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Disclaimer: I do not own the Mortal Instruments books.

I woke up feeling as though a puffy, white floated into my head. Sitting up wobbly and walking into the bathroom, I notice a note on the mirror in the bathroom. It read:

Clary-

I didn't want to wake you when I left this morning, but I need you to know that Luke and I will be going away for the weekend. Please look after Jonathan and Jordan. We should be back by Tuesday night.

Love You,

Mom

I groan as I reread the note over and over. Great, now I have to look after my brothers. Even though I'm only a year older than the twins Mom seems to always put me in charge of watching them. As I get ready I decide to call up Maia and Isabelle to go to Pandemonium later tonight. After all, it is my 17th birthday and I want to have some fun.

30 minutes later

"Jonathan, Jordan! Wake Up! I'm making pancakes!" I said. "Though you should be making them for me," I muttered under my breath as I heard footsteps pounding down the staircase.

The two boys walked in the kitchen staring wide-eyed at me appearance. I wore the shortest skirt I owned with a black lacey blouse on top. My fiery red hair was tied on the top of my head in a sturdy bun.

"Why do you look like that?" Jordan asked.

"I'm going to Pandemonium with Maia and Isabelle. You guys have to come too since Mom asked me to watch you."

They both groaned loud enough for people in China to hear. But as soon as I was about to say something about what day it is, they both got a miscevious look on their faces.

"What are you up to now?" I asked getting nervous.

"We'll go, but on one condition. We can bring a friend," Jonathan stated.

"Fine, but not-" I started.

"Jace!" they yelled already running out of the room to go call that idiot they call a friend.

Jace Herondale is in 11th grade (same as me) and met my two brothers at an Aerosmith concert last year. Ever since then, they hung out every weekend at our house. Jace was a tall, golden haired god, but even though he looks amazing, he is a jackass.

The only reason Jonathan and Jordan are inviting him is because they know he gets under my skin.

When I hear the phone ring I make a mad dash to pick it up completely forgetting the pancakes.

"Hello," I say.

"Hello sexy, how are you doing on the day of your birth?"

I know it's Jace immediately. "How is it that you know it's my birthday, but no one else seems to remember? Are you some sort of stalker?"

"Nope I just pay real close attention. Any way your brothers invited me to go to Pandemonium tonight with you guys. I just wanted to tell you personally that I can't wait to be there. Make sure you where something nice." And with that he clicked off.

I put the phone down disgusted by him and I am suddenly second guessing my plans for the evening. Just as I am about to call Maia and Isabelle to tell them to forget it, there is a knock at the door.

"Coming!" I yell running to the door.

When I open the door, I scream, "Yay!"

My best guy friend Simon stands in the doorway holding a present in his hands. I waste no time wrapping him in a hug so tight I think I might break him.

"Can't breathe!" he fake gasps.

Simon has been gone for a year now because he went off to college. I haven't seen him in forever and I missed him so much.

"What are you doing home?!" I asked excited.

"I came home for your birthday, duh," he said while rubbing his knuckles into my scalp like he did when we were younger.

The warm that I felt on the inside showed on the outside because he plastered his award winning smile from ear to ear on his own face.

"So what are you doing tonight?" he asked.

"Me, Isabelle, Maia, Jordan, Jonathan and unfortunately Jace are going to Pandemonium. I don't suppose you want to come too!"

"Sure, your 17th birthday only comes around once. I wouldn't miss it. Do you smell something burning?"

"Oh shit! The pancakes!" I turned and ran into the kitchen.