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"I can't believe I forgot about the stupid apartment." Jonathan grunted kicking the brick fireplace.
"No one saw that coming Jonathan. Plus we don't have time to place blame; we have to find Clary." Jace said placing a hand on his brother's shoulder.
The contact felt odd but Jonathan didn't push him away. Jace was the best thing he had after his sister. He didn't need to alienate him regardless how pissed off her was.
"Jace is right. We have to go and get her. Does anyone have any idea where Lilith might have taken her?" Isabelle asked.
Jocelyn was the first to speak up.
"Do you think that she could still be in that cave Jonathan?" she asked weakly. Luke had his arms wrapped around her as his mother's body shook. The man held her tenderly; as if she was about to break. Which she very well might given what had happened to her daughter.
"No she isn't." Jonathan replied begrudgingly. "Lilith told me to meet her at the seventh scared site by sunrise."
"Ah, Ireland." Magnus said bitterly. "I always hated Ireland. The men have no sense of fashion."
"You do know that my mother and Clary are Irish right?" Jace spat annoyingly at Magnus before turning to his brother. "I wouldn't be surprised if it was a trap."
"Which is why only you and I are going in." Jonathan stood up glaring at the others.
"What! No way! There is no chance in hell that we are going to let you and Jace risk your necks." Isabelle argued.
"I agree with Izzy Jonathon. There is no way that both of you can take down a princess of hell single handedly." Alec said matter-of-factly. "It would be suicide to try and that wouldn't save Clary."
Jonathan clutched his fist tightly. He wasn't going to let them risk their lives. If Lilith knew there was others than she might just kill Clary to spite him. It was too risky.
"What if Jace, Jonathan and Alec go while we attack from the back?" Simon suggested.
The others looked at him dumbfounded. Simon stared back at them refusing to back down. Hell he might be new to this whole Shadow hunter thing but when it came to strategy he was the best. He was the New York City champ at StarCraft and had gotten pretty good at Dungeons and Dragons.
"She knows that three lonely Shadowhunters won't pose a real threat to her so she will let her guard down. It's the old bait and trap move from dungeon and dragons. You allow the enemy to think they have the upper hand only to turn it back around on them. We'll get her right where we want her and then catch her off guard." Simon finished.
"I hate to agree with the newbie but that isn't actually such a bad plan." Jace said pointedly.
"Well Alec is by far the most experienced out of us. He can help back Jace and Jonathan up. Simon is really good at archery and can attack from further away. That leaves Isabelle and Magnus to lead Helen and I in the charge." Aline chimed in as Helen nodded her head in agreement.
"Maybe we could even get your pack to come and help us out Luke?" Magnus asked.
"Done. We will be there." Luke replied.
"I'm coming too." Jocelyn stood up. "That thing has my daughter and I will be damned if I am going to sit back and not fight."
Everyone seemed to be in agreement so it was decided that Magnus would portal Jace, Jonathan and Alec to the seventh site while the others followed behind them in secret.
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Clary opened her eyes as bright light shined through her bedroom window. She looked up bewildered and couldn't seem to remember how she got here.
"Good morning Sleeping Beauty." The voice next to her said wrapping his arms around her.
Clary turned adjusting the sheet to cover her naked body. She looked up and was startled to see Jonathan laying naked beside her. She was silent as her mind raced over what obviously occurred last night but she couldn't seem to remember anything in detail. Jonathan pulled her into his chest; lightly pressing kisses to her neck.
"We should get out of bed soon. We don't want your brother Jace to catch us. He would kick my ass if he knew I spent the night." Jonathan chuckled moving his lips down her jaw softly. The motion was so intimate, loving and full of warmth. Jonathan seemed so at ease and happy beside her. Clearly it wasn't the first time he had spent the night despite…..
"Jace?" she asked. The name sounded so familiar but she couldn't picture the face.
"Yeah, Jace your brother and my best friend. I think he would be livid to find out I was deflowering his little sister."
Clary got up wrapping the sheet around her once again before looking down at him curiously.
"But aren't you my brother?" she asked.
Jonathan looked up at her with abundant confusion before answering.
"No Clary I'm not your brother; that would be incest. I knew you hit your head too hard on headboard last night. Are you okay? You're acting strange." he asked pulling her back down to examine her head.
"No I'm fine just a little disoriented." She said sheepishly.
"Uh huh. I bet you're just stressed over what my father's speech will entail next week. Don't worry I don't think he will do anything too crazy. He is fond of your mother and Luke is his parabatai after all."
"He is?" Clary said holding her hand up to her head.
Jonathan's eyes filled with obvious concern as he looked at her worriedly.
"Clary, for real are you alright?" he asked tilting her chin to meet his gaze.
"I'm fine Jonathan; I promise. I'm just really….tired." She whispered.
At this Jonathan smiled mischievously.
"Well my love," he spoke softly bringing his lips to her neck once again. A shiver ran through her body at the contact and she suddenly became aware of a warmth growing between her legs.
"We do have a few hours before we have to be at the square." Jonathan suggested littering a trail of kisses down her neck as his hands grouped her body hungrily. The sensation sent her body on fire.
"But what about Jace?" she asked weakly as her breath grew more ragged.
She could feel his lips turn up into a smile against her now hot skin.
"I'll take my chances. You're worth it."
With that Clary closed her eyes giving in and allowing him to claim her body once again.
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"Be careful not to burn yourself." Jonathan cautioned as Clary brought the steaming cup of hot chocolate to her lips.
Clary heeded his words and took a little sip. He was right it was hot. She carefully put the cup down decideding to let it cool a bit more before taking another sip. It was winter in Idris and there was a cool breeze sending shivers down her spine.
"Did you leave the house again without a scarf? What am I going to do with you?" Jonathan scolded removing his scarf and tying it around Clary's neck. Clary sighed as she took in its warmth and his scent before leaning back into the arm Jonathan's had draped around her shoulders. He smiled before leaning down and stealing a quick kiss on her lips.
"You're lucky you're my best friend Jonathan. Otherwise I would give you a black eye for giving my sister a hickie." Jace said dismissively from across the small table.
Clary blushed scarlet before looking to her boyfriend giving him a frown. Jonathan just smiled a big wolfish grin.
"You know you would lose if it was you and I in a fight right? Luke is a good fighter but he's got nothing on my dad." Jonathan said proudly.
Jonathan was right of course. Valentine Morgenstern was a top notch fighter and she saw the bruises as proof that he expected his son to carry on in his footsteps.
"I think I could take you." Jace grinned.
Jonathan raised an eyebrow at him mockingly.
"Your funeral." Jonathan said before finishing the rest of his drink.
Clary reached to check on hers. She brought the cup to her lips and took in the melting sweetness. It was delicious and warmed her down to the bone.
"Do you like the chocolate baby?" Jonathan asked looking down at her sweetly.
"Yes. It is really good. Thank you." She said softly.
"Anything for the girl I love." Jonathan whispered pressing his lips softly to hers once more.
This time she closed her eyes and returned the kiss as Jace grunted in disgust.
"Okay love birds I'm out! I've got better things to do than watch my best friend make out with my sister!" Jace spat standing up to leave.
Clary looked at her brother as he walked away. Something seemed different and confusing when she looked at Jace but whatever it was she couldn't seem to put her finger on it. Every time she thought she had it she would lose her train of thought once more. After a while she just decided to ignore it. They're were much more pleasant things to think of like the platinum blonde sex god beside her. Jonathan took the mug gently from her hands and placed in on the table. She looked at him quietly as his arms pulled her into his lap.
"What are you doing?" she asked curiously.
Jonathan smiled cupping her face, letting his long warm fingers linger on her cold skin.
"I'm warming up my girlfriend." He grinned mischievously. "I think I'll start with your lips." He chuckled before kissing her passionately this time.
His lips were soft, warm and loving. Her heart raced in her chest as his arms tighten into a loose protective hold on her. Beneath every kiss, touch or gesture Clarissa could sense his love and she would be lying if she said that she wasn't beginning to fall in love with him too.
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"Things seem to be progressing nicely." Lilith smiled removing her forehead from the unconscious redhead.
Clarissa's breath became ragged as she lay sleeping on the stone platform. Her eyes kept moving from side to side as her mind was far away; locked in a dream world. Lilith placed her forehead to the young woman's once more closing her snake eyes and peering deep into her mind.
"Humans are so easy to manipulate. They give their hearts so easily and relinquish their love just as quickly." She said to Agramon.
The fire ball chuckled.
"I can attest to how fast their love turns into fear. They waste so much time and energy on this silly emotion." He added.
"But is it really so silly brother? I mean as demon's we do act strangely when we find our mate."
"Yes but many often kill their mate off before it becomes a weakness to them. You yourself can speak for how it feels to lose a mate after you have bonded with them." The demon deflected.
Lilith looked down; her mouth forming a scornful expression. She would make the Angel Michael pay for killing her beloved Samuel. After a moment she regained her composure looking once again at the sleeping girl in front of her.
"Do you think she will be a good mate for my son?" Lilith asked.
"Yes, I think that she will be. The angel blood in her veins mixing with your blood in his should create a very powerful Nephilim indeed. If only you can get your son to cooperate." Agramon stated.
"I think he will see things our way; especially if he wants his beloved sister to remain safe." Lilith smiled at Clarissa fast asleep on the table before brushing a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
"We should get going now, my son should be here any second." Lilith spoke sadly.
"I think this is a battle you can handle on your own. I must go and assist Valentine. Best wishes Princess." Agramon said before disappearing in a black cloud of smoke.
Lilith smiled before disappearing into the dark depths of the cavern.
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"I know that I your leader and soon my son Jonathan, will help lead us into a new world. A time where Shadowhunters will no longer have to live in secret but be celebrated by mundanes for the service we provide."
Valentine went on with his usual banter but seemed to be acting strangely during his speech. She had caught him stealing glances at her and Jonathon multiple times during his monthly city address.
"Why does your father keep looking at us?" Clary whispered to Jonathon.
At this question Jonathon seemed to still and fiddle with his hands.
"Um not quite sure." He responded refusing to look her in the eye.
Clarissa turned her head back to the man on the podium who was gratefully looking away now. She wasn't stupid; something was up. It wasn't until Valentine began talking about the future and the role that some families will play in the forming of the new world that things got stranger. Valentine had met Clarissa's gaze head on and stopped mid-sentence to look at her. He smiled happily at her before raising his hand and pointing to something behind her. She turned around and went to look at whatever Jonathon's father was gesturing to.
"Ah!" Clary gasped bringing her hands up to cover her mouth in surprise.
She was so focused on Valentine that she didn't see Jonathon kneel down beside her. She looked down at the blonde haired dark eyed boy who was now clearly visually nervous. She had never seen Jonathon so nervous before. The boy smiled as he remained on one knee kneeling before her; gazing up lovingly.
"Clarissa Adele Fray, will you marry me?" Jonathon asked tenderly grabbing one of her hands and kissing it.
"I….I…" Clarissa stuttered as she caught Jace's face out of the corner of her eye.
Jace was smiling wide nodding his head up and down obnoxiously trying to bring her back to reality. Clary smiled and looked back once more at the beautiful pair of dark eyes before her.
"Yes." She said lovingly before bringing her lips down to his.
The huge applause from the crowd ignited the square in noise and chaos. Jonathan broke the kiss off; softly taking Clarissa's hand in his. When she gazed back down the Morgenstern ring stood prominently on her left ring finger. Jonathan got back to his feet and pulled his fiancée into his arms. Valentine came back on the microphone but Clarissa didn't catch a word he said. She was looking at the boy she was madly in love with and she had never felt happier.
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"Clarissa wake up! Please wake up!" Jonathan pleaded as he looked down at his sister's unconscious face.
Jace was still taking care of the last of the demons and Jonathan could hear weathering cries coming from down the hall. It was odd that Lilith still hadn't appeared. They were met with a hoard of demon who only attacked after Jonathan blatantly refused to go with them.
Jace had Alec to help him and Jonathan wasn't worried about them. They could take on a small hoard of demons. No he was more worried about his unconscious sister in his arms. Thank the angel that she was still breathing despite whatever Lilith did to her.
"It's me Clary. It's Jonathan. Please open your eyes." He begged kissing her lightly on her forehead.
As if on cue the red head eyes opened slowly. Clary looked up at him startled before her eyes landed on him and she smiled tenderly relaxing.
"Jonathan." She whispered.
Jonathan looked down at her smiling face quietly taking everything in for a moment. He silently thanked the angel that she was alive and alright. While he was lost in thought he noticed that Clary's hands were moving slowly up his body. He looked at her curiously as her arms locked around his neck. He was confused and didn't understand what she was doing. It was that hesitation that allowed her to pull his face down to hers. In a split second her lips were on his feverishly. Jonathan hesitated a moment before kissing her back. He knew he should have pushed her away, checked her forehead since she probably had a fever or something but he couldn't stop himself. Here she was alive and kissing him. His demon side took over as soon as her lips touched his. He allowed her to pull him on top of her as her body softly melted into his.
She pressed her tongue into his mouth as her hands began unbuttoning his shirt. Jonathan growled against her lips as her small hands caressed his bare stomach. His arms still outstretch on either side of her caging her in under him. It was not a good idea to tease a demon Valentine had always told them. Once they got a taste of something they wanted they were twice as hard to stop. Oh by the angel did he never want to stop. He wanted her more than anything in his entire life. He wanted to rip the clothes off of her body and claim her as his right here and right now. Jonathan knew just what to do to make her toes curl and scream his name.
Clarissa continued to kiss him hungrily as her hand fell to rub his erection through his jeans. That was enough to abandon whatever small resistance he had built up. He released her lips and swiftly brought his own to her neck. Clarrissa released a low moan as he sucked on her pulse.
"I love you." She whispered as her hands fiddled with the button of his jeans.
All it took was those three words to make Jonathan freeze. Clary looked at him curiously as his hand grabbed hers tearing it away from his jeans and holding it firmly in his hand. Clary looked at him curiously but he wouldn't make eye contact with her. After a minuet Jonathan sensed a presence behind him.
"Jonathan? Why is my brother looking at us that way?" she asked.
Jonathan didn't need to turn around to know that it was Jace but he knew seeing him would be enough to help gain back his self-control. He looked at the golden eyed boy's face who seemed to be in utter shock. Jonathan's pitch black eyes looked at the solemn boy. Jace was pitch white and emotionless. He broke his eyes away from Jonathan to glare down at Clary. He looked angry but more than anything he looked hurt. Jonathan looked back at him meeting his eyes once more.
"Go with Jace Clary, now!" he commanded.
"But why Jonathan. I want to stay with you."
Jonathan nodded his head. "Jace is going to take you somewhere safe Clarissa."
"But I don't want to. Please Jonathan can't you just tell my brother to go and leave us alone." She whined.
Jonathan saw a wave of confusion that mirrored his own cloud Jace's expression.
"Go with Jace Clarissa. I'll meet up with you in a few minutes." He said releasing her hands and lifting himself off of her; his gaze never leaving Jace's. He didn't trust himself to meet Clarissa's eyes. He didn't know what he would do with this many hormones running through his body.
Clary sighed in defeat before getting up slowly and walking towards her real lover. When she reached him Jace extended a hand and wrapped it around her wrist tightly.
"Go." Jonathan spoke directly to his brother now. "Before I can't control it anymore Jace. Go and take Clary please."
Jace nodded and turned pulling a gapping Clary behind him.
**************Authors Note**************
Love the reviews. Here is a nice long update for being so patient. I will try to update again when I can.