Okay, this is gonna be short, but this is the best I can do at the moment. I decided that I would bring in some flashbacks and memories so you guys could have a better understanding of how close Alec and Daniel are. Italics are memories/flashbacks. Sorry about how short and cliff hangerish this is.
The sound of thunder clashing awoke Daniel with a start. The little five year old looked around frantically before another crash of thunder sounded. He jumped out of his hammock and raced into his brother's room.
Fifteen year old Alec was sleeping, blissfully unaware of the raging storm.
"Alec…" Daniel whispered, but he barely made a sound.
Finally, Daniel collected his courage and walked up to the teen.
"Alec!" he hissed, gently shaking his shoulder.
"Hm wha-? Danny? Why are you up?" Alec murmured drowsily, slowly sitting up to look at his brother.
"I don't like the storm!" Daniel whimpered, cowering as another roll of thunder sounded.
"Come here, Daniel." Alec said, gently wrapping his arms around Daniel and pulling him into his lap.
Daniel relaxed and snuggled into his brother's arms. Alec laid back down with Daniel pressed up against his chest. Alec finger combed his hair, humming an Italian lullaby as Daniel was lulled back to sleep. Once finished, and falling asleep himself, Alec kissed Daniel's forehead and closed his eyes as sleep claimed him.
Alec shook the memory out of his head as he watched the cadets train. Larmina was definitely a good fighter, but there were still some flaws that could have her injured in combat. He'd have to correct those. Lord knows that won't be easy, but if Alec can raise his siblings then he can get through to the stubborn headed cadet.
Vince really needed help. He had some skills, but he wasn't confident in himself. Either way, Alec knew that he had a lot to do with this guy.
Daniel was exceptional, considering that it was Alec who taught him. He seemed distracted though. It didn't make sense. He can easily pin Vince and his enemies, but with Larmina, he's almost as bad as Vince. A crush maybe?
Alec watched them, coming to the conclusion that Daniel did have a crush on her. But did Larmina return the feelings? Alec watched her attitude and body language towards him. And indeed, those feelings were returned.
Alec smiled evilly. He could definitely use this to his advantage.
He ended their training session and watched as Daniel and Larmina walked off talking.