Okay so I know that I updated like a couple of days ago but I had this stupid and stubborn idea which wouldn't let me think about anything else and when I wrote it another and another came and ...yeah. So this time it's a little bit more, how to say it, shredded but I hope you will like it like my others chapters. Also I decided that I will try and follow canon but, of course, I will change some things. Okay maybe more than that. By the way I want to thank everyone who comments and gives kudos and to the readers too. I love you guys!

"So tell me about yourself." Simon looked up from his sweet chicken. About himself? But there was nothing special about him. Still, Raphael was kind enough to invite him for dinner so he could at least tell him something.

"Well, there isn't much. I have an older sister and we live with our mother. I don't know my father. I met Clary when we were 6 years old and we have been friends since then. I presented as an omega when I was 12. I had my own rock band, I don't know what happened to it, and you could say that I have been in love with Clary for 10 years. Now I'm not so sure about that." hearing this Raphael couldn't help himself, he inwardly smirked. Good, that's good.

"Now it's my turn" seeing the shocked look, Raphael smirked for real this time. "I'm, or rather had been, the eldest from my siblings. I was bitten a long time ago and don't really like talking about it. Let's just say that I'm not proud of my beginnings. Shortly after I was "reborn" Magnus found me and helped me learn to control my new abilities and gave me shelter. After that I somehow joined the New York vampire clan which was under Camille's leadership. And you know the rest." taking a sip from his wine, spiked with blood by the way, they were in some downworlder's restaurant, he looked at Simon who was now looking at his food.

"You...had a hard life."

"Yeah, but that doesn't matter now. I have a new life and I want to focus on it." Raphael said and gently tucked one of Simon's hands into his own. Simon could feel himself blush and he was sure that he looked like a tomato. Shyly, Simon looked back at his food. It was really good and the staff here was kind and even though he wasn't a downworlder they were nice to him.

Also, Raphael was a true gentleman and Simon has never felt better in another's company. He looked at him with gentleness and always told him what he thought. Also he really looked at him, talked to him. He paid attention to him and it was...it was nice. When they went somewhere with Clary she was always talking about herself or doing something on her phone. She never paid this kind of attention to him.

Blinking back to reality, Simon looked up from his eaten food and locked his gaze with Raphael's who was looking at him. When Raphael saw he was looking at him he smiled and Simon once more felt his cheeks burn. Why was he so perfect? At this Simon's throat closed. Yes, Raphael was perfect and he wasn't. How could he forget about it? He can't think about Raphael as he was now. He couldn't afford it, Raphael could get offended and Simon didn't want that. So taking his hand, Raphael was still holding it, back, he looked away from his questioning gaze.

Raphael frowned, what happened? It all looked so good. Inwardly shaking his head, Raphael stood up, the night hasn't ended yet. It all can end differently. Seeing that Simon was looking at him, Raphael smiled charmingly an said,"Shall we go?"

New York, Brooklyn:

Quietly walking next to Raphael, Simon nervously looked around them. The streets were almost void of any people. Probably because it was close to midnight. Another thing was that Raphael didn't say anything since they left the restaurant and Simon couldn't help but think that he messed up somehow. Simon almost wanted to sight in disappointment when he saw his flat. All good things must come to an end.

When Raphael stopped before the entrance Simon turned to him, opening his mouth ready to thank him for the date when he was grabbed and pulled into a side alley they had next to their building.

"Ah!" yeah, he definitely felt it when his back met the wall. Blinking the stars from his eyes, his gaze locked with Raphael's dark one and suddenly Simon didn't know what to say. There was something dark in Raphael's eyes and Simon was getting a bad feeling. But Rpahael would never hurt him,...right? Gathering his courage, Simon placed his hands on Raphael's chest.

"R-Raphael? What's wrong?" but instead of an answer, Simon's lips were covered by another pair. His eyes widened, Simon didn't know what he should do. Struggle? But Raphael was so kind to him and he can't say that he didn't fall for him. His hands trembled, Simon finally decided and clenched them around Raphael's shirt. Closing his eyes, Simon leaned more into the kiss and sighed.

It was his first kiss but he was,...glad, that it was with Raphael. Gently breaking away, Simon took a deep breath before opening his eyes and looking at Raphael. He was smiling at him, his hands now wrapped around his waist. Before Simon could open his mouth, Raphael interrupted him.

"I want to officially start courting you." and Simon could swear that his heart exploded. Raphael's eyes softened when he saw just how panicked and flustered the small omega became. He was just so cute. Bending slightly so he wasat the same height as him, Raphael gently touched Simon's soft cheek.

"Can I?" whispering, Raphael waited for an answer. He wouldn't tell anyone but he was kind of afraid that Simon will say no. But his eyes widened and a smile broke on his face when Simon shyly nodded, his face red and he wouldn't meet Raphael's eyes. But that was enough for him to know that he wouldn't let Simon regret agreeing. So pressing another quick kiss to those soft lips Raphael couldn't help but feel like the luckiest being on the world.

The Institute:

"He said my name Jace. He said 'Your mother for the cup'" Clary said to Jace clearly upset. Alec heard them from the hallway and decided to ask.

"Who said that?" they both turned to look at him when he entered and thought that he saw how Clarys faceshowed annoyance for a moment. They looked at each other and said one name that sent goosebumps down Alec's back.

"Valentine." his eyes widened and he walked closer to them while Clary started again with her mother.

"He is with my mother. He talked to me through this amulet. I know what I saw. My mother is alive." Alec frowned. "Wait, he spoke to you through an amulet? Inside the Institute?" seeing her glare didn't do anything to him. "Do you know how dangerous that is?! You have to get rid off that amulet. He could hear us through that!" Alec made a move to take it but Clary stepped back, curling a hand around it and clenching it close to her chest.

"You won't touch that amulet!" Alec wanted to laugh at her attempt of controlling him. He won't let an alpha control him what made her think that she would be able to. At his unimpressed look, Clary glared harder and turned to Jace, clearly looking for help. But instead, she was met with Jace's glare, finally having enough of her treatment towards Alec.

"Clary I like you, I really do. But if you won't change your behavior towards Alec, I think we are done." and with this, Jace walked around her, took Alec's elbow and closed her doors. Alec was silent while they were walking only once they were in Jace's bedroom, him sitting on Jace's bed and Jace standing before him, did Alec open his mouth. Only he was interrupted by Jace.

"Look, Alec. I'm really sorry that I didn't say something sooner but I thought that she wasjust nervous and confused because of her memories. I should have said something before. And that time when she slapped you I thought that I will really hurt her, you know? It's true that I like her, she really is a nice person once you get to know her, but you are my brother and I love you. I'm really, really sorry Alec." Alec couldn't believe his ears, did Jace just apologize?

"J-Jace it's okay. I mean, the slap? I probably deserved that. It wasn't my place to say what I said. And you already said that you like her. You shouldn't stop talking to her because of me. I see how you look at her, maybe she is your mate who knows. Don't let me stop you from your future. That I don't have any chance of a family doesn't mean that you shouldn't have one too." and with this Alec stood up, quickly hugged Jace and left his room before he could say something else.

Once Alec left, Jace turned to look at his door and sighed. "When will you stop doing this to yourself Alec?"

The Hallway, The Institute:

Clary was staring into nothing, sulking and cursing Alec to hell and back. "Who does he think he is? The god?! Oh, how I hate this. An omega ordering me around. I won't even let Simon boss me around,why should I let him do it then?"her, ehem, dark thoughts were interrupted by Isabelle.

"There you are. What are you doing here?" sitting next to her, Isabelle tried to push the anger away. She, of course, already knew that Clary tried to order her brother around and didn't like it one bit. But she decided to give Clary one more chance. Who knows, maybe she will tell her how she regrets what she said. Isabelle's hopes were unfortunately crashed when Clary opened her mouth.

"I saw my mother Izzy. She is alive and maybe I could try and find her with the amulet but then your brother" the word brother was spat out and Isabelle had to fight the urge to slap the girl but she bit her cheek and listened further" and took it away. Who does he thinks he is. I haven't been here for long but I want to...want to show him his place." and here Isabelle couldn't handle it anymore.

Standing up, Isabelle just...slapped her. And again for good riddance. Yeah.

"Now listen. I like you or better said I like having another girl in the team, but I won't stand by and let you talk about my brother like that. Yes it may be true that Alec is an omega but that doesn't mean that you, a beta, can think that you are better than him. And if I, and you can bet that I will, find out that you say something to him I won't be this kind." having said everything she wanted, Isabelle turned on her heel and marched away, leaving a shocked Clary with two bright red hand prints on her cheeks.

Izzy's bedroom:

Huffing, Isabelle closed her doors and fell on her bed. She didn't like it when she lost her cool but she couldn't handle it anymore. "'Who does he think he is' she said. Pff, who does SHE think she is? She walks around and thinks that we will all follow her every word? I would like to see what her mother would say about her behavior towards an omega." she thought,glaring at nothing in particular. She was ready to start another inner monologue when her door opened and closed. Lifting her head, Isabelle saw Alec standing before her bed. Smiling, she sat up and looked at him. But then she frowned, he looked kinda sad? Patting the place next to her, she leaned against him when he sat.

"What is it Alec? I see there is something bothering you." sighing, Alec decided to just let it all out.

"Izzy, do you think I'm not worth my position as the temporary head of the Institute? I mean, I wasn't...I had better days. And these things with Clary, do you think I should return her necklace? I mean it's hers and her mother left it to her and..." before he could continue, Isabelle's gently turned him around and hugged him. Alec felt kind of awkward because, you know, his face was smashed against Izzy's bust but on the other hand, it felt good to be hugged by someone. Even better when that someone was an alpha.

When they broke apart, Izzy took a hold of Alec's face and looked him right into the eyes. "Now listen to me Alec. Please do me favor and forget about Clary. I spoke to her earlier and gave her a piece of my mind" seeing his terrified face she chuckled" and I will do the same to you."

"You have to start looking at yourself as something more than an useless omega whom no one wants, because that isn't the truth. Do you understand? You are the most beautiful omega I know, and I'm not saying it just because you are my brother, and the bravest and kindest, too. Any alpha who will have you as his mate will be the happiest on the world. So don't you dare think about yourself as something less valuable because if you will, I will punch you."

Alec didn't know what to say. Was it all true? Before he could protest, another voice interrupted him.

"Isabelle is right Alec. I don't want you to think about yourself in that way. I want some grandchildren you know?" looking up, the siblings smiled when they saw their mother, Maryse, standing in the doorway smiling at them. Jumping up, Alec hurried to his mother and hugged her. Yeah, he liked hugs.

The training hall, The Institute:

Alec couldn't stop smiling even though he was standing next to Clary. His mother was here, it had been a long time since he last saw her. The same couldn't be said about his father though.

"I'm glad to be here with my children." smiling, Maryse looked from one to another. They have all grown up since she last saw them if that was even possible. Too bad she didn't come here for a family time.

"But I have some bad news. We lost all contacts to the Seelie court. The Idris thinks, that it could be because we asked them to send scouts to look for Valentine, but no one in their realm will talk." no one said anything until Isabelle broke the silence.

"I have Seelie friends. I can try and talk to them?" Maryse looked a bit troubled and Alec decided to help her,"Maybe I can go with her?" bur Maryse had others plans. "No I would rather if Jace went with her. I want you to relax a bit and maybe to try and teach our newest shadowhunter something." winking at Alec, Maryse couldn't hide the mischievous gleam in her eyes.

But it seems that Clary still didn't learn her lesson. "Excuse me? I'm a good shadowhunter!" but seeing the unimpressed stares she got, she huffed.

"Yes, well. You caused enough problems already don't you think?" Maryse said and looked her into the eyes. "Yeah, maybe because I wasn't a shadowhunter until a few weeks ago?(A/N:I know it's less but I want it to be like this)" but Maryse only looked at her with pity in her eyes and answered "And what an exciting few weeks it have been." before turning and walking away. Clary only stood there, her mouth open and looking like an idiot, before turning to the others.

"Can you believe her?" Alec had to bite his tongue otherwise he would blurt something out he would regret. Maybe.

A little bit later, the Institute:

Alec sighted when Clary, once again, fell to the floor. How long has it been? It wasn't even fun anymore. Okay fine, maybe a little bit. But who could blame him? He stood up and reached for her hand before pulling her back up. Throwing her her pole(A/N:Don't know what it's called) and getting back into position, he waited for her move. But instead she leaned against it and started breathing.

"Can wetake a break? Or better, aren't we done for today?" looking at him through her lashes, Alec supposed it should have looked seductively. Alec thought it looked stupid.

Murmuring, "If you want." Alec put the pole on it's place and started walking to his room. He wanted to shower and then sleep. Yeah, that sounded perfect for now. Once inside, Alec locked his door, he didn't trust some people in the institute.(Many have a big problem with him because of his status). Pulling his shirt off, Alec sat on his bed. Ruffling his hair, Alec couldn't help but sight. Today was kind of drastic. He still couldn't stop thinking about what Clary said. But then Izzy and his mother told him that he wasn't useless. That he was a good omega. This thoughts warmed his insides. It sounded really good.

His thoughts were interrupted by a ringing. Looking around for his phone he finally found it under his pillow. Blinking at the unknown number, Alec pressed the green button.

"Hello? Who is this?"

"Alexander, darling. It's Magnus, you know, with the demon." flushing, Alec almost dropped his phone.

"Y-Yeah, H-hello. What's up Magnus?"

"I just wanted to know how you are doing. You know because you lost so much blood and didn't really get to rest. You looked kind of pale." this time Alec dropped the phone. It took him about a second toget his bearings together before scrambling for the phone. On the other line Magnus looked at the phone weirdly.

"S-Sorry. I'm fine but thank you for asking." blushing, Alec played with his toes, burying them in his carpet.

"Don't worry about that. I also wanted to tell you that if you will need some help, you can call me. I will always answer. For free of course, I don't want to charge such a pretty little omega, do I?" and Alec felt like melting. Magnus just called him pretty? His heart was beating insanely fast and he was starting to be afraid of fainting. That wouldn't be cool.

"I-Thank you Magnus. I really appreciate it."

Smiling, Magnus almost wanted to coo at the cute omega. He was just so innocent and pure. And Magnus wanted to protect and cherish him until the end of his days.

To be continued

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By Lenuš

Beta'ed by Dawnsty