Okay guys. this one is kinda short :/ I'm super sorry for the delay but here we are chapter 4!
Glass found herself hiding out in a dusty attic room, pacing back and forth, breathing deeply, feigning calm. She knew something bad would happen tonight, she could feel it in her bones. She cast a glance at the dark floor, her foot prints etched in the thick layer of dust. No one had been up there in decades at least. She felt the height calming her, she like being up high, like the Institute green house in New York. She always found comfort when she was closer to the sky. Maybe it was her inner wolf telling her to howl to the moon. She shook her head, not wanting to think of hadn't mentioned it to anyone, save Will.
Glass sighed again and ran her hands through her blonde locks. She needed to calm herself, knowing her parabatai would be able to feel it. The blonde cast a glance out the single window at the apex of the roof and found dusk was coming quickly. She took another deep breath, telling her mind to relax. She could do this. She could be strong enough for this. She turned around again, back toward the ladder. She climbed down and hid the ladder quickly. She maneuvered the hallways not really paying attention until she came to the conclusion she was lost. She growled and huffed out a deep breath. Glass closed her eyes, making a mental map of the Institute. She nodded her head and turned on her heel back the way she had come. When she found the door to Victoria's room she sighed. She opened the door with a push. The elaborate door closed behind her swiftly and she curled up on the bed. She didn't like being so far away from familiarity, it was like leaving the Academy all over again.
Glass could almost feel the sun on her face, cold as it had been on that morning. All the warmth had left her, her blood ran cold at the thought of being separated from her parabatai again. Is this what it was like for Tori? Glass wondered before shaking her head. No, she's content with change Glass told herself. Glass felt like she was about to break again, for the hundredth time since leaving the Academy. She pushed herself out of her Parabatai's bed and stumbled out into the hallway. Her stomach dropped at the sight of Will, walking toward her, his hands in his pockets, gazing at the floor. She took a deep breath before walking down the hall, despite the growing pain she was feeling. She needed fresh air, something, anything to make her feel at home. She hurried passed the boy who didn't even glance at her and made her way toward the Library. Once there she headed in the opposite direction, knowing she would find a door to the garden eventually. She found it almost desperately. When she surrounded herself in the greenery she tried to envision New York around her.
She heard a foot step behind her and jumped at the noise. "Easy child," The woman breathed holding up her hands. Glass looked at Charlotte with wide eyes.
"I- uh- It feels more like home to me out here," Glass sputtered, taking a deep breath again the rising panic attack.
"Don't fret child. Are you okay?" She asked, a concerned look in her eyes.
"I'm not sure," Glass swallowed harshly, unsure of why she was telling this woman the truth.
"Well we can talk about it if you'd like," The woman gestured to a wooden bench that looked over a hundred years old. Charlotte sat first and Glass watched her silently.
"I- um-" Glass didn't know what to say. Charlotte just patted the seat next to her and Glass nodded.
"What's bothering you?" Charlotte asked and Glass laughed without humor as she sat down.
"Just about everything," Glass closed her eyes before looking up at the dark sky, she could hardly see the stars through the smog. "I'm not good with change," Glass explained and Charlotte nodded.
"You are among friends though," Charlotte told her in a mothering voice.
"But I am not home. I haven't been home in so long, but I had finally adjusted to New York when Tori came," Glass lowered her head to cast a glance. "I was finally able to breath, then-" Glass squeezed her eyes shut before the image of Will presented itself. She took another deep breath and released it slowly.
"You love him," Charlotte smiled at her and Glass sent her a confused look. She caught a glimpse of silver in the door way.
"Jem," Glass growled becoming angry that he would spill their personal conversation to this woman.
"No Will," Charlotte corrected with a knowing smile. Glass swallowed hard again before shaking her head. "You don't have to lie. Jem already told me both sides of this, but whatever happened between the two of you needs to be talked about. You two need to resolve this, it's hurting you both," Charlotte spoke before rising to her feet. "He'll talk to you if you show him how you feel," Charlotte whispered with a wink. Glass only stared at her before nodding. The woman smiled at her before turning back to the Institute.
Once she was gone Glass turned back to the stars. It wouldn't be long until she would need to be ready to leave on this next conquest. She was unsure of what to expect from the UnSeelie court it was frightening. Glass huffed out a sigh before she stood and went to Tori's room to get dressed.
Midnight finally arrived. The group walked through Hyde Park, Victoria was distracted with the beautiful lamps and stone benches that lined the dim path that went all the way around a large lake. Fireflies danced in the tall grass, tree's swaying in the light breeze. It was the perfect night, Victoria was almost sad she had to spend it meeting the UnSeelie King.
"Where's this place going to be anyways?" Gabriel asked, walking next to Jem.
"It's a tree, A very old tree. An oak tree if I'm not mistaken." Will had his hands in his pockets, looking out to the moon shining over the lake.
Victoria looked around, hoping that her senses would lead her to it. And sure enough as they pasted by a small opening, Victoria stopped. Her gazed wandered around and finally settling on an old oak tree that was sitting in a small group with a few only tree's. At first glace it almost seemed as if Victoria could see Faeries dancing within the shadows.
"There.. That one." Victoria spoke in a whisper, outstretching a hand to point to the tree.
They all stepped forward cautiously, moving off the path and into the clearing behind the bushes. When they reached the tree everyone stopped, looking puzzled.
"How do we get in..?" Glass asked, looking to Victoria.
Victoria took another hard look at the tree and began walking toward it. She closed her eyes and imagined a door opening up to lead down into the trunk of the tree. She kept walking, having to keep herself from opening her eyes to see if she was about to crash into anything. But she remained relaxed, making sure not to tense her body at all. Soon Victoria realized she wasn't out in the clearing anymore. She slowly lifted her eyelids to be exposed to a large room, similar to that of the Seelie Court. Only this one was different in someway, it had more life to it. The ceilings were high, purple vines and soft yellow honeysuckles covered the walls and bled down onto the white marble floors. In the clearing a man sat at a large round table holding a book up making it hard for Victoria to get a clear view of his face.
"I know you're there, child." A voice called out from behind the large leather bound book.
"I was summoned here by the UnSeeile King.." Victoria felt more nervous here but at the same time more comfortable. It was all strangely familiar.
"I see.." The voice spoke again.
"So.. Uhm.. Could you direct me to him?" Victoria stumbled nervously over the words.
"Well it'd be very hard to direct you to the King considering you're already speaking with him, Victoria." The book lowered, revealing a man. He was very tall and regal, pointed ears with long blue hair that faded to silver on the tips. He was very handsome, wearing forest green dress robes that had a beautiful golden design of swirls looking like flames that complimented his vibrate yellow eyes and perfect bronzed skin.
"O-oh.. I'm sorry.." Victoria felt really stupid now, like she should have known it was him.
"No need for apologizing, Victoria. Where are you're friends? You said you had friends to bring with you." He seemed much more interested in this than the Queen did. He didn't seem as annoyed or uptight.
Just then, as if like magic, the rest fell through the entrance. Shuffling over each other, they all stood up straight.
"Victoria.. Is this..?" Jace asked, trailing off. Victoria nodded without turning to look back at them, she was so captivated by the king.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." The King rose from his large seat gracefully and gave a small nod to the rest of them.
"Now, if you don't mind me asking.. Why did you need us?" Victoria shook herself out of the daze, trying to get back into focus.
"Simple really, I want to join your side of this fight." He spoke so beautifully, Victoria could have listened to his voice for hours.
"Wait- You want to be on our side? Aren't you supposed to be evil?" Jem asked in a confused tone.
"Seems you have me mistaken for my bratty older sister." The King's tone was now annoyed, or like he had a bad taste in his mouth.
"T-the Seelie Queen?" Victoria asked.
"Oh yeah. Some Queen she is." The King pouted with a slight smirk.
"I know I didn't much care for her royal bitchiness.. But it seems you have me beat." Victoria laughed, trying to lighten the mood.
"Oh yes. I heard about the way you talked to her.. That's why I was so eager to meet you. I knew if it was true you'd be the allies I'd want." He stepped forward to Victoria.
"So you're on our side then?" A familiar voice rose from the back of the room. Everyone turned to see Magnus standing with Alec and a few others Victoria didn't know.
When Victoria turned back to the King he nodded.
"Oh.. Just for kicks.. Do they know?" The King asked Magnus.
"Know about what?" Victoria asked, glancing at both of them.
The King sat back down and pulled a large scroll from the table beside him and unraveled it.
"This.." The King held it up, waving it slowly in the air.
"And what is that?" Glass asked, putting a hand on her hip.
"Just some of the most important information in our world. Something the Clave has forgotten to let you know about." The King said as he looked down at the scroll.
"Two halflings rise with the blood of angels to a world divided. A bond between the moon and the earth will break a brotherhood. Each will depend upon the others grace for one can not flourish without the other. When united the two will bring a war upon the world and the toll will be grave." The King spoke the words very formally.
"What the-" Will started but bit his tongue.
"Well.. That makes more sense than it should.." Glass mumbled, running a hand through her hair.
"Wait- so.. The things that have been happening to me.. It's because Glass and I are back together?" Victoria asked, taking it all in.
"Right. And things will start happening to Glass as well. It's all a matter of time." The King grinned slightly.
"Well a few of the things happening aren't really apart of this. You turning into a big green rage monster is just because of you being from the UnSeelie realm. All perfectly nature." He ran his palms together, leaning back in his chair.
"But.. If I'm of the UnSeelie.. I wouldn't have gotten into the academy.. They don't allow hybrids from the UnSeeile in." Victoria was now very confused.
"Well, you see. Your mother was found dead with you in the Seelie Realm. You looked like the typical fey baby at the time but with a little angel blood. So they sent you to the Academy.. But as you got older you're personality changed, dramatically. And when you two became.. Well whatever it is you Shadowhunters are. Each others other half or something like that." The King said.
"What is going to happen to me?" Glass sounded worried.
"Wolf. You know, ears, tail, fur. The works." The King sounded very relaxed.
"What?!" Glass shouted.
"Your mother is a wolf. And didn't you hear me? A bond between the moon and the earth will break a brotherhood." He waved the scroll around once again.
Victoria and Glass shared a look as they stood next to each other. Victoria glanced back at the rest, taking a better look at the people standing with Magnus. Now one of them looked familiar, the Vampire. The really skinny one Victoria saw at the ball. The other two were tall, much more fit and scruffy looking. One gave her a look, as if he was trying to figure her out in someway. She shook this and turned back to the UnSeelie King, who was now standing rather close to the girls.
"So what do we need to do?" Glass asked.
"Tell the Clave I've joined you in this little dance. Then.. Start preparing for more changes to come. And believe me there will be changes." He laughed a little and turned back toward his seat.
"You may go now." He flashed a smile over his shoulder back at the girls.
Victoria nodded and turned back toward the door and walked out. Now she was back in Hyde Park, grey clouds covered the moon and rain was pouring down over the park.
"Wonderful.." Victoria sighed and put the hood up on her jacket.
The group started back to the car, trying to avoid the rain as much as possible. Everyone seemed to want to talk to the knew members of the group, Victoria wasn't interested and just kept walking without a sound.
"Got somewhere to go?" Jace came up beside her.
"No where I want to go." Victoria smirked.
Jace slipped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her close.
Glass exited the UnSeelie court, falling behind the others as she watched Will and Jem talk with Magnus and Alec. Simon cast a glance back at her, but everyone ignored her otherwise. Her eyes fell to the ground. She didn't want anything to do with anyone. She thought of herself with a tail and ears, the thought sent panic through her. She just wanted to be normal for once. She just wanted to have the normal Shadowhunter life she had always dreamed of, but it seemed she was destined for something different. She heard something moving in the bushes along the sidewalk. She stopped for a moment to peer into the foliage. She caught a pair of yellow eyes staring back at her, she felt her fangs elongate as she barred her teeth. The eyes disappeared and she began walking again. She caught up to the rest of the group without much effort.
Once back to the Institute, the group went into the Sanctuary to find Charlotte and Henry sitting across from each other at a large round table in the center of the room. As they entered Charlotte turned her head to look up at Victoria.
"The Unseelie Court is now our ally." Victoria kept it short sweet and to the point.
"We've also been joined with a few more people." Victoria motioned to Magnus and the others with him.
Charlotte gave a nod and turned back around.
"Wait- That's it? No playing 20 questions?" The vampire asked.
"Things are much less complicated here." Jem grinned.
The members of the group that were from the London Institute gave each other a look of pride. They all decided to use the next day to rest and regroup, Victoria was happy she was able to get some time at home before having to go to Idris.
The group all branched off in different directions, Victoria decided to go to the garden. It was dark and misty, the London air filled her lungs as the thick clouds of fog came around her as if to hide her from the world. She sat on a stone bench and closed her eyes, letting her mind clear to allow the tenseness from her body to loosen, feeling a great deal more relaxed than she had been in a very long time.
"Victoria?" A voice called out, causing Victoria to snap her head around quickly only to see Alec standing next to the other end of the bench.
"Yes? Is there something you need?" Victoria looked up at the boy, she always thought he was very uptight but also very protective of his family and Jace.
"I just wanted to ask about you and Jace.. I mean.. How's everything going?" Alec rubbed the back of his neck.
"Uhm.. Everything is fine. This is surprising, Alec. I would have expected you to be the very one to yell at me or something.." Victoria said with a nervous laugh.
"Well, I had thought about that. But I can see you care about him.. So I just wanted to make sure everything was okay." Alec replied, tucking his hands in his front pockets.
Victoria gave a little nod and put her head down.
"Is everything okay?" Alec asked as he slipped on to the bench with her.
"It just.. I've never been in a relationship ever. I guess I'm just scared.. Even though that's completely stupid of me because I know he'd never hurt me but.. I've just never seen love work. And let's face it.. I break everything I touch. I don't want to hurt him.." Victoria bit her lip to hold back tears.
"I know that feeling.. I've watched so many people get their hearts ripped out by love. But I have found someone whom I truly love and he truly loves me. And I can see that you and Jace feel the same about each other.." Alec put a hand on her shoulder and gave a caring smile.
Victoria and Alec parted ways once inside. Alec was going to go find Magnus so they could get some rest, Victoria decided she'd go back to her room to think over how she was going to go about this entire situation with the Clave. She practically crawls into her room and onto her bed, running her hands through her violet locks. Victoria took another deep breath trying to take in all the thoughts that had suddenly flooded into her mind. Everything was happening so fast that Victoria thought she'd never catch up. Still, Victoria knew she had to keep it together. She sat up on her bed and took another breath as she put her feet on the floor and pulled herself into a standing position. She walked out of her room and started for the library, as she approached the large doors she could hear talking.
"So, Jace. I've noticed you've started showing an interest in Victoria. I have no problem with this.. But I just wanted to warn you, that if you hurt her it'll be you going through the coffee maker. Are we clear?" It was Henry. He was warning Jace not to hurt her.
"Sweet old man.." Victoria whispered, grinning as she opened the door.
Although Victoria couldn't see Henry's face, she could see Jace. And something Henry had said seemed to have made him blush uncontrollably. Henry turned with a wide grin and fixed his gaze on Victoria. He didn't speak as he walked past her to exit the room, closing the large doors as he did. Victoria giggled a little as she shook her head and turned to look at Jace, his golden eyes just as bright as they'd always been but his skin was pale like a ghosts. Victoria's expression change as she walked over to one of the small couches and sat down, she now felt very nervous. Jace barely walked toward her when she started feel her stomach turn, like something very bad was happening.
Glass let her feet guide her, they obviously knew where she wanted to go. She found herself climbing into the attic, the moonlight shown through the single window. Glass sat in the patch of white illumination, loving the feeling of the moon on her skin. She could feel the power the milky orb gave her. She let her mind trace back to the woman who was biologically her mother. Glass couldn't help but feel angry, abandoned and lonely. The woman who had birthed her wanted nothing to do with her. Would like nothing more than to see her dead. Glass felt a growl in the back of her throat building. Her fangs extended, but she could feel her nails growing as well, sharpening out into claws.
The anger wouldn't cease. What was happening to her? She felt like her skull was on fire, or someone was hitting her with a sledgehammer repeatedly. The pain wouldn't cease, when she put her hand to her head she felt a warm liquid on her fingers. In the moonlight the blood looked almost black. She let out a cry of pain as something ripped from her skull. She cradled her head in her hands, praying for the pain to stop. When the agony began subsiding she tipped forward. Glass felt the dust tickling her nose, making her want to sneeze, but she clenched her jaw shut to keep herself from moving.
"Make it stop," She begged the moon. "Please," she whispered before she felt light headed, exhausted from the blood loss.
"Glass.." Was all she could get out before she was running for the door. For some reason she couldn't stop, she had to know if Glass was okay. She picked up speed as she raced down the halls trying to find her best friend, never stopping even if she started feeling winded. She knew Glass would be in a high place, the first place that came to mind was the attic. She made a sharp turn and started in the direction of the attic, trying to keep herself calm in case she was just overreacting. But the hope of it being nothing faded away instantly as she entered the attic, seeing Glass laying on the floor with blood covering the floor around her. Victoria rushed to her side and held her up, barely noticing the sliver ears that had made a home on the sides of her head.
"Glass.." Victoria's voice cracked.
When Glass didn't responded Victoria picked her up and carefully carried her downstairs, forcing herself to hold it together. She carried Glass down to the infirmary, thankfully Charlotte was already there.
"Help me!" Victoria shouted, holding the blonde girl tightly in her arms.
"Oh my god. What happened?" Charlotte rushed over and helped Victoria put Glass down on a bed.
"I went up to the attic to check on her and she was laying there covered in blood and she has-" Victoria paused mid-sentence, "Wolf.. Ears.." Victoria finished.
"This is what the King said would happen." Victoria said, only coming to the realization just now.
The two worked on the girl to get the blood to stop, when it finally did, Victoria fell back into a chair. Charlotte washed her hands and sat down as well.
"It seems she'll be alright, I don't think we need to call the Silent Brothers. Best just to let her rest now." Charlotte spoke softly.
With that, the door suddenly swung open to have a large sum of people standing on the other side.
"What in the hell happened?!" Izzy yelled, looking over at the very bloody Glass.
"Why does she have ears..?" The Shadowhunter that had been with Magnus spoke up.
"Well.. Remember those things the King told us about..? Those are going into effect.. Now." Victoria rubbed the back of her neck.
"Oh.. Well.. Is she okay?" Izzy asked, slightly puzzled herself.
Charlotte stood up and waved a hand, "She'll be fine. But we all should let her rest now." She spoke in a mothering tone, motioning for everyone to exit the room.
Victoria looked down one last time at her friend, putting one of her blood drenched hands over Glass's.
"I love you.." Victoria bit her lip and stood up, squeezing Glass's hand before letting go.
Glass shifted on the Infirmity bed. She knew where she was, the scent of disinfectant was pungent in the air. On the bright side the torturous ache she had felt before was now a dull throb. She ran a hand through her hair with a groan. She knew something was wrong the moment she opened her eyes. She raised her hand to inspect where the pain had been before, but came in contact with a new appendage.
"Well," Glass closed her eyes before pulling the covers up to her chin and forcing her body to sleep again.
The next day came all to soon. Victoria rolled over in her large bed, tangling herself in the ivory sheets. Today was suppose to be a day of regrouping and relaxation, but Victoria had lost all hope of relaxing at all. She sat up, rubbing her eyes trying to make the grogginess fade but it seemed to be no use. She stumbled out of bed and grabbed a pair of black pants to put on as she was walking out of her room. She knew before she did anything she was going to want to see if Glass was okay, she had to. She made her way down to the infirmary and peeked in the door, seeing much to her surprised the Showerhunter that had been with Magnus the night before. He was sitting beside Glass's bed just starring at her, as if to study the girl. Victoria put her hand to the door and pushed it open slowly, inching her way in. She peered over the man's shoulder to see Glass's eyes were opening. Now Victoria was done caring about the Shadowhunter and moved her body forward to get to the bedside. She took Glass's hand and held it in her tightly.
"Glass?" Victoria spoke softly.
The blonde girl only groaned and turned over to put her face against the pillow. Victoria rolled her eyes and sank down into a chair beside her.
"You're so lazy, I swear." Victoria smirked as she reached up to play with Glass's new ears.
Glass turned back over at shot Victoria a look of annoyance, obviously wanting to go back to sleep. Victoria put her hands up and stood to walk toward the door. Victoria took one last look at the man who'd been sitting with Glass but his expression was completely different now. He looked as if he'd come to some sort of realization, like he'd put the last piece of a puzzle together. Quickly he rose, storming past Victoria and out of the room.
"Who the hell is he?" Glass' voice was hoarse from sleep. Victoria shrugged her shoulders and Glass forced herself into a sitting position. "These will go away, right?" Glass pulled on the apex of her left ear with worry.
"Let's hope," Victoria laughed at her friend who was finding the ears to be entertaining. Glass' stomach moaned out into the room causing the girls to laugh.
"Food?" Glass looked to her friend hopeful as she stood. Victoria nodded and led the way to the dining room. Breakfast was already out on the table, pancakes, muffins, eggs, bacon and even a pizza for Victoria, since she hated breakfast foods. Glass took a muffin and sat down next to Victoria.
"Bloody hell?" She heard Henry's thick English accent directed at her.
"Yes Henry?" Glass smiled into her muffin. Henry edged closer, unsure of how to go about examining her.
"Those are?" His eyes were wide.
"Yes they are," Glass laughed.
"And they?"
"Yes they did,"
"But you," He couldn't quite comprehend things.
"Yes I am," She laughed with Victoria and Henry seemed satisfied.
Aaron sat outside the City of Bones, looking around the grey cemetery. He'd gotten a message from an unknown source to meet him alone. Aaron was calm, but on the inside.. Down in the deep dark hole that was himself. He felt nervous.
"Well, someones picked up on some new fashion trends I see." A snarky voice called, causing Aaron's head to shoot up. Meeting the gaze of Eric Greymark. Aaron's fear and nervousness mixed together to form overall shock and at the same time.. Shame.
"W-what-" Aaron started but was cut off.
"I came for a simple answer and a simple answer only. Is Glass Nightwine my daughter?" Eric seemed to be in no mood for stupid conversation. Aaron only nodded. But that was good enough for Eric, "So.. The purple haired girl- Victoria I believe her name was.. That's your daughter?" Eric asked, seeming to need time to wrap his head around the idea of being a father.
"It seems to be that way.." Aaron muttered quietly.
"And you've left her alone.. To fight a war. Nice parenting, Aaron. You know.. Sara would be greatly upset- No. Pissed at you." Eric spat, in slight disgust.
"You know. You know why I couldn't-" Aaron started once more but was again cut off.
"Enough! I've had it with your petty excuses for not wanting to be apart of her life. The only reason.. The only REAL reason you don't want to be with her is because of fear. Fear that she might just ask a question like, I don't know.. Maybe, who the fuck are you? or, What was my Mother like?" Eric stated. Aaron knew this was all true, and he felt so ashamed for it. But he didn't feel there was any chance of Victoria forgiving him.
"It's too late. She hates me.. She'd rather see me dead than be my daughter." Aaron for the first time in a long time started showing real emotion.
"No. She's hurt, and rightfully so at this point.. Look, you're my Parabatai and I care about you. That's why I refuse to let you do this to her and to yourself." Eric said finally.
"So, shall we go and get our girls?" Eric asked, extending a hand to the Silent Brother, more importantly.. To his Best Friend. Aaron looked at Eric's hand for a moment, but finally let his hand reach outward to take Eric's.
"Yes.." Was all Aaron could say.
Suddenly, something started to happen. The stitches in his mouth loosened, hair sprouted, growing down to his shoulders, black and shaggy. Aaron took in a long awaited breath as the stitches disappeared, his eyelids blinking as sight returned to him.
All the feels you guys!