Legendary Lovers, Xiao X Reader

Chap. 1 Xiao's Longing

The present....

It had been a thousand years since that day, Xiao was now the last Yaksha after the others succumbed to their Karma, turned on each other or just disappeared never to be seen again, as of late he'd found a friend In the Traveler, but no matter even If he talked about It the pain would never stop, the pain he's had in his heart for the past thousand years after losing you, the hole that he's had In his heart It's never closed, even after all these years his feelings remained but you were still gone, never to come back, when he'd relax enough and fall asleep he'd soon wake up as he had flashbacks of that day, his biggest regret was letting you save him like that 

Xiao let out a sigh, he then stood up as he then leapt to the ground, he left Wangshu Inn as to head into the city, he'd watch from above as usual and protect the people, Xiao used his powers as he then appeared atop one of the buildings, he dawned his mask as he then crouched while surveilling the area, but then he happened to see two familiar figures It was Paimon and Aether, 

Paimon was floating alongside him, looking around she then pointed "Hey! look there's Xiao"

Aether looked up, he they waved "Hey! what're you doing Xiao"

Xiao then disappeared before he appeared in front of them, "It's you, I was just making sure all is well In the harbor"

Xiao then removed his mask, Paimon flew closer "hm....something's off with you"

"What do you mean" asked Xiao

"He's sad about something, I never thought I'd see you sad"

Xiao turned away, "That's nonsense, I don't have use for such an emotion"

Aether furrowed his brows, "even a Yaksha can get sad I'd think, feel like saying what's wrong? I promise I'll listen"

Xiao looked to Aether, he then let out a sigh, "fine then, but we can't talk here follow me"

they then followed Xiao as he went to the Wanwen book house, he chose that spot because it was quiet there and wouldn't be too occupied, once there Xiao crossed his arms 

"What I'm about to tell you, don't speak of this to anyone"

Aether and Paimon gave him a nod of agreement, he then started "I was reminiscing about the past, for the past hundred years I've dealt with my Karmic debt but also...losing Her"

"Who?" said Paimon 

Xiao closed his eyes, "My first...My first love"

Aether and Paimon let out an "EH!?"

"I know what you may be thinking, love for a Yaksha I thought the very same thing, but...she was my first love and I lost her"

Aether furrowed his brows, "you lost her, what happened?"

Xiao looked to the sky, "she was...the Sixth Yaksha"

"Six!? I thought there was only five" said Paimon

"That's because no one ever heard of her, we Yaksha and Rex Lapis only knew of her, In our lifetime she wasn't known nor given the recognition she deserved, her name is (Y/n) she was the Cryo Yaksha, but her Adeptus name that was bestowed is Ionius"

Aether nodded, "I see, what was she like"

Xiao started to smile a little, "She was shy, but very kindhearted and thought the best for others, In a tough battle she'd sometimes cry but would still fight with everything she had"

 Paimon smiled "Aww! was she pretty?"

a blush came to Xiao's cheeks, "More than that, she was beautiful outside as she was within"

Paimon giggled "That's so sweet! look he's blushing"

Aether smiled "Yeah, seems she was precious to you Xiao"

Xiao's smile began to deepen, "she was, I loved her dearly she brought more meaning to my existence, she taught me many emotions I thought I'd never have"

but then...."

his smile fell, and his expression clouded over "She was killed In front of me...."

Aether and Paimon's faces filled with shock, Xiao continued as he clenched his fists, "Some gods had declared war against Rex Lapis, and we helped to evacuate the citizens while protecting the border, as the gods died their wraths poisoned the earth and turned Into demons, monsters or Miasma's, we were sent to take care of it....at the time I was outnumbered, and the others were holding their own, Bonanus was injured so (Y/n) protected her but got Injured In the process, but then as I was being closed in on a pyro monster, she....she rushed over to me and pushed me out of the way....and took the blow for me, I took her into my arms as she was breathing her last...."

"I'm so sorry Xiao"

Xiao took in a breath, "I didn't tell her properly, how much I love her..."

Paimon was crying a bit, "That's so sad...Paimon feels terrible"

"But In the end, she told me that I was the driving force for her when times were hard, and she was glad to finally do something for me"

Aether touched his shoulder, "Xiao, she sacrificed herself...and I think It was because she wanted you to live on, I believe she loved you too"

Xiao's golden eyes widened, "Do you...really think that's true"

Aether smiled, "Of course, I believe she loved you just like you love her"

Xiao looked down, "If that's so then..."

just then Xingqiu popped from around the corner, "Excuse me, but I overheard your talk of the Sixth Yaksha, it's very interesting I know a few things about her myself"

Xiao looked to the boy, "You do?"

Xingqiu gave a nod, "I do Indeed conqueror of demons, In fact I just acquired a very rare book on the Yaksha, Including the sixth but most of her page is....missing"

Xiao walked over, looking at the page he flipped to and there was an old picture someone had drawn of you, It was correct to the littlest detail, he slowly reached to touch the picture 

"I'm so sorry, It's been a thousand years since hasn't It, I couldn't imagine" said Xingqiu 

Xiao then looked to see most of your lore was missing, he furrowed his brows, It looked as If someone had torn It out of the book, "what's going on here"

"This book has lasted until this day, I can't keep it out for too long as It may fall apart quickly, if you'd like to look at it again or have any questions, please let me know, good day to you all"

Xingqiu closed the book he then left with a wave, Aether and Paimon touched Xiao's shoulders, looking at each other with looks of sadness, Xiao then took in a breath as he looked to the sky 

*ionius...It's been centuries since you left, and I still...my heart still yearns for you, I won't ever forget you so long as I live*.