"Welcome all. Years ago my father, Valentine Morgenstern, started something. He intended to wipe out Downworlders."
There was a very loud cheer.
"I intend to go one step further. I know many of you are upset with the current state of the Clave. I intend to wipe out anyone who does not bow at my feet and help build a better future. Using the Infernal Cup, we will unite the Nephilim and demon kind, and we will become unstoppable. And those who do not kneel shall be executed." Sebastian said.
There was a second loud cheer and Sebastian turned to the summoning circle he had drawn in the dirt.
"Mother. I summon you." Was all Sebastian had to say before Lilith appeared.
"What is it you need my son?" Lilith asked.
"I need your blood Mother, to help make the Nephilim stronger." Sebastian said.
Lilith smiled and using one of her nails, cut open her wrist, spilling her blood into the Infernal Cup. Jace watched as the demonic qualities turned the once shiny, silvery adamas black.
"There you go my son." She said.
"Thank you Mother." Sebastian said before Lilith vanished.
"Now, we must have our volunteer be the first to drink." Sebastian said.
Jace watched in horror as Amatis was dragged to Sebastian's feet.
"No." He said. Clary grabbed his arm and gently pulled him back.
"Shh. It'll all be okay." She whispered. Jace watched as Amatis's head was tipped back and the Infernal Cup shoved in between her lips.
"Now, drink of the Infernal Cup." Sebastian said. The contents spilled down Amatis's throat and her body fell to the ground twitching. She lay still for a few moments before standing.
"Wonderful." Sebastian said.
Amatis stood on Sebastian's right side. Jace looked over at her. Her eyes were empty. She looked almost the same as Clary did, but worse. Like she'd had her entire soul removed from her body.
"Now! Who will be next?" Sebastian said.
"I will!" Someone shouted.
Sebastian scanned the crowd looking for the person who had suddenly called out.
"Who said that?" Sebastian asked. Jace watched as the crowd looked around. That was when he saw Alec smirking up at them.
"I said, I will." Alec shouted again.
"Lightwood." Sebastian hissed.
"I will too." Another voice called. Isabelle appeared next to Alec.
"Make it three!" Magnus was at Alec's side.
"You know what, sure. I will too." Simon stood beside Isabelle. The four stared up at Sebastian and Jace smiled.
"What exactly are they doing here?" Sebastian asked, turning to Jace and Clary.
"Sebastian I-"
"Trust me. You don't want to know." Jace said. Clary and Sebastian both looked at him.
"Jace, what have you done?" Clary asked. Jace smiled and kissed her.
"Trust me, you're going to like this." Jace said.
Clary didn't have time to answer before an arrow came flying towards Sebastian.
"Get them!" Sebastian screamed. The crowd instantly turned towards the four on the ground.
"Jace!" Alec yelled. Sebastian turned and grabbed Amatis.
"Come with me." He hissed. The pair ran off unnoticed and Alec managed to climb up to hand Jace the sword.
"This will work?" Jace asked.
"Yes. It's only good for one use, so you have to get him in one shot." Alec said. Jace nodded.
"Got it." Jace said. He turned and saw that Amatis and Sebastian were both gone.
"Jace. What's going on? What are you doing?" Clary asked. Jace looked at the sword in his hand and the girl in front of him.
"Where did Sebastian go?" Jace asked.
"I don't know. Jace what's happening?" Clary asked, growing more and more panicked.
"I'm so sorry Clary." Jace said. He took Glorious and stabbed her just under her belly button. She screamed in agony and Jace watched as she fell to the ground, Glorious clattering on the rocks.
"J-Jace. Wh-What have you done?" Clary said. Jace dropped beside her and cradled her in his arms.
"Shh. It's okay. I'm so sorry Clary. I'm so sorry." Jace whispered. He felt the ground shake and turned to where the battle was.
A huge crack had appeared in the earth and Sebastian's army was jumping into it. Jace and Sebastian made eye contact before Sebastian jumped into the chasm.
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"Jace. Jace you need to relax." Isabelle said. Jace ran a hand through his hair and continued pacing.
"I did this to her. I hurt her Isabelle. What if she doesn't wake up?" Jace asked.
"You saved her. Brother Enoch is in there right now. Stop worrying. She will wake up." Isabelle said.
"But what if she doesn't?" Jace asked. Alec and Simon walked into the hall and looked at the closed door.
"Any news?" Alec asked.
"No nothing yet." Isabelle said. The door opened and Brother Enoch walked out.
"How is she? Is she okay? Can we see her?" Jace asked, walking over to the Silent Brother.
"She is in perfect health, however the heavenly fire that was contained inside Glorious seems to be in her blood. There is no way of extracting it. It is something she will have to live with." Brother Enoch said.
"Can we see her?" Jace asked.
"You can. But she won't have any control over the heavenly fire. I strongly advise you not to touch her at all." Brother Enoch said.
Jace opened the door and saw Clary curled up in the corner of her bed. The door shut behind him and he stood there for a few moments.
"You can come over. I'm not going to hurt you." Clary said softly. Jace walked over to her and sat at the door of the bed.
"How are you feeling?" Jace asked. Clary shrugged.
"A little hotter than usual but I guess that's what happens when I have fire in my blood." Clary said. Jace sighed.
"Clary, I am so so so sorry. If there was any way that I could have prevented this I-"
"Stop. I'm alive. I'm fine. Stop beating yourself up over this. It's not your fault." Clary said.
"But Sebastian-"
"He got away. But that isn't your fault." Clary said. She reached for Jace's hand and stopped herself.
"What's wrong?" Jace asked.
"I can't touch you." Clary said, pulling on her fingers. Jace grabbed her hands and Clary quickly pulled them away.
"No. I don't want to hurt you." Clary said. Jace looked at her.
"You won't. Let me help you." Jace said.
"Jace, Brother Enoch already talked to me about this. It's going to take some time to learn to control this." Clary said.
"So does that mean you can't touch anyone until you can control it?" Jace asked.
"I don't know. I just don't want to hurt you." Clary said. Jace looked at her.
"Okay. So you won't touch me. I'm just happy that you're okay." Jace said. Clary smiled.
"I really really missed you. And I'm so sorry about-"
"You don't have to apologize Clary. The last thing you need to do is apologize." Jace said. Tears spilled down Clary's cheeks and Jace sat closer to her and wiped them away gently.
"It's okay. It's not your fault. Don't cry Clary." Jace said. He pulled her into his arms and she buried her face in his chest.
"Shh. Don't cry Clary it's all going to be okay. You did nothing wrong." Jace soothed. Clary's breathing slowed and Jace looked down at her.
"Look, I'm touching you. And I'm okay." Jace said softly. Clary sighed and looked up at him.
"I missed you." Clary said.
"I missed you too Clary." Jace said. He kissed the top of her head.
"I love you. I love you so so much." Clary said, hugging Jace tightly.
"I love you too Clary. So so much." Jace whispered.