Given a Second Chance

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"I'm sorry."

What was he apologizing for? Wei Ying's eyes broaden. He had Lan Wangji in his full attention. He finally talked shortly after that.

"For what..?"

"For not being available to help you when you needed it." He felt guilty, didn't he.. For a situation that wasn't his fault. Wei Ying simply smiled softly and held his hand delicately.

"lan Zhan. What occurred has already taken place. I can guarantee you that you did nothing wrong." Although Lan wangji experienced some relief, it seemed as though he was concealing something. Wei Ying was unable to identify it.

Lan wangji was silent.

[Flash back, with Wangji, a few hours ago]

Wei Ying? He was noticed by Wangji, but it was strange. Wei Ying was quietly talking to himself, Wei Ying appeared to be conversing while asleep even with his eyes closed. wangji believed that he was just sleep talking. Until when he was about to leave, he heard something that made him stayed.

"I know I am; I don't think." Wei Ying answered with assurance. He couldn't resist listening in even more, but Wei Ying was no longer speaking. He appeared at ease. Soon after, Lan wangji retreated and pretended he hadn't heard anything. He then presents himself as having recently arrived.

[end of flash back]

He was unable to hold his tongue any longer. He was incredibly curious. His hands were then placed on Wei ying's shoulders.

"Wei Ying."

"Lan zhan..!?" Wei Ying was surprised. But still gave a slight smile

"Who was.. hm. Early today. Who were you talking to.." his glaze averted from Wei yings, he was ashamed that he was eavesdropping. But he couldn't fight back the curiosity anymore.

Wei Ying's smile quickly vanished. But he managed to rapidly collect himself and make up a lie right there and then. "Oh? You're mistaken, I frequently sleep talk," he said with a chuckle, trying to appear believable.

..

It worked. (Ofc it did)

"Oh, that's quite common", Lan Zhan said with a nod. "I apologize." He appeared disappointed in himself and looked humiliated. Wei Ying took note of this and took swift action to ensure that he doesn't feel that way.

"Lan Zhan. Don't be hard on yourself; it wasn't your fault that you overheard me talking while I was sound asleep. After all, we are friends." Wangji receives a shoulder pat from Wei Ying

Ouch... friend zoned..? .. Wangji only said, "Right," with a small yet sad smile. "Friends." He departed Wei ying's tent in a hurry. Unable to converse any longer.

His heart was thumping rapidly. 'Friends'. His mind was scattered, 'we are just friends—nothing more.' After inside his tent, he quickly became calmer. He didn't know how he felt. Why is he experiencing this? Why did Wei Ying's admission that they were simply friends hurt so much? This might have happened because he hasn't seen him in a long time.. right? Right. And he let out a long sigh.

"Wei Ying.." he muttered to himself, "what are you doing to me?"

[with Wei wuxian]

He questioned why Wangji went so quickly; perhaps he was exhausted? He felt guilty for lying but he couldn't take the chance of telling Wangji, or any other person. If anyone knew, it wouldn't function, it would...not be good. This second chance may be—

He put one palm over his head because the thought of it hurt his head so much. After calming down, he sat on his bed. He said to himself, "Stay calm. You got this. For a reason, I was granted a second opportunity." He then laid on the bed and fell fast asleep.

[in wei Ying dream]

"Wei Wuxian! Don't you get it!? If you protect them, I can't protect you!" ...
"Wei Ying! You are such a burden! Everywhere you go, you bring trouble!" ...
"A-Xian.. you, you should stop first.. don't..don't" ...
"Yanli.. is.. still waiting.. for you" ...
....!

"Wei Ying." .. a familiar voice echoed. Wei wuxian knows this voice.. it's .. Lan Zhan

When Wei Ying opened his eyes, he was sweaty. His whole body was trembling. Ah.. he was dreaming of the disturbing memories once more. Oh, how he hated it. He immediately woke up and started getting ready after realizing that the sun was already rising. The clan leaders, or those who would soon become clan leaders, should already be in the conference chamber, so he moved in that direction. Discussing. And preparing.

All eyes were on him when he walked into the room. Although he felt uneasy, he dared not express it. He made his way over to his chair and sat down. Following that, everyone returns to the subject. Phew...

[time skip cause this part would be too boring!]

Everyone on the battlefield was giving it their all to prevail. Battling to secure the future. Wei Ying cut through the Wen's soldiers along with the puppets, while gripping his blade tightly. His eyes were filled with rage, but he dared not let it rule his body because he is the one who controls both his mind and body.

Lan Wangji could be seen fighting alongside his brother, Lan Xichen. They both fought elegantly as they were in sync.

Wei Ying was pleased that his strategy was succeeding. Wen Ruohan was incensed by this. His palace's doors then started to open. He emerged from there, ready to face the other clans with his sword in hand. As everyone began to rush toward the palace. A portion of Wen Ruohan also rushed into the crimson battlefield. Wei Wuxian was then able to run by and head straight for Wen Ruohan as a result of this.

Their conflict was so intense. Wei Wuxian was not a coward. This win will determine his and many others' fates! He strengthened his hold on the sword as he swung his razor-sharp blade in Wen Ruohan's direction. Wei ying attempted to attack, Wen Ruohan was not successful to block it. Wei Ying was now able to...!

"Wei Ying...!" Someone yelled out to him

Wei Ying then turns his head in the direction the voice was coming from and looks there. "Lan zhan." He observed angst in wangji's eyes. As if he— ...!

"WEI YING..!" ...

Then, Wei Ying had a severe pain behind his back. He grunted and dropped to his knees. He was attacked from behind while distracted. Fortunately, it wasn't a stab; it was simply a slice to the back, but it hurt nonetheless. But Lan Wangji was incensed by this. Flying in their direction, he kicked the one that attacked Wei Ying. Before he could check on Wei ying. Wen Ruohan was pointing his sword in Wangji's directio. He had to obstruct it! Which he succeeded.

In just a few seconds... Wen Ruohan experienced a severe ache in his chest after being deeply stabbed. He gently turned around to find that it was Wei Ying. His lifeless body dropped to the ground, dripping blood.

All the evil puppets dropped dead.

As they celebrated, everyone rejoiced, signaling the end of the battlefield. Before speaking, Lan Xichen took a big breath. "The sun.. has finally set."

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Author: hey guys! Hopefully you enjoy this chapter!:) I don't plan for this book to continue any longer! You're almost at the end of this story:) thank you for supporting me! I hope to make the next last chapters memorable!
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