Authors Note:

And I'm back! This is the sequel to 'Chaos' and I can't wait to share it with you all! This is also going to be updating every Tuesday! I loved keeping a schedule, so I'm going to do the same with this story like I did with the other one! Let me know what you all think, and leave a review! :)

Also, I didn't mean to write two different stories within a couple days, but I hope that you all like them both!

Disclaimer: I don't own The Mortal Instruments! All rights belong to Cassie Clare, and I just own the plot!

Also, when Jace is playing the piano in this chapter, the song that inspired me was 'Marcha funebre - Chopin' so if you want, take a listen!

Please enjoy, Calm Before the Storm!

Chapter One

Time Jump - Six Months From Where We Left Off

Clary POV:

I just finished my last class at the academy today, and I was exhausted. For some reason I've been really low on energy lately, and I didn't know why. I was making my way back to the Herondale Manor when I was stopped by Izzy.

"What's up?" I asked.

"Just thought we'd catch up." She said. "I feel like we barely get to talk anymore."

"I know what you mean. If the academy isn't sucking me dry, than the patrols are." I said and she laughed. "I'm exhausted all the time."

"Same here." She said. "I thought gearing up for the war was tiring, but this is so much worse." She explained.

"It also doesn't help that you're constantly protaling between here and New York." I pointed out and she just shrugged. "Honestly Iz, why don't you just stay in the Lightwood Manor is you want to be here?" I asked.

"Because New York is my home." She simply said.

"You really had to start falling for the mundane?" I asked and she laughed.

"He's really sweet once you get to know him." She said with a smile. "He makes me laugh, and he makes me feel important." She explained. "No one's ever done that to me before."

"I'm not trying to bash your feelings." I reassured her. "Trust me, I fell in love with the cockiest shadowhunter of the century." I said and she laughed. "You can't help who you fall for."

"I'm just scared." She said.

"Of what?" I asked.

"The future." She said. "What if he doesn't survive the ascension?" She asks. "I don't know how I'd come back from that."

"He's excelling at the academy." I said. "He's probably one of the most attentive students there."

"That's because he feels like he as to compete with the others." Izzy said. "Since he knew nothing about our world up until 6 months ago, he feels like he needs to excel in everything to make up for it."

"That's a good thing." I said. "It means he's serious and that when he does become a shadowhunter, he'll be prepared."

"I guess you're right." She said and I put my hand on her shoulder.

"He still has time." I said. "Just focus on the now."

"I'll try." She said with an unconvincing smile.

"Good, now I really need to get back to the Herondale Manor. I'm exhausted, and starving." I said and she laughed.

"Alright, we're still protaling back to New York tomorrow right?" She asked.

"That's the plan. I'm finished with my training for now." I said and she nodded.

"Well, have a great night Clare." She said and I nodded. She turned around and walked away from me and I continued to the Herondale Manor.

When I walked in I smelled food. I made my way into the kitchen where Celine was making food. I continued my way through the manor when I saw Stephan in his study doing whatever it is that he does. That's when I heard the music. I made my way to the music room where I found Jace sitting at the piano playing soft music. I smiled to myself and made my way over to him as I took a seat on the bench. He looked over and smiled at me as he continued to play. Every single time I heard him playing I was in awe. He was so incredibly talented, and you'd never guess just by looking at him. Which was something I absolutely loved. You'd never guess this gorgeous, and cocky shadowhunter was a true mastermind on the piano, and yet he was. Just like people didn't expect me to be a very good shadowhunter. They underestimated me, and I liked to prove them wrong. Jace wasn't just a skilled shadowhunter, he was so much more than that, and I loved all the layers that he came with. When the music stopped I was pulled out of my thoughts.

"That was beautiful. As always." I said and he smiled and kissed my cheek.

"Not as beautiful as you." He said and I couldn't help but blush.

"You're going soft." I said as I poked his arm and he laughed.

"Nah. I just like complimenting my girl." He said with his signature smirk.

"Well, I appreciate the compliment." I said and he smiled.

"How was training?" He asked.

"Not bad." I said. "But I'm exhausted."

"Have you not been sleeping well?" He asked and I shrugged.

"I'm not sure. I'm just way more tired than I normally am, but these classes that they are having me teach are pretty extensive. I think I might just be exerting too much energy or something." I explained.

"Well, you have the rest of the day, and half of tomorrow to rest up." He said and I nodded. "You hungry?" He asked.

"I could eat." I said and he laughed. He got up and reached his hand out, and I took it and he lifted me off the piano bench. We made our way into the kitchen where Celine was still cooking.

"Food ready ma?" Jace asked and she turned around.

"I think you have sort of function in you that tells you the moment something is done cooking." She said with a smile, which caused us to laugh. "But yes, the food is ready." She said as she handed us plates. "Set the table." Jace and I did as she asked, and she set the food out. Stephan came in a moment later and we all took our seats.

"How is the academy doing?" Stephan asked.

"It's going really well." I said. "Some of the students aren't taking it as seriously as they should, but that's to be expected." I said. "Although they start paying more attention when I kick their ass."

"My girl." Jace said and his parents laugh.

"Are you done for now than?" Celine asked.

"Yea. We're portaling back to New York tomorrow." I said and they nodded. "Will you be back any time soon?" I asked.

"We're not sure yet." Stephan answered. "With this whole downworlder treaty, the counsel is still weary of pretty much everything." He said and I nodded. "Plus, the academy needs shadowhunters."

"Makes sense, but don't be strangers." I said and they smiled.

"We couldn't possibly stay away." Celine said and I smiled.

We finished eating and Jace and I made our way up to his room. I couldn't wait to lay in bed and close my eyes and finally catch up on some well needed sleep. I crawled into bed the minute I saw the bed and I heard Jace laugh.

"Don't laugh at me. I'm exhausted." I said into the pillow and than I felt the bed dip.

"I'm not laughing at you because I think it's funny, I'm laughing because of how incredibly cute you are." He said as he pulled me into him.

"I'm a badass shadowhunter." I said. "I'm not cute." I said and he laughed again.

"Yes you are. You're incredibly cute, and sexy, and beautiful, and gorgeous, and stunning, and tempting, and alluring, and exquisite…" He said.

"Now you're just giving my synonyms." I said and I felt him smile into my neck.

"Doesn't mean I don't mean them." He said and I smiled.

"I love you." I said and he kissed behind my ear and it caused me to shiver.

"I love you too." I replied and than darkness captured me. Things have been absolutely amazing since the fall of The Circle, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held for Jace and I.

Sneak Peak to Chapter Two:

"Okay, but let's start that tomorrow. I just want tonight to be a chill night." I said and he nodded.

"Do you think you can continue?" Jace asked. "I can carry you if you want." He offered.

"That sounds wonderful." I said and he laughed as he scooped me into his arms. Normally I was against Jace carrying me when I was perfectly capable of walking myself, but I was tired, and cramping for who knows what reason, and I needed this.