The Will to Live - Xiao x Reader

Part 29 - Y/N

"Xiao?" You opened the door to the inn.

You scan the room for any traces of your lover but, he was nowhere to be seen. All of his stuff was gone and his sent was only faintly there.

Anxiety crept into your throat, "Xiao?!"

Your heartbeat rose into your neck and you decide to track his scent, Where is he? While following the small tracks Xiao left behind you begin to feel lightheaded. Your vision blurs in and out as the stress takes over. You lean on a small rock and wipe your eyes before banging your head on the rock.

"Adeptus Xiao!" You whispered, "Please..."

"You called?" Xiao crossed his arms and looked down at you.

Your eyes widen and you blink trying to make sure it was him. "Xiao..."

"What do you want?" Xiao cut you off harshly, "Don't waste my time."

You clench your fist, "I... Wanted to see you." You mumbled, "What... Happened to you..?"

Xiao's voice was so harsh... Does he hate me? I don't understand. You brought your hand up to your heart, It hurts. You felt your eyes start to water again.

"I should go," Xiao turned around but you grabbed his wrist.

"Please," You pulled him into your arms. "Come back to me."

Xiao sighed and tried to force you to let go. "Don't make this any harder for me," His voice trembled.

Your strength crumbled before you, "What?" Water flowed from your eyes. "I don't understand!" You cried, "Was it... Cloud Retainer?"

"Just leave me alone!" Xiao yelled and turned around. His eyes were puffy and he was almost gasping for air. His fists were shut tight and he avoided looking at you, "I'll just hurt you further if I stay..."

You wiped your eyes, "Further?" You questioned, "You haven't..."

"My karma," Xiao's shoulders tensed. "It affects your curse... Cloud Retainer told me."

"It doesn-"

"Goodbye, Your Majesty."

Xiao disappeared into the wind. Your eyes bled with tears and as you sat on the ground your vision turned a dull shade of red.

"Another test subject," A Treasure Hoarder laughed. 

You surrounded yourself in fire and teleported to your dimension, the crystal walls loomed over you and for once... You felt intimidated. The red clouded your vision as you pushed your anger down. 

You walk out of the castle and punch one of the trees at the entrance of the forest. The tree falls as several splinters enter your hand. You let your hand fall to your side, blood seeps through the wood and dips to the floor. A bud forms from the ground where your blood fell... A red Chrysanthemum - the flower of death - to be exact. You fell to your knees and sobbed, Why do I always have to be associated with death? You covered your mouth and tried to contain your emotions, "Never lose control of your emotions... Or everyone will die," A mysterious voice had told you. It was the first thing you remember... Ever.

You stand and walk over to your garden of herbs, leaving the splinters in your hand as they didn't cause you any pain. Reaching down carefully you picked a few flowers that were ready to be preserved and you begged your body to stop shaking.

A trail of different coloured chrysanthemums formed as you walked back to your castle. You picked a white one, Passion and loyalty... 

"Hey Y/N" Aether calls out.

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"Oh Y/N, you're here!" Paimon waved.

Aether motioned for you to follow him, "The people of Inazuma need your assistance." 

He leads you through a highly guarded area and stops at what looked like a large house. Why would these people need my help? You wonder but follow him.

"Stop right there!" A yellow-haired guy stopped you, "The young mistress..."

"They're with me," Aether interrupted. "Thoma, this is Y/N. Y/N, Thoma."

"I see, well nice to meet you." Thoma bows slightly, "I'm sorry but they still can't meet the young mistress without a good reason."

"I believe I'm here to help," You hoped you're eyes weren't still puffy, That would look stupid. "I'm assuming you're still having troubles with the vision hunt decree?"

"You did you know?" Paimon flew to your side and crossed her arms.

"Of course they knew," Aether spoke dryly. "Y/N, I don't expect you to just get rid of the decree but... I think your help is crucial."

Thoma pulled Aether by the wrist and hid around the side of the house. He was whispering but you could still just make out what he was saying.

"What do you mean 'get rid of the decree'?" He interrogated, "No one has the strength to just make it disappear."

"I'll help," You walk towards them, I don't need random people to know my title. "But only because Aether asked me to."

Aether turned red and hid his face in his hands. 

"Oh my~," Paimon teased.

Thoma's gaze switched from you to Aether and then back to you. "Are you two..."

"N-No," Aether stuttered. "We're friends. Nothing more."

Aether looked very uncomfortable, I need to change the subject...

"Thoma," You started. "What's E... The Raiden Shougun like?"

He shuttered at the name and gripped his vision, "Terrifying."

Great, You thought. Judging from his perspective... He's a survivor.

"Thoma," A feminine voice called from inside the house. "If this 'friend' of Aether's is going to help, please explain our situation to them."

"Of course, miss," Thoma bowed even though the woman wasn't in sight. 

I don't think I'm comfortable with the emphasis they put on the word 'friend', You tell yourself. It seemed... Like they were suspicious.

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A/N: Yeah... Thank you so much for 2.4k views! I did not expect this many people to like my writing... Anyway, I'm quite inspired atm so ima b writing another chapter have fun waiting for another post! :p

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