A/N: Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended. I do not own these wonderful characters, to which belong to the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, only write them into different situations that could occur. This is my first ever fan fiction I've attempted, so please be gentle! Monday morning SURPRISE!!! I had thought I would wait a little longer to post, but I think it has come to a point where it is exactly what I want. So here it is guys!! Enjoy!!!! Never though I would be either, but please review, good or bad!!
Forever Is Not Long Enough
Chapter 2: Be With Your Bride
By ForTheLoveOfMyEdward
Isabelle screamed and cried louder, as she grasped Jace's body to her chest. He lay there motionless and lifeless…dead. Koryel no longer shone brightly, as it's maker was no longer of this world, causing its flame and glory to burn out with his spirit.
I stood there watching, helpless, remaining unable to move where my feet, clad in white satin strappy heels, seemed to by tied to the ground by an invisible force. No one appeared to hear me or see me. I could only cry uncontrollably, alone, utterly alone. I had no idea what had happened, other than my fiancé had killed himself because I was not there. This must be hell.
I clutched my hands to my chest, in hope that it would help my heart to not explode out of it. I felt the ring on my left hand. The band was smooth ivory, the same ivory from Jace's stele. It had taken him months, but he carved it by hand. The runes he placed on it after I accepted were faintly visible. The medium-sized diamond that graced my personalized band, which now looked dull and lifeless, meant yours.
Out of nowhere, two people rushed past me in a flurry of black, cursing under their breath.
"Isabelle" the black haired, blue-eyed boy said softly, nearly a whisper. Alec. He carefully placed his hand, wrapped in bandages from a recent battle, on her back. With his uninjured hand, he tenderly ran his fingers through her raven-colored locks of hair.
"I…I couldn't stop him. He moved so quickly. My brother. Jace, oh Jace, why? Why? We love you and need you! No!" she cried over and over, tears spilling over her beautiful face.
The other boy stood there, crying tears that he was unable to shed, slowly shaking his head back and forth. He kept murmuring "No. No. No. No". His face was paler than usual for a vampire. Simon.
I felt water dripping on my head and face. Glancing up, the sky had turned black with clouds, and droplets, like glistening tears, began overflowing onto the burnt earth below. I agree, I thought, a mighty warrior and loving man is gone. This world has lost one of its truest and finest. I have lost everything.
I now noticed the empty white chairs, lined up in rows in front of me. The white aisle chairs were lined with white satin ribbon hanging from chair to chair, held in place with white dendrobium orchids and Casablanca lilies. Their scent filled the air with an intoxicating sweet smell. In the distance you could see the snow-capped mountains that held such beauty of glistening waterfalls and exotic wildflowers. Jace and I had hiked in those mountains several times when we returned to Idris for Clave meetings. He later told me that he had found the diamond that graced my engagement ring on one of our trips to our favorite waterfall, Angel's Tears. Those moments were times we cherished because we could be alone, surrounded by splendor, without worry of being attacked. Truly free.
I looked forward again, at the tragedy before me. Alec had pulled Isabelle off of Jace and was holding her tightly. The stains of blood and ichor on her dress were now streaked from the rain that was beginning to fall harder. Simon bent to one knee in front of Jace's body, and uttered the Shadowhunter's final words.
"Ave Atque Vale Jace Lightwood. Go. Be with our sister, best friend, and your bride".
This caused Isabelle to enter another bout of hysterics, and this time, Alec joined her. He began pulling her away from Jace, moving them away from his body. Simon returned to their side, and put his arm around them both. I continued shedding my unheard tears as they walked out of sight, staring at him.
It did not surprise me that Simon had uttered those words, because Simon and Jace had become nearly best friends in the last few years. Simon had become a part of our lives, fighting beside us as an equal. He himself was also engaged to a wonderful girl that understood and loved Simon more than I could have ever. He was so happy. Jace had even helped him secure a seat on the Council as the representative of the vampires. He is still able to walk in the daylight, which, in some ways, has allowed him a position of authority among his kind. Many resent him for his ability, but there are some who respect Simon and see it as a blessing from an angel.
The rain continued to fall, completely soaking me to the bone. A flash of lightning struck nearby, illuminating the now darkened sky. A glowing light appeared over Jace. Slowly, the light began to take form into shape of a man. I blinked my eyes against the brightness of the figure, it was nearly blinding. As the man reached the ground, it was made apparent this was no man. Large opalescent feathered wings spread from its body, and then lowered to its side as if in defeat.
Ithuriel. He crouched to his knees in front of Jace's body, and the once blinding light that had shown from him was reduced to a faint glow. A single blood-red tear escaped the corner of his eye, streaked his cheek, and fell onto Jace's face. Ithuriel placed his hand over Jace's heart and closed his eyes. I heard music so sadly sweet filling the air; it sounded as if heaven was also lamenting. He raised his head to look right at me. A crack of lightning crashed right behind him, causing me to fall to the ground in shock. Just as quickly as the lightning disappeared, so had Ithuriel.
I moved to get up off the ground when I realized something. I can move…I CAN MOVE!! I ran full force toward my fallen angel, nearly tripping over the soaked satin of my dress. I crouched next to him and gently unsheathed Koryel from its creator. I threw myself onto him, wrapped my arms around him and crushed Jace to my body.
"Jace, my angel, you shouldn't have done this. I would have wanted you to stay with your family. They love you Jace. I love you. I love you. I love you so much", I whispered into his ear.
Another crack of lightning sounded nearby. The earth was mourning over its loss. I closed my eyes and wept over my angel's body, gently rocking him back and forth.
"Clary", a distant voice called.
"No, no, no", I murmured into his wet golden hair. "Jace is dead, my angel is dead".
"Clary", the man's voice repeated. "Clary, sweetheart", he spoke so sweetly. He was closer now.
"No! Leave me alone. I will not leave him!" I nearly screamed.
"Clary, my love. I'm here, I'm right here! Clary, please look at me!" the familiar soothing voice pleaded.
The man was right next to me now, gently shaking me.
"Clary! Clary! Clary!" he shouted in my ear. "Sweetheart, please! Come to me!"
I held Jace's body tighter to me, but I opened my eyes. It was so bright now, and the rain had stopped. I blinked my eyes, over and over to try to regain sight, but it was too bright.
"Clary, look at me. It's ok, it's ok", he said into my ear. "I'm here with you. I told you I would never leave you". I felt his hand gently caress my wet face.
I blinked my eyes again, and gazed into the most beautiful face I have ever seen. The face of an angel, my angel. Jace.
A/N: Is she alive? Is Jace alive? Or are they both in heaven together? What happened? We will find out next chapter, I promise! Please review and tell me what you think is going to happen next! Thank you to those that have left reviews and added the story to alerts, it thrills me to know that you like it!
