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Anna woke up to a soft knock on her door and Bridget walking in, holding a new dress. "Good morning miss."

Anna sat up groggily, her eyes immediately landing on the Codex which she had spent most of the night reading. She became more familiar with the way Shadowhunters did things and she was admittedly excited to start her training although that excitement did little to quell her growing fear that she wasn't a very good Shadowhunter. Not only that, but now she had to worry about finding the person who put the block on her mind so that she could figure out her past. Anna didn't even want to think about it.

Bridget helped Anna into one of the new dresses she bought yesterday, it was a dark green silk gown with lace and pearls that adorned the arm cuffs. It had gold ruffles along the neckline and the same ruffles around the waist line, running slightly down the back. The dark green in the dress made her green eyes stand out. Bridget pulled Anna's hair back into a elegant braid, letting it fall down her back. The two didn't say much and although Anna wanted to make conversation with the nice house maid, she had no idea what to say so she stayed quiet instead.

When Bridget was finished, she told Anna that everyone was eating breakfast in the dining hall and Anna excused herself and quietly slipped out of the room while Bridget cleaned up. Anna walked down the corridor, hoping she could find her way to the dining hall. She would need to remember to ask James about that map of his.

She reached the dining hall and opened the doors, hoping that everyone would be too busy eating to notice her. Alas, everyone's head turned in her direction, though Anna noted that Cordelia was absent. Anna sat down next to Lucie, across from James, and began to eat her bacon with eggs and soup.

"Good morning Anna. I hope you slept well?" Tessa smiled kindly at her and Anna couldn't help but grin back. There was something undeniably likeable about Tessa, but she couldn't figure out what it was. Perhaps it was her curiosity or just her simple kindness. Nevertheless, Anna liked her very much as opposed to most girls and women of the era, who always seemed to think way too highly of themselves. Anna also noticed that Tessa was the only other one who had an American accent and she idly wondered where she was from. She would have to ask about it later.

"I did, thank you." Anna nodded before making eye contact with James. He was wearing a slim fitted black jacket and trousers with a silk button up top. She noticed the top button was undone and she had to look away, blushing madly for reasons she didn't understand. She instead looked at Matthew, who was equally as handsome as James. She didn't know much about Matthew and had only spoken to him a few times, but she was hoping to get to know him better during her training. Anna turned to Lucie, who looked beautiful in her floral gown that was much more expensive looking than hers. Even though she had no idea what her old life was like, Anna figured she must've been poor or something, for she was not used to this sort of lifestyle.

"Charlotte has responded to my letter; she and the Clave will be coming here at four to welcome our guest. She said they would like to meet you." Will said after a moment, looking at Anna in amusement, though Anna had no idea what was so funny.

James spoke up, "When should I start training her?"

Matthew coughed, "We."

James gave his parabatai a disparaging look as his father said, "I suppose tomorrow would be a suitable time. Until then I suggest you give our guest a tour of the Institute. Wouldn't want her to get lost." Will winked at Anna and she smiled.

"I thought I was getting a map."

"Well…" James started but was cut off by the sound of the dining hall doors opening. Anna turned and saw Cordelia, looking very much like an angel, walk across the room and sit down on the other side of Lucie.

"Good morning Cordelia." Tessa smiled, much in the same way she did with Anna., "How are you feeling?"

"I'm feeling better." Cordelia smiled warmly, seeming to be in a much happier mood than yesterday.

"Oh! I almost forgot! Mam, dad, Cordelia's parents are throwing a party tomorrow evening. We are welcome to attend." Lucie said, excitement danced in her eyes.

Tessa looked over at Will, who shook his head, "There is much to be done. Besides I am not really in the mood for a party full of snobbish people."

Tessa quietly scolded her husband, before turning to Cordelia, "Will and I are grateful for the offer but unfortunately there is a lot we have to do. I will allow Lucie and James to attend though. And of course if Anna and Matthew would like to go-"

"I don't think Anna's unexpected visit would make my parents very happy. Besides shouldn't she be trying to figure out who she is." Cordelia said haughtily, barely giving Anna a glance. Everyone at the table looked confused at Cordelia's coldness, but it didn't surprise Anna.

Before anyone could speak, Anna said, "She's right. I need to focus on figuring out my past. Perhaps I can find a book in the library that can help me somehow."

Tessa and Will still seemed a little taken aback by Cordelia's attitude towards Anna, but nodded anyway. "Perhaps." Will said, "And we will ask the Clave today if they know anything about you."

Anna nodded, feeling hopeful that someone in the Clave will most likely recognize her and be able to help her. There was a long pause before Cordelia spoke up, smiling warmly. "James, are you going to come to my parents' party tomorrow night?"

James, evidently not noticing the way Cordelia's eyes lit up just by looking at him, responded after a quick glance at Anna. "I'm not sure. What's the occasion?"

"Not anything important. My parents are simply celebrating the return of my brother from Idris. He has been gone for almost a year. He would probably enjoy your company, as well as Matthew's." Cordelia wore a hopeful expression as James contemplated.

"What do you think?" James asked, turning to Matthew, "We haven't seen Alastair in quite some time."

Matthew shrugged, "Sounds like it could be potentially entertaining, of course if there is alcohol-"

Will cleared his throat loudly, from where he was reading a mundane newspaper and, without looking up, said, "That of which you would not be drinking."

Matthew smirked and whispered something to James that made them both laugh before the former said, "Sure, I suppose we could pay old Alastair a visit upon his return."

James looked over at Anna, seemingly wanting to say something but caught Cordelia's eye and decided against it. Instead he asked, "Shall I show you to the library Anna?"

She nodded, smiling, "That would be great."

They both stood up and Cordelia practically jumped out of her seat and exclaimed, "Mind if I join you? I need a new book to read." Anna knew the real reason why she wanted to come: she didn't want to see James spend any more time alone with Anna. She swallowed back a bit of irritation at the fact that Cordelia couldn't let James out of her sight.

Nevertheless, the three of them made their way to the library while the others continued to eat. The walk to the library was silent and awkward, at least for Anna. James looked deep in thought and Cordelia, well, it wasn't hard to guess what she was thinking about. After a few minutes, Cordelia started telling James about the party that was taking place tomorrow evening, the one that Anna was most certainly not invited to. James looked like he was only half listening and Anna noticed him glance over in her direction more than once. Cordelia evidently noticed this as well because she put herself in between the two of them and continued to talk to James, as if Anna wasn't even there at all.

James stopped in front of a pair of large oak doors and grinned over at Anna, "Lo and behold, the library."

He opened the doors and Anna's breath immediately caught in her throat. She figured the library would be big because everything in the Institute was big; but she didn't expect it to be this big. Large oak tables stood in the middle of the room, a large chandelier dangling in the center. Small cushioned benches lined many of the large windows along the walls. Anna looked up and noticed wooden railings lined the walls, which could be reached by spiraling staircases. There must have been at least a thousand books in this library and all Anna could do was stare in awe.

Cordelia bumped into her, snapping her out of her reverie and shuffled over to one of the bookshelves nearby. While she looked through the books, James turned to Anna and said, "Here you will find almost everything you need to know about the Shadow world. There's a genealogy section, a geography section. Books on weapons, books on demons. There's even a book that tells you how to turn into a flock of sheep." He smiled cheekily, "We can probably find something about your family in the genealogy section."

Anna followed James towards a section of bookshelves in the corner labeled Genealogy. The books went in alphabetical order and as Anna scanned the D section, her stomach dropped and she turned to James. "I just thought of something. What if 'Dailey' is not a Shadowhunter name? What if my mom was a Shadowhunter and married my father, a mundane?"

James thought about it for a moment and nodded. "That seems logical. I've never heard of any Shadowhunters with the last name 'Dailey' before. And it's likely that the Silent Brothers would have been able to recognize it if it had been."

Anna groaned and leaned against the bookshelf, playing around with her hair. "This is impossible."

James grinned encouragingly, "Don't worry, we'll figure it out. I have total confidence." He led Anna over to one of the alcoves and she sat down in front of the window. Anna noticed that there was already a pile of books sitting in the alcove, one of them being Great Expectations. Something about the name rang a bell and she reached over and picked it up, staring curiously at the cover. "Great Expectations." James said thoughtfully, "Wonderful story so far. I haven't finished it yet though. I'm at the part where he just left Estella after declaring his love for her." He cleared his throat and said eloquently, "'Estella, to the last hour of my life you cannot choose but remain part of my character, part of the little good in me, part of the evil.'"

Anna smiled at him and when he smiled back she felt herself blush. Never in her life has anyone quoted a story in such a way that made her feel as if he was speaking to her and not just quoting the story. The very thought made her blush even more and James just sat there smiling at her. To distract herself, she cleared her throat and asked, "What was the demon called? The one that attacked me."

James blinked, a little caught off guard by the question, before answering, "It was the Greater Demon Abbadon. It's a very dangerous demon and you're very lucky to have made it out alive. Only very skilled Shadowhunters can kill Greater Demons. You're lucky I was there to save your life." He winked, teasingly.

Anna smiled, but inside she felt dread. She knew she was indebted to James for saving her life and she had no idea how she was going to repay him. As if reading her thoughts, he said, "Don't worry, I won't ask anything in return. I was only doing my job."

Anna nodded and looked down at the pile of books. One of them was a Latin book and she vaguely remembered seeing James carrying it around before. "So you speak Latin then?"

He nodded. "I've been studying it for a while now."

Anna smirked and said slyly, "Say something to me in Latin."

James thought for a moment before saying, "Pulchra es oculi."

"What does that mean?"

James was staring at her strangely before quickly turning away and looking out the window. "I said 'it's a dreadful day.'"

Anna glanced outside where it was raining softly. "I like the rain."

Then image of the raindrops on the window vanished as Anna sat up straighter, realizing she was having another flashback. The images came quickly, melting into her mind so fast she was barely prepared for it.

The little girl and her brother were running around in the rain. Splashing in the puddles and making a mess of their outfits. There were both wearing blacks shirts and trousers that were soaked with mud and rain.

"He's not going to be happy that we're making a mess of our uniforms." The girl stopped, leaning against a tree to catch her breath.

Her brother turned around and shrugged. "We'll be fine." He walked over to the girl and they both looked out at the large field that lay ahead of them. Out in the distance, they could just barely see the tips of buildings, shining brightly even though there was no sunshine.

"What do you think is out there?" She whispered to her brother.

The boy stood silently for a moment before turning back towards the manor. "Evil things."

"Anna! What's wrong? Answer me!"

Anna blinked, startled, to see James holding onto her shoulders, his eyes full of concern. Her heart was racing and her mind was jumbled. What was that!?

"Anna, please answer me!" James was saying, shaking her softly.

"I'm-I'm fine. Sorry, I just had another flashback." She said breathlessly.

"What was it about?" He let her go but still stared at her in concern.

"My brother and I were playing around in the rain. I don't know…it was weird…"

"How so?"

Anna looked up and only then realized how close he was to her. She knew she should back away but she didn't. She couldn't. His face was inches away from hers and for some reason she wanted to be closer. She could feel herself getting lost in those golden orbs. She swallowed and whispered, "I don't know…"

"Are you sure you're alright?" He stood up, pulling her up with him.

She nodded her head and grinned softly, "Yes, I think so. Just caught off guard, you know."

He stared at for a moment, only to assure himself that she was alright, and then took her hand and pulled her after him. "Come on, the Clave will be here soon."

"Right, of course." Anna followed him, trying not to think about how soft his hand was, or how her hand fit perfectly in his, as if it was meant to be there-

She quickly shook the thought out of her head, thankful that he wasn't looking at her. Instead she focused more on the flashback that just occurred. What could it mean? She was trying to decipher where she and her brother were in the flashback, but she couldn't remember the field, the manor, or even the buildings they were looking at. None of it made any sense to her. And why did her brother say 'Evil things' when she asked him what was out there? What did that mean? She looked up at James, who had let go of her hand and was now walking sheepishly next to her, and she debated whether she should ask him about it or not. But as she thought about it, she realized that she may not want to know the answer.


At four o'clock, Anna was taken down to the library by Bridget. She had spent most of the day studying the Codex since James disappeared after their discussion in the library. After he left, Anna wondered around the Institute until she almost got lost and decided to stay in her room until the Clave showed up.

When she entered the library, Will and Tessa were already there talking to a short but kind of pretty lady and a tall, lanky man with orange hair. There were at least a dozen men seated around a large table, all chatting amongst themselves. None of them had noticed Anna's presence. Anna scanned each of the men's faces, trying to recognize one of them, until her eyes landed on a man seated at the edge of the table. She immediately felt a sense on familiarity upon seeing him, but she couldn't quite place him. He had dark brown hair that was slick and shiny and a handsome face. His eyes met hers and he grinned, eyebrows raised.

Now everyone in the room was staring at her and she shifted rather uncomfortably on her feet. Tessa quickly walked over to her and smiled reassuringly. She led her over to Will and said, "Anna, I'd like you to meet Charlotte and Henry Branwell. Charlotte is the Consul of the Clave." Anna looked at the pair, who didn't seem all the old, mid thirties or so. Charlotte had a pretty face, with large brown eyes and she stood with confidence and superiority, but was smiling kindly at her. Henry was taller and handsome in a goofy sort of way and was also smiling down at her.

"It's nice to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Branwell." Anna smiled shyly.

"Please call me Charlotte. It's nice to meet you as well, Annabelle. You've been through a lot these past couple of days haven't you?" Charlotte gave her a sympathetic look and Anna chuckled.

"Well, I don't really remember most of it so…"

Charlotte grinned and patter her shoulder, "Well, we're going to do everything we can to help you, alright?"

Anna felt a little bit relieved as she turned to the rest of the Clave. They were staring at her, as if they were trying to recognize her but couldn't. Anna's eyes landed on the man again, who wore a serious expression but she could see the amusement in his eyes and she vaguely wondered what was so funny. There was another man sitting next to him who also looked familiar, but he avoided eye contact and looked very uncomfortable. Anna was wondering if she had missed something when the older of the two men she distantly recognized spoke up. "Annabelle Dailey? My name is David Ashdown and this is Arthur, my brother." He pointed to the other man that Anna recognized, "We have heard some interesting things about you."

"Interesting?"

David smiled, although it was cold and distant, "Very interesting indeed."

"If that will be all Mr. Ashdown, we'll get started." Charlotte gave him an odd look before turning to Anna, "Please have a seat."

Anna looked at Tessa, who nodded for her to sit next to her. Will sat down as well, but Anna noticed something in his expression that almost looked like…anxiety?

"How old are you?"

It took Anna a moment to realize that Charlotte had asked her the question and quickly answered, "Uh sixteen I believe."

"Well, Anna I'm sure you have already told Mr. and Mrs. Herondale everything you know but we are still going to ask you. Do you have any recollection of where you used to live or who your parents are or basically anything about your past?"

Anna sighed, "I know I have an older brother. I don't remember his name or how old he is. As for my parents, there's nothing I can tell you about them. I have no clue who they are or where I come from."

"Have you experienced any flashbacks or dreams that you think might be memories?"

Anna nodded, "But I don't know what they mean. They are brief and they don't really give me any insight. The Silent Brothers said that there is a strong block in my mind that they cannot remove, put there by someone."

Charlotte nodded grimly. "Yes, I spoke to Brother Zachariah about you. You are a Shadowhunter, most likely one who has been training but the strange thing is that 'Dailey' is not a Shadowhunter name. We have checked the archives and there is not a single Shadowhunter family with that name. It is likely that one of your parents, your father, was a mundane who underwent ascension and married a Shadowhunter. However, we would have some record of that particular ascension and we do not, so this is indeed very complicated."

Anna looked over at Tessa in apprehension. If the Clave couldn't figure out who she was or where she came from, then it must be hopeless. Tessa took Anna's hand and squeezed it reassuringly.

"However, we have good news for you. We do know of another person with the last name 'Dailey'."

Now everyone was staring at Charlotte in surprise. Anna noticed David and Arthur shared a long look before turning back to Charlotte. "Well who is it? No need to keep us in suspense." Will said after a moment.

"A Downworlder informant came to me yesterday reporting on some suspicious activity that has been occurring and he said that a Nephilim boy named Peter Dailey has been stealing jewelry with rare and expensive gemstones. Unfortunately we have no leads as to where he is now though, but it was confirmed that he was last seen in an Opium den in East End. That was about two weeks ago."

Anna gasped, "My brother! That must be him! He's alive." She felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders. At least she knew he was alive.

"What was he doing in an Opium den?" Will asked tightly.

Charlotte regarded him calmly. "He purchased some drugs but I do not know what kind."

"But why would he be buying drugs? Or stealing jewelry?" Anna asked. She didn't know her brother, but she highly assumed that he wasn't a criminal. At least that's what she told herself.

"Perhaps he is working for somebody else. A rogue Shadowhunter?" David suggested mildly.

"Even if he was working for someone else, that doesn't mean he is going rogue. He could be working undercover for some reason." A man, whom Anna did not recognize, stated. He looked to be in his mid twenties, with ashy hair and dark eyes.

"You're the Clave. Aren't you suppose to know these things? Aren't you suppose to keep records of every Shadowhunter? Why is it that you can't figure out who my parents are or even who my brother is?" Anna could feel her face getting warmer. She was beyond frustrated now.

Charlotte leaned over and touched her shoulder. "I realize that this is frustrating; trust me it's frustrating for all of us. But for some reason, we cannot find records on you or your family. We have tried everything. It's as if you don't even exist. If we could figure out what your mother's last name was, it would be easier…"

"I just wish I could remember." Anna rubbed her temples with her fingers and sighed heavily, "This whole not knowing who I am thing is stressing me out."

Henry spoke for the first time. "Well I think that the best thing to do is keep you here. You're safest here then you'll be anywhere else. In the meantime, we can ask around; Downworlders tend to know a lot of things and besides, someone must know who you are. We'll keep our eyes open." He smiled at Anna, surprisingly making her feel better.

"Yes and during that time you will be trained here at the Institute." Charlotte added. "Now, if there's nothing more to discuss, I think that will be all. Thank you Miss Dailey and don't worry, we will figure this out."

Anna nodded quietly, taking that as her sign to leave. She stood up, flashing a parting smile to Tessa and left the room without a backward glance. Anna trudged slowly down the corridor, not really wanting to go to her room, but not knowing where else she was allowed to go. After a while of wondering around, she found herself in the attic. It was dusty and there were shards of broken glass in the corner, winking at her. Everything was so still and quiet. The perfect place to go to when you want to be alone with your brooding thoughts, Anna thought pessimistically. At least she got one good thing out of today: her brother was alive and if she could find him, she could finally get some answers. He could give her some answers. She wished James was here to lighten the mood, he always seemed to make her feel better. She went out on the balcony sat down on the railing, the breeze tickling her face as she looked out over London, idly fidgeting with the ring on her finger.


David and his brother Arthur sat quietly in their little carriage as it rumbled away from the London Institute. The sky was a blanket of dark, gloomy clouds, not that it was surprising. London was always gloomy to David. He preferred to stay in Idris, where there were less people to bother him. He turned to his brother, who sat quietly, biting his nails. Arthur had not spoken aloud since Anna had walked into the library. "At least we know she's alright." He said softly, trying to lighten the mood.

Arthur looked up and glared at David. "That's not what I'm worried about. This is getting out of control."

"It will be fine." David waved him off, turning to look out the window again. "This might be a good thing actually, if you think about it."

"A good thing?" Arthur looked at him in shock. "Peter has not returned! He could very well be dead right now! How do you think Anna will feel when she finds out?"

"It is unlikely that she'll ever remember her relationship with Peter."

"She's already remembered him…or at least has had flashbacks of him. Don't you think it's time to tell her the truth?"

David stared at him before laughing out loud. "Of course not! She mustn't find out about her parents. If she does not remember it, then better for us. Let her live in blissful ignorance while she can, because if she remembers, everything will be ruined." David leaned back and sighed heavily. "She has already defied us once…we don't need another incident like that again."

"She wasn't defying us!" Arthur raised his voice in anger. "She was looking for her brother. The very brother that you sent out on a dangerous mission-"

"Have you forgotten what we are looking for? We need to get that Ring because if we don't find it soon…."

Arthur sighed, defeated. "I know, I know. We will just have to wait and see if Peter returns. If he doesn't we will have to go ourselves."

David nodded and then turned to his brother, all seriousness in his voice. "Will Herondale and his family are not to hear of any of this. This stays between the two of us. We cannot afford for Anna to get any more information. She does not know who put the block on her mind, and it must remain that way."

Arthur looked out the window, watching the raindrops trickle down. "Let's just hope she doesn't regain her memories. That could be disastrous."

"Even if she does, she'll still be as ignorant and naïve as before." David laughed a little and settled into a more comfortable position, preparing to get a little sleep before they arrive home in Idris.