Magnus was already fast asleep too, when half an hour later soft steps followed by a blinking colourful light, came along.
A table wobbled, the vase on it almost dropping to the floor, but small hands steadied it the last second.
"Careful!" A hushed voice reprimanded.
"I can't see!"
"I told you we should have brought a flashlight!" The voice rose a bit.
"Shhhh! You're going to wake them!"
Both voices fell silent as the boys held their breath. Magnus and Alec kept sleeping and the kids let out a sigh of relief.
"They're going to catch a cold..." Max commented.
"Should we wake them?"
"No!"
"Then what?" Rafael asked crossing his arms.
"A blanket!"
"Shhhhh!"
"A blanket..." Max repeated lower.
"Wait here. I'll go."
"But it's dark here!" The baby Warlock whined softly grabbing his brother's hand. "Don't leave me alone!"
"It's okay, Daddy and Papa are right there." Rafael soothed. "And there are wards in the house. It's safe."
"Okay..." He agreed reluctantly letting go. "Will you be okay?"
"I have my sneakers." Rafael said patting his head. "Don't worry."
Max nodded and Rafael left swiftly, guided by his shoes' light to avoid obstacles, and went to their parents' room. He retrieved a blanket and returned.
"C'mon."
They moved silently to their parents and grabbing one side of the blanket each put it on them careful not to wake them. Satisfied with the result, they smiled at each other and tiptoed away.
Rafael noticed Max being on edge and looking around while they walked through the shadows and even though he didn't like the dark too, he put up a brave front and took his hand.
"It's safe." He repeated smiling at his baby brother. "C'mon, I'll tuck you in."
The little Warlock beamed at him squeezing his hand. "Thank you! Can we leave a light on too?"
Rafael laughed softly. "Definitely."
The End~