Chapter 14: My Father
I ended up in the music room. I heard people coming and I quickly stood on top of the open door out of sight. Manuel, Clary, Izzy, and Jace came through the doorway. They came all the way in, now's my chance. I hop down silently. I didn't have a chance to run before I ran into somebody. I didn't see who it was before a sudden darkness took me over.
Manuel's P.O.V
I heard something quietly hit the floor. I turn around and see her about to run, but she ran into Magnus. He touched her head, and I caught her before she hit the ground. I picked her up in my arms. "What the Hell, Magnus?" I said facing the sparkly warlock. "What? You said calm her down, and you couldn't do that without making her scream again." He replied. "So you knocked her out with magick?!" I yell. "No! I knocked her out with a two by four!" He said sarcastically. I look down at her and she starts moving.
Kristina's P.O.V
My eyes snapped open and see Manuel holding me. His hold tightens. "Let go of me!" I yelled pounding on his chest like a 5 year old. He doesn't budge. I close my eyes and take a deep breath, keeping my temper at bay. "You better put her down. I'm pretty sure she's trying not to rip your face off. I haven't seen her bad side yet, and I'm planning to keep it that way." Jace stated. He sets me on my feet and I open my eyes again. I cross my arms over my chest. "I'm ok." I said. "If you didn't run away, you would've figured out that I can tell you who your father is." Magnus said sympathetically. He walked closer to me and held out his hand. I put my hand on his and he put his other one on top. He closed his eyes and almost immediately, they snapped open again. He jerked back into the wall behind him and whispered, "Valentine." Who the fuck is that? Everyone gasped. "Who the fuck is Valentine?" I asked getting frustrated. "Valentine Morgenstern started many wars and killed a lot of downworlders. He's the most wanted shadowhunter in the world." Manuel explained. "And he's my father." Clary said in shock. I look at her. "It's always good to know that your father is a psychopathic criminal. I need to find my mom." I said calmly and walked out, into the library.
I shoved the doors open hard, making a loud bang. My mom is sitting in an armchair talking to Hodge. "What the actual fuck?!" I yell. She jumps, startled. "Kristina! Language!" She exclaimed. "Valentine fucking Morgenstern. Does that sound familiar to you?!" I yelled. I put my hands on my hips in anger, temper shortening. She drastically pales. She didn't answer. "Well, he's my fucking father! You've kept my real life away from me for 16 years! 16 FUCKING YEARS! You made Raphael, my BEST FRIEND who also happens to be a VAMPIRE, keep this secret away from me! You didn't even have the fucking decency to tell me the name of my own FATHER! Now it's too hard to process that he's a goddamn criminal! You were too busy being selfish, and doing whatever you thought was right!" I yelled very loudly and angrily ran back out of the Library. I heard my phone beep and I took it out. 'Kristina, come to Hotel Dumort as soon as possible.' It was from Raphael.
I ran to my room and slammed the door. I didn't even notice Manuel sitting on my bed. I went into my closet and clipped on my weapon belt. "Where are you going?" He asked and trapped me against the wall. "Let me go." I demanded through clenched teeth. "Not until you answer me." He confirmed. "Manuel, let me go!" I yelled and pushed him away with all the strength I have. I slipped my seraph blades into the straps on the back of my tank top. I put my hand on the door handle, but Manuel pulls my other arm in a deadly grip. I turn my head and glare at him. "Where are you going?" He demanded. I caved. "Hotel Dumort." I said frustrated. "Don't go." He said tightening his grip. He quickly grabs my face and slammed his lips to mine. I push him away hard. I open the door and stop mid step when he said, "Going to go 'fang out' with the bloodsucker?" He said, using air quotes. I roll my eyes, "Yes, I am."
I walked out of my room, and Clary was standing there in her gear. "Where are we going, little sister?" She asked. I shut the door and walked down the hallway. "Hotel Dumort." I stated. "Ok, at least I can- wait, we can't go into the Vampires lair, the leader will kill us." She explained. "Don't worry about it, Red." I said, making up a nickname in reference to her hair. She smiled and we walked out of the Institute.