Author's Note-
Hi! It's FantasyIsMyLife14! This is only my second story so constructive criticism is appreciated! This story is A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, put in current times with the Mortal Instruments characters. I made a few changes to the story line of the famous Shakespearean play. There will be no Mechanicals/Rustics. Nor will there be Bottom and Titania. This story will only have Puck, Oberon, Egeus and the four lovers. Oh, also in this story, Jace and Isabelle are not related! He was never adopted. He lives with Michael Wayland. Here are the characters in relation with my story.
The Four Lovers
Lysander- Simon
Hermia- Isabelle
Demetrius- Jace
Helena- Clary
People of Athens
Egeus- Maryse Lightwood
Fairy People
Oberon (King of the Fairies) - The Seelie Queen, The Faerie Queen
Puck- Still Puck, I was thinking about making him Meliorn, but Meliorn in my opinion could not portray the funny yet ridiculously stupid Puck.
Disclaimer- I do not own the MI Characters, nor do I own the Shakespearean play A Midsummer Night's Dream.
And so it begins...
Clary's POV
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
The alarm clock ring at 6:30 am brought me into the day I have been looking forward to and dreading for quite a while. Today is February 14th, Valentine's Day. The day of happiness for lovers, and a day of sadness for those unlucky few who do not have that special someone to give them flowers and chocolate, and stuffed animals. Sadly, I was one of those unlucky few. But everything was going to change today. I just knew it! Today at school the freshmen will be delivering carnations during our first class of the day. You can buy pink carnations for friends and red for that special someone. I bought two pink carnations for Isabelle Lightwood and Simon Lewis, my best friends. I also brought one red carnation for Jace Wayland. Ah, Jace. Sure on the outside he is arrogant and conceited and handsome, but I know he can be real sweet sometimes. I have loved him ever since the 9th grade when he transferred to Shadowhunter High, and yet he still has no idea I exist as a person. I am only his best friend's little sister.
But no more! Today I will tell Jace how I feel and maybe, if I am lucky, he will have gotten me a red carnation too! Then tonight, at 'Romance Under The Stars Night' at school, we'll make it official by being together under the night sky, watching classic romance movies projected onto the wall of the school. Last year, I decided not to go because it was right after my break up with Sebastian, but this time I will go, no matter what.
I get out of bed and dress quickly, putting on a red halter top and a black skirt, as well as red flats, my own way of getting into the mood of Valentine's Day. I quickly brush my hair, making sure the curls are manageable and there are no tangles. I have just finished putting on my usual amount of make-up (next to nothing), when I hear a honk coming from outside. Simon is here! I run down the stairs, and take the piece of toast from off the counter.
"Thanks mom!" I yell, knowing that she has already started painting in her art studio in the basement. Jonathan must have already left to before school football on his motorcycle. I quickly run out to Simon's van and hop in. The van is not really Simon's, it is his band's. A year ago, when we were sophomores, Simon's band all contributed money to buy the van. Nevertheless Simon uses it most often, because he is the one who buys the gas.
"Hi Simon!" I say, while buckling my seat belt. I glance over to study what my best friend of six years is wearing today. His usual dorky look is replaced by blue jeans, black Vans, black T-shirt, and black shades. I am surprised to say that he actually looks… fashionable. Hm, I guess there is a first for everything.
"Hi Fray, Happy Valentine's Day." He replies, beginning the 5 minute drive to Shadowhunter High.
"Yeah, Happy Valentine's Day," I respond, my voice lacking enthusiasm. I only hope Simon does not pick up on it.
Sadly, he does saying "Fray, what's got you down?"
I don't respond to his questioning and we spend the rest of the ride in silence, only Rhythm of Love, the song by the Plain White T's breaking the silence.
We run through the school and the field, to meet Isabelle at our special place. It is a small circular garden filled with the most beautiful flowers; lilies, roses, gerberas, orchids, and irises. In the center lies a circular path and a fountain. The fountain is call the Faerie Fountain, that is because it is believe that it was created and is guarded by the Queen of the Faeries. I do not believe that the fountain is guarded by the Queen of the Faeries, but just being in the garden makes me feel like anything can happen. Being in the garden makes me feel at peace. I have come here many a times to draw. I love art, just like my mother, but I don't believe my art will ever be as good as hers.
Isabelle is already there, and so is her older brother Alec. I say hello to them both, and Simon greets Alec and kisses Isabelle. They have been dating in secret for the past month. The only people who know are me, Alec, and Alec's boyfriend Magnus. Nobody else knows because, Isabelle's mother, Maryse is the Dean of the school and she does not want Isabelle dating Simon. She does not like him, and who can blame her; Simon does not give the best first impressions. Isabelle, Izzy for short, pulls me over to the side, leaving an uncomfortable Alec and Simon behind.
"So," She asks, "I saw your name on a paper for a red carnation! Who is it for?" Of course she did. The cheerleaders were the people selling them and Izzy, being a cheerleader, was selling the day I bought one for Jace.
"It was for Jace!" I whisper, excitement in my voice. Today is the day my dreams come true!
"Jace Wayland!" she screams causing both Alec and Simon to look over to where we are. "You finally got the courage to tell him how you feel! Congrats!" She smiles at me.
I return the smile, but before I can respond the bell rings telling us the school day has started and we are late.
Me, Simon and Isabelle all have the same first period, English. We run in and on my desk lies three carnations. Two pink, and one red. The pink ones are from Simon and Izzy. I look over to the red carnation. I am immediately very nervous, yet excited at the same time. Oh, Angel! How I hope it is from Jace. I open the card and it says…
How do you know when you're in love
is it the crazy things you do
is it the fact that my heart skips a beat
every time that I think of you
Is it the fact that I can't sleep at night
when your image is in my head
Or is it the fact that I can't stop smiling
after every word that you've said
Is it the need to hold you in my arms
and keep you there forever
Or is it the fact that I wrote you a poem
and sent it to you in a carnation
Is it this hunger deep inside
that longs for your kiss
I am so happy that I'm in love.
I am in love you Clary.
I am so happy for a moment that I do not even look for the name of who gave me the carnation. But after a few seconds of bliss, I look at the bottom of the card, and it is not Jace. It is Sebastian Verlac. The smile vanishes as quickly as it came. Sebastian.
I can't believe he sent me a carnation. A red carnation! We dated sophomore year for two months and he was very sweet and kind. We were in love. He made me forget about my love for Jace for those months that we dated. He made me happy. But after a party one night, he came to my house drunk and tried to force himself on me. I refused and he slapped me. The relationship was over the very next day. Let's just say, him sending me a red carnation does not bring back good memories.
I look over to Isabelle, and I see that she also received three carnations. Two red carnations and one pink. I get her attention and give her a thumbs up, and she gives me a sad look back. Confused I take out a paper and write to her
(Italics- Clary)
(Bold- Isabelle)
Why are you upset? You got TWO red carnations! Who from? Both from Simon!
She looks back at me the sad expression still on her face, and then begins to write.
Well one of them is from Simon.
Oh, Simon's going to be upset that another guy likes Isabelle. But he really shouldn't, I mean, they are the ones who decided to keep their relationship a secret. But that still does not explain the sad look she gave me.
Well who gave you the other one?
You are not going to like the answer.
Why wouldn't I like the answer? Unless… Oh No!
Isabelle, please tell me the second carnation is not from Jace! Please!
I can't… Please don't be mad
With that, I stand up and run out of the class ignoring my teacher and Isabelle telling me to come back. The tears start making tracks across my face, ruining my makeup as soon as I am out of the classroom. How could she do this to me? She knew I had a crush on him. She was the first person I told. I ran to the one place I knew would make me feel better. I ran to my garden.
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