Clary wiped her face free of salty tears and looked up at Sebastian. He was still grinning like at cat that had found the cream. Cursing him under her breathe, she realised that there was nothing that could be done. She would just have to have the baby that was inside her and give him what he wanted.

"I'm tired, please may I lie down somewhere Sebastian?" Clary asked sweetly. Sebastian frowned for a moment but then answered.

"Of course my dear, a baby is probably very tiring", he said and Clary felt sick with disgust.

"Please can Jace come with me, I will be lonely otherwise dear brother", she said. Sebastian clearly was fooled by her charm as he beckoned them into another room which was nicely furnished with a small bed in the corner.

"I will get you two early tomorrow morning, try to contain yourself", he said the last bit loudly and shut the door laughing to himself. Clary watched Jace sit down slowly on the small couch and put his head in his hands.

"Im sorry Clary", he said breaking the silence that had formed. Clary looked at him and shook her head.

"It's not your fault Jace", she said and she could hear how choked she sounded. She hated being seen as weak, but right now all she wanted was her mum.

"I just am not ready to be any sort of father", he whispered.

"You won't have to be", she said sadly. As much as she didn't want to have the baby, she was becoming slightly attached to it as a mother should.

"Clary, I need to tell you something", Jace said whilst standing up. Clary kept her eyes on him as he walked over towards the bed she was currently sitting on.

"Oh God, that's never good", she said. Jace smiled but then his face went back to being serious.

"You have to understand that I can't help how I feel, I've never felt like this before", he said and Clary's heart started pounding.

"Felt what before?" She asked. Jace looked up at her with his stunning gold eyes which made Clary want to faint.

"How I feel about you", he whispered. Clary drew in a shocked breathe-did he seriously mean what he was saying to her?

"W-w-hat?" She finally managed to say. Jace gave her a small smile which made her stomach flip.

"I think I love you", he replied. The world seemed to stop as Clary took in what he just said. At first she felt that he was joking and that he would suddenly start laughing at how ridiculous the idea would be. However, when many seconds had passed, Clary started realising that he was deadly serious, which made her heart swell with joy.

"I think I love you too", she whispered back. Jace looked at her like she was the first flower to ever bloom.

"Oh thank the angel, I thought you would slap me", Jace said and despite trying not to,Clary giggled.

"So, how long have you been drooling over me?" Clary asked and Jace grinned at her.

"Since I met you, I have no idea why though", he said. Clary gave him a glare but she didn't mean it.

"Cocky like ass-" Clary started but Jace cut her off.

"Language Fray", Jace said. Clary rolled her eyes and sighed. He was cocky but she loved that about him. She was glad she finally had admitted it to herself and to Jace. He leant forward and kissed her gently. Clary kissed him back and after a bit, pulled away.

"Wow", Clary said smiling.

"I know, I'm the best", he said and Clary hit him playfully on the arm. She was about to say something when Jace spoke.

"I think we should fight for the baby", Jace said suddenly.

"Our baby", Clary corrected him. Jace nodded and put his hands on her stomach.

"We can't let him or her have a life like that", he said and Clary agreed.

"Ok, what should we do?" Clary asked.

"I think we should wait until tomorrow morning and see what happens and then take it from there",he replied. And with that, Clary and Jace laid down on the bed and slept in each others arms until morning.

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It was nearly pitch black by the time Simon stirred. Alec and Magnus had woken up long before and were resting until morning. Izzy had been waiting ages for Simon to wake, and when he did she felt unbelievably happy.

"SIMON", she said and Simon looked at her and smiled.

"Izzy, what happened?" Simon asked. Izzy explained how they had been under a sleeping spell and that Clary and Jace had gone off.

"What about Max?" Simon said and his name made Izzy's heart clench. She missed him so much, more than she had ever imagined.

"Alec says we will enter the manor tomorrow morning", Izzy said and Simon nodded. Words that she wanted to say to him hung on her tongue like a bittersweet syrup.

"Simon I-I need to talk to you about something", Izzy said quietly. Simon looked up at her, his

bright eyes shining in the moonlight.

"Is it my terrible obsession over Taki's, Izzy I love your cooking but it really can't compare", Simon said and he gave a little laugh. Izzy smiled but composed herself quickly.

"No Simon, but we will be talking about that topic again", Izzy said. Confusion spread over his face, he clearly had no idea.

"What is it then?" He asked.

"It's just that, I have some feelings for you that are becoming stronger every single day", Izzy replied. Simon raised his head and blinked like an owl.

"Y-y-you have feelings for me?" He said with pure astonishment.

"Yes", Izzy said confidently.

"But you're so beautiful and perfect for me and -" Simon started but Izzy cut him off.

"Simon you are perfect too, funny and kind", she said. Simon opened and shut his mouth.

"But we're parabati", he whispered. Izzy nodded sadly, but she had an idea.

"Let's get through tomorrow, I just wanted to tell you in case we don't get out alive tomorrow", Izzy said. The pair then laid down on the ground, their hands touching.

"I have something to live for now", Simon whispered. Happy tears stung at Izzy's eyes, it was like a dream.

"Night Simon", she said before she drifted off into a deep slumber.

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"Alec",Magnus said.

"Alec", he repeated.

"Izzy shut up", Alec grumbled. He was still sleepy, and Magnus couldn't help but think how adorable he looked.

"As much as I am flattered, no I am not you sister", Magnus replied. At this, Alec shot up and stared at Magnus.

"Magnus?" He said.

"Yes, well done that's my name", the warlock said. Alec rubbed his eyes and pushed his hair out of his face, something that Magnus ached to do one day.

"I need to tell you something", Magnus said. Alec looked up at him, his brown eyes glimmering in the starlight.

"Go on", Alec said. Magnus took in a deep breathe and then continued.

"Alec Lightwood, I think I may have fallen for you", Magnus said. Alec looked at him like he was mad, which he probably was.

"H-h-how do you know I'm into men and t-", Alec stuttered but Magnus waved his hand to silence him.

"Alec please don't pretend", Magnus said softly.

"Then I think I have fallen for you too", Alec replied. Relief poured through Magnus.

"You do?" Magnus asked.

"Yes, I need to stop pretending to everyone and myself", he said. Magnus took this as permission so he leant forward and kissed his cheek.

"Let's get some beauty sleep", Magnus whispered. Alec smiled and nodded his head, he was exhausted.

"Night", Alec said.

"Night", Magnus replied. They curled up together like two sleeping cats.

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(The next morning)

Jace woke up to sunlight pouring in through the small window at the back of the room. His hand was firmly round Clary's back, something he always dreamed of doing. Jace had no idea what it was that attracted him so strongly to the small redhead. He loved her stubbornness and all her beautiful drawings. But most of all, he loved and admired how she never realised how beautiful she actually was. Her tumbling red locks, emerald green eyes, button nose and lovely personality. His thoughts were distracted as Clary started waking up.

"Finally, she wakes", Jace said and Clary playfully punched him in the rib. Jace pretended it hurt making Clary laugh. He loved her laugh, and he was impressed he could realise it.

"What do you want me to do, kiss it better?" She asked mockingly. Jace grinned back at her and wiggled his eyebrows.

"Well doctor, I think that would help my condition", he said playfully. Clary kissed her hand and placed it on his rib.

"Better?" Clary asked.

"Wasn't what I was going for, but it will just have to do", he replied. Clary snorted and got up. Jace couldn't believe how telling someone your true feelings could change how they were with you. At first, Clary had been rather dismissive of him. Jace understood that it must have been strange, he was meant to be becoming her brother after all.

"I really wish I had a spare set of clothes", she said aloud.

"I really wish we weren't trapped in a room by a maniac, we all want things Clary", Jace said. Clary turned around and narrowed her eyes. Although she was trying to be scary, Jace could tell she was trying not to laugh.

"Can we go back to the bit you confessed your love for me?" Clary asked. Jace smiled and stood up and walked over to her. She was so small that she barely reached his shoulder, it was a perfect opportunity to pick her up.

"JACE", she squealed.

"Can we go back to when you were asleep? You were far easier to manage", Jace said whilst trying not to laugh.

"JACE! This can't be good for the baby", Clary shrieked. Jace was about to reply when the door swung open revealing the person he hated most in the entire world.

Sebastian.

"Please put my sister down", he spoke calmly but with a hint of hatred. Jace slowly lowered her down and snaked his hand around her small waist protectively.

"Sebastian, can we leave this room now?" Clary asked. Sebastian smiled at her.

"Of course, are you sure you want him with you?" He replied. Anger boiled in Jace's body which he somehow managed to contain. It wasn't for him or for Clary, but for the baby growing inside her.

"I want to keep an eye on him", she spoke sweetly but her eyes were blazing. Jace wondered why Sebastian suddenly thought she liked him, she had screamed that she would never love him.

"If that's what you want", he said and they left the room towards the big hall.

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Izzy woke up to Magnus and Alec staring at Simon and her cuddled up together.

"What are you two gawping at", she asked. Magnus grinned and Alec shook his head.

"Nothing", they both replied at the same time.

"You saw nothing", Izzy said and the two boys nodded. Izzy noticed Magnus's arm was around Alec's waist.

"Well, you two didn't waste any time", she observed. Alec went red but Magnus merely winked at her.

"Time is of the essence my dear", he spoke the words softly. Izzy smiled and tied up her hair.

"Well, shall I wake him?" Magnus asked. Izzy shook her head quickly.

"No thanks", she responded. Magnus and Alec went off, probably to gather Alec's weapons. Today they would get Max back. Well, as soon as Simon woke up.

()

"Sit down here", Sebastian commanded. Jace and Clary did as they were told. It wasn't like they had anything they could fight with.

"The baby should be coming soon", Sebastian said whilst standing up.

"Hooray, lucky us", Jace spat.

"Careful", Sebastian warned.

"Where's my mum?", Clary said. Sebastian laughed and started pacing up and down.

"Gone", was all he said. Clary felt Jace tense beside her.

"What do you mean gone?" She whispered.

"She was putting up too much of a struggle, plus I need her ashes for our experiment", he said gleefully. The ground shook under Clary, her mum and Luke-it just wasn't possible.

"Please tell me this is some type of joke", Jace said glaring at Sebastian. Sebastian shook his head and rubbed his hands together like he had won the lottery.

"Nope", was all he said. Tears started pouring down her face-how could he?

"I never got to say goodbye", was all she could say. Sebastian sighed.

"What is it with people and saying goodbye? They're dead anyway, what's the big deal?" He asked. Something cracked inside her, like all the anger she had been trying to hold together.

"SHE WAS OUR MOTHER HOW COULD YOU DO THIS SH-", Clary screamed but she stopped and grabbed her stomach.

"Clary?" Jace asked. There was pure worry in his voice.

"Oh dear", Sebastian remarked. Clary was about to say something when an agonising pain hit her again. She let out a shriek of pain.

"Looks like her waters broken", Sebastian said. Clary's knuckles turned paler as she was gripping her stomach so hard.

"DO SOMETHING", Jace shouted. Sebastian shrugged his shoulders.

"Sorry, no can do, woman have been doing it forever, it will be over soon, but do hurry up", Sebastian said the last bit a bit louder.

"Jace this hurts like hell", Clary whispered. Jace stroked her head and tried to comfort her.

"Take slow breaths", Jace said soothingly. Clary did as she was told.

"Finally, I can complete my ultimate goal", Sebastian shouted.

"Not so fast", a voice said at the door. Clary turned to see Izzy, Alec, Simon and Magnus standing fully armed.

"You think you can stop ME?" Sebastian asked and started laughing.

"Where's my brother?" Alec said.

"Wouldn't you like to know", Sebastian replied. Clary groaned and closed her eyes.

"Clary, it's ok, I'm here", Jace said.

"What a comfort", Sebastian said sarcastically.

"Right that's it", Izzy said and they all charged towards him.

"GUARDS", Sebastian shouted. Around hundred people emerged dressed in blood red fighting gear, each one fully armed.

"Kill them", Sebastian ordered.

"Yes sir", they all said back. They all charged and the battle began.

()

Jace got up and joined the battle. As much as he didn't want to leave Clary, he knew he had to. The race of the battle mad his blood pump faster and his mind whirl. He killed guard after guard after guard. He found himself fighting beside Alec, Jace hadn't fought with someone for a very long time. Every so often he checked on Clary, who was groaning still. He felt awful for doing it to her, all he could do was try to look out for her. There were too many guards and they kept coming.

"Guards HALT", Sebastian cried. They all stopped immediately and turned to face their master.

"Surrender, you have no chance", Sebastian said. Izzy shook her head.

"FINE THEN, KILL THEM", Sebastian screamed and the guards started charging again. However, none of the saw the little boy with a pocket knife creep up behind Sebastian and stab him in the back.

()

Clary watched as one by one all the guards fell to the floor, followed by Sebastian. The boy looked up and smiled at Alec and Izzy. Izzy dropped her sword and ran towards him and scooped him up. She then smothered him in kisses.

"IZZY", the boy laughed. Izzy put him down gently. Alec came over and ruffled his hair.

"Max, how did you get out?" Alec asked.

"Sebastian forgot I had my steel, I made a rune you guys showed me", Max said proudly. Izzy cried happy tears and gave him a fierce hug. Clary couldn't stop herself, she let out another loud groan.

"Clary!" Jace said and ran towards her. They all came over and sat beside her.

"Right, I'll help you, but you owe me", Magnus said.

"Thanks", Jace said.

"Right Clary, you have to push", Magnus said. Clary did as she was told, and with encouragement from Jace, she was doing well.

"Last one Clary!" Magnus said. Clary pushed until she heard her baby's cries echo through the hall. Magnus waved his hand and produced a soft blanket for the baby.

"Congratulations on a new baby..."

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Hey everyone,

I can't believe how much I've written! I really enjoyed writing this chapter!

Sorry for the cliffie! I couldn't resist!

Thanks and please r&r (I may update really soon if people ask!)

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