It's the year 2038 and a deadly virus has consumed the world for more than 14 years.
In Denmark, an unknown politician took it upon himself to create a safe space from the infected. As long as you abide by the 8 Obligations, you are allowed to live...
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Now that I know which side Luke is on, I can't believe I didn't see it sooner. There have been so many signs. He has tried to keep my out of harm's way the entire time. I just didn't see it. I decide to confide in him.
"Luke, I think I know those people from the Wasteland. And I think you do to..."
"I do... But I have never seen you with them..."
"I think I know them from before the outbreak. But I can't remember. There's just this one guy that seems familiar."
"Alec."
"Yes."
"I figured. The way he screamed your name."
"I have to see him again."
"That's not possible, Bane. The commander won't let you go out there again."
"Then I'll leave The City."
"Don't be ridicules. No one leaves."
"LUKE!" I yell at him. I need him to understand I'm serious. He eyes me up and then cracks a smile.
"Alright... calm down. I get it. You need to be with then one you love. I understand. I came here for the same reason."
"I don't lo..." I sigh. It's pointless to argue against. Because isn't it the truth that I might love him? Even though I don't remember him? I decide to not talk about Alec anymore. "Who did you come to The City for?"
"Clary...."
"The Chancellors daughter?"
"Yes. I was friends with her mother. I love that kid as if she was my own."
"But... she was banished, wasn't she?"
"Yes. I just hope Alec and Jace were able to save her. I did what I could for her. Unfortunately, I couldn't go with her. I have a job to do here. Something that is too important."
"Being a Protector?"
"No." Luke stares me straight in the eyes. "Ending Valentine."
"Oh... damn, that's some job..."
"I know. Even though I wish I could go with Clary. Make sure she was safe; this is more important."
For a while we walk silently next to each other. It's almost end of shift, and we are on our way back to sign out for the day.
"I have an idea..." I lower my voice as I speak to Luke.
"What kind of idea?"
"An idea for how we get you closer to valentine and me out of The City."
"I'm intrigued. Tell me."
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"ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?" The commander screams at us as soon as we enter the door. "You let a woman get away? Twice!!!"
