The Frightened Star of Teyvat

Prologue

A/N: I've been..... So busy lately that I got no time to update some of my stories •́⁠ ⁠ ⁠‿⁠ ⁠,⁠•̀

And it doesn't help much that many ideas came to me while the teacher kept lecturing.

So.. Yeah... I'll kept writing new stories until this left my mind or maybe I'll continue when my work frees up.

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"When everything falls apart, I stood and bare witness to it all."

A masculine voice called out from the darkness, sadness and yearning clear from his tone.

"I have witness everything I should. And the destiny I shall bare for the future."

"Yet.... Why does my heart ache, with just knowing you are changing?"

"I only just realized how much you depended on me. I made the fallacious assumption that you needed to change for both your own good and mine's relief. But when you do, and I'm not there, I start regretting it right away. It's almost funny."

The voice chuckled to himself before speaking seriously.

"Though, your journey will undoubtedly test your resolve and may even break you completely. But even so, I hope that you will fully grasp my goals and may even support me as you always do in due time. But not yet and certainly not now."

".... And selfishly on my part. I hope when your journey finally ends. Would you come crying back to me like you always do.. my Twin?"

He then spoke more quietly, and his voice seemed to convey a sense of pleading, as if he was making a wish to the gods. However, he knows that none of them will listen to his sorrows.

But that was exactly what he desires. Because his words were not meant to be passed on to the gods, but only to his dear younger twin.

His half and not to those foolish gods of this world.

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As the sun was shining all over Mondstadt, the City of Freedom, the people from the city were bustling in like bees with vigor as they enjoyed their peace, knowing that the Dragon that was wrecking havoc a few months ago had suddenly gone quiet.

While peace descended on the City of Freedom, none could exactly be said for a certain individual.


"...A-Aether..!?"

Deep within Starfell Valley, a terrified voice cried out loudly. A female figure emerged from the bushes, her golden eyes being filled with tears. Her appearance looking a bit disarray as she desperately continued her search, hoping to see her twin brother again.

Though looking at her appearance, if someone were to stumble upon this sight before them, they would not use the word "elegant" to describe the girl.

She certainly lacked elegance. With her light blonde medium cut, short, straight twin tails, and lovely white dress, she certainly has a cute appearance.

But she appeared unkempt; her clothes were dusted, and her hair was a mess. She was in a state of panic, and as she shifted around while doing nothing to address the sticks and leaves in her hair as it continued to tangle. She was fortunate that no one was passing by because they would have heard and seen her sorry state.

"Aether..! I-if this is one of your jokes... I'm not laughing!" The blonde began sniffling and sobbing while gazing at the forest she had just woken up in. But she still has hope, so she waited..