An Uncertain Present

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gnus's

gly against his husband's throat. Alec stands in his usual soldier stance in front of him

rds unless spoken to. What he had not realized at the time was that instead of words, Alec would often express himself through actions. Casual touches, hugs and kisses were

us asks Alec as he finishes up with the tie. This one is a vibrant sapphire

n with blue eyes after all. Alec seemed a little on the fence about the occasional eye color ch

, I'm sure everything will be fine. We've already do

er. Should. You never can be certain

wrong. We can check again

Knock.

out anywhere in the house. It could be a bit annoying when they were trying to enjoy a quiet evening in only to be interrupted. How might you ask were they interrup

way Sonia and Ralph crashed into our door while making o

on the nose before spinning with a flourish, missing the way his gestu

ary's P

ke the penthouse apartment back in Brooklyn, she knew that Magnus and Alec's home was neatly decorated. Mag

the first thing that Clary could see as she walked in, a Keurig coffee machine sat on the kitchen counter as Alec liked to make his own in the morn

nd gold color scheme suit and tie matching well with his black dress pants and slacks. A gold streak had been applied to Magnus's coiffed hair to f

screen tv. Apparently the living room had yet to undergo any extraordinary changes the warlock w

Clary and Isabelle with a hug. Jace received a pat on the shoulder, while Simon just gr

" Izzy murmurs as she walks toward the dining ro

d Alec together. The photo was clearly recent; Alec's wings were captured on camera hovering behind him, with one outstretched to wrap around Magnus to hold him close just like the arm ar

it done on our weekend stay on my island of the coast of Flor

side her, his hand clasped in hers. "You and Alec could

will say it can be a struggle to get Alexander to willingly leave his wo

t know what you were getting

robably the biggest workaho

him like puffy clouds, almost obstructing her view of Harry following from behind him. Clary has to strain her head to get a peek of Har

stern glare. Jace has the nerve to look like he didn't contribute to the conversation at al

as me?" Jace says in a

, unimpressed by his brother's antics

. Jace and Alec both give her an annoyed glare as

y agrees, earning a smile from

Pippa and Dan Dan are setting it u

aims rather dramatically before pulling his girlfriend into the dining room with him. Th

kip/Magnus

g guests, only himself and Alec remained in the room. The Loft was quiet without the company it previously held. During his bachelor days, Magnus would have wanted ther

le of nerves thrumming

do you have planned for us this evening? You know

me sweatpants, a sweatshirt, a winter coat and some combat boots that looked as though they were geared more towards snow then they were f

for the

ving his arms and legs into the confines of clothes. The tips of his ears are also a hue of reddish pink, an adorable ta

you mean you hate surprises? You always s

doing the surprising, another entir

a soft kiss. Magnus can feel the heat of his angel as they press close together, and out of the corner of

he strands of Magnus's glittering hair (because yes he had put glitter in it). The tugging is sharp enough to induce a low moan from him that makes Alec

h their breath, Alec's

less." Alec says before pressing a delicate kiss on the tip of Magnus's nose. The gestu

stutter out as Alec ushe

gnus. The night

ead at lightning speed. He can't possibly mean that we're go

oice the thought, worrying that i

ful grin. "Yep, we're

o time getting ready, snapping his clothes on with a small burst of magic. He w

lec's

d now confidently say he was decent at flying. The freedom the wind provided him was not lost as he soared through the night. Being out in the open

gh up. Are you sure this is safe?"

With it being so close to Christmas season, Alec had made sure that he and Magnus had both dressed for the weather to prevent fros

eers closed at Magnus, beginning to get the sense that his husban

oss his chest. Alec can feel the slight chill of it through his sweatshirt

Alexander, I'm not scared of a little-Watch out!" Magnus'

ir was drawn out from his lungs to leave him breathless. The Angel finds himself s

to a halt. He flaps in place, staring at Magnus

cold air comes from his exhale, the white mist of it leaving him with

ander." Magnus poi

red wing tips. The things head was that of a serpentine, allowing long coiling necks to form three large heads with arching fangs of about two feet in size. It's tail was mostly a feathery blue,

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what look to be disfigured reptilian arms. They look like that of those from

no less." Yes, Acriux demons were known for fighting in pa

s barely heard over the now howling wind. Thankfully Alec was able to pick it up,

o you think you could blast it away with your m

ook at Alec and Magnus. Those dastardly smiles dripped with even more venom. Frankly he

clear shot without getting us

y other way. One clear

ws were reaching out for Alec as the monster got all the closer. Overhead the moon shone on brightly, the crescent that it was tonight was blissfully unaware of the fight amidst the stars that were already twinkling in the night, Alec gives a shout of rage right before the demon

nt story. I have to m

shot from above. Can yo

the more beautiful a vision. If Alec wasn't busy fighting off a demon and keeping them airborne he knew he would be taking time to admire Magnus. As this was the case, he only had time

t eyes were always a sight to behold, especially when Alec

Lets make

hem. With that success Alec surges even higher into the sky with his wings pushing air underneath them. The normally white feathers were sparkling with a deep blue-purple light, the few white dots like stars in

he demon's back. The creature was swinging its tangled heads around in a desperate attempt to find them, all the whi

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nus!" He

Magnus te

spot. The demon roars with angry pain. Red fiery energy burns the pained demon alive before it disintegrated into the night like it h

gives his husban

to the flapping wings before gazing into his hazel eyes. Those

edium rare." Magnus respo

gia from years ago and having other man he loves

!" Alec exclaims wi

er a fight in the sky, Alec found that Magnus looked as stunning as ever. The stars is the sky re

Bane." Magnus swats his chest, earning another rumbli

propel them higher, sending blusters of snowflakes scattering away. Magnus reaches out to grab one, catching the d

to Alec's deflect rune, sucking on the sensitive spot there. It was a dirty move to

at's not fair and you know it Mags." Alec can't help the small whine he lets ou

w about we fly home for the night? I should thank you for this splendid surprise." Ma

two fly the rest of the way home, trading off