When we arrive back at the Institute the others go off somewhere, to the Infirmary i think, while i go to Izzy's room to catch up with her
"So you were, put on trial. And Alec let it happened? Your parents let it happen?" I question taking a seat on Izzy's bed
"It was a tough situation. They couldn't really do anything. But yeah, i was put on trial." Izzy shrugs
"Lets talk about something lighter" I suggest "how are you and Simon?"
"Me and Simon aren't anything, I haven't seen him since he you know, changed." She says, a slight frown on her face. We continue to talk for a while longer before i decide i should probably get some rest.
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On the way ack to my room a voice I was not expecting stops me
"Um, Hayley, hey" i spin around to see Alec walking towards me.
"What do you want Alec?" I sigh not wanting to deal with him right know
"I guess you head about-" he starts before stopping, I assume he is talking about his marriage to Lydia so i nod my head before turning around again to walk off but his voice stops me, again.
"Um, are you gonna, uh come?" He
says standing awkwardly his hand rubbing the back of his neck.
"Look Alec, i cant deal with this right know, ive had a rough day and the last thing i want to deal with is the guy I like marrying another girl." I say calmly turning around and storming off before i start to cry.
When i make it to my room i pull on an oversized jumper, curl up in the warm sheets of my bed and cry myself to sleep.
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The next morning i am awoken by Clary knocking on my door, clueless to what happened the night before
"What?" i call out
"Magnus is here to help wake my mum up if you want to help"
"Ill meet you there in a couple of minutes" i call back
"Okay"
I jump out of bed and walk into the bathroom to look at myself my hair is matted from sleep and my eyes are slightly puffy but other than that i look normal. I chuck my hair up in a messy bun before meeting Clary and the others downstairs.
As i near the centre i hear voices "we invited you here Magnus because Hodge cant leave the Institute and he's an important part of this mission." Jace informs him as i enter the room and go over to sit on the empty chair between Magnus and Clary giving them both a smile.
"Well then, where is our tardy little Tudor? Id like to make this quick ." He says
"Pardon the delay, Magnus." Hodge stats sarcastically "i was following up on a lead. Now, we've narrowed down a list of warlocks to these three." Hodge points to a screen behind him
"Why is Ragnor Fell up there? He's not more powerful than i am." Magnus interrupts, pointing his finger accusingly at the screen
"Its okay Mags you can have a cry if you want to" i say patting his shoulder as he glares at me
"Well, some would disagree. He is older than you," Hodge points out
"Certainly not wiser." He replies bitterly
"Who is Ragnor Fell?" Clary interrupts looking between us
"No clue" i answer unhelpfully
"The former High Warlock of London." Jace answers
"And one of my oldest friends," Magnus adds "very prickly. Likes to keep to himself."
"Okay look, we just need to figure out which on of these warlocks had enough access to Jocelyn that they could create the potion for her without anyone discovering what they'd done." Hodge cuts in clearly annoyed at the current topic of conversation.
"By the early 90's Ragnor was a professor at the Shadowhunter Academy in Idris." Magnus explains
"Isn't that when my mother lived there. Could he have made the potion for her?" Cary asks
Magnus' face lights up "the little bugger. That's why he hasn't responded to my fire message. Ever since Valentine began hunting warlocks, Ragnors been holed up in his secret country house outside of London." Magnus continues "for all i know, Ragnor suspected my fire message was a ploy rom Valentine to lure him out of hiding, we'll have to confront him face to face."
"You're going on the mission?" Hodge asks
"Of course" he replies quickly "im the only one Ragnor trusts, besides ive played my last hand here. Even i know when to fold."
Me and Mags rise you our feet only to turn around and come face to face with Alec and Lydia, the soon to be married couple.
"Great" i say low enough so only Magnus can hear me
"Magnus " Lydia greets "I didn't know you were here."
"That was the point." Magnus groans as Lydia turns to me holding her hand out
"And you must be Hayley lovely to meet you"
"Wish i could say the pleasure was returned" i say ignoring her hand and crossing my arms
"We're just on our way to greet a few representatives of the Clave who arrived early for tomorrows wedding." She informs nonchalantly "how long are you staying for?"
"What's going on here? Nobody told me anything about a meeting." Alec interrupts before Magnus can reply
"Thats a real shame, you've got your finances shoulder to cry on if your that upset" i say coldly causing Clary to nudge me
"Its uh, nice to see you again" Lydia gives a fake smile
"Oh have a great wedding, dont forget to take a honeymoon, i suggest maybe a couple of years" i smile nicely
Clary turns to look at Alec "Magnus figured out that Ragnor Fell is the warlock who can wake up my mum. We're just bringing him back to the Institute"
"How can i help?"
"We're just recovering a warlock, Alec" Jace relies coldly "we've got this covered
"Besides, you have emissaries from the Clave to meet. You dont want to tarnish your family's perfectly crafted image now, do you?" Magnus adds emotionlessly
There's an awkward silence before Lydia sucks in a breath and starts talking "again lovely seeing, Magnus and uh Hayley."
Magnus nods with a polite smile before Lydia walks away Alec following closely behind her
"Get ready" Jace claps his hands together "we leave in an hour."
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When Clary came to get me to leave for the mission i was kneeling beside the toilet in the bathroom spewing my guts up, i know right sounds fun. Anyway as you can guess they left me at he Institute to heal
Izzy stayed with me for a couple of hours and we talked about Alec's wedding before i started to feel tired and decided to go to bed.
I fall asleep dreaming about all the events that had occurred over the last couple of weeks