Magnus POV

I was busy with work when I heard a knock at the door. I strode over and opened the double doors to reveal a woman. She looked not much older then I, but looks can be deceiving. She asked for my help and I allowed her into my home. We went into my office and began our conversation.

"I have a rather complicated problem, and I hear if anyone can help me it's you. What I need is beyond my expertise and I know you are of great knowledge. Please, help me with my request. I will pay anything to see this get done. Please, Mr. Bane. I need this." Asked, the woman, with a smile

"How is it that you heard about my services?" I asked

"A friend spoke of you: the late Ragnor Fell. He told me of your kindness and strength. I knew you could help. I know you were good friends with him and if he trusted you, then I trust you as well." Said the woman

"Well, for a friend of Ragnor's I would do just about anything. What exactly do you need?" I asked

"I'm looking for something that could make a person fall out of love. Is that something you could do? I know it's a tricky potion to make, but if anyone can do it you can. Is this something you can accomplish?" Asked, the woman, with a look of desperation in her eyes.

"I can, but I don't recommend it. You see, heartache, in all of its bittersweet torture, is almost always preferable to the alternative. My elixir would erase everything you've ever felt for the other person. It would be almost as if you've never loved at all." I said knowing the consequences. Heartbreak was painful, but feeling like you never loved was a hundred times worse.

"It's actually not for me. It's for a former lover. A soldier. I've tried to get him to move on, but he's still madly in love, and his obsession is starting to distract him from his duties. And well, I worry what could happen if he can't focus on the task at hand." Said, the woman, with a tear in her eye.

"In the rare case, I suppose erasing love is actually an act of compassion." I said mixing the ingredients in a small vial. It swirled and sparkled as I snapped on the lid. I handed the small bottle to the woman and gave her one last instruction, "An hour before he drinks this you must add one last ingredient: a tiny sliver of your soul."

"My soul? Why?" Asked the woman

"Well, you are the object of his affection. In order for the elixir to work, it must contain a trace of you. This spark of your soul will kill whatever feelings he has for you. If you don't add a part of your soul the potion will do no good. You do know how to perform an extraction, don't you?" I asked

"Of course. Thank you, Mr. Bane. You really are a true lifesaver." Said, the woman, with a big smile on her face. Something about the smile made me uncomfortable. It wasn't happy, but malicious. I showed her out and locked the door. Something didn't feel right.

Clary POV

Jace left this afternoon to go to the Silent Brothers and I finally told the truth to Isabelle and Alec. It was the first thing I haven't lied to them about in a long while. This secret was tearing me apart because of its impact on Jace. It cannot be a coincidence that his mental health declined after he returned, it can't be. I needed to tell someone before I exploded.

The one person who felt like family and wouldn't report me to the Clave was Luke. I know Jace told me not to tell, but I just couldn't hold back any longer. After he left, I asked Luke to meet me at Brooklyn Bridge Park. I hurried over and found him sitting on a bench. I sat down beside him and spoke, "I called you here because I need to get something off my chest."

"What is it?" Asked Luke

"I made a wish to Raziel." I said as Luke's face went serious, "I know it was stupid, but I just couldn't help myself. Jace was dying and Valentine was already taken care of. I couldn't lose another person I cared about so I wished for the angel Raziel to bring Jace back. It was the only way to save him."

"Clary, if the Clave finds out about this you will be arrested on the spot. Stuck in Alicante, de-runed, or even killed. You shouldn't have done it. I know you care for Jace, but this kind of mistake cannot be forgiven. The Clave will not be too happy with what you did. Does anyone at the Institute know?" Said Luke

"I know of the consequences, but I couldn't lose him. I don't regret my actions and if I must be punished fine by me. No one at the Institute knows, not even Alec or Isabelle. I have been lying for weeks and it pains me everytime. I needed to tell someone before I went crazy. Since you aren't connected to the Clave and I trust you, you were my best bet." I said

"Thank you for trusting me and I will keep your secret. Eventually, you're gonna have to tell Alec and Isabelle. They care about him just as much as you do. Keeping it from them will only cause more pain. The sooner you tell them the better. Just be careful, if the Clave finds out, you won't have a chance." Said, Luke, pulling me in for a hug.

I wrapped my arms around his back and squeezed. Luke was never my true father, but he was a better dad then Valentine ever could be. We pulled away and he said there was business he had to take care of. I understood and let him go on his way.

I decided to take the long way back to the Institute because I wanted some time to think. I stared up at the darkening sky as the city lights began to light up. Brooklyn was a pretty city when you didn't notice the ghetto parts of town or how getting robbed was a common occurrence. I continued my trek until I heard noise coming from a dark alleyway.

I slowly maneuvered down the dirty alley to find a dead end and no one around. I turned back and began walking toward the street when I heard a can clink against the ground. When I looked in the direction the can fell my eyes widened. In front of me was a demonic dragon, something I had never seen before. I was so frightened I tripped over my own foot and fell on my butt.

It got closer to me as I tried to move away. I tried grabbing for my shadow blade, but the beast knocked it from my hand with its taloned feet. My breath caught in my throat and my heart was beating a mile a minute. The dragon got closer and touched a talon to the middle of my chest. Blue mist traveled from my chest to the dragon.

It smiled a crooked grin, backing away from me. I got to my feet as it flew out of the alley hidden from the human eye. I felt different, nothing too bad, just not as full of emotion as I was before. I made a mental picture and headed back to the Institute to draw the beast. If I could show the drawing to Magnus, he might be able to tell me what the hell just happened.

Simon POV

I woke up the next morning to find Carly sleeping peacefully. I kissed her on the forehead, crawled out of bed, and quickly got some blood out of the fridge. Once I consumed the bag I threw it away in a hidden trash can and headed out into the kitchen. Jordan was off to work already so I relaxed on the couch for a bit.

I looked over at our shared room and thought of Carly. Last night she collapsed in pain and she has been acting weird since the dinner with Jace and Clary. It could be from the darkness that will take hold tonight at midnight, but I wasn't sure. I just want her to be happy and away from pain.

I continued to worry for several minutes until I tried to distract myself. I watched television, played video games, and quitely played Jordan's guitar. Two hours later I was bored out of my mind with nothing to do. So I decided to snoop, nothing too personal, but I had to make sure Jordan was a good guy.

I got up and snuck into Jordan's room. It was tidy and organized; an OCD person's dream. I looked through his closet and found only clothes. I searched his drawers and found similar belongings. His nightstand only had a flashlight, a sleep mask, and a cup of water. Everything looked normal and I almost left, until I spotted something.

In the windowsill was a plant I recognized from somewhere, but I couldn't tell where. I took a picture of the flowering plant and asked my phone AI to tell me what it was. In her robotic voice she vocalized, "This plant is of the buttercup family. The hood-shaped flowers are usually blue or purple and this plant is highly poisonous. It has many names, but the most common is wolfsbane."

"Wolfsbane? Why would Jordan be growing wolfsbane? Unless...unless he was a werewolf." I said to myself as the front door opened. I walked out of Jordan's room to find Jordan entering with a bag of groceries. Jordan smiled at me, but then he saw his room door open and he began to frown.

"It's not what it looks like." Said, Jordan, setting the bag on the counter as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Why are you growing wolfsbane? No human would grow a poisonous plant. Why did you lie to me, to us? Why didn't you tell me you were a werewolf?" I asked

"I didn't tell you because I knew how you would react. I am here to protect you and Carly. Me being a werewolf does not change that. I lied because I knew you wouldn't be able to handle the truth." Said Jordan

"Why are you here to protect us? What is your game?" I asked

"I am not playing any game. I was sent by the Praetor Lupus to protect you." Said Jordan

"What is the Praetor Lupus?" I asked

"We are an organization of werewolves who track down newly turned downworlders who have no one. We intervene before the new downworlder can get violent and we help them learn to control their powers. I was sent to protect you from hurting yourself or others with that rune in your forehead. I am also here to make sure Carly does not hurt innocent people when the darkness takes over." Explained Jordan

"So when you ran into me, that was planned?" I asked

"Yes, I had to get you to trust me. You needed a place to stay and I made it as homey as I could. I am here to help, but I also want to be a friend. I am just doing my job." Said Jordan

"I need some air." I said pushing past Jordan. He tried to get me to stay, but I pulled my arm out of his grasp. Jordan began to talk, but I slammed the door in his face before a word could escape. I would get Carly later on and we would find somewhere else to live. A place without liars.

Lilith POV

I sensed Jace's presence at the Hunter's Moon so I entered. I hid my true form and made him forget me from the day before. He was sitting at the bar so I sat down next to him. Jace smiled at my arrival, but paid little attention, "Looks like you're drinking your problems away. Mind if I join you?"

"Why not? Drinking alone is not as fun." Said Jace

"Could you buy a lady a drink?" I asked with a smile.

"Of course I can." Said, Jace, waving down the bartender, "Get me another of what I'm having."

As the bartender made the drink, Jace's attention turned away from me. I took this chance to slip the potion into his mug with no detection. The bartender walked over and handed me my drink. I smiled at Jace and we made a toast. Seconds later he brought the alcohol to his lips and took a sip.

At first, there was no reaction. He smiled at me and took another gulp of the cool beverage. That's when I knew it had worked. He squeezed at his heart for a moment as all the emotion drained from his face. I could sense the wall being built around Jace, trapping him inside his own mind. The demon was in control and there was nothing Jace could do about it.

Carly POV

I laid in bed all day without a wink of sleep. I pretended in front of Simon, but when he got up for the day my eyes shot wide open. The woman's words kept replaying in my mind again and again. Maybe she could help me. I knew tonight at midnight I'd go evil and this might be my only shot.

After I knew Simon was gone, I got up and got ready. I was not able to hold shadow blades any longer so I slid a regular kitchen knife in my back pocket. It might not do much, but it was worth a try. Before I had the chance to leave, Jordan appeared behind me. I heard his and Simon's conversation this afternoon and he knew it too.

"Carly, I know you heard Simon and I this afternoon. I am here to protect you both and I know your time is almost up. I know what it feels like to be out of control. Don't do anything reckless." Said, Jordan, as anger rose inside of me.

I turned toward him and yelled, "You have no idea what I feel! You are a werewolf who has no control over his actions. When I lost my humanity, I had control. I made terrible choices and I liked it, but I still could've stopped. The evil is returning and I am not gonna let it happen again."

"The only way to make it stop is to kill someone. I was sent to keep you and Simon safe. Let me find someone who won't be missed. If you go out on your own, you might kill someone the police can track. You don't want to lose control, let me help you." Said Jordan

"I think I can handle it on my own. Let Simon know that I love him." I said slamming the door behind me. I collected my thoughts, pulled my hood over my head, and made my way downtown. Vampire speed was really handy when you needed it to be.

I was halfway across town when the voices became deafening once again. I put my hands over my ears and kept moving. Once I arrived at the church, I slammed my body into the doors so they'd open. I took one step inside and the voices completely stopped.

I looked around at the cobwebs, broken furniture, and dreary lightning. I saw movement from the corner of my eye and turned to find the woman standing beside me. She began walking toward a staircase and I followed. We traveled up to a room that looked very different from the rest of the church.

I noticed the woman on the patio and I got closer. My hand stayed on the knife just in case I needed it, "Who are you and can you really help me?"

The woman turned around to face me, "I was not lying when I spoke to you last night. I can help you, Carly. Besides, what kind of mother would I be if I didn't help my daughter? That is just cruel beyond anything else."

"I am not your daughter!" I said taking my knife from my pocket and pointing it at her, "I know who my parents are and you are not one of them. I came here for the slim chance you could help me, but I am just being lied to. I am sick of lies and I will not take it from you."

"Take her weapon and hold her down." Said, the woman, as the owl demon appeared before me. I lunged at it, but it dodged my attack. It then grabbed ahold of my hand and bent it the wrong way until I let go of the blade. The owl grasped ahold of my hands and held them behind my back.

"I am your mother in a sense, Carly. My blood has been coursing through your veins since you were a baby. You are apart of me as Jonathan was. I am your true family and I am the only one who understands the darkness inside of you. Don't be afraid." Said, the woman, as she got closer.

The minute the words left her mouth, everything clicked. I knew exactly who she was, "You're Lilith, aren't you? One of the most powerful demons in existence, the first if I am not mistaken. My father told me of the blood he used and it was yours."

"I was never able to have children so when Valentine asked for my blood, I knew my dream could come true. I knew of Jonathan and was delighted when Valentine sent him to Edom. I didn't know of you till yesterday or I would've protected you. When you drank Jace's blood it caused pain because of all the demonic energy." Said, Lilith, as I looked at her with confusion.

"What did you do to Jace?" I asked

"See for yourself." Said, Lilith as the owl demon moved into my view without letting go of my arms. His mask vanished to reveal Jace's emotionless face. Even on days when I didn't like Jace, I would never wish this on him. Being controlled by a devil was worse than anything.

"Why did you lure me here, Lilith? To torture me? To make me into a emotionless puppet like you did to Jace? What is it that you want?" I asked

Lilith stroked my cheek as I flinched back, "I lured you here to help you. Yesterday when I found out you existed I was so happy. I know of your condition and I know how to help you. Jonathan was in control of his darkness, but your parents decided to hide it from you. So instead of learning control you were overwhelmed."

"How are you gonna help me?" I asked

"You are going to be overwhelmed by the darkness in mere hours. I can make it so it doesn't overwhelm you. I will make it so the darkness never gets locked away. If you are always with it, you will never have to kill to make it go away. It will be a part of you like it was with Jonathan." Said, Lilith, taking a step forward.

"If you truly cared about me you wouldn't do this. I don't want to be evil, I just want to be happy. I want a normal life and everyone keeps taking that from me. Please don't do this." I said struggling in Jace's grasp. I could feel my eyes tearing up and my face getting hot. I should've told Simon or even Jordan where I was going. Why was I so stupid?

Lilith set her hand on my face and looked into my eyes, "I know you're scared, but this is the best option. You will no longer be afraid of what is inside you. It will never be able to hide or vanish, it will be you. No matter how hard you try you cannot get rid of the darkness. Pushing it down will just make the explosion more potent. I am helping you."

"Please." I said as a tear rolled down my cheek.

"Don't be afraid, child. This will only hurt for a few moments." Said, Lilith, as her hand traveled over my heart.

Lilith whispered something in a tongue I did not understand. Her hand heated up like a flame causing me to scream in agony. The heat traveled through my veins as my entire body felt like it was on fire. Dark mist began to escape from Lilith's hand and traveled upward. I tried to keep my mouth shut, but Jace held it open.

The dark mist traveled down my throat and saturated my entire body. It felt like a part of me was pulled to the surface and another was buried deep. Every thought stopped and every feeling vanished. The mist traveled through my body to my eyes as everything went grey. It was all over.

Jace let me go as the black in my eyes vanished and a smile came to my face. I straightened my posture, cracked my neck, and looked at Lilith. I felt powerful and I could feel the energy pulsing through me. Lilith brought me in for hug and then she pulled away with a bigger smile.

"I have brought the darkness to the surface and pushed the good down deep. There is no way to unlock the light, not anymore. You are now in control of the darkness inside of you. You are now who you were meant to be. Your vampiric side and demonic side have mended to make a powerful being. No one will be able to take you on."

"Excellent." I said

"I have a mission to bring your brother back to life, but I need a few ingredients first. Will you help me? Will you fight by my side and bring back the one person you understands you more than anyone?" Asked Lilith

"I will do anything for you, Lilith. Even if it means killing people in the process." I said with an evil grin. I felt nothing. No pain, no emotion, or any sensation. I felt free and ready to be who I was meant to be. This time around no one could save me and I was glad. This city was gonna get a whole lot bloodier.