Alec was sleeping in the grassy area outside of the cave in his dragon form while Magnus leaned against him reading a dragon spell book. In the time they had spent together since working out their issues, Alec taught him how to read dragon books, the older tomes were filled with useful magical spells and incantations. Enjoying the sun on his face and the wing wrapped around him while he read, Magnus paused at a section he might need help with the translation, the dragon was still sleeping. He would wait and not wake him besides the soft snores were adorable and oddly soothing.

After falling asleep for a short time, Magnus woke feeling hungry and maneuvered himself out from under the wing around him in order to make his way to the eating den. Magnus was a few steps into his quest for food when a tail gently wrapped around him.

"Where are you going?" Alec was sleepy but was so in tune with Magnus, that there would be no way the warlock could sneak away without him knowing, his dragon wouldn't allow it.

"You're awake," Magnus looked at the tail that surrounded him and gently ran his hand over the tail before looking at the dragon's face, he loved this being. "Did I wake you?"

"No …. maybe …." Alec smiled lazily at his warlock, his sleep fog was lifting and he could tell Magnus was hungry. He unwrapped his tail from Magnus releasing him. The warlock waited while the dragon shifted, found some clothing, he then offered his hand so that they could walk together into the cave.

Once in the large eating den, which always had two long tables ready for use. The fire-pit was lit and it seemed like there was always something roasting or being prepared by the dragon family. Magnus noticed Izzy, and Simon enjoying a meal together, the vampire spent more time talking than eating. He was a daylighter vampire, food was not as important to him as it was to his lover but he wanted to enjoy the pleasure of a meal together, even if her brothers needed a good beating during most of the gatherings. The gold dragon more than the black one but both were annoying to the vampire but for Isabelle, he put on a brave face was learning how to outmaneuver them both. Izzy let him do what he needed and supported him in anyway, but made sure there was blood wine available for him and also included keeping her kin in check. Isabelle was convinced he would learn to be himself and not worry about his different eating habits and be able to hold his own with her brothers.

Magnus and Alec made a plate and joined the new pairing, while Alec wasn't fond of Simon, he was trying for his sister and as long as he treated Izzy right, he would keep his threats to a minimum. Dragons couldn't help but be protective of their kin. Magnus understood Alec and squeezed his hand to reassure him to not snort flame at the guest. Simon was oblivious to anything that could possibly be amiss. Izzy shot Alec a look to behave and he nodded that he would. Alec was very protective of the family whether they liked it or not and most times, they didn't want his protection but appreciated his own brand of love anyway.

"Hi big bro, Magnus," Izzy nodded to the warlock, she adored him because he made her brother happy. "You guys slept late, where you up late …" the she-dragon laughed. She was too aware of their activities but wanted to tease Alec anyway. Magnus gave her a knowing look, she knew what they were doing, but he wasn't going to answer her. The warlock did enjoy seeing his lover's cheeks turn pink.

"Izzy! Why do you ask these questions, I don't wanna know what they do." Simon blushed as easily as Alec and Izzy found it adorable, which usually followed by his own awkward behavior until Izzy calmed the vampire with a gesture of affection. Usually all it took was a squeeze of the hand or a hand on his cheek to reassure him and he's back to his normal self.

"Izzy … behave," Alec wasn't in the mood for sibling antics.

"Oh Alec … relax, its not I was going to bring up a mating mark or anything. Its clear you are meant for each other, not sure what you are waiting for. Magnus is more than willing and ready." Izzy felt smug, she knew how Magnus felt about her brother through scent mostly but it was obvious when observing the two of them together. She also knew he wouldn't deny it. Something was holding Alec back and that meant a gentle push whether he liked it or not.

"That's not bringing it up?" Alec rolled his eyes at his sister, she was clearly interfering and enjoying being a pain in his butt. Magnus had a look of surprise, these dragons were far too blunt for his own comfort. He might have to pull Izzy aside and remind her to let them deal with their relationship.

"Fine, but don't think I won't corner Magnus and explain the way of dragons." It was more of a threat for her brother but she smiled fondly at Magnus.

Elsewhere -

"He believed every word you said?" A man in a cloak that hid his armor asked the Seer, his Queen needed to know for certain that when the time was right, Asmodeus kingdom would be ready for new leadership.

"Indeed he did, his own ego would not allow for any other possibilities, his greed for power too strong." The Seer spent too much time waiting for the right moment, when she would be recognized and held in high regard. If that meant exaggerating a few visions to get what she wanted, so be it. The time had come, and she could feel the change coming.

"You're certain you've convinced him to seek out his son? That its imperative to face him?" The shadowy male wanted to be clear when he went back to his Queen.

"I've seen to it that even his closest advisers will keep him on track for an altercation with his son." The Seer was beginning to be annoyed, she had not spent all this time manipulating events to be questioned as if she were a child.

"We can't have him changing his mind and staying here in this kingdom, it would ruin all of our plans for taking control." Male gave a skeptical look, he would push if needed.

The Seer scoffed, "he doesn't suspect anything, he's too blinded by his jealousy of his son and trying to attain control over dragons."

"The dragons won't be a problem, will they?" He could tell, the Seer was becoming agitated with his questions but he was beyond caring.

"No, they don't care about the politics of others, they keep to themselves for survival reasons, once Asmodeus is gone, and the throne vacant, your Queen will rule with me by her side." The Seer's tone signaling the conversation was over.

"And if Magnus decides to take the throne?"

"He won't." The Seer reassured the warrior.

"You have foreseen this?" The raised brow of the male looking for an answer, one worthy of his Queen.

Annoyed the Seer simply said yes, and with a wave her hand dismissed the warrior from her presence. She wasn't going to get into her issue of not being able to see Magnus any longer. She didn't know what the warlock would do and couldn't predict the outcome, the dragons interference was annoying. They would have to see what fate planned for them all.