One Hundred and Thirty Nine One Shot
Descendents:
Jace POV:
The hardest part about being the future king, was all the demands it came with. Especially in the world we live in. In my world, princes and princesses, kings and queens used to live at odds with villains, witches, sea creatures, and every other evil being in the world. Until we conquered them and banished them to their own island. Where their magic doesn't work, and there is no way off. It's how the world has been for as long as I can remember, but the older I got, the more I realized that it didn't make any sense. The population of that island these days was mostly kids, and they haven't done anything wrong.
"Sweetheart, are you ready?" I heard and when I turned around there stood my parents.
"Almost." I said and they smiled.
"You're going to make the most amazing king." My dad said.
"We're so proud of you." My mom said.
"About being king." I started off. "I know what I want my first official act as king to be."
"That's exciting!" My mom beamed. "What will it be?" She asked.
"The kids who are stranded on Idris. I want to bring some of them over here." I said.
"You're insane." My dad said. "They're criminals."
"Their parents might be monsters, but that doesn't mean they are." I pointed out. "They should be given a chance."
"Okay, we'll discuss the candidates later." My dad said.
"No. I know which ones I want here." I said.
"Go on." My mom said.
"Clarissa Morgenstern, Isabelle and Alexander Lightwood, Aline Penhallow, and Seelie Queen." I said.
"Jonathan, those are the children of the most wicked our world has ever seen." My mom nearly cried.
"But the kids have done no wrong." I pointed out.
"But Jonathan." My mom stared.
"Please mom, I think this could be a really good start to giving these kids a better future." I said honestly. "They've been stuck on that island their entire lives for crimes their parents have committed, that's hardly fair."
"He has a point Celine." My dad said.
"But it could be dangerous." She told him.
"I guess there is only one way to find out." My dad said, and I knew I convinced him.
"You won't regret this. I swear." I said and they both smiled.
"I hope you're right, but if it goes wrong, it's your job to make it right." My mom said and I nodded before they left. I knew this was a step in the right direction, and I pray it actually works.
Clary POV:
"Give it back you snot ridden parasite!" I yelled at the child, who just continued to cry. "Oh boo hoo." I said before snatching it out of his hands. He went running off and I rolled my eyes. "Disgusting little devils."
"Why are you so against children?" Izzy asked me as we walked away.
"All they do is cry, and beg for things." I said. "Who wants that in life?"
"Some people find kids adorable." Izzy responded.
"Yes, and some people use children as bait to get what they want." I said with a smirk.
"My fathers actions aren't mine." Izzy said. I just rolled my eyes and didn't respond. Izzy has always been super optimistic about her future despite the shitty situation we've been living in our whole lives. She's convinced the world isn't as bad as I think it is, but growing up here, on an island for the disgraced, optimism isn't my strong suit. "Anyway, I'm having a party at my place tonight. You're obviously coming."
"Who else?" I asked curiously.
"The usual people." Izzy said, and I groaned. "Oh come on, just because Sebastian will be there doesn't mean you can't come."
"He's so creepy though. Just like his father." I cringed.
"True, but there will be lots of other people there. Plus, Seelie will be there, and you know they hook up at every party." Izzy stated.
"True. It's like those two can't keep their hands off each other." I said and Izzy laughed.
"Well, don't sleep with the devil." Izzy said and I couldn't help but laugh.
"Want me to get there early?" I asked.
"Sure." Izzy said.
The rest of the day was spent talking about the party and what it was going to be like. All parties around here were the same. Loud, big, and reckless. It's how we did it on Idris, and when you put a bunch of us together, kids who were brought up being rebellious, wild things were bound to happen, and tonight would be no different.
Time Jump – One Week Later
Clary POV:
Today has been a weird day. Izzy and I were hanging out like we normally did, when my mom called and told us we had to meet at Izzy's house for a special announcement. Both of us were equally confused, but when we got to their house we weren't the only ones there. Alec, Aline, and Seelie were also here, and that confused me even more.
When we were sat down for our 'meeting' a random man came in and started talking. The minute he said we were leaving to study in Alicante, my brain froze. We were actually leaving Idris? And traveling to a place where we were feared and hated. It seemed like a joke. Why would they choose us?
"Honey, focus." I heard my mom say and I snapped out of my head. "This is our opportunity."
"For what exactly?" I asked a little confused.
"I take back Alicante." She said. "You'll be there and you'll be our eyes."
"Are you sure?" I asked.
"Of course. Evil runs in your veins. This is who you are." She said and I nodded. "Go pack." She said and I made my way upstairs. I felt like I was on autopilot. Everything was so sudden.
Before I knew it, we were all being loaded into a car and we were leaving Idris. The only place I knew as my home was falling further and further behind me, and I was kinda scared about being in a new place, but I did have Alec and Izzy with me, and that was more than enough home that I needed to make it through.
Jace POV:
The kids from Idris should be here any minute, and I'm not going to lie, I was freaking out. This was my first official act as king, and I didn't want anything to go wrong, plus I had no idea what these kids were going to be like. They grew up around the people we feared most in this world, and I didn't know if evil was a characteristic that could be passed down, but I guess we were going to find out one way or another.
The car entered the gates, and my breathing became slightly faster. I was normally a pretty calm person, and could handle my nerves in any situation, but this was by far the scariest and most nerve wracking experience I've ever been through but I can't back out now.
"Ugh, get over yourself Aline." Were the first words that came from the car, and they were in a pleasant tone. "You're such a diva."
"Go to hell Clarissa." Another voice hissed.
"No thanks, I've been to your house." The first voice hissed back. They filed out of the car one by one, and when the last girl stepped out, I had to admit, I was fixated on her vibrant red hair, and bright green eyes.
"Welcome to Alicante." I said and they looked at me. "I'm Jace."
"Future king." Someone added from behind me, and I tried my hardest not to roll my eyes at her. "Don't forget the title."
"Thank you Kaelie." I said.
"I'm Princess Kaelie." She said once she reached my side.
"Anyway, I'm really glad you all decided to come to Alicante and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you." I said with a smile.
"Wait." The redhead said. "You mean we had a choice to come here?" She asked.
"Of course. Didn't Hodge tell you that?" I asked curiously.
"No. I don't believe he did." The redhead said.
"Than I apologize for the miscommunication….?" I said but I realized I didn't know her name.
"Clary. Clary Morgenstern." She said and I felt the atmosphere change.
"I'm very sorry Clary." I said again. "I'll make sure to talk to Hodge about it."
"What do I care? My mom would have forced me to come anyway." She said offhandedly. Her reaction was a surprise to me, because I assumed they would be happy to get off Idris, but something tells me, that is far from the truth with Clary.
"How about I show you around?" I offered and they all nodded.
We spent an hour walking the grounds as I showed them everything. This might be challenging, but having them here now, made me feel a lot better about my decision to bring them here, and I was going to look forward to seeing how they acclimate into our society, especially Clary.
Time Jump – One Month Later
Clary POV:
I would never say it out loud, but Alicante wasn't all that terrible. The food was better than on Idris, and although the people were ten times happier, they did start to accept us and that was pretty cool. My mom taught me that they were nothing but arrogant, and pretentious rich people, and she wasn't entirely wrong, but the majority of them were actually very nice, and I was glad to be picked for this royal decree.
Izzy was of course loving her time here, and that meant Alec was enjoying his time here as well. Seelie and Aline both thought they deserved to be treated like royalty so they were soaking up every opportunity to pretend they weren't the daughters of villains. Me on the other hand, I was enjoying my time, but I couldn't get too comfortable here. My mother would want me to come home with a plan to take over Alicante, but the people here didn't deserve that. At least, not in my eyes. Of course my mom would disagree, but she had a vendetta, I did not.
"You look like you're thinking too hard." I heard from behind me, and when I looked up, there stood Jace.
"I guess." I admitted. Jace was also someone I wasn't expecting.
"About what?" He asked as he took a seat next to me.
"What happens when the school year is over and we go back to Idris." I said.
"You leave for the summer, than come back next year." Jace said so casually.
"Really? We get to come back?" I asked honestly.
"Of course." Jace said. "Look, I made this royal decree because I wanted to make a change. So you 5 are the first set of kids to come from Idris. Next year, it'll be you 5, plus more."
"That seems too good to be true." I said, not wanting to get my hopes up.
"Look, my parents have every right to be mad at your parents, and all the other parents on Idris. But they lived in a different world than we do, and I believe you guys should not be at fault for their actions." He explained and I nodded. "But getting everyone to follow along with my planes is going to take more time. It's a work in progress."
"More than we've gotten in my lifetime. That's a good sign." I explained.
"What's it like? Idris." Jace asked.
"It's fine." I said. "The place is kinda run down, and there isn't much privacy, considering there are no rules or laws, but everyone gets along, and if you don't, you settle the problem in whatever way you deem acceptable."
"Sounds interesting." Jace said and I laughed.
"It's very structure less." I laughed. "I'll leave it at that."
"Do you miss it?" Jace asked.
"Sometimes." I admitted. "I like it here though. The uncomfortable looks, and the passive aggressive behavior takes a little while to get used too, but it's better than fighting for what you want."
"And your parents?" Jace asked. "Do you miss them?"
"Yes and no." I told him. "I have freedom here from them that I didn't have at home. My dad isn't that bad, but my mom is intense."
"The stories about her aren't all that flattering." Jace said and I nodded.
"Well, they aren't wrong either. She's less flattering in person. No one on Idris messes with her." I told him.
"So you're off limits as well?" Jace asked.
"In a sense." I said. "I get a lot of respect from people because of her, but I also earned it myself."
"How?" He asked but I didn't want to answer. "Come on, it can't be that bad."
"It's not good." I said. "Being on Idris, and growing up around the people that I did, makes you jaded. We have very little on Idris, thanks in large part to your parents." I said and he looked upset by that. "To get respect, you have to be feared. In order to be feared you have to commit crimes. The worse the crime, the more respect."
"I see where you're going with this." Jace said and I nodded.
"So yea, most of my actions I'm not proud of, but it's how I grew up." I said.
"I understand." Jace said. "Hopefully that can change for the future generations."
"I really hope so." I said. For everyone's sake on Idris, I hope Jace was telling me the truth.
Time Jump – Spring Dance
Jace POV:
Every year we host a spring dance, and every year it has been exceptionally average. But this year, is the year my succession will be announced to the kingdom. No pressure or anything, but it's the biggest royal announcement since my father was announced, so everyone is freaking out about it.
Me on the other hand, I'm freaking out about who I'm bringing. Who I bring isn't just for me personally, but for show. It's a statement, and one that isn't taken lightly by the people, and especially my parents. Who I bring is going to be one of the most talked about things for the rest of my kingship, and that in and of itself is daunting.
"You look like you're having a moment." I heard from behind me, and when I turned around, there was Clary. "Or an internal crisis." She laughed.
"Can't I be having both?" I asked and she sat next to me.
"You could be, but a moment, and a crisis normally don't coexist." Clary pointed out.
"There you go again." I laughed. "You know, you're extremely smart. How come you don't put that to some good?" I asked honestly.
"What makes you think I'm not using my brains for good?" Clary asked and that made me laugh.
"Clary, you set the trashcan on fire so you could get out of a test last month." I said and she laughed.
"I had no time to study. Izzy practically dragged my to every single store looking for a dress for this stupid Spring Dance." She said and that got me thinking.
"You think it's stupid?" I asked.
"It's ridiculous is what it is." Clary said. "These girls freak out for months about their hair, their make up, their dress, if they'll get a date. I mean, why can't they just go alone?" She asked.
"I don't know, maybe because they all need to reassurance that they're worthy of something." I said and Clary looked at me.
"That's deep Herondale." She said and I shrugged. "I mean, I get why it's a big deal for you. You get coroneted or something, but for half of this kingdom, it's just a dance."
"I think you're missing the point." I said.
"Than what is the point, if it isn't vanity?" She asked.
"It's a celebration." I explained. "The ending of a school term. The beginning of a new royal leadership. It's the beginning. That's what excites everyone."
"To me it's just a sign that I'll be going back to Idris once this is all over." Clary said. "Nothing to exciting about that."
"But you'll be back for the next school term." I pointed out.
"And if our roles were reversed, you'd know how I feel." Clary said, and I had to admit, she was right. "You've grown up with everything. I've grown up with a cynical mother, and thievery in my blood."
"I'm not going to pretend I understand how you grew up." I said and she looked at me. "But that's one reason I wanted to start this program. To give kids on Idris a chance to change their fate. Just because your parents are villains, doesn't mean you are." I said and there seemed to be turmoil running through her veins.
"I guess." Was all she said.
"Clary!" Someone shouted from the distance, and when we both looked, Izzy was running over to us. "You'll never believe who just asked me to the Spring Dance!" She beamed.
"Please don't tell me it's one of those guys who think they're god's gift to this earth." Clary said dryly.
"No." Izzy laughed. "It was Simon, and I said yes." Izzy beamed even harder, if that were possible.
"Really?" Clary asked skeptically.
"Just because you're anti-love, doesn't mean I am." Izzy said and I took that as my cue to leave.
"Ladies, it was a pleasure, but I must leave." I said and they both nodded and I stood up and walked away, more confused, and intrigued by Clarissa Morgenstern.
Clary POV:
"What I'm more curious about though is why you and Jace are suddenly hanging out all the time." Izzy said once he was gone.
"We do not hang out all the time." I defended.
"You can't lie to me. It's one of your worse qualities." Izzy said.
"Isn't that normally a good thing?" I countered.
"You're avoiding the question." Izzy said.
"I answered your question, even though you didn't ask one." I said.
"Enough with the sarcasm Clarissa." Izzy said. "You can use it to hide form the rest of the world, but not me."
"I don't know what you want from me Iz." I admitted.
"Admit you like the damn kid, and move on." Izzy said.
"Who said I liked him?" I asked.
"You didn't have to. I can read you like an open book." Izzy said. "And there is no problem in liking him. He's hot."
"There is a big problem Iz. My mother." I pointed out.
"That woman has had her claws in you your entire life. You're finally free." Izzy said. "Take advantage of it."
"And what happens when the term is over and we go back to Idris?" I asked. "I'll just be another deviant kid from Idris, and he'll be the future King of Alicante."
"Who gives a shit about titles. Follow your heart." Izzy said.
"You read way too many fairytales Iz." I laughed and she rolled her eyes.
"It doesn't hurt to believe in fairytales." Izzy said. "Sometimes it's okay to believe in the magical."
"Than what should I do fairy god mother?" I asked and she laughed.
"I'm far from a fairy godmother, but when it comes to guys, I'm kinda a pro." She said as she linked our arms. She had this devious smile on her face, and I knew she was already cooking a plan up for me, and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not, but there was only one way to find out.
Time Jump – Two Days Later
Jace POV:
Today was actually a terrible day, and I needed something positive, but I didn't know what exactly that would be. All I knew was that I needed to be as far away from people as I could get, and at this current moment, that meant the lake that separated Idris and Alicante. I could vaguely see the island from where I sat, and knowing there were more kids over there that I could help was the only thing getting me excited about taking on this entire kingdom.
"How come I always find you having an internal crisis?" I heard and when I turned around there stood Clary.
"Bad timing?" I asked and she laughed as she sat next to me.
"Or good timing." She said.
"How do you figure?" I asked.
"Maybe it's a sign that you should talk to me." Clary said. "Let all your problems out."
"You wouldn't want to listen to them." I said as I looked back at the water.
"What makes you say that?" She asked.
"I don't know. Most people don't want to hear about my royal problems." I admitted.
"I'm not most people." She said and I smiled.
"That you are not." I said.
"I won't even comment, or interrupt. Just let it out." Clary said.
"I don't have the same agenda as my parents." I said as I started. "They're whole rule as been about protecting and maintaining the kingdom. And although I find that important….."
"You have other dreams." She cut in.
"What happened to no interrupting?" I laughed.
"Sorry." She blushed.
"I have so many other dreams, but I'm afraid my dreams are going to disappoint my parents." I said.
"But do you truly believe your dreams will make this kingdom even better?" Clary asked.
"I really do." I said. "It's already better with you here." I said truthfully and Clary blushed again. "And I just keep thinking about all the kids over there that could benefit from being here."
"Than you already have your answer." Clary said.
"I wish it were that easy." I sighed.
"It could be Jace." Clary said. "You are going to be King, and when you are in charge, the only person you have to answer to is yourself."
"But what if the kingdom crumbles under my rule?" I asked. "I don't only let my family down, but the thousands of people who live here."
"That's the risk you take." Clary said.
"And my parents are on my ass about this dance." I said. "It should be my first priority, but I just don't care that much about it honestly."
"Why not?" Clary asked.
"I don't have a date, I don't have a tux, I haven't written my speech. Nothing is done." I said as I cracked my fingers nervously.
"Well, I have a dress." Clary said and I looked at her. "But no one to wear it for."
"Clarissa Morgenstern, are you asking me to be your date?" I asked, and she blushed again.
"It was just an idea. You don't have to say yes. In fact you can say no. I won't be offended." She quickly added.
"I'd love to go with you." I said even quicker.
"Really?" She asked stunned.
"Yea." I said so honestly, I was even shocked at the sincerity in my voice.
"Cool." She smiled, and so did I.
"What color is it?" I asked so I could plan my outfit accordingly.
"Believe it or not, it's gold." Clary said and that made my heart skip a beat.
"Let me guess, Izzy." I said and she laughed.
"She made me try on 23 different dresses." Clary laughed.
"I would have lost my mind." I laughed along.
"I was so close." She admitted. I felt my phone buzz in my pocket, and saw it was my mom.
"I have to go. My mom needs me." I said as I stood up.
"Okay." Clary simply said.
"I can't wait to go to the dance together." I said honestly.
"Me either." She smiled, and I walked away. The whole way back to my place, I couldn't get the smile off my face. Maybe this Spring Dance wouldn't completely suck after all.
Clary POV:
"Well I asked him, and he said yes." I said once I got back to my room.
"Seriously?" Izzy screamed. "That's amazing."
"If you're so shocked he said yes, why would you make me buy that dress if there was even an inkling in your mind he would say no?" I asked, a little hurt.
"You guard yourself Clary." Izzy said. "You shut people down, and out of your life before you even get to know them, and I was afraid you would do that with Jace." She explained. "I guess I'm more shocked you asked, than him saying yes."
"Really?" I asked.
"You can see it in his face that he likes you Clare." Izzy said and that kinda shocked me. "It was a no brainier to me that he would say yes. I was however scared you wouldn't ask."
"I'm not that bad." I said and she looked at me. "Am I?" I asked and she nodded her head. "Great, I'm emotionally unavailable to a guy who I actually really like." I said as I flopped on my bed.
"Admitting that right now means you aren't emotionally unavailable." Izzy said as she laid next to me. "You're just not used to getting attention or affection."
"Yea, my mother never was nurturing." I said and Izzy laughed.
"That is the biggest understatement I've ever heard." And I couldn't help but laugh along with her. "But forget that, we have to talk about your hair and make up." She beamed as she started talking about all the options. And although this wasn't my thing at all, seeing how happy it made Izzy, made me more than willing to be her own little project.
Time Jump – Next Day
Jace POV:
"Jonathan, your father and I would like to have a word with you." My mom said as she walked into my room.
"What's up?" I asked.
"We heard you're taking Clarissa Morgenstern to the Spring Dance." My mom said. "We think it's a terrible mistake sweetheart."
"I knew you would." I admitted. "But I really like her."
"She can't be trusted." My dad said.
"Do you even know her?" I asked. "Or have any reason not to trust her?" I asked and my mom opened her mouth. "Besides her parents." I cut her off.
"She grew up on Idris sweetheart." My mom said.
"Because of you." I pointed out.
"She's a Morgenstern Jonathan." My father said in his King voice.
"She's also an amazing person, who I intend to get close too." I said with just as much authority. "You can't stop me."
"You're an adult." My father said. "The repercussions will fall on your shoulders." He said before leaving my room, my mother on his heels. I really didn't care about their opinions of Clary, I was going to have an amazing time with her, that much I knew.
Time Jump – Spring Dance
Clary POV:
I've had a bad feeling all day. Something was going to happen tonight, something terrible and I was scared to find out what that exactly was.
"You need to stop thinking about the what if's and focus on the present." Izzy said as she continued to work on my hair.
"I can't help it Iz. Something is going to happen." I told her.
"I know your gut is normally spot on, but for one night, can you please just ignore it and have a great time?" Izzy asked.
"I'll try." I said honestly. I knew tonight meant a lot to Izzy, and I didn't want to bring her mood down. Her smile was enough to tell me I said the right thing. I was going to try to enjoy my night, and forget this feeling.
Time Jump – Hours Later
Jace POV:
I was waiting patiently for Clary to show up, and as each minute passed, I couldn't stop the nerves. This night was big enough as it is, but I wanted to impress Clary, and that was probably the most terrifying part of this whole night.
"Deep in thought yet again?" I heard and when I turned around, there stood Clary. Looking gorgeous.
"Wow." I whispered. "You look incredible."
"You don't look so bad yourself." She smiled as she walked closer to me. "I like the whole all black look."
"Normally it's tradition for the Future King to wear the traditional Alicante colors, but I figured if I was going to be a different kind of King, I was going to wear what I wanted to." I admitted and she laughed.
"Starting out a rebel, I like it." She smirked and I couldn't help but smile.
"Shall we?" I asked as I lent my arm to her.
"I guess we shall." She said as she linked her arm with mine. I had a feeling this night would be the best night of my life.
Time Jump – A Few Hours Later
Clary POV:
That nagging feeling I had earlier was still in the pit of my stomach, and it wouldn't go away. I tried my hardest to listen to Izzy and focus on the dance, and Jace, but I couldn't, and it was bugging the hell out of me.
Despite the feeling though, Jace was being the perfect gentleman, and I hated that I couldn't be the princess he deserved to be with. I was only listening to every 3rd word he said, and plastering on a fake smile just waiting for shit to hit the fan.
"You could look like you're having a good time." I heard and when I turned around, there stood Izzy.
"I told you I had a bad feeling about tonight, and despite my tremendous effort of burying it deep in the pits of hell, it won't go away." I told her earnestly.
"Tonight has been perfect, and you've missed half of it." Izzy told me.
"Look, maybe I'm not the princess Jace deserves, and asking him to this dance, was a mistake." I said truthfully.
"I don't think that's the case." Izzy told me.
"And what do you think the case is?" I asked kinda rudely.
"You shut yourself off from feelings, because they're too hard and messy for you to handle." Izzy said and I was about to cut her off, but she didn't let me. "This isn't Idris Clary. You aren't bound to your parents here, and you are free to make choices that make you happy." She emphasized. "And you're throwing that all away because of your mentality that you are destined to be evil forever. News flash Clarissa, you aren't evil, far from it, and it's time you started believing that too." I was about to say something, when a huge bolt of lightning stopped me, and the pit in my stomach grew.
"Oh shit." I whispered and the sky opened up. This could only mean one thing.
"Clarissa darling." I heard and my whole body went numb.
"Mother." I said and her figured appeared, making everyone in Alicante freeze.
"Show mummy some love darling, we've been apart far too long." She said, but I knew that tone of voice, and it was the tone that suggested she was only kidding.
"I wasn't aware you were coming mother." I said honestly. I had no idea how she got off Idris.
"You weren't performing your task adequately enough, so I had to make other arraignments." She explained. "Aline on the other hand, makes the perfect side kick."
"Should have known." I said as I looked at her smug face. "The devil was never one to disappoint."
"And disappoint she didn't." My mother beamed.
"How did you get off Idris mom?" I suddenly asked.
"While you were canoodling with prince charming over there, Aline was figuring out ways to restore the magic in the kingdom." She explained. "Didn't take as long as I thought it would."
"You don't belong here mother." I said to her. Izzy was right, I'm not evil, and my mothers reign on me was over.
"I belong here more than most. This was my kingdom, and they ruined it." She hissed out.
"They made it a better place. A place you nearly destroyed with your actions." I yelled back. "You were all about you, and never about anyone else."
"You're being dramatic Clarissa." She rolled her eyes.
"No, I'm being realistic." I said. "Growing up on Idris left me jaded, and never knowing what it felt like to be cared for left me empty." I told her. "Being here as made me realize that I don't want to follow in your footsteps. I'm not your minion."
"Clarissa – "
"And you aren't staying." I cut her off.
"And who is going to stop me?" My mother laughed. "You?"
"No." Came another voice. "I am." He walked out from the frozen crowd.
"Dorthea's son." My mother groaned. "I should have known." Magnus waved his hands, and the smoke around my mother turned into a tornado of fog, consuming her until she was frozen like the rest of the kingdom.
"Magnus." I said as he approached me. "I didn't know you could still do magic."
"It's frowned upon here." He explained. "My mother thought it would be useful for me to know, but not practiced out in public. She was right."
"What are you going to do with her?" I asked.
"She'll be put back on Idris with extreme security." He expressed.
"Along with Aline?" I wondered.
"She'll be taken back as well, and her punishment will be determined after thorough investigation." Magnus explained.
"Why does she get an investigation?" I asked.
"Just to tie up any loose ends." He said and I nodded.
"Are you going to unfreeze the kingdom?" I asked after a moment and he laughed.
"Oh right." He said before waving his hands, and the kingdom was unfrozen.
"Clary!" Jace yelled, and I couldn't help but laugh.
"Yes?" I questioned.
"What happened?" He asked as he gestured to my mother.
"Oh. She came back to orchestrate her plan to take over Alicante." I told him honestly.
"And you were aware of this?" Jace questioned.
"She told me this was my chance to take back what was rightfully ours, but having been here, and gotten to know all the great people here, I guess she knew I would never go through with it. Which is why she brought Aline into it." I said truthfully. "I've never been like her. I was mean, but I don't think I was ever truly evil."
"I could have told you that." Izzy chimed in and I hugged her. "And I'm sorry I didn't take your gut more seriously. You felt something was off, and I brushed you off."
"It's okay Iz. Everyone is okay." I calmed her down as I held her hands in mine.
"Are you going to miss her?" Izzy asked and I looked at my mother.
"I think I'll do just fine without her." I said as I felt this weight lifted off my shoulders.
"Clary." I heard, and when I turned around, there stood Jace and his parents.
"Yes?" I asked, slightly nervous about what they were going to say.
"We can't let this go without some sort of punishment for your involvement." Celine said, and I nodded. "Since you were aware of your mothers intentions, you will have – 3 weeks worth of detention." She said and I snapped my head towards her.
"Detention? That's it?" I asked, super shocked.
"It would have been worse if Jace hadn't plead your case to us." Stephan said. "You might have been aware, but you weren't going to do anything about it. That's the most important part." He explained and I looked at Jace.
"Why would you stick up for me?" I asked honestly.
"Because I knew you were different from the beginning. You aren't evil Clary." Jace said as he walked closer to me, and took my hands in his. "You are kind, and good. You don't deserve to be punished for something you didn't do."
"I don't know what to say." And Jace laughed.
"You don't have to say anything." Jace told me. "Let's just enjoy the rest of the night."
"Okay." I said, and the kingdom went back to the dance. Jace took my hand and lead me away from the crowds of people, into a garden illuminated by lights. "Wow. This place is beautiful."
"I made sure it was taken care of for you." Jace said and I turned to face him.
"Why would you do that for me?" I asked.
"Because I don't want this to just be a one time thing." He explained. "I like you Clary. A lot. I want to take you on dates, and hold your hand, and have movie marathons with you on weekends."
"Really?" I asked, slightly shocked.
"Is it that hard to believe?" He laughed.
"A little." I admitted. "It's hard to believe someone as perfect as you, would like a villain like me."
"We've already established that you aren't evil Clary." Jace said. "And I'm not perfect."
"You seem pretty perfect." I laughed.
"It's all a ploy." Jace said. "Trying to keep the image that is expected."
"Everyone would love you regardless of the image." I told him. "You're going to be a great King."
"I hope so." Jace said. "I can only hope to live up to my father."
"I believe in you." I said as I took his hands in mine.
"Thank you." He said as he looked into my eyes. It seemed like everything in time stood still, and it was just him and I. "Can I kiss you?" He finally asked. I couldn't find my voice, so I just nodded. He leaned down, his lips grazed mine, and I was a goner.
Time Jump – End of the Year
Jace POV:
Knowing the end of the year was coming wasn't as bitter as I thought it would be, considering Clary was now staying in Alicante for the summer. With her mother back on Idris, hell bent on raising hell again, she didn't feel safe there, and I wasn't going to send her back there in fear.
My parents agreed with me, and with some help, Clary, Izzy and Alec were all staying here, in their dorms until the next year. Normally it was frowned upon to stay all summer, but being the future king came with some perks.
"Another internal crisis?" I heard, and when I turned around there stood Clary.
"Nope." I smiled and she took a seat next to me. "Just thinking about how happy I am that you're staying for the summer."
"I'm staying as long as I possibly can." She laughed and I couldn't help but smile.
"You aren't upset about not seeing your father?" I asked as we looked at Idris.
"You know, he might not be as evil as my mother, but he worships the ground she walks on, and I'd be a sitting duck if I went back there." She admitted. "He's pretty pissed I got her locked up."
"He can't possibly blame you for that." I said.
"But he does, and I'd rather not experience that anger first hand." She said and I nodded in agreement.
"So, with school over, what do you want to do?" I asked, trying to lighten the mood.
"Well, I was kinda thinking maybe we could all go to something fun, something I've never done before." She said.
"Like what?" I asked, trying to see what she hasn't done.
"Well, there isn't a lot of time for fun on Idris, so are there any good theme parks around here?" She asked, and I laughed.
"There is." I said.
"Can we do that?" She beamed.
"Of course we can. Pick a day." I said.
"Tomorrow!" She beamed and I couldn't help but laugh.
"Tomorrow it is than." I said and she smiled before leaning her head on my shoulder while our fingers interlocked. I may not be King yet, but my first royal decree was definitely working, so I couldn't wait to see what else I could do as King.
Disclaimer – This idea was suggested awhile ago, and as you can see, I'm just now finishing it after months of working on it. I do not own Disney's Descendants, but I used the movies as a point to start, and I really like where it went. Let me know what you're thinking, and how you like it and let me know! Sorry it's taken me so long to get through these, but I have no motivation, and things are rough right now, so I appreciate the patience, and willingness to continue to go on this journey with me! Please enjoy!
Character list and who they are based off of: (Disney version)
Evil:
Clary – Maleficent's daughter. (Sleeping Beauty)
Izzy – Captain Hook's daughter. (Peter Pan)
Alec – Captain Hook's son. (Peter Pan)
Sebastian – Gaston's son. (Beauty and the Beast)
Helen – Ursula's daughter. (The Little Mermaid)
Mark – Ursula's son. (The Little Mermaid)
Aline – Shan Yu's daughter. (Mulan)
Seelie – Hades daughter. (Hercules)
Jessamine – Claude Frollo's daughter. (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Camille – Prince John's daughter. (Robin Hood)
Lilith – Yzma's daughter. (The Emperor's New Groove)
Jem – Madame Medusa's son. (The Rescuers)
Ragnor – Sid Philips son. (Toy Story)
Woolsey – Stromboli's son (Pinocchio)
Good:
Jace – Aurora's son. (Sleeping Beauty)
Simon – Peter Pan and Wendy's son. (Peter Pan)
Magnus – Fairy Godmothers son. (Cinderella)
Kaelie – Belle's daughter. (Beauty and the Beast)
Emma – Rapunzel's daughter. (Tangled)
Julian – Cinderella's son. (Cinderella)
Lily – Mulan's daughter. (Mulan)
Tessa – Ariel's daughter. (The Little Mermaid)
Raphael – Jasmine's son. (Aladdin)
Zara – Snow White's daughter. (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Christina – Elsa's daughter. (Frozen)
Diego – Anna's son. (Frozen)
Kieran – Tarzan's son. (Tarzan)
(Also, I know I didn't use all these characters in the story, but I wanted you to know how many people were in the story, and how many villains and good people were actually being thought of when I came up with the concept so I kept them in!)
