Prologue

{Morgenstern Mansion, May 1998}

Clary stood facing Jace at the altar. She was dressed in a fluffy, tulle dress that shimmered gold in the spring sunlight. It was slightly big for her and hung off of her small frame. Her hair was in a braid, just as her mother had done it that morning, but had several wildflowers sticking out, forming a crown on her head. She was barefoot, just like the rest of them. Jace had a goofy grin on his face and he pinched Clary's palms that rested in his hands. Alec was in front of the two, holding out a book that was flipped to a random page. Apparently, it was called The Almanac of Demon Deformities. His hair was sticking out in odd places, like always and he was reciting the Shadowhunter wedding ceremony.

"Now, it is time to draw your runes." Alec said.

He handed Jace a permanent black marker. Jace popped open the cap and stuck it between his teeth. He pulled down Clary's shirt some and drew the rune of wedded union on her chest. He finished swirling the ink along Clary's creamy, unmarked skin and handed her the pen to do the same. They threw the marker on the ground beside them and waited for Alec to continue.

"Okay, guys. You can kiss now."

They peck each other on the lips bashfully and turned to face their 'audience'. Their audience happened to consist of Clary and Isabelle's collection of stuffed creatures. Isabelle erupted into a fit of laughter and clapping. She twirled around sending her purple dress in circles around her and flowers flying off of her. Her black hair billowed around her as she jumped up and around.

"Yay! You're married! It's our turn next, Jonny." Isabelle winked at Jon, who was standing next to Jace.

Jon blushed and looked away while Izzy batted her eyelashes, slowly leaning toward him.

"No more weddings today," said Alec, "All that priesting has me pooped."

Clary and Jace laughed, whereas Izzy hmphed, and Jon breathed a sigh of relief. They all trotted through the back door and into Morgenstern Mansion, where Clary and Jon lived with their parents, Jocelyn and Valentine. Izzy and Alec lived down the way in Lightwood Mansion along with their brother Max and their parents, Maryse and Robert. Jace was an only child that lived a few acres from Morgenstern Mansion in Herondale Mansion with his mother and father, Celine and Stephen. The five children had been companions since day one, seeming how their parents had been friends through school and adulthood. They were all in an organization together called The Circle. Valentine had created The Circle when the group was in high school. Basically, what they did was talk about the flaws in the Claves government, and ways to improve it. All they really did was talk and pitch a few ideas here and there to the Clave throughout the years.

The five kids went straight to the kitchen and requested for snacks and refreshments to Jocelyn.

After they were all settled in and chowing down on their afternoon snack Jocelyn asked, "So, what are you all dressed up for?"

"Clary and I got married." Jace answered simply.

"Well, I see." Jocelyn said with a hint of a smile. "You two are insane. Simply inseparable." She laughed and walked out of the kitchen.

"Hmph. We're not insane. Are we Alec?" Clary asked.

"Only a smidge." Alec replied.

"A smidge is okay. I guess." She said.

They all finished their oranges and got up. "Clary, darling." Jace sung. "It is time for our honeymoon."

"What's that?" Clary questioned.

"It's where married people go after they're married."

"Where do we go?"

"You'll see soon. You ask way too many questions, darling. So many questions that I'm starting to question being married to you."

"You would never!" Clary gasped and put her small hand over her chest.

"You're right," Jace said. "I want to go on a honeymoon too bad to do that."

Clary breathed a sigh of relief. Jace grabbed her hand any pulled her through the French doors leading out to the garden. Izzy started blowing kissed and yelling goodbye; sending them farewell on their honeymoon. Alec and Jon weakly waved and said goodbye. Clary blew a kiss and ran through the rose garden with Jace. They passed right through the middle of a hydrangea bush and into a clearing between the Herondale and Morgenstern properties. They ran right to a grove of pear trees.

"Come on darling, I'll help you up." Jace cooed.

Clary grabbed onto the lowest branch and put her foot on Jace's intertwined hands. He pushed her up and she continued climbing. He grabbed ahold and hoisted himself up. He followed her to the very top and sat on a sturdy branch. They were just high enough that when they sat up straight, theirs heads stuck out of the top of the tree. The sun was just setting casting orange and red hues across Idris. In the distance, the demon towers were a pale red reflecting the color onto everything it could reach. Jace plucked two yellow pears off of the nearest branch and handed one to Clary. She took a large bite and a stream of juice ran across her lips and down her chin. The pear was sweet and juicy. Just like that moment.

"Jace?"

"Yes, darling?"

"Are we going to be married forever?"

"Yes, forever sounds good to me."

Awe! Young Clace love. Next chapter will be present time 2007.

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