Chapter 3:

I did it. I had stabbed my Father. The idiot who killed the one person I could trust and rely on. I ran for about another five minutes before turning into and alley and sitting down.

"Alec, Isabelle. Go. I'll talk to her." Angel, he was the leader of the three.

"Don't talk like I'm not here." I said in a flat voice. Honestly, I wasn't sure if I was here mentally and emotionally. The two shadow hunters left me and Jace alone. "That was my Father, in case you didn't notice. I did what I did because he took the one person I could trust. He killed my mother. When she was dying, I promised to get revenge. And I have. What do you want?"

"Your mum would be proud. You had guts back there. We're so interested because you're so... different. A good fighter, obviously not as good as me" he smirked. "Where are you staying at the moment?" I looked at him, he was extremely handsome.

"I-I-Well- I'm staying on the streets at the moment. Erm... I do have somewhere to go." What was I saying? I was homeless, I didn't have money. Not that I planned at telling him this.

"You know what institutes are for right? Shadow hunters who are struggling, you c-"

"'Struggling'. Be serious. I'm fine." I hate people who think they know what I'm going through, they have no idea. I was so busy with my inner arguments I was too late to stop Jace from putting a binding rune on my wrists.

"What the hell, Jace?" I fought against the rune even though it burnt. I went to run but he grabbed me and picked me up. He started walking out the alleyway carrying me bridal style." PUT ME DOWN RIGHT NOW!" Wiggling around in his arms I tried to kick him so he'd let go.

"You know, you moving around like that is quite nice..." he winked. Winked. I stopped moving completely. I went as limp as I can so I was heavier.

"Ass." I mumbled, but the worst thing was, I was quite enjoying being carried by Jace.

"I know my arse is amazing but can we not discuss it right now... Anyway, Hodge-" I looked up into his golden eyes.

"You can't trust him. And he's going to try and kill me." I know it's probably pointless buy hey, worth a try. I don't think Jace would believe me over Hodge.

"I'll make a deal. When we get to the institute, I'll take the rune off and give you a weapon. BUT you can't attack me, Alec or Isabelle oh or Church. No running away or jumping out of windows. Well?"

"If Hodge attacks me I won't be able to stop him. So no, put me down." He chuckled.

"For someone so small, you're feisty. I'll protect you." I moaned and then say where we had stopped. We were already outside the institute. Hodge was standing on the doorstep with Alec and Isabelle. I automatically huddled toward Jace.

"Please. Let me go." I didn't trust Hodge, he had worked with my Father and been an idiot to everyone else.

"Hodge, she doesn't trust you. So stay back." Hodge looked taken back, Jace's voice held command. I shuddered.

"Dear boy, I couldn't harm that pretty little thing. What has she been saying?" I was angry. Really angry.

"Now you listen, just because I haven't told him doesn't mean I won't. Not that it matters, Father's dead, Hodge. The circle's over. Stop playing games with Maryse and Robert and go. Nothing is left for you." Jace, Alec and Isabelle were looking at me like they only just saw me.

"Jace, put the girl down." He did as he was told, after he did this he took the rune off my wrists. But he didn't take his hands away. "Move away from the beloved Clarissa." He said my name with so much venom it scared me.

"Jace, just go; I'll be fine." I tried to smile but it was more awkward and unbelievable.

"Clarissa. Are you in love? It's part of your Father's prophecy. You know that. He would've had to kill you and your soul mate, I think Jace suits you." I snarled and pushed Jace away, he was joined by Alec and Isabelle and they watched us closely.

"My Father knew nothing. He was blinded by the need for power. So Hodge, are you going to kill me now or have you got the guts to fight me? Your choice." He cracked up laughing, a harsh bitter noise.

"Clarissa, you never learn. What good will killing me do? That whore of a mother is dead and gone. Jonathan will kill you. He was loyal to your father." My breath was coming in short pants were I was so angry.

"My "whore of a mother" was a better person than you'll ever be. What I don't understand though, is why you had to get the Lightwoods involved. Is it because their close to the Clave? Goodbye Hodge." Turning on my heels I stormed off, punching walls and lampposts on my way. Anger was seething off me.

"Clary! LOOK OUT!" screamed a girl, Isabelle. I ducked, just being missed by a flying star weapon.

"Real brave you are, Hodge. Try killing your enemies with their back turned. I think I deserve a bit more respect than that, don't you?" Pulling out my seraph blade I looked at Hodge, "shall we take this elsewhere?" He nodded and I followed him to the training room. Someone grabbed my arm.

"Clary, you're mad. At least let me help. Please." Isabelle, her eyes filled with tears, pleaded.

"Isabelle, stay out the way. If I die just make sure he doesn't get this seraph blade okay?" Entering the room I whispered Sonneillon. A bright red light filled the room and Hodge turned around shocked.

"That's brave of you Clarissa." I laughed. He pulled out his seraph blade and took a stance. I walked toward him slowly, until we were circling each other. "You Father would be impressed by your...courage." Ignore the distraction. Ignore the distraction. I flew forward lunging at him but he blocked my blade. We fought like this for a while, attack block. Attack block. Then when he lunged I jumped aside and pushed my blade into his side.

"Well done, Clarissa. Your mother trained you okay." He stood sharply and threw me against a wall. I hit it with a loud crash and fell to the floor in agony. I wouldn't let that stop me, climbing up and wincing I retrieved my seraph blade and stood, taking a stance. Hodge smiled cruelly, I smiled sweetly.

"Clary, let us help!" Isabelle cried. I didn't look at her, I held Hodge's eyes. The reaching behind me, I got two flying stars and threw them at Hodge so he was pinned against the wall. I brought my arm back and threw Sonneillon at him. It drove into his chest. He looked at me shocked, but a dizziness washed over me and I fell to the floor.

"At least- I killed- you Hodge-" I gasped, but the blackness dragged me under.