OC x Genshin Characters

Tartaglia/Childe • It's Always Gonna Be You

Two knocks on the door of her room make Bella look up from her papers and she opens the door to see a Fatui minion standing in the doorway.

'Miss, you Majesty the Tsaritsa has requested your presence in the dining room.'

'I'll be on my way.' She responds and the person bows, before leaving again. Bella signs, putting on her boots, grabs her weapons and checks in the mirror once more before leaving downstairs.

When the door gets opened for her, she sees the Tsaritsa sipping on some fire-water and Childe on her left with some tea.

'There you are Mystic. Please take a seat.'

'Of course, your Majesty.' She politely bows, before taking her seat on the right of her superior and a cup of Jasmine tea gets served for her.

'So, as you know, Scaramouche has recently managed to obtain the Shogun's gnosis. And I'd like to make a suggestion for especially you.' She looks at the blonde who replies politely as a sign to continue.

You wouldn't think so, but the Tsaritsa is actually a very soft spoken person. She never raised her voice or used any form of violence towards her people. But the way her mind works is what makes people respect her.

'Without the gnosis, an Archon cannot remain an Archon. Their gnosis is what ties them to Celestia after all. You are both well aware how I strive for justice from Celestia, for they should never use Archons and Gods for their war, no more. When I eliminate the Raiden Shogun from her status as an Archon, I need a replacement for her. Someone who shares the same ideals as I do.' Her icy blue eyes moves from her drink to Bella who is quietly taking a sip from her tea. She has secretly always adored the blonde girl. She never had an attitude, always remained polite and kind. But there was never a moment she let anyone sweep her off her feet. She might go as far to call the young electro user her adoptive daughter. No one would question it. Both of them have icy blue eyes, long blonde hair and their personalities are quite similar. Even though Bella originated from Inazuma, she has never felt such a special connection with any of her harbingers, until she came along.

'If I were to defeat the Shogun and having to find a replacement for her. Would you want to take her place?'

Bella was close to choking on her tea, but tries to remain calm. Her eyes dart to Childe who gives her a reassuring nod, telling her that it is up to her to make that decision.

'Uh...m-me an Archon....?'

'Yes. I think you would suit that position beautifully. Of course I will guide you through the process so you do not have to worry about making so many decisions at once. What do you think, Childe?'

'Well, your Majesty. I think it's a very big decision for her. After all she is a mere mortal at the moment. Going from mortal to immortal is not something you just do and move on from. I think she needs some time to think about it, your Majesty.'

'Right. I suppose it's not that easy of a decision to make. I will give you the time you need. After all we aren't done yet. So do not worry. Until we have all of the gnosis, you can think about it. But if it were up to me, I would love to have you as a fellow Archon. After all, you're like a daughter to me.' The Tsaritsa gets up and both Bella and Childe bow, before she leaves the room.

The two stay quiet for a while, until Bella hides her face in her crossed arms on the table. It feels like the biggest burden just got put on her shoulders. Letting out a deep sign, thousands of thoughts roam through her head, with all kinds of possible outcomes. That is until she feels a hand on her back and a presence beside her. She looks to her left to see Childe resting his chin on his arm on the table, staring at her with worry in his eyes.