Hey, thanks for all the comments, you guys are so nice! Of course, you're not just reviewing/commenting because you want the disclaimer, right? *nudgenudge,winkwink* Well, I'm not sure if you are supposed to put a disclaimer on every chapter, or just the first one, but I'm putting it on most, just because I like them. Now, here is the next chapter, oh! By the way, the first one was a prologue of sorts, but I'm sure you've figured it out by now. OH! I hope I don't offend anyone with the whole France thing. You'll figure out what I mean.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer:

Me: You guys already know. Remember, Solomon/McSteamy made me say it, and then stupid Rick Castle interrupted… Although he is ruggedly handsome. So yes, you guys now know, so there's no need to say it.

Anne Frank: You should say it either way, you know, just in case.

Me: Shut up, you freak. I hate your book. It's weird.

Anne Frank: That's not nice. Now say it.

Me: NO!

Anne Frank: Wait, why do you hate my book? Don't you like 'Night' by Elie Wiesel? It's the same thing.

Me: It's not the same thing! That book is actually worth reading! Unlike yours!

Anne Frank: Fine, if you don't say it, I'll read my book to you.

Me: NOOOOO! I don't own anything! Cassandra Clare owns it all, but this particular plot is all mine!

Anne Frank: Good girl, see, it wasn't that hard was it?

Me: *Hangs head in shame* No, I suppose it wasn't.

It's been five years since Clary left Jace and while, for a moment, it seemed to him that the world came to a complete standstill, he had to move on. So move on he did, as did all the others. Jocelyn and Luke, for they've been married for almost 7 years, went on a round world cruise and they've been helping the council. Alec and Magnus moved to California and they were married there. They have been teaching at the institute for the past 6 years and married for the past 4. Isabelle and Simons' relationship lasted for about a year before they decided to break it off. Simon has been with Maia for the past 4 years, and they are very happy together. Jace was with one woman after another for 4 years before he met Lacey Jonathon. She and he have been together for one year now, and while to the outside world they seem very happy, and even Ms. Jonathon herself is very happy, Jace… Well, Jace has been happier, to say the least. Maryse and Robert Lightwood were allowed to move back to Alicante and they've been living there for the past 7 years and have been reporting back to Luke on the happenings there.

When Clary first arrived in France, she was very, very confused. She could hardly understand what people were saying; the waiters kept insisting that she should get the snails when she asked for a recommendation, and the women really needed to shave. The artists were so nice and everyone always praised her paintings, and after a while, she got the hang of things. She picked up the language rather quickly and was soon able to ask for something besides a salad or those dreadful snails. Everyone at the institute knew exactly who she was within half a year and they were all very impressed by her skill. She would wake up every morning at 5, worked out for 2 hours, showered, dressed, and then went to the art school at 8. When she got home at 4, she would work out for another 3 hours, and then she would shower, dress, and go to bed and the next day she would start all over again. She went out on dates with very nice men, some from the school, some from the institute, and some that just asked her out, who she didn't know. 3 years ago, she met Jack Lavensky and, at first, they were just friends, but then he got the courage to ask her out and she said yes. Now, after those long 5 years, Clary has come back home and has brought a surprise with her. Now, after those long 5 years, Jace has walked into his home to fine a big surprise awaiting him on the other side of the door.

It was a Thursday morning when Jace walked out of the elevator covered completely in muck and demon blood. He had just spent the entire morning fighting demons and he was absolutely tired. He stepped onto the rug and then heard a voice say, "Now, now. Mom might not be here, but you'll still get in trouble if you ruin that rug." Jace turned to see Isabelle walking towards him with a small smile on her face. Her hair was still as long and dark as ever, and she was still as beautiful as ever, but she didn't have that arrogant air about her that she used to have.

Jace smiled back at her. "Well, that's true, but how would she ever know?"

"They're coming in a few days."

"Well then, I should be careful where I walk, shouldn't I? Don't worry, as I'm walking to the kitchen, I'll be careful to not step on any rugs."

Jace was about to make his way to the kitchen when Isabelle put an arm up, stopping him. "No, go shower first." She had a worried expression on her face.

"Why?"

"Well, we have company, so I think it might be best if you were to clean up first. You know, so questions aren't asked."

"Oh, this guest is a mundie, am I right?"

"Yes."

Jace nods. "Alright, I'll be right there."

Jace walks off to his bedroom to shower.

As Jace walks into the kitchen and the first thing he notices is an unfamiliar blond head. It's a man, tall, and he is very smartly dressed. He's quite handsome and seems to be entertaining everybody in the kitchen. "Jace, come meet Jack!"

Jace walks up to the man and holds out his hand. "Jace."

The man takes his hand. "Jack Lavensky."

Jace and Jack start to speak, asking each other some questions. Soon though, it turns from an interrogation to a plain conversation. Isabelle, Jocelyn, Luke, Jace, and Jack Lavensky were all laughing when the kitchen door swung open and Jace turned to see a familiar head of flaming red hair walk in. Clary walked over to Jack Lavensky, who put his arm around Clary's shoulder. Jace furrowed his brow. What is this?

And then Clary answered his silent question. "Jace, hello. I'm glad to see you've met Jack, my fiancé." Clary gives Jace a meaningful look, as if to say that he better not even dare to say anything against Jack now that he knew exactly who he was. Jace, as much as he didn't want to, kept quiet and didn't say a single word against Jack. Jace gives Jack a polite smile. "Congratulations, Lavensky. You've got yourself quite a catch here. Clary is a very sweet girl."

"Yes, that I know." Jack answers. Everyone laughs as if Jack had just said the funniest thing. Silently, Jace seethes. Obviously, Lavensky already had everyone completely in love with him. Why? There wasn't anything that great about him, he was just a regular mundie. Why would Clary marry a mundie? He would never understand her or her heritage. Then it hit Jace. She was with a mundie because he would never understand her heritage. She was tired of it, tired of the demons, tired of always having to fight. That had to be why. He had to tell her she was being stupid, that she should dump Lavensky and go back with him, when the door opened and Lacey Jonathon walked in.

"Hey!" She said as she walked to Jace and kissed him on the cheek. She turned to Clary. "Hi, I'm Lacey Jonathon, Jaces' girlfriend."

Clary looks at Jace. She knew he was about to tell her something about Jack, about how she should leave Jack and go back with him before Lacey walked in. She also knew that Jace said he wouldn't wait for her, but this still came as a surprise. The only reason she brought Jack here was because she was hoping Jace was single and would give her a reason to leave Jack, but Lacey complicated things completely. "Hello, I'm Clary Fray, this is my fiancé Jack Lavensky."

"Hello." Lacey shook their hands and then an awkward silence filled the large room.

"Well, we should get dinner started. Isabelle darling, will you help me?" Jocelyn said.

"Of course." Isabelle replied. Clary and Lacey volunteered and Luke, Jace, and Jack went to the library, where a television was now installed, and sat to watch the game.

Jace was furious, how dared Clary bring this mundie here, into their world? How dared she think that it's perfectly fine for this mundie to be here, in their Institute?

Clary was furious, how dared Jace be upset about Jack? He himself had a girlfriend, and granted that wasn't as major as a fiancé, but still, he was being hypocritical.

While Clary and Jace both silently fumed, neither realized they had affected the other in such a way. Neither realized that their being quiet just made the up coming nuptials that much more dreadful.

So, you guys like it? Tell me honestly. Oh, and it's all going to be in 3rd POV, because I want to give that a try. Plus it's fun writing the mysterious last paragraph because I picture Morgan Freeman in a voice over. Haha. I love Morgan Freeman.

Thanks!

Simply,

Sam.