Aether x Xiao

Dancing

Xiao (Teil 4)

It has been weeks since Aether sang this song and somehow it completely healed him. Whatever happened it was good but confusing at the same time. But I must say his voice is beautiful. His check up was done and I leaned on the opposite door.
Healer: impressive although your healing is malfunctioning you healed everything.
,, I guess? "
Of course he doesn't remember but what he did was beyond my expectations. I knew that he was a special kind but that he was this powerful not.

Morax was waiting for us in his room. Although he was very busy he sometimes stayed in a room that was big enough for him to sleep as a dragon if he wanted to.
,, aaaand what does the geo archon want to talk with me abouuuut? "
Rolling my eyes I opened the door.
,, everything. The contract, your state, rules and I think a little more information from you"
He jumped around like a kid. Basically is one when he is only 1000. Even I am older than him. And I'm younger than Barbatos. As we went to the archons I took my seat where I always was and Aether just stood there. If I looked closely then I was able to see his fear. This boy isn't comfortable with this right now.

Morax: well it's good to see you're fine now.
Barbatos: mind telling us what you did to heal?
The blonde looked down and mumbled something. But then he spoke up. No he sang and started to make movements too. I wanted to stop him but Shenhe held me and for a human she was strong.
,, circles in circles I move around. Looking at clocks and feel the sound. Circles in circles is all what I'm about. Searching for something that can never be found"
Those circles appeared and his skin became black but his eyes stayed the same. As he kept singing we could feel how much energy he took from the earth and sky. As he finished his song he got his horns and kept dancing but this time in a star.

Adepti: powerful.
Morax: indeed.
Aether now just stood there and was human again.
,, I couldn't explain it otherwise. I'm sorry if anyone got hurt! "
Feeling how the white haired let go of my arm I went to Aether and gave him a very small smile.
,, you have great control and nobody got hurt."
Morax: it's quite the difference
Barbatos: I never felt this good for a while.
Still breathing fast he slowly leaned on my shoulder. It reminded me of... Better not think about them now.
,, tired?"
,, I collected too much energy. It'll take a minute to get used to"
He giggled quiet.

Morax: show the dance without singing please. I think I recognized some moves you did.
,, ok but I need a circle if my powers don't lead"
Snipping with his fingers the god let some stones appear around Aether and Barbatos made a small breeze.
,, thank you"
Starting to dance again Aether took my hand and I just followed the steps without even knowing them. We both danced in this circle and although it felt weird I somehow liked it too. I'm getting weak that's not acceptable.
Shenhe: do you let Xiao dance or is it himself?
The blonde just smiled and continued until his dance was over.

Slowly starting to get a blurry view I stumbled unwillingly and my eyes closed without me wanting them to. I don't know why but him leading me took away all my energy.
Raiden: I see you take the energy from people you lead.
,, yes... But exhaustion is better than... Well this dance if it was danced by me... Killed the person I lead... It was tradition that the youngest boy does it to make others remember time"
Listening to him helped me regain energy because his thoughts were darkening. Why? I don't know. Maybe he remembers his family too much and never let go of family.
,, it's fine but powerful indeed"
Morax: Xiao I think you should get some rest. You became a little bit smaller.
Looking down on me and back to Aether I saw that I was now in his height.
,, weak. "
The Adepti giggled and I just took the other demons hand going outside.

,, I'm sorry for taking energy..."
I just nodded and laid down in my bed.
,, you can sleep there"
Pointing to a mountain of pillows with a blanket I showed him where to rest in my room. Those were the pillows I threw around during a breakdown.
,, thank you! "
Jumping into the mountain he instantly fell asleep and so did I after a few minutes.

We must've slept for half a day because as I woke up the sun was shining brighter than it would in the morning. As I stood up I stumbled. Yes I forgot that Aether took a lot of my energy but somehow I had no problems with karmic depth either. The blonde was still sleeping but he was small and I mean very small. Maybe as big as a 4 year old. But healthy and sleeping too so I had no need for concern. Slowly walking to the Adepti and Archons I yawned and opened the door to see Morax and Barbatos fighting again.
,, what is it today? "
Adepti: the question of what is more powerful. Stone or air.
I sighed and held up my spear. Barbatos noticed and went down giggling quietly.
Barbatos: I'm sorry Xiao...
Morax: still not fine. I see. My apology for the bad behavior.
,, don't you two have better things to do than fighting over such a stupid thing? "

Morax nodded. Barbatos just looked down.
Raiden: if you'd behave better Barbatos you were more mature and powerful but you're so childish.
It hit him. Clearly. But he just scratched his head and giggled quiet starting to leave. I somehow felt that I should go after him and I did. What I saw an hour later was really painful.

He just sat there crying and hiding his wings while punching a rock.
,, Barbatos! "
Barbatos: X-xiao I-
Running to him I hugged him and held him.
,, don't hurt yourself over people being mean to you"
As he let out a sigh and looked into my eyes he was very sad.
Barbatos: I just miss my friend...
And I can see that. He has a lot of issues dealing with the name ,, weakest archon" but I think he is the strongest if he lost control. And he did once. It took hours to get rid of the corruption.
Barbatos: Xiao would anyone miss me?
I couldn't hold my anger back by this question and slapped him.
,, don't dare doing anything to yourself. People still need you, Morax needs you. "

Apologizing he hugged me and smiled.
Barbatos: I wouldn't dare doing that. Even drunk I need to have at least some responsibility. Would you like to share a drink with me?
,, fine..."
We went to the small bar and drank some wine.