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Island life continued peacefully, the Lightwood clan quickly blending in well and happily helping with tasks themselves. Jace was content spending his time searching the island and hunting down rare specimen’s to expand the museum’s collection. Max quickly warmed his way into Raphael’s heart and began helping him at the shop regularly. With the additional help, they were soon able to upgrade the store and Raphael invited the island to the grand opening of Emporium DuMort. And with Isabelle’s help, she and Magnus were able to open up a clothing store next door. Enjoying his role as island gardening expert, Alec showed his support by planting a display of white and gold hyacinths between the two shops.
Before they knew it, a week had already passed and it was finally the day of the concert.
As per his role, Magnus was waiting at the airport to greet their new arrivals. Alec stood with him. They had been working together earlier, ensuring the campsite was set up and ready for their guests, so Alec had decided to join the cat when he went to the airport.
He knew Magnus was a bit nervous for the arrivals. Spiral Island had made a lot of positive steps forward. As such, Magnus was all the more determined to ensure their progress continued and that their visitors had a positive experience, in hopes that they’d decided to make the island their permanent home. Alec wanted to support his boyfriend in his task, and hopefully help alleviate some of his stress.
They watched the seaplane fly overhead and pull into the airport.
“Is that them?” Alec suddenly heard from behind him.
Alec jumped, surprised to find Jace leaning over his shoulder. “Jace! What are you doing here?!” he demanded.
“We wanted to see the new guests!” Izzy answered, appearing on Alec’s other side.
“Izzy…” Alec groaned, hoof to forehad. He let out a sigh. “Okay, you can stay. Just make sure to behave yourself, okay? We’re trying to leave a good impression.
“You wound me, Brother.” Izzy teased playfully.
Before Alec could reply, a monkey stepped out of the airport, a wide grin on his face and a guitar case strapped to his back.
“Oooh, he’s cute.” Izzy hummed.
A moment later, a squirrel with fiery coloured fur followed behind, her long tail swishing in the wind.
“Whoa.” Jace murmured.
Alec looked back at Jace, surprised by his brother’s earnest reaction.
But the falcon’s gazed was locked forward. “She’s beautiful.”
Magnus approached the new arrivals, greeting them with a smile. “Hello! You must be Simon and Clary. I’m Magnus. Welcome to Spiral Island.”
“Hi! It’s nice to be here. Great looking place you’ve got.” Simon replied with an easy smile.
And then Izzy stepped forward offering her hoof to Simon. “I’m Isabelle.”
Any focus the monkey previously had seemed to evaporate. He took her hoof, shaking it. “Lewis.” He said, instantly smitten. Then he shook his head. “Simon. Simon Lewis. Two first names. Am I still talking?”
Izzy giggled, clearly enjoying herself.
Apparently not to be left behind, Alec notice Jace had made his way down the dock and up to Clary. “Hey there. Welcome to Spiral.” He greet cooly.
“Hi.” Clary replied, grinning.
Alec rolled his eyes at his siblings’ behaviour.
“Oh, don’t be so hard on them.” Magnus soothed, having made his way back over. “Young love.” He reached out and took Alec’s hoof in his paw, giving it a squeeze. “We know all about that.” He smiled.
Alec chuckled, returning the golden eyed cat’s smile. “True.”
“Plus, I have a feeling they’ve just helped the new duo decide to stay here permanently.”
Alec looked back to the dock, and the way to two pairs were clearly sharing flirtatious looks. And he laughed. “I think you’re right.”
Later that night, they set up the plaza for the concert. It wasn’t long before the seats were filled.
Alec looked at the group gathered there. Clary and Jace sat together, his wing already around her as she leaned against him. Izzy sat close to Simon and he looked her way often as he played. Alec watched as Max happily bouncing along to the music, clearly enjoying himself. Cat waved her many arms cheerfully and Ragnor joined her in his own form of dance. Even Raphael seemed unable to resist, tapping his foot with the beat of the song.
Alec reached out, taking hold of Magnus’s paw. Magnus turned to look at him, his golden eyes sparkling brightly even in the dark of the night. And Alec was filled with such happiness.
His family was here, safe and sound in their new home. They had made friends, and even found love.
And so had Alec. With the most wonderful cat in the entire world.
Their lives were filled with such happiness. And Alec was certain there was so much more happiness yet to come. But most of all, looking into those beautiful golden eyes, Alec knew that this was definitely home.