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Max's finger made small circles on the dusty floor for last twenty minutes. After few more seconds he nudged his friend "When are we getting out?" Rafael sighed. This was the seventh time Max had asked this question and he was tired of giving the same answer again and again. Still the boy said "Soon Max"
"I'm bored"
Rafael narrowed his eyes "That's not the problem right now"
"I'm wanna..." Max rubbed his eyes "sleep"
Rafael too felt his eyes droop close. What the two boys didn't know was that due to lack of oxygen they were getting drowsy "Me too. It's too hot in here and I feel tired but we can't okay. We've to stay awake"
"Okay"
"Good"
Barely thirty seconds later the two boys closed their eyes, Max's head falling on Rafael's shoulder who head dropped on top of Max's.
OUTSIDE
C'mon people hurry! We're running out of time" yelled Carl, head of the rescue team. His workers worked harder bracing the part of the fallen roof where the kids were entombed under. They had to be very careful so any cement slab wouldn't shift itself and accidentally fall on the boys. Carl had already called EMT people to be on safe side. On seeing the ambulance, Magnus's and Alec's worry only doubled
Three workers removed a huge chunk of cement slab which gave them space of a small hole. One of them peeped and yelled "I SEE THEM!"
On hearing this, Magnus and Alec's face lit up with hope. They ran towards the constricted area but were stopped by few officers "Sir please stay here. It's dangerous to go any further"
Magnus raised his voice at the officer "Let us go!" Alec also struggled to get pass through the yellow tape "Are they alright!?" he asked to the man above the debris/p
"I'm not sure Sir. They don't seem to be moving" said the man and Magnus's eyes widened "NO!" Carl climbed through the debris and peeped down the hole. He could see the two boys sitting against a wall "MAX! RAFAEL!" he called out but got no response "BOYS CAN YOU HEAR ME?" he cursed when he again got no response fearing they were too late
Alec desperately tried to freed himself "Please let me go.. I'll talk to him...Please" Carl thought about it. Maybe hearing their fathers voice, the kids might wake up. His first priority was to see if the boys were even alive "Let them come"
Magnus and Alec rushed and together they started climbing on the debris that were pulled out before. Suddenly Magnus's leg slipped and was about to fall when Alec caught his arm and balanced him "Thank you" said Magnus but Alec didn't reply and moved forward
"Stay calm and be careful. If...I mean when the boys respond to you, talk to them until we figure a way to get them out" Carl instructed and shifted to give space for the two men. Alec peeped down the hole and tears of happiness leaked from his eyes when he saw his son "Max!" Magnus too was extremely relieved and happy to see his son "Rafael!" The two fathers then started calling out to their sons
INSIDE
Rafael gasped when he heard a voice. He opened his eyes but soon fell into coughing fit. Max woke up on hearing the coughs "Rafael? What happened?" he asked in sleepy voice
"I thought..I heard papa" said Rafael
"MAX!"
Max's eyes widened "I heard Daddy too!" he looked towards the door but couldn't see anybody
"They're awake!" Magnus smiled broadly "Rafael! Look up!"
"Maxie! I'm up here!" Alec called out to bring Max's attention. Both the boys then looked up and smiles formed on their faces "Rafael they came!" Max squeaked out loud and Rafael waved to his father "Papa!"
Both the boys then started yelling and shouting all at once, asking Magnus and Alec to get them out of here. The two even cried as they pleaded them to come down and get them. Magnus tried to calm the boys down but they got even more desperate with their cries so Alec took matters in his hands and used his strict teacher tone "KEEP QUIET"
Alec felt extremely bad for shouting at them but like Carl said the boys had to stay calm so the rescue could be done easily. He looked at Magnus who gave a appreciative nod "Talk to them. They'll listen to you"
Alec peeped down again and was glad atleast the boys had gone quiet "Rafael...Max listen to me okay. We are going to get you out. But if you keep shouting then it's going to be very difficult for the good guys to pull you out"
"Daddy I promise not to make any noise" Max wiped his tears and Rafael did the same "Mr Lightwood please don't leave us"
Alec's heart broke on the words "No Rafael. No one is leaving. You are very brave boy...you too Max. Do as the good uncle says and you both will soon meet us. Understood?" he got nods from the boys. Alec then faced Carl "Please hurry up"
"Thank you. You both can get down now. We'll take it from here"
Magnus looked down again "We're waiting right here for both of you. Stay strong and no more crying" Rafael nodded "I love you papa" Magnus's eyes again shone with tears "Papa loves you too angel" Alec then waved a bye to Max followed by a flying kiss who copied his actions. They carefully climbed down and waited behind the yellow tape
Carl immediately got to work. He called one of his men and asked him to get to the boys. The man was tied to a rope and slowly lowered down. He then untied the rope to himself and tied it to Rafael "Here" he guided the boy's hand to the rope on his chest "Don't let go and close your eyes kid. When you open them, you'll be next to your father okay" he spoke gently and saw Rafael give a nod. The man gave a slight pull to the rope, indicating they were ready. Max saw Rafael was then pulled up by the rope "Next is me?" The man ruffled his hair "Yes buddy. You go next"
Magnus was eagerly waiting outside. His mind and heart was so on the edge that he felt if he didn't see Rafael soon then he would pass out any second. He could hear the workers yell the words 'slowly' 'be careful' 'watch out for his head' and he took a step closer. Rafael's face popped up and Magnus sighed in relief, tears dripping from his face "Rafael!"
Rafael's eyes shifted to Magnus's voice and he stretched his arms "PAPA! PAPA!" he started wriggling "PUT ME DOWN! I WANT PAPA!"
The workers then carefully pulled him out and untied the rope. Rafael was handed over to Magnus who took him in his arms and hugged him tightly "My angel" he peppered his son with lots of kisses "Thank God you're okay. I love you so much sweet pea...so much" Rafael wrapped his arms around Magnus's neck "I love you too papa"
Alec was glad to see Rafael was okay but his heart ached to see Max. He saw the workers lower a rope again and this time he went closer to the site. Few agonizingly slow minutes passed before Alec saw Max's black hair emerge from the hole "Max!" he cried out with joy
When Max was handed to Alec, both father and son cried together. Alec wrapped his arms protectively "I got you Maxie. Daddy's got you" he heard Max cry louder "Sshhh...don't cry baby. You're okay now. Everything is okay Maxie" Jace and Izzy came running towards them and hugged the pair "You were so brave Max. We're proud of you kiddo" said Jace ruffling Max's hair
Cheers and claps echoed all around the area. Media reporters clicked pictures along with the words of appreciation for the resuce team. Magnus and Alec thanked Carl and his team. Carl then requested them to get the boys checked out by the doctor.
Both Rafael and Max suffered a mild dehydration. Max palm was being bandaged as he drank fresh orange juice. His eyes met with Rafael and they shared a smile. Alec then picked Max and Magnus held Rafael in his arms, ready to head back home. They didn't even bother to look at each other and parted ways. What the two men missed was Max and Rafael waving a happy bye at one another.
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