Jonathan's Victory

Chapter 4

Clary sat on the floor with her head in her hands. She wanted to cry but the tears wouldn't come.

Sebastian had left more than an hour ago so he would be back soon. Clary didn't know what to do anymore. She cradled her stomach, as if to protect the baby.

Clary never thought of herself as a mother. She didn't know the first thing about children. The possibility of a child growing in her was frightening. Clary was only sixteen. Having a baby was the last thing on her mind.

The door opened and a pissed off looking Sebastian came in. He roughly pulled her to her feet and pulled her out of the room into the hall, not saying anything. His anger seemed to flow out from him.

They walked down the cold hallway into the throne room. Lilith stood in the center of the room once again.

She turned as she heard them approach. Her eyes black tunnels dug into her skull with serpents coming out of them. She was horrifically beautiful.

Lilith smirked at Clary and said "Oh she's pregnant all right. She must be on bed rest for now on, for the child's safety." The amusement in her voice made Clary nervous.

Sebastian nodded. Clary didn't like the idea of bed rest, she gets stir crazy. This was going to be a long nine months.

After saying something to Sebastian that she didn't hear Lilith disappeared again.

Sebastian turned to Clary, his mood changed completely. Clary absently wondered if he was bipolar. She still was shock, and

"Smile my Queen your going to be the mother of the most powerful mortal child ever born."He wrapped his arms around her waist, lightly, careful not to hurt the baby.

Clary denied saying what she really wanted to say and said instead" Yes its very exciting." A part of Clary was excited, but mostly she felt worry. How would she protect her child from Sebastian, when she couldn't even protect herself?

They walked back to the room where Sebastian said "You will be on bed rest the remainder of your pregnancy."

Seeing the look on Clary's face he added"You will not question this you are going to stay on bed rest." His tone was venomous and dangerous.

Clary rolled her eyes and got into bed. She was to tired to object.

Clary felt Sebastian crawl into bed next to her and heard him whisper "My sister, my queen."