Love or hatred? (Diluc x y/n) OLD VER

44:Miles apart

(Y/n) POV
I was in Liyue, having dinner with Childe and Zhongli. It was the next day's evening. "How unfortunate," Said Zhongli, eating dumplings with chopsticks. Childe was frowning at his chopsticks. "Maybe it's good that you can spend 5 years with the others! They really need more quality time with their older siblings!" Said Childe while struggling with chopsticks.

I frowned at him, I picked up dumpling with my chopsticks and put it in my mouth. "True, that's correct but then...Wouldn't I be stationed elsewhere then?" I Said, swallowing the dumpling before I talked. Childe shrugged.

I sighed as I saw him stills struggling with chopsticks. Is not like the restaurant didn't give forks, it was kinda traditional to use chopsticks in Liyue.

Childe clearly did not enjoy the meal but he paid for it anyway. I waved goodbye to them before I took a private boat back to Snezhnaya.

After a long trip...

I finally reached the shores of Snezhnaya the next morning. I already had my coat on, this wasn't the coat I usually wear when I'm with my family. This one was the one pyro Fatui agents wear. People moved out of my way, they bowed their head in respect as I walked pass them.

I walked to the house. I knocked at the door. Tonia opened it, she was surprised to see me. "Oh, big sis! What are you doing back here so soon? I thought it was going to be another year without you!" Said Tonia. I told her that I'll explain once I was inside.

Turns out that the others weren't at home. They had gone out on a trip to the city but Tonia wanted to stay behind. "Well...you see I might have gotten myself banned from Mondstadt for 5 years...eheh..." I Said awkwardly. Tonia frowned at me. "I'm not gonna ask what you did, but what are you going to do now?" Asked Tonia. I shrugged.

I went to my room and grabbed a smaller bag just to put the folder in. I left for Zapolyarny palace. As I expected, the Tsaritsa wishes to see me. I went to the throne room and took a deep breath before walking in.

The Tsaritsa sat on her throne, looking down at the people in the room. I bowed down as she spoke. "I've heard of what happened in Mondstadt. How unfortunate it must've been. For the time being, you will be helping with the training of new recruits while I decide where to station you," Said the Tsaritsa. I bowed in thanks before leaving.

I sighed as I headed for the main training centre. It was quiet deep in the mountains but there was a tunnel that lead straight there. I was greeted by Fatui agents who showed me to the newest batch. I sighed as I went to face them. They stood in clusters, most of them look tired.

They tensed when they saw me, some had admiration in their eyes while others had fear and some of them had confusion. I caught a bit of what they were saying. They said things like. "Whose that? What's she doing here?" And "It's a harbinger!" And "She looks like Tartaglia!"

I watched as the ones who were informed of who I was told the uninformed ones. I wasn't one of the so popular or often seen Harbingers. I was handed the list of what these recruits should work on and I frowned at the annoying long list. These recruits needed better combat abilities against polearm wielding enemies and claymore wielding enemies, more endurance training and a whole lot more.

I decided to do the claymore part first. It's been a while since I've used a claymore myself so I should probably use this opportunity to work on it. I let the recruits fight me one by one. The first one was a buff looking dude with brown hair. He used a training rifle, those rifles were designed for training purposes only so they aren't that strong like the ones vanguard Fatui members use.

I picked up a claymore that instructors used. It was heavy but it was almost nothing to me. I easily knocked the rifle out of the first recruit's hands. He flinched but quickly went on to fight me with his strength. I still beat him naturally.

And so I fought one after another until their training was over for the day. I left the training camp and returned to Zapolyarny palace. Every harbinger had their own personal office there. Mine was right beside Childe's but Childe is barely ever there. My office was just a room with some bean bags by the balcony behind my desk. There was a shelf of books and documents and a really nice table and chairs for guests.

I went inside and took off my coat. I decided to pick up a book I left here. It was an interesting love story I brought a few years back. I wanted to reread it.

I found the book and left Zapolyarny palace and headed home. By the time I reached the house, it was getting dark. Only a few rays of orange sunlight was left across the sky. I went inside, my hair had frost and snow on it.

Teucer, Tonia and Anthon were there with Mom and Dad. "Big sis!" Said the younger siblings in unison. I smiled and let them hug me.

Mom and Dad gave me a look of worry, it seems that Tonia had told them. I went to put down my stuff and changed out of my usual work clothing into something more causal.

I spent that night with my family, but I longed for Diluc. I hope he's doing well in my absence. I looked out the window, glazing at the night sky.

Diluc POV
I looked out the tavern window. I missed (y/n), a lot. I felt so sloppy and grumpy without her. I sighed as I noctied that drink bars and Kaeya chattering loudly. They're drunk for sure. Maria has been around in the tavern a couple of times. She had found someone who treated her paralyzed lower body and she was up and about again.

I frowned, (y/n) did all that for nothing in the end. Maria has been trying to hit on me. I obviously rejected her many times.

"Why would you love someone who is a murderer? She's evil! I'm the better choice!" Said Maria. I glared at her coldly. "You'll never replace her. Get out before I make you," I said flatly.

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