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Xiao's karma has been getting worse, he remembers his past and he can't escape it. As the Vigilant Yaksha, his duties bond him to endless slaughter of demons and endless inflictions of pain, but it's been worse lately and the only thing that seems to help is the traveler... Trigger Warning for SA

Figuring out what feelings really mean is difficult. Especially for those who were never born with them. Xiao and Aether embark together on a journey to find out what it all means. Love, hatred, jealousy, happiness, anger, regret...what does it feel like? by the time you're reading this, there's a huge chance that some chapters haven't been uploaded yet. I plan to work on this fanfiction for months or possibly even years and I expect it to be very long. Some chapters MIGHT include archon/story quest spoilers from the game the main characters are from, so if you haven't played through the game I suggest you don't read it just yet. (Also small detail, the story is set in the timeline after Aether found lumine and they decided to stay in Teyvat for the rest of their lives, therefore this story is fanfiction on what happened afterward with Aether.)

(Side ship of Lumine: Scaralumi and Xiao is a secret admirer idk but dw Lumine and him are endgame ⚠️⚠️ In a kingdom bound by duty and) traditions, a forbidden bond begins to bloom. When the young princess Lumine and her twin brother Aether visit a humble orphanage, Lumine meets Xiao, a quiet boy scarred by tragedy. Despite their different worlds, the princess sees something in him-a strength and sadness that mirrors her own longing for freedom. Years later, a devastating war engulfs the kingdom, leaving Xiao to make an impossible choice. When Lumine's life is at stake, he defies fate and carries her to safety, changing both their destinies forever. Raised by guardians Guizhong and Zhongli, Xiao grows into a loyal protector, silently harboring feelings for the princess he once saved. But the lines between loyalty and love blur as Lumine begins to see him as more than just her savior. Yet, their growing connection threatens to unravel a kingdom built on alliances, secrets, and duty. With enemies closing in and the weight of their positions pulling them apart, Xiao and Lumine must decide: will they fight for their love or sacrifice it for the greater good? In this tale of strangers to friends to lovers, two hearts must navigate the complexities of forbidden love while the world around them burns.

Drawn to Xiao and not knowing why.. Everyone has left him, leaving him to have no care whatsoever. His pain is forever and he will always endure it. But, will Aether be Xiao's saving grace, or will he cause him more pain..? Coldest attitude ever, Xiao. A handsome man that was originally set out on a journey to kill. He encounters Aether on a sunset day, red and orange covering the sky. "Who are you?" Xiao asks. "I'm Aether, nice to meet you!" Can Xiao love again after his heart was shattered by another? French chapter titles, but the chapters are in English!! ⚠️I DONT OWN THE ART ON THE COVER!!!!!⚠️ If the artist wants it taken down, please let me know immediately!!! Cover image by: @hei_lang on danbooru 1: 12 novembre 2021 2: 13 novembre 2021 3: 15 novembre 2021 4: 17 novembre 2021 5: 20 novembre 2021 6: 22 novembre 2021 7: 26 novembre 2021 8: 30 novembre 2021 9: le premier décembre 2021 10: 5 décembre 2021 11: 20 décembre 2021 12: 24 décembre 2021 13: le premier janvier 2022 14: 18 janvier 2022 15: 22 janvier 2022 17: 24 mars 2022 18: 6 avril 2022 19: 27 avril 2022 20: le premier juin 2022 21: 15 juin 2022 22: 31 juillet 2022 23: 7 octobre 2022 24: 12 novembre 2022 25: 14 janvier 2023

❝ Is this another bitter herb you're forcing me to eat, you mortal? ❞ ❝ No, little Xiao, it is simply a pretty flower. ❞ ⤷ 𝘟𝘪𝘢𝘰 𝘹 𝘨/𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 In Teyvat, there lives a mysterious "doctor" who travels around offering help in return for some food or a place to sleep. As an old-time friend of Morax, they listen to his worries and ultimately do him a favor by taking care of a certain Adeptus by the name of Xiao. Of course, the Yaksha was a tough patient, only accepting the help because it was a favor asked by the Geo Archon himself. But as time went on, Xiao found himself looking for the gentle touch of the doctor all on his own accord...

In the vast and vibrant world of Teyvat, Aether and Paimon's journey leads them to an unexpected encounter with Miru, a seemingly ordinary girl whose presence seems to stir something ancient. With no elemental powers of her own, Miru carries a mysterious aura-a slight flicker of light that no one can explain. As they travel together, Xiao, a Yaksha, finds himself growing increasingly protective of Miru. His cold and guarded nature begins to soften, and a bond slowly forms between them, though neither fully understands it. On the journey of revealing the truth, Xiao becomes ever more aware that Miru may be linked to something far greater than herself-something powerful and dangerous that stirs from the past. Who is Miru? What is behind her strange flickering light? What secret is she unknowingly tied to? And as Xiao's feelings for her grow, what does the future hold for them both?

[COMPLETED ◌ March 16 2021] (Warning, in this story both travelers have ships of both AmberxLumine, and DilucxAether. If you have a problem with such a minor part in the story please leave or ignore it. If you comment on it your comment will get deleted. Now, enjoy) Chongyun has a crush, and everyone except the one he has a crush on. His friends try to encourage Chongyun to ask Xingqiu out, but will he actually mange to do it? Valentine's Day will put this all to the test!

The night sky will never be fully illuminated despite its countless stars. But can one who has lived in darkness dream of a sun? A sun with its light eradicating every chain that prevents oneself to bask in the rays of sunshine. Tormented for years in his past and carrying the burden from the fallen gods for thousands of years, Xiao have never opened himself to anyone. Yet this boy, with such eagerness to help and understand him, extended his hand in his sea of shadows. "I'm always here for you if you need me," Aether said softly- Like the warmth he's been looking for eversince. Will the strong wall that surrounded Xiao's heart crumble as a result of the sunlight? Will he be able to find happiness after suffering for centuries?

[SPOILERS; this goes based on my current progress in Genshin Impact aka waiting for Fontaine LOL; Xiao please come home :')] [FAN THEORY] [Xiao x Aether] Adeptus Xiao's encounter with Traveler Aether has left him uncertain. Having always suffered with his karmic debt and darkened thoughts, Xiao finds a strange warmth whenever Aether is around. Now he's left to wonder, is there truly a such thing as salvation?

One day Aether is in the nation Liyue, unable to summon an Abyss Mage due to his low stamina and lack of power at the moment. While in Liyue he unexpectedly runs into his lost twin Lumine, but he does not wish to speak to her and when he wants to leave he is met with something else.... Xiao Some smut and some fluff, but mostly them being idiots and fighting