Something I Can Never Have

(A Clockwork Angel Spin Off)

This is rated as Mature, only because it has some rather harsh scenes later on. I appreciate reviews very much! If I don't get them I might not post the sequal to this story. This story has 5 chapters.

Chapter 1:

Footsteps clattered on the cobblestone path as Lacey sped down the alley. Her breathing was heavy and her eyes were dry with the cold wind that blew into them. The night was cold despite it being only September and Lacey's light purple jacket wasn't stopping the chilly wind from grasping at her pale milky skin. She could hear them, the monsters were following her. She let out a loud yelp as she tripped on an uneven stone. She sliced open her knee on the stone. It was protruding from the alley floor and seemed to be shaped into a point. Tears stung at her eyes and she looked up as she saw shadows began approaching a little slower, she didn't want to be caught again so she jumped up and ignored the blood staining her matching light purple dress. The dress was beautiful, light purple with a paisley pattern covering it, there was a white lace edging to the dress and the neckline followed to about mid-neck where it stopped and was edged in the same white lace. Lacey continued her run, a little slower now because of her injury. Her breath came in rasps now, she was getting tired. She'd not eaten in days, and drinks had been scarce. These creatures that were following her were hideous, green masses with boils covering their bodies. They were like creatures from evil fairytales, the ones who kidnapped little children. Goblins. Lacey looked over her shoulder and then ran straight into something fat and hot. Hands grabbed her shoulders and held her still as she kicked and screamed. It was a monster, it had her. She looked up at it and cringed. It was so ugly, so insanely ugly. "What do you want with me?" she cried out. It didn't answer but grinned a jagged toothy smile. "Please…please just leave me alone!" Lacey pleaded. Then a guttural noise came from the goblins throat. Blood began to seep from his mouth and his eyes rolled back. Lacey yelped as his body started to fall against her, she slid out of his grip and rolled to the side on the ground. More of the goblins were coming down the alley and launched themselves at her, she placed her hands over her head and whimpered but nothing ever touched her. Opening her eyes she saw a figure standing in front of her. To be more exact is was two figures, both male. She watched as the two males fought back the goblins until the monsters finally retreated and ran away. Then one of them turned to her, his hair was almost like a silver hue and his eyes were beautiful, he held out a hand and Lacey just watched him. "Miss are you alright?" his voice was calm and kind. His companion turned and looked at her as well, his face was still handsome but he had dark hair and had a smug expression to his face. "I hope she's not going into shock." Lacey lifted her hand to his and let him lift her to her feet, she instantly fell against him. He caught her carefully and he noticed the blood covering the lower portion of her dress. "You're bleeding." He set her down on a nearby bench on the outside of the alley and lifted her dress so he could see her knee. He frowned. "Will, maybe we should take her back-"

"No. Not a chance. Take her to a nearby medical home, she's not coming with us," Will started with a grumble. Lacey pushed the kinder male's hands away and pushed her skirts back down.

"I'll be fine. Thank you for your assistance…I..I'll go home now…" Lacey stood from the bench slowly and began to quietly limp away from the two males. A hand on her shoulder stopped her and she looked at it. "Sir, really…"

"You don't have a home."

"W-What!" she stammered as she turned and glared at him. "And how would you know that…" She could see Will in the background laughing softly.

"If they were after you for something then I'm sure they've killed anyone close to you already….you may have a home but not a family…Are you sure going to an empty house is the safest thing to do?"

Then Will spoke up, "Why were those goblins chasing you anyway?" He stepped closer to her and watched her with a careful eye.

"I…I don't know. They said their master, lord creature wanted me for something…they didn't say much. I..I was locked up in their dungeon of sorts all week…I finally found a way out and they followed me…" she whispered. Will seemed to be interested and smiled.

"Okay Jem, grab her, she's coming with us…" he smiled. Lacey looked startled and held up her hands.

"I'm not coming with anyone!" she growled as she turned away from them. Then she felt her heart stop. There were more of them, and one of them had a bow and arrow in their hands. "They're back!" she cried out, but it was too late the goblin shot the arrow and it pierced Lacey's shoulder. She screamed in pain as she felt something rush through her veins. Within seconds she was dropping to the ground into an unconscious state.

Will and Jem looked at Lacey fall and then cursed. "There are too many to fight off alone Will," spoke Jem with a frown. Will leaned down and gathered Lacey in his arms, pulling out the arrow and tossing it to the ground. "Run!" yelled Jem as more arrows seemed to rush down upon them. The two boys ran quickly through the streets and easily lost the army of little goblins. Before they even broke a sweat they were standing before a tall building, the Institute of London. Home of the shadowhunters. Will walked up the steps and opened the door, Jem following in behind them. "Charlotte!" yelled Jem.

Lacey had nightmares, of bony green hands reaching out and ripping her parents to shreds, her little sister, her older brother. Everyone was ripped apart and flung about the living room. She awoke with a jolt and then cried out as pain seared at her shoulder. "Ah!" she rested a hand on her shoulder and then looked around. She was in a large four post bed with heavy blankets. There was a fire place in the center wall of the room and dim candles lit the room. There was stirring in the corner of the room and Lacey felt herself shiver.

"Ah, miss. I'll alert the others that you've awoke. Would you like some tea?" asked a woman with a beautiful voice, and her face would have been breathtaking if not for a large scar across her cheek, from her mouth to eye. Lacey nodded and the woman skittered off, her white cap giving away that she was that of a house servant. A few moments later the two boys from earlier and a woman came into the room.

"Hello dear, my name is Charlotte and you've already met Will and Jem…but we don't know your name…" the woman spoke softly. Lacey scooted herself painfully up into a sitting position.

"Lacey Greenwood…" she whispered quietly. She winced as pain seared at her shoulder and her vision dimmed. Hallucinations flashed before her eyes and she cried out as her body fell asleep, "Everyone's gone…" she mumbled before sleep yet again overcame her.

"Brother Enoch said that there is something is different about the girl…" murmured Charlotte with a sigh. Will raised a brow and laughed softly. "I'm serious Will, and if the goblins are after her then there is something important about her, mundane or not.."

"But Charlotte, Enoch said she isn't a mundane…that she's some sort of downworlder, he said she has power, but he doesn't know what it is yet.." said Jem quietly.

"She's a mundane, just look at her…" snapped Will. He looked over at the bed and frowned. "Look…" he pointed and everyone stared at Lacey on the bed. Her hands were glowing. One was glowing a bright red hue and the other an icy blue hue. "What the hell…"

Charlotte stepped toward the bed and reached down to touch the orbs of light she jumped back once she did. "Fire and Ice…she has fire and ice abilities, she's got to be of the warlock world…"

Another form walked into the room and a voice filled Charlottes head. No. She is human, she is not a downworlder, which is why I don't understand why she has powers like this, but I do know for sure she is human. She must be protected. Brother Enoch had been the one to speak, a healing monk, but he soon disappeared from the room. Charlotte looked at Lacey again and then at the boys beside her. "Enoch is sure she is human…this makes no sense…"

Lacey groaned in pain as she opened her eyes for the second time. Her head felt heavy and she pulled herself into a sitting position. Her shoulder still hurt but it was bearable, she looked around and was startled when she saw a young man she didn't recognize sitting in a chair next to her bed. "Hello, sir.." she murmured quietly. He glared at her and then stood up, exiting the room in a huff. She felt sad and guilty instantly. What had she done to upset him? Jem came into her room next with a friendly smile. "Good Evening Miss. Greenwood. I do hope you're feeling a little better…Unfortunately because you are human we can't use a healing rune on you.." he sighed, "Though…we haven't tried…and with your ability…" Will took that moment to step inside the room with a laugh. "Will…what do you find amusing…"

"You actually think we should try and use a rune on her?" he asked with a smile. Will walked towards the bed and turned to look at Jem. Lacey looked down at Will's pants and saw something shiny. Her hands reached out before she even realized what she was doing. Jem called out something but Will didn't turn fast enough and Lacey had a small thin object in her hands. "Lacey no!"

The object in her hand was cool to the touch and as she held it in her hand it exploded into a bright light. Jem and Will were pushed back and the small slither of metal seemed to morph. A sword was created, two elemental balls of light stood on the hilt, one red and one blue. "Will…Will go get Charlotte…she's not a human…not if it morphed to her…they only morph for shadowhunters." Will ran out of the room returning with Charlotte.

Lacey held the weapon in her hands, it was cool to the touch and she watched it with wide eyes. A sharp pain wracked in her body and Lacey dropped the sword, it quickly returned to a small thin sliver of metal. Lacey began to cough and pain swelled everywhere in her body. "Miss Lacey!" yelled Charlotte. "Will, Jem…go get Enoch! NOW!" Charlotte rushed to Lacey's side and held the coughing girl down with incredible strength. "Miss Lacey what's wrong…"

"It hurts…everything…hurts…" Lacey felt tears rushing down her cheeks. Brother Enoch rushed into the room and pushed everyone aside. He had a rune in his hand this time and quickly began to use it.