A World Reversed

Part 1

Disclaimer: I don't own The Mortal Instruments. I don't own anyone. This setting was based on an idea from a short film on Youtube, but the plot is original. Cassandra Claire owns the characters.

IMPORTANT: This is an AU and and AH, but this is a world where it is a sin and looked down upon to be straight. I know some people can't see this as realistic. I don't either. The human race would never have blossomed, you know? However, I think I do a good job at explaining how things go on. Just wait for the next chapters and you'll see. BUT.

It is a 'world reversed.' Around the like fifties people thought horribly of gays and lesbians. They think this way about straights and bisexuals here. So.

Pastor Hodge walked the stage with that smile that always freaked me out. It seemed so stressed, so fake. I looked to my right at Jonathan. He never tried to hide his boredom during Sunday ceremonies. I envied his strong backbone. Unlike him, I sat perfectly straight, the picture of grace as any gay Christian would. It was perfectly natural to me and didn't hurt my back or neck at all. Of course it'd be natural; I was a gay Christian like everyone else in here.

"My youngest daughter has just turned twelve, did you know?" Hodge clasped his hands behind his back as he walked. "My husband and I saved for two months to take her on a trip to California. It was a big deal. Now when we got there, we saw a play. The play was called Romeo and Juliet. It was about a boy and a girl defying the law, their parents, and their friends because they were 'in love.'"

He paused for effect, giving the entire room time to gasp. I had heard of the play before. We studied it in English. I found it a riveting, if not, inspiring play despite the corny lines. Everyone else saw it as the devil's work.

"I cannot believe they'd let an innocent twelve year old girl witness such sins viewed in a positive light," Hodge continued, chastising. I looked at Jonathan. He rolled his eyes. "It is quite concerning how much we are letting heterosexuals thrive. This...this disease is threatening our children's minds, their lives, and their souls. We have to keep our kid's innocence for as long as possible, but with the way the modern world is turning it has become a horribly hard task."

Everyone in the pews applauded him. I clapped along deftly, hardly listening to his speeches. A round of 'amen's chorused through the old ladies. He looked out into the crowd, meeting my gaze. Of course he did. Everyone did these days. I averted my gaze and tried to shun his words. I could feel the hate radiating from the cynical kids in front of me. A few girls even looked over their shoulders. I looked at my hand as my face heated up. Shame filled me from within.

"Let us pray for those affected by satan's influence. I hope that God will find forgiveness for their families," Hodge began to finish. I breathed out deeply. Jonathan looked at me and nudged my side. His hand held mine for the rest of the ceremony. He helped me through everything these days. Hodge finally exited the stage.

My dad went up next. Valentine Morgenstern was definitely the stern one of the family. It fit that he was on the city council. I took a breath and braced myself. He only went up there when there was big news concerning the town. My other dad, Jo, looked at me and patted my leg. I smiled tightly and kept a straight face. My dads were an odd couple. For somebody so strict, Valentine did a good job at handling my silly, sometimes ditsy dad. Jo was, in the end, a nicer person. He was more attentive to my 'girly feelings.'

"On that topic, I want everyone to know that we have a new family moving in down the street from the church. In fact, they are across the street from my house. Rumours have been spreading fast so I am taking it upon myself to state the facts. You should not be alarmed. If anything, we hope our Christian ways will influence them and their personal decisions. The couple is, in fact, heterosexual, as is their second eldest and adopted son. They have three biological kids, all born outside of breeding season. Even though it is a sin, we should not treat the kids as sins. They cannot help their, eh, parents' mistakes. If there is any problem concerning them or their ways, call me. With that being said, do feel free to welcome them as normal." Valentine walked off stage and let the choir sing as he went. Hodge dismissed up and everyone stood, hugging one another and whatnot.