Magnus POV

I was searching through my grimoires for anything that could help. Halfway through a stack, almost to the ceiling, I felt a breeze. I turn around to find a portal closing and Alec, Isabelle, and Jace standing in my living room. Jace was stuck in a cage banging on the invisible walls.

"Well, that was unexpected." I said closing my book and walking over to the group.

"Jace is trapped in the configuration and he will not escape. Clary got us out of Alicante and we need to get the demon out of his body. Can you help him?" Asked, Isabelle, with pleading eyes.

"Who says I want to be saved?" Asked, Jace, as everyone turned around to look at him, "Why would I want to go back to a terrible life with you two? Isabelle is just a whore who uses her body to get what she wants and Alec is just a sad excuse for a leader. You both mean nothing to me and bringing me back is not going to change anything."

"That is a lie and we all know it. I am your parabatai and I know how you feel. I can sense that you are sad and scared. Anything you say will not change my mind. You are just a demon pulling the strings. Jace is stuck in there and I am going to get him out." Said Alec

My front door flew open and Simon came barging in. He was worried and holding Luke. When he saw Jace he lowered Luke to the ground and walked up to the cage, "What did you do to, Carly?!"

Jace gave a smirk and got closer to Simon, "I didn't do a thing. She came to Lilith in pain and Lilith helped her. She made Carly into the person she was meant to be. Carly is a vampire with demonic powers; one of a kind. She is a force to be reckon with and there is no way to bring her back."

"You're a liar." Said Simon

"You can try with everything you got, but there is no reversal this time. Besides, do you want her back after all the things she's done? She has killed in the past and now she isn't doing much better. So far Carly has kidnapped Ethan, beaten you up, fed on Ethan, and so much more. She isn't the same Carly you knew." Said, Jace, with a sadistic smile.

"You son of a B…" Said, Simon, banging his fist on the barrier. Alec grabbed ahold of him and pulled Simon back. Alec, Isabelle, Simon, and I went into the other room. Luke was resting so there was not much to do.

"Do you think Ethan is still alive?" Asked Isabelle

"They wouldn't kill him. There is too much at stake. We'll get him back, don't worry." Said, Alec, bringing Isabelle in for a hug.

"Magnus, have you found a way to save Carly?" Asked Simon

"There is no way to reverse the damage." I said as Simon looked down at his feet, "Lilith activated Carly's dark side and pumped so much dark energy in her that it buried the light. The evil part of her will never leave her side. She won't have to kill once a month to make it go away because there is no getting rid of it."

"So your saying there is no chance?" Asked, Simon, with tears in his eyes.

"There is only one way to bring Carly back. The darkness in her is apart of her now and that cannot be undone, but one thing can. Carly is under the spell of the darkness inside her right now. If you can break that spell, she will be herself again. You'll get Carly back, but with her powers at full capacity. If you can bring her out of the trance she will be able to control herself." I said

Simon nodded with a smile as he excused himself. He grabbed Luke's arm, gave a look of disgust at Jace, and headed out the door. He quietly closed it behind him and left the others to discuss Jace. There was a moment of silence before Alec spoke up.

"What about Jace?" Asked Alec

"The only way to free him is to go inside his mind. If I hold onto you both and keep the power flowing you will be able to get into his head. Once there you need to find the real Jace and bring him to the surface. If you can do that, the demon will have no control over him." I said

"What do you want us to do?" Asked Isabelle

"All you have to do is stand still. I will give you as much time as I can, but the longer you are in there the harder it is to get you out. You need to find Jace and escape as fast as you can." I said as we headed back into the living room.

Jace sneered at us as we got in position. We stood in a rectangular shape as I spoke in whispers. Once the spell was spoken I pointed my hands at Isabelle and Alec. White mist poured from my hands into their chests; a tether of sorts. After it traveled to them, another tether wound its way around Jace.

I whispered a few more words as all their eyes closed. I continued the flow of power and hoped they'd be quick. I was a powerful warlock, but we all have our limits. Jace was trapped in a cage and if they didn't unlock that cage, things were gonna get worse. A whole lot worse.

Clary POV

After the others vanished, I was taken to the Gard. I sat there for hours until they were ready to question me. A few corridors later we arrived in the main hall with the soul sword near the front. I knew how this was gonna play out and there was no way I was getting out of this unscathed. I just had to hope they'd take pity on me.

"Bring in the accused." Said, Consul Penhallow, as I was brought to the front of the room, "Place your hands on the Sword."

"The last time I touched this sword, I destroyed some of its powers." I said

"It can still draw the truth." Said Consul Penhallow

"Hands!" Yelled, a Silent Brother, as he pushed my hands onto the blade. I could feel the energy radiate throughout my body. Most of its power was gone, but the truth could still be drawn out. I tried to move my hand, but the Silent Brother held them there.

"Why did you come to Alicante? I'm guessing it wasn't for a tour. Why did you come?" Asked, Consul Penhallow, as I tried to keep my mouth shut. I tried with all my might, but there was no way I'd be able to hold back.

"I came to Alicante to steal the Malachi Configuration." I blurted out

"Why were you digging up your father's body? From what I've heard you hated the man. You killed him yourself. Why did you want to dig him backup?" Asked Consul Penhallow

"I wasn't." I said

"Then who was?" Asked Consul Penhallow

"It was Jace. Jace was digging up the grave." I said

"Why did we find you in the cemetery and not Jace?" Asked, Consul Penhallow, as she got closer to me. She knew I was hiding something and it wasn't gonna take long to find that out. I had to tell them, I had to.

"Because I helped him escape." I said

"Did Jace kill Imogen?" Asked Consul Penhallow

"I think so." I said

"Why would Jace kill the only true family he has?" Asked Consul Penhallow

"He's not in control of what he's doing. Because...because he's been possessed by the Queen of Edom." I said

"How did that happen? How did Jace become possessed by Lilith?" Asked Consul Penhallow

"He was vulnerable because Valentine killed him at Lake Lyn." I said

"If Jace was dead, how is he alive now?" Asked, Consul Penhallow, as I broke. I knew there was no way around this. If I was gonna tell her the truth, I wasn't gonna be touching the sword while doing it.

"You want the truth? I don't need your Sword to tell you that." I said throwing the sword to the ground. Everyone took a step toward me, but Consul Penhallow shooed them away. She wanted to hear what I had to say, "After my father killed Jace he summoned Raziel to compel a wish. But I killed Valentine first and used the wish to bring Jace back."

"Do you have any idea what you've done? Since the time of Jonathan Shadowhunter, we have battled demons with the reassurance that if an insurmountable evil were to take over the world, the Angel's wish could save us. You've taken that away." Said Consul Penhallow

"To you, an insurmountable evil is a world overrun by demons. To me, it's the mass murder of all creatures with demon blood. Any wish that has the power to cause that kind of destruction is not a gift. It's a curse. I'm glad it's gone." I said as a shadowhunter grabbed ahold of me and dragged me back to the Gard.

Alec POV

I remember a slight prick of pain then complete darkness. A few seconds later I was in a hallway in the Institute; Isabelle by my side. We walked down the hall and took a right. When I turned the corner, Isabelle was gone. When I went back the way I came the hallway was different. I knew I was on my own so I headed down another hallway.

As I walked around I heard a child's voice. I followed it to the training room. Two kids were sword battling and I recognized them instantly. Jace and I used to battle everyday so we'd be strong warriors. We'd fight for hours, never stopping for a break. I got closer to the memory as the young me vanished.

The young Jace's face turned sad. He yelled my name and I tried to tell him I was there, but to him I was invisible. Tears streamed down his face as tried to squeeze his eyes shut, like it was a dream. When he opened his eyes and I was still not there he ran off toward another corridor. I followed close behind him.

When he turned the corner, the young Jace was gone and a door was in his place. I slowly pushed it open to a grisly scene. There were bodies all over the floor and blood staining the walls. The bodies were all the same person; Clary. I stepped into the room and found Jace kneeling on the bed, knife in hand. His face was covered in tears as he dropped the knife.

"I tried not to. I tried every time." Said, Jace, as he looked at all the bodies.

"It's okay. All right? None of this is real. I'm gonna get you out of here. All right?" I said taking a step forward. He noticed my movement and scooted farther away. He was scared of himself and me. He couldn't think straight.

"No, please! Please I can't...I can't kill you too. Please, I can't. I don't want to kill you too. Please, just stay back." Said, Jace, as tears streamed down his cheeks. He was terrified.

"You won't. okay? I'm not part of Lilith's mind games. I'm real. This is...this is real. We're okay." I said

"Are you really here?" Asked, Jace, with hope in his eyes.

"Yes. Please I've got you." I said as Jace walked up to me and I gave him a tight hug. He was broken and I could see it clearly. He dug his face into my shoulder and cried. I held him close as he calmed down a bit.

"She's gonna come for me. She's never gonna let me go." Said Jace to himself.

"No. We'll stop her. Together. But we have to get out of here. We're running out of time." I said pulling away so I could look him in the eyes.

"You can't. You can't stop her. No one can. There's only one way to help me. There's only one thing you can do." Said, Jace, picking up the knife he had dropped and offering it to me, "I need you to kill me."

"What?" I asked with horror and surprise

"Please! I've tried. I've tried so many times. Please, Alec. I'm begging you, I need you to do this for me. Alec, please." Said Jace

"Never. You're coming with us. You are gonna be okay and we are gonna make sure you survive." I said as Isabelle appeared in the room. She walked over to my side with wide eyes. She knew what Jace was asking and she was worried. Jace realized I wasn't gonna do it so he walked over to Isabelle.

He put the knife her hands and pointed the blade at himself, "Izzy listen, I did all those things. I threw Clary off that rooftop. I possessed all those mundanes. I killed Imogen. The only way to save me is to end my suffering."

"Whatever it is, it wasn't you, Jace. It's Lilith." Said, Isabelle, as tears filled her eyes.

"It doesn't matter. If I go with you, she's gonna find me. She's gonna make me do worse. And you won't be able to stop her. You won't be able to stop me. If you love me. Do it. I'm begging you. Please!" Said, Jace, with pleading eyes.

"No!" Yelled, Isabelle, as she threw the blade across the room, "Three go in. Three come out."

"Please don't let her take me again." Said Jace

"I won't. I promise." I said as everything went dark.

Magnus could sense they were close to saving Jace, but before he could get them out Lilith appeared. She threw Magnus across the room, interrupting the spell, "I don't look kindly to people who take what's mine."

"Go ahead and kill me. But don't hurt Alec and Izzy." Gasped, Magnus, as he grabbed at his throat.

"Tempting offer. If I didn't fear starting a war with your father, I would happily oblige. But Jace is coming with me and there is nothing you can do to stop me." Said, Lilith, as she broke the cage Jace was trapped in. She dropped Magnus and fled with Jace in her grasp. He woke up with terror just as she towed him away.

Seconds later, Alec and Isabelle woke up. Magnus was gasping, the cage was broken, and Jace was gone. Alec got up and slammed his fist on one of the tables, "No! No! She took Jace!"

"I'm sorry. I couldn't stop her." Said, Magnus, rubbing his throat.

"He begged us. He begged us to kill him. All the terrible things Lilith made Jace do. He said if she takes him back, she'd make him do much worse. Now Lilith has him again, just like he said she would. We promised him we wouldn't let her take him back." Said, Alec, as a tear rolled down his cheek.

"You did all you could." Said Magnus

"We promised him." Said Alec

Lilith POV

After retrieving my precious owl, I returned to my Jonathan. I moved our sanctuary to the top of the highest building in town, so the others could not find us. The power from the ley lines would keep our location hidden for now at least. Once everything was in order I called Carly and Jace to my side.

"Jonathan is almost ready to rise. One more ingredient is needed for the ritual to be complete. I need to connect him to a living host, Clary Fairchild will do the trick." I said walking toward Carly and putting my hand on her chin, "You will be connected as well. You will both sustain his life and as long as you both live, he will remain alive."

"Would you like us both to retrieve, Clary?" Asked, Carly, with a sadistic smile.

"Oh, no. Jace will get Clary and you will help me with another problem I have." I said

"What is it you need from me?" Asked Carly

"Simon Lewis killed two of my disciples. Your actions against him were perfect, but he needs to pay tenfold. Earlier this evening I acquired someone who will turn his world upside down. I need you to stand in the shadows and make sure it goes as planned. Tomorrow night Simon will regret going against me." I said

"Is it necessary to torment him? He has nothing to do with our plans and messing with him can only bring more trouble." Said, Carly, with a hint of doubt.

"Do you still feel for him?" I asked as something flashed over Carly's face. It was only for an instant, but I could still sense it. My power had taken her over and made her strong, but her love for him was breaking the spell. I could not allow this to happen.

"Of course not. I would rather cut his throat from ear to ear then kiss him. I do not love Simon anymore and I am with you to the end. I will make sure the plan goes smoothly tomorrow. I will not fail you." Said, Carly, with a straight face.

"Both of you go and complete your tasks. If you fail, the consequences will be huge. Bring me Clary, Jace. Make sure the plan goes well tomorrow night, Carly. Make your mother proud." I said as they bowed.

Without a second glance they headed out the doors to work in my favor. I smiled to myself and walked over to Ethan. I pulled a chair up to him and noticed how bruised his neck had become. He wouldn't die, but it still didn't look great. As I placed my hand on Ethan's face, his eyes opened and he looked straight at me.

"What is it you want?" Asked, Ethan, in a quiet voice.

"All I want to do is bring my son back. He was all I had and I am not going to let him leave me. Now that I have a daughter as well, we can be one big family. Everything will be right in the world again." I said as Ethan sighed.

"Bringing him back isn't going to fix anything. Having kids means caring for them and making sure they stay on the side of light. What you are doing is wrong. You're blood might be in their veins, but you aren't their actual mother. You will never replace Jocelyn." Said Ethan

I looked at him with fire in my eyes and a smile on my face, "Jocelyn gave birth to them, but I am their real mother. My blood runs through their veins and I made them who they are. I will treat them with respect and nurture them to their full potential. Jocelyn tried to kill them, but I plan to do no such thing."

"Turning Carly into a monster was not nurturing her." Said Ethan

"Yes, it was. Jocelyn made her hide the darkness for most of her life. Carly was consumed by the darkness rather than learning to control it. I gave the guidance she needed. Carly will never have to kill to make the darkness fade because it will always be there. Like it was in Jonathan." I said

"What are you gonna do with me?" Asked Ethan

"Carly will feed on you until her strength is back to normal. Then once my Jonathan has returned, I will set you free. I only needed your blood for part of the ritual, but after that you are no use. I could kill you, but that would be pointless. Now wouldn't it?" I said getting up from the chair and heading for the door.

"You won't win this fight. My friends are a lot stronger than you think." Said Ethan

"We'll just have to see about that." Said Lilith

Clary POV

I was thrown into a cell, stuck to rot. I sat there for what felt like forever. I knew my punishment was going to be severe, I just had to hope for the best. Moments later, Consul Penhallow came into the cell and I got up to my feet.

"Do you have anything you'd like to say before receiving your sentence?" Asked Consul Penhallow

"If you were at Lake Lyn and it was Aline instead of Jace. What would you have done?" I asked

"I know your mother raised you as a mundane with the idealistic belief that love comes above all. If I'd been at Lake Lyn, we'd still have Raziel's wish. Because being a shadowhunter is about sacrifice. That's the one thing you've never understood. But maybe now you will." Said, Consul Penhallow, taking out a piece of paper.

"I might not have been a shadowhunter for long, but I know sacrifice. I have lost a lot in my life and I thought for once I deserve a win. After I killed Valentine I looked down at Jace's body and I broke. I couldn't breathe or function in the slightest. I might've made the wish for a selfish reason, but if you looked at the fine print you might agree using the wish was the best." I said as Consul Penhallow ignored my comment.

"Clary Fairchild, for using the wish without consent from the Clave you are sentenced to death. In a day's time you will be taken to the execution grounds where you will say your last words. This is the final say and there is no going back." Said Consul Penhallow.