A pair of emerald eyes gazed upon a light green bundle. Long, tawny fingers ran through thin hair that belonged to the infant nestled beneath a green blanket. The woman holding the bundle hummed softly as a smile stretched across her scarlet lips.
"Meu bebê... Raimundo," she whispered. "Você é tão lindo." The woman leaned down, planting a soft kiss upon the infant's head.
"Mmm..." The kiss stirred the baby from his slumber. His eyes cracked open. A quiet coo came from him as he looked up at whom he presumed was his mother.
"You have Mama's eyes," his mother stated quietly. "Your father should be here soon, Raimundo. He will be so happy to see you."
"Rosa!"
The woman smiled tiredly at the man who quickly approached her. "Alexio," she murmured as she was embraced. "Just look at our son. Look at how handsome he is."
"Is this our Raimundo?" Alexio said with a quiet laugh. "I can't believe we have another son."
The father peered back to the entrance of the hospital room. Standing by the door was a six year old boy. Much like his parents, he had tan skin, brown hair, and emerald eyes. "Come here, Mateus. Come see your brother."
Mateus nodded before slowly approaching the bed. He climbed upon it and crawled up to the bundle in his mother's arms. As he peered into it, Mateus tilted his head to the side. "He's tiny."
"Of course he is." Alexio laughed. "He was just born."
"Will he be an acrobat with me in the circus?" Mateus wondered.
"We will have to see," Rosa replied as she gently rocked Raimundo back and forth. "Now Mateus, since you are the oldest, you must make sure you protect Raimundo. Can you do that?"
"I can try," Mateus said confidently.
"You must also be nice to him and be gentle with him," Alexio added. "He is not as big and strong as you are."
"I'll be a good brother!" Mateus said with a wide grin. "I promise!"
"We are so proud of you, Mateus," Rosa said, smiling sweetly. "Raimundo will be happy to know he has such a wonderful brother. Isn't that right, Raimundo?"
The baby boy wiggled a bit in his mother's arms. He glanced at his family members before letting a toothless smile take over his face. A small giggle came from him, causing everyone in the room to laugh along with him.
Alexio and Rosa gave their baby a kiss before sharing a smile with each other. They were happy to welcome their son in the world. But, neither of them knew that the child before them was destined for great things. Their son would one day become the greatest hero the world had ever seen.