Disclaimer: I do not own Darkest Powers or The Mortal Instruments.

Author's Note: I think this will be the last update until the New Year.

Chapter 6- Chloe's Father

(ChloePOV)

It has been a full week since Jake has been here. He doesn't really talk much, but to Clary. I have a feeling she has that thing where anyone has the need to tell her things or that they trust her just as quickly. Jake has warmed up to Simon, but I think mainly because he amuses Jake more than anymore. Jake has also came to an understanding with Derek to stay out of his way and not to get too friendly with me. I didn't mind but I did want to at least be on speaking terms with the guy.

Right now I was lying on my bed, bored out of my mind. I've searched this house more than once and there is nothing else to be new to be found. Laying on my bed, staring up at the ceiling seems to take up more time than anything as I let my mind flow through different thoughts. It wasn't even about what I was going at this moment in time. It was mainly about my life before I meet Derek, Simon, and Tori. Before I was thought of a crazy person who thought she could see ghost.

More like how my dad was? What was he thinking? Has he even gotten over me 'running away'? Even with him gone most of the time, I missed him like crazy. I didn't care that I couldn't see him because it put him in danger, okay I did but I wanted to see him so bad I didn't care at this moment. I remember how my dad did anything to make sure I was happy. Even when I was younger before he got the job he does now. No matter how much it cost he made sure I had it. He made sure that I knew how much he loved me, no matter what.

Especially after my mother just died. I remember that he was really sad, he hadn't shaved in days and he had big purple bags under his eyes though I knew better than point it out- his eyes were slightly blood shot from crying. Even with all that he made sure I was okay, he put my needs of mourning my mother before his. He did things that my mom did with me like reading to me every night, acting out a certain part of a movie that I was into that week, he cooked all my favorites foods along with some of moms', and we even moved after everything to 'have a fresh start'. Shortly after that he was promoted and had to on the road more often than at home he got me a private tutor for a while and I traveled with him. That was before I had turned seven and asked to go to public school and I found that I had to be at home by myself with a nanny and wanted him with me.

Thinking about it know, he did everything for me or at least what he thought was better for me and him at any given moment. He made sure I always had money. He always made sure I was happy with where we lived and what school I went too. At that time I thought he was trying to buy my love, but it was really to say 'I am sorry' when he didn't need to be. My happy moments weren't just when mom was alive, it was with dad. He made sure when he was home that we had time together at least two to three hours every day. He made it work the best way he could with his job.

A knock on my door, brought me out of my thinking. I answered it, while whipping some of the tears off my face that I didn't know fell why thinking about him. Clary and Jace was at the door, looking like they were arguing like usual.

"Yes?" She started talking while glaring at Jace.

"Chloe. We were-" She turned towards me. "You've been crying are you okay?"

"What? Oh. Yeah I am okay. Just been thinking. So what were you going to say?"

"You sure? Maybe I can help with it."

"Unless you can magically make my father appear." I mumbled and shook my head. "Seriously it is nothing." Clary looked unsure, but nods.

"Okay. So we were wondering if you have a bathing suit?"

"Yes. Why?" Jace and Clary smile- well Jace more or less smirked while she smiled. "I've noticed that everyone is getting restless and maybe swimming could help."

"Oh. Okay, just tell me when I could use a good swim." I look back at forth between them and Jace does a curt nod and walks away. Clary invites herself into the room and puts a silencing rune on the wall and turns to me.

"Seriously Chloe why were you crying it's just me here."

"I miss my dad. I… we…" I sighed and looked at the ground. I felt Clary place both her hands on my shoulders.

"I miss my parents, my best friend, Jace's family. I miss them so much it hurts. But I know that I am helping them by staying away. Protecting them. I've seen Jace's adoptive brother and his boyfriend, I've seen Simon. But they are not the same as my parents. My step father is a werewolf and he basically raised me. They only RECENTLY became married after I saw them together after my mom came out of a coma and basically told them at the same time they have feelings for the other and they need to talk about that. I guess that night Luke proposed to her. They were best friends since birth, Chloe. BIRTH and he basically raised me because my birth father wasn't in the picture. Me and my mom never were close, but I miss her too. But I know they can protect themselves if I DO see them and mess everything up. Chloe your father can't do the same unless we make him part of this safe house group. Even then he is human and will always be in the way if we were attacked."

"I know. I KNOW that, Clary. But your parents knew that we went to be safe. My father doesn't know, he thinks I ran away. Kidnapped, I can't leave this place just in case if someone recognizes me. I just want him to know that I am safe, that I didn't run, that I wasn't kidnapped. I just want to see him one more time. To let him know or at least put his mind at rest." I was now looking up at her, tears threatening to spill again. Clary nods as she seems to understand, then hugs me. Not like I feel sorry for you, but I am just trying to make you feel better.

"I just asked Jace to get Kit and bring him up here. We'll talk about this, maybe just for you to see that he is okay but I don't think it is wise for him to see you, Chloe." She whispered to me in my ear. Hugging me more tightly, she pulled away when the door opened. Jace and Kit stepped in and Jace put a locking rune on the door.

(ClaryPOV)

I didn't want Chloe being sad anymore, when there was something I could do to stop it. As I asked Jace through our bond to get Kit and bring him up here so all four of us can talk. I comforted her, trying to make her feel a little better. I pulled away when Jace asked to enter. I pulled Chloe to sit on the bed and she immediately put her hands in her lap and looked down on the floor.

"Kit. We… I mean, it is not a problem completely, but I think I can fix it if you let me." He raised one of his eyebrows and so did Jace.

"What… problem is that?"

"Well. Chloe wants to see her father at least know he is okay. So I was wondering-"

"No." Jace interrupted. I glared and ignored him, looking back at Kit.

"I was wondering, if I can take her, for her to see him. BUT he not see her-"

"No, It's too dangerous. Too many things could go wrong. Not just his safety but hers and-"

Jace. Shut up or no sex for months. I said through the bond and that shut him up. I went back to talking to Kit.

"IF he sees us I'll explain… lying for most of it not letting him know about the Supernatural world but like I am a body guard who is protecting Chloe. I don't know, but just so she knows he is okay… Too clam her mind and for her to stop worrying about him. Can I take her to see her father?"

Kit stares at me for a moment, then glances at Chloe. Taking a deep breathe, before shaking his head for a moment and think the worst.

"I don't really think it is a good idea. Like Jace had said, too many things could go wrong. Before you get there, when you're there, maybe even after you get there and someone realizes he might know something now. But it's almost been a year and it could do Chloe some good to SEE her father, I do not think it is wise for him to see her though. Do not tell Derek or anyone else this stays between us and only us."

I smile and look at Chloe who is looking at Kit in disbelief. Chloe stands and slightly hugs Kit, thanking him he smiles and wraps an arm around her shoulders and he looks at me.

"I think you should go quickly and come back soon so nobody else will be suspicious." I nod again and begin to draw a portal up. Chloe was now the only one in the room as Jace and Kit left, I quickly walk to the door and put back on a locking rune. I stood next to Chloe and took her hand.

"I want you to think about your father, of your father. This will lead us to him." She takes a deep breath, nodding and steps up to the portal. I think she is calming herself down before she steps completely into the portal that'll lead us to her father.

(ChloePOV)

After we stepped through the portal the first thing I realized was our old house. I stare up at it, sadly smiling; I thought he would move from this place that he'll try to move on and for him moving on his completely moving. I look at the drive way and my dad's car was in it. I look back at the house, taking it in completely. The Dining Room light was on and I could see a human figure hunched over what would be the table. I step closer, then closer, then closer- until I was right in front of the window its self.

He blinds were slightly closed, but opened enough that I could see inside. Dad still had his business suit on, but his tie was undone, his suit jacket was off and this shirt was unbuttoned the first few. He looked like he hasn't shaved in weeks, as it is long passed the stubble stage and well into the beginning stages of a 'Sea Captain' beard. He has let his hair grown out as it is now has grown to hang slightly in front of his eyes.

His appearance wasn't comforting; I wish I could talk to him. Tell him somewhat, what has happened. I haven't been paying attention to Clary, at least not until I see him stand up and walk to the front door, where Clary is standing. I watch has he welcomed her into the house and they walk to the dining room, I watch because that is all I could do.

(ClaryPOV)

After seeing how badly Chloe father looks, like he hasn't slept or shower in days. I couldn't handle it, even though it was the wrong thing to be doing this but by time I had that thought I had already knocked on the door. He opened the door and he looked twice as bad.

"Yes?" He questioned hesitantly.

"Um… This might sound weird but I recently came in contact with your daughter. Can we go inside?" He stares at me for a moment, then nods. His facial expression blank, but I could detect some sorrow behind his eyes. WE walked into the dining room where he was working on probably some recent project. I stood while he took a seat, and motion for me to do the same.

"No, thank you I think I'll stand." I took a deep breath. "How much do you know about your daughter's… disappearance?"

"That she was kidnapped and no nobody seems to be able to locate her. Like she dropped off the face of the earth."

"Mr. Saunders. She wasn't exactly kidnapped. I am part of an agency… a protection agency. A few of the kids in that house had seen something they shouldn't. The house you have chosen for your daughter wasn't the nicest. They hide it well, but more than three kids dead while in their care. And from what we've learned… they were the cause. We broke the kids out and put them into hiding. She was the only one that had a family member that wasn't trying to get her out. All the other parents been trying to get them out since they got put in that place. We don't balm you, not at all. She is healthy, semi happy, and living with two of the boys and their half sister with their father. Who works for us as well."

"My daughter is okay?"

"Yes."

"I am not allowed to see her… am i?"

"Sir. I… My boss and the family she is staying with thinks it is safer if she doesn't. Those people are still looking for her and the rest of the kids and we would possibly put you in danger. Actually just telling you this… can. But she recently had a mini break down on how she misses you and wants you to know she is safe and okay."

"When will I be able to see her?"

"I don't know Mr. Saunders. Maybe when this is all over with. But those people were only the bottom level of a very complicated business. It could be five months, a year, maybe more. If you want I can keep you updated on your daughter, but the less we have in contact the safer she is. They can connect me to her and try to find her."

"Months? Years? Please. I'll do anything, just to see her one more time. Please?"

"Mr. Saunders… I… I-"

"Please?" I've never seen a grown man begged before and I usually don't care. I follow the rules because they could get us killed if they don't. But I do believe something's rules are meant to be broken. And the look on his face, I want to break that rule.

"I can get in a lot of trouble right now sir." I looked at the ground, then up to the ceiling taking deep breathes. "Mr. Saunders. Chloe came with me, to make see for herself that you are okay. I can get her right now. Then we have to leave, this will probably be the last meeting between you two for a long time. But Mr. Saunders, please act like you haven't seen anything, like you haven't heard anything. Try not to act differently, because the people who've been watching will noticed." He nods, and I walked out getting Chloe who was staring wide-eyed at me when I told her. Giving her what needed to happen after everything in that house and she agrees.

I walked in first, I saw her father with his elbows on the table pressed tightly to his mouth. Looking like he was concentrating. I cleared my throat and he turns around, I move out of the way.