Genshin Impact One shots

Vacation - Kazuha

Inspired by the summer event "Summer Fantasia/Summer Odyssey" of July 2022
(May have Spoilers. AU where reader is not a strong swimmer.)

The waves slipped gently on and off the shores of Broken Isle. You and your friends had been camping here for what had felt like ages even though it had only been under a week. The group was having fun finding things to do on your little vacation and best of all, you were able to take a break from your busy life as the Honorary Knight of Favonius to relax with friends. A lot had happened on the island thus far - and all of it had seemed to bring you closer to Kazuha. Hearing his story had touched you and made you think about how lost you were. As someone from another world with no memory, you were still trying to find yourself in your travels. Seeing Kazuha's journey and hearing about how his travels changed him made you admire him in a way. It gave you hope that maybe you could do the same.

Your group of friends currently sat around a campfire in the sand roasting various food items over the fire for lunch. They were having a great time, but you found yourself deep in thought. Kazuha seemed to take notice of this and he walked away from the fire to sit under the shade tarp with you a small distance away from the group.

"Is something on your mind?" He asked.

You shook your head. "It's probably nothing."

"Probably?" He couldn't suppress a chuckle. "Well, if it's something you want to talk about, by all means, don't hold back. We're on vacation, and you should be relaxing with the rest of us."

You gulped and after a pause you decided to tell Kazuha your thoughts. "After hearing your story... and how you had to leave everything after your clan collapsed... I just hope I can overcome my own problems as I travel, just like you did. I want to find myself, find a way to remember everything I've forgotten. That's all." You trailed off and looked at your feet in the sand.

Kazuha smiled, a sort of bittersweet look in his eyes. He had been where you were and he had known how lonely it was. He reached out and grabbed your hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.

"If there's anything I've learned, it's that traveling makes you get in tune with yourself. You'll find a way and the winds will help you along, just like they did me." Kazuha let go of you and turned to face the ocean waters. "You're not alone, Y/N, and that's a huge advantage I didn't have for a long time."

You remembered how Kazuha had been a fugitive for a long time after his clan dissolved. "Yeah, that's been a major comfort," you agreed.

"You'll find your way, I know it. The winds have always been... strong and sure whenever you're around. Like winds swirling around an unmoving mountain, steady and unwavering, but not wild like a tempest."

It made your heart swell with pride as Kazuha compared you to strong mountain winds. It gave you the boost of confidence you needed. "Thanks Kazuha."

The two of you fell silent and you watched the others eat by the fire.

"Y/N!" Paimon called out suddenly, gesturing for you to come over. "Come try this! It's crazy good!"

"No thanks, I think I'll pass!" You replied. You'd already eaten and were unsure how the rest could eat so much.

"Well at least get over here and join us!" Xinyan shouted.