Shadowhunters/The Mortal Instruments

Clace, Climon, Sizzy, Jalec, maybe Malec

Title: Oh Mother

Summary: Maryse Lightwood surprises the Institute with a visit and it goes as well as you can imagine with new arrivals Clary and Simon being there. Which of course just happens to be the reason that she's here, at least in Clary's case.

Author's Note: Warning, I made the mom a not so nice person in the beginning and I'm sorry if that offends people, especially those who read the books. But please remember that this is just a fanfiction, the whole point of them is having the freedom to change things from the canon version.

Another Note: All of the chapters will be from the narrator's (aka my) point of view.

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Chapter 3: Handling Things One At A Time (Or Not)

No One's Pov

By the time Maryse woke up it was already morning. When she thought back to how she ended up here the memories of last night came flooding back. Her daughter was dating a Downworlder, Jace was dating who some believed was the enemy and was holding back the Mortal Cup and her son was dating the infamous Magnus Bane. She didn't have any problems with her son being gay, she just didn't trust Bane with her flesh and blood or anyone else. But she would have to deal with all of that later, right now she had a job to do.

She made her way out of the room and down the halls towards the training room where she knew her kids would be. And she was right, sparring in the middle of the room was Clary vs Izzy and Alec vs Jace while Simon read a book close by. Taking a look at the title she noticed it was a tome containing practically everything you needed to know about vampires. Marye that this was good, at least he was smart enough to learn about what a monster he was. But enough about him, she had other business to attend you.

"Clary come with me. You and I have important things to discuss" She ordered firm and business like. It was implied in her voice that she wanted to be alone with her, Simon and Jace didn't like that idea. They both moved closer to Clary but she stopped them with a raised hand.

"It's okay guys, I'll be back" She kissed Jace's cheek and pulled Simon into a quick hug before following Maryse out of the room. They walked until they reached Maryse's bedroom, no one would disturb them there. She shut the door behind them gently and locked it, then she turned around to stare at Clary with a stern look. It was finally time to do what she came here to do.

"I'll get right to business, I know you have the Mortal Cup and I want you to give it to me now" Clary rolled her eyes at the demand, she had heard it enough already and she has given the same old speech enough times.

"I don't have the Mortal Cup and I don't know where it is. I didn't even have all of my memories until a few days ago!"

"What are you talking about?" Maryse asked her, she hadn't known about this.

"When I was ten my mother had Magnus Bane take my memories so she could protect me from your world. She tried to explain everything to me when I turned 18 but she never got the chance. Then I met Jace and everything fell into place"

"And how exactly did you meet Jace?" She questioned with a dark look, wondering how her son ended up with her.

"If you must know he bumped into while he was hunting a demon. I told him to watch where he was going and he was surprised that I could see him. I went to follow him when my friends couldn't see him and I stumbled upon him, Alec and Isabelle killing some demons. I accidently killed one myself. And the rest I'm sure you know"

"Yes I do , that's why we are both here. Clary, I'm sure my children have explained just how important the Mortal Cup is and in the wrong hands it will lead to not only the end of all good Shadowhunters, but to the end of the world as well. That is why you need to give me the Cup"

"I told you I don't have it! And even if I did I wouldn't give it to you" Clary told her harshly, Maryse glared back at her.

"And why not?" She outspoke with clenched teeth.

"Because I don't know you and I don't trust you. My mother protected the Cup with her life and if I do find it it will stay with me and the people that I trust"

"And what gives you the right to keep it from us?!" Maryse screamed out.

"Because Jocelyn Fairchild is my mother and I know that if she'd want anyone to look after it it would be me"

"I do not care about what your mother would have wanted. What I care about is that Cup and it is my job to make sure it is safe and doesn't get put into Valentine's hands. I cannot trust that you will not give it to him, especially since he is your father and you are still an outsider" Both of them were now face to face and wearing matching looks of distrust, loathing and determination.

"I will only give him the Cup if that is my last option. I will bring my mother home and you are not going to stop me. But I will say this, if she is returned to me safely before I find the Cup then I will see if she is okay with giving it to you. Am I clear? The only chance you have of getting it is when my mom comes home"

With that Clary walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her. Maryse rubbed her hands over her tired face, Clary Fairchild was a handful. And what's worse is that's just the start of her problems, she still had more things to deal with. So she took a deep breath and followed Clary back to the training room. When she entere all eyes were on her and she could tell that they were awaiting her next move.

"Clary has informed me that she is not possession of the Mortal Cup. While I do not believe her I wish to know what you think, even you vampire" She spoke to the room.

"She doesn't have it. If she did it would be with the werewolves or vampires right now" Simon was the first to speak up.

"I'm well aware that both sides of have approached her. But why would Clary have given them the Cup? They are not the one's holding her mother captive"

"No but they help me captive"

Maryse looked to Clary and her daughter, who she figured knew Simon best and she saw them both cringe, that was all she needed.

"So both the werewolves and vampires kidnapped you with the thought that Clary would have traded the Cup for you? That's ridiculous"

"No it's not, I would have done it" Mayrse looked at Clary confused.

"You told me that you would only give up the Cup for your mother"

"OR Simon. I wasn't going to have you use him against me. You can't use my mother since she's already gone. I love Simon just as much as I love my mother, I would die without him"

"Clary, I love you too but I wouldn't have let you trade the Cup for me"

"But Simon..."

"No Clary, you're mother is too important to you. Besides, I knew you'd find a way to get me out, you have before" Clary gave him a watery smile and ran over to leap into his arms. He grabbed her mid air and spun her around. Mayrse looked at them with shock but also curiousity, how could two humans be so close? Especially since they were dating her children. Speaking of them she looked over and saw Isabelle with a huge smile on her face. As for Jace and Alec they were trying to look like they didn't care but they both sported matching grins.

"Enough! We have more important issues! Such as your perverted relationships with each other!"

"Perverted?!" They all shouted at once.

"If any of us is perverted it would be you for being so interested in a bunch of teenagers love lives Mrs. Lightwood" An outside voice called out. Maryse turned around and her eyes widened with more shock and a slight amount of fear when standing infront of her was Magnus Bane.