Greetings, readers! Sorry about not posting yesterday. I had a lot on my mind and Wednesdays are busy as is. But, here's chapter 2! I hope you enjoy it. It explains the soulmate thing a lot. In case you were wondering, this story has 20 chapters and an epilogue.

Warnings: Angst and mild langauge

Disclaimer: We'd like to be rich, world famous authors, but we're sadly just two college kids having some fun.

Jess sits at her sister's bedside in the infirmary, waiting for her to wake up. She looks over at Jace, who is sprawled out on one of the chairs, looking impatient, as usual. "You don't need to be here. Why don't you go bother Alec or something?"

"Just to make sure she doesn't panic and think all of it was a dream," Jace says. "When did Izzy say Toni will be back from patrol?"

"I don't know. She was talking to you, not me. And don't you think it'll be better for her to talk to her sister when she wakes up instead of a narcissistic blonde guy that she doesn't know?" Jess asks him.

"And think everything that happened was a bad dream? Nah, I'll just sit here, you can talk," Jace says, leaning back.

"Jace, it's not her. Her wrist says JH, not JW. Sorry to disappoint you," Jess says. "I'd rather you go sleep around with one of your bimbos than mess around with my little sister."

"Jess, it's not about that. I need to be sure she will be okay after what happened."

"Her mother is one of us. I told you," Jess says, but knows that the only person that can win an argument with Jace is Alec.

"I know, also Hodge told me to stay here. I rather not anger that man, remember what happened last time?" Jace says.

"You're the only one that can make him mad," Jess reminds him. "He's pretty even tempered."

"Izzy!" Jace calls, seeing her walk by. "When is your man going to be back?"

"Don't call him that, it sounds creepy. And he'll be back soon. He's finishing up his patrol." Izzy climbs the stairs to the infirmary. "Your girlfriend still isn't awake yet?"

"She's not my girlfriend," Jace says. "And no, she's still out of it."

"Huh. That's weird. I thought for sure she'd be awake by now," Izzy says. "What kind of demon did you say attacked her?"

"A shapeshifter, it took the form of some woman named Dot," Jace reminds.

"Well, I hope she wakes up soon," Izzy says. "It'll be nice to have another girl around."

"Damn, where did she go?" Gabrielle breathes, leaning against a wall. "I..I should hide somewhere, but where?" Gabrielle stands straight and looks around, she must have gotten lost when she ran off because she doesn't recognize anything around her. "Great, just what I need," she sighs. "Way to go Stark, you got lost." As she begins to walk, she notices a familiar figure, it's one of the men who were at the station. Gabrielle freezes, what is she going to do?

"Yeah, boss, we've got a lead," the man says on the phone, walking towards Gabrielle.

"Oh no," She whispers, backing up slowly but that's all she can do. "Please...someone help.."

There's no one around, though. Not that she can see. The Circle Member keeps heading in her general direction, not seeing her yet. Gabrielle continues to back up, looking for somewhere to hide, but there aren't many places.

Suddenly, someone grabs her, then the next thing she knows, she's on the roof of the nearest building. She gasps and falls to the floor, she looks up at who helped her.

"Sorry about that," the boy says, rolling up his sleeves, revealing his rune covered arms. "Couldn't let that asshole find you."

"You...you're like the others," Gabrielle says.

"I'm a Shadowhunter, yes," he says. "We all have runes. They give us power. Who else do you know that can jump onto a 10 story building?"

"A shadowhunter? What is that?" she asks.

"We hunt demons and protect the mundanes," he says. "We keep our world secret."

"Mundanes...I hear my mother say that, she usually said it after a very nasty customer left," Gabrielle says, standing up.

"Mundanes are normal people," he tells her. "I'm Toni."

"I'm Gabrielle."

"Nice to meet you. Where are you headed? I can escort you there. It's rare that I find people with the Sight that I don't know about," Toni says.

"Um...actually my mother told me to find Antonio, I think that's my older brother's name...but I thought he was dead," Gabrielle says.

"My name is Antonio, but I don't have a sister. It's just my father and I. I can take you to the Institute. Although, Alec might skin me alive if I do," Toni says.

"Oh, well I'm sure no one has a weird last name like me anyway," Gabrielle shrugs. "Going anywhere then my mother's shop is good, those men are after me."

"By weird, do you mean compound?" Toni asks

"Yea, it is. Starkweather, strange don't you think? I normally go by Stark," Gabrielle tells him.

"That's my last name. All Shadowhunters have compound last names. Follow me," Toni says.

"How do you expect me to get down from here? I may be strong but I doubt I can get down."

"This might hurt a little," Toni says, pulling something out of his pocket. "Give me your arm."

She gives him a look before holding out her right arm.

He uses his stele to draw a rune on her arm.

"Ow, but cool," Gabrielle says.

"Follow me." Toni jumps onto the roof of the next building.

Gabrielle follows Toni the entire way to the institute, they don't really say much to one another.

He jumps off one final building and lands in front of what looks like a really old church at first glance.

Gabrielle doesn't question it.

"Here," he says, and draws another rune on her, allowing her to see that Institute as it truly is.

"Whoa," Gabrielle says, looking at the Institute.

"Come on, let's get inside," Toni says, pushing open the door. The building is buzzing with people. Toni leads her through the building and into the library. "Dad?"

"The girl has no place to go, Alec," Hodge's voice says from inside the library. "We have to let her stay here. She's one of us."

"Fine, but if one more comes I say we kick them out while we still have time," Alec says.

"Alec, for all you know the next stranger in the door could be MB," Hodge says. "You're 21. It's really odd that you haven't found her yet."

"I doubt my soulmate is a Mundane."

"The girl is not a Mundane. I knew her mother at the Academy," Hodge tells him. "She just needs training."

"I mean, no more mundanes in the insti-"

"Dad!" Toni calls.

"Down here, Toni," Hodge says. "I will see you later, Alec. Try to be nice to her. Jace seems to like her."

"Fine," Alec sighs, leaving the library.

"How can I help you, Toni?" Hodge asks, his back still to his son as he re shelves a couple of books.

"I found another hunter while I was on patrol," Toni says. "The Circle is after her and she said her last name is Starkweather."

"You found Gabrielle?" Hodge says. "I thought she and your mother had been killed by the Circle years ago."

"Dad, how did you know her name?" he asks as Gabrielle walks up next to Toni.

"Your father knows my name?" Gabrielle asks.

"You're twins," Hodge tells the pair.

"Twins!?" the pair yell.

"Yes, twins. When things went south, your mother took Gabrielle and ran," Hodge says.

"But why not find you dad?" Gabrielle asks. "I've spent my entire life thinking that you were dead."

"Your mother must have made the same assumption about Antonio and I that I did about you and your mother," Hodge says.

"Oh, well...what am I to do now? Mom is gone, taken by the Circle," Gabrielle says.

"They took Maria too? Taking Jocelyn I understand because she took the Cup and no one else knows where it is," Hodge tells them, sitting down at a circular table in the library.

"I heard Mom once saying over the phone that she is keeping a cup safe, I wasn't sure what she was talking about but maybe it's what Jocelyn took," Gabrielle says, walking to the table with Toni. "Mom and Jocelyn seem to know each other well."

"It doesn't make sense. Maria and Jocelyn were never close at school. I'm surprised she gave it to anyone, but if she did, my first guess would have been Lucian," Hodge says, surprise in his voice. "Regardless, we need to find the Cup. Do you have any idea where it would be?"

"I don't know, it could be anywhere between Mom's flower shop and Jocelyn's shop," Gabrielle says.

"I'll send the team in the morning," Hodge says. "Even Alec can't argue about finding the Cup."

"Oh yea, do you know anything about this?" She shows her left wrist with JM.

"They're your soulmate's initials," Hodge tells her. "It's just something Shadowhunters and Downworlders are born with. J might be Jonathan, but I'm not really sure about the M. There's a lot of Shadowhunter families and I haven't traced all the bloodlines."

"Okay, how will I know when I meet him?"

"Well, for one, he'll have your initials on his wrist. And two, Antonio, show your sister your wrist."

Toni rolls up his sleeve. The letters IL are now golden and have formed a sort of artistic design around them.

"Wow."

"Izzy's is the same. All couples have different designs and the longer you're together, the more intricate it gets," Toni explains to her.

"I see, so when I meet him the design will show up?" Gabrielle inquiries.

"When you meet him, the letters turn from black to gold. Then once you get to know each other, the font changes to their handwriting. Then the design slowly starts to form. First dates, first kiss, first I love you, stuff like that makes the design grow," Toni tells her.

Gabrielle nods her head, now she knows why she has these letters on her arm. She wonders who could have GS on his arm.

"It has to be her, Alec," Jace says, looking at the girl, who is starting to wake up. "I don't care about the H." He shows Alec his wrist, where CF is now golden.

"I will have to speak to Hodge about this," Alec says. "This is strange if both yours and hers have turned gold."

"You know you're basically in charge. You don't have to tell Hodge everything," Jace tells him. "I doubt this has happened in any of his books."

"I understand that, but he does know a lot. I guess this proves that she is indeed one of us, I just hope we don't get another newbie."

"What do you have against new people? Last time I checked, you haven't found your soulmate," Jace says. "She could be the next one through the door. Or you and Jess can start a forever alone club."

"They hold us back, especially when they no training like her," Alec says, ignoring the last part. "I rather not waste my time with someone who has no experience."

"So we train her. What's the big deal?" Jace asks. "We know she's got the blood. It shouldn't be too hard."

"I hope you're right."

"Guys!" Toni yells, running around.

"Infirmary!" Jace calls, moving away from the bed and back to his chair in the corner.

Toni almost slams into the doorframe as he slides to a stop, Jess and Izzy laugh as they walk up.

"I got news!" Toni exclaims happily.

"You've met MB and we can stop dealing with sulky Alec?" Jace asks.

"No, he will be forever be sulky."

"Did you meet RS?" Jess asks, her voice full of faked enthusiasm.

"Sorry, but no," Toni says.

"I don't like this game. Just tell us, Toni," Izzy says, walking over to him.

"Toni, stop with the annoying game," Gabrielle says, walking in.

"Meet my sister, Gabrielle!" Toni smiles.

"Great, another one," Alec grumbles. "Just what we need. Another untrained Shadowhunter."

"You have a sister?" Izzy asks, excited. She goes over to Gabrielle and hugs her. "I'm Isabelle, but everyone calls me Izzy."

"Hi Izzy," Gabrielle smiles, hugging her back. "You can call me Ellie."

"How do you feel about high heels?" Izzy asks her.

"I'm actually very skilled in them, I can do ballet in heels." Ellie smirks.

"You and I are going to be best friends. We're basically related anyways," Izzy tells her, then goes back over to Toni.

"You were in Pandemonium," Jess says, looking at Ellie. "You were asking me all those questions."

"Oh yea, you're Jess, right? Sorry about that, I am naturally curious about things," Ellie apologizes.

"Well, your new best friend is my parabatai, so I guess that makes us friends. It's just that Clary doesn't know about all this stuff. Mom didn't want her to. I was just honoring her wishes."

"Oh, I get it, my mom kept it from me too. But your mom did try to explain it, so did my mother but the Circle found us and they sent us away."

"I wonder why she didn't come find my father," Jess says. "Seems like Mom would have wanted her to learn about all of this from him."

"We did go to him but he was with two Circle members and said he never cared about Clary or Jocelyn and he gave away my location as well as my mother's," Ellie tells her.

"He was just trying to protect my mother and Clary," Jess says. "He told me to be careful and to pay attention to my surroundings just in case they came after me."

"Well that's all good for you two, but now I have no home and my mother is gone. They will not stop until they get me."

"They have no interest in you," Jess says. "They just want the Cup."

Ellie doesn't believe her, something else is going to happen and it won't be good for her or her family.

"Hey, I think she's waking up," Izzy says, glancing at Clary.

Clary slowly opens her eyes, before sitting up and looks around.

"Everyone out unless your name start with a J. She needs some privacy," Jess tells the others.

Everyone besides Jace leaves the room.

"What's going on?" Clary asks, looking between her sister and Jace.

"Well, it's sorta a long story," Jess tells her.