Wrapped in a Crystal || Xiao x Reader

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"Traveler, look! There's someone inside that large crystal!"

A large dimly glowing crystal stood at the end of the domain. As the traveler and his flying companion got closer, the crystal began to crack. The traveler held his hand up to the stone and a girl dressed in white and blue fell out.

"EEEEEEEEEK! Is she still alive?" the flying pixie screamed.

Placing two fingers onto the girl's neck the traveler nodded. "She's still alive. Let's get her to Wangshu Inn."

"Wangshu Inn? Why?"

"It's the closest to the domain."

"Right. Let's go."

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(Your POV)*

Has the seal finally broke? How long has it been?

I sat up in the bed I laid in. The room was unfamiliar to me. A small breeze blew through the window and sunshine shone through the white curtains.

Walking up to the window, I saw a familiar scenery. I gasped taking in fresh air.

The door clicked open and a tall man with brown hair that faded into gold at the tips walked in.

"Morax!" I yelped in surprise.

He shook his head. "I am no longer the geo archon. Please, call me Zhongli."

I nodded and took a good look at the man. His human appearance has not changed very much since I last saw him.

"How long has it been since the seal was formed?"

"About 500 years. You have been asleep for quite some time. Liyue has changed and evolved greatly in the time you were gone."

"Why did the seal break? Has my contract been fulfilled?"

The ex-archon stared at me with a warm smile and sighed. "Do not worry. You were able to protect many people, but now the people of Liyue are strong and capable. The contract that has bound you to Liyue as an adeptus has now also been fulfilled."

I breathed in. "What about the others?"

"They are... more stubborn. It will probably be a long time before they give in, but you have been with me for a very long time, y/n. I would like you to live your life how you wish to. After all that was your dream when you were still a goddess."

"Thank you, Zhongli."

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(???'s POV)*

As I rested on the rooftop, I heard the sound of footsteps come out onto the balcony. Thinking it may be the traveler, I sat up and looked down. It was not the traveler, but a familiar girl. She held her hand up to the sun before placing it down and letting out small blue glowing crystals. The crystals swirled around her and she closed her eyes.

"Please, find my dear friends." she whispered.

The crystals flew into different directions, but one came straight over to me. She turned around to where the crystal had gone to and her eyes widened.

"I didn't expect to see you so soon, Xiao" She laughed, "I hope you didn't fully forget about me."

"Y/n..."

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(Your POV)*