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They should be used to moving schools, this was their third one in two years but they had a pack. If one had to move, then they all did. They were siblings and that was how they came, united. Alexander, the eldest of the three felt guilty. In some way, every move had been his fault and he knew that his brother really liked their previous school, that was until he went in and single-handedly hospitalized three of the Football players. But, no one blamed Jace for that, mostly they blamed Alex. If he hadn’t been gay then none of it would have happened.
“This school is going to be different big brother.” Isabelle smiled as she linked her fingers with Alec’s as they stared up at the standard red brick building, he wondered why all schools looked the same. “I read online that they have groups for all types of students.”
She hesitated on her words and Alec just raised an eyebrow, he didn’t speak much.
Isabelle knew her brother wasn’t the biggest talker, but she wasn’t stupid either; something had happened at their previous school, something that had caused Jace to fly off the handles and something that had stopped her brother from being himself.
“You know what I mean, I just think this will be different. I have a good feeling.”
“And we all know about you and your feelings,” Jace said with a roll of his eyes. “Come on, we have to go to the office and meet our tour guides.”
Isabelle nodded and noticed that Alec had already started walking forward and Isabelle looked at Jace, they were both worried about their big brother but they didn’t know what to do. Isabelle knew Jace knew more than he let on, they just hoped that this school would be different for them.
Walking through the school corridor, Alec felt a little nervous, their previous schools had been simply just a mixture of Mundanes and Shadowhunter’s, but this one was completely mixed with both Nephilim and Downworlders.
“Welcome to Shadow Hill High,” a voice called. “You three must be the Lightwoods.”
Alec looked up at the tall man.
He had an air of confidence and dominance about him and Alec assumed that he was Principal.
His assumptions only being confirmed by his next statement.
“I’m Mr Morningstar, the Principal of Shadow Hill High. I have your timetables here; I’ve taken into account your subject preferences so hopefully you’ll be pleased with the lessons you have. If you’re not then we can always review it.” He said, and though he was smiling there was something about him that made Alec a little unsure. “Here you go.”
He handed them the pieces of paper, already knowing their names to their faces.
“I have also arranged for three students to come and give you a tour of the school.”
“That’s great, thanks.” Isabelle smiled.
Alec and Jace both nodded, they were currently exchanging glimpses t each other’s timetables and both of them looked a little defeated as they weren’t in as many of the same classes as they were hoping to be, like they were in their previous school.
“Ah, here they are now.” The Principal smiled before he continued. “But before you go off with your guides, I would just like to point out that we have a zero tolerance when it comes to bullying and violence here. I hope you keep that in mind and remember as you make friends.”
The comment was definitely aimed towards Jace and Alec.
They both just nodded.
“Mr Stilinski and Mr McCall, I do believe I only asked for one of you to come show Jace around.”
“You know us, Sir,” one of the boys joked and even threw a wink towards the Principal which made Alec raise an eyebrow.
“You already have a week of detention, Mr Stilinski, would you like that to go into your lunch breaks too?” He asked, his voice changing to more of a stern tone and the boy paled a little. “Then make sure you’re dropped off to your first lesson on the tour. It will do you some good having a break.”
The two boys exchanged grimaces and Jace couldn’t help but chuckle a little.
“Jace, you’re with them.”
Jace looked at Alec about to say something when Mr Morningstar spoke again.
“You’ll have time to talk at lunch, Isabelle you are with Clary Fray.”
He gestured to a girl who was walking close to the boys and Jace looked again.
Alec just rolled his eyes; she was definitely his type.
“And here comes Magnus Bane now, Alexander, he’s for you.”
Alec looked towards the eccentric boy, he was handsome and was he wearing eyeliner?
Isabelle smiled towards Alec and he could already tell what she was thinking and he just rolled his eyes.
“I have also arranged for the two of us to have a sit down meeting a little later, I believe you have fifth period free. If you can come to my office.”
Alec wanted to ask why but of course, he knew why, so instead he just nodded.
“So, are you ready for this?” Magnus asked once Alec walked towards him.
Alec wasn’t too sure he knew the answer to that question so he just shrugged.
That seemed to be enough for Magnus who immediately started to talk quite animatedly about the school.
All Alec could do was try and keep up.