Who sent him? It couldn't be my brother. Could it? That leaves the Clave out. They care for me at all. My mother trusts me too much and knows I can handle myself, but she won't do it. Luke already has the Downworlders watching me already. So, who sent him?
"Was it my brother who sent you?" I asked the guy.
He just sat there and looked at me. He didn't answer or deny me. I was getting really annoyed with him. Just then, the door opened, and I didn't look over it. But the guy did and then got up and said,
"Think about the questions and have more information. I will answer more of yours."
"Wait…" I said out loud.
Then Jace, Izzy, Alec, and Simon came over to me. For once in my life, I don't want them to be here. I want answers. He never answered me if it was my brother who sent them. But why was he wanting to know about my powers? How does he know about my powers?
"Clary, who was that?" Jace asked me.
I looked over to Jordan and Maia. Jordan got up and followed the guy. He will get answers if I can't get them for me. I hope so. I then looked back to Izzy, Alec, Simon, and Jace. What were they doing here?
"What are you guys doing here?" I asked them.
"We came to find you. Wanted to see if you are alright. You have been gone for a while now." Jace answered me.
"I told him not to worry; you always do this. Sometimes, you don't come back until the sun sets. But you will always come back." Simon said.
"You make me seem like a dog, Simon." I stated to him.
"Sorry." He said.
"But who was the guy you were talking to?" Jace asked me.
Do I tell him the truth? Or do I make up something until I know what is happening? I don't know what to do. Then Jordan came back. He came right over to me. He then said,
"I don't know where he went. It's like he just vanished."
"How?" I told him.
"What is going on?" Alec asked. More like demand.
Looks like I am going to have to tell them everything. I don't know how they are going to take it. But it seems like it's the best thing to be done. I sat back down in the booth where I was sitting. The others joined me. They all looked at me, waiting for me to explain.
"First, none of you can get mad at me for my decisions." I told them.
Everyone nodded. Everyone except for Jordan and Maia. Maia joined us after she was done with her shift at the bar. I then let out a sigh and said,
"I have been followed since we came back to New York. I don't know who is following me. But today, one of the guys who were following me came up and wanted to talk. He was going to answer my question if I answered his questions."
"What have you found out until he left after we came?" Alec asked me.
"Well, it's not the Clave that sent them. Or my father. So, right now, I think my brother sent them to follow me. He was asking me about my special gifts." I told them.
"Why would he send them?" Izzy asked.
"I don't know. I couldn't get that far because he ran when you came in. He just wanted to talk to me. He even told me to tell Jordan and Maia to stay away. But he wasn't a threat because he put his stele and seraph blade on the table." I told them.
"He doesn't seem like a threat, but we must watch it all. When he returns, we watch him until he is a threat." Alec said.
We then talked a little bit more about everything. Then, we all headed back to the Institute. Maia and Jordan headed to Luke. I told Maia that she could let Luke know. But ask him not to tell my mom. I was just lost in my own words.
When we returned to the Institute, I saw Luke waiting for us with Maryse. Looks like Jordan and Maia told him. He told Maryse. Hopefully, my mother was out of the loop in this. Right now, I don't need her worried or scared.
"My office." Maryse said. Then she walked away, heading to her office.
We all followed her. Luke and I stayed behind for a moment. I know he would want to talk to me separately. Maryse will just have to deal with it. This is what happening. I am talking to Luke first before anyone else.
"Let's just get it out of the way." I told him when everyone was gone.
"I'm not going to yell at you. This isn't the worst you have done. I can still think of way worse. But why didn't you tell me?" He asked me.
"I didn't want to worry any of you guys. I thought I had it all. But then one of the guys approached me and wanted answers. I know I couldn't do this alone now." I told him.
"Do you know who sent them? Or if they are a threat?" He asked me.
"I don't think they are a threat right now. But what I do know is it is not the Clave or him. But it might be my brother. The guy was questioning me about my special abilities." I answered him.
"You do know we have to tell you, mother." He told me.
"I know. But later. When we have a plan. Because I know none of you are going to like the plan I have." I told him.
"You have a plan?" He asked.
"Yes. But I'd rather talk to everyone first." I told him.
We then headed into Maryse's office. They were all waiting for us. I went over to the empty chair in front of the desk. Izzy was sitting in the other chair. They were all looking at us. But I didn't care. I took the seat and looked at Maryse waiting.
"Now, tell us what happened Clary. Luke told me what he knows. But I want to hear everything from you." She told me.
"Well, I have been followed since we have returned to New York. At first, I thought it was Clave or my father. But after today, I found out that neither of them was there. One of the guys that was following came up to me to talk alone. He wasn't a threat either. But he only wanted to talk to me alone. He left when Izzy, Jace, Alec, and Simon came." I told her.
"Then who wants them to follow?" She asked.
I then looked over to Luke. He knows what I was thinking without words. He gave me a slight nod. I then answered,
"My brother."
She looked at me, surprised at what I said. But I am going to throw them off guard soon. I know they are not going to like what I have planned.
"Well then, we will have someone with you to protect you." She told me.
"No. I don't need protection. I don't think they are here as a threat. I think they are here to watch me." I told her.
"Clary, we can't be too careful." Maryse told me.
"I know that. But here is the thing: he won't talk to me until I am alone. I want answers, so I have to be alone to a point. No shadowhunters anywhere." I told her.
"Clary, we will get your answers. But there has to be another way." She said.
"Maryse, I am letting you know something about Clary. She really isn't asking. She is going to do what she wants with your help or not. It will be done." Luke told him.
She looked at me and then to Luke. He wasn't lying there. I will be doing it one way or neither with her help or not. But I will be getting my answers. I will be talking to that guy alone again. Even if I have to go behind Maryse and everyone's backs.
Maryse didn't know what to say. She just looked at me. I know she doesn't have this happen to her often. Usually, people just listen and do what she says. Mainly because they don't want to get her mad or because they fear her. Well, here is the thing. I don't care about either.
"We must disuse this with the Clave and go from there." She told us.
"Very well. Do what you want. But I will be doing what I want. I already know what they are going to say. So, please save it." I told them.
I then got up from my chair and walked out of the room. I know Simon and Luke were following me. When I knew we were far enough, I stopped and looked at them both. I know they will help me no matter what.
"So, now what?" Simon asked.
Luke looked at me and said,
"We will follow whatever you want. You know the pack will help no matter what."
"I know. I want answers. Not later, but now." I told him.
"Very well. Let's go put a plan together." He told me.
I followed him. We headed back to where the pack was. It is on the docks. An old Chinese place that doesn't really work. But the wolves, when bored, will deliver when people call in orders. It is funny to see.
When I walked in, I saw Maia sitting at one of the tables waiting for us. I went right over to her. She looked at me and smiled. I smiled back to let her know everything was okay. I then said,
"I need your help."
"I am so in. What are we up to?" She asked.
"Well, looks like this guy is going to come back to the Hunter's Moon. That might be the only time I get to talk to him again." I told her.
"But she won't be alone. We must place with the pack to watch the whole suction." Luke said.
"What about the Shadowhunters?" Maia asked.
"They want to talk to Clave. But that isn't going to help. The Clave will just tell us to let them handle it. Then, I will never get my answers. I need answers." I told them.
"You will get your answers. But I think we should have some extra time to help with this. We don't know what we are up against." Luke said.
"Don't worry about that. I will handle that. Just make sure the pack will behave." I warned him.
Luke knew why I was saying those words. I then got up and walked away. I need to make a phone call to a vampire who owes me a favor. I stepped outside to get some privacy. I know they will help me. If he doesn't, he is out of luck when he owes me one.