Don't walk into the light, it's too dark for you there (Phan x Shadowhunters)

It's time.

Clary, Raphael, Magnus, Simon and Dan had to wait the rest of the night and the whole next day before they could actually bury Phil. This day was the absolute worst day of Dan's life, even worse than his birthday that year. Every minute felt like an hour and every hour like a lifetime and with each of them going by, Dan thought about his decision more and more. He was ruining Phil's life because he was selfish. But he just didn't want to lose him. He was sitting in a corner in the Hotel. The others were all chatting gathered around Phil but Dan didn't want to engage with them. Clary, Simon and Magnus had talked to him a lot, Raphael did not say a word. Dan got the feeling that he did not like him too much but the feeling was mutual. Magnus and Raphael however seemed actually kind of close and Dan wondered what the story behind that was.

"Dan. It's time." Dan hadn't even noticed that Magnus had come over to him. Dan looked up to Magnus (he was sitting on the floor) in terror. He was scared because after all, Clary had told him that there was still the possibility of Phil being stuck underground forever. Honestly right now, Dan was more scared of what would happen if Phil actually turned into a vampire. How would he react? Will he hate Dan for making this decision?

"Come on, we have to go to the graveyard. Raphael will carry Phil there and you, me, Simon and Clary will have to dig the grave." Dan stood up.

"Wait, we actually have to dig a hole? Can't we just use magic?"

"Its an ancient Vampire ritual, you can be happy that we are actually allowed to be there and help." Dan just nodded and followed Magnus to the others. The last thing he wanted was to start a fight with the vampires.

"Are we all ready?" Raphael looked all of them. He was very serious. The nice chatty atmosphere from two minutes ago was gone. Everyone was suddenly serious. It made Dan feel really uncomfortable.

"I have called Jace. Him, Izzy and Alec will come too and help us with the digging." Dan had no idea who Clary was talking about. He knew Alec but the other two names he had never heard of.

As if Magnus could read his mind, he answered his question.

"Jace and Izzy are Shadowhunters. They are Alec's siblings."

Clary nodded.

"Okay, I'm all for educating Dan but we should really go. Might be shocking but we can't do this in the morning. My skin can't handle the sun very well." Raphael seemed annoyed but even Dan knew that he had a point and so did Magnus.

"Raphael is right. Let's go guys."

Raphael started to pick Phil up who looked even paler than usual. Dan could not stand looking at his lifeless body. If the situation was different, Dan would laugh about how silly Raphael looked. He was a rather small guy and Phil was definitely not. Vampires must have some superpower that makes them really strong. There was no way in hell for Raphael to carry Phil if that wasn't the case. Dan did not like Raphael but he had to admit that Raphael was very careful and worried about Phil. Maybe he wasn't that bad after all.

Raphael stood in front of the group now.

"Simon and I will meet you at the graveyard." With a move of his head, Raphael signalised Simon to leave and he did. Within seconds SImon was gone and so were Raphael and Phil.

Clary, Magnus and Dan were the only ones left. Everýthing was silent until Clary spoke up.

"We should go too. Jace and the others are bringing shovels for all of us." Magnus nodded and Dan said nothing. A few minutes later, they were on their way to the graveyard.