Hey guys! So before I start this chapter, I want to reassure you guys.

CLARY IS NOT GOING TO DIE LOL. She's the main character, and I wouldn't be that cruel to u guys ahah.

So..I made some changes. Remember the note that was written to Alec from Izzy? This is what the note says now:

Alec,

We need to figure out what happened to Jace. Meet me at the park at 3:20.

-Izzy

Go back and read that chapter again if you're confused! I think it's chapter 8.

Enjoy!

Clary thought she was dead. Her eyes were open, but there was only darkness. She heard voices around her, but it wasn't muffled. In fact, she could hear everything clearly.

Somebody started talking, and she assumed it was a doctor of some sort. "It's definitely abuse. Her back has the evidence. The press has swarmed the entrance. Get them out, or call the cops. Do something about it. Look, we need to talk to the people outside, because they've been here for days. Bring them inside."

Clary heard the scuffling of footsteps, but she still couldn't see anybody.

Then she heard Luke. "Doc, what's wrong?"

The person who was talking before cleared his throat. "I'm going to be blunt. This man, Valentine, injected her with solutions that induce great amounts of pain. Honestly, I don't know how she survived. The DNA tests showed certain amounts of cyanide, leaf blades of rhubarb, Daphne berries, and so much more inside her. She must have gone through excruciating pain. Now...I think we all know she was abused. I mean, her back is enough proof."

The doctor paused, and took in a deep breath. "It's bad. Really, really bad. She's in a coma, and she may never wake up. I don't think her body will ever recover. If she does wake up, she will never be the same again. The trauma she must have gone through is...god I don't even know what to say. She can hear everything you say, so if you want, you guys can talk to her. We'll give you ten minutes."

She heard the door open, and then close. Clary heard a strangled cry come from someone she assumed was Raphael, and then someone's hand clenched hers. "Clary," whispered Raphael. "Please, come back."

Clary heard the heart monitor speed up, because she was happy to see he was there. She heard the people in the room chuckled, and then Raphael cleared his throat. "Clare...there's a lot of people in the room waiting for you to wake up. Jace, Isabelle, Alec, Max, Maryse, Robert, Luke, Jon, and of course me. Please...hermana...I should have been there for you. I should have killed that little mierda when I had the chance. I failed you mi amor."

Clary frowned. She wanted to tell him she loved him, and he had nothing to be sorry for. Then someone held her other hand, and she knew it was Luke. "Clary," he sobbed. "I can't live without you. Wake up for me, please. Valentine's dead. You don't have to go through his torture anymore baby girl. Please, wake up."

Clary hated that Luke was crying, and she wanted to hug him. But she couldn't do anything. Clary felt Raphael's hand leave hers, and a new hand held hers. She thought is was Jonathan, and of course, she was right. "Hey sis," he said, his voice full of sorrow. "I'm sorry I wasn't there for 10 years. I promise that if yiu wake up, I will try my damn best to be an amazing brother. Please Clare. Wake up."

All of a sudden, the last person she would expect spoke. Jace. "Can I speak to her...alone? Just for a couple minutes...please?" Clary heard the shuffling of footsteps, and the door open and then close. She heard the squeaking of chairs, and then Jace spoke again.

"Clary," he whispered. "I fucked up. Simple. Look, it..I..damnit where do I start?"

Clary heard Jace take in a shuddering breath. "I'm usually not this open...but, you are asleep, and...maybe you won't hear this. Clary, I never wanted to hurt you. I'm serious. Your dad killed my parents. I never knew why, and I was furious. When I found out you were Valentine's daughter, I wanted revenge. I thought that by hurting you, he would be hurt knowing his daughter was upset. I didn't know you were abused...until Simon told me. He's telling the truth Clary..he only told me because it was a spur of the moment thing."

Jace paused, and surprisingly, he took her hand. "I shouldn't have used it against you. I was angry. I wanted my parents back, and there you were, living with a murderer. I didn't know your mom left 10 years ago. I used the abuse against you because it was my way of releasing the pain and anger. Your dad killed my parents right in front of me you know? I was 7. I traveled through foster homes, some abusive ones, and here I am. Spilling my guts to someone who probably can't even listen to this. But...I was wrong. When we became partners, I realized how horrible I was."

Clary could tell that he was smiling. "You were nothing like I expected. You're kind, beautiful, and sweet. Plus, your music taste isn't half bad. But..I want you to know that, if you do wake up...I want a fresh start. Maybe we can be friends? It's completely up to you. If you don't accept my apology, I get it. Nobody in their right mind would. But then again...you've always been special."

Jace laughed, and then grabbed her other hand. "Also...Isabelle never wrote that note. It was Aline. She knew something happened between my parents and your dad, and she wanted to use it as blackmail. Aline really is a cold hearted bitch. She wanted to know what happened, being the nosy fucker she is, and she believed that she could get the information out of Alec. She planted the note in Alec's locker, and expected him to meet her. He didn't, because he asked Isabelle about it. I assume Magnus told you something about Isabelle telling Aline and Seelie about a plan?"

Jace started rubbing patterns on the back of her hand. "Isabelle lied to them. She wanted to make it seem like they still trusted her, because they were her only friends. She didn't want to lose them, so she lied about luring you into a trap. Magnus heard the lie and told you...but Izzy genuinely likes you Clary. We all do. Alec is really upset too. As for me...you're different than the other girls Clary, because you refuse to take my bullshit. You're also the only person who knows about the foster home abuse and me seeing my parents die."

Clary heard Jace stand up, and then he kissed her forehead. "I hope you can forgive me."

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