Prologue
Clary: POV
I sighed softly as I stared out the institute window. The New York skyline was beautiful as the sun set. A group of teenagers that looked about my age walked by laughing, without a care in the world. Suddenly, a feeling of nostalgia came over me. I thought of the old times with Simon. Having midnight marathons of anime, going to coffee shops to listen to Eric's lame poetry, playing video games. I honestly missed it but there was no way I would go back now. I had Jace. Although recently he has been distancing himself from me. At first I thought it was because he needed some time to himself but it has been months! I still love him and its quite frustrating when he avoids me.
I was so lost in my thoughts I almost didn't even notice the footsteps outside my door. Almost. I quickly got up from the window ledge and, as quietly as I could, stepped into the hallway just in time to see Jace's door slam shut. Hmm.. maybe I should go talk to him. (italics in this story will be their thoughts to themselves) I tip-toed to his room and peeked through a crack in his door. My eyes widened in horror and I almost screamed at the sight before my eyes. Almost. There was the love of my life half naked on top of some girl. Their eyes were shut and lips locked in a passionate embrace. My eyes welled with tears and I almost broke down then and there. Almost. A sudden feeling of rage flowed through my veins. I kicked the door open and stormed into the room. The girl screamed and Jace's eyes widened with fear and guilt. He almost fell off the bed, stumbling to put his clothes on.
"Clary! Its not what it looks like!" he said
I chuckled darkly. "Of course it isn't" I spat, my words dripped with sarcasm. "Well don't let me interrupt! You are certainly quite busy." I said raising my voice with every word. With that I turned and stalked to my room. Slamming the door closed behind me, I grabbed a duffle bag from my closet and started shoving everything I needed into the bag. Tears flowed down my face as I let the feeling of betrayal overcome me. I picked up my stele and began drawing a portal. When the portal began to open I thought of the farthest place I could think of. I heard banging at my door. "Clary! Clary! Open up!" Jace's voice echoed through the door. I stood up with a newfound fury. I picked up my duffle bag with everything and went to the door.
Jace POV
"Clary! Clary! Open up!" I yell as I bang on her door. By the angel Jace you really screwed up this time. She opens the door and I almost jump for joy. Maybe she'll give me another chance!
"Clar-" I begin but before I could even finish her name she throws a strike at my face. I see her try to throw another punch and try to grab her wrist but she sees delivers a very strong kick at the place where no man should be kicked and a punch in the gut. I collapse against the hallway wall breathless. I look up just in time to see her fiery red hair slipping through the portal.
Clary POV
I stumbled through the portal and looked at my new surroundings. The sun shone brightly and the faint smell of the bay wafted through my nose. Where was I? I turned around and saw people having picnics and biking around. There were no skyscrapers or buildings nearby. This doesn't look like New York. Water lapped at the shore and I heard the faint sound of cars honking. I saw a brown wooden bench that was at the top of hill. Shakily, I stood and began to walk to the empty bench. It was when I sat down on the bench that I realized where I was. The view from the bench looked straight at the one and only Golden Gate Bridge. I was in San Francisco. I smiled to myself as I looked at my unfamilier surroundings. They won't find me here. This is a fresh start.