Author's Note: Hey people! FYI next chapter will not be an update! I am extremely superstitious . However when thirteen is put up fourteen will be as well. Call me childish but hey, everyone has at least one superstition. On to the story.

Jace walked slowly up to the entrance to the Dumort, fingering the pin Magnus had given him. He tossed a nervous glance towards Alec, who seemed completely at ease despite where they were headed. He hadn't wanted Alec to come( and frankly neither had Magnus) but Alec had insisted. They walked in silence, Jace was nervous as fuck but Alec was calm and collected. Then again, that was just how Alec was. Unlike Jace, Alec didn't need humor, sarcasm, snarky remarks, or anything else to seem in control. He was always cool and calm in the face of danger. He could risk his life for him or Izzy and not bat an eye and then slip quietly into the background again like it was nothing. Alec was always overshadowed even when he didn't deserve it. Suddenly Alec spoke.

"What's wrong?"

"Huh?" said Jace.

"You look frustrated and confused. What's on your mind?" He said like he was asking the weather or the time.

"How are you so calm about this? We're headed on a mission to a vampire lair for some psychotic goth girl and you act like we're just running to Taki's." Jace fumed.

"You think I'm not freaking the fuck out? Were you or were you not listening when I told you she stuck a sword at my throat? She has reasons to be the way she is. As for being calm, it's kind of my job. I'm the stable big brother remember." Alec said. Jace ignored the last part.

" Reasons? What reasons? How am I her 'champion' but you know more than I do?" Alec sighed.

"You're like a pawn. She just needs you to perform a job. Albeit not a fun one, but it shouldn't kill you."

"You know her plan?"

"Not really. Just that she has one."

Jace didn't get to answer. They stared open-mouthed at the door, which was clean, polished, and, most importantly, no longer boarded up. A vampire opened it from the other side and nodded their entrance. If the door was a change the inside was a complete remodel. The carpets were clean, the walls repainted, the stairs and furniture rebuilt. Soft golden light spilled from a candle-lit chandelier and classic music played softly.

"This way." The vampire hissed. He led them into what looked like a throne room. Sitting on the thrones were none other than the dark haired boy Nico and his(assumed) boyfriend...Bill?...no Will. Nico regarded him coldly. Then he called out.

"Katherine! Your champion is here. Oh, and he's brought a friend." The boy next to him Will put a hand on his. Nico looked at him and his eyes softened. The moment didn't last long. With a flash of black Hellfire the shadows darkened in one corner and di Luminoso appeared.

"Thank you Nico. I had a few things to finish up." she said as she stalked across the room. She took the seat next to Nico. "Welcome Jace and Alec Lightwood." He opened his mouth to correct her and then snapped it shut again. He wasn't that stupid. "I believe it is time to explain a few things. This is my brother Nico di Angelo and his boyfriend Will Solace." her eyes flashed. "How much do you know about Greek mythology?"

Author's Note: Here it is. So we don't have to go through the whole explaining things, I'll fast forward to the next day when chapter fourteen is out. There shouldn't be any break-up/crossover ships for Katherine. I have big plans for Katherine's love life, which will play into her past. I hope you enjoyed it. Also Katherine is not completely heartless, that's just a cover from her acquaintance's POV. She might be a crazy bitch but she's not a heartless bitch.

WarriorOfHades Out!