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-Jonathan is an OC because he isn't like he normally is in the books-he kind in this story!
Jonathan's POV:
"Jace, you sure you don't want to come with us?" Alec yelled from the bottom of the staircase in the Lightwood manor.
Alec and Jace are back living in their parents' mansion again. Robert Lightwood had said that the case he was working on with my stepfather, Luke, was a dangerous case and wanted Jace and Alec to stay with their family until the case was finished.
Because of that I lived with Luke and my mom at the moment. Luke has taken control over my biological father's FBI branch, he was going to pass it down onto me when he retired. We didn't know much about the case, but we all work for our families FBI branches so we can understand how dangerous cases can be.
"No, you guys just go and have fun. I promised I would hang out with Max, we're having Marvel movie marathon!" Jace yelled from over the banister upstairs.
"Okay, see you later!" called Alec.
Jace gave me a small smile. Ever since Clary-my twin left town, he hasn't felt comfortable around me. He feels he is to blame. He will still talk to me and hang out, but it's not the same as it use to be. To be truthful nothing been the same since Clary left. Alec and Magnus broke up, Clary and Jace broke up, Lilith and I broke up too. Carly's father-which was also mine, disappeared. Robert and Maryse Lightwood nearly got a divorce, but fortunately they worked through it. I think the only good thing that has happened is that Isabelle has moved in with Simon, they're going strong now.
"See you Jace! Tell Max I say 'Hi'!" I yelled.
"Okay!" Jace.
Alec grabbed his car keys and his leather jacket. We both quickly called 'Bye' to everyone else and headed towards Alec's red Porsche Cayenne. Alec sat down in the driver's seat while I sat down in the passenger's seat. We turned to face each other, grins plastered across both our faces.
"Lil Wayne, here we come!" we exclaimed.
From start to finish, we rocked out to the music.
We were free, laid back and felt like a weight had been lifted off our shoulders.
I felt like a teenager again, so did Alec. It was nice just have a couple of hours to be free from our troubles.
At midnight, the concert ended, Alec and I walked to the car rapping along to one of Lil Wayne's songs. Alec and I both sat down in the car and began to drive home.
The radio played some old song. I groaned.
"Hey, Alec?" I asked.
"Yes, Jon?" Alec questioned.
"Can I please have control of the radio?" I asked, my voice almost coming out as a whine.
Alec chuckled loudly at me.
"No. I'm the driver, so I'm in charge of the radio station." said Alec, amusement dripping from his voice.
I dramatically rolled my eyes at him.
"Well, can you at least put on a station we both like for God's sake!" I cried while he full-out laughed at me. I glared playfully at him. He grinned.
"Fine, what about…" he hummed as he started to press different buttons on his built-in radio until he found a good station,"this one?"
I cheered in triumph, so there is a God!
"Yes, this one perfect!"I exclaimed while I fisted pumped the air excitedly, Alec mirrored my reaction a second later.
"God, I love this song!" exclaimed Alec.
I laughed boisterously.
"I know, me too-Hey, Alec," He turned his head towards me for a second.
"I'm glad when our sister's stopped talking, that we didn't stop talking," I said on a serious note.
He gave me a warm smile along with a knowing look.
"Me too, Jon. Me too." said Alec.
"How is Isabelle doing, by the way?" I asked as Alec turned down the music station so we could talk.
I haven't seen Isabelle properly for a couple of years. I used to see her all the time, but since Clary left. I will see her but not as often.
"She's doing alright actually. She still misses Clary, like crazy still even though it's been five years."
I nodded in understanding, we all did.
"Have you heard anything from Clary lately?" asked Alec.
"No, not really. She just sends me a card for holidays and birthdays and writes 'xoxo-From Clary' on them. She used to write I was the best brother in the world and draw me a picture.. I wish she at least did them again, it would make life a little easier to deal her leaving..." I said, trailing off.
Alec understood my situation with Clary better than anyone else, as he my best friend–practically my brother, I could trust him with anything. He nodded, understanding.
"Jon, she went through a rough time, we all did. Some people know how handle it better than others. Besides, Clary didn't leave for her own selfish reasons. You and I both know that she did what she thought was best for all of us," said Alec
"I know. I just miss her like crazy. Maybe it's because we are twins that why it hurts so much still." I said.
"When Clary is ready, she'll come home. I know it and she'll explain why she left-the real reason she left," said Alec.
"You really think so?" I asked.
"I do." Alec said firmly.
"Thanks, man." I said.
Bang!
I looked out the window to see a huge blur of red. Suddenly, the earth was tilting further off-axis, and my vision blurred. I cried out for Alec as I distantly realized that I was being shaken violently. Black spots danced across my vision, and I fought against them futilely, only to be pulled under seconds later.
Isabelle's Pov:
I looked for the magazines I bought yesterday. I then remembered that I left it at my parents' house. So I then walked down downstairs tying my black hair up in a bobble in the process. When I reached the bottom step, Simon quickly pecked my lips, before walking into the kitchen. I then walked into the living room.
"Izzy, can you put the TV on while I'll go make us some breakfast?" Simon yelled from the kitchen to the living room.
I quickly sat down on the 'L' shaped black leather couch with the TV remote control in hand while flicking through the different channels.
'There's nothing good on TV, I suppose there never is nowadays.' I thought.
Simon preferred to cook our meals, as I tend to overcook my food. But, at least he told me very politely unlike Jace, who just blurted it out.
"That's fine, Si!" I shouted back from the living room to the kitchen.
I could smell Simon making my favorite breakfast with my morning black coffee. Thus, proving why he is officially the best boyfriend in the entire world. I wouldn't replace Simon for the world.
I continued to flick through the channels to find the same old things such as 'wife swap UK and US' 'four weddings US' 'Soccer' 'American football' 'MTV' 'cooking shows'.
'Why is it always the repeats on TV at this time? When all I want to do is sit down with my amazing boyfriend while eating our breakfast with something good playing on the TV in the background.' I thought.
But, life isn't always kind and trying to find one show that we both like and haven't seen is pretty hard yet. I turned the TV up just as Simon entered with our breakfast, balanced on his hands. Simon placed the two white plates down on the ebony colored glass table and sat down beside me on the couch, turning his attention towards the TV. Simon pecked my cheek and leaned back on the couch.
"Hey, Izzy. What are we watching?" asked Simon.
I turned to face him slightly while still paying attention to the TV screen. I managed to find my favorite TV show on and it was a brand new episode.
"E-News, of course." I said cheerfully.
Simon chuckled lightly while shaking his head, he was clearly amused.
I could have sworn I heard him mutter something along the line of "Some things never change." to which I giggled.
I could say the same thing about him and his marvel comics.
"Hello, my name is Giuliana Rancic and this is Terrence Jenkins. We are here to give you all the latest stories involving our favourite celebrates tonight." said Giuliana.
She wore a black pencil dress with beading details along the chest and strappy sandals heels.
"Yes, we are, Giuliana. Now let's see what today show is all about-so let's hand this over to Cat Sadler and find out what is happening in the world of our celebrities today." said Terrance, wearing a white button up shirt, black blazer and black dress pants.
"Thank you Terrence. Now, on tonight's show we will discuss the latest stories surrounding Maureen Brown's new five-star restaurant, 'Fallen Angels'. Who attended the opening, and, lastly, our biggest headline of tonight. Revealing the reason Andrew Blackthorn threw the party of the year at the Fray and Verlac mansion." said Cat, ultra-seriously, she wore a purple, flowery jumpsuit and brown strappy heels.
"Really, Izzy, these are just a bunch of people with more money than sense living the high life," Simon said as he swallowed his piece of toast.
"Why do you want to waste your time hearing about their lives seriously?" he asked.
"Shh, I'm trying to watch the news. Besides, Maureen is a friend of Clary, I may not like her, but she close with her and I have dirt to bitch about her." I said.
He rolled his eyes at me, and I shot him a death glare. We both chuckled.
"Fine, but don't forget your breakfast." he appeased, handing me a plate.
"Thank you, babe." I said while I pecked his lips lightly, then leaned back to watch.
"Thank you, Cat. Some of the biggest names in the industry were present at the opening, supporting Maureen along with her close friends such as: Tessa Gray, Andrew Blackthorn, Sebastian Verlac, Clary Fray and family. It was also reported that Maureen served everyone free Champagne for attending the opening as a thank you gesture." Terrence reported.
Giuilana continued, "Insiders tells us the opening of the 'Fallen Angels' was a big hit and is hinted to be the next Hollywood hot spot in LA for celebrities. Here at Enews, we are sending our best wishes to you Maureen. We really do hope your success continues to grow and can't wait to hear more about 'Fallen Angels' in the near future."
"Yes, that's right and even though some celebrities couldn't make the opening, they still did congratulate Maureen over social media, many celebrities wrote kind and wishful things towards her. Others sent her gifts or tweeted about it over twitter. And many people at home congratulated Maureen or watched through a line stream the grand opening. Everyone here at Enews we are sending our best wishes to you Maureen. We really do hope your success continues to grow and can't wait to hear more about 'Fallen Angels' in the near future." Terrence stated.
Simon and I stayed late last night at my parents house. My mom and I watched the live stream, I saw Clary and Sebastian holding hands. They looked happy, but I felt a tug on my heart-strings and my mom couldn't help but feel upset too. Mom loved Clary, she thought Clary was a great influence on Jace. Clary was like another daughter to her and Clary was like a sister to me.
"Now, everyone here is probably wondering why actor; Andrew Blackthorn, hosted the bash at the Fray and Verlac mansion later that night. Anyone or anyone attended the party even if they couldn't make the opening. I know I was!" said Giuilana.
"Well, Guilana, yesterday rumors where circulating about a possible engagement." said Terrance.
"Oh,my god, Si! One of the celebrity couples are getting married!" I squealed, jumping up and down.
I loved watching the on the news the build up to the celebrities weddings. I remember how dedicated I was to the royal wedding a few years ago.
"Today, the announcement was made by close friends of heart-throb Sebastian Verlac and our dream girl Clary Fray, and they are indeed actually engaged! " exclaimed Giuliana.
Simon and I turned to each other, gaping in shock and unable to process the information.
'Did she just say what I think she just said?' I thought, eyes wide.
Simon let out a wordless nod, reading my thoughts.
"Yes, our favorite Hollywood couple officially became engaged last night at Maureen Brown's grand opening. A insider tells us that Sebastian popped the questioned while he was enjoying a nice, romantic dinner with Ms. Fray–soon to be Verlac, on their four year anniversary. It was later reported that backup singer; Tessa Gray and best friend of Clary Fray, serenaded the happy couple, leading up to Sebastian's romantic proposal."
I felt tears stinging in my eyes and couldn't help the jealousy that welled up in me.
"On behalf of the E-News staff, we want to congratulate you both and wish you many more years of happiness to come!" exclaimed Terrence.
"Sebastian and Clary met five years ago and have one-" said Giuilana.
"She really has moved on, hasn't she?" I whispered, the tears that were forming earlier streaming down my face while Simon nodded sadly and pulled me into his arms.
I always had hope in my heart that one day, Clary would run back through the doors of her old home and we'd all just pick where we left. Now I realize that would never happen. Fairy tales aren't real, happy ending don't happen. I'll never get my best friend's-sister, back.
"It's gonna be okay, Izzy," Simon said, the same sadness in his eyes.
He and Clary used to be close–no where as close as Clary and I were, but still like siblings. When Simon found out Clary had left he was heartbroken like the rest of us. No one more heart broken than Jace though, but Simon and I were in top five at least.
"How she forgot about us? Me! She forgot about me Simon!" I exclaimed, tears streaming down my face.
"Oh, Izzy." breathed Simon and tighten his embrace around me.
"Sebastian Verlac also took to twitter confirming that the pair of now officially engaged,"
A tweet popped up on the screen.
"I want to thank Maureen Brown, Tessa Gray, Andrew Blackthorn, my parents, my agent Maia Roberts and many more for helping me plan this proposal, and for making last night the best of my life. I am now officially engaged to the woman of my dreams, and I'm surrounded by loving friends and family. I couldn't ask for anything more than that, I'm truly the happiest man alive. On behalf of Clary and I, we would like to thank everyone for their kind and thoughtful messages left on our pages, as it really does mean the world to us that you all so supportive of our love. Love, soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Verlac." read Terrance.
Simon then switched the TV off and snuggled with me on our couch, both of our thoughts drifting to our best friend.
How did life end up like this?
We all used to be happy and all friends. The house phone rung suddenly, and Simon picked it up, absently.
"Hello. Yes…This is Isabelle's residence. I'm her boyfriend, why are you asking?"Simon asked.
The color in his face suddenly drained, and he swayed slightly on his feet, so I rushed forward to take the phone off him. I sat him down the couch and turned my attention towards the phone.
"Isabelle speaking." I said calmly. I placed a hand on his shoulder trying to comfort him.
"We're sorry Miss. Lightwood. There has been accident involving your brother Alec, and his friend Jonathan Fairchild. We you need come to the hospital straight away." a female voice rushed out.
"I'm on my way."I stated firmly before hanging up. I turned to Simon, knowing he had already heard the news.
"We need to go the hospital something happened with Alec and Jonathan," I said.
"Let's go." said Simon once the color returned in his face and with that we headed straight to the hospital. Many different scenarios played through my mind, each more gruesome than the last as we rushed to the hospital.
I just hope Alec and Jonathan are going to be okay.
Jace's Pov:
"Jace, dinner is ready!" Maryse, my adoptive mom called from the kitchen.
I looked up from the magazine in my hands. The Lightwoods, who are my actual cousins, took me in when I was a couple days old by parents. They told me my birth parents were killed in the a car crash, but we don't speak much about them. But, I had a nice childhood nevertheless, I had Alec, Isabelle and Max growing up. I might not be a Lightwood directly, but I sure grew up feeling like a Lightwood.
"I'll be there in a minute. Mom!" I called.
I returned my gaze back to one of Izzy's magazines she left behind yesterday, with a large picture of my Clare-bear on the front cover, lying on the floor surrounded by a load of white roses. She was wearing a breath taking strapless diamond fishtail gown with high slit down her right leg with the matching pair of diamond six inch heels.
Wow. Clary truly had grown into a true beauty queens. She was already so beautiful when I last saw her five years ago, but now…Words cannot describe how beautiful she looks now. She looks like Goddess.
I heard movements upstairs. Max had his friends over, they were having dinner here and then Max and I would have our marvel movie marathon afterwards. Wasn't often Max had friends over. In fact this was probably the first time he actually had friends over, he started at a new school this week and for the first time he made real friends. At that, I got up to retrieve my food.
"Hey, Mom."I said, she kissed my cheek and handed me my plate.
"Thank you." I made my way to the dining room.
"Max! Drusilla! Octavian! Food!" called Maryse, I heard the rapid pitter-patter of bare little feet through the open door. Max, Drusilla and Octvian cheered as they ran.
Typical teenagers, as soon as you mention food they come rushing. But, you if do your homework they can't hear you. Max in some ways takes after me. But, his just teenage mood swings where as mine just generally my personality. Clary usually used to bribe me into doing my homework.
"Hey Jace!" Max, Drusilla and Octvian said while they each jumped onto the cream leather chair opposite me.
Drusilla sat in between Max and Octvian. They each had on goofy grins plastered across their faces. I never saw Max so happy before.
"Hiya guys. How are you?" I asked.
"Good!" they said in unison with a mouth full of food.
I chuckled lightly at their antics. They were scoffing down their food.
"Hello, Drusilla, Max, Octvian, Jace." said Aline as she waltzed into the room, plate in hand.
It's Friday night, meaning, dinner night with the Penhallow's.
"Hiya." said Max, Drusilla, Octvian.
"How's your food?" asked Aline while sitting down next to me with a warm smile on her face.
"Good, yeah." said Max.
Maryse, Robert, Helen, Patrick and Jia walked into the room. Everyone then began to eat their dinner, with light conversations. I just blocked them all out as I thought about my Clare-bear-how did we drift apart. Then the phone rang.
"I'll get it." Maryse offered.
We all continued to eat when we heard a sharp gasp caught our attention. Tears started forming in Maryse's blue eyes, and she quickly hung up and placed the phone on the stand again.
"What's wrong?" asked Aline as she interlocked her fingers with Helen.
"There has been an accident. Alec and Jonathan are in the hospital. We have to leave now."
Unknown Pov:
I stood in the center of my lair stirring at the large wall directly in to me; the wall consists of thousands different images and schedules of the Graymark's, Lightwood's, Penhallow's and lastly the Wayland's families and friends. The Herondale family has all been dealt with. I've had my undercover spies tracking and collecting data for years about them all. That's how I knew that Jonathan and Alec were going to be in the city attending a concert that night.
We had everything planned out to perfection on how to make their deaths seem like an accident. Our hands on heart, fully believed nothing that could foil our plain. But, unfortunately we didn't fully complete our ambush as there were far too many witnesses at the scene; plus, paramedics started to arrive at the scene of the 'car crash', before we could kill them-or mainly Alec.
Now we've had to think wisely about to under go our original plan to bring down Luke, Robert, Michael and Patrick. But mark my words.
I will get revenge for what they did to me and my family.
"Boss, we've had a break through," stated Jeremy Pontmercy.
I turned around to him and my two other spies.
"Oh, is that so. What have you found?"I asked curiously.
"We have reasons to believe that Luke's daughter,"started Amalric Kriegsmesser. I gave him a death glare.
"I mean Luke's a step daughter,"
"What about Luke step daughter?" I asked quickly, sounding almost venomously.
"She's heading back to Brooklyn, sir," piped up Matthias Gonzales.
My ears perked up.
"Did you just say she's heading back to Brooklyn?" I questioned.
"Yes, she traveling down here as we speak, she's down visiting her brother in the hospital." added Amalric Kriegsmesse.
"Oh, really." I smirked,"Does she still hate the others?" I asked curiously.
"From the information we've gathered about Clary, we can officially confirm that Clary still hasn't reconnected with her old friends and parts of her family." stated Jeremy Pontmercy.
"Perfect." I muttered to myself.
"What would you like us to do, boss?" asked Amalric Kriegsmesse.
"Get me the contact details of Clary's new friends and her fiancé immediately!" I barked out.
"Yes sir." they said.
"Amalric?" I asked.
"Yes, sir?"asked Amalric Kriegsmesse.
The other two exits through the doorway.
"I want you to contact our back-up," I said firmly.
"You Don't mean-"started Amalric Kriegsmesse.
"Oh, yes I do. Time to bring out the big guns." I added.
Amalric nodded and exited through the door also.
It's time to fight fire with fire.
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