Prolgue

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During the war with Celestia, many lives were lost, but eleven people were waiting for their lovers. Venti was waiting with Bennett, Aether, Albedo, and his adopted daughter, Diona, at Dawn Winery. Liyue Zhongli is waiting with Xingqiu. Inazuma Gorou is waiting with Scara and Thoma at the teahouse. Sumeru Tighnari is waiting with Kaveh and Nahida. Three days later, Lisa came to the winery and knocked on the door. Venti opened the door and said, "Hello, Lisa." Lisa looked at Venti with sorrow in her eyes. " Venti, I'm sorry to inform you that Diluc, Kaeya, Razor, and Xiao have all died in battle." Lisa informs Venti. Venti transformed into his archon form and screamed. The news of their deaths hit Venti hard, and his heart was heavy with grief. Lisa stood by his side, offering her support as he processed the devastating loss of his friends and his lover. In Liyue, Ningguang inviated Zhongli and Xingqiu to the Jade Chamber. " Zhongli, Xingqiu, thank you for coming. I have some unfortunate news. Childe and Chongyun died in battle." Ningguang tells them. Zhongli and Xingqiu both looked shocked at the news, their expressions turning somber. Ningguang could see the pain in their eyes as they processed the loss of their lovers. She offered her condolences and support as they grieved together in the Jade Chamber. Zhongli transforms into his archon and dragon forms. " I'm so sorry, Rex Lapis and Xingqiu." Ningguang embraced them both, knowing that they needed time to mourn and heal from their devastating loss. She vowed to help them in any way she could as they faced this difficult time together. In Inazuna at Tenshukaku were Scara, Gorou, and Thoma. Yae Miko walks and hands Raiden Ei a letter. Raiden Ei looks at it with a mix of curiosity and concern, her expression unreadable. Yae Miko's eyes held a hint of sadness as she watched Raiden Ei unfold the letter, unsure of what it contained. After Raiden Ei reads the letter, she looks at the three boys. " I'm sorry to inform you that Ayato, Itto, and Kazuha died in battle." Raiden Ei says to them. Scara, Gorou, and Thoma's faces fell in shock and grief upon hearing the news. Yae Miko placed a comforting hand on Raiden Ei's shoulder, offering her support in this difficult moment. In Sumeru, Tighnari and Kaveh were talking with Nahida until Dehya walked in. "Tighnari, Kaveh, I am sorry to inform you that General Mahamatra and the Grand Acting Sage died in battle." Deyha says. Tighnari and Kaveh's expressions turned grim as they processed the news, while Nahida looked on in disbelief. Dehya's voice trembled as she continued to explain the details of the tragic event, her words hanging heavy in the air. A week later, Raiden Ei and Nahida went to see the Cyro Archon when they got there. " Tsaritsa, we want the geo and Anemo gnosis." Raiden Ei asks. The Tsaritsa looked at them with a knowing gaze, her expression unreadable. "I will consider your request," she replied cryptically, leaving Raiden Ei and Nahida to wonder about her true intentions. " I wasn't requesting; I was demanding. Rex Lapis and Barbatos power are unstable. We need the gnosis so we can put them to sleep." Raiden Ei says: Tsaritsa hands them the geo and anemo gnosis.

Raiden Ei and Nahida head to mondstadt. They went to find Venti, and when they did, they said, "Barbatos, we have a proposition for you." Nahida says to Venti, " We will put you to sleep, and you have some others who are also grieving with you." Ei says. " I'll do it, but Dvalin will guard the temple with Lisa and Jean." Venti tells them and goes to grab the others. At the Temple of the Faclon, Raiden Ei and Nahida arrive when Venti arrives with Bennett, Aether, Albedo, and his adopted daughter, Diona. "Okay, we are going to put you all to sleep." Nahida explains it to them. They enter the temple. " Ei, after you put us to sleep, could you find our lovers weapons and visions and put them with us?" Venti asks her. "Of course, Venti. I will make sure to gather all of their belongings and place them with you after we are done ," Ei responds with a nod. As they prepare for the ritual, a sense of peace and unity fills the temple, comforting those who are about to enter a deep slumber. " Barbatos, here is your gnosis back," Nahida says, handing Venti his gnosis. Venti put his gnosis back into his body. "Thank you, Nahida. I appreciate your help." Venti replies gratefully, feeling the familiar power of his gnosis returning to him. With a deep breath, he closes his eyes and focuses on the upcoming ritual, ready to face whatever challenges may come their way. Five minutes later, Venti, Bennett, Aether, Albedo, and his adopted daughter, Diona, were asleep in the wind currents. " I hope we don't have to wait very long. Also, thank you, Raiden Shogun and Nahida." Lisa says she is bowing to them. " Your welcome, and we are making part immoral, and you will guard them until Venti and the others lovers come back." Nahida tells Jean and Lisa. "Thank you for entrusting us with this important task," Jean replies, a sense of duty and determination in her voice. Lisa nods in agreement, knowing they must protect the sleeping adventurers at all costs. They all leave the temple, and Raiden Ei and Nahida head to Liyue. Lisa and Jean head back to the Knights headquarters. Three hours later, Raiden Ei and Nahida are in Liyue. They see a floating chamber and head towards it. As they approach the chamber, Raiden Ei and Nahida notice a mysterious energy emanating from within, filling them with a sense of foreboding. They exchange a glance before cautiously entering, unsure of what awaits them inside. Once they are inside, they see a heartbroken Morax. " Hi Morax, we put Barbatos and some others to sleep; we would like to do the same for you." Nahida informs Zhongli. Zhongli looks up with a mix of surprise and gratitude, his eyes reflecting the weight of his burden. "Thank you, Nahida," he whispers, accepting their offer with a heavy heart. Raiden Ei places a gentle hand on his shoulder, offering silent support as they begin the process of easing Morax's pain and granting him much-needed rest. "Morax, here is your gnosis back." Raiden Ei says she is handing Rex Lapis back his gnosis. Rex Lapis put his gnosis back into his body. Ten minutes later, they head to Ridge Watch and enter the domain. " Morax, you and Xingqiu are going to go to sleep. Rest well." Ningguang says. Raiden Ei and Nahida performed the ritual on them and asked Ningguang to guard their bodies. They also told her that she would be part immoral until Morax and Xingqiu came back. All three of them left the domain, and Ningguang went back to the Jade chamber. Raiden Ei and Nahida decided to do the same and put the people who lost their lovers to sleep. Raiden Ei headed back to Inazuma, and Nahida headed back to Sumeru. In Inazuna at Tenshukaku with Scara, Gorou, and Thoma. Raiden Ei entered to see the three boys pass out and perform the ritual. " Ei, what do you do to them?" Yae Miko asks. Raiden Ei explained that she was putting them into a deep sleep to protect them until their lovers returned. Yae Miko nodded in understanding, trusting Raiden Ei's judgment. In Sumeru, at the Sanctuary of Surasthana Nahida, see that Tighnari and Kaveh are asleep, and then perform the ritual. After that, they went to find the lovers visions and weapons, which they put with the sleeping people.

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