Only You | Shadowhunters [Alec Lightwood]

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When they all reached the institute after Simon was kidnapped, "I still don't understand. How can Shadowhunters be better than... than what you people call mundanes?" Clary started.

"Because we protect humans." Izzy said.

Sophia scoffed, "Oh and what a great job you've done"

Alec stared at the brunette, "There is some truth to the idea that human beings should have a modicum of common sense."

"Or we should you know just disappear, beacuse we get in the way, don't we?" Sophia asked staring at Alec defiantly with raised eyebrows

"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 breaking the tension between Alec and Sophia as he stared at Clary.

"But why do they think that? Why does anyone think that? What, my mom lies to me my entire life except, "Oh, by the way, there's this magic cup, I hid on, like the planet Bongo, but don't tell anyone". What am I supposed to do now?" Clary ranted getting agitated at not having all the answers.

"We have to report to the Clave." Alec chimed in, "They have to know we've learned about Valentine." He continued.

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

Jace shook his head at the redhead, "Clary, it's all connected. The vamps want the Cup."

"Why? It makes new Shadowhunters." Sophia asked.

"Nobody wants Valentine forming an army loyal to himself." Alec answered her as Izzy nodded, "Plus, it controls demons."

"They'll propose a trade. Simon for the Cup." Jace concluded.

"So, vampires will trade Simon for the Cup and Valentine will trade my mother for the Cup. Either way, I lose someone I love. What if I just toss it up in the air and let them fight it out among themselves?" the redhead suggested

Alec eyebrows furrowed, "So, this doesn't matter to you?"

"Yes, of course, it matters! Listen... when you saved my life... I put my trust in you. Now, I need you to put your trust in me. I can't turn into what you are overnight."

After a long conversation about what they should all do, they decided they would after all rescue Simon from the vamps but in order to do that they have to get some weapons, that's why Sophia found herself in a graveyard with Clary and the other shadowhunters.

"Whose grave is it?" Alec asked as they all walked in the graveyard.

"Mary Milligan, born January 10th, 1802. Died January 10th, 1878." Izzy answered

"What are we looking for?" Sophia asked as she walked beside Clary

"Cache of weapons. Stashed here with Mrs. Milligan." Jace answered.