I'll Fix Everything | Wangxian

Chapter sixty-seven

k I mean it this time pls don't hate me

They were taking on the final camp before Nightless City, this was by far the most threatening and so everyone was gathered around Wei Ying, protecting him.

Especially Lan Zhan, his partner was practically glued to him. Not that Wei Ying was complaining...

With Bichen unsheathed, Lan Zhan cut down anyone who got even remotely close to Wei Ying, not allowing any threats to touch his soulmate as he played the flute.

Wei Ying's fingers danced over the holes of his dizi, playing note after note to attract snake-like shadows that slithered around their victims, squeezing them to death or throwing them around.

And when all the Wen were defeated, Wei Ying jumped excitedly into Lan Zhan's arms, kissing his lips, "Finally!" He wailed, peppering kisses repeatedly.

Lan Zhan smiled softly, feeling Wei Ying's feet dangle, his boots caressing Lan Zhan's ankles as he was felt midair by his waist, "Lan Zhan! Fighting is so tiring..." He pouted, nuzzling into the Lan's neck as their family watched.

Lan Xichen smiled softly, shaking his head as his brother glowed with happiness, receiving kisses and attention from Wei Ying, that was all he needed.

However... the bright scene soon turned dark when a Wen, acting dead, jumped to his feet as swung his sword at Wei Ying.

It was too late for Wei Ying to move, and Lan Zhan saw the movement too late, everything was a blur but soon, there was blood everywhere and screaming and tragedy.

Lan Zhan screamed, "GE!!!"

***

Lan Zhan and Wei Ying huddled together, with red noses and red eyes and tears still falling from them.

Nie Mingjue was pacing, Wen Ning was bouncing his leg, Yanli was weeping softly, being comforted by Jiang Cheng, everyone was a wreck, especially when Lan Qiren arrived looking... not like himself.

The old man cried, something his nephews hadn't seen him do... ever...

Wei Ying sniffed, pointlessly wiping his eyes, "Lan Zhan... I'm sorry..." He whispered, hiccuping, only being brought into a tight hug.

Lan Zhan sobbed softly into his hair, "It wasn't your fault..." He muttered, no more words needed between them, they just pushed closer together and wailed and wailed.

Wen Qing appeared a few hours later, pale and bloodied making everyone turn and stand in front of her, they had been waiting in the healer's den for what felt like an eternity.

Wen Qing took a deep breath, "He'll live." She announced, making everyone release a heavy breath of relief, "The blood flow was stopped, I think... if it wasn't for his golden core he'd be dead, but thankfully, he's awake, and he's okay, just in shock."

Lan Zhan nodded, wiping his eyes he, Wei Ying, and Nie Mingjue rushed in to see Lan Xichen shaking softly, sitting against the headboard and looking down at his one remaining leg.

Wei Ying sobbed, a hand flying to cover his mouth as Lan Zhan sat beside his brother, taking a hand and Nie Mingjue did the same.

Lan Xichen smiled weakly, "I'm okay..." He reassured, voice hoarse and breathy, "Mingjue, I'm okay, Wangji." He kissed his brother's temple, doing the same for Nie Mingjue.

Lan Zhan raised his eyebrows, grinning knowingly, "You scared me Ge..." He whispered, being brought into a hug a moment later, "I don't know what I'd do without you."

Lan Xichen gulped, a few tears fleeing his eyes, "Well luckily, you'll never find out." He chuckled, stroking Lan Zhan's hair as Nie Mingjue took the headboard's place, wrapping his arms around Lan Xichen.

The eldest Lan then turned to Wei Ying, sighing softly at the bucket-load of guilty tears, "X-Xichen-ge I-I'm sorry..." He whimpered.

Lan Xichen smiled softly, shaking his head he pulled his baby brother to where Nie Mingjue had been sitting before gesturing for Wei Ying to sit beside him.

The younger scrambled to do so, hiccuping and trembling as he was brought into a hug, "I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm so sorry- I should've been paying attention and now... now you- because I-"

"A-Xian." Lan Xichen cut him off, kissing his forehead, "It's okay, please, believe me, this isn't your fault."

Wei Ying shook his head, drowning in his guilt, "D-D-Do you see i-it now... w-w-w-why I-I have to... have to... die?" He sobbed, "I-I destroy everything!!!"

Lan Xichen's heart shattered, "A-Xian. Listen to me." He said sternly, "What happened is unfortunate... and y-yeah... it sucks..." His voice trembled.

But then, he smiled a little, "...But I have never been so proud of myself, and if you didn't get hurt, if my brother's heart didn't die, this is entirely worth it."

Wei Ying whimpered, going to argue again but, "Would you want me to feel guilty if you gave up your leg for me?" Lan Xichen asked, receiving a frantic head-shake, he chuckled, "Then why is this any different?"

Wei Ying sniffed, looking down, "Exactly no difference, now come here A-Xian." Lan Xichen opened his arms, hugging Wei Ying closely until he fell asleep, carried away by Lan Zhan an hour later.

Lan Zhan glared at his elder brother, "If you die on me I'm going to resurrect you and kill you myself." He promised, making Lan Xichen laugh, "...Goodnight gege..."

Lan Xichen's heart squeezed, "Goodnight didi..."

When the doors slid closed, Lan Xichen turned back to Nie Mingjue, finally allowing himself to cry as he looked at his stump, all that was left was thigh, "What am I going to do?" He asked, sobbing into Nie Mingjue's chest.

Nie Mingjue sniffed, shaking his head, "You'll get through this." He smiled, tilting the other man's head up and connecting their lips.

We'll get through this. Went unspoken.

***

Lan Zhan climbed into bed with his soulmate, curling around him and letting tears fall into his hair as he slept, the sight of his brother writhing, screaming and covered in his own blood wouldn't leave him alone.

Whenever he closed his eyes, he saw it, he saw his brother diving to save his soulmate, he saw the sword slicing through his brother's leg, he remembered the thing landing a few meters away.

Most of all, he remembered the shock, and the increasing dread on his brother's face.

Lan Zhan sniffed, closing his eyes he thought of something else, someone else, he thought about Wei Ying, the man in his arms, his cute smile, his beautiful voice.

He didn't know if his brother would get through this, he didn't know how he would cope from now on, he didn't know if everything was going to be okay, would they win the war?

But that didn't matter, Wei Ying was in his arms, and right now, that made everything okay.

Double upload because I like causing you guys pain <3