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Chapter 12

"According to my contacts she's formed some kind of alliance with Azazel and Abaddon."

"What?" Magnus gasped, eyes wide. "So my mate isn't the main reason for your impromptu visit after all?" It wasn't a question.

"I'm afraid not, though this will affect him as well." Asmodeus sighed.

"How so?" asked Magnus. Though he supposed he shouldn't be surprised at what he was hearing. He had longed suspected her to be plotting something, even before he had left Edom. But then again, when wasn't she plotting something.

After his father's highly unwelcomed interruption, Magnus had promptly created a portal, bringing Alexander home, and the two were now seated in his living room.

"Now that you've found your mate..." His father explained. "I'm sure she'll have him in her sights. He's not safe."

His father was right, Magnus thought as he got to his feet and began pacing the room, his fingers dancing anxiously at his sides. If Lillith was building an alliance to overthrow him and his father, then, she would use anyone and anything she could against them. He had no doubt that she would use Alec to get to him if she found out that the omega was his mate.

"So what do you want me to do?" Magnus asked, sighing as he combed his fingers through his hair. He already knew what the answer was going to be.

"I need you back in Edom as soon as possible. You're stronger there..." said Asmodeus. "And we're stronger together. I have no doubt that she will take your absence as an oppertunity to attack. Which one of us she'll go after first though, I'm not sure."

"And Alexander?" Magnus' brows raised in question. There was no way in hell he was going to leave Alec behind. Even if he does have an entire shadowhunter army to protect him.

"How long until you're able to complete the mating bond and rituals?" Asmodeus asked. He really hated having to be the bearer of such bad news, ruining what was a happy moment for his son. But what could he have done? The moment he got word from his informant about what was happening, he knew he had to warn him immediately.

"Not for another two months," said Magnus. "And even then, how can I ask him to leave his family and follow me to Edom... especially with the possibility of a war looming?" Magnus' heart wanted to break out of his chest, it was so restless. What was even happening? Less than an hour ago he was the happiest man in the world. He was riding high. Now...now his happiness and his family was being threatened. "Can he even survive in Edom?" he asked. "Mom couldn't."

"That's because your mother was a mundane, son," Asmodeus explained as he moved to his feet. "This Alexander, your mate, he's also part nephillim and an omega. Once you complete the mating bond he'll be able to share in your strength. That was always one of the beauties of omega's. When they mate, they're able to inherit, take on certain characteristics of their mates. They are truely able to become one with their mates."

Placing a comforting hand on his son's shoulder, "Don't worry son. Once you're able to claim Alexander, you'll never have to leave his side. He'll forever be yours."

"Even...?" Magnus started, eyes glossy as he stared hopefully into his father's eyes...eyes that were the mirror image of his own.

"Yes," Asmodeus answered, nodding to the unspoken question.

"But how? How do you know all of this?" Magnus asked what he immediately knew to be a stupid question even before it left his mouth. Of course his father would know, he's as old as time and has been here since the begining of it. He would know all that their was to know about omegas.

Asmodeus didn't bother answering his son's question as he could see the realization on his face. Instead he simply said, "You really need to study more son. My library is always at your disposal."

Magnus couldn't help but smile. Despite the bad news his father had brought, he also came bearing gifts, washing away the fears and unanswered questions that had been plaguing him at the back of his mind. He no longer had to worry about his immortality and his Alexander's mortality being an issue between them. Atleast he hoped not.

Once he claimed his Alexander, not only will he be able to be with him in Edom, but Magnus would never have to worry about loosing him to the hands of time.

~ooOoo~

Alec was walking on sunshine. His date with Magnus had been amazing. Even the sudden appearance of the warlock's father, though it had made him feel uncomfortable at the time, hadn't dampened the fact that he'd had a spectacular time. He was already chomping at the bit to see his beautiful mate's face again.

If you would have told him a week ago that he, Alexander Gideon Lightwood, would be the type of person to sing, well more like hum, in the shower, he would have called you crazy. Well, that's exactly what he's been doing all morning. Even as he got dressed in his usual shadowhunter black, he had a smooth rhythm to his movements and a hundred watt smile plastered on his face as he hummed.

He was the happiest he has ever been. Nothing could bring his mood down.

Arriving home lastnight, it hadn't surprised him to see his parents waiting up for him. Even his little band of misfits had been awake, though not unusual as they were shadowhunters after all, and did most of their work during the night. And though he had felt slightly annoyed, he had to admit that a part of him was happy to have such a family who refused going to bed untill they knew for sure that he'd returned home safely.

Making his way into the caferteria, Alec's unusual smile faded. He was seriously dreading the onslaught of questions that he knew he was about to face. Upon his return lastnight, Izzy and Clary had accosted him in his room, making it clear that they wanted every detail of his date. And though they had accepted that he was too tired lastnight to give into their demands, he knew that they would be on his case this morning.

He should probably just hold out and watch them stew.

Grabbing a tray from the self serving breakfast buffet table, Alec loaded up a plate with pancakes, along with a small bowl of mixed fruits, a cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice. As he made his way over to their usual table, he saw that others were already there. They all still had full plates, so they must have arrived not too long before him.

"Morning," he muttered, placing his breakfast tray at the only available spot and pulling out the chair before sitting down. He was already exhausted and the interrogation had not started yet.

"Alec, hey," Clary greeted.

"Morning," said Simon around a mouth full some kind of cereal. Perhaps Cruesli.

"Hey buddy," Jace greeted as well, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Then again that's always been there.

"Big brother," Izzy smirked. She looked like she was getting ready to burst.

"Alright, alright. Let's just get this over with," Alec sighed. He knew his sister could be relentless sometimes and would annoy him untill he either gave in, or ran mad. So, the sooner he got this over with, the sooner she'll leave him alone...he hoped.

"Well first thing's first, where did you guys go?" she asked, pulling out a piece of paper from her poket.

"Jamaica...wait, you made a list?" Alec asked in utter disbelieve.

"Well I didn't want to forget anything," she whined, causing Jace and Simon to chuckle, Clary shrugging, even though she had helped Izzy to make the list.

Reaching across the table, Alec took the list of questions, then proceeded to answer them the best he could. Leaving out intimate details and Magnus's father's sudden appearance of course. Just because he wasn't too worried about the demon, didn't mean his family wouldn't be, and the last thing he needed was for his family to go trying to vanquish Magnus's father.

"But how was the kiss though? Was it just a peck or was there tongue involved?" Izzy asked when Alec simply answered yes to him and Magnus having kissed. "Is he a good kisser? Please tell me you didn't do anything more than kissing."

"That is non of your business," Alec exclaimed, blushing slightly. "And I believe I've answered all the questions on your list." Handing her back the piece of paper, he focused his attention back to his breakfast. "Let's talk about something else please...anything else. Any important missions?"

"You're no fun," Izzy scoffed as they all chuckled then Jace started talking about their last mission. Finally moving the conversation away from Alec, much to is relief. The relaxed mood didn't last long though, as Simon, seemingly having a light bulb moment, asked one of the questions he, Alec, himself had been avoiding. Atleast for the time being.

"Did you guys talk about the whole mortal, immortal thing?" he asked, causing everyone at the table to look at him in surprised silence. "What?" he shrugged, blushing slightly at the attention and shrinking into his seat. "Are we not talking about that?"

"I don't think that that's a first date conversation, Simon," Clary chided. "And I'm sure Alec and Magnus have thought about all of this and know what they're doing."

"Yes, I get that, but..." Simon started, causing Clary and Izzy to start arguing with him.

"No buts Simon, You can't just blurt out something like that," Izzy scolded as Alec rolled his eyes, Jace giving him a simpathetic look as the three continued going back and fourth.

"Oh for Angel sakes," Alec groaned suddenly, dropping the fork full of pancake that's been in his hand for a good minute back onto his plate, causing the others to stop talking. As if the morning couldn't get any worse.

"What? What is it? asked Izzy, as they all looked around confused before the familiar scent hits her nostrills hard. "Oh, never mind."

"Alexander," the new arrival greeted, making his way to their table.

"How many times do I have to tell you not to call me that," Alec groused, his jaw clenched so tight you could hear the joints popping. "It's Alec."

"But Alexander is such a beautiful name," the other boy shrugged, seeming unbothered. "Good morning," he then greeted the table. "Sister."

"Jonathan," Clary greeted back uncomfortably. "What are you doing here?" she asked as they all stared her brother down.

"Clave business," came his simple reply as he grabbed a chair from another table.

"What are you doing?" asked Alec, he was seated next to Clary with Jace, Simon and Izzy on the opposite side.

"What does it look like I'm doing?" Jonathan shrugged, placing his chair next to Clary's before plopping down.

"Well you cant't sit here," said Izzy with a scowl. "There's no room at this table for a rapist."

It was like all of the air had been instantly sucked out of the room. Alec could immediately see the flash of hurt in Jonathan's eyes at Izzy's statement before he tried to school his features. Simon and Jace gasped in shock as Clary flinched, bowing her head as if counting the lines in the stained wooden table.

"You told them?" Jonathan whispered, a bevy of different emotions playing across his face. Hurt being the main one.

Jace, looked on edge, feeling his parabatai's war of emotions. "What's going on here? Tell us what?" he asked, his brows climbing his forehead.

Simon was looking just as curious as they glanced back and fourth between Alec and Jonathan. They all knew that something had happened between Jonathan and Alec, causing an end to their close friendship. But what? None of them would say. But apparently Izzy knew. Clary as well, if the way she was avoiding eye contact with everyone was any indictor.

"Tell us what?" Jace repeated after a moment of tense silence, Izzy's statement still not fully registering.

"Jonathan tried to rape me," Alec whispered, not wanting anyone outside of their table to over hear.

"He did what!..." "Will you please stop saying that!..." Jace and Jonathan exclaimed, drawing the attention of some of the other shadowhunters around them. Lowering his voice, "I did not try to rape you," Jonathan whispered as he looked at Alec with determitaion.

"So what do you call it when someone forces themself on you while trying to kiss you without your permission?" Alec asked with equal valor.

"It was a misunderstanding," groaned Jonathan. " I would never intentionally hurt you. When are you going to forgive me for that?"

"Never," Alec growled, getting up from the table. The stoel he sat on scraped the floor as he went. "Guys, I've lost my appetite." And with that, he left the cafeteria, Jace calling out to him.

"I will deal with you later," Jace growled, pointing a menacing finger at Jonathan before following after Alec.

"I've lost my appetite as well," said Izzy as she too stood from the table. "You've made a big mistake coming here." She glared daggers into Jonathan before following Jace with Simon, who had silently watched the whole confrontation, on her heels, leaving a conflicted Clary behind.

~ooOoo~

"He's never going to forgive me, is he?" Jonathan asked after a few minutes of tense silence, eyes glossy and despair clear in his voice.

"I don't know," Clary replied. "Just... don't push him, alright."

"I really didn't mean to hurt him. You believe me right?" Jonathan asked pleadingly. "The whole thing was just a big mistake...a misunderstanding. I thought he liked me."

"I believe you," Clary assured, resting her hands on Jonathan's that layed clutching each other atop the table. "And he did like you. He does," she added after a few beats. "Just maybe not in the way you wanted."

Sighing, Clary took in her brother's forlorn expression. It was really sad to see him and Alec like this. She knew they cared for each other. Jonathan, even at one point thinking himself in love with Alec. Whenever they talked he would always ask her how Alec was doing, always telling her how much he missed him.

She just hoped that the two of them will be able to work things out. "So, how's dad doing?" she asked after a moment, trying to change the topic. This was something Jonathan and Alec would have to work through on their own.

"He's doing great," Jonathan replied, taking a relaxing breath as he leaned back in his seat. "Infact, he was supposed to be here as well but he still had a few meetings scheduled, so he'll be here next week."

"Really?" Clary smiled. "I've missed you guys."

"Yet you hardly visit," Jonathan quipped, earning a soft groan from Clary, who went on to rant off her excuses for why she hadn't visited them in a while.

The two spent the rest of breakfast, though still some what tense, catching up on what has been happening in the other's life.

~ooOoo~

'I can't be here anymore,' Alec thought as he paced his bedroom. What the hell was Jonathon even doing here? The last time they'd seen each other was more than a year ago...almost two.

"Lightwood," called a smiling Jonathan as he raced along the coble stone path to catch up with Alec.

"Hey," Alec stopped in his tracks at the familiar voice, turning to face the platinum blonde, almost white haired boy, with an equally large smile.

"Back so soon?" asked Jonathan as he pulled Alec into a quick one armed hug.

"Yeah," Alec answered as they pulled back.

"Missing me already, huh?" Jonathan smirked causing Alec to roll his eyes.

"You wish," he chuckled.

"You know you missed me," Jonathan singed, smoothing his hand over Alec's hair who playfully pushed him away.

Jonathan was one of the few, perhaps the only person in Idris that Alec actually considered his friend. In the begining they had mostly hung out together because of their families being so close, but over the years as he visited Idris more and more, the two of them had formed a true friendship.

"So how's my sister doing, keeping out of trouble?" the blonde haired boy asked as they walked the busy shopping street together, stopping every once in a while to glance into the beautifully decorated store windows.

"Why don't you ask her yourself?" Alec suggested. "She's here."

"What?" asked Jonathan, surprised. "But I'm just coming from the house."

"She's probably still at my place. We only arrived about thirty minutes ago," said Alec, ignoring the lingering looks of the other shadowhunters they passed by.

"And you just couldn't wait to get out of the house, could you?" Jonathan chuckled.

"Well, when you don't get out much, you have to grab the oppertunity whenever it comes," Alec shrugged. He didn't know where the other boy had been headed before their run in, but it must not have been anywhere important, as the blonde haired boy spent the rest of the afternoon with him, exploring the city together.

Sighing, Alec ran his hands through his hair, falling back on his bed with a slight bounce. Staring up at his ceiling, he tried to block out the memories of the last time that he'd seen Jonathan as they kept pushing their way into his mind. He tried to block out the memory of how a fun filled day with one of the few people he trusted had turned into one of his worst nightmares... how someone he had trusted had taken advantage of that trust...and how weak, and vulnerable, he had been made to feel.

The two laughed as they fought each other in their race back to Alec's family home. Just as he made it to the door, Jonathan, being equally as competitive as him, pushed him out of the way, pushing open the door and rushing into the small living room first.

"You damn cheater!" Alec yelled, getting to feet and rubbing his sore butt. There was definately going to be a bruise.

"It's not my fault your balance sucks for a shadowhunter," Jonathan lauhged as Alec walked in, hand still rubbing his buirsed butt.

Frowning, Alec punuched him in the shoulder, though not with much force, and made his way over to the large antique couch that stood in the centre of the room.

"Izzy, Jace," Alec called as he plopped down. His parents had left the same time he had for a meeting at the Gard. "Clary, Simon," he continued, but their was silence.

"I guess it's just us then," Jonathan smiled sweetly as he moved around the small living room.

"I guess so," Alec agreed, jumping to his feet. "Why don't you help yourself to whatever you find in the cubbords or the fridge?" He gestured towards the arch doorway that led into the kitchen. "I'm going to have a quick shower...maybe by the time I'm finished, the others will be back from wherever they went off to."

Not waiting for a reply, Alec quickly made his way up the stairs to the bathroom he shared with Jace and Izzy.