She heard a knock at the door. "Wake up Sterling!" her mom yelled at her. Sterling snorted. The knocking continued. "Ok, ok I'm up," She grumbled. After she got ready, she went to the living room. "What's all the fuss?" she asked, as she came to the living room, where all of the servants were bustling around, and tidying up. "Mortmain is coming. You know he is a powerful man. We must show him respect." a deep voice came from the doorway, leading to the dining hall. "Mortmain is coming?" Sterling groaned. Her father raised an eyebrow. "Sorry," she mumbled. "You're sixteen Sterling. Won't you try and act more like a grownup?" her mother asked, looking around. "I'm trying! Geez!" she said grumpily. "Why don't you go out to town, Sterling? Remember, don't talk to strangers. her father asked. She nodded eagerly. She grabbed her coat and ran out to town. There, she looked around at the shops. The shops at London were all gray and stony, mixing in well with the fog. It was January,2008, causing the weather to be chilly and foggy. She looked around, shivering from the cold. As she walked and looked around, she accidently ran into a man with a cloak and a hat covering his eyes. "Watch it, " the man growled. She glared at him. "You should watch it!" she snarled accidently exposing the mark on her neck. Her father said to never show it to a stranger. They could be another downworlder or shadow hunter. "Hello Sterling." the man muttered, lifting his head so she could get a clear view of his face. "Magnus!" she said ,astonished to see the warlock. "What are you doing here?" "Same question I was going to ask." he answered. "De Quincey let me go out while he and Mortmain discuss." she said. "Interesting. As for your question, I was buying some ingredients." he replied. "Say, don't tell your father this, but have you ever considered helping the shadow hunters? After all, you seemed really interested in shadow hunters. he asked. She thought for a second. "Actually, I would want to be a shadow hunter. I am interested at what they do. she answered. "Then come with me." he smiled. "Wait what about my parents? They would be looking for me once they realize I'm gone!" she said anxiously. "Don't worry, I got that under control. I'll put a memory charm on them. You can stay at the pandemonium club with me." he answered. Sterling smiled. "Lets go!"
They arrived at the institute in a black BMW. She opened the car door and stepped out. They walked up the steps. Magnus knocked. The door opened. Standing there was a boy about the age of 15, with black hair and blue eyes. "What do you want?" demanded the boy. "Just to show you we have another ally. A very useful ally." Magnus replied grinning. As they entered the institute, Sterling looked around. The institute was grand, it had large chandeliers that were made out of gold. The wall was a beautiful cream color. The boy led them to a dining room. There sat a fierce looking blonde boy, a rebellious looking girl, a nerdy, harmless looking boy, a brown haired, skinny girl, and an old man in a black suit. her vampire instincts told her that the nerdy boy was a mundane. "Hello Magnus." the man addressed him. Then he looked closely at Sterling. "By the angel, is that De Quincey's daughter?" He said, astounded. Magnus nodded. "She has agreed to help us." The man cleared his throat. "This is Clary Fray" he pointed to the skinny girl. "This is Jace Wayland" he pointed to the blonde haired boy. "This is Alec and Isabelle Lightwood," pointing to the rebellious girl and the blue eyed boy. "And I am Hodge Starkweather." Sterling nodded. "We are glad to have you as an ally. And we do hope you will stay as our ally." he added. "I will stay as your ally of course unless something destroys our relationship." Sterling said. "Than we will wait for some news. May you travel safely." Hodge replied.