The Past Has Come Back To Bite You ❪ ✓ ❫

Meet The Parents

Alec was still asleep when Magnus woke up; he decided to let him sleep since this was the first night he hadn't woken up with nightmares. Magnus walked up to the wardrobe and put on a pretty simple outfit and makeup (well, at least for him), and went to see Izzy.

When he found Izzy, she looked upset; he walked over to Jace, where they talked.
"Izzy, what's wrong. You seem upset," Magnus said
"We have bad news; because of Alec's "condition" the Clave and Imogene have asked for a new head of the Institute temporarily."
"Robert's come to oversee who takes over and help to give a "smooth" transaction," Jace said; they still called him Robert as they hadn't spoken to him since they found out he had cheated on Maryse.
"This is awful. Alexander will be devastated."
"The only good thing is it's temporary, but Mums went back to Idris to avoid seeing Robert," Izzy said, upset.
Izzy, Jace, and Alec had reconnected with their mother since the news of Robert cheating and that Maryse was making an effort to make amends and befriend Magnus.

"Robert's asking for a meeting with Alec," Jace said, sighing
"I guess it can be avoided if we don't break it to him, then Robert will, and that's worse," Izzy said.
"I'll go wake him up," Magnus sighed.
The three of them walked in silence to Alec's room.
"Wait out here while I wake him," Magnus said before slipping inside.

"Come in," Magnus's voice called from inside the room
"What's going on," Alec asked, confused, sitting up in bed.
Izzy and Jace exchanged looks before Magnus spoke.
"Imogene and the Clave have agreed to find a temporary replacement for you while you recover."
"Oh, well, should have expected that" Alec looked down.
"Alec, we're so sorry. We tried to argue..." Izzy said but was interrupted by Alec
"Iz, I'm serious. I'm okay, it's not your fault" Alec stood up to hug Izzy
"Sorry, Alec, but we have an important visitor from the Clave that we're supposed to meet. We'll be back later" Izzy and Jace left with sad looks.

"Robert wanted a meeting with you, but we can get him to wait until tomorrow," Magnus said
"May as well get it over and done with," Alec said sadly before getting up to get changed.

Alec's Office

"Alec, I'm sorry that I had to deliver this news to you," Robert started
"Not the worse news I've heard concerning you" Alec's face was neutral
"Alec, please can we not fight about this" Robert sighed, sitting down
"What, that just as mum starts to repair our relationship, you decide to pop up. Anyone could have given me the message. Why you" Alec questioned
"Because I want to mend our relationship as well. I care for you, Alec, and your siblings," Robert said
"I don't understand why they wanted a replacement anyway. Imogene was telling Jace how well the institute was running," Alec said, changing the subject
"An important Clave member, Noah Andrysiak, brought up some reasons why a change would be good, and many Clave members agreed" Robert sighed again

"Wait, did you say Noah Andrysiak" Alec stood up
"Yes, he's here, by the way. You might want to avoid him," Robert said
"Excuse me," Alec stormed out of the office and towards where Izzy and Jace were supposed to be meeting Noah.

With Izzy and Jace

"It's a pleasure to have you with us," Izzy said, greeting Mr. Andrysiak.
"The pleasure is all mine. Just wanted to make sure the new head was a good fit," He said, smiling politely.
"Temporary head," Jace butted in
"Of course, I would like a tour first."
"That's ok, this---" Jace was interrupted by Alec angrily walking up to them.

"Alec, are you ok" Izzy questioned
But Alec walked straight past her and right up to Noah; he swung his right hand and punched him in the jaw, knocking him back slightly.
"Hello Alexander, your right hooks getting better" Noah lifted a hand to his jaw.
"How dare you, you have no right to meddle in my life," Alec shouted
"I believe I do, Alexander. You must learn your actions have consequences and that I am trying to do what is best for you," Noah said calmly
"You are so pathetic. I can't believe you had me fired to spite me" Alec turned away
"I didn't do it to spite you, Alexander. I did what I did to protect you. Anyway, the only pathetic thing here is that warlock of yours," Noah muttered the last part