#alec lightwood x reader
Two Flies With One Stone: | Part 1 | Part 2 | |Part 3|
Your relationship with Maryse was still strained after your outburst, but she somewhat accepted you as part of Alec’s life. Still didn’t like you very much, especially because you held no power in the council and there was nothing she could use you to advance her own position.
That’s why, despite everything she promised her son, Maryse decided to arrange a marriage between Alec and the newcomer Lydia who was appointed commander of the New York Institute. You had both just returned from a date when Maryse dropped the bomb in front of everyone. She was hoping to set you off.
“I have nothing to say to you, Maryse…”
You wanted to say so much more, express so much more anger and frustration and spite. But you were tired. Emotionally drained. Alec stood there in shock until he felt your hand slip away.
“You can’t do this, you promised you would stay the hell out of our life.”
“Things change. It’s for the better of the family.”
You gave Alec a weak smile and left their sight, Izzy and Clary quickly following you. They watched you slide to the ground at the foot of your bed before closing the door for privacy.
It was a week after Maryse’s declaration that you decided to go on a mission. Again, you were paired with Alec and Izzy. Jace told Alec to stay away from you because you were hurt, Alec noticed how empty your eyes were and void of the spark he loved about you. An empty shell. The bags beneath your eyes pictured a devastating image of a brokenhearted figure, crying herself to sleep every night. It twisted Alec’s heart with agony.
The three of you had fallen into a trap while on your way to discuss boundaries with Rafael. No one suspected that rogue vampires had known about the secret meeting. When the battle started, you were quickly outnumbered, but you needed to hold out until Rafael could come to the rescue with his own men. And just as everyone thought the coast was clear, someone pulled out an unknown weapon and aimed it at Alec. Time went slowly, your body moving on its own out of instinct to protect your loved ones.
The weapon fired, creating a deafening sound, one that stopped time. Your body hit the ground and blood poured out from the wound and mouth, the shot instantly causing internal bleeding. Izzy slew the rogue vampire and Alec fell to his knees beside you. He quickly hugged you to him.
“(Y/n)! No, no, no! Please, stay awake! No…”
A bitter smile reached your lips as the edges of your vision darkened.
Both Alec and Izzy were wrought with anxiety and fear that you might not make it. The weapon was something new to the Downworld market, it didn’t just fire magical bullets, they also ended up corroding the areas they damaged. Magnus was barely able to stop the process, barely able to heal you up enough so you could fight on your own. The Institute was in a whirlwind of chaos as everyone sought to determine where the weapon came from. Lydia was there for Alec, comforting him. When Maryse saw her son day in and day out by your side she started having second thoughts about the arranged marriage. But it was good for the Institute, she thought, this needed to happen. Feelings were just in the way.
“Are you insane?”
Alec rounded on her mother in the middle of the hallway.
“Excuse me?”
“You want us to proceed with this sham of a marriage while the woman I love is barely holding on?”
“This is important, you must understand that. And (y/n) might wake up or she might not. We need to think about the future-”
“No, mom, you’re the only one who cares about this. You’re the one who wants power. (Y/n) saved my life, she saved Izzy’s and I won’t abandon her.”
Alec left his mother’s sight, heading back into the room you were kept in, locking the door. Tears fell as his eyes saw your unconscious figure, all the happy memories resurfacing and the young man found himself wondering if there were ever going to be any new memories. Happy or sad. He wanted it all.
It was another week later when you finally opened your eyes. The full moon shone brightly, illuminating the room. Weakly you sat up and hissed in pain, holding onto your abdomen. The figure beside you moved but didn’t wake. Your eyes fell on Alec who even in his sleep looked stressed and distraught. Caressing his cheek, he grabbed your wrist a little too harshly, making you gasp. Eyes snapping open, Alec saw you awake for the first time in two weeks. He was quick to pull you into his embrace.
His body was wrecked in silent sobs, tears falling onto your shirt.
“I was afraid… Afraid you’d never wake up.”
“I heard your voice calling out… Every night. You haven’t really been taking care of yourself, have you?”
“I don’t care. You’re awake.”
You chuckled and laid back down, his head on your chest, listening to your heart. You took hold of his hand, playing with his fingers with the intent of finding out if Maryse made him marry Lydia while you were in a coma. Alec smiled brightly and kissed up your neck to your ear.
“Marry me.”
You observed Alec for a long moment before you nodded, wide smiles on your lips.
“What about Maryse?”
“She’ll accept it. Otherwise, we’ll put in transfers for another Institute.”
“What about Jace and…”
“I want to spend the rest of my life with you. And no one’s gonna stop me.”
Requested/suggested by @rennyd-26.