𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐁𝐘𝐒𝐒. genshin impact

CHPT. 15 Glowing sky

"輝く空"
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In the midst of it all, Noir returned to Sumeru. Once again he was careless enough to not inform anyone of his departure, which resulted in three certain individuals panicking. Zhongli, who became worried that Astaroth had gone missing and was still 'sick, Xiao who assumed he was in danger, frantic to be by his side, and Albedo who feared that Noir abandoned him. 

Unfortunately for them, the meticulous person they knew was quite lazy and careless. And like the rest of the current originals present, Astaroth had a human to bother. Which was the renowned scholar, Cyno. 

Now enforced by a cooling spell, Noir's silver eyes scanned the sandy lands of Sumeru. He found himself smiling, jumping over hills of sand until he arrived at a marvelous lush city. His eyes narrowed at Sumeru Academia, chuckling wryly as he envisioned the several outcomes that would come to him. 

"Sir Noir!" 

Turning his head, Noir blinked in surprise. A mop of green hair and purple eyes that sparkled once seeing him. Cyno's disciple, which Astaroth had immediately taken a liking to. "Collei dear! How have you been doing?" He asked, ruffling her already unruly hair. 

She giggled, "Cyno has been stressing me too much! You better take up his time for me." She smirked, lightly punching his shoulder. Although he was slightly offended, Noir chuckled. Both trudged to the mentioned allogene's office, chatting idly. 

While the pair were having fun catching up, Cyno sneezed, as a shiver went up to his spine. His instincts told him to hide, but he questioned why. It wasn't until the door slammed open di he realize what he was worried about. 

"CYNO!!" 

To his horror, a familiar pair of silver eyes met his orange ones. A manic grin plastered on his pale face, while his eyes held a cared yet amused glint. The troublesome lazy god has finally returned to his human.

"Did you miss me?" He asked, smiling brightly at the man with grey-hair who held his throbbing head. He found himself amused of him, and no matter what kind of insults were sent to him... He never felt any negativity aside from annoyance in his voice. 

"Ugh~" Hearing the low groan, Noir chuckled. approaching the man's desk, he leant forward with a teasing smile. 

"What was that darling?" He watched as Cyno's ears turned red, almost wanting to cackle in triumph. With the surge of familiarity that ran through his veins, he felt the utter euphoria of acting like someone he once was.

"master, I do question as to how Cyno is the person to re-awaken your former persona."

The statement from Nyx, who hid in his shadow, jabbed at his fragile heart. 'Must you harm my heart?' He asked, his smile faltering on his familiar's jab. 

"Why are you here... Astaroth?" Cyno questioned, genuinely curious as to why the god would even return to Sumeru once he's met with his fellow gods. It saddened him, having spent several months with the god, he felt conflicted upon it. 

Noir tilted his head, having heard the sorrow in his voice, quite confused. "What do you mean? I came to see you after all."

Blinking in confusion, Cyno gaped at the bluntness of his answer. Genuine. It was genuine. "Y-You came t-to see...M-Me?" He asked, pointing to himself with a disbelieving expression. Flushed at the utter ease that Noir could say it, he couldn't help but lowe his head in embarrassment.