Are you with the shadowhunters?
Or are you against them?
Buckle up, downworlders.
Credit: John Medland/Freeform
If you arent for the shadowhunters, then you are against them.
Clary has decided to take control of her life, and shes implementing major changes.
Its time to band together as one supernatural force and beat Valentine once and for all.
Dont mess with the chick who holds the Mortal Cup.
The most immediate problem child is Simon.
After tossing Raphael into a truck, he books it home.
Simon has no idea that it was her decision to turn him into a vampire.
Jace wants to be by Alecs side.
Clary wants to be by Simons side.
Which BFF will win?
Jace suggests that Clary ask Luke for help tracking Simon so he can check on the Lightwoods.
They seal the deal with a steamy kiss on the sidewalk.
Back at the Institute, Meliorn is escorted into the command room.
Instead, Jace walks in.
Jace cant believe that Alec is calm.
Is the Clave asking for a war?
The Lightwood kids need to retaliate!
At this news, Alec explodes.
Robert and Maryse are former Circle members.
Its all very suspicious.
Jace defends his adoptive parents.
Lydia walks up and smiles as Alec introduces her as his fiance.
Worst engagement announcement ever.
This is the best decision for the family.
Hes going to use this marriage to save the shadowhunter world and restore the Lightwood name.
Meanwhile, Simons mom finds him in his room.
Its been days since shes seen her son.
Why does he look so pale?
Where are his glasses?
Simon hugs his mom tight.
He hears her heartbeat and decides that a little taste of his mothers blood wouldnt hurt a thing.
She convinces Simon to leave with her to help with a case of identity theft.
Simons mom believes this lame excuse and pleads for Clary to take care of her boy.
Outside, Simon begins to melt down.
He almost ate his mother for dinner.
When does it stop?
Why did Raphael do this?
Clary clears her throat and comes clean.
She calls this love.
Simon calls it unforgivable.
Simon isnt the only one on the unforgivable train.
Izzy is dumbfounded that Alec and Jace wont help her put a stop to Meliorns interrogation.
The boys suggest that Meliorn may have some information about Valentine that could be useful.
But instead of ratting out Valentine, Meliorn tells Lydia that Clary has the Mortal Cup.
Jaces tune suddenly changes when Clarys name is mentioned.
He thinks they need to protect the cup.
Alec thinks they need to turn it in.
Jace agrees because of the parabatai code.
They work better when they are on the same page.
Except this time, Jace is lying.
He calls Clary to tell her that she needs to get somewhere safe.
She chooses the Hotel DuMort.
This decision is both brilliant and ridiculously stupid.
No one will ever find her there if she makes it out alive.
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Raphael locks Simon and Clary up in a cage to keep them safe.
If Simon gets hungry, he can snack on Clary.
Hes going to have to get used to being a downworlder, even though shes a superior being.
Simon yells for Raphael to bring him something to eat.
Raphael appears with a whimsical Mason jar full of O negative blood, complete with a lime wedge.
Over at the Institute, Magnus magically transports Alecs stele to Jace and returns it before Alec even notices.
Jace grabs the card and Clarys daddy locator locket.
Lydia makes arrangements for Meliorn to be escorted to the Silent Brothers for holding.
Her fiance died as a result.
Shes not taking any chances this time.
Izzy freaks out for a third time.
She and Jace agree to find Clary, give her the Mortal Cup, and rescue Meliorn.
Hodge unofficially approves of this plan and wishes them well.
The calvary arrives at the Hotel DuMort.
Clary runs into Jaces arms, and everyone feels weird when they seem them embrace.
Jace gives her the short story: Meliorn is headed to the Silent Brothers.
The wolves and Izzy are going to create a diversion so Jace can swoop in and save Meliorn.
Clary convinces Raphael to ask the other vampires to come along.
Raphael agrees to help on one condition Simon has to pledge loyalty to his leader.
Simon agrees because he cant very well go home and fight the urge to attack his mother.
Clary looks sad, but theres work to be done.
Once they get to the City of Bones entrance, the vamps and the wolves are already at odds.
Equality Clary steps between the two groups and recites another soliloquy about saving each other from Valentine.
Unfortunately there was a little kink in the plan.
No one expected the shadowhunter delivering Meliorn to the Silent Brothers to be Alec.
Alec runs with Meliorn by his side.
Clary grabs Meliorn, and Jace attacks Alec.
Mid-fight, he begs Alec to be true to himself.
The fight is really about his feelings for Jace, isnt it?
This makes Alec M-A-D.
He doesnt want to be alive if hes on a different side than his best friend/brother.
Alec backs away with a hopeless look on his face.
Jace invites him to fight beside him so they can beat Valentine together.
He even pulls the parabatai card.
Alec gives him a blank stare and simply answers, No.
Jace and Clary have offered to take him back to the Seelie Court.
Meliorn thanks Clary for spearheading his rescue.
He offers her a gift for her sacrifice.
If shes ready, he can help her find her father.
Does this mean that Meliorn was working with Valentine the entire time?
Will Alec and Jace make amends?
Will Magnus stop hanging around now that he knows Alec is engaged to Lydia?
Is Simon just as handsome with pale skin?
I hope turning into a vampire didnt affect his abs.
That would be a shame.
