Chapter Four Part 2

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  "So that was my life as a human?" Ajax asked. "Yes. You died during the war. You were caught in cross fire. Your mate and two sons were with you when you died. The great deity reincarnated you into an archon to fight in this war. But 90% of celestia has fallen due to the alliance between Morax and Tsaritsa. We were forced to make a contract. A contract that celestia will no longer we tangled in with their worlds affairs." The celestia servant explained. Ajax hummed before standing up from his swing. Stepping gently on the clouds. "I would like to visit my mate again. How long has it been? Do you think he remembers my face?" He asked. The servant mumbled something before sighing. "Great Deity Tartaglia Ajax we humbly ask you to wipe those thoughts from your head. You'll start another war!" Ajax hummed. "Tell my adeptus we're going to make a small trip to Liyue." He requested. The servant sighed. "Yeah I'll let them know." He said before leaving.

   Ajax stood on the edge of the clouds watching over Liyue. "So much has happened. Morax. You've come back to your people after the war. Soon." He mumbled. "Deity Tartaglia. We hear you want us to accompany you to Liyue. Archon Diluc requests to come too." Doi said with her soft tone. "I shall accept his request. He and I are one in the same." He spoke softly. Diluc burst through the door and hugged Tartaglia. "I know its slot to ask my Deity but may I visit Mondstat?" He asked. Tartaglia nodded. "I shall accept your request. I'm sure your children miss you as much as you miss them but take a servant or two with you." He spoke. Diluc nodded. "I will." Tartaglia looked over Liyue and smiled. "Doi are you and the other adeptus ready?" He asked. Doi looked at her siblings and nodded. "Yes we're ready." She answered. "Don't attack anyone. ANYONE." He said. Fang nodded. "We promise you our deity we won't cause even a flower any harm." He spoke. Tartaglia nodded and stretched out his wings. "Then lets go shall we?" He asked before gliding down onto liyue. He landed softly onto the soil. He hummed softly.

"Feels nice." He said. His adeptus arrived behind him not a moment later. Tartaglia closed his wings and walked nervously through the city. "It feels like only yesterday I was here. But where is everyone?" He asked. Freya stumbled closer to the deity. "A ceremony. Today's the anniversary of your death. All the townsfolk gather with candles and give their sorrows to Morax and your sons." She spoke shyly. Tartaglia giggled.  "How could I forget?" He questioned before moving more quickly towards the Liyue city square. Tartaglia came to a holt. "Its been a while hasn't it Xiao." He spoke lovingly. Xiao lowered his pull arm. "Ajax?" He asked. Tartaglia nodded.

   Tartaglia brought Xiao into a hug. "I want you to meet my adeptus Xiao." He whispered in his ear. Xiao pulled away and looked at the group behind him. "This beauty in blue is Doi. She was the first adeptus I created. The handsome man behind her is Fang. He was the second I created. Than there's Von he's our runt. He's the third. Than Freya she's the fourth and finally our youngest Opal." He said. "They have Karma dept just like you do. So please try and be kind to them." He requested. Freya was the first to move she wrapped her arms around Xiao. "I know that we can never replace your friends. Your family. But if there's a chance we can possibly we of any use or help feel free to call our names." She whispered. Xiao was stunned to speak. He trembled and wrapped his arms around Freya. "Xiao may I return to Zhongli? Morax? Darn I can't seem to remember what he goes by now." He chuckled. Xiao nodded. "Go ahead he would love to know his wish has been granted." He said. "Celestia Adeptus this is Xiao he's Liyue's only surviving member. Be kind to him and Fang NO ROUGH PLAY. If you hurt Xiao I promise you I will-" he huffed as he walked away. Freya laughed. "Don't worry Xiao. Fang won't actually hurt you he's just a little rough."

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  Tartaglia felt anxious the closer he got to the city's square. His bare feet feeling the rough road beneath him. "I can do this." He mumbled. "I pray to celestia that my mate is safe." He heard a familiar voice speak. "I know that's he's watching us from the other side. But I can't stop myself from missing him." Tartaglia heard people applauding. Tartaglia hid behind a pillar watching the crowd nervously. "I can't do it." He mumbled.

   He felt a sword poke his back. "What are you doing her celestia scum!" A voice behind him yelled. The crowd turned to the pillar. Zhongli stood up his sons following in suit. Tartaglia giggled and blew the person away with the flap of his wings. "You've grown so much." Tartaglia moved out from behind the pillar to expose himself to the crowd. He turned towards the person who attacked him. "Aether. How long has it been?" He asked. Aether growled and attacked again. "HOW DARE YOU TAKE ON THAT FORM!? HOW DARE YOU!" He yelled. Tartaglia hissed and covered the wound on his arm. "Aether please let me explain. I was reincarnated! Aether." Tartaglia spoke softly. Aether refusing to listen attacked again. "Celestia Adeptus. Come to my aid." He spoke loudly. Just than the group of 5 pulled Aether away from their deity. "Deity Tartaglia is telling the truth! During the war the Great Deity reincarnated two people. Archon Diluc and Deity Tartaglia." Fang yelled. "My deity are you okay?" Doi asked looking at his wound. "Yes, Im fine just a few cuts. Don't hurt the omega. Please." He begged. Can't let go of Aether who starred back at Ajax. Xiao moved next to his mate. "It can't be you." Aether sobbed. Ajax pushed past his adeptus and crouched in front of Aether bringing him into a hug. "Im sorry comrade. I'm so sorry." He whispered kissing the other on the head.

  "Mother?" A boy called out to Tartaglia. Tartaglia removed himself from Aether. "My son." Tartaglia brought the boy into a hug. "My sweet and dearest Zhang." He whispered. Zhang let out a sob. "Hajime. Aren't you going to come greet me?" He asked. Hajime was glued to the spot he was sitting. "There's no way." He whispered. Tartaglia grabbed Zhang and moved towards Hajime. "You're so mean." He huffed pulling Hajime into his arms. "Mother." He cried. Tartaglia closed his eyes bringing both of his sons into a tight hug. "My boys." He whispered.

  Zhongli walked closer to the three. "Ajax?" He asked. Tartaglia looked up and separated from his sons. "Li." He whispered. Zhongli walked behind the other male and saw the very faded mate mark he left on the boy when he was alive. Zhongli placed a kiss on the others nape."my dove it really is you." He whispered kissing the nape of his neck again. "May I?" He asked. Tartaglia cried in joy. "Yes!" He yelled. Zhongli bite into the other nape. Tartaglia released a happy scent. When Zhongli pulled away to admire the new mark Tartaglia turned to meet him pressed a kiss to the others lips. Zhongli brought the other closer and deepened the kiss. "Li." He mumbled against the others lips. Zhongli pulled away. "My dove." He whispered. "The celestias granted me a wish. A dept I'll never be able to pay." He whispered. Ajax stretched his wings. "Mother don't you have to go back to Celestia?" Hajime asked. Tartaglia pulled away. "No. There's plenty of Deitys up in celestia." He said with a smile.

   "That's good because I get to stay here with my family." Tartaglia spoke happily.

The people of Liyue rejoiced and cheered at the return of their arcons mate. Pretty happy ending right? Most people think this is where the story ends. They're mostly right. Diluc and Venti rule over Mondstat together. And Liyue is ruled by Tartaglia and Zhongli. But we all know that word travels fast. How long will peace remain in Liyue and Mondstat?

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