City of Hopeless Hearts

by clacecrazy

Sequel to CoFA. Clary went back up to the rooftop of the building where everything changed. Jace had disappeared, with Sebastian. He's been gone for two weeks now, and when he comes back, things get shaken up, and he brings the fate that everyone was unconsciously fearing. I swear on the Angel I wrote this before I read CoLS. I suck at summaries just give it a whirl.

3. DemonBrain

Jace

Stumbling backwards onto my bed, I buried my face into my hands.

Why? I moaned internally. Why am I your toy? What do you want me for?

I gripped my hair and fell backwards, not expecting an answer to come.

You'll soon know. You're very useful. Sebastian growled in my head.

Is that a threat? I meant it sarcastically, but yes, was his reply.

I threw my face in my pillow. I won't let you hurt Clary.

He laughed a sinister laugh, really more of a manly chuckle. How will you stop me?

Curling my lip in disgust, I replied furiously. I wasn't prepared for your attack today. But I will be. You won't get the better of me twice.

He laughed again, low and menacing. I don't need you anymore, Mr. Lightwood. We'll only be tied by our souls and telepathy.

I sat up quickly, frowning. But then you can't . . .

He snorted, and started chortling loudly. It was a very odd sound and it began fading into nothing.

Suddenly it all made sense. Under his influence I had carried his body far away, into a safe cove somewhere in the wilderness far from any humans. Where he would slowly gain back his power . . . I gasped. But when he woke up, he wouldn't have the same power over me, because even HE couldn't hold two forms. Alert once again, I was instantly out of the bed and listening hard to the voices around the house.