AN: Hey you guys who like my story! I am really excited because this is my first fanfic and I don't think I'm doing horrible (right?). I love to write what comes off the top of my head and I don't care if some people might not like it! This is my favorite story I'm working on right now so those of you who like my work, watch out for more of my stories! This is my favorite chapter so enjoy it please! Suggestions for the next chapter are welcomed, too!

I do not own the Mortal Instrument characters. They belong to Cassandra Clare

I stepped into the living room with my short mid-thigh dress on, my hair in tight bun with a few strands of hair loose, and my feet in black pumps. I looked really good. Jace's eyes nearly popped out of the sockets when he saw me. "You look….amazing," he choked out. I smirked at him and said "Of course I do. I always look good." He recovered from his daze quickly. He gave me a quick grin. "Well not as good as I do." "Thanks," I said dryly. He just smirked.

"Shall we go now?"

"No," Magnus said. " We still have to talk about the agreement." I sighed. "Okay. What must I not do?"

"You," he said slowly, as if I were a toddler, "must not ever hurt Alec, Isabelle, and Jace." "I don't know about Jace but I won't hurt Alec and Isabelle." Magnus glared at me. "Promise," he insisted. I sighed.

"I promise will not hurt Alec, Isabelle, and Jace. I swear it on…your life, Magnus. I swear it on your life." He nodded at me. "Let's go now Magnus. I desperately need to hurt something right now and I'm pretty sure you don't want it to be you. And I have to do a little…work. You people better not get in my way tonight unless I need you to. I'll be meeting a…'friend' tonight." I was getting excited now. I haven't killed New York demons in forever. They usually put up a good fight. And I just loved meeting with Clave members too.

"Which friend will you be seeing?" Magnus asked curiously.

"Maryse Lightwood." Jace, Izzy, and Alec looked astonished. (AN: Maryse sent a fire message to Clary before the book began. Just wanted to make that clear. Also another reason she came to New York)

"Our mother?" Alec asked.

"Yes. Do you know any other Maryse Lightwood?" They shook their heads. "I thought not. Now I'm leaving. If you guys want to come, I suggest you head out the door. Now Magnus and Co." I barged past Magnus and went outside into the cool evening breeze. They all filed out behind me. I spread my wings and stretched so they would be ready for flight. "Who's riding with Magnus and who's riding with me?"

"I'm riding with Magnus," Alec said quickly and blushed as soon as he said it. "Me too," Izzy piped up.

"I'll ride with Clary," Jace said, grinning evilly.

"Do not cause trouble Jace," Magnus said. "Wouldn't dream of it," was the reply he got. I shook my head and took Jace's hand. Before he could make some sarcastic remark I took off into the air.

It was a quick 5 minute ride and as soon as we landed I took my hand out of Jace's. I suddenly found myself longing for his warm hand in mine again. I shook my head. I would not think about Jace in that way. He was completely breathless. "That was so cool," he finally breathed out. I shrugged and with a wink at the person at the door I walked into Pandemonium. Jace hurried to catch up to me.

"Be ready Jace," I said quietly to him and walked away into the crowd. I sat down at the bar waiting for Maryse. I had brought my blades in the thigh sheaths that I wore. The spiked ring I wore on my finger was filled with poison. I watched as Jace went into the dance floor with some of the sluts that hung around here. A quick tap on my shoulder woke me from my thoughts. I turned. "Maryse." I greeted. "Come along," was all she said to me. I followed her into the back room and stood in front of her as she sat down at a table. "What do you want Maryse?" She looked at me thoughtfully. "You're wanted. I'm here to make a deal with you from the Clave. Sign a treaty saying that you'll stop killing and the Clave will stop trying to kill you.'

"Hmmm," I said pretending to think. "Play safe or dangerous? I think…dangerous. I won't sign any treaty."

"Then you've left me no choice." She pulled out a gun and pointed it at me. "Uh-uh," I said shaking finger at her. I flashed out of the room with my awesome angel speed and grabbed Jace from the dance floor. I sped back and held him front of me. I slipped a knife out of one of the sheaths and put it gently on his throat, but still hard enough to think it was very close to cutting the skin.

"Go ahead Maryse. Shoot me now." She sighed and put the gun back into her pocket. "You always play hard to get, Clary." She said. I pulled my knife away and whispered into Jace's ear "I'm sorry. I just can't allow myself to die." Even if I do love you. I shook myself. I do not love Jace. I lifted my arm away from him and let him go. He stepped away. "What's going on?" he asked. "She won't sign the treaty to keep everyone safe. I can't shoot her because if I do it will be at you." Maryse said, frustrated. I turned away. "My job here is done." I said. "See you." I quickly walked out the door and went to find Magnus.

When I found Magnus, he was dancing away. I was about to go tap on his shoulder when someone tapped mine. I turned around.

"You want to dance with me?" Jace asked, looking down at me.

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