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Y'all didn't answer the question, and it's been a year now. So
Angst. :)
Aether was following Xiao to a special little place in his teapot that he made for the two of them. It was covered with Qingxin and Glaze Lillies, a little cooking corner, and a nice view of the waterfall. The raven even brought a little picnic basket for this occasion.
"What did you want to tell me?"-Aether
"I-I. Mmm."-Xiao
Xiao looked away in embarrassment. Aether smiled and laughed at his red face. He gave a kiss on the cheek as a apology.
"I'm sorry Xiao, you know you can tell me anything. Also, your face is so cute."-Aether
"Aether. I wanted to ask you...what are you doing during the upcoming war? It's too dangerous for you to stay in Liyue so I thought you could leave to somewhere safe."-Xiao
"Ah, you made me forget. I wanted to fight alongside you. And if we win, I get to marry you my love."-Aether
"That's a bold mistake. What if you fall? What if I fall in battle?"-Xiao
"Then I promise to become a yaksha and defend Liyue in your place. I'll will ask Morax's vessel himself!"-Aether
Xiao was shocked of the answer. He wanted to cry but was proud of the answer. If Aether dies, then what happens? Does he have to rest?
"If I fall, then you have to stop being a stone! You'll show this sweet caring side to the others. So it's a deal? Pinky promise me, my teal kitty!"-Aether
"Fine. It's a deal then! But what if we both fall?"-Xiao
"Then we'll get married in the aftermath General Alatus. Convince the angels in Celestia to make us wedding outfits my love."-Aether
"Fine then." Xiao kissed his lover's cheek and laid his head on his lap while Aether stroked his hair. They never wanted his moment to end.
—— ——-
"XIAO NO! DONT DIE ON ME!"-Aether
A Pyro Fatui Agent caught him off guard, killing Xiao's heart. Pyro was now burning through his body. It was burning his organs.
"Take care of that little fairy of yours. And tell Morax that if he ever finds the nameless yaksha in the Chasm, tell them I have perished in flames."-Xiao
"I-I *sniff* promise."-Aether
"Don't cry. You'll ruin your face. My sunshine. Keep your promise to me..."-Xiao
"XIAO! PLEASE! DONT DRIFT AWAY NOW! Xiao? Xiao! nooo."-Aether
The raven started to burn in bright red ashes, the blond crying at every piece burnt away. The only thing that was left was the necklace he usually wears and his vision.
That was enough. Aether put on the necklace and kept the dying vision on his waistband. He didn't care if it would burn him, he wanted revenge. He killed every single enemy he saw. Especially the pyro agents. They retreated, and that didn't stop him. The blond sent a tornado full of electro their way. It was then he was satisfied with this day.
"Traveler, calm down."-Zhongli
"They killed Xiao. They'll pay for it. LET GO OF ME!"-Aether
Aether struggled to get out of the stone sharp arms as Shenhe smacked him on the head. He fell to the ground unconscious.
"I know his weaknesses and strengths as he knows mine. Don't worry, he's not dead. He will be when his sister finds him."-Shenhe
"Thank you...Shenhe was it?"-Zhongli
"Yes that's my name. And take care of my dear friend for me."-Shenhe
Now here he was. Sitting on the Wangshu Inn rooftop and remembering how much Xiao did for Liyue. He vowed to kill all Fatui and uphold his duty as a yaksha. And to find that yaksha in the Chasm when it opens up.
Revenge is all that he needs. And Xiao's spirit will not stop him.
