(3RD POV)
[After done with their small lunch, they decide to do some Tears's hunting! Fortunately, Jean has found all locations of Dvalin's Tears. The first one is on Hilichurls's Base in Dadaupa Gorge while the second one is inside the Temple near Dadaupa Gorge. And the last one is at the Ruins Of Thousand Wind Temple, which was guarded by Ruin Guard.]
Musashi: "Hehe... It's kinda rare that we have to split in three... Don't you think, Jean?"
Jean: "You're right."
[They have split up in three just to collect those tears. Lumine and Paimon have gone to the Temple, while Diluc decides to ransacking Hillichurls's Base, and Musashi is on her way towards the Ruins Of Thousand Wind Temple along with Jean.]
Musashi: "But, is it wise to split in three?"
Jean: "This is the only way, Musashi. After all, time is not on our side. The longer we search for those tears, Dvalin will attack our city again, soon."
[Musashi just nods. Well, strategy is not Musashi's best interest.]
Jean: "Alright, we almost made it to the ruins."
Musashi: "Ruins of Thousand Wind Temples, huh?"
Jean: "Yes... Thousand Winds Temple is an ancient amphitheater in Starfell Valley, Moondstadt. It may have been used as an arena back in the Aristocratic Period, where slaves were made to fight each other for the satisfaction of the old nobles."
[Musashi pinched the bridge of her nose. And, it was obvious that our Heroine, Musashi truly hates slavery.]
Musashi: "Slavery, huh? Everywhere, slavery still exists."
Jean: "I hate to say it, but, yes... At that time, slavery in Moonstadt occurred when Moonstadt was still under the control of a Noble clan called Lawrence Clan."
[Upon hearing Lawrence's name, Musashi was reminded of someone who held the Lawrence surname. Instantly, she sweatdropped on the spot.]
Musashi: (Wait... Lawrence? As in Eula Lawrence!? You mean... That barbarian girl is a member of the noble Lawrence clan!?)
Jean: "The Lawrence Clan is the organizer of the battle between slaves in this place, only for their enjoyment. And, because of that, many people suffer."
Musashi: "....."
[Jean took a small deep breath, before she continue talking about the past.]
Jean: "When the land cried out for Barbatos, he saw the damage dealt by those he had left in charge and returned to Mondstadt once more to bring back freedom. Assisting a slave named Vennessa, the pair managed to bring the people into open revolt."
Musashi: "Did the rebellion worked?"
Jean: "Yes. The Lawrence Clan were eventually overthrown by Vennessa's rebellion, and they were forced by the people of Mondstadt to leave the city and never return."
[Musashi scratches her hair, thinking about the long effect of that rebellion.]
Musashi: "But, not of all Lawrence Clan are bad like their leader, right?"
Jean: "Eventually, some of their members realized that they had betrayed the people... But it was too late. Descendants of Lawrence Clan often face Stigmas and are deemed a social threat."
Musashi: (So, that means... Eula is the victim of that rebellion.)
[After Jean finished telling the story about Moonstadt's rebellion, Musashi immediately wrapped her arms around Jean's neck from behind. It caused Jean to be slightly surprised and blushed.]
Jean: "M-Musashi?"
Musashi: "Okay! Instead of hearing sad stories from the past, we better focus on our task! We're being chased by time, right!?"
Jean: "....True, but-"
Musashi: "Then, let's continue our journey! The ruins is not far from here, you know!"
[Musashi walked while embracing Jean's neck. Jean actually blushed a bit, but she also enjoyed being close and alone with Musashi.]
Jean: (Even if it's for a while, I'm glad to be like this... If only time could be stopped.)
[Jean was still shy at first, but she was starting to get used to Musashi's way of getting along. And after 10 minutes of walking... They finally arrived.]
Jean: "Here we are... Ruins Of Thousand Wind Temples."
Musashi: "...Whoa..."
Musashi: "Totally ruined."
[That's right, the Ruins of Thousand Wind Temples were indeed just ruins with nothing of value.]
Musashi: "If your prediction is correct, Dvalin's Tears should be around here, right?"
Jean: "Yes. Shall we go to the center of this place? Who knows the tears are there."
Musashi: "Lead the way."
[Slowly but surely, Jean and Musashi made their way to the center. And, nothing.]
Musashi: "There's nothing here."
Jean: "Strange... I'm sure one of Dvalin's Tears is here."
Musashi: "Aren't there any other clues, Jean?"
Jean: "Unfortunately, no... The clue-"
Musashi: "WATCH OUT!!!"
*BOOOOM!!!*
[Musashi immediately jumped up while hugging Jean tightly, and dodged the sudden attack from behind.]
Musashi: "Jean, you okay!?"
Jean: "Y-Yeah! I'm fine!"
Musashi: "We got company..."
[Turns out, there's a big machine stands in front of Musashi and Jean.]
Jean: "Ruin Guard!?"
Musashi: "Holy crap! This is a machine!? This is the first time I've seen a machine like this!"
Jean: "We have to fight this machine!"
[Jean drew her sword and prepared to fight. Musashi casually took out his two swords, and stood beside Jean.]
Musashi: "Hey, Jean! It's been a while since we fight together, right!?"
Jean: "....Yes, it's been a while."
Musashi: "Hehe... Let's fight together and strengthen our teamwork!"
Jean: "Yes!"
[The Ruin Guard began to approach.]
Musashi: "Ready, Jean!?"
Jean: "I'm ready!"
Musashi: "Let's... ROLL!!"
[Musashi and Jean immediately dashed to fight the giant Ruin Guard.]
(Opening : Period - CHEMISTRY)
(As song start... It shows the whole view of Moonstadt City and it's people, and then the screen shows, the title "Genshin Impact : Shattered Void".)
Owari naki tabi no tochuu
(Lumine is standing on the tip of the peak of hill of a mountain to see Moonstadt.)
Tachidomari sou na toki
(Paimon is floating around Lumine, and smiles to each other.)
Fukai tameiki kobosu bokura wa
(On the other side, Musashi is training her blade with Acting Grandmaster Jean in Training Field and both of them are smiling as their swords crossed. Lisa is looking at them from a far as she is reading her book.)
Tsukami kakete wa mata hanarete itta
(Diluc is doing his paper work at Dawn Winery, while Kaeya is patrolling around the city, along with Eula and Amber.)
Demo ima wa mou nani mo osoreru koto wa nai
(Venti is playing her Lyre in front of the kids, near the Giant Barbatos's Statue. They are playing, dancing and singing together.)
Kokoro wo tsunagu
(The screen shows Musashi and Lumine is killing so many Hillicurs.)
Tsuyoi kizuna wa
(A Giant Mitachurls tries to attack Musashi, but it was blocked by Eula's Claymore. As Musashi and Lumine keeps running forward.]
Keshite hodoke wa shinaisa
(Diluc is using his Pyro Claymore, and kills some of Abyss Mages. As Kaeya is using his Cyro Sword and freezing some of Hillicurs.)
Sagashi tsuzukete
(Jean is standing proudly, as she readies her sword, and the enemies is upon them.)
tadori tsuita
(Suddenly, a thunder struck Hillicurs near Jean's location, turns out, Lisa is using her spell behind Jean.)
Kono basho de Period ni
(Lumine's brother, Aether is standing on the top of the hill of a mountain, looking at the battlefield, accompanied by his Abyss Mage. Then, he is looking at the sky, with StormTerror flies on the sky.)
Kanashimi ikari
(Lumine is standing near the front gate of Moonstadt.)
Chikara ni kaete
(Musashi stands beside her (holding her sword), and Paimon is floating around them.)
Unmei wa sugu soba ni
(Both Lumine and Musashi are doing fist bump, and they are ready for their adventure!)
-------------------- Chapter 6 -------------------
(Still 3RD POV)
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
[The continuous pounding of the Ruin Guard's feet overwhelmed Musashi and Jean a bit.]
Musashi: "Oh, man! This is sucks!"
Jean: "The Ruin Guard's attack range is quite large. So, a slightest misstep, can be fatal!"
Musashi: "Argh! Where is Barsibatos when you need her!?"
[Even though she was in a bit of trouble, Musashi was still able to joke around. And Jean knew instantly, that Musashi wasn't serious in this fight.]
Jean: (S-She is holding herself... She is not serious!)
Musashi: "Argh... This really sucks!"
*STOMP!* *CLAP!*
[The Ruin Guard is using Stomp and Clap Combo! But thanks to Musashi and Jean's fast speed... They manages to evade!]
Musashi: "Oi, Jean! Don't tell me this f*cking robot can fly!"
Jean: "This type of machine can't fly! But he can use Spin attack by extending his arms and spinning at full speed!"
Musashi: "Thanks for the heads up!"
*WUSH!* *WUSH!* *SWING!*
[With her super fast pace technique, Musashi slashed at the back of the robot... Even though, it left a long scratch, the robot didn't stop.]
Musashi: "It still moving!"
Jean: "Here it comes!"
*CRACK!* *CRACK!* *SWIIIINNG!!!*
[The Ruin Guard suddenly starts spinning!]
Musashi: "Pull back!"
Jean: "Yes! It won't keep spinning forever!"
*SWIIIIIIIINNNNGGGGGG!!!!*
[Musashi and Jean kept their distance from the still rotating Ruin Guard. The Spinning Attack didn't last long, as the Ruin Guard just got stunned for a sudden!]
Musashi: "It's stops spinning!"
Jean: "It's our chance!"
*WUSH!* *WUSH!*
[Musashi followed by Jean ran towards the stunned Ruin Guard. But, Musashi accidentally saw a light flashing from the head of the Ruin Guard.]
Musashi: (T-That thing is still moving!)
[Being too fast, Jean fell within the Ruin Guard's attack range. Instantly, the Ruin Guard's hand moved, and...]
Jean: (Oh No! I won't be able to-)
Musashi: "JEAN! WATCH OUT!"
*BUAGH!!!* *BRUAGH!!!*
Musashi: "GAH!!!"
Jean: "Musashi!"
[Musashi pushed Jean, and as a result... Musashi was hit hard and was thrown against the wall until the wall cracked and shattered.]
Jean: "No... No..."
[Looking at Musashi who was buried in the stone ruins, Jean remembered the nightmare she had that night.]
Jean: "ARRRGGGHHHH!!!!"
[Enraged, Jean dashed towards the Ruin Guard! The Ruin Guard is using it's fists and...]
Jean: "AARRGGHHH!!!"
*WUSH!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
[The Ruin Guard's punch hit the ground. Jean immediately dodged it's attack.]
Jean: "YOU'LL PAY!"
*SWING!* *SWING!*
[Jean slashed both of Ruin Guard's arms, And both of the Ruin Guard's arms were dislodged from the body.]
Jean: "I'll kill you!!"
[But even so, the Ruin Guard isn't finished yet! It fired several missiles from it's back!]
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
*BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!*
[Jean evades of all those missiles... It blows at every times it touches the ground! After all missile is gone, Jean dashed forward the Robot.]
Jean: "HAAAAAA!!!!!!"
*WUSH!* *THRUST!*
[Jean jumped to the sky! And, Jean shot out of the sky and stabbed her sword into the Ruin Guard's weak point, which was it's head.]
*BOOM!*
[The Ruin Guard immediately fell to the ground and didn't move at all. Apparently, it died because it's weak point was destroyed. Jean took a deep breath after kills that robot.]
Jean: "It's over."
????: "Hehe... Great work, Jean."
[Jean turned around and was surprised to see Musashi walking while holding his back. Jean is worried and approached Musashi.]
Jean: "M-Musashi, are you okay!?"
Musashi: "I'm okay, but... wait..."
*CRACK!*
Musashi: "Oof! Man... I think i'm gonna need a relaxation's massage after all this is all over."
Jean: "You are not injured, are you?"
Musashi: "Hehe... I'm fine, Jean! My body is strong like Superman! So, an attack like that would have no effect on me."
[Jean immediately examined Musashi's body as a whole. Sure enough, there were no external wounds, nor internal injuries, and, there was no serious bleeding. And that made Jean a little amazed and confused at the same time.]
Jean: (During the fight earlier, she is not serious, at all. And, despite being hit hard by the Ruin Guard earlier, she wasn't injured, as well. How strong are you, Musashi?)
Musashi: "Alright... I think i just saw a chest box after you destroy that thing. The tears must be there."
Jean: "Then, let us see..."
[Musashi and Jean approached the Chest Box, and opened it. And, as expected... there were several artifacts and Dvalin's Tear inside.]
Musashi: "Yup! Got it!"
Jean: "But, the tears is not clear."
Musashi: "Then, we can ask Lumine to purify it and-"
*WUSH!*
[But, when Musashi held the Dvalin's Tear, an instantaneous wind blew and... The Dvalin's Tear instantly changed color and became pure.]
Musashi: "Eh? What? Eh!?"
Jean: "T-The tear... You just purify it!"
Musashi: "B-B-But i didn't do anything! The crystal just changed color by itself!"
Jean: (It seems Musashi also can purify this crystal...)
Musashi: "Uh... I think it will be the best if you hold this tears, Jean."
[Musashi gives Jean the tears, just in case.]
Musashi: "Alright... We should head to Dawn Winery and meet the others. I'm sure the other is waiting for us there."
Jean: "....."
[Suddenly, Jean fell silent. Musashi was confused by the silent Jean.]
Musashi: "Jean? You okay?"
Jean: "Musashi..."
Musashi: "Hmm? What?"
Jean: "You should... go back to Moonstadt and recuperate."
[Hearing this... Musashi just sighed.]
Musashi: "This again? Like i said to you before, Jean. My body is perfectly fine. You don't have to worry about me."
Jean: "But... I thought me and the others will be enough to deal with StormTerror, while-"
*SRING!*
[Musashi took out her swords at point it towards Jean. And Jean was a little surprised because Musashi's sword was close to her neck.]
Jean: "M-Musashi!?"
Musashi: "Let us cut the crap... The Jean that i know will not shove her friends just like that..."
Jean: "....."
Musashi: "Jean will always need her companion's strength, no matter what the cost..."
Jean: "....."
Musashi: "You are not Jean that i know... Or, you are Jean... But corrupted by the influence of Abyss Order."
[Jean just fall silent. Her blonde hair covered her eyes. Musashi put her hand on her sword.]
Musashi: "Well?"
Jean: "....Hehe..."
Musashi: "...."
Jean: "Hehehehe...."
[Jean laughed evilly. Musashi had already started preparing to fight. And, that moment... she saw the dark side of Jean Gunnhildr, as Jean shows her evil smile and evil eyes.]
(A/N : Like This...)
Jean: "Hehehe... Turns out, you're not as stupid as I thought, Musashi Miyamoto."
Musashi: "...So, i was right?"
Jean: "Hehe... Long Lives... Abyss Order."
*TANG!*
[Musashi immediately attacked Jean, and their swords clashed.]
Musashi: "So, you've been a spy for the Abyss Order all this time!? You lied to us!?"
Jean: "You, Lumine and the others, are all very easy to be fooled... As for now, Dvalin belongs to the Abyss Order. I deliberately baited you to Dvalin so that you all could be killed by that dragon."
*TRANK! *WUSH!* *SWING!*
[Musashi and Jean exchanged blows! No one back off!]
Musashi: "Abyss Order is my enemy! So, that means you are my enemy as well!"
Jean: "Hehe... Then, let's see if you can defeat me."
(Jean's POV)
[It seems that it has to be this way. This is the only way to keep Musashi away from this StormTerror problem.]
Musashi: "HAAAA!!!"
Jean: "HYAAAA!!!"
*WUSH!* *WUSH!* *TANG!*
[But I don't mind... I don't mind if I have to take on the role of Villain. I think it's necessary to do it just to protect you from danger...]
Musashi: "GRHK.. DAMN YOU!"
Jean: "Heh! This is nothing!"
*SWING!* *SWING!* *SWING!*
[My main priority... is to protect the people of Moonstadt. But you... You are also my priority!]
Jean: (Therefore... I'll take you home! Even if I have to finish you off and break your bones and drag you home!)
Musashi: "I will stop you, Jean Gunnhildr!"
Jean: "Then, you have to kill me first, Musashi Miyamoto!"
*TRANK!*
(3RD POV)
[Again... Jean's sword and Musashi's sword collided for the umpteenth time.]
Musashi: "Damn it!"
Jean: "HAHHH!!!"
*SWING!* *SWING!* *WUSH!*
[Jean tries to slash Musashi, but is always dodged.]
Musashi: "My turn!"
Jean: "Tch!"
*WUSH!* *SWING!* *SWING!*
[This time, it was Musashi's turn to attack. Musashi jumped up and tried to slash Jean from the air. But unfortunately, Jean managed to dodge them all.]
Jean: "What's wrong? I thought you can do better than that."
Musashi: "Heh! Don't underestimate me, you evil freak!"
Jean: "If you're keep like this, you won't be able to kill me."
Musashi: "Damn you!"
*WUSH!* *WUSH!*
[Having retreated to keep their distance, Musashi and Jean shot towards each other once again.]
Musashi: "HAAAHHHH!!!!"
Jean: "HAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!"
*TRANK!* *TRANK!* *TRANK!*
[Their swords collided with each other. The two of them attacked each other mercilessly... until...]
Jean: "Take this!"
Musashi: "Oh no, you don't!"
*TANG!!!*
Jean: "Agh!"
Musashi: "HAAAAHHHH!!!"
*BUAGH!*
Jean: "ARGH!"
[Jean's sword had slipped from his hand during a clash with Musashi. And, taking that chance... Musashi threw a hard punch at Jean's right cheek and was blown away.]
Musashi: "Eat that, sucker!"
[Jean was blown away a bit, but managed to stand with her sword stuck beside her. As she picked up her sword, she rubbed her cheek and spat her blood from her mouth.]
Jean: "Hehe... You're really tough. But alas, an attack as weak as this would not be enough to defeat me."
Musashi: "...."
*WUSH!* *WUSH!*
[Jean and Musashi ran quickly towards each other. But, before their weapons collide...]
*TAK!*
Musashi/Jean: "!!!!"
[Their footsteps stopped when an arrow pierced their midst. And, when he looked at the direction of the arrow's origin... It turned out that the ruins were surrounded by the Hilichurls's army.]
Musashi: "We're surrounded!"
Jean: "Tch... At time like this!"
[The Hillichurls grabbed the firewood and started running and trying to attack Jean and Musashi at the same time. But sadly, before the Hillichurls reached Jean and Musashi...]
Jean: (I have to do it! I have to protect her at all cost!)
Jean: I'll stand by my sword!"
*BWOSH!!!*
[Calling upon the wind's protection, Jean creates a swirling Dandelion Field, launching attack towards the surrounding Hillichurls! Instantly, Musashi widened her eyes in shock!]
Musashi: (Wait! The attack just now... It seemed like it wasn't from the influence of the Abyss Order! D-don't tell me...)
Jean: "Tch! They're really annoying!"
Musashi: (Jean... Don't tell me... From the beginning, you've been...)
*WUSH!*
[Both of them fall back at the same time. Now, all of those Hillichurls has been decimated. Now, it's just Musashi and Jean.]
Jean: "Now, let us continue..."
Musashi: "....."
*CTAK!*
[Musashi slid her sword back into it's scabbard, and she sighed. Jean was confused by Musashi's actions.]
Jean: "What... What is the meaning of this, Musashi Miyamoto?"
Musashi: "....You're a poor liar, Jean."
Jean: "W-What?"
Musashi: "When you cast your power to exterminate those Hillichurls from our way, I can feel your moves... There are no Abyss Order's influences. Your moves are purely Anemo's power."
Jean: "T-Then what does that mean?"
Musashi: "You're lying to me, Jean. You are unaffected by the influence of the Abyss Order."
[Jean widened her eyes a bit. Her plan failed miserably. Musashi already knew that Jean was only acting.]
Musashi: "Alright, Jean... I know you are still yourself. But why did you always stop me from doing my job?"
Jean: "....."
[Jean starts walking slowly towardw Musashi, as she let go of her sword and fall to the ground.]
Musashi: "Jean... What-"
*BUAGH!*
Musashi: "Oof!"
*BUAGH!*
Musashi: "J-Jean! Wait-"
*BUAGH!*
Musashi: "Gah!"
[Jean hit Musashi hard three times (1 time in the right cheek and, once in the left cheek, and once in the stomach). Jean immediately pushed Musashi against the wall.]
Musashi: "Huh? J-Jean?"
Jean: "Urgh... Kuh..."
[Jean's body shook, and for the first time, Musashi saw tears welling up from Jean's eyes.]
Musashi: "J-Jean..."
Jean: "Why... Why can't you... understand?"
Musashi: "W-Wha-"
Jean: "WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND MY FEELINGS FOR YOU!?"
[Musashi was shocked. This was the first time Musashi had seen Jean screaming and crying in front of her.]
(A/N : Imagine They Are Jean and Musashi.)
Jean: "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, DO YOU, MUSASHI!? OF COURSE YOU DID NOT UNDERSTAND! YOU NEVER UNDERSTAND HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE THE PERSON YOU LOVE!"
Musashi: "....."
(Musashi's POV)
[I... I can't say anything. I couldn't move my mouth at all. This is the first time i saw her like this. Jean that i knows is a tough person, always alert and calm when making decisions.]
Jean: "IMAGINE! IMAGINE HOW IT FEEL LIKE TO SEE YOUR COMPANIONS DIE IN FRONT OF YOU!?"
Musashi: "....."
[But, this time was different... The Jean I saw right now... is a weak and fragile girl, and she had endured pain, burden and anguish in her body and heart for years.]
Jean: "WHY DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND!? ALL I WANT TO DO IS TO PROTECT YOU FROM HARM!"
Musashi: ".....!"
Jean: "I DON'T CARE YOU CALL ME EVIL! I DON'T CARE YOU WANT TO CALL ME ABYSS ORDER'S SPY! I DON'T CARE IF I HAVE TO TAKE A VILLAIN ROLE! WHAT I WANT IS ONLY TO PROTECT YOU!"
[So, all of this... just to protect me? Jean did all of this... just to protect me?]
Jean: "I... I don't want... to lose you... Because... Because i love you..."
Musashi: "!!"
(3RD POV)
[Jean falls on her knees as she is holding Musashi's hips. Tears is keep flowing out from Jean's eyes. Musashi remembered the moment when Lumine said the same thing... The same words that Jean said just now.]
Jean: "....I don't want... to lose you... I can't imagine... if you're killed in front of me..."
Musashi: "....."
[Jean is keep crying. She keep crying, until... She felt a warm embrace surrounding her body from none other than her loved one.]
Musashi: "I understand now... You're doing all this because you don't want me in any danger, right?"
Jean: "...."
Musashi: "I was totally wrong about you. You did this for my sake."
Jean: "I.... I just..."
Musashi: "I'm sorry that I made you go through all this pain. But, also, thank you for caring about me."
[Jean hugged Musashi tightly. His body shook, and tears started to roll down Musashi's shoulders. Musashi just stroked Jean's back to calm her down.]
Jean: "Kuh... Ugh..."
Musashi: (It seems... I still have a lot to learn about the human's heart and feelings.)
(35 minutes later...)
[After that, it rained heavily. Jean and Musashi are forced to take shelter in the abandoned Hillichurls camp.]
Musashi: "Here you go, Jean. At least, it can warm your body."
Jean: "T-Thanks."
[Musashi cooks warm miso soup. Jean just drinks the miso soup slowly.]
Jean: "This is delicious. This is the first time i eat this kind of soup."
Musashi: "Really? I'm glad that is good."
[Musashi breathed a sigh of relief. At first, she was afraid that the miso soup was too sour.]
Musashi: (Good thing Mashu once taught me to cook this. Otherwise, it could be a serious problem.)
Jean: "I didn't know you can cook this delicious food, Musashi."
Musashi: "Haha! It's just a soup. And thanks to the Pyro Slimes, we can make a bonfire easily!"
Slimes: "KYUU! KYUU!"
Musashi: "And thanks to the Hydro Slimes, we can find water to make a soup easily!"
Slimes: "KYUU! KYUU!"
[Those slimes are coming at Musashi. Musashi laughes and start petting those slimes.]
Musashi: "Haha! You can't eat that! After all, you all don't have mouth!"
Slimes: "KYUU! KYUU! KYUU!"
[The slimes liked Musashi's presence. And Jean was seeing the good side of Slimes for the first time.]
Jean: "Turns out, the slimes aren't as bad as they say."
Musashi: "Yeah. Slimes wouldn't attack if they didn't feel they were in danger."
Jean: "....And you are the first person who have thought about this, Musashi."
[Musashi just smiles as she continue petting those Slimes. Then, Musashi is looking at the sky, which is still rain.]
Musashi: "I think the rain won't stop anytime soon."
Jean: "You're right. I think we should rest for a bit until the rain stops."
Musashi: "Yep. That could be wise. Besides, resting with those slimes here is kinda reassuring."
Slimes: "Kyuu! Kyuu!"
[While they rested in the Hillichurls tent, Jean sat down beside Musashi... and, resting her head on Musashi's shoulder.]
Musashi: "Jean..."
Jean: "....I have to tell you the truth."
Musashi: "The truth? About what?"
Jean: "....The reason why i act that way."
[Musashi just sighed a bit. To be honest, she doesn't need the reason anymore.]
Musashi: "Jean, i-"
Jean: "I have a nightmare... I saw you killed."
Musashi: "Eh?"
Jean: "....Both of us are being trapped inside the forest. We fight seven unknown person inside that forest for our lives."
Musashi: "....Seven?"
Jean: "I ran away... Leaving you behind... to find helps..."
[Jean kneaded Musashi's shirt. It was obvious that Jean was affected by that nightmare.]
Jean: "But, before i'm being killed... i saw your head."
Musashi: "Wait... My head got cut off?"
Jean: "Yes... Then, my hand got cut off, and i'm dead when she slashed my head..."
Musashi: "Wait a minute... She?"
[Jean just nods... She still remembers the appearence of that "monster".]
Jean: "She is a young girl with long white-silvery hair. She wears a white and red samurai armor, red gauntlets, and holding a sword with Naginata on her back, and a bow on her side. But, what was terrifying me was that monster's eyes. That monster's eyes were not ordinary people's eyes, because all parts of her eyes were covered in blood red color."
Musashi: "!!!"
[Musashi was so surprised when Jean explained the person's characteristics.]
Musashi: (Wait... It's Tomoe Gozen! That means... Jean's Nightmare is about Shimosa's Singularity, where me and Fujimaru were fought those Seven Servant!)
[Musashi didn't say a words. She just keep thinking back about Shimosa Singularity.]
Musashi: (Hold on... But how come, the incident in Shimosa's Singularity could enter into Jean's dream? Is this have something to do with my arrival here?)
Jean: ".....And that is the reason why i have to prevent you to be involved in this matters."
[Musashi chose to forget the Singularity of Shimosa and focus on the future... And she smiles.]
Musashi: "You worked hard for my sake, Jean. I must thank you for that."
Jean: "...Then-"
Musashi: "But, like i said... I will keep going and help Venti with this StormTerror's thing."
[Jean's plan to protect Musashi, really failed miserably. She sighed. Then, Musashi put her arm around Jean, and made her blush a little.]
Musashi: "You don't have to shove me away just to protect me, Jean."
Jean: "..."
Musashi: "But, you can keep an eye on me when we fought together."
Jean: "Musashi..."
[Jean's body was slightly warmer from Musashi's embrace. Not only from the outside, but also from the inside.]
Musashi: "It'll better than you shove me away, right?"
Jean: "...Yes, you're right. I haven't thought about that."
Musashi: "Well, i can't blame you. But, what's done is done."
[Jean finally realized her mistake. But, at least, his relationship with Musashi remained normal- No, it had gotten better than before. And, after making out together... The rain stopped.]
Musashi: "The Rain... It's stop."
Jean: "Anemo Archon has bless Us."
[Musashi and Jean (along with the Slimes) are walking out of the tent.]
Musashi: "Then, let us continue. The others might be there already."
Jean: "Yes... I hope they didn't wait for us for too long."
Musashi: "Alright then! Let us part from here, Slimes!"
Slimes: "KYUU! KYUU!"
[After parting ways with the slimes.. Musashi along with Jean are ready to continue!]
Musashi: "Alright, Jean! Are you ready!?"
Jean: "Of course!"
Musashi: "Okay! Let's roll, Jean!"
[Musashi grabs Jean's hand, and both of them starts running to the Dawn Winery, where Lumine, Paimon, Diluc and Venti are waiting for them.]
Jean: (Musashi, i will keep protect you, until the end.)
(1 hour later...)
[And after one hour of walking... They finally arrived at Dawn Winery.]
Musashi: "Dawn Winery! Man, it's been a while since i came here."
Jean: "This is the place where you meet Diluc, right?"
Musashi: "Yep! Well... But, it was not a pleasant experience, you know. I'll tell you the story someday."
Jean: "Fufu~ Of course."
[Jean and Musashi walks to the Dawn Winery's Manor... When they arrived, no one's there.]
Jean: "No one here."
Musashi: "Strange... Are they late... or..."
????: "PAIMON KICK!"
*WHAM!*
Musashi: "GAAAHHH!!!"
[Lumine and the others are just comes out from Dawn Winery's Garden. At the same time, Musashi was hit hard on the head from behind! And the culprit is none other than...]
Musashi: "Ow! What the heck, Paimon!?"
Paimon: "Hmph! That's the punishment that suits you, Slime's Lover! We've been waiting for you for so long! Even Lumine is worried about you!"
Musashi: "But, do you need to kick me like that!?"
Paimon: "Paimon does! Paimon is annoyed that you made us wait so long! We all got worried, you know!?"
Musashi: "I know that! But you don't have to kick me like that, Emergency Food!"
Paimon: "Grr... Slime's Lover!"
[Both of Paimon and Musashi are glaring at each other (a spark appears between their eyes). Lumine and Jean just giggled nervously and sweatdropped on the spot, while Diluc with is still with his straight face. And Venti, as always... She's just smiling at both of them.]
Venti: "Now, now... Let's put our crystals together."
[Venti saw two red crystal and two light blue crystal (one from Venti and one from Musashi).]
Venti: "The color of these crystals looks... dark. Dvalin... You're going through so much pain..."
[Musashi feels Venti's sadness. She just put her hand on Venti's shoulder and nod.]
Musashi: "We will save Dvalin. No need to worry, okay, Venti?"
Venti: "Yeah, you're right..."
[Venti's mood is back to normal. And she smiled.]
Venti: "Thanks a lot, Musashi... Now, Let us start purifying these crystals first."
Musashi: "Okay, you're up, Lumine."
Lumine: "Yes."
[Venti gave Lumine the remaining red crystal and she started purifying with her power. The crystals have turned into light blue now.]
Jean: (Lumine can do what Musashi have done recently. I can't believe my own eyes.)
Diluc: "It's like... filtering Wine. It's kinda refreshing, though."
Venti: "Now, we just need to put those tears to the Lyre."
[Musashi and Lumine nods at each other. They slowly and carefully put those tears to the Holy Lyre, and the strings started to brighten up to light blue.]
Paimon: "Wow! It worked!"
Jean: "It's surely different than before."
Venti: "The Holy Lyre's power seems fully restored. We should be able to use it now. It's all thanks to you, Lumine."
[Lumine scratches her hair as she blushed a bit. But, suddenly, Musashi wrap her arms around Lumine's neck.]
Musashi: "Hehe... Like i said! Lumine can do everything! She's the best among us!"
Lumine: "M-Musashi... I'm not that strong..."
Musashi: "Hehe.. Don't be so modest here, Lumine! Thanks to you, The Lyre can be used again!"
[Lumine just smiled and blushed. Well, being embraced by the one she loved made her react that way. And, it made Jean and Venti a little jealous, just briefly.]
Venti: "Hehe..."
Jean: "By the way, Where should we summon Stormterror? It must be away from the city, else there will be casualties should we fail."
Musashi: "Hmm... How about here? At the winery?"
Diluc: "Don't be ridiculous, Musashi. If this Winery was destroyed, it's not something I couldn't eventually fix, but... I would still rather not go through the hassle."
Musashi: "A-Ahaha~ I guess you are right, Master Diluc."
[And all of them are thinking about the place to call Dvalin. And then...]
Venti: "The wind that blows at sea or in high places should be able to carry a bard's words far away. It's never going to work if the air is too dry or suffocating."
Paimon: "Oh, Paimon gets it! Sea or high places, right? The best location to play the lyre would be..."
Diluc: "A cliff would be a best place. If you go east from Starfell Lake, there are mountains south of the Beach."
Musashi: "Huh? Starfell Lake?"
Diluc: "If you head to where the cliff just out, that place is known as Starsnatch Cliff. What do you think about it, bard?"
[Venti fell silent and thinking a bit. Then, she smiles!]
Venti: "Alright, let's do it there!"
Jean: "Alright! Let us go forward to Starsnatch Cliff!"
All (except Diluc): "YES!"
(1 hour later...)
[And finally, they have finally arrived at Starsnatch Cliff!]
Musashi: "This is the place..."
Paimon: "What an amazing view!"
[Venti just smiles as she is ready to summon her friend.]
Venti: "Lovely for a fated reunion, isn't it? Well, we must be prepared for a fight!"
Jean: "Regardless of the outcome, things finally seem to be taking a turn for the better. Moondstadt has really been going through so much recently..."
Diluc: "But, in the end... The solution to our problem was as simple as a traveler and a song, and-"
*SMACK!*
[A hard smack at Diluc's shoulder from Musashi.]
Diluc: "Ow!"
Musashi: "Come on, Master Diluc! At least, give the Knights Of Favonius a credit, will ya!?"
[Jean just smiles as she is being supported by Musashi. Diluc just let out a small sigh.]
Diluc: "Well, i suppose the Knights of Favonius may have played a part in it too..."
[Now, Venti is ready... To summon the dragon.]
Venti: "Everyone, please step aside! I, the best wandering bard of the mortal world, shall begin my performance with the Holy Lyre!"
[Venti walk closer to the edge of the cliff, staring deep into the sky... Before she starts playing... She looks back at Musashi...]
Venti: "....."
Musashi: "....."
[Musashi just gives Venti a nod. Venti did the same. Venti starts playing the Holy Lyre.. Then, as the ground shaking...]
*ROOOOOAAAARRRRR!!!!*
[The dragon flew in front of them and slowly flew down to meet Venti and the others!]
Venti: "Dvalin..."
Dvalin: "You have come... What has been done cannot be undone..."
Venti: "If so, then why do I see the sadness in your eyes? Sadness that speaks for your yearning of this song..."
[Venti is communicating with Dvalin. For some reason, Musashi start feels uneasiness around that place.]
Musashi: (Something is not right...)
Jean: "They are communicating..."
Musashi: "....VENTI! WATCH OUT!"
*CRACK!*
[All of a sudden a light move quickly and hit Venti... Musashi manages to catch Venti but the Lyre is broken because of the attack! The others immediately ran to Venti!]
Musashi: "What the!?"
[Suddenly, A Cyro Abyss Mage has comes into Dvalin's side.]
Mage: "Do not be fooled by him, dear dragon... He left you to rot alone..."
Musashi: "Abyss Mage!?"
[Diluc and Musashi stands up the front, while Lumine, Paimon and Jean are protecting Venti at the back.]
Mage: "Now he attempts to deceive you once more..."
Musashi: "He's trying to manipulate the dragon!"
[Now, Dvalin is being controlled by the Abyss Order!]
Dvalin: "Barbatos..."
Mage: "Let your wrath fester! Mondstadt has already turned its back on you!"
[Dvalin is angry... Dvalin creates the hard wind around that area.]
Dvalin: "You! You were planning this all along? To have me slain by them?!"
Venti: "T-That's not true!"
*ROOOOAAAAARRRRRR!!!!!!!*
[The Abyss Mage sits on Dvalin's back.]
Mage: "The time has come for the dragon to serve its true master... While you bewail your pathetic selves And watch the world tremble with fear!-"
Musashi: "WAIT! COME BACK HERE!"
[Musashi's shouts didn't effective. The dragon has flew away.]
Venti: "Dvalin..."
[Lumine pats Venti's shoulder to cheered her up.]
Jean: "Barbat- Venti, please, be careful..."
Venti: "Hehe... You've known my true identity for some time now, haven't you Jean? Though, I thank you for continuing to use the name, Venti."
[And, Musashi's suspicious is true. Venti is Barbatos. Now, Musashi is holding the broken Lyre.]
Diluc: "How's the Holy Lyre? Can it still be played? Or does it need to be repaired?"
Musashi: "It's broke. This Lyre is beyond repair."
Lumine: "Dvalin is in a lot of danger..."
Diluc: "No, we should make that Abyss Mage pay for it first! If we don't fight the evil at its source, then we can't save Dvalin at all."
[Musashi agrees with Master Diluc. It was the Abyss Mage's doing from the beginning.]
Jean: "Perhaps i can ask Outrider Amber to track-"
Diluc: "No need for that."
Musashi/Lumine: "Huh?"
Diluc: "I eradicated one not long ago, in one of the Four Wind's Temples."
Paimon: "What!? When!?"
Musashi: "Remember when we tries to destroy the stone with Kaeya, Paimon? There's where Master Diluc cames in."
[Diluc just sighed. He knows too well about Musashi can detect someone's presence.]
Diluc: "If you want to track those monsters down, then I'll seek answers from my contacts. I've got other means for getting the job done."
Paimon: "Master Diluc... Though he dislikes the Knights of Favonius, he protects Mondstadt in his own way."
[Paimon just compliment Diluc because of his own way to protect his beloved city. On the other hand...]
Venti: "Thank you all, but i need to be alone now."
Jean: "Venti..."
[Venti starts walk away... But then, Musashi comes to Venti and pat her shoulder from behind.]
Musashi: "Venti... I..."
[Venti patted Musashi's hand twice before she look back. Musashi can see it... She can see sadness in Venti's eyes.]
Venti: "I'll be fine, My Hero. I just need to be alone for now, okay?"
[Venti removed Musashi's hand from her shoulder and left.]
Musashi: "Venti!"
[Before Musashi could catch up with Venti, she was stopped by Jean, who grabbed her right shoulder with both of her hand. And, Jean shook her head twice.]
Jean: "Let her be, Musashi... She needs time to be alone."
Musashi: "....."
[Lumine came over and held Musashi's left hand. He just nodded, gesturing to take Jean's words to leave Venti alone.]
Musashi: (Venti...)
(On the other side....)
[At the other place... There's a boy wears a dark breastplate vest and black boots, with dark brown pants, a white scarf, and a two-tailed cape with golden embroidery and decals. Two Abyss Mages kneel to him, and Dvalin flew over them. The Cryo Abyss Mage from Starsnatch Cliffs teleported and arrived before him.]
Mage: "Your highness.. Your humble servant returns...."
[The boy immediately turns around to sees his servants.]
????: "....."
Mage: "When your homeland returns to this world, We shall revel in it's glory..."
[The boy didn't say a words. He just looking at his servant with expresionless face, until...]
Mage: "But, Your Highness... We have one problem..."
????: "....."
Mage: "The pink-haired Samurai... She is here, as well."
[Hearing his servant's words... He clenched his fist. He tries to remain calm, even though, he is angry.]
????: (Musashi Miyamoto... I never thought that you will stand in my way once again...)
--------------- End Of Chapter 6 --------------
[A/N : That's the end of Chapter 6 of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. In this chapter, The group has split into three to find Dvalin's Tears... Lumine and Paimon have gone to the Temple near Dadaupa Gorgr, while Diluc decides to ransacking Hillichurls's Base, and Musashi is on her way towards the Ruins Of Thousand Wind Temple along with Jean. But, something happened... Musashi and Jean fight against each other after Jean tries to tell Musashi to go back to Moonstadt. And because of that, Musashi misunderstood Jean and thinks that she is a spy of Abyss Order. Jean just took a villain role and try to bring Musashi back home by force. But in the end, Musashi finally realizes Jean's true intention and feelings, and their relationship has got even better. And after the tears is collected, they try to summon and talk with Dvalin, but it was thwarted by Abyss Mage, causing the Holy Lyre to be broken. Will they manages to stop Dvalin? Can they bounced back? Who is that mysterious boy? And What will happened next? Find out at the next chapter of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. You can vote the story if you like it, and you can ask me anything you want through comment. Thank you and stay safe, folks... KeysOfVoid Out.]
[P.S : Musashi's Current Relationship :
1. Lumine : Crush (One-Sided Love)
2. Paimon : Best Friend
3. Venti : Crush (One-Sided Love)
4. Jean : Crush (One-Sided Love)
5. Lisa : Friend
6. Amber : Friend
7. Kaeya : Friend
8. Diluc : Friend
9. Eula : Kinda Tense / Distrustful
The other characters will make their appearence soon... In fact, Musashi has met three characters from Liyue, even before story begin. Who are they...? Try to make a guess!]
[And uh... For Lumine, Jean and Venti... Don't blame me, okay!? Blame Musashi since she is too dense when it comes about love!]