You had recently been ushered over by your dear friends, Pepa and Julieta, to come to the Casita since Pepa was giving birth to her third child.
You of course didn't object, she was one of your dearest friends. As of now, you were rushing over to meet her new-born son, and to possibly aid the once pregnant women.
When you rushed upstairs into the nursery, where spontaneously she began to give birth to him, you saw Mirabel waiting outside, and smiled.
"When will Tia peppa be done getting her new baby?" You chuckled at the pre-teen girl. "Soon, but you shouldn't see him just yet, they are quite ugly when newly born." She giggled and hit you playfully.
You smiled softly before turning to the door. "I'll be one moment okay Mir?" She nodded, and puffed up her cheeks, staring down at the stairway with her brown eyes, both shimmering with anticipation.
You knocked softly, to which Felix quickly opened the door, his forehead seemed damp with sweat, and the room was a little humid, but you could tell from the rain soaking his clothes, that she was feeling better.
You guessed since it was so painful she probably cause a huge storm, stepping closer to peppa, who was still awake thankfully, you saw a bundle of dry blankets in her arm.
"Peppa." You stated, getting her attention, and Julieta's as well, who was being her midwife for now. She smiled, her curly orange hair spreading across her pillow like a flaming cloud, it was also drenched, you hope the baby wasn't too wet.
"Come see, he is very gorgeous for a new-born." You nodded, stepping closer, to which she tilted him to you. You gasped, he was beautiful, his dark skin and eyes like his papa, and his gorgeous smile like his mama.
"Wow, no kidding." She softly chuckled at this, her tired eyes gazing at you "Would you like to hold him, I think I need to rest.." Turning to her sister, she spoke, her voice getting quieter "Would you care for little ant while I do so?"
Julieta smiled warmly at her weary form, kissing her head before adjusting the blankets to cover her more. You held the squirming boy in your hands, a sense of warmness filling your chest, Julieta patted your back as Felix gave a quick kiss to his wife before taking the baby from your arms.
"His name is Antonio, she just has the cutest names she calls him. I am happy you made it.." She caressed your shoulder, before shooing Mirabel away, who instead of playing with the other kids, tried to run in to give Tia a hug.
You felt so at peace, it was a lovely moment.
From then on, you had seen little Antonio grow from a mere baby to a adventurous young child, and had also grown especially protect of him. With his adventures, came scrapes, bruises, cuts, all sorts of injuries.
Let alone his mother always getting sick from causing storms, so she would ask you to watch him. To this, you never detested. You grew to see the amazing person he was, he had the gentleness, and the amazing emotional empathy from his father, as well as the adventurous and energetic sides from his mother.
You could say he was a gift on earth, you loved all the Madrigal children since they were as much a friend to you, as anyone. But you would be lying if you said little Antonio wasn't your favorite.
Who could blame you? He was adorable, and the youngest, so he was always given the most attention.
Then, the night of his gift ceremony came alone, you were excited. What would his gift be? You could tell it was amazing, since it was the great Antonio we were speaking about.
You were by Pepa, Delores, and Luisa in the crowd when you saw him walk down the carpet to his door. You could see him holding Mirabel's hand, you were a little jealous, but nevertheless you found the brother-sister interaction cute.
When he touched the door, for a split second you felt fear, what if he didn't get a gift? No, it would be fine, he is special, just like Mirabel, gift or none.
Suddenly, animals flying in and out brought you back from your thoughts, you could have guessed he talked to animals, he had always been so obsessed with them. When he opened the door, to a magnificent jungle you gasped, he grabbed your hand and ran inside, suddenly a tiger was carrying him away and up and down winding branches, you felt panicked, but Isabella grabbed your shoulder comfortingly.
"I know how much you worry, but its okay. He's antonio." You nodded, as everyone rushed in, the night was filled with so much dancing, and drinking, which you steered antonio clear from, you noticed though, Mirabel was gone, like she wasn't there.
You were too busy to realize what was happening out there, and when Mirabel began to shout and holler about Casita breaking, you grabbed Antonio to keep him safe, you don't know what you would do it he got hurt.
When Alma was to say she was being silly, you still felt cautious that night, and took care to check for any abnormalities. After the party, everyone went home.
The next weeks were so odd, Isabellas proposal, let alone the Casita, you hear Bruno was back? You hadn't been invited since then because they had 'Family issues'.
It had been a month since you had seen Antonio, and you were fed up, you marched over, only to be met with the Casita in rubble, and everyone calling for Mirabel.
You cared for her, but you could only focus on checking if Peppa and Antonio were alright. You saw them in the distance, and immediately ran up to them, engulfing the both in a hug.
Antonio began to weep and cling onto you "Mirabel left us! She's gone.. Waaaaa" Peppa sighed, a solemn look on her face as she wiped a few tears, to your surprise, no cloud formed over her. "Casita... Mirabel was right, the magic was fading and now.. Casita broke, and the magic did too.."
You shook your head.. This can't be true can it?
When Mirabel was found you felt relieved, it hurt to see Antonio so broken over her leaving, she was his favorite cousin. When Bruno was brought back to, you began to cry, he was also your dear friend before he disappeared.
Many tears were shed, but as they built the house again, and the magic was restored, you felt good. You felt as if Antonio was better too, as he hugged you, and as Casita was brought back.
Now, that doesn't mean you are any less protective of him, no. For many years to come, you always will be. Especially after the whole Magic going haywire incident.
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Sorry if this is a little rushed.. Hope you enjoyed!
