Chapter 23 - By the Light of Dawn

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The alarms in The Institute began to go off, indicating an intruder

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The alarms in The Institute began to go off, indicating an intruder.

"I thought these wards were airtight," Aldertree said, picking up a sword.

"How many soldiers are here?" Alec asked.

"Only two dozen. Everyone else is out dealing with the Downworld attacks," one of the Shadowhunters answered.

"I'll take the entry with Longford," Alec said.

"We'll cover the weapons room," Aldertree said.

"Isabelle, Olivia you go with Aldertree," Alec ordered.

Isabelle nodded but Olivia scoffed, "Yeah right. I'm going with you."

Alec didn't say anything but picked his bow up off the table, heading towards the entrance. Olivia followed him, her kindjals grasped firmly in her hands.

"Valentine's work?" one of the Shadowhunters asked.

"Only one way to find out," Alec replied.

The door swung open revealing a small girl with two Shadowhunters laying at her feet.

"Hold your fire," Alec ordered.

"What's a little girl doing here all alone?"

"She's a warlock," Olivia explained.

"Madzie. Did you.." Before Alec could finish his sentence Madzie flicked her wrist sending Alec and Olivia flying into the elevator. The doors closed trapping them inside.

Groans could be heard outside of the elevator as both Alec and Olivia tried to pry open the doors.

"Who's my favorite little Warlock," Olivia heard a male voice speak. Valentine. Alec and Olivia shared a look before pounding harder on the door.

It was several minutes later before the doors to the elevator finally opened. Olivia gasped as she saw at least 10 Shadowhunters laid dead on the ground. Alec's phone rang and he answered it, putting it on speaker.

"Are you okay?" Olivia heard Jace ask.

"We're under attack. Major casualties. Valentine used Madzie to take down the wards. She suffocated everyone," Alec explained.

"Where are Liv and Izzy?"

"Olivia's right here. She's fine. And Izzy.." Alec looked to Olivia.

"She's fine. I can feel her and she feels normal," Olivia answered.

"Oh, thank the Angel. Alec, he's there to use the power core instead of lightning. He's got Simon and he's threatening to kill him if Clary doesn't come and activate the sword."

"You have to keep Clary away from that sword," Alec said firmly.

"Don't worry. She's with Magnus. Luke and I are coming for it now. Just get to the power core. Shut it down. That way, no matter who touches the sword, it won't turn on."

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