Wei Wuxian was simply just in the kitchen at Lotus Pier, trying to get some food. He took a glass plate his stomach had an unwell feeling, dropping the plate and causing a loud crash.
"Ah!"
Wei Wuxian immediately crouched down, hearing rushing footsteps come towards him.
"What was that?!"
"It's nothing Cheng! I just dropped a plate."
Jiang Wanyin sighed.
"I thought someone got in or something. Be more careful next time."
"Yeah okay, sorry."
Wei Wuxian picked up the glass piece and disposed of them.
"What's this..."
Wei Wuxian groaned in frustration, he's going to heaven for now. He doesn't like the feeling. Bursting into butterflies as he now flew with the wind.
Quan Yizhen was at it again. Being rude to other officials and not even bothering to answer them. He was a lone and free wolf after all, but that doesn't mean he wasn't bothered with the energy he felt from Wei Wuxian, when the boy walked by.
"A-Ying."
Wei Wuxian stopped in his tracks as he turned around. Red pupils pierced through Quan Yizhen as the phantom feeling of a sword slicing through his eye and the feeling of blood dripping from his mouth shook him to his ever so bright core.
"A-Ying are you fine?"
Wei Wuxian did not answer for he only looked down, sword tightly gripped in hand.
"Something is wrong."
"What seems to be your problem?"
Quan Yizhen walked over to him. It is true he only acts like a golden retriever towards Yin Yu, but he does admit to have a soft spot for this boy. Even giving him a sack filled with gold bars. Quan Yizhen sighed.
"Want to spar then? Your father wouldn't mind right?"
Wei Wuxian shook his head before slowly unsheathing Suibian.
"Please do help me out."
"Let's not cause distraction here though, follow me."
The sounds of fists and skin clashing made the air tighten around them. Heavenly officials who were passing by had to stop just to witness a mortal fighting with a God, who wasn't even holding back. Red eyes zoomed in the wind as Wei Wuxian punched Quan Yizhen in the face, not even bothering the male.
"Let it all out A-Ying!"
Quan Yizhen struck Wei Wuxian in the abdomen using his palm, Wei Wuxian winced as he bashed his head on Quan Yizhen. Wei Wuxian took this chance and ducked, sweeping Quan Yizhen off of his feet, but the male was able to stand on his hand. Quan Yizhen jumped back up and took Wei Wuxian by the foot, slamming him to the ground. Quan Yizhen punched the ground near Wei Wuxians' face as it cracked.
"What got you so stressed out?"
Wei Wuxian closed his eyes and opened them again, silver now reflecting Quan Yizhens' eyes.
"One more."
"Healing, that's enough."
Wei Wuxian sat up.
"A-diē!"
Hua Cheng scared the other officials away as he walked towards them. Quan Yizhen helped Wei Wuxian up, the younger male dusting his robes off.
"Hua Cheng-zhu."
Hua Cheng honestly didn't know what to feel with this boy. Be it that this guy was the reason why Yin Yu had amnesia in the first place.
"I'll be going first, A-Ying."
Quan Yizhen ruffled Wei Wuxians' hair as he picked his outer robe up and walked away. Wei Wuxian sighed, Hua Cheng pulled him into a hug.
"Something wrong?"
Wei Wuxian quivered as he hugged Hua Cheng tighter.
"I feel something so wrong..."
Hua Cheng stroked Wei Wuxians' hair.
"What do you feel, Healing?"
"Something is going to happen I swear."
"Do you feel unsafe?"
"No but I feel like the others are."
"Why do you like mortals very much?"
Wei Wuxian let go of the hug as he fixed his robes.
"They're interesting..."
Hua Cheng sighed.
"You know if you're going to reach a certain peak, you can be a God. Be it that you do please the Gods now."
"But I don't want to..."
Hua Cheng was surprised.
"Why not, Healing?"
"I don't know I just don't want to do paperwork all day like Auntie Ling Wen. And I don't even have worshippers!"
"Ehem."
"You're Fùqin's, not mine."
Hua Cheng sighed.
"Follow me."
Hua Cheng took Wei Wuxian by the hand as they wandered off. Now they sat on top of the roof of the Royal Court.
"Tell me, Healing... What is it that you wish?"
"My wish?"
Wei Wuxian looked at the sun.
"To live a life with no regrets."
Hua Cheng smiled.
"People you care about?"
"You and Fùqin."
"Only us?"
Wei Wuxian chuckled.
"And my friends at the mortal realm."
"Are you strong enough to protect them?"
Wei Wuxian stared at Hua Cheng.
"No..."
Hua Cheng sighed before pulling Wei Wuxian close
"How so?"
"I don't know..."
E-Ming rattled as it jumped on Wei Wuxians' stomach, Wei Wuxian hugged the scimitar close.
"A-diē... Do you trust mortals?"
"No."
"Any other than Fùqin?"
"No..."
"But what if I trust only one person."
"Then I trust that person."
Wei Wuxian looked away.
"Do you think Lan Zhan would keep his promise...?"
"If you trust him."
"I do..."
Wei Wuxian closed his eyes.
"A-diē... I'm so confused. I don't know what to do."
"Why are you confused? What are the choices?"
"A friend or family..."
Hua Cheng used his hand to cover Wei Wuxians' eyes.
"Choose what you want in the darkness. What you see in the light can deceive you... What feels warm is the one to choose the most."
Hue Cheng chuckled as he took a flower out from his pocket. A purple flower.
"My last name is Flower, even my title is of me protecting that flower... It's like you, Healing."
Hua Cheng placed the flower on Wei Wuxians' ear.
"That flower for me is Gege... And I swore to be stronger in order to protect Gege... Standing be his side or laying down next to him will be enough... Even with my stained hands but you..."
Hua Cheng chuckled as he remained covering Wei Wuxians' eyes.
"You're your own flower... And until then you are to protect yourself... You don't need to fix other people's problems even if they ask you for it."
"But they're having a hard time-"
"Yes they are, but that is life."
Hua Cheng inhaled sharply.
"I don't remember the names of other people I don't care about for the only names I know are of my beloved and of my son's."
Wei Wuxian bit his lip.
"Did I do something wrong...?"
"Hm?"
"It's getting noisier..."
Hua Cheng closed his eye.
"Healing I'm sorry I can't help you... Even as your father, I'm hopeless"
"If someone asked me to protect them... Hahaha..."
Wei Wuxian felt tears well up but he kept them in.
"I don't know if I should help myself first or them... A-diē..."
Wei Wuxian let the tears stream down.
"Why don't I help myself first...?"
Hua Cheng bit his lip.
"Why can't you...?"
Wei Wuxian shuffled as he now faced Hua Chengs' stomach.
"I don't know..."
"Stop being selfless, Healing."
Hua Cheng wiped his tears.
"They can't see the smile you're faking but I do. I've known you for years..."
Hua Cheng sighed.
"You're my son, Healing... Please just be selfish just this once..."
"I was thought to never be..."
Hua Cheng furrowed his brows.
"Once will never be always, Healing."
"But..."
"Healing, do it for yourself."
"A-diē I've said it once... People can use me to their advantage..."
"But Healing what about us? What about me?"
Wei Wuxian was shocked but he chuckled.
"A-diē... You being with Fùqin was enough... I was just an addition... And I'm thankful..."
"You came into our life and you are not just an addition... Healing, You're my son..."
Wei Wuxian closed his eyes.
"And for that I am thankful."
"Healing you should always choose yourself..."
"I'll choose more important people first."
"Healing I'm not sure but I feel afraid... Of loosing you too even if I'll see you again..."
"A-diē... Thank you... And I'm sorry..."
Hua Cheng bit his lip as he hugged Wei Wuxian closely.
"Healing I'm sick and I'm tired too... I don't want to wait for years again just to meet you again okay...? Gege and I love you."
"Me too A-diē..."
Hua Cheng is very loving and protective too. He cares for his beloved and son dearly. And he'd choose the fall of humanity if his son or beloved was ever harmed.
"Live long with us Healing..."
"I will... Always..."
Wei Wuxian walked inside the swords hall where Yu Ziyuan was in rage.
"What is this?!"
Wei Wuxian was confused as he walked over to Jiang Wanyin.
"What's wrong?"
"The Wen Clan sent an invitation... All Sect heirs must attend the indoctrination."
"Eh?"
"The Lan Clan was burnt down because they won't let their heirs attend..."
"WHAT?!"
Wei Wuxian felt his heart drop in fear.
"There were little to no casualties but... Everything was burnt down Wei Wuxian."
"Fengmian! A-Cheng can't go!"
"But My Lady-"
"You! Wei Wuxian!"
"Yes?"
"You'll go with Jiang Cheng and protect him."
Wei Wuxian felt an uneasy feeling in his stomach.
"Yes..."
[I'll always be obligated too...]
{Care for yourself first, Healing...}
[I'm sorry... A-diē...]