"Glitter, glitter everywhere!" exclaimed Magnus throwing handfuls of confetti all over the temporary stage which had been set up on the main lawn of the camp. Jem sighed impatiently and pulled the tub out of his hand and walked away, leaving Magnus a little crestfallen.

"I was just trying to make it a bit Hollywood glitz and glamour." said Magnus joining Clary, Jace, Cecily and Gabriel who were blowing up balloons. "You've certainly got the glitz, any chance of a touch of glamour. At the moment the stage looks like a unicorn has exploded, not like the Oscars." said Jace tying up his balloon.

Clary rolled her eyes. Robert and Maryse had decided to have a talent show tonight to give the campers and leader, they had insisted, a chance to showcase their talents. "It's not meant to look like the Oscars." snapped Magnus. "Not unless an Oscar has been invented for most sarcastic idiot, in which case Jace is sorted." said Alec joining the group and planting a light kiss on Magnus's cheek.

"I am offended. I would hope I was considered was this accolade too!" said Will joining the group with Jem and Tessa, each of them holding a large tray of food. Tessa sighed and rolled her eyes before putting her tray down on the table. "No Will, you were considered for the most annoying big brother ever award. And you've just about got that sewn up!" said Cecily grinning. Will made a face at her. "Wow Cecy you're so funny! Look I'm in stitches." said Will sarcastically before dumping his food and heading back inside to grab another tray. Jem smiled apologetically at Cecily before dumping his tray and heading inside.

Maia and Jordan appeared, their arms buried under a bundle of ropes and harnesses and helmets. "Sorry to say, I don't think you can have climbing as a talent." said Gabriel gesturing to the equipment. "It's not an entry. We're putting up the lighting rig for the stage." said Jordan pulling on a harness. "Wouldn't a ladder be easier?" asked Jace raising an eyebrow. "Maybe. But it's not really as fun." said Maia smiling and clipping her helmet.

Clary watched as each of them secured a rope to the frame of the stage and began to climb up and down with a grace Clary was sure she didn't have. "I can do that too you know" said Jace bluntly as he followed Clary's gaze. Clary laughed. "Just because he can climb doesn't mean I like Jordan" she said kissing Jace's cheek lightly. "Speak for yourself" muttered Magnus earning a slap on the arm from Alec.

"Ah! Hot, hot, hot!" exclaimed Gideon picking up the biscuit. Sophie rolled her eyes. "I told you. Don't touch them, they're only just out of the oven." she said. "Sorry. They just looked so nice." he muttered. Sophie smiled. It was kind that Gideon had offered to help her in the kitchen, but ovens and heat were obviously concepts that he didn't understand.

"Anything else to go out just now?" asked Jem coming into the kitchen. "There are some pots of jelly chilling in the fridge, they could go." said Sophie waving him, Tessa and Will in the direction of the large fridge. She felt Gideon's arms wrap around her. "Why have you never made me jelly? I like jelly too" he said sounding almost a little hurt. Sophie smiled. "Have you forgotten the scones already?" she asked. "Oops." was all Gideon could mutter. Sophie turned and kissed his lips gently. "I love you" he whispered pulling her closer as she pressed her lips to his once more.

"We should probably be helping the others just now, I hope you realise that." said Simon conversationally as he stroked Isabelle's hair. They were lying down on the pier down by the lake, her head in his lap. "Yeah, I know. But I'm fine here." she said smiling. Simon grinned. "Robert and Maryse are going to kill us when they see us later." he said. "No, they've only just got back. Tomorrow maybe..." said Isabelle. "I love you Izzy. I really do." said Simon smiling. "I love you too Simon." said Isabelle.

"They say smart suits are to women, what lingerie is to men. But those men obviously haven't seen you." said Magnus as he tied the black tie around Alec's neck. Alec blushed. It had been Magnus's idea to volunteer to host the talent show, but were full suits really necessary? Magnus caught his chin and raised his head. Alec felt Magnus's lips gentle on his as he sunk into his boyfriend's chest. "I love you Alexander." murmured Magnus. "I love you Magnus" whispered Alec.

"Welcome one and all to the first Alicante Holiday Camp Talent Show!" said Magnus as the crowd of campers and leaders cheered. "We have lots of talented individuals and groups coming up for you tonight, so can we hear it for the act kicking off the show, Atmosphere!" called Alec as a group of girls came onto the stage, all in identical t-shirts and shorts.

Atmosphere as it turned out were dancers and for only having a day to prepare, Clary didn't think they were too bad. The evening progressed with some gymnasts, a magician, a pair of hilarious boys who did a comedy sketch, some more dancers, a few singers and even an impressionist. To think all of these kids were campers amazed Clary, she hadn't imagined all the hyperactive, screaming kids who came to arts and crafts as confident and talented performers.

The sun was setting by the time all the camper's acts had finished. "And now, time for the leaders to give the campers a run for their money." announced Alec. Clary frowned. From what she had heard, none of the leaders were performing, although she wouldn't put it past Jace and Will to attempt stand up comedy and Jace seemed to have mysteriously disappeared. "Please welcome, Cecily Herondale" announced Magnus.

Clary's head jerked up. Apart from sport, Cecily never seemed to have showed an interest in anything else which could be counted as a talent. She was even more surprised when Cecily stepped onto stage, a guitar in hand. She applauded along with the rest of the crowd, waiting to see what Cecily was doing.

Cecily cleared her throat and then her fingers began to flow across the guitar. The music was soft and beautiful, then her voice came in.

"It's just another night
And I'm staring at the moon
I saw a shooting star and thought of you
I sang a lullaby
By the waterside and knew
If you were here, I'd sing to you
You're on the other side
As the skyline splits in two
Miles away from seeing you
But I can see the stars
From America
I wonder, do you see them too?"

Clary could feel a lump in her throat. She had never realized Cecily had such a beautiful voice. Her voice was clear and strong as the chorus came.

"So open your eyes and see
The way our horizons meet
And all of the lights will leave
Into the night with me
And I know these scars will bleed
But both of our hearts believe
All of these stars will guide us home"

By the end of the song, the crowd was swaying along and Clary could swear that there were tears in Maryse's eyes. Cecily finished and the crowd went wild, cheering and clapping. Clary joined them as Cecily smiled and walked off stage.

"And finally one more act, to close the night. Please give a big cheer to the boys from the leaders!" called Alec. The back of the stage, which had previously been dark lit up. Clary could see a drumkit, a keyboard, a couple of guitars and a mic. Then another surprise as she recognised Jace, Will, Simon, Jordan and Jem walking on to the stage. She cheered along with the crowd, even though she was slightly in shock.

Jace took the keyboard and Will the drums, with Jem taking a guitar and Simon taking a bass and Jordan stepping up to the microphone. She heard the click of drumsticks and then the soft sound of the piano.

"Love, I have wounds,
Only you can mend,
You can mend.
I guess that's love,
I can't pretend,
Can't pretend."

As Jordan sang and Jace played the music built as the other boys came in.

"Oh feel our bodies grow,
And our souls they blend.
Yeah love I hope you know,
How much my heart depends."

By this point Clary was dancing along with the rest of the crowd, still amazed at the fact that the boys on the stage were people she knew. The song ended and the crowd exploded.

Alec and Magnus said a few thank yous and goodbyes before leaving the stage. As the campers started to leave, she ran to meet her friends at the side of stage.

"You couldn't have told us you could sing could you?" Will asked Cecily. She shrugged. "You were too busy with your own band." she said. "Hang on, you didn't know about each other's acts?" asked Isabelle. Will, Jace and Cecily shook their heads. "Well done all of you, that was brilliant!" said Alec sounding impressed.

"Wait, what's your band name?" asked Sophie. "Band name?" echoed Jem. "Well you were pretty amazing. You have to keep it up!" said Maia. "Which means you need a band name!" clarified Tessa. "Well we did have one idea" said Jace. "Which is?" enquired Gabriel. "Idris" said Simon.

'Idris' had a nice ring to it. It reminded Clary of home a bit, of happy summer days, of pizza and salad, of fun and friendship. And then she realized, the home she wanted was right here, right now. And it didn't matter about band names, as long as she was with her friends!

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Just a fluffy happy bonus chapter to keep my fluffy standards up!

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The songs in this are just a couple of my favourites! Cecily sings ALL THE STARS by ED SHEERAN (which is used in TFiOS movie! And it's an amazing, if you haven't heard it, I recommend you go listen to it!) The band 'Idris' sing CAN'T PRETEND by TOM ODELL (which is just a song I like I guess!)

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