To help ring in the new year the fabulous Cassie Clare shared a snippet from the upcoming Bane Chronicles. Check it out!!
A note from Cassie:
The Bane Chronicles: Snippet
Happy New Year! And in honor of the new year a little snippet starring our favorite sparkly warlock before he was sparkly. From one of the stories of The Bane Chronicles, called What Really Happened in Peru. By me and Sarah Rees Brennan. Give her lots of love.
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“Just don’t leave me here,” said Ragnor. “You have to swear, Bane.”
Magnus raised his eyebrows. “I give you my word of honor!”
“I mean it,” Ragnor told him. “I will find you. I will find whatever chest of absurd clothes you have brought with you. And I will bring a llama into the place where you sleep and make sure that it urinates on everything in the chest.”
“There is no need to get nasty about this,” Magnus said. “Don’t worry. I can teach you every word that you need to know right now. One of them is ‘fiesta.’”
Ragnor scowled. “What does that mean?”
“It means ‘party.’ Another important word is ‘juerga.’”
“What does that word mean?”
Magnus was silent.
“Magnus,” said Ragnor, his voice stern. “Does that word also mean ‘party’?”
Magnus could not help the sly grin that spread across his face. “I would apologize,” he said. “But I have no regrets.”
Monday, December 31, 2012
Shadowhunter Tweets O' the Week: Dec 23-29, 2012
This is the last Shadowhunter Tweets O' the Week for the year of 2012. We are getting ready for a new year full of amazing things. Clockwork Princess book, The Bane Chronicles and of course The Mortal Instruments:City of Bones movie. Here are the top tweets of the week of December 22-29 2012.
Feisian@Feiawesomeol
Feisian
Super excited for #CityOfBones!!!! What's better than shadow hunters? Nothing XD
Cassandra Clare@cassieclare
Reggie
Celebrities hardly ever look like characters as I picture them in my head, but (whoever this is) looks pretty… http://tmblr.co/ZAIltwaXqz5v
sydney melbourne@sydriansage
#TMIisPerfection we live and breathe words.
@cassieclare Im so excited for city of bones! I can't say Im a hardcore fan, but I have read both series and anticipate the next books!
now everytime i read city of bones I'm convince its actually boner
ShowbizGeek@Showbizgeek
Just had a chat with Robert Sheehan about #TheMortalInstruments, #LoveHate, #Misfits, his lack of Twitter a/c http://bit.ly/TOFKBr
strange | surreal @triple_sevenOUT
why won't clary and jace just have sex, already?! #notdone #cityofbones
Justin Christopher S@Justaaaaan
Bought The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and I'm now reading the City of Bones. =)))))) #GetJealous
Jean Carlos ϟ@carlosrocklp
Clary ♡.@ClaryWyland
Releer toda la Saga de #CazadoresDeSombras porque #TMIisPerfection ♥
Lightwood.@BiebvatoSwag
If you havent read The Mortal Instruments GO AND DO IT NOW OMG YOU WONT REGRET IT
abbzieeee@xabbierosee
'the mortal instruments: city of boners' robert sheehan everybody
Damon Sam Lightwood@TamekaChung
Reasons why I love Robert Sheehan: he's funny in Misfits,is good looking,nice eyes, he's gonna be amazing in The Mortal Instruments #waiting
Sheriff Grimes@FinnickClaflin_
The way Robert says in his spooky voice "The Mortal Instruments ... City of Boners .." I just die I love him
Margaret Menke@mhmenke
I am having a serious "City of Bones" confusion moment. THE INCEST, IT BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRNS
Rachel Dominguez@LaRachelMarie
I definitely had a total freak out when I saw @MortalMovie's poster at the Alamo. #wordscannotexpressmyexcitement
@MaryannPatricia@MaryannPatricia
City of bones....it has really awesome symbols! Can't wait to see the movie!!!!!! It's going to be 1 of the best movies in 2013!!!
styles(nowflake)@fluffylarry
Rachel.@Rachel_gardiner
Robert Sheehan is going to be in the City of Bones movie... My life is complete.
City Of Bones@MortalMovie
Robert Sheehan (Simon Lewis) welcomes you to the world of the shadowhunters! http://on.fb.me/TPgACK
Josh is mine bitch!@khutch1998
I'm reading The Mortal Instruments series at the moment and Jace is just asdfghjkl
Leigh Fuentes@LeighFuentes
Getting lost in the Mortal Instruments world....
Cassandra Jean@CassandraJP
WHO in The Mortal Instruments/Infernal Devices would be the most likely to represent the year of the snake?
Reggie@CrazyQuietOne
Music + chocolate + city of bones in bed = perfect night
Ivy A. W. =)@_Ivy_Wilson_
2 days & I'm mere pages away from finishing The City Of Bones. Onward! :D
~ Clarissa Fray ~@Sandra_pandaa
Tbh i really can't wait till TMI City of Bones will be released in cinemas next year in August.
Joshuana@VictoriaPeraza
The mortal instruments >>>>>>
Guy Wilkerson@GuyWilkerson2
I so love the Mortal Instruments.:)
Just Harry @HPotteerr
A wonderful year With TMI #TMIIsPerfection
Álvaro Hernández.@Alvaro_tribute
#TMIisPerfection Because ... oh man, i just love Isabelle
ωεℓcσмε tσ tнε ¢øß@LoreLightwood
Everything you've heard, about monsters, about nightmares, legends whispered around campfires. All the stories are true. #TMIisPerfection
Catalina Mogollón@Elizabeth_Meg
Jace said with absolute clarity. I love u, and I'll love u until I die, and if there's a life after that, I'll love u then #TMIisPerfection
TMI Colombia@TMI_Colombia
Por todos los maravillosos shadowhunters que llegaron a mi vida este año #TMIisPerfection
TMI Panama -236∞@TMI_Panama
THE SEXY JAMIE/JACE VOICE SAYING: "YOU'RE NOT A MUNDANE" AND "WELCOME TO THE CITY OF BONES" #TMIisPerfection
La Pelirrosa@RidleyCaster
#TMIisPerfection porque los nombres de los cuchillos serafínson impronunciables
Shadowhunter End of the World fanfic winners
We know you've been waiting for it, and here it is. Here are the winners in both the English and Spanish fanfic for the Shadowhunter End of the World writing competition. Luckily, we are all still here to read them, right?
Enjoy as we present the top three TMI/TID endings that were submitted. Special thanks to judges Alyssa from TMI Source, Tita from TMI Spanish News, Mina Blak, Alessa from our Venezuela affiliate @CDSVzla and Liliana from TMI Colombia. Super special thanks to Satin and Shannon for breaking the tie for first place. This was a super close competition.
ENGLISH WINNERS:
First place: Untitled by Amanda
Jem passed just before dawn.
Tessa fought back the urge to heave up what very little she had managed to keep down the past few days at the smell of smoke and tar in the air. She had never attended a Shadowhunter funeral before and was at a loss for words when she saw the white outfit set out before her. Sophie’s hands shook as she helped her dress.
She didn’t register much after that, not that it mattered anyways. It wasn’t until a familiar hand brushed against her palm did she break out of her trance. She flinched at his touch and pulled away, her eyes darting around, taking in the pinched faces of those around her.
She could barely look at Will. He was like a shooting star, such beauty and tragedy set ablaze. His black hair looked like fresh ink rubbed raw against his face, such a stark contrast to his crisp white gear. She longed to hear his carefree voice speak out and joke, ‘well this is embarrassing, white after labor day?’ she could even see it in his eyes hidden behind the guilt and the longing. He didn’t joke though, instead he lowered his eyes and broke the silence.
“You’re leaving with Magnus tomorrow?”
“He’s the only family I have left. We share the same father after all.”
“Tessa, you belong here. At the Institute, we are your family.” Will urged, seizing her arm by the elbow and pulling them closer, forcing her to meet his gaze.
“I can’t stay there anymore. Magnus said he can teach me, help me accept who I am.” Tessa explained trying to pull away from him half-heartedly. She sighed, placing her hand on his, “We can’t be together, Will. It’ll be easier if I just disappear.”
“What am I suppose to do?”
“Go back to Wales with Cecily, at least for the wedding and don’t punch Gabriel.” She teased, pulling a brave face but she could feel her hands trembling.
“After that do what you do best, protect those you care about; be a Shadowhunter. Just be kind, Will and open your heart – you’ll have no trouble falling in love again, you’ll find a girl and you two will be so happy- ” She broke off, trying to calm herself. Will cupped her faced in his palms and tiled her head so she could see him clearly. He brushed his thumb against her cheek.
“I will never love another the way I love you. I belong to you as you belong to me; heart and soul.”
“And I will have to live with that knowledge long after you’re gone. Tell me Will, what should I say when they bury you?” Her eyes weighed down, pierced him. He brought their hands together and kissed her fingertips gently.
“You’ll tell them all of it; the good and the bad. Of Jem and his violin, Masquerade Balls, Jessie and her too tight dresses, Charlotte and Henry with his tailcoats on fire, your clockwork angel, but most of all you’ll tell them how we won and that you’re Tessa Gray. You need an eternity to do all the things you’re capable of; it’s just a pity that I won’t be able to see them all.” He laughed brokenly, looking at her like he had that night all those months ago when they escaped from the Dark Sisters.
Tessa smiled watery, as she tried to blink back tears. She pulled him in close, her arms wrapped around his neck as his arms clung to her middle.
Second place: Incurability by Katie Teggart
A flash of blue sparks and then darkness—
The rose window of the church cast kaleidoscopic hues of sapphires, golds and emeralds onto the bare flagstone floor, illuminating the crumpled figure in its centre. A body he knew like his own, one which had never seemed small or fragile, and now looked as delicate as ashes: the body of his Magnus.
Like a worshipper Alec fell to his knees beside him. He didn’t know how long he knelt there afraid to breathe; when he finally did, it escaped in a rush, somewhere between a sob and a scream, the sound of his heart breaking. In it were all the things he had never said, all the wrongs he’d done, accumulating to one horrifying truth which tore at him from the inside; this was his fault. Mea culpa,the words resonated through the echoic church walls, every breath he took another gasp of pain, released only with sound of dire agony. He pulled Magnus onto his knee, cradling him and smelling that stupid grapefruit smell that suited Magnus so well and hearing Magnus muttering about smudging his make-up—
Alec gasped.
Magnus, whose eyes were open, blinked up at him with a mixture of gladness and incredulity. “Seriously,” he said. “Your tears, my glitter, do not mix.”
Alec stared in wonderment, “You’re—you’re not—”
“I love it when you stutter,” Magnus smiled brilliantly.
Alec let go of him—
“Ow!”
Standing, Alec shouted through gritted teeth. “You’re not DEAD?”
“No, you moron,” Magnus said brushing dust from his jeans. “Do I look dead to you? Am I doing deadish things? Do dead guys look as good as me? Am I—” But Magnus never got a chance to finish, because Alec was on him, holding him and kissing him.
After a while, Alec gently detached himself. “You’re a git.” He said, though his heart wasn’t really in it. “I thought you’d…”
“Killed myself?” Magnus guessed, absently brushing Alec’s hair aside. “Alexander, look at me.”
Alec did, drinking him in, all of him; His always perfect hair, his slender neck, the hollow between his collar bones, his lips, his nose, those green eyes…“Your eyes!” he breathed, realising. “They’re…different.”
“My warlocks mark?” Magnus smiled, “I guess it worked.”
“I don’t understand...”
Magnus indicated a small blue book lying face down on the floor; The Book of the White.
Alec was confused, “Clary gave that to you to save her mother…”
“I had my own reasons for wanting it.” Magnus said. “I’ve done many things in my time, but I’ve never grown old. I want to grow old with you, Alexander.”
“Can’t you reverse it?” Alec asked reluctantly after a pause.
“No,” Magnus spoke a little sadly. “Like loving you, my new mortality’s incurable.”
“In Alicante, when Clary was on the dais in the Accords hall, I saw you standing there.” Alec said because he needed to say it, “I never told you, but I lo—”
“Hush,” Magnus whispered against Alec’s mouth. “I know.”
Third place: Clockwork Soldier by Vicky
The air was thick with the taste of ash, enough to make him choke on the bittersweet aftermath. An angry sky loomed above the dilapidated bridge that had once been the pride of Victorian London, spitting out colors of red and orange to set the ground ablaze. The city streets ran red with the blood of Downworlders and Nephilim alike, and although he would never fight beside his brethren again in quite the same manner, it gave him a sense of peace to know they still cared.
Not much longer now,Jem thought to himself as he gazed out upon the remnants of Mortmain’s clockwork army. One by one they fell by Raziel’s hand, their mechanical parts mixing with rivers of crimson against the broken cobblestones, as if Heaven itself had unleashed an apocalyptic war. Frightened Mundanes gathered in the city center, their heads bowed in prayer; even they understood the significance of what was occurring—the end of the world as they knew it.
He’d done everything he could to assist William and the others before they’d taken matters into their own hands. A price had to be paid for what was accomplished, and Jem had sacrificed himself for that of the greater good. When he’d taken that last breath upon the Institute steps, he’d never felt such desperation. It permeated the air around him, suffocating his very lungs. William, Tessa, even Charlotte, they had all begged for an end to his suffering knowing full well it was against his wishes. But it was the love he held for his Parabatai that allowed Jem to look beyond that of his own reflection, to see the grand design with more clarity than ever before. He could not withstand this war and protect those he cared for without relinquishing part of himself and the toxins that controlled his body.
The Silent Brothers called him the wingless angel. Magnus labeled him a soldier. “To give up that part of you which is human for the benefit of others is not a weakness,” the warlock had whispered as he’d performed the spell. “You will live to soldier on.”
It was the whimsical Downworlder that now came to his aid once again, his glittered hand resting lightly on Jem’s shoulder as they both stared down into the black water below the bridge.
“It’s time, James. Let us finish this once and for all,” said Magnus with a soft sigh.
“And then where will we go?” he asked quizzically, turning to face the man would become his closest friend and confidant after all else had perished.
“The future isn’t written. We havethepresent to contendwith first,” Magnus replied with the slightest hint of a smile.
In that moment, Jem saw Heaven reflected in Magnus’ cat-like eyes. If he truly was the son of the Devil—a fallen angel in his own regard—then perhaps Magnus was more Nephilim than Demon after all. He would follow this warlock to the ends of the earth.
Spanish Winners:
First Place: Romi Morguen
Will habia sido tocado por el ángel Ithuriel en su misión a destruir a Mortmain y a su hermana Cecily, su espía mas importante. El había sido incapaz de hacerle daño y su hermana lo había matado. El ángel lo había devuelto a la vida a cambio de mantener en secreto la ubicación del espejo mortal, la cual habían descubierto Los hermanos silenciosos al quitarle a Jessamine el bloqueo mental puesto por Mortmain. Los hermanos silenciosos juraron ante el ángel mantener el secreto pero Will también lo sabia y el ángel le dio dos opciones: convertirse en un hermano silencioso y guardar el antiguo secreto o morir, lo cual habría sido mucho mas fácil para Will, pero prefirió convertirse en un hermano silencioso así podría encontrar una cura para Jem. En cuanto a Tessa, Jem nunca la había amado de verdad. Él estaba bajo un hechizo que se llevaba a cabo con energías demoniacas, por esa razón Mortmain se había llevado la pixis. Jem haría todo lo que Mortmain quisiera, y sus almas estarían atadas, es decir que si Jem moria, Mortmain también. Por eso Mortmain quería que Jem se casara con Tessa, si él se casaba correctamente todo el poder de Tessa pasaría a través de Jem a manos de Mortmain. El hechizo no era tan fuerte como para ser temporal, así que una vez que derrotaron a Mortmain esperaron a que el hechizo se desvaneciera para matarlo y así no causar ningún daño a Jem. Aún no estaban a salvo, habían revivido a Will de la muerte, es decir que según las antiguas leyes de la vida, la oscuridad podía alzar a uno de sus muertos para compensar la balanza. Todavía hay gente que piensa revivir a Mortmain y Tessa debía estar a salvo. En ese momento, Will se dirigía al santuario a despedirse para marcharse a la ciudad silenciosa. Allí lo aguardaban Charlotte, Henry y su hijo Buford, Jem , Magnus y Tessa. También estaban Gabriel, Gideon y su futura esposa y ascendiente Sophie. Tessa lo miro y susurró: “Will, antes de irte debo darte una noticia, serás padre”. Sonaron las carretas afuera en la ciudad, los hermanos habían llegado a llevárselo a la ciudad silenciosa para siempre. Dio un último saludo y justo cuando estaba a punto de marcharse vislumbro un brillo junto a una esquina del santuario, un botón de latón. Se paro a recogerlo, y recordó el día en que creía que Tessa había muerto, cuando fue a atacar a Mortmain y el había desaparecido. Antes de desvanecerse, Will consiguió rasgarle un botón de su chaqueta pero estaba tan preocupado por Tessa que se había olvidado. Sin pensarlo se lo tendió a Tessa y le dijo:” es de Mortmain, si vuelve a despertar, úsalo y averigua que trama. Mantente siempre oculta porque puede volver en cualquier momento”. Tessa le mostro un cabello blanco y dijo: “es de Ragnor Fell, me refugiaré en su forma y Magnus me vigilara, volveremos a Nueva York y Jem insistió en que me llevase a iglesia, pero aún confío en que nos volveremos a ver”. Will recordó que Fell había sido asesinado por Cecily en cuanto había averiguado que estaba espiando a su familia.
Mas tarde, los hermanos silenciosos descubrieron que el encuentro con Ithuriel le había dejado a Will una marca en forma de estrella sobre el hombro y que tardaría en mutilarse mucho mas que un hermano silencioso normal debido a que su encuentro con el ángel tuvo lugar antes de que se convirtiera en hermano silencioso, y había dejado un aura celestial sobre él que no le permitía deformarse con facilidad. Will cumplió con su propósito y encontró una cura para Jem, pero tuvo que comprometerse a dejar su antigua vida atrás y adquirir otro nombre para no ser reconocido. De ahora en más Will seria conocido como el hermano Zachariah.
Second Place: Alicia
Hola!!! Mi nombre es Alicia, soy de España! Os dejo por aquí mi Fanfic con un final trágico para Cazadores de Sombras en especial para la pareja Malec!!! Lo hice mucho mas largo pero como era de unas 500 palabras tuve que recortar mucho xDD ^_^
Aquí os lo dejo!!! ^_^:
Idris ardía en llamas, Sebastian había regresado con un ejercito de demonios y se estaba llevando a cabo una gran batalla.
- ¡Destruiré el mundo! - dijo Sebastian blandiendo una espada entre sus manos.
- ¡No si te lo impedimos! - gritó Jace.
- ¡Cuidado! - gritó Clary junto a Isabelle y Simon, al ver como Sebastian alzaba su espada dispuesto a apuñalarlo.
Alec se volvió para observarles, el arco le temblaba entre las manos, solo podía pensar en su ruptura con Magnus: <<No seas idiota, Jace está en peligro>>.
Éste tensó su arco intentando apuntar a Sebastian sin dejar de temblar, estaba totalmente concentrado cuando escuchó gritar a Jace con desesperación:
- ¡¡Alec!! ¡¡apártate!! - la espada de Sebastian volaba como un bumerang hacia él, las pupilas se le dilataron cuando vio de repente como la espada que tenía que estar atravesándolo por el pecho, en su lugar, atravesaba a Magnus Bane, el cuál se había metido de por medio para salvarle la vida.
Jace corrió hacia Sebastian hecho una furia luchando contra él.
Alec se echó a llorar y abalanzándose hacia Magnus lo cogió por los hombros diciéndole:
- ¡¡¿Por qué lo has hecho?!! - .
Magnus lo miró con un hilo de sangre brotando de su boca y sonriendo de medio lado le susurró:
- Sigues siendo un nefilim estúpido...je... - .
- Magnus no... - susurró Alec con el rostro empapado de lágrimas y abrazándolo acurrucó la cara contra su cuello.
- No podía dejarte...eres mi fuerza...sin ti no soy nada...Alec... - susurró Magnus con la vista nublada.
- ¡Jace, ahora! - gritó Clary entonces Jace alzó su espada atravesando el pecho de Sebastian, dándole en el corazón.
Magnus vio como el fuego comenzaba a rodearles entonces posó una mano sobre la mejilla de Alec y le dijo:
- Tienes que marcharte... - y se derrumbó de rodillas.
- ¡No pienso dejarte! - la voz de Alec era temblorosa, éste se agachó junto a él y lo besó en los labios susurrándole junto a ellos:
- Te amo... - .
- Lo sé...eres lo mas preciado que he tenido en ochocientos años Alec... - Magnus le echó la cara en el hombro sintiendo como la vida se le terminaba y entrecerró los ojos llenos de lágrimas.
Jace corrió hacia Alec y le gritó:
- ¡El fuego aumenta! - .
- Va--mos...vete... - susurró Magnus.
- ¡No! ¡¿cómo voy a..?! - la desesperación de Alec se hacía mayor.
- ¿Me estás diciendo que he dado la vida por ti en vano? - Magnus le sonrió con dificultad.
Jace cogió a Alec del brazo tirando de él con fuerza:
- ¡Magnus tiene razón! ¡el fuego nos rodeará en poco tiempo! - .
- ¡No puedo dejarle! - las lágrimas le recorrían el rostro cada vez con mas intensidad pero Jace tiró aun mas de él llevándoselo a la fuerza.
La sonrisa moribunda de Magnus fue lo último que vio antes de que el fuego rodeara la zona por completo.
Los nefilims y subterráneos ganaron la batalla, Jace y Clary nunca volvieron a separarse, Isabelle siguió viéndose con Simon y Alec, jamás podría olvidar a Magnus Bane, el irreemplazable gran brujo de Brooklyn, su gran y único amor.
Hola!!Mi nombre es Candelaria, y soy de Argentina... Aquí les envío un final alternativo para la Princesa Mecánica...Muchas gracias por esta oportunidad!!Muchos saludos!!
El final se aproximaba. “Pulvis et umbra sumus”. Esas palabras resonaron en la cabeza de William Herondale, como una sentencia de muerte. Sin embargo, lejos de mostrar temor o vacilación frente a la horda de artificios mortales que acababan de acorralarlo, en los ojos de Will brillaba una fría determinación, letal y afilada, como la espada serafín que empuñaba: moriría luchando.
Las horribles criaturas avanzaron simultáneamente, como si hubieran recibido la señal invisible de atacar, y en cuestión de segundos, Will se encontraba despedazando todo lo que estaba a su alrededor. Sin embrago, a pesar de su destreza y fortaleza, no pudo evitar que dos manos mecánicas aferraran su cuello con una fuerza sobrehumana y lo elevaran sobre el suelo, asfixiándolo. Desesperadamente, empleó sus últimas fuerzas en dar estocadas a ciegas, hasta que su cuchillo se deslizó de su mano…
Sin embargo, en el momento en que sentía que se desmayaría, la presión sobre su cuello cedió abruptamente, y con las frenéticas bocanadas de aire, la realidad cobró nitidez nuevamente. Su parabatai lo estaba examinando con minuciosa preocupación.
_Jem… Se suponía que… No deberías… Tu salud…_ balbuceó torpemente Will, todavía confundido.
_ Como mi paratabai esperaba que comprendieras que no deseo pasar los últimos momentos de mi vida convaleciendo en un lecho que me ha convertido en prisionero. Mi lugar es junto a ti, William Herondale. Todavía tienes una oportunidad de ser feliz, y no permitiré que la desperdicies._ En sus ojos, Will pudo leer la total abnegación que albergaba el corazón de Jem. Pero no alcanzó a deshacer el nudo que atoraba su garganta para responder a su mejor amigo, ya que actuó instintivamente, y arrojó a Jem fuera del alcance de la cuchilla de un autómata que se había acercado sigilosamente hacia ellos.
En ese momento, sintió como el metal lo atravesaba completamente, con un golpe seco que le arrancó todo el aire de los pulmones. Lo siguiente que sintió fueron las manos de Jem, que sujetaban su pecho con fuerza, que intentaban en vano detener la sangre que emanaba copiosamente. Luego, el dolor se extendió como una ráfaga a lo largo de su cuerpo, haciendo que se contorsionara en espasmos, y que le costara respirar; pero justo cuando Will pensaba que no resistiría más, todo comenzó a calmarse. Poco a poco, los estruendos del combate fueron disipándose, así como el olor a aceite quemado… La agonía, la pena, la desesperación, la soledad, las cargas que había soportado en silencio fueron abandonándolo, y el vacío que quedaba detrás fue ocupado por una absoluta y sofocante tranquilidad… Su mirada volvió a enfocarse, y volvió a ver a su querido parabatai; parecía que de sus ojos brotaba plata fundida, y cuando una lágrima cayó sobre una de las manos de Will, éste se preguntó sorprendido por qué el metal se había convertido en agua.
_Ha sido el privilegio y el honor de mi vida conocerte_ alcanzó a murmurar Will, mientras intentaba sostener la mano de Jem. Éste, incapaz de hablar, enlazó sus dedos una vez más, y siguió presionándola contra la herida.
_No te despidas Will. No todavía…_
Y la oscuridad lo abrazó lentamente, arrastrándolo muy lejos de Londres… Pinceladas de colores verde y celeste comenzaron a pintar una imagen, un bello y familiar prado… Y la persona que más amaba lo estaba esperando allí. Había soñado con ese momento varias veces, pero algo no estaba bien… La inquietud lo invadió, al ver que Tessa corría en dirección contraria, alejándose de él.
Entonces, su espanto fue total cuando comprendió que volvía a estar consciente, y que Tessa se dirigía a toda carrera hacia el más grande de los artificios, una criatura espantosa que parecía dirigir a todo el ejército de autómatas…
Lo último que vio Will fue cómo Tessa arrojaba el dispositivo que había diseñado Henry, y cómo la explosión se extendía, cubriéndolo todo a su alrededor.
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_William Herondale_ una voz profunda y tranquilizadora retumbó en la negrura, sobresaltándolo.
Rayos dorados comenzaron a alumbrar todo a su alrededor, dejándolo momentáneamente encandilado. Entonces, una figura conocida se materializó frente a él: un hermoso ángel, el Ángel Mecánico, lo observaba sonriendo.
_No hables, William, sino sólo escucha…_ continuó el Ángel_ Fui encomendado como guardián de Teressa Grey, y desde que ella era niña, velé por su bienestar y seguridad. Sin embargo, ella quiso que, a partir de este momento, cuide de ti, y de tu parabatai, James. Ambos tienen una vida por delante, y se esperan grandes obras de ustedes… Tienes una nueva oportunidad, aprovéchala._
El Ángel posó una de sus manos sobre su hombro, y un calor renovador lo invadió en su totalidad, y Will dejó vencerse por el ensueño que luchaba por envolverlo.
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Al despertar, Will observó que un joven de cabellos y ojos oscuros yacía junto a su cama en la enfermería del Instituto. Tardó unos cuantos minutos en comprender de quién se trataba, y otros más en dar crédito a lo que estaba viendo…
_¿Jem?...¿Estás…estás…?_
_ Sano… en cuerpo, y alma_ respondió, con una brillante sonrisa._ Al igual que tú,Will…_ añadió, señalando con cuidado una extraña marca que había aparecido sobre su hombro, en el mismo lugar donde el Ángel lo había tocado._ Tessa hizo todo esto posible…_
_Tessa…_ el terror impidió que pudiera decir algo más, pero la mano firme de Jem lo tranquilizó.
_Ella dejó algo para nosotros…_ comentó, dándole un libro, un volumen de “Historia de dos Ciudades”. Una sonrisa se dibujó en el rostro de Will: una dedicatoria rezaba en la primera página: “Con esperanza al final, William Herondale”.
Jem le mostró, por su parte, el colgante, que tenía una nueva inscripción: “Mizpah”. Ambos jóvenes se sonrieron.
_Esto no es un adiós…_
A huge thank you to everyone that submitted essays. It was a blast reading everyone's submissions.
Enjoy as we present the top three TMI/TID endings that were submitted. Special thanks to judges Alyssa from TMI Source, Tita from TMI Spanish News, Mina Blak, Alessa from our Venezuela affiliate @CDSVzla and Liliana from TMI Colombia. Super special thanks to Satin and Shannon for breaking the tie for first place. This was a super close competition.
ENGLISH WINNERS:
First place: Untitled by Amanda
Jem passed just before dawn.
Tessa fought back the urge to heave up what very little she had managed to keep down the past few days at the smell of smoke and tar in the air. She had never attended a Shadowhunter funeral before and was at a loss for words when she saw the white outfit set out before her. Sophie’s hands shook as she helped her dress.
She didn’t register much after that, not that it mattered anyways. It wasn’t until a familiar hand brushed against her palm did she break out of her trance. She flinched at his touch and pulled away, her eyes darting around, taking in the pinched faces of those around her.
She could barely look at Will. He was like a shooting star, such beauty and tragedy set ablaze. His black hair looked like fresh ink rubbed raw against his face, such a stark contrast to his crisp white gear. She longed to hear his carefree voice speak out and joke, ‘well this is embarrassing, white after labor day?’ she could even see it in his eyes hidden behind the guilt and the longing. He didn’t joke though, instead he lowered his eyes and broke the silence.
“You’re leaving with Magnus tomorrow?”
“He’s the only family I have left. We share the same father after all.”
“Tessa, you belong here. At the Institute, we are your family.” Will urged, seizing her arm by the elbow and pulling them closer, forcing her to meet his gaze.
“I can’t stay there anymore. Magnus said he can teach me, help me accept who I am.” Tessa explained trying to pull away from him half-heartedly. She sighed, placing her hand on his, “We can’t be together, Will. It’ll be easier if I just disappear.”
“What am I suppose to do?”
“Go back to Wales with Cecily, at least for the wedding and don’t punch Gabriel.” She teased, pulling a brave face but she could feel her hands trembling.
“After that do what you do best, protect those you care about; be a Shadowhunter. Just be kind, Will and open your heart – you’ll have no trouble falling in love again, you’ll find a girl and you two will be so happy- ” She broke off, trying to calm herself. Will cupped her faced in his palms and tiled her head so she could see him clearly. He brushed his thumb against her cheek.
“I will never love another the way I love you. I belong to you as you belong to me; heart and soul.”
“And I will have to live with that knowledge long after you’re gone. Tell me Will, what should I say when they bury you?” Her eyes weighed down, pierced him. He brought their hands together and kissed her fingertips gently.
“You’ll tell them all of it; the good and the bad. Of Jem and his violin, Masquerade Balls, Jessie and her too tight dresses, Charlotte and Henry with his tailcoats on fire, your clockwork angel, but most of all you’ll tell them how we won and that you’re Tessa Gray. You need an eternity to do all the things you’re capable of; it’s just a pity that I won’t be able to see them all.” He laughed brokenly, looking at her like he had that night all those months ago when they escaped from the Dark Sisters.
Tessa smiled watery, as she tried to blink back tears. She pulled him in close, her arms wrapped around his neck as his arms clung to her middle.
“I love you.” She spoke softly in his ear as he crushed her
tightly against him. “Not a day, William Herondale. There will not be a day
that goes by that I will not love you more.” “Then, until that day.” Will pulled back, kissing her gently
on her cheek before turning away towards the Institute. Tessa watched him with one hand resting over
her heart, it was only then that she noticed her angel was no longer ticking. It
lay dormant against her chest, just like her heart.
Second place: Incurability by Katie Teggart
A flash of blue sparks and then darkness—
The rose window of the church cast kaleidoscopic hues of sapphires, golds and emeralds onto the bare flagstone floor, illuminating the crumpled figure in its centre. A body he knew like his own, one which had never seemed small or fragile, and now looked as delicate as ashes: the body of his Magnus.
Like a worshipper Alec fell to his knees beside him. He didn’t know how long he knelt there afraid to breathe; when he finally did, it escaped in a rush, somewhere between a sob and a scream, the sound of his heart breaking. In it were all the things he had never said, all the wrongs he’d done, accumulating to one horrifying truth which tore at him from the inside; this was his fault. Mea culpa,the words resonated through the echoic church walls, every breath he took another gasp of pain, released only with sound of dire agony. He pulled Magnus onto his knee, cradling him and smelling that stupid grapefruit smell that suited Magnus so well and hearing Magnus muttering about smudging his make-up—
Alec gasped.
Magnus, whose eyes were open, blinked up at him with a mixture of gladness and incredulity. “Seriously,” he said. “Your tears, my glitter, do not mix.”
Alec stared in wonderment, “You’re—you’re not—”
“I love it when you stutter,” Magnus smiled brilliantly.
Alec let go of him—
“Ow!”
Standing, Alec shouted through gritted teeth. “You’re not DEAD?”
“No, you moron,” Magnus said brushing dust from his jeans. “Do I look dead to you? Am I doing deadish things? Do dead guys look as good as me? Am I—” But Magnus never got a chance to finish, because Alec was on him, holding him and kissing him.
After a while, Alec gently detached himself. “You’re a git.” He said, though his heart wasn’t really in it. “I thought you’d…”
“Killed myself?” Magnus guessed, absently brushing Alec’s hair aside. “Alexander, look at me.”
Alec did, drinking him in, all of him; His always perfect hair, his slender neck, the hollow between his collar bones, his lips, his nose, those green eyes…“Your eyes!” he breathed, realising. “They’re…different.”
“My warlocks mark?” Magnus smiled, “I guess it worked.”
“I don’t understand...”
Magnus indicated a small blue book lying face down on the floor; The Book of the White.
Alec was confused, “Clary gave that to you to save her mother…”
“I had my own reasons for wanting it.” Magnus said. “I’ve done many things in my time, but I’ve never grown old. I want to grow old with you, Alexander.”
“Can’t you reverse it?” Alec asked reluctantly after a pause.
“No,” Magnus spoke a little sadly. “Like loving you, my new mortality’s incurable.”
“In Alicante, when Clary was on the dais in the Accords hall, I saw you standing there.” Alec said because he needed to say it, “I never told you, but I lo—”
“Hush,” Magnus whispered against Alec’s mouth. “I know.”
Third place: Clockwork Soldier by Vicky
The air was thick with the taste of ash, enough to make him choke on the bittersweet aftermath. An angry sky loomed above the dilapidated bridge that had once been the pride of Victorian London, spitting out colors of red and orange to set the ground ablaze. The city streets ran red with the blood of Downworlders and Nephilim alike, and although he would never fight beside his brethren again in quite the same manner, it gave him a sense of peace to know they still cared.
Not much longer now,Jem thought to himself as he gazed out upon the remnants of Mortmain’s clockwork army. One by one they fell by Raziel’s hand, their mechanical parts mixing with rivers of crimson against the broken cobblestones, as if Heaven itself had unleashed an apocalyptic war. Frightened Mundanes gathered in the city center, their heads bowed in prayer; even they understood the significance of what was occurring—the end of the world as they knew it.
He’d done everything he could to assist William and the others before they’d taken matters into their own hands. A price had to be paid for what was accomplished, and Jem had sacrificed himself for that of the greater good. When he’d taken that last breath upon the Institute steps, he’d never felt such desperation. It permeated the air around him, suffocating his very lungs. William, Tessa, even Charlotte, they had all begged for an end to his suffering knowing full well it was against his wishes. But it was the love he held for his Parabatai that allowed Jem to look beyond that of his own reflection, to see the grand design with more clarity than ever before. He could not withstand this war and protect those he cared for without relinquishing part of himself and the toxins that controlled his body.
The Silent Brothers called him the wingless angel. Magnus labeled him a soldier. “To give up that part of you which is human for the benefit of others is not a weakness,” the warlock had whispered as he’d performed the spell. “You will live to soldier on.”
It was the whimsical Downworlder that now came to his aid once again, his glittered hand resting lightly on Jem’s shoulder as they both stared down into the black water below the bridge.
“It’s time, James. Let us finish this once and for all,” said Magnus with a soft sigh.
“And then where will we go?” he asked quizzically, turning to face the man would become his closest friend and confidant after all else had perished.
“The future isn’t written. We havethepresent to contendwith first,” Magnus replied with the slightest hint of a smile.
In that moment, Jem saw Heaven reflected in Magnus’ cat-like eyes. If he truly was the son of the Devil—a fallen angel in his own regard—then perhaps Magnus was more Nephilim than Demon after all. He would follow this warlock to the ends of the earth.
Spanish Winners:
First Place: Romi Morguen
Will habia sido tocado por el ángel Ithuriel en su misión a destruir a Mortmain y a su hermana Cecily, su espía mas importante. El había sido incapaz de hacerle daño y su hermana lo había matado. El ángel lo había devuelto a la vida a cambio de mantener en secreto la ubicación del espejo mortal, la cual habían descubierto Los hermanos silenciosos al quitarle a Jessamine el bloqueo mental puesto por Mortmain. Los hermanos silenciosos juraron ante el ángel mantener el secreto pero Will también lo sabia y el ángel le dio dos opciones: convertirse en un hermano silencioso y guardar el antiguo secreto o morir, lo cual habría sido mucho mas fácil para Will, pero prefirió convertirse en un hermano silencioso así podría encontrar una cura para Jem. En cuanto a Tessa, Jem nunca la había amado de verdad. Él estaba bajo un hechizo que se llevaba a cabo con energías demoniacas, por esa razón Mortmain se había llevado la pixis. Jem haría todo lo que Mortmain quisiera, y sus almas estarían atadas, es decir que si Jem moria, Mortmain también. Por eso Mortmain quería que Jem se casara con Tessa, si él se casaba correctamente todo el poder de Tessa pasaría a través de Jem a manos de Mortmain. El hechizo no era tan fuerte como para ser temporal, así que una vez que derrotaron a Mortmain esperaron a que el hechizo se desvaneciera para matarlo y así no causar ningún daño a Jem. Aún no estaban a salvo, habían revivido a Will de la muerte, es decir que según las antiguas leyes de la vida, la oscuridad podía alzar a uno de sus muertos para compensar la balanza. Todavía hay gente que piensa revivir a Mortmain y Tessa debía estar a salvo. En ese momento, Will se dirigía al santuario a despedirse para marcharse a la ciudad silenciosa. Allí lo aguardaban Charlotte, Henry y su hijo Buford, Jem , Magnus y Tessa. También estaban Gabriel, Gideon y su futura esposa y ascendiente Sophie. Tessa lo miro y susurró: “Will, antes de irte debo darte una noticia, serás padre”. Sonaron las carretas afuera en la ciudad, los hermanos habían llegado a llevárselo a la ciudad silenciosa para siempre. Dio un último saludo y justo cuando estaba a punto de marcharse vislumbro un brillo junto a una esquina del santuario, un botón de latón. Se paro a recogerlo, y recordó el día en que creía que Tessa había muerto, cuando fue a atacar a Mortmain y el había desaparecido. Antes de desvanecerse, Will consiguió rasgarle un botón de su chaqueta pero estaba tan preocupado por Tessa que se había olvidado. Sin pensarlo se lo tendió a Tessa y le dijo:” es de Mortmain, si vuelve a despertar, úsalo y averigua que trama. Mantente siempre oculta porque puede volver en cualquier momento”. Tessa le mostro un cabello blanco y dijo: “es de Ragnor Fell, me refugiaré en su forma y Magnus me vigilara, volveremos a Nueva York y Jem insistió en que me llevase a iglesia, pero aún confío en que nos volveremos a ver”. Will recordó que Fell había sido asesinado por Cecily en cuanto había averiguado que estaba espiando a su familia.
Mas tarde, los hermanos silenciosos descubrieron que el encuentro con Ithuriel le había dejado a Will una marca en forma de estrella sobre el hombro y que tardaría en mutilarse mucho mas que un hermano silencioso normal debido a que su encuentro con el ángel tuvo lugar antes de que se convirtiera en hermano silencioso, y había dejado un aura celestial sobre él que no le permitía deformarse con facilidad. Will cumplió con su propósito y encontró una cura para Jem, pero tuvo que comprometerse a dejar su antigua vida atrás y adquirir otro nombre para no ser reconocido. De ahora en más Will seria conocido como el hermano Zachariah.
Second Place: Alicia
Hola!!! Mi nombre es Alicia, soy de España! Os dejo por aquí mi Fanfic con un final trágico para Cazadores de Sombras en especial para la pareja Malec!!! Lo hice mucho mas largo pero como era de unas 500 palabras tuve que recortar mucho xDD ^_^
Aquí os lo dejo!!! ^_^:
Idris ardía en llamas, Sebastian había regresado con un ejercito de demonios y se estaba llevando a cabo una gran batalla.
- ¡Destruiré el mundo! - dijo Sebastian blandiendo una espada entre sus manos.
- ¡No si te lo impedimos! - gritó Jace.
- ¡Cuidado! - gritó Clary junto a Isabelle y Simon, al ver como Sebastian alzaba su espada dispuesto a apuñalarlo.
Alec se volvió para observarles, el arco le temblaba entre las manos, solo podía pensar en su ruptura con Magnus: <<No seas idiota, Jace está en peligro>>.
Éste tensó su arco intentando apuntar a Sebastian sin dejar de temblar, estaba totalmente concentrado cuando escuchó gritar a Jace con desesperación:
- ¡¡Alec!! ¡¡apártate!! - la espada de Sebastian volaba como un bumerang hacia él, las pupilas se le dilataron cuando vio de repente como la espada que tenía que estar atravesándolo por el pecho, en su lugar, atravesaba a Magnus Bane, el cuál se había metido de por medio para salvarle la vida.
Jace corrió hacia Sebastian hecho una furia luchando contra él.
Alec se echó a llorar y abalanzándose hacia Magnus lo cogió por los hombros diciéndole:
- ¡¡¿Por qué lo has hecho?!! - .
Magnus lo miró con un hilo de sangre brotando de su boca y sonriendo de medio lado le susurró:
- Sigues siendo un nefilim estúpido...je... - .
- Magnus no... - susurró Alec con el rostro empapado de lágrimas y abrazándolo acurrucó la cara contra su cuello.
- No podía dejarte...eres mi fuerza...sin ti no soy nada...Alec... - susurró Magnus con la vista nublada.
- ¡Jace, ahora! - gritó Clary entonces Jace alzó su espada atravesando el pecho de Sebastian, dándole en el corazón.
Magnus vio como el fuego comenzaba a rodearles entonces posó una mano sobre la mejilla de Alec y le dijo:
- Tienes que marcharte... - y se derrumbó de rodillas.
- ¡No pienso dejarte! - la voz de Alec era temblorosa, éste se agachó junto a él y lo besó en los labios susurrándole junto a ellos:
- Te amo... - .
- Lo sé...eres lo mas preciado que he tenido en ochocientos años Alec... - Magnus le echó la cara en el hombro sintiendo como la vida se le terminaba y entrecerró los ojos llenos de lágrimas.
Jace corrió hacia Alec y le gritó:
- ¡El fuego aumenta! - .
- Va--mos...vete... - susurró Magnus.
- ¡No! ¡¿cómo voy a..?! - la desesperación de Alec se hacía mayor.
- ¿Me estás diciendo que he dado la vida por ti en vano? - Magnus le sonrió con dificultad.
Jace cogió a Alec del brazo tirando de él con fuerza:
- ¡Magnus tiene razón! ¡el fuego nos rodeará en poco tiempo! - .
- ¡No puedo dejarle! - las lágrimas le recorrían el rostro cada vez con mas intensidad pero Jace tiró aun mas de él llevándoselo a la fuerza.
La sonrisa moribunda de Magnus fue lo último que vio antes de que el fuego rodeara la zona por completo.
Los nefilims y subterráneos ganaron la batalla, Jace y Clary nunca volvieron a separarse, Isabelle siguió viéndose con Simon y Alec, jamás podría olvidar a Magnus Bane, el irreemplazable gran brujo de Brooklyn, su gran y único amor.
Third Place: Candelaria Perez
El final se aproximaba. “Pulvis et umbra sumus”. Esas palabras resonaron en la cabeza de William Herondale, como una sentencia de muerte. Sin embargo, lejos de mostrar temor o vacilación frente a la horda de artificios mortales que acababan de acorralarlo, en los ojos de Will brillaba una fría determinación, letal y afilada, como la espada serafín que empuñaba: moriría luchando.
Las horribles criaturas avanzaron simultáneamente, como si hubieran recibido la señal invisible de atacar, y en cuestión de segundos, Will se encontraba despedazando todo lo que estaba a su alrededor. Sin embrago, a pesar de su destreza y fortaleza, no pudo evitar que dos manos mecánicas aferraran su cuello con una fuerza sobrehumana y lo elevaran sobre el suelo, asfixiándolo. Desesperadamente, empleó sus últimas fuerzas en dar estocadas a ciegas, hasta que su cuchillo se deslizó de su mano…
Sin embargo, en el momento en que sentía que se desmayaría, la presión sobre su cuello cedió abruptamente, y con las frenéticas bocanadas de aire, la realidad cobró nitidez nuevamente. Su parabatai lo estaba examinando con minuciosa preocupación.
_Jem… Se suponía que… No deberías… Tu salud…_ balbuceó torpemente Will, todavía confundido.
_ Como mi paratabai esperaba que comprendieras que no deseo pasar los últimos momentos de mi vida convaleciendo en un lecho que me ha convertido en prisionero. Mi lugar es junto a ti, William Herondale. Todavía tienes una oportunidad de ser feliz, y no permitiré que la desperdicies._ En sus ojos, Will pudo leer la total abnegación que albergaba el corazón de Jem. Pero no alcanzó a deshacer el nudo que atoraba su garganta para responder a su mejor amigo, ya que actuó instintivamente, y arrojó a Jem fuera del alcance de la cuchilla de un autómata que se había acercado sigilosamente hacia ellos.
En ese momento, sintió como el metal lo atravesaba completamente, con un golpe seco que le arrancó todo el aire de los pulmones. Lo siguiente que sintió fueron las manos de Jem, que sujetaban su pecho con fuerza, que intentaban en vano detener la sangre que emanaba copiosamente. Luego, el dolor se extendió como una ráfaga a lo largo de su cuerpo, haciendo que se contorsionara en espasmos, y que le costara respirar; pero justo cuando Will pensaba que no resistiría más, todo comenzó a calmarse. Poco a poco, los estruendos del combate fueron disipándose, así como el olor a aceite quemado… La agonía, la pena, la desesperación, la soledad, las cargas que había soportado en silencio fueron abandonándolo, y el vacío que quedaba detrás fue ocupado por una absoluta y sofocante tranquilidad… Su mirada volvió a enfocarse, y volvió a ver a su querido parabatai; parecía que de sus ojos brotaba plata fundida, y cuando una lágrima cayó sobre una de las manos de Will, éste se preguntó sorprendido por qué el metal se había convertido en agua.
_Ha sido el privilegio y el honor de mi vida conocerte_ alcanzó a murmurar Will, mientras intentaba sostener la mano de Jem. Éste, incapaz de hablar, enlazó sus dedos una vez más, y siguió presionándola contra la herida.
_No te despidas Will. No todavía…_
Y la oscuridad lo abrazó lentamente, arrastrándolo muy lejos de Londres… Pinceladas de colores verde y celeste comenzaron a pintar una imagen, un bello y familiar prado… Y la persona que más amaba lo estaba esperando allí. Había soñado con ese momento varias veces, pero algo no estaba bien… La inquietud lo invadió, al ver que Tessa corría en dirección contraria, alejándose de él.
Entonces, su espanto fue total cuando comprendió que volvía a estar consciente, y que Tessa se dirigía a toda carrera hacia el más grande de los artificios, una criatura espantosa que parecía dirigir a todo el ejército de autómatas…
Lo último que vio Will fue cómo Tessa arrojaba el dispositivo que había diseñado Henry, y cómo la explosión se extendía, cubriéndolo todo a su alrededor.
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_William Herondale_ una voz profunda y tranquilizadora retumbó en la negrura, sobresaltándolo.
Rayos dorados comenzaron a alumbrar todo a su alrededor, dejándolo momentáneamente encandilado. Entonces, una figura conocida se materializó frente a él: un hermoso ángel, el Ángel Mecánico, lo observaba sonriendo.
_No hables, William, sino sólo escucha…_ continuó el Ángel_ Fui encomendado como guardián de Teressa Grey, y desde que ella era niña, velé por su bienestar y seguridad. Sin embargo, ella quiso que, a partir de este momento, cuide de ti, y de tu parabatai, James. Ambos tienen una vida por delante, y se esperan grandes obras de ustedes… Tienes una nueva oportunidad, aprovéchala._
El Ángel posó una de sus manos sobre su hombro, y un calor renovador lo invadió en su totalidad, y Will dejó vencerse por el ensueño que luchaba por envolverlo.
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Al despertar, Will observó que un joven de cabellos y ojos oscuros yacía junto a su cama en la enfermería del Instituto. Tardó unos cuantos minutos en comprender de quién se trataba, y otros más en dar crédito a lo que estaba viendo…
_¿Jem?...¿Estás…estás…?_
_ Sano… en cuerpo, y alma_ respondió, con una brillante sonrisa._ Al igual que tú,Will…_ añadió, señalando con cuidado una extraña marca que había aparecido sobre su hombro, en el mismo lugar donde el Ángel lo había tocado._ Tessa hizo todo esto posible…_
_Tessa…_ el terror impidió que pudiera decir algo más, pero la mano firme de Jem lo tranquilizó.
_Ella dejó algo para nosotros…_ comentó, dándole un libro, un volumen de “Historia de dos Ciudades”. Una sonrisa se dibujó en el rostro de Will: una dedicatoria rezaba en la primera página: “Con esperanza al final, William Herondale”.
Jem le mostró, por su parte, el colgante, que tenía una nueva inscripción: “Mizpah”. Ambos jóvenes se sonrieron.
_Esto no es un adiós…_
A huge thank you to everyone that submitted essays. It was a blast reading everyone's submissions.
Music Monday #13: "Fight Inside" by Red
I love alternative rock music. As a teen of the 90's grunge scene, I always crave for songs with edge. Thanks for my friend @SRFloyd93 on Twitter, I found a new band I could totally hear on The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones soundtrack. The name is Red (stylized as RED and R3D) an alternative rock band out of Nashville, Tennessee.
This particular song, "Fight Inside", is actually off their 2008 album Innocence and Instinct and is the Music Monday song of the week:
The band's lineup consists of singer Michael Barnes, guitarist Anthony Armstrong, bassist Randy Armstrong and drummer Joe Rickard. They are known for their Christian rock music which incorporates other sounds such as alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal and post-grunge.
To date, Red has released three studio albums: End of Silence (2006), Innocence & Instinct (2009), and Until We Have Faces (2011). The first two albums earned the group Grammy Award Nominations for Best Rock Gospel Album while Until We Have Faces had a No. 2 debut on Billboard 200.
You can check their music out on their site http://redmusiconline.com/home and follow them on Twitter: @redmusiconline.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Robert Sheehan Welcomes Us to the City of Bones!
Robert Sheehan welcomes you to the City of Bones!
How excited are you to see the Shadowhunter world come to life in THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS:CITY OF BONES movie?
Robert Sheehan talks 'THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS:CITY OF BONES' with Showbiz Geek!
Showbiz Geek got a chance to sit down with Robert Sheehan (Simon Lewis) and interview him. He talks THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS:CITY OF BONES, Love/Hate, his possible return to Misfits and more. Robert talks TMI at 1:18. Check out the video below:
Source: Showbiz Geek
Source: Showbiz Geek
Friday, December 28, 2012
Clockwork Princess Snippet
(SPOILER WARNING)
Cassie posted this to her tumblr as an end of the year present!
Clockwork Princess snippet: End of 2012 present!
Because I love you all, here is a snippet from Clockwork Princess for the end of the year. Also because I love you all it’s under a tag because it’s SPOILERY.
This should keep you guys busy for a while. :)
Jem and Tessa …
Tessa reached to brush the damp hair from his forehead. He leaned into her touch, his eyes closing. “Jem—have you ever—” She hesitated. “Have you ever thought of ways to prolong your life that are not a cure for the drug?”
At that his eyelids flew open. “What do you mean?”
She thought of Will, on the floor of the attic, choking on holy water. “Becoming a vampire. You would live forever—”
He scrambled upright against the pillows of the bed. “Tessa, no. Don’t—you can’t think that way.”
“Is the thought of becoming a Downworlder truly so horrible to you?”
“Tessa …” He exhaled slowly. “I am a Shadowhunter. Nephilim. Like my parents before me. It is the heritage I claim, just as I claim my mother’s heritage as part of myself. It does not mean I hate my father. But I honor the gift they gave me, the blood of the Angel, the trust placed in me, the vows I have taken. Nor, I think, would I make a very good vampire. [redacted for spoilers] I would no longer be Will’s parabatai, no longer be welcome in the Institute. No, Tessa. I would rather die and be reborn and see the sun again, than live to the end of the world without daylight.”
“A Silent Brother, then,” she said.
His eyes softened slightly. “The path of Silent Brotherhood is not open to me.”
Thoughts?
Original post can be found here:
http://cassandraclare.tumblr.com/post/39059359526/clockwork-princess-snippet-end-of-2012-present
Cassie posted this to her tumblr as an end of the year present!
Clockwork Princess snippet: End of 2012 present!
Because I love you all, here is a snippet from Clockwork Princess for the end of the year. Also because I love you all it’s under a tag because it’s SPOILERY.
This should keep you guys busy for a while. :)
Jem and Tessa …
Tessa reached to brush the damp hair from his forehead. He leaned into her touch, his eyes closing. “Jem—have you ever—” She hesitated. “Have you ever thought of ways to prolong your life that are not a cure for the drug?”
At that his eyelids flew open. “What do you mean?”
She thought of Will, on the floor of the attic, choking on holy water. “Becoming a vampire. You would live forever—”
He scrambled upright against the pillows of the bed. “Tessa, no. Don’t—you can’t think that way.”
“Is the thought of becoming a Downworlder truly so horrible to you?”
“Tessa …” He exhaled slowly. “I am a Shadowhunter. Nephilim. Like my parents before me. It is the heritage I claim, just as I claim my mother’s heritage as part of myself. It does not mean I hate my father. But I honor the gift they gave me, the blood of the Angel, the trust placed in me, the vows I have taken. Nor, I think, would I make a very good vampire. [redacted for spoilers] I would no longer be Will’s parabatai, no longer be welcome in the Institute. No, Tessa. I would rather die and be reborn and see the sun again, than live to the end of the world without daylight.”
“A Silent Brother, then,” she said.
His eyes softened slightly. “The path of Silent Brotherhood is not open to me.”
Thoughts?
Original post can be found here:
http://cassandraclare.tumblr.com/post/39059359526/clockwork-princess-snippet-end-of-2012-present
New THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS trailer with MAGNUS BANE soon!
Remember when we got the teaser trailer? Remember how amazing it is/was? Remember when we noticed Magnus Bane wasn't in it? Well prepare yourself because we may have a trailer with Magnus Bane sooner than we think.
Check out What Executive Producer Martin Moszkowicz said when a fan asked him about it:
Are you excited to finally see Godfrey Gao as Magnus Bane in the trailer?
Shadowhunter Saturday #TMIisPerfection
This week is dedicated to THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS. We want to let everyone know what is so amazing andperfect about TMI.
So this Saturday, December 29th at 11am EST we will work to trend
#TMIisPerfection
Share with us what you love most about THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS and why you think it's perfect.
Official Movie Merchandise for THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES as soon as April!
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According to Executive Producer Martin Moszkowicz we just may have THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS merchandise in April. Hopefully we will know for sure pretty soon. Stay tuned to see when merchandise will be released.
What merchandise are you looking forward to most? Shirt? Phone covers? Posters? Let us know in the comments below.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Vote for THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS:CITY OF BONES for Most Anticipated Literary Movie of 2013!
Hollywood Crush has a new poll up and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is on it. The poll is for most Anticipated Literary Movie of 2013. Of course for all of us Shadowhunters this is the movie we want to see the most in 2013.
Others on the list are The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Beautiful Creatures, The Host, Warm Bodies and more.
Go vote for The Mortal Instruments here.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones will be in theaters on August 23, 2013.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Clockwork Princess Tour Dates and more!
Cassandra Clare has been gone for a while because she was on vacation. Well she is finally back and with great new, the Clockwork Princess tour dates!!
"Clockwork Princess tour: March
Happy holidays, everyone!
I haven’t been posting much lately, leaving poor Sarah and Holly to do it in my place, mostly because I was on an atoll in the Indian Ocean. However I return with (I hope) excitin’ news: I finally have the info about where I’ll be going for my North American Clockwork Princess tour in March.*
(*I don’t yet know if I’ll be touring outside the US and Canada. Next year is going to be a really busy year, so I will try, but we’ll see. I’ll update when I do know that information.)
And this will not be just a regular tour, either. I’ll be traveling around the country in a fancy bus that is wrapped in graphics from Clockwork Princess and the City of Bones movie. The bus will be making stops at bookstores, schools and libraries for booksigning events. Special guests will be joining me — the co-authors of the Bane Chronicles, Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson, will be with me for quite a few of the stops: they’ll be emceeing events, helping me with trivia contests, making video diaries from the road, and in general making the tour a more fun and exciting experience. We’ll be showing the teaser trailer at the events and maybe even a bit more exclusive sneak peeks at the City of Bones movie. And there will be giveaways — art postcards, rune jewelry, and all sorts of cool stuff.
Here is the schedule and the various bookstore guidelines (rules for events are set by the stores themselves, and if you’re ever unclear on how many books you can bring to be signed, etc. please call the store and ask them!), so be sure to come out to one of the events and say hi. And be sure to check back for updates, a sneak peek at what the designed bus will look like, and more in the coming weeks!"
Here are the locations and dates below:
Tuesday, March 19th @ 6:00 PM
Changing Hands Bookstore Offsite event at Dobson High School Auditorium
1501 West Guadalupe Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202
*This is a ticketed event. With the purchase of Clockwork Princess, the buyer will receive a ticket to the event, good for two seats. Tickets can be purchased through Changing Hands Bookstore.
Wednesday, March 20th @ 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
2191 N Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
*This event is free and open to the public. The discussion portion of the event will take place before the book signing and will not require a wristband. In order to receive a wristband for the signing line, you must purchase a copy of Clockwork Princess from any Barnes & Noble location and present the receipt at this location to receive your wristband. Wristbands will be handed out beginning at 9:00 AM on March 19 at B&N. You may bring other books from home to have them signed as long as you have purchased Clockwork Princess and received a wristband. Each person in line is required to have a wristband.
Thursday, March 21 @ 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble The Grove
189 The Grove
Los Angeles, CA 90036
*This event will be wristbanded. Wristbands will be available when B&N opens at 9am on Friday, March 21, 2013 with the purchase of Clockwork Princess. Please check www.bn.com for event updates or call the store at 323.525.0270 with any questions.
Friday, March 22 @ 6:00 PM
Whale of a Tale Bookshop Offsite Event at Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
This is a ticketed event…a ticket includes a copy of the new book, Clockwork Princess….additional titles will be available for purchase at the event. For information please call Whale of a Tale at 949-854-8288 or Mission Viejo Library 949-830-7100 Ext. 5105
Saturday, March 23 @ 7:00pm
Keplers Bookstore Offsite Event at Performing Arts Center, Menlo Atherton High School
555 Middlefield Road
Atherton CA 94027
This is a ticketed event. Keplers will sell tickets via Brown Paper Tickets. Please contact Keplers for ticket pricing information, etc.
Sunday, March 24, @ 2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Clackamas Town Center Mall
12000 SE 82nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97266*To enter the signing line, you must purchase a copy of Clockwork Princess from Barnes & Noble. Beginning at 9:00am when the store opens on the day of the event, priority wristbands will
be issued with purchase, and general admission wristbands will be distributed at Customer Service – and at event for attendees not receiving wristbands prior to event. Please check www.bn.com for event updates or call the store at 503-786-3464 with any questions.
Monday, March 25 @ 7:00 PM
Third Place Books
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
*Tickets are required and include the purchase of Clockwork Princess. Please contact Third Place Books for tickets.
Tuesday, March 26 @ 6:00 PM
Chapters Metrotown Store, Vancouver
4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, British Columbia, CANADA
*This event will be wristbanded. Please contact Chapters for more information.
Is Cassie heading to your town? Will you be going to see her?
Remember Clockwork Princess will finally be in book stores near you on March 19, 2013.
'Clockwork Princess' One of Hollywood Crush's Most Anticipated Books of 2013.
"Will
Tessa choose kind-heart fiance Jem Carstairs or sarcastic bad-boy Will
Herondale? One of our favorite (and most tortured) love triangles will
(hopefully!) be resolved in the long-awaited conclusion to Cassandra Clare's
Victorian-set "Infernal Devices" series. "
Clockwork Princess will be in stores on March 19, 2013. Monday, December 24, 2012
Music Monday #12: "I Feel It In My Bones" by The Killers
It's not Christmas to me without a new holiday song by The Killers (@thekillers on Twitter). They've been dishing out their unique brand of cheer for several years now. Their newest Christmas track is a twisted little tune as a letter to Santa from Killers frontman Brandon Flowers. It's totally something I could see Jace writing to Santa this Christmas:
The Killers are an American rock band that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer (bass, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) would complete the current line-up of the band in 2002. The band originated in Las Vegas, Nevada. The name The Killers is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal".
The group has released four studio albums, Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006), Day & Age (2008) and Battle Born (2012). They have also released one compilation album, Sawdust (2007) and one live album titled Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2009). To date, the band has sold over 6 million albums in the United States, over 5 million albums in the United Kingdom, and a total of 16 million worldwide to date.
You can check out all their music on http://www.thekillersmusic.com/home.
If you have a suggestion for Music Monday, be sure to tweet your picks to @TMI_Institute. Your song selection might be the next spotlighted on the site!
What can I say about The Killers? They are my FAVORITE BAND ever. I do not exaggerate. I've been following them since Hot Fuss came out back in 2004. So, it's not a stretch that I'd add The Killers once, if not several times, to my Music Monday selections. Here's some fast facts about the band:
The group has released four studio albums, Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006), Day & Age (2008) and Battle Born (2012). They have also released one compilation album, Sawdust (2007) and one live album titled Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2009). To date, the band has sold over 6 million albums in the United States, over 5 million albums in the United Kingdom, and a total of 16 million worldwide to date.
You can check out all their music on http://www.thekillersmusic.com/home.
If you have a suggestion for Music Monday, be sure to tweet your picks to @TMI_Institute. Your song selection might be the next spotlighted on the site!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Shadowhunter Tweets o' the Week: December 16-22, 2012
It's the jolliest of holidays in the land of The Mortal Instruments, and we at the Institute are so thankful to have each and everyone of you as our followers. I thought I'd do a supersized TMI-graphic inspired Christmas edition of the Tweets o' the Week to celebrate how wonderful this fandom has been to us this year.
So, here are the best Shadowhunter tweets for the week of December 16-22, 2012:
@TMI_Institute @cassieclare My subtle way of asking for a Kiss or Kill donation in my friends xmas card. pic.twitter.com/Rfye6vel
@TMI_Institute Jamie Campbell Bowers wand box at Harry Potter studio tour in London! :D pic.twitter.com/c8tG0roi
#WeMissYouCassie because you love to torture us and we just keep coming back for more
#WeMissYouCassie weeee missssss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu vuelve pronto de tus vacaciones
#WeMissYouCassie dont worry about your beloved characters, we're taking care of them *wink wink* @cassieclare
#TMIdoomsdayparty Mangoes are extinct! *JACE: NOOOOOOO*
#TMIdoomsdayparty I wonder who Tessa would choose to spend her last day with if she could only pick one person...
@MortalMovie Brazil now has a release date and it's 08/23/13! And a official trailer too! http://idris.com.br/divulgado-o-trailer-oficial-brasileiro-de-cidade-dos-ossos/ … #TMIMovie #CoBInBrazil
@CDSVzla @TMI_Institute @TMIShadwhunters @tmispanishnews i made another video of TID this time of Will & Tessa! :D http://youtu.be/Bg6YDp6V_k8
#IfWeAllDieTomorrow How will I EVER know who Tessa picks? Oh hell no. This simply won't work. #InfernalDevices @cassieclare
So, here are the best Shadowhunter tweets for the week of December 16-22, 2012:
Cassandra Clare
Project for Awesome - Kiss/Kill - This is Cassie Clare here and I want to tell you about the Project for Awes… http://tmblr.co/ZAIltwZXjkOi
Hope Spastic 
laura.
AHHHHHH GUYSSS LOOK WHAT I FOUND AT CHAPTERSSS @cassieclare @TMI_Source @TMI_Institute #angelicrunes@Shadowhunting pic.twitter.com/vVCDOcU7
Clary ♡.
For Christmas other trailer of #TMIMovie please (?) Make to a Nephilim happy !!!!!
Corissa Baker
A #LoveForLucian tweet!! I'm sure it was Luke and the gang who saved us from Doomsday today. #PackPride #TeamNephilim #TMImovie
Tammy Swanger
OMG #TMImovie trailer during Jersey Shore! Gotta rewind and watch again!!
TMI_TID_UK
Lena Headey has come 8th in the Top 10 Emerging Stars of 2012 on IMDB. That's our Jocelyn! :) #TMImovie http://www.imdb.com/oscars/year-in-review/top-10-emerging-stars-of-2012?ref_=rto_yir_mrbst_5#8 …
Krystal Summerhill
AlecGLightwood-244∞
Yasi ♪ ♥ ♫
Angel
TMI Venezuela
Mundie Moms
If the world ends tomorrow, then it's only fitting that Clockwork Princess be released tomorrow. That way my heart won't be broken for long.
Dvora
I just picked these up from my couch & look what I made. :)@cassieclare @Jamiebower @kevinzegers1984 @TMI_Institute pic.twitter.com/804sSsKY
Shadowhunters Wiki
Oh, Simon #TMImovie "Pretty soon the only people left without a girlfriend will be me and Wendell the janitor" http://tmblr.co/Zd0jntZj5Wn4
TMI Source
The @MortalMovie trailer is now available to download on iTunes! #TMImovie http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/themortalinstrumentscityofbones/ …
Idris 
Isobel
The Falcon pic.twitter.com/Cz30zdqy
City Of Bones
"There’s a map inside your head, Clary." pic.twitter.com/BLbBoN6U
Courteney Sinclair
Godfrey Gao Spain
Kelsey
Emma McGuire
They killed off Robert Sheehan in Love/Hate , sorry his sexy vampire mojo is needed else where :P Xxx #TMImovie
Lauren Santos
Been seeing these a lot lately #TMImovie pic.twitter.com/IqPPWmp6
samMi*
So completely hooked on the #InfernalDevices trilogy. Just finished book two & want so badly to read the third - March come faster already!
Carlee
тнє υηαѕιαη αѕιαη
I don't ship Jem and Tessa. I don't even ship Will and Tessa. I ship Jem and Will. #InfernalDevices #iregretnothing
alexis devynn
Cant help that im in love with a Morgenstern & a Carstairs ❤ #TID #TMI #mortalinstruments #infernaldevices
Emma Tessa
There was no way Robbie was coming back next year for Love/Hate though with him breaking Hollywood... I'm happy ;) #SimonLewis #CityofBones
TMI Canada
Rosalie Hale
faye-lightwood Follow (via Tumblr)
Cassandra Jean
Jace and Valentine from the Mortal Instruments (written by @Cassieclare ). Ow. I just made myself sad. http://tmblr.co/ZIIdDyZqgMqA
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