Chapter 10:
"When are we going to do it?" Jude asked Jax when they were alone in Jax's room.
They had been in New York for about two weeks, give or take a day. It had been easy for them to worm their way into the lives of Clary and her friends. It probably helped that Vincent and Valiant had already gained the group's trust. Also Jude and Jax were both small — and according to Jocelyn, cute — children. What harm could they do?
"Soon, we can't rush things," Jax replied.
"I don't see why we have to do it in the first place. I actually kind of like them," Jude said.
"Don't get too attached. We're here to complete our mission, not make friends," Jax snarled. "Besides soon almost all of them will be burning along with the rest of this world," he added.
Jude just sighed deciding to drop the subject. There really was no point in arguing with Jax over the matter. No matter what, Jax would always be loyal to Sebastian. "Come on. We're supposed to be meeting Jace, Clary, Jocelyn, and Luke for lunch soon," he reminded Jax.
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"Are you guys ready?" Jace called from the kitchen where he was munching away at bowl of cereal.
"Jace, stop eating; you're going to ruin your appetite," Clary commented.
"I'm a teenage boy. My appetite doesn't get ruined. Especially, not by a bowl of cereal," Jace retorted.
A second later Jax and Jude entered the kitchen.
"We're ready," Jax answered Jace's earlier question.
"Great, is there anywhere specific you guys like to eat, or will anywhere be fine?" Luke asked, entering the kitchen. Jocelyn followed close behind.
Jax opened his mouth to answer, but Jude beat him to it, "I liked that Italian restaurant you took us to. I just don't remember the name of it."
"You mean the Olive Garden?" Clary questioned.
"Yeah, that's what it was called!" Jude's face brightened.
"OK, then we'll go there," Jocelyn announced.
They all headed out the door, Jax and Jude falling into step behind them. This meant none of them noticed when a glaring Jax leaned in to whisper in Jude's ear.
"Don't ever cut me off like that again," Jax whispered, harshly in Jude's ear.
Jude stiffened a bit, and nodded in acquiescence.
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With V & S dead and gone
Shadowhunter lives are peaceful and long.
But that's just boring,
So to add some spice,
Let's bring villains back,
Cause they're rather nice!