Fight for Survival
Heey! I've had an idea. It popped into my head during school when I was really bored.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Mortal Instruments.
~ For my two best girlies! You know who you are! ~
~x~
The sky had just turned dark. The sun had just gone away, the moon shining in its place. A bright light erupted from the centre of New York, florescent blues and greens filling the sky. I woke up from her dreamless sleep, rubbing her eyes. She stumbled over to her window, pulled open the blinds and gasped.
The demons piled out into out world, the smell filled the air as they slithered down the streets of New York. People screamed as the horrible creatures devoured their friends and family and they knew they would be next. New York was in chaos.
I watched in horror from my window and suddenly there was a loud bang downstairs. I panicked, my mom and Luke were on holiday in London, it wasn't them. I immediately grabbed my dagger from my bedside table; the own thump of my heart banging away in my chest was the only thing I heard. Footsteps made their way up the stairs, slow and deadly.
I put on my best brave face as the door flew open and I threw myself at the figure standing in the doorway. I was pulled into a warm embrace. I would recognise that smell anywhere.
Jace.
I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding and cried into his chest. He pulled away and looked down at me.
"Clary we have to go," He told me. I nodded and grabbed a bag, quickly filling it with some of my belongings. I didn't have much at home since I practically lived at the Institute but I took whatever I could fit in my shoulder bag.
I could feel Jace's eyes on me as I raced around my room. I finally ended up at his side, my bad slung across my shoulders.
He looked down at me and gave me a reassuring smile which I sent back. We exited my house, not bothering to lock the doors. Who would break in at time like this, plus, if people needed shelter from the demons I wasn't going to stop them from staying alive.
We ran across the almost deserted streets, heading towards the Institute.
As we turned a corner, I heard a loud growl and the strong, familiar stench of a demon. I had just turned around and it flung itself at me. I was frozen, too shocked to move.
Jace had a seraph blade in his hand and jumped up behind the demon, the blade landing in its back.
It turned around to face him and, with its sharp, razor-like claws, it stuck Jace across the cheek. He clenched his teeth in pain. I cried out as the blood soaked one side of his face.
He flung his blade towards the demon, piercing its heart. The demon fell to the ground writhing in pain. Black smoke filled the air and it let out a shrill scream before disappearing.
I rushed over to Jace who caught me in his arms. His cheek was now covered in red blood. I took the sleeve of my shirt and dabbed at his wound, clearing up the sticky liquid.
"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" I asked worriedly.
"I'm fine. I promise. Once we get back to the Institute I'll get it fixed up. An iratze won't fix this." I nodded and grabbed his hand for reassurance. We both went to the Institute, carefully avoiding demons.
We finally reached the Institute and Jace yanked open the doors, letting them both through before slamming them closed again.
"Clary!" Izzy sighed. Izzy was over in a blur of silky black.
"Hey Izzy." I hugged my friend back.
"I'm so glad you're okay. Your mom phoned and said you were home alone. Jace was out the door as soon as that was mentioned. She's fine by the way- your mom I mean, she's in the London Institute with Luke. It turns out she knows people there. Magnus is portalling over with Simon. He said he's going to put some sort of spell on Simon that allows him inside the Institute. Also, we have a bunch of people here from all across America. The demons are overtaking the world! Jace what happened to your face?" Izzy babbled.
"We ran into a demon." Jace explained.
"Mom's in the infirmary with Alec and a girl from Florida. They're fixing up a bunch of people but I'm sure she'll do you, it won't take long." Izzy eyed his cheek.
Jace looked at me as if to ask if he could go.
"Go get fixed up." I smiled. He kissed my forehead before sauntering up the stairs. Izzy grabbed my arm and dragged me upstairs. We stopped to drop of my bag before going into Izzy's room to clean up. I showered, loosening up my tense muscles and washing my damp with sweat hair before changing into a pair of comfy pyjamas.
"We're having some girl time before mom takes away to introduce ourselves and before Jace steals you again." Izzy told me. I rolled my eyes.
We began to chat about clothing brands and makeup and periods and girly stuff, well Izzy was the only one talking while I just nodded my head and answered her occasional question. She decided we should paint each other's nails. Mine, after a long debate about pink and red, ended up a dark blue colour while Izzy's were neon orange.
"Girls. Come on, we have to welcome our new guests properly." Me and Izzy were guided down the stairs by Maryse.
The kitchen was full of people, some out age, some younger, some older. Some were Maryse's age and some were probably Magnus's age.
Not all of them were Shadow Hunters.
I saw a girl that looked about nine, with light blue skin. Another with red eyes, a whole group of people who looked like they had gotten a bad spray tan, and an old lady who had the eyes of a 5 year old. Bright and alive.
Maryse and Robert stood up on the little coffee table.
"Hi everyone. How are you all?" Maryse said, trying to lighten the mood.
I gasped and quickly covered my mouth when a strong arm wrapped around my waist and I was pulled to someone.
"What did I miss?" He whispered into my ear, hot breath tickling my neck.
"Hello. How are you?" I told him. He laughed quietly. I was aware of Maryse chatting away about the plans for the next few weeks, month's maybe, just until we had control over the demons.
"I would like you to meet my children." Maryse gestured towards me, Jace, Izzy and Alec, whom I didn't even realise was there.
Izzy strutted forwards, the heels of her boots clacking on the hardwood floor. Jace tugged me along, even though I had no intention of going up.
"I'm Isabelle, sister of those two." Izzy smiled. A few of the teenage boys grinned. I rolled my eyes.
"Alec." Alec nodded.
"I'm Jace."
"Clary…" I said quietly. I saw one of those tanned girls, about out age, staring at Jace with wide blue eyes. I narrowed my eyes and stared at her. She made a face.
"Those are my children… and Clary…" Maryse added, smiling at me. "We have rooms made up for you and your family. If you'd like to wait here, we'll just make sure they're ready."
Jace took me away from the crowd of Shadow Hunters and Downworlders and took me to the library. I only noticed that Izzy and Alec have followed us.
"Busy huh?" A new voice asked from round the corner. Alec grinned.
Magnus came into view. His hair was spiked up, the tips were dyed blue. He wore heavy eyeliner and glitter was dabbed around his eyes.
He dragged along Simon, Maia and Jordan who all looked rather grumpy.
Simon ran to Izzy who smiled sweetly at him. They both embraced, Izzy tucked her head into his shoulder. Maia and Jordan sat down on a red couch and Alec and Magnus hugged.
Jace sat down and pulled Clary along with him. Clary practically lay on him with her head settled into his chest. His arms wrapped protectively around her.
"So… Demons are invading the world!" Jordan said awkwardly. Jace nodded.
"Unfortunately so." He sighed.
"You know what? I don't want to talk about this. How about we go and get some snacks, sodas and all of us can get out pyjamas, and we can all sit here and have an everyday conversation!" Izzy offered. Everyone nodded, slight smiles on their faces. Izzy and Simon went to get the food and the rest of them went to get changed. Jace, I noticed, already had his pyjamas and was occupying himself by playing with my hair, curling it around his fingers.
It wasn't long before all of us had put on out pyjamas and we had a table full of snacks between us. I grabbed a water, not wanting to get too hyper before bed.
"So, Maia, Jordan… How's things?" Izzy asked curiously. She wore a smirk on her face and her eyes lit up with wonder.
"Good I suppose…" Maia answered. She looked up and Jordan who smiled and nodded his head. Izzy rolled her eyes.
"Great. That was an amazing conversation. Thank you so much for sharing." Izzy said sarcastically.
They continued laughing and giggling and I found that my eyes were slowly drooping, sleep threatening to take over. I yawned and wriggled into Jace.
"It's okay. Sleep."
That was all I heard before I closed my eyes and let darkness claim me.
