that he shouldn’t find it adorable, but he just couldn’t help it. The dragon was black and had these big, big yellow, almost golden eyes. They kind of reminded him of Magnus’ eyes and that was his weakness.
Still, it was a demon, reminded himself Alec, a threat for the entire world as he shook his head and lifted the Seraph blade above the small creature, who happily screeched and then ran up to Alec, who was then kneeling on the floor and nuzzled against his knee, the Seraph blade falling from Alec’s hand in a heartbeat as he looked down at the demon, who was now cuddling his leg. Did… did it think he was its parent?! Alec placed a hand above his chest and never had he felt this thorn. The little creature looked harmless, it was harmless. It was just a baby, small enough for Alec to easily scoop it into his arms.
“You’re just a baby, aren’t you?” whispered Alec and the dragon let out a happy screech when it was spoken to and Alec’s eyes widened. Would it bite him if he attempted to pet it? Alec gently lowered his hand down and the dragon flinched, but Alec went slow and the demon slowly came closer, sniffing his hand and then bowed its head down. Alec gently placed his hand on top of its head and he happily smiled. “You’re adorable,” said Alec, the demon’s skin feeling thick to the touch and cold, its little wings happily fluttering, the tail waggling in excitement and Alec was sold. He was adopting a dragon baby.
Alec wanted to remove his hand, but then the demon sadly screeched, the big golden eyes shining sadly and Alec pressed his lips together. This demon was something else, it truly was and Alec started chuckling when the demon laid on its back and demanded a belly rub. Its wish was Alec’s command and Alec was happily smiling. Yep, it was coming home with him; Magnus was probably going to love it as well, because how could one not?!
“Do you want to come home with me?” asked Alec and the demon happily screeched in reply. “Oh, I need to give you a name,” he then said and started thinking.
Jace and Izzy came then running after Alec, Jace letting out a loud groan and the little one was frightened, running under the shell of the egg it had just hatched out not a long time before and Alec felt the need to protect it. To protect a demon. “Jace, stop, you’re scaring it,” said Alec, surprised by his own words and Jace backtracked, lowering down his blade and looked at him confused. Izzy looked at him pretty surprised as well and Alec clicked with his tongue. “It’s just a baby,” explained Alec and pointed to the shells. “A new born,” he then said and gently placed a hand over the shell where the dragon was hiding under.
“But it’s a demon, Alec,” insisted Jace as he was shocked. Izzy was perplexed as well as she slowly came closer to Alec, who then hid the poor dragon behind his back and she narrowed her eyes. Alec was the last person she knew that would go easy on a demon, so- “Alec, move, I’ll take care of it if you won’t,” said Jace stubbornly and Alec shook his head, determined to show his brother and sister just how adorable the dragon was. And harmless. This little one could never hurt anyone. Maybe if Alec raised it up, he would be a good demon. Yes, it sounded ridiculous, but-
“Just, wait,” said Alec and Jace managed to hold himself back, but was ready to strike any time now. “I’ll show you, okay? Just hide the fucking blade,” said Alec and Jace started rumbling, but he did tuck the blade away and Alec sighed. “It likes me,” said Alec and Jace scoffed, rolling his eyes, but Izzy seemed intrigued. Alec narrowed his eyes when he saw the look on Jace’s face and he just decided to ignore it for the time being, slowly coming closer to the egg shell and he slowly picked it up, the demon shivering with fear under it. “There you are,” said Alec softly and the demon perked up, but then saw Jace again and hid behind Alec.
“By the Angel, I don’t believe it,” said Izzy with a little smile as she observed Alec interacting with the demon, petting it then. “It thinks you’re its dad,” said Izzy, giggling and Alec happily nodded. It seemed and looked that way and Alec would be more than happy to become its parent. “This is incredible,” said Izzy and slowly came closer to the baby dragon, who was now happily nuzzling against Alec’s palm and she slowly kneeled down. The dragon froze and looked up at Alec as if it was trying to ask him if the lady that just came was their friend or foe.
“This is Izzy, she is our friend,” reassured it Alec and dragon slowly came closer to Izzy and allowed her to touch him and her heart melted as well. She knew how much it was against the rules, but well… this demon was definitely something else and it was staying alive. Besides, Alec had already decided to be its parent.
“Aw, it’s adorable,” said Izzy and Jace folded his arms on top of his chest. He also wanted to pet the dragon, but the dragon wouldn’t let him as it was too afraid of him. Yet, Jace decided to let it slide this time. To him it also looked harmless, but he wasn’t going to hesitate to put an end to it if it would become a threat to the city. “What will you do, by the way?” asked Izzy and Alec rubbed the back of his neck.
“Take it to Magnus’ place,” said Alec as the demon was now happily sitting in his lap. “And not tell anyone at the Institute,” he quickly said and also made sure that Jace and Izzy would be keeping their mouths shut. “And hope for the best,” said Alec and lifted the dragon up. “I’m pretty sure Magnus will love you,” said Alec and he then happily giggled. “Come, let’s go meet your other dad,” said Alec happily and the dragon was fully on board.
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When Alec came back home, Magnus was still out with the client. That gave Alec time to set it all up and figure out how he was going to be telling Magnus that they were going to be keeping a demon. Oh, he was hoping Magnus would be on board. But all of that could wait, because as soon as he came back home, the demon started crying. Well, it reminded him of crying, but it was just growling loudly and desperately and Alec quite quickly figured out that it was hungry as it started chewing on the side of the couch and Alec panicked. Right, he didn’t think of that. What the hell did demons eat?! Human souls?!
“No, no, no, we don’t bite furniture,” said Alec and gently pulled the dragon away from the couch, which let out a disappointed howl and then started crying again. “Shh, I know you’re hungry. I know,” said Alec and then started going through Magnus’ books, but there were no books on the topic How to raise your dragon. Well, crap. Now what?! “What do you like to eat?” asked Alec and the dragon just howled again, Alec letting onto the floor. By came running Chairman Meow and the dragon was after him in a heartbeat.
“No, no, no, cats aren’t for eating,” panicked Alec, thinking that the cat was going to end up on the dragon’s menu. But surprisingly, the dragon followed Chairman to its bowl and the cat let out a betrayed hiss when the dragon dared to eat from his bowl and Alec’s jaw dropped. Cat food?! Really?! Well, that was easier than expected! Chairman came running to Alec, meowing, trying to let him know what the big, bad dragon did wrong and Alec gently patted Chairman’s head. The cat was too terrified to go facing the dragon on his own and he needed emotional support.
“Aw, I know, but the dragon’s hungry,” said Alec. Luckily, there were enough bowls in the apartment, Alec getting Chairman his own and as he was pouring the food for the cat in there, in came running the dragon, Alec quickly scooping it into his arms. “No, that is kitty’s food,” explained Alec and the dragon seemed to agree. “Okay? That is yours and that one is his,” explained Alec and the cat and the dragon seemed to come to a mutual agreement. “Oh, I’m pretty good at this parenting thing,” said Alec and nodded.
With its tummy full, the dragon was happy again and Alec found it sitting on the couch and he smiled. Alec was about to go pet it, but then suddenly Magnus portalled back home, more than happy to be back at his loft. After the whole day of running around the town, nothing was better than coming back home and being with his Alexander. He smiled up to his ears when he saw Alec, who quickly stepped in front of the couch and started panicking. So far, the dragon was hidden behind his back. “Hey, darling,” said Magnus and leaned in to kiss his boyfriend. “Had a busy-” he started when he pulled back from the kiss, but then his voice trailed off when he looked down and saw a- “Alexander, why is there a demon on our couch?” asked Magnus carefully.
“Funny story,” said Alec, stammering. “Iz, Jace and I were on this mission and we’ve managed to take care of all the demons,” said Alec and Magnus nodded, eyeing the little dragon that was now chasing its tail. Well, it was kind of adorable. “But then I came across this little one,” said Alec. “It had just hatched and I really didn’t have the heart to-” said Alec as he couldn’t even say it. “I mean it’s a baby, Magnus. And it has gold eyes, like you,” said Alec and Magnus nodded and smiled when he saw the dragon hopping from one side of the couch to the other. “And it took a liking at me. I think it thinks I’m its dad,” said Alec. “So, I brought it here. I couldn’t bring it to the Institute, they would kill it,” said Alec and shuddered. “Maybe if we raise it, it could be a nice demon,” said Alec. “I mean look at it, it’s adorable,” said Alec and then the demon sneezed when it buried its snout into the couch.
“I,” said Magnus and then looked at the dragon, who was now looking up at him. “I’ve never taken care of a demon… I mean, I don’t even know how to feed it,” said Magnus, but Alec quickly filled him in that it apparently likes cat food. “Still, it’s a big responsibility,” said Magnus and his heart was melting when those big yellow eyes continued looking up at him. “I mean, it would grow up,” said Magnus. “We won’t be able to keep it in here anymore,” said Magnus. “I don’t know, it’s a big responsibility,” carried on the warlock, but Aleck knew for a fact that the dragon had won Magnus over as the warlock was already gently rubbing his head.
“It likes you,” said Alec and smiled.
Magnus huffed and puffed. Okay, fine. The dragon could stay. Magnus always wanted a dragon, but never said it out loud and then Magnus raised the dragon above his head and smiled. “It’s a he,” said Magnus and Alec smiled.
“Aww, it’s a little baby boy,” said Alec and fondly watched Magnus with the dragon in his arms.
“This is fascinating,” said Magnus as he still couldn’t get over the fact that he was holding a baby demon in his hands without having his head being bitten off. Alec narrowed his eyes as he didn’t quite get what was so fascinating and Magnus chuckled when he noticed the confused expression on Alec’s face. “Demons are loners, they can’t really get alone with each other,” explained Magnus and hummed.
“Um, okay?” asked Alec and then he started thinking about the other dragons as doom crept into his heart. Were the baby’s parents among the dragons he slayed that day?! None of them looked like him, bit still! One could never be too sure and his heart was breaking. “Magnus, there were a bunch of demons out there today. What if we slayed his parents?” whispered Alec as he didn’t want the dragon to hear his question and Magnus shook his head.
“That’s very unlikely, Alexander,” said Magnus and shrugged. “Where did you find him?”
“In the park,” said Alec. “It looked like he was alone, but-”
“Then he had to be out there alone for months,” said Magnus and Alec narrowed his eyes. He found that kind of hard to believe. Someone would notice the dragon egg, no? Then again, Mundanes couldn’t see demons, so maybe they also wouldn’t be able to see the egg. Maybe it was hidden off somewhere? “Besides, demons aren’t really… good at parenting, the little ones are on their own as soon as they lay their eggs,” explained Magnus and then looked at the demon, who was now happily gazing into Magnus’ face. “And they don’t get attached to their parents. And this is why I find him so fascinating,” said Magnus with a smile and Alec felt relieved.
“Oh, okay,” said Alec and then smiled. “Well, of course, he’s special,” said Alec.
“Yeah,” said Magnus and then walked with the dragon in his arms to the couch, sitting down and with curiosity dropped his glamour. The dragon jumped and then brought his face closer to Magnus’, fascinated by the golden eyes. In the end, he just nuzzled against the crook of his neck and Magnus looked at Alec. “Okay, we’re keeping him,” said Magnus and Alec happily sat down next to his boyfriend. “But I still know nothing about raising dragons,” said Magnus. “I’ll send a fire message to my father,” said Magnus in the end and Alec grinned happily.
“He’ll be keen on helping,” commented Alec.
“Oh, yeah,” said Magnus and then chuckled when he saw the dragon going to Alec’s lap then. “He needs a name,” said Magnus and Alec nodded. He had been thinking for hours now, but couldn’t think of anything.
“I’ve narrowed it down to three options: Charlie, Lucas and Ian,” said Alec. “But none of that really speak to me, you know?”
“How about… Intan,” said Magnus and smiled fondly when the dragon looked up at him, fascinated and Alec perked up. Oh, he liked how that sounded and it probably had a meaning, too! “Means diamond,” he said and smiled. The little one really was like a diamond; one of a kind, beautiful golden eyes and Alec was sold on the idea immediately.
“I love it,” said Alec and grinned when the demon happily screeched. “Oh, this will be so exciting. I’ll train him and when he’ll be bigger we can ride on him and fight evil demons together,” said Alec, already planning how training Intan was going to go and Magnus was only chuckling, but then smiled happily.
Well, this was going to be… interesting. That was for sure!