Okay... This one is kinda sort, kinda sweet, the tiniest bit funny. But the next one is longer! Oh, and reviews. Lots and lots of reviews.

Chapter 5: Alec vs. Chris and Ari

JPOV

I rolled my eyes as I heard the same instruction for the tenth time. It wasn't directed at me, but I was tired of hearing it all the same. My beautiful wife and I were taking some time off away from the kids for my birthday. Jocelyn and Luke were in Idris with Maryse and Robert. Isabelle, upon hearing that we needed her to babysit the kids, said, "Oh... um... I'm hanging out with Simon tomorrow night. Sorry."

So that left Alec. He grudgingly agreed, saying that we deserved some time off. "Clary," I said impatiently. "Come on. Our reservation is in ten minutes."

She glared at me, but kissed our children good bye, telling them to be good. They smiled sweetly and said okay, but I saw right through them. I smirked. Alec had no idea what he was getting himself into.

Alec POV

Where are the kids? I left them in the library for five minutes and I lost them. I heard the giggle of one of them. Ari. She was only two, but damn she could run. And even Chris knew the Institute inside out. "Ari!" I yelled into the now silent Institute. "Chris! Come out now."

"You find us!" yelled a four year old Chris. I sighed but ran around the Institute, looking for my niece and nephew. About eight minutes later, I was heaving. Dammit, these kids were good at hiding. I got an idea. I went to Chris' room and took some hairs out of his hair brush. I did the same for Ari. I then performed the tracking spell that Jace taught me six years ago. I saw an image of Ari in the cupboards with the pots and pans. I then did the spell for Chris. He was hiding... in my room? Man, those kids are crafty. They must get that from Jace. I first went to my room and carried Chris out from under the bed. "Aww... Uncle Awec." he said, crossing his arms and pouting.

I smirked,full of triumph and went to find Ari. She was in a big pot that Clary used to make lasagna noodles. She giggled when I found her. I carried both kids to the library and threw them in the couch. "No more running." I told them.

Chris laughed. "But it fun!" I scowled. "Christopher Alexander Lightwood, you are going to stay right in here until it's time for bed. Understood?"

"Sure..." Chris said, grinning mischievously. I looked at him, raising an eyebrow. I didn't trust that kid one bit. True to his word, he stayed in the library. But I didn't realize how smart that kid was. Yes, Chris stayed where he was. Ari on the other hand... I had gone to get dinner when Ari ran from the Library. I returned to see Chris sitting on the couch, but his sister nowhere in sight. "Chris," I sighed. "No more games. Where is she?"

Chris' vision moved to right behind me. He nodded subtly. The next thing I knew, Ari was on me, covering my eyes. Both of them were laughing. When I finally got Ari off, I glared at both of them. "Eat. Bed. Now."

They both were silent as they ate. It made me feel a little bad, but I remained indifferent. But after a while, I broke down. "Guys..." I started. "I'm sorry I yelled. Your parents wanted me to take care of you, and so that's what I did. Come on. Get to bed now."

They both walked out of the library and to their respective rooms. Before they entered though, Ari came over and hugged my legs. I bent down and balanced her on my knee. She wrapped her arms around my neck. Chris did the same. "Sowy." Ari said.

"It's okay." I said softly. "I love you both, okay?"a

"We love you too, Uncle Awec." Chris said. Ari gave me a delicate kiss on the cheek and walked into her room and Chris went into his. I smiled and walked to the entryway. Fifteen minutes later, Clary and Jace walked in. "Hey." Jace said. "How were the kids?"

I looked into the gold eyes of my brother. "Angelic."