Disclaimer,
This is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Mortal Instruments world, which is trademarked by Cassandra Clare.
I am grateful to Ms. Clare for her wonderful stories about our beloved Shadowhunters, for without her books, my story would not exist."
And also, I know that I am not a great writer, but I strictly do this for fun and I know that I probably have a few mistakes in here that I missed while editing. I'd appreciate it if you could point out said mistakes so I can learn from them but please be positive about them. I will NOT keep writing on this site if I have an excessive amount of 'Hate', if you do not like it keep it to yourself. Please and thank you!
I hope you enjoy!
.*Clary was sitting in a large room, a large vanity was in front of her.. she looked beautiful! Her fiery hair was pulled up in a cascade of curls, she wore smokey makeup which brought out the green in her eyes, her pale skin resembled porcelain. She stood up, she was wearing a simple mermaid gown that had a sweet heart neckline, the material was a silky gold.. it was gorgeous. A light knock startled her,
"Clary honey, it's time.." Jocelyn opened the door, she was wearing an emerald dress the clung to all of her curves, her hair was done in a few lose curls, but she still looked breath taking. Luke poked his head in "Are you ready for your big day kiddo?" Clary let out a deep breath, her nerves were all over the place..
"Yes, I'm ready." Luke and her mother stared at her, their Clary was growing up..
Luke took on arm and her mom took the other as they walked up to a set of french doors, they were made of frosted glass so she could sort of see inside. There were lots of people... she let out a shaky breath as the door opened.
Soft music was playing, the melody was soothing, Luke leaned down as they neared the alter,
"Clary, we are so proud of you." there was a short pause, "We love you so much." he kissed her on the cheek, all the guests had been standing, but as Clary reached the alter they were seated. She walked up the stairs to take her place in front of Jace, he was wearing a Golden tux that matched her dress.. He was stunning as always, but this was different. He was beaming down at her with his golden eyes, it sent a shivers down her spine..
"Clarissa Fray, you are by far the most beautiful creature that has ever walked this earth." a big smile spread across her face,
"Jace, I love you."
He had a pained look on his face, She looked at his chest, there was a red spot forming over his heart.. He had started to take a step forward but collapsed, and there standing in front of her was Sebastian*
*Clary's pov*
Clary woke up with tears in her eyes, she was shaking despite the fact that she was covered with three blankets. She rubbed the sleep and leftover tears from her eyes, glancing at her alarm clock 8:07. She still had an hour and a half before she needed to meet Simon and Jace at Taki's, they were going to do some birthday shopping for Isabelle.
After sitting in her bed for 20 minutes Clary finally convinced herself to get out of bed, and to go get in the warm shower. The water eased her aching muscles, squeezing a glob of peach body wash into her hand, she started scrubbing away the nightmare that was clouding her mind until it was only a small whisper at the back of her mind..
*Jace's pov*
Jace sat on his bed staring at the small box that lay in the palm of his hand, He already had everything planned out.. He was going to ask Clary to marry him tonight, he already asked Luke and Jocelyn for their permission, and he had invited all their friends to the institute.
He had never been so nervous in his life, Izzy and everyone else had already assured him that Clary would accept, but he was still doubtful..he knew Clary loved him, it's just he didn't know if she loved him enough to marry him. They had been through so much together, what if she got overwhelmed and never wanted to see him again?
He looked down at the box once more, letting out a soft chuckle "Clarissa Fray, you have turned me into a nervous wreck."
*Clary's pov*
Clary had just finished drying her hair, it had grown a lot in the past year.. it nearly reached her lower back, but she didn't mind. She searched around in her drawer until she found her favorite pair of jeans, once she pulled those on she grabbed her light blue sweater (which just so happened to be Jace's favorite one.)
She made her way into the kitchen, Her mother and Luke were talking quietly until they saw Clary enter the room. Jocelyn smiled brightly at her daughter "Good morning, did you sleep well?"
"Yeah I slept pretty well." Clary looked from her mom to Luke, "Are you two planning something?" She raised an eyebrow and smirked at her parents expressions. Luke avoided eye contact and her mother quickly tried to change the subject,
"Do you and Jace have plans today?" she nodded at Clary's attire,
"I'm meeting him at Taki's with Simon, were going to try and find Izzy something for her birthday." Jocelyn smiled at her once more,
"Well have a good day sweet heart, and be careful." she stood up pulling Clary into a motherly hug, "We'll see you later." she kissed her on the head and sent her on her way.
Clary grabbed her black pea coat and slid a thin dagger into her secret pocket, she was a shadowhunter after all, she opened the door and took a step forward, fumbling with the buttons on her stubborn coat.
"Are you having trouble Angel?"
Clary's head flew up, Jace was standing at the bottom of the stairs, his golden hair resembling strands of pure sunshine. She took at step down so they were eye level with each other, he took it upon himself to finish buttoning her jacket, she giggled to herself.
"What's so funny Fray?" he quirked and eyebrow at her as he finished with the last button.
she smiled up at him, "I see you have no trouble with buttoning my coats, it's just unbuttoning them that gives you trouble!" She giggled once more, which earned a smile from him,
"In my defense that coat was being difficult on purpose, it was helping you play hard to get." He grabbed her hand a lightly brushed his soft lips over her knuckles.
*Simon's pov*
Simon was sitting at a booth in Taki's, he was nervous. What if he buys Izzy the wrong gift, what if he buys her something that she already has.. what if someone buys her something better?! A huge knot started to form in his stomach, he's never been so worried about buying somebody a gift.. Clary and Rebecca were so easy to please, but Isabelle was different, she was his girlfriend... Hopefully Clary and Jace can actually help instead of making him go in completely clueless.
*Clary's pov*
Clary spotted Simon at the booth near the back of Taki's, he looked paler than usual. Clary sat across from Simon, Jace sliding into the spot next to her, Simon was leaning with his head in his palms. Jace picked up an unopened straw and began poking Simon with it "Are you alright vampire? You look as if you saw a water gun filled with Holy Water."
Simon glared at Jace through the cracks in his fingers, "I'm scared that I'm going to be staked if I buy Isabelle the wrong gift." he groaned.
The waitress walked up, "Do you need menus?" Simon glanced around the table, the all shook their heads and ordered from memory.
Clary stared at Simon, "I think you should buy her a promise ring, and a bouquet of roses and write her a song.." Jace playfully choked on his Coffee,
"I think she'd rather have a new weapon..maybe something like a katana..or ohhh, maybe even a crossbow!" this time Clary choked,
"Not ever gift has to be weapons Jace!" he smirked at her,
"Then I need to buy you a new Christmas present." She playfully punched his arm, Simon was staring at his bloody hot chocolate,
"You know what Clary, I actually like that idea, I think I'll do that.." he paused for a second, "Um, does anybody know her ring size?' Jace sat back for a moment and really thought about it, and then he grabbed Clary's hand,
"We'll Clary wears a 4.5, so i think she'll probably wear a 5 or 5.5" Clary blushed,
"Jace I didn't know you remembered that!" Simon glanced at Jace and gave him a quick smile, Clary raised an eyebrow at them, but just went back to sipping on her drink.
"What are you guys going to get her?" Clary looked up at him,
"I was going to make her a scrap book, and add a few drawings in it." Simon shook his head with approval, he was obviously excited now that he knew what to get her. They both looked at Jace, he smiled at them,
"I'm probably going to get her a katana or a crossbow" Clary glared at him,
"Okay, okay I was planning on getting her a locket and putting a picture of me Isabelle ,Alec and Max in it.."
Clary stared at him, she was impressed, she saw the same look pass over Simon's face. She pulled Jace close to her and kissed him on the cheek,
"Jace Herondale, that has to be one of the sweetest things I have heard you say." he smiled and kissed her,
"Well she is my sister, and trust me, I have even better things for you in the future." He winked at her and pulled out his wallet, there was a small picture of all of them, they must have been at least 5 years younger.
They paid for the beverages and made their way to the nearest jewelry store, there Simon picked out a beautiful ring that had a small blue topaz stone in the middle (because it was Izzy's birthstone) and on either side it had 3 smaller onyx stones, it was perfect!
Jace called Clary over to him as Simon paid for the ring, "which one do you think she'd like better, the rose gold heart with the ruby in the center, or the white gold heart with the sapphire?" Clary stared at the lockets for what seemed like forever until finally she pointed at the white gold,
"I personally think that one would look the best with all of her outfits, but the decision is yours Jace, which one do you see her wearing?" He looked at them both and them asked the clerk behind the counter for the White gold locket.
"Would you like an engraving?" Jace closed his eyes for a second and shook his head,
"can you write, 'No Matter Where We May Be, We Will Always Love You?'" The clerk smiled and wrote the phrase on a piece of paper,
"The engraving will be done in a few days, we will call you when it's ready to be picked up." Jace quickly pulled the small picture from his wallet,
"Is there anyway you can make this image small enough to fit inside?" The clerk took the picture form Jace,
"We most certainly can sir." Jace smiled and thanked the man, they walked to the counter and paid, Jace also left his contact information so they could let him know when to pick up the locket. Clary grabbed Jace's hand,
"Jace?" He looked down at the tiny girl,
"Yes angel?" she bit her lip,
"Was the saying for Max?" He looked at her with adoring eyes, She stopped walking and pulled him into a tight hug,
"I love you.." She squeezed him a bit tighter,
"I love you too Angel."
Simon was walking with the small bag in his hands, she had never see him so happy..
looking back at Clary and Jace ,"I think I'm going to head home and put this somewhere safe, is that cool with you guys?" Clary smiled,
'Simon of course it's okay, you don't need our permission!" His smile grew even wider,
"I'll see you guys later!" and just like that he was gone.
Jace was looking at her, "Did you need to stop anywhere?" Clary thought about it for a second,
"Nah, I already have all the pictures at home, and I ordered a really nice, custom photo album,, it should be here today or tomorrow.." Clary bit her lip,
"Jace what if she hates it?" He raised an eyebrow at her,
"Why would Izzy hate anything that came from you?" She started curling her hair around her finger,
"I don't know..a photo album isn't as nice as a promise ring, or a locket.." Jace pulled Clary aside,
'Clarissa Fray! Isabelle love's you, therefore she shall love anything you give her." she stared up at him..
"Are you su-' She was cut off by an awful screeching noise, it sounded like it was coming from the top of the building, Jace had already started up the fire escape, his Seraph blade in hand, he softly whispered "Uriel" and the blade lit up, Clary slid the thin dagger from her coat.
They ran up the fire escape, as they reached the top the froze with fear. It was one of Sebastian's Endarkened, Jace lunged at the man before Clary could even react, Jace ducked around him and slashed at his back, another blood curdling cry escaped the man's lips. He the threw a think dagger at Jace, it grazed his arm.. but it caught him off guard long enough for the Endarkened to pick Jace up and throw his across the roof. As soon as Jace left the mans grip her turned on Clary, he had a sinister look in his eye. She tried to run past him, but she didn't have here stele so she couldn't draw a swiftness rune.. He caught her by the hood of her coat, Jace was up now running towards him, He lifted a dagger and placed it beside Clary's throat.
Jace froze a couple feet away, the man smirked,
"If you come any closer, the girl dies." Clary began thrashing around trying to free herself from the mans grip, he pressed the dagger into her skin with a little more force,
"Quit your damn squirming." He turned his attention back on Jace,
Jace's eyes were pleading..this couldn't be happening, not today! "Please, don't hurt her. I don't know what Sebastian want's but please.. Don't hurt her."
He walked her over to the edge of the building dangling her over like some sort of rag doll. He turned to look at Jace "This is a warning from Lord Sebastian." with that he let Clary go, a wicked smile on his face..
Jace ran past the man and bolted down the stairs, Clary was laying in the dirty alley, she had fallen on a few trash cans, Jace searched his pockets for his stele, nothing was there.. He cursed under his breath. The institute wasn't far.. He gently picked Clary up and rushed her to the institute.
*Jace's pov*
Jace was slightly winded once he reached the institute, everyone should be waiting for them in the main room.. He kicked the door open making sure not to disturb Clary. He rushed in a found everyone standing around chatting with each other,
"Please, Clary needs help! I need a stele!" everyone stared at Jace, his sudden appearance had startled them, they looked down and saw a limp Clary lying in his arms. Jocelyn gasped and ran to her daughter, stele in hand. Jace laid her on the smooth floor, Jocelyn had pulled Clary's Shirt up to draw a healing rune, after a few moments it started to fade.. a small patch of blood started to form on Clary's jeans. Jace's eyes widened,
"Why did it fade so quickly?!" Jocelyn looked at the boy, he was so scared..she couldn't blame him, she pulled up Clary's sleeve and started to draw another iratze,
'Jace what happened?!" Jocelyn's tone was harsher that she had expected..
"I..It was an Endarkened.. he was on a rooftop, we thought it was a demon so we went to go make sure and he grabbed Clary.. He said it was a warning from Sebastian, and then he dropped her off the building.." His hands had started to shake, "It's my fault.. I tried to catch her, but I wasn't fast enough.."
Jocelyn grabbed Jace's shoulder, "Jace this isn't you fault, nobody blames you..'
He looked up at her, his eyes full of sorrow,
"I blame myself.."
He looked down at Clary, the second iratze had already faded away...
I hope you all enjoyed! I have the second part to the fic finished, but I wanted to hear what you all have to say before I post it, so please leave me some reviews and I'll post the second part for you!