Jace

Leaving

I slowly open my eyes, looking around confused. Then I remembered what happened, what Jace had said. Was he right? Did I care? I blush slightly thinking of course I care. The door slowly opens and Izzy comes in. I look over to her, wondering what she wants. We have been getting along recently, but she was a little aggressive towards me in the beginning. I guess maybe she likes Jace as well even though she does have Raphael now. I would have never seen that coming, Izzy with a Downworlder.. Well that's not as shocking as Alec with Magnus.

"Hey are you okay, Jace told me you fainted, he thought maybe you were still drained from the fight".. Izzy says, looking over to me concerned.

"Oh I'm alright, I guess I just needed to rest, I'm better now. Thanks for asking, how have you been holding up"? I ask her, deciding it best not to talk about what Jace had said. I would need to talk to Jace again, before saying anything to anyone. I mean maybe I had just misunderstood? Maybe I had just dreamt that he had said that.

"I've been okay, I was with Raphael. He's still pretty shook up by losing half his clan". She says, frowning.

"I'm sorry Izzy, I know that we were at a disadvantage, we probably shouldn't have listened to that angel". I say.

"It wasn't your fault, it was more Jaces then anyones. He should've known better". She says, spitefully.

"What, why would you say that Izzy, Jace didn't know that he would trigger the sword, he thought that he could destroy it, so did all of us. It wasn't his fault and you know that". How could she say that? What had Jace ever done that she would suddenly turn against him? Maybe her mother was getting in her head. Izzy just looks at me and then leaves, without another word. I knew she was getting a lot of pressure from her parents and the clan to fulfill her duties, but bashing Jace was not one of them. If she needs someone to hate then she could hate Valentine all she wanted. She should focus more on finding him and the sword, rather then being rude to Jace because he did something unintentionally. I groan annoyed. How much easier everything was 6 months ago.

"Clary". I look up and see Luke. I hadn't even noticed that he had walked in. My head was spinning with all these thoughts.

"Luke, are you alright, shouldn't you be at home resting"? I ask, concerned.

"I suppose so, ill go after, I wanted to check on you first, see how you were doing. I heard you fell, are you okay"? He looks over to me.

"Yeah I guess I'm still a little bit drained from before". He nods and comes closer to me.

"Well you rest up, ill see you tomorrow". He says, and kisses my forehead. He was sweet, always caring for me. He was like a father to me. He had always been there for me and my mother. My mothers death had hit him hard, he had disappeared for a few weeks. I had been so worried but I understood that he had needed to mourn in his own way, even though I had needed him to help me through that difficult time.

"Goodnight Luke, see you tomorrow, thank you for checking up on me". I say, smiling. He smiles back and heads out. As I drift off to sleep I cant help but think of one person.

Jace.

"Clary, wake up"! I hear someone yell, as I jolt out of bed, confused. I look around and don't see anyone, seeing as it was probably still the middle of the night. Suddenly I see Izzy and Alec, looking at me.

"Come on Clary now, we're under attack". Izzy yells, frantically. She comes over and pulls me towards the door.

"Wait, where's Jace"? I ask, stopping.

"There's no time for that, he's probably already outside". Izzy says, clearly annoyed with my question. I frown, but follow them outside. Hopefully he is already outside, I think. We head outside towards the back entrance. Once we're outside Alec quickly blocks the door with a Rune, so that only a Shadowhunter could come through.

"Alright lets head to Magnus's, we can stay there until the clan figures out what to do". He states, heading towards the city. I follow, looking around.

"What about Jace, does he know to meet us there"? I ask, concerned. Izzy looks to me and groans.

"What is it with you and Jace, I thought you were with Simon? Oh and by the way Jace is your brother, or did you forget that"? She says, glaring at me.

"What are you jealous Izzy, are you not getting enough attention from Raphael"? I spite. We glare at each other, about to fight each other. Alec goes between us.

"Enough, we have bigger problems to deal with right now other your love triangle". He states, and heads off to Magnus's. Izzy quickly follows. I stand there slightly not knowing if I should follow or not. Once I decide to go, Alec and Izzy are already gone. Suddenly I get thrown down, I look up and see a vampire. I struggle, trying to break loose, but he is too strong.

"Let me go"! I yell.

"Now, now calm down sweet thing". He purrs. I glare at him, disgusted.

"Get off her"! I gasp as I see Jace walking towards us, his sword raised. The vampire laughs, as he gets up, I quickly run over to Jace.

"Get behind me Clary". I nod and do as he says. Jace runs towards the vampire. Yes a vampire is far stronger and faster than a Shadowhunter, but Jace was brave and smart. He knew exactly how to distract and kill one. I flinch as he stakes the vampire, I watch as it turns into dust. He turns towards me, he walks back in front of me.

"Are you alright, what the hell were you doing out here all alone"? He asks, as he puts a hand on my cheek.

"I was with Alec and Izzy, but me and Izzy kind of had a misunderstanding and they left".

"They just left you here, all alone"! He looks pissed.

"It was my fault, I was getting on Izzy's nerves".

"Why"? He asks, looking at me. I look up into his eyes.

"You". He looks slightly confused, but doesn't say anything. I clear my throat.

"We should go". He states.

"Wait". I say, putting my hand on his arm.

"What Clary"? He asks, looking into my eyes curiously.

"Tell me one thing". I state.

"Okay". He says, waiting for me to speak.

"Is it true"? I ask, not specifying as he knows exactly what I meant. He looks into my eyes.

"Yes Clary, its true". He looks at me.

"So we're not related in any way"? I ask and he nods. Suddenly I feel relieved but also somehow nervous. What would this mean for Simon and I? Do I even want there to be an us? Maybe Jace wants me? Maybe I want him. I blush slightly, of course I want him. Since the first moment that I had seen him I had fallen for him. So naturally finding out that he was my 'brother' I was devastated. I look at him, sweetly.

"Okay, lets head to Magnus's place". He nods and I follow him towards the city. Wondering what will await us next.

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