Ok, sorry it took so long to update. Thanks for sticking with me though - I made this chapter longer than usual, and it includes some of the stuff you guys wanted.

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters :(

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Clary quickly started taking down all the drawings and putting them in the bin. Once she had finished that she looked to the mirror. She tried wiping of the blood with a cloth but couldn't. She knew she couldn't leave the bathroom, or they would get very suspicious. She decided that she would have a shower and see what damage the steam could do.

Once she finished her shower she grabbed a towel and walked over to the mirror. Still no change. After she had dried herself she went to get changed, only to realise that she had never grabbed any clothes. She pocked her head out the door and asked "hey Iz, could you please grab me some clothes."

"oh, sure thing Clary" Izzy said and walked over to Clary's dresser. Clary turned back around to try get the writing of the mirror when Izzy opened the door and walked in. She looked up at Clary and smiled "here you go".

"Wait, you can't see this?" Clary said pointing to the mirror

"See what. Clary are you ok"

"uh yeah fine, sorry there was just a-a massive bug there before. It uh, it must've flown away." Clary said, confused.

"ok Clary, just get me if you need anything else." Said Izzy as she walked out of the room. She stared at the mirror. Why could only she see it? Was it even there? She squeezed her eyes close really are and told herself that there was nothing there, she was just imagining it, and, when she opened her eyes, the writing was gone. Clary sighed with relief, quickly got changed and headed down to the kitchen.

"I'm going to pandemonium tonight," Clary announced "feel free to join me".

"I'm up for it" said Izzy, smiling to Alec who said "yeah, I'll come."

"you can come to Jace, I don't mind" said Clary turning to get some food.

"K, thanks. I will" Jace answered. Izzy left the room to start getting ready and Alec went to call Magnus. When they were far away from the kitchen Alec said "I think she finally coming back."

"Yeah," replied Izzy "she even invited Jace!" They then walked into the separate bedrooms, both with the hope that Clary was returning, the real Clary.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen Clary ad sat down to eat some cone flakes and looked up at Jace. She thought for a moment before saying "Hey, Jace?" He looked up and raised his eyebrows "um, I was just thinking, that you know, we didn't need to be complete strangers. You know I've been avoiding you, and you know you haven't been your usual egotistical self. I miss you Jace. Friends?" she asked. And as much as it pained Jace to he replied "friends". Clary laughed to herself

"what?" Jace asked

"Maybe friends will be our always" she picked up her plate and put it in the dishwasher and left the kitchen to go talk to Izzy. Jace was stumped. What did that even mean? But he did know one thing. He would much rather Clary as a friend, that not at all. And this way, he had a chance at explaining what had happened."

When Clary got to Izzy's room she said something that Izzy thought she would never hear, heck Clary never thought she would say it "can you help me get ready?" Izzy squealed and pulled her into the room. After half an hour, Clary looked good. It seemed to take much less time when she cooperated, something she would remember – and it hurt a lot less. Clary was in a black mid-thigh length dress which flowed out at the bottom. Her hair was up in an elegant up do, and she had a smoky eye. She also had 6 inch black stilettos on. She walked down the stair to meet the whole group, including Simon and Magnus. She could she Jace staring at her, but decided to ignore it. "Shall we go?" Clary asked. With a murmur of agreement they all headed to the streets of New York. It was only a ten minute walk – with the help of some of Clary's new found short cuts. Once they were inside, Clary headed to the bar, Jace hot on her heels whilst the rest went out to the dance floor. As soon as Clary sat down the bar man gave her three shots which she downed very quickly. She then headed out on to the dance floor. Jace got a beer and sat in the bar stool and looked out at the dance floor. He saw Simon awkwardly dancing with Izzy. Alec and Magnus were in a dark corner. Clary was in the middle of the dance floor, moving to the beat with her eyes closed, maybe she just opened them she would she how many pervs were around her, trying to dance with her. One moved in front of her and wrapped his arms around her. Jace got up and was about to teach the guy a lesson, but sat again when he saw Clary move her arms around him. He ordered another beer and continued to watch Clary dance with the douche. He was about half way through the beer when the guy kissed Clary. Jace saw that she didn't respond to the kiss, but she also didn't stop it. He couldn't bare to look at it any longer to he turned and faced the bar. A girl came and sat next to him and ordered a drink. "What's a good lookin' guy like yourself doing out here all alone?" Jace held up his beer in answer, still in a sour mood after looking at Clary. He looked at the girl. She was hot. He looked he up and down once and she giggled. She had long legs, was fairly skinny. She had brown eyes and blond hair. She was hot. But she was nothing compared to Clary. When her drink came, Jace stood up and went to one of the tables surrounding the dance floor. Clary was now with a different guy, and it looked like there were plenty more in line. The guys she was dancing with leaned in and kissed her, but Clary pulled back. The guy forced her forward and kissed her again, and once again Clary didn't stop it, but definitely didn't respond. Jace got up and walked over to them. He tapped the guy on the shoulder and when he turned Jace punch him in the face. The guy fell on the floor. At the same time Clary yelled his name the guy said "Oi, what the fuck" he stood up to punch Jace, but he blocked it and punch the man again. There was blood coming from his face, and just as the guy was about to take a swing, a security guard came over a broke up the fight. He then dragged both onto the street and told them to leave. Jace headed back to the institute, hoping that Clary would be ok. After what had just happened, Clary went over to the bar, but instead of getting her usual shot, Clary got a beer and turned to look at the dance floor. She could just as easily feel free and alive looking at it, and it was better than being in it at the moment. A guys came and sat down next to her and ordered a coke. "Hey" he said. Clary smiled at him and took another sip of her beer. "I'm Joe" he said and held out his hand "Clary". Clary looked up at him. He was good looking, no denying it, but also had a geeky look to him, he was wearing glasses, which were askew on his face, and a marvel t-shirt. Clary smiled at him. "My friend forced me here" he said whilst pointing out to the dance floor. There was a girl on the dance floor surrounded by lots of guys. When she looked back she noticed a rune on his arm. How could she not have noticed it before. "Yeah, well I think I'm finished here." Clary said. Joe looked quiet disappointed. "I feel like a Star Wars marathon. Care to join me?" Clary asked him. At this he perked up again, nodded and said "Just let me tell my friend, I'll meet you out side." Clary went and told Izzy that she was leaving, and went outside to meet Joe. Once they got back, Clary had a thought. "You wouldn't mind if I invited someone would you?"

"Not at all." Joe answered.

"Ok, can you go get food from the kitchen and I'll go get him." Clary asked, and they headed in different directions. Clary quickly changed into track pants and a t-shirt, and washed all her makeup off and went to Max's room. He was sitting on his bed reading a Comic Book. "Wanna come watch Star Wars with me and a friend?" Clary asked him. He nodded and stood up and followed her from the bedroom.

The managed to get though all six Star Wars movies before falling asleep on the couch. Clary was snuggled into Joe's side, and Max into Clary's. When Izzy came down the next morning and saw them, she couldn't help but think how much they looked like a family.

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