s02e15 - "A problem Of Memory"

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- There's a meeting in the operations center in a moment - Alec said and kissed his wife on the lips - Bye angel - He said to her stomach and then kissed it.

- Bye - Lizzie said who was sitting on the bed when Alec left their bedroom.

Less than a minute later her twin brother entered the bedroom and closed the door behind him. His face showed nervousness.

- Did something happen Jace? And does it have something to do with what happened in the Seelie Court? - Lizzie asked and looked at him.

- Yes - Jace replied.

- Then sit and tell me what's bothering you - Lizzie said with a smile. Her brother sat down across from her on bed.

- When Clary and I were walking to the Seelie Court, Simon joined us. Then the Seelie Queen wanted to talk to him in private, and as soon as Simon he got back to us we wanted to leave, but the Seelie Queen had other plans for us - Jace said as he looked at his sister who placed her hand on his to support him.

- What plans? What did that manipulator come up with? - Lizzie asked with interest.

- She decided to play one of her games and on her command the vines wrapped around mine and Simon's body and Clary was supposed to kiss the one she wanted the most - Jace explained.

- I guess this story didn't end that good - Lizzie stated.

- You're right, Clary kissed Simon first, but it didn't work and we were still trapped by the vines - The blonde mancontinued, and Lizzie already guessed what happened next.

- So she kissed you - Lizzie stated.

- Yes - Jace replied nervously, and they both got out of bed.

- This that's why Clary's been avoiding you and won't talk to you - Lizzie said as she and her brother left the bedroom and started walking towards the operations center.

- That's why I hate the Seelie Queen - Lizzie said to her brother.

- Look, I'm not a big fan of hers either. But whether you like her or not, Seelie magic doesn't lie. What happened at the Seelie Court was real. You know, I felt it and I know Clary did too - Jace confessed.

- Wow, slow down - Lizzie said to him and she stopped in front of him.

- Lizzie, I can't just erase my feelings - Jace told her as he stopped in front of Lizzie.

- Listen to me Jace. I'm your big sister, so I love you very much and I care about your happiness - Lizzie confessed with a smile. - But I don't think it's the best time to plan a relationship with her, since she has to come to terms with breaking up with Simon - The blonde girl pointed out before they joined Alec, Izzy, and Sebastian in the operations center.

- I asked that we transfer Valentine to the Gard in Idris. The Clave approved the transfer - Alec informed them as she and Jace stood at the conference table.

- Did you tell them about the assassination attempt? - Jace asked him and crossed his arms.

- No. I explained to them that getting Valentine out of the city was the best way to restore relations with the Underground. I didn't involve Luke in this - Alec replied.

- It's the right decision - Said Sebastian, who stood next to Alec.

- But we haven't given up on finding the person who organized the assassination attempt on Valentine - Alec informed them.

- I actually have a few leads on the case. I'll file a report by the end of the day - Sebastian said to them.

- Great - Alec said to Sebastian before the british blonde man walked away.

- Izzy, you'll be in charge of the transfer mission - Alec said to his sister before turning to Jace. - Jace, you'll be helping

- We need to remove the Valentine's circle rune. The new wards in Idris won't let him with it on - Izzy stated. - Jace, Lizzie do you want to do the honors? - The girl asked the Herondale twins when she looked at them.

- I thought you'd never ask - Jace told her.

- I'd love to - Lizzie said.

- This obvious you're related - Izzy said and she walked away from them.

- Tell me I'm making the right decision, because between you and me, I'm not sure I'm any good at this - Alec said to his wife.

- What are you talking about? - Lizzie asked surprised. - Look, you were born for this job. Think of it like archery - The blonde girl continued and placed her hand on his cheek. - Just trust yourself and don't hesitate

- Other than that, just keep your fingers crossed - Jace said jokingly and Lizzie hit him in the chest. - I was just kidding

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The Herondale twins were in Valentine's cell, who was strapped to a chair. Three armed Shadowhunters stood behind them.

- Is that tight enough? - Jace asked angrily to Valentine when he tightened the straps.

- I think that's better - Lizzie stated when tightening the straps further Jace pulled out the tool to remove the Circle rune.

- Come on, Jace, Lizzie, that won't stop me. It's not some rune that makes us who we are. . It's our blood, and yours... my children, is special - Valentine said as he looked when Jace, and then at Lizzie.

- That's because you experimented on us. On our mother - Said angry Lizzie . - Why? Why she?

- Sweet Céline. She wanted a child so desperately. When she and Stephen found out she was pregnant, with you Elisabeth, she was terrified that she would lose the baby. So she came to me, begging for help - Valentine explained.

- And I'm sure you were so happy to help her - Jace said.

- The shots I gave yours mother, mixed with Ithuriel's pure angel blood...made you both strong - Valentine told them. - When she gave birth to you Elisabeth with Luke's help, that stupid werewolf had no idea that Céline was pregnant with twins. So when Lucian left with you, I pulled Jace from her womb. I raised you to use that blood. I taught you to... - Valentine continued, but Jace cut him off.

- You're a monster and a psychopath - Lizzie said and barely keeping herself from punching him hard in the face.

- You taught me not to feel. You taught me that to love is to destroy, and to be loved is to be destroyed - Jace said angrily. - You took everything from me, my mother, father, and the sister I only met a few years later

- And you proved how right I was all along. Look at yourself. Your love for Clary, that will be your downfall - Valentine told him.

- Don't you dare bring her into this - Jace told him.

- She's a part of this just as much as you and Elisabeth - Valentine told him, and Jace's face was full of anger.

- Jace, he's provoking you - Lizzie said to her brother and put her hand on his shoulder. - Remember that this he's a liar, a manipulator, who is incapable of love. You're not like him, because you can love and support those you care about - The blonde girl noticed. - And now you'll feel unimaginable pain at the hands of my brother - Lizzie with a smile in face informed Valentine.

Lizzie stepped back as Valentine's head was strapped down with another belt by one of the guards. A moment later, Jace placed the tool against the man's neck and began to remove the Circle rune. Valentine let out a loud cry.

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Alec entered office with a jar of pickles in his hand. Lizzie had a craving for pickles, so he went to buy them at the grocery store.

- Your pickles - Alec said to Lizzie, who was sitting in an armchair. Man handed her a jar of pickles.

- Thanks, honey - Lizzie said with a smile and opened the jar, which she put on the desk.

- When we tell everyone about your pregnancy, because soon your belly will be very visible - Alec noticed when he looked at her.

- Maybe we can organize a family dinner and invite your mom, Max, Izzy, and Jace - Lizzie suggested. - I just don't know if we'll invite your dad, after it turned out he was having an affair - The blonde girl said after a moment and took a pickle out of the jar, then put it in her mouth.

- I don't want his presence to ruin our celebration that we are expecting a baby - Alec said and tried to stay calm so as not to stress his wife out.

- As you wish - Lizzie stated, and Izzy entered their office.

Alec stood next to Lizzie.

- The Valentine's Circle rune has been removed and I have gathered my team - Izzy informed them as she looked at them.

- Good, I'll feel much better when he leaves the Institute - Alec stated.

- Have you secured Magnus for transfer? - Izzy asked them as Lizzie stood up from her chair.

- I think we should consider using another warlock - Alec said as he, his wife and Izzy left the office and went to the operations center. - Catarina Loss lives in...

- We're talking about transferring the Clave's most wanted to Idris. There aren't many warlocks with that kind of clearance. Besides, I want the best and that's Magnus - She noticed Izzy as she and Lizzie looked at him.

- What are you hiding from me Alexander Gideon Lightwood? - Lizzie asked him suspiciously as they walked up the glass stairs. The girl had not had contact with Magnus since his body swap with Valentine.

- I called Magnus and he is not in the best condition right now - Alec explained nervously.

- What is going on? - Izzy asked.

- I don't know. He says he is fine, but I can see that he is not okay - Alec replied.

- Honey, you know, some people find it hard to ask for help, but we will have to use another warlock - Lizzie said as she and the Lightwood siblings stopped at the top of the glass stairs.

- Here you are - Sebastian said, who approached them with a tablet in his hand.

- Any news about the mole? - Alec asked him.

- Yeah. Whoever it was is a clever one. Left absolutely no trace. But, um, I've been auditing personnel files. I've found a few Shadowhunters who have a personal stake in wanting Valentine dead. Family members killed, relatives lost to the Circle. All with enough access and clearance to pull it off - Sebastian answered them.

- Well, send me the list when you're done - Alec told him.

- By the Angel! - Izzy shouted when she looked at the Asian Shadowhunter. After a moment, she ran to her and hugged her.

- Aline - Lizzie said with a smile when she walked down the stairs with Sebastian and Alec.

- In the flesh - Aline said and she hugged Lizzie. - I'm sorry I couldn't be at your wedding with Alec - The Asian stated and moved away from the blonde girl.

Lizzie and Aline had known each other since childhood, since they both lived in Idris. And when Lizzie lived at the Paris Institute and became the head there, Aline often visited her.

- It's been years - Alec told her.

- What are you doing here? - Izzy asked.

- I would have let you know. But I didn't want to scare my dear cousin - Aline replied and looked at them before looking at Sebastian. - Who disappears for half a year, only to show up here - Aline continued and walked over to Sebastian. - Come here, wonderful Englishman - She said after a moment and pulled her cousin to her for a hug,

- It's nice to see you, Aline - Sebastian said to his cousin.

Then a shadowhunter walked up to Alec with a tablet in his hand.

- I'm sorry. I'm sorry - Alec said to Lizzie and kissed her on the lips before walking away with the shadowhunter.

- We were all so worried about you. We thought you were dead - Aline said to her cousin.

- Yeah, I'm really sorry - Sebastian told her.

- Your Aunt Élodie was beside herself. And then when she found out you were safe, but she hadn't heard from you, so she asked me to come here and make sure you were okay. Are you really addicted to yin fen? - Aline asked him.

- He's clean now - Izzy said, and Sebastian smiled at her gratefully.

- Listen, I... I feel terrible. I should have called. Um... I guess I'm just embarrassed, you know? I guess I'm not as perfect as everyone thought - Sebastian stated, a little embarrassed.

- Trust me, I never thought you were perfect. But there's something different about you - Aline told him.

- Well, you can tell them all that he's a hero. He saved my life and helped us defeat the Greater Demon - Izzy said to Aline when she looked at her.

- Yeah, uh, listen, I'll... I'll tell you all the gory details once I finish this report, but... How about dinner? On eight? - Sebastian suggested.

- Of course - Aline replied before Sebastian walked away from her.

- And since I'm here, Lizzie. You're going to tell me how you ended up being Alec Lightwood's wife - Aline said to Lizzie, who was silent as the Asian woman spoke to Sebastian.

- Good - Said Lizzie, before she left with Aline.

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Lizzie stood with her husband and Magnus in the open area and watched as Izzy, Jace, and the transfer team walked with Valentine.

- Valentine Morgenstern, by order of the Clave, you are hereby posted to the Gard in Idris - Alec said as he, Lizzie, and Magnus watched Valentine, who was handcuffed and chained.

Izzy nodded to Magnus, and the warlock opened a Portal to Idris.

- I may be in a cell, but at least I'll be in Alicante, where the air doesn't reek of Downworlders - Valentine said to Magnus.

- Get him out of here - Alec ordered, and Izzy and Jace went through the Portal. The rest of the transport team followed them.

The Lightwood couple and Magnus were left alone.

- We must celebrate Valentine's passing - Lizzie said with a smile.

- That's a good idea - Magnus seconded her. - That's why I bought your favorite orange juice and strawberry ice cream

- That's why I love you - Lizzie stated, and Magnus opened a portal to his apartment. - I'll be back soon Alec - The girl informed her husband.

- Have fun - Alec said to his wife before she went through the portal.