Demon Blood

Chapter Four

Alec put a glamour on as soon as he saw Clary's red hair and petite frame among the crowd. He knew it wouldn't help Clary from seeing him, but it would help from mundanes thinking Alec was stalking them. Alec also used some sense enhancing runes, but he failed to hear their words, and could just barely make out facial expressions. He wouldn't dare get any closer than he already was for fear of Clary spotting him. So, his spot; a slightly angled bus stop on the other side of the street would have to do.

He studied Clary's body language as best he could. She was tense around the shoulders, and she seemed to be taking about something urgent. What are they saying?! Alec thought in frustration. The more he saw her body language the more he wanted to pull Jace away. Something was wrong with Clary When he saw Jace lean over pull Clary in for a kiss, he noticed Clary's body change; tensing up even more. Not relaxing the way most people would. This can not be good. Alec though firmly.

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Clary tensed when Jace went to kiss her; it was the defining moment. Proof that she could be save or was a lost caused. When his lips meet hers. It felt as is a fire was sleeping through her veins, along with the craving for more. Clary relaxed; it was not too late. Now the fear and nervousness was gone she could enjoy kissing the boy she loved. But all too soon he pulled away.

"Why did you stop?" She asked.

Jace's eyes gleamed with a spark of hope. "You enjoyed that?"

"I missed it, missed you." She smiled. Remember the plan! Clary's own voice only colder and harsher echoed in her mind, inwardly she cringed. Her inner demon wasn't silenced by her reunion with Jace as she had hope. You can't get rid of me; after all I am you. Clary shook her head feverishly.

Jace looked at Clary with a mixture of concern and fear; he'd been trying to get her attention for a while, but she seemed to lost in thought. She shook her hard; her red lock flaring around. "CLARY." He said in a fierce whisper as to not attract attention.

She stared at him blankly. Then shook her head again. "Sorry," She mumbled. "I-" She struggled to find the right words.

"Clary?" It pained Jace to see the first person he loved so out of character. "What can I do to help?" He wanted so badly to reach out, touch her, and tell her that he'd fix this. But the could because of the heavenly fire, and he didn't know how to save her.

Clary's eyes met his; he saw a spark of something in her once bright eyes."You can come with me." Her voice held hope for him to say yes, right?

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Once Alec noticed Clary relax he slowly began to relax. Maybe she's okay; she is a stubborn girl and a fighter. He admitted. He felt the runes he used for heighten sense begin to burn and fade.

His veiw on them got less and less distinct. It only took a few second for Alec to redraw the runes, but once he looked up. They were gone.

With shaky hands, and uneasiness in his stomach, Alec dialed Isabelle's number.

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"What?!" Isabelle screamed into her phone. "Fine, Alec. Meet us at Magnus' in five." She paused to listen to her brother's story. "Oh Alec," Her tone was softer this time. "We'll talk later. So, what about we meet at Simon's and Jordan's then... in five?" She said a brief goodbye then called the others.

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The apartment was slightly crowed by the time everyone showed up. Jocelyn paced anxiously as Alec retold the events. "I'm sorry." He said when he finially finished. "I screwed up so badly."

"It's not your fault Alec." Luke said reassuringly.

"You didn't know what was going to happen." Jocelyn added. "Just did she look healthy no injuries? Was she alright?"

Alec though it over. "She wasn't injured but something was different, like she would stop hand shake her head a lot. As if she was disproving something, a thought perhaps."

The room was still as they though this over.

"Like something's talking to her or something?" Simon asked. "Like a demon or something?"

"Simon you might be onto something." Luke said.

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Jace stared at Clary in awe; she portaled them just outside the city. She then lead them into a house that was all too familiar. She smiled as if reading his mind, "Similar set up. Only slightly larger. Sebastian isn't here and won't be for a while, so we have the place to ourselves." She said with a devilish grin.

"Clary." Jace said in disbelief; she been acting odd since he kissed her. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." She replied leading him to what must be her room. He stopped her in the doorway and spun her around as if to kiss her. But in stead he grabbed her shoulders and looked her in the eyes.

"Clary." Jace's voice was desperate. "This isn't you. Fight." Clary's eyes were dark storm clouds, churning with thoughts. Her felt her tense under his grip.

"Jace." She said through clenched teeth. "You. Have. To. Go. Now."

"Clary, I'm not leaving you like this with him." His voice was soothing, but she couldn't let her guard down. Clary felt the cold, weight of demon blood flowing through her bloodstream. She felt the numbing sensation spread through her body, just like at the Café. She tried to fight it. Looks like Jace my put the odds in my favor, not yours. You let your guard down around him. Clary bit her tounge; the pain kept her grounded. But Jace also make me stronger. Clary wasn't giving up that easily.