Eighty Second One Shot:
Superpowers
Clary POV:
Being a teenager was hard enough, but adding abilities on top of that just makes it down right impossible to try and be normal. Nobody knows why I am the way that I am, and nobody understand why it took me 5 years to even show any signs of my powers, but here I am, 18 years old and I can influence the elements. It seems strange, but it's just how I've been for so long, its normal for me. I remember the day that I unleashed them. My parents were concerned, I was in awe, and the government, well the government kept an eye on me.
Flashback:
"But mommy, I want to stay up." I said as she tried to put me to bed.
"It's late baby. You need to sleep." She said and I crossed my arms over my chest.
"But I'm not sleepy." I said.
"This isn't negotiable Clarissa. It's your bed time." She said and I narrowed my eyes at her. I knew I couldn't do anything, but maybe the look would work. After a few minutes the temperature dropped instantly. "What are you doing Clarissa?" I heard her ask and when I looked around it was snowing. In our house.
"I'm not doing anything." I said.
"Well it's not snowing in here by itself." She said.
"I didn't mean too." I said and she kneeled down in front of me.
"It's okay sweetie. But please, get ready for bed. Mommy needs to make a phone call." She said and I figured I messed up enough tonight that I'd just listen. I went into my room, changed, got in bed and waited. I could hear her whispering down the hallway. I didn't know what was going to happen to me now, but I was scared.
End OF Flashback
After that night I've been making monthly trips to a government building and getting evaluated. It was annoying, but they couldn't really let me loose on the streets, but I've been learning how to control it, and that was something I was really thankful for. Now if it's too hot outside, or too cold I can't do something about it, and that was always extremely helpful.
It was my senior year, and I was dreading it. I was called away to help with a natural disaster last night, and didn't get back until almost 2, and I was drained. But I saved a lot of people, and that's what really matters. I got dressed, looked at myself in the mirror and sighed. This is as good as it's going to get. I thought and grabbed my bag and went downstairs.
"Good morning honey." My mom said. "How was your night?"
"Long." I said. "I didn't get back until 2." I said.
"Where were you?" My dad asked.
"Japan. There was a tsunami warning, and they wanted me to stop it." I said.
"And did you?" My dad asked.
"Have you heard about it on the news?" I asked and he smiled.
"That's my girl." He said as he kissed my forehead.
"Do you have anything to do tonight?" My mom asked.
"I have my evaluation with Luke." I said and they nodded. "He's meeting me at school, and than leading me to the building."
"Why can't he just give you directions?" My dad asked.
"You know how the government works." I said. "They want to keep me top secret. They can't just go handing out directions to a secret location. I mean, imagine if that's what they did with Area 51? It would be a tourist attraction in 45 minutes. I don't want to be a tourist attraction."
"I get it sweetheart." My mom said. "Just text us when you're on your way home."
"Will do." I said. "I have to go. I can't be late on my first day."
"Have a great first day sweetie!" My mom called. I waved and got into my car. Just one more year. One more year of blending in, and drawing absolutely no attention to myself, and than I'm free.
I pulled up to school and parked in the back of the parking lot just like I always did. I grabbed my stuff and looked at the school building. I took a deep breath before making my way to it. I looked around at all the kids in the parking lots catching up. Most likely talking about their summer vacations, and their college plans, the first party they are going to addend during school. Everything was so simply in their lives. They could tell people their darkest secrets. About their crushes, or losing their virginity, or taking drugs. Me? I could create a tornado with the snap of my fingers, I can make it thunder and lightening in a second, I can grow crops when a country is in a famine. But I couldn't tell anyone that.
I looked to my left and saw the Lightwoods. Normally that isn't unusual, but what was unusual was that my eyes locked with Jace Herondale. Captain of the soccer team. Student body president. Most likely our homecoming king, and prom king. Going to a D1 school, and doing extraordinary things with his mundane life. He seemed to be watching me intently, so I looked away and continued to walk. I got to my locker, grabbed my books and went to my homeroom. It started filling up but I didn't pay it any mind. This was going to be another invisible year for me, and all I had to do is get through it.
Jace POV:
When Clary got out of her car she took my breath away. I have always been captivated by her. She was different. A loner, and shy, and kept mostly to herself unless she absolutely needed to speak to someone, but that just made me all the more interested in her. She was a mystery. To every single person in this school, and I wanted to be the person to solve her, but not for anyone else, for myself.
"You still not over that crush?" I heard and I turned and looked at Izzy. "It's been like 3 years Jace. She gives nobody the time of day at this school. You aren't any different."
"It's a new year." I said. "Things could change."
"Clarissa Morgenstern has been an enigma since the first grade Jace." Alec said. "I doubt this year is the year she starts opening up."
"I can't get her out of my head." I said. "I haven't been able to since I was 15."
"I just don't want to see you invest so much energy and time into her and her not invest back." Izzy said.
"Iz I'm not fragile." I said.
"No, but she might be." She said. "You don't know her story. Nobody in this town, hell this city does. Her parents don't talk about her, she doesn't talk, well at all, and her brother left for college and doesn't come around." She pointed out. "The Morgenstern family is a paradox. They always have been, and they always will be."
"You don't know that." I said. "That's just how it's been up until now."
"Don't pull that bullshit about you being the one to change that." Alec said and I laughed and grabbed my bag as we started walking into the school.
"I'm not saying the moment we start talking she'll spill all her secrets, but building a friendship is a good place to start." I said.
"You don't even know if you have any classes with her this year." Izzy said.
"I guess I'll find out first period." I said and they sighed. "I know what I'm doing guys. I promise."
"Okay." Alec said.
"See you at lunch?" I asked.
"Yea. See you." Izzy said and I went to my homeroom. I took my seat and waited for the bell to ring to dismiss us to class, and I was anxious to see if I had any classes with Clary this year.
Time Jump – Fifth Period
Clary POV:
I was sitting in my physics class when none other than Jace Herondale walks through the doors and takes a seat next to me. I look up and he smiles at me, and I smiled back being polite but focusing on my little doodle. When the bell rang the teacher walked in, closed the door and started.
"Okay class, the person to your left will be your partner for the rest of the year." He said and when I looked to my left, there sat Jace.
"Hello partner." He said.
"Wonderful." I said and he laughed and the teacher started talking. I took some notes, but really he was saying everything I already knew so I tuned him out until I heard the word project.
"I will assign each group a project, and you will have exactly 10 days to work on it." He said. "I have a fish bowl of ideas, and will pick at random." He said and he started picking projects and giving them to kids. It took some time, but eventually he got to us. "Clary and Jace, you will have….." He said as he fished around the bowl. "You two will be investigating the Mpemba Effect." He said and I sighed. Of course my project would have to do with determining if hot water freezes fast than cold water. I mean, I could freeze this whole classroom. He continued to assign projects until he was finally done. "Okay, I'm giving you 4 days to research your projects if you don't know what yours is about, but your projects will be due September 13th." He said. "The rest of this class you can discuss with your partner."
"So, you know anything about the Mpemba Effect?" He asked.
"I do." I said.
"Care to enlighten me?" He asked.
"It's the effect that shows hot water freezing faster than cold water." I said and he nodded.
"So, when are you free?" He asked.
"I'm busy today, and tomorrow, but I'm good on Thursdays, and Fridays." I said and he nodded.
"I have practice Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, and games on Tuesdays and Thursdays mostly." He said. "Are you free weekends?" He asked.
"Depends." I said because a mission could happen at any time. "I'm not very good at planning, and a lot of things tend to pop up last minute for me." It was the best way I could describe it.
"That's okay." He said. "Practice ends at 5, so maybe we could meet somewhere for dinner, and talk than?" He asked.
"Uh yea. Sounds good." I said.
"Cool." He said as he wrote something down and handed it to me. "Here's my number. Text me when you're free, and we'll get together. I don't think we'll need all four days to prep, but I'd like at least one or two."
"I will let you know the minute I do." I said and he nodded. The bell rang and everyone started packing up to either head to class or lunch. I went to my locker and got the apple and soda out and headed to my secluded table in the cafeteria. I sat down and looked around. The Lightwoods were sitting at their normal table, and I just looked at Jace. He was smiling brightly and talking about something he was clearly happy about. It must be nice to be normal, and cool. I took a bite of my apple and sighed.
Time Jump – A Week Later
Jace POV:
Clary and I were meeting again to work on the project. This time we were meeting at my house. I texted the address to her and was kinda a nervous wreck. The more time I actually spent with her, the more I liked her. She was funny, and smart, and beautiful, and man could I listen to her laugh all day long.
The doorbell rang and it took everything in me not to run down the stairs too it. I was playing it cool, and walking down the stairs when I heard someone else answer the door. When I got to the bottom I saw Max standing there talking to Clary.
"Jace your friend is here." Max said and I walked over and ruffled his hair.
"Thanks man." I said and he walked away.
"He is very adorable." Clary said and I smiled.
"Yea, he's pretty great." I said. "Would you like anything to drink?" I asked as I led her into the kitchen.
"Coffee would be great." She said and I nodded. I started the pot and grabbed her a mug. I turned around and Clary had her head resting on the table.
"You okay?" I asked.
"I'm really tired." She said. "I didn't get much sleep last night."
"That sucks." I said. I poured the coffee and handed her the mug. "Do you want anything in it?"
"No thank you. I like it black." She said and I nodded.
"Okay, lets get started." I said as I pulled my physics book out and our project. We started working on our project and I didn't think it was possible to enjoy homework until I was doing it with Clary.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Clary POV:
"Jace!" I heard someone shout and in ran Max.
"What's up dude?" Jace said.
"Mom called. She won't be home for dinner. Neither will dad." He said.
"Where are Alec and Izzy?" Jace asked.
"Alec said he was meeting a friend, and Izzy is at the mall." Max explained.
"Okay. What would you like for dinner?" Jace asked.
"Can you make that really good meal with the vegetables?" He asked and Jace laughed.
"Of course." Jace said and Max smiled before running away. Jace smiled and looked back at me. "What?" He asked.
"You can cook?" I asked kinda surprised.
"Yea." He said. "Maryse and Robert work a lot, and Izzy once gave Alec food poisoning from her cooking. I figured I was the best bet to keep us all alive, so I learned." He explained.
"Can Alec cook?" I asked.
"A little. He doesn't have the patience for it." He said and I nodded. "Would you like to join?" He asked and my phone buzzed. I looked at it, and duty calls.
"I'd love too, but I actually have to head home." I said as I stood up. "Maybe another time." I said and he smiled.
"Sure." He said. I packed my bag and he walked me too the door. "I have a game tomorrow night, but maybe we could meet up after a try to finish this thing."
"Sounds good. Text me when its over." I said.
"Why don't you come." He said. "I mean, if you aren't busy." He said and I couldn't help but smile. Spending time with Jace was easily becoming one of my favorite things to do, even if we were doing physics homework. He made me feel normal, and I desperately needed that.
"Okay." I said and he smiled.
"Really?" He asked sounding surprised.
"Really. I don't have any plans tomorrow, and I've never been to a game for the school." I admitted.
"Well, you'll be at a good one. We're playing our rivals." He said.
"Who would that be?" I asked and he laughed.
"Alicante." He said. "How have you been attending high school for four years and not know that?" He said with a laugh.
"I don't really do social events." I said. "I blend into the background." I said and he smiled.
"You don't blend in too well." He said and I was confused.
"How do I not? I have no friends." I said and he laughed.
"Because no matter what room you walk into, you always stand out to me." He said and I couldn't help but blush. Never in a million years did I think Jace would be flirting with me, and although I wasn't used to it, I kinda liked it. A lot.
"Well, thank you." I said and he smiled. "I have to go. See you tomorrow?" I asked and he nodded.
"Yea. See you." He said. I walked out of his house and got into my car. I made my way to the government facility with the biggest smile on my face. Today had been a good day, I hope it stayed that way.
Time Jump – A Couple Months Later
Clary POV:
"You look drained sweetheart." My mom said and I smiled.
"It's been a long couple weeks." I said.
"I know baby, but you're doing so well." My mom said and I sighed.
"I just wish I was normal." I said. "There is so much pressure on me, and I feel like if I don't save the next country, or group of people in danger than I'm letting everyone down."
"Sweetheart, you were blessed with a gift." My mom said. "You don't always have to save the world. Doing your best is all we can ask."
"I don't want to have the weight of someone's life on my conscious. Especially if I couldn't save them." I said and she rubbed my back.
"My best advice would be not to bottle it up. Talk about it." My mom said. "That is the best thing you can do." And I nodded. After a minute I decided to tell her one of my biggest insecurities.
"Mom." I said and she looked at me. "Do you think my abilities will prevent me from getting married?" I asked and she gave me that look.
"Whoever you marry, will be proud of you abilities." She said.
"I can't even talk about it now. How am I supposed to be with someone who doesn't even know who I really am?" I asked.
"I know the government has rules." My mom said. "But don't put your own happiness aside because you have this gift."
"I don't want to scare them away. Whoever they might be." I said as I thought about Jace.
"Is there someone you have in mind?" She asked.
"Why would you say that?" I asked.
"Because I saw that look in your eyes." She said. "You thought about someone."
"Maybe." I said and she smiled.
"Who is he?" She asked with the biggest smile on her face.
"Jace Herondale." I said.
"The Lightwoods son?" She asked.
"Yea." I said. "We're partners in physics, and we've been getting close." I said with a smile.
"You like him?" She asked.
"Yea." I said shyly. "He's so different than I thought. He's really nice, and sweet, and he makes me feel normal." I said with a smile, and she smiled back.
"At the end of the day baby, you can save hundreds of people, but it will mean nothing if you let yourself die in the process." She said and I looked at her. "You need to do what's best for you."
"I love you mom." I said and she hugged me.
"I love you too sweetie." She said. "Why don't you take the day to recover? You've been getting called away almost every other night. You need a day."
"Thanks mom." I said and she smiled. I went to my room and got back into bed. I closed my eyes, and I didn't realize how tired I was, and I welcomed sleep like a long lost friend.
Jace POV:
Clary didn't come to school today, and I was worried about her. She looked tired the past couple days but she just kept telling me she wasn't sleeping well. Something was bothering me about it. She didn't seem to be telling me the truth, but she also didn't seem like she was lying. It was weird, and I didn't know how to interpret it, but if she wanted to tell me she would, and I just kept telling myself that.
I took the liberty of gathering her schoolwork and taking it to her house. The Morgenstern house was known around the town so I knew where it was. When I got there, I stood there for a moment feeling like a stalker. I took a deep breath and walked to the door and knocked. After a minute it opened revealing an older version of Clary.
"How can I help you?" She asked.
"I came to give Clary the work she missed today." I said. "I noticed she wasn't in school, and I know she likes to stay on top of her work."
"You're Jace aren't you?" She asked and I nodded. "Clary is in her room, why don't you go up and give it to her." She said and I was a little surprised. "She might be asleep, but I was planning on waking her up anyway." She said. "Her door is the second one on the right."
"Thanks." I said and she nodded. I made my way up the stairs and found her door. I opened it, and there was Clary, fast asleep in her bed, looking incredibly peaceful. I walked in and put her stuff down on the desk, and knelt at the side of her bed. "Clary." I whispered, but she didn't stir. "Clary." I said again and this time she moved. "Its time to get up."
"I wanna sleep forever." She said and I couldn't help but smile at how cute she it.
"Come on, you have to get up." I said and she opened her eyes, and I could tell that she was surprised to see me.
"What are you doing here?" She asked as she sat up.
"I grabbed your schoolwork." I said. "I know you like to keep on top of that."
"We only have three classes together." She said. "You went to all my teachers?" She asked.
"Yea." I said and she smiled.
"That was really sweet of you." She said.
"How are you feeling?" I asked.
"I was just exhausted and my mom let me catch up on my sleep." She said and I nodded.
"You look well rested." I said and she smiled.
"Thanks." She said.
"I'd love to stay and chat." I said as I stood up. "But I have practice today, and I can't miss."
"You shouldn't have come. I could have gotten my schoolwork another day." She said and I smiled.
"Is it lame to say that I just wanted to see you?" I said and she blushed.
"A little, but I don't mind." She said and I smiled.
"Well, see you tomorrow?" I asked.
"Tomorrow is Saturday." She said.
"I know." I said.
"Is this your way of asking me on a date?" She asked and I smiled.
"That depends." I said. "Are you going to turn me down?" I asked and she laughed.
"I wasn't planning on it, but I think I need to be properly asked." She said.
"Clary Morgenstern, would like to go out with me tomorrow night?" I asked and she smiled.
"I'd love too." She said.
"Cool. I'll text you the time." I said and she nodded. She got out of bed and walked me to the door. "I'm glad your feeling better."
"Thanks." She said and I turned and went to my car. I was finally going out with Clary Morgenstern, and I couldn't be more pumped.
Clary POV:
I closed the front door and couldn't get that stupid smile off my face. I walked into the kitchen where my mom was and when she saw me she smiled as well.
"Why are you so happy?" She asked.
"He asked me out." I said and she looked really happy.
"That's great." My mom said. "I'm assuming you said yes."
"I did, and I can't wait." I said and she laughed.
"Curfew is at 11. I'll let Luke know you have a previous engagement so he doesn't call." She said and I smiled.
"Thanks mom." I said and she smiled. "I'm going to go catch up on my homework."
"Glad you're feeling better." She said and I smiled before walking up the stairs. Today was a great day, and I hoped this feeling lasted.
Time Jump – Tomorrow Night
Jace POV:
I was on my way to pick Clary up and I was nervous, which was a new experience for me. I was never nervous around girls, but this was Clary, and she was special. I got to her house and knocked on her door and a man answered. He looked intimidating, but I tried not to be intimidated.
"You must be Jace." He said.
"Yes sir." I said.
"Clary should be down soon." He said as he welcomed me into the house. "I hear you're on the soccer and baseball team."
"I am." I said.
"Plan on going anywhere with that?" He asked.
"That's the dream." I said. "I'm currently speaking to a few coaches for baseball."
"Where?" He asked.
"LSU, North Carolina, Louisville." I said and his eyes lit up.
"I'm a Louisville alumni." He said.
"That's cool." I said. And at that moment Clary entered the room.
"Hey." She said.
"Hey, you look great." I said and she blushed.
"Thanks." She said.
"Remember Clarissa, curfew is at 11." Her dad said and she nodded.
"Got it." She said. "You ready?" She asked and I nodded.
"It was good speaking with you Mr. Morgenstern." I said and he nodded. Clary and I made out way out to my car and I started driving to the restaurant. It wasn't anything super fancy, cause she didn't peg me as that type of girl, but it was nice, and the ambiance was relaxing. We walked in and were seated and I was really looking forward to this night.
Time Jump – An Hour Later
Clary POV:
Having dinner with Jace was really relaxing. It was like it was familiar and normal for me, which was nice. It wasn't awkward, or strange. And I liked that. He didn't make me feel awkward, sure slightly nervous, but that was normal on dates, or what I can imagine since I've never been on one before. Jace and I were talking when I heard someone say something that caught my attention.
"I can't believe it happened." The man said.
"I know. So many dead." The other man said.
"That blizzard took out the whole town." The man said. "Can't imagine anyone survived." He said and I started having a panic attack.
"Clary?" Jace asked. "Are you okay?"
"I need to leave." I said and he nodded.
"Why don't you go sit in the car, and I'll pay and take you home." He said and I nodded. I took his keys and went to the car. I was trying so hard not to cry, or lose it completely. He got in and didn't say a word and drove me home. He walked me to the door and kissed my head. "I'm sorry for whatever I did to make you uncomfortable." He said. Before I could tell him it wasn't anything he did, he was gone. I walked inside and my parents were in the living room.
"You're home early." My mom said and I lost it. "Honey, what's wrong?"
"What did that boy do?" My father said in a low and angry tone.
"It wasn't Jace." I managed to say. "Did you hear?"
"About what?" My mom asked.
"The blizzard in Russia. It killed a whole town." I said and my mom hugged her tighter.
"Oh sweetheart." She said.
"I could have saved them." I said as I continued to cry.
"You can't save the world sweet pea." My mom said. "Sometimes, you have to sacrifice in order to fully live."
"I could have saved them." I said again.
"And sacrificed your date with Jace?" She asked.
"I could have rescheduled." I said.
"But how many times?" She asked. "How many times are you willing to give up your happiness for the world?"
"It would have been for the greater good." I said.
"Maybe, but this gift wasn't meant to restrain you, and make you chose one path over another." She said. "This was given to you to help the world, but it wasn't meant to destroy yours." She said. "I saw how happy you were when he asked you out." She said. "Don't forget that."
"He thought he did something wrong." I said. "He looked so upset."
"You kind of had a panic attack sweetheart." She said. "Just explain it to him, and maybe you can have another chance."
"You know the rules." I said.
"Screw the rules." She said. "I want you to be happy." She said. "Your happiness means everything to me."
"I need to sleep." I said and she nodded.
"We love you sweetheart." My dad said. "This isn't your fault." He said. I nodded and made my way to my room. I felt horrible that Jace thought he did something wrong, but I didn't know how to explain it without giving my abilities away.
Time Jump – A Month Later
Clary POV:
I still haven't explained myself to Jace, and he was giving me my space, which was nice, but I just wanted to tell him that it wasn't his fault. I just needed to figure out how to explain my self to him. After school I was free, so I took a walk, and ended up in a park. I was sitting on a bench watching kids play with their families, and I just wished I was that carefree and not responsible for anything.
"Can we talk?" I heard from behind me and there stood Jace.
"Sure." I said and he sat down next to me.
"How are you?" He asked.
"I'm good." I said. "You?" I asked.
"I've been better." He said. "This really pretty girl has been avoiding me since our date, and I don't know how to make it better." He said and I looked at the ground.
"You didn't do anything wrong." I said. "I just need you to know that."
"You went from laughing to having a panic attack Clary." He said. "I've been racking my brain trying to figure out what I said or did to do that."
"I wish I could tell you, but I can't." I said. "Just know it wasn't you."
"I'm gonna need more than that." He said. I opened my mouth and before I could speak thunder cracked, and I knew there was going to be a huge storm. I looked around and saw the people in the park leaving. There was this little girl who was running considerably in front of her mother. She was holding a cute little umbrella, and I could feel the lightening coming, and it didn't look good. Everything slowed down. I saw the lightening making it's way to her, and I just couldn't let her get struck. I stuck my hand out and manipulated the lightening. He went into my hand and diverted to an area in the park completely vacant. Once she was safe, her mother picked her up and ran her to the car. I looked back at Jace and his jaw was on the ground, and I knew I was going to have to tell him.
Jace POV:
"Holy shit." I said. "What just happened?"
"I'll tell you, but not in public." She said and I nodded.
"I think I have the perfect spot." I said. "Follow me?" I asked and she nodded.
We got into our cars and I drove to my house. When I parked in the driveway and looked at Clary I knew she was confused.
"Why are we at your house?" She asked.
"Because it's the perfect spot." I said. She nodded and started following me. I led her to the greenhouse. Once we entered I heard her gasp.
"This place is beautiful." She said and I turned around and looked at her. She was taking this place in. Every single detail.
"I like to come here and think." I said.
"I don't blame you. It's peaceful." She said.
"Okay, so I need some answer because you basically absorbed lightening back there, and it was fucking awesome but totally supernatural." I said and she laughed. "Does that happen often?" I asked.
"I can control it you know." She said.
"How long have you been..." I was searching for a word.
"A freak?" She asked.
"No. A total badass. I liked you before but man that just blew my mind." I said and she blushed.
"I've been a badass since I was 5." She said.
"How do you even discover something like that?" I asked as we took a seat on the bench.
"I was mad at my mom. She was trying to get me to go to bed, and I refused. Pretty soon it was snowing in my house." She said. "I thought I was going to be in so much trouble, but my mom just asked me to get changed and she had to call a friend."
"What friend would know what to do in that situation?" I asked and she laughed.
"I'm not the only one in the world who is different." She said.
"There are more of you?" I asked.
"Well, I'm the only one who can influence the elements. But there are others with different gifts. Some that are way cooler than mine."
"Have you ever met any of them?" I asked.
"Some. But not for very long. I had a conversation with the one girl when I was 11, but other times i normally see them in passing." She explained.
"So, how did your mom know who to call?" I asked.
"My mom used to work in the private sector." She said.
"Wicked." I said.
"The girl I actually talked too, was the first girl my mom observed." She said.
"What does that mean?" I asked.
"Her name is Tessa. She's from England. When she was little she would constantly talk to herself. At first her parents thought it was a phase. Than she started answering questions people never asked." She explained. "They thought she was crazy. So they sent her to a mental hospital."
"That's harsh." I said.
"Yea. She was only 6. A doctor there said she had no signs of dissociative identity disorder. She wasn't schizophrenic, and she didn't show signs of being mentally ill in anyway." She said. "That sparked the interest of the our government. My mom was in the team that went to evaluate her."
"And what did they find?" I asked.
"Exactly what they said. She wasn't crazy, and she wasn't hearing voices or talking to herself." She said.
"Than what was she doing?" I asked.
"Reading people's minds." She said. "She was answering questions, just questions that weren't verbalized. When my mom explain what was going on to her parents, they signed a deal with our government to take Tessa and teacher her how to control her abilities." She explained. "They brought her back here for 6 years. And once she got a hold of them, she went back to her family, and has been living as normally as possible ever since."
"I have a hard time believing our government healed her wounds and than set her free." I said and she laughed.
"Not at all. They just weren't going to keep her." She said. "You have to get evaluated every month from the time your ability is discovered until your 26."
"Why 26?" I asked.
"I'm not really sure." She laughed. "That's just the rule."
"Interesting. So what does she do now?" I asked.
"She actually helps our governments. She's really good when it comes to hostage situations, or interrogations. She gets the truth." She said.
"Isn't that a violation of the constitution?" I asked and she laughed.
"There are amendments for us. They just don't show them to the public." She said and I nodded.
"This is insane." I said. "How many of there are you exactly?"
"A hand full." She said. "I'm not sure about the exact number."
"Are you the only one in New York?" I asked.
"I'm the only one in the United States." She said.
"Really?" I asked and she laughed.
"Really. The most came out of England, and that's only capped at 2." She said.
"Where are the others from?" I asked.
"There's a boy from Denmark. One from Brazil. Japan, and I think Thailand. Something like that." She said.
"Do you know what they can do?" I asked.
"One of them can fly. Don't remember which one. I'm pretty sure one of them is like a techno path. But I'm not 100% sure. I only know about Tessa because of my mom and the fact that I interacted with her." She said.
"That's still pretty cool. You don't have like super hero meetings?" I asked and she laughed.
"We aren't super hero's." She said.
"You saved that little girl back there. That's being a super hero." I said.
"I do more than that. I'm often asked to help stop natural disasters." I confessed because now that he knew, I was free to tell.
"See, super hero." I said and she laughed.
"You wanna see it?" She asked and I smiled and nodded. She took my hand and she led me to a flower that hadn't blossomed yet. She spun her hand around it and there it was. Blooming right in front of my eyes.
"That's amazing." I said and she smiled.
"You don't know how good it feels to tell someone." She said.
"You had to keep that to yourself?" I asked.
"Technically we're too secret." She said. "But you witnessed it. And I don't have the power to erase minds. So it was either try and lie, and say I'm Zeus reincarnate, or tell you the truth." She said with a laugh. "I figured the truth was easier to believe."
"Do your powers have anything to do with why you freak out on our date?" I asked and she sighed.
"Yea." She answered. "I heard about a blizzard that happened in Russia. It wiped out a whole town."
"I'm guessing no one survived." I said.
"Nope." She said and I pulled her into a hug. She melted into my embrace and let out a sigh.
"That wasn't your fault." I said.
" I could have stopped the blizzard." She said.
"Natural disasters happen Clary." I said. "You can't protect the whole world every single day."
"Than what's the point of my abilities if I can't save people?" She asked.
"To save those who you can, and to make the world a better place." I said. "The world can't expect you to come at their beck and call every time something happens." I said. "You have to live for you as well."
"My mom said the same thing." She said with a laugh.
"Smart woman." I said and she smiled. "How about we try that date again."
"You still want to go out with me?" She asked and I smiled.
"Of course." I said. "Did you think I wouldn't?"
"Well, I thought my abilities would get in the way." She said.
"They just make you way cooler in my book." I said and she laughed.
"That date sounds good to me." She said and I smiled. Learning the truth about why Clary was so closed off was nice, and I felt like we could finally give whatever was happening between us a chance.
Time Jump – A Couple Weeks Later
Jace POV:
I was having dinner with Clary's family tonight, including her brother, and I was pretty nervous. I know that I've met them before, but this was different. Clary and I were in a relationship, and now I was meeting my girlfriend's family. That was intimidating. I walked up to the house and knocked and a minute later her mom answered.
"Glad you could make it Jace." She said and I smiled.
"Thanks for having me Mrs. Morgenstern." I said.
"Call me Jocelyn." She said and I smiled. "Clary, Jace is here!" She called up the stairs. I heard the footsteps coming down there stairs and there she stood. In all her beautiful glory.
"Hey." She said and I couldn't' help but smile.
"Hey." I said and she walked over and kissed me.
"Dinner is ready." Her mom said and Clary nodded. She grabbed my hand and led me to the kitchen. Her father and brother were in there talking, but stopped the minute I walked in.
"Jace. Its good to see you again." Mr. Morgenstern said.
"You as well Mr. Morgenstern." I said.
"Call me Valentine." He said. "And this is Jonathan." He said as he pointed to the guy next to him.
"Nice to meet you as well." I said.
"We'll see about that." He said and I just nodded.
"Well, why don't we all take a seat." Jocelyn said and everyone agreed and I took a seat next to Clary. I was looking around the kitchen, and there was this really cute picture of Clary in the first grade with a plant and she had the biggest smile on her face.
"Remember how we had to grow lima beans in first grade?" I heard her ask and I nodded. "That was mine."
"Mine failed miserably." I said and she laughed. "Did you use your abilities to grow it?" I asked and the whole room fell silent. I looked around and everyone was staring at me. "Was it something I said?" I asked.
"No. I just didn't tell them I told you." Clary said.
"He knows?" Jonathan asked.
"Yes." Clary said. "He found out a couple weeks ago."
"What possessed you to tell him?" Valentine asked.
"I was in the park, and he found me and we started talking. A storm was coming, and this little girl was about to be struck by lightning and I couldn't let that happen, so I diverted the strike to an empty area." She explained. "I couldn't let it hit her, so I thought it was worth exposing."
"And he's cool with it?" Jonathan asked.
"Very cool." I said and they nodded.
"Well, than that makes this dinner conversation easier." Jocelyn said. "How well did your mission go last night?" She asked and Clary laughed.
"Rather well. I stopped the flood." Clary said and I couldn't even begin to tell you how proud I was of her. I rested my hand on her knee under the table and she smiled at me. Navigating life with Clary was going to be fun, I just knew it.
Time Jump – Fifteen Years Later
Jace POV:
It was late, and I was in my room catching up on some reading when the door opened. I looked up and there stood my two beautiful kids. They looked scared. I motioned for them to join me on the bed. They ran and jumped and snuggled into my side.
"What's wrong kids?" I asked.
"The thunder is really loud." Elijah said.
"Yea, it woke us up." Ella said.
"It's okay kids. It won't hurt you." I said. These two came into the world almost 5 years ago, and they were the best kids anyone could ask for. Of course Clary and I were stunned when we were told she was having twins, but we couldn't picture our lives without them.
"When it mommy coming home?" Ella asked.
"You know she's out there helping other people." I said and they nodded. "So she needs to stay there until everyone is safe."
"I miss her." Elijah said and I kissed his head.
"I miss her too. But she'll be back by tomorrow." I said and they nodded.
They stayed with me because they were too scared by the thunder to be alone. I didn't mind though. This phase would end eventually, and I was going to soak up every minute that I possibly could. They were fast asleep and I got up and was getting ready to get some sleep when the bedroom door opened. Clary was standing there with a smile on her face. I walked over and gave her a kiss.
"What are they doing in here?" She asked.
"The thunder scared them." I said and she nodded. She held her hand up and the thunder stopped. I smiled and pulled her into me. "How was it?" I asked.
"It was fine. It would have been better if it was only one volcano that erupted, but sometimes even mother nature is more powerful than me." She said and I laughed.
"Save everyone?" I asked and she smiled and nodded. "That's my girl."
"I'm going to shower, and than I'll be in bed." She said and I nodded. She went to the bathroom, and I went to the bed. Our bed was big, but having 4 people in it, didn't give a lot of room to spread out. Ella was on my side, and Elijah was on Clary's. I got in bed and Ella snuggled into my side and I kissed her head. Soon enough Clary came out of the bathroom and got into bed where Elijah snuggled into her side. She kissed his head and he stirred.
"I love you mommy." He said and Clary smiled.
"I love you too baby." Clary said and he smiled and fell back asleep. I looked up at Clary and she smiled at me and I smiled back. I turned the light on and we got comfortable. Her hand made her way over to mine and out fingers interlocked. Our lives were definitely abnormal, but at the end of the day, I couldn't imagine our lives being any other way. Clary was doing amazing things, and our kids were thriving. Everything worked out perfectly. I loved my life with Clary, and it made all the pining after her in high school worth it. I knew she was different, and I knew that she was special and she proved that to me day after day, and it just made me fall in love with her all over again.
Authors Note:
This story was requested awhile ago by HorribleLittleDucks, and I reread this request and it just hit me! I loved the idea because I haven't done one like this, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity! I took some inspiration from Sky High, and that one dude in the Twilight movies who can influence the elements and I just knew I had to write something like that! Let me know what you all think and leave a review! I really hope the wait was worth it! I think this story is pretty cute, and different, and I hope you do too! :)
