Authors Note:

This one took me some time, but I hope you enjoy their wedding, because I really enjoyed writing it! Let me know what you think, and don't read too much into the history lesson about the society, it's a loose idea that I just came up with, but I like it, and I think it's a pretty cool little history lesson for Jace!

Chapter Nine

Time Jump – Wedding

Jace POV:

I was dragged out of my house by my father this morning so that Clary could get ready at my house. I was getting married today, and I was super excited to start this journey with Clary by my side. Apparently there was some tradition that was in the line of leaders since the society was started so that's what I was doing today. I had no idea where we were going, but I was too busy thinking about Clary and the fact that we were getting married to care at this moment.

We had finally arrived at our destination and I was confused because it was an old home in the middle of nowhere. I got our of the car and followed my dad. He entered the home and I knew he knew what he was doing so I just followed him. He led us to a room and than just stopped. We were all quiet, waiting for my father to start talking. Finally he turned around and looked at me.

"This house belonged to the man who started this society." He said and I knew that it was one of my relatives. "They had their meeting in this very room and founded a whole new society. It's historical, and it means a lot to our family Jace, but it also means a lot to Clary's as well." He said and I was confused. "There were four families who decided that there needed to be a change, and what we are today, was all their idea." He said as he walked over to the fireplace. We clearly followed curious as to what he was looking at. When I got over there, I saw four names etched into the wood. Herondale, Lightwood, Carstairs, and Morgenstern. I looked up at my dad and than over to Valentine.

"Did you know about this?" I asked Valentine and he nodded.

"I knew that my family played an important roll in the making of our society, but I didn't know about this." He said.

"The Morgenstern's and the Herondale's have a long history together, but until this day, they have never been soulmates." He said and I nodded. "You and Clary are the first that I know of, and I don't think you understand how truly remarkable this is."

"I guess with all the reading I've done, I didn't pay much attention to the families that started it all." I said and my dad smiled.

"That's because it isn't written down in a book." He explained.

"Why not? It's our history." I said.

"While you learn about the general history of our society, this part is meant to be a secret, only to be shared with the future head of the society." He said and I nodded. "Our ancestors were close. More like family than friends, and when Morgenstern brought up the idea of a new society, Herondale was on board 100%. They eventually got Lightwood and Carstairs to join and they started brainstorming." He said.

"So if this was Morgenstern's idea, why was Herondale the head?" I asked.

"Believe it or not, Morgenstern wasn't comfortable making public speeches and giving orders. Unlike Valentine here, being an authoritative figure wasn't in his character. He liked to be in the background. " He said and Valentine laughed.

"Doesn't seem like my kind of relative." He said and Jonathan and I laughed.

"Lightwood was actually supposed to be the head. Very out spoken, used to getting his way, and not afraid of a challenge." My dad explained.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Herondale was more liked. He was friends with everyone, and people really enjoyed him. They felt like he was a friend, rather than a political figure. It's not that Lightwood had enemies, but people generally gravitated more towards Herondale than Lightwood." He said and I nodded. "They decided to leave it open to the people who would be involved in this society. They wanted to have a leader that everyone enjoyed, and Herondale was that guy." He said.

"So what happened to the others?" I asked.

"Morgenstern started writing the rules, forming the society, making sure everything was in order. Lightwood decided to work on the laws. He would take what Morgenstern was saying, and he would make them work, and write up document and document making sure everything was legal. And Carstairs, he was the level head. He made sure everyone was staying calm. He defused a lot of fights between the men, and he kept the society from falling apart while it was still being formed."

"And everything just happened to work out?" I asked and my dad laughed.

"Not exactly. It took years for the society to start working. There were mistakes, and flaws, and sometimes they questioned what the hell they were doing, but Herondale never let it discourage him form trying, and he had Morgenstern, Lightwood, and Carstairs all there to help." He said and I nodded.

"I'm appreciative of this lesson dad, but what was the point of it?" I asked and he laughed.

"One point was that the Herondale's and the Morgenstern's have been friends and families for hundreds of years, and I wanted you to know how far back our relationship went. The second point was that, you are destined to be the head of this society. Herondale's have been doing it for 500 years, and it's okay to screw up." He said. "People think we need to be perfect, but I made mistakes when I first took over, and it was hard, but it does get easier. From the moment this society was formed, our family was destined for greatness, and you will fulfill that. It just might take you some time to get it all together."

"Thanks dad." I said and he came over and hugged me.

"I know you're freaking out. I was too when I was your age. I thought I was never going to be able to fit in my fathers shoes, but he helped me a lot before it was my time to take over, and I'll help you. And your mom will help Clary and you two will run this society to the best of your abilities and that all anyone can ever ask of you."

"Wow. I didn't know how much I needed to hear that until right now." I said and he laughed.

"You two will be fine. I can already see how much you truly care for one another." He said and I nodded.

"He's right, I've never seen Clary so happy. You've really brought something out of her that I didn't know she was missing." Valentine said and I almost forgot there were there.

"She's brings out something in me too. I guess that's what happens when you finally meet your soulmate." I said and they nodded.

"It's an incredible feeling to find that piece you didn't even know was missing." Jonathan said and I nodded.

"Come on, we should head back. We have a wedding to attend." My dad said and we all walked back to the car. I didn't realize how much I was freaking out about becoming the head of society until today, but after listening to my dad I knew that this was meant to be me, and I was meant to run this society, and I was going to try my hardest to run it properly, and make my family proud.

Clary POV:

"Are you sure I don't look stupid?" I asked for the millionth time today. I was standing in front of the mirror looking at my reflection.

"Clary, you look absolutely gorgeous. Jace is going to lose his mind." Izzy said and I turned around.

"I feel over dressed." I said and they laughed.

"It's your wedding baby, you're supposed to be dressed up." My mom said and I sighed.

"Why am I freaking out so much?" I said and Celine walked over to me and grabbed my hands.

"Because you're getting married. It doesn't matter who is at the end of that aisle, whether you love them or you don't, it's scary for anyone." She said and I nodded.

"You are Jace are going to be fine baby. You two are so perfectly matched it's scary." My mom said and I gave her a small smile. "Come on, it should be starting soon."

"Do you think he showed up?" I asked and Celine laughed.

"I spoke to him 10 minutes ago, and he is just as anxious as you are my dear." She said and I nodded. "Come on, let's go get you two married."

I followed Celine out of her house and over to where the ceremony was taking place. I was so nervous and I couldn't control my shaking hands. I was ready to marry Jace, and I couldn't wait to start our lives together, but actually getting married was scary as shit. After about a 5 minute walk I could hear the low mummer of people. My mom and Celine both gave me a kiss on the cheek and walked away. I took a deep breath and than my father was beside me.

"You ready?" He asked and I smiled up at him.

"I am." I said and he smiled and pressed his lips to the top of my head.

"Let's go make that boy my son-in-law." He said and I laughed.

The music started and Izzy started walking down the aisle. Once she was done, the whole society stood and the music shifted. I walked out behind the wall that was hiding me and my eyes immediately locked with Jace's. He had the biggest smile on his face which caused me to have the biggest smile on my face. It felt like it was taking forever to get down the aisle, but once I was there I handed my flowers to Izzy and Jace took my hands in his.

"You look absolutely stunning." He said and I couldn't help but blush.

"Thank you. You look amazing as well." I said and he squeezed my hands a little.

"Welcome to the wedding of Clarissa Morgenstern, and Jonathan Herondale." The leader of the church said. "Upon Jonathan's request, the ceremony has been alter slightly, but I assure you all, it will be just as sweet, if not even more so." He said and I laughed. "Jonathan and Clarissa were destined to be together since a young age. They complete each other, and from what I've seen of them, they truly care deeply about one another, and I have no doubt in my mind that Jonathan and Clarissa will have a truly wonderful life together." He said and I looked at Jace and I couldn't get the smile off my face. "Now, for the vows. Jonathan, repeat after me." He said and he nodded. "I, Jonathan Herondale."

"I, Jonathan Herondale." He repeated.

"Take you, Clarissa Morgenstern as my soulmate and life partner."

"Take you, Clarissa Morgenstern as my soulmate and life partner." Jace said.

"I promise to take care of you, and provide for you, and be there for you as long as we both shall live." The leader of the church said.

"I promise to take care of you, and provide for you, and be there for you as long as we both shall live." He said and I smiled. The vows we were given were meant to be generic, and kinda of impersonal, but hearing Jace say them meant the world to me.

"Clarissa, repeat after me. I, Clarissa Morgenstern."

"I, Clarissa Morgenstern." I repeated.

"Take you, Jonathan Herondale as my soulmate and life partner."

"Take you, Jonathan Herondale as my soulmate and life partner." Jace said.

"I promise to take care of you, and support you, and be there for you as long as we both shall live." The leader of the church said.

"I promise to take care of you, and support you, and be there for you as long as we both shall live." I said and he smiled at me.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. This is where the ceremony will change. Jonathan has decided to add his own personal vow to Clarissa in an exchanging of rings." The head of the church said. "Jonathan, I was told you had something to say." He said and Jace nodded.

"Being your soulmate has been more than I could ever hope for. The minute we met, we instantly got along, and that was one thing I was nervous about. I wanted to truly connect with the girl I was with, and we have connected on so many levels that I feel like we are two souls that were spilt apart waiting to meet again." He said and my eyes started to well up. "I love you Clary, and this past year has been truly amazing, and I can't wait for us start our lives together, and make even more memories than we already have." He said. He slid a simple band on my left middle finger that matched my other ring perfectly.

"I don't have anything prepared." I said and he laughed. "You didn't tell me this was going to happen." I said and I heard everyone laugh.

"Just speak from your heart." He said and I took a deep breath.

"Meeting you was one of the most terrifying things I've ever done." I said and he smiled. "I was so scared I was going to be with someone who didn't like me, and who was miserable, and I just I didn't want that. I wanted someone who was funny, and sweet, and an overall amazing person inside and out. When you first told me your name I was floored. I mean, I had no idea my soulmate was going to be the future head of this society, and it scared me." I said and I squeezed his hands. "Getting to know you has been the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. You make me laugh, and you take care of me, and you complete me, as cliché as that sounds." I said and I looked into his eyes. "I love you too Jace, and there isn't anyone else that I'd rather be soulmates with than you, and I can't wait to start our lives together, and grow together." I said. He handed me something and when I looked at it, it was a simple silver band. I looked up at him and he held his left hand out. I slid it on his middle finger and smiled as I looked up at him.

"Now I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." The head of the society. Jace out his hand on either side of my face and lowered his lips to mine. I smiled throughout the kiss, and when we broke apart I was happier than I was before. Being Jace's wife was going to be fun, and it might have it's challenges but I knew we could make it work because we were soulmates, and this was our destiny.