21.

Alec couldn't take his eyes off of his father as he stood before them all in the Library. It had been months since he last saw his father, or at least been near him able to hear or speak to him. They still weren't on good terms, Alec hadn't truly forgiven him yet. He was still waiting to see how his father was going to change the way he treats both him and Magnus, so far he hadn't seen anything.

"What are you doing here, dad?" Izzy asked, almost trying her best not to spit out that last word. Izzy still had strong feelings over Dad's affair and still had not forgiven him for either that nor the treatment towards Alec.

"Hello Isabelle, it's good to see you." Too Alec was sure he probably wanted to add but held it back. "I'm here to see your mother, is she..."

"No she's not." Isabelle returned "Now if that was only what you wanted and if you don't mind we were having a private party. Friends and Close family members only."

Ouch! Alec thought and looked away from his father's face, he did not want to see the look he wore after that comment. Instead he saw Simon's awkward expression, Clary's stunned one and Jace's content one. Jace's eyes met him then and there was something behind them, something he knew and hadn't told him. Whatever it was, it was a protective glare. Alec had a horrid thought, if Robert came anywhere near him Jace would be on him within moments.

Magnus, still sitting besides him, took his hand into his own and whispered "Are you alright?" He leant in and squeezed Alec's hand gently.

Alec nodded and went to answer until, with the most perfect timing, another cramp came shooting through his body. It was the 6th one he'd had today and it was the worse one yet. Alec instantly winced and grabbed hold of his stomach. He felt Magnus tense next to him as everyone in the room turned to face him.

"Alec what's wrong?" Isabelle asked, ignoring their father and sat down next to Alec.

Alec looked up and saw everyone circled around him, looking concerned. Even Robert, who also seemed to be.

"Alexander, what is wrong? Are you ok?"

Magnus looked at Robert "He'll be fine in a minute. Just give him some space." Magnus said to everyone.

Jace took a step back and Clary dragged Simon away to a chair while Isabelle stayed put. Robert, however came closer. Obviously not convinced by Magnus.

"Alec? Are you ok?"

"I just said..." Magnus stated.

"And I am asking my son, Warlock." Robert spat back with all his Inquisitor higheracky.

However Alec heard as he stared at his father. "What did you call Magnus? How dare you!"

"Alexander, I am concerned for your wellbeing, you do not look well at all?"

"Don't change the subject, why do you always have to put Magnus aside as he does not matter? Because he does matter, a lot, to me!" Alec breathed out the words, he was still in a lot of pain but it hurt more having his father here insulting Magnus. He closed his eyes trying to shut it all out. Alec tried to concentrate on his breathing when another cramp came along. He winced and held his stomach tightly.

"Alec. You are in pain. Has a demon attacked you?"

"No demon has attacked him!" Isabelle interjected. "You can go now!"

"Isabelle be quiet." Robert snapped. "Alec. Talk to me? What has happened?"

"Robert, you should leave." Jace said standing next to Robert now. "This isn't the best time for you to be here."

Robert turned to Jace and stared down at him even though they were roughly the same height. "Jace, do not tell me what I should do. Especially when it comes to the wellbeing of my children."

"Well, that makes a first!" Isabelle spoke up and stood in front of him standing next to Jace, her expressions as cold as ice while Jace remained reserved but stood his ground, not in the best interest to back down. "You need to leave, Alec does not want you here. And right now, nether to I!" She added.

"What is going on with you all? Clary, Simon do you know?" Robert turned to face them, who was getting exhausted and frustrated by them all.

Clary stayed quiet while Simon replied "We do, but we swore. Sorry." He added quickly.

"So something has happened." Robert turned back to Jace and Isabelle. "I assume you two have done the same?"

They didn't answer, they didn't need too. Alec knew his father was now staring at him. he could feel his eyes baring into him. Magnus had moved much closer to Alec, trying his best to sooth him. It was helping, the pain was subsiding and his breathing was getting better. Once he reopened his eyes they were met with his fathers.

His eyes were pleading with him. "Please Alexander, tell me. You can talk to me."

"I- I can't!" Alec blurted out. He didn't want this, as much as his relationship was strained with him there was still a relationship of sorts. knowing the truth, He would have the obligation to hand him over to the Clave, to the Silent Brothers. it was his duty. He would choose it over Alec anyday.

Alec, please talk to me. I am trying..." Robert knelt down in front of him and gently reached out and touched the side of his arm. His other hand gently moved to the side of his body. "Please Ale-"

Alec's eyes widened when he realised what was happening. His eyes instantly looked down to see Roberts hand pressed against his side and within him Alexis hand was pressing back.

Isabelle gasped realising as Jace, Clary and Simon watched in stunned silence. Magnus held Alec's hand as he watched Robert remove his hand away and stood. Alec watched his face, it was extremely difficult to read.

"Dad?" Alec called to him.

Robert looked down at him then without saying a word he left the Library. Alec could feel the fear building up inside of him as a small voice creep into his mind.

I'm sorry... I thought I could help.

Within a second Alec stood and chased after him, ignoring the others calls behind him. He was slightly slower than usual but he managed to jump into the lift as the doors were closing with both him and Robert in there.

"Alexander?" Robert seem surprised to see him as the lift carried them both down.

"Why? Why are you doing this?" Alec asked, the sheer worry and fear sounded in his voice. "Please, don't tell the Clave..."

"Alec?" Robert was shocked hearing the words leaving his son. "How can you even say that to me? You should know better, you know who I am. We need to fix this, the Clave needs to know."

"Fix what? Did you not hear her, my daughter? She is mine and I love her."

Robert took a step back as they reached the ground floor and the doors opened. Shaking his head he walked past Alec and headed towards the main doors. Alec instantly went after him, grabbing his arm turning him round to face one another.

"Please, I am begging you. Don't tell them about this, at least wait until she is born and then decide. She means the world to be, don't take her away from me." Alec almost whispered the last part. He was desperate.

Robert looked at him then, really looked and sighed. "We are Shadowhunters Alec, first and foremost. I know at the beginning you tried to get rid of it. But you should have told me, the Silent Brothers could've helped and now it's too late for that. When that baby is born, it will be turned over to the Brothers. It is the right thing to do. Surly you must understand."

"No, I do not. This is my daughter. Your grand-"

"Don't Alec!" Robert cut him off. "You do not know this crea- this child growing inside of you. It has more powers than anything we know off. It could be a danger to us all. It will be given to the Silent Brothers and that is final."

Alec starred at him, then without realising the words left his mouth "I swear in the name of Razil I will never let you have her."

Robert stared at him, stunned at hearing the sudden harshness coming from Alec. But Alec didn't stop. He stood as close to Robert as he could as he almost sneered at him. "If this is what is going to happen I'd rather have my marks stripped from me and live the rest of my life as a mundane. I'd rather live on the run, away from you than have you harm my daughter!"

Before Robert could say a word, Alec ran out of the Institute and out onto the street. He couldn't run as fast as he usually could but as he got as far away as he could, he stopped down an ally as he fell against the wall sliding down it then finally collapsing on the floor. Tears streaming from his eyes as Alec crouched down, his head in his arms as his hands grabbed hold of his hair pulling it tightly. His mind was racing knowing full well he'd just signed his death warrant.

Alec's head suddenly shot up hearing a scream nearby, further down the ally. Then he heard another as his eyes shot wide open as he saw a body of a young guy, maybe the same age as Simon, fly through the air and collide into the ground where he fell. Alec instantly ran to him, knelt down and saw the state he was in. Blood was everywhere with a huge cut along his face. Shockingly he was still alive as his body shook with fear. Alec knew what had caused this before he looked up to see a dozen of Forsaken move towards them.

Alec instantly drew out the 8 inch dagger from where it was concealed underneath his jeans on his left leg as he pulled up the lad onto his feet. The guy's eyes were wide with fear as he stared at Alec.

"There is a church just around that corner, tell the guys who are there what has happened, that its Forsaken. They will believe you. You will be save!" Alec said then pushed him towards the Institute. "Go! Now!"

The boy thankfully did as he said and ran as Alec turned back as the first Forsaken charged at him. Alec knew fighting a bunch of Forsaken is not a great idea but right now his body was full as adrenalin, also he was pissed off. He needed something to attack and right now it was this first Forsaken which Alec swiftly sliced its throat and stabbed it in the head in the process. Killing it instantly as the others seeing their companion fall serged at Alec with rage.

Alec managed to take out two more of them but then Alec was grabbed by the back and thrown to the ground, loosing his weapon in the process. As Alec turned to face them they grabbed him and held him tightly in place, one of which grabbed his neck and head from behind. Alec's eyes widened when he feared this was it when suddenly the Forsaken holding onto his neck and head released his grip.

'Why hadn't it killed him?' Alec thought as before him his answer came into view. A Woman walked from the shadows and stopped a few inches away from him, unnerved by the Forsaken. Alec realised who she was, after all her demon mark gave her away.

"Lucinda!" Alec almost gasped as he saw her smile at him.

"Hello, my darling Alec." She replied, then taking Alec's head into her hands she moved and pressed her lips upon his.

Alec's eyes widened with the sudden attack. He couldn't fight back, the Forsaken still held him tightly as Lucinda deepened the kiss making Alec moan in protest. His head felt light headed as his knees almost buckled underneath him. Her kiss was making him feel... Good. Without realising, Alec soon found himself returning the favour as he opened his mouth allowing her in as he moaned in pleasure.

He started to close his eyes until they saw something in the distance behind Lucinda. someone entered the ally, their eyes met upon his, a set of cats eyes. Alec pulled back immediately from Lucinda when a sudden wave rushed over him.

"Oh, no..." Alec said as his eyes closed while his body fell into Lucinda's embrace.

A/N:

And I will leave this like this for now. I know on a cliffhanger but unless I get (say at least) 5 reviews more, I won't update it :p So please review I really want to know what you guys think. Amy-Dobby especially you! ;D

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