Author's Note: Hey guys sorry I haven't updated in a while - things are a little bit crazy still and ways here is chapter ten. Thanks to BlondeHairBlueEyes14 for beting this chapter. Also if you haven't yet go to my poll on my profile page and vote on who you think Tessa should end up with the end.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Infernal Devices, but I do own Rachel and few other new characters that will be making appearnces.

Rachel knew it wasn't very lady like to swear, but in this case she would make exception as she ducked and dodged. The mechanical being had swung wildly and missed. Rachel rolled onto her side and got back up. She glanced around the room looking for away to escape; though the only one she could spot was an open window on the far side of the room. Movement caught her eye; the mechanical thing was coming for her again. She sighed. The mechanical being went for her as it drew nearer, she gasped and slid across the floor and reached the window. Glancing down it she swallowed hard. It was a five story drop.

"Rachel!" A voice bellowed from below.

Rachel peered over the side and saw a clock figure staring up at her. The voice seemed familiar, too familiar. The person pulled back their hood and she gasped. She couldn't believe it, automatically tears of love lost and surprise begin to sting her eyes. He hadn't aged a day since he was changed that horrid night. His oak like brown hair shimmered in the moonlight as it shone down. His glassy green emerald eyes shinned like soft, bright morning stars about to burst.

"Derek…." His name escaped her lips as she stared over the windowsill.

"Yes Rachel, it's me." His voice was soft as velvet. "Rachel, jump!"

His words broke the trance she was in, her eyes widened. "What! No, I'm not jumping! Are you crazy Derek?"

The sound of the creatures footsteps coming close could be heard, she turned around threw a vile a green liquid at the being. It started to make odd sounds, clinking and hissing. It stopped moving and being to twitch. It's head begin to jerk to the side.

"Nephilims will fall – Nephilims will fall." It's voice kept repeating over and over again.

Suddenly, sparks being to shoot out from its arms and chest. They flew across the room and an old wood board caught on fire. Before Rachel could blink the fire spread across the floor and was devouring everything that it got in its way. Smoke began to rise and she started to cough. Rachel covered her hand over her mouth and nose.

"Damn it Rachel jump!" Derek yelled. "I'll catch you, now please just jump!"

Rachel glanced from Derek to the raging fire that was spreading behind her. She had no choice if she wanted to live. It was either die in this wild fire or trust the one person she had least expected to ever see again. She tore her gaze from the dancing flames and stepped on the edge of the window. She gave a long gulped and closed her eyes, then without anymore hesitation she jumped.

Tessa walked down the empty corridors of the Institute, she was beginning to worry about Rachel, not because Rachel was the only one that could possibly help her figure out what made her so different from her brother Nate. But because, she had grown fond of her, it was nice to have another female that she could connect with. Jem had told her that Rachel was going to be gone only a couple of days, but the fourth day has passed and there was still no sign of her. Tessa was becoming fearful and was beginning to grow very concerned. Jem tried to reassure that Rachel was fine, that she was checking something out. However, she wasn't so sure.

"Miss Grey?" a vaguely familiar voice spoke.

Tessa stopped at the sound her last name. Slowly, she turned around and become face to face with Gabriel Lightwood. His angular features staring at her. His voice cold as usual as he addressed her.

"Miss Grey, may I ask have you seen Miss Adams lately?" Gabriel asked.

"No," Tessa kept her voice in control, "She's been gone for the few days."

Gabriel arched his eyebrow, "She has?"

Tessa nodded silently, "Yes, is there a message that you want me to give her when she comes back?" If she ever comes back, a doubtful voice whispered in the back of her mind.

"When she comes back, tell her that I have some matters that I want to discuss with her."

As Tessa opened her mouth to speak the sounds of loud footsteps echoed throughout the hall. Tessa glanced past Gabriel to see who was coming towards them. Her eyes widened as the figure came closer. His rugged features came into view. His shirt slightly burned. His cheeks a deep shade of red. His hair ruffled and a tad scorch – just the tips of a few lose strands, but it was his eyes that had worried her the most. His memorable blue eyes filled with sorrow, angst, fear. Emotions that she never seen Will ever give before. She stepped away from Gabriel and took a step close to him. She forgot how puzzled and angry she had been with him in the last week or so, and shot straight towards him.

"Will, what happen?" Her voice filled with concern and curiosity.

Will frowned as he stared at her. His once icy mask had fallen. It has crashed and crumbled as his eyes locked unto hers. "Tessa," He whispered. "It's Miss Adams."

Tessa eyes shot wide opened in alarm, she knew something had happen, something went wrong. Her breathing had stopped all together. Her body had shut down, froze as she stared at Will. But the sound of Gabriel's voice broke through her thoughts.

"Herondale, what happened?" Gabriel demanded.

Will shot Gabriel a cold expression, then returned his attention back to her. Tessa watched as Will glanced down into his trouser pocket and retrieve a sharp looking blade as he pulled it out. Tessa give silent gasp as she recognized the blade. The design all too familiar as blood was smeared from tip of blade to the handle. She tore her gaze away from handle in fright, afraid that she started to think of horrifying scenarios.

"Will, what happened?" Finally, she said at last.

There you go, who's blood is on the blade is it's Rachel's or someone else? And who's Derek? And what is he? And why does Gabriel want to talk to Rachel so bad? Well I guess you guys have to keep reading to find out - more romance, more mystery and action in the next chapter. Also thank you for guys reviews, please keep them up, I love what you guys have to say!