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Chapter One
The Girl Who Ran With Demons
~20 years after the war with Jonathan Morgenstern
Snowflakes slowly fluttered from the dark sky and stuck to the pavement and grass. A young girl ran through a deserted alley, wearing nothing but a black jean jacket, a white V-neck, black jeans, black combat boots, a hat and gloves. The snow clung to her black clothing and the chill turned her cheeks and nose scarlet red.
She glanced behind her and saw the black and red eyed creatures still chasing after her. She growled and ran out onto the main walkway and collided with someone walking pass the alley.
"Alexandria! Are you alright?" A young boy's voice called.
Alexandria groaned and looked up into the person she collided into but didn't catch a good enough look at the girl before she jumped up and retrieved a knife from her belt. "Ezekiel," She muttered as she turned to the opening of the alley.
"Oh!" A voice boomed from the shadows. "Are you going to fight now, Little Keira?"
"I'm not afraid of you and your bulky goons," Keira growled and crouched into a fighting stance as two demons launched themselves at Keira. She ducked under the first and shoved the knife into the second's chest. The demon collapsed as Keira pulled the knife out and threw it at the first demon and he was reduced to ashes. "Is that all you got?"
The Greater Demon quickly lunged at Keira and wrapped its bony fingers around her neck. "You think you're so strong, Little One? Well, let me break it to you, you're not."
He squeezed her neck and Keira's swiped out and clawed at his wrist. She couldn't escape. Voice echoed around the buildings and the creature growled at the people Keira had earlier run into. His hold on Keira's neck disappeared and so did his presence as he dissolved into the shadows once again.
"You will," the demon hissed. "Give me what I really want or I will destroy you."
Keira used the brick building behind her to get to her feet. She started towards the alley to follow the Greater Demon but then someone yelled for her to freeze and put her hands behind her head. Keira does as she's told and glares at her feet.
"I am Maryse Lightwood and I'm the owner of the New York Institution. We hear that demons were running around with a girl," a woman says. "You'll be coming with us."
Keira nodded and then tensed when an explosion went off in the distance. Her body quivered and she took a foot into the alley.
"Daniel," She whispered and then screamed. "No! Daniel!"
Keira broke off into a sprint towards the explosion. She had to get there. She had let Daniel come with her and now he could be hurt. She risked his life by taking him out.
A young boy of only eight lay on the ground near a ruined building. His brown hair curled around him like a halo. Keira ran towards him and dropped to her knees next to the boy's head. She placed his head on her lap and combed her finger through his hair. "Daniel? Are you ok? Come on. Get up."
The boy groaned and slowly opened his eyes. "Keira?" He coughed and grinned. "I'm fine"
"Can you walk?" She lifted his shoulders to help him sit.
"Yes," He laughed. "The loud noise of the explosion must have knocked me out."
Keira smirked. "Okay. That a boy! Now let's hurry and get out of here so we can get you checked out."
"Hold it!" Maryse Lightwood yelled as they caught up with Keira. "You are suspected of dealing with demons and are under arrested until further notice!"
Keira grabbed Daniel by the shoulders and pulled him against her. "Close your eyes and hold on tight," She whispered and closed her eyes.
"Wait! Keira. I don't think this is a -"
"Ignis Onerariis!" Keira yelled, her eyes snapping open and burning bright blue. Fire spread from Keira and Daniel's feet and engulfed them. When the fire distinguished, both Keira and Daniel were gone.
"What did she say?" Alexandria asked Magnus.
He grinned and shook his head in wonder. "Ignis Onerariis. It's Latin for 'fire transport'."
"Do you know where she went?" Robert Lightwood asked. "Can you follow her magic trail? Anything?"
"Well I could follow her magic trail or I could show you where she went without the extra materials," Magnus shrugged. "It's up to you."
Alec looked at Magnus like he wanted to ask him something but shook his head. "Show us."