Lost in the Shadows

Remember all those scary campfire tales about monsters and things that go bump in the night? And all of those wicked nightmares that frighten sleep away? All of those terrifying beings are real. The reason why you've never seen these creatures are because of the Shadow Hunters; They are the Nephilim that protect the ignorant mundane world against such evils. And I am the best Shadow Hunter you'll ever lay eyes upon. ((Mun and Muse's are both 18+. There may be occasional NSFW)) ((FC is Jaime Cambell Bower for Jace Wayland and Jackson Rathbone for Jasper Whitlock))

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{When you get this, reply with five things that make you happy and send it to the last ten people that reblogged something from you! :)}

Vlad:

Popularized adaptations of Vampire Lore

Making children smile and laugh

Praying

Stepping into a hot bath

Flying and having other bats join along

Me:

Everything related to Marvel and Captain America

Drawing

My little brother

Trying on new clothes

That moment when flowers start to bloom, signalling the end of winter

(In addition, happy stimming! When I’m happy, I love to stim and that means flapping my hands repeatedly)

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It's a boy!

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"No he’s too busy trying to find my and Magnus’s kid." Rose said it as though it was a normal thing."

After a beat she decided to speak up on a topic that was sensitive to her. “Look Jas, I don’t know if I mentioned it before but, after recently losing control and feeding on Jace, I get it. He’s alright it’s just- I thought you should know that I think I kind of understand what you went through so even though I’m still angry at you- we’re cool.”

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Jasper's brows raised at the mention of a child between her and Magnus. "Ah, I see. Do you need help finding your child? I'll lend you my services if needed," the vampire offered. It was surprising news to say in the least. He was aware that Warlock's - which he knew Magnus to be - were completely sterile. It wasn't his place to question it though so Jasper politely refrained from bringing it up.

"I don't deserve the slightest form of forgiveness but thank you. I sincerely hope that both you and Jace are okay. Losing control is hard on both sides," he said awkwardly, clasping his hands nervously in front of him. This was a subject that was rather sensitive to him too. Jasper felt an incredible amount of guilt for not maintaining the control that he worked so hard on maintaining. 

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"I see. You’ll have to show me sometime." Natasha finished her meal and poured herself another glass of wine, then began to look over the dessert menu. "I think we should do this again sometime, what do you think?"

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"I think that it would be lovely," Magnus answered. He watched Natasha look over the menu before resting his crossed arms on the table and leaning slightly forward on them. He lightly swirled the red wine in his glass before looking away to take a drink. 

"Perhaps it would be a proper date," the Warlock teased as his silver gaze flickered back to her, "I'll take you dancing although, you might have to be patient with my rusty footwork. We'll run out on another adventure in fine dining after that."

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It's a boy!

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"I will."

It didn’t take her too long to get to Jasper’s and when she did, she refrained from trying to be too harsh. She was still angry at him, but not as much as she was upon first turning. “Hey Jassy.” Rose’s lips pressed together in a thin line as she was let inside.

"What’s new?"

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"Please make yourself comfortable and pardon the mess," Jasper gestured for Rose to sit as he tidied up the few materials that he left behind prior to her arrival. He folded up the wrinkled blanket that had been splayed across the couch and set it on the armrest. The light blanket didn't serve much purpose to him since temperature normally didn't affect vampires. It was simply an old human comfort that he occasionally indulged in. 

"It's been quite quiet since your last visit," Jasper answered when he finished cleaning up with placing a book that he recently acquired on a nearly bare shelf, "Should I be expecting your friend making a surprise appearance again?"

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"It’s quite painful yes, but I have had worse in my experience." Natasha fell silent to eat her food, occasionally looking up at the Warlock with subtle amusement. "Ballroom dancing huh? Is it anything like what they show on the TV?"

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Magnus paused long enough in his meal to set his utensils aside and dab at his mouth with his napkin. "Certainly not. Dancing back then wasn't nearly as choreographed as today except for those who studied the art," he answered, "We had predetermined steps that everyone knew. The simple steps to the waltz were as well-known as the Macarena of today."

His lips quirked upwards as he remembered the dance coming into popularity. "Dances of the ballroom were political and used to keep up necessary appearances," the Warlock chuckled, "Members of the upper-class were usually invited but, I crashed my fair share of parties back in the day."

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It's a boy!

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"I’m sure it’ll work out." She smiled at him reassuringly only to add, "if not perhaps I can talk Bucky into letting you crash with us for a bit."

Her gaze flickered to her watch and she got to her feet, “I better get going though, I need to see Jas about combat training.” Plus she wanted to get his input on this whole situation.

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The Warlock immediately stood once Rose got to her feet, headed over to the front door, and opened it in a gentlemanly manner. "Oh please, don't let me keep you waiting," Magnus said, "Go ahead but, do me a favor and pass on my regards to Jasper. The last I saw of him was when he fled after I dismantled his Hydra programming."

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"I may have to come anyway just for that." She grinned and leaned a little closer to him, "so are you planning on leaving then? Natasha might let you say if you talk to her."

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"I'd rather not leave but, I'm reserving myself to the fact that it's a pretty likely event to come to pass," Magnus said and shifted his position slightly to better face her, "My suddenly having a kid may, uh, complicate things around here."

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It's a boy!

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"Yes because bunking with you won’t further piss him off." She raised a brow at him with a teasing smile. "Thanks though, I’ll consider it if it comes up." She didn’t think he’d kick her out over this, not when he clearly was worried for her.

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"You're welcome," Magnus responded lightly, "The offer still stands though even if he ended up getting pissed off even more. Think of it as a sleepover. I'll make you a real Bloody Mary if you bring me ice cream."

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"I don’t know, and I probably won’t until I get back. I can’t imagine that he’s skipping through the meadows over it though." A tiny smirk teased her lips as she looked back at the Warlock, "he has a bit of a possessive streak if you can’t tell, so I imagine the notion of having a kid with you has struck a nerve."

She wasn’t certain on this but it wouldn’t surprise her if it did bother him.

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"Now I'm worried about Bucky arriving at my doorstep in the middle of the night with a running chainsaw," Magnus joked lightly before adding seriously, "If he is upset about this though, feel free to crash her."

The Warlock subtly frowned and took another swig of his drink, "Or rather whatever motel I might be residing at."

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"I like the color red, and I used to be a ballet dancer in Russia," she smiled and took another drink of wine, "a very good dancer actually." Her green eyes met his momentarily, leaning closer so her elbows rested on the table. "And what about you?"

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"I'm personally quite fond of the color purple," Magnus answered with a matching smile as he similarly leaned forward, "And I remember a time when attending the theatre and being invited to balls were commonplace. I was quite the waltzer back then but, I haven't danced in ages."

Magnus leaned back into his chair once their waiter approached with their food. When they were left alone again, his lips quirked upwards, "So, you were a ballerina? Are dancing in pointe shoes as bad as dancers so it is?"

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Rose didn’t say anything yet her expression conveyed sympathy toward him as she took his hand gently in hers.

"I’m sorry, I probably overreacted a bit." She sighed and went to sit back down.

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"No, it's fine. When I become all dreary, I tend to not think before I speak," Magnus smiled and went to fetch his drink before joining Rose back on the couch. He swirled the warm liquid in his glass and took a sip before peering over at her. "Do you know how well Bucky is taking this? You know him better than I do and he was awfully silent when the boy made his grand appearance."

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"I’d never turn anyone into a monster like me- certainly not out of love." She said in offense, "I never wanted this and I’d never selfishly turn someone I love into a vampire."

"I’m sorry you’ve lost loved ones, I couldn’t imagine what it’s like. But you’re right, it’s best not to get attached to mortals." Rose got to her feet her gaze falling to the door before looking to him, "I should probably go."

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The Warlock stared at her in mild confusion for a moment before realizing the he had accidentally offended her. He set his glass on the counter and approached her.

"I didn't mean it like that. I was just envious that you have a way whereas I have none. But, that's beside the point," Magnus said apologetically, "Knock all this up to me being a nonsensical old man who doesn't know when to shut up."

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"I’m sorry to hear that." Rose said with a sigh, "it’s the curse of immortality isn’t it?" She thought about Bucky; wondering what she would do if she were to lose him.

"I still haven’t given much thought to this life beyond the immortality aspect. If all goes well Bucky will die in the next fifty or so years, and I’ll still look like I did when I turned."

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"Take it from a man who already has 800 years under his belt. Don't dwell on it too much. It'll make you go mad, believe me," Magnus advised, "It gets easier as time goes on. It's always the first love that's the hardest to endure."

The Warlock rose from his seat to pour himself a drink. "I've tried to find ways to reverse my immortality but they've all failed. You're lucky that you can make others like you. Bucky can be by your side forever," Magnus filled up his glass and took a swig, "I'm cursed to watch everyone I care about pass me by."

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"No, I take it as a compliment in a strange way, being a lethal work of art is kind of erotic in it’s own right so  long as brain washing isn’t involved."

Rose gave him another nudge, “what caused the dry spell if you don’t mind my asking?”

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"A lethal work of art," Magnus mused aloud, "I like that phrase. I might end up using that later on."

He let out a breath and leaned forward so that his arms rested on his knees. "I was terribly lonely. Typically, loneliness fuels my inspiration but this was different. Probably because I was an idiot and had my heart broken again." He didn't intend on revealing that much but there was no turning back now.

"I'll have you know that I have horrible luck when it comes to genuine relationships. I also tend to become a bit of a downer when they come to an end."

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"Well you have a gift for it I’ll admit. But even artists can get a little attached to their creations, after all they put a little bit of themselves into it."

The immortal’s head canted to the side curiously, “am I wrong? I mean it does seem as though you put a bit of yourself into this one, and the last well it seems a little intriguing how I had dark hair and blue eyes.”

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"A little bit of myself is admittedly put into my work," Magnus answered, "Your current form is an accurate testament to that fact. I was in the middle of a dry spell that had lasted for a few years before you waltzed into my life. So, I went all out when I finally regained my inspiration." The Warlock eyed her curiously, "You don't mind that I did that, right?"

[bionic-bat-archive]

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"Well now I know where you got inspired for my previous look." She teased only to add, "so did you pick out these faces based on what you find attractive, or just whatever you can come up with?"

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"You've uncovered my plan. I've been gracing you with the forms that my prior flings have possessed," Magnus teased in a dramatic tone that easily leveled out, "I'm an inventor with my craft. I experiment with magic the same way that humans fiddle with technology. I've created your faces with my newfound inspiration, not necessarily stemming from specific features that I find attractive. I design a form so that it flows together."

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Laughing Rose shook her head and sighed, “if it wasn’t for your magic drink, he might have came out slightly different; imagine him taking after my other form, that could be interesting.”

"If I wasn’t currently with Bucky, I might have flirted with you a little. That’s of course assuming I was your type- if you even have one."

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"Oh, I would have flirted with you too if you weren't involved with another. I don't mettle with other's companions," Magnus grinned, "And I do have a favorite type. Give me a person with black hair and blue eyes and I'll melt. It's my favorite combination but, I love everyone. Man, woman, human, vampire, fairy...everyone is fair game."