It seems like months since I posted a new story. Actually I posted Stop with the Malec Angst seven days ago. But it's been ten days since I posted something 'series' related (Miracle chapter 6).

This story popped into my head, mostly because Mikey and Max have been having fun with adventures and poor Maxine wasn't getting any love and attention.

Enjoy.

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Maxine finishes her homework and gathers her books together. She walks to the other side of the kitchen table and kisses Mikey's head, "Love you."

Mikey giggles, "Love you too." He goes back to writing the alphabet with a black crayon.

Magnus puts his phone in his pocket, as he sets the table, "Daddy is going to be in Idris tonight, big Clave meeting."

Maxine stops on her way to her bedroom and turns around, "All night?"

Magnus nods, "And possibly all day tomorrow as well."

Mikey looks from his father to his sister, "Daddy belongs here." Maxine nods.

Magnus smiles and kisses his son's head, "I know, raspberry, but we have to share Daddy with his bosses."

Maxine rolls her eyes, "His bosses are greedy." She continues to her room.

Mikey nods, "Bosses greedy."

Magnus smiles, "Preaching to the choir on that. But we have no say on the matter."

Maxine returns to the kitchen. She pours water into glasses and brings them to the table, "Clave, and their big not important meetings that keep Daddy away from us. Blah on them."

Mikey giggles, "Blah on the Clave."

Magnus laughs, "Mikey, that's not nice."

"Not nice to take Daddy from us."

Maxine helps her father bring plates to the table, then sits down across from her brother, "Exactly, Mikey."

Magnus sits next to Maxine, "I'm not disagreeing, I'm just saying it wasn't nice."

Maxine sniffs, "The Clave isn't nice."

Mikey puts his fork down and looks at his sister, "What they do to Daddy?"

Magnus smiles, "Relax, Mikey. They did nothing to Daddy. Now eat."

Mikey narrows his eyes as he looks at his father, "Sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure, raspberry. Eat."

Mikey looks at his sister, "Sure?"

Maxine nods, "Yes, Clave won't hurt Daddy because Poppa would kick their ass."

"Me kick their ass too."

Magnus laughs, "You probably scare them more than me."

Mikey nods, "Good." He picks up his fork and resumes eating.

Maxine glances at her brother, then back at Magnus, "Really, Poppa?"

Magnus nods, "Uncle Jace found out that the Clave knew about HIM for a while."

"Did they know that HIM was in Brooklyn?"

"No, they only found out he was here after Jace told them."

"Oh." She watches Mikey eat for a few minutes, then looks at their father, "So they know about Mikey?"

Mikey stops chewing and looks at Maxine, "Who they?'

Maxine giggles, "Nobody. You're going to choke."

Mikey shakes his head, "No, I'm not."

Magnus laughs, "Mikey, stop talking with your mouth full."

Mikey opens his mouth, "Food all gone."

"Thank you."

Mikey giggles, "You're welcome, Poppa."

Magnus smiles, then glances at Maxine, "They vaguely know from HIS correspondence back to his people over there, but they know enough to fear him." He nods towards Mikey.

Maxine plays with her napkin, "And?"

Magnus leans over and kisses her forehead, "And nothing, blueberry. They aren't that stupid to do anything."

Maxine relaxes, "Good."

They finish dinner, Maxine and Mikey help Magnus wash the dishes, then they sit on the sofa to watch Toy Story.

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Magnus glances at the cable box. 10:37P

Mikey is fast asleep in his lap. Maxine is also sleeping, her head against his arm as she holds it tight. Magnus gently kisses the top of Maxine's head, "Blueberry, you'd be more comfortable in bed."

She slowly opens her eyes and sleepily looks around, "Where's Daddy?"

"Remember, he's in Idris."

She stretches, "Yeah, that's right." She stands and kisses his cheek, "Night, Poppa."

"Good night, baby girl."

She kisses Mikey's head, then walks to her bedroom.

Magnus holds Mikey as he stands up. Mikey opens one eye and looks up at his father, "Poppa?"

Magnus kisses his forehead, "That would be me, raspberry." He walks towards Mikey's bedroom.

Mikey wiggles in Magnus' arms, "No, sleep with Poppa."

Magnus sighs, "I will be lonely tonight. Okay." He walks into his and Alec's bedroom. He sets Mikey on the bed and flicks his hand. Mikey is in pajamas.

Mikey gets under the covers, "I sleep on Daddy's side."

Magnus smiles, "Yes, keep it warm for him." He changes into his sleep clothes and gets in the bed.

Maxine is standing by the door, "Hey, why isn't Mikey in his bed?"

Mikey sits up, "Poppa lonely."

"Well, what about me?"

Magnus laughs as Mikey moves over and pats the bed in between them, "Room for Maxine."

Maxine giggles as she walks over and gets in the bed. She rests her head on Magnus' chest. Mikey rests his head on his sister's back as he holds her. Magnus lays his left hand on Mikey's back and holds Maxine with his right. He closes his eyes and automatically reaches for the love rune.

He takes a deep breath as he gets nothing. After all these years, it still scares him that his connection to the rune doesn't reach Idris. He kisses the top of Maxine's head and closes his eyes.

Eventually he falls asleep listening to the soft sounds of his children sleeping.

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That was Monday night, it's now Thursday and Alec is still in Idris.

Magnus sits at the kitchen table, helping Mikey spell his name. Maxine is across from them finishing her homework.

Dinner has been eaten and the dishes are clean.

Magnus is exhausted, what little rest he gets isn't a deep enough sleep to relax his body and mind. His inability to sense Alec's location is weighing on his mind, but he needs to stay calm for Maxine and Mikey.

When Magnus brings Mikey home from school, their son stands by the sofa, rubbing his neck, his eyes darting around the living room. Magnus has to call his name a few times until Mikey looks at him and gives him a slight smile. Mikey hasn't drawn a 'z' on his neck since he started talking, but with Alec not around, Mikey's fear of abandonment has returned.

Magnus is glad that his son hasn't shown an interest in opening portals since that is the only thing preventing Mikey from going to get his father.

Maxine comes home from school and looks around the loft for Alec. When she doesn't see him, she goes into her bedroom, throws her bookbag on the floor and sits on her bed for a while. Then she gets her books and walks to the kitchen table to start her homework.

Magnus can't fault their children from missing Alec, since after Maxine leaves and he has dropped Mikey at school, Magnus finds it hard to return to the loft unless he has official business to attend to.

As long as he can be the 'High Warlock of Brooklyn', time passes quickly until it's time to get Mikey, otherwise time drags. He can't remember the last time he and Alec were apart for so long, especially since Maxine came into their lives. One day tops, but their kiss goodbye Monday morning seems like months ago.

"Poppa?"

Magnus gives Mikey a weak smile, "Sorry, raspberry. My mind wandered there for a second."

"When's Daddy coming home?"

Magnus kisses Mikey's head, "Soon."

Maxine taps her pen on the table, "When soon?"

"I don't know, Maxine."

"We should go get Daddy."

Mikey nods, "Get Daddy now."

Magnus sighs, "Aunt Izzy says they are busy and we need to be patient."

Mikey shakes his head, "I want Daddy home now."

Maxine nods, "Now."

Magnus closes his eyes and swallows. He opens them and looks at his children, "Tomorrow. If he's not here when Mikey and I come home, I'll go to Idris and see what's going on."

Mikey nods, "Poppa and me go get Daddy."

"No Mikey, we'll wait for Maxine and I'll leave you here with her, while I go by myself."

Mikey's eyes narrow as he looks at his father, "I go."

Magnus picks Mikey up and puts him on his lap. He kisses Mikey's forehead, "No raspberry. We don't want trouble. I'll go get Daddy alone."

"No trouble, I want Daddy and they will give me Daddy."

Maxine giggles, "Mikey, first Poppa goes, then if they tell him 'no', then you go. Okay?"

Mikey slowly nods as he looks at Magnus, "Okay, Poppa?"

Magnus nods, "Yes, I can agree to that." He hugs Mikey and gives Maxine a grateful smile over his son's head.

Maxine smiles, "Now that we have a plan of action, let's celebrate with ice cream."

Magnus laughs, "Is that a hint, Maxine?"

"Maybe, Poppa."

Mikey giggles, "Ice cream."

Magnus laughs, "I guess we're going to get ice cream. Blueberry, done with your homework?"

Maxine nods, "All done." She closes her books and stands. She flicks her hand and the books are gone.

Mikey claps his hands, "Ice cream."

Magnus stands holding Mikey, "Then let's go." He opens a portal. Maxine holds his arm as they leave the loft.

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After going to Baskin Robbins, they return to the loft, hoping to see their favorite ShadowHunter.

Only to be disappointed once again.

Maxine goes into her room and sits on the bed. Mikey walks to the sofa and sits down, his hand rubbing his neck.

Magnus stands by the kitchen table and closes his eyes.

Still nothing.

Magnus rubs his thumb across his fingers and takes a deep breath. He walks over to the sofa and sits next to Mikey.

His son climbs into his lap and presses his face into Magnus' chest, "I want Daddy, Poppa."

Magnus holds him tight, "Me too, Mikey. Me too."

Maxine walks out her room and sits next to Magnus. She rests her head against his arm, "This isn't right, Poppa. How can the Clave keep Daddy all this time for some stupid meeting."

He kisses the top of her head, "It's the Clave, my darling. It's what they do."

"I miss Daddy."

Magnus puts his arm around her and holds her, "Tomorrow, I promise."

"Okay, Poppa." She kisses his cheek, "I'm going to bed."

Magnus nods, "Goodnight Maxine."

"Night Poppa." She kisses Mikey's head, "Night Mikey."

Mikey smiles, "Night, Maxine."

She flicks her hand and she is in her pajamas. She walks into her fathers' bedroom. Magnus smiles. His children have slept with him since Monday night, otherwise he wouldn't get any sleep.

Mikey looks up at Magnus, "Sleep Poppa."

Magnus nods, "Might as well." He stands and carries Mikey to his bedroom. He flicks his hand and the two of them are in their sleep clothes. He puts Mikey on the bed. Mikey lays next to his sister. Magnus gets in the bed behind Mikey and wraps his arms around both children. He closes his eyes and eventually falls asleep.

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Magnus slowly opens his eyes and looks around the bedroom. It's still dark. Mikey and Maxine are asleep. The loft is quiet.

But something woke Magnus up.

He closes his eyes, then opens them quickly.

Alexander is in the Institute.

Magnus carefully gets out the bed, then runs into the living room. He opens a portal and waits.

A minute or two later, a tired, drawn and bearded Alec walks into the loft. He gives Magnus a weak smile, "By the angel, I'm finally home."

Magnus walks over to him and holds him tight, "God I missed you so much."

Alec's arms go around him and he holds Magnus just as tight, "I feel like I've been gone for years."

Magnus gently kisses him, then rests his forehead against Alec's. He closes his eyes as the stress and tension melt away, replaced by the calmness and peace that means that Alec is near him.

He rubs his nose against Alec's beard, "They didn't have razors in Idris?"

Alec holds Magnus tighter, "I just wanted to come home, I didn't care about food, sleep, nothing."

Magnus smiles as he hears footsteps. Out the corner of his eye, he sees Mikey walking over to them. Magnus kisses Alec, "We have company."

Alec smiles, "Hey raspberry, miss me?"

Mikey giggles, "Daddy's here." Alec picks him up and Mikey giggles as he kisses his father's face, "Daddy's face tickles."

Alec smiles and kisses his son's nose, "Love my raspberry."

Mikey holds Alec's cheeks, "Love my Daddy and his tickly face."

Magnus smiles, "It's way too late for this."

Alec nods, "I want to sleep for months."

Magnus kisses him, "Not when you have a beard."

Alec laughs, "Not now, Magnus."

Magnus smiles as he rubs his nose against Alec's cheek, then kisses Mikey's nose, "Guess we should go back to bed, raspberry?"

Mikey nods, "Yes, Daddy is home, now we will all sleep good."

Magnus nods, "Yes, we will." He flicks his hand and Alec is in sleep clothes. They walk to their bedroom.

Alec gets in the bed and lays Mikey on his chest. Magnus lays next to Maxine and gently kisses her forehead.

Maxine sleepily opens her eyes, "Poppa?"

He smiles, "Look who's here."

She blinks as she turns around. Her eyes widen, "Daddy." She moves over and hugs Alec.

Mikey giggles, "I'm getting squished."

Maxine giggles, "It's about time somebody else got squished instead of me." She kisses her father's cheek, "Poppa must be happy, the beard is back."

Magnus laughs, "I am happy because your father is back."

Maxine nods, "Amen Poppa."

Mikey giggles, "Amen Maxine."

Maxine kisses Mikey's nose, "Amen Mikey."

Alec puts his arms around Maxine and Mikey, "Can we go to sleep now?"

Maxine puts her head on Alec's chest, next to Mikey's, "Yes, Daddy."

Magnus laughs, "He comes home and I'm back to being the other father."

Mikey reaches across Maxine for Magnus' hand, "Love Poppa."

Magnus holds his son's hand, "Love you too, raspberry." He kisses Mikey's hand then places it on Alec's chest. He kisses the back of Maxine's head as he puts his arm around their children.

Alec holds Magnus' hand as he leans over Maxine and kisses Magnus, "We'll talk in the morning."

Magnus smiles, "Oh we'll do a lot more than talk, Mr. Lightwood."

Maxine giggles, "Poppa, there's children present."

"Children should be sleeping, way past their bedtime."

Mikey giggles, "Shh, too much talking."

Magnus is about to answer when he sees that Alec is asleep, a gentle smile on his lips. Mikey looks at Alec and puts a finger to his lips, "Shhh, Daddy sleeping."

Maxine puts her hand on Magnus' and whispers, "Daddy's home." Mikey nods and puts his head back on Alec's chest.

Magnus lays there and smiles as Mikey and Maxine fall asleep. A few minutes later, he is fast asleep.

-tbc-

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This was only meant to be a fluffy one chapter story, but I'm pretty sure some of you are curious about the meeting. Here's a hint, with all the differences in my two main worlds, there are a few similarities.