Angst because yes. I'm too nice. And the worse thing is, Aria is in Aether's stomach.
This is my genocide😈.
"Go to bed love."-Aether
"Not yet. I need to finish something."-Xiao
"You take care of me too much."-Aether
Xiao was filling out some blueprints for a crib, bedroom, and bed. He was getting ready for their new child.
"Just want to ensure yours and the baby's safety. You aren't overworking yourself are you?"-Xiao
"Pfft. I've been taking time off reading in my office, I have no clue what you're talking about."-Aether
"Go to bed."-Xiao
"I want to watch you work."-Aether
"If you don't sleep, then you will strain yourself. If you strain yourself, then you won't move again."-Xiao
"Fine. I love you." Aether gave him a little kiss on the cheek. He climbed into the bed and waited for his lover to finish the blueprints. He pretended to be pouty to get him to be in his arms sooner.
Xiao made a tsk sound as he turned off the lamp and climbed into bed to sleep with his lover. Aether cheered, being hushed by his lover afterwards.
Xiao put his arms around Aether as they both dozed off to sleep. Xiao chuckled as he saw how peaceful the blond sleeps.
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A message came for Aether as he was laying on the bed resting. It was news about Lumine's current state and if she's coming home as expected.
When Aria was born, Lumine arrived back home. Literally on the day she came back, just a couple hours after she came home.
"Lumine...died? Today? You're lying. They were stationed at the most civil place, how could have they died?"-Aether
Aether finally realized the message was telling the truth. Lumine did die in Fontaine, the most civil city he knew. They valued justice, but justice could not be served for them.
All he could think of was how. How did they die? They had protection from the guards, how could she die if she was under protection? Was it a bombing? Assassin? The letter never said how she died.
The blond clasped his stomach. It was coming now. He felt his water breaking
. Why now? All he could do was cry for help. He could barely breathe.
Xiao rushed in to help him. He saw the scene on the cameras. The blond couldn't stop crying in grief. It hit him too soon and all at once.
"Xiao *sobs* It wants to come now. Please. I-I can't breathe."-Aether
It's unrealistic because I can't find nothing on this topic 😐
"Hang on. Just breathe. You'll be okay."-Xiao
"I can't! Lumine died Xiao!" Aether felt really dizzy. It's like everything has stopped moving and he was loosing hearing. The blond was shaking. He screamed. A bunch of medics came in and took him away.
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"Sorry to inform you, that both the Prince and his child died. He had a heart attack it seemed due to strong emotions."-Doctor
Xiao just frowned. He went inside the room to see the dead blond laying in his deathbed. He caressed his cheek before opening a window. He gave a bird call to his siblings in tribute to Aether and to inform them of his passing.
Creepy bird call go brr
Xiao then let out all the tears he needed to be satisfied. Then more and more followed.
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Lumine wasn't dead like the note said. She was perfectly fine after she came home to see her brother. Xiao informed her of his passing.
"And he was pregnant?"-Lumine
"Yep. He was due the day you came back. I just wanted to be alone that day. He died because someone gave him a note saying you passed on business."-Xiao
"What? No, I got attacked on business. I even reviewed and revised the letter with the messenger beforehand. All the letter said was that I was going to come home later than expected and for him to take a break."-Lumine
"So he was set up. Understood. Who ever done this won't get away with this masquerade of quackery."-Xiao
I CANT STOP LAUGHING AT THE WORD QUACKERY, IM SORRY XIAO.
"There you go again. Though I'll let it slide this time." Lumine sipped her wine.
She did agree with her brother's now widowed lover, but no one will know what he says anymore other than Lumine. She's even sure Aether would smile and laugh at the people being confused.
A invisible force hugged them. It was the soul of Aether. He stayed there, haunting the castle until his wrongs have been righted. Xiao appreciates the soul still being with him, along with their small newborn who he named Aria.
They found the culprit. He was sent to death by lightning. By the archon herself. Now he knows the pain Aether felt from all those years.
WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHHHHHHHHHHHH
I AM STILL GOOD AT WHAT I DO BEST!
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