Ethereal slumber- Raiden shogun x Tomo

Chapter 10

Xingyun were having a good conversation with Ei beside them. Xingqiu frowned at Chongyun whom just nods at every statements he shares with him "Chongyun?" Xingqiu nudges him with a worrying expression on his face "hm? Yes?" Chongyun asked and Xingqiu spoke "Is there something bothering you? You seem to not pay attention at every word I say" Chongyun then fully face the navy blue haired male "Nothing to worry about me. Its just that... that cat Ms. Ei is holding" Chongyun pointed at Daichi "What about the feline?" Xingqiu asked, looking at the direction Chongyun pointed "It's just... it gives out a strange vibe, like It's not a cat at all... maybe its a spirit" Chongyun theorize "Now, now, Chongyun. Dont jump into conclusions, maybe you're just out of popcicles" Xingqiu said and Chongyun shook his head making Xingqiu sigh.

Minutes passes and Xiangling served their orders. Ei gave the almond tofu to Daichi and she ate the sugar-frosted slime. While Aether on the other hand, was fighting with Paimon on who gets the last piece of golden shrimp balls.

After they were done, they said their farewells. But before Ei could go, Chongyun touched her shoulder in stopping her. Ei turned around to the popcicle boy "Hmm?" Ei hummed as a question. Chongyun pulled out a talisman and was about to hand it to Ei, when Xingqiu stopped him "I do apologize for my friend's sudden action. Please do forgive me, my liege" Xingqiu was gripping Chongyun's hand "Wa-wait! Xingqiu, I'm giving her a favor! That cat is a spiri— Xingqiu covered Chongyun's mouth "Go on now. We dont want to waste your time, My friend here has the need for another popcicle" Xingqiu nervously said and gave Aether a signal to go away, quick.

Aether then grabbed Ei's hand and ran back to the funeral parlor "huh? Aether, why did'nt they let the boy continue his sentence?" Ei asked "Oh! You guys are finally here and just in time actually" Hu tao said "and please follow me! We're going on a place that is connected to Big G and Lanxi" Hu tao continued and skipped off. Aether, Meng, and Ei followed Hanako to the place "Where is this place you're referring to?" Ei asked and she earned a giggle from her "Thats a secret but I'll give you a clue! Its also something related to your cat" Hu tao said and Ei stared at Daichi in her arms "why so? Please explain" Ei demanded and they got to wangshu inn rather quickly "I had suspicions that your cat is a... spirit" Hu tao said and Tomo was sweating that two people already knew.

Ei kept quiet and followed Hu tao to wuhuang hill "wait... isn't this the place where we first incountered?" Paimon asked and Hu tao nodded "Meng, offer the things that Big G wanted back then and I'm sure he will show up" Hu tao said and Meng placed the things infront of a abandoned building. Moments later, a little boy appeared "Big G!" Meng exclaimed "wait! That's Big G?!" Paimon looked at the spirit "his name is a bit too far from his figure" Ei said, observing the young boy "H-How's our friends doing, Meng?" Big G asked and Meng said "They're doing great so far!..." Hu tao then rushed to Aether and Ei, and grabbed their hands "Now, let's give the two an alone time" Hu tao whispered and the three nodded.

When everything was settled, Hu tao and the others started to go to the place. They then stopped at a small cave "here we are! This is the border! A border between the living and the dead" Hu tao said and signaled them to come in. The group entered the small opening and Daichi leaped inside, when they finally entered, they heard Hu tao exclaimed "Aya! I knew you were a spirit all along!" Aether and the others were shocked except for Ei "eh- whaaaat?! Isn't that Kazuha's dead friend?!" Paimon shouted in disbelief "am I dreaming? Can someone please pinch me?" Aether mumbled "this is not a dream at all! Come on lets get going" Hu tao said and skipped off to the gate.

Aether then come up to Tomo "You have so many explaining to do" Aether said and Tomo nervously smiled, Aether and Paimon then questioned him many things.

Chibi Aether: Are you really real???
Chibi Tomo: Yes, I'm real
Chibi Aether: Have you seen heaven or celestia?
Chibi Tomo: No, I havent gone there yet
Chibi Aether: Is this the reason why you're here in Liyue because you want to cross the border?
Chibi Tomo: No...
Chibi Paimon: Hey! Its Paimon's turn to take an interview!
How does it feel to be a cat?
Chibi Tomo: it... uhm... its actually quite nice
Chibi Paimon: Nice? Really? How come?
Chibi Aether: Well being the shogun's cat is really nice, like imagine if you're in Tomo's place and you can have or get anything you want!
Chibi Paimon: Now I wish Paimon's a cat...
Chibi Tomo: ahahahhahahhah

The trio's friendly conversation was soon interrupted by a loud thud coming from their back. When they turned around, Ei face flat on the cement floor "Ei?!" the trio exclaimed and Tomo then rushed to the unconcious woman "Wh-what happened?!" Tomo asked "I forgot to mention that this domain can cause illnesses or even faint to those who's new to the energy the domain is giving" Hu tao said and scratched the back of her head "Is Ei okay?" Paimon asked and Tomo stood up, carrying Ei bridalstyle "Yes, she's okay. She's just knock out unconcious" Tomo said reassuringly "Well that's a good thing and were almost there, just one more mechanism to activate" Hu tao said, calming everybody.

When they got inside, everyone stared in awe, as the place was beautiful and gives out a tranquil feeling "You can explore the place on how long you want! While me and Meng will take care of Big G" Hu tao said, as she skipped off and Meng followed with Big G.
Meanwhile, Tomo laid Ei down and let her rest on his lap, playing with her dark purple locks.