Hey, even though I only got ONE review, it was a pretty awesome review and I feel like writing some more so this chapter is On Jace's feelings at Max's funeral and Isabelle's feelings about not going. So Pleaseeeeeeee review It will keep me going anyway and I'm not very good at speaking as Alec so sorrrrrrryyy.

I pulled on my Jacket, white intricately embroidered with crimson runes, Morning clothes. I sighed, looking in the mirror, my golden hair not as neat as I would have liked and the white from the clothes made my gold eyes look fainter, unlike the black which made them stand out. What has become of this world ? I thought to myself as I slowly walked downstairs, meeting Alec at the door. The rest of the Lightwoods were there apart from Isabelle, who was refusing to go as she believed Max's death was her fault.

" Have you convinced her ?" I asked hopefully, knowing that if Izzy didn't go she would regret it for the rest of her life but on the other hand maybe going to her younger brothers funeral thinking it was your fault would be to overwhelming for someone, even Isabelle.

"No, she wouldn't even let me in... well at least when I tried I had a pair of heels thrown at me " Alec replied, sighing. This wasn't the Alec I had known for most of my life, his blue eyes didn't hold as much light and fire... I guess, he just seemed lost, unsure on what to do how to solve things.

"Least she hasn't lost her passion for fashion and weapons" I joked but there was no humour in my voice as we walked outside. Maryse had her hand entwined with Robert's, a very rare sight to see, her hair cascading down her back onto her white outfit embroidered with the crimson runes like everyone elses mourning clothes. She had been quiet for days, occasionally speaking to Alec but that seemed like the only person she was comfortable with.

Isabelle POV

I clambered out of my bed, my hair a mess and my cheeks stained from my tears. I had a vague recollection of what Alec had said to me: It's not your fault, none of us could have known. But that's what pained me the most, the fact that I had trained all my life to be this amazing warrior-like fighter, who noticed when something was slightly off with someone yet the one time it counted, I failed. I failed my family, friends, shadowhunters not to mention Max.

I heard the door close downstairs and sighed you don't deserve to go I reminded myself as I walked over to the wardrobe, taking out another of my white embroidered dresses. Alec would be disappointed in me, I know, but he would understand ... Alec was the only one who came close to understanding what I was feeling. Maybe it was selfish of me, not going to the funeral with Alec after all Magnus wasn't going to the funeral and he wasn't the closest to our parents, yeah he had Jace but me and Alec had always been so close, gone through everything together. He deserved to have someone there with him, but I couldn't bring myself to go see my nine year old brother be buried and forgotten. I won't forget him though, I couldn't ever forget what happened to him, what I let happen to him.

Jace's POV

There was hardly anyone at the funeral, not because they didn't respect Max or care for him but because Maryse only wanted the family there. Max had never been keen on having attention on him, he would prefer just curling up with a manga book or sleeping, which was another one of his active hobbies.

Alec was stood next to me, shuffling his feet, I didn't know if it was from nerves or he was just trying not to cry. His black hair had toppled over his eyes and he was looking down, fiddling with his hands. Maryse was stood the other side of him her head buried in Robert's chest as she sobbed silently, his arm wrapped around her protectively. I swallowed and bit the inside of my mouth as I looked away from them, turning back to where they were bringing in the coffin. It was small, with a rich oak colour embedded with different runes and phrases.

Robert let go of Maryse and she breathed deeply wiping at her eyes, trying to get rid of the tears flowing down her cheeks. Alec moved towards her and put a hand on her shoulder, she looked at him and smiled weakly, whilst Robert stepped forward, coughing to clear his throat. The other people who had come along - them being close family friends or relatives - looked up at him, listening intently.

" Thank you, for all coming " He started, his jaw tense as if he was trying not to let the tears, that were glazing his eyes, tip over and flow down his cheeks. I glanced over at Alec, who was also looking very tense as well. I averted my gaze back to Robert who was looking at the coffin.

" I know, this is a sad day, a day we remember the death of someone so young yet had so much potential. Max was what kept our family together, kept us from separating and breaking wasn't able to fight alongside his siblings but he always wanted to help lend a hand " Robert stopped momentarily, swallowing hard as he looked away and up at Alec and Maryse. " To be honest, I didn't spend as much time with Max as I should of done. I realize now I should of done... you don't know how long your loved ones will be around for but ... Max had some of the best siblings anyone could have and I know Alec would do a much better Eulogy than me " he admitted, looking over at Alec as he said this. I smiled slightly, it was very rare that Robert and Alec got on and it was even rarer that Robert admitted Alec was better at something.

Alec stood where Robert was stood a few minutes ago, he looked around at everyone before looking at me, I gave a faint smile and he gave one in return before looking back down. Robert was stood back with Maryse an arm wrapped around her as she lay her head on his shoulder, looking up at Alec.

" Uh... My brother ... my brother never really got his life started and I guess ... I blame myself for that. In some ways Me and my sister could of trained him but then I realize that I hardly started training at his age and that he lived a happy life ... al-although it may have been short, it was happy and content. he had a family that loved him and still does and his life was taken unfairly " Alec said. I noticed his hands were trembling slightly as he stumbled over his words. As he spoke the words didn't come as easily as they did for Robert, but then Robert didn't know Max like Alec did and He hadn't been through as much with max as Alec did.

" I know, If my sister was here today she would agree with me that If we could bring you back Max we would, we would do anything to bring you back " He admitted and I nodded slightly. I may not have been Max's biological brother but we were closer than if we were " Max would sleep anywhere and everywhere and would get on with everyone... I don't understand who would do this to someone so young and innocent but all we can do is move on but never forget him " Alec's voice was more confident now as he found his footing and looked around at all his family. I knew he was wishing someone was there to stand by him, maybe Magnus or Isabelle but he didn't and he had to struggle through by himself. Alec breathed deeply before carrying on.

" Max deserves more said than I'm saying but ... I've faced many a thing in my life: Demons, relationships, wars, fights ... more things than I can even think of yet... I think this, is the hardest thing, saying goodbye to my little brother. He shouldn't of died this young and I wish everyday that I would wake up and Max would be in the kitchen, his feet on the table and a manga book in his hand... But that's not going to happen so all I can say is, Goodbye Max, you were the best of us " I saw Maryse turn and look away, tears streaking her cheeks as Robert whispered something in her ear and she nodded. Alec stepped away and walked back to my side.

" You did well " I complimented, patting his shoulder. He smiled at me, his hand still trembling slightly but he shoved them in his pockets, not wanting people to see how upset and nervous he was. Everyone started walking up to the coffin and saying their goodbyes, although they were so quite I couldn't hear as people started going up to Maryse and Robert and talking with them before heading away. I sighed and followed Alec up to the coffin placing my hand on the wood, knowing he would be cremated and put in the City Of Bones. I shuddered and the thought.

" Goodbye Max, You were the brother I never had " I whispered, before taking the small shadowhunter figure from my pocket, The one he had been holding when he died. I placed it on the coffin and it made a small clinking noise as it wobbled before standing still. alec stepped forward as I moved away and murmured something then followed after.

Goodbye Max, Goodbye Little brother.