Seventy Fifth One Shot:
Mermaid
Clary POV:
"Dad, I can't do this." I said as I looked at my father. "It's not right."
"You are the first in line to take over the sea when I die sweetheart." My father said. See, my father is King Valentine, king of the sea. The most powerful merman in the entire world, and I'm his eldest daughter, and when he dies, I'm next in line to take over, the only problem? I'm not married. And I don't want to marry just to take my rightful position; I want to marry for love.
"I know, but I can't marry him." I said.
"He's a great merman Clarissa. He's powerful, and strong, he comes from a good family." My dad said.
"I know all of that, but he just isn't it for me." I said. "I want a love like you and mom." I said and I saw him smile. "I want to tell my kids about how we met, and how we fell in love. I don't want to lie to them about that."
"I understand sweetheart." My dad finally said and swam over and hugged him.
"Thank you so much daddy." I said and I felt him laugh. "I have to go break it off with him." I said when I pulled back.
"Good luck." My dad said and I laughed and swam away to go find him. I swam through the kingdom before I found him sitting among some coral talking to a group of his friends. I swam over and he smiled as I got closer.
"Hey Clary." He said.
"Hey, can we talk?" I asked and he nodded and we swam over to somewhere private.
"What's on your mind Clary?" He asked.
"This isn't working Sebastian." I said and his face changed from concern to straight anger.
"What to you mean this isn't working?" He said in a deadly tone.
"I mean, I don't think we should continue seeing each other anymore." I explained thinking that I was pretty obvious before, but he didn't seem to be taking the news well.
"You're breaking up with me?" He said in the same deadly tone.
"Yes." I simply said.
"You can't break up with me." He nearly yelled.
"I just did." I said and I moved slowly away from him.
"Clarissa, you don't get to break up with me." He yelled.
"You don't control me." I said icily. "If I want to end this relationship, I'm going to end it."
"You'll pay for this Clarissa." He shouted as I swam away. I didn't expect him to get to angry, but that just solidified my reasons for breaking it off with him. I couldn't live with that, and I was thankful to be getting away from that.
Time Jump – Two Days Later
Sebastian POV:
Clarissa wasn't going to get away from me that easily. I was making my way to a dangerous part of the ocean but I was determined to make Clarissa pay. When I finally made my way to the cave I swam in to find Camille sitting on her thrown.
"To what do I owe the pleasure young merman?" She said.
"I've come to ask for a favor." I said as I bowed. Valentine might be the powerful king of the sea, but Camille had as much power all her own and normally used it only for her benefit.
"What do you seek from me that you couldn't get from Valentine?" She asked.
"It concerns his daughter, Clarissa." I said.
"What about her?" Camille asked.
"We have been together for some time now. I always assumed we'd get married and I take over when Valentine died." I explained. "She ended it a couple days ago, and I want revenge."
"Why should I help you?" She asked.
"I understand you were supposed to be the leading lady in Valentine's life until he met Jocelyn." I said and she scowled. "I want Clarissa to pay, and you want Valentine to pay." I said and she nodded. "I'd say it would be a win/win situation if you help me out."
"What kind of revenge are you seeking?" Camille asked.
"Kill her." I said and she smiled wickedly.
"How?" Camille asked. "Shark attack, tsunami, merpox?" She asked and I shook my head.
"Make her human." I said. "Let her drown in the sea that her fathers rules over." I said and her smiled got even more wicked.
"As you wish." She said. "By nightfall tomorrow, she will be dead." Camille said and I bowed my head again.
"Always a pleasure doing business Camille." I said.
"You as well Sebastian." Camille said and I swam away. Clarissa was getting what she deserved, and I couldn't wait to see it unfold.
Time Jump –Tomorrow Night
Clary POV:
I was taking my nightly swim just admiring everything the ocean has to offer. My father always warned me of the dangers that the ocean held but I saw nothing but beauty in it. The dark, the light, the easy ebbs of the ocean and the harsh currents. Everything about it was so incredibly magical and I wanted to see everything. I was bobbing my head up on the surface watching the sunset. It was always different, but always beautiful. Once it was done I started making my way home when I started feeling funny. I looked down at my tail and something was happening. Before I knew it my tail was being split in two and I started having trouble breathing. I looked up and noticed that I was farther than I should be from the surface but I could make it.
I started swimming the best I could but I didn't know how to swim with two sets of feet, and no tail. Not to mention I couldn't breath. When I got to the surface, I was hit was a huge wave. I tumbled into it and he thrashed me around violently. I was so disoriented when I reached the surface again barely breathing and doing everything I could to catch my breath. I thought I was out of the woods when another wave hit me. I was thrashed around more violently this time and I just couldn't stay awake any longer. Darkness consumed me and I couldn't help but wonder if this was the end for me.
Sebastian POV:
I made my way back to Camille the day after Clarissa's death was supposed to happen. When I swam into her cave she was smiling to herself in the mirror.
"How did it go?" I asked the moment Camille spotted me.
"I threw in a very violent pounding by the waves." Camille said and I smiled. "It will be a miracle if she survives."
"Excellent." I said and she nodded.
"Please tell me how Valentine is handling the news?" Camille asked.
"He's worried because she hasn't returned home. He has sent out search parties." I said and she nodded. "I'll come tell you all the gory details after a body is found."
"Always a pleasure doing business Sebastian." Camille said.
"I look forward to more business endeavors in the future." I said and she nodded. I swam out of her cave feeling more victorious than I ever have before. Clarissa paid for her actions, and that was extremely satisfying.
Time Jump – Two Days Later
Jace POV:
I was in the kitchen making breakfast for me and Angelina when I heard her calling for me.
"Daddy! Come quick!" She said and I ran towards her.
"What's wrong Angie?" I asked.
"There's something moving on the beach." She said as she pointed. I looked closer and there was something on the beach moving, but I couldn't tell what it was.
"Stay here, and I'll go look at it." I said and she nodded. I kissed her head and left the house. I started walking towards the thing on the beach when I noticed that it was a person. They were coughing, but she had the most vibrant red hair I've ever seen in my life. "Miss." I called and she looked up at me. "Are you okay?" I asked as I walked closer and than I noticed that she was completely naked. "Oh my god." I said and she looked down and covered herself and her face immediately blushed. Not knowing what to do, I pulled my shirt off my back and handed it to her. She slowly slid it on, and it was huge on her, which was a good thing. "I'm Jace by the way." I said and she simply nodded.
"Where am I?" She asked after a moment.
"You're on the very end of the Santa Monica Beach." I said and she nodded. "Are you okay?"
"I got a pretty unpleasant beating from the ocean." She said and I laughed and she smiled. "But I'm okay."
"Daddy!" I heard and when I turned around Angie was running towards me.
"I told you to wait in the house sweet pea." I said as I scooped her into my arms.
"You were taking too long." She said and I laughed. "Who are you?" She asked.
"My name is Clary." The girl, Clary, said. "What's your name?"
"Angelina, but daddy calls me Angie." She said with the biggest smile on her face.
"That's a pretty name." Clary said.
"You're pretty. Isn't she pretty daddy?" Angie said and Clary blushed yet again which I found incredibly cute.
"Very pretty." I agreed honestly. "We were just about to have breakfast. Would you like to join?" I offered see how incredibly lost this girl looked.
"I guess. Could you possibly tell me what day it is?" Clary asked.
"It's Tuesday." I said and her eyes widened. "Why?"
"Because my parents are probably worried." She said and I nodded. "I left Saturday night."
"Oh god. How did you get in the ocean?" I asked.
"Long story." She said and I nodded.
"Well, follow me." I said and she nodded. We walked back to the house, and when we walked in Angie immediately went towards the table.
"Want to sit with me Clary?" Angie asked.
"I'd love too." Clary said as she sat next to Angie.
"Would you like to change into something more comfortable? That shirt probably isn't the article of clothing you want to wear." I said and she laughed.
"I don't really have any other clothes at my disposal." She said and I nodded.
"I might be extremely forward for this, but my sister is like obsessed with shopping. I could give her a call and she could take you to get some things to wear." I offered not knowing why, but I felt like there was this incredible pull towards her and I wanted to do anything to help her.
"Uh, okay." She said and I nodded.
"I'll be right back." I said and I left the room to call Izzy. After a few rings she finally picked up.
"You do realize it's like 7 in the morning Jace." Was the first thing she said and I laughed.
"Some of us have things to do during the day Iz." I said and she groaned. "I have a project for you."
"What's up?" She asked sounding more awake.
"You're going to think I'm mental, but I found a girl on the beach today." I said.
"How is that mental? You used to pick up chicks all the time." She said and I laughed.
"No. Like she was completely naked, and coughing up sea water." I said.
"What the hell." Izzy said.
"She said she took one hell of a beating from the ocean." I explained. "I brought her back to my place for some food, but she has no clothes Iz." I said. "I was wondering if you'd like to go and help her get some."
"You barely know her." Izzy said.
"I know, but there is something about her Izzy, something I can't explain, and something I've never felt anything like it before. Not even with Angie's mom." I said.
"Okay, but I'm taking your card." She said and I laughed.
"Of course. I would expect nothing less, and pick something up for yourself as well. My way of thanking you." I said and I heard her laugh.
"The day in the life of a millionaire." She said. "What I would do to have as much money has you."
"I'm just lucky Iz." I said.
"What time should I be over?" She asked.
"We're eating breakfast now. How about 9?" I said.
"9:30." She said ad I laughed.
"Deal. See you soon Iz." I said and I hung up. I walked back into the kitchen and Clary and Angie were both laughing. "What's so funny?" I asked as I took a seat.
"Clary told me a funny joke!" Angie said.
"What was the joke?" I asked.
"Tell him Clary!" Angie said and Clary smiled.
"What did the Pacific Ocean say to the Atlantic Ocean?" Clary asked and I looked at Angie and just shrugged.
"Nothing, it just waved." Clary said and Angie lost it. She was giggling up a storm and Clary was laughing as well. It was so great to see Angie bond so quickly with Clary, almost like she felt that same connection.
"So, my sister will be here at 9:30." I said and she nodded. "Would you like a shower, or a nap, or something before she gets here?" I asked.
"A nap would be great." She said and I laughed.
"Can she sleep in my room daddy? Please?" Angie begged and I smiled.
"Of course sweetheart." I said and she jumped off and grabbed Clary by the hand and dragged her back. She pushed open her door and Clary started looking around the room.
"Wow." Clary said.
"Mermaids are my favorite thing ever!" Angie explained. "Ariel is my favorite princess!"
"Who is Ariel?" Clary asked.
"You've never seen The Little Mermaid?" I asked and she shook her head.
"Can we watch it tonight daddy?" Angie asked.
"What do you say to a movie night?" I asked Clary and she just smiled.
"Sounds fun." Clary said and Angie cheered.
"We'll just give you space for your nap." I said and she nodded. I picked Angie up and we walked out of her room and I closed the door.
"I like her daddy." Angie said.
"You do?" I asked and she nodded. "Why is that?"
"She's funny, and pretty, and nice." Angie said.
"Yea she is. Now come on, its time for some swimming lessons." I said as I grabbed her bathing suit from the laundry room. I changed her and we made our way to the beach. I was finally teaching her how to swim in the ocean since she was a little scared, but she was convinced that she needed to learn so that she could swim with the mermaids, and I wasn't going to crush her heart.
Time Jump – Two Hours Later
Clary POV:
I woke up and started exploring the house a little. I'd never been in a human house before. I've seen them from a distance, and I have learned about them, but actually stepping foot in one was weird, but I enjoyed it. The living room was filled with adorable pictures of Jace and Angie, but I noticed that there were none with her mother. It made me curious because she wasn't here physically, and she wasn't in these pictures, so I wonder what happened to her. I heard a door open, and when I walked into the kitchen Angie and Jace were standing there dripping wet.
"Where did you two go?" I asked.
"Daddy is teaching me how to swim in the ocean so that I can swim with the mermaids one day." She said with the biggest smile on her face. A lot of people thought we were just a myth, and even if someone got a sighting of one of us by accident, nobody ever believed their story.
"What did I tell you Angie?" Jace said.
"Not to get my hopes up because we don't know if mermaids exist or not." Angie said in a sad voice. "But they totally do, and one day I'm going to swim with them!" She said as she skipped away.
"Kids man, they have active imaginations." Jace said and I laughed. Jace didn't know how right she was about mermaids being real, but I wasn't going to tell him that. He'd think I was crazy. There was a knock on another door and Jace smiled and walked out of the room and opened up another door and in walked the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. She had long dark hair and piercing almost black eyes. She was a sight, and I imagine got a lot of attention for that.
"Glad you're here Iz." Jace said as he hugged her.
"You're lucky I love shopping." Iz said and she locked eyes with me. "This her?" She asked.
"Yea, Izzy this is Clary, Clary this is my sister Izzy." Jace said and I smiled.
"Nice to meet you." I said.
"So where are your clothes?" She asked. Clearly she wasn't the shy type.
"Probably floating in the ocean somewhere." I said vaguely and she nodded.
"Well, lets get going. I have plans at 6." Izzy said. "I brought you some clothes." She said as she handed me a back. "Jace told me he found you naked so I assumed you didn't have anything." She said and I blushed and took the bag.
"Bathroom is right around the corner." Jace said and I nodded. I got into the bathroom and looked at the clothes. I've never worn human clothes before, so this was going to be interesting.
After some trial and error, I finally figured out how every article of clothing fit, and when I looked in the mirror, I looked like an average human. I took a deep breath and walked back out to see Izzy holding Angie, and Jace and her in the middle of the conversation.
"Oh good, they fit." Izzy said as she put Angie down. "I've had them since high school. I don't know why I never threw them out, but it's a good thing you're tiny." I simply nodded wondering if that was meant as a compliment or not. "How old are you by they way?"
"25." I said and she seemed surprised by that. "I've always been told I look young."
"Well, lets go." Izzy said.
"See you when you get back." Jace said.
"Bye Clary!" Angie called as she waved to me. I waved back and followed Izzy. We got into her car and drove off. I thank my lucky stars everyday that I was also so interesting in the human world that I decided to learn as much as I could because I'd be so lost, and they'd think I was even more weird than they probably already do.
We got to the huge mall and Izzy clearly knew exactly where she was going. She walked into this one store and I was blown away by how many clothes were in there. I lived in a tail and a shell bra my entire life, and human had so many options. I ran after Izzy hoping that I wouldn't lose her and she started looking at clothes. It was quiet for some time before she decided to speak.
"Where are you from?" She asked.
"It's a long story." I said.
"But you obviously ran away." She said.
"Why would you say that?" I asked.
"You end up on a beach, naked, and have no idea where you are. Sounds like a run away that went wrong." She said.
"It's a lot more complicated than that." I said and she looked at me.
"Listen, Jace is the most generous person I know." She started saying. "He will literally do anything for anyone no matter what, and he's only got more generous since having Angie. Don't take advantage of that."
"Who said I was taking advantage of his generosity?" I questioned.
"You won't tell me where you're from, you show up naked on a beach in front of his house, and he's buying you an entirely new wardrobe." She said.
"I didn't plan this if that's what you're insinuating." I said. "I didn't run away. I was admiring the sunset one night, and I started feeling funny, the next thing I know is I'm being pulled under by some waves and I lost consciousness. I woke up on the beach with no clothes on when Jace found me." I said omitting the part about how I turned from mermaid to human.
"Oh wow. That sucks." She said and I nodded.
"Yea. It wasn't pleasant. Those waves can be brutal." I said.
"I'm sorry. I just assumed." She said. "People want Jace for his wealth, and I don't want him falling for you, just to find out you were using him." She said and it caught me off guard.
"Falling for me? I've known him for half a day." I said and she laughed.
"Jace had his heart guarded for years. He has always been super difficult to try and understand and he never let anyone in." She said. "Until Angie's mom."
"There aren't a lot of pictures of her around his house." I said and she nodded.
"She charmed her way into his heart, and he fell hard. I tried to warm him to slow down, and just get to know her first, and her true intentions. Of course, that caused a bit of a falling out between the two of us. He didn't like what I was insinuating about her, and thought I was being a bitch for accusing her of wanting him for his money." She said and I nodded. "They were together for a couple years. Jace was so blind to her manipulative ways, and one day she got pregnant, and the minute that baby was born she tried to get full custody. Claimed Jace raped her, and that she didn't feel her baby was safe in his care." She said and my eyes widened. "She tried suing him for over 2 million dollars."
"Oh my god." I said and she nodded.
"Of course Jace was innocent. They went to trail and it dragged on for months until someone came forward and told the jury and the judge of her planes. She was planning this for months. All for his money."
"That's horrible." I said and she nodded again.
"She was sent to jail, her maternity rights were taken away, and Jace got Angie all to himself." She said. "I don't want him going through that again. It broke him."
"I would never do that to him." I said. "I am really appreciative of Jace taking me in. I was an hour from becoming a nude tourist attraction." I said and she laughed. "He's a nice guy, and he's a great father. I would never do anything to hurt him or Angie. They don't deserve that."
"I'm glad we got that out of the way." She said and I nodded. "Now, try this on. I think it would look great with your hair." She said and I nodded and took it from her. Hearing what happened to Jace was really saddening, and I felt incredibly bad that someone would take advantage of how kind Jace is, and I would never do something to manipulate the kindness he's shown me.
Time Jump – A Week Later
Sebastian POV:
It had been a week since Camille said she would kill Clary and we still haven't found a body. I was starting to lose my mine. Valentine has been sending search parties out every day to try and cover all the oceans and so far nothing.
"Make sure you check every cave!" Valentine yelled and I was brought out of my thoughts. "She is somewhere in the ocean, find her!" He yelled. We all scattered and I immediately started swimming towards Camille's cave. I had to find out what was going on and I needed answers. When I swam in she was looking at herself in the mirror.
"What do I owe the pleasure Sebastian? Was her death not enough?" She asked.
"We don't have a body." I said and she turned around. "You said you would kill her. Well, where is her body?"
"Calm down. She probably washed up on a beach, or got eaten by some sharks." Camille said nonchalantly. "I tossed her around rather well. There is no way she's alive."
"Clary had the tendency to breach the surface to watch the sunset. What if you changed her and she was close enough to get to land?" I asked and she glared at me.
"Are you doubting my powers?" She hissed.
"No. I'm doubting that Clary is dead." I said. "She's a tough girl, she wouldn't go down without a fight."
"What do you propose I do than?" Camille asked.
"Change me." I said. "Make me human for a day, and I'll find her." I said and I could see her thinking it over.
"And what do I get if I do this?" Camille asked.
"Anything you want." I said.
"You." She said and I was caught off guard.
"What?" I asked.
"I want you. It gets lonely in this cave all alone. I don't get much visitors unless they want something from me." She explained. "I change you into a human for a day, and you stay with me forever."
"Deal." I said and she smiled wickedly.
"You must really want this girl dead." She said and I sighed.
"She made a fool out of me. She deserves to pay." I said and she smiled.
"8 o'clock tonight. Be at the surface and I'll change you." She said and I nodded. I swam out of her cave and ran into a couple other mermaids.
"You find anything over there?" Aline asked.
"Nope. It's empty." I said and she nodded and the group swam away. I waited until they were out of sight before swimming to the surface. She better be dead, and if she isn't, I was going to make sure she ended up that way.
Time Jump – Next Day
Jace POV:
"You've been here for over a week Clary. If you don't start telling me information about where you came from, or the phone number of your family I'm going to have to ask you to leave." I said. Clary dodged the question every time I asked her, and I was getting a little impatient.
"Why can't you just accept that fact that I can't tell you?" She said obviously holding tears back.
"Because it's a bullshit excuse." I said, my anger rising.
"I can't tell you." She said and I took a deep breath.
"Was this all a ploy?" I finally asked and her head snapped up. "Did you look me up, and figure out this elaborate plan to get into my house, bond with my daughter, make me like you all for your own sick twisted joy?"
"I wouldn't do that Jace. Why would you even suggest that?" She said.
"Because it seems impossible to think of anything else. You literally won't tell me anything about yourself." I nearly yelled.
"Because you wouldn't believe me." She said and I closed my eyes. "You can think whatever you want about me, and speculate about my life, but the truth is, if I tell you the truth, you're just going to kick me out anyway." She said as she stood up. "I might as well leave on my own." She said as she walked out the back door. I went to protest but she was already walking down to the beach. I watched her go until she just sat down. I lowered my head and tried to calm down.
"Daddy?" I heard and I turned around and saw Angie standing in the doorway. "Why were you and Clary fighting?" She asked. I kneeled down and she ran into my arms.
"We have different opinions, and we were disagreeing." I explained.
"Where did she go?" Angie asked.
"She went to sit on the beach." I said as I pointed to Clary and she looked and nodded. "Come on princess, it's time for your nap." I said as I picked her up.
"I don't want Clary to leave daddy." Angie said as I put her in her bed.
"I don't either baby, but she has a life somewhere else." I said and she nodded.
"I wish she could stay here with us." Angie said as her eyes closed.
"I do too." I said as I kissed her forehead. I knew Angie was going to get attached, and I didn't want her getting her heartbroken, but I felt like that's what was going to happen, and it sucked.
Clary POV:
I was sitting on the beach watching the waves ebb and flow and wishing I could talk to my dad. He would know exactly what to say to help me figure out a way to explain to Jace that I'm not using him, I just can't tell him the truth because he wouldn't believe me. I shadow casted over me and I thought it might be Jace, but when the body sat next to me I couldn't believe my eyes.
"Sebastian?" I said and he smiled.
"The one and only." He said. "You're quite far away from home." He said.
"I know." I said. "I lost my tail, and that I got swept up in the waves. I woke up on this beach last week."
"I'm surprised you weren't killed." Sebastian said and when I looked into his black eyes I saw something that unnerved me. He looked upset that I wasn't dead.
"I'm a fighter Sebastian. I wasn't going to let the ocean kill me." I said and I didn't think it was possible, but his eyes got darker.
"Pity." He said and he started leaning closer to me.
Jace POV:
After I put Angie down I made my way back to the kitchen to see if Clary was still sitting in the sand. I felt awful about yelling at her, but I needed to know something about her, and she wasn't telling me, and I need answers. When I looked out the window she wasn't alone. A man was sitting next to her, and I blinked and he started leaning in until his lips touched her. Pissed, I turned around and punched the wall. I know it had only been a week, but I really liked Clary, and I wanted something to come out if it, but I just didn't know where her head was, but I guess now I do. I took a couple deep calming breaths before I heard a piercing scream. I looked out the window and the man was now standing but Clary was doubled over on the sand. Without a second thought I ran towards her. The guy had sprinted off in the other direction, but I didn't care about him, all I cared about was Clary. I kneeled down next to her and she was crying and holding her side.
"Stay with me Clary, I'll call an ambulance right away. You're going to be fine." I said and she shook her head.
"Take me to the water." She chocked out.
"I know you like the ocean Clary, but you need medical assistance." I said and she laughed.
"Trust me. Take me to the water." She said and I obeyed. I picked her up and took her to the edge of the water. I set her down and waited for a wave to crash so the water would hit her. As soon as the water hit her I instantly saw her face morph from pain and fear to calmness, and relief. When the water receded I looked at Clary's stomach and the wound was completely gone.
"Clary." I said and she looked at me. "What's going on?" I asked.
"I promise, I will answer all your questions, but can you take me back to your house?" She asked and I nodded. I picked her up and walked back to my house. Once we were inside I pulled a blanket over her and took a seat next to her on the couch.
"Why did the water heal you Clary?" I asked.
"Because I'm not really a human." She said and I was utterly confused. "I'm a mermaid."
"Please don't make a joke out of this Clary." I said and she shook her head.
"I'm not lying." She said. "I often liked to breach the surface to watch the sunset." She said with a smile. "My father always told me I could get into a lot of trouble doing it, but I just couldn't resist all the colors." She said and I laughed. "Saturday night I was watching the sunset when I started to feel weird. I looked down and my tail was disappearing. I was so confused but before I could do anything I got caught in some brutal waves. I did the best I could to try and make it back to the surface, since I could no longer breath under water. But darkness took me over and than I woke up on that beach the day you found me."
"So your father is what, like King Triton?" I asked a little amused.
"Yea." She said. "That movie is pretty accurate as to how us merpeople operate. Except I didn't go looking to turn into a human. I'm not entirely sure how that happened but I have my suspicions." She said.
"That man who kissed you." I said and she let out a dry laugh.
"You saw that?" She asked and I nodded. "We dated for years." She admitted. "He was nice, and his family was great, but I never felt completely comfortable with him." She said and I nodded. "I broke it off with him because I wanted to find real love. Someone who made me happy, who appreciated everything about me, and who didn't want me just to inherit the sea from my father." She explained and I nodded. "He didn't take too kindly to the break up, and now I'm a human."
"You're right." I said. "I wouldn't believe you." I said and her face fell. "If I didn't see what the water did to you."
"So you believe me?" She asked and I laughed.
"I do. I don't have any doubt in my mind, or body that you're telling me the truth." I said and she leaped across the sofa and hugged me. When she backed away I didn't want to let her go. Our eyes locked and I didn't even care in that moment, I was taking a chance. I slammed my lips to hers and she eagerly kissed me back which caused me to smile. When we broke apart she had the biggest smile on her face, and so did I.
"Jace, I have to find my father. I have to let him know that I'm not dead." She said and I nodded.
"Where does he live?" I asked and she laughed.
"In the ocean." She said in a whisper and I shook my head.
"I mean what part of the ocean?" I asked and she laughed.
"A couple miles off the coast." She said and I nodded.
"I have a boat, we can sail out and see if he breaches the surface." I said and she nodded.
"Daddy?" I heard and I turned around to see Angie standing there rubbing her eyes.
"What's wrong sweet pea?" I asked.
"I had a bad dream." She said as she made her way over to me. I picked her up and seated her on my lap.
"About what?" I asked.
"That Clary left, and we were both really sad." She said and I looked at Clary who was smiling.
"I'm not going anywhere just yet." Clary said and Angie smiled and nodded. "But I have something I want to show you." Clary said. "Do you get sea sick?" She asked.
"Nope!" She said with a huge smile on her face.
"Good, cause your daddy promised me a ride on his boat." Clary said and Angie looked up at me.
"Really?" She asked.
"Really. Go get your swim suit and sun dress, and I'll get you dressed and we're go." I said and she hopped off my lap and ran to her room. "She's going to lose it when she sees a real mermaid." I said and Clary laughed.
"I know." She said and I laughed.
Angie came back out and I changed her and than Clary and I both got changed. We made our way to the dock and I got the boat ready. I haven't actually taken this out in a couple months, so my captain skills are a little rusty but I got the boat out far enough and when I looked at Clary she held up a thumb and I stopped the boat. I made my way over to Angie and Clary and I she was just staring at the water.
"Anything?" I asked and she shook her head. She reached her hand in the water and closed her eyes.
"Daddy, what is she doing?" Angie asked.
"You'll see sweetheart." I said as I picked her up. "Anything?" I asked again and Clary stood up.
"I can only assume that maybe the connection I had to the water before isn't as strong as before." She said and I nodded.
"What else can you do?" I asked.
"I don't know." She admitted looking incredibly defeated. I walked over and pulled her into me. Angie put an arm around her as well.
"We'll think of something Clare." I said and I felt her nod.
"Wait." She said as she pulled away.
"What?" I asked.
"I think I know a way, but no judging." She said and I smiled.
"No judgments here." I said and she smiled. She walked over to the edge again and leaned close to the water.
"Dad." She said. "Dad, if you can hear me please come to me." She said in a desperate voice. The water started to rock the boat slightly and I grabbed onto the railing so that Angie and I were secure. A couple moments later there was this huge water wall, and when I disappeared there was a bulky man who looked like he was on a murder mission.
"Clarissa." He said and the wave holding him up moved him towards her. She flung her arms around his neck and they hugged.
"Daddy." Angie said. "He's a mermaid." She said with such amazement in her voice.
"He is baby." I said and her eyes lit up.
"Wow." She said and I laughed.
"Clarissa, I thought you were dead." Her father said as they broke apart.
"I know. I was supposed to die. That was all part of the plan." Clary said.
"Who's?" Her father asked.
"Sebastian's." Clary said and her fathers eyes widened. "He wasn't happy that I broke up with him, and swore his revenge on me."
"I'll murder him." Her father said.
"He isn't worth it dad, plus he had help. How else do you think I lost my tail?" Clary asked.
"You're a mermaid too?" Angie asked and Clary looked back at her.
"I used to be." Clary said.
"Who are you?" Her father asked.
"Dad, this is Jace and his daughter Angie. They found me and took me in." Clary said.
"I can't thank you enough for looking after my daughter." He said as he held out his hand I took it and shook the man's hand.
"It was my pleasure sir." I said.
"Call me Valentine." He said and I nodded. "Let's see what we can do about this leg situation." Valentine said as he held his hand up to Clary. Part of me was incredibly worried that she was go back to being a mermaid, and I would lose her forever. "Oh my." He said after a few minutes.
"What is it dad?" Clary asked.
"Dark magic." He said. "Whoever did this, is powerful, and there is nothing I can do to reverse it. Whoever cast this, will have to reverse it." Valentine said.
"Oh." Clary said.
"But I will search the entire world, every ocean, ever cave, everything animal carcass. The person will be punished and you'll return home to us." Valentine said and my heart broke a little.
"Dad." Clary said as she smiled at him.
"You don't want to come back, do you?" Valentine asked before she said anything else.
"I'm really happy where I am." Clary said as she looked at me and Angie, and my heart swelled.
"I can see that. You have that same glimmer in your eyes that your mother has when she looks at me." Valentine said and Clary smiled. "You sure you want to stay?" He asked one more time and Clary looked back at Angie and I and walked over to us. I put my arm around her and brought her closer to me.
"I'm sure dad." Clary said and he smiled.
"Well, I should probably get the rest of the family and let them say goodbye." He said and Clary nodded. He dove back into the water and everything was silent.
"Are you sure this is what you want Clary?" I asked and she looked up at me and smiled.
"I've never been more sure of anything in my life." Clary said and I leaned forward and pressed my lips to her and Angie giggled.
"I can't believe you're a mermaid." Angie said when we broke apart and Clary laughed. "I knew they were real daddy, I told you!" She said and I laughed.
"You proved me wrong sweet pea." I said as I kissed her cheek.
"Does that mean Clary is going to be my mommy?" Angie asked and Clary blushed and I laughed.
"I don't know yet sweetie." I said honestly.
"I want her to be." Angie said and Clary smiled.
"I'll be whatever you want me to be sweetheart." Clary said and Angie laughed before pulling her into both of us.
"Clarissa." We heard and we broke apart and there were a bunch more mermaids now.
"Mom." Clary said as she ran over and hugged her.
"I'm so glad you're okay sweetie. I thought you were dead." She said and Clary pulled away from the hug.
"I'm fine. More than fine actually." She said as she pointed back to us.
"Your father told us that you didn't want to come home." Her mother said.
"Are you upset?" Clary asked.
"Not at all sweetie. You're old enough to make your own decisions. If you want to live the rest of your life on land, with him, I wouldn't stop that." She said and Clary smiled. "But I can't say this little one isn't going to miss you." She said as she pointed to the little mermaid who looked about Angie's age.
"My sweet little Emma." Clary said as she kissed the girls head.
"You aren't coming back Clary?" She asked in a sad yet innocent voice.
"No hun." Clary said.
"I'm gonna miss you." She said and Clary smiled.
"If it's okay with mom and dad, maybe we can work something out where we meet out here every so often?" Clary said and she perked up.
"Really?" She said and Clary nodded. "Can we mommy? Please daddy!" She said and Clary's parents laughed.
"Absolutely." They both said at the same time.
"Yes!" She cheered.
"Emma, there is someone I'd like you to meet." Clary said as she looked back at me. I walked over and put Angie down on the boat. "This is Angie, you two are the same age."
"Hi." Angie said.
"Hi, I'm Emma." She said enthusiastically.
"It's nice to meet you." Angie said.
"You too. Wanna swim with me?" Emma asked and Angie's eyes lit up.
"Can I daddy?" Angie asked.
"Put your floaties on." I said.
"She doesn't need them." Valentine said.
"She's only 4 years old, she's just been learning how to swim in the ocean." I said concerned.
"Nothing will touch her, and she won't drown. I'll make sure of it." Valentine said and I looked at Clary who nodded.
"Okay." I said. I picked Angie up and handed her to Valentine. He set her in the ocean and she stared swimming with Emma. They were having a blast and I pulled Clary into my side as we watched the two little girls swim and laugh. It may have only been like 2 weeks, not even, but everything with Clary felt right, and I was excited to see where it went.
Time Jump – Two Year Later
Clary POV:
"Jace, we need to go now." I said as I held my precious little girl in my arms. Evangeline came into this world 2 months ago, and she was my pride and joy. Everything about her was perfect. Angie was the perfect big sister, and Jace was even a better father than I already knew he was.
"I'm coming." I heard Jace said. He walked out of Evangeline's room with a bag. "I just grabbed a few things.
"We're only going to be out on the boat for a few hours." I said and he laughed.
"Evangeline goes through clothes like it's her job." Jace said and I smiled. "That suit she has on right now, isn't going to be the one she comes home in." He said and I laughed.
"I guess." I said as I looked at the beautiful baby in my arms. She had my red hair, but Jace's gold eyes, and I absolutely loved it.
We got on the boat and I took a seat and put Evangeline over my shoulder and Angie came and sat next to me.
"Are we going to visit grandpa?" Angie asked and I laughed.
"We are. They haven't met Evangeline yet." I said.
"Why not?" She asked.
"Well, it's been pretty busy for daddy and I, and grandma and grandpa have a whole ocean to run." I said and she laughed. When Jace parked the boat in our normal spot, a moment later there was a water wall before it fell and my family appeared behind it.
"Emma!" Angie said as she made her way over to her. They hugged and than Angie jumped in the water to swim with her little merfriend.
"Is that my other grandbaby?" My mom said and I smiled.
"I'd like you to meet Evangeline Jocelyn Herondale." I said and her eyes watered.
"I'm honored." My mom said as she took Evangeline out of my arms. My parents looked down at Evangeline. I felt an arm snake around my waist and I looked up and Jace was smiling down on me. He kissed my forehead and we focused back on my family. Emma and Angie were having a blast in the water, and my mom and dad were admiring Evangeline. I leaned into Jace and sighed. I never knew how incredibly joyous life could be, but right here, right now, with Jace, and Evangeline, and Angie, and my family, everything was perfect, and I couldn't picture it any other way.
Authors Note:
So, a guest suggested Clary being a mermaid, and inspiration struck lat night and this was the end product! I know it moves fast, but I also like the pace and think it suits the story rather well, and I'm happy with it, and I'm sorry if you aren't but oh well! Let me know what you think and leave a review! :)
