Chapter 1

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I walk up to the bouncer of Pandemonium. He gives a nod of access as I walk through the opening of the club. Tonight's another night of fun. I make my way to the stage, smiling and waving at people that recognize me. A few people stand out to me. They look like they've been having a rough time, and just want to let loose. There's a boy with stunning blue eyes and black hair; a girl with long brown hair and brown eyes to match; a boy with blonde hair and blue eyes, but one of his eyes has brown mixed in; a boy with dark brown hair and glasses, dancing with a girl with fiery, long red hair and hazel eyes. I've never seen the girl with red hair here before, or the nerdy kid, for that matter. I raise my eyebrow as I walk by Magnus, whispering in his ear.

"Who's the girl?"

He smirks and keeps his eyes on her, "Clary Fairchild. Her mother is Jocelyn, does that ring a bell?" I look back at the Clary girl with confusion written on my features.

"Valentine's ex-wife, I presume. . . Well, are you going to stay for my performance, Bane?" He finally looks over at me and smiles.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world." His eyes turn yellow, pupils slitting. I smirk and walk up the steps connected to the stage. As I walk towards the microphone that's already standing there, my friend Gnash walks on, as well. I grin and high-five him. 

"Hey, Katerina. I haven't seen you in, like, 24 hours. How've you been?" I laugh at his stupidity. 

"Hanging in there. How about you, Mr. Hipster?" He holds his chest in a mockingly way. 

"Ouch. I am not a hipster. I'm just cool. Anyways, I'm doing fine. Shadowhunters are here, tonight. You ready to show your talentless skills?" I jot my right thumb in their direction. 

"Are the Shadowhunters them?" He gives me a deadpanned look. 

"You're a hybrid, how can you not smell them?" I slap his shoulder and shush him. 

"Shut up, only you and I know that!" He grabs his shoulder in pain.

"Ow! Okay, God, yes, it's them. Abusive." I roll my eyes and smell another new smell entering the club. I look towards the entrance and notice a boy (not a child, but a young adult) with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He had extremely pale skin and bright lips. His eyes met mine and we stared at each other until Gnash elbowed me. I look over at him with an annoyed expression. 

"We've got to perform. Stop drooling and set your stand up." I huff and look back at the boy, to notice him walking towards the Shadowhunter group. Two vampires being friends with Shadowhunters? Now that's unheard of. I avert my attention back to my mic stand and adjust it to match my height. I look back down at my outfit to make sure I look decent enough. 

"You look beautiful, Kat, don't worry about it

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"You look beautiful, Kat, don't worry about it." I look at Gnash and smirk. 

"Aw, what a sweet remark. You're so cute." I poke his nose lightly and laugh. He playfully glares and shakes his head, giving a thumbs up to the side of the stage, signalling our little helpers that they can cue the music. I take a deep breath and get ready to sing. 

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