(S)
Shit
People know that there's a Harbinger in Inazuma. They only know about me, not La Signora. Kazuha is doing his own thing while I'm waiting on an update from my subordinates.
"Lord Scaramouche, we have come to deliver news." The first of his subordinates say
"Hm. Tell me." I order
"The citizens of Inazuma are setting out on a search to find and kill you. They are storming Kannazuka today. Keep the Shakkei Pavilion safe." The second one chimes in
"Tch. Stupid. But, who gave you the right, to issue your own orders. I'm miles above your ranking. Act like it" he says, looking down at his subordinates.
"We sincerely apologise, Lord Scaramouche" they say in unison
"Good. You are dismissed." - S
They bow deeply before walking away in a hurry.
"Did you hear what they said? Or should I tell you?" I call to Kazuha
"I heard, they can't do it though, can they?" He asks.
Its obvious that they can't but I just have to stay in my more human form, but it's still practically immortal.
"No. They can't but I guess they could if I was in my fully human form. I'll just stay in the 2nd one for now" I tell him
"Ah okay. I see. If I may ask, what is the Shakkei Pavilion?" Kazuha says
"It's where I used to stay before Niwa took me in. I'm assuming that no one stays there considering the Tatarasuna event." - S
"Oh okay, you should return soon, it is always nice to return to places of your past"
He sounds a little scared saying this. I suppress the urge to talk to him like he would be one of my subordinates but I'm not supposed to talk to people that don't piss me off like that.
"I will, you should come too, I wanna show you it. I think you'd like it" I suggest
"Sure! I'll come too, thank you for the offer" he thanks me
"Kazuha, I know that mortals can't harm me, but I feel that they'll try to target you. After all, you bare a vision, you're supposed to be in hiding, right?" I warn him
"Yes, you are right, I doubt that I can be killed by a couple people but, my vision is a problem. If I do end up meeting my end to the Shogun, just remember that I love you." Kazuha tells me
This hurts me. I've never before thought that I'd be sad if someone died. Well except from Niwa, and the sick child but it Kazuha died, something in me would change, Kazuha is the first person that I've told about my past.
"I'd actually prefer if you didn't die at all.... If you're getting your vision taken, I'll be there to take it back to you." - S
"Haha~, thank you, Kunikuzushi. I'm glad that you would do that for me." He laughs
"That's the least I'd do for you. I'd kill for you, Kaedahara. Remember that." I put my hands on him shoulder and look him in the eyes.
"R-really? Thank y-you" he's blushing. I suppose it's at the position we're now in.
Our faces are close to each other. If either of us moved forward, we'd be kissing. I want to do that but is this the wrong time? I— huh..?
Kazuha kisses me before I kiss him. This bitch. How dare you steal my act.
He pulls away shortly and begins to speak.
"Kuni, have you heard of the Crux Ship?" He asks
I have, I've seen it leaving Liyue and docking in Ritou. I'm usually in either one of both regions. What does it have to do with Kazuha though?
"Yea? Why"
"I usually reside on the ship when it travels, today it docks at Ritou once again, would you mind if we went to see the captain? She's almost like my mother at this point" He asks
Oh. That's what the Crux has to do with Kazuha. Sure, I wanna be there with Kazuha but I'm a Harbinger... wouldn't his mother hate me or something? Would she force me to leave Kazuha in case I hurt him or something?
"Sure"
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(K)
Wow, he said yes, I hope Captain Beidou doesn't say anything embarrassing though.... Knowing her, she probably will. We're very close but it's nothing more than a mother/son relationship. She acts like she's my mother, which I don't mind as it's been comforting to have a mother figure in my life as I suppose I've never really had one.
"C'mon, let's get to Ritou. Be careful, there's people searching for me, and probably you too as you bare a vision" - S
"Yes, yes they probably are. Let's go."
/At Ritou/
People seem to have been looking at us, whenever they could've, which wasn't very often at all.
"Look, there it is" - S
I take his hand and run over to the ship, Scaramouche following behind me.
"Hey kiddo! You doin' okay?" Beidou asks in her usual tone
"Yes, I'm doing well, how was the voyage here?" -K
"Having you on board is really helpful. We weren't prepared for the storm but we made it here unharmed, except from a few minor drunk crew members falling on the wet wood." She laughs at the memory of it
"I'm flattered that my presence on board is helpful, thank you." - K
Scaramouche stands closely next to me, he's been sticking closer to me when we're around large amount of people.
"I see you've made a new friend! What's your name kiddo?" She asks Scaramouche who held my wrist tightly but not painfully tightly
"I-I'm— I am Scaramouche. Nice to meet you." Scaramouche stutters.
He slightly tightens his grip on my wrist, clearly socialising isn't his best asset. I don't mind, I'll talk for him if need be.
"Hello there Scaramouche! The names Beidou, Captain Beidou." - B
"H-hi Captain Beidou." - S
She carries on to say that she'd be heading to Inazuma City if we wanted to tag along. We agreed and she said that she would leave her vision on the Crux so that she wouldn't risk anything. We walked to Inazuma city, Scaramouche holding my hand the whole time while trying to avoid speaking as much as he could by just nodding or shaking his head.
When we arrive, a couple Fatui members pull Scaramouche away, apparently it was words from the Cryo Archon. Beidou was looking away when he was taken so she didn't question the Fatui Diplomats
(S)
Oh. The Tsaritsa thanked me for my progress on my mission, having distributed delusions to most of Watatsumi's soldiers. My mission is not yet completed.
Kazuha as been away for a long time. It's been like 4 hours or so. I don't trust that. I head back to Inazuma city in my 2nd form. The first one attracts too much attention in public while the 3rd is too unsafe as I would be vulnerable to attack.
My body freezes as I run up to the statue of 'The Omnipresent God'. Kazuha has his wrists tied at his back. The citizens watch from the sidelines. Two soldiers stand at Kazuha's sides. He looks down as his eyes widen in fear at the sight of his detached vision flying around him and up to the Raiden Shogun. Oh shit. My sister. Oops. I can sensé that she remembers who I am.
Beidou stands at the edge of the crowd. She doesn't have her vision so they aren't taking her. I'm at the same strength as Ei's puppet. Not Ei herself, but both Raiden and I could never match the strength of our 'creator'. Just as the vision is about the be caught be Raiden, I jump forward and snatch it from her.
(I know that that's not canon but oh well)
I lock eyes with Raiden and yes, she definitely remembers me. Her mechanical face twists into something like recognition, sadness, anger, all at once as I use the electro abilities that I've been given by Ei to disarm and incapacitate the soldiers.
"You... you're Kunikuzushi aren't you..?" - Raiden calls from her new found position in front of me.
"And you are my sister. Yea Kunikuzushi. The failed twin. Don't you dare lay your mechanical hands on Kaedahara again. You know that we're just as strong as each other. I just wield a delusion that gives me a clear advantage over you. Don't fuck with me Raiden." I inform her
"You—! I see you haven't changed much Kunikuzushi." - R
"Oh wow. You noticed? I didn't know that you had the mental capacity to do that. Well, this will be our last meeting sister. At least until you do something else that pisses me off." I tease her
I'm getting many shocked and scared looks at the fact that I'm teasing the puppet of the Electro Archon. Well it's true. She's technically my sister so I'll treat her like the sibling that no one likes.
I return the vision to Kazuha and zap the ropes off of his hands. He holds his vision tightly.
"Also, side note Raiden, The Tsaritsa is a much better Archon than Ei could ever be. Make sure you tell her that." I say
Then I grab Kazuha's hand and 'teleported' away, to outside of the Shakkei Pavilion. I explain to Kazuha about my creator and why I act the way I do to Raiden as I help him pin his vision back on his scarf.
"Thank you, Kunikuzushi. I could never thank you enough for that. I can't begin to imagine who I'd be without my vision." Kazuha turns to face me as he says this.
As he looked at me, he snaked his hands around my torso. I'd stop him if we weren't in a place that no one would ever look in. We're inside the cave that surrounds the Shakkei Pavilion domain.
He untucked my shirt before running his cold hands up my torso and along my upper chest.
He removes his arms which leaves me feeling alone. I want his touch back.
"Can we go inside the Shakkei Pavilion?" I ask Kazuha
"If that's okay with you, sure. I don't sense anyone inside." He agrees
"Obviously"
It's sealed, only I can get in.
"Wait, I have an idea. We're in Inazuma right, so wanna go try sake?" I suggest to Kazuha
"You have a taste for alcohol?" He asks
"In my completely human form, yes." I inform him
"Then sure. I'm a light drinker but we can definitely purchase some" he agrees
"Heheh, thank you~" - S
I grab Kazuha's hand and use my inhuman speed to get there quickly.
"Do you know anywhere that sells sake?" I ask
"Yes, I believe that Uyuu restaurant sells sake" he tells me
"Mind if we head there?"
"Of course not"