" Happy Birthday!" Izzy, Jace, Magnus and Alec yelled at a very much still half asleep, Clary.

Clary was used to her mom waking her up on her birthday every year. She'd tell her 'happy birthday' , then she'd go make her some burnt pancakes. (Jocelyn was a great cook, except for when it came to pancakes) As Clary stared up into the eyes of her new friends, a feeling of both joy and sadness started to creep over her.

" hey guys." she said, her voice still groggy from sleep. " thanks."

" This, Clarissa Fray, is just the beginning." Izzy said Dramatically, " We have an entire day of torture- I mean excitement" Her smile held an evil glint in her eyes.

" Izzy! Don't scare her!" Alec exclaimed.

" Hey! She may have passed the test to date Jace, but she hasn't been tested to survive me yet."

They all laughed including Clary. Maybe this birthday wouldn't be so bad after all. Suddenly a Phone rang, and it took Clary a few moments to realize it was her's.

" Shit," she said suddenly remembering never having told Simon that she was crashing with Jace the night before. she started digging around the room looking for it.

" Found it!" Magnus yelled.

And before she could stop him, he was already answering.

" Hello, Clary's phone."

After listening for a few moments, Magnus smiled and held the phone out to Clary, " That's weird, they seem to be asking for you."

Clary took it and hesitantly said "hello?"

" Clary? Where the hell are you? And who was that answering the phone? That did not sound like Luke, or even Jace! Where are you? Oh! And happy birthday."

Clary laughed. " Hi Simon. I'm fine, I'm staying with Jace and his family for a bit. Wait a sec," she held the phone to her chest, so that Simon wouldn't over hear,

" Is it alright if I invite Simon over? He hasn't missed my birthday… ever."

" Of course," Alec said happily.

She placed the phone back to her ear, " Simon, wanna come over here and celebrate with us? Apparently exciting plans are going to be in session."

There was a pause at the other end before Simon finally answered.

" Sure. Text me the address."