Vengeance, Betrayal | Tartaglia X Zhongli (Angst)

Chapter 1

Note: I do not know ANYTHING about marriage. I even searched it on google. I don't wanna get embarrassed so please don't even mention a single thing about it /hj

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Everything all went from...

"Xiangsheng! Let's spar today!"

"Xiangsheng, I'm hungry. Let's eat at the Wanmin Restaurant, my treat!"

"No! Doesn't that sound rude? Well, if you want me to call by your name then you have to be the same with me too!"

"Zhongli, I've been wanting to ask and this is my only chance. Will you go out with me? A date perhaps."

To...

"Zhongli, Morax, the love of my life. Will you marry me?"

A simple meet, a simple mission, and a simple deal. A simple friendship turns into some kind of relationship. Perhaps, love. All those words and moments will never be forgotten from the ex-god, Morax, Rex Lapis, or also known as Zhongli. His great mind will always cherish those moments with his now-husband, Ajax or also known as Childe or Tartaglia.

"Childe, I told you I don't want to hurt you too much."

"Isn't it a bit unfair for you to always treat me? Though I can pay them by myself, I'm only trying to fit in with the mortal world."

"Sure. That would be fair. Also, it is fine if you call me by my name, Ajax."

"A... Date...? Why me? Though it's alright. It just made me curious but sure. I'll go out with you."

"Why of course! Yes!"

Childe, Tartaglia, or Ajax. The Snezhnayan rascal. Falling in love with someone whom he had met on his travels as a Fatui Harbinger. He loves the other one to the point he could sacrifice himself though Zhongli wouldn't want that. To the point that he retired from being a Fatui Harbinger for the other to stop worrying. To the point that he moved to Liyue. That's just how much he loves Zhongli.

"Do you take Zhongli as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" Asked the Ningguang calmly as he looks at Childe with a gentle smile.

"I do." He answered as he looks at Zhongli with his happiest smile. He still could not believe that he's marrying the love of his life.

"Do you take Ajax as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" Ningguang gave the same calm smile to Zhongli.

"Yes, I do." He answered, trying to hold back his tears of joy.

Aether hands the ring to Ningguang as she gives it to Zhongli, placing the ring on Childe's finger. Keqing did the same. She hands the ring to Ningguang as she gives it to Childe, placing the ring on Zhongli's fingers. Both have said "I take this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness in the name of the-" But has stopped as a giggle could be heard from them. "The Geo Archon." They continued but giggles could be still heard from everyone as they already know the Geo Archon is Zhongli. "You may kiss the husband," Ningguang said to finish off the wedding vows. A lot of people they invited has cheered them, a smile could even be seen at their kiss. It was passionate. Even some of the guests are jealous of them. You can sense the happiness and joy that the two newly married couples are having. Zhongli pulled away from the kiss, knowing Childe could go too far from it. Childe chuckled, knowing the reason why Zhongli pulled away from the kiss. He wiped the tears of joy that were slowly falling from Zhongli's beautiful, amber eyes. "It has been a while ever since I felt so much joy and happiness. I love you so much, Ajax." Said Zhongli, holding Childe's hands that were caressing his cheeks. "I love you much more, Zhongli. I've always been." Everyone congratulated the newly married couples and both thanked them.

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Time has passed, everyone was already at the venue enjoying themselves. Eating, talking, laughing, giggling, dances. Everything that can be enjoyed at this wedding could be seen here. " Big brother! Brother Zhongli!" A ginger-head boy running towards those two, hugging them. "Teucer! Are you happy for your big brother and Mister Zhongli?" He asked as he lifts him, carrying him in his arms. "Mister? Isn't he my brother now too?" Teased the little one and giggled. "I am now and I will be taking care of you all." Said Zhongli patting Teucer's head and kissing him on the forehead, making Teucer giggle and the other jealous. "Why so jealous, Ajax?" I've already given you loads of kisses." He said, teasing the other as he kisses his cheek. "You two love birds shouldn't be doing your thing in front of Teucer, y'know." Teasingly said Tonia as Anthon follows her, Childe's other younger siblings. "I see all of your siblings came to our wedding. I'm very happy." Said Zhongli, Childe giving a big hug to his siblings including his husband Zhongli. "I love you all so much." He mumbled, hiding the tears of joy that were falling from his empty, blue, ocean eyes, letting go of the hug. "Now boys let's go and leave our big brothers alone." Teased Tonia again as Teucer jumps off from Childe's arms and followed Tonia and Anthon.

A boy with blonde, braided hair approached those two and hugged them, Xiao, Ganyu, Paimon, and Hu Tao following Aether. "I'm so happy for you guys!" He said, hugging them tightly. "Thank you, Aether!" Thanked Zhongli. "We'll still spar even if I'm married, right?" Asked Childe to Aether, making him and Zhongli sigh. "I don't want Mister Zhongli to be worried about you getting badly injured. I might be stronger than you, now." Aether confidently said, crossing his arms with a confident smile. "Yeah! Aether had been training so much!" Added Paimon. "Aiya, I can't believe one of my consultants is married now. I'm happy for you two!" Said Hu Tao. "Me too, Mister Zhongli, Mister Childe!" Followed Ganyu. Xiao didn't tell a single thing but they could feel that he's happy for them. Grumpy. Doesn't show emotions as usual. "Oya? Didn't we already practice this, Xiao~?" Teased Hu Tao. Embarrassment could be seen from his face and mumbled, "Congratulations... I'm... Very happy for you... Both...". He quickly hid behind Aether from embarrassment. Making the five giggle. "Thank you, everyone!" The couples thanked those kids. They also left the couples and did their own thing.

A calm, beautiful piece played on the piano. Everyone waltz in the room with their partners, Zhongli lends his hand to Childe, asking "May I dance with you?" His other hand behind his back. "But I don't know how to waltz." Childe said but took his hands. "It's simple, follow my lead." He said bringing Childe to the center of the room, holding his waist and the other hand on Childe's hand while Childe's free hand, holds on Zhongli's shoulder. "1, 2, 3. 1, 2, 3..." Zhongli counting the beat, as the other starts to get the dance. Everyone quietly watched the two love birds gracefully dance at the center of the room, having their moment, looking at each other's eyes, letting them know how much they love each other. Remembering their rough and great times and how far they have come. "I still remember how we first met, even how shy and embarrassed you were when you asked me out." Said Zhongli with a giggle. "You really have a great memory." Complimented Childe. Those two didn't stop dancing gracefully getting every single person in the room their attention.

Oh, those times.

Those great times that they've made and they've had.

Though...

Should the day ever come where Zhongli's immortality would go? It may be impossible but no one could ever tell if it is.

Even so...

Childe will continue and will be willing to sacrifice his life for the one he loves so much.