A/N: So this is my next story. I recent read a book that made me want to start this story again, and posting it will motivate me to actually work on it. This story will be a long one for sure. I already have a large handful of it typed, so I just have to edit it. There are large chunks that are missing, but it won't be hard to fill in because I know what I want to happen.

I hope you enjoy my latest story.

"Jonny!" I yelled chasing after a young blonde hair boy.

"Hurry up Clare" He laughed. I hiked up my flowly dress, trying to catch up with him. He leaped over a stream. He stood there waiting for me. "Come on or are you chicken?" He taunted.

"Jonny!" I stamped my foot. "I can't get this dress wet I'll get in trouble." I crossed my arms, as he groaned, jumping back over the stream.

"Clare your no fun." He moaned, kicking at a small rock

"Jace! Clary!" We heard from the distance.

"Race you to the castle!" He shoved me to the ground, and my small hand mushed into the grass.

"Hey no fair!" I got back to my feet, dusting off my gown lighly, before taking off in Jace's direction. I was able to catch up with him. "Jonny!" I yelled, but he didn't stop or look at me. In my attempts to push him, I stumbled onto the grass with him. He flipped me onto my back, pinning me down. "Jonny!" I whined, trying to move. He was just laughing at my distressed state.

"Jace Herondale!" My father pulled him off of me, hulling him up into the air. "You never do that to a lady." He scolded.

"Yeah." I sneered, crossing my arms.

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15 years later

I stood over my parents coffins dressed in black. They died from a virus. I turned around giving there obituary, and I sang there farewell song. Everyone looked extremely morbid, which wasn't helping me as I sang my mother's favorite song. When I finished the song, I had arranged a large banquet. So many people came up time giving me condolences, after a few hours I was completely done with this even. I think I was done as soon as I finished the song. I saw a familiar man walking towards me. He had grown much taller and definitely more handsome. "Jonny Herondale." I smiled, remembering his awkwardly big ears and feet. He was like a puppy when we were little.

"Oh gosh no one has called me that in 10 years." He winced, hugging me lightly. "I would complement you, but it's a funeral." He gritted his teeth forcing back a smile. I laughed, but everyone looked at me, making me stop.

"You can still complement me." I snickered, covering my mouth slightly.

"Well, you look very beautiful." He smiled genuinely, locking his eyes with mine. We were silent for a minute, and I sipped my wine, waiting for him to say something else. I haven't seen him in almost a decade. What was I supposed to say? "I didn't just come for the funeral. I need to talk business with you." He cleared his throat, glancing around the room.

"Let's go to my chambers." I set my wine down, glad to have a reason to escape.

"Alright." He nodded. We headed out of the room together. He rested his hand on the nape of my back, leading me into the hall. I kept flashing back to us as children. Our parents were best friends, so when his parents passed away, my parents raised him until he was 12. Then he moved back to his kingdom, and they started his training to be king. I haven't seen him in 7 years. He was such a goofball as a kid, and now he was obviously a man. His chest had gotten wide with muscles, and he now towered over me, which I felt was a little unfair. I had hardly grown since he left. We went into my chambers. He glanced around smiling. "Nothing has changed." He ran his fingers along my bed post. "I remember putting a sword through this." He laughed, tapping the wood. I giggled, grabbing a different dress. I slung it over the changing screen, feeling like this corset was going to kill me. I slipped out of my dress, putting on a more comfortable one. Normally I don't do such things in front of men, but I physically could not stay in this dress anymore.

"Can you tie me up?" I asked. He came up behind me, and tied my dress. "So when is your coronation? It has to be soon?" I held my dress up against my body, feeling his fingers brush against the skin on my back.

"I was crowned a few months ago." He chuckled at my excitement, tying my corset off.

"What? Why didn't you invite me?" I exclaimed, slightly hurt that he didn't want me there.

"Your parents had just gotten sick. I didn't want to take you from there bed side." He assured me, finishing off my corset.

"What business did you come to discuss?" I turned back around, changing the subject.

"You are now heir to your throne." He paused, thinking about how to phrase his news. "I read the forms about you becoming Queen, because you're an only child, and you can't be Queen unless you are married. If you don't get married, the throne goes to your uncle Valentine, or your biological father." He explained.

"What?!" I exclaimed.

"Exactly Valentine can't be king." He emphasized.

"Oh trust me I know. He would try to take over the world." I ran my fingers through my hair, contemplating on what I should do.

"That's why I have a proposition for you." He walked up to me, taking one of my hands. "We get married. Not only will Valentine not be king, but we have an amazing alliance between our kingdoms."

"Jace, I don't love you. I can't just mar-" He squeezed my hand, silencing me.

"We don't have the luxury of love. We've care about each other. You are my oldest friend. There is no one I would rather marry, and you have a week to decide." He cupped his hand around my cheek, probably hoping to better convince me.

"Can I double check your facts?" I whispered, not liking that I was being forced into a marriage.

"Of course." He nodded, gazing down at me.

"Where are you staying?" I mumbled, feeling myself go flush.

"Nowhere yet. My luggage is in my carriage." His fingers dropped.

"I'll have my servants bring it in. You can have your old room down the hall." I opened my door, ordering my servant, Jordan, to bring his stuff in.

"Thank you." Jace rested his hand on my shoulder, sliding it down my arm to my hand. "It's nice to see you."

"I missed you too. We are all grown up." I breathed, looking into his amber eyes.

"We are." He agreed, kissing my cheek. "Are you going back to your guest?" He asked.

"No, I am tired of people saying sorry. I was over my parent's death soon after they died. They were suffering for months. I hope they found peace on the other side." I sighed contently, hoping that he understood.

"I'll take care of your guest then." He squeezed my hand.

"Thank you." I smiled. I pecked his cheek, as he left, and I laid down in my bed.

I can't believe that he's back. Jonny, Jace my oldest friend. He's a king. Tomorrow I have to speak to my records person because if I have to marry Jace, then I have to marry him soon. Valentine is a sociopath, who will do almost anything for power. I closed my eyes trying to sleep, but I couldn't. I was worrying too much about losing the throne to Valentine. For a while I even considered having him executed, but I'm not Queen yet. I would be judged harshly for executing my "uncle" as soon as I got to the throne.

OoOoO

When the sun came up, I got out of bed, and went to see Magnus. He handles all the technical documents for the royal family. I asked to see the things about a princess taking over the land. Jace was right. I have to get married to keep the throne. I went back to my chambers for breakfast, and Jace was waiting there for me. I plopped in the seat next to his.

"Did my facts check out?" He asked, already knowing that he was right.

"Yes, they did." I huffed, playing with my food. "That is such a stupid rule. I've been raised to govern the land, and almost all my power is going to be taken away from me because I have to get married." I sneered, crossing my arms.

"If that's you saying yes to my proposal, it isn't a very nice way to phrase it." He teased, obviously not hurt by my remark.

"I'm sorry." I snorted, running my hand through my hair. "It just bothers me." I shook my head.

"I completely understand." He took my hand, kissing it lightly. "You'll still be the most powerful woman in the land." He assured me.

"If we do get marry, I'm not sitting on the sidelines, popping out sons. I want to be involved in making this kingdom great." I set my terms for our marriage, and I waited for him to challenge me.

"It's a deal." He nodded standing. "I'll send word to my uncle Robert. When would you like to announce the engagement?" He asked.

"I need to wait a day or two, but after that I don't care. I need to speak to my lady in waiting." I stood with him, clasping my hands in front of me.

"Isabelle?" He furrowed his brow, checking to see if she was still here.

"Yes, of course." I bit back a grin. "Alec came with you right? They probably really miss each other." I cooed with a large smile.

"Yes he did. We will have to give them the afternoon off together. "I'll see you for dinner?" I glanced at him, hoping he will join me.

"Yes I will." He pecked my cheek before leaving. I'm getting married. I hurried to find Isabelle, and she was in the garden.

"Isabelle!" I called out to her, beginning to slow down as I approached her. "I must speak to you in private." I grabbed her hand, dragging her to the closed empty room.

"What is it?" Isabelle snickered at me.

"I'm getting married." I exhaled, shocked that this was actually happening

"What?" She exclaimed with wide eyes. I explained everything to her, and she couldn't believe it. Honestly, I couldn't believe it either. There are so many things I need to do. Get a dress, arrange the wedding, organize the reception, get flower, and so much more.

At dinner we ate together, discussing the wedding in a bit more detail. There is a lot of stuff that we have to do in a week, so we can be married. I set up a meeting with my tailor for my dress. I sent Isabelle to get flowers, leaving me with Jace for the rest of the night. We talked for hours, which was extremely nice. We were getting to know each other again, and I prayed that this would work out for the better.

A/N: Typically, I have a set number of reviews before I will post another chapter, but I am wrapping up my last story at the moment.

I still want at least 5 reviews before I will post my next chapter, and I want to know what you guys think because this story has been very fun for me to write.