Promise

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"Return to me..."

"Return to..."

Her voice was faint, albeit you could hear it because to you, it was crystal clear. Something, no, someone was trying to reach you. You had no idea who, you just went along with the flow of darkness that surrounded you like the never-ending stream of a river. Where were you? You had no clue and frankly, you didn't care at this moment.

To be in a state of relaxation was comforting after the events that had occurred. The emptiness that this world held was frightening yet enveloped your mind into a state of calm that you hadn't had the pleasure of feeling before. Sitting up, you gripped your head, ready for the oncoming pain alas, there was none. Before you could investigate further, you noticed a woman standing before, a bright light surrounding the woman, making her seem ever so celestial. With her arms open, she spoke.

"To Liyue..."

And as soon as it had become so bright, the light diminished just as fast, leaving you in a dimension of black. Although as comforting and calm as the realm was, it was time to leave. Familiar voices could be heard, beckoning you to wake. And so you did, for them.

Your eyes were heavy as you tried to open them and your surroundings were blurred. Before you could speak, two hands embraced your cheeks. It was Venti. His emerald eyes gazed at you with concern and sparkled when you would squeeze his hand with your own.

"(Y/N), are you—"

"(Y/N)! (Y/N)!" Paimon interrupted Venti, pushing him aside and clinging onto you like an over-affectionate child. "Paimon thought you were gone for good!" She cried, holding onto your clothes with her little hands. You reassured Paimon, rubbing her back softly whilst she let everything out.

You noticed Aether from the corner of your eye, and he too looked just as worried and tired. The poor boy must've spent all night looking after you. Grabbing Venti's hand and reaching for Aether's, you yanked them both into a hug, trying not to squish Paimon in the process.

"I'll be fine." You spoke quietly, holding them close. "I... I don't have much time, so please, listen to me carefully."

You told Aether, Venti and even Paimon about your run-in with the Fatui and how they wanted you. You also told them that you escaped the Yukaku and were now a wanted woman. Venti, being the all-knowing Archon he was, wasn't too fazed. Aether, on the other hand, was freaking out which was quite unlike him to do so. The room descended into an uncomfortable silence afterwards, everyone trying to process what was going on.

"I suppose you won't be able to stay in Monstadt much longer?" Venti asked, cutting through the silence like a knife through flesh.

"Yes," You looked at Venti, his joyful composure now deflated knowing that you were leaving him once again. "I believe someone is waiting for me in Liyue."

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