Clary never had gotten over the feeling of flying through a portal. It always made her pulse quicken and her head spin. They both landed on the floor with a hard thump which sent Clary rolling back. Her back ached and she felt slightly queasy. Jace scrambled up skilfully and jogged over with a look of pure concern on his angelic face. He offered her his hand which she took gratefully and stood up.

"Alright?" Jace asked. His eyes were wide and he looked slightly flushed. Must have been the portal ride, she told herself. He was looking at her strangely which made her heart beat just that little faster.

"Yeah", she replied after a few awkward seconds. Jace nodded, he clearly didn't believe her. Clary couldn't care less about how she felt; she just wanted to find her mum. She missed her so badly that it hurt, she never knew how much she needed her. They started walking down the cobbled streets. Clary ached for her sketchpad so that she could try and capture the serenity of the place. Alicante. It was full of huge buildings, cafes and shops. Clary wished that she could spend more time just walking around, but she knew what her priority was.

"So, where are we going", she asked Jace. He was looking around with a strange look on his face. Snapping out of whatever he was thinking about, he looked at her with his eyebrows raised.

"I'm not a bloody taxi service", he said. He was grinning at her which made Clary instantly go red. What is wrong with me? She thought. She hadn't been feeling so good practically all day, probably because she was so worried.

"Yeah you are", she replied. Jace smirked.

"I want money then", he said whilst rubbing his hands together. His eyes were so beautiful in the sun which kept making her heart flutter.

"That my friend would make you a taxi service", she said with triumph. Jace looked slightly annoyed, she had got him good.

"Anyway, where are we going?" she demanded. Jace was about to say something when someone started shouting in the street. A frantic man with ragged clothes was screaming about something.

"IT'S COMING, RUN", he kept repeating like a broken record. He then collapsed on the street. Clary felt like she might faint, how would she find her mum with whatever was going on.

"Clary", Jace said quickly looking at her frantically. Clary sighed, was he seriously getting worried because of one mad man?

"Yes?" she asked patiently.

"How do we actually know your mum is here?" he said. A hint of underlying irritation layered his voice. Clary gulped.

"I just have a feeling", she whispered. I must sound so stupid, she realised. Jace looked like he wanted to punch something.

"OK, now please tell me that you will agree to go home", he said pronouncing each word clearly. Clary's stomach flipped, she couldn't go home now.

"Please Jace", she said. Her own ears picked up how weak she sounded. She needed Jace, even though she hated to admit it.

"Clary, look", he said pointing his finger which was slightly shaking. Clary stood up to look in the horizon and a strange light which was moving at a fast speed.

"What", she said. She was feeling worried now, why was everyone panicking? And then it hit her. In the horizon was not a warm light, but people carrying flaming torches.

The war was coming to Alicante.

And there was no stopping it.

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Jace had realised before Clary what was happening. He had kept getting side-tracked at how her emerald green eyes sparkled in the light. Stop it, he told himself over and over again. She would be his sister soon, well when they found her mum.

"We NEED to go", he said and he knew he sounded horrible. He didn't want to risk Clary getting hurt. Panic reached her eyes and she looked like she was about to cry.

"NO, NO, JA-", she started but he grabbed her hand and pulled her into an empty shop. They could hide safely here until they figured out what to do. Clary didn't seem to agree.

"What are you doing?" she hissed. Maybe she wanted to stand out there which would certainly lead to her death.

"Unlike you, I don't want to be a flaming torch", he retorted. Clary closed her eyes and sighed. Shadows were cast from her long lashes making him feel odd. Casting away the feeling, he decided to get on with discussing what to do. Suddenly, a huge crash sounded from the back of the old shop. They both jumped, Jace groaned. They must have found them already.

"Wait here", Jace said sternly. Clary shook her head causing locks of fiery hair to cascade down her face. Jace wished he could push them away.

"No way, I'm coming with you", she said crossing her hands over her chest. God she is stubborn, he thought. He knew there was no point trying to reason with her, so they crept cautiously towards the back room. Jace slowly switched on the light and was met by a scream. A girl and two boys were crouched in the corner. They were in gear and the girl was screaming. Clary put a finger over her mouth symbolising to the girl to be quiet. The girl nodded and looked down obviously ashamed.

"Who are you", one of the boys whispered. One wore glasses and the other didn't. Jace looked at Clary; he couldn't be bothered with introducing himself.

"My name is Clary and this is my brother Jace", she said. The boy nodded and looked at them, they weren't in gear but it must have been clear that they were shadowhunter's. Specky however didn't take the hint.

"So are you shadowhunters?" he asked. Clary nodded and sat down. Jace joined her on the dusty floor.

"Are you hiding from the dark war", the girl asked.

"Yes, sorry what are your names?" Clary said. She seemed curious of the three people sitting in front of her.

"My name is Izzy and this is my brother Alec and my parabati Simon", she explained. Clary nodded. Jace felt sad for a moment, he had always wanted a parabati but no-one seemed to fit the job. The only person he could think of was Clary; it would probably be a good idea considering soon they would be siblings. But Jace knew that parabati's could never be in love and for some reason that put him off even asking her.

"Are you hiding here?" Alec asked. He looked slightly irritated that he had to share his hiding place with himself and Clary.

"Can we?" she asked. Simon nodded and Clary smiled at him.

"Why are you here?" Izzy asked. She had lovely brown eyes-but they weren't as nice as Clary's.

"Trying to find my mum", Clary said sadly. Izzy suddenly seemed to think of something.

"We are trying to find my brother Max, maybe he is with your mum?" she said. Alec was about to protest when Izzy cut him off.

"We could work as a team?" she said earnestly looking at Clary.

"Are we sure that they are here?" Clary said addressing Izzy.

"Yes, we have reason to believe so as this was where we were when he was taken", Izzy replied. Clary nodded sympathetically,

"I'm in then", she said loudly. Izzy smiled.

"I'm in", specky said. Alec sighed loudly.

"Fine", he grumbled. Jace understood exactly how he felt, he didn't like working in groups.

"I'm in", Jace said when Clary looked at him questioningly. So, the five new acquaintances gathered together to decide what to do to find their loved ones.

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Hiya everyone,

EXAMS ARE OVER (WHOOOOOOO) I am so happy so I decided to write a super long chapter! I just want to say thanks to everyone that followed/reviewed my story! You made my awful week so much better!

So, I brought the TMI squad in? We will hopefully see more Magnus and don't forget about Sebastian! What has happened to Jocelyn and Max? Don't be upset about how Simon and Izzy are parabati! I just thought it would be a change from usual fics? Plus, hope you guys enjoyed the Clace fluffiness!

PLEASE r&r as it means the world! :) It makes me update sooooo much faster!

Thanks and have a great weekend,

Heartshade