Jonathan's Return (The Mortal Instruments)

Chapter 11: Fighting love with Fire?

Dedicated to @mmd1991. You wanted some Clace action(; so this chapter's is for you! Kisses x

Chapter 11: Fighting Love with Fire?

Jace's POV

I watch Clary like a hawk, waiting for any movement. She hasn't moved or said anything for the past day and half. I watch her chest rise and fall, steady and strong.

I haven't left Clary's side unless I had to shower or use the bathroom. She's never alone for more than 15 seconds.

My eyelids are getting very heavy while I'm waiting for Brother Zachariah to get to the Institute. We might not be able to solve the blood problem, but maybe the Brothers have a solution for the Love Rune. God I hope so.

My breathing becomes steadier and heavier. My eyelids slowly closing together. I have a dreamless sleep. As if I was floating around in nothing but darkness and solitude surrounding me.

I'm awakened my Isabelle. She said she would watch over Clary while I get cleaned up for Brother Zachariah. She had tears running down her face. I was going to question her but she practically forces me toward the shower.

I slink over to the shower. I lock the door behind me. I turn on the water. I feel the scalding hot water touch my back and neck. I put my hand on the wall to support me. Through all the water, I can still feel tears falling down my face.

I hear Isabelle and someone talking. Brother Zachariah. I turn off the water and get dressed quickly. I look in the mirror. My eyes aren't puffy. Good.

I walk outside and see that Simon, Alec, Luke, Jocelyn, Maryse, and Consul Penhallow have all come to see Clary. They surround her so she's out of my view. As I close the bathroom door behind me, I see all eyes on me. All conversations stop. Their eyes full of sorrow and regret. My heart starts racing. Is it Clary?

"Wha- what's wrong with Clary" I stutter.

Isabelle walks over to me. Her cheeks stained with tears and more brimming around her eyes. She takes my hand and leads me to Clary's bed.

I keep my head down not wanting to see the sorrowful faces. Isabelle squeezes my hand. It's as if she's bracing me for what I might see. I squeeze my eyes shut so right until I see spots. I force them open. Slowly I crane my head up.

I gasp. The Love Rune is glowing brighter than ever. But Clary's body looks like all of energy is being sucked out of her. The area around the Love Rune look healthy and clean. The rest of her body looks purplish blue. Her face looks sunken. Her eyes surrounded with black circles. She looked like she had a long battle with cancer. A battle she didn't win. I hold back any tears. I have to be strong. I have to. For Clary.

"How long was I in the shower, Isabelle?" I whisper.

"Not long. When you fell asleep, she was starting look like this. You were so tired you didn't see it. And I didn't have the heart to tell you. I'm sorry." she replies softly.

My grief and sorrow turns into rage. Anger. Frustration. I turn to Brother Zachariah. His face expressionless as usual.

"Do the Brothers know how to solve the Love Rune problem?" I ask monotonously.

Not in any of our scrolls. But, Jonathan Herondale, we think you might hold the key to Clarissa recovery.

I scrunch up my face in confusion. I think to anything that might help her. Wait?

"The fire. Is that it?" I say.

The Brothers don't know the qualities of the Heavenly Fire but we do know that it broke you from the bond you had with Jonathan Morgenstern.

We all exchange hopeful glances. All this time Clary's solution was me. Wow if that's not the definition of irony then I don't know what is.

Our theory is any demonic rune can be reversed or broken using the Heavenly Fire. But remember this, Jonathan Herondale, we don't know how powerful the fire is. When Clarissa stabbed you, your whole body erupted in flames. Are you prepared to possible see that?

My face drops. I remember Clary's screams of agony from glamours that Valentine had made her see. But inflicting actual pain on her? The screams haunted my thoughts.

"If it can save Clary from this Rune, then do whatever is necessary" Jocelyn says firmly. Her hand intertwined with Luke's. Her face strong and determined. So much like Clary's face.

"Alright. What do I do?"
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Isabelle's POV

My eyes hurt from crying so much. But after so many tears we might have hope. I grip to Simon. He keeps me steady.

We all surround Clary. Jace's face and voice contradict each other. His face looks scared but his voice strong and confident. He steps towards Clary kisses her on her forehead. Brother Zachariah places Jace's hands on Clary's forehead and the other over the Love Rune.

I see Jace close his eyes. His face scrunch together in focus and hard determination. I can't tell if it was the trick of the light but I saw and orange-yellowish liquid travel through Jace's hand and on to Clary. I squeeze my eyes together, bracing myself for the worst.

I hear Clary scream. But it didn't sound like an agonizing scream. I look up and see the Rune on Clary's chest his burning away. Slowly but it was progress.
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Clary's POV

My dream shifts. I'm standing in a dark tunnel. A light shines behind me. I spin around to see a man standing very close to me. I squint my eyes to see him clearly but the hood of his jacket covers his face. I hear Jace's voice. It's so quiet. It sounds like it's coming from the end of the tunnel. As I begin to walk toward it, the man grabs my wrists. His hood is off. Valentine.

"Know this dear Clarissa, Jace might've saved you from my son's rune but you can NEVER escape me. We are one. Morgenstern and Morgenstern." He smiles evily.

"No," I snarl. I rip my arm from his grasp. "Fray. My name is Clary Fray. You may be my father, but I will never be your daughter. You remember that, dearest daddy." I sprint toward the light as fast I can. My eyes snap open and my body pushes forward giving me whiplash. I'm sweating and I feel so weak. I look around. I can feel myself getting dizzy and I'm starting to see black spots.

"Jace. I love you...." I trail off. My eyes roll black and the darkness takes me once again.
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Author's note

Hey guys! I know I promised Clace action but my storyline will have it in the next chapter I promise!

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I should have chapter 12 up later today. But for now enjoy this chapter(:

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