Chapter I - Trust Fund Baby

                    Y/N dropped into a front tuck and landed before swinging her first katana, Izael, in her right hand and swung an arc, intending to hit her sparring opponent, Thalia Grace. Thalia sprung backwards into a roll and landed up on her feet and lay a menacing glare on Y/N. Y/N just grinned and her left katana, Camila, met the blade of Thalia's. The sunlight flowed through the window as the two watched each other cautiously, before Y/N put her katanas back into her holders.

                    Y/N was the new weapons master of the New York Institute, ever since Hodge had been killed. She was very skilled, and it was agreed that she was the best at what she did. Of course, Jace Wayland had opposed to that and said he was a better fighter than her, knowing all well that Y/N could beat him anytime. The clave had ignored his request and turned to Y/N, which she was grateful for. In fact, she was ecstatic and loved being able to spend more time in the training room –her favorite place to be. 

                   Y/N had begun to meet more Shadowhunters as she spent more, and more time in the training room. Nobody minded her much, and Thalia was one of her best students who spoke of her well. Today was Thalia's last day here at the New York Institute. She was moving to Idris to train there and get her parabatai rune. Thalia's parabatai, Lily Rosebud, had not trained with Y/N, but they had met on occasion.

                    Thalia and Y/N smiled and hugged each other as the training room door slammed open. They stepped away to see who it was. Alec Lightwood gave them a nod and spoke. "Thalia, you're needed." A tear trickled down Thalia's face as she hugged Y/N again. "Come visit me sometime please," Thalia pleaded. 

                    Y/N nodded and pulled a dagger from the weapons board and held it out to Thalia. "Its name is Ethereal," Y/N says. Thalia sniffs and takes it. "I'll take care of it Y/N. Thank you," she cried. Before she could break down again, Thalia rushed out of the room.

                    A smile found its way on to Y/N's face. Alec's eyes narrowed to slits, but he reluctantly gave a small smile to her. "How was training today?" he asked, putting his arms across his chest. Y/N shrugged. "Honestly, not bad. I think she'll do pretty good in Idris. Amazing student she was." Alec nodded and pulled a bow and quiver off the weapons rack. "Want to help me out here?" he asked smirking. 

                    Y/N laughed and replied, "You don't even need help. I'm the one who needs help on that!" Alec grinned and slung the quiver over his shoulder and stuck out his hand. "I win, you do as I say. You win, I do as you say. Deal?" Y/N grinned back. "Deal."

                     The pair walked over to the archery targets and Y/N placed a piece of tape at every 100 feet. Stepping back to admire her handy work, Y/N nodded and grabbed a bow and quiver, heading over to Alec. "You can go first," Y/N told him. Alec smiles his rare grin and nocked an arrow, getting into an open stance. 

                      He anchored the bow string and let out a huff of air as he aimed. Alec released the arrow, following through. Y/N watched the arrow as it hit the 10-point mark, slightly off. She cheered and nodded her approval. "Quite well, Alec. You've gotten better! Must be all the missions," Y/N says.

                       He smiles, and a muscle ticked tugging on his weathered cheek. "I've actually been practicing a lot." Y/N nods. "That's good." With a grin, Y/N turned to the target and nocked an arrow. Swinging her bow up, she anchored and released with a follow through and reflection. The arrow lodged itself right beside Alec's and Y/N grinned again. "Wow! Getting better Y/N!" Alec exclaimed. 

                      With a nod Y/N placed the bow and quiver back on the rack. "I hope so. Anyway, if you ever need a sparring partner, come see me. I need one," Y/N said. "Yeah. How about tomorrow at 5?" he questioned. Y/N smiles. "Sure! Thanks Alexander!" She walks out of the training room after tying her boot lace, with a large grin.

                    "Hey! What about that bet?" Alec called after her. "In your dreams shadowhunter!" Y/N called back. He laughed and walked out of the room after her.

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