1st off, Happy Holidays &/or Merry Christmas everyone! Yeah, I worked on this chapter almost all day and now, at 1:12 in the morning, I've finished! Here's my gift to you guys! 3 3 Longest chapter yet 3 3

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Previously...

I saw a women with jet black hair and hills that were no less then seven inches coming towards us. I became frozen with realization. The reason this women knew Simon was because she was Isabelle Lightwood. My old best friend.

She walked up-more like stalked-with her arms crossed. As soon as she got to us, she yelled, "What the fuck Simon! So this is the trap you're cheating on me with?" He set me down and pleaded, "Please, let me explain. It's not what it-" Her slap cut him off, followed by her screams.

"Don't you dare say It's not what it looks like because it is! Why else you she be on your back? Why else would you leave? Yes, I know that that whole little trip wasn't for some dammed mission for Raphael. Now you have five seconds to tell me the truth before I run my blade threw your cheating heart." Instead of freaking, he smirks and glares.

"You must really be unsure of my feelings for you if you'd think that I would cheat on you. And if I wanted to be with another girl, then I would've when I heard about when you were with that fairy dude! Dammit Isabelle! I wouldn't lie to you if you didn't to me!"

"Well if you're not cheating on me then who the hell is she!" Her finger points to me while her eyes never leave Si. From the slight pause, I could tell the he didn't know what to tell her. So I stepped up and said, "Iz, it's me. Clary."

For just a moment, I saw the look of pure hope and pain. That quickly vanished and she growled, "How the hell do you know about her? Did he tell you? I swear to angel Simon, if you told her-" I yelled, "I'm not dating Simon! I know about her because I am her! I'm Clarissa Fray!"

She looked at me with a murderous glare. The glare turned to a focused look, the she smirked. "You can't fool me you little trap. Clary had curly red hair, not shit brown with blue." Now, as much as I cared for her, she was starting to really piss me off.

"First off, don't call my hair shitty. Second, I am not a tramp. And lastly, if I wasn't Clary, then how would I know that your rule on shoes is 'no less than seven inches'? Or how I know that your dad gave you your whip on your 12th birthday?"

This threw her. Only her family, Si, and I knew about that. But I continued before she could say anything. "You would always dress me up when we went hunting because everything I had wasn't sexy enough. Too simple. And you can't cook, that's why the boys would always go to Taki's. I remember when you tried to make meatloaf, you ended up having a food fight with the boys. When I walked in, all you could say was, 'Don't ask. Just go get Taki's.' Izzy, look at my eyes. Who else has freaky green emerald eyes? Who else knows you that you love sugar cookies with a passion?"

That was all it took to convince her. She took one step away from Si and towards me. She inspected me, trying to realize that I was really here, and not fake. In fact, she whispered, "I-it's really you?" I nod. "Yes. It's really me." Maybe this is going to be easier than I thought.

But I though wrong. She screamed, "Where the hell have you been! Why the fuck did you leave us!" "Izzy, I'm so sorry. Please, let me explain. And if you're still mad at me after wards, then you can yell at me and hit me and anything else. Just...please. Please let me tell you why I left and my story. I'm begging you. And I promise that if you still hate me...then I'll never bother you again."

You know that saying, 'you don't know what you have until it's gone'? Well, it's true. I hadn't realized that I missed her so much until now. She was my sister before, and I had hurt her.

Minutes went by before a word was said. Finally, with a huff, she said, "Fine. But I swear, if you're lieing to me, or if you don't tell me everything, then I'll make sure that you can't eat food unless it's threw a straw." I don't know if I was more happy that she was giving me a chance to explain, or more scared knowing that she'd actually make good on her threat.

Simon, who I had forgotten about being there, said, "We can go to my place to talk. Should I go get the boys?" Magnus' voice said, "No need. We'll meet you there." Izzy's last words before the quiet ride was, "This had better be a dammed good explanation if my brother, his boyfriend, and my soon-to-be-ex knew about it before me."

**Simon's house...**

Iz flops on Si's couch and puts her hands behind her head and says, "OK, start explaining. Leave out nothing." So I did just that. And when it came to some parts towards the end, Si, Magnus, and Alec helped me out.

"...And before we could go in the park to finish telling my story to Alec, you saw us." She knew everything now. Well, other than my four kids.

"I...think get it." I went over and sat next to her. Cautiously, I placed a hand on her knee. "I'm so sorry for leaving Izzy. I just...didn't want you and Alec to hate me too. I couldn't take it." It would've killed me, I know. And I honest to angel don't know what I would've done.

Iz had her face tilted down so that I couldn't see her face. But her voice was quiet as she said, "You're so stupid." W-what? "What are you talking about?" "You thought that I would really hate you? You!" She looked up now with tears in her eyes as she continued. "I could never hate you Clary. You're like my little sister. And you thought I'd hate you for leaving Jace and us."

The next thing I realized was that we were holding each other and crying our eyes out.

Words couldn't express how happy I was. She forgave me. She really, honestly forgave me. And here we were, crying like two little girls. That is, until Magnus had to be himself and say, "Alright girls, enough with the water works. Little Clary still has to tell some of her story."

Izzy pulled away and raised an eyebrow at me. "Oh really? Care to share?" "Wait, what? What did I miss?" Si, being ever so helpful, said, "You didn't tell her or Alec about your angel spawn." I shook my head at his choice of words. So Simon...

"Well, yeah. About that. So, you know that I was pregnant, and that I didn't have an abortion." I paused for dramatic effect. Alec demands, "Yes yes, we get that. Do I have a niece or a nephew?" I giggled. "Actually, I believe that Si over there would like to tell you."

He glared playfully at me. "Cruel Fray, cruel. But, just for the info, I have two nephews and two nieces." Now, I have to be completely honest. The look on their faces was purely P-R-I-C-E-L-E-S-S! Their jaws dropped, their eyes widened. And, in all truths, I thought Alec was going to faint again.

Iz, on the other hand, whispered in complete and utter shock, "Um, uh, care to repeat that?" I sighed, feeling sorry for them, and clarified, "When I was pregnant, I found out that I was having triplets. There's Elliot, Simon, and Melody. Then, my best friend Adreona had a baby. But...she died having her. So since I'm her legal godmother, I adopted her and named her Lillian. So, yeah, four kids."

After convincing them that the reason that I named my second born after Si, and promising them that they would get to meet them sometime, we came to a crucial point in the discussion when Iz said, "What are you going to do about Jace?"

What was I going to do? Now that I knew that Alec, Izzy, and Simon would want to be in the kids' lives, I'd have to find a way to do that while keeping Jace out of the loop. He made his choice. He was the one who didn't want the kids.

I got up and went to the kitchen to get a drink. And I'm not talking about water. When I was looking threw the cabinets, I said, "Well, I don't want him in my, or my kids' lives. Now, I really want you all to be in, but you all have to promise me something. You can't tell him anything."

By now, they all were slowly entering the kitchen. And I had still yet to find the alcohol. Izzy surprised me by saying, "Well, that's all fine. For now." I turned to her. "What do you mean?" "At this current moment in time, none of us knows where he is. Have these boys told you nothing?"

I put my hands on my hips and gave them my 'mom stare'. "I believe so. Now, boys, I want answers. What haven't you told me?" One by one, they began to tell me about how after I had left, Jace was never the same. And after a few months, he ventured out on his own.

Of course, he still checked in once in a while. Calls mostly, but once in a while a visit. The last time he'd came was six months ago. He'd been on the Pacific Coast. I asked why he had left and all I got was, "He said there were too many memories here."

Alec sighed. "That, and there was something else. But he wouldn't tell anyone." Finally, after everything, I growled at Si and demanded, "Simon Lewis, you had better have some kind of alcohol in this place. I need a drink. Now." My best friend smirked and bumped my hip. "I like this new Clary. And I believe that she's right. I think we should go to Pandemonium."

Now, who would've guessed that Si would be the one to object first? Well, you're wrong. Alec barked, "No!" "And why not?" I huffed and said, "Because I got hurt last time. But, we aren't even going to hunt. Just drink. Please Alec? I swear I won't kill anything." Then I gave him my best puppy dog eyes.

Hook, line, and sinker.

Sighing and smiling, he says, "Fine, but I want to know something. I know you called home and told them that you were going to stay here a few more days then planned, but what are you going to do after? And what about us?"

Man, why does he kill my mood? "Well, I...want you guys-all of you-to be in their lives. And since Jace isn't here...I suppose that I could bring the kids over. Or you can come visit us. But I'm serious when I say that you all have to keep us a secret. You can't even tell your mom. Yes, I know your dad knows, but something's telling me that if Maryse found out, it wouldn't be good."

I hated to admit that, but...I just didn't want to chance it. Not that I had anything against her, it was just something my heart was telling me.

They all nodded. Izzy squealed and clapped her hands. "I can't wait till I get to go baby shopping! By the time I'm done with them, they'll be the most adorable-est Shadow-hunter babies in the world!" Alec smiled and held up his hands.

"Whoa whoa whoa there! You are not making my nephews, 'adorable-est'. They're going to be strong, handsome young men." I laughed and joined in. "Yes, and by the way, if I catch you trying to but my girls in some type of training hills, I'm gonna break all of yours." She actually looked scared.

"You wouldn't!" "Oh, I would. Now, why are we discussing this when we could be drinking? I only have three more days before I go back to mom mode."

**At Pandemonium...**

Because I hadn't drank in months, I kept it to a minimum. And so did the others. Well, Alec and Izzy got a bit tipsy, but nothing bad. We danced and enjoyed ourselves until 11pM. At that time, we all went to the Instatute. Iz and Si shared a her room, Alec and Magnus shared his, and I got a one. Not my old one either. That was just too painful.

I was in a field. The sky was cloudy, as if it was about to rain. I looked around. Why was I here? I was just home, playing with my kids.

"Hello again."

I turned. There, around 10 feet away, was Sebastian. Why was he here? "What are you doing here?" He smirks. "And here I thought you'd open your arms and hug me." Slowly, be began to circle me. But why? Why was he here? And where were my kids?

"Sebastian, why are you here? What do you want?" "You know what I want. Now, dearest sister, I'd like you to see who I found." Suddenly, I see a sight that makes me sick to my stomach.

There's a cage. And my family's in it. Both my families. All of them look scared to death. Before I can do or say anything though, Sebastian says, "And look-y what I have in cage number 2." I turn to him and my heart just...crashed. Because there, in the cage in his arms, are my kids.

I scream, "Let my kids go!" He just laughs. "Give me your wings." I growled again. "Let. My. Kids. Go!" His smirking face turns to an evil smile. "As you wish." He spins, and throws the cage.

No matter how fast I am, no matter how much I pushed my legs, I wasn't fast enough.

The cage hit the ground, tumbled, and finally, stopped. My world crashed as I saw my kids, not moving. Blood ran from the cage onto the ground. Still no movement from inside the cage.

I shot up in bed screaming, "NOOO!" My kids! Where were they? My door flies open and Simon runs to my side almost yelling, "What's wrong!" My breathing was deep and heavy as realization came over me. Just a dream. It was just a dream. Your kids are safe. Your family's safe. Sebastian's dead, remember? He died all those years ago.

By now, when I looked up from my lap, I saw everyone else in the room. Si held my face in his hands and says, "Are you OK? What happened?" "N-nothing. Bad dream. I'm sorry I woke you guys up. Go back to bed. I'm fine."

Izzy came over to me and basically pushed Simon out of the way. Wiping my tears that I didn't know I was shedding, she speaks softly. "Clary, do you want to talk about it?" I shake my head. That nightmare was just too painful to even think about.

I whispered, "Can-can we just forget this ever happened?" Slowly, everyone nodded and Iz said, "Alright. Now, since the sun's starting to rise, I say we go to Taki's and get some breakfast." Just the thought of their chocolate waffles made my mouth water.

**After breakfast, back at the Instatute...**

"Hey, Simon, can I borrow your phone? I wanna check up on the kids. They should be home from camping now." Yeah, my phone was dead and I had still yet to charge it. Plus, it was at Si's.

He hands me it and I dial. Ring...ring...ring... "Hello?" "Hey, Lucas. How'd things go with the kids?" "Great. The boys caught this huge fish that we had for dinner last night. And, well...Mel won't eat fish anymore. But I can explain!" What!

"What happened?" "Well, when I took the boys fishing, she wanted to come too. I let her and she saw how we killed them. I tried to make her turn away, but as soon as she realized that the fish was dead, she started crying. As soon as we got back this morning, I bought her a huge stuffed panda. That made her forget. Oh, um Roe...I don't think we'll be able to have fish for dinner any time soon."

I sighed. My baby girl was a sensitive girl. She cried if something died, or if she saw someone swat a fly. Don't misunderstand though, she's one tough girl. When she scratched her knee when she falls, she never cries. She just runs to someone-usually one of her brothers-and we kiss it and make it better.

Her brothers, well, they're just like their...father. In the over-protective way. It was so adorable! And actually, when they were babies, if Melody would cry, Simon and Elliot would join her until they were on either side of her. And when Lilly was littler, they made sure someone was with her at all times.

"It's OK Lucas. I know my girl. And no fish is cool. When I get back, you want me to make my special dinner?" He gasped in disbelief. "Really?" I could almost see his 21 year old face turn back in to a five year old on Christmas. I laughed. "Yes. I promise. But you have to make sure there's enough ingredients for me to make lots. I just might have some friends coming over."

Izzy squealed, Alec smiled hugely, Si smirked, and even Magnus smiled slightly. Lucas asked, "Uh, Roe, what was the noise?" Again, I laughed. "Just my friend. I'll explain when I get home. Are the kids up yet?" Usually, they either all woke up early, or slept in late.

"Um, I think they're up. At least, I know Maddy went to check on them a bit ago. Hold on a sec." In the background, I heard his feet as they jogged up the stairs and threw the halls. Then a door opened and someone 'shh-ed'. The door closed back and he whispered, "Sorry sweets, but they're still sleeping."

I sighed. "It's OK. And what did I say about calling me sweets? You know my name, and you know that I can be anything except sweet. Do you not remember what happened when I was pregnant and you tried to make those cookies?" Yeah, he made them alright. About 15 different times. It's not my fault they all tasted like dirt and chocolate!

"Uh...fine. Sorry Roe. I won't call you sweets again. Now, I gotta go." "Fine, bye Lucas." "Love ya emerald." He hung up before I could correct him. Great. Back to the old nickname.

As I handed Si back his phone, Magnus said, "Clary, may I ask why this Lucas boy told you that he loves you?" I scratched the back of my neck nervously. "Well, um, it's complicated." Iz put her hands on her hips and said, "UN-complicate it."

In the end, after futile arguments, I ended up telling them everything.

When I was pregnant, Lucas and Adreona were my left and right hand. And, when I needed a shoulder to cry on, they were there. Adreona was my sister, and he my brother. That is, until things started to change. Lucas and I started to become closer then before.

When I felt so unloved, and so unwanted, he made sure that he made me change those feelings. Every night, he'd rub my feet or put lotion on my ever expanding stomach. We connected on a level that was...how do I put it? Bearable? Livable?

I know that he loves me, he already told me so before the kids were born. And I love him. But...it's just...I'll never be able to fully...commit myself in another relationship. I'll always want Jace. He was, is, and always will be, the one and only love of my life. Sure, that love is buried under mountains of hate, but it's still there. And not that I'm vocally admitting it either.

That's why what Lucas and I have is extra special. He loves me in a way that I never thought that someone could love another. He loves me in whatever way I need. Be it as a brother, an ally, or more. All he wants is my happiness. Mine and my kids'.

When I was done with my story, Si was the first to speak. His voice was soft, astonished. "I wondered why he acted the way he did around you and the kids." I nod sadly. As I look at the floor, I whisper, "He even offered to marry me and say my kids were his to protect my name."

Lucas was the sweetest man in the world. For that alone, he'll always be in my life. And when it came time when my kids would ask who their father was, I'd tell them Lucas. Of course, when they'd get older, I'd tell them the truth.

"Clary, you'll have to tell Jace that he was children." My eyes flashed to Magnus in shock. Was he out of his gay sparkly mind? And how dare he tell me that I'll even have to talk to the man! "I don't believe you have any say in the matter Magnus and I suggest that if you like the ability to talk, you'll keep your opinions to yourself."

Now he glares at me. "Don't threaten me little girl. Do not forget that if it wasn't for me, you'd be dead right now." I stood up. "And don't you forget that I can make a rune to turn your sparkly ass into actual sparkles." He jumped to his feet. You could just feel power beginning to seep out of him.

In a flash, he was in front of me with a fist full of my shirt. "You listen to me Clarissa, and you listen well. I might feel pity towards you for what you've went threw, but do not think that I won't kill you right here and now if you threaten me again. I am the High Warlock of Brooklyn. I am hundreds of years old, and I have killed before. And I will not be threatened by a child."

I stared into his cat eyes. There was no way that I was going to be afraid of him. So I whispered back, "And I will not have you tell me what I will and will not do. I might not be all powerful like you, and I'm far from perfect, but I will not allow anyone to tell me that I'm going to tell the man that betrayed me and my trust that he has kids. I'm not the same Clary as before, and I refuse to be treated like it. I'm a mom first, and I will literally kill anyone and anything to protect my children."

With that, I stepped back and headed towards the front door. I needed fresh air. "Don't follow me." On my way out, I grabbed a blade and a stele. Wasn't going unprotected, was I?

**At the park...**

CRASH!

There going another one. My fifth tree, in fact. Have you ever just attacked a tree out of anger? Come on, you know you've wanted to. Well, take my advise when I say that as stupid as it sounds, it does take your anger away. Plus, I mean, when ya gotta punch something, you gotta punch something.

As I sat on the ground, taking deep breaths, I realized thatmost of my anger had passed now, but I needed to just...relax. Take a break. Coming back to New York was suppose to be a vacation, but it's starting to turn into a hell hole. What I need is my life to finally calm down. All these years, that's all I've been trying to do. When Jace broke me, I had to pick up the pieces and go on. Now, my old life is coming back and I'm starting to break again. And Jace isn't even here this time!

"You OK Clary?"

I turned and saw Si a few feet away. He looked scared to come any closer. "I'm fine Si. It's just...Gah! He pisses me off! Who does he think he is? And I am not a child!" My fingers ran threw my hair. He sat down beside me and claimed my hand in his. He smiles lightly at me. "I know. If anyone is, it's me. I am still 16." I gave his hand a squeeze and leaned on his shoulder.

"So, why did you follow me? Know that I wouldn't hurt you?" "Well, that, and I was worried about you. I've only seen you get so pissed that you whisper less than a handful of times." I shrug. "Yeah, well, I haven't gotten that mad since before the Trips were born."

Before another word was said, his phone started ringing. "Hello? Um, hold on." He hands me the phone.

"Um, hello?" "Roe, look, something's wrong." Mike. "Mike, what is it? Are the kids OK?" Oh god, if something happened to them... "They're fine. But listen, we just got a message from the Clave. There's something going on and they're calling all of age Shadow-hunters to go to Idris immediately." What?

"Do you have any idea what's going on?" "No. Look, can you come home and open a portal for us?" I stood up. "Yeah, I'm on my way. Who's gonna watch the kids?" "Sam. I gotta go. See you when you get here Roe." "Kay-Kay."

I hand Si his phone as I dig in my pocket for my stele. "Call the others and tell them not to come up to m when we get there. They don't know Rowena Carter. I gotta go Si. I'll call you as soon as I know what's going on, Kay?" He nods. "Kay. Please be careful Clary. And don't do anything I wouldn't do." Jokingly, I say, "So anything?" Shaking his head, laughing slightly, he says, "Get out of here."

One last hug, and I'm walking threw my portal.

**In Idris...**

As soon as I got home, my family was ready to go. All they did was stand up and walk threw.

When we were in Idris, the first think I do is put in my contacts. I wore them so that no one would have the chance to recognize me because of my freaky green eyes.

When I was done, we followed the other Shadow-hunters. As we walked, we stayed close and spoke low. Maddy and Mike were in the lead with Erik and Joe on their flanks. Lucas and I held up the rear.

Maddy said, "Whatever has happened, it's not good." Agreed. Erik followed up with, "Maybe humans found us out. And they want us to stay in Idris." Possibly. Though, highly unlikely. Something in the air just told me that something wasn't right. Something was just...very wrong.

As we all gathered in the Halls, the level of sound increased. I pulled my family close and said, "Something's not right. Do y'all feel it too?" They nodded and I continued. "I just...I know it's bad, but this feeling of...doom just won't go away." I wanted my kids. This feeling made me fear for them.

Suddenly, a low, booming voice said, "Silence!" The sound stopped and we all turned to the middle of the room. A collective gasp was made at the realization of who was was the cause of this emergency meeting. All 11 members of the Council, the Inquisitor, and the 7 Consul members ((AN-I really don't know how many are in each one)) were up front.

The Inquisitor-Kyle Scott-steps forward and speaks to us all. "Shadow-hunters! Thank you for coming today. Now, I know you all are wondering why you are here today. As you all know, we all share the blood of the Angel Raziel. You also know that we do not take traitors lightly. The Silent Brothers have some to us and told us some disturbing news.

They have seen something that will affect the fate every single one of us here. There will be a traitor among us who will tell our secrets to a demon. A Great Demon who shall be stronger than any other. All we know about the traitor is that they are female and is of age. Today, we shall find out who she is and they will be punished servilely.

Men, although you are in the clear, you are not aloud to go back to your homes until this is done and over with. And, I suggest that if any of you know of an of age Shadow-hunter that is not here at this very moment, you send them a fire message and tell them to get here. This is because at the end of this, any unchecked female who is not here will be considered a traitor and will be chained.

Ladies, if your last name begins with A threw F, please go threw the doors to my right. Ladies with last names of G threw L, the doors to my left. M threw R, to the back and to the right. And finally, S threw Z, in the back to the left."

Everyone began to walk around to their directed doors. I hug my family and walk away. Maddy's last name was Mathews, she went to the back. Then men all were to stay just outside the Halls and wait until the interrogations were done.

**After the questioning...** ((See Bottom))

Everyone was called back into the Halls. I wasn't nervous because my family was clean. We were all loyal to the Clave. The only thing I was worried about was that if someone I knew turned out to be the traitor. As far as I knew though, everyone was good.

The Inquisitor spoke and we all listened intently. "Thank you all for your cooperation. Now, in exception to the following people, you all may go home. Will the following people please come to the room to my right. Isabelle Lightwood, Alec Lightwood, Robert Lightwood, Jace Wayland, ((I wasn't sure which to put.)) and Rowena Carter."

Oh. Shit. (((since it's Christmas, I kept writing 3))))

Lucas froze next to me. Well, all my family froze.

Shit. Oh shit. Jace...he was...he was here. And I had to be in the same room as him.

Oh shit.

Lucas grabbed my face in his hands and made me look at him as he whispered, "It's OK. You're going to be fine Roe. You're stronger, remember? You. Can. Do. This. Just listen to what they have to say, answer their questions, and come back to me. Now go, before they come and get you."

His lips peck mine and I nod. He was right. I was stronger. I can do this. My family all nod at me and I nod back. A deep breath, and I start walking towards the door. They all had faith in me. Lucas thought I could handle this, so I had to trust in his faith.

When I entered the room, my heart was already freezing in my chest. I saw them, with their backs facing me. From my left to right, there was Alec, Jace, Izzy, and Robert. Wait, where was Maryse? She had kept the Lightwood name.

I stood next to Robert and looked dead ahead. Calm breaths Clary. No, Roe. Clary wasn't called for this. Clary's gone. Just relax an stay focused. There's a reason you were called in here with the Lightwoods. And there's a reason why Maryse isn't here.

Kyle nodded to us all. "Thank you for being here. Now, I know you're wondering why you were chosen out of everyone here. If you have not figured it our yet, Maryse Lightwood isn't here. Also, if you haven't figured out, the traitor is in fact her.

You may be wondering how we know this. It isn't because she wasn't here that we know. It's because we found yet another female who knew that she was a disgrace to us. She's been deceiving us for going on five years now. Her not being here just confirmed our thoughts. You all were pulled aside because you are and or were parts of her life within the past five years.

You are going to tell us when the last time you had contact with her. We will know if you lie, and if so, you will be punished. Alexander, please begin."

I didn't look at him. Just forward. "I last saw my mother around a month ago. That was also the last time I spoke with her. We spoke about how I had been and how things were at home. She spoke nothing about what she was doing or where she was."

Kyle nodded. "Jonathon, you may speak." Shit. I didn't even want to hear his voice. It'd hurt too much. And boy, did it hurt. "I haven't had any contact with Maryse in almost three years. I left my family to travel on my own almost three years ago as well."

Short, sweet, and simple. And oh so painful. His voice sounded deeper than before. Less cocky too. But, I must say that I was proud of myself when I only flinched when he began.

Kyle nodded and turned his gaze to Izzy. "Isabelle, begin." "My mother last contacted me two weeks ago telling me that she wouldn't be able to come and see me on my birthday next month. She didn't say why, just that she loved me and to tell my brother that she loved him too."

Robert was next. "I contacted Maryse a week ago, asking her if she could meet me at my home here in Alicante . I wanted to discus our daughters' birthday. Though, I couldn't reach her. Not by fire message, at least." Kyle nodded again.

And finally, he turns to me with a small smirk. "Ah, Miss Rowena Carter. I am quite interested in hearing your tale." Ooh! I just wanted to smack that smirk off his face! But I didn't. I took a deep breath and told the truth.

"I haven't had any contact with her in three years. As far as I knew, she lived her in Alicante." I head a slight intake of breath to my far left as I spoke, but paid no attention to it. I stared at Kyle because as soon as I finished, he nodded. But that little smirk grew just a bit."Very well. Oh, Rowena. Dear, I must ask you something. I have heard quite a lot about you since I became Inquisitor a little over a year ago. And I must ask you if you know of a rune for Foresight."

There wasn't-No. Shit. Dammed, fudging bastard! He's try to get me to say who I really am! That no good-Chill Roe. Don't let him get to you. Play it cool. With my poker face on, I said respectively, yet with a slight ounce of acid, "Why don't you check the Gray Book, Inquisitor."

"But my dear, I've heard about your specialty with finding and memorizing runes. Would you be willing to help the Clave find a rune for foresight?" It took everything I had to bite my tongue and not cuss him out. "If the Clave so wishes it, I would be more than happy to oblige. I know this said rune and I can show it to you right now. After wards, may I go home, Inquisitor?"

"Of course my dear. Please, step forward and draw the rune on me. You have a stele, correct?" I nod and walk quickly to him. He holds out his hand and I grit my teeth as I say, "It has to be drawn close to the head, preferably on the shoulders." With this, he pulls at the cloak's shoulder, turns his back to me, and says, "Please, continue."

I draw quickly and quietly. My eyes close as I concentrate. Swirls and lines, all from my head. No, I didn't just make this up. I had made it about a year ago. But I hadn't used it in just as long.

When I finish, I step back and say, "It won't instantly work. You must focus on whatever you want to see and it will be shown. The rune is not permanent and will have to be re-drawn if you wish to use it again. After you have seen what you want, you will feel weak and should take things easy for at least an hour. May I go home now, Inquisitor sir?"

"Yes. You all are dismissed. Thank you, Miss Carter." I turn from him and bee line it towards the door. My head was tilted just enough so that my face was slightly covered my my hair. When I passed the others, I didn't stop. But I did hear their foot steps as they followed me out.

The doors began to opened ever so slowly and I quickened my step. But I had to stop when the doors weren't open enough to go threw yet. Just a few more feet. Just a few more feet. You're almost out of here girl. Almost home free. No sooner than I had thought that, Jace's voice carried to my ears. "Hey, Rowena. Wait a minute." I froze and didn't answer.

"Rowena, do I...know you?" Great. Just fudging great! He was almost behind me! I spoke low. "No. I've never met you." Shit! My voice didn't sound low at all! All of a sudden, he's in front of me, looking me straight in the eyes. Please contacts, don't fail me now! Slowly, his eyes go from questioning, to confusion, to finally, cautious. "Clary?"

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About the little note in there with the questioning, i was just to happy to write Jace in to write that part. But I'll make a little one-shot type thing with it if you guys want. It'd be a pleasure 3

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