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The days in the Herondale/Lightwood household started to pass by quite normally after that. As the sun rose each morning, awakening this world in a brand-new dawn, letting in an endless supply of warmth and happiness right into the earth, and set in the evening while the moon took over after that, brightening up even the darkest of nights. Autumn had quickly flew by, as the leaves began to change colors and fell to the ground. September slowly faded into October, before turning into November and early December. The coldness of another cold winter had yet unfortunately reached the castle's ground, turning everything in the snow's path into a wintry wonderland. Ice covered the once great lake near the fountain, sparkling in the sunlight.
But that mere subject/matter just so happened to be the very last thing on the Idris court's mind. A very different and unique air had suddenly come upon the palace. Prince Jace without a doubt very much changed his attitude and tune, mostly in a way that no one ever expected at all. He once was so arrogant and stubborn, but now as a result of Clary coming into his life he was much more calmed down and happy, along with a far out look in his golden eyes and blissful smile instead of snarling, baring his teeth, growling and being mean to everyone. He was more polite and patient, especially with his siblings and other servants. He would often admire his reflection in every glass mirror in the castle, neatly combing his hair and making sure his appearance was neat and more clean-cut.
Well, to be completely and utterly honest, it was a tad bit unnerving for the entire palace court to see their once rebellious and hot-headed prince spending his days in the training room in the morning's perfecting his skills with Alec and learning to fight and train again, while in the mid-afternoon practicing the piano and in the library studying and reading books about various subjects with Clary. They would spend hours talking about different topic's.
Alec and Magnus spent their days together, whether it was having a picnic in the courtyard, portaling to a deep part of the forest to get away from everyone just for some alone time, or their loft in the attic, where Magnus resided before the enchantress' curse. It was a large open, elegant and quaint place. The floor itself was made of a gorgeous sea blue concrete, with small trace's of black and purple etched into the polished surface. Plush black, red, and purple carpets covered the floors. In the very center of the room was a black leather couch, while two large windows opened up to a balcony and a gorgeous view of the countryside. He had a small potion's lab in the adjoining room and even a kitchen and living room.
The exact one thing that everyone began to notice that both Jace and Clary were doing was going into the room's of the castle where many branches had grown literally molding onto the windows and gathering the various flowers which grew on them. Which they would arrange them in different vases, tiny small spaces, knot holes, and every nook and cranny of the palace's hallways, rooms, and bedrooms. Pretty soon each room began to literally smell of roses and violets which all of a sudden had become Jace's favorites and Clary's were now sunflowers and marigolds.
Clary often woke up each morning, a smile on her face, humming to herself a love song that her father taught her. She missed him greatly, but the days were much brighter and happier. On some days' she would paint or draw, or read in the library where Jace had given her. She would often be lost in a daydream sometimes, as so would he. During his long, boring tutoring lessons from with his siblings with Hodge where they'd been forced into after he discovered they'd been skipping out, the book gave up trying to get them to pay attention.
Instead, he would find Jace lost in his daydreams and la-la land. He was deeply lost in the world of dreams, and often would go back to when he was human. He attempted to picture and imagine what he looked like back then, but those memories were long gone and faded away. They didn't return for some strange reason. He tried to picture first-hand what the future would look like if he was successful in breaking the spell. Maybe it be would bright and full of hope.
As the days passed, and the more time he spent with Clary, his feelings for her began to grow stronger and stronger. But in the meantime, he wasn't sure if she felt the same in return as he did towards her. But little did he know or was aware; her feelings towards him were beginning to blossom as well.
Izzy, Selene, Tessa, and Clary were becoming close as well. The girls had never had any real friends growing up. They started hanging out regularly, just being girls. They would talk non-stop about boys, the latest palace gossip fwhich Magnus often would join in on, while painting their nails, well Clary would paint her nails while Magnus would paint the tips of his holders, Izzy the ends of her handles, and Sel her feathers. Simon had taken a great liking to Clary, and the two of them became best friends. They bonded over their mutal love of games and music.
Alec, Magnus, Izzy, Simon, Max, and Selene plus the entire palace staff knew there was romance in the air between Jace and Clary. It was undoubtedly/plainly obvious, just the way they acted around each other were strong, clear signs. One morning a few weeks later, they all decided to put the plan into action. The sun was shining brightly through the castle's many window's, and the snow had all ready melted and spring was in the air. Outside the air was crisp and warm, and the smell of roses and apple blossoms filled the air.
"Okay people, gather around!" Alec called out into the large open hallway. He stood on top of Church, at the very bottom of the red carpeted staircase. In his hand, he held a small silver pointer, which was indicated to get everyone's attention. Jace and Clary were nowhere to be found, most likely in the courtyard strolling the castle grounds together, giving them all the perfect opportunity to get everything ready and set up for the surprise.
"We have precisely only twelve hours, thirty-six minutes, and fifteen seconds to create the most romantic, magical, and run of the drill spontaneous atmosphere known to the Angel Raziel or man," he continued.
A crowd of enchanted objects had gathered around, to hear his words. Magnus, Izzy, Simon, Selene, Max, and everyone else nodded in response and began talking among themselves. His siblings and boyfriend stood at the front of the crowd, next to a coat rack, chair, barrel, mop and bucket, a dust pan, a globe, shovel, dresser, vase, and even a bookcase. Alec laughed nervously at his words before realizing the entire room had gone completely silent.
Everyone stared at him with wide-eyed expressions, and their mouths hanging open at his statement. Izzy and Simon briefly exchanged looks of confusion, and the sound of crickets could be heard. Alec sighed, clearing his throat before he spoke again. "May I have to remind you all once again..."
A table upon which the enchanted rose sat came running forwards on all four legs to him. It stopped just a few feet away from the staircase. "That if the very last petal falls from this bloody rose and they don't fall in love, the curse will never be broken!" Alec said, as he whacked the pointer at the glass, and as a result nearly almost made it fall, earning a mixed reactions from every one of horror and shock.
It was then the table took off and Alec lost his balance for a moment and after regaining his composure, said, "Anyway, you all know your assignments and tasks that you must do. Half of you will go the West Wing, other half to the East Wing of the castle, and the rest of you come with me." He crossed his arms pointing in each direction, and immediately everyone took off.
Church meowed excitedly taking off, sending Alec flying through the air, he tumbled right down the staircase before landing flat on his face on the cold, hard floor. A large cloud of dust formed around the clock's small body as he picked himself up. It wasn't long until Alec noticed a few of his parts were scattered across the marble surface. He blinked for a few seconds and looked up to see Magnus holding out a glitter covered hand to him. The warlock helped him to his feet as Alec brushed himself off.
"Oh come on Alexander, why can't we just let nature take its natural course?" Magnus asked, placing his other arm around the love of his life's shoulder.
"And there's so obviously a spark between them," Izzy added, a huge smile forming across her face, she glanced at Simon who grinned in return.
"Undoubtedly, and you know what they say about a spark," Simon said.
"It burns and glows from within!" Selene giggled.
"You mean just like a fire?" Max wondered.
"You also know what they say, there isn't any harm in fanning the flames. Even if it's just a bit. Besides we have a much more important matter to attend too: Those two must fall in love and it has to be tonight. If ever expect to be human once again," Alec said, putting a gear which had fallen out of his body back in.
"Ah, human again. Think of how wonderful that would be," Izzy sighed dreamily, as the very words rolled off her tongue.
"Just think of what that means for us..." Magnus replied, as he gazed up into the distance dreamily, he wound up Alec's clock hands and made him chime. The sound echoed inside of his ears so loudly it nearly almost made him go deaf. He glared at Magnus angrily for a moment and finally cooled down.
"I'll be using my magic and good-looking yet again, with my handsome boyfriend at my side, planning and throwing the most lavish, amazing parties in the castle again! And let's not forget: also glittery and bright again," he said, pulling Alec closer. He rubbed off some dust on the clock's glass, making it shine brightly while gazing in the reflective glass and smiled.
"When I'm human once more, I'll be back to my happy, nerdy self, playing endless games and guitar. And also kissing my girl again," Simon said, grabbing Izzy and giving her a big smooch.
"I'll be happy again, writing once again, hopefully be in love again," Selene added.
"Be the life of the party, courting and have a pretty blue-eyed young man on each arm," Magnus said.
"Which would of course cause many husbands and wives alarm, so they better watch out!" Izzy winked, causing them all to laugh expect Alec.
"Darling, you know I only have eyes for you," the warlock whispered into his ear.
"As when I'm human again, very quiet and I'll hopefully unwind, relax and take a much-needed vacation. Get back in shape and start working out again. I can't help that I'm so tense," Alec said.
"I'll be able to wear make-up including eyeliner, shadow, and lipstick again, I won't be so fat and nearly breaking anymore. I'll go out shopping and buy lots of beautiful clothes," Izzy said.
"As for me, I'll hop down off the dusty shelf and rearrange my book collection, and start reading and playing again," Max said happily.
"All right people, let's get to work. This castle isn't going to get cleaned by itself!" Magnus yelled.
"I'll be with my one true love at last, and I won't be so huge. I'll finally have hair, work out to get my figure back. I cannot wait to be human once more," Tessa sighed, as she wrapped herself in one of the lavender curtains and stuck her head behind a potted plant and accidentally yanked the curtain rod causing it to fall to the ground.
Back in separate rooms of the castle, the rest of the objects had also gotten word of the plan and started cleaning up. Izzy and Alec were outside near the stables feeding and tending to Wayfarer, making sure he had a fresh supply of hay. Magnus brushed the horse's fur getting every strand/hair. Simon refilled the water trough for him.
Clary and Jace sat in the very heart of the east wing's which was the library he'd given her. It looked very much the same, expect for a few small changes they'd made to brighten up the place. Some fresh flowers from the greenhouse rested in a vase on the smooth, shiny table. They were both now relaxing on one of the elegant dark red and black couch. On the table was a mountain size pile of books. The palace staff had forbidden them from entering the main part of the castle, mostly because they were planning some sort of surprise.
The prince sat next to her, leaning his large arm's on the table with his head resting in the center. A smile was on his face, one of contentment and happiness. She strongly was attempting not to stare at him, the expression on his face she noticed was far better and nicer than the angry and bitter one he originally once harbored.
"And never more was there a story of such passion, romance, heartbreak of Anthony and Cleopatra," Clary said, as she finished reading the very last sentence in the book which she held in her hands. A contented sigh escaped her lips, where Jace responded to as well. It was the perfect story for a rainy afternoon, where it was formally raining and finally at last a somewhat better sunny day with the skies opening up.
"Clary would please you read it again?" Jace asked.
She smiled, and pushed the book towards him, "Why don't you read it to me this time instead?"
"I cannot."
Her green eyes widened in sadness, "You mean that you never learned how?"
Jace shook his head, "No, I did but I've forgotten because it's been so long since I last picked up a book," he admitted. She moved closer to him so that she too could see the pages better. Reaching a small hand towards him, she placed it on his lower arm and smiled sweetly. Jace felt his whole body entire body start to tense up, but he finally relaxed after she gave him a reassuring smile.
"I can help you, it's not a problem," she said, running her fingers over the pages. "Let's start here, at the beginning."
"Okay. I'll give it a shot." Jace took a deep breath, inhaling sharply through his nose. His golden eyes narrowed in concentration. "Long ago in Egypt," he began in a nervous voice. Clary's fingers squeezed his arm, in encouragement, and he smiled again. Finally relaxing at last. This even though she didn't speak it out loud, made her so happy. He wanted more than anything for her to trust him, just as she had come to trust him too.
Later on that night, the palace halls were alight/abuzz with gossip. The latest turn of events which had unfolded surprised almost everyone, at how close Jace and Clary were becoming. The mere fact that Jace was starting to let his guard down at their guest was exciting and made everyone feel hopeful that the seeds of love were truly blossoming.
Everything was blur for Jace from the moment he was escorted back to his chambers from Clary's side. Alec told Jace to play along with the plan. She laughed, going along with it, and they were whisked away to their own separate wings of the castle. For it was time for them to get ready. Izzy, Alec, Magnus and Selene fussed over their brother and friend nonstop.
They helped him get undressed wearing the blue shirt and pants, and persuaded him to get into a large tub of hot water and bubbles which covered the clear surface. His dirty clothes thrown into the laundry hamper and a new suit which was tailored and fitted was lying on the canopy bed in his room.
The heat of the water felt nice against his skin and fur, Jace was surprised at the temperature. For he'd hadn't felt water that warm for a long time. Alec with Magnus's help had the tub filled from the pipes underneath the castle, where a large fire burned in the coal room, sending heat through the pipes. Jace coughed,merely accidentally spitting out a mouthful of soapy water from the bath in which he was made into taking.
He snorted as a coat rack scrubbed him down, coating every inch of his fur with soap. His golden tan fur was nearly almost completely soaked, while his claws gleamed with tiny water droplets. The rack finished scrubbing his underarms, face, and chin before he dumped yet another bucket of water onto him, rinsing all the residue and shampoo from his fur, causing all of his fur to go totally flat. Some of the fur covered his eyes, as he lifted it up and pushed it away.
"Tonight is the night Jace," Alec said, jumping onto the footstool by the tub. His blue eyes gleamed with happiness.
"You guys, I'm honestly not entirely sure that I can do this," Jace admitted.
His parabatai rolled his eyes, "Dude, you don't have time to be a complete idiot and back out at the very last-minute."
Magnus nodded, "Sorry to say this, but Alec's right Herondale. You must be bold, romantic and daring!" He and Alec had been by Izzy and Selene who were helping Clary get ready, sent to oversee and monitor Jace's clean up and to instantly squash any fears or doubts was having.
"Bold and daring," Jace said, repeating the words that his brother and friends were saying, while tapping his fingers against his chin, deep in thought. He rose from the water, gripping the sides of the tub with his large hands and shook his fur out making water flying everywhere. His fur was sticking up all in kinds of different directions, making him look like a giant fuzzball.
As a result just a little of the water go onto Alec and Magnus. The coat rack handed him a dry towel which he wrapped around his just brushed it off, while Magnus used a small wash cloth to dry himself off as Jace walked over towards the mirror to get himself dried off and his hair styled. It still was sticking up in crazy spots.
"The orchestra will be playing lively, uplifting music," Alec began. "And you can leave the romantic candlelight to me, darling," Magnus added. They both bit their lips in trying to laugh, as the coat rack began drying Jace.
"And when the moment is just right, you tell her how you feel and confess your love," Alec added.
"Of course, yes," Jace said as he looked as himself in the mirror at his reflection. His golden eyes gleaming with determination. "I will tell Clary how I truly fe-...no...no... I cannot..."
"Oh and why not?" Magnus asked.
"She may not feel the same way," Jace sighed.
"Jace, she does care about you, and I don't know much as about romance but I'm sure she feels the same way about you," Max said.
"Listen mister, do you care for her?" Alec inquired.
The coat took out a brush and began brushing his fur. He held a pair of scissors in his hands; and began trimming the loose and knotted ends. "Yes, more than anything," Jace replied.
"Well there you go. You must tell her," Alec said, as the coat rack trimmed and did his work. "There's a nice hairstyle for you. You look so..." Magnus began.
"Delightfully stupid," Jace groaned. The coat had literally curled his fur, and added small blue and black bows.
"I was going to say ridiculous," Alec said.
"Not exactly the words I would use, but maybe perhaps a little bit off the top," the warlock said.
"And smooth out the edges," Alec added, as he hopped off the stool for just a quick moment and stepped back into the room.
"Jace, your lady awaits," he said, curtsying to him.
The hallway outside was quiet, and Jace stepped out into the entry way. He shifted his feet nervously, as he could feel his heart pounding from inside of his chest. He was wearing a sapphire blue suit with a white button up shirt underneath and black pants, which went nicely with his golden fur, in which Magnus had smoothed back into a nice ponytail finished off with a dark blue ribbon. Alec, Magnus and Max had assured him he looked very handsome.
In spite of everything that was happening at that moment, he felt as if his heart was about to burst from nervousness. At the same time, the door on the other side of the stairway opened, as Tessa's large figure stood in the doorway for a mere moment before Clary exited the room. He hesitated in the shadows for a moment, as Alec and Magnus encouraged him to go forward. The moment he laid eyes on Clary his jaw nearly hit the floor.
She walked down the staircase which was next to his, well she floated with the grace of an angel. She was wearing a gorgeous emerald-green off the shoulder dress, which flowed down to the floor. Her red hair was done up into a fancy up do, with some of her red curls that cascaded down her back, and was held in place with a dark green butterfly clip. Her green eyes glowed happily. She was even more beautiful than he'd ever dreamed of her being.
As they got closer towards each other, she gave him a happy smile which made his heart melt. He returned her smile, with one that stretched across his face. He never smiled like this for anyone in his life before. He bowed to her, as she did the same, and held out his arm to her, which she happily took. Alec, Magnus, Izzy, Simon, Selene, and Max watched with happiness at the sight before their eyes.
Everything that was happening before them almost seemed like a real life fairy tale playing before their very eyes. Not so long ago, Clary had been so scared and nervous around Jace, and he was scared too, as the feelings in their hearts for one another had become so real. And they wanted to know how the story would end.
After a delicious dinner, Clary took Jace by the arm and led him into the ballroom. Everything around them sparkled like diamonds, candles were lit all around them to give the illusion of a glittery night sky. He turned towards her, as she slipped her hand into his and put it around her waist. He gulped nervously, but the smile on her face assured him everything was going to be all right. He felt as stiff as a board, but as they began to dance everything just faded away.
The world seemed to stop and it was just the two of them, together in that moment. They both moved in sync together, as the stars spun around them in the night sky. She felt herself getting lost in Jace's golden eyes, and he could get lost in her's. Clary could feel deep down, that tonight was going to be very important. She wanted to tell him how she felt, and he wanted to tell her, but they were both very scared.
As they continued to move, Clary placed her head against his chest, closing her eyes and happily sighing in contentment, as she reached up and wrapped her arms more tightly over his shoulders. He looked up to see his siblings and friends encouraging him on. Alec and Magnus both gave him a thumbs up. Jace let a sigh of bliss escape his lips as he let his chin rest on her head. Magnus signaled for the candles to dim, giving the room a much more romantic atmosphere.
Clary smiled contentedly, as Jace led her outside into the deep blueish purple night. The night sky glittered with a thousand tiny stars, as they sat down on the bench from each other. Not really sure of what to do or say after everything which just had happened in the ballroom. He let go of Clary's hand, running his fingers through his hair. Clary noticed that he looked very nervous and distant.
"What's wrong Jace?" she asked, not understanding why he looked the way that he did. Normally he was very happy and joyful to see and be in her presence, but all day he'd been acting distant and it wasn't like him.
"Clary, I honestly don't know what it is about you that drives me crazy. The day that I met you was the real start of my life. I spent so many days and nights in this castle thinking that there was no one that I could ever be happy with. I had my family and friends to rely on to get me through the tough times, but no one really understood how I was truly feeling.
"Not a soul that I could talk too about my deepest darkest secrets and then you came along and changed that. These past few months have been the happiest of my life and I can't get you out of my head or mind. I can talk to you about anything and you understand. You've always told me to be myself and not hide anything from you. You saw the man behind the beast," he said.
She nodded, "Jace, I feel the same way. In the village where I'm from, I always felt out of place and never normal. Everyone looked at me like I was a freak or an oddball. No one except my father understood me at all. I was alone and afraid of opening up. The day you walked into my life was a day that I will never forget. You taught me how to appreciate life more and love unselfishly. You brought down those walls, and when I'm with you I can just be myself. I don't need to hide or be afraid around you. You taught me not to really care about what those people thought. Our relationship wasn't easy at all."
He smiled, "Are you happy here with me Clary?" The red head returned the smile, but it didn't seem to reach her eyes, as she looked up at the dark, ebony sky. "Yes, I'm the happiest I've ever been, it's just..." The same sky in which she'd glanced up at with her father.
"What is it?" he asked, with an echo of sadness and fear in his heart.
Clary bit her lip, she wasn't going to keep holding it back any longer. She had attempted to brush it off before, and not say anything but she realized that lying to him was out of the question. "It's just Jace, I worry about my father. I miss him so much. I wish I got to see him one last time. Even if it was just for a moment."
Jace was silent, as she hung her head in confusion but then a thought came to his mind. "There is a way for you to see him again." He pulled her to her feet and led her back into the castle and up to his room where the pedastal held the enchanted rose.
"This mirror will allow you to see anything you wish," he said, holding it up to her. She gasped, he was handing her a very powerful and valueable object, as she looked up into his golden eyes for permission and he nodded and handed it to her. Clary took a deep breath.
"I wish to see my father. Please." As soon as those exact words were spoken, the mirror glowed with a strange green energy; nearly causing her to drop it. The image of her flickered for a mere moment, before it changed to show her father. He was alone, in the deep, cold snow looking for her. The wind whipped against his face making it even more difficult for him to see. Finally, he collasped from exhaustion and the image faded.
"Dad! Oh no, he's alone and he could be sick. He may be dying," she panicked.
Jace turned to look at the shimmering rose. "Then you have to go rescue him."
"Wait what are you saying?" she said.
"I'm releasing you Clary, you're no longer my prisoner."
Her green eyes widened, "You mean I'm free?"
"Yes," he said sadly.
"Oh Jace, thank you," she said, touching his hand once last time. "Hold on Dad, I'm coming."
She turned around trying to return the mirror to him, but he stopped her. "Take it with you, so that you'll always a have to look back and think of me," he said caressing her hair one last time.
"Thank you so much for understanding how much he needs me," she said, placing her hand against his cheek and left.
Alec walked into the room as she walked away, "Well Jace, I knew tonight would be a grand success. We always knew you had it in you." Jace had his back turned from his best friend, as he looked out the window.
"I let her go Alec."
He smiled, "How wonderful. Wait what? How could you?"
"I had to Alec, because I love her."
"HE DID WHAT?" Magnus, Selene, Izzy, Simon, and Max said in unison. Alec hung his head in sadness at those words, for they stood out in the hallway near Jace's chamber.
"I'm afraid it's true."
"She's going away forever?" Max asked.
"He was so close," Simon added.
"Yes, and after all this time, he's finally learned to love another person," Izzy said.
"Yeah and it was beautiful," Selene replied.
"Of course, that one thing should have all ready broken the spell!" Magnus said.
"It's not enough Mags. She has to love him back in return," Izzy said softly.
"Now it's too late for us all," Alec said.
Max hopped over towards the door, and he saw Jace looking out the window at Clary riding away on Wayfarer. He began to let out loud howels of sadness at the sky. For the one love and light of hope in his life was now gone. Forever. There was no way for him to ever break the spell now. The echantress's words were true. He would never be free.
As she rode away, Clary took one last look back at the castle. It slowly began to fade from her view. Her green eyes prickled with tears, just the mere thought of leaving Jace and everyone else made her heart nearly almost break. But her father needed her help, and she couldn't let him down. Her mind focused in on the one thing that she'd been wanting to tell Jace for weeks now. The words had been on the very tip of her tounge, but she couldn't force them out.
'I love you Jace, and I promise to come back as soon as I know my father is all right.'