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▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ ▌" I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND. HOW CAN SHADOWHUNTERS BE BETTER THAN... THAN WHAT YOU PEOPLE CALL MUNDANES? " Clary asks. 

" Because we protect humans. " Isabelle answers and Clary sighs. 

" You're right. Humans. You protect humans. You left Simon all alone in the van. Great job, guys. You rock. " Clary says. 

" You were super pissed at that time. " Bonnie said. 

" Yeah, I was. " Clary says. 

" There is some truth to the idea that human beings should have a modicum of common sense. " Alec says and Clary scoffs. 

" That was a little mean. " Matt commented but heard some growls in background. 

" He is right. " Kol said. 

" Alec, not now. " 

" Look, they won't do anything to Simon. They just wanted to draw you out. They want the Cup, and they think you have it. " 

" But why do they think that? Why does anyone think that? What, my mom lies to me my entire life except, ' Oh, by the way, there's this magic cup, I hid on, like, the planet Bongo, but don't tell anyone. ' " She sighs. " What am I supposed to do now? "

" We have to report to the Clave. " Alec says. 

" Great. " 

" They have to know we've learned about Valentine. " 

" What, that he's my father? Great. Fine. Tell them. What good does that do Simon? " 

" Clary, it's all connected. The vamps want the Cup. " 

" Why? It makes new Shadowhunters. " 

" Nobody wants Valentine forming an army loyal to himself. " 

" Plus, it controls demons. " 

" The cup is pretty important. " Hope says. 

" Yes, it is. " Alec replies. 

" They'll propose a trade. Simon for the Cup. " 

" So, vampires will trade Simon for the Cup and Valentine will trade my mother for the Cup. Either way, I lose someone I love. What if I just toss it up in the air and let them fight it out among themselves? " 

" You were really planning on doing that? " Rose asks. 

" I mean, yeah. At that time if I had the cup, I would have done that. " Clary answers. 

" So this doesn't matter to you? " 

" Yes, of course, it matters! Listen... when you saved my life... I put my trust in you. Now, I need you to put your trust in me. I can't turn into what you are overnight. " 

" It's true. She was raised as a mundane. " 

" What are you, her spokesman now? " 

" I don't need a spokesman, I need a plan. " Clary walks away. 

Scene Changes 

Simon pounds on door. " Hello! " He breathes heavily. " Anyone? I'm just an accounting student. I have no value to anyone. " He stutters. " And I barely saw your faces, so if you let me go, I couldn't even identify you. Not that I would, 'cause you guys are vampires! Who would believe me? I didn't even know you guys existed until yesterday! Is anyone there? " 

" You were pretty scared. " Stefan said. 

Raphael vamp sped to the door. He opens it. 

" If your goal was to scare the crap out of me, mission accomplished! And as far as I'm concerned... " Simon stutters. " You can have it out with those Shadowhunters. Especially, the blonde one. You know, you don't need me. " 

" On the contrary, I do. " Raphael growls

Scene Changes. 

 Clary stutters. " Uh, look at all this stuff, these screens. I mean, can any of this help me find Simon? Where is he, anyway? Some kind of crypt in Transylvania? " 

" Actually, no. " 

" That was Camille's outfit, right? " 

" They're locals. " 

" They're at the Hotel DuMort, down in Gansevoort Street. " 

" And we came back here? Why? We have to go there. Let's go, now. Come on. " 

" We need a Clave resolution for that. " 

" The four of us can't declare war on the vamps all by ourselves. " 

" They were right. You needed a plan. Going against vamps would be a suicide mission.  " Theo said. 

"  And we can't react without considering our options. Downworlders are slaves to their impulses. We're not. " 

" Alec, you can't just jump on all the Downworlders. " 

" Oh, that's right. Seelies have their charms, apparently. " 

" Seelies? " Kol asked. 

" Similar to fairies. " Rose replied.  

" Right? " 

" Seelies? " 

" Like faeries. " 

" The Fair Folk. Add pixies, nixies, elves... anybody half-angel, half-demon. It's pretty much a catch-all term. " 

" Izzy can tell you all about them. She's got a thing. " 

" We've all got our things, don't we? " 

" Yup, Lightwood and things. " Theo says. 

" Okay, I can't listen to this. Simon's been kidnapped by vampires. I guess I'll just take care of it myself. " 

" Clary, you're gonna get yourself killed. Clary. Simon, too. " 

" Then help me. While we consider other options, my best friend is suffering. Is that something Shadowhunters understand or am I just being a mundane? " 

" Morgensterns very well know how to shut mouths. " Jonathan said and Clary nodded. 

" Clary's right. They made the first move. We're gonna take care of this ourselves, right now. " 

" This is a bad idea. I... " 

" What, have you got a better one? Look, the vamps broke the Accords. They kidnapped a mundie. That's a big no-no. The Clave will give us a lecture and then they'll be glad we did it. Come on. " 

" Hard to argue with that. " 

" Even if we went ahead, I don't see how we get out of here without having to explain where we're going. We need weapons, and we can't let anyone see us get them. " 

" I know where to get what we need. " 

Scene Changes to Hotel DeMort. 

" So how does this end? Do I, uh... do I get out of here or what? " 

" The answer to that is above my paygrade. " 

" Paygrade? They... they pay vampires? " 

" Let's just say we invest early and often. " Statue clatters.  

" Ow! "  

" Sit down. Why won't you sit? I really hate fidgeting. " 

" I'm just, uh... just looking. For a way out? "   

" Ooh. " Raphael inhales sharply. " There isn't one. " Simon stutters.  

" I mean, all the, uh... the cool stuff you guys collect. Steal. " He imitates horn and laughs. " It's... Whatever. " 

Few people chuckle at this. 

" Leonidas I has been trying to peddle that junk for years. Museums make you prove antiquities are legit these days. " 

" Yeah, naturally. " Simon sees a dagger and picks it up. 

" You are not going to do what am I thinking. " Bonnie says. 

" Actually I did. " Simon answers. 

" When they ask where you got it, what do you say? It's not against the law to rob my own grave. " Simon throws the dagger at Raphael and Raphael chuckles. 

" Oh, my God. " Raphael removes the dagger and grunts.  

" Oh, please. Honestly, I just got this jacket. There's no way out. You're a hostage, so accept it. " 

" I'm a hostage? That means you won't kill me, yeah? " Camille walks in. 

" Won't kill you? Who said that? Raphael. Oh, look. How sweet. You're bleeding. " Camille says and licks his blood. " I am so looking forward to getting to know you. " 

" The girl is not giving me good vibes. " Caroline said. 

" You are right, Caroline. Camille is a bitch. " Rose answered. 

" Language. I am still here. " Max said and people laughed at this.  

Intro of Shadowhunters is shown. ( In Teen Wolf Style. )

Rosaline opens her eyes and flashes her alpha eyes. She swings her katanas and fearless rune is showed. Theodore's magical bow appears and he stretches its string forming the strength rune. Clary is seen blowing the candles on her birthday cake forming the angelic rune. Jace is seen jumping from a building with eagles surrounding him. He jumps on the ground splashing the water which forms heightened speed rune. Alec is seen a room with healing rune drawn on one of the walls. He aims his arrow. Isabelle is now shown swinging her blade forming the parabatai rune. Simon is seen wiping the blood on his lips in hotel de mort. The whole background turns black and white. Luke is seen with a wall behind him covered with runes and wolves. Magnus is drinking his cocktail. Scene splits and shows Theo and Rose using their magic and flashing their alpha eyes. Then all the runes are shown burning and Rosaline, Theo, Clary, Jace, Alec and Isabelle are shown walking and the title Shadowhunter appears with The Mortal Instruments written below. And the screen turns black. 

Scene Changes. 

" Whose grave is it? " Clary sighs. 

" Mary Milligan, born January 10th, 1802. Died, January 10th, 1878. " 

" All right, Alec, let's go. " 

" Wait, what are we looking for? " 

" Cache of weapons. Stashed here with Mrs. Milligan. " 

" Why are there Shadowhunter weapons in a churchyard? " 

" Same question. " Damon says. 

" Because all of the ancient religions recognized demons. Or at least they used to. They forgot about the threat because we've been here to protect them. Typical mundane failure of imagination. " 

" Are you saying we did too good a job? You just can't let up, can you? " 

" You know what? Alec, why don't you go check out by the angel? We couldn't gear up at the Institute, but we know our ancestors left a cache around here someplace. We'll find it. " 

" I always wondered where my dad was buried. " Clary sighs. " I used to wish he was still alive. Be careful what you wish for. " 

Roseline lets out a dry chuckle. 

" This isn't your fault. " 

" This is all my fault. " Cell phone beeps. 

" Excellent. He's home. I'm outta here. " 

" Wait, aren't you coming with us? " 

" Oh, I wouldn't miss it for the world, but I gotta find out how to get into the vampires' lair. " 

" Don't do anything I wouldn't do. " 

Few chuckles were heard at this statement. 

" Jace... over here. " 

" Yeah, coming. Are you gonna be all right? " 

" Yeah. Yeah, I'll be fine. I'm just, um... " Clary breathes deeply. " Just give me a minute, okay? "  

" Okay. " Clary sighs. " Yeah? " 

" We're crossing a line into vamp territory. " 

" That's the point. " 

" Come on, Alec, cheer up. It's going to be fun. " 

" Alec doesn't find any fun when rules are broken. " Theo says. 

" Damn it, Jace, just... think this through. You don't even like this guy. " 

" This isn't about the mundane, this is about Clary. " 

" What, are you so desperate to get laid that you'll risk killing us? " 

" I am sorry I didn't mean to say that. " Alec apologizes. 

" Come on Alec, we are past it. " Jace answers and both of them smile. 

" Wow, um, there's so much in that that was wrong, I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear it. " 

" That's the problem. You're not listening. Not to this or anything else I've said tonight. You don't even know this girl. Why do you trust her? " 

" Is this about her being Valentine's daughter? Haven't we been through this? Alec, look at me. You can trust her, or not. I don't care. That's not my business. But if you don't trust me... " 

" Jace! Alec! I think I found it! Mary Milligan! " 

" Beloved servant? Who wants that on a headstone? " 

" Someone who is in service to a cause greater than themselves. " 

" At least she is now. Abracadabra. " 

" Wait, you people actually say that? " 

" No, Clary, we don't. " They open the grave. 

" Whoa! Where's Mrs. Milligan? " 

" So, those are seraph blades. " Elijah asks. 

" Yes. " Achatius confirms. 

" Don't touch that. You don't know how to use it. " 

" What, like at Pandemonium when I killed that demon? " 

" You didn't kill... " 

" Alec. I'm gonna show her the right way to use it. Do you see what you need in here? " 

" No. There's no bow here. I need one. I have to rune some arrows. That's back at the Institute. I gotta go. " 

" Well, how are you gonna get back in the Institute? Go in the back. " 

" Won't bother me if I'm alone. " 

" Okay, good. Go. I can finish up here. " Alec sighs and turns around to leave but turns back to Jace. 

" Hey... I understand what we need to do. And I trust you, parabatai... but don't ever doubt me. No matter what I said. " 

" What is parabatai? Is it some kind of nickname? I mean I have heard it before. " Caroline asks. 

" No, parabatai is an ancient Greek word. It means side men or charioteers. " Klaus answers. 

" Well, it certainly doesn't mean that here. " Caroline says. 

" Something similar to that. A bond between two Shadowhunters. They are bound to fight together, protect each other and even die for each other. When one dies, to other it feels like his soul is ripped apart. And the best example of parabatais in the whole shadow world are Theo and Rose. " Achatius explained. 

" It's already forgotten. I'll see you at dawn. " 

" At dawn. " Jace sighs and Alec leaves. 

" Okay, let me show you how to use this thing. Now, it knows you're a Shadowhunter, so it wants to respond. But you have to be firm with it. Let it know who's boss. " Jace makes Clary grip the blade. " There. " They swing the sword. " You make it a part of yourself and it a part of you. Now, the blade never dims. It's saying you belong together. " 

" Aww... Why don't you two just kiss there? " Caroline squealed and Clary and Jace blushed. 

" I agree with her. I ship you two. " Bonnie said. 

" Don't worry Caroline and Bonnie, they are already shipped. " Rose said. 

" How does it know? " 

" 'Cause you're part angel, Clary... like all Shadowhunters. " Clary gasps. " You understand? " 

" Not even a little. " 

" You'll get there. It's not something you understand in your mind. It's something you know because it's pulsing through your body. It's in your blood. " Jace leaves the blade. 

" Could I even do this without you? " Clary uses the blade. 

" You just did. " 

" But it... felt like you were still with me. " 

" I am. I will be. " Jace clears throat. " We... we will be... there for you. " Jace leaves and Clary chuckles softly and sighs and follows Jace. 

" How do you know they'll come back? " 

" Who? Alec and Izzy? Yeah. We were raised together. They're basically my brother and sister. " 

" You know Alec doesn't like me, right? " 

" Alec doesn't like anybody. " 

" Why would he help me? " 

" Did you hear what he called me just then? We're parabatai. " Jace exhales. " There's no human bond that compares to what Alec and I have. We're bound together for life. Bound to fight together, to protect each other. In battle, our hearts beat as one. If one of us were to die... a part of the other would die inside as well. He'll be here, Clary. Are you ready? " 

" I'm ready. " 

" You look ready. " 

Scene Changes to Pandemonium 

" I hate throwing things. " Simon stutters.  " I don't... I literally hate throwing things. Even at my own Bar Mitzvah, I wouldn't throw spitballs at a gray table. I mean... I would never throw things, honest to God! Oh, God. You guys can't say God, right? " 

" You say too much. " Finn said. 

" Do I? " Simon asks. 

" For God's sake, what are you trying to say? " 

" I didn't... I didn't mean to throw that thing. " 

" Of course you did, darling. That's what makes you so amusing. " 

" I don't find any of this amusing. " Simon stutters.  

" Me neither. I can't say how sorry I am. I can pay to have the whole thing... " Camille snaps fingers and Simon freezes in his place.  

" Whoa... you people can do that. " Kol says in amusement. 

" Yes, Kol, those vampires can do that. Your world and my world are two different dimensions. Two different worlds, which means things vary. " Rose explains. 

" Wait. Hold on... you are saying you are from a different dimension. Is that even possible? " Davina asks. 

" Yes, it is. Don't worry things would get more clear as we will watch rest of these. " Rose said. 

" Thank you. The living are so exhausting. " 

" But this one will be useful. " 

" I don't know. I'm not sure breaking the Accords was the best idea. If you'll forgive me for saying so. " 

" Why was he asking forgiveness? Last... I remember, vampires don't say sorry. Is she some kind of leader? " Tyler asked. 

" Yes, she is. Camille was the leader of the New York clan of vampires. " Magnus answered. 

" I'll forgive, but I won't agree. You know as well as I do Clary Fairchild will come after her dearest friend... or whatever he is. All we have to do is take her. Either she has the Cup or we'll make her tell us where it is. " 

" She'll bring those Shadowhunters with her. " 

" They won't get past the front door. Even if they do, we've got them vastly outnumbered. Have you ever tasted Shadowhunter blood? " Camille whispers. " It's heavenly. " 

" I wouldn't know. Let's stick to the subject. Isn't this the wrong time to be antagonizing the Clave? They're our best hope if Valentine really does make a comeback. " 

" How much longer have I been at this than you? " 

" Three, four-hundred... " 

" You weren't supposed to answer that. Suffice to say, she who controls the Mortal Cup, controls the Shadow World. He's a tasty little morsel. Don't you think? " 

" Camille, him? " 

" Remember chocolates? Sometimes the plainest candy shell has the tastiest center. We'll see. " Camille snaps fingers. 

" I am not a caramel. " Simon says and some of them chuckle. 

" ...so I'd be happy to pay for a whole new jacket. " Raphael scoffs and leaves.  

" Don't worry, my little caramel. Everything will be just fine. " Simon chuckles nervously.   

Scene Changes 

" Meliorn? " 

" Isabelle. " 

" Have you missed me? " 

" You know I have. "  They kiss. " I thought you'd be busy tonight. " 

" Whoa, can we skip this scene. I really don't wanna see my sister having sex with this seelie. " Alec said. 

" Feelings are mutual brother. Same here. " Theo said and Maryse covered Max's eyes. 

" Come on, Theo. Isabelle was just taking some answers. You also used to do the same. " Achatius said. 

" The only thing I have to do is you. " Isabelle opens her zip. 

" Really? Why aren't you all out looking for Valentine's daughter? " 

" We're not looking. So you found her? " Meliorn kisses her neck. Isabelle chuckles and moans. " That's not an answer. " 

" Is this? " 

" No, but it's clear enough. Does she have the Mortal Cup? " 

" Who? " 

" Jocelyn's daughter. " 

" Meliorn, are you trying to get information out of me? " Meliorn whispers.  

" Yes. " 

" And if I had some questions for you? " Isabelle lies on the bed and Meliorn climbs from behind. 

" I'd have to answer. You know that. Seelies can't lie. But they can evade. And distract. " They switch places. 

" They can't lie. " Hayley asked. 

" But they can easily manipulate truth. " Jonathan answered. 

" Yes, they certainly can. " 

Scene Changes to Alec entering the Institute from behind. He takes his bow and couple of arrows. 

Scene changes. 

[beeping] [whirring] [rock music playing over speakers] 

" You wanna kill time at a biker bar? " 

" We can't move on the vamps until sunrise. Plus, there's something I need in here. "

" What, a drink? " 

" I don't drink. " 

" We need to save Simon, not hang around a bunch of posers. " Jace chuckles. " Jace, it's not funny. " 

" It's kinda funny. " Clary scoffs.  

" Shouldn't you be teaching me to fight vampires or something? " 

" Do me a favor. Look over there. What do you see? " 

" A lot of people. Waitress, people making out. " 

" Focus on the couple. Now, concentrate on seeing through. " 

" Through? " Elena asked. 

" Through? " 

" There are layers to reality. You can peel them away. See the Shadow World. " 

" Maybe you can. " 

" Don't just use your mind. Use your whole self. Relax into it. " Clary sees vampires drinking blood. 

" This was an illusion. " Elena said. 

" Yes. " Rose replied. 

" Oh, my God. They're vampires. " 

" Check out that guy. He's got something. " 

" What? Fleas? " 

Some of them chuckled at this. 

" Now, now. Here you go. Bet you can't handle his charm. " 

" Charm? Are you kidding me? "

" You really wanna help find Simon? Go on, go compliment him on his motorcycle. They like that. " Clary goes there. 

" Hi. I've been wondering who owns this awesome bike. " 

" Well, hey, baby. You like to ride? " The vampire uses encanto. He exhales. " You know you smell like a friggin' angel, right? But without all that Shadowhunter rune crap all over you. Much better look, right? " 

" What the hell was he doing? " Rebekah asked. 

" It's called encanto. Something similar to compulsion. " Rose answered. 

" Right. " Jace chuckles. 

" I don't know what the hell you are, angel doll, but you're one tasty treat. " Both of them  chuckle. 

" Thank you. " The vampire whispers indistinctly. 

Scene Changes to Simon and Camille making out. 

" Gross. " Izzy said in disgust and Theo and Alec laughed at this. " What's funny? " 

" You are jealous. " Theo said. 

" No. " 

" You are. " Alec said and Izzy scoffed. 

" Would you like to help me? " 

" Yes. Anything. " 

" Could you tell me where to find the Mortal Cup? " 

" I wish I could... but I don't know. " 

" Clary knows. " 

" No, she doesn't. " They kiss. 

" What if she didn't tell you? " Camille chuckles. 

" No. That's not it. Why do you think we went to the City of Bones? She's trying to find a way to remember, but they said it's like someone erased her whole past. Some kind of spell or something. " Simon chuckles. 

" Damn Magnus Bane. " Simon chuckles.  

" What's Magnus Bane? " 

" Nothing, darling. " Camille chuckles. " Bloody Mary? Original recipe. " 

Scene Changes 

Isabelle chuckles.  " I missed you when you were in Idris. What's the Clave like? " 

" I learned how Shadowhunters really feel about us. It's bad enough not to have a vote. It's worse to be treated as inferiors. They act as if Seelies aren't half-angel, too. " Izzy laughs. 

" But you're also half-demon. " 

" You think that makes us a lesser people? " Izzy chuckles. 

" No, are you kidding? Some of us like a little spice. Not all Shadowhunters are alike. "  Meliorn chuckles quietly and Izabelle giggles. " Don't you trust me? " 

" No, not really. " She laughs. 

" I love that you can't lie. Of course, you don't trust me. But should I trust you? " 

" To do what? " 

" Oh, I don't know. Not fool around with anyone else? " Izabelle laughs. " Teasing. Anyway, I know you've been seeing Camille. " 

" How? " 

" So, you are seeing Camille. " 

" She is very attractive. " 

" No, no. I totally get it. But how does that work? Talk about Shadow World enemies. Seelies and vampires don't really speak to each other unless they have to. How do you two manage it? So do you go to her place? " 

" Sometimes... Mmm, that's so brave. A Seelie can't exactly walk in the front door. So how would you get in to the Hotel DuMort? " 

" How would you? " Izzy chuckles. 

" I asked first. " Meliorn inhales deeply.  

Scene Changes to Alec ruining the arrows. 

" Alec. Didn't know you were here. " Alec stammers. 

" Yeah, no, I, uh... " 

" Don't tell me. I don't wanna have to report you. " 

" It's just that, you know, Clary is... " 

" That girl is Valentine's... " Hodge's rune sears and he groans and exhales. " The monster's daughter. There must be some reason why the roaches are coming out of the woodwork again, right? " Hodge sighs. " I'll leave you to it. " 

" Hodge? Thank you. "

" You remind me of me, Alec. " Alec inhales. " A loyal friend standing in the shadow of the chosen one. " Alec scoffs. " Hey... Don't make the same mistakes I did. Look where it got me. "  

" He was manipulating you. " Freya said and Alec nodded. 

 Scene Changes 

" Do you wanna jump on the bike, baby? " 

" Yeah. All right. Careful. Ooh, yeah. " 

" Hey. You having fun with my girl? " 

" Already possessive, Jace. Not bad. " Jonathan said. 

" Piss off, Shadowhunter. " 

" Brad's gonna take me for a ride. " The vampire whispers. 

" That's right. " 

" That's not gonna happen. " 

" You heard the lady. Step aside. " Brad pushes Jace and he grunts. Clary and Brad chuckle.  

" Don't move, Clary. " Brad growling. " Yoo-hoo, Romeo. " Jace hits the vampire and catches the keys. Clary gasps and Brad grunts. " As you were. " 

" Jace, what... " Jace starts the bike and they both leave. Jace uses the speed and light rune to drive the motorcycle fast. Clary squeals. " Why did you let him do that to me? " 

" That is crazy. " Rebekah said. 

" Yup, that was total fun. " Clary said. 

" Rose, remember when you and Achatius did this. " Theo said and Klaus felt a pang of jealousy. 

" I remember but the roles were reversed. " Rose answered.  

" I couldn't exactly dig around in his pockets for the keys. " 

" What, you were gonna let him turn me into a vampire just to get his keys? " 

" Don't you trust me? Engine throttles. " Better hold tight, this bike runs on demon energy. It's pretty mean. " 

" Don't their bikes run on that, too? "

" Why do you think I picked this one? It's been modified. " 

" But we still have to find... 

" Simon. Yes, we'll find your mundie. You got a good grip? " 

" You keep asking me that! " They both laugh and chuckle. 

"  Why didn't you just do this in the first place? " 

Scene Changes to Hotel DeMort. 

" Izzy. I got your text. Where are we exactly? " 

" It's an old meatpacker's service entrance. If we go back there, we come up into the basement of the Hotel DuMort. Perfect, right? We distract the vamps, Clary and Jace have time to find Simon. " 

" Okay. " 

" Okay? " 

" It was hard work interrogating Meliorn to get this intel. " 

" Indeed, it was. " Alec said and chuckled. 

" Great job, Izzy. You have faerie dust on your dress. And I hate being the distraction. " 

" I don't. You know, you'd be a lot happier if you weren't so freaking repressed. Alec? Hello? " 

Camille sniffs. 

" What? Come back. " 

" I smell angel blood. " 

" We've been breached. I don't know how many there are, but it's the real thing. I want them stopped now. I don't care how. They're near the stairwell or in it. "

" Go! It's all right, darling. Will you just stay right there, just for a minute? Are you all right? "

" I'm a little light-hearted. " Simon chuckles softly. " Light-headed. Light-hearted and light-headed. I guess I had a little too much to drink. " Simon laughs.  

" You had? That's a mind-blower because... you had too much to drink, and I'm... whatever I am. " 

" You certainly are. " Camille talks on phone. " They're in the building. Stop them. " 

Scene Changes 

" What that vamp did to you back at the bar... it's called encanto. " Jace is drawing a rune on Clary. Her flesh sears. " That was just the first step. " Clary inhales sharply. " It's kind of like what a cobra does to a mouse right before it strikes. This will keep you safe just in case you run into Mr. Fascinating again. " Clary groans. " Give me your arm. " 

" I'm never gonna live that down, am I? " 

" Probably not. No. " Jace draws another rune. " Ow! What is that? " 

" This is for silence. The vamps won't hear us coming, but we can't disguise the scent of our blood from them. " Clary inhales sharply. " Once we enter the building through there, they'll know something's up. But if our plan works, we'll have time to find Simon. The mundane world is all into vampires. I don't get it. They see everyone else as an animated sack of meat. " 

" You will never understand because you are not a vampire. " Stefan says. 

" Yeah, I certainly don't see the romance. " 

" That's 'cause now you know it's all real. Still, you gotta hand it to them, though. They know how to frame a narrative. " 

" How will we find Simon? " 

" He'll be in the most secure room in the building. Trust me, we'll know it when we see it. " 

" What if they do an encanto on him? Will he turn into a vampire? " 

" No, you have to drink vampire blood for that. Even then, there's more to it. It's an overly involved process, if you ask me. " 

" True. " Caroline says. 

" But I don't get it. What if a vampire bites him? " 

" They won't drain him right away. They like to take their time. Vampires are real gourmets. " 

" Gourmets? Well, I am not offended. " Rebekah says. 

" He'll be terrified. " 

" Actually, he'll feel kind of high, kind of like he's in love. " 

" With the one who bit him? " 

" Yeah. " 

" That's awful. " 

" It's awful? Guess I wouldn't know. " 

" You've never been bitten? You've never been in love. " 

" The point is it wears off. Just like love. What's the deal with you and that guy, anyway? He seems kinda... " 

" Be careful. " 

" Unworthy of you? How's that? " 

" You really think you have it all figured out? " 

" I do. You don't even understand friendship. " 

" Really? " 

" You have a parabatai, right? " 

" Alec would die for me. " 

" Now you understand me and Simon. " Jace inhales deeply. 

" Sun's gonna come up soon. Remember how to use the blade? Keep your arms steady and don't overestimate what you know. They can be tricky. We'll try and keep them off you as much as we can. " 

" Where are Alec and Isabelle? " 

" Being distracting. " 

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" You're really not gonna talk to me, are you? " 

" That's because you have no idea what you're talking about. " 

" But I do. You're hiding from yourself, not me. You have feelings, whether you like 'em or not, Alec. " 

" She is right. " Elijah said. 

" This is not the time or the place, Izzy. " 

" I don't know. Looks pretty smooth so far. This must be the way. " Vampires growling. " Well, not that smooth. Any day now. " 

" Yeah, if you hold the door still, it might be a lot easier. " 

" It's not taking it. " 

" Whoever said, 'The pen is mightier than the sword,' was an idiot. " 

" Good to know, I am not the only one who thinks that way. " Hope says. 

" When you're right, you're right. " 

" Wait, I hear something. Hold up. " Vampires shrieking.  

" Do you think they know where we are? " 

" That's the idea, right? How long do you think we have to distract them for? " 

" Ten more minutes. " 

" Ten minutes? Are you kidding? We're liquid lunch in five. " 

" So let's distract them. " 

" So let's distract them. " Vampires growling. " You better get ready. " Snake on the bracelet hissing. Izzy and Alec kill them with their bow and whip. They both pant. 

" Your whip is amazing. I like it. " Hope says. 

" I can give you one. " Izzy says. 

" This is fun. " 

" Keep coming, boys. " Vampires shrieking.  

" Clary! " 

" You! " He pushes Jace on the sofa and grabs Clary. " Just ran 30 blocks to get here before I freaking burned to death in the sun! You missed your ride, angel doll. " Vampires growling and they attack Jace. " Why'd you go with him, huh? You really know how to hurt a guy. " Brad tries to use encanto. Clary chuckles and kicks him. Brad groans.  

" You're right. I really do know how to hurt a guy. " 

" Jace! " 

" Clary, look out! " Clary screams.  

" Bitch, you're finished! " 

" The blade! " Brad grabs the blade and his flesh sears. Brad groans and drops the blade.  " Damn it! " He throws Clary on the floor and she grunts. Brad growls. Alec and Izzy come there. Brad grabs Clary so that Alec can't shoot arrow on him. 

" Okay. " He shoots the arrow on the wall and Brad grunts as sunlight kills him. Clary fights another vampire and kills him. Jace kills the other one. 

" Nice one. " Theo says. " Vampires do really underestimate Shadowhunters. " 

" I killed him. " 

" He was already dead. " 

" Plus, he wanted to kill you. Remember that. She did great, right? " 

" Yeah, you did. You should be proud. " 

" Thanks, but... it's not about me. Let's go find Simon. " 

Scene Changes

" Why is it so loud out there? What is that? " 

" It's nothing, dearest. A party. You know the neighbors in these places. Short-term rentals. " 

" I know. Bloody Marys for everyone. Where is everyone? " 

" Clary! I'm here! " 

" I told you, you're a hostage! Accept it! " Raphael laughs as he holds a blade around Simon's neck. Simon breathes heavily. " Don't move. I know you wanna find out how this story ends. " 

" Thank you, Raphael. I'll take care of this from here. " 

" You don't have to bother. " 

" No, honestly. I've had it with this thing. Give it to me. I'll finish it off. " 

" Camille, we have a bigger problem. They're almost here and you can't be caught. You're too valuable. Don't worry, I'll kill it. " 

" That's a little excessive, yeah? " 

" Shut up. " 

" He was going to betray her. " Klaus says. 

" Nope, he was doing what was right. " Rose says. 

" Take the back passage out through the tunnels. Go! " Simon breathes heavily. " Now you listen and do exactly as I say... nothing more. They're coming. " Clary, Jace, Izzy and Alec reach there. 

" Simon! " 

" Clary! That's not gonna do any good. " 

" Listen to him, Clary Fairchild. Put it away. I've had more than enough of your friend for one day. I'd love to cut his throat. Don't give me a reason. Put it away! " 

" Simon. Simon, are you all right? " 

" I wouldn't say all right... " 

" Stop talking! Now... if you would all just follow me. Let's go! Come on, let's go! Up here now! That's right, get down there now! Get down there or I'll kill him right now! "

" Look, we're not gonna hurt you. We just want Simon. " 

" I'm glad you do. We don't! We wanted you. " 

" Well, here I am. " 

" Stop! I said 'wanted.' Not my idea. Now, get out! Go! " 

" Not without Simon. " 

" Shut up! Open that door right now or I'll kill him right here. " 

" Listen to him! " 

" But Simon will die if... " [whimpering] 

" Clary, go! "

" Go! Go! Go! " 

" Go! Take him! Go! " 

" I don't know how to thank you. " 

" Don't thank me. You mean nothing. This is about Valentine and the chaos he can bring. " 

" Come on! " 

" Jace Wayland! " Raphael pants. " Remember who your friends are. " Simon breath trembling.  

" Shouldn't we get the hell out of here? " 

" Why, Simon? " 

" They're right downstairs. Let them come after us. They'll just turn into a bunch of fried eggs out here. I thought you said you watch movies. " 

" Yeah, I was scared and certainly not in the mood of watching movies. " Simon says. 

" Oh, my God. Oh, my God, it's over. It's actually over. I was so afraid I would lose you. But it's true, you're actually here. " 

" You know I'd do anything for you. " 

" You don't have to die! " Clary sighs.  

" I'd rather not do that. I couldn't live without you. " 

" Say that again. " 

" I couldn't live without you, Simon. You're all I have left. My whole life just disappeared. I'm supposed to... be this other thing, live this other way. You're my best friend. Don't you ever, ever let yourself get in that kind of trouble again. Got it? "   

" Yeah? " 

" Well... no accounting for taste. " 

" Yeah, you should talk. " 

" Look, can I just say one thing? "

" You will, whatever I say, so shoot. " 

" You think you know Clary, right? But you may not. Think about who her father is. " 

" You know what, Alec? Do not start this again with me, Alec. " 

" She just came out of nowhere, Jace. " 

" She has no one. " 

" Just listen to me for one second... " 

" Alec, stop! " Jace sighs. " Just stop. " 

" I am sorry, I shouldn't have shouted on you like that. " Jace said. 

" You yourself said Jace, we are over it. " Alec answered. 

" I'm older than you, Jace. I'm not in your shadow. " 

" If you really feel that way about her... why did you help us tonight? " Alec leaves from there. Simon hears Clary's pulse. 

" What was happening? " Finn asked. 

" Simon had vampire venom in his body. So, he was hallucinating things as Camille wanted. " Rose answered. 

" To believe that he is a vampire and turn towards her for help. " Stefan spoke in realisation. 

" Yes. " Rose said.