that's a bad idea Emma and Julian said at the same time with Magnus agreeing with them to their surprise.

what? why? Jace said how hard should it be for us to mingled and blend in; Clary doesn't have her memories right now we should use that to our advantage. I would highly advise against that Magnus said. "what you afraid of the Seelie queen over a sudden" Jace asked.

… no, this has nothing to do with the Seelie Queen as it does have to do with what Maureen had told us. we don't know Clary accepted the job as a painter here or not.

and so, what if she Jace and Isabelle said. I'm afraid it's not that simple if she did apart from the charms that protect her from warlock magic and vampire persuasion she would also automatically be given a temporary charm keeping her safe in the market should we try to leave the market while it's still open with Clary it can cause more harm than good even if she is in fact under the Seelie Queen's protection.

so, what do you suggest? Isabelle asked.

it's simple we make use of the market until six am when the sun rises. all the markets no matter where they are or how violent they are... opens up once the sun finishes setting but closes as soon as the sun starts to rise. So, what are we supposed to do Alec asked, I wouldn't feel right leaving Clary in a place like that even with her being protected under Lily Chen and the Seelie Queen. I'm not suggesting we leave I wouldn't want to Clary here neither Magnus said

gosh no, not because I don't trust the dear Lily Chen but just like all downworlders and even the clave all markets has it flaws now whether or not the owner knows about it that is the question. and sadly, it is hard to say what Lily Chen knows about in her market, but this market is the most well-kept then the others I don't want to believe it but we did see Barnabas Hale here. there are many of these markets but the most famous ones are of course New York, then there is Paris and London as well as the Los Angeles and the Buenos Aires market. each as its flaws and some never built back up after their downfall.

The Los Angeles had the lottery and Buenos market had the kidnapping of wolves.… "kidnapping of wolves?" Isabelle asked Oh yes it was terrible actually and of course the clave couldn't get involved. Juliette at the time just thought it was hunters

you mean the wild hunt? Julian asked, oh goodness no as horrible as the wild hunt are even they have there own set of rules and codes to follow. But in Buenos actually deer hunters or bird hunters are very real as in wolf hunters and for a time my friend Juliette had noticed that some of her pack especially the female's pack members were starting to vanish without a trace but only during the hours of the shadow market and probably thought sadly that was what happened but it was just enough so it wouldn't raise suspicions so eventually Juliette made a rule that any werewolves who enter the market are forbidden to leave and as you know once an alpha gives an order it has to be followed because Juliette knew the clave couldn't get involved and that is when she summoned me and Tessa Gray to the market explaining the situation to us

"apparently the females pack members we being kidnapped by some rouge warlock in attempt to make offspring's with that were part wolf and warlock" that's horrible! Isabelle said, did the warlock ever get caught sadly no but Clive was taken to the Gard and is expected to stay the rest of his life rotten away in there.

you don't mean Clive Breakspear do you? Alec and Jace asked at the same time. I do why? Magnus asked well Izzy, Jace and myself we were present when he was bought to the Gard and caught all of us off guard we were all close with him but Consul Jia wouldn't tell us what was going on and all Clive was telling us not to believe a word we heard it was all a lie. but we didn't hear anything other then everything was mummed we were quickly rushed out of the Gard. Well, I'll tell you what happened Magnus said he was in league with the rogue warlock who was kidnapping the werewolves and lacing them with wolfsbane I can't kill the wolves but it can do weaken them considerably. I don't know how true it is but I heard Juliette was trying to grow immune to the wolfbane anything is possible but it be awfully painful and agonizing.

so, who the head of the institute in Buenos now? Isabelle asked

Joaquin Acosta Romero, Emma said… he's friends with the Blackthorn family with Julian nodded in agreement he helped Emma and me out a lot. plus he's friends with Jem, Emma said. who's Jem? Isabelle, Alec, and Jace asked. don't worry about it Emma said. now come on Emma, said you heard Magnus we need to blend in and mingled.

hold on Jace said where are you going. I thought the whole idea of us coming to the market was to get Clary and leave Jace said. you heard Magnus! Emma snapped, it's too dangerous right now so we still have at least five hours to spear before sunrise she to Jace. so, blend in Clary doesn't know you take this chance to reintroduce yourself she won't think it's weird go dance with her or let her paint you or take a stroll around the market with her and watch all of the illusions of the warlocks or watch the arm wrestling or the juggling or the mermaids doing tricks there are plenty to see in the market many things you won't find in regular mundane markets nor street fairs or carnivals. but I do know what Julian and I are going to do we're going to find Helen and Mark and see if we can figure out who Celithe and Nene are….

okay have fun the two of you Magnus told Julian and Emma, but be careful. we always are. okay, that was weird, Alec said with Isabelle and Jace agreeing. what was? Magnus asked well how Emma bought up Jem and shut it down almost instantly once we started asking questions. hold on, Alec said to his husband do you know this person. I do we are actually close friends.

okay, now come on Magnus said as he grabbed Alec hand…. wait wait where are we going to blend in, of course, I just had a marvelous idea "why not put a painting of us in our home… we have photographers but painting would do wonders, for our place don't you agree.

oh, did you say you were looking for a painting, a woman said to the two gentlemen and… that's when it clicked for Alec, what Magnus was doing.

um, yeah sure Alec said with his most winning smile.

well, what kind of painting would you like and style? well, that depends Isabelle said as she walked up to her brother and Magnus. how much time do you have? uh, who are you? Clary asked. oh, I'm sorry Magnus said this is my sister Isabelle and my husband Magnus and my adoptive brother Jace. so, the four of you want a group picture? but I would still need to know the style and type and once you tell me, you can be free to roam around the market and then come back.

who's Brooklyn Knighten? Magnus asked as he read a small print one of the painting's, oh that's me I was told not to use my real name here if I wanted a job Clary said. it's funny I don't know how to explain it but this is the most comfortable I ever felt I feel like I don't have to hide here even though I feel silly for not using my name but rules are rules. a free place to stay free food what's not to like.

Well, give me a sec and I'll get started with your paintings I'm getting me something to drink and eat…

uh, should we stop her Jace whispered… uh how about we come with you Magnus suggested

this is our first night in the market, we could use a tour. Um, what about the painting? will I have time to do both? Clary asked…. you know what, don't worry about it come on there's still at least three or four hours left.

so, would you like real food, a snack something sweet or salty so I'll know where we are going?

actual food would be lovely. Magnus said, uh yeah sure just give me a few secs I want to stop by the faeries to grab me some moonflower candy then stop by the Hale's stand his drinks are delicious.

okay, lead the way Isabelle said, just as Jace instinctively took Clary's hand…. er she said as she looked down at her hands. um. sorry Jace said it it's uh force of habit as he let go letting Isabelle Alec and Magnus pass him first before starting to walk again "real smooth" Alec told his parabatai we're not trying to scare her off we want her to trust us

easy for you to say Jace told Alec back snapping at him alright this is harder then I thought.

come on, keep up Clary told them…

WOW! Isabelle said making a comment show off much she said, as they went past two Seelies playing the bandonion with their feet, while another Seelie is playing the flute like, they were normal people without a care in the world. Ew! Gross! Isabelle said again as she went by another stall asking are they eating raw meat?!

yeah, probably Magnus said on one side are the werewolves on the other side are the seelies behind us somewhere are the vampires. so, where are we going then? I guess where the young lady desires. wouldn't you rather her with us then somewhere in this place all by herself? speaking of which I thought Maureen and Kaelie were supposed to be guarding Clary… Izzy hissed some bodyguards they are turning out to be.

keep up, would Alec said as slowed his walking pace to fall en route with his husband and sister what is going on back here. don't look at me Jace said. I'm just listening to the two of them talking about Clary and the shadow market. this place isn't really my style for me to be looking around. Well, we're going to have to try for Clary's sake. don't look at me Izzy said. I'm actually finding some of the stuff pretty cool the market is given me a whole different insight to the downworlders I always thought they hated each other but here they seem to coexists well most of them at least.

damn it, Jace said as he looked up, we lost Clary. no, we didn't Magnus said. I know how to multitask believe it or not. Clary is over there Magnus said.. what is that suppose to mean? Isabelle asked as she read the sign.

its nonsense don't worry about it I think when they wrote enter at your own risk it's supposed to scare away the mundane's who enters these markets but all the downworlders alike and shadowhunters who come through the market know this place. it where vampires and werewolves arm wrestles or wrestles in general preferable for high-cost favors that they can't do or would get in trouble for doing if caught. but what happens if a mundane should enter? I honestly don't know Magnus told her saying it's probably nothing good.

Uh, okay Jace said so why would she enter into a place like this. remember Jace this isn't the Clary we remember no matter how much she looks like her. Well, what are we waiting for then? Jace said as he walked right past Magnus. easy Magnus said as he grabbed his arm we don't just barge into a place like this. we walk in remember we are all guests here; even though I have the authority to be in all markets there are some things I do tread lightly with.

is that, Lily Chen? Isabelle said I thought she left does anyone see her, Jace asked just as Magnus and Alec both said the name, Juliette? Huh? both Magnus and Alec said as they looked at each other saying to each other you know her?