Carly POV
For two days I talked with Jonathan and planned how I would get him out. Simon had no clue and I tried my best to make it seem like everything was fine. I could tell Simon doubted me and watched over me keenly, worried for another outburst. If only he knew.
I was getting out of bed when Simon ran into the room with a big smile on his face. I was confused at his excitement as he pulled me from the bed and squished me into a hug. He eventually moved back so I could breathe.
"What's with all the excitement?" I asked
"Isabelle tested the serum and she thinks she found a way to separate you and Clary from Jonathan. We're supposed to head over now. Come on." Said, Simon, pulling me out of the room.
While we ran to the Institute, I contacted Jonathan about what was to come. "Jonathan, Isabelle thinks she created the serum to seperate us all from each other."
"You can't let her succeed. You need to tamper with the serum so it doesn't work. If we seperate, they'll kill me. Do you want that?" Thought Jonathan
"No, but if I get caught our plan of escape is squashed." I thought
"Then don't get caught. Use your abilities to get this done. If you do, then I will have a few more hours, enough time for you to get me out of here. You can do this, Carly. I believe in you." Thought Jonathan
Suddenly Simon and I appeared at the front doors of the Institute. We walked into the lab to find Isabelle, Jace, Alec and Clary already waiting. They looked back at us as Clary gave a forgiving smile. I hadn't talked to her since I choked her so it was kind of awkward.
Isabelle broke the silence with her findings. "I ran some tests on Jonathan's blood. The heavenly fire serum caused a reaction that purged all of its demonic essence."
"So, injecting Jonathan will burn away all his demon blood?" Asked Alec
"And his demonic connection with Clary and Carly." Said Isabelle
"What will it do to me?" I asked as everyone turned to look at me. "I'm half demon and half vampire. Would it get rid of the darkness in my blood?"
"I don't know." Explained, Isabelle, with an unsure tone. "It might make you only a vampire or it will have no effect or best case scenario it rids you of all demonic blood, making you a shadowhunter again. We won't know until we try it."
Did I want to destroy the serum? It might make me a shadowhunter again. No demonic urges or bloodlust, just me. It sounded like a dream, but that was best case scenario. It might do nothing or make me only a vampire or worst case, only a demon. The risk was too great and Jonathan's life was on the line.
"What will the injection do to him?" I asked
"It will hurt. A lot. You'll both feel it, too. But only until the connection breaks. After that, you will all be fine." Explained Isabelle
"Let's do it." Said, Clary, with confidence.
Everyone headed downstairs. I told them I had to use the restroom so they all left. Isabelle went into another room to get a needle as I used my speed to fill a syringe with water. I quickly shot the water into the vial and made sure it wasn't noticeable. I got into the elevator and pushed the button to go down. As the door was closing a hand stopped them and someone came in. I turned to find Luke standing there.
"Luke. How did you get out of prison?" I asked as I gave him a tight hug.
"The Praetor Lupus pulled some serious strings. I'll tell you the whole story later. Right now, I'm just here to support my daughter." Said Luke
"Clary is downstairs." I snapped
I felt the anger returning to me. I know it was the rune that was causing this, but I couldn't control it. I was a victim just like the person on the other side of the outburst. Luke jumped at my sudden rise in tone and tried to calm things down.
"I didn't come to just support her. I am here for you too." Said Luke
"Are you?" I asked as I felt my anger pulsating throughout me. "My whole life you and my mother always cared for Clary more. You are always worried about her and her safety alone. You don't have to pretend that you actually care about me too."
"Carly, Jocelyn and I loved you. We had to keep you safe from…" Began Luke
"Myself?" I asked
"Carly…" Began Luke
"Don't Carly me. You wanted to protect me from myself and you wanted to protect others from me. Same reason Valentine threw Jonathan to Edom. We are two peas in a pod." I yelled
"You are nothing like Jonathan." Said Luke
I gritted my teeth and looked up at Luke with furred brows. "If I hear that sentence one more time I might kill someone. You all can continue to repeat it, but we all know the truth. I am exactly like him and nothing can change that."
The elevator door opened and I walked toward where everyone else was. Luke followed behind and didn't say a word because he knew I was right. We came in and three chairs were all facing each other. Jonathan in one, Clary in another, and the third was for me. I sat down as Simon squeezed my hand with a smile.
Isabelle walked into the room with a needle filled with greyish liquid. Jonathan looked toward me with a serious look. "Did you sabatosh the serum?"
"I watered it down. It'll probably still hurt like a bitch, but it won't remove the mark. You have act like it will, make it realistic. They can't suspect that you know something." I thought
"I think I can handle that." Thought Jonathan
Jonathan turned on the water works and began fighting against the chair. He turned toward Clary with fear in his eyes. "They're trying to tear us apart, big sister."
"I know." Said, Clary, with no emotion.
"Well, you can still stop it." Said, Jonathan, as he turned toward me. "Please, Carly. I am your other half. Don't let them seperate us. Please, help me.
"I don't want to." I said
"Carly, you're making a terrible mistake. None of these people care about you the way that I care about you." Said, Jonathan, as he looked back over at Clary. "And Clary, I'm your little brother. Do you really want to separate and have the Clave kill me? Do you?!"
"Enough! Alec, gag him." said Jace
"Carly! Clary, please! No!" Yelled, Jonathan, as they put a mask over his mouth and nose. He could breathe but his words were dramatically muffled.
Jace comforts Clary and Simon stays by my side. Just looking around at everyone I knew this might be one of the last times I'll be their friend. Once I break Jonathan out, I am enemy number one and my second chance is over. I looked into Simon's caring eyes and felt as if my heart was breaking in two. I continued to hurt him again and again, I was the worst girlfriend anyone could ask for.
"Are you both ready?" Asked Isabelle
"Yes." Said Clary and I at the same time.
Alec held Jonathan in place as Isabelle put the needle into his neck. At first there was no reaction, but then all three of us began squirming in our chairs. Clary was the first to scream. It felt as if the blood in our bodies was being burned out with lava. I clung to the handles of my chair and broke one of them off. I could feel sweat pooling on my forehead and Simon noticed.
"She's burning up. Izzy, please, you gotta stop this." Begged Simon
"I can't." Said Isabelle
"Just a little bit longer, Clary. You can do this." Said Jace
Our runes began to fade in and out as the pain continued. Suddenly the pain vanished, but the mark didn't. Jonathan looked over at me with proud eyes. I kept a straight face as Isabelle looked confused.
"It didn't work, that's odd. The formula must be too weak." Said, Isabelle, as my heart calmed down and I knew Simon noticed my spike in worry. "I have another idea. Each vial of serum contains nanoparticles of Glorious. I can separate the particles out and use them to create a new, more potent formula."
"How long will that take?" Asked Luke
"At least a few hours." Said Isabelle
Alec POV
I left the Institute and headed across town. Magnus wasn't getting better and I needed help. I found myself at a psychic shop with a nice old lady. "Who would you like to commune with, my dear? A long-lost relative? A fallen friend?"
"Asmodeus. Prince of Edom." I said
"I'm sorry. I don't understand." Said, the woman, clearly lying.
"Don't you think the whole blind fortune-teller thing is a little bit tired? Look, I know you're a warlock, and your power to channel spirits is real. Are you gonna help me or not?" I said as the old woman sat down and straightened her posture.
"Channeling demon royalty, that's quite a request. It'll cost extra." Said, the woman, as I dropped two heavy bags of coins. "Very well. I will try to channel Asmodeus. But he will only come if he desires it."
The warlock began chanting in latin as her eyes closed. When she opened them Asmodeus was there, but the woman was still shown in the mirror beside us. "Alexander Gideon Lightwood. Clever idea, calling on me this way."
"I wasn't gonna risk summoning a Greater Demon into New York again. But I had to speak with you." I said
"And how is my son?" Questioned Asmodeus
"Miserable. He told me that he'll never be happy again without his magic. So, please, if you ever cared about Magnus, return what you stole. Please, help him." I begged
"What I stole? My son gave me his powers willingly to save his lover's parabatai." Said, Asmodeus, as he leaned closer to me in his chair. "Pathetic."
"It's not pathetic. It was a selfless act." I said
"And one he already regrets." Said, Asmodeus, with a smirk. "Immortals aren't meant to grow wrinkled and grey. In time, Magnus will come to resent you, until he takes his very last breath. He may love you now, but that won't last forever and you know it."
"I'm here to prevent that future. To get him his magic and his immortality back." I said
"Fine, under one condition." Said, Asmodeus, as I leaned in this time. "End. Your. Relationship."
"What?" I questioned
"You are the source of all his suffering. You make him vulnerable, weak. With you, he'll never reach his full potential. He will stay sad, broken, and cowardly. End your relationship." Said Asmodeus
"You're wrong. We love each other. I wouldn't just abandon him." I said
"Then I'm afraid you will be the death of him." Said, Asmodeus, crossing his arms.
"Magnus would never agree to it." I retaliated
"Don't give him the choice. In fact, Magnus can never know about our little arrangement, or else the deal is off. Break his heart…" Said, Asmodeus, with a smirk. "To save his life."
Carly POV
After the failed rune removal, everyone went their separate ways. Alec, Isabelle, Jace, and Clary had to deal with the demon problem. Simon and I went back to apartment and were planning to have a night in. One of the last I would have with him. It was going well as we put in The Princess Bride, but then a knock sounded at the door. Simon answered it to reveal Becky on the other side.
"Becky?" Questioned Simon
"Hello, little brother." Said, Becky, bringing him in for a tight hug.
She walked into the room and noticed me awkwardly standing there. Her smile widened and she squeezed me tight. I could hear her heartbeat in my ears. I hadn't been around mundanes in awhile and I almost forgot how much I craved their blood. I hungered for seelie, werewolf, and shadowhunter blood, but something about mundane blood made my hunger worse.
Simon noticed how stiff I had become and appeared beside us, separating Becky from me. "Carly, isn't awesome at controlling herself yet. So don't get in her personal bubble."
Becky awkwardly took a step back and covered her throat. She wasn't scared of me, but she wasn't feeling safe either. I tried to lighten the mood when I noticed her cape. "What are you wearing?"
"Do you not know what day it is?" Asked, Becky, as her smile returned.
"Wednesday." Said Simon and I at the same moment.
"It's Halloween." Said, Becky, as put some plastic fangs in her mouth. "I'm a vampire."
"Okay. All right, that's pretty cute, but you know that we don't all actually wear capes." Said Simon
"Yeah, apparently you wear sweatpants and T-shirts. I think I'll stick with the cape." Said, Becky, as she tried to peek around us. "So, where are your coffins?"
"Our coffins?" I questioned
"Yeah, don't all vampires sleep in one?" Asked Becky
"No, we sleep in a bed. That is just a myth." Said Simon
Becky accepted the sad truth and perked up. She grabbed both our hands and tried pulling us toward the door. "Okay, let's get going. You're never too old to trick or treat."
"We've had a really long week. I don't really wanna go out tonight. Carly and I were planning to stay in and watch a movie." Said, Simon, as Becky saw The Princess Bride title menu.
"The Princess Bride, really? You would rather stay in and watch a movie you have seen a thousand times then get candy, scare kids, and get drunk?" Questioned Becky
"Yeah, I would." Said Simon
"Simon, it's tradition. When have you, me and Fray ever missed a Halloween together? Besides this will be the first year we can bring Carly along since her mother never let her leave the house. Come on it'll be fun." Said Becky
"Clary can't tonight. She's on duty at the Institute." I said
"I still can't believe that Clary has half-angel blood and tattoos that give her powers." Said, Becky, with wonder.
"Those tattoos are known as runes." Said Simon
"Whatever. What interests me more is Carly." Said, Becky, as I looked at her with confusion. "I can't believe you're a vampire and a demon. It's mind blowing."
"Mind blowing wouldn't be the words I'd use." I said truthfully
"Becky you have to be careful with what you say. The Shadow World is a very dangerous place, okay? I've seen people get hurt just for knowing about it." Said Simon
"Well, it's too late for that. Simon, I didn't fly all the way up from Florida to sit on your couch and watch The Princess Bride. I came here to hang out with you on Halloween, because that's what we do." Said Becky
"Give us a moment." Said, Simon, as he pulled me off to the side. "Do you want to go out? I know you went through a lot this morning with the serum not working and all. We can just stay here and enjoy our movie."
"No, it's fine. It's Halloween and I think we both deserve a little distraction. We can even invite Ethan along. He might enjoy a night out as he hasn't seen Isabelle due to all that has been going on. Could be fun." I said
"Sounds awesome." Said Simon
Simon and I walked back over to Becky as we nodded in agreement. "We'll go trick or treating with you as long as our friend Ethan can come along."
"Sure, why not." Said Becky
"Fine. Just give us a couple of minutes to throw together some costumes, okay?" Said Simon
"What? There's no need. You've both got built-in costumes for life. Come on. Don't be shy." Said, Becky, as we both caused our fangs to extend.
We all laughed as we headed out the door. Jonathan would contact me when the Institute had emptied due to the demons around town. When the time was right I would have to make an excuse to leave. Then I would never get a moment with Simon again. Not really anyway.
Isabelle POV
"Several patrols around the city have reported more Drevak demon attacks, and two mundanes have been killed. Remember, Drevaks are like bees. If you kill the queen, her offspring die instantly. Because of the holiday, there are going to be more mundanes at risk than usual. So, I'm going to need all available personnel in the field." Said, Alec, as he looked around at the other hunters. "Dismissed."
Alec, Jace, Clary, and I went downtown where many sightings have been reported. Clary had the scanner and was shocked at how bad it truly was. "There's Drevak ichor everywhere."
Alec and Jace stayed back to talk to one another as Clary and I continued on the trail. We found ourselves a few blocks down the road in a musty alleyway. It was the perfect place for a demon to hide. We kept on alert as I got to talking.
"It kills me that you have to be connected to Jonathan for another second." I said
"Honestly, I've reached a point where I don't mind." Said, Clary, as I stopped walking and turned around to look at her.
"Really? After everything that monster has done to you?" I asked with shock
"Jonathan is not a monster." Said, Clary, as her face darkened.
Clary wasn't acting like herself. She would never say that and mean it. Clary hated Jonathan as much as the rest of us. Something was wrong. "What are you talking about? I thought you hated Jonathan?"
"Why would I hate him? He was rejected by my parents, tortured and mutilated by Lilith. If anything, he's a victim. We should be comforting him, not locking him up in the basement." Said Clary
"A victim? Clary, this isn't you talking. It's the rune." I said as I placed my hand on hers.
The second our skin made contact, Clary tensed. Her face filled with anger and she pulled her hand away. There was murder in her eyes and for a second I was scared for my life. "Don't touch me!"
She began to walk toward me as Jace appeared out of nowhere and pulled her in for a hug. Clary's body turned to jello against him and guilt replaced the anger. She looked over at me with regret. "Izzy, I'm sorry."
"It's okay." I said as I turned toward Jace. "Just stay close to her."
After that Clary and Jace went one way and Alec and I went the other. We were walking and I noticed how quiet Alec had become. He loved to brood, but something seemed off. He was more sad looking then normal.
"You've been brooding more than usual, which is saying a lot. What's up?" I asked
"Nothing. And I don't brood." Said Alec
"Come on. I'm your sister and I think I know when something is wrong." I said as I stepped in front of him so he couldn't ignore me. "You need to be honest with the people who care about you. What's wrong?"
"Are you quoting me now?" Asked Alec
"Yeah, well it's true. What's wrong, Alec?" I asked
Alec thought about it for a moment and then he broke. He had to get the weight off his shoulders, even if it was just a little. "Okay. Just you can't tell anyone." Said, Alec, as he looked down at his feet. "I was gonna propose to Magnus last night."
"What? Are you serious?" I asked with excitement
"Yes, but just listen." Said, Alec, as he kept a serious face. "I got the family ring. I had a whole dinner prepared, and Magnus showed up drunk out of his mind. Told me how miserable he is without his magic."
"Oh, no." I said
"I've never seen him so low. I had to do something, so I decided I would speak with Asmodeus." Said, Alec, as I was about to interrupt but he told me to wait. "I didn't summon him. I spoke to him through a warlock conduit. He agreed to restore Magnus' magic, but only if I broke up with him."
"You're not considering it, are you?" I questioned
"Magnus lost his magic in the first place because of me." Alec admitted
"He chose to save Jace." I said
"He knew I'd never get over losing my parabatai. Magnus sacrificed everything so I could feel whole. And now I have the chance to do the same for him. If I don't he won't be happy, not really. I can try to bring him joy, but he will always feel empty. This is the only way to fix the problem." Said Alec
"He wouldn't want this. He loves you so much." I said
"I know. But I'm not the first person he's loved, and I won't be the last. Breaking up is gonna hurt like hell, but it's the kind of hurt he can recover from. His magic is apart of him and I am not going to stand in the way of him getting that back. I couldn't be that selfish. He'll recover."
"But what about you? Can you recover?" I asked as Alec stayed silent because he knew the answer was no. This breakup would tear him apart, but if he stayed Magnus would never feel whole. Magnus' happiness meant more to Alec then his own.
Alec went to find Jace and Clary when I got a call. I looked down at the caller I.D. to see Luke's name. "Hey Luke, what's up?"
"I think you should come back and check the serum for tampering." Said Luke
"Why?" I asked
"I saw Carly leave your lab alone and right after that she lashed out at me. Most likely the rune, but I think there's more going on. Can you please check the formula?" Asked Luke
"I'll check it out. Heading back now." I said
Carly POV
After getting candy Simon and I couldn't even eat, we headed to the Hunter's Moon to get some drinks. Ethan would meet us there soon so we got a table and Becky looked around with wonder. Simon leaned forward and tugged on her cape. "You should really lose the costume."
"Why?" Asked Becky
"No one else is wearing one." I said
"What are you talking about? Look, that guy's dressed as a devil." Said, Becky, pointing to a man playing pool with a few others.
"Okay, he is a warlock. And those horns are real. All warlocks have an animal feature, a mark. Sometimes it's different colored eyes, tails or maybe even horns." Explained Simon
"Oh. So, how do they hide these marks every other day of the year?" Asked Becky
"A glamour." Said, Ethan, appearing at the table. "It's the magic we all use to hide our supernatural traits from mundanes, such as yourself. But tonight, all glamours are down. Halloween's the one night we get to just be ourselves."
"Hey, Ethan." I said
Ethan smiled and brought me in for a hug then he did the same with Simon. I hadn't seen him since I almost drained him dry so I stayed awkwardly quiet. Becky on the other hand was sitting there with a confused look on her face. She looked from Ethan to us and back again. "Wait, did you just say "we"?"
"Ethan's half seelie-half warlock. I forgot to mention that." Said Simon
Ethan moved his hair to reveal his pointed ears and showed off spotlight blue eyes. He hid them just as fast as he revealed them and Becky was amazed. She was interested and curious, but just amazed things like this were real. "Oh. Cool."
Simon and I got blood while Ethan and Becky got some fruity alcoholic drinks. Everyone was getting along and enjoying each other's company. Becky asked Ethan nonstop questions about what it was like being a seelie warlock and he answered all her questions with excitement.
I stayed silent most of the time. Knowing I didn't have much time left made things unbearable. I wanted to enjoy the night, but with Ethan only a few feet away reminding me of my darkness and the fact I would be breaking Jonathan out, just made me feel nauseous. I didn't want to hurt my friends again, but he was my twin. What else could I do?
Suddenly I felt a buzz in my ear and Jonathan's voice. "The only hunter left in the building is Isabelle, but she is in the lab. If you hurry you can get me out without anyone noticing a thing. We don't have much time."
"I will be there soon, I am across town with Simon, Ethan, and Becky." I thought
"Don't let them suspect where you are going. Get out before they notice you are even gone. You don't have time to say goodbye." Thought Jonathan
"I'll see you soon." I thought
I looked up and noticed Simon and Becky talking. Ethan on the other hand was looking down at my hand. The ring was invisible to everyone, but since Ethan was half seelie he most likely sensed the power. I didn't have much time and I wasn't gonna let this get out of hand.
"I'll be right back, I need to get some fresh air." I said quickly getting up from my seat.
"Let me come with you." Said, Ethan, before I had the chance to open my mouth. I nodded and both of us headed outside.
I stood there, staring off into the dark of night. I was hoping Ethan would go back inside, but he stayed there just waiting. I took one step to the right when Ethan opened his mouth. "I know you have a seelie whisper ring on. Who are you talking to?"
"None of your business." I said
"I've heard what's been going on. Jonathan being captured and the rune removal failing. I know you wanted to help because he's your twin, but using the rings to talk to him is not the way." Said Ethan
"If the rune is removed, they will kill him. That is if the rune removal doesn't kill him first." I said as I shoved my hands deep into my pockets. "He is broken, but I might be able to fix him. I might be able to make things right."
"Carly, you can't fix him." Said, Ethan, placing his hands on mine. "Once a record has a crack, no glue can make it as it was. Even if you somehow help him, he won't be a good guy. He will only bring you further into darkness. You have to understand that."
"Even if he is a broken record, I have to try." I said as I began to walk away.
"Carly, don't." Said, Ethan, clinging to my wrist.
I looked down at his hand and looked back up at his face with annoyance. "Let go Ethan or I will have to hurt you."
"I'm not afraid of you, Carly. Hurt me, drain me, kill me, I don't care." Said, Ethan, revealing his scarred neck to me. "I am your friend. You keep going down these dark paths because you believe that is who you are supposed to be, but it isn't. You aren't a monster, Carly and you will never convince me otherwise."
"Ethan, leave it be." I said as I began to walk down the sidewalk. When I got a few feet away a fireball hit my back and knocked me onto my stomach. My face collided into the cement of the sidewalk, causing a scrape on my cheek.
"I won't let you throw away your second chance." Said, Ethan, with hands raised.
I got up and turned to look at him. The scrape on my cheek had healed leaving only a line of blood. I wiped it away with my hand as my eyes went dark. I bared my fangs, grabbed him by his shirt, and slammed his back into the wall. Our faces were only inches apart as I sensed his heart pumping. I wanted to tear his throat open and drink until there was nothing left.
Ethan could sense the hunger within me, but he wasn't afraid. "Do it. Do it because if you don't I will stop you or tell someone who will. I won't let you free Jonathan, it's not worth the consequences. So if you're going to kill me, do it."
My eyes travelled down to his jugular and my face neared his throat. I could feel him shiver when my hot breath hit his skin. My teeth were against Ethan's neck when I heard a voice yell my name. I lifted my head and found Simon and Becky standing there. Simon was worried and Becky was scared.
I snapped out of it and dropped Ethan on the ground. Simon helped him up as my eyes turned back to green. I wanted to say sorry, but I knew there was no point. I slowly backed up before using my speed to vanish. Simon yelled after me as Ethan held him back. There was no saving me now. I crossed a line and there was no turning back.
Clary POV
Jace and I followed the trail and wound up in an abandoned warehouse. There were webs everywhere and Drevak ichor on every surface. Jace tried to lighten the mood which fell short. "Well, don't say I never take you anywhere nice."
I stepped forward and noticed a giant nest. Inside were eggs the size of watermelons. "Wait. Those are Drevak eggs. The queen must be nearby."
That's when a Drevak appeared out of nowhere and used its tail to throw me through a wall. I went right through the drywall onto some hay. I could hear Jace yelling my name as everything went dark.
Suddenly everything around me was white and the wind was going fast. I stood up to find a figure standing a few feet away; his back facing me. I walked forward and the man turned around; Jonathan. He reached his hand out toward me as black wings came from his back.
Something inside me drew me toward him. My hand reached out as I heard Jace's voice from behind me. I turned around to see him with white wings also holding out a hand. I wanted to go to Jace, but I felt like Jonathan was the best choice. I placed my hand in his as I felt electricity shoot through me.
When I woke back up in the room, my eyes opened to see the surroundings in greys. With a blink my eyes turned back to normal as I heard Alec show up to the fight. He appeared out of nowhere shooting the Drevak in front of Jace.
"You're late." Said, Jace, as he readied his blade.
"Better late than never." Said Alec
The queen ran at them as Alec put three arrows in its chest. Jace stabbed at the queen as her tail came out of nowhere and threw him into one of the stone pillars. Alec distracted the queen so Jace had time to get back on his feet. When he did Jace ran forward and imbedded his blade into her back.
He pulled on the blade and sliced all the way through her back. When his feet hit the grown she exploded into ash. Alec and Jace smiled at each other as Jace ran toward where I was thrown. I had watched the whole fight unfold so I just walked out as if nothing had happened.
"I'm so sorry." Said Jace
"Why are you apologizing?" I asked
"I promised I would never leave your side." Said Jace
"Jace, relax, okay?" I said coming to stand in front of him. "I'm only a little bruised. I was only alone for a few minutes, nothing to worry about."
As we began toward the exit, Alec went off in a different direction. He had something to take care of so we headed back to the Institute. On our way back Jace's phone buzzed and Isabelle was calling. "Izzy, what's up?"
"The demon attacks were a diversion. I think some Seelie nymph is trying to break into the sub cells to get to Jonathan." Said Isabelle
"Did you speak to Alec?" Asked Jace
"He's not picking up. You have to get back here." Said Isabelle
"Hang on. We're coming." Said Jace
I took the bat leaning against the fence beside us and slammed it into Jace's head. He dropped his phone and collapsed onto his back. Blood began pouring from a wound in his forehead, some getting into his eye. He looked up at me with confusion, "Clary?"
"I love you, Jace. But I won't let you stop me." I said as my eyes went dark.
Jace tried to get up, but the head wound caused him to fall back onto his back and go unconscious. I looked down at him as I opened a portal and stepped through. If Jonathan was in trouble, I had to help him.
Carly POV
I went straight to the Institute and destroyed every camera I came across. The less evidence they had against me the better. I headed for the elevator and Simon appeared out of nowhere. He grabbed my hand and turned me around so we were looking into each other's eyes.
"Don't." Said Simon
"What'd Ethan tell you?" I asked
"He told me that you have the rings and what your planning to do for Jonathan. Added onto that Isabelle called me after you left. She discovered someone had watered down the formula of the serum and you are the only one who was in there alone. So don't Carly, please." Said Simon
"I have to. He's my twin, Simon. I failed him once and I won't fail again." I said
"That's just the rune talking." Said Simon
"No, it's not." I said as I took his hands in mine. "If I had saved him when we were young he might be different. The mark being removed will either kill him or leave him alive for the Clave to end his existence. I can't let either happen."
"Carly, this isn't your fault. Please, don't leave me. I need you." Begged Simon
I could feel myself beginning to cry, but I couldn't let myself feel. If I did, then I would never leave this room. "I'm not good for you, Simon. I'm poison and slowly kill the people around me. If you hadn't stopped me tonight, Ethan would be dead. I'm not the shy girl you fell in love with. Not anymore."
"Carly, please." Begged Simon
"We're done, Simon. Don't come find me. Don't try to be hero. Don't remember me. Find someone who doesn't disappoint you as I have." I said
"You have never disappointed me." Said, Simon, leaning his forehead against mine.
"Yes, I have." I said pulling away from him. "Don't follow me, Simon. I'm past saving and it's time for you to realize that."
"Carly, no." Said Simon
"Goodbye, Simon." I said
I pulled out the pouch I stole from the guard room and blew the contents at Simon. He began coughing and he collapsed onto the floor. It burned my hand when I picked it up, but it was worse when it entered the lungs. Simon was gasped for air as I held the bag in his view. "Silver powder. It won't kill you, but it will keep you from following me. We're done, Simon. Move on and find someone who is isn't a monster."
I dropped the bag on his chest and headed for the elevator. I could hear Simon gasping while trying to yell my name, but I wouldn't turn around. I stepped in the elevator and the doors closed. I felt a tear roll down my cheek as I quickly wiped it away and tried to regain my composure.
I made it to Jonathan's cell and ripped the door off its hinges. Jonathan looked toward me with a smile. I undid the chains on one of his arms when I felt a spear against my back. "Move away from Jonathan."
I turned around and found a seelie girl standing there. I didn't recognize her, but Jonathan sure did. "Looks like you're more dedicated to the queen then you first let on."
"Jonathan Morgenstern, I was sent by the seelie queen herself and it's time for you to die." Said, the seelie, raising her spear toward his chest.
I used my speed to wrestle the spear from her hands as she went stiff. The seelie's eyes went wide as she collapsed onto her stomach; a blade imbedded in her back. I noticed someone standing behind the fallen seelie and found Clary. I dropped the spear as Jonathan got his other hand free of the chains.
"Clary, what are you doing here?" I asked
"I've come to rescue Jonathan." Said Clary
"You want to rescue Jonathan?" I asked
"Of course, I do. He's my brother and you are my sister. I've chosen a side and I won't abandon family. You two have been through a tremendous deal and I finally understand." Said, Clary, as she blinked and her eyes turned black as mine and Jonathan's did.
Alec POV
I knew there was no other option. If Magnus were to be whole once again, I had to do this. I knew I would be broken, but he would eventually regain his spark. He'd recover even if I didn't.
I found him at my mother's bookstore where I he helped decorate for Halloween. When I entered it was as if I were in a different world. Magnus saw me and smiled. That smile made me feel even worse. Magnus noticed something was wrong and pryed. "Are you okay, Alexander?"
"Magnus, I need a break." I said
"That's a wonderful idea. Uh...well, where do you wanna go? Hawaii? Jamaica? I've never been on a plane before, but let's avoid coach." Said, Magnus, as I shut him down.
"No, Magnus. I need a break from us." I said
Magnus' smile vanished as fear and shock replaced it. "Is this about last night? Because I'm going to quit drinking. Nothing like that will happen again, I promise you."
"This isn't about your drinking. It's about what you said. That without your magic, you could never be happy." I said pulling from real worries.
"Look, I was being dramatic" Said, Magnus, trying to deny the truth.
"No, you were being honest. I know the difference." I said
"Fine. I'm in pain. But your solution, to break up, how is that going to fix anything?" Asked, Magnus, as he took a step forward.
"There is no fixing this, Magnus. Last night you revealed how who truly felt. You said there's nothing I can do to make it better." I said as tears formed in my eyes.
"It's not your job to make it better." Yelled Magnus
"Well, what am I supposed to do? Just stand by and watch you suffer for the rest of our lives? I don't think I have it in me to just sit by and watch you die from the sadness consuming you." I cried
"This isn't you. You're not this selfish. Days ago, you told me that you
couldn't bear to lose me." Said Magnus
"Days ago, I didn't know the spark inside of you, the one I fell in love with, was out for good." I said as I headed for the door.
Magnus began to panic as he grabbed my hand, pulling back over to him. He turned me around and our faces were only inches apart. "No, no, no. Please. I've lost everything. I've lost my home, my job, my powers. I can't lose you, too, Alec."
Magnus kissed me and that spark I always felt was there. I felt like I was breaking apart and I didn't know how much more I could take. I wanted to just take back what I said and stay here with him, but I knew I couldn't. I wouldn't be the reason Magnus couldn't get his magic back.
"Stay with me, okay? Come on. Stay with me." Whispered, Magnus, as he leaned his forehead against mine.
"Magnus, I can't. I'm sorry." I said as I quickly pulled away and walked out the doors.
I walked around the corner and collapsed; sobbing. I couldn't breathe or barely even think. My hands were shaking and I felt as if I had been stabbed. It was worse than anything I had ever experienced. I don't think I could ever recover.