When I finished getting dressed Jace led me back to a very familiar part of the institute. I knew why it was so familiar to me, it was only hours ago that I had been here leaving a dying man in the hands of a man I had never before met. Entrusting him with the man's life, and now I would finally be able to see Meliorn again. I don't understand why I care so much about him, but I feel somewhat responsible for what happened last night. Jace pushed the large doors open and we walked in. Meliorn was laying down on a hospital bed over in the far left of the room. All of the other beds were vacant as we walked by them.
"Hey!" I shouted as I ran over and gave Meliorn a light hug "How are you feeling?" I questioned. He gave his shoulders a slight shrug and a brilliant smile spread across his face. His hair was sticking wildly and now I could finally see the vicious points of his ears. As I looked closer I also realized his teeth also came to sharp point as well. Faeries were magnificent creatures. I had always found them interesting… all of the books I read about them made me all the more interesting to me. Not the small little pixy dust faeries, but the evil, mesmerizing, seductive, ruthless, unworldly faeries. Not that anything about this situation is worldly by any stretch.
"So Meliorn; I must ask. Why did Queen Mab want Evelyn?" Jace continues questioning behind me. Meliorn lets his head hang a little lower before he answers.
"She knows that Evelyn is different-"
"Different how?" I questioned before he could continue. Jace places his arm around my shoulders and nods for Meliorn to continue.
"She knows that Evelyn is not like most shadowhunters. That she has a lot more angel blood flowing through her veins. In fact enough to be considered an angel. The only explanation would be a nephlim parent and an angel parent… She is classified a shadowhunter but with a couple of extra perks. She has the power to heal, the power to protect, even the power to kill. Queen Mab feels the need to have her on our side if a war ever does come between any downworlders and shadowhunters. She only sees Evelyn as a spawn. I was simply the one sent to collect her, but if I go back to her without Evelyn I will surely be killed, but I refuse to take Evelyn and bring her Queen Mab. Who knows what she would do to her. So I suppose this will most likely be our last conversation." Before I could say anything Jace cut in.
"Well now I know why Jonathan came last night. Valentine most likely wants Evelyn for whatever he is planning, but I won't let him lay a hand on you." He gave my shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "Meliorn… You can stay here with us. I know downworlders aren't supposed to stay in the institute, but it's mean to be a safe haven for people who need it and my friend, you need it." I could tell Meliorn was relieved to hear the news that his life would be spared.
"Thank you so much…" Meliorn said just before I saw a tear well up in his eyes, but it disappeared before I could comfort him. Why would he be crying if we had practically just saved his life? Maybe they were tears of joy?
"So let's see that stab wound." I laughed trying to keep the mood light. Meliorn pulled back the blanket that was draped over him revealing a minor cut. I gasped in shock at how quickly it healed. Jace and Meliorn both chuckled at my shock like it was to be expected.
"Well I am a faerie Evelyn… I do heal very fast but with the help of that warlock I am feeling 10 times better, but I am a bit hungry." Meliorn laughed.
"Well then let's go get us some food!" I shout as I grabbed ahold of Jace's hand and Meliorn's hand and dragged them toward the doors. When we got in the elevator there was a little bit of an awkward silence. Eventually we got to the right floor and hopped off and headed towards the kitchen. After we finished eating we sat there in another strange silence.
"So guess what we are going to be doing!" Jace broke the silence.
"What?" I ask.
"We are going to be partying with one of the most famous warlocks in New York City." Jace said with a wink. I look over at Meliorn who can't help but look a little excited, but I let out a groan of protest. "Oh come on it'll be fun!" Jace continued. "This time you're not leaving my side angel."
*** hey sorry this chapter was so short but I assumed Y'all would be okay with it considering a lot is revealed in it! I hope you guys are all enjoying it! Follow the story and review it!*** ;D