Knights Against the Night Part 41

Freddie was terrified, His mother rushed in, and spent her time trying to calm Freddie down. Rocking, singing, trying to get him to tell her what had frightened him. "Just a nightmare honey, just a nightmare."

It wasn't just a nightmare.

She gathered up Bolt and Chester, her warmth was welcomed after the pain of the dark, the chill had set in.

She was soft and gentle, and didn't notice anything wrong with Chester.

Bolt worried.

It was a long time until sunrise.

She sang, tucking both the Ted units in beside Freddie. The lullaby was a silly little tune, and for once Bolt was thankful for her presence.

The Monster was gone.

Freddie slowly fell back to sleep, his face tear strained.

Bolt was extremely aware of the chill of Chester beside him.

"Be safe little one, I'm here."

"I want Mags." Freddie muttered, and Bolt was watching her face, the sudden pain made her flinch back, tears filling her eyes.

"So do I." She said. She curled her hand around Chester, "So do I."

Freddie gave up the fight, slipping away into sleep.

She waited, watching her child sleep.

She didn't let go of Chester.

Bolt slipped away before she left, exhausted by the fight.