Disclaimer: The TV show belongs to Ed Decter.

AN: Really loved This World Inverted and I know it's weird but I love AU Alec and Magnus way more than the regular ones. Unbeated so I'm sorry for all errors.

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Magnus watched as the Clary and Jace from the alternate universe go into the portal and the Clary and Jace that belonged to this universe slide to the floor.

He quickly went to work to seal the portal forever and was thankful his newly rediscovered magic cooperated.

He gave a sigh of relief as it was finally sealed.

"I didn't do anything, Jace; I love you and only you!" Clary's angry and devastated voice made Magnus jump.

He'd forgotten the two of them were there.

Jace turned to gaze hatefully at Magnus, "You came down here willingly with him after I left you to talk with Simon!"

"I don't even know who he is! I love you, Jace!"

"You're a cheater, Clary Morgenstern, and we are so over."

Magnus knew he had to fix this; it was the very least he could do.

Magnus stepped in front of both of them and willed his eyes to glow.

"Holy cow." Clary gasped.

"Just like Alec to really spike the punch." Jace muttered.

Magnus stepped closer until he was a few inches from both of them, both Jace and Clary held captive by the catlike eyes.

Magnus's voice hypnotized them, "Here's what has happened, Clary you came to me earlier for a reading, as a thank you, you invited me to this party..."

Magnus continued on, growing more confident, "There was a mix up and I didn't get on the list, Alec allowed me in."

Magnus waved his hand and Jace and Clary walked upstairs with him, both still in a trance.

Luckily no one was nearby as they came back up, "You will have no memory of being downstairs and all that happened, you are both still in love and deeply committed to one another."

Magnus brought them out of their trance.

Clary's eyes lit up, "Glad you were able to make it, sorry about the mix up."

Magnus grinned; relieved his magic had worked on them. "Yes, thanks for the invite."

Jace smiled and extended his hand, "Good to meet you."

They chatted a bit before Jace and Clary soon went to the dance floor, embraced, and quickly got lost in each other's gazes.

Magnus mingled a bit and chatted with a couple, the woman had a slightly lighter version of Clary's hair.

The man next to her had the most awful purple hat Magnus had ever seen.

"You're Magnus Bane." The woman said, shocked and in wonder.

Magnus grimaced, "My commercial precedes me."

The man shook his head, "Don't be ashamed you got a good head for business, you created something that would definitely be memorable, like I have."

Magnus felt better and felt relaxed as he chatted a bit. Then after a while he knew he wanted to go home and relearn more magic.

Besides he loved peace and quiet and parties had never been his thing.

He went past the guard from earlier and out into the warm evening air.

Everything felt so different, he felt more alive now than in the last few years.

"You're leaving? Just like that?" A hurt voice broke through his thoughts.

He turned to see Alec standing there and Magnus felt his heart skip a beat.

Alec seemed to be bathed in the moonlight and he almost looked like he was glowing just a bit.

Alec came closer and Magnus felt his breath catch as he tried not to get lost in the blue of Alec's eyes.

"Parties and crowds aren't my thing." Magnus began.

"That's a shame, someone as attractive as you should flourish during times like these, be the center of attention."

Magnus felt brief envy by how confident Alec was his entire body language conveyed it.

Magnus cleared his throat, "Thank you but I need to..."

"Just one dance is all I ask." Alec said softly, as if not wanting to scare him off. "We can still hear the music out here."

Magnus realized he could hear a bit of a slow song playing.

"You did help me when I was in need, so I'll indulge you, Mr.?" Magnus looked at him, curious for his name.

Alec grinned, "No formalities you can call me Alec or Alexander, whichever you prefer."

"Very well Alexander." Magnus felt awkward as he took Alec's hand and they began to dance.

A soft, warm, breeze started to blow around them, and the crickets he heard earlier continued to chirp. Out of the corner of his eye he could see lightning bugs.

He stared into Alec's eyes as his body seemed to respond to the music and the closeness of his companion all on its own.

Alec lowered his head a little and their lips touched.

Magnus felt a jolt of electricity sweep him from head to toe, just as intense as when he'd rediscovered his magic this morning.

He wanted to reach up, pull Alec closer, have their bodies touch head to toe, run his fingers through Alec's brown hair.

What am I doing!? His inner scream brought Magnus back to earth, he was a warlock, and he couldn't be with or love a human.

He was centuries old and he couldn't let his true magic be known or how he'd stay young while Alec aged.

With regret and effort Magnus pushed Alec away, hating the shocked and hurt look on Alec's handsome features.

"I'm sorry Alexander, this was a major mistake, I'm going and we will not be seeing each other again."

Magnus started to walk off but felt his arm gently but firmly grabbed.

Alec looked at him, a determined look on his face and his eyes shining with resolve.

"Magnus Bane, I know you feel the electricity and magic between us, I'm not a man who gives up easily. You can leave tonight but I will find a way to see you again."

Magnus was shocked, he couldn't remember the last time he encountered such boldness.

Alec's lips touched his briefly, "Until next time Magnus, and there definitely will be one. I love challenges and never walk away from one."

Alec started to walk off then turned to face him, "I won't rest until you are mine."

Magnus watched him, his heart pounding wildly, shock and arousal at war with each other.

Why didn't I use a spell to make him uninterested? The thought kept whirling through his mind.

For that matter did he even want to?

There was one thing Magnus did know for sure.

Life had definitely gotten a lot more interesting.

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AN2: Quite happy with how this turned out, although I did struggle with the beginning. So glad we're getting a season two and hopefully we won't have a long wait.