A/N: Disclaimer: No copyright infringement is intended. I do not own these wonderful characters, to which belong to the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, only write them into different situations that could occur. This is my first ever fan fiction I've attempted, so please be gentle!

Forever Is Not Long Enough

Chapter 1: She's Gone

By ForTheLoveOfMyEdward

I could see him from a distance. He was wearing all white clothes, gold and silver shimmering runes were weaved in the fabric that snugly fit his body, allowing the marks on his skin to be visible if you looked close enough. How odd, these were clothes of mourning, but today is our wedding day. He was standing there, alone, eyes downcast to the black earth beneath him. His hair was bright gold, gently moving in the breeze that caressed his saddened face. Behind him was an altar, decorated with hundreds of delicate white flowers that paled in comparison to the beauty of the angel standing in front of them. No one else was here, except for him and I.

I looked down at myself where I stood. My arms were covered in delicate lace, which allowed the marks on my body to proudly be displayed. The rest of my body was covered in a soft satin white dress that hugged my curves and flared out at the knees. My neck and upper back were exposed, except for the pearl and diamond necklace that my mother had given me. The pearls were from the lakes of Idris, which meant they weren't the same as the pearls you find in the mundane word. They would make slight change to their shape and color to depict the thoughts and feelings of their wearer. The diamonds were also from Idris, they too were unique. Diamonds in Idris were found in the shapes of runes, they did not have to be cut or mounted. This necklace contained runes that stood for love, trust, honor, hope, destiny, and passion. Recently added was forever. This rune ornately dangled from a pearl in the middle of the necklace, so that it hung just over my heart. It was his idea. It was not common for someone to have a necklace and earrings like these. They were specially made for my mother, as a wedding gift from her husband on their wedding day.

I looked around and noticed that the sky was not the typical vibrant blue of Idris, but reminded me of a humid, smog-ridden and overcast day in New York City. The air smelled of smoke, charred earth, and death. Everything about this seemed wrong. I looked at him again. The typical aura of happiness that exuded from him was not glowing. He should be happy, today we are to be finally joined together, forever. I tried to move towards him, but my feet would not move. It was as if my body was numb, an invisible force holding me to this very spot.

I cried out, "Jace!!!"

He didn't look up, he didn't move, he didn't hear me.

"Jace, my angel!! Please look at me, tell me what's wrong!!!"

Again, he showed no sign of hearing or seeing me. I could only hear the breeze gently drifting through the leaves of the nearby trees and the caws of blackbirds nearby. Something was definitely wrong, but what had happened?

I stared at him, looking at his angelic features. His eyes, his beautiful golden eyes that could look into my soul and see me for who I am. His skin was a perfect light tan, spotless, no sign of ever having suffered the typical blemishes of puberty. The lines of his face were masculine, perfectly sculptured jaw and cheekbones. His lips, oh those lips, wonderfully capable of erasing thoughts and fears, melting me into him. It was as if Jace was an angel, my angel, here on earth. He looked up to the darkened sky, as if searching for something, sadness and despair emanating from his being.

I heard someone calling him. "Jace, Jace!!" the voiced yelled.

He didn't move, didn't take his eyes away from the sky. A single shimmering tear fell from the corner of his eye. My heart wretched open and I felt the hot salty tears caress my cheek. Why can't he see me or hear me, I don't understand! The other voice, a familiar woman's voice, was getting closer.

"Jace, please!"

I could feel her behind me; she was running towards him. As she passed me I saw the color of her hair, it was black, Isabelle. She slowed to a walk when she was nearly to him. She was wearing the dress I had picked for her, a silver satin floor length a-line dress with a sweetheart neckline. It had fit her so beautifully, but now it bore red and black stains of blood and ichor, with small holes and tears all over. What had happened to her? Her hair still had a slight curl to it, with small strands braided and loosely pinned up with diamond rune pins. She stood in front of Jace and put her hand on his shoulder.

"Jace, she's not here. Come home. Please".

My mind began to race, my heart was pounding in my chest. What does she mean 'she's not here'? I wanted to cry and scream and run to him.

"I'm right here Jace, look at me, I love you!! I'm here, I'm here!!"

They didn't hear me. I began to sob uncontrollably. He finally looked at her, and another tear had fallen and stained his beautiful face.

"She's gone", he said, so softly with so much despair in his voice, I could barely here him.

"Yes" Isabelle replied with a sigh.

"She's gone and I couldn't save her!" he nearly shouted.

At that, more tears fell and he collapsed to his knees in front of Isabelle, and began to sob quietly. She put her hands on his shoulders again, and clutched him to her body.

"I know", she said softly, "there was nothing you could do, Jace. You didn't know he was there, and what he was about to do. She loved you so much".

He looked up at her with so much grief and said, "I loved her with all of my being. She was everything to me, my life. Without her I am nothing".

He slowly stood up and lovingly placed his hand on Isabelle's cheek before taking several steps backwards. "If she is no longer of this world, I also do not wish to be of this world a moment longer without her".

He closed his eyes and reached to his hip where his beloved Seraph blade gallantly clung to his side, and pulled it from its sheath. "Koryel" he spoke, and the blade shone with the electricity and brightness of lightning. I began to scream, still frozen in place. Isabelle moved towards Jace with outstretched arms.

"Jace, no, don't. We need you, your family that loves you, needs you, Don't. Please, I beg you. In the name of the Angel, don't do it Jace!" she pleaded and cried to him.

"Isabelle, this life is not worth living without my other half. She is gone now from this world, and so shall I be".

It happened so slowly, yet so quickly. He raised the glowing blade, and plunged it into his chest until it disappeared into his broken heart.

He closed his eyes and whispered, "Clary, my angel, I am coming my love".

Isabelle screamed as Jace's hand fell away from Koryel, and his body fell backwards, to the charred earth below with a force so powerful I could swear the earth shook.

I promise this will be a happy story, keep reading please!!