002. Winds of the Past

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"Hey, look!" Paimon pointed at something through the window. "Isn't that Aether? He's flying down, let's go and check up on him!"

"It seems like he prevented Stormterror from doing any more damage to the city and its people. I'm honestly glad, but how was he able to accomplish that?" Amber rubbed her forehead in thought, trying to find a solution to her own question as she walked out the building.

You turned your head to the side, smirking, and shrugged your shoulders, feigning confusion. "I guess he's just that powerful, isn't he?" Noticing how the outrider nodded at your words, your cheeky grin deepened.

Even though a certain god helped him, you still felt proud about Aether being so calm about the whole situation.

"A-Are you hurt?" Amber asked frantically when you all stood before the said male.

He did a curt shake of his head, strands of his blond hair escaping his braid, and you were tempted to redo his hair. "No, but my arms feel a bit sore from gliding between the harsh winds." His face twisted into one of discomfort as he rubbed his arms and rolled his shoulders.

You grimaced, feeling sorry for the poor boy. "We should take a break after this ordeal then."

He let out a slight smile. "Yeah, and I'm feeling kind of hungry too."

Someone behind you clapped their hands. "You've actually got the power to go up against the dragon..." The footsteps stopped and you turned around to face one of the most beautiful man alive. "Are you a new ally... or a new storm?"

Your jaw dropped as your eyes immediately gazed at his large chest. "Dear god..." You whispered to yourself, amazed at the male's smooth skin.

Your friend beside you snorted, shaking his head in disapproval. "Stop that look or he might think you're going to eat him up."

"I might just do that, thanks for the suggestion."

"Please, no."

You pouted. "You're so mean."

Amber seemed to be still in a panic. "Stormterror is attacking Mondstadt itself!" Then she looked at everyone. "Kaeya, Aether, everyone, you've come at the right time. We must-"

Kaeya let out a sly smile. "Hold on, Amber. Are you perhaps forgetting to introduce us?"

She blinked. "Oh, right. This is Kaeya, our Cavalry Captain." She pointed to the tall man and he gave you a short wave.

Then she gestured to you three. "These three are travelers from afar, Aether, (Name) and Paimon." She proceeded to tell Kaeya about what happened earlier and why the three of you were searching for Aether's sibling.

While Amber gave him a brief insight of everything, you couldn't help but notice how Kaeya's eyes were glued on the Vision at your hip. Unsure of why he was so intensely staring at it, you subconsciously shifted closer to your blond friend, snapping him out of his thoughts as he finally turned his head away.

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