An unplanned for surprise, morning sickness, early signs of a long and difficult pregnancy. Red bleeding roses, infant sorrow and bliss, colorful shades. An unplanned for surprise, never wanted huge responsibility. Gigantic obstacle, echoes of hope, love's endurance.
Numbered days and years, our time together. These trying past nine months, a walk to remember. Learning to cherish you right now, learning to accept what you will become in the future. One day you will become somebody's guardian. Safe inside your mother's womb, such a blessing and loss.
Special Event: Gideon's birth
Clary's p.o.v continued
Constantly moving around in your mother's womb, you are surely restless. Carrying a special rare blood type, let hope and faith cover you in love. Over the hills and through the woods, visions of the outside world come into full view. Even if home feels and appears far away, God will take care of you.
I feel liberated and at peace here in this magical realm called Eden. The biblical Garden of Eden
inspired me to create this Imaginary paradise. Eden is a second home for my five year old son
Gideon and me. Thankfully, Jace has decided to join us for hide and seek today. "Ready or not, here I
come" Jace shouts into the atmosphere. His booming voice makes the trees shake. I pray they will
not give away my hiding place. Just as when I think I am safe underneath the canopy, my brother
finds me. "You should've found a better hiding place" he teases me. "Where is Giddy?" I wonder
expecting to see Gideon with him. "Gideon is probably hiding in the cottage" Jace assumes
escorting me back to the cottage. Sadly, Gideon is nowhere to be found. Telekinesis fails to locate
him.
Jace is kind enough to accompany me to Luke's sister's temple. He has demon blood, therefore
he is forbidden to enter the holy place. He waits outside the city gates. Meanwhile, I consult with
Luke's sister about Gideon's whereabouts. "Gideon has become a guardian angel for a little girl
named Emily. That's why he went missing. Angels snatched him out of Eden" she explains showing
me a playback. "No, Gideon can't be gone!" I sob heavily. "Clary, Gideon is helping somebody. Before
he becomes an archangel, he must be somebody's guardian angel" she continues. Grief prevents
me from pursuing the subject further. I hold onto the hope that I may reunite with my son someday.
Clary's p.o.v continued
I miss my sunshine aka Gideon very much. Darkness covers the Garden of Eden in his absence.
Strangely, I refuse to leave this desolate place. A deity named Zion who is disguised a serpent
interrupts my sweet dreams. He impregnated me with Gideon a long time ago.
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: The Institution
Scene: Clary's bedroom
Action: Clary is fast asleep in bed. Jace and his immortal friend (Zion) play a cruel joke on her.
Jace (hysterical): Clary, there is a serpent in your bed!
Clary (startled by the serpent, she screams and jumps on her bed): AHA..AHA..
Jace (getting rid of the serpent): Come here, buddy
Zion (becoming human): Its me, Zion
Clary (angry, she throws a pillow at Zion): What the hell?
Zion: I can turn into a serpent. I apologize for frightening you. It was all Jace's idea.
Clary (shouting): Leave my room please
(Obediently, Jace and Zion leave her alone. Clary has a little crush on Jace's new biracial friend, Zion).
Time Period: The Present Reality
Place: Eden
Scene: Clary's cottage
Zion (human once again, he kisses and touches Clary in bed): I love you
Clary: I love you too
Zion: I have heard Gideon is somebody's guardian angel
Clary: That's correct
Zion: Gideon is training to become an archangel
Place: Valentine's Hiding Place
Clary (hysterical, she shakes Gideon): Gideon! Wake Up!
(Unconscious, Gideon remains unresponsive in which worries Clary.)
Clary (sobbing, she shakes Gideon again): Wake up!
Valentine: I put your son in a coma
Clary (slapping Valentine): I hate you
Valentine: I will always be your father
Clary (livid): You're dead to me
Time Period: A Flashback
Place: Clary's bedroom
Scenario: Gideon's Birth
Clary (trying to sleep inbetween contractions): OH MY BABY
Jace (rubbing Clary's big swollen stomach): Is it time yet?
Clary (having an urge to push): I have to push
Jocelyn (preparing to catch the baby): I will be your midwife
Clary (in the mist of pushing): Thanks
Jocelyn (instructing Clary): Bear down, Clary, push harder
Clary (leaning on Zion for support): AHA..AHA
Zion (provides extra body support for Clary): You're super girl
Clary (moaning): You're Hercules
Jocelyn (places the baby on Clary's stomach): Here is your son Gideon
Clary's p.o.v
Coming closer like the sound of thunder, lingering reminders of your brief existence. A premature homecoming, your all white attire affair, eternal internal surrender. Safe inside your tomb, you can't go back inside your mother's womb. Tears whisper my love for you.
Scenario: Clary discovers she is pregnant again
Clary's p.o.v
Easily nauseous and hormonal, an all too well familiar feeling. These symptoms of pregnancy, inevitable great violent storm. Minor stress, echoes of hope.
Place: An Infirmity
Special Event: The Twins' birth
Action: Clary is giving birth
Clary (exhausted, she collapses on a pillow): I can't do this
Isabella (checking the fetal heartbeats): The twins' heartbeats sound good
Jocelyn (clary's midwife): Baby A is crowning. You must push.
Clary (screaming and pushing hard): AHA..AHA
Jocelyn (places Baby A on Clary's stomach): You have a beautiful daughter
Clary: Her name will be Precious
(With the next few contractions, Clary delivers her second daughter named Patience.)
Clary's p.o.v
Gideon's spirit follows me everywhere. Eden along with him exist only in my mind now. I am trying
to look beyond what I lost.
Gideon's p.o.v (as a ghost)
Mom bumps into me during her usual late night run. She dares to call me Hun. I rest my head on
her warm chest. She only wants the best for me. The wind whispers sweet nothings into my ear
on her behalf.
Situation: Clary is trying to find a connection between Gideon and her biological brother, Jonathan
Clary's p.o.v
He was omnipresent and omniscient. He was nonexistent, but he was real to me. Was it a
dream or reality that he played me?
Gideon's p.o.v
Traveling in the path of angels and humans, I create art with my hands and tears. I am knocking really hard on Heaven's door. I understand that this world is my temporary home. Mother, please don't cry if I may become unconscious and my body hits the floor again. Traveling in the path of angels and humans, my faith will be able to sustain me.
Clary's p.o.v
Chasing after the light and more time, I am longing for clarity. Serenity finds me stuck at a crossroads.
Gideon's p.o.v
Holding out for a brand new tomorrow, liberty remains a state of mind. I apologize for leaving you behind. God had greater plans for me.
