Chapter 5: Tensions Rising

Maia POV
"Did you hear what Kade did today?" I asked Bat.
"No, tell me what he did." Bat said in a sarcastic tone.
"Can you not pay attention to what your girlfriend has to say for at least a little bit?"
"Ok, ok. What happened. Everyone in the pack knows he has some... issues." Bat was right. Kade had some weird things going on in his head. Kade is the most annoying member in the pack. All he wants to talk about is Downworld politics.
"He went to Luke's. He complained about the vampires."
"That's not anything new. " Bat noted. "Everyone complains about the vampires." I slapped him on the shoulder.
"That is not the point. He complained about the vampires eating rats. Luke was trying to enjoy his day off and Kade shows up at his door complaining about vampires eating rats."
" Come on, Maia." Bat said turning me by my shoulders so I would face him. "I don't want to talk about Kade.I don't want to talk about the pack. And I especially don't want to talk about Downworld politics. In fact, I don't want to talk at all." Bat drew me closer to him as he wrapped his arm around my waist.
"Ok." I whispered. I went up on my tip toes and put my arms around Bat's neck. He leaned closer and closer until our lips were almost touching. I leaned into his embrace wanting more. Our kiss started small and sweet but they quickly grew heated and more intense. It felt like we were trying to get as close as we could to each other. But before things went too far in the office at the station, Bat picked me up and carried me off still kissing me as he walked. I pulled away for a split second. "Where are we going? " I whispered again.
"Upstairs." He whispered back. I felt him reach the top of the stairs and before I knew it he had slammed the door behind us.

Kade POV
"Luke can we talk," I asked as I walk into the office of the police station.
Luke sigh and motioned for me to sit, "What is it Kade?"
"I wanted to talk to you about the vampires."
"Kade! Drop it! There is nothing wrong with them. I can't do anything about something that isn't happening." Luke yelled obviously losing his patience with me.
"Luke I..."
"Just go Kade. I'm under enough stress already."
"But Luke I also wanted to ask..."
"KADE! Go."
I left the office in a huff. How dare Luke ignore me. He wasn't like this before he married that Demon Hunter. This is her fault. In fact everything is the Shadowhunter's fault. They created the Accords and they kill Downworlders like there's no tomorrow. I looked back at the office door. Even Luke has fallen to their good guy facade, but I haven't and I know that there are others that feel the same.
I walked down the hall to the main entrance and stood at the edge of the room leaning against the wall. Shadowhunters think they can do whatever they want. Well I won't let them. Sorry Luke but if you get in my way then I won't hesitate to...

Luke POV
I rested my head in my hands and let out a sigh. Why does that kid have to always make a big deal about everything, Then again, I didn't really give him time to voice his opinion. Damn it Luke you idiot. Why does this have to happen know. It could have happened some other time.
"Luke?" one of my pack members said as he stuck his head in the door.
"What?"
"I just wanted to remind you that we have some business to take care of today."
That's right. I've got to meet with the Vampires today. "Ok I'll be there in a second." He left and I was once again alone. First Kade and now vampires, next thing you know I'll have a rebellion on my hands.

Isabelle POV
"THEY ARE WHAT? AND YOU ARE DOING WHAT? No way." I yelled into the phone.
"I'm going to tell you one more time Izzy. Luke and Jocelyn are having a baby. And I, Clarissa Fairchild, am planning the baby shower."
"Well, you definitely won't be able to do it alone. I'll help you. Where are you? I'm coming to pick you up now so we can go shopping."
"Actually, I am at the Institute. I'm helping Simon with his training. And now isn't really a good time. I'm kind of dangling from the ceiling."
"Perfect! I'll be there in 5." I hung up on Clary and ran for my keys.

Simon POV
"Now watch." Clary said as she inched her way out onto the middle of the bar. I was standing on the platform observing so I could do it next. She got to the middle and did a double backflip off the bar landing gracefully on her feet. "It's all about the tuck, Simon." She yelled back up to me.
"Beautiful, beautiful." Jace said. Walking in, late, to my training, and Alec not to far behind. "Solid 10."
"Jace, you're late." Clary noted pushing Jace backward as he tried to embrace her. "If you don't mind I'm trying to help Simon." Clary turned back toward me. I made it to the middle and turned away from Jace, Clary, and Alec."
"Tuck, Simon, Tuck." I did as Clary advised and leaped backward and tucked in my legs as hard as I could. Sadly, I only managed a flip and a half and almost landed on my face. Clary ran to my side to make sure I was ok. "Are you alright?" She whispered in my ear. "Simon, I'm so sorry but I really need to go. Alec and Jace will help you." She held out her hand to help me up.
"But Clary, you said you would stay and help."
"I know but I have some errands I need to take care of."
"Let her go, Simon." Jace said from the other side of the room. "Alec and I will help you from here. We have a lot of work to do and you... I mean, I do not need any distractions." Clary grabbed her coat and on her way out slapped Jace on the shoulder.
"Enough, Jace." She turned back again to face me. "Simon, I am so sorry. I promise we can do something tomorrow."
"No she can't. I'm stealing her." Izzy said poking her head into the room and grabbing Clary's arm.
"Someone tell me what's going on." I said.
"Come on, Clary. Let's go but first you need to clean up." And with that Clary and Izzy disappeared down the hall.
"Well, then. Shall we get started?" This time it was Alec. I ran out of the room to catch up with Clary and Izzy. I turned down the hall toward Clary's old room. Which is where they are most likely headed. I saw a flash of red turn down another hall. Clary. I started to run faster and faster.
"SIMON! WE NEED TO TRAIN!" It was Jace screaming from the training room. But I didn't care. I needed to clear things up with Isabelle. I heard Clary's door close behind Isabelle and Clary. I halted to a stop. I decided it would be a good idea to wait outside until I heard Clary turn on the shower. I played in my head over and over my speech to tell Isabelle. Izzy you don't understand I- Isabelle of course I want- I didn't mean anything when I said- Then again, I'm not completely sure why she is upset with me. I finally heard the shower turn on and I waited one more minute just to be sure. I moved closer to the door and raised my hand to knock when the door opened and Isabelle stood in the doorway.
"Simon. I'm kind of busy right now. I-" She couldn't say anymore because I grabbed her arm and dragged her down the hall into another empty room. "Simon." She breathed.
"Izzy." I said after I closed the door behind us. I pulled her over to the empty bed and sat her down. "We need to talk about earlier."
"Simon, there is nothing to talk about. And I'm going shopping with Clary. And it looks like you have somewhere to be to." She said gesturing to my training gear. She got up and started toward the door.
"Izzy please. We need to clear things up."
"No, Simon." And with that she was out the door and back into Clary's room.