A/N: Hey, guys! Sorry it's been a while :P my netbook was being really dumb -_- I hope you all like this chapter, I know I do!

~I Heart Herondale Boys~

An Interesting Turn of Events
~Chapter Three: Surprise!~

~one week later~

It was time for Clary's first doctor's appointment, and she was pissed.

Of all people, Magnus was taking her.

At the last minute, Jace and the others had been called to Bone City for a meeting or something boring like that, Jocelyn and Luke were busy with werewolf stuff, leaving only Magnus to take her.

So she sat in the back of the cab, barely listening as he rambled on about glitter and his cat.

"I could have killed Chairman Meow the other day," he began, scowling. "He knocked my favorite pot of glitter on the floor, and it went everywhere! He was a white and grey striped vase for three hours before I finally took pity on him and turned him back into his adorable self."

"How tragic," Clary said dryly, scowling at her fingernail.

"Listen, cupcake, I know you're incredibly pissed that Jace couldn't take you today, but seriously, lighten up!" He reached into his extremely glittery man purse and pulled out a video camera. "Because you're my friend and I don't like seeing my friends upset, I decided to bring a camera and film it so that you can show Jace later."

Clary grinned and hugged her glittery friend. "Aww, Mags! You're so sweet!" she crooned.

Magnus gently removed her arms from around his neck. "Sorry, muffin, but I don't do hugs, unless they're from a certain Shadowhunter."

When Clary frowned sadly, he sighed, pulling her back in for a hug. When he let go, she smiled smugly.

"Tell anyone about that and I'll turn your child into an armadillo," he warned her.

"Sure, Magnus. Whatever you say," she replied, biting her cheeks to keep from laughing.

Magnus rolled his eyes, then grinned. "Aha! I got you smiling!"

"Yeah, whatever."

Magnus just kept grinning, and started talking about shoes.

Twenty minutes later, they sat in the waiting room, waiting to be called in. Magnus had moved on from the subject of shoes to accessories.

Clary held up a hand to stop him. "Mags, I love you and all, but please shut the hell up," she said sweetly.

Magnus put a hand over his heart. "You love me? Clarissa, you know that my heart belongs to another! And what about Blondie? Though, really, your feelings are justified. I mean, look at me! I'm fabulous!" he said, grinning.

Clary giggled. "Again, shut the hell up. You know that I love you like a brother, you immortal assturd."

"Did you just call me an immortal assturd?"

"Yeah, I did. What are you going to do about it?" she asked, her eyes glittering with amusement.

"Nothing. Yet."

"Ah, hell."

"Clarissa Fray," the receptionist called, interrupting their banter.

They stood up and followed her to an examination room, where Clary sat on the table and Magnus sat on one of the chairs.

Magnus chattered as they waited for the doctor.

She came in moments later, introducing herself as Dr. Souza. She was short, with dark blonde hair and light blue eyes.

"So this is your first check-up, I see," she said, looking at her clipboard.

Clary nodded. "Yep."

She gestured to Magnus. "Is he the father?" she asked.

Clary and Magnus choked at the same time.

"I'll take that as a no, then."

"Magnus is just a friend," Clary told her. "My boyfriend couldn't be here today."

"Ah, I see. Well, let's get you checked out, then," Dr. Souza replied. She wheeled the ultrasound machine over, turned it on, then flipped the lights off. "This is going to be cold," she warned, before squirting the gel on Clary's tummy.

A little squeak escaped her lips at the chilliness of the gel, making Magnus laugh at her.

Dr. Souza brought the wand down on her tummy, moving it around.

"Here we are," she said, pointing to a tiny blob on the screen. "By the looks of it, you're five weeks pregnant."

Clary was completely absorbed in the little dot on the screen, her baby. A wide smile broke out across her face. "Amazing," she breathed.

The doctor's brow furrowed as she looked at the screen. Then, she smiled. "Well, Clarissa, it looks as if you're having twins!" she announced, pointing to another blob, not too far from the first.

Clary's jaw dropped.

"Oh. My. God," Magnus said slowly, his hand flying up to his mouth.

"Oh dear lord . . ." Clary murmured, in shock.

"Would you like a picture?" Dr. Souza asked.

"Yes, please," Clary replied, clearing her throat.

"Okay, I'll do that, then get you set up on some prenatal vitamins," the doctor said, smiling.

After she printed the picture, she left the room to get Clary a prescription.

Magnus walked over to the table, where Clary was wiping her stomach off, holding the camera.

"So, Clare, what do you think?" he asked, centering the camera on her face.

"Twins!" she squeaked. "We're having twins!"

Magnus turned the camera toward himself. "How insightful of young Clary! Well, I'm tired of holding this camera, so, toodles!" he said, then stopped the video.

"I can't believe it!" she exclaimed, grinning wildly.

She and Magnus were now in the cab, on their way back to the Institute.

"I know, darling, because you've been saying it over and over for the past ten minutes. I'd like to see how happy you are when you're as big as a whale with aching feet," he grumbled, cat eyes glinting.

Clary stuck her tongue out at him. "I bet I'll still be happy."

Magnus scoffed. "Good luck with that, Clare."

When they got back to the Institute, they were greeted by Church.

Clary leaned down to scratch behind the cat's ears. "Hey, Church," she greeted him. "Are the others home yet?"

Church meowed imperiously before turning back toward the elevator. Clary and Magnus followed, knowing that it meant someone was home.

Church led them to the library, where they found Jace, Alec and Isabelle.

Jace grinned when they came in. "Hey, Clare," he said, striding over to peck her on the cheek.

"Hey, Jace," she replied, smiling.

"How was the appointment?" he asked.

Clary turned to Magnus and grinned. "Amazing."

Magnus dug the camera out and handed it to Jace. "It's all there, lover-boy."

"Ooh, I wanna watch!" Isabelle exclaimed, running over to stand beside Jace.

Clary, Magnus and Alec stood off to the side.

"So, how far along are you?" Alec asked quietly.

"Five weeks," she replied, just as quietly.

Alec nodded. "So just over a month, then."

"Yep. Also, I'm—"

"OH MY GOD, YOU'RE HAVING TWINS!" Isabelle screeched, cutting Clary off.

"Twins . . ." Jace breathed, looking starstruck.

Clary giggled. "Surprise!" she exclaimed, grinning.

Jace wrapped his arms around her and kissed her deeply, lifting her off the ground.

"I love you," he told her breathlessly, the depths of his tawny eyes shining.

"I love you too," she replied, smiling hugely.

"Names!" Isabelle said suddenly, making Clary jump. "We need names!"

"Izzy, they don't even know what they're having yet," Alec said slowly.

"Oh, Allie, it doesn't matter! We can come up with multiple names for each gender," Magnus countered.

"Yeah," Isabelle said smugly, high-fiving Magnus.

"I like Melody," Clary said.

"Ooh, that's so pretty!" Isabelle cooed, clapping.

"I love it," Jace murmured in Clary's ear. Then, louder, he said, "I like Julian."

"Oh, Jace! I love it!" Clary exclaimed.

"What about Erica?" Alec asked, looking around.

"Allie-boo, you're a genius!" Magnus said, grinning. Alec blushed furiously, but smiled.

"Oh oh oh! What about Will?" Isabelle suggested excitedly.

Clary and Jace exchanged a look. "We love it!" they said together.

"What about Lily?" Magnus asked.

Clary's eyes sparkled. "It's beautiful!"

"I do like Lily," Jace admitted.

"I like Cameron, too," Clary said. "For a boy, I mean," she clarified.

"And Bailee for a girl," Jace said, nodding.

They spent the next hour or so thinking of more names.

When Maryse and Robert got home, they told them the news. They were delighted that they were going to be the grandparents of twins.

Now, Clary sat in her room, cell phone in hand, Jace by her side. She dialled Luke's phone number and waited as it rang.

"Hello?" said Luke's voice.

"Hey, Luke. Are you with Mom?" Clary asked.

"Yeah, why?"

"Put me on speakerphone, please."

"Okay, you're on."

"Hi Clary! How was your appointment?" Jocelyn asked.

"Surprising, to say the least," Clary replied.

"Why?" asked Luke.

"Well, let's just say that we'll be needing two of everything, and I'm eating for three."

Silence. Then a chorus of "Oh my God" from Jocelyn and Luke.

Once they calmed down a bit, Luke spoke. "You're having twins?" he asked.

"Yeah," Clary replied with a giggle.

"Oh, wow! This is so exciting!" Jocelyn said. Clary could almost see her bouncing in her seat.

"Do you have an ultrasound picture?" Luke asked.

"Yeah, I'll bring it next time I come over."

"Good."

They talked for a few more minutes before hanging up, promising to see each other the next day.

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Until next time!

-Sarah