A/N: So, chapter 4 is here along with the interrogation. I was really excited about writing this chapter but the interrogation won't be anything hectic just questoning. So without further ado, read and review please

Chapter 4

As the first light of dawn broke through the night light, Jace was awake and headed to the infirmary. When he arrived, he was greeted by the sight of Alec sleeping on the chair with his head pillowed on the bed and the girl curled toward Alec as she slept on the bed. It was like they had gravitated toward each other as they slept.

He decided to go stand in the shadows of the infirmary and watch as they progressed to waking up. It was an hour of watching Alec and Maxwell sleep that Isabelle walked through the door. It seemed he was not the only who had had the idea to come see if the girl would wake up this morning. Isabelle looked at her brother, upper body resting on Maxwell's bed, Maxwell curled slightly toward Alec as they slept. It was like they sought to be close as they slept. 'What, in seven hells, is going on', she thought to herself as she sat on an empty bed across Maxwell's.

It was another 2 hours, at 6 in the morning that Alec woke up. The first thing he did was look over at Maxwell, to make sure she was still there. He had had a disturbing feeling that she was in danger, this still confused him though. It was only yesterday that all he could think about was Jace, but it seems as if his waking moments were now plagued with thoughts of this mystery guest. 'Am I under some sort of spell or trance', he thought, frustrated that his life was turned more upside-down with the arrival of this girl.

He looked over at his sister as he greeted her, he wasn't even embarrassed that his sister had seen him before he woke. "When did you get here?" he asked his sister as he located Jace in the shadows. Jace stepped out of the shadows with a muttered "Good morning" as he also joined Isabelle on the bed she sat on.

They sat in silence for a few minutes until Clary came in with the clicking of her boots as she greeted the others and went over to check on Simon. She then turned back to them and finally broke the silence, "Do you think she'll wa-", she was interrupted by a moan from the bed.

"Rufaro", groaned Maxwell as she started to stir, "what the fucking hell happened."

The others waited to see what else she would say in her disorientated state. "My lady, you're in the infirmary at the Institute. You passed out when we arrived yesterday", said Rufaro. He still hadn't yet made himself known the hunters.

Maxwell opened her eyes to see other pairs looking at her with myriad of expressions on each face. The boy in the bed next to hers stirred awake also, Maxwell could sense that there was something different with the boy, he was human, but now he's not quite human… hmm, she would look into she decided as looked at each person as she had done when she arrived.

"I assume you have questions you're eager to ask", she said in a dry voice. Alec offered her a glass of water from the bedside table, which she drank down thirstily.

Jace stepped forward and assumed the role of interrogator, standing tall in front of the bed. "I'll ask you the same questions I asked yesterday. Who are you? What are you? How did you get in here and what do you want? Those are simple enough wouldn't you think?" he asked rhetorically with a sneer playing on his lips.

Maxwell sat up on the bed, mindful of the bruises she had. When she was settled, she turned her palms upward to reveal the ancient runes that were etched onto the skin. "As you can see, I am not an enemy, I am an ally. I am Maxwell Marchand and I am a shadow hunter like you. I got in here by light travel, some special "light beings" use to travel but that's all I'm authorised to tell anyone who doesn't know of it. And as to why I am here, well I am here to with you with your problem about the Mortal Cup", she said the last bit looking at Clary and then at Jace. It wasn't exactly a lie per se, Alec was the main reason she was here but she could not just out and say "I'm here to seduce Alec as he is my fated". 'This is just going to be a fucking disaster', she thought as she let them digest what she had just said.

"And you suppose that we just take your word for it", said Jace with a hint of sarcasm lacing his voice.

"No, I suggest you always be cautious but not arrogant. No one, not the vampires, demons, werewolves, witches and warlocks know about the ancient runes beside the Clave and shadow hunters. They were given to me in good faith, trust and as an honour. Ask Hodge if you are so suspicious, he was at the ceremony", she said as she gave him a withering look. In all of this, Alec was silent, looking at Maxwell as she went toe to toe with Jace. He could not help but feel a little pride at that she could answer the questions he was firing at her. At that, a frown settled onto his features as he looked at his sister, who was curiously looking back at him.

Isabelle decided to end the "Eye Dagger" match that had ensued between the two as she also stepped forward. "Do you and Alec know each other?" she asked plainly as if she were talking about the weather.

Maxwell turned to her as she answered, "I know an Alaric, but not an Alec. Why do you ask? Plus I don't even know your names yet you know mine", she finished, looking at them expectantly. Rufaro stood watching, invisible and silent.

Clary volunteered their names, "The blonde is Jace, Alec is the one sitting next to you, Isabelle and Simon", she said as she pointed to each person, "And I'm Clary", she finished off.

"Hello Clary", Maxwell greeted politely.

"Do you mind if I ask you a question?" Clary asked Maxwell

"Uh, well this is an interrogation of sorts, so feel free", Maxwell said plainly.

"Who, or what, is Rufaro?" she asked curiously.

She was surprised by the question, well not really. Clary must have heard her when she was talking to Ru yesterday.

"Uhm", she started hesitantly as she looked to her left at Rufaro, "Rufaro is my guard."

"And, pray tell, why can we not see nor hear this 'Rufaro'?" Jace asked hotly, which made Alec look at him sharply, body tensed as if ready to strike Jace if he stepped any closer.

Maxwell shifted slightly as she considered the question.

"Rufaro, show yourself", she said as she looked at something unseen to her left.

"But my lady, isn't it best if I stay hidden?" implored Rufaro.

"And have the blonde baka (idiot) suspect me for all of eternity plus they must think I'm crazy, talking to someone only I can see", she answered sarcastically to some unheard question.

"If you think it best then, I will not argue", he stated as he made himself visible. A shimmer of light and he was visible to all. A 1.86 m tall young man who looked to be about 23-24 with chocolate brown hair, tan skin and golden-hazel eyes appeared before them.

"That is your guard?" asked Clary open-mouthed. Isabelle was also taken aback by the man's beauty. Simon looked on in awe and Jace's hands flew to his knives. Alec stiffened when he saw Rufaro, unconsciously moving closer to Maxwell. Rufaro noted this with a small smile as he greeted them all warmly in his velvety voice.

"I am Rufaro Morning, Lady Maxwell Samain Marchand's guard", he announced with a small bow to them.

"Well, the introductions are done", said Max she started to get out of the bed, only to be stopped by Alec's hands pushing her back down on the bed. The others were watching curiously.

"I am perfectly fine", she said in a soft voice as she started to undo the bandages to reveal perfectly smooth skin without a single bruise or scratch. "Thank you for the balm, it speeded things along", she added as she looked at him.

"Can you take me to see Hodge?" she asked Alec, who nodded the affirmative. When Rufaro made to follow, Maxwell turned to him and told him to stay, "I don't think anything will try to kill me here" she said cryptically as she gave him a look that the others could not even begin to understand. The others looked on in silence as they finally left to see Hodge. Isabelle turned to Rufaro, "Lady Maxwell Samain Marchand?" she said with a questioning look at Rufaro.

Rufaro looked at them thoughtfully before he opened his mouth to answer.

Cliff hanger there… but don't fret, chapter 5 is coming.