City of Secrets

Chapter 6

Magnus and Izzy walked with Alec to interrogate Camille. Alec wanted to help interrogate her but Magnus and Izzy felt it was too dangerous so they let him watch it instead. Before they went into the room Magnus pulled Alec aside for a word while Izzy went on ahead. Magnus put his hand on Alec's shoulder comfortingly. "What didn't you tell Maryse?"

Alec looked away, "I don't know what you mean", he said in the hope of avoiding the conversation but Magnus didn't let it go. 

"Alexander, I can tell you're hiding something. You don't have to tell me but I really think it would help if you did". 

Alec looked back at Magnus and locked eyes with him. Alec saw the sincerity in Magnus' eyes and knew he was right. "Camille... she... I didn't want her to but she kissed me", Alec managed to get out and Magnus pulled him into a hug. "It was awful Magnus she wouldn't stop until Raphael pulled her off me. I was so scared that she'd... take things further". Magnus tightened the hug feeling even more furious with Camille than he already was. 

"I'm so sorry you had to go through that. Are you sure you want to see the interrogation? I would understand if you never want to be around Camille again".

"I need answers I'll be okay". 

Magnus sighed he didn't think it was a good idea but he couldn't stop Alec. "Alright but if it gets too much for you, you can leave". 

"Thank you Magnus". 

Magnus and Izzy entered the interrogation room, but before they could even speak Camille beat them to it. "I'm only talking to Simon and if he gives me another kiss". 

"That's not happening!" Magnus said angrily.

"Well, then you will never know where Robert is", Camille said looking smug. 

"You know where he is?" Izzy said skeptically. 

"Yes, when I showed Robert proof I had Alec he told me where he is. We were meant to meet tonight and he doesn't know you caught me so you still have time to capture him". 

"How do we know you're telling the truth?" 

"You don't, but do you really want to risk losing the chance of finding Robert. He is desperate to get Alec so he is in danger so long as Robert is on the loose". 

Izzy sighed, "I hate to say it Magnus, but we need to get Simon".

Magnus sighed too, "Yeah you're right". 

Camille grinned triumphantly, "When I get out of here I'm going to make Simon mine again. I have missed kissing him so much, among other things". 

Magnus tried to attack Camille but Izzy held him back even though she didn't want to, "You are never getting out!" Magnus shouted. 

"Oh I wouldn't be so sure about that". 

Magnus tried to attack again but Izzy pulled him out of the room. "Why did you stop me?" 

"You would regret it if I didn't". 

"No I wouldn't I hate her". 

Alec put a comforting hand on Magnus' arm and that seemed to calm him down a bit. 

"We will do everything we can to stop Camille getting out. Now I'm going to get Simon, you two stay here". 

Izzy had noticed the way Alec and Magnus acted around each other and despite the situation felt happy that Magnus liked Alec back. But Izzy needed to have, as the mundanes said, 'the shovel talk' with Magnus. Especially after what happened with Alec's ex Izzy knew she would make Magnus pay if he hurt Alec like he did. Izzy saw Jace and Clary talking to each other looking upset which concerned her. "Hey guys what's wrong, where's Simon?" Izzy added surprised that he wasn't with them. 

"We found out that Simon was in a relationship with Raphael", Clary said sadly. 

"What's wrong with that?"

Jace gave Izzy an incredulous look, "He works for Camille!" 

"Oh, you don't know what happened between them". 

"That's not-wait you do?" 

Izzy sighed, "I accidentally overheard an argument between them it wasn't pretty". 

"What happened?" Clary asked. 

"I'm not sure if I should tell you... you never answered my question where is Simon?" 

"We kicked him out of the institute". 

Izzy glared at Clary, "What, why?" 

"Why? Because he betrayed us, he has been with two enemies what if he told them our secrets?" 

"I thought you trusted Simon". 

"We did but now we can't", Jace said furiously. 

"Did you forget that Simon faced Camille to save Alec, that he let her kiss him for answers even though he really didn't want to?" Clary looked away guiltily but Jace was still angry, he was about to retort but Izzy spoke before he could, "Simon has helped us so much and not just today, he has been helping us for so long that I don't even know how many years he has been helping. He does this despite the way most of our kind treat him. He trusted you both and now you've hurt him badly, it took him so long to trust us and now he might never trust us again".  

Jace put his head in his hands when Izzy's words hit him. He thought about the way he had treated Simon and he felt terrible. The thought that Simon may never trust him again because of his actions caused a stab of pain in his heart. He wished he could go back and stop himself from hurting Simon but he couldn't, all he could do was try to make things right. 

"We need Simon's help now, but I wouldn't blame him if he refused".  

"We'll talk to him we need to apologize", Jace said and Clary nodded in agreement. 

"I just hope we haven't lost him", Clary said sadly. 

Though Izzy was angry she hated seeing Clary so upset and wrapped an arm around her, "You once said Simon is a forgiving person, it may take some time but you will earn his trust back". Clary melted into the touch and smiled at her hopefully. She and Jace then set off to talk to Simon.

Meanwhile, Magnus took Alec out of the interrogation room to wait in the hallway for Izzy and Simon as he didn't want him around Camille. Magnus stepped a bit closer to Alec and his heart warmed when he saw Alec blush. "Alexander, I know that a lot is going on right now but would you like to go on a date with me?" 

Alec's blush deepened and he smiled happily, "I would like that but I'm not allowed to leave the institute". 

Magnus grinned and winked at Alec, "Don't you worry about that".

"What did you have in mind?" 

"I can't tell you that Alexander it is a surprise". 

Alec's smile widened and he was about to reply but his smile faltered making Magnus concerned. "What's wrong?"

"It's Raj", Alec said nodding behind Magnus. Magnus turned around and saw Raj sauntering towards them. Magnus took Alec's hand to comfort him and Alec gave him a grateful smile. 

"Hi Alec, so-"

"Raj how many times do I have to tell you no?" 

"Oh come on Alec I know you want me", Raj said. He grabbed Alec's wrist and pulled him harshly towards him, Raj leaned down to kiss Alec but he pushed him away. Magnus put Alec behind him and glared furiously at Raj. 

"How dare you do that!" Magnus yelled. 

Raj smirked and tried to grab Alec again but Magnus kicked his stomach hard making Raj double over in pain. "You'll pay for that", Raj growled and lunged at Magnus but Magnus was quicker. Magnus grabbed Raj's arm and twisted it behind his back making Raj cry out in pain. 

"I'm going to report you to the Clave and you won't be a shadowhunter anymore!" 

Raj laughed, "You're welcome to try but you wouldn't be the first to try and report me". 

Magnus froze, "Who tried to report you?"

"Your little warlock pet Simon", Raj said with a grin.