Clary stood in the night air waiting for her mom. Something didn't feel right tonight. Luke and Jace were returning to Alicante at least her mom

got to say goodbye to Luke she wish she could to Jace. She wondered what the urgency was about. They were often summoned to Alicante to keep order

against the out of hand downworlders every now and again but not all of them at once. If Luke was attending so was his whole clan.

***

Jace had just finish writing something on a piece of paper in Clary's room and left it on her dresser with her name scribble on the front. He was all

dressed in his gear and ready to go. Jace wasn't planning on going with them; he didn't want to leave Clary behind for one second. He knew he would

miss her like crazy but there was also the fact that she might do something crazy. Even though he would be gone for a few hours, that's all it would

take for Clary to find trouble or trouble to find her. He was headed to the door when something stopped him. He reached for his

belt and retrieved a seraph blade and turned to put it atop the note, a little reminder that he would be with her if she needed to use any weapon

it would be his.

He turned to leave the empty room closing it soundly behind him.

"There you are," Alec said, "I hope you weren't in there moping she'll be back tomorrow."

"I don't mope," Jace said walking ahead of him, "that's your specialty. I just left her a note."

"We're not going for long and the portal is ready." Alec said intently keeping up with Jace's hurried strides.

"If I'm not mistaken that's what you said the last time we left."

"Wasn't I right?"

"Right," Jace said surprised, "we were there for four days cleaning up demon sightings."

"It's our job. I thought something like this would thrill you. You know always up for the challenge. What happened to the Jace I knew?"

"Sorry but I have other priorities than the normal blood bath these days. I don't see the point of sending all of us, leaving Clary and Izzy alone."

"They can take care of themselves."

"That part doesn't concern me entirely. Summoning every downworlder to Alicante," he said through squinted eyes, "now that does."

Alec did think it strange but at the same time didn't think much of it. They walked to the portal where Alec's parents were entering. Magnus and

Isabelle were there waiting for them.

"You know magic doesn't wait on any man," Magnus said, sparks shooting out around him, "not even mine. Now, quickly you two."

He said signaling them in. Alec went in without delay while Jace walked over to Isabelle. She knew what he would say before he could ask.

"It'll be fine Jace, you have nothing to worry about."

"I don't think you understand the severity of this problem. You and Clary are the only two here. Send word if anything turns up strange."

"Of course," Isabelle said tiredly, "now go."

Jace sighed. He wanted to stay but to do so would only show Clary that he was babysitting her and that she couldn't handle anything without him.

"Isabelle, be safe."

"I will,you too."

Without another word Jace entered the portal.

"As much as I hate leaving my city," Magnus said with a whip of his wrist, "Jace is right something doesn't feel right. And calling for all of us except you two seems even stranger."

He reached into his indigo Armani suit and took out a mirror that was larger than his pocket. It had an oval shape with an intricate silver

border and a handle of gem stones varying in color. Isabelle wondered how it fit but remembered Magnus did everything by Magic. He handed it to her.

"Although you can see through downworlder mirages this mirror will help you see through anyone's appearance magi, demon, or other. That's the least I

can do at best. Take heed and keep it with you."

"Thanks," Isabelle said staring in the mirror as she held it up to her face and began fixing her hair immediately, "but it's not necessary--"

She took the mirror down. Magnus was gone and so was the portal.

***To be continued***