The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Page #4

- They weren't real cops.

- Okay.

So where did they get the car?

They weren't real cops.

We'll be safe in here.

What is this dump?

This isn't a dump.

You just can't see it.

What the hell is going on?

What are they doing in here?

It's a demon bite.

Clary. Jace, do something.

This is the part where

you start tearing off...

pieces of your shirt

to bind my wounds?

If you wanted me to take my clothes

off, you should've just asked.

She's waking up.

I passed out and you guys tattooed me?

Thought that only happened in Vegas.

- It's not a tattoo.

- It's a rune.

They have them for everything. They

make you invisible, strong, they heal.

They also make you visible.

That's why I can suddenly see him.

- Even if you're hungry...

- No.

The fact that the rune had an effect on

you explains why you can see us.

- I don't get it.

- Mundanes can't survive the process.

The runes are too strong

for them, so...

Well, now we definitely know you have

Shadowhunter blood.

Wait. It wasn't definite before?

Well, it became definite

when she didn't die, yes.

Here. See if these fit. It's not

every day we get guests in here.

Especially not girls.

Shouldn't we call the cops?

I mean the real ones?

That's a great idea.

I don't know why we haven't thought of

that for the past thousand years.

Hodge is ready for her.

He wants to see

her alone in the library.

Who's Hodge?

He's in charge of the Institute.

Okay, let's go.

Hundreds of Shadowhunters

used to seek asylum here.

But, as you can see,

right now we're the only ones.

Without the Mortal Cup,

we're a dying breed.

Either you're born

of the Shadowhunter...

or you have to drink

from the Mortal Cup.

You coming?

Pretty far from Brooklyn, isn't it?

Stay away from Jace.

You may find Hodge

a little eccentric.

But he's one of the greatest

Shadowhunter that's ever lived.

Here, give me that.

Don't you think it's a bit risky...

inviting a complete stranger

into the heart of the Institute?

No. I think we can trust her.

- And what about her mundane friend?

- Well, that was impulsive.

When you're impulsive,

things go badly.

Be careful. The rune to fix a broken

heart is the most painful one.

They'll be out of here in a day.

I promise.

Jace.

She was one of the best,

your mum.

- But I don't understand why she...

- Yesterday, you were...

just a normal girl.

Today, you feel as though your whole

world has been turned upside-down.

There's only one thing

you need to know.

The stories you were

told as a little girl...

about monsters and nightmares...

legends whispered around campfires...

they're all true.

- Demon?

- Yes.

Demon?

No. Werewolves aren't demons.

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