A/N: This is my gift for the Malec Fic Exchange.

Alec woke up to the sound of tiny giggles coming from outside the bedroom. He opened his eyes smiling, knowing exactly what that sound meant; the boys are up. He rolled over onto his side, now facing Magnus, who was sleeping next to him with an arm thrown securely over his waist. Alec reached over to try to wake him up. He hated to wake him, but two kids is hard enough for one person to handle, even for a Shadowhunter.

"Magnus," he whispered, shaking him lightly. "Magnus, it's time to get up. Max and Rafe are up, and I could use the assistance."

Magnus stirred, rolling over onto his back. He sighed happily, and his eyes fluttered open. "Good morning, Alexander," he murmured sleepily. He shifted closer to Alec, and he burrowed his face into Alec's neck, soaking in his warmth. He groaned. "I'm not ready to wake up yet," Magnus whispered, "I was having a lovely dream…" Magnus trailed off, looking up at Alec.

"Hm, about what?" Alec inquired, rubbing his hand up and down Magnus's arm.

"Well, it involved being out in the rain, and your lips on mine," he answered, raising his hand up to trace Alec's lips with the tip of his finger. Alec looked down at Magnus's hand, and saw his engagement ring glistening in the morning sunlight. He thought that after proposing to Lydia to help his family, that he would never say those words to someone he loves. To someone he actually wants to marry. Just the thought of Magnus one day becoming his husband sent a thrill up his spine, and a flutter to his stomach.

He looked down at Magnus fondly. "That sounds like a great dream," he said, dipping his down down to capture Magnus's lips in his own. Magnus returned the kiss, their lips moving together in sync. The two of them wrapped their arms around each other, losing themselves in the bliss of the moment.

"Daddy! Papa!" A small voice said, interrupting their moment.

Alec heard Magnus let out a sigh. "Well, I guess we actually have to get up now, huh?" He smiled up at him.

"Guess so," Alec replied, rubbing his thumb across Magnus's cheek.

"Go see what our little trouble makers are up to, Alexander. The situation at the hospital with Catarina got rather messy, so I am in desperate need of a shower," Magnus said, looking apologetic.

"Hey, it's fine. You deserve a relaxing shower after the week we've had. Go and make yourself look pretty," he said, smirking at Magnus.

"Thank you, dear," Magnus said, kissing Alec one last time on the lips.

Alec got up to throw on a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt. He went to go brush his teeth, and readied himself to walk into whatever chaos that was sure to be happening outside the bedroom door. Though, he wouldn't change any of it for the world. This was his little family, and he loved it.

When Alec shut the bedroom door to walk into the living room, Rafael and Max were sitting on the couch with Chairman Meow and Church. Alec walked towards them, and ruffled their hair.

"Good morning, you two," he said, sitting down in the armchair next to them.

"Daddy!" Max exclaimed. "I want to show you something!"

"Oh?" Alec said, raising his eyebrow at his son. "What is it that you want to show me?"

"Don't do it, Max," Rafe said in warning. "It's a bad idea."

"Rafe, just let me show him!"

"Boys!" Alec said sternly. "What is going on? What is it that you want to show me, Max?" He asked, curious.

Max smiled brightly. "Here, let me show you, Daddy." He turned back toward Chairman and Church, a determined look on his face. "Okay, feast your eyes! I'm about to turn this plain, gray colored cat orange!" Max announced.

Alec saw Rafael cover his eyes, and he realized what was about to happen.

"Um, Max?" He said, slightly panicked. "I don't think-"

He never got to finish his sentence because then, all of a sudden, a big cloud of blue smoke erupted from Max's hands, and blowing into Alec's face.

When the smoke was starting to clear, Alec was starting to cough harshly, trying to get the residue of magic smoke out of his lungs. Though, when he finally was able to open his eyes, he was met with quite the surprise; Chairman Meow was turned bright pink!

Alec was too flabbergasted by the sight to do anything but stare, open mouthed. When he finally came to his senses, he was met with tears and rushed apologies.

"Max!" Rafael shouted at his younger brother. "I told you not to do it!"

"I'm so sorry, Daddy! I'm so sorry! I- I tried to do it exactly the way Papa told me, b- but-" Max was cut off by the sound of a door closing, and rushed footsteps.

"Is everything alright out here?" Magnus said out of breathe, hair still wet from his shower. "I heard a crash, and-" he looked over the edge of the couch, and the face he made was almost comical. "Oh, my God...wha- what happened here!" Magnus shouted. "What happened to Chairman Meow? I can't- wait, it happened to Church too? Why are both the cats pink?"

Alec was shocked; one because Magnus hardly ever shouted like this, so it was strange seeing him yell, and two because he didn't even notice that Church was also turned pink. He heard Max take in a shaky breath, so he looked over to see more tears streaming down his little face.

"Papa, I- I was just trying out that spell you taught me to turn Chairman orange, b-but something went wrong, and-"

"Max, I've told you countless times to not practice and spells when I'm not around. Have I not?" Magnus said.

"Yeah, you have," Max replied, looking down at his lap.

Magnus crossed his arms. "Then why did you do it?"

Max shrugged his shoulders.

Magnus sighed, and knelt down next to Max on the couch. "Okay, Max, look. I'll let it go this time, but next time something like this happens, there will be consequences. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Papa," Max said, his voice still sounding teary.

"Alright then. I want you to go to your room for a little bit, okay? Rafe, you go with him to keep him company."

The two boys got up, and walked to their shared room.

Alec sighed, collapsing onto the couch. Magnus followed soon after, feeling just as exasperated, Alec was sure.

"Wow. I definitely didn't expect to wake up to that," Alec said, staring off at the wall in front of him.

"Hm, me neither, my dear," Magnus replied, leaning his head on Alec's shoulder; also staring at the wall. "Well, I might as well clean up these cats while I'm sitting here," he said, walking over to the couch next to him to pick up Chairman Meow in one hand.

"Magnus," Alec said. "Max said that you taught him that spell, but it obviously went wrong. What was it supposed to do?"

Before replying, Magnus placed his hand above the small cats' head, blue sparks of magic flowing from his fingertips, turning Chairman Meow back to his normal shade of gray. "It was supposed to turn his orange; like a Calico cat. He must have read the spell wrong while he was reading it." He then reached over to pick up Church, who was not at all pleased to be lifted. Magnus swore under his breath when Church swiped at him with his paw. "Anyway, I'm not going to allow him to practice magic on his own, anymore. He needs to have me, or another suitable warlock, watching him whenever he practices. How does that sound, Alexander?"

Alec thought about that for a moment. "That sounds fair. So, how long does he have to stay in his room with Rafe?"

"Just for a few more minutes. He's only 5 years old, after all. We can't punish him too harshly, you know?"

Alec nodded in agreement. "So, what should we do after they're finished?"

"I have an idea that I think they'd like," Magnus responded, walking into the kitchen, and opening up the cabinets; taking out ingredients, and setting them up along the counter.

By the Angel, Alec thought, I love my family.

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