Hello everyone! I apologise in advance if this chapter is bad! I am tired and in a bad mood, and just wanted to update! so message me if you want me to re-do this chapter, or continue!
I really wanted to add Alicante in this chapter, but I let some friends borrow my 'city of ashes and city of glass' books, and I can't remember how Clary described some of the city! I would be grateful if you could send me excerpts or tell me how she describes it, and I will have Clary in Alicante in the next chapter!
also I have come up with this idea for the story. I know its suppose to show Clary growing up with Sebastian but I want to add Jace and all the other characters! so I was hoping (if you agree) to add key points in Clary and Sebastian's childhood, then move onto their teenage years! please let me know if yo agree with this or not, by reviewing, or private message me!
Lady kalee: I really wanted to write about her being in the city! but as I explained, I don't have the books at the moment D: I plan to somehow get her into the city in the next chapter!
EJ26: haha thanks! I'm trying to write in the mind of a five-year old, but it's really difficult! some parts I write her being young, then other parts she seems too mature! or it could just be me?
BiLimberLey 2: i plan to continue till the story is finished! I hate stories that arent finished and you're left wondering what happens next!
As Jonathan and Clarissa walked back through the forest, with only the witch light to guide them, Clarissa used a direction rune to point them in the right way. It took over an hour to make it back home. And they were greeted by their father. He was not happy.
"Clarissa, what did I tell you earlier?" he said just above a whisper, as though afraid to shout.
Clarissa gulped.
"Don't leave the house." She said simply, looking him in the eye. He hated when she stared at the ground when talking.
She wasn't going to show fear. She felt like she was going to get sick, but she wasn't going to show how scared she was.
"And why did you?"
"Because I wanted to help my brother."
Their father smirked. Clarissa looked over at Jonathan who looked as shocked as she was.
"You passed the test" said father.
"What test?" asked Jonathan.
"You don't think I know that Clarissa sneaks into the forest, and then heals you? How else would you explain being able to walk so easily after your punishments? And did you not think I saw you in the forest tonight Clarissa? I could see your hair from the light of…" he stopped talking.
"Light of?" challenged Clarissa. She learned to take advantage of your opponent's mishaps like these.
"Light of…none of your concern. Now come inside where we can talk." He said turning and entering the cottage.
"What were we just doing? Training elephants to jump?" said Jonathan. Clarissa laughed.
"I thought he was leaving. Why is he still here?" she asked.
"We can ask him later. I want to know about this test we passed." Said Jonathan.
They entered the cottage, into their kitchen. Their father was nowhere to be seen.
"He said to tell you, meet him in his office." Said Lily, a servant who was now cleaning the kitchen.
They nodded their acknowledgement, and then continued walking in the direction of the office.
Their father never called him to his office. It was like forbidden territory.
When they reached the door, Jonathan knocked after a few minutes of doubt that they were actually allowed to enter.
"Come in" came a replay.
They entered the room, immediately taking in their surroundings. It was just the way they always imagined.
It was a big oak table, covered in carvings, and piled with papers. The walls were littered with diagrams, runes and pictures. There was a map of the world littered with circles in several locations. Few had been crossed out.
Their father sat behind the desk, shifting through some papers when he looked up.
"Sit down" he said indicating two vacant seats in front of him.
They hesitated before sitting.
Clarissa knew her father wouldn't harm her. Anytime she came near to being harmed, he protected her. It was Jonathan she was worried about.
Like when she was practicing her balance on a beam, she had set up the equipment herself, wrong. She didn't notice and when she climbed a twenty-foot ladder and was practicing her balance without worry.
She had planned to run along the beam and jump, when her father shouted for her to stop, causing her to lose concentration. She slipped and was going to fall head first into solid wood.
Her father grabbed the other end of the rope, causing his hands to burn and blister. He somehow stopped her falling, and slowly lowered her to the ground. As soon as her feet touched the ground he ran over to her, and hugged her. He had let all of his guard down and showing emotion of nearly losing his only daughter.
She stood there awkwardly.
She would have hugged him back, but she was raised to show no emotion in the face of death. She was surprised he had broken his own rule.
He picked her up and carried her to the kitchen, dismissing training for the day and helping themselves to ice-cream.
That was the only day that she got to miss training besides her birthday.
"I assume Clarissa told you that she will be training with a seraph blade?" said father breaking her out of her thoughts.
"Yes" said Jonathan bitterly. Clarissa was still trying to figure out why he freaked out earlier.
"Good. That saves me from repeating myself. I want to explain some of my plans. He said letting it sink in.
"Is this about the test you said we passed?" she blurted out. He smiled.
"Yes. I'll start at the beginning. Before your brother was born, I-"
"YOU ARE NOT TELLING HER THAT!" shouted Jonathan.
"She needs to know. Especially if you want to hear my plans." Father said simply.
"But-"
"ENOUGH! I will tell her!" said Father shooting daggers at Jonathan.
Clary watched bemused at her brother glaring at her father who was giving him a murderous stare.
"As I was saying, before Jonathan was born, I did an experiment. I gave your mother demon blood, to strengthen my unborn child. I also fed Jonathan angel blood to make him stronger, faster and one of the best shadowhunters in the world." He smiled at his accomplishment.
"Wait, does that mean Jonathan is part demon?" asked Clarissa without thinking. She saw Jonathan flinch.
"Yes, and I was warned he would lose his humanity eventually. I regretfully ignored the advice to cancel the experiment, but I have a solution now, but you have to listen carefully for the rest of the story okay?" he said looking between his children. They nodded. Jonathan seemed to perk up.
"Alright. As I was saying, Jonathan was born with more angel blood than most shadowhunting children, but was also part demon, which made him stronger. Your mother threatened to tell the clave, and kill you, Jonathan when she found what I had done. I convinced her not to.
Your mother became depressed, so I gave her angel blood, as it was rumored to cheer up the consumer. I didn't realize she was pregnant with you Clarissa till she was halfway through. She used a rune to keep you hidden. So without realizing-"
"You also fed me angel blood." She said in awe. Jonathan looked as bewildered as she did.
"Exactly. When your mother realized I knew about you, she refused to eat or drink anything I made her. But she already consumed enough angel blood for you. The months following up to your birth were painful, as she only looked at me with contempt.
Then you were born. Your mother looked so happy, that she actually smiled at me. I began to hope that there was still hope for us. Till a few months later when she abandoned us." He said looking into nothing.
"Then what happened?" asked Clarissa. She knew she should be mad at him, but all she felt was anger towards her mother.
"Then we moved here, and trained. I recently started to worry about both of you, for your safety. Jonathan is starting to slowly lose himself. I know you can't help it. But I have found a solution." He said towards his son, actually smiling apologetically.
Jonathan looked up with hope.
"What is it?" he said impatiently.
"You are curious about why Clarissa is training with the seraph blade so soon. It is because she needs the voyance rune to save you. Have you heard of parabatai before?" he asked his children.
They both shook their heads no.
"Parabatai are two shadowhunters, who are willing to lay down their life for each other. It's a type of connection. You will be able to share each other's strength. The connection will make you both stronger. The demon who gave me her blood, told me that the only way to save your humanity was if you shared this bond with someone who loved and would risk everything for you. Her love is what will save you Jonathan. I have seen Clarissa leave the house to go find you and help you. I put my theory to the test tonight. This is how you passed."He said smiling again.
Clarissa's mind was racing. She could save her brother! Things could go back to the way they were! Before he had episodes of rage and anger.
"Father! She's only five! You can't expect to put that much pressure on her?" pleaded Jonathan. All hope gone from his face.
"I'll do it" Clarissa declared. Her father leaned back in his chair and smiled proudly at her. She seemed to get him to smile a lot lately. Jonathan gaped at her.
"Do you have any idea what will happen if you agree to this?" he asked skeptical.
"That I'll have my brother back to normal and not going weird? And I already agreed to it" she said sticking her tongue out.
"Clarissa! You are above such childish things!" said her father, who was obviously trying to not laugh.
"Sorry" she said sheepishly.
"It's getting late. I want both of you cleaned up, ready for bed, teeth brushed then in bed. We can talk about this more when I get back" said father standing up.
He picked up a duffel bag from behind the desk then waited for them to leave so he could lock his office door.
"Oh, so you're still leaving?" said Clarissa, feeling ridiculous for thinking otherwise.
"Yes, I still have errands to do. I will be back in a few days!" he said absently.
They all said goodnight and Jonathan and Clarissa walked together to their separate rooms.
After a few seconds of silence…
"You would really do that for me?" asked Jonathan unsure.
"Of course. I love you! Why wouldn't I want to help?" she asked.
"Because I'm a monster." He said glumly.
"No, you're not. What father did was wrong, but he obviously regrets his actions!"
"But you're going to be connected to me, a demon."
"I'm going to be connected with my brother." She smiled reassuringly.
She was scared stiff. What could she do? Say no? That she wouldn't help him?
"Thanks Clarissa." He smiled back grateful.
'Oh no. There's no backing out now' she thought before entering her room for a long night without sleep.
Thats the end of chapter four! please review and tell me what you think! if you hate it, let me know and ill re-do it as best as i can!
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