I don't own The Mortal Instruments characters but the plot is mine.

I landed on my feet with Alex in my arms in a large golden room. There were two guards at big double door across the room. One of the guards left his post and started to walk towards Alex and me.

"You must be the head of the L.A. Institute." The man said stopping in front of me.

"No. Arthur is dead." I said in a quiet tone. I put Alex down and held on to her hand so she wouldn't go running off. She always had a habit of disappearing in a new place.

"You are Clarissa Fairchild?" The man asked confusion written on his face.

"Yes, she is." Someone from behind me said. I turned to see Carter and Vic behind me.

"Then follow me. Leave your bags. We will send them to your step dad's house." The man said as he turned toward the door and started walking back. I sat my bag down while Carter did the same with his and Alex's bag and followed behind. I fell behind to walk next to Carter and Vic.

"What does he mean? I'm not the head of the Institute. Arthur was." I said quietly so only Carter could hear.

"The Clave knows you're the one who has been running the Institute for seven years. They consider you as the head of the Institute." He told me in a low tone.

We followed the man through the double doors. We walked down a long corridor until he came to a stop at another set of doors.

"The Clave is gathered in here." The man said gesturing to the doors beside him.

I walked in with Alex close to my side. There was the Inquisitor sitting down in a chair on a stage with three others sitting next to him. I recognized a few of the people. The Inquisitor was Alec and Isabelle's father, Robert Lightwood, the warlock representative, Magnus Bane, and my step dad Luke whom was the Lycanthropy representative. They all stood at the sight of me coming in to stand in front of them.

"Clary" Magnus said. His eyes where wide and he had a puzzled look on his face as if he didn't expect to see me anytime soon. His eyes went to Alex whom was no longer holding on to me but sneaking off before Carter caught her. He looked from Alex to me then back again.

Luke looked sad and confused about why we were here. The Inquisitor cleared his throat. He didn't look as puzzled to see me but to see Alex. He sat back down "Can the head of the L.A. Institute come forward please." He said. I climb two steps to the stage. Magnus looked even more sunned to see me stepping up. Magnus was still standing when Robert told him to sit back down. He hesitated for a moment before sitting back down. I stood before them on the stage.

"Clarissa Fairchild will you please tell us what happened at the L.A. Institute that made you come here tonight." Robert Lightwood asked to me. I told them everything that happened starting with everyone leaving the Institute to when we were back and I found the note then Carter found the body of Arthur Blackthorn. After finishing some had doubts that it was Sebastian, they said he was dead. I thought he was dead too before he broke it to the Institute to get me. How did he know I had a child though?

The Clave was talking quietly amongst themselves when I overheard one of them saying "I believe she is telling the truth. This must be Sebastian's doing. Remember Robert your son and his parabatai had come to us saying that the New York Institute had been broken into and they believe it was Sebastian that done it."

I froze Sebastian had come looking for me in New York after I had left. He must have gone everywhere until he found me in Los Angeles. Sebastian had found me in L.A. with Alex. Did he watch us? How long did he know I was there? Why would he say something now? Something grabbed my hand and made me jump. I looked down to see Alex tugging on my hand.

"Who's Sebastian?" I kneeled down next to her so I was her height.

"He's a bad man but I won't let him hurt you." I said in a soothing voice.

"What does he want?" She asked quietly. I looked over at Carter that seemed to be listening. He gave me an encouraging smile.

I turned back to Alex "He wants me. He wants you. You have to be strong and not let him get what he wants." I said. Alex looked as if she was going to cry.

"Why does he want us?" Her voice cracked at the end.

I signed and looked at Carter that was watching. Vic was watching the Clave's discussion carefully. I slowly look back at Alex before I could answer, the Clave called my name. I told Alex to go stand next to Carter and I'll explain later before I turned back to Robert Lightwood and the others. They were all sitting except for Robert.

"We have decided. The L.A. Institute is too dangerous for you and your daughter." Robert cut off as Alex's voice came from behind me.

"My name is Alex." She said in a strong voice.

Robert barely gave her a glance before continuing, "We have decided to move you and Alex to a safer place with four of our best shadowhunters of your age. You and Alex will be transferred to the New York Institute tomorrow." Robert cut off as Vic's voice came from behind me.

"I'm Clary's Parabatai!" she yelled. "You can't split us up. It's against the law!"

Robert looked at her and said "Yes. You will also be transferred to the New York Institute tomorrow with Clarissa and Alex."

"What about Carter?" I said in a stern voice.

"It doesn't seem like there is any reason to transfer him to New York so he will stay at the L.A. Institute and take your place as head of the Institute." Robert said. I was about to protest when Alex's voice came from behind me.

"You can't send daddy back! He could get hurt. You can't split us up!" I turned to see Alex was standing tall and strong like she was demanding he come with us. Carter looked happy she called him daddy just so the Clave would agree they wouldn't separate us.

"What is your full name child?" Robert asked.

"Alexandra Isabelle Bloodrose" Alex says.

Robert looked at me with wide eyes. I had named her after his daughter. As if not knowing what to say he nodded and looked at the others that were nodding as well. They agreed to let Carter transfer with us to New York and decided to make Julian Blackthorn the head of the L.A. Institute.

After the meeting was over, we went to Luke's house that used to be his sister's but since she had turned into one of Sebastian's endarkened, he had gotten the house. Alex went to bed after Luke showed her to a room. Vic went upstairs into another room to sleep after giving me a small smile. Luke had gone into his own room to sleep a little. Carter lingered behind looking at me with worried eyes.

"I'm fine." I said before walking into the kitchen. Carter followed me.

"You're upset about going to New York because you're afraid to see him again." He said. I walked around the counter and stopped. I turned to look at him.

"I am anything but afraid of him." I said with a sturdy voice. "I could beat him until he's flat and I will if he tries to hurt Alex or me."

"Maybe it's a good thing we are going there." He said in a quiet voice as if he was trying not to make me mad, "She will be able to see her dad. I always said you should have told him even if he did hurt you."

"He is not her dad!" I yelled. "And he never will be. She doesn't need any disappointment in her life."

Carter walked out the kitchen door after that. He knew better than to argue with me about this. He's always thought it would be better for Alex to met her real dad and for him to know that he has a daughter. I don't want him to know though. He hurt me and I don't want him to hurt her too.

There was a knock at the front door. I walked through the living room to the front door; I opened it to find Magnus standing there. Before I could say anything, his arms were around me giving me a big hug. He let go after a few minutes and came inside.

"So you ran off to the L.A. Institute when you left. Why did you leave?" He asked.

"Jace…" I could barely say his name without chocking on my own tears that threaten to come out. "Jace didn't tell you?"

Magnus looked at me confused. "Jace rarely ever comes out of his room since you left. No one knows why you left."

Jace was protecting himself. He knew no one would be happy about what he did. I sat down on the couch and told Magnus what all happened that day I left, leaving out that I knew I was pregnant.

"He cheated on you" Magnus was surprised. Magnus had hate in his eyes though. "I can't believe he did that to you!"

I nodded in agreement.

There was a voice from the stairs "Mommy I'm thirsty. Can I have some water?"

I turned to see Alex standing at the bottom of the stairs in her favorite purple and black pajamas rubbing her eyes. I got her a glass of water and sent her back upstairs to bed. When I returned to the couch, Magnus was watching me. He looked confused and puzzled like he had at the meeting.

"That's your child?" He asked.

I nodded. He looked at the stairs and back at me. I looked at the stairs and saw Alex hiding at the top in the shadows watching Magnus and me. I sighed and almost missed Magnus's next question.

"How old is she?" Magnus said turning back to the stairs. He must see Alex hiding at the top too.

"Seven." I said in a shaky voice.

"Who is her father?" Magnus asked.

"Carter. Carter Bloodrose is her father." I said in a stern voice.

"She looks a lot like you but nothing like Carter Bloodrose." Magnus said.

"Some kids don't always have both their parents' facial fetchers, you should know." I said in a stern and annoyed voice.

Magnus looked at me and said "Jace will find out about her."

"Jace has no relation with my child and he never will," I said standing from the couch. "Thank you Magnus for the visit but it's late and I have a big day tomorrow." I didn't want Magnus here any longer. I didn't want to talk about Jace anymore. "So I have to ask you to leave."

Magnus stood and walked to the front door with me following close behind. I was glad we were out of Alex's view and earshot rang.

Before he left, he turned to me "Jace will find out because not only does she look a lot like you but she looks a lot like him too. I guess she is one of those kids with both of their parents' facial fetchers." Magnus walked out and closed the door behind him. I locked it and ran up stairs to see Alex waiting for me at the top of the stairs.

"Why aren't you in bed?" I said.

She ignored my question. "Who's Jace and what did that man mean that Jace will find out about me?"

I looked at her through the darkness for a long minute. "It's nothing you need to worry about. Just go to bed we have a big day tomorrow." With that, she ran into a room and shut the door. I walked to my old room when I had to stay here to find Carter lying in the bed fast asleep. I got comfortable on the other side of the bed and fell fast asleep.