Christmas: a TMI fanfic

Chapter 3

The doorbell rings and I look up from the book I'm reading. I'm in the middle of The Spectacular Now and I love it. I get up from the couch and walk to the door.

"Hello Clary." I hear as I open the door. It's Tessa Grey and Brother Zachariah, who's holding Church.

"Hi," I say, opening the door wider, "come on in." They walk into the hall and I close the door behind them. "MOM!" I yell down the hall, knowing that she's in the living room. I hear footsteps and see her come out into the hallway. She smiles and greets Tessa and Brother Zachariah.

"Would you like to come in and sit down?" my mom asks them. They politely agree and we head into the kitchen.

"Well, Clary, I know you were looking forward to answers from us." Brother Zachariah says. I nod. "Well," he starts, "my real name is James Cairstairs, but everyone called me Jem." he goes on explaining the yin fen and why he became a silent brother. Tessa tells me she's half Shadowhunter and half warlock. The both tell me about Will Herondale, which makes me laugh because I now know where Jace gets his attitude. They also explain why they took Church. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, go read TID) After about an hour and a half, they are done explaining.

"Do you need any explaining?" asks Tessa. I shake my head.

No, but thank you so much for coming to bring back Church and to explain everything to me. I really appreciate it." I tell them, smiling.

"It was no problem." says Jem, "and I'm sorry for taking Church. I just haven't seen him in over a hundred years."

"Don't worry about it, I understand. And if you ever want to see him, just come down to the institute." I tell him, smiling nicely.

"I might have to do that." he says, winking, as he gives me Church.

"Clary, I'm really sorry but we have to go. We'll come visit you again though." Tessa tells me.

"That would be great." I tell them as we head for the door.

"I'll see you at the institute." Jem tells me. I grin at him, stifling a laugh. Tessa looks at us and shakes her head, laughing. They say goodbye and close the door behind them. I smile and turn around. I see Church sitting at my feet.

"Alright," I say, picking him up, "now we get to figure out how I'm gonna wrap you up to give to everyone."

hey guys. sorry I haven't written lately. I'll try to write more. if you guys want to read my other story, finding fame, that would be great.

disclaimer: Cassandra Clare owns these characters.