What are twins for? (Book 1) (Mortal Instruments)

Weapon of Choice

I hit the ground at a bad angle and feel my wrist snap causing me to hiss in pain. I sit up and turn to see Jace hovering over Clary. I watch them for a few seconds before looking around and groaning when I realise where we are. I lever myself into a sitting position before whistling at Jace who is standing up now. His head whips over to look at me and gives a sigh of exasperation seeing my hand hanging at an unnatural angle. I give a laugh at his expression and Clary gives a gasp finally noticing my broken wrist causing me to give a twisted smile. Jace leans down next to me and draws a quick Iratze fixing my problem allowing me to give him a grateful smile. He nods before looking at the bookstore that Luke owns.

"Well we're fucked considering he doesn't want to see Clary."

They ignore me and begin walking down the alley to the back of the bookstore. I sigh before slowly following after them and jumping over the fence. Jace lands next to me as I see movement in the yard. Jace takes off as I track whoever was back here and eventually Jace tackles the person. I smirk before casually standing up and slowly walking over to see who it is. I roll my eyes upon seeing the person and he looks shocked seeing Clary and me.

"Evening Si, what are you doing here?" I ask in a no nonsense tone scaring him.

"I was worried about you and Clary!"

I roll my eyes before walking to the back door and sit down leaning against the doorway. I watch them as they come closer and see that Simon is jealous of Jace causing me to laugh. None of them hear me and I close my eyes to think. I know for sure Luke would hate to see me here, but he won't say it in front of Clary. He takes my mother's side on pretty much everything and I'm a constant reminder of their past. I have my father's hair, but my mother's eyes. That doesn't matter though because they only ever see my father in me. Only I don't care that I favour my father in looks because my twin did as well. Only Clary took after my mother in looks and I give a yawn at that thought. If my father is really alive then maybe my twin is alive after all and I can see him again. A piece of me has been missing ever since I lost the two of them. Maybe I should just go back to the Institute and speak to Hodge considering out of everyone he understands me.

I stand up and the three are deep in a conversation so, I jump the fence before taking off. Jace will know where I went and will know not to worry about me. I'm a force to reckoned and no one will dare to stop me on my way back to the Institute. I enter the Institute and ride the elevator up until I get to the floor I need. I quickly walk to the library and peek in to see him sitting behind his desk. I lightly knock on the door and his head shoots up in surprise causing me to give a small smile. He smiles in return before looking confused.

"Alec told me you went with Jace and Clary. Are they back?"

"No, I left them because of some things we found out while we were gone. They have my head spinning and I just couldn't concentrate around them when they argue like an old married couple."

"Well what did you learn? Talking about it will help you sort through things."

"I found out that my mum was asking Madame Dorothea to keep an eye out for a name. A name I have not heard or spoke of until recently. My mum was listening for any information on my father without me knowing. You of all people know I was very close to my father instead of my mother before the fire happened and we left Idris. Everyone speaks of him so negatively, but the man I remember in my memories is not the monster they speak of. My father only ever showed me the love my mother should have shown me and I guess that's why I was so close to him. My mum absolutely hates me and I've heard her tell someone she should have killed me and my twin while we were babies. What kind of mother tells someone she wished she had killed her children after they were born?" I softly ask feeling hurt, but not truly showing it.

"Jade what reason would you mother have to kill you when you and your twin were babies?"

"I don't know for sure, but before we got Clary she used to call me a demon child. All the time she called me that and she never truly stopped, but she made sure to never say it in front of Clary."

"Maybe you should sleep for a bit Jade. I know you have not been sleeping properly ever since Clary came here. Some sleep will definitely benefit you."

"Actually, I need to go speak with someone about something. I'll be home at some point."

He sighs letting me know that he doesn't approve of me leaving the Institute alone, but he can't really do anything about it. I leave the room and walk down the halls before stopping at the kitchen. I plan to grab something before leaving, but stop in the door way seeing that Isabelle is cooking. She turns hearing my soft footfalls and smiles in my direction. I smile as well before leaning against the door way.

"You cooking dinner tonight?"

"Yep, I'm making soup. Would you like some?"

"Sorry, but no Izzy. I have to meet with someone in a few. I just wanted to check on you before heading out again."

She nods going back to cooking as I leave the room once more. I head out of the Institute taking a deep breath of the New York air. With a small smile I set off with my new destination in mind.