Chapter 1
1 month earlier...
It all started with an explosion. The horrific screaming the crying of pain and of terrified children. Grabbing weapons, preparing to face the disaster that has finally come. The disaster that we have all been preparing for. It is here.
Present time...
Today is the day. The day I begin my training. At the age of 16, every eligible shadowhunter begins their training. They train to fight, to strategize, and how to cope with war. Pretty much everyone starts learning the basic methods of how to fight at the age of 12, that's when you get your first rune.
Runes gives us strength that we need in battle.
"Clary! Clary get down here!" I heard my mother call. Dressed in my training attire, I quickly go downstairs.
"Yes mom?" I say as I walk into our bright kitchen.
"Today you start your training," she says in a serious tone. "Are you ready? You know what is expected of you."
Looking down at the floor I really, "Yes mother."
"Good, now get going." I nod and set off.
My family has a legacy. the Fairchild family are one of the most strongest, smartest, family. For generations the Fairchild's have been highly respected. Now it is my turn to carry this legacy on, I could not fathom the idea of disappointing my heirs, most of all my mother.
I treck through the woods of Idris to get to the City of Glass, where the training academy is. The green vegetation that surrounds me has always brought me calm. As a little girl I would run through the woods with my sword pretending to be a warrior. Today that is finally coming true.
I step through a clearing and look at my surroundings. To my left, the woods. In front of me, a meadow filled with beautiful flowers and long grasses. And to my right, the City of Glass. The tall towers stand tall glistening in the bright sunlight. It's like a fairytale. I set of to my destination in a hurried pace.
Finally, I stand in front of the academy. This is my calling. Today is the day I have been dreaming of my whole life. The day I become the person I was destined to become. A warrior. A fighter.
I take a deep breath and I walk in, head held high.
Thank you for reading! I know it's pretty short, but it's a start. I don't have a set updating schedule but I will try to update as fast as possible. Love you guys!️