𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧

ACT 2: Fleeting memories

❝ For most people, memories are fleeting. But for me, they're forever etched in my mind. ❞

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Hey hey, welcome to Act 2! If you haven't finished Act 1 yet, uh, spoiler alert and whatnot. But let me catch you up to speed real quick.

After being sent to teyvat, a cool phone with op hacking skills kept Y/n alive during the archon war. Y/n managed to save Venti's bard friend— only to later discover he had died of old age. at the same time, something happened to Guizhong, and Morax had to end her life due to a contract. Y/n soon found herself unconscious after hearing a mysterious voice.

Now, onto the good stuff. But first, a few disclaimers:

—These chapters might not be entirely lore accurate and will definitely stray from canon.

—This Act will contain manga spoilers. Beware!

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Now, let's talk characters! Here's a list of who you can expect to see (picture book not included, sorry):

my ocs:
—note: descriptions might not be entirely accurate as some key facts are omitted ; it will change as the story goes on

Y/n: Our fearless protagonist with a love for black hoodies and ice cream, plus an amazing memory thanks to hyperthymesia. Oh, and she's a tech nerd too.

Xenon: Y/n's older brother. People usually call him Xen, and he's good at figure skating. He has a tendency to swear in every other sentence.

Phoenix: ???

Freyr: Y/n and Xenon's father who happens to be a serial killer AND a government spy. No big deal.

Cleo: Y/n's childhood friend who accidentally got dragged into this mess.

Kira: Y/n and Xenon's non-existent mom. Or is she? Anyways, she's dead lol. Neither Xenon nor Y/n knows her.

Jarvis: The AI who serves only Y/n (reluctantly).

Other characters that might make an appearance:

Dottore
Venti
Vennessa
The Adepti
Rhinedottir
Dainsleif
Pierro (or whatever his name is)
More Khaenri'ahn people? Who knows.
Rukkhadevata
Traveler's twin? Aether or Lumine, take your pick.

idk lmao. i will edit this as i go.

And just in case you want to know: YES, I'm begging Hoyoverse for more Khaenri'ah and Fatui lore. Please, please, please.

AAAAAA IM SO EXCITED FOR 3.5 UPDATE

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Anyway, here's a little prologue I whipped up at 4am on my phone:

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Location: Fatui stronghold, Snezhnaya
Timeline: unknown

In the cold sterility of a laboratory, the hum of arcane machinery filled the air, resonating against the stark white walls. A figure stood in the glare of harsh fluorescent light, his features etched with the paradoxical relief and unease of accomplishment.

This was the Alchemist. Tall, stoic, and possessing an aura of cold intelligence that was as formidable as it was unsettling. For what felt like aeons, he had devoted himself to an unorthodox experiment, a project shrouded in veils of morality and necessity. His subject was a female, her existence intertwined with his in ways deeper than anyone could fathom.