After years of heartbreak after heartbreak, it seems Jonathan Lightwood is ready to give love another chance. In the midst of the Circle's return, and the Lightwood family being under close investigation, it seems life does in fact go on. Recent reports have seen the adopted Lightwood in the company with a certain someone, a lot.
A certain little red-head has stolen the heart of Jonathan Lightwood. It all started at the beginning of the summer when Hodge Starkweather, long-time friend of the Lightwood Family, signed Youtube star Clary Fray to his talent roster. While working with Starkweather during the summer, it was bound to happen that she would meet the Lightwood trio.
It seemed for a while though that young Clary was uninterested in Jonathan, if the pictures provided by disclosed sources can be believed. They had several small spats during the early months of the summer, and Clary spent a fair amount of time with fellow Youtube star Simon Lewis.
Last night though, it seemed that Jonathan Lightwood and Clary Fray finally decided to give romance a try. At a favorite hangout of the Lightwood children, Jonathan and Clary made their relationship known to the public eye.
It seems we can now officially put the rumors about Jonathan and Alexander to rest. Along with the rumors that Jonathan was in love with his adopted sister Isabelle. The only rumor still to put to rest is who seems to have stolen young Isabelle's heart now that she and Meliron have split up?
Mafia Families on the rise again, mysterious murders and large scale arsons. It's like a throw-back to the late 80's around here. With a little something sweet to add to the mix.
Back in the 80's and early 90's we had the tragic love story of Valentine Morgenstern and Jocelyn Fairchild in the mix of rising gang violence and the terror of the new Mafia Family, whose reign was, thankfully, very short lived. The war like era plaguing New York back then added to the tragedy of the Morgenstern Family, taking their first-born son and sending Jocelyn over her breaking point.
The fallout was one of the worst in history. It was akin to a Shakespeare play with the betrayals and unexpected outcomes. Jocelyn and a handful of the Circle's faithful turned on the Mafia Boss and put all of their former family behind bars.
Now the Circle has reared its ugly head once again, pulling in a new generation to put under suspicion. Of those are the Lightwood's children Alexander and Isabelle, their adopted son, the only child of the late Michael Wayland, and the daughter of Jocelyn Morgenstern. Surprise, surprise.
It seems that there was more than one child born to the star-crossed and ill-fated lovers Jocelyn and Valentine. Though Valentine never lived to meet his daughter, she seems to have more of him in her blood than her mother hoped for. She has found her way back into the fold of old Circle Members. Staying with the Lightwoods in their luxurious New York Home.
What does that mean for us? If the young Morgenstern is gathering members to join the Circle, we may be in for a bumpy ride. Or maybe it's just a coincidence that Clarissa has fallen in with Lightwood children. Though we hardly believe in coincidences.
Gossip columns, front page stories, news headlines, twice my relationship with Jace and the Lightwoods was the lead story for the evening news, and it ran as a top story on E! News for a whole week. I couldn't do anything without seeing my face plastered on the newsstands or flashing on the television. And they weren't just regular pictures of me, they were pictures of me with Jace, kissing him, holding his hand, sitting with him at Taki's, and one of us in the pool at the Lightwood house. It was a nightmare, literally.
But, besides the fact that I could no longer go out in public from all the renewed intensity of the paparazzi trying to find a picture of me and Jace, being in a relationship with Jace was absolutely amazing. It's not that we acted differently, at least I don't think we acted differently than we had the rest of the summer. It was just that I was with Jace, so when we were walking on the streets he would hold my hand, and when we ate, he sat next to me and not Alec. There were other things too, little things that kinda gave me butterflies in my stomach; catching him staring at me, the rush of heat I got when he kissed me, the tingling sensation running up my arm when our fingers brushed against one another.
And there are worst places to be shut up in. The Lightwood house is huge, and I had my own room that was finally starting to feel like my space, filled with sketches and clothes I had bought for me, finally freeing myself of Izzy's wardrobe. And Simon was around a lot, he was with Izzy, I was with Jace, and Magnus managed to worm his way in as Alec's new not traitorous best friend.
Simon and I had a bet going. I won't say who won, but it had to do with why Magnus and Alec spent so much time together. It also had to do with why the assumed feelings were kept in the dark.
Shortly after finding mom's hidden treasure chest in the house, the friendly kidnappers Emil Pangborn and Samuel Blackwell, showed up at Taki's. They were sent by their boss, whom they refused to name, to get the cup from me. I refused.
Or more, Alec refused for me. He was insistent to take the cup to the Clave and let the Clave deal with the return of the Circle. That could have worked, except all the Clave members I had talked to, literally could not find a way to care less about my mom, who had helped them bring the Circle to justice in the early 90's. Fun fact about the Clave, they only care about the here and now, and will only remember the past if They are owed something.
Technically we answered to the Clave, so I think was supposed to just hand the cup and the mirror and the knife over without a fuss. I've never been much for following the rules, and even less when something seems completely ridiculous. Not helping my mom, who had done a lot for them in the past, seemed pretty high up on the list of ridiculous things the Clave was doing.
Really long story short, I ticked off Alec. I didn't give the Clave Valentine's golden chalice. Jace agreed with me. There was a lot of yelling. Some slamming doors, and suddenly the not so horrible place to be locked up in, was a nightmare.
Only I could mess up something that good.
So ive decided that we need to engage the next phase of the rebellion
Lets do it!
Im serious.
Me too. weve been idle too long
Its only been a few weeks
What is the next phase
Contacting the circle
Alec turned them out
Then well just have to get them back in
Sounds dangerous
I wouldnt have it any other way
Do you think alec will let me in
Ill let you in the back door
Cool. be there in 20
"Have you thought of how we're supposed to start phase two yet?" Simon asked as I unbolted the back door of the Lightwood house. "Because I was thinking on the way over here that we could like start a rumble."
"A rumble?" I laughed at the suggestion. What would a rumble accomplish?
"Yeah, like in The Outsiders. They had a rumble, everyone came out to that."
"The whole basis of that story was fighting, of course everyone came to the big fight at the end. Not coming would have made the story pointless."
"The whole basis of that story is to not judge, you judgmental person, you," Simon returned leaning back against the island in the kitchen as I bolted the door back. "It's about overcoming social prejudices and growing up as a person despite hardships."
"Whatever, but the point is, that whole book was leading up to a fight. Nothing we've done this summer is leading to a fight."
"Except the whole gang/mafia thing," Simon interrupted as we started upstairs for my room. "If that's not asking for a fight I don't know what is."
"Ha. You're hilarious," I hit him roughly on the shoulder. All my time training with Jace, Alec, and Izzy in the studio was paying off, Simon stumble away from me.
"Ow," he whined rubbing the assaulted arm gingerly, "Fame changed you, you're mean."
"I've always been mean," I answered, opening my bedroom door. "You're just not as use to it anymore."
"I'm used to it," Simon pouted falling on my bed. "Oh, a letter."
"A letter? Who writes letters anymore?" I took the letter from Simon and ripped it open.
Dearest Clarissa,
I congratulate you on finding the golden chalice that your mother took from me before your birth. Jocelyn has always been creative and crafty, two traits that drew me to her in our youth. That you were able to follow her clues and find her hiding place speaks volumes on your abilities and potential.
I was disappointed to learn that you would not release the chalice to Samuel Blackwell and Emil Pangborn. They are trusted friends, who would have ensured the safe return of Jocelyn to you. Though it is my hope that your mother will stay by my side, and that you will join us.
It has come to my attention that you have befriended the Lightwood children. I must advise against it. The Lightwoods are not to be trusted, they are turn-coats. If you are anything like your mother, and I know you are, I'm certain you will understand the reference.
Moving on to the reason for this correspondence. For the past two months I have sent you a photograph of your mother and the daily paper, a proof of life. Last week you did not receive that assurance due to the fact that Jocelyn has fallen into a coma. Do not worry, my doctors assure me that she is fine.
I will release her to you in exchange for the chalice, the mirror, and weapon that were hidden away together. Should you agree to my terms; you will meet me at Renwick's Hospital with my possessions Friday night.
If not, then it will be war.
Think carefully on this Clarissa. The Clave is not prepared for war. The Nephilim are not prepared for war. And the Lightwoods will not protect you, nor will Hodge. All of the afore mentioned parties are interested solely in self-preservation.
I hope to see you Friday evening.
Your father,
Valentine Morgenstern