Simon POV
I return to the apartment to find Jordan with a phone in his hands. He was quickly texting someone with a look of concentration on his face. When I closed the door he looked up at me with sadness. Something was wrong. I didn't know what, but I knew I wasn't gonna like it.
"What happened?" I asked
"Carly, woke up. She wanted to go out and get some air, but in her condition I told her to stay. She refused and left the apartment; that was almost 4 hours ago. She'll be taken over by darkness any minute and I have no idea where she is." Said, Jordan, as anger rose to the surface. I grabbed his shirt and pinned him up against the adjoining wall.
"You said you would protect us. That is your job. You knew her condition and you let her leave anyway. What the hell is wrong with you? She has been dreading this for weeks and now she's going to be all alone. How could you?" I asked
"I failed my mission and I am sorry. I tried to get her to stay, I even suggested getting a victim for her. She wanted some air so I thought she'd return in a few minutes time. When an hour passed I became worried and called one of the Praetor Lupus guards. He said he spotted her near the east side of town holding her ears and crying. I was about to go after her when you came home." Said Jordan
I let go of Jordan and took a few steps back, "I'm going after her."
"No, stay here. If she comes back you need to be here to help. I will go after the clue and call you if I find anything. I promise I will fix this. Please just trust me." Said, Jordan, grabbing his jacket and running out the door.
I paced for several moments before slamming my fist onto the counter. How could this happen? I was so stupid to leave her alone. I should've stayed, but instead I walked out so I wouldn't have to deal with Jordan. I left her alone and now she's going to suffer because of me. It's all my fault.
I sat down on the couch consumed with my thoughts. Suddenly I heard a glass break behind me. I shot up from the couch to find a girl. She was blonde, around my age, and not bad looking. I recognized her, but I couldn't tell from where, "Hey, you, uh I don't think we've met. Are you one of Jordan's friends?"
"Simon, It's me." Said, the girl, getting closer.
I scanned her face and everything fit into place. The bright blue eyes, dirty blonde hair, and crooked smile. Everything from that night came rushing to the surface. My eyes widened as I took a step back, "Oh my God, Heidi. I thought you were dead."
"Yeah, not anymore. Thanks to you, Sire." Said, Heidi, taking a step forward.
"How is that even possible?" I asked with surprise
"We both got a little carried away that night. That douche Quinn might've killed me, but I died with your blood on my lips. You made me, Simon. You are my sire and you made me." Said, Heidi, as worry filled my body.
"Wait. So, wait. How...How did you come back?" I asked
"Raphael dug me up, but you're the one that gave me life, Simon. And now we're bonded." Said, Heidi, coming closer as I backed away, "We can be together forever. You and I by each other's side for all eternity."
"Huh, okay. Look, Heidi, I hope you understand, I can barely manage my
own life right now. I'm nowhere near capable of being anyone's sire. So, if Raphael dug you up, maybe you should talk to him." I said
"Are you kidding me? You're acting like you have nothing to do with this!" Yelled Heidi
"No, no. That's not what I'm saying." I said as anger flared up in Heidi's eyes.
"Your blood runs through my veins! You don't get to turn your back on me like I'm some stranger!" Yelled, Heidi, as she saw my anxiety and calmed herself down, "Uh, I know this is, um It's a lot to process. But we belong together, Simon. You'll see."
"Give me some time to work things out. I promise I won't abandon you. I will keep you safe, just please give me time." I said
"Of course, I know this is a lot to handle. I will come and see you later. Love you, Simon." Said, Heidi, as she vanished out of sight.
I let out the breath I had been holding and collapsed onto the couch. What was I gonna do? I had to find Carly, help Heidi, and try to live a normal life. I needed help or nothing would be accomplished. I was royally screwed.
Clary POV
Ever since Jace left for the Silent Brothers I have been worried sick. I have no idea if it is working or if he is getting worse. I need someone to tell me something so I asked Magnus to help me out. He got in contact with one of the brothers who he had questions for as well. We headed to one of the local parks and met him near a old willow tree.
When the brother arrived I was very surprised at his appearance. Silent Brothers all have pale skin, sewn lips, and dark eyes. This man looked normal, except for the telepathic speaking of course. It was strange, but interesting at the same time.
"Hello, Brother Zachariah." Said, Magnus, as we both slowly bowed.
The question wouldn't leave me alone so I had to ask, "I hope you don't mind me asking, but why do you look so normal? No offense, but all the Silent Brothers I have seen have sewn mouths and such. You look almost human."
The Silent Brother turned to look at me and used his telepathic ability to speak, "I am a new member of the Silent Brothers. Once a few years pass, I will look the same as them. What is it that you needed me so late in the evening? What is of such importance?"
"Zachariah, a powerful demon is poisoning the streets. We believe it attacked Clary the other night and she has drawn a detailed picture of its true form. If you could look through your records for a match that would be quite helpful." Said, Magnus, taking a crinkled drawing from his breast pocket and handing to Zachariah.
Zachariah took the drawing and analyzed it for a moment. He nodded in agreement and the drawing vanished under his robe. He looked toward me with open eyes, "Is there something else you'd like to ask me, Clary Fairchild?"
"Yes, I was wondering if Jace's treatment was going well. I haven't seen him in a few days and I just wanted to know what was going on. Is he okay?" I asked
"We got his request for treatment, but Jace Herondale never showed up." Said Zachariah
"What do you mean he never showed up?" Asked Magnus
"We received Jace Herondale's request for help. He was supposed to arrive two nights ago, but he did not. Jace never came to the City of Bones. If he had, I would've helped him." Said Zachariah
"Thank you for the assistance, Brother Zachariah. Let me know if you find anything with the demon." Said, Magnus, as Zachariah nodded in response. Magnus then grabbed my arm and pulled me away so we could talk alone.
"If he didn't go to City of Bones, where is he?" I asked
"I have no idea." Said Magnus
Isabelle POV
In the last few days a lot had happened and I needed a drink. I headed to the Hunter's Moon and got myself a couple beers. Ethan was coming back to town in two hours and I didn't want to be stressed. I missed him so much and I just wanted to hug him once more. With all the crap I'd been through, I deserved at least that much.
Halfway through my second beer, Simon sat down next to me. I gave him a friendly smile as he ordered a pint of O-. You think I'd be uncomfortable watching vampires drink blood, but nothing bothered me anymore. I could sense Simon was stressed and I decided to pry. Talking was better than silence anyway.
"Why are you drinking your feelings away?" I asked
Simon looked down at his blood and back at me, "Carly is missing. I left the apartment for some air and when I got back she was gone. A friend of mine said they saw her on the east side of town in tears. I have been searching for hours, but I can't find her. I don't want her to be alone."
"We'll find her. She couldn't have gone far, Simon. You aren't alone. I'll collect all the resources I can to find her location. No need to worry." I said rubbing his shoulder. He smiled a small smile, but then it faded quickly.
"That isn't my only problem. I have a girl I accidently turned following me. I think she's insane, but I don't know how to tell her." Said, Simon, as I looked at him with surprise and anger.
"You accidently turned someone?" I asked
"Yes, I was not in a good state with Clary at the time. I got mad and hungry so I fed on this girl named Heidi. This other vampire named Quinn joined in and he killed her. I of course got revenge on him, but I thought that was end. She appeared at my apartment a few hours ago telling me Raphael brought her back, but my blood gave her life. I don't know what to do." Said Simon
"Why would Raphael do that?" I asked
"I have no idea, but it just adds to my plate of worries." Said Simon
"After I get back from the bathroom, we'll figure it out. I promise." I said getting up from the bar and heading to the girl's room. I went inside and locked the door. When I turned toward the mirror there was a girl standing in front of me. I could sense she was a vampire and she was not happy.
"You can't have him. He is mine and you don't deserve him. I can be there for him like you could never be. I should be the girl he looks after, not you." Said, Heidi, as her fangs extended.
"You must be Heidi. I am not his girlfriend and I never plan to be. Besides, what makes you think you deserve him? You're just a girl who got high at bleeder dens. You are nothing but trash. Simon is out of your league, vampire girl." I said
"I am more than that and I'll prove it." Said, Heidi, lunging at me.
As Heidi threw herself at me, I backhanded her into a shelving unit. A cut appeared on her forehead and she screeched at me. She attacked again and we each took a few hits. Heidi got the upper hand and twisted my arm behind my back, slamming my head into the sink.
Blood began to seep from a cut underneath my eye, causing Heidi's eyes to widen. She turned me around and pinned me up against the stone wall. Her face neared my neck as I kneed her in the gut. She backed up and I karate-kicked her in the side of head. Heidi instantly collapsed and went unconscious.
I wiped the blood from my face as Simon came bursting into the room. He came over to me to make sure I was okay and then he looked down at Heidi, "You need to take care of her. Whether it's killing, training, or finding someone else to deal with her. She is a threat and you need to handle this."
"I know someone who can get her help, don't worry." Said, Simon, throwing Heidi over his shoulder. He mouthed sorry to me and headed one of the back doors.
I healed myself with one of my runes and I was about to head out when my phone rang. I looked at the caller I.D. to find Alec's name. I took a deep breath and answered, "What do you need, Alec?"
"One of the guards at the dock said that they sensed evil nearby. It could be nothing, but Ethan is coming into tonight. I think we should all go just in case he is attacked. His blood is rare and if the demon is planning something, she might need him. Come to the Institute and we'll portal together." Said Alec
"Sounds like a plan." I said putting my phone away and getting ready for a fight.
Lilith POV
Carly and Jace approached in silence. I told Carly to go in the other room. She nodded and vanished through the door to the right. Jace stood still and I smiled with delight. With my power I could sense Jace trying to break out of his mind prison, but there was no escape. None at all.
"I have another job for you." I said
"Whatever you need, my queen." Said Jace
"The blood sacrifice is almost complete. There are 32 disciples. One more and Jonathan will be ready. Now, go find me my last virtuous mundane." I said
"I will." Said Jace
"Rise." I said as Jace got to his feet, "I know you're in there, Jace Herondale. I know you're suffering. When I'm done using you, you will return to find your friends dead and your world on fire, burning at the hands of the son you so callously took from me. And when you scream and beg for death, I will smile. Carly, return to the room!"
Carly walked in from the other room and stood next to Jace. I stroked both their cheeks and got their attention, "Before you get my last disciple there is another ingredient I need. Isabelle Lightwood's boyfriend, Ethan, is coming back to town. For Jonathan's return, I need his blood. The power that runs through him will do quite nicely and it is important you bring him back alive. He should be arriving at the dock on the west side of town in half an hour."
"We will do as you ask." Said, Carly and Jace, with the same monotone type of voice.
"Take this tranquilizer and use it well." I said handing it to Carly, "If the others give you trouble, you need to make sure Ethan makes it back here. They cannot steal another one of my creations. Hurry along, the war is about to start."
Carly POV
I followed Lilith's instructions and headed to the dock. Jace followed from the rooftops while I went from the ground. We needed to do this quietly and if things got hairy Jace would jump in. I wanted to just rip Ethan's pretty little face off, but Lilith needed him. I wanted to make my mother proud.
I arrived at the dock just as Ethan was walking down the ramp. I put on my best smile and tried to act like I didn't want to kill him. If I could get him to trust me then this would go a whole lot smoother. I strode up to him and a smile appeared on his face when he saw me, "I thought Izzy was just meeting me here."
"She was, but when I heard you were coming back to town I had to come see you. Isabelle should be here soon, but I just wanted to see how you've been. Were your parents happy to see you?" I asked
"Yeah, they were ecstatic. My parents wouldn't let me leave the house for weeks, babying me the whole time. They were treating me like a child, but since everything that's happened, I don't blame them. How have you been since the whole coming back as a vampire thing?" Asked Ethan
"It's been hard, but I've been managing. Simon has been a huge help with everything. If it weren't for him, I'd be a goner. It's nice to see you again, Ethan. Very nice indeed." I said bringing him in for a hug. Once he was close I took the syringe out of my pocket and stuck it in the back of his neck. He tried to pull it out, but I already injected the tranquilizer before he could even react.
"Why?" Asked, Ethan, as his legs gave out and he collapsed onto his back.
"Lilith needs you and I am not going to disappoint." I said with a smile. He tried to grab at me, but his arms were too weak. He went unconscious five seconds later.
I whistled to Jace as he jumped from the one of the building rooftops. He threw Ethan over his shoulder as we prepared to head back to the church. Before we could take another step, Isabelle, Alec, Magnus, and Clary portaled in front of us. Jace had time to put on his mask, but I didn't have one. The group looked at me with confusion and worry.
"Carly, why are you working with the owl? What happened?!" Asked, Clary, taking a step forward.
"I switched to the side I was meant to be on." I said as my eyes went black.
"This is just you going evil. Once you kill, the darkness will go away and you will be you again. Please just put Ethan down and come with us. We can help you." Said, Alec, as I laughed aloud.
"This isn't just me going evil. Isn't that right, Magnus?" I asked as everyone turned to look at him, "I noticed you've been studying me for the last few minutes, what do you see?"
He looked at the others then back at me, "All I see darkness. I cannot sense any light in her. It isn't like the light was covered by darkness, there isn't any light at all. If there is, it is down too deep to reach. Someone of great power smothered her with dark energy."
"How does that even happen?" Asked Clary
"I don't know. I have never seen anything like this." Said Magnus
"Thank you for complimenting my one of kind evil. We will be taking Ethan and you better step aside. I am not afraid to kill every last one of you." I said with a fanged smile. Demon plus vampire made the perfect mix of evil.
"I will not let you take him. He means the world to me and I lost him once, I am not doing it again." Said, Isabelle, as she pointed her shadow blade at me.
I turned to Jace and nodded. He understood and handed Ethan over to me. Jace lunged at Isabelle, Clary, and Alec. I began to get ready to jump to the top of one of the buildings when Magnus came toward me. I turned to face him as he lifted his hand, "Carly, put Ethan down. I don't want to hurt you."
"Magnus, I cannot do that. You should've killed me when you had the chance. Instead you had Simon turn me into a vampire. We both know the torture of my new life. Having to kill once a month, being in pain constantly, and never being around the people who care the most." I said
"Carly, I wasn't gonna take your life. Turning you was the only way to save you." Said Magnus
"Well, you made the wrong choice. I am taking Ethan with me and there is nothing you can do about it. I am just as dark as you are. You can deny it, but I know the truth. You have lived for 400+ years Magnus and the darkness has had to have sunk in. I mean your dad is a demon, how could you not be evil?" I said
"Carly, please don't do this." Said Magnus
"I cannot disappoint my mother, Magnus. I just can't." I said as Magnus looked at me with confusion. I gave him a wink as I jumped onto one of the buildings. I kept going until the fight was in the distance. A few minutes later, Jace appeared by my side with anger.
"What happened?" I asked
"They caused my mask to malfunction. They know who I am." Said Jace