Fugitive of Inazuma (Genshin Impact)

❀ XI ❀

A/n: There won't be an update next week because I have been feeling kinda down lately and writing has been difficult. This will be my first Christmas without my dad and it's been hard to cope. I hope you all will understand. I will try to update this story again in two weeks. 'Til then, I hope you all enjoy this next chapter. Love you all!!!
~✨Celestial✨~
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Xiao arrived on the Shogunate's ship. The storm above was brewing relentlessly. The heavy rain drenched his entire body, but it didn't prove to be an obstacle. Through the downpour, he could see he arrived on the top deck near the stern. He didn't see anyone in sight.

Moving to a neary stairwell that led to the central deck, Xiao saw the men manning the ship. They were all at their stations and doing their parts to prevent the ship from being swallowed by the storm. Alas, Xiao doesn't care what would happen to the ship after he saves Izanami.

Summoning his spear, the adeptus walked down the stairs in silence. He didn't alert the men as he idly stood on the deck. Scanning the faces of the men aboard the ship, he noticed one man was dressed like the Fatui. It was Baron, the man who had plamned the entire operation. He wasn't with his fellow Fatui. He was on his way to Inazuma with the Shogunate.

Xiao was tempted to leap into action but fought the urge. He took a few steps forward after descending the stairwell. It was at that moment the men aboard the ship spotted him. They shouted at the top of their lungs to be heard over the booming thunder. The men warned all of the crew members of the adeptus' presence and abandoned their duties to deal with him. Even Baron joined the fight as he drew his sniper and targeted Xiao.

With his spear, Xiao stood strong amd unwavering against the Shogunate and Fatui. He raised his weapon, deflecting blades and fiery bullets left and right. When finally granted the opportunity to attack, he didn't kill a single soul. He used his spear to knock them unconscious one by one.

Eventually, only Baron was the last man standing. Switching his sniper for a pair of twin daggers, he charged at the adeptus. He swung his blades crazily, but his blows were easily blocked one after another. Growing irritated, his attacks became sloppy and slow. With each swing, he was exhausting himself.

Xiao saw Baron's energy slowy being sapped from his body. He was wearing himself out and the yaksha had yet to even access the depths of his own strength. It was too easy. He thought about letting Baron exhaust himself but decided not to waste aymore time. He delivered a swift blow with his spear, knocking the man's daggers out of his hands. Then, he swept his legs out from underneath him. The Fatui fell to the deck with a groan.

Xiao pointed the sharp tip of his jade spear at Baron's throat. With a death glare, he stared down at the man. "Where is she?"

Baron swallowed in fear. His legs were shaking and his breathing was shallow. He was frightened of the adeptus. In his frightened state, he didn't even try to lie. "Sh-She's in the cargo hold."

The yaksha withdrew his spear, not wasting another second. He descended below deck and headed to the deepest point of the ship. The wicked waves jostled the ship, causing some of the unsecured items to slide around. Xiao was light on his feet and was unaffected by the swaying vessel.

Walking down one final wooden stairwell, Xiao found himself in the deepest part of the ship--the cargo hold. It was vast and empty, void of any and all cargo. Not a single crate or barrel was in sight. However, there was a single person being held captive. It was the person he'd been searching for--Izanami. His heart raced with relief and worry at the sight of her. It was almost a perfect recreation of his nightmare.

Izanami's wrists were bound with chains above her head. She sat on her knees, body hunched over as if she was a marionette waiting for somone to manipulate the strings. Her head hung limpy, her entire face obscured by a metal mask. On the forehead portion of the mask, a strange symbol was engraved in the metal. It radiated with an eerie amethyst glow.