Sudden Changes

Ch.25-Raveners

*A/N Hey again. I wanted to make this author note because I almost reache 150 followers, so thank you guys so much! Also, I know that my updating schedule is a bit shaky, but I manage. Especially with the classes I'm taking. Becoming trilingual is tricky, especially if the third language ends up being Mandarin. Confusing, but I got this. Again, thank you for still reading! *End A/N* 

Clary's P.O.V 

        The double doors were big, but I didn't really care right now. I pushed my way forward and then stumbled down the steps. The front of the Institute was in need of a bit of gardening, but I was just storming past towards the front gate. Completely forgetting the fact that it had started to rain and I was without a jacket. In New York. 

        My feet were now moving on its own accord and flashes of lights flew past me in a blur. The people around me seemed confused by my actions and every once in a while I would end up shoving a bystander on the sidewalk. The streets were truly confusing and much more crowded than back in L.A. The rain was picking up and I was most likely soaked to my undergarments. I was now out of breath and reached some park, unknown to me by its name, and sat down on the nearest bench. The only warmth I was gaining was from the lamp post above me. I looked up and my body decided I needed to cry. Warm, wet tears were running down my face, mixing with the tears of the sky. The thought made me give out a choked laugh and I murmured to myself, "They say it rains when someone is broken to the point of tears."

         I knew it wasn't me because my tears were not hard sobs, heartbroken pleas, or shattered dreams. It was someone else who cannot be far from here or it would be raining softer. Everything was wrong. Nothing was going right. Something didn't feel right. My mind, whenever I go back and close my eyes to bring back memories, sometimes I end up seeing nothing but a black canvas. It made me have serious headaches and...

        The sound of something being scratched against steel made my body jump into action. The rain was only felt on my clothes and blurring my face, but the clear sounds being heard were made by demons. They were close, I can feel it. The light above me flickered before going out completely. Now I was surrounded by darkness. I moved away from the bench and reached a wide open area. A mocking laugh was echoed around me and now it had made sense. Sebastian was here. 

        I was frozen in fear as to how he knew where I was. My mind went back to the Institute and how he destroyed everything with it. Including my life. Now I needed to defend myself and...My weapons! They're missing! They must be at the Institute. Finding a weapon was useless right now. My eyes were finally adjusting to the night and then I remembered to reach for my back. My stele was still there on my back. I pulled it up and drew a night vision rune on my neck. There was nothing there.

        "Ah!", I yelled, feeling sharp scratches go up my back. I fell down on the wet grass and groaned in pain. My hands were fisted and I saw a flash move towards me. I pushed up and turned just in time to see a Ravener come at me. It flew past me and I ran in the other direction, dismissing the burning pain in my back. Barely getting three strides away, I feel burning rings on my legs and see two Ravener tails grabbing my ankles. I fall face forward and the grip on me tightens. My jaw bruised itself now and I began kicking at them. I was able to turn and loosen one of my feet. The other wrapped itself higher on my leg, dripping its poising on the arm, burning through my jeans. 

        "Gah!", I yelled, beginning to feel tears rise up from the burning pain in my body. I pushed my way off and reached around, finding a piece of glass on the floor. It was enough and I threw it at the face, or whatever it's close to calling it a face. The Ravener scrambled back and I made my way to stand, but ended up falling again. The poison was already taking effect, but I wouldn't give up. There were now three and I pushed up, stumbling away. I felt them running after me and I turned, holding my stele and punching the Ravener and stabbing it with my stele. It burned it, but not enough to leave.

        "He b-brought...you here...didn't he?", I breathed out. Even as demons, they nod their heads before continuing to growl. I was cornered, feeling a strong pain in my arm behind me. There was a stab, covered in poison, and then I saw his pitch black eyes in the distant, grinning like there's no tomorrow. The stab was a Ravener's arm and when it removed itself from my arm, I fell finally getting the finally dose of poisoning to kill me. 

        I was going in and out now, but I saw a bright blue light coming at me like a lightning bolt. I couldn't really see anything, but a shadow moved in front of me thrashing and swinging in every direction with glowing Seraph Blades. My head fell back and landed on the soft, moist grass. What felt like centuries finally ended because I felt arms wrap around me and stroke my hair, while kissing the top of my head, then my cheek. There were water drops hitting my face, but the rain was now a light shower and these water drops felt heavier than the touch of the rain. This person was crying.

         "W-who...ah...is i-it?", I breathed out, trying to reach out. It hurt to move and the darkness was becoming bigger. The person moved over and I felt short hair strands cover my face. His eyes were a beautiful shade of gold and his hair created a halo above his face, but then I realized it was Jace. He was the one who saved me.

         "Sh, C-Clary. Don't speak. Lets get you back.", he whispered, beginning to lift me. I whimpered from the pain and my head fell the the side. I shook my head and Jace groaned. "Dammit. I'm too late. I'll have to call Magnus.", he says.

        I moved my hand to lace through his fingers before my eyes completely closed. The last thing I heard was, "No matter what happened, I'll get you to love me again Clary." Then I fell asleep.

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*A/N A bit intense, most likely not, and very void of any direction towards the story what so ever, but it was afiller to rekindle the love between Clary and Jace. Thanks for sticking with me and see you again next time. Don't forget to vote, share, and comment! Hail and Farewell has gotten too formal for me so,

Later guys,

-J