No one's POV-
-Lumine: DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH MY BROTHER!
Lumine grabbed the knife from Scara's hand but didn't notice the gun that was lying on the floor, she pointed the knife at Scara's throat and responded at Xiao to take Aether to safety
-Lumine: Leave Xiao! Take Aether back to Zhiqong I'll take care of this.
Xiao carried Aether back to the cart when Stella came charging at them. "Not so fast!"
-Xiao: I never thought I had to fight my own ex in the future. This should be fun
-Stella: Well you know if you could've chosen me over him this wouldn't happen
-Xiao: Not a chance
A fight started between the two but Xiao managed to won due to Stella's lack of stamina. As she fell to the floor on defeat, Aether was panting behind Xiao when he noticed a gun besides Stella
-Aether: XIAO! THERE'S A GUN
-Xiao: Huh?! Shit!
Stella looked beside her with a grin when she saw the gun and grabbed it, but Xiao was fast enough as he tackled on her and took the gun from her hands
He grabbed the gun and unloaded every bullet inside as he stuffed the gun inside his pocket. He went to Stella and tied her hands to her shoelaces
-Stella: ARGH! GIVE THAT BACK!
Stella screamed as she tried to stood up to grab the gun from Xiao but failed miserably due to her being tied up. Xiao picked up Aether and carried him back to the cart with Zhiqong
-Aether: Are we... just going to leave Stella along with you cousin there?..
-Xiao: Yes. They have done awful things to us. They both deserve this
-Aether: Wait... where's Lumine?
Aether asked before a girl came running at them screaming "AETHEEEEEEER!!" Lumine jumped on Aether as she hugged her brother tight "I missed you so much brother!" Aether hugged her back as he finally felt safe around the people he cherished
-Zhiqong: I'm glad you two were able to find him in time. I will be calling the medical team to pick us up and treat his wounds once we got to the surface
-Aether: Thank you miss
Aether responded before drifting off to sleep. Zhiqong nodded as she called the medical team and after a few hours of waiting they were back at the surface
When they got back Lumine was the first to go to the hospital with Aether while Xiao reported what happened to the millelith
-Millelith: Understandable sir! We will arrest the two immediately!
-Xiao: Thank you for understanding
Xiao gave a bow as a thank you as he was headed outside The Chasm when he saw Zhongli
-Xiao: Father
Xiao gave a bow, Zhongli went up to him and hugged him "Do you need a ride to the hospital?" Xiao gave a nod as Zhongli drove them to the hospital
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After Xiao arrived at the hospital he asked where Aether's room is
-Nurse: Aether Viator's is at room 45. 3rd floor go to your left 6th door on the right
I thanked her and went to Aether's room, when I peeked through the window I saw Aether chatting with Lumine. The moment I opened the door both their heads turned to me as Lumine gave me a welcome
-Lumine: Xiao your here! Great timing, I was about to buy Aether his medicine for his wounds he needs company so I'm glad your here
-Xiao: Of course. You can go now I'll take care of Aether
Lumine gave a nod before leaving the room leaving Xiao and Aether alone. "How are you feeling?" "Much better now that you're here" Aether smiled at Xiao as he smiled back, he took his hand and kissed it
-Aether: You know you can kiss me instead of my hand right?
Xiao chuckled as he grabbed Aether by his chin and pulled him closer for a kiss
-Xiao: I missed you so much my love
-Aether: I missed you too
Aether pulled Xiao closer to him as he kissed him one more time since he finally knows that no one can intefere in their relarionship and they can finally be happy
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2 months passed:
Jean: Happy Graduation Day everyone!
Everyone erupted into cheers and claps as they all threw their graduation hats in the air, ran up to their parents, and held their diploma up in the air as a sign of success
Aether ran up to Xiao the moment he saw him and hugged him "XIAO!" Xiao smiled at him and held him in his arms. Zhongli could do nothing else but watch the two being such a lovely and wonderful couple
-Zhongli: You two are such a beautiful couple. And I'm proud for the two of you for making it this far
-Aether: Thank you Mr. Zhongli! You and Mr. Childe also makes a wonderful married relationship
Zhongli smiled at Aether's compliment as they talked about what the two couple's future plans are. Their talk was interupted when Xiao spoke up and told Zhongli that he and Aether has to go somewhere
-Zhongli: Of course son, you two can go now
-Aether: Eh? You didn't tell me anything
-Xiao: You'll see later
Xiao gave a farewell to his father as he and Aether went to his car and drove to off to the place Xiao said "Love where are we going exactly?" "You'll see when we get there". Aether trusted Xiao so he didn't question him even further where they were going. Moments later Xiao stopped the car and said they have reached their destination, the moment Aether got out of the car he was shocked on why they were there
-Aether: Xiao what are we doing here? Are we going at the jade chamber
Xiao gave a nod at Aether as he talked with the guy who "sells moon"
-Bu'yun: Welcome! Oh a pleassure to meet you again Sir Alatus Lapis! Are you here because of the "event"?
Bu'yun asked while giving Xiao a wink indicating that Xiao knows what he's talking about. Xiao chuckled and responded with a yes to Bu'yun, and with that Bu'yun guided them all the way to the jade chamber
When they reached the jade chamber the outside was decorated with beautiful lights, flowers and silked cloth
-Aether: Wow.. must be a grand event for rich people huh?
-Xiao: It is. Let's go inside shall we?
Aether felt a bit out of place when he entered the jade chamber after all he has no blood in him that he's someone rich and wealthy like the Lapis Family. But when they entered inside it was empty and not a single person were there besides the two of them and a fancy dining table with two chairs at the bottom of the stairs
-Aether: I thought this was an event?
-Xiao: It is we just arrived early. Now let's eat while we wait for them
-Aether: Are you sure it's alright?
-Xiao: I'm sure
The two went down the stairs, as Xiao assisted Aether by pulling the chair for him to sit in and pushing it back. Aether smiled at Xiao for being such a gentleman to him. The two happily enjoyed their dinner together while also chatting about their happy moments together, when they finished eating Xiao invited Aether outside
When they reached outside a bunch of colorful and pretty fireworks were popping in the air which caught Aether's attention as he watched them amazed
-Aether: It's so beautiful...
Aether focused on the fireworks while Xiao focused on Aether. In his eyes nothing in the world is more beautiful than the man he loves who is Aether Viator, while Aether was distracted he took this opportunity to do what he wanted the most for a long time
-Xiao: Aether...
-Aether: Yes Xiao?
Aether asked as his eyes were shining brightly because of the fireworks. Xiao gripped his chest as he was nervouse to do it but still decided to do it. He got on one knee and pulled out a black box and stared at Aether who was in shock and froze
-Xiao: Aether.... My love. We've had our ups and downs, pain and happiness and yet we still managed to stay together until the end. My heart is like the sun and you are like the moon. Overtime the more we are together the more my heart is being filled with love, You and only you are taking that love away from my heart like how the moon is taking light from the sun. You My love is what I filled with love and I will be willing to do that even more in the future. I can't imagine my life and future without you Aether... So will you marry me?
-Aether: YES!
Aether jumped into Xiao's arms and cried as he can finally be with the man he loves for all eternity. Xiao chuckled as he puts the ring into Aether's ring finger, he carried Aether up in the air and kissed him passionately under the fireworks
Wedding Day:
-Aether: I'm so nervous...
-Ningguang: Don't be dear. I'm sure you will look beautiful once you walked down that aisle
-Lumjne: Lady Ningguang is right brother! All eyes will be on you especially Xiao~. All right your hair is done!
-Ningguang: And the dress is also set
-Aether: Thank you both...
Xiao's side:
-Zhongli: Did you practice your vows?
-Venti: You better did not escape your room last week and went to see Aether because that will be bad luck!
-Childe: I'm going to have a son in law!!
-Xiao: ALRIGHT CAN EVERYBODY SHUT FOR A MOMENT?! Today is me and Aether's special day and I want it to be perfect so of course I have everything handled!
-Zhongli: Of course. We we're just checking, we should get going the wedding will start in a few minutes. You don't want to miss your soon to husband walking down the aisle 'No?
At the Wedding Venue:
Everyone was already seated at their assigned seats. Patiently waiting for the ceremony to start, the moment everyone heard the trumpets their eyes went to the gate
At their was Aether who is now walking down the aisle his hair and dress flowing gracefully in the wind. Everyone was in awe especially Xiao whoose heart is beating faster and faster everytime his soon to be husband is getting closer to him. When Aether was finally in front of Xiao a smile couldn't help but not escape Xiao's face
-Priest: Ahem! We are gathered here today to honor Aether Viator and Xiao Lapis who are standing here to form their two hearts into one. Sir Lapis, is their a vow you would like to say to Aether Viator?
-Xiao: I do. Aether.. You gave me something that no other person could've given to me. You gave me hope and light which I can never buy from money. I promise to love you and stay with you even after death and find you if we ever get seperated in the afterlife. I love you so much.!
-Priest: And do you Aether Viator would like to give a vow to Xiao Lapis?
Aether nodded as he was wiping his tears away because of Xiao's vow
-Aether: Xiao. You accepted me and loved me even when both of our families have different positions. You risked your life just to save me and as a repayment I will spend my entire life with you even in the afterlife. I will love you and forever stay with you until death
-Priest: Now do you, Xiao Lapis take Aether Viator as your lawfully wedded husband?
-Xiao: I do
-Priest: And do you, Aether Viator take Xiao Lapis as your lawfully weddes husband?
-Aether: I do!
-Priest: You may now kiss
Xiao pulled Aether closer by his waist as he finally kissed his husband. Everyone erupted into cheers and claps congratulating the newly married couple
9 years later:
"PAPA!" A little girl shouted as she jumped onto Xiao's shoulders the moment he entered the house
-Xiao: Whoa! Easy there Xiang
-Xiang: I missed you papa! You were gona for so long!
-Xiao: I missed you too. Where's your dad?
-Xiang: He's at the balcony
Xiao carried his daughter in his arms as he made his way up the balcony. When he reached their he could hear the sound of someone playing the piano, in there he saw Aether gracefully playing the piano as his blond hair moved in sync with the instrument. He went closer to Aether and hugged him from behind
-Aether: Ah Xiao your home! Sorry I did't hear the door unlocked when you entered
-Xiao: It's alright
Xiao said as he pulled Aether closer to him and pulled him to a kiss. Xiang couldn't do anything else but just cover her eyes
-Xiao: Marrying you was the best decision of my life
-Aether: And being your husband is the best this that ever happened to me
Even though Xiao and Aether has been together for 11 years their realtionship still haven't changed, they loved each other truly and is living their best life together in a mansion near a lake garden but still near the city with their 7 year old adopted daughter Xiang
With their strong bond and relationship no fight or person could ever seperate the two like they were bounded by fate themselves
A/n: Decided to make an alternate happy ending because why not :) Thank you so much for everything