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We run as fast as our legs can take us. Towards the castle. When I see the castle I slow down and turn around. The evil step grandmother is behind us.

"RUN!!" I scream again. "She's still behind us!"

The castle is so close, but so far. The gates! I can see them! Run, Clary, run! When I see a guard I start waving my arms and screaming at the top of my lungs. The others join me.

"Open the gate!", "Help!" and "The witch!" are a few of the things we yell. We watch the gate open just enough for us to get through. Once we are through the gate gets closed. Mom and Dad are sitting on their courtyard thrones when they see us. Mom stands up and runs to Iris.

"Clary! Where were you!" Then she looks at Iris closer. "You're not Clary..." Moms eyes pretty much light up in realization. "IRIS!" She fully embraces Iris in a hug. Pretty soon Dad joins Mom in hugging Iris and weeping in joy. Iris waved me over. I smiled and ran to them. It was amazing. Joshua, Blake, and Fiona all saw what was happening and joined in to. It was the best!

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