Slowly and shakily, Jace pulled himself up to his feet. He was lightly swaying, his seraph blade painted with demon blood. His face held fear, something that I had never seen before. But it only lasted for about a split-second, then it changed to utter calmness. "Let. Her. Go." He pronounced every word clearly, sure to put every ounce of hatred he had for Straik in those three words.

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Sacrifices

Straik's laughter sounded throughout the whole rooftop. "Let her go?" He said, like he thought it was some kind of a joke. His voice sounded oddly distant. He laughter ended aprubtly, "No." he said simply, staring directly at Jace. Jace's jaw clenched, he was clearly trying to think up an escape route.

The tentacles had slithered up my entire body, now closing in on my throat. I wanted to yelp, to scream, to wriggle, to cry. But I didn't. Jace was already worried enough, and I didn't want to make it worse. Another of the demon's tentacles flew up in front of my body, and without warning, something acidic and yellow burst out from its pores. A scream of surprise and pain broke out of my lips, as the poison touched my dress. The acid instantly burned through, and scorched my skin. Jace turned his head as quick as lightning, his face turning very pale.

"Shadowhunter. Will you, or will you not aid me?" Straik bellowed, his face revealing nothing. Jace very well knew, that if he did give in, he would be part of making a monster. Someone who held more power than even Valentine. The tentacle's grip tightened on me, while more of the sick yellow acid erupted from the tentacle. I doubled over, but determined to keep the scream inside of me this time. It took great effort, but I did it.

Jace's face was as white as a ghost, his hands trembling. Silently, I shook my head slowly. Saying, don't. Don't do it, no matter what happens to me, don't do it. "P-Please. Stop. I'll do anything. Just stop hurting her" His voice sounded small and almost helpless. "N-N-" I started to cry, but the tentacle's grip was tightening fast, choking the air out of me.

Jace had started walking towards Straik. I wasn't going to give in that fast. I almost hit myself, for not thinking of it earlier. Other girls might put high-heeled boots on to look pretty, but Izzy had taught me a trick. With a turn of my ankle, and a click from the boot, a sharp blade erupted from both tips of the high-heels. Quickly, I jammed both feet into the demon. Leaving its tentacles weak for a second, and using the demon as take-off, I launched myself into the air. I landed in a roll, just like Jace had taught me. With my hands free, I quickly grabbed a seraph blade from my weapon belt and yanked it out. After saying its name, and waiting for the familiar white glow of the blade I threw it. And hit the demon head-on.

I looked at Jace, he was staring at me. Obviously, his face had relaxed a little, and was that a hint of surprise in it face? In an instant, he was by my side again. Unconsciously, I relaxed the tiniest bit. His fingers touched my dress where it was ruined, then traveled up to my face, looking me in the eye. "Are you alright?" He asked, his voice full of so much pain and worry, I nearly cried. My throat closed up, the only thing I could do was to nod.

He turned his head again. "Get out of here, Straik" Jace said, his voice held a hint of warning. Straik's face turned from serious to amused. "You dare tell me what to do? I hold the advantage here, shadowhunter, do not forget it." He said, his voice filled with amusement. His smile had curved into a vicious smirk.

I yanked two seraph blades out of the inside of my dress, and gave one of them to Jace. Jace just stared at me, like he hadn't expected me to have so many weapons. I just winked back at him. Then, he gave the slightest nod towards the demons arround us. Without hesitating we both lunged out for the demons. Fighting side by side, as demons crumpled to ashes beside us.

I lunged, kicked, stabbed and dodged. I killed so many demons, I lost count. My body ached, especially after the demon poison had gotten into my skin. My head was spinning, and I felt like throwing up. But still, the other half was enjoying this. It was the high of fighting, the thing I had heard Jace and Iz talk about all the time. I let out a laugh. I turned to see Jace laughing too, as he effectively stabbed a demon in the eye. I took a moment to appreciate him, to actually acknowledge his elegance. His beauty.

"Enough." Straik said, his voice ringing with terror but still oddly calm. He stepped through the many demons, and ended in front of them. We both looked up, side by side. The demons had immediately stopped in their actions, and had withdrawn, making a whole for their master. The demons had surrounded us completely. They weren't attacking, but they sure weren't backing away either. They were all growling and hissing, saliva dripping from their jaws. "You will give me your blood Jonathan." Straik said, it wasn't even a question, it was a demand. "Like hell I will" Jace replied easily letting his thick hatred show in his voice, almost spitting.

That's when I realized something was wrong with Straik. For a split-second, he flickered. Jace was too sucked up in the conversation to notice. I looked sideways at Jace, he was looking at Straik, yet not looking at Straik. His mind was trying to figure something out. Then it hit me. Someone as vulnerable but powerful as Straik, would never step out into the open without some kind of protection.

Straik was a projection.

As quick as I could, I whirled around, seeing Straik lunging at Jace from behind. Without thinking, I pushed Jace away and tried to stop Straik. But he was too fast. I felt a stabbing pain in my left shoulder, as the blade was stabbed into me. My face held shock and pain. Straik seemed to be surprised too. Then he growled, "You brat. I'll finish you off-This time for good." I staggered back into Jace's arms. He caught me, his face full of shock. Then it turned to worry and pain. And then rage took over. His eyes were flaming. Gently, he set me down.

Straik was already lunging for me again. At the last second, Jace stepped in front of me.


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