April Fools

Clary ran into the Institute, a plan already forming in her head. Today was April 1st. Yes, April Fools and Clary was looking forward to it.

A few days ago, Jace, Alec and Izzy had commented about how April Fools was for babies and what a load of rubbish it was. Clary and Simon had came up with a great plan and started putting it together while the others were slaying demon's.

"Simon!" Clary whispered. The Institute lights were off. She was hidden behind the coat hanger.

"I'm here." He reassured.

"I don't exactly know where here is!" Clary hissed.

"Shh! I hear footsteps!" Simon was right. They both fell silent, waiting for the door to open.

The door swung open revealing a dark shadow. The lights were turned on and a shrill scream was let out.

The floor was covered in 'blood', some of it had been splattered across the wall. Furniture was knocked over and a window was smashed. It looked like a struggle.

Clary grinned at her and Simon's work but her face changed from a frown and then one of disbelief seeing who was at the door.

Maryse. Great.

Clary and Simon jumped out from their hiding spots and Maryse screamed again.

"Oh my… CLARY!" She exclaimed, her hand over her heart and her eyes wide like a bug's.

"You're not Jace! Or Izzy! Or Alec!" Clary cried.

"No… we're here." Jace said from the door, looking a little confused and a little worried. His eyes scanned over Clary to make sure she was okay.

"Maryse! You could've told me you were coming home!" Clary whined. Maryse looked a little, more like a lot, angry.

"Clary! I didn't think that when I opened the door to MY house, I would come home to THIS!" She yelled angrily.

"But it's April Fools! You," She pointed at the three Lightwood who were in hysterics, "said it was rubbish!"

"No more pranks. Ever. Or you're not allowed in the Institute for a week!" Maryse threatened.

"But-"

"No. Now clean this up and remember, if I see one more prank you are banned from the Institute... And Jace… for a week!"

"What?!" Jace exclaimed. "That's not fair!"

Maryse huffed and began to walk through the living room.

"NO!" Clary yelled suddenly. Everyone looked at her.

"What?"

"You can't go in there!"

"Why not? This is my house!"

"Because… I… SIMON! HELP ME!" Clary shouted at her best friend. Simon hid behind Izzy. Maryse sighed and opened the door. Clary saw the others laughing and glared at them.

"AHHHH!" Maryse screamed, running out of the living room.

"What is… CRAP!" Jace bolted up the stairs.

Ducks were pouring out the door.