Sorry for not updating in so long! I've been very sick and just got better. Enjoy :)

Alec sat on the red, leather couch while watching Jace play a game called something of Duty. Jace had somewhat explained the game, but was more fond of playing the zombie version.

"You'd think that in a world like ours, we'd have been bound to have come across a zombie by now, wouldn't you?" Jace asked as he stabbed a zombie.

Alec got to his feet and said, "No, actually. I'd rather not fight zombies."

Jace shrugged, still his eyes on the game. "I think it would be easy, considering these ones die with just one stab with some awful mundane pocket knife."

Alec picked up the game disk's package and read, "... as players advanced to new rounds, they face more zombies that are harder to kill." He looked up just in time to see Jace flash a smile and mumble, "Excellent," under his breath.

Alec, eaten take-out in hand, walked to the kitchen to throw away the Taki's box. From the kitchen, he could see Jace, cross-legged and a foot from the TV. His eyes rested affectionately on his parabatai. In the end, Alec was glad to have company to take his mind off things.

Alec was on his way back to the couch when the doorbell rang. He looked at Jace, whose eyes were glued to the game. "You gonna get that?" Jace asked as he stabbed another zombie. "It's rude to not answer, you know."

Alec rolled his eyes as he hit the speak buzzer. "Who's there?" Alec asked. "Lukee, I am your-" the voice in the buzzer cut off. "Alec, it's Clary, Simon, and Isabelle. Can we come up?"

Alec sighed and hit the green button which let them up. In a few seconds, the door opened.

Isabelle smiled at Alec and gave him a hug. She kissed his cheek and said, "Finally, you let me in."

Alec smiled slightly at his younger sister. "I needed time, Iz."

Izzy made a face. "Not that kind of 'let me in', Alec. I mean, it's cold outside and I was freezing."

Alec laughed a little to himself and plopped back down on the couch.

Simon's eyes lit up when he entered and saw the game. "Got any more controllers?" he asked, eyes wide.

Jace didn't look away from the game, but handed Simon another controller. "If you screw this up for me, I will hurt you."

Simon took the controller and snorted. "You're only on round 10."

At this, Jace looked up. "Only?" he asked, incredulously. Simon grinned. "That's child's play." He sat down on the floor next to Jace and began to show off his gammer skills.

Clary smiled slightly and looked at Alec, "You know he's not going to leave now, right?"

Alec shrugged and said, "I'm sure we could think of something to make him go. Maybe a little garlic would do the trick."

"You, of all people, should know that doesn't work," Simon said flatly.

"Doesn't hurt to try," Alec said with a slight smile.

Clary smiled back at Alec. He was trying at jokes now, which was always a good sign. She sat on the floor and watched the game while Izzy went for the fridge. "Got anything good here, Alec?" she called from the kitchen.

Alec shrugged and said, "Have whatever you want."

Izzy came back with some left over take out and sat on the other couch and began to pig out. After a few minutes, she turned to Alec and asked, "Do you have a blanket or something? It's actually really cold in here."

Alec nodded and was about to get up when Jace said, "Grab a couple, actually Alec." Alec's face twisted to confusion but before he could ask, Jace said, "I may or may not have told everyone we were all staying the night here. More towards I have told everyone we're staying the night here, so I guess that since you're already up getting one, you might as well get them all."

Alec made a face a Jace. "You could have informed me of your plans, Jace."

Jace looked at him and grinned. "You should be thanking me, actually. I saved time by avoiding the part where you refuse."

Alec rolled his eyes and said, "I'll go get some blankets then."

Clary got up and grabbed Alec's wrist before he could go. "You don't mind, right? I mean if it's any trouble-" Alec cut her off before she could finish. "No, no. I don't mind the company," he said with a light smile.

Clary returned the smile and sat back down.

"I'll be back," Alec mumbled as he walked down the hall towards the master bedroom. The room still broke his heart to be in. It was filled with happy memories and sound dreams that he had shared with his love.

Alec sat down on the bed and marveled at the fabric of the comforter. It was still soft and still smelt like burnt magic on the side which was Magnus's.

Alec felt the burn behind his eyes and sniffled softly. Before he let the sobs out, a fire crackled before him. It spit out a letter, which Alec caught, and disappeared just as it had came - out of no-where.

Alec was bewildered. Who would fire message him, of all people? He looked at the letter. It was oddly familiar as he flipped it over in his hands. On the front was his name, written in careful, detailed handwriting. Alec recognized the letter immediately. These were the letters he had fire messaged a few hours ago. Magnus's letters.

He took a deep breath and opened the envelope. Inside was the familiar stationary that Alec associated with Magnus. It was in a three-fold, which Alec undid and began reading.

Dear Alexander,

My love, oh my love. Alexander, if you are reading this, then I am dead. Before I died, I wrote a series of letters to my beloved ones to inform them of my final thoughts. Your letter was the hardest for me to write, but I wrote it with all of my heart.

I have, or now had, lived a very long life, Alexander. In my life, I have done many stupid things, many great things, and loved a few, but, I must say, I have never loved any like the way I love you.

You are, and always will be, my greatest love, Alexander. I have never loved someone as much as I love you. Being with you was the absolute highlight of my life. You gave me happiness, made me the person I was, and made me realize that I'd rather spend my life loving and being loved by you, than worrying about age and death. Every second I spent with you was worth it.

If you are reading this, then I must say, I never expected to die before you. You live the short life of a shadowhunter, while I lived the life of an immortal warlock. My death must be a heavy toll on you, I know. Alexander, I never meant to leave you. I always expected my heart to be the one to ache first, not yours. For this, I am truly sorry, my love.

It must be hard for you, I know. I bet you're pushing everyone away now, but really you should be letting them in. You push people away when you're hurting, Alexander. Let you're friends in, at least. They love you, just like I forever will.

I know warlocks don't go to heaven when we die, like you shadowhunters will. I hope that maybe, I'm wrong and we'll meet again some day. I want you to live a life of happiness, Alexander. Do not mourn for me forever, but do not forget about me either.

I love you, and I'll see you one day again my love, I guarantee it.

I love you so much, Alexander.

With so much love and sparkles,

-Magnus Bane

Alec felt tears on his cheeks. He wanted to fall over and sob but a knock at the door stopped him. Immediately, his mind came back to reality. The game could no longer be heard in the living room and no voices were heard either, besides the small voice of his sister on the other side of the door when she asked, "Can we come in?"

Alec cleared his throat and said, "Yeah," very softly.

First came in Isabelle, then Jace, Clary, and Simon. Alec didn't bother to wipe away the tears, mainly because he knew that there were more to come, and also because these were his friends. He shouldn't have to hide around them.

Izzy sat next to him and held him in a hug. She smoothed his hair and crooned, "It's okay, Alec. It's okay."

Jace took his turn next and grabbed Alec into a bro-hug. His arms were tight around Alec and his chin rested on his parabatai's shoulder. Jace didn't say anything, but Alec knew exactly what Jace wanted to say.

Clary hugged Alec next. She was much smaller than him, but she hugged him like she was his sister - full of love and compassion. She might someday be his sister anyway, Alec thought. He was sure that she and Jace would get married some day.

Simon was last. He looked awkward, but he still pulled Alec into a hug. Simon was the only one to try and talk. "I know we aren't all that close, but I consider you a friend, if you'll let me. I'm sorry for what happened, and I want you to know I'm here for you too, just like everyone in this room is."

Alec broke off the hug and hit Simon on the shoulder like he did with Jace. "Thank you."

In the end, Jace and Izzy brought blankets to the living room. Clary found a couple of pillows while Simon went out to get a movie around the corner. Alec popped popcorn and they all met in the living room.

Simon put the movie on excitedly. "Star Wars is by far the best movie ever."

"Isn't it extremely long though?" Izzy asked.

Simon grinned. "This is Lego Star Wars. All the fun of Star Wars but ten times awesomer because it's Lego."

Clary laughed. She sat next to Jace, who was sprawled out next to Alec on the blankets, who was sitting next to Izzy and Simon.

Alec still felt pain and sadness, but he was beginning to learn to deal with it.

He would forever love his Magnus. He held onto the fact that he WOULD see him again. No matter what they said about Heaven and Hell. Alec held onto the image of the big golden gates, on puffy white clouds. Except, in Alec's vision, there was a slender nineteen-year old with spiky black hair, tan skin, and wisdom in his eyes waiting for Alec with arms open and a wide, loving smile.

The End :)