Chapter 3
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath...
"I'm not getting a reading on any of it." Magnus said picking up Jonathans decapitated hand from the box.
The Morgenstern ring was placed on it's index finger, the same ring Clary had strung around her neck.
"I just don't understand." Luke paced the library. "It's like a crude prank or something."
The others had come back from the boardwalk immediately upon hearing the news. Jocelyn and Luke did the same.
"He must be toying with us, things like this don't just happen." Jace sat holding Clary's hand for comfort.
There was a long frustrated pause along the room. Finally Isabelle broke it.
"Well, what's our next plan then? What are we going to do about this, I mean if he knows we're here we aren't exactly safe, right?"
"Exactly. I've informed Robert on the news and he's taken it to the clave to discuss as well." said Maryse.
Luke nodded in understanding.
"As for you," he pointed at Clary on the couch. "We need you out of here. It's not safe for you nor is it safe for any one of us."
Clary rose her hand in protest but realized Luke was right. The others had far more training then her, they knew how to handle a situation like this.
"I will take you to Amatis's house. You'll stay there until we find out how the Clave is going to handle this situation. We'll leave tomorrow morning."
Clary nodded wanting to make things as easy as possible.
Everyone had went there separate ways but Jace and Clary sat in the same position. He held her hands in his for quite some time.
Clary lay in bed later that night reassuring herself the everything would be fine, even though she was to anxious to sleep. Thoughts of Jace wound inside her head when her door creaked open.
"Are you still awake?" He whispered coming closer to her bed. She sat up and looked at the time, 12:40.
"Want to come adventuring?" He already knew she'd say yes.
The two walked quietly to the greenhouse. Jace knew Clary adored the greenhouse, being the first kiss they had ever shared together it was sort of memorable.
"You're not coming with me are you? To Alicante I mean?" They stood by the window together.
"We still need to see what the Clave says but it's not looking like it. We need someone here if he comes back."
Clary wondered just how long she would have to go without seeing Jace. The thought twisted her stomach.
"It's going to be alright. We'll get him, we outnumber him." He could tell Clary wasn't getting any more relaxed by his words.
"Clary," he cupped her chin forcing her to look at him. "No one is going to hurt you. They will have to go through me first. I need you to know that I would die for you Clary, and I would do anything in my power to keep you safe."
She kept silent watching him, there was nothing to say back.
"I need you to promise me that you'll listen to Luke, God knows how obedient you are." He smiled trying to calm to situation down.
"Yes I will." She looked deeply into his eyes.
"This is only temporary. I'll call you every chance I can get." He smiled genuinely. "Plus, I've talked to Simon today, he was planning on coming over to Amatis's to for a visit. Company couldn't hurt."
Clary still found it weird, the newfound friendship between Simon and Jace. She was however still thrilled about seeing Simon for the first time in weeks. She missed there hang out days, eating junk food and playing Halo 3.
"Yeah, I could use some company." She smiled a little sadly looking at him still. "But I'll miss you."
Wrapping her hands around his waist she hugged him tightly. He held her to his chest.
"Don't worry, I'll be right here when it's all over."
Clary's eyelids became heavy, she let out a yawn.
"I best get you back to bed."
"No, I don't want you to go. Just a few more minutes." She tightened her grip on him a little wanting the moment to last as long as possible. She felt him chuckle lightly.
"You're waiting for her." Clary could only see the back of Jace's figure standing in the grassy field.
They were in Alicante, from what Clary could tell. The sky shining a bright blue and fields for miles.
Jonathan nodded keeping the same calmness as Jace, staring off into the distance. Wind was blowing softly, letting the grass sway gently.
Clary felt a high tension in the scene before her. She attempted to run, to call Jace's name out, but the words couldn't escape her lips.
The boys didn't acknowledge Clary behind her, instead they stared at the figure now coming into view.
The young girl looked to be about Clary's age. She was running toward them swiftly, long blonde waves trailing behind her. Jace started off toward her at a low jog, Jonathan still unmoving.
The girl's arms outstretched as she collided with Jace, embracing him in a hug. She was half a head shorter then him making it easy for his lips to gently kiss her forehead.
The time seemed to slow as Jonathan glanced behind him looking Clary directly in the eye, but Clary was already focused on the blade he was pulling out his belt.
"No! No, no, no" She yelled, yet no sound came out.
Her brother turned back and walked quickly to the duo, Jace's lips still on the girls brow. Jonathan placed one hand gently on the girls shoulder. His appearance now, much like Clary's, didn't seem to phase Jace or the blonde anymore.
With one swift movement the blade struck forward straight through her heart and reaching Jace's body as well.
She let out a cry of pain as blood spat out her chest. Jace continued to hold her tightly, trying not to let the pain phase him, trying to protect her.
Clary fell to her knee's and sobbed.
"I would die for you Audrey, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe." Jace's words came out choked as his shirt became soaked in dark crimson.
All Clary could do was weep.
DUH DUH DUH. Reviews on who this mystery girl is?
