Konichiwa! Okay, first of all I owe you all the biggest apology ever. I really appreciate the time you gave me guys, it meant so much to me and so I really hope this is a good chapter. Not my best but it is better than if I'd written it before hand when I wasn't really in a good place. So I would like to apologise for keeping you waiting and all, but I want to thank all of you who supported and stayed with me through this whole thing.

This is the reception so I hope you like it :D some speeches in here so let me know what you think okily dokily?

Without further or do, I present… chapter nine!

Impulses, Chapter 9: White Cotton Speeches

The sheets of white cotton flowed in dips from the ceiling, small blue lanterns lacing the walls, Jace's favourite colour. Clary was proud of herself, she had planned most of it, the flowers, the colours, and the materials… even the seating arraignments. She had no idea how fickle Shadowhunters could be over who they sat with; it seemed there were a lot of unsolved family issues. But at this moment, sitting on the long oak table alongside her new husband she really couldn't care less.

There were circular tables for the guests with large bouquets of blue tulips sprouting out of vases in the middle and were absolutely beautiful. Clary had designed everything from the lighting to the meals everybody would be served, there was a menu for the guests. As Clary looked down at her own menu she had a tough decision to make.

Entrée:

Honey grilled duck breast with rice and gravy

Light Garden Salad with Mango, Tomato, Red Onion and Chorizo

Satay Chicken Skewers with sweet & sour dip

Main:

Large/Medium/Small Caesar Salad (with or without bacon)

Steak (cooked specifically to order) with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and small chips

Light pumpkin soup with coriander and yogurt

Dessert:

Medium/Small Fruit cocktail with syrup, strawberry sauce and chocolate buttons

Medium/Small chocolate mouse cake with Vanilla/coffee ice-cream and caramel hazelnut praline

Selection of tarts and sweet pies

For any specific dietary needs please seek out one of the friendly waiters. Faries, for a menu on drinks please ask at the counter. You must present the waiter/receptionists with evidence of being a fairie before being provided with a menu.

It had taken Clary hours to come up with the menu considering who was coming. There were warlocks, werewolves, Shadowhunters, Fairies and whatever else Jace had invited. For some reason she really didn't feel like anything particular heavy so she went with the lighter options. It felt good to have Jace's hand entwined in hers under the table as they stared at the podium where numerous family and friends were giving their speeches. Now it was Alec's turn. Oh dear God, Clary thought, What was he going to say?

"When I first met Clary I thought she was just another bland, boring Mundie, that she was nothing important. Just somebody who kept screaming and getting us into life-threatening situations. But when she declared that with or without our help she was going into a room full of dangerous vampires to save her best friend who had been turned into a rat, I had the inkling she was something more, but I let it slip. Why would she be anything special?"

Alec was wearing a tight but simple tuxedo with a light blue tie that matched his eyes perfectly. He looked so wonderful standing up on the podium next to the long table that seated family and closest friends of Jace and Clary.

"It wasn't easy seeing Jace watch her, analyse her every move, lust over her… she was changing Jace right in front of our eyes, without us knowing. The way she wanted to keep her safe even though she was constantly causing us problems. Then we saw you fall, and boy mate did you fall hard. It was ridiculous! You two have been through so much I can't see anything stopping you know"

Clary felt Jace tighten his grip on her hand whilst still staring at his adoptive brother. Clary knew how much Alec meant to Jace, so it wasn't a surprise to see his intent stare.

"I have to say, now that I know Clary, I know I was devastatingly wrong. She is stronger than all of us. When Jace lost it… I couldn't believe how Clary came back from it, she just got up and kept moving. Without her, we'd all be lost"

Clary felt tears well up in her eyes. It wasn't a lie that her a Alec had never really hit it off, once her found Magnus things got better, but it still wasn't an easy breezy relationship. So to hear the things Alec was saying about her, it took all her strength not to run up and hug him.

"So yea… I guess that would be it" Alec nervously put the microphone down and stepped of the podium to take his seat next to Jace. Both of them gave each other what Jace called a 'Man Hug', didn't want to hurt his pride she supposed. But it was nice to see Jace showing some love to somebody other than herself, he still found it hard to show his emotions to everybody. Clary was working on it.

-Impulses-

The night seemed to rush past, speech after speech, crying adult after crying adult. Luke was crying for Angel's sake! Soon everybody moved off to the dance floor, linking arms with their partners.

"Can I dance with my new wife" Jace whispered into Clary's ear making her shiver slightly.

"I'll have to get used to that, wife and husband" Jace chuckled under his breath pulling Clary up slowly and walking towards the dance floor. Clary was blushing slightly as the crowd slowly moved to the sides of the floor. Clary could feel her cheeks flare up as she looked down at the floor whilst Jace led her to the middle. A guitar started to play quietly in the background and Clary recognised the song instantly, a male's voice began singing. It was the most calming and beautiful thing she'd ever heard.

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm trying to get back

Clary felt Jace pull her closer to him, wrapping his arms around her back twirling her around on the dance floor, holding her so close she could feel his warm breath tingling her neck. They slowly moved together and it was just them together, nobody else. Clary felt like nobody else existed, nobody else was feeling what she or Jace was feeling, it was blissfully perfect.

Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
Nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

Clary leaned into Jace, feeling his heart beat under his muscular chest, beating calmly. She wrapped her arms around her husbands… Pray to Angel she'd never get used to saying that… never! She wrapped her arms around her husband's neck and felt him pull her tighter against him if that was even possible. His hands fit nicely against her back amongst the waves of tulle.

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

It was only the beginning of the song but Clary felt like she'd been dancing for hours, she didn't mind though. It was absolutely perfect. Jace was hers, he was tied to her and nobody, nobody could ever have him the way she does right now. He was hers and she was his and Clary loved it more than anything else besides Jace himself. Marrying him-putting aside the stress and nerves-was the best thing she'd ever done.

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love
Listen to the music of the moment maybe sing with me
I love peaceful melody
It's your Angel-forsaken right to be loved love loved love loved

Jace dipped his head down slightly connecting his soft lips with Clary's, she couldn't have asked for anything more. It was sweet, something that wasn't passionate but loving and Clary could feel all of Jace's soul being poured into her through that one short, but beautifully sweet kiss. He pulled back but for once, Clary didn't mind she just wanted everything to happen as it should without either of them truly thinking or planning it. It would come naturally.

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

Jace twirled her around, she felt like he was showing her off, not in a 'trophy girlfri- wife' way but more in a 'This is the most beautiful person I've ever seen in my life, and I get her for the rest of it'. Jace stared up into Jace's golden eyes, adoring what she saw, the liquid gold discs that shone brightly down at her, speckles glinting through his eyes. It almost looked as if the gold was moving. Angel, she loved him.

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
My breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what i'ma saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue

Everything was exactly how she wanted it, not in a snobbish way but more-so in the 'it's my wedding day and its perfect' kind of way. She had her new husband holding her tightly as she listened to one of her favourite songs. Nothing could have soured this moment in Clary's mind. Nothing.

The song blurred into one as she slowly finished her dance with Jace. When the music came to an end Jace gave her a long, lingering kiss which caused an eruption of applause from the audience. It wasn't long before the guests began assimilating into the crowd circulating on the dance floor in a matter of minutes.

Clary didn't think anything could go wrong, it was like a fairy tale.

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