Storm Warning (Alec Lightwood x Reader)

Part XI

You all walked into the institute "I still don't understand. How can Shadowhunters be better than... than what you people call mundanes?" Clary asked.

"I mean... Clary look at them" you said gesturing to the boys. Both of them were very attractive and athletic. Eighteen year old mundanes looked nothing like Shadowhunters. "And not to mention, but I'm gonna anyway" you say walking towards Alec. You pulled his shirt up a bit to show her his abs which you knew Izzy and Jace had too. You saw the corners of his mouth twitch before he swatted your hand away. You barely contained a laugh when saw the slight tint of pink on his face. "I mean really Clair bear, other than the emotional disconnectivity, egos, and pessimistic outlooks on life. In what ways are they not?" you asked her.

Isabelle smirks at you before answering Clary "It's because we protect humans". You narrowed your eyebrows wanting to yell 'WRONG ANSWER' the trick with Clary was as long as she's not in immediate danger, tell her what she wants to hear. That's what Jocelyn - your mom - whatever, did for ten years.

"You're right. Humans. You protect humans." Clary said with a dramatic turn "You left Simon all alone in the van. Great job, guys. You rock."

"There is some truth to the idea that human beings should have a modicum of common sense" Alec said in an impassive tone. Which got him scolded by Izzy.

"Look, they won't do anything to Simon. They just wanted to draw you out. They want the cup and they think you have it" Jace said to the two of you.

You groaned "Why does everyone think that?" you said.

Clary nodded "What our mom lies to us our whole lives except oh by the way there's this magic cup that I hid on, like, the planet Bongo but don't tell anyone" you put your hand on her shoulder. She took a deep breath "What are we supposed to do now?".

"We have to report this to the Clave" Alec announced earning a sarcastic great from Jace. He starts to walk away so you all follow "we have to tell them what we've learned about Valentine".

"What, that he's my father? Great. Fine. Tell them. What good does that do Simon" Clary bickered.

"Clary, It's all connected" Jace responds while leaning on wall "The vamps want the cup"

"Whhhhhhhhhhhhy?" you groaned

"Nobody wants Valentine forming an army loyal to himself" Alec answers. "Plus, it controls demons" Izzy added

"They'll propose a trade, Simon for the cup" Jace explained.

"So the vamps will trade Simon for the cup and Valentine will trade mom for the cup" you sighed. Either way someone you love is in danger.

"Either way we lose someone we love" Clary exclaimed. You already lost Luke you weren't sure you could lose Simon or your mom. It felt odd calling her that now. But what else could you call her?

"What if I just toss it up in the air and let them fight it out among themselves?" Clary asked rhetorically.

"So this doesn't matter to you?"

"Of course it matters, Alec" you said quietly "It's just a lot"

"Listen... when you saved my life I put my trust in you." Clary sighed taking a small step forward "now I need you to put your trust in me. We can't turn into what you are overnight" she said referring to the two of you.

"It's true, they were raised as mundanes" Izzy spoke up.

"What are you, their spokesman now?" Alec said.
"Hey. She's not a man!" you said trying to lighten the mood. Your comment was rightfully ignored but you did hear Jace's snicker and Izzy gave you small smile.