I don't own any of the characters, that right goes to Cassandra Clare.

Clary looked at herself in the full length mirror. Well at least she assumed it was herself because it was a mirror after all, but it didn't seem like her. Her flaming hair was mostly up with a few strands falling loose around her face. The dress was a gorgeous glittering gold at the top that faded to a white, flowing skirt. There were glittered patterns decorating the white skirt. The dress looked like it was made for a queen. She was surprised at how well the dress looked on her, usually gold clashes with her hair and skin. However, her height will never help her and she is going to need some serious heels to get even close to a decent height.

Dot was measuring her for last minute adjustments, making final touches to the dress. She has been working on this dress for years, but only on paper. She started creating this masterpiece as soon as the news spread that she was engaged to the neighboring kingdom's King Alexander Lightwood. They used to hang out when they were little but she hasn't seen him since the Lightwoods made peace with the Herondales. Recently they started writing to regain contact, but she felt like she barely knew him.

The Herondales were enemies to the Fairchilds starting about 10 years before Clary was born. Jocelyn and Tessa were once the best of friends, practically sisters. However that all changed once Tessa met William Herondale. Tessa was engaged to James Carstairs but unfortunately he met his death before he met his bride. William Herondale arrives claiming to be the next heir to the throne. Tessa fell in love with him at first sight. After they were married, Jocelyn never saw Tessa again. She blamed the Herondales for taking her sister away from her. Last she heard they had adopted a son.

"You look lovely dear," said Queen Jocelyn. Since the death of her brother, her mother has been spending extra time with her. It is still a bit weird since she was mostly invisible all her life. She was just to be seen, never heard. It didn't bother Clary so much because it meant she got to stay in her room to paint a lot. Now she gets very little time alone. She has to fill in her brother's place as future ruler and marry quickly. Even though the marriage was mostly arranged, she did have a little say over who she married. It was either Alexander or Sebastian. Of course she picked someone she once knew.

"Alec will have to love you once he sees you in this dress." Simon came in through the door without even knocking. Simon, her oldest friend and practically her brother never needed to knock. He became her most trusted guard the second he came of age. Simon arrived at the castle when she was 3. His parents died in a tragic fire. Somehow he was the only one to survive. When the queen found out a child close to her daughter's age was place for adoption, she set out to bring him to the castle. He grew up knowing his place in the castle; training started the second he step foot into the castle. He was to grow up with Clary, and eventually become her right hand man. He would also join on the trips she made to the Lightwoods as a child. Clary didn't think Alec and Simon ever lost contact.

"Oh, you are spending the next month at the Lightwood Estate. Simon will be traveling with you to keep you company and out of trouble. You leave tomorrow. You know your duty." Her mother then gave her a quick kiss on her forehead and left her with Simon and Dot.

"Alright I am done with the measurements. Don't change too much during the next month alright? I won't have time to make you a new dress," Dot says wrapping the tape measure around her neck. "Simon out." She pushed Simon out and started the process of changing into her jeans.

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Clary is going to miss her paint splattered jeans for the next month. Even though her parents did not care much for it, Clary enjoyed her casual look while in her room. Of course she couldn't wear it with company just like she won't be able to wear it with Alec courting her. However she was taking every opportunity to wear it before tomorrow. She spent her evening listening to music and packing. She is going to miss her home for the next month. She is hoping that she will find a home with the Lightwoods. Isabelle is going to be there and hopefully she can form a friendship with her. Friendships were always important with royalty, you never know when you will need a favor or fashion advice. Clary had only Simon. Hopefully she will acquire Alec's as well. Just as she finished packing, she heard a quick knock on her door. "Come in."

Dot entered with a gray traveling dress for tomorrow. "Is everything ready? Please tell me you are not bringing those hideous jeans."

"Only for luck," Clary said as she hid her favorite pair of nice unpainted jeans at the bottom of her bag. "Dot do you mind bringing these down to the carriage? I don't want to worry about it tomorrow."

"Of course. Is there anything else you need?" Dot asked as she took the bags from Clary.

"I think that is it. I am going to miss you Dot. Promise to write to me?"

"Of course." Dot left her room with her luggage. Clary was always a bit closer to the servants and maids than her other family members. She at least knew that they were human too.

So what do you think? Please let me know in the reviews. I am already working on Chapter 2 and I have some ideas for the next few!