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Rebirth of a Star General

Omg. We finally reach half of the secret uncovered by Xiao Jue, also we are meeting Houa Yixian and then to the engagement chapters (everyone cheer).

Chapters: 181-200.

Chapter 181: He Yan learns it was Xiao Jue that night she ran away from her family.

Quote Chapter 181: " It turned out that on the night she left the He family to join the army, Xiao Jue had actually come to keep the appointment. However, due to twists of fate, they missed each other. Once missed, there was no chance again. Just as in the past, He Yan didn’t know that the person secretly guiding her swordsmanship was Xiao Jue. Now, Xiao Jue couldn’t possibly know that the person he had assisted back then had changed."

In the following chapters there is a lot of flashbacks.

CHAPTER 189: XIAO JUE AND CHU ZHAO COMPETING FOR HE YANS ATTENTION PLS DONT CUT THAT FROM THE DRAMA.

Chapter 190: xiao jue bridal carries tipsy he yan to her room, hua youxian is delighted and about to shake his world.

Quote Chapter 190:" This made him somewhat displeased. The young man bent his fingers, as if he couldn’t resist the urge to tap her as a form of reprimand. However, just before he could touch He Yan’s forehead, he stopped. Following that, the tapping turned into a gentle caress, and Xiao Jue gently brushed away the stray strands of hair that had blown onto her face. "

QUOTE CHAPTER 190: “Enough about me,” Youhua Fairy smiled and changed the subject, “What about little young master? Is the girl by your side the same one from back then?” 

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jue suddenly raised his eyes, “What are you speaking about?” *@*$*$*#*# FINALLYYYYYYYYY OMGGGGGGG

FINALLY XU ZHIHENG BACK ON THE TIMELINE AND HE RUFEIS OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION. YOU BOTH WILL BE DEALT WITH.

Quote Chapter 192: "Suddenly, he remembered the nightmare from last night. In the dream, he was leading troops in a fierce battle on the Huayuan battlefield when a sword struck him from behind. Unable to dodge, he was pierced through the heart. As he fell, he saw someone approaching, crouching down.

It was a young person wearing a mask and armor. When they slowly lifted the mask, revealing a familiar and graceful face, He Yan smiled and whispered, “Big Brother—” SLEEP W ONE EYE OPEN DEMON!.

Quote Chapter 192: “Stay here, don’t wander around. There are many people near the palace, and eyes,” Xiao Jue instructed her, pausing for a moment before softening his tone a bit, “Wait for me to leave the palace, and I’ll take you home.” THE SHIFT IN BEHAVIOR OUUUUU.

Quote Chapter 193: " Xiao Jue stared into her eyes, curled his lips, and said, “Are you here to propose? A first visit and bringing gifts?” WHAT A PIECE OF SHITTJRJFJFJDJDJ HE IS SO IRRITATING

“Is it not necessary?” He Yan asked, “I have never been a guest at someone else’s mansion. I don’t know what to do when visiting for the first time.” 

In the past, when she was “He Rufei,” the He family was afraid she would be exposed, so they didn’t even let her make friends, let alone visit someone else’s mansion. In this life as He Yan, she hadn’t had the chance to experience how ordinary families interact with friends before going straight to the military camp." YAN YAN 😭😭😭😭

Quote Chapter 193: "Xiao Jue could see the emotions and conflicts deep in He Yan’s heart, but he couldn’t discern the reasons behind it. A mysterious haze seemed to shroud He Yan, making many of her actions inexplicable. Yet, the more mysterious, the more attractive it became, otherwise… being alone in the fog would inevitably make people concerned, feeling particularly pitiable." HE KNOWS. deep down he knows whats off about her the clues are all in front of him.

Quote Chapter 193: "In the next moment, someone stood behind her, reaching out and pulling down the cluster of branches with pomegranates to where she could touch them. 

A clear warmth came from behind, and a warm stream followed the offering. He Yan’s whole body stiffened, and she subconsciously turned around, almost twisting her foot. Xiao Jue grabbed her arm to steady her, lowered his gaze, and asked, “Can’t you even walk?” 

He Yan coughed loudly twice. “I just… didn’t stand firmly.” ANCIENT FLIRTING MASTER XIAO HUAIJIN

Quote Chapter 195: "Xiao Jue lowered his head, staring into her eyes. There were emotions she couldn’t understand. His voice remained calm, as if nothing had happened. “She’s not someone important to me. Why should I bring her with me?” He Yan blinked. This atmosphere, this posture, this tone, it’s really easy to misunderstand. How could an ordinary girl withstand this? Even she, who had lived for two lifetimes, was stirred by these emotions. She took several deep breaths to calm herself down in her heart. " NFKFKFKEKDNDJR WE ARE ALMOST THERE BTJFJCBCJXJDJRN

Quote Chapter 195: " Upon hearing these words, Xiao Jue nodded and said, “Actually, it doesn’t matter if you say it.” He glanced at the stunned He Yan and said casually, “You are my ‘capable subordinate,’ and our relationship will be known sooner or later.” 

He Yan: “…” . YOU GUYS IVE FAINTED 5 TIMES ALREADY.

Quote Chapter 195: " He Yan cleared her throat twice. “Anyway… just remember to take me to the palace banquet. If you bring me along, I’ll definitely repay you in the future.” 

Xiao Jue looked her up and down lazily and asked, “How will you repay me?” 

He Yan replied hesitantly, “…I haven’t figured it out yet.” 

He chuckled, turned around to put the teapot back on the table, and said casually, “Alright, next time there’s a palace banquet, Miss He can go with me.” SHE WILL BE GOING ALRIHT.

CHAPTER 196 AND THE HERB SACHET. THANK YEEEEW BAI RONGWEI WE LOVE YOU SIS IN LAW 🫶

CHAPTER 197 SHE GAVE HIM THE MOON SACHET 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

Quote Chapter 197:

She rambled on incessantly, her head getting closer and closer. Xiao Jue couldn’t help but smile, and he pushed her head back with a finger. “Stop, I’m not angry.” 

He was angry at first, but it wasn’t because of Bai Rongwei… He felt a bit helpless about someone that didn’t know anything. He felt a bit annoyed but couldn’t express that anger towards someone. @**$$**#(+× GET UP??????

Quote Chapter 197: " Seeing that his mood had improved a bit, He Yan took out a sachet from her sleeve and handed it to him. “This is for you.” AWWWW SHIT HERE FUCKING GOOOOOO

CHAPTER 199: BDKDJD LETS ALL PASS AWAY

'Bai Xian immediately saw the sachet in Xiao Jue’s hand. His eyes were sharp, and even in the night, he could clearly see the embroidery on the inner fabric. He blurted out, “Huh? This moon is embroidered so beautifully!” “…Moon?” Xiao Jue was momentarily stunned.

In his memories, amid the lively and cheerful crowd, on the high platform, a girl’s face was hidden behind a mask, casually chatting with someone. “The last secret,” she tiptoed, approaching his chin, her voice soft, “I like the moon.” “The moon doesn’t know.” &#*$*$*#(@(@(@ OH DEAR LORD HELP.

CHAPTER 200: OFMNGGMMFNGNFNF LEYD FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Quote Chapter 200: "Xiao Jue walked to He Yan’s side, bowed in respect, and from the perspective of the officials, he and He Yan looked like a newlywed couple bowing together." WELL.

QUOTE CHAPTER 200: “Miss He is my fiancée,” Xiao Jue said. “Out of fear of separation due to the uncertainties of war in Liangzhou, I brought her with me. I didn’t expect Miss He to be so intelligent and brave, achieving merits not inferior to those of men. I didn’t dare deceive Your Majesty and reported the truth to you a long time ago.”

shen muxue u ogre

QUOTE CHAPTER 200: “She is indeed not my fiancée.” 

He Yan was momentarily stunned. In the next instant, a clear and slightly cold voice rang out, unmistakably certain. 

“She is the scenery in my eyes, the matter in my heart, and the person that I like.”  NDNDNENEKNDNDKENENENEBDKDOAJEBENSOXJDJEIEJCIDK CRYING SHAKING THROWING UP SLIDING DOWN THE WALL

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#5

✧˖࿐ 'Could've been better' - Xiao

╰┈➤Xiao x Reader Order: Qinxin (Xiao), Hot Chocolate (Angst) Genre: Angst gn!reader Pronouns: Y/P (your pronouns) Type: Oneshot Requested! by: Anon in this request Warnings: idk just angst Waiter's Notes: Your Order has been served Traveler! :>, Enjoy your nice cup of hot Chocolate with Qinxin Author's notes: Craving angst i see? well here u go! i didnt have so much motivation while writing this so i asked my close friend @astrilien to help me write it but hey, it works. 2 writers is better than 1. Try not to cry while reading dis

Where did you go wrong? You often ask yourself that nowadays. He, the man whom you've grown to love, doesn't look at you the way he did before. Actually, does he even look your way without that uninterested face? His eyes used to soften whenever he looked at your small smile, his face used to go beet red whenever you had the slightest bit of physical contact. Now, well, lets see for ourselves, shall we?

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Walking up the stairs of the place known as 'Wangshu Inn', you notice that a part of the stairs are broken. Sighing as you went back your way to go to the elevator, you liked walking from the stairs to enjoy the beautiful view displayed by the tree. Stepping up the elevator as it lifts you up, you look down to the box of food in your hand. It was his favorite food, Almond Tofu. You had known that it was ever since the day you met the said person. Now that you think about it, it was the whole reason that brought you two together. And the mere thought of him choosing you never failed to leave you with a small blush and smile on your face.

To think that the guy who disliked mortals would fall in love with one. I mean, come to think of it, he DID seem pissed whenever you first visited him. But whenever he was offered that dish he would at least give them a few minutes to talk. They were always the key to getting close to the Yakasha. Reaching the balcony, you placed the box on the table. A gust of wind blew, ruffling your hair and yet......nothing. You don't hear him, looking back to check if your thoughts were right, No one was there. 'Huh, he's probably in Qingyun peak' you thought to yourself. He always showed up whenever you reached the balcony, but on some occasions, he's a but busy. Looking around, you spot a vase of withered flowers, specifically Glaze Lilies. Taking some extra silk flowers from your bag, and replacing those Glaze lilies with them. You kind of wish you got extra Glaze lilies, since you know how much they mean to him. 

You dont know the full story, but from what he said, they seem to remind him of a person who was like a mother to him. It's quite adorable. So you planned to grow some Glaze Lilies soon. As time flies quick, it was now sunset. 'Where could he be?' you started to get concerned and as a bit of worry bloomed in your stomach, leaving you feeling uneasy. So, you decided to check with him, with the only way you knew. 'XIAO!!' A mix of black and Forest green particles appear, as Xiao's hair beautifully sways with the wind.

Polearm in one hand, he reached out to take off his mask. Looking everywhere but you. ''What?'' He says, a bit harshly but you brush it off. 'He just had a bad day' was your excuse. ''Sorry, i was just getting a bit concerned since ive been here for a few hours and you havent showed up'' You said, waving your hands in the first line. ''I dont need your pity'' He says as his eyes wandered somewhere else, subconsciously following them, your eyes landed on the vase of Silk Flowers. ''Oh, They were already withered so i replaced them with Silk Flowers'' explaining to him. Xiao grumbled something under his breath, ''Pardon?'' ''Nothing'' ''Dont worry! Ill get some the next time i come across them, and i'll also make sure they dont wither just as fast.'' You continued, being the helpful person you are.  That was the first hint Another day has passed and xiao hasn't even showed himself to you, unless if you call his name. but he does come quite late. This time you decided to make him his favorite, almond tofu, for you had noticed that everytime you make it his eyes just screamed pure happiness. but i guess not today. as you called out his name he once again arrived late. "What is it?" he asks coldly as you just smiled, even knowing that something was wrong you decided to just shake the feeling off. "Xiao look! i've made your favorite!" you exclaimed happily as you handed him a plate full of almond tofu. "this is a waste of time" he just said as he teleports away, 'how rude' you thought as you placed the plate on the table and left hoping that he could at least eat it later if he feels like it The second hint that you had denied to notice it has been a week. a week of xiao constantly avoiding you, a week full of hints. but you again decided to close your eyes and pretend that he is just always in a bad mood. so what do you do whenever he's in a bad mood? not minding the countless hints. you confront him in a affectionate way. As he arrived by the call of his name he was certainly not surprised nor happy, he was pissed. "what do you want" he replied with a cold tone. he obviously wasnt happy to see you. but you denied it and just brushed it off "Xiao, we haven't been out on a date for a month now! why dont we go out for today!" You insisted as you had already planned everything out for the day but much to your surprise, he sighed in annoyance "why cant you just leave me alone" he grumbled, which shocked you at how direct he was. and you had enough of his attitude "look, Im atleast trying to lighten up your mood as you have been ignoring me and was always being so fucking cold" you snapped as he just stared at you then.. "do you even love me?" you said as the place was filled with silence, it hurts it hurts because you can see the answer from his eyes yet you refused to believe it, well at the very least you wanted to hear it exactly from him. you wanted the answer, even if it hurts. "Well then Xiao, answer. i want to hear your answer. i want to hear it exactly from you." you said as you looked straight into his eyes while holding back the tears. his face was just blanked, no emotions as he sighed and finally talked "no, i loved you" he said as you look at him "loved... so now you don't?" you asked as your head hanged low and stared at the ground "no.." he said as you nod your head "alright then, i wont bother you anymore" you said as you just walked away

A week has passed and you kept your word, you stayed away and left him alone. And with that you decided to go travel to another nation. which was inazuma. You thought it was the best so that you could get away from everything that would remind you of him. But to Xiao, he thought he was finally going to be free when you left. But he didn't even felt as if he were to be happy. it felt like he had lost something that completed him. he lost you. So he tried to find you and try to make things good again. but he was too late as you had already left, and wishing to forever forget about him. Would it be selfish of him to wish that you come back and tell him everything's going to be okay? or that if he could just wake up from this horrible nightmare that he had caused.

He loved you, and you loved him. if only he didn't decided to let his emotions get the best of him. Who knows? Maybe everything.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 'Could've been better'

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225 notes - Posted July 22, 2022

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✧˖࿐ 'Our Last Dance' - Xiao

Author's notes: Dis wasnt written by me, it was written by my close friend on discord. she said dat it was fine if i post it here so enjoy :) HEHHEHEH

I know where this is going, yet Im still doing this. you thought while you were near death, you smiled at the one holding the very thing that he has used against you

"Alatus, have I ever told you how beautiful your eyes are-" "Shut up, traitor" he shushed you, it was very obvious that he was holding back his tears. As he knew that death was just waiting take you away, and he was the very reason for it.

"Would you care for a dance?" You said with a smile and a hand out "w-what?" He looked stunned at your reaction. You was dying, yet all you care about is having a dance?

"I can hold on for at least 3 minutes, it won't take long" you softly said as you took the hand that was holding the spear he used to kill you and put it on your waist as you put your hand on his shoulder and held his other hand up

"Shall we?" You said as you rocked with the silence of the forest, it was quiet and peaceful. Too peaceful for someone like you to die in, that's why you had decided to take the opportunity to dance

As a minute passed you were already limping as your blood keeps on flowing, and the more xiao looks at your face the more he looked like he wanted to cry. Another minute passed as your body finally gave up. You couldn't handle it, yet your face was calm as ever looking at xiao's eyes tenderly

"H-hey, you said y-you can hold on" xiao tried saying as he helps you lay down "Heh, I can don't worry. I'm just taking a rest" you breathed out with a small laugh

"You know, I dearly love you" you said as you held his cheek gently cressing it. "Why" he choked out as his tears started flowing

"Because you made me feel things I thought I'd never deser-" "Why, would you go to me? Why? You knew from the beginning where this is going to end, yet" he started sobbing. "Now now alatus, I wouldn't want my last sight to be a crying you. Smile for me, as you have won against me" you said cheerfully like you were congratulating him

"Do you believe in reincarnation, Alatus?" You asked as you rub his cheek with your thumb slowly pulling him in for a hug

"You've always liked being held," you laughed as you placed his head on your chest for him to hear your last heartbeats as you played with his hair

He continues crying as he listens to you "I'd like to believe reincarnation, and if we were to be both reincarnated. I'd wish that I'll be able to stay by your side longer, without anything holding us back" you said as you kissed his forehead

He raised his head as he was still crying, you sighed "didn't I tell you to stop crying? Look im at death's door right now, I don't want to see you cry." You said as he cried even harder

"My poor baby, here I'll give you a kiss" you said as you pampered his face with kisses

With one final kiss on his lips as your hand was placed on his cheek

"I'll forever cherish the day I've met you, dear alatus" you had said as you had placed his head back to your chest only to hear that your heart has stopped beating and to feel that your hand had dropped to the ground

Yet he felt your lips on his head as he cried his eyes out knowing that you had finally died,

He should be happy that he has killed the spy. Yet he couldn't bring himself to even speak as he held your cold body closer

298 notes - Posted June 19, 2022

#3

Imagine a Yuri x Spy reader, it would either be hella funny or angsty, or both. I might write one, idk do u guys want it?

Update:

Yesterday i went ''Im gonna write it when it reaches 30 notes'' so here I am. I'll be writing it however, it wont be soon because I'm also an artist who has ALOT of wips. Please understand.

If anyone wants to be tagged when I do write it, feel free to dm me or comment on this post saying 'Tag pls' or smth 2nd update: its on hold for now since i havent been active in dis fandom. I might have to re-read the manga to get motivation but until then pls wait patiently :)

360 notes - Posted May 25, 2022

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Spy x family embarrassing and fluff headcanon moment for Yuri Brair when you (his wife, his not fake wife, Loid Forger's younger sister who was the same age as Yuri Brair, a spy in the same organisation as her older brother, codename Sunlight) said that he was very cute..it warmed your heart to see your husband spend time with his 2 year old daughter..you muffled your laughter in the doorway when your daughter threw her food at once she grabbed a handful and threw it at him when he was trying to feed her. Yuri could never get mad with her...he may be the secret police but he was a total softy with his toddler daughter ,Family life.

OMG DIS IS ADORABLE 😭😭 DONT TOUCH ME IM SOFT

384 notes - Posted May 27, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Cyno proposing: ''Will you marry me? Reply with Cy-yes or Cy-no'' Tighnari shedding a tear: ''Cyno….'' Cyno: Cyno: ''YOU DONT LOVE ME??'' Tighnari: ''THATS NOT WHAT I MEANT- I WAS CALLING YOU BY YOUR NAME''

1,416 notes - Posted September 1, 2022

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Echoes of hope through Darkness

A Xiao x Aether story (Angst)

This stories contains angst and Mentions of Torture, blood and mentions of suicide so if you dont like it don't read it

I literally vried while editing this. So have fun..

In the quiet solitude of Wangshu Inn, Xiao stood alone, gazing out at the starry night sky. The world around him was filled with bustling life, but in that moment, he felt utterly alone. Memories of his past resurfaced, memories of a friendship he had once cherished. Aether, the Traveler from another world, had been his closest companion, but now, they were separated by an insurmountable divide. The pain of their parting weighed heavy on his heart, and Xiao's eyes welled with unshed tears as he longed for the return of his friend.

~ Flashbacks to the past ~

In a time not too long ago, Xiao and Aether had been inseparable as they journeyed through the vast lands of Teyvat. Together, they had faced the challenges and adversaries that this mystical world presented, forming an unbreakable bond in the process.

But as they delved deeper into their quest to unravel the mysteries of Teyvat and reunite the Traveler with their long-lost sibling, they found themselves confronted by a malevolent force that sought to keep them apart. The dark and enigmatic powers of the Abyss Order, led by the ominous figure known as the Unknown God, descended upon them. In a fierce battle, Aether was suddenly enveloped by a swirling vortex of energy, and despite Xiao's desperate efforts to reach out and save him, he was forcibly pulled into another realm.

Xiao was left standing on the precipice, helpless and defeated, as the portal to the other world closed, separating him from Aether. The weight of their separation haunted him ever since, and it was a pain that no amount of solitude or meditation could ease.

~Back to the present ~

Now, Xiao's life is a solitary existence filled with endless duty and the solemn task of guarding Liyue from the darkness that lurked within. He had returned to his duties as the vigilant Yaksha, suppressing his emotions and the lingering ache of Aether's absence as best as he could. Every day, he patrolled the streets and protected the people of Liyue from malevolent spirits, but the memory of his lost friend remained a constant and painful reminder of the past.

He found solace in the quiet nights at Wangshu Inn, where he would often stand alone, staring at the same starry sky that had once witnessed their friendship. Although he had tried to move on, the shadow of Aether's absence lingered in every corner of his heart. Xiao had become a guardian, not only of Liyue but also of his own emotions, keeping them locked away to prevent the pain from resurfacing.

Yet, deep down, he couldn't help but hope for the day when destiny might bring his dear friend Aether back to his side, and the two could once again share the adventures and companionship that had once defined their journey through Teyvat.

As Xiao stood on the balcony of Wangshu Inn, lost in his thoughts, a faint cry for help carried on the night wind. His ears perked up, and for a moment, he was transported back to the days when he and Aether had rushed to aid anyone in need without hesitation.

Without a second thought, he leaped from the balcony and, with uncanny speed, raced toward the source of the distress. The cry for help grew louder, leading him to a remote, moonlit grove. There, he discovered a young woman, beset by a group of hostile hilichurls.

Xiao didn't hesitate; his Yaksha form burst forth, and with his swift spear, he dispatched the hilichurls, protecting the frightened woman. As the danger subsided, he turned to her, his expression hidden behind his mask, and asked in a gentle, yet haunted voice, "Are you alright?"

Xiao's eyes widened beneath his mask as he watched the woman vanish before his very eyes. A sense of unease washed over him, and he couldn't help but wonder if this was some kind of illusion or trickery. His instincts told him that something mysterious and otherworldly was at play.

Furrowing his brow, he scanned the grove, trying to discern any clues or traces of the woman's presence. He couldn't just dismiss what had transpired as a mere hallucination; it felt too real. Xiao's curiosity was piqued, and his determination to uncover the truth was unshaken. With a resolute resolve, he embarked on a quest to unravel the mystery of the disappearing woman, hoping that it might lead him one step closer to the answers he sought about Aether's disappearance and the enigmatic forces that had brought them to this world.

The voice calling his name was hauntingly familiar, and for a brief moment, Xiao's heart leaped with hope. Could it be? Was it Aether? His thoughts raced as he turned towards the source of the voice, his masked face revealing nothing of the emotions churning within him.

In the moonlight, a figure emerged from the shadows, and as it drew nearer, the features became clearer. It was not Aether but a being who radiated an aura of otherworldly power. The figure spoke with an ethereal, echoing voice, "Xiao, my vigilant friend, you have been waiting for so long."

Xiao couldn't contain his mix of emotions – hope, longing, and caution all intermingled. He stepped closer to the figure and asked, "Who are you, and how do you know my name?"

The figure, shrouded in mystery, replied, "I am a guardian of time and space. I can lead you to the answers you seek, to the one you've been searching for. But first, you must follow me."

Xiao hesitated for a moment, torn between the desire to discover more about the mysterious figure and the caution that had become his second nature. The longing for answers about Aether's whereabouts and the possibility of reuniting with his friend tugged at his heart.

After a deep breath, Xiao made a decision. With a firm nod, he said, "Lead the way. I'll follow you, but know that I won't be deceived easily. I've waited long enough for the truth."

The enigmatic guardian of time and space extended a spectral hand, and with a resolute determination, Xiao took it. The grove disappeared, and they both stepped into a portal of shimmering light, embarking on a journey that held the promise of answers, hope, and perhaps, the long-awaited reunion with Aether.

As Xiao and the enigmatic guardian emerged from the portal, they found themselves in an eerie, pitch-black void. The darkness was impenetrable, and a sense of disorientation washed over Xiao. He clenched his spear, ready for any surprises, his senses heightened.

"Where are we?" Xiao demanded, his voice echoing in the empty abyss. He couldn't see the guardian's figure anymore, and he felt a growing unease. "What is the meaning of this?"

The guardian's voice echoed from the void, "Patience, Xiao. We are on the threshold of knowledge and revelation. Trust in the path we tread."

With his heart filled with equal parts trepidation and determination, Xiao cautiously moved forward into the abyss, guided only by the echoing voice and the hope that lay ahead.

As Xiao ventured deeper into the unfathomable darkness, Aether's anguished voice suddenly pierced through the void, echoing with torment and desperation. It was a voice he had yearned to hear for so long, but the pain in it sent shivers down his spine.

"Aether!" Xiao called out, his voice a mixture of fear and determination. He rushed in the direction of the voice, his steps quickening, his heart pounding with the urgency of the cry for help. Every fiber of his being was consumed by the need to reach his friend.

The void seemed to stretch endlessly, but Xiao pressed on, unyielding, driven by the unwavering hope of rescuing Aether from whatever peril he had found himself in.

Xiao's heart raced as Aether's voice grew closer, the intensity of the cry for help resonating in the emptiness of the void. With each step, he could feel his friend's presence drawing near, and it fueled his determination to reach Aether's side.

He called out once more, "Aether, hold on! I'm coming!" Xiao moved faster, his spear at the ready, his focus unwavering as he continued to follow the haunting sound of Aether's voice, desperately seeking a way to bridge the gap that had separated them for far too long.

Xiao finally arrived at the source of Aether's voice, and what he saw tore at his heart. Aether, his friend and companion, was sitting on the ground, bound in handcuffs that bore the marks of a cruel struggle. His body was covered in scars, a testament to the suffering he had endured.

A rush of emotions welled up within Xiao – relief at finally finding Aether, anger at those who had inflicted such pain, and an overwhelming desire to free his friend from his restraints.

"Aether!" Xiao rushed to his side, his hands trembling as he worked to remove the handcuffs, his voice filled with a mixture of concern and anger. "What happened? Who did this to you?"

Xiao's heart sank as he saw Aether's distant, vacant gaze. It was clear that his friend had endured more than just physical wounds; there were scars of the soul, too. Xiao remained patient, understanding that words might not come easily.

Gently, he placed a hand on Aether's shoulder and said, "You're safe now. We'll get through this together." He didn't press for answers, knowing that time and trust would be needed to heal the wounds, both seen and unseen.

Xiao's world suddenly shifted, and he found himself in another scene, one that left him speechless. Aether, his friend and companion, was now kneeling on the ground, tears in his eyes, pleading for forgiveness. The sight was a stark contrast to the strong and determined Aether he had known.

Confusion gripped Xiao as he tried to make sense of the situation. He knelt down beside Aether, his heart aching at the sight of his friend's distress. "Aether," he whispered softly, "What has happened? Why are you asking for forgiveness?"

Xiao's mind raced, searching for answers, as he waited for Aether to explain the painful scene that had unfolded before them.

As quickly as the distressing scene had appeared, it vanished, leaving Xiao with a profound sense of disorientation. Before him stood the enigmatic guardian of time and space once more, their form shrouded in mystery.

Xiao's patience was running thin, and he demanded answers, his voice tinged with frustration. "What is the meaning of these visions, and why are you showing them to me?"

The guardian's voice echoed through the void, "Patience, Xiao. The truth lies hidden within these memories, and the path to it is not always straightforward. Your journey has just begun, and there are still revelations to uncover."

Xiao clenched his fists, torn between his need for answers and the growing uncertainty of the guardian's intentions. With a heavy heart, he resolved to press on, for he could not rest until he understood the mysteries that shrouded his friend Aether's past and present.

Xiao watched in growing horror as yet another scene unfolded before him. Blurry figures taunted and laughed at Aether, who was forced to the ground with a sword held at his neck by a guard. The cruelty and humiliation in the scene sent a chill down Xiao's spine.

His heart ached for his friend, and the intensity of his emotions surged. "No," he whispered, a surge of anger building within him. He yearned to reach out and protect Aether from the torment he was enduring.

With clenched fists, Xiao vowed to uncover the truth behind these haunting visions and to rescue Aether from the suffering that seemed to shadow his every step. He knew that he could not rest until he understood the full extent of his friend's trials and found a way to bring him solace and safety.

The sight of blood running down from Aether's neck, from the wound inflicted by the cruel sword, was a chilling image that stirred a deep well of fear and urgency within Xiao. His heart pounded, and his resolve grew stronger, for he could not stand by while his friend suffered.

With a fierce determination, Xiao surged forward, his spear ready, and confronted the guard who had committed this heinous act. He demanded, "Release him now!" His voice was unwavering, and his eyes bore into the guard, determined to protect Aether at any cost.

The scene, however, remained unresponsive, a haunting tableau of the past. Xiao's helplessness and frustration grew as he was unable to intervene directly, but he was now more determined than ever to uncover the truth and free Aether from the torment of these haunting memories.

The guardian reappeared, their presence a shimmering light in the midst of the haunting scene. Xiao's frustration and desperation were evident as he turned to them, demanding answers. "What is the meaning of these visions? Why are you showing me these painful memories?"

The guardian's voice echoed gently, "These memories hold the key to the truth, Xiao. To understand your friend's past, you must first confront the darkness that lingers within. Only then can you hope to bring him solace."

Xiao's resolve remained unshaken, and he nodded in reluctant agreement. He knew that he had to delve deeper into these painful memories, no matter how difficult, to uncover the secrets and untangle the web of torment that had ensnared his friend Aether.

Xiao's heart raced at the guardian's revelation. The memory of the sword at Aether's neck was not a mere recollection of the past; it was a current reality. Aether was in imminent danger, and a surge of determination washed over Xiao.

"Take me to him," he implored the guardian, his voice filled with urgency. "I won't let him suffer any longer. Lead the way."

With newfound purpose, Xiao followed the guardian, his spear at the ready, determined to rescue Aether from the perilous situation that had become his present reality. The hope of saving his friend burned brightly in his heart.

A faint cry in the distance sent a jolt of hope and fear through Xiao. It was a sound he couldn't ignore, and he knew it might be Aether. Without hesitation, he rushed in the direction of the cry, his heart pounding with a mixture of dread and determination.

With every step he took, the cry grew louder, and Xiao couldn't help but hope that it was indeed his friend who needed him. His thoughts were filled with the desperate wish to finally reunite with Aether and save him from the torment he had endured for so long.

As Xiao arrived at the scene he had witnessed in the void, his worst fears were realized. Aether was still on the ground, with a sword at his neck, and the blurry figures were still taunting him. The cruel and haunting memory had become a chilling reality.

Xiao's heart ached at the sight, but this time, he was determined to act. With lightning speed, he attacked the guards, freeing Aether from their grip and pushing them back. "Aether, you're safe now," he said, his voice filled with relief and determination. "We will get through this together."

Xiao's concern deepened as Aether gave no reaction, his distant and unresponsive gaze fixated on the ground. He knew that the wounds, both physical and emotional, ran deep. Xiao knelt down beside his friend, placing a hand on Aether's shoulder, trying to offer comfort and support.

"I'm here for you, Aether," Xiao whispered, his voice filled with empathy. "You don't have to face this alone. We'll find a way to heal your pain and set things right."

With a heavy heart, Xiao realized that the road to recovery for his friend would be a long and difficult one. But he was willing to do whatever it took to help Aether find solace and to understand the full extent of the torment he had endured.

As the faint sound of Xiao's name escaped Aether's lips, it was a small glimmer of hope amidst the darkness that had consumed them. Xiao's heart swelled with emotion, and he leaned in closer to his friend.

"I'm here, Aether," he murmured softly, his voice filled with reassurance. "I'll stay by your side, no matter what. We'll find a way to make things right again."

Xiao knew that the path to healing and recovery would be a long and arduous one, but he was willing to walk it with Aether, guided by the enduring friendship and the promise of a brighter future.

Aether's words cut through the heavy atmosphere of the moment, and Xiao could sense the profound darkness that had enveloped his friend's world. He continued to offer his support, holding Aether's shoulder gently and responding with understanding.

"I know it's dark, Aether," Xiao said, his tone filled with empathy. "But we'll find our way out of this darkness together. You're not alone anymore."

With each word, Xiao hoped to bring a glimmer of light into Aether's world, a beacon of hope that they could navigate the shadows and emerge into a brighter tomorrow.

Xiao's heart skipped a beat as he saw Aether's faint smile break through the pain and darkness that had clouded his friend's face. It was a small but powerful moment, a sign that their enduring bond was not broken, and that there was still hope.

A soft, relieved smile crept onto Xiao's own face, and he said, "That's it, Aether. Hold on to that smile. We'll face the darkness together, and I promise, we'll find our way to the light."

In that brief moment, a glimmer of hope and the strength of their friendship became their guiding light in the midst of the shadows that surrounded them.

a silent "Thank you.." came out of Aethers mouth "You're welcome, Aether," Xiao replied, his voice gentle and reassuring. "We're in this together, and we'll overcome whatever challenges lie ahead."

With those words, the two friends sat in the midst of the darkness, their bond stronger than ever, ready to face the trials and tribulations that awaited them, with the hope of a brighter future shining on the horizon.

Panic gripped Xiao as Aether fainted due to the blood loss. He quickly assessed his friend's condition, realizing that immediate medical attention was necessary. With a sense of urgency, he carefully lifted Aether into his arms, cradling him gently.

"Stay with me, Aether," Xiao whispered, his voice laced with worry. He carried his unconscious friend, determined to find help and ensure that Aether received the medical care he desperately needed. The journey to bring his friend back to safety had taken a new turn, but Xiao was unwavering in his resolve to protect and heal his cherished companion.

Xiao's eyes widened as a portal-like opening appeared before him, revealing Yanfei and other people in Liyue Harbor. The unexpected sight brought a surge of hope that they might be able to find the help Aether needed.

Without hesitation, Xiao stepped through the portal with Aether still in his arms, emerging into Liyue Harbor. "Yanfei, we need medical assistance," he urgently called out to the group, hoping that they would provide the care and support necessary to save his friend.

The people in Liyue Harbor quickly rushed to their aid, and Xiao knew that they were one step closer to helping Aether recover from the ordeal he had endured.

Weeks had passed since that fateful day when Aether had woken up in Liyue Harbor, thanks to the timely assistance and care he had received. The injuries, both physical and emotional, had taken their toll, but he had shown remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.

As Aether's eyes fluttered open, he found himself in a comfortable room, sunlight streaming in through the window. The memories of the torment and darkness that had consumed him were still fresh, but the warmth of the present surroundings offered a stark contrast.

Xiao, who had been keeping a watchful eye over his friend during the weeks of recovery, was nearby, and when he saw Aether awake, he couldn't help but offer a relieved and caring smile. "You're awake," he said softly. "How do you feel?"

Xiao observed Aether's distant gaze, understanding the weight of the trials and trauma his friend had endured. He remained patient, giving Aether the space and time he needed to process his emotions.

With a reassuring presence, Xiao sat beside his friend, offering silent support. He knew that the journey to healing and recovery would be a long one, and he was prepared to walk it by Aether's side, no matter how challenging it might be.

As Aether began to speak about the harrowing experiences he had endured, Xiao's heart sank at the horrors his friend had faced. The tales of torture and cruelty were deeply unsettling, and the revelation that these acts had been orchestrated by his own Abyssal princess sister only deepened the pain.

Xiao listened in somber silence, offering a supportive presence as Aether shared his painful story. He knew that the weight of these memories would take time to bear, but he remained resolute in his commitment to help his friend heal and find a path forward.

Once Aether had finished speaking, Xiao simply said, "I'm here for you, Aether, and together we'll find a way to overcome the darkness that has touched your life."

Aether's words echoed with the profound loss and confusion he felt, now that he was separated from his sister. The absence of a significant family bond had left a void that was difficult to fill.

Xiao, understanding the depth of Aether's emotional turmoil, said gently, "I can't replace your sister, Aether, but you're not alone. We'll find a new path in this world, together, and make sense of this life one step at a time."

He offered his unwavering support and friendship, determined to help Aether navigate the uncertain future that lay ahead and find a sense of purpose and belonging.

Xiao's heart sank as he heard Aether's distressing words about taking his own life. He understood the depth of despair and pain that had driven his friend to such a dark place.

Desperate to offer support, Xiao spoke with a sense of urgency, "Aether, please don't talk like that. I'm here for you, and there are people who care about you. We'll find a way to heal from the past, to find hope, and to give your life meaning once again. Let's seek help together and face this darkness."

He reached out to Aether, his eyes filled with genuine concern, determined to ensure his friend's safety and well-being.

Xiao's heart ached as he saw the tears welling up in Aether's eyes. He knew that the pain his friend was experiencing was overwhelming, and he felt a deep sense of helplessness.

With a gentle and empathetic tone, he said, "It's okay to cry, Aether. Your emotions are valid, and I'm here to support you through this." Xiao remained by Aether's side, offering a comforting presence and a shoulder to lean on as his friend navigated through this incredibly difficult moment.

As Aether hugged Xiao, the physical embrace conveyed a depth of emotion that words couldn't express. Xiao, though often reserved and stoic, welcomed the gesture with open arms. He understood the significance of this moment, the need for connection and support.

Xiao gently returned the embrace, offering a reassuring presence. He said softly, "We'll face this together, Aether. You're not alone, and I'll always be here for you."

In that moment, their friendship became a lifeline, a source of strength to weather the storm of pain and despair that had engulfed Aether's life.

In the days and weeks that followed, Aether's journey to healing continued. With the unwavering support of Xiao and the friends he had made in Teyvat, he gradually found his way back from the brink of despair. The darkness that had overshadowed his life began to recede, replaced by a renewed sense of purpose and hope.

Together, Aether and Xiao faced the challenges of Teyvat, forging new bonds and making new memories that would overshadow the painful past. Aether's determination to reunite with his sister never wavered, but he also discovered that life had much more to offer than he had initially realized.

With each passing day, the scars of his past grew less painful, and he learned to treasure the present moments. The friendship and support of Xiao and the people of Teyvat became a guiding light, helping Aether find a new sense of belonging in a world that had once seemed so foreign and daunting.

The story of Aether and Xiao was one of resilience, friendship, and the strength to overcome even the darkest of trials. It was a testament to the human spirit's capacity to heal, grow, and find meaning in the face of adversity. And so, their journey continued, with the promise of a brighter future on the horizon, where hope and companionship would forever light their way..

The End

I hope you guys liked it. Bye for now!

~Jay<3

[pinkseas]

parasocial bestie ask answering time creeperdance

i am doing what u suggested and using screenshots/quotes less for the sake of mutuals and more for the sake of being able to then keep them hoarded in my inbox <3 love and light

“there's a lot of these typa "traveler return" hcs but none of them stick to me“ THIS IS SO REAL like at the very most i can see them visiting between worlds just for a few days before moving onto the next one but even then like. idk. its so hard to imagine none of them really Fit imo we are shaking hands

“THE CHASM BEING THE START OF THINGS IS SO REAL cus most ppl immediately go for the jade chamber rescue as the Start like its a love at first sight thing” DO PEOPLE DO THIS ???? YOU AND CHERRY ARE THE ONLY XIAOLUMI ENJOYERS I KNOW i dont keep up with any space where they’re actually like discussed and talked about i have NEVER seen that thats so ??? scary ???? youre telling me XIAO and LUMINE are falling in love at first sight ????? maybe its an allo thing i cannot see that for the LIFE of me theyre both so. so. they’re both Like That. xiao is the last person in the whole entire world to fall in love at first sight there’s NO chance surely...... <- again it might just be an allo thing i have Never understood love at first sight Ever in my life

crying shaking sobbing at all of this you have the biggest brain ever losing my mind i need Everyone who cares about xiao or the chasm at all to read that im so serious

“i still think about how yelan had reached out first for xiao when he teleported the rest out of the compass” no because this Kills Me this kills me every time. the fact that she knew INSTANTLY that she acted SO FAST and it still wasnt enough. i need to learn more about yelan i honestly dont know a damn thing about her and its shameful shes so good i need to stare at her with my massive eyes and learn it All

TGIS IS SO FUCKING PERFECT HELLO ????????????? always someone in the shadows who can slow it down for her GODDDDDDDDDD explodes and dies. this is Everything to me now holy shit

“even the adepti content with what they have. like, xiao's the only one whos Not, and there's almost no one else to understand that than zhongli who had helped in small ways to slowly convince him of a new purpose.” YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH something about. zhongli always having So Much to do with looking after liyue and taking care of everything and never having a break vs him now, retired, able to do what he wants to do instead of what he has to, able to spend more time with xiao and really realize how lost he is without some kind of guidance/higher power over him and help him learn how to choose things for himself. i already made an incoherent post about that this morning with xiao but the thought of zhongli really realizing and being able to help him with it makes me so. fdgmnddmngdfmgfg GOD

i dont even have anythign to say to this i just need people to see it.

and like idk for angst purposes for Hurting The Reader purposes the karma fucks him up in that moment sure. but realistically. and ive been thinking about this ever since i made that post. realistically i genuinely think he’d be more likely to pull through than to succumb, even if it was at a point where he’d known and been close with lumine for years or decades. he’s felt god awful soul crushing grief and loss before and it hasnt done him in, hes almost succumbed before and still pulled through !! i dont think it would be the end to him. i really dont. you’re so fucking based for this fr.

okay and now. NOW. unpublished time !!

“and it's sad as hell when those arts are really pretty and poetic too” no bc i COMPLETELY get you. ive seen some of the most gorgeous art of them but i just. idk. it definitely hasnt been ruined for me i honestly just havent seen enough of it or cared for it enough (probably especially considering ive BARELY been in the fandom i cannot Imagine how much youve seen over the months/years) but i dont Get it. the fics ive read for them are really good and interesting and such but i dont get it at all. i dont understand where it came from or how people see them together or how itd work in the slightest? ive seen it written well once the relationship is established but i cannot for the LIFE of me imagine the start. i cant figure out how they would ever fall in love with each other or even just become close in general. <- again maybe >?>>???? an allo thing ??????????????? idk ?????????????????? i have a very skewed understanding of love even WITHOUT being allo LMAO so who knows but. yeah no i dont blame you one bit for being that frustrated and upset with it i cant even imagine, especially being on TWITTER i just realized holy shit youve probably seen both of their characters twisted to high hell and back

“there's gonna be moments where his body doesnt cooperate his mask up anymore bc a mental fortitude is different than physical, but there will be people who will catch him.” THIS IS SO FUCKING REAL !!!!!!!!!!!!! and so so so good dear LORD

“xiao had always been someone who still stands up no matter what condition hes in, duty first and foremost.” i need this surrounded by like big neon signs all pointing to it saying THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah no reading through All Of That we have MAD fucking similar thoughts as to how he’d handle it and grieve and That Whole Process And Deal and we are so real for it. tbh.

“theres one too many examples of this; his vision his unseen birdlike adeptus form in the past, his torture of being enslaved and being freed from it.” this is literally what got me really thinking about the abuse/trauma he faced in the past and how it defines him to this day i was thinking about this all fucking morning you have no idea

“gave him a chance and a choice of a promised happiness he can pursue; xiao doesnt take it. he doesnt know if hes meant for it, anymore. and its just fucking TERRIBLE he redirects his gentle and kind nature into a form of immense guilt of crimes beyond his control.” THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS it makes me so. o(-( ITS FUCKING SOUL CRUSHING he doesnt know if hes meant for it anymore.... god. God.

not quoting anything for the last bit bc its more personal but i 100% understand that and all sorts of various struggles with emotion and sympathy/empathy, for me the struggle comes from a very different place but i 100% understand just not having the energy and such and what youre talking about. big handshake moment fr

[merakiui]

Nothing much but Yandere!Emperor!Zhongli/Morax with a sorta? Willing darling

Ok so yk how these two have INSANELY different characteristics? Cuz when Zhongli was in his prime as Morax he was like really ruthless & killed an insanely amount of minor Gods? And how Zhongli is basically his retired version? Ok so in this brainbot were using morax.

So yeah, like Imagine being a commoner like nothing much (+the darling is an orphan/ but not technically since shes a legal adult <18+>) & somehow you caught the eye of the emperor and automatically became Empress in less than a week (papers, complains etc)

Like for the entire empire its a love story straight from a fairytale, and everyone praises how lucky you are for having the Great & powerful Emperor (whos currently in his prime) wrapped around your finger, being the only one who’s currently carrying his heir its xiao, & the only one who manages to keep him sane when someone pissed him off.

But for darling it really exactly.

All you ever wanted was to live a peaceful quiet life, with or without a partner. Although that goal is really hard to achieve with the Darling’s beautiful goddess-like appearance which makes people (yes and I mean both boys and girls) go awooga, & darling knows is this very well so she every time she goes out she always wears a veil mask (although its very thick by looking at it, its very breathable & actually really light).

It was a typical day for darling, going on a small walk around the outskirts of the forest where not a lot of people go then chill under the big ass cherry blossom tree.

Its one of the only places she can actually take of her veil and enjoy the cool gentle breeze on your face.

Unbeknownst to you some was watching you behind a tree.

For Morax it was his first time seeing someone so beautiful. Sure he had a harem filled with beautiful concubines, which for some unknown reason to the Nobility he never touched.

He finds himself not attracted to any of them although he does provide enough money for them to live in luxury.

But the moment he saw you by accident on one of his rare walks, he was enamoured by your appearance. For some reason he finds himself coming back to the same just to stare at you read a book or sort out berries under the tree where sakura blooms every spring.

After a while he approached you as someone named Zhongli, like nobody special just another commoner like you from a different district so thats why you have never seen each other. You grew to be comfortable around him to the point you were comfortable enough to invite him to your house.

As time goes by (like 2 months) Zhongli Morax started falling for you, falling inlove with your beautiful angelic smile, the way your beautiful eyes go doe like a deer’s as when tells you history, the way blush when he compliments your rare features, your kind heart, the way yours eyes brighten when given your favourite tea (which was actually hella expensive, you only managed to try it because sometimes a merchant would be selling these for a very affordable price which was very rare, so when you asked him where he got the money for this expensive shit he just gave you a calm smile and said “Dont question it”), basically everything about you.

He fell in love & he knows it very well.

Overtime he grew to be more……possessive, likr always asking who you meet and talked to in town or he started hugging you from behind with him arm snaked around you, asking you to sit in on his lap for tea which you took as a friendly gesture.

Although all hell broke loose when you told him that you were going to sumeru to have a better opportunities to start a stable life.

When you told him, he did nothing but give you a gentle smile although the way his eyes look at you didn’t really match it he just said “ok” and asked if he can have tea with for one last time which she agreed to her, as she turns around to brew it he quickly puts sleeping powder in your tea cup.

As you pour the tea you could not help but grow a bit suspicious of him as he smiles as he slowly but surely sips his cup.

Next you know you slowly black our & the last thing you see is Zhongli standing up & feel his hands carry you bridal style.

In the middle of the night where you finally grow conscious the first thing you see is the beautiful ceiling designed with golden art, the second thing you notice is the huge King size bed with red silky sheets & perfectly fluffed feather pillows, and the third thing, you noticing on how you weren’t in your usual clothes & how you ended up wearing a very comfortable yet sorts revealing night gown.

Your breath slightly hitched when you heard the door creak open, only to find zhongli in a robe staring at you with delight.

“Z-Zhongli, where am I? What am I doing here?” You asked with a soft wispy voice, evidences of you just waking up.

(Kinda when lazy)

Went on how he was the actually the Emperor the whole time and rants on how he was gonna make you his Empress.

You suddenly go silent as he slowly approached your quivering figure, slowly puts his hand on your thigh as it slowly rises up underneath your nightgown.

You were about to to stop him using one of your free hands till he roughly snatches both of your wrist using one hand and pinned them above your head while his free hand finally meets your undergarment, slowly taking it off you.

“Shh” he whispered as he slowly undid the ribbon of his robe, “I can make this good for the both of us, as long a you behave” he threatened.

As he slowly positioned himself between your legs, you were about to tell him to stop till he suddenly puts his lips above your lips, forcefully going in with his tongue.

You just stood still, confused on what to do only to start kissing him back, although you were both inexperienced he somehow made it seem like he did it loads of times.

All of a sudden he stopped the heated makeout, pressing his forehead agains darling’s as he whispered, “I love you” then suddenly when for her neck, giving it soft light ticklish kisses, till he started to suck & bite your neck forcing a moan out of you.

You wanted to ask him questions, mostly why he kept the fact that he was the EMPEROR, but for now you just wanna enjoy the experience of your first time you can ask him questions tomorrow.

Although little did you know tomorrow is very first day in your golden cage.

—————

That’s basically it, kinda went on a rant but here it is! Not a writer and didn’t go re read it so I can understand if it wasn’t good.

Anyways any thoughts?

-🌿

🌿, I have plenty of thoughts! Thank you for blessing me with your wonderful concept.

(cw: yandere, nsfw, female reader, unhealthy behaviors/relationship, dub-con)

I love the idea of Morax wanting to take you for himself the moment he lays eyes on you, but he realizes that it would be better (and less stressful for you once you're confined) if he took his time cultivating a relationship with you. He dons the alias Zhongli and acts as a composed, polite man who could do no harm. He even goes to the trouble of hiding any and all signs of his draconic features just so he can better resemble a human.

And imagine, after many months of just barely restraining himself and forming a genuine friendship with you (a bond that borders more on romance because it's just so impossible to not fall for him and his irresistible charms) he finally acts on his desires and you awake in a luxurious room, lying on cushions so soft and plush that they're practically clouds.

Zhongli (now revealed to be Morax) tells you to trust him. He'll take good care of you, and you're inclined to believe him because he's been so kind to you so far. Sure, he may have put something in your tea, but he's treating you with such care. Sure, you're a little uncertain and your consent is dubious at best, but you know he wouldn't do anything to truly hurt you.

You'll be too drunk on pleasure to think of these rational fears, and Morax certainly doesn't plan on pulling out even when you whimper and whine about how he can't cum inside. Starting tomorrow, you'll be his pretty Empress. Surely you're thrilled to be his, just as he's thrilled that you'll bear his child and future successor.

[ajaxsbeloved]

PART TWO OF DONT GIMMIE THAT LOOK?? 😍

don’t gimmie that look (II) 🎂

order for: xiao, scaramouche, and kazuha

flavor: suggestive

order summary: how the genshin men react to you giving them the “fuck me” eyes on accident (the long awaited part 2 to this post)

warnings: pinning reader, manhandling, biting, drunk kazuha, alcohol, drunk making out, scaramouche being scary as hell nothing new, swearing, choking, scaramouche’s is violent but consensual!!

xiao

though he told you that you could call his name in need of an emergency you never actually did, you felt bad for relying on him when he had much more important people to protect. you wanted to be closer to him sure but xiao was closed off, he never showed his emotions.

xiao was strong and you knew that, stronger than you. you could get through almost any challenge thrown your way but right now you knew that if you didn’t do something you’d likely end up dead, guilty but desperate you did the one thing you could think to do.

“XIAO!”

before you could even see if he was there the ruin guard was down and in front of you appears the legendary adeptus

his aura was terrifying, the pure power emitting from him paralyzed you and for a moment you considered running away

however when he looked at you the leaking intent to kill seeped back to wherever it crawled out of, his mask disappeared from his face and his sharp eyes searched for you

you looked down to the floor out of embarrassment for having to request his help, you listened carefully to his footsteps against the dirt as he made his way over to you

“head up”

slowly you lifted your head and your eyes met his, you let out a shaky breath at the contact and your heart began to pound in your chest

xiao didn’t know what he expected but he didn’t expect that look, he paused at the way your eyes longed for him and the breath you let out sent a shiver down his spine

he looked down after meeting your eyes and balled up his fists, he seemed more than mad. even infuriated.

“tch”

you worried that perhaps you had made him upset with you in some way, by calling him to deal with such a simple enemy or save your weak self?

“xiao-”

losing his sense he grabbed you a bit roughly and threw you over his shoulder like a potato sack, causing a yelp to come out of your mouth

you continued to asked what was going on and why if he was upset, you used his name often to try to connect with him emotionally but he wasn’t seeming to have any of it

he silently walked over to a large rock with you on his shoulder and upon reaching the rock he let you down, but before you could ask again what he was doing he had you pinned against the side of the boulder

with your wrists pinned by his strong arms your breath was uneven with his head buried in your neck

“i like the way you call for me”

his voice vibrated just above a whisper against your skin and you felt a sharp pain in your shoulder as he bit into your flesh

“haa xiao”

“just like that, until you lose your voice.” 

scaramouche

being scaramouche’s personal secretary was certainly a challenge, with an attitude like his the man was much more challenging of a boss than most

there were days where you would’ve taken any other harbinger to serve such a tartaglia or even sandrone but you managed to put up with the balladeer out of sheer determination

however scaramouche had very frequent tantrums and episodes in which he was much less than pleasant (even more so than usual!) and in these episodes he was prone to violence even over very little things

today was one of those days, his anger issues were more severe than a typical day and he was irrational throughout each thing he did. slapping people and breaking bones out of a moment of annoyance was something he wasn’t a stranger to.

though you were rarely a victim of his physical outbursts he did verbally attack you on multiple occasions during days like these, though he didn’t hurt you that didn’t mean you weren’t afraid that he would and thus you did your best to avoid him when he was in an angsty mood

having been paved by him you sigh deeply and pray for your own sanity when you walk into his office, naturally there were papers all over the place and a piece of decor or two was completely wrecked

“yes lord scaramouche?”

you bow on the ground before him with your hand on your chest as per the standard servant mannerism

he slams his hands against the desk with such force that you flinch when you here the sound, the wood had certainly cracked or snapped at his strength

“WHO THE FUCK WAS IN MY OFFICE AND WHERE IN TEYVAT ARE THEY”

“i’m unsure lord but i can check the security cameras if you’d like”

scaramouche was more than pissed, he was more than aggravated, this just might be the most upset you’ve seen him and you felt terror as you heard him stomp over to where you were

leaning down he grabbed you tightly by the neck and pulled you up off the ground, his hold was strong and you desperately tried to hold onto his arm for support

“some of my most important case files are missing do you hear me you good for nothing slut? find whatever bastard took them or you will end up six feet underground right next to them understand?”

his voice was firm and his teeth gritted, though he wasn’t yelling he was much more scary having looked into your eyes and said such a threatening demand so calmly

you looked back at him with half lidded eyes, you struggled to keep them open and you breathed as heavily as you could with your lack of oxygen and took multiple moments to compile an answer to his statement

“y…..e-es….. lo…rd”

he dropped you onto the ground without warning and turned back to face his desk, you fell into the floor and coughed harshly bringing your hand to your throat and feeling the burning sensation against your skin

trying to hastily recover and catch your breath you gasp for air and look up at his back to speak one last time before you exit

“is there anything else you need lord scaramouche?”

“lock the door.”

kazuha

kazuha is known for his skill with a sword, being so in touch with his blade is a skill that many envy including yourself

kazuha agreed to help train you in the art of wielding a sword properly and you found yourself regularly folding sparing sessions with him when given the chance

these sparing sessions were sometimes short and sometimes long, ranging from morning to night with panting and sweat as a result of your work

kazuha never failed to praise you for doing a good job with your training, though you could only hope to live up to his expectations he was extremely happy to have a sparring parter

today’s session was long, having started sometime in the mid day and currently being as far along as sunset

the wind was bare and sea calm, the sunset and quiets scenery was quite the contrast to the clashing of swords on the small island that you used for training

both you and kazuha were beginning to drain of your stamina and you struggled to keep up with his articulated movement

“look forward now, the battle isn’t over until one sword is down.”

kazuha encourages you despite also being tired, you circle each other and doge light attacks until you decide you’re ready for this fighting to be over

you lunge at him with all your might from behind and before he can look your in front on him below his waist to slash his sword from his hand, he looks down only to see you with a fire in your eyes and smile on your lips

though the moment lasts nothing more than a second he’s caught off guard and loses the sparring session, being exhausted you both call it a day and head back to beidou’s ship

once things have cooled down more you two sit in the cabin at night and drink while having playful conversation

kazuha has had plenty of drinks and is clearly out of it while you’re just barely more than tipsy

while talking about archons only know what kazuha struggles to keep up processing your words, his mind wanders to the moment you defeated him earlier and he can’t help how his head fills with thoughts of you

the image is imprinted in his memory despite how short it was, the way the light hits your hair and the form of your body. the passion in your eyes and the way you smiled at him, it was a sight that effected him more than he ever intended

you were in the middle of spouting nonsense when he interrupted you out of no where

“can i kiss you?”

you laugh and kiss his cheek in response without really thinking, you weren’t as sober as could’ve been and were quite intent on finishing your story

however sobriety nearly slams back into you when kazuha’s lips are on yours, his body on top of yours and his hands on your sides cause you to become a little more clear headed

though not that you were complaining, you kiss him back and taste the alcohol in his system when your tongues intertwine

letting out gasps for air and tugging on his hair he finally pulls away from you, staring t your lips and then moving his eyes to your yours

“keep looking at me with such fever and i’ll have to show you just how precise my movements can get.”

“well i am a hands on learned master kazuha”

let’s just say that waking up the next morning was an interesting and sore experience for the both of you

tagged: @xiaosweetheart @z3nitsusgf @stygianoir

[sips-tea-cutely]

You’ll love me at once, the way you did once upon a dream.

“I would rather die than let you go— Juliet to your Romeo. How I heard you say ‘I would never fall in love again until I found her. I said, I would never fall unless it's you I fall into’.”

osamu dazai, najimi osana, rantaro amami, xiao, kokichi oma

summary: love is a difficult term to define. they’ve never been good at expressing their love for others until they found you.

esp for: ME I DESERVE IT, @wagyuu-li, @actualvrolett, @mentally-ell, @sleepygamerotaku, @queen-of-wires, @th0tpimusprime, @chuuyas--boo & @lovelii-ann

#Osamu Dazai

homies, this is osamu dazai, did we expect him NOT to love touching his partner 😧😧

not in that way aha. he loves to walk around yokohama and keep an arm around your waist, let you rest your head on his shoulder while his head lays on yours

would lowkey be into having your head on his chest??? hear his heart beat beat for you s/o~ (=^▽^)σ

ALSO would love to sleep with his head on your chest. 1. (MAN)BOOBS 2. wants to make sure you wont abandon him in the middle of the night </33

SO INTO patting ur head. maybe like you’re scrolling on tiktok, head beside his lap and he’ll pat you once in a while <3

must be holding you in one way or another. he’ll be holding your hand, resting on your shoulder or dragging your leg as kunikida pulls him away, MUST BE HOLDING YOU

super loves to hold you and sometimes likes to be held back

still tho he’s more into being coddled with words hehe~

LOVES when you brush his hair at night say how much you love him, it makes him feel so lovesick

would actually propose/hj if you said you loved him in morse code (ranpo understands and is so sick of it)

might actually sob if you say something like “odasaku is so proud of you for helping others” he loves u so much bro i dont think its a joke anymore…

sometimes he has days where he doesn’t even know who he is or what he looks like, please reassure his humanity, hes so unsure of his existence

lowkey loves when you stay in bed with him on his depression days and just admire him, he thinks its a little narcissistic of himself tho but being adorned by you like a treasure is great so lol who cares its you (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

sometimes dazai thinks that life isnt worth living but then again, he has you waiting in bed for him right now so, how bad can it really be? <3

#Xiao

as we all know, xiao is one of— if not is the most loyal character in genshin. so what would we expect less for him to love acts of service?

just like with aether/lumine, just call out his name and he’ll be there for you!

reluctantly, he’d willing to walk around liyue harbor with you for dates and such (even if he doesnt really like being around others)

he isn’t really the MOST affectionate of the bunch since he often worries of his karmic debt hurting your friends, the traveler or morax forbid, you.

so instead, he asks you everyday, around 7:00 if you have anything you’ve been meaning to do. and after checking the gates around the harbor and wangshū, he’d get them done for you to lighten your load <333 (there was a time where you needed to deliver a parcel to granny at qince village and she called him a wonderful boyfriend to u, it was so cute HASJSJ)

during the osial situation, despite knowing how strong you are, he still told you to get out of the town or to at least stay near wangsheng so that zhongli could watch you, plz listen to him, he’s sorta worried </33

even after meeting you, and doing these for you, he’d still be secretly concerned that you feel forced to love him so please do express your love to him

which brings us to~… words of affirmation <33

he’s been so lonely for centuries on end and you’re his first relationship so he’d be like putty in your hands the moment you compliment him on ANYTHING

when i say anything, i mean it. even just saying that his eyes are pretty would make him hide under his yaksha mask <333

he always hyperventilates a little when you compliment him, hes only been so used to loneliness and besides that, zhongli has only occasionally thanked xiao but even then, it didn’t matter because you are the one he truly loves

WOULD ALSO LOWKEY BE INTO RECEIVING GIFTS

xiao honestly can’t remember the last time he was given a gift so even just receiving a lil glaze lily from an expedition w/ qiqi would make his heart pound!

fuck, hes so head over heels for you be careful w this power babe

#Rantaro Amami

ACTS OF SERVICE‼️‼️‼️‼️

he loves to help you with just about anything!! did angie ask for help to do something bizzare? rantaro’s on his way to stop a blood sacrifice!! kokichi being annoying? cmon lets go to the rooftop and when we get there push him off <3!!

hes honestly so used to being asked for help or doing something, he’d be a little uncomfortable just relaxing??

lowkey has to have something in his hand (GET HIM A FIDGET TOY) like he could be walking around and woops hes in your dorm with a slice of glazed cake

tbh would like to hangout in your research lab and play with the trinkets you left around

also kind of into physical touch?? he likes to hold ur hand

he loves to hold it close to his cheeks while resting in his dorm 😭😭💖💖

ALSO INTO WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

please reassure him that hes a good s/o and brother hes SO insecure i cant make any jokes abt it

loves to just hear you say “im happy im with you, rantaro. you’re so kind” PROPOSES??? HOLDS??? 😧😧😧💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

honestly into PDA but would wanna keep it in private to make them more special

sometimes when he sees like say kiibo’s hand very very unintentionally (he really didn’t mean it omg) brush your chest, he’d laugh it off sureee but then starts thinking you’d probably be happier with kiibo?? its his older brother mindset ugh

speaking of big brother, he also is quite responsible for his age so he’d LOVE quality time with you— exploring the school, maybe cleaning up the library, makes him realize how fun it always is to be with you

honestly just loves you too much for his own good ugh this lovesick bastard 💖💖🎉🎉

#Najimi Osana

LOVES giving gifts

often gives you little snacks they got from the vending machine in between classes (made sure its’ your favorite too! <33)

if you’re someone who doesn’t have lots of money to spare on yourself, they’d definitely try their best to get you to things you want!!

well uh— they wouldn’t exactly get it themselves BUT would use their social connections to get it for you

still never expects you to give them anything besides your love! ofc tho, if it makes you uncomfortable, they’d immediately stop or at least restrain themself from giving you every pretty leaf they found in the park </333

almost anything they find is given to you!

the cat keychain they won at the arcade with komi and tadano? it’s on your bag now! the shiny rock that they found on the field? sitting on your desk! the homework they forgot to finish? being held down by the pretty rock ehehe

don’t worry, tadano lightheadedly scolds najimi. they agreed but only if you stay with them!

speaking of which, they also love spending time with you!! <333

always invites you over to do homework together or just to talk

najimi is,,, extroverted (to say the least) so, it’d be great to just watch TV with you and cuddle on their bed <33

no matter how long you’ve known each other, they’ll always feel butterflies when you remembered something they’ve said, even if it’s something small like wanting to go to a ramen shop!! 🫣🫣

LOVES when you setup dates to places like a festival or even just volunteering to pay for najimi’s snack

no matter how busy, will ALWAYS look for you the moment class ends that even the teacher is asking them to come back (to which they reluctantly drag their feet back to their desk </333)

lowkey might think you’re annoyed when they cling to you, please reassure them </3333

#Kokichi Ouma

LOVES QUALITY TIME

he’d always ask force you to join him in his lil antics which gets you both in trouble with kirumi, aha… TURN OUT YOU WERE HIS SCAPEGOAT AAH RUNNNN

WOULD ALSO PRANK YOU DONT THINK YOURE SAFE!! dw tho, theyre not that bad~… if you like having ketchup thrown at you nishishi <3

mightve made you join DICE??? woopsies now you’re promoted to second in command without even knowing (yes he’d pull the “do you want them dead? just one phone call and theyre dead” more than once)

tbh he probably spent all that time with you because of cough cough his plan 😨😨. he knew that he wouldnt be able to see you again so he wanted to spend as much time with you as possible :(

trys to ignore it since— hes with you right now! no good to be thinking such gloomy thoughts!! </33

tbh the only thing making him go through with this plan was that you, shuichi, himiko, maki, kiibo and tsumugi were gonna be free from the killing game screams 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️

absolutely idc im going with the hid in closets cause of mommy issues story, HE WANTS YOU TO TOUCH HIM???? (not in a sex way tho plz this is fluff)

like ok its kind of confusing, he wants your affection but hes also scared of it and being vulnerable and stuff 💔💔

LIVES for your touch, his fav is when you stroke his cheek & pat his head but dont tell him i said that 🏃🏃🏃🏃

sneaks into your dorm to cuddle you he probably got in trouble with the student council at one point

MUST sit next to him or else tears will be shed. (kaito is offering a seat please shut him up/lh)

he wants to stay by your side 24/7 and uses the killing game as an excuse 😭😭 he’d start thinking like “man what if i get too annoying and they get bored… NAH lol what was i thinking thats so stupid!!!” (he does the denying his own thoughts thing)

please tell him you’ll never get sick of himself, i feel like he’d space out if you didn’t (in a /nm im just lonely way)

[buoyant-breeze]

Hi! I had this idea in my mind for a while about a moth hybrid reader who has a elemental sight that randomly activates so when it activates she usually walks to the strongest/nearest elemental source (which is often a talented vision user or someone who can bend the elements without a vision) and they often just touches the source (maybe for non vision users they touches something like their hair or mask?). Perhaps they're intrigued by their situation to become their friend or doesn't care until they just keep on meeting them over and over till they accept friendship. Can you do hc with Zhongli, keaya, childe, and xiao? Sorry for the long ask

---🐇 Anon

author’s note  ⊱ aww hi again 🐇 anon!!! c: mwah!!! i hope u enjoy!!! also i dont mind long asks!!! feel free to go crazy!!! anyway this idea was rlly cool idk how ur so creative :”) this would be such a cool fic idea!! sorry if this was underwhelming, but feel free to send more follow-up requests whenever u’d like!!

characters ⊱ zhongli, xiao, kaeya, childe

warnings ⊱ canon-typical (mild) violence and mentions of intoxication, but there’s no actual explicit uses of substances / drugs here!

rating ⊱ sfw

zhongli

isn’t too put-off by it, all things considered

he’ll be politely confused at first, however, but totally accept the situation as is with his usual social grace

would most likely conclude that perhaps you are inebriated, and generally just react with courtesy and kindness, thinking he should probably help you find your way home or generally bring you to a safer area, obviously not really knowing much about this situation beyond the fact a stranger has walked up to him and begun to touch his face

but after this event and learning more about the person, he’d be very interested in becoming friends, and in fact, would try to take responsibility over you as a person to make sure that you are taken care of

it’s sort of like in the same vein of how he views the adepti, and he sort of sees you with the same lens that he sees ganyu or xiao, and considers you to be someone with great potential and profound ability, but also someone who may need assistance or some level of protection

which is something zhongli would offer in droves

but that, you following into the path of the adepti as actually becoming one seems like something that is bound to happen if you came into contact with zhongli

but no matter what, zhongli would definitely be your friend and would like to take care of you in this instance, developing a communicative and helpful relationship

would find your habits and behavior to be very interesting, and would likely want you to pursue ways to develop your talents further and to see just how far you can go with them

perfectly tolerant and unaffected by your moth-like behavior, all in all

xiao

has no idea what’s going on and at this point is too scared to ask

he already has problems with understanding how mortals work, so to add a layer onto this where a subspecies of mortals, who has a half-bloodline similar to ganyu, would leave him flabbergasted on how to react upon being touched or from elemental objects being approached

but he’s not so cold-hearted to actually leave you hanging, would definitely ensure your safety

i think it’d be one of those situations where he leaves you like a toddler and he’s like okay, now don’t go get the knives in the kitchen drawer again, i need to go do something real fast, only to come back and essentially the toddler is in the knife drawer again, except it’s you, the half-moth, touching elemental objects or even him again

and you guys bond through that, eventually getting to know each other, and him just sort of having this babysitter/siblingship with you that actually is deep down, pretty friendly

however, while touching objects is fine enough, touching him? that’s dangerous

he radiates a lot of elemental energy, and not the good kind; it’s the kind that comes from being the conquerer of demons, radiated around him like an aura after he slices through darkness and corruption. it can hurt mortals if they get too close, hence why he often holds people at a distance in the first place, out of fear of causing more carnage than he already has, considering himself to be a threat and nothing more than a pulsing, dark weapon to be wielded

so he often tries to step far away from you or keep you at a distance, he gets very nervous you’ll accidentally hurt yourself by getting too close to him

but i imagine there’s some amount of immunity with being of your heritage, mostly just because i think it’d be really cool if you were the one person that was “mortal” and could still get up close and personal with him post-battles and be completely unharmed

it would make him feel so much better about himself and it would help him really, really warm up into the idea of being your friend

would probably introduce you to zhongli at one point, for reasons stated in zhongli’s response, about the adepti stuff

a little stiff to your moth-like behavior, but would eventually warm up to it

kaeya

is immediately intrigued when this happens

he’s perceptive enough to figure out this isn’t intoxication of the alcoholic or substance abuse type, so he’ll definitely stick around and see what’s going on here

would definitely ask you a bunch of questions afterwards, and think it’s extremely interesting

perhaps this would be good for the knights, perhaps this would be good for him, perhaps this is just a good way of keeping an eye on a potential threat

either way, this is something worthwhile that kaeya would definitely be wholeheartedly investigating in his free time

would definitely keep some sort of friendship with you, even though it’s not super deep or heart-to-heart level, mostly because he’s just keeping an eye on things and seeing how it goes, but there’s some strong potential here of him seeing you as a good ally for mondstadt, and i think he would really try to capitalize on that

and since it’ll probably go in that direction, he’d definitely open up at some point and be serious friends, being perfectly fine with your moth-like behavior and mostly just thinking its a cute quirk

would probably make some nickname for you based around you being very moth-like that he will greet you with instead of your name, which i just think is really cute

might recommend you to the knights, to be honest

childe

simultaneously thinks its very strange and has no idea whats going on, but also thinks its rather curious, and wants to know more about the situation

i think this is something that would happen to him a lot, mostly just because the foul legacy thing probably makes him overflowing with some elemental energy, to the point where you two will probably have a lot of interactions, enough to get you more than just acquainted

after the first few times it happens, though, he’ll probably think its pretty cute, but in a friendly way, not in a weird way

would end up being your friend after all of this, he’s just very easy to get along with and would find you very fascinating

unlike everyone else on this list, he’s not going to suggest / convert you to join the fatui just yet or anything, since you do have some potential with your abilities, but i do genuinely think that the idea would be very tempting for him

he mostly doesn’t do it at first just because he wants to gauge how you feel about it and idk i just kinda imagine him having a soft spot for you

its a very wholesome vibe

but i think if you were interested even slightly, he would definitely try and see if he can find a place for you, but he would be very determined to keep you protected and not in harm’s way

ultimately even without fatui connections being on the table for you, childe radiates the energy of someone who would keep an eye on you but in a way where he is constantly gathering information and trying to see if there’s anyone trying to hurt you, since you’re definitely not the usual type of person you’d see on the street

so even if you never joined, he’d still watch out for you, as a courtesy, since you’re his friend

pretty open about the whole moth-like behavior, thinks it’s really cool after he gets used to it happening

[nemeseos-noctua]

Hi! Could i request hcs for Diluc and Xiao with a reader who is shy? Thank you!

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: xiao, diluc (separate) x gn!reader

𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒: a few swears in diluc’s! (it’s like one or two)

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒: this is actually my first tumblr post.... ive been super busy with school, sports, and other stuff. sorry! ill try to write more in the future! (constellations has been doing everything so far since i still dont know how tumblr works lol)

also, these are stupid long... and for what.

adventuring was a lot for you to process

okay, so maybe having your own Benny’s Adventure Team was not great while traveling through Dragonspine and Liyue

too many of everything

you ended up getting really beat up.

after passing through Mingyun Village, you could see Wangshu Inn and decided to stay there until you were healed up

you always found comfort in the night sky, so you went out there every day

It was your fifth night staying at the inn before you saw a short male standing on the balcony where you would usually be. Strange. You’d never seen anyone like that before.

You seemed to have caught him off guard when you started to approach him since he jumped a little. 

Taking a closer look at his face, you studied it a bit. He had golden eyes and dark teal hair that seemed to frame his face perfectly, accompanied by lighter streaks of the same colour.

Pretty... you thought, completely entranced by this strange man (boy?). 

“Ah, sorry. I’m probably disturbing you... I’ll go now...” 

He blinked. 

god he’s in love

not even romantic love but he loved you like the past adepti

xiao would see so many couples over the years that he’s been at the inn and absolutely hated them, but this?? 

okay it’s a different type of love but damn it felt nice

You started to turn and walk back to your room before hearing his voice.

“Stay.” 

STAY??? WE MOVING KINDA FAST BUT ALRIGHT PRETTY BOY !! 

On the outside, you were cooler than a cucumber. The inside? Chaos. Millions of thoughts raced throughout that little head of yours. 

“Only if you’re fine with it...”

Turning back around, you took a few steps forward before noticing that he wore a lot of accessories on him. One of them being a mask that resembled one of the Vigilant Yaksha’s in that one book you read as a kid. Probably just a fan or something.

You reached the balcony, taking a spot next to him while also keeping some space between the two of you. Leaning on the balustrade (the railing of a balcony), you rested your head on top of your arms.

A comfortable silence was placed in the middle of the two. A silent breeze blew, adding to the mellow mood. 

“What brings you here?” the pretty stranger suddenly inquired, gaining a small jolt from your serene state. “Did I scare you? My apologies.”

“Oh, uh, it’s nothing...” You lifted your head to look out at the lands of Dihua Marsh. Seeing Dragonspine in the distance gave you a chill. Those were not the greatest memories. The small movement didn’t go unnoticed by the boy.

“You’re an adventurer?”

“Oh... yeah, I am... I’m not that experienced yet, though...” 

for SOME REASON... this man felt even more inclined to protect you

you still had a fair amount of bandages wrapped around your limbs, so it was clear that you were injured

GOD IF HE COULD JUST HUG YOU RIGHT THERE AND THEN

but he did not.

he has restraint.

he is a good boy.

“I met a traveler that wasn’t very experienced either.” This fact shocked you. So he has been here for a while... but why hadn’t you seen him before? Does he just... disappear into thin air..?

the answer is yes

he does indeed do that

but that’s besides the point.

“Oh... that’s nice...” 

It was getting late. The moon was starting to lower back down and the lids of your eyes were getting heavier and heavier by the minute. You let out a yawn, but it was muffled by your head being buried in your arms once again.

“You should go get some rest.” You hummed. 

Then, a thought popped into your head.

“If you don’t mind me asking... what’s your name?” 

Even though you weren’t facing him, you could feel his piercing gaze on you. It wasn’t uncomfortable at all, but gave you a feeling of protection.

“Xiao.” You mouthed his name to yourself silently. It was nice.

“Goodnight, Xiao. I hope that we can do this again soon.”

“Goodnight to you...”

“(Y/N).”

“...(Y/N).”

you were a cryo catalyst that tried to fight against some cryo slimes alone

hint: that was a bad idea

my favourite elemental reaction was immune!

literally... you couldn’t even do anything to them

and you were getting beat up. 

badly.

for plot convenience you were at the lake next to Dawn Winery

“Shit...” 

At this point, you’d been fending these slimes off for around a quarter of an hour now and you were getting tired now.

Your dumbass tried to drown them in the lake but forgot that they immediately froze any moisture underneath them. You tried attacking them but everything you could do was inflict the freeze effect (against CRYO slimes). 

You literally could not do anything. Time to get frozen to death!

“Burn!”

WHAT???

Suddenly, a big fire bird swept up the slimes that had been occupying you for the last 20 minutes or so, effectively taking them out. 

At this point, the only thing that kept you standing was your adrenaline, which quickly ran out as you dropped to the ground in exhaustion. You let out a sigh, finally free from those damned slimes. You will have your revenge one day... just not today.

While you were resting on the ground, your saviour had been standing there, watching you calm down. And so you looked up to be greeted by probing crimson orbs, which definitely startled you.

Your saviour was.... Master Diluc. Master Diluc Ragnvindr, wealthiest man in Mondstadt. Him. In front of you. 

“OH! I, um, Master Diluc! What brings you here?” 

‘WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE??’ HE LIVES HERE THOUGH?? 

“I was taking a stroll around the winery and happened to see you in your own predicament.”

You attempted to stand up, though your legs failed you as you only flopped back onto the dirt. 

diluc doesn’t wanna admit it but that was unbelievably stupid, cute, and endearing

okay and what if this emo boy doesn’t like people

he still has feelings too >:(

“I’ll stay here with you so you won’t get attacked again. So relax.”

Mans was telling you to “relax” while you were in the presence of a literal typhoon here. He was so brooding and scary-looking all the time that you couldn’t even try to relax.

A few minutes pass and the sound of water rushing was the only thing keeping you two company. 

It was nice to enjoy nature, but the tension between the two of you was still higher than ever.

To break this silence, you had tried to stir up some small talk.

“The weather is nice today, huh...”

He grunted, which seemed to be a regular response of his. You started to notice this after a few questions like “how’s your day been” or “have any plans today?”

Not that you were genuinely interested. You bet that he could tell that you were trying to make it less awkward by responding at all, but it just didn’t help at all.

You were probably sitting for a good 10 minutes before deciding to stand up again, in which you were successful. But could you walk back to the city?

That was debatable.

You definitely felt and looked unstable, so being the gentleman he was raised to be, Diluc reluctantly bent down and slung your shoulder over his.

The height difference between the two of you was pretty big, so he ended up just carrying you to his place. As goofy as it looked, it got the job done.

― riri ✨

[strawberrylucv]

Hi hi!! Can i request xiao with a fem reader who has a rly small chest (like a or b) and feels a little sad about it so she goes to him for reassurance. (Ppl keep calling me a washboard today so that made me sad and i need comfort lol😖😖😖)

hello anon!! here you go i hope you like it! please dont pay attention to those people who called you that!! theyre idiots and xiao will give them no mercy! :)

"...only better."

words: 850

warnings : xiao x fem!reader, people calling you a board, fluff, reader has small chest, xiao tries to comfort you.

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Insecurities can be overwhelming, but it's even more overwhelming when everyone points it in front of you. When you think you're having a good day, a nasty comment would ruin it. The comments you would get from people would be so disrespectful and they would always be about your chest. Saying that you have no chest, that you're not a woman, that you're 'flat as a board.' they would always ignore how you would feel every time. How you were questioning and doubting yourself as you look in the mirror.

You think today would be an amazing day since you were going to Wangshu Inn to meet Xiao, it's been a while since you've visited him since he'd be busy with his adeptus duties but he he had the day free just to be with you. You wear an outfit you planned the day before and you look amazing. When it turns noon, you hurriedly walk to exit your house to go to Wangshu.

"Oh, look a walking board!" someone says as you passed the bridge to Wangshu. You promised yourself that nothing is going to ruin your day but you couldn't help it, that comment pained you so much especially since you thought you looked amazing. You tried your best to keep your head held high but some tears escape your eyes. Your hand swipes your face to stop yourself from crying. You stopped tearing up when you entered the elevator, the only evidence of you crying was your swollen eyes. Before you head up to the highest floor, Verr Goldet spots you and notices your eyes. "What happened, Y/N?" she says as your stride her counter. "It's nothing. Some dirt probably just got in my eye from the wind." you reply back trying to crack a smile. She doesn't try to say anything else and just nods.

Xiao was waiting at the balcony as always feeling the serene air. "Xiao!" you surprise hug him and he turns around to cup your cheek. You give him a smile and his face warms up but that soon disappears when he sees how swollen and red your eyes are. "Who hurt you?" he looked at you with his brows furrowed. "H-hurt me? No one! I'm fine." you didn't want him to worry about you since he's already busy as is. "Y/N. Were the mortals bothering you again?" his face looked like he had the intent to kill and you knew you had to stop it. You sigh and say "They were just...commenting on my body. That's all." it took courage to say that to him, it was your problem but it was getting heavy to shoulder it all alone. "Your body? It's fine..? Do you have any wounds? Let me see-" he twirls you around and you just chuckle since he looked so serious to see if you even had a scratch.

"Not that, it's just...do I look like a woman to you?" he stops checking you and just looks at you with the most confused look ever.

"Are you not supposed to look like a woman? You look like every other mortal there is..." he pauses for a while to avert his eyes "..only better." he finishes.

His comment allows yourself to tell him everything that was happening. Talking about how people would point to how flat your chest is, as if that was all they see in you. When Xiao heard everything, he quickly put on his mask and positions himself to jump off the balcony. "Xiao, where do you think you're going?" you ask as he materializes his spear.

"Mortals who are deemed unqualified to live will not be given mercy." you tug on his shirt and tell him to calm down, that he shouldn't waste his time on people like that. "Why didn't you call me? I told you to always call me when something happens?" he steps down the balcony to cup your cheek, you don't say anything. He sighs and just put his arm over your shoulder and you both drop to the ground. "Trouble means nothing to adepti. Y/N, just call me." he whispers to you and you just hug him gently.

"You are more than a woman, your body is perfect as is."

"How do you know?"

"Because it's your body."

"But its-"

"Its you. That's all that matters. Because it's your body."

His grip on your shoulder tightens but its warm. He doesn't say anything else after that, he just strokes your hair hoping that it will make you feel better. The next day when you were about to go out, everybody who made fun of you apologized. No one would point at your chest but would just look away as if you were a monster. Did you look like one? No, of course not. It might be because after your day with Xiao, he had pledged to find out who were the humans who made you question your self-esteem; he found every one of them and told them to stop or else they'll feel the wrath of the Vigilant Yaksha.

[killuwumi]

Do You Remember?

xiao x fem!reader FLUFF, (i dont think theres many fem references)

Warnings | Not proof read, possible Liyue arc spoilers

a/n: sorry for being dead lol, i got a job recently and school starts for me in just a few days.

  When Liyue was crashing down, many fought alongside you and lent you their strength. One of them being Xiao, who you always remember fondly since he caught you. 

You had met the adepti before, at the Wangshu Inn, but he was stoic and quiet. Honestly? You thought he hated you. But the case was quite the opposite actually. Xiao admired your hard work in finding your sibling. Wondering what having that kind of love for a person would be like, to go so far, do anything, to find them. 

On the cliffs of Liyue, you gathered all the Qingxin you could find for Xiao. You knew deep down this was probably going to be a fruitless endeavor but you couldn’t help yourself. Something inside of you really felt the need to thank Xiao for saving you back then. Whether it was intentional or not, you’ll never forget the way his hands felt on you, and when he squeezed your hand tight like you were going to disappear if he let go. 

With each step towards the Inn, you wondered if he would even be there. He does have Yakasha duties to take care of all day and well into the night. Did he ever actually get time to himself? You assumed not. 

What? Why were you walking toward the Inn? Were you injured? Overheated? The questions raced in Xiao’s mind as he watched you silently walk toward the Inn’s entrance and greet the staff. Why were you here? Did you need assistance? Whatever the matter, Xiao honestly hoped it wasn’t something that would cause you harm. But he didn’t have the courage to tell you that no matter how blunt he may be.

“I can see you up there, Xiao” You let out a small giggle, your hands full of Qingxin flowers. 

Xiao’s shoulders suddenly raised and dropped at the sound of your voice as he turned to you. “Hello Y/N.” His voice was kind of cold, which made you worry that your presence was unwanted.

“Well, if you’re not busy, I brought a gift for you. Or, several.” 

His eyes shifted to the Qingxin in your hands, your fingers looked worn, like you had been climbing the mountains and cliffs for those. Clearly you didn’t just buy them from the looks of you. “You know I could’ve gotten those on my own.” 

A small frown crossed your face and your free hand rubbed the back of your neck, “I just wanted to ask if you remembered back at the Jade Chamber?” 

“I’m not sure it would be possible for one to forget such an event.” Xiao jumped down from his post to stand face to face with you.

“..Aha, I suppose you’re right about that. I just wanted to thank you for saving me, I’m sure it was normal for you but I really appreciate it.” As you extended your hand to give him the flowers, he reached to accept. 

“You were invaluable to the mission and rescue of Liyue. For that I show you my gratitude.” Xiao’s voice finally softened up as he sighed.

A soft gloved hand swept against your cheek as you looked up in shock at the masked adepti, his thumb grazing your lips. 

“Thank you for these, they are beautiful. Nothing compares to you, but nonetheless pretty.” 

In an instant he was gone, leaving you, and something in place of where the Qingxin used to be in your hands. It was a small amulet, made of sapphire. Indicating trust.

You looked forward to seeing Xiao again, and in the meantime Xiao protected you from the shadows.

[reilliane]

EITHER XIAO OR VENTI I DONT KNOW BUT I REALLY LIKE THE IDEA WITH XIAO (referring to the museum painting ask)

AND HERE IS WHERE I DUMP MY LITTLE BRAINROT, THANKS ANON DEAR-

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In the sea of people and flashing of cameras, one will say that you've gotten blind.

You think you are, but for some peculiar reason, the obstructive lights only provide a recurring image of the man a meter or so away to your right. He's staring back at you.

One second he's holding a [spear/bow] in hand, ridden with blood and battle scars—then the scenery is fading back into the museum.

His [golden/aquamarine] eyes are just as wide as yours. Unable to take the intensity of his gaze, you move your eyes, only having them focus on the oil painting.

It is the depiction of a [winged/masked] male, holding close a [c]-haired lady whose dress of white is stained with red. Chains are strewn all over like a cage holding the pair within.

For some reason, the more you stare at it, the more you can almost feel the way the blood drips on the woman's face.

This odd painting... it's rather..

"Hey,"

You jump at the sudden tap on your shoulder, turning only to stumble forward when some random person pushes past you.

Frantic arms come to hold you up as you collide with the stranger—though it somehow feels like you've known him for a long time.

"You alright?"

Tentative and nervous, you look up, meeting his eyes—just as awed and bewildered as yours. You clear your throat, feeling warm as you stand properly.

"Yeah- yeah, I am."

He does the same and you both avert your gazes, consequently falling onto the raised sign by the painting. Its title is written with meticulous detail and curves.

'Reunion'

[kxmikomrade]

✧˖࿐ 'Could've been better' - Xiao

╰┈➤Xiao x Reader Order: Qinxin (Xiao), Hot Chocolate (Angst) Genre: Angst gn!reader Pronouns: Y/P (your pronouns) Type: Oneshot Requested! by: Anon in this request Warnings: idk just angst Waiter's Notes: Your Order has been served Traveler! :>, Enjoy your nice cup of hot Chocolate with Qinxin Author's notes: Craving angst i see? well here u go! i didnt have so much motivation while writing this so i asked my close friend @astrilien to help me write it but hey, it works. 2 writers is better than 1. Try not to cry while reading dis

Where did you go wrong? You often ask yourself that nowadays. He, the man whom you've grown to love, doesn't look at you the way he did before. Actually, does he even look your way without that uninterested face? His eyes used to soften whenever he looked at your small smile, his face used to go beet red whenever you had the slightest bit of physical contact. Now, well, lets see for ourselves, shall we?

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Walking up the stairs of the place known as 'Wangshu Inn', you notice that a part of the stairs are broken. Sighing as you went back your way to go to the elevator, you liked walking from the stairs to enjoy the beautiful view displayed by the tree. Stepping up the elevator as it lifts you up, you look down to the box of food in your hand. It was his favorite food, Almond Tofu. You had known that it was ever since the day you met the said person. Now that you think about it, it was the whole reason that brought you two together. And the mere thought of him choosing you never failed to leave you with a small blush and smile on your face.

To think that the guy who disliked mortals would fall in love with one. I mean, come to think of it, he DID seem pissed whenever you first visited him. But whenever he was offered that dish he would at least give them a few minutes to talk. They were always the key to getting close to the Yakasha. Reaching the balcony, you placed the box on the table. A gust of wind blew, ruffling your hair and yet......nothing. You don't hear him, looking back to check if your thoughts were right, No one was there. 'Huh, he's probably in Qingyun peak' you thought to yourself. He always showed up whenever you reached the balcony, but on some occasions, he's a but busy. Looking around, you spot a vase of withered flowers, specifically Glaze Lilies. Taking some extra silk flowers from your bag, and replacing those Glaze lilies with them. You kind of wish you got extra Glaze lilies, since you know how much they mean to him. 

You dont know the full story, but from what he said, they seem to remind him of a person who was like a mother to him. It's quite adorable. So you planned to grow some Glaze Lilies soon. As time flies quick, it was now sunset. 'Where could he be?' you started to get concerned and as a bit of worry bloomed in your stomach, leaving you feeling uneasy. So, you decided to check with him, with the only way you knew. 'XIAO!!' A mix of black and Forest green particles appear, as Xiao's hair beautifully sways with the wind.

Polearm in one hand, he reached out to take off his mask. Looking everywhere but you. ''What?'' He says, a bit harshly but you brush it off. 'He just had a bad day' was your excuse. ''Sorry, i was just getting a bit concerned since ive been here for a few hours and you havent showed up'' You said, waving your hands in the first line. ''I dont need your pity'' He says as his eyes wandered somewhere else, subconsciously following them, your eyes landed on the vase of Silk Flowers. ''Oh, They were already withered so i replaced them with Silk Flowers'' explaining to him. Xiao grumbled something under his breath, ''Pardon?'' ''Nothing'' ''Dont worry! Ill get some the next time i come across them, and i'll also make sure they dont wither just as fast.'' You continued, being the helpful person you are.  That was the first hint Another day has passed and xiao hasn't even showed himself to you, unless if you call his name. but he does come quite late. This time you decided to make him his favorite, almond tofu, for you had noticed that everytime you make it his eyes just screamed pure happiness. but i guess not today. as you called out his name he once again arrived late. "What is it?" he asks coldly as you just smiled, even knowing that something was wrong you decided to just shake the feeling off. "Xiao look! i've made your favorite!" you exclaimed happily as you handed him a plate full of almond tofu. "this is a waste of time" he just said as he teleports away, 'how rude' you thought as you placed the plate on the table and left hoping that he could at least eat it later if he feels like it The second hint that you had denied to notice it has been a week. a week of xiao constantly avoiding you, a week full of hints. but you again decided to close your eyes and pretend that he is just always in a bad mood. so what do you do whenever he's in a bad mood? not minding the countless hints. you confront him in a affectionate way. As he arrived by the call of his name he was certainly not surprised nor happy, he was pissed. "what do you want" he replied with a cold tone. he obviously wasnt happy to see you. but you denied it and just brushed it off "Xiao, we haven't been out on a date for a month now! why dont we go out for today!" You insisted as you had already planned everything out for the day but much to your surprise, he sighed in annoyance "why cant you just leave me alone" he grumbled, which shocked you at how direct he was. and you had enough of his attitude "look, Im atleast trying to lighten up your mood as you have been ignoring me and was always being so fucking cold" you snapped as he just stared at you then.. "do you even love me?" you said as the place was filled with silence, it hurts it hurts because you can see the answer from his eyes yet you refused to believe it, well at the very least you wanted to hear it exactly from him. you wanted the answer, even if it hurts. "Well then Xiao, answer. i want to hear your answer. i want to hear it exactly from you." you said as you looked straight into his eyes while holding back the tears. his face was just blanked, no emotions as he sighed and finally talked "no, i loved you" he said as you look at him "loved... so now you don't?" you asked as your head hanged low and stared at the ground "no.." he said as you nod your head "alright then, i wont bother you anymore" you said as you just walked away

A week has passed and you kept your word, you stayed away and left him alone. And with that you decided to go travel to another nation. which was inazuma. You thought it was the best so that you could get away from everything that would remind you of him. But to Xiao, he thought he was finally going to be free when you left. But he didn't even felt as if he were to be happy. it felt like he had lost something that completed him. he lost you. So he tried to find you and try to make things good again. but he was too late as you had already left, and wishing to forever forget about him. Would it be selfish of him to wish that you come back and tell him everything's going to be okay? or that if he could just wake up from this horrible nightmare that he had caused.

He loved you, and you loved him. if only he didn't decided to let his emotions get the best of him. Who knows? Maybe everything.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 'Could've been better'

soooo, how r u guys holding up? :D

(1314 words)

[bubblegumbtcx]

Xiao Spa Day

an: Just some rushed Xiao brainrot from your girl :P

cw: SFW (mostly), gn!reader, he paints ur nails, smooching

You thought it was a stretch when you asked him to do face masks and shit, but to your surprise he agreed pretty quickly.

He admittedly thought that you looked super relaxed when you pampered yourself, and he noticed how glowy your skin was after a but of skincare

But if we’re going to do this, we’re doing this right. So you pull out all the stops for your boyfriend.

Face

He doesn’t like that the facemask is cold when you put it on him, but he quickly settles into it when you pull out the roller

Next, you pull out the moisturizer and he melts into your touch. He feels a little awkward and trys to return the favor. He ends up with too much but it’s still cute that he tried to do your moisturizer for you.

Hands

He was willing to let you put your vanilla-almond lotion on him and trim/file his nails. But he would not, under any circumstances let you paint his nails barbie pink. It wasn’t happening! Keep Dreaming!

He did however paint your nails. And he did a surprisingly good job. He picked out a mauve color and a cream accent for your ring finger. Man has an eye for this kind of thing. Upon making this life-changing discovery you made him pinky promise to do your nails again in the future.

Lips

This could’ve been easy. But you’re.. well, you.

When you pull out your favorite strawberry sugar scrub Xiao looks more than a little confused.

When you start applying the scrub to your own lips, you notice his shameless starring and decide to take advantage of the moment.

“Your turn!” You exclaim, drawing him back to earth for a split second before you tackle him, smashing your lips together.

You bumped foreheads, earning a slight grunt from him, but you didn’t let that stop you.

The mix of strawberries, saliva, and sugar almost overwhelmed Xiao. But he was very.. Welcoming to the experience.

a few minutes into your sloppy makeout sesh, he flipped you over so he was on top straddling you. (The way he liked it)

“Y/n, you sure like to play with fire”

“Dont act like you don’t love it when i d-“

He shut you up with another quick kiss

“You talk too much.”

This is a SFW post, so you can imagine where this went.

Needless to say, spa nights became a regular ritual for the two of you.

[extraordinarilyextreme]

the twins (and Zhao Yunlan)

Warning: spoilers for the drama adaptation of Guardian (2018), some references to the novel, more mediocre translations between Chinese and English, some psychoanalysis, and more music analysis

first, props to the kings that are Zhu Yilong and Bai Yu for such astounding portrayals of their characters! the fact that Zhu Yilong has to shift between two characters—one of whom is in love with Yunlan and the other who thrives on hatred—is just... wow. and Bai Yu? like speaking from Yunlan’s perspective, imagine someone who wears the same face as your lover but holds all the wrong beliefs, all the contradicting beliefs, how heartbreaking that must be :(

the twins certainly break my heart (broke and continue to shatter relentlessly, which means i need to read more fix-it fics) because there’s just so much potential for them both??? this is why i’m such a sucker for fics where the twins work together (i.e., they share the burden of the Black Cloaked Envoy); they are equals, they should have been equals. they lost their parents at a young age; it was literally just the two of them against the world, and then the writers had the audacity to tear them apart and not just tear them apart, but make them enemies smh

(i just want me some brotherly teasing and shenanigans, is that so much to ask for? i want the twins to look out for each other but also irritate each other to no end, but they’d also never think twice about protecting each other)

anyway. right. equals. in the novel, these two are born as twin ghost kings with the same powers and same level in powers [if i’m not mistaken], but it was ultimately only Xiao Wei who caught the attention of the god Kun Lun. the drama mimics this as well with the powers the two Dixingren have: Shen Wei can learn other Dixingren’s powers, Ye Zun can consume other Dixingren and thus use their powers. their abilities are probably purposefully meant to be quite similar; this is just one of many instances where the twins, when stripped of all context, are virtually identical. but when you add in context, then the difference is of course that Ye Zun devours for himself whereas Shen Wei learns more in order to protect others. 

let’s look at how the way they interact with others provides more insight into their fundamental motivations. Professor Shen is polite, gentle, kind; Shen Wei has a near-obsession with the way he looks after Yunlan and the rest of the kids at the SID. (think about how after Ye Zun “devoured” Shen Wei and Shen Wei was mortally wounded when he saw Lin Jing... and his first instinct was to smile to provide reassurance and say how happy Yunlan would be if he knew Lin Jing hadn’t died.) Shen Wei lives to give and provide; he shares his life force with Yunlan to heal his eyesight, he does everything in his power to maintain the peace between Dixing and Haixing, he wants to uphold this hard-won peace because he knows what it’s like to lose everything, and he knows the cost of this peace and the treaty in place. his self-esteem is shot to hell—look at how many damn times he tries to sacrifice himself because he thinks he’s dispensable, because he believes this is all he’s good for. Shen Wei believes he HAS to provide for the people around them in order for them to stay. after all... wasn’t it his own fault, because he was too powerless, because he couldn’t do more, because he couldn’t give more, that he lost his younger brother and he lost Kun Lun?

now let’s shift gears to Ye Zun. Ye Zun focuses a lot on the desires of others in order to manipulate them (i.e., he asks Chief Zhao what he wants in one of the latter episodes, so that they may work together instead and is infuriated by the idea of a man who does not want anything). first, why this tactic? Ye Zun was captured by the Rebel Chieftain; his powers hadn’t awoken yet, so the only way he could be useful, could stay alive, was by pleasing the Chieftain. Ye Zun similarly feels he has to provide and again, like his brother, lives to provide and deliver. see? stripped of all context, both twins believe they need to give the people around them what they want in order to have meaning/live. second, in addition, Ye Zun knows first-hand what it’s like to be controlled and manipulated by others; he knows precisely what it feels like to have his mind, his thoughts, his feelings violated by someone else. it helps (?) that he also freaking devoured the Chieftain so that Ye Zun can literally use that mind control ability. he focuses on desires because he understands, perhaps too much, just how effective this manipulation tactic is. 

what about the way they talk? (another shoutout to Zhu Yilong for his phenomenal delivery of their lines again! i dont think i can credit a VA because, if i’m not misremembering, this show didn’t use much dubbing if at all, at least for two leads) Shen Wei is rather soft-spoken, patient, quiet and Ye Zun... Ye Zun is the same. Ye Zun usually does his whisper-rasp thing which 1) makes me incredibly anxious 2) might be because he’s been trapped in a pillar for 10 thousand years and hasn’t exactly had a corporeal body with tangible vocal cords to use 3) more importantly, sounds placating. Ye Zun speaks to tantalize because he seeks to manipulate. but why else would he want to placate? he grew up as a slave; it’s been ingrained in him that he shouldn’t raise his voice, it’s a survival tactic to not piss off his enemies/people with more power. Shen Wei also speaks to placate, but he speaks with no ulterior motive; if he approaches a spooked animal, he wants to help it. if Ye Zun approaches a spooked animal, he wants to ruin it. 

but wait, neither of them are always so placid you say, and well, of course, and Ye Zun definitely isn’t always so calm. Ye Zun has outbursts of excitement, anger (and you’ll find that the pissed off Envoy sounds very similar...); despite the mask he wears, Ye Zun is very childish. he wears his heart on his sleeve so to speak; he smiles when he’s delighted, frowns when he’s disappointed. he’s often more expressive than his brother even though Ye Zun tends to be the one who wears the literal mask when they appear in the same scenes. he never really grew up “normally” so to speak, which is why he’s so fucking furious that Shen Wei shared his life force with Yunlan. yet another grievance from the older brother! “it’s too boring!” Ye Zun complains, now that his brother is weakened and they aren’t equals anymore; it’s too boring, this game is too boring. Ye Zun is a child.

let’s also consider Ye Zun’s obsession with power. he went from slave to leader of the Rebels in a blink of an eye; what kind of freaking backlash must that have had on his psychological state? he’s hungry for power because it’s all he knows. “i am the master, you are the slave,” he taunts Shen Wei. “where is home? i’ve had no home since the day you abandoned me,” he tells Shen Wei.

“i’m your older brother,” Shen Wei reminds Ye Zun. “i never abandoned you,” Shen Wei explains softly to Ye Zun. if all Ye Zun knows is power (think survival of the fittest), then Shen Wei falls back on family, on love. he lost his blood family young, but then Kun Lun fell into his life and lit up his entire world. the Envoy protects his own people and Haixingren best as he can. Professor Shen has his students to look after. Shen Wei has Yunlan and the family at SID. Shen Wei didn’t grow up “normally” either, but he certainly grew up in a kinder world, and he definitely at least grew up knowing what it felt like to be loved.

Ye Zun: “I want to reform this world [...] This world is filthy.”

Ye Zun wants to destroy the world and recreate it; the “system” failed him. Shen Wei wants to protect the world by improving it; he knows the “system” isn’t perfect, but he also knows there are people living in the status quo and he has no right to strip them of that. Ye Zun sees the way his brother abandoned him, the way he himself was forced to survive; Shen Wei sees all the people he loves and needs to continue to protect.

now let’s turn to the respective relationships of the twins with Zhao Yunlan. i think i’ve mentioned this in my previous Guardian analysis textpost but one of the best things about WeiLan imo is that they’re both so fundamentally good. their ideals to uphold the peace and protect not just the people they love, but all people in need of protecting, are perfectly aligned. (this is also why i like WangXian from mdzs/the untamed)

Ye Zun, interestingly, comments that he and Yunlan are the same kind of person—someone who would stop at nothing for their goals. if Yunlan and Shen Wei match, then the younger twin is right. think of the Envoy’s solemn declaration that even the mountains would not stand in the way of him upholding his promise. WeiLan literally lose their lives for their shared goals. 

Ye Zun also mocks his brother that Shen Wei will be just like him, alone. but this condemnation doesn’t stem from the younger twin; the root of this lies with Kun Lun. i didn’t get why in the novel Kun Lun supposes it might have been better to kill Shen Wei at first... it’s because Kun Lun condemns him to thousands of years of loneliness both in drama and in novel. in the drama, when young Shen Wei brings up a what-if, Kun Lun (Yunlan) interrupts him and tells him that Shen Wei would still make this same choice, would still bear this same heavy burden. it is a condemnation, but it is also further proof of this understanding that ties WeiLan together. it is a condemnation, and yet it completes the string of fate and their infinite, cyclical love story.

Kun Lun (Yunlan) asks Shen Wei to forgive him if he has to disappear without warning one day. ten thousand years later, Shen Wei leads his little brother away, sparing just a few minutes to smile at Yunlan and return that lollipop wrapper to him. Shen Wei then walks away because he has complete faith that Yunlan will not blame him or curse him for it, no matter how heartbroken he will be. Shen Wei could forgive Kun Lun; Yunlan easily forgives Shen Wei.

(there’s also the parallel of betting between the twins. Ye Zun bets Yunlan on who will die first—the people Yunlan wants to protect, or Ye Zun. Shen Wei bets on whether or not he and Yunlan will find each other again. the younger twin bets with hatred and on death, the older bets with love and on life.)

i’ve said before that Yunlan brings out the human in Shen Wei. Yunlan brings out the human because they inspire love in each other; they are in love with each other. but Ye Zun, the dear little brother, also brings out the human in Shen Wei because this is truly the only blood family he has left. 

the last time we see Shen Wei’s glasses is before Ye Zun tortures his older brother; Shen Wei from then on is simply Shen Wei, no Professor, no Envoy. when he stands before them all, he is Ye Zun’s older brother, and he is Zhao Yunlan’s lover. when he blocks the blow, his theme begins to play—melancholic, calm, steady. his choice to protect Yunlan is fundamentally Shen Wei. ten thousand years prior, when the Envoy breaks the mask of the new leader of the Rebels, Shen Wei’s theme also plays. his little brother has been returned to him; Shen Wei is complete. his theme plays a final time when Shen Wei explains he never abandoned Ye Zun because again, his twin Ye Zun—like his lover Zhao Yunlan—completes Shen Wei as a character. Shen Wei is a character built entirely from love, from family. when he appears as a spirit to bring Ye Zun home, to offer family, Shen Wei is wearing the Envoy’s outfit of ten thousand years ago. the twins also complete a circle; the story begins with their wrongful separation, the story ends with their bittersweet reunion.

let’s continue with this music analysis! the Black Cloaked Envoy’s theme is 《万年不负》or “Have Not Failed/Disappointed for Ten Thousand Years”. he upholds his promise to Kun Lun/Yunlan to protect the peace between Haixing and Dixing for ten thousand years in the drama and five thousand years in the novel (he also protects the Great Seal in the novel that Kun Lun protected). Ye Zun’s theme is 《染灵》or “Dyed/Tainted Spirit”. Think about how dirty he believes this world to be, and how he proclaims “10 thousand years have passed. I can finally wipe off my disgrace!” (also how he’s a ghost king/hungry ghost in the novel from the Unclean Realm/Hell). 

Here’s a quote from the novel:  “我连魂魄都是黑的，唯独心尖上一点干干净净地放着你，血还是红的，用它护着你，我愿意。”

[Even my soul is black, only my heart where I’ve placed you is clean; there my blood is red, I’m willing to use it to protect you.]

i dont really remember the context of this quote but i think it’s the novel equivalent of where Shen Wei cuts his wrist for Yunlan. anyway it parallels the drama quote where Shen Wei says something like “my eyes are black, my hair is black, even my soul is black... but my blood is red.” it’s just another callback to the novel i think, that the twins are in fact twin ghost kings from the Unclean Realm. (and Kun Lun is a god. thinking about Xiao Wei curbing his bloodlust to become worthy of a god’s love and attention always makes me sob)

both pieces are commanding, lots of brass, but the Envoy’s is a quiet kind of commanding. an unnoticed protector, hovering just out of focus; perhaps a touch unsettling that he’s always there, but also a relief that his presence is a reliable constant. (think of when the SID first summons the envoy and he kind of melts out of the smoke like an unobtrusive shadow) Ye Zun’s is much louder; you cannot miss him, you will witness his triumph. consider how Ye Zun wears a gold mask and a white outfit, as if he were in the spotlight; the Envoy wears all black with only hints of silver. (perhaps the younger twin desperately wanted out from his brother’s long shadow.) 

the scene at the Dixing bar near the end when Yunlan retrieves the lantern. Ye Zun, dressed as the Envoy, enters and wow for a moment you can see all the hope and love in Yunlan’s face ;-; it’s Ye Zun’s theme that accompanies this false Envoy... and it almost lulls you into a false sense of victory. but it’s not the victory that Shen Wei has returned; it’s Ye Zun’s victory that he’s, in a sense, taken over/overpowered and “dethroned” his brother at last. (huge props to Bai Yu again; god i can’t even imagine... the love of your life dying to protect you but wait here he is but no it’s your worst enemy but they share the same face UGH)

the piece that plays when Kun Lun is sucked back by the wormhole is 《诀焰》or “Farewell Flame”. i think it also plays when he’s gonna sacrifice himself to light the Lantern. it sounds triumphant... but at what cost?

and the final piece i want to mention here is 《默守》or “Silently Guarding” and it’s kind of a rearrangement of WeiLan’s theme of 《时间飞行》or “Flying Across Time”. it plays when Shen Wei leaves his amber pendant behind for Yunlan to open. i always assumed this piece was from Shen Wei’s perspective but thinking again... this pendant, this lollipop wrapper, this memory of Kun Lun are what has kept Shen Wei going for so long. Zhao Yunlan is the one who has protected Shen Wei for so long. they will always protect each other. their love is a fated one.

anyway, listen to the soundtrack! rewatch and cry! if you’ve gotten this far, thank you for reading~