Chapter Nineteen
Time Jump – Two Weeks Later
Jace hadn't left Clary's side since he returned home from vacation. He felt incredibly guilty for not being there to protect her that he wasn't leaving her alone until she was 100% recovered. The doctor said they wanted to keep her sedated until her body fully accepted the blood she was given and to let her organs recover, and Jace couldn't wait to talk to her again, and tell her how much he loved her. He doesn't know what he would do without Clary, and knowing that he could have lost her wasn't sitting well with him.
Jace was constantly touching her. If he wasn't holding her hand, than his hand was resting on her foot. He wanted Clary to know that he was there for her, and that he wasn't leaving until she was allowed to leave. Jace had Clary's hand securely in his and his head was resting on the bed. He thought he needed some sleep considering he was barely sleeping as it was, and he knew that it wasn't healthy, and whenever he took Clary home, he needed to be healthy so that he could take care of her. Before Jace knew it someone was shaking his shoulder. He rubbed his eyes and looked up to see Jocelyn standing there.
"I brought you some coffee and a bagel. Not from the hospital cafeteria. I figured you needed some decent food." She said and Jace smiled.
"Thanks Jocelyn. Have you spoken to the doctors?" Jace asked as he took the coffee and bagel from Jocelyn.
"He wants to start taking her off the sedative so that she starts waking up." Jocelyn said and Jace's eyes widen.
"Really?" He asked almost in complete disbelief.
"He says her body has completely accepted the blood and her organs are stable enough. It might take her a couple days to fully wake up, but he sounds very sure." Jocelyn said.
"Thank god." Jace said and Jocelyn put her hand on his shoulder.
"She's still going to have a long recovery Jace." Jocelyn said.
"I know, and I'm going to be by her side the whole way. Nothing is ever going to happen to her ever again." Jace said as he looked at Clary.
"This wasn't your fault Jace." Jocelyn said.
"I promised you I'd keep her safe, and I failed you, and her." Jace said as he looked between Jocelyn and Clary.
"And those men would have broken into your house if you were there too. The police are still looking for them. This isn't the first time they robbed a house, or injured someone. These guys were professional, and I hate to say this, but Clary stood no chance. She's lucky she's alive, and right now that's all I am really concerned about. She's alive, and the doctors assure me she'll make a full recovery."
"I just hate that I couldn't help her. I couldn't save her from this." Jace said and Jocelyn smiled.
"I know you will prevent anything in the future from ever happening to my daughter, and I'm grateful for that." Jocelyn said and Jace looked at her.
"I promise nothing will ever happen to her ever again." Jace said and Jocelyn smiled.
"The doctor should be in soon to start taking her off the sedative. I have to go to work, but keep me updated." Jocelyn said.
"Of course." Jace said and Jocelyn left the room.
Jace finished his coffee and bagel and took Clary's hand in his again and put his head back down on the bed. Jace was incredibly tired, and was in desperate need of a good nights sleep, but there was no way he was leaving Clary, and if he had to sacrifice sleep to be with her, that's what he was going to do.
Izzy, Simon, Magnus and Alec visited later that day, and Jace was grateful that they came to see her and keep him company for some time. The doctor had come in just before they arrived and started taking Clary off the sedative, and all Jace could think about was her waking up. There was nothing more that Jace wanted than to hold, and kiss, and talk to Clary, but he knew he had to be patient, no matter how hard that was.
"Mom found you guys a new house." Izzy said after a moment. "She didn't want you moving back into that house after what happened."
"That was nice of her." Jace said and Izzy smiled.
"We're going to move all your furniture in tomorrow." She said and Jace nodded.
"What was taken from our house?" Jace asked realizing he didn't even ask the officers that when they came to talk to him.
"They took random things. Like the TV, and the nice rug. They took your knives, and some other kitchen appliances. I don't really see why they needed to harm Clary. They didn't go into your bedroom or anything in the back. They stayed in the front."
"Maybe they only steal certain things. They certainly couldn't have carried out a piano after they shot her, and they probably didn't realize how expensive all Clary's art supplies are. They might be professional, but they definitely don't know the value of something." Alec said.
"Where is our new house?" Jace asked after a moment.
"About 5 minutes away from your other neighborhood. It's a little closer to NYU, but mom didn't think that would bother you." Izzy said.
"Not at all." Jace said. "I appreciate you guys doing this for us."
"We would do anything for you and Clary." Simon said. "She means a lot to all of us."
"I know." Jace said and they all nodded.
Simon, Izzy, Alec and Magnus stayed for another hour or two before they decided to leave Jace alone with Clary. Jace was grateful for his friends, and family, and he was really thankful that they were doing everything for him and Clary.
Time Jump – Two Days Later
Jace was sleeping with his hand tightly holding Clary's like he always did when he fell asleep. Clary woke up not knowing what was going on. She could feel pain in her body and something clutching her left hand. When she opened her eyes she recognized the room. It was a hospital room. She looked around and when she looked down she saw that familiar blonde hair lying on the bed. Despite how confused Clary was she couldn't help but smile. She slowly started to move the hand that he was holding, and after a couple minutes he finally started to stir. He sat up and rubbed his eyes and when his golden eyes locked with her emerald green, he got the biggest smile on his face.
"Am I dreaming?" He said which caused Clary to laugh.
"I don't think so." She replied and Jace stood up and walked over and placed his hand on her cheek. She leaned into the familiar touch and she couldn't stop the tear that escaped her eyes.
"You have no idea how happy I am that you're awake." Jace said has he pressed his lips to her forehead. "You scared the shit out of me Clary."
"I don't know why I went out into the living room. I heard the noise, and I went straight to it. I'm so sorry Jace." Clary said has her eyes glossed over again.
"You're alive, and awake and that's all I care about right now." Jace said and Clary gave him a small smile. "I'm going to go get the doctor." Clary nodded and Jace let go of her hand and walked out of the room. Clary took a deep breath and started to think back to that night. She remembered what happened, and she hated herself for being so stupid. A moment later Jace walked back in followed by a doctor. Jace walked right over to Clary and took her hand in his.
"It's good to see you awake Clary. Are you experiencing any pain currently?" The doctor asked.
"A little, but its more of a dull pain." Clary said.
"How so?" The doctor asked.
"I can feel it, but if I don't think about it, I forget that it's there. Sort of like a small headache, you know it's there but if you just don't pay attention to it, the pain doesn't affect you." Clary explained.
"And where can you feel that pain?" The doctor asked.
"In my stomach." Clary said and the doctor nodded.
"Okay Clary, we're going to keep you here for another two days, and we'll take a good look at you, and hopefully discharge you than." The doctor said.
"Thank you so much." Jace said and the doctor smiled and walked out. Jace moved and sat on the bed next to Clary and kept her hand in his. "How are you feeling?"
"I feel fine despite the dull pain." Clary said and Jace nodded. "I am really sorry Jace. I had no idea what was happening, and when I saw those two men in our house, I couldn't help but think that something bad was going to happen."
"Do you remember anything about that night?" Jace asked.
"Yea. I remember it all." Clary said.
"I think we should get the police down here. They still haven't caught those men yet, and anything you can tell them would be beneficial." Jace said and Clary nodded. Jace stepped out of the room and called the number the police gave him for when Clary woke up. They told Jace they would be there shortly, and he hung up and made his way back into the room with Clary. He took his normal seat on the chair and took Clary's hand in his once more. Clary couldn't help but smile whenever Jace took her hand in his.
"I love you Jace." Clary said after a moment and Jace looked up and smiled at her.
"I love you too Clary." Jace said and Clary took a deep breath.
"How bad is our house?" Clary asked.
"I'm not sure. I didn't want to look, but Maryse bought us a new one. She didn't want us living in that neighborhood anymore." Jace said and Clary's eyes widened a little.
"But I loved that house." Clary said and Jace laughed.
"So did I, but Maryse thought our safety was compromised, and Jocelyn agreed. They went looking together a week ago, and found a great place just 5 minutes away from our old one." Jace explained.
"How did those men get into our neighborhood in the first place?" Clary asked.
"They shot the guard. They went around the neighborhood looking for any home that was black, and you apparently didn't keep any lights on that night." Jace said and Clary nodded.
"The light in the hallway burned out and I never got around to fixing it. I was going to go out to lunch with Simon and Magnus the next day and was going to pick up an extra one on my way home. I didn't think it would be a problem." Clary said and Jace nodded. He went to open his mouth when there was a knock on the door. Two officers appeared.
"Miss. Fray, may we come in?" The one asked.
"Of course." Clary said and they entered the room and stood at the foot of her bed.
"It's good to see you awake Miss. Fray, we just have a couple questions about that night and than we'll be out of your hair." The one officer said and Clary nodded. "When you saw whoever broke into your house, did you recognize them?"
"No. It was dark so I couldn't really make out their faces all that well, but I know I've never seen them before. Their voices didn't sound familiar." Clary said.
"How many were there?" The other officer asked.
"Two men." Clary said.
"What can you describe about them?" The officer asked.
"They had an accent. I believe it was an English accent. There was a name. One of them called the other a name, but it was weird. I've never heard anything like it." Clary said. She thought back to that night as hard as she could to try and remember the name. "Pan. Panburn. Or Pangbur. Something like that."
"Pangborn?" One of the officer said and it clicked in her mind.
"Yes. That was the name." Clary said and the officers nodded.
"We've been after him and his partner for months. We didn't think it was them because they always leave a dead body behind." The officer said.
"They probably thought I was dead." Clary said.
"You lost a sufficient amount of blood. I wouldn't be surprised if they thought they had killed you." The officer said and Clary nodded. "Thank you for informing us about this Miss. Fray."
"No problem." Clary said and the officer left the room. Clary didn't like how far away Jace was and she scooted over on the bed and patted the spot next to her.
"Are you sure? I don't want to hurt you." Jace said and Clary laughed.
"I almost died, I've been here for who knows how long, and I want you to hold me." Clary said and Jace simply couldn't refuse. He stood up and took a seat on her bed and Clary curled into his side.
"Two weeks." Jace said.
"Huh?" Clary responded.
"You've been here for two weeks." Jace explained and Clary nodded and leaned her head on his chest. "And I've been dying to hold you since you've been in here."
"Well, you never have to let me go." Clary said and Jace pressed his lips to the top of Clary's head.
"You can guarantee that I will never let you out of my sight again." Jace said with amusement but also some seriousness to his tone. Clary didn't bother responding. She simply smiled and closed her eyes, basking in the warmth of Jace's arms, and thanking the lord that she was alive and able to be with Jace again.
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Simon and Izzy were recruited into helping get Clary and Jace's new place completely furnished for when they got home. When Jace called and told them that Clary had woken up, Simon and Izzy were so incredibly relieved. It was hard seeing Clary in that hospital bed, and it was hard to see Jace so completely lost as well. Knowing that Clary was awake and getting better made everyone relax a little more.
When Simon and Izzy walked into Clary and Jace's old house, everything was still a mess, and there was a huge bloodstain on the flood. Izzy nearly threw up when seeing it, and wouldn't step foot back in there. Maryse understood and paid a company to do all the heavy lifting. Simon decided to go into Clary's art studio and pick up all her supplies, and gather all their clothes from their room. Izzy didn't know how he did it, but all she knew was she couldn't step foot back into that apartment. Simon completely understood why she couldn't go back into that place, he didn't want to either, but he wanted to help, and the sooner that their old place was emptied, the sooner their new place became their home. Simon wanted it all to be finished quickly, since him and Izzy were already spending more time home than they planned, they had to make some adjustments back up in Connecticut, and once Clary was home they were headed back up there, and they wanted to do as much as they possibly could for her before their departure.
Izzy let the decorating process flood her mind so that she could get the image of Jace and Clary's old place out of her mind. She was working with decorations, and rearranging the furniture the way she liked it. She got their room organized, and the kitchen stocked. It was really calming for her to be thrown into this project, and she didn't let anyone else help. Everyone understood that she needed this to occupy herself. She was really freaked out by seeing all the blood, and if this was what kept her calm, everyone was okay with it.
Two days later, and barely any sleep Izzy was finally done, and just in time because Jace had texted her saying that him and Clary were on their way to the apartment. Izzy took a look around and smiled to herself. She made it look almost identical to the last place, so that Clary and Jace felt at home, and that's exactly how she wanted it to feel. She couldn't imagine if something like this happened to her and Simon, and she knows moving would feel awkward, and that's exactly what she was trying to avoid with Clary and Jace. Clary already needed to continue to recover, she didn't need to have to worry about getting comfortable in another home. The front door opened and Jace and Clary walked in, Jace was carefully guiding Clary, and she looked a little uncomfortable.
"Welcome home!" Izzy said and Clary smiled at her.
"It looks exactly like the other house." Clary said as she looked around and Izzy smiled.
"That was the goal. I wanted it to still feel like your home. I know moving into a new place is weird. It took me two weeks to get used to Simon and I's home, and I didn't want you to feel awkward in a new home while you're recovering, so I thought I'd make it as similar as possible." Izzy said and Clary smiled.
"Thanks Iz. That means a lot." Clary said as she tried to make her way over to her but Izzy could tell she was struggling.
"Why don't you just sit down and rest?" Izzy suggested and Jace led Clary towards the couch. "Are you sure you should be out of the hospital? You look uncomfortable."
"I couldn't look at those white walls for another hour, and the doctor said I'd feel some discomfort moving around so much. In a week he said my body should be used to the movement again." Clary said and Izzy nodded.
"So, why didn't you use a wheelchair?" Izzy asked.
"That girl was too stubborn to sit in one at the hospital. Once the wheels hit the pavement she got up and started walking, and I wasn't going to argue because I knew I'd lose." Jace said which caused Clary to glare at him, but Izzy laughed.
"Well, I'm glad you're out of that place, and back in your home." Izzy said and Clary smiled.
"I wish we didn't have to move, I liked out old apartment, and neighborhood." Clary said and Jace smiled and put his arm around her.
"So did I, but Maryse and Jocelyn already had their minds made up." Jace said and Clary nodded.
"Seriously, you should see the security system Maryse had installed in this place, not to mention the deadbolt on your front door, and all the alarms on your windows. Mom was not messing around this time." Izzy said and Clary and Jace just laughed.
"Also, our room can turn into a mini bunker if someone does happen to get in. I made sure Maryse made it extra safe for us." Jace said and Clary looked at him. Izzy knew that Jace was worried, and she couldn't blame him.
"Don't you think that's going a little overboard Jace?" Clary asked and Jace just shook his head.
"I never want you to be harmed again Clary, and if that means we turn our bedroom into a little mini bunker that we hide out in while someone is ransacking our place, that's what I'm going to do. I never want you to end up in the hospital again unless it's for a good reason." Jace said and Clary just laughed.
"Is there even a good reason to end up in the hospital?" Izzy asked and Jace smiled.
"Absolutely. When she's having our kids." Jace said confidently and Izzy looked at Clary and her face was almost as red as her hair. Izzy couldn't help but smile. She was glad Jace found someone like Clary, and she was even more glad that Clary was home, and recovering.
"Alright you two, I'm going to let you get acquainted with your new home. Simon and I have to go back to his house, and back to mine so we can pack." Izzy said as she stood up.
"When are you two leaving?" Clary asked.
"Tomorrow afternoon. We wanted to stay long enough for you to get out of the hospital." Izzy said and Clary smiled.
"Thank you for doing all of this Izzy." Clary said and she leaned down and gave her a hug.
"It was my pleasure." Izzy said as she stood back up.
"I'll walk you out." Jace said as he got off the couch and walked Izzy to the door. Before she left Jace pulled her into a hug which she gladly reciprocated. "Thank you for everything Iz."
"You know I'd do anything for you two. I'm glad she's okay." Izzy said as they pulled apart. Jace gave her a kiss on the forehead when Simon pulled up. "Simon and I will stop by before we leave tomorrow to say goodbye."
"Sounds good." Jace said and Izzy smiled.
"Love you Jace." Izzy said and Jace smiled.
"Love you too Iz." Jace said as he walked back into the house. When he closed the door Izzy could hear the deadbolt lock. She smiled and shook her head as she made her way over to the car. She got in and leaned over the consul and gave Simon a sweet kiss.
"When we get home, we're updating our security because this is never happening to us." Izzy said and Simon smiled.
"Whatever you want Iz." Simon said as he took her hand. He pulled out of the neighborhood and Izzy finally took a deep breath. The last couple weeks have been trying, and it really put into perspective how unpredictable life can be. Izzy never wanted to get a call like that ever again, and she was going to make sure her and Simon were properly secured so that nobody can hurt them.
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It had been a couple weeks since the incident with Clary and Alec was sitting in his apartment waiting for Magnus to come home. It had been a crazy couple weeks, and Alec was glad that things were settling down. There was a knock on the door, and Alec was confused and got up, but when he opened the door her wasn't expecting to see Magnus's father on the other side.
"Mr. Bane, what are you doing here?" Alec asked and he pushed right by him into the apartment.
"Where is Magnus?" He asked angrily.
"He isn't here. How did you even find us?" Alec asked as he closed the door.
"I have my ways." He said as he started searching through the apartment.
"What are you looking for?" Alec asked as Magnus's father pushed papers onto the floor and started to empty drawers. Magnus's father didn't answer as he kept searching for something. "Seriously, you're destroying my house, what the hell do you want?" Alec said in a louder voice which caught Magnus's fathers attention.
"His money. I know he's making a shit ton, and I need some." He said and this coughed Alec to get pissed.
"You can't just come into our house and steal from us." Alec said and Mr. Bane looked back at Alec.
"I'm not stealing. It's a loan." He said.
"Not when it wasn't authorized." Alec said and Mr. Bane stood up, and although he was only an inch taller than Alec, he was pretty intimidating.
"Think of it as all the money Magnus owes me for the first 18 years of his life." Mr. Bane said as he started searching through more of the apartment.
"That doesn't count. That's what a father is supposed to do. Provide for his child. Magnus doesn't owe you shit." Alec said.
"I don't need a lecture from a faggot like you." Mr. Bane said and it didn't upset Alec, it just pissed him off even more.
"You need to leave before Magnus comes home. He won't be happy that you stopped by unannounced and destroyed our house." Alec said and Mr. Bane just laughed as he continued to throw things on the floor. "Seriously, get the fuck out of our apartment." Alec yelled and Mr. Bane stopped what he was doing and turned around.
"How dare you speak to me in that tone. Did your parents teach you anything about how to speak to your superiors?" Mr. Bane said in a deadly calm voice.
"Of course, but you aren't my superior. You need to leave us the hell alone." Alec said not backing down. Mr. Bane looked Alec up and down and than locked eyes with him.
"You scared I'm going to take all the money that you're already sucking up from my son? You scared he won't be able to support you?" Mr. Bane said as he walked close to Alec.
"I'm not with Magnus for his money. If you remember, we have been together since before he got discovered." Alec said.
"So why are you so afraid of me being here?" Mr. Bane said.
"Because you're toxic. You come here unannounced and just expect Magnus and I to bow down and give you whatever you need? You expect Magnus to repay you for everything you did for him growing up because you feel like he owes you? Magnus doesn't owe you shit, and he won't give it to you."
"You don't know Magnus. He's always been a sucker for his family." Mr. Bane said and Alec knew Magnus has just a kind and generous heart, but seeing as their last meeting went, Alec didn't think Magnus would give his father anything.
"I know Magnus way better than you do." Alec hissed back.
"Just because you stick your dick up his ass doesn't mean you know him better than me." Mr. Bane said and Alec was taken aback.
"You don't know the first thing about Magnus. You never cared to get to know him. The minute he wasn't your ideal son, you completely discarded him and made him feel like he was nothing." Alec spat growing more and more angry at Mr. Bane than the minute before.
"Just give me the money and I'll leave you alone." Mr. Bane said.
"Magnus doesn't have any money." Alec said and Mr. Bane looked at him with a confused expression.
"Don't lie to me boy. I know he's been the top prospect for every major designer since his time at fashion week." Mr. Bane said.
"Magnus didn't take any of their offers. He wanted to finish college first." Alec said and Mr. Bane opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by someone else.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" They heard and when they turned around Magnus stood in the doorway.
"He was just leaving. Right Mr. Bane?" Alec said and Mr. Bane glared at Alec. "I've asked you nicely, and I've demanded that you leave. If I have to ask or demand again, I'll throw you out of this apartment myself." Alec said and Mr. Bane got a wicked smirk on his face.
"I'd like to see you try." He said and before he knew it, Alec punched him right in the face. Mr. Bane stepped back before Alec kicked him as hard as he could in the stomach.
Magnus watched Alec beat the shit out of his father. If Magnus thought he was turned on by how well Alec handled the fashion agencies, he was even more turned on by how incredibly dangerous he looked. Alec punched him in the face once more and blood spewed out of his mouth as his father clutched his jaw.
"Get out of our house, and never come back." Alec spat and Magnus's father stood up and limped out of the apartment. Alec followed and slammed the door as he walked out and took a deep breath. Magnus walked over and put his hand on Alec's shoulder and Alec turned around. "I tried to get him to leave before you got back."
"What did he want?" Magnus asked.
"He wanted money." Alec said and Magnus sighed. He wasn't surprised that he had found them. He wished their last meeting was the last time Magnus ever had to see his father again, but he knew that would be too good to be true.
"I'm so sorry you had to deal with him." Magnus said and Alec smiled at him.
"I tried to be civil about it, but he wasn't having it. I didn't want to hit him, but I had no other option." Alec said and Magnus smiled.
"I found that incredibly hot." Magnus said as he moved closer to Alec.
"You found me beating the shit out of your father hot?" Alec questioned and Magnus laughed.
"You looked dangerous. It was incredibly sexy." Magnus said as his voice got lower. "It took everything in me not to interrupt you and shove my tongue down your throat." He said and Alec laughed.
"Well I'm not busy now." Alec said and Magnus didn't need to hear it twice. He slammed his lips to Alec's and the messy apartment was forgotten, and so was Magnus's father. All that matter in this moment was Alec and Magnus, and that's exactly how it should be.
Authors Note:
Hello readers, I don't know how many of you that follow, or favorited this story read my other stories, but I am suffering from a bad case of writers block. For some reason this is the only story that my creativity is flowing for, but I promise that as soon as I get inspired again I will continue on my other stories! I will never abandon any of my stories, but just be patient with me while I work through this block I have! I hope you all enjoy the next chapter of this story, because I enjoyed writing it! Let me know what you think! :)