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This is a one shot for my Sonadow Blood-Red Demons AU. This one, however, won’t be like my tangled au. Right now, this is just fun oneshots for me to practice writing with when I’m bored

Hello, there! I don’t post a lot of things of my own (it’s mostly limited to my stories on AO3) but I truly felt like I had to post something now, because it’s a very special occasion! It is the one year anniversary of Shadowhunters! 

On this day in history, (one year ago, to be exact) the two-hour finale of Shadowhunters was aired. And thus we all collectively died.

So, here I am, to honour this momentous day.

I want to start off by saying that I am fairly new to this fandom. I joined it late. I’ve only been a part of the Shadowhunters fandom for about five months, give or take a couple. Today, I’m sharing the cliche that everyone shares at some point: how I got involved.

It all started when I was browsing the library in a nearby town for something to read over the long weekend and I stumbled across City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. I took it home, read it, and loved it. I started reading City of Ashes after that, and I took to the Internet in the wake of the revelation that Jace and Clary are “siblings”. I will admit, this was purely because book!Clace is my otp and I wanted to know if they were really siblings or if they still had hope. Upon discovering, (much to my relief) that they weren’t, I stumbled across another thing: a TV show based off of the Mortal Instruments book series. Naturally, I looked it up. I tried watching it on Freeform, but it buffered so badly that I stopped after only a few minutes. 

Fast forward a month or so. I’ve stopped reading the books (things that I’m not intensely interested in don’t tend to hold my attention for very long) and the Shadowhunters fandom is far from my mind. My friend gave me his Hulu password as payment for something I did for him, and though I’d assured him I wasn’t expecting anything in return, it ended up being one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever gotten, because that was how I found Shadowhunters again. It was in the recommended on Hulu, and when I looked at the description, I remembered it. I watched the first episode and immediately fell in love. 

The cast, the effects, the soundtrack, the storyline. All of it was so perfect.The characters were immensely well-rounded. The plot was engaging and interesting. I loved it. binge watched all of season 1 in about three days and then realised I should really start reading the books again, so everything would make sense. Unfortunately, I watch things a lot faster than I read. So I ended up finishing Shadowhunters while I was just starting the fourth book, City of Fallen Angels.

Now, I’m reading City of Lost Souls, rewatching Shadowhunters for the third time, and deeply involved in the Shadowhunters fandom.

The Shadowhunters fandom is truly one of (if not the) best fandoms that I have ever been a part of. Everyone I’ve met is very kind and friendly and always willing to help each other with whatever they need. I’ve gotten to know so many wonderful people through this fandom, and I’m eternally grateful to have them in my life. I’ve also written more fanfiction for Shadowhunters than I have for any of my other fandoms, partially due to the tools and resources available for writing in the Malec Discord server I’m a part of and the support and encouragement of my new online friends. In addition to this, I’ve finally found a character that I connect to on a deep, personal level in Alec Lightwood. 

In short, the Shadowhunters fandom has made my life a better and brighter place. It’s made me smile on days when I feel like I might never smile again. It’s connected me to other people that understand me and support me and be overdramatic when I really, really need someone to employ the theatrics of Magnus Bane and make me feel better. (Yes, I’m talking about you, Aria.)

Shadowhunters is one of those things that I’m not sure how I ever lived without.

To celebrate the one year anniversary, I ask my Shadowhunters-involved followers to make their own post (or reblog mine with their information added on) with their three favourite things about Shadowhunters. It can be anything - a favourite cast member, character, or episode, something you’ve gained as a result of the show/fandom, or something that’s a part of the show or fandom itself. Let’s share the love for our fandom!

My three favourite things about Shadowhunters:

1. Malec. The simple fact that there is a TV show in existence that has two male characters in a canon relationship and doesn’t perpetuate harmful bisexual and/or gay stereotypes is beautiful to me. Malec has given so many people so much hope for the future. Their relationship has made so many people feel accepted, validated, and loved. This is the kind of thing that we, as a people, need to see more of.

2. The Malec Discord server. I joined a Malec Discord server a while ago, after finding the link in one of my mutuals’ fics. It was the best thing I ever had doubts about going through with and ended up doing in my entire life. I’m socially awkward, as I’m sure most of you know. Not to get too sappy, but throughout my entire life, I’ve been cast out of multiple social circles because I am weird and not what most people would consider ‘normal’ and I didn’t really feel like I ever truly belonged anywhere. The Malec Discord server changed that. There, everyone that I have met is kind, friendly, and unfailingly welcoming to everyone, regardless of differences between us.

3. Alec Lightwood. I spend a majority of my time self-projecting in fanfiction and relating myself to my favourite characters. Naturally, I’ve always been on the lookout for a character that’s extremely similar to me. I found that in Alec Lightwood. So much of his story is synonymous with my own, from the pressures of watching over other people with all of your heart to the repression that comes with internalized homophobia. His story gives me inspiration and hope. Alec goes from hurting himself to avoid dealing with his own feelings to marrying the man he loves with all of the love and support he could’ve ever dreamed of. He is not only an icon to members of the LGBT+ community. He is also a sign that, even if things seem absolutely hopeless, there is always room for change. Things can and will get better, and he is proof of that.

Please don’t hesitate to reblog if you’d rather do that! I encourage everyone I know on here that’s into Shadowhunters to make their own post about the anniversary with their own three favourite things. This fandom has given me so much, and I feel in a way that this is like giving back.

To kick-start this post, (because I am not at all confident in myself and my ability to make it known) I am going to tag some of my favourite people from the Shadowhunters fandom to do this, as well, if they want to. You guys can tag people, too, if you like, or not. It’s up to you.

@archeryandeyeliner @arialerendeair @eternallysilvermagnusandalec @lightwormsiblings @bidnezz @skylar102 @aceon-ice @sugarandspace

TLDR: I am absolutely in love with the Shadowhunters fandom and everything it stands for. In this post, I talk about how I got involved and what the fandom means to me. In addition to this, I tell you my three favourite things from/about the Shadowhunters fandom. I also task my followers who are in the Shadowhunters fandom to create their own post about Shadowhunters in honour of the one year anniversary and encourage them to list three of their favourite things, as well!

The evening of that special day, Lili sits on the floor, scrolling through different thoughts in her head, then suddenly decides to call her beloved and chat, soothe her soul, because she always finds in his words such a warmth that can warm even the fiercest winter. 

The warmth of his words, his soothing voice, his beautiful eyes, always looking with love - all she needed at the moment. *dial tone*

Cole: Hey, baby, how'd it go?

By the way, this white dress is so peculiar, to be honest...*chuckles*

Lili: Oh, Cole, don't be a fool, I know you liked it.

Cole: Yep, sure, I wish I could get it off you as soon as possible...

Lili: Stahp, jokes aside.

You have no idea how worried I was. This.. this was.. so wonderful..

They're all such incredible, powerful people.. I'm not good at this yet.. I don't think I deserve it..

Cole: Baby, don't you dare say that! You are absolutely worthy no less than they do. Remember where you started, what path you’ve gone. Starting from small, you forged your own destiny. I immensely admire how special you are, a beautiful woman, both internally and externally.

You're so hardworking, so inspiring, and also, don't argue: you're fucking hot. You deserve every star in the goddamn sky. And I'm damn proud of you, honey. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve you, and I'm lucky enough to call you my girlfriend.

Lili: But, Cole...not..

Cole: Wait, don't interrupt me.Where was I?. Ah, yes... You're amazing, Lils. You have great potential, great prospects in the future. I'm sure of it. You can handle everything.

And someday, when we’ll have children, you will tell them about the wonderful story about the hard way you came to turn from Fiona into a Princess, to get into this fairy tale, full of love and support, and they will look at you with the most beautiful glowing emerald eyes, will be proud and love you as much as I do.

Lili *sobbing*: Cole, why are you saying this? Why? 

*started crying* God... I'm sorry, I can't keep it to myself.

Cole: Hey, baby, don't apologize, you know you can trust me.

A-a-nd... I'm saying this because I fucking love you, and there's no way in the world I'm gonna leave you in your most difficult and wonderful moments at the same time. We're in this for the long haul, and we're gonna get thought it, okay?

Lili *wipes nose, cheeks, sighs* : Okay...

Cole smiles looking into her radiant eyes, glancing down at her slightly wet but beautiful neck, to her messed up hair, as the silence falls. 

"God, she's beautiful, even when she's all snotty and crying" he thinks, but feels that it is time interrupt this calm.

Cole *gently interrupting*: Ok, good.

But.. I have to run. Go take a bath, relax, just get distracted from this.

Lili: Okay, thank you, Cole. 

Thank you for once again listening to my whims.

Cole: Oh, come on. Love you. See you tomorrow!

Just Alec Lightwood being a bamf. 

If you would like to send a Malec, Magnus, or Alec video request feel free to do so in the comments of the video or send an ask :D