Back again. This chapters the longest so far. its slightly different from the others as this chapter is from Clary's point of view. Please, Please, Please review if you want the next chapter. spent all day on this. Theirs a war coming soon. xxx

Clary's point of view.

8:00pm

I couldn't concentrate too well as I was traveling through the portal so when I reached the institute I crashed to the floor. I decided it was too risky to travel to one of our bedrooms or the green house so decided to land in the medicine room in the infirmary. Luckily I hadn't knocked anything over, I was able to silence my own movements but not the movements of the other objects around me so I needed to be careful not to touch or break anything.

I pressed my ear up against the door. Silence. I then opened it just enough so I could peek into the infirmary. It was empty. With a sigh of relief, I stepped out of the small room and set off walking towards the doors. My heart ached so much had happened in this very room, I found out I was pregnant here, I saw my stomach once it had grown for the first time in here. When I was finally rescued this was the room I portaled too but most important of all I had my baby in here, by beautiful George. He was the reason I am who I am today and the reason I'm a warrior.

Even with my rune of enhanced hearing the institute seemed silent. I slowly opened the infirmary doors and stepped out on to the corridor, it was empty. At first the institute seemed to be the same until I took a second look. I quickly realised what the Clave had done. All of the cabinets which lined the corridors walls where empty and their contents are discarded on the floor. The clave had obviously searched every nook and cranny of the institute. My stomach flipped. As I continued walking the door to my left opened.

Two man appeared out of the room and began walking down the corridor. My curiosity got the better of me and I followed. I stayed a good 5 feet away from them at all times. Close but not too close. They turned and walked into the last room, I waited outside.

"What do you bloody well mean there's no trace of them? They can't just drop off the face of the earth!" one man shouted. I instantly recognised the voice, it was the man who order for George to be taken from me. Even my farther in law Robert lightwood who is the inquisitor answered to him. Another man began to speak "They may be dead sir?" he said in a worried voice, trying not to disappoint his leader.

"don't be stupid boy!" the leader spoke "If they were dead we would know Johnathon is parbbatia to the Lightwood boy you fumbling idiot." I heard the leader strook the man who fell to the floor. "I-I-'m sorry sir, I'll find them." The door flew open and I quickly stumbled backwards. The man rushed down the corridor and out of sight.

8:15Pm

Enough was enough I had wasted enough time already. I needed to find my Family and fast before to was too late. I set of running down the corridor. Cassandra told me that they were being held up in a set of unused rooms. I had a pretty good idea where they were but wasn't overly sure. I dashed up a set of stairs and along another corridor I knew the third door down to the right had a small staircase hidden behind it. I checked that the coast was clear and I opened the door. I ran up the stairs onto the corridor. I expected it to be dark and gloomy but I was wrong. The corridor was lit up, which lights Shone brighter than they ever had before. Unlike the rest of the institute this corridor was much louder than the others. I saw an open door and ran towards it and peered inside.

The room had been turned into a training room hidden out of sight. Inside men wore steal armour and serph blades clashed together. I noticed in the far corner their where a pile of old regular weapons, like the ones I was carrying. However, hanging on the wall next to them where newer remodelled weapons I knew I didn't have enough time to grab lots but one weapon that did grab my attention was a steal bow and arrow. The arrows where like spirals and the tip was jiggered. I knew this was the type of weapon Alec would love and I also knew that if I was caught. I could use all the help I could get. I looked around the room all of the men were caught up in their training. Slowly I took the bow and arrow I brought with me and gently discarded it on to the pile of old weapons. The second I let go of the bow it became visible again. I knew if I wanted to take any of their weapons I would have to engrave my new invisibility rune onto the weapon and the arrow sack otherwise they would look as if they were floating in midair. I looked again, thankfully nobody had heard me. I then drew out my stele and moved to stand next to the bow and arrow hanging from the wall. I engraved the rune on the bow and it disappeared. I clipped it onto my back and moved for the arrow sack. With another glance over my shoulder I engraved the rune and stole the arrows.

Stealing the weapons gave me a slight rush knowing I was one step closer to getting the better of them. I smiled at myself and took another look around the room. I noticed there were bottles of a thick purple liquid lined next to daggers. I walked over and stood by the table. There was a single piece of paper on the table, a set of instructions. I read them and quickly realised that the bottles were poison. I took my stele and engraved my rune into as many bottles as I could carry, as they faded I stuffed them in my pockets

I heard a noise and quickly turned a man was stood closely behind me counting the bottles. I slowly backed away from him and headed towards the door careful not to let the bottles clank in my pockets. "Hold up!" he shouted. "These bottles are strictly not allowed to be used in training to avoid accidental fatality's yet there are five missing!" his voice was stern and angry. "Everyone drop your weapons and sit on the floor!" the men did as they were told and the man looked around the room. His eyes landed on where the bow I had stolen should have been. "Whoever has stolen these weapons Show yourself or submit to your fate!" none of the men moved a muscle. "I suppose we have a traitor in our group. Nobody leaves until they are found." The man took one last look around the room and began to move towards the door. I had to get out. I ran as fast as I could to the door and slipped out on to the corridor. Less than two seconds after I was out of the room the door slammed shut behind me.

That was too close for comfort, I had to be more careful.

8:45pm

I quickly went back down the stairs and back on to the corridor below. Floods of men where all rushing up to the training rooms mumbling about a traitor. I knew that would buy me some time. Their was only 1 other corridor where they could possibly be held so I headed in that direction. I ducked behind an old cabinet and applied some more runes making sure I was fully covered. I carried on walking until I reached the end of the corridor. The room I needed to go in to get upstairs was guarded by two very strong looking men. Dammit. What do I do now? I raised my hand hoping my sleeping rune would work but it didn't seen as the men couldn't actually see the rune. I looked around and found a photo frame hanging nearby. I traced the rune on it without the men hearing and slowly started banging it against the wall. The men quickly turned and stared at the picture. "what rune is that?" one asked. The other shook his head. "I've never seen it before". Within seconds the rune began to take effect their eyes looked dazed. I held my breath hoping it would work and finally they dropped to the floor in a deep sleep.

I opened the door closest to me and the room was empty I dragged the men in to the room and quietly shut the door. This was it, time to find them.

9pm.

I opened the door the men were guarding. I shut it behind me and traced 5 locking runes on it, hoping it would buy me some extra time. Then I headed upstairs. The corridor was dank but I just had enough light to see. There was nobody insight but every door was shut. I walked to the closest door. Breathing. I could hear breathing. Hope bubbled inside me. I rattled the door handle, but it was locked. Then I heard a voice, a voice I instantly recognised. Alec. "I already told you I'm not saying a thing!" he shouted. I grabbed my stele how could I make myself visible again? I had nothing to lose so I retraced my spiral rune backwards and luckily it reversed the effect and I was visible again. I knocked on the door gently and whispered "Alec it's me Clary" There was a pause, I heard a slight movement of shackles, "Clary? Is it really you?" he asked. I traced an unlocking room on the door and flung it open and there on the floor was my brother in law.

I darted across the room and wrapped my arms around him. I felt his body relax against mine. "Are you alright?" he nodded slowly. I pulled away and really looked at him, he was a mess covered in blood and bruised. wearing the clothes, he was wearing when I left. "Oh Alec, I'm so sorry." I felt tears lingering in my eyes but pushed them away, I had to stay strong. I could see Alec was weak, so quickly grabbed one of my spare steles and pressed it into his hand. "I'll unlock the shackles you heal." With a slight nod Alec began applying runes. I carved unlocking runes on the shackles and managed to pries them open. I then used my stele to help Alec, I traced my sleeping rune on the palm of his hand. "Do you think your strong enough?" he nodded and smiled at me "Thank you." I reached for the bow and arrows and gave them to Alec along with the bottle of poison. "I stole them from down stairs. Be careful with the poison its fatal." I showed him the spiral rune on my arm. "if we need too draw this. It will make you completely invisible even other shadowhunters won't be able to see you." Alec rose to his feet and walked towards the door "Let's save the others." He held out his hand towards me and I took it squeezing it gently. Then we walked to the next room.

9:15pm

"I think this is Issabelle's room." Alec said. I gently knocked on the door. A slight murmur came from inside. "Issabelle" Alec Whispered. We heard another slight murmur. I carved the rune and opened the door. Alec was right Issabelle was there but she was barley awake. We ran to her side and Alec instantly started applying runes as I got her out of the shackles. After a few minutes she woke up. "C-C-Clary am I dreaming?" she asked. I stroked the blood soaked hair off her face, "no Issabelle, my beautiful sister, I'm here" she smiled at me and sat up. "Where are the others?" she asked. I smiled "We are going to get them and get the hell outta here." I gave her the whip and the poison. "Let's go."

9:25pm

We reached the next door but neither Issabelle or Alec knew who was in there as I knocked we heard a sob "Please don't hurt me." Said a shallow voice drained of all hope. "Mum!" I shouted. Alec unlocked the door and I flew across the room. "Mum!" tears which I tried to hold back streamed down my face. "I Love you!" I clung on to her like a child on their first day of school. Alec freed her and she wrapped her arms around me. I let myself relax onto her, for a moment my world slipped away and I was a regular kid hugging my mom. But then reality kicked in, we needed to move. Alec and Issabelle gave her runes as I filled her in giving her some weapons, a stele and the poison. Then we headed to the next room.

9:35pm

We only had 25 minutes left tops, we needed to move quickly. Across the hall where 2 more doors. Without even knocking Clary unlocked the door and they went inside. Maryce was sat up against the far wall. Her face was blacked with bruises and one of her eyes where swollen shut. "Mum look Clarys here we will get you out okay." Issabelle's voice was soft and a little husky. I realised they must not have been given enough food or water. Marcy nodded and lifted her head. I realised why she hadn't spoke. Her mouth was sown shut. Alec dropped his stele in shock. "Concentrate Alec we will help her but we need to get out first." I was surprised by how clam I was remaining and with every second that passed I became more and more hopeful.

9:45pm

There was one more door and I knew who was behind it. It was Simon I could almost sense him. My mum put a firm hand on my arm pulling me back "Clary. You need to listen" I checked my watched cautious of the lacking time. "I heard lots of screams from this room. When the guards tried to restrain Simon he kept attacking them, biting them. Then one day the screams just stopped". I looked my mother straight in the eyes, "do you think he's … he's…" my mother looked away. Even if he was dead I had to know and he at least deserved to funeral. I ran to the door, Alec pushed me aside and unlocked the door stepping into the room first. Those few seconds I waited felt like hours.

"He's alive." Alec called. I dashed into the room. Simon was there strapped on to an IV which was draining his blood. I ripped it from his arm and grabbed the bag. I let the blood flow into his mouth. After a minute his fangs outstretched and he latched onto the bag. Once the bag emptied his eyes opened. At first they were red filled with rage but then they settled on me and they softened. "Clary…" he breathed I kissed his cheek and pressed some weapons into his hands. We need to go.

9:50pm

"Alec Issabelle check the cost is clear. With all of us passing through it the institute will probably shake like an earthquake" As they turned around we quickly realised it wouldn't be as easy as I had hopped. Stood in the door where tree armed men. One of them being Robert lightwood.

Issabelle quickly flicked her wrist. Her whipped coiled around one of the men's ankles and she dragged him towards her. As he lunged upwards with his serph blade Simon leapt over the top of Issabelle and locked onto the man's neck. Simon was hungry, very hungry and showed no mercy.

Robert remained still. The other man locked eyes on me "Clarrisia, what a pleasant surprise. He growled I lunged forward with my serph blade draw in clashed with his. I managed to push him back against the wall his blade sliced my arm a bit down on my lip holding back my scream. I rammed my elbow against his arm, making him drop his weapon. I fumble with the bottle of poison and dropped the lid in to my pocket. I moved so my blade was pressed against the man's throat. "You either open your mouth and drink or I slit your throat!" he smiled. I pressed the dagger harder against him drawing blood. I heard a gurgle in his throat. I realized I didn't have the time debate. So are gripped the dagger tightly and slit his throat.

I carefully placed the lid on the bottle and turned to face the Last man standing my farther in law. To my surprise he hadn't moved an inch. I looked across the room and quickly realised why Alec was stood with the bow I had given him, ready to fire. Maryce and my mother where behind him with their weapons raised. I stepped forwards towards Robert "Stop" Alec called. I froze. "He's mine."

We all stared waiting Robert laughed. "I am the inquisitor you shall not harm me boy. Lower your weapon." Alec didn't move. "why should I listen to a traitor. The claves in your head. Your family should come first." Robert stepped forward "Don't move or I'll shoot!" Alec shouted but Robert continued to move.

The next few seconds happen in slow motion until I realized what was happening. Alec had fired his arrow and it flew on target. Shooting into his father's heart. Robert staggered backwards at hit the wall he gripped the arrow and tried to pull it free, but the arrow sizzled and as it burnt his hand. Alec had laced it in the poison and that's when I realized Alec didn't care if his farther got badly injured. He wanted him dead. Within the blink of an eye Alec had fired 3 more arrow each landing firmly in his farther's chest.

"Son…" Robert pleaded. Alec turned his back on him. "Your no farther of mine."

9:58pm

2 minutes left. "Guys we need to go now!" I shouted. I fumbled with my stele. Picture the cottage if you can't remember what it's like picture Jace and George." I drew the portal and we all linked hands. "Let's go!" and at the end of my sentence we jumped through the portal back to my husband and son.

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