ChiLumi - Crimson Tides of love

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The first rays of dawn painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, casting a soft glow over the room. Lumine stirred awake, her eyes fluttering open. She turned to her side, her heart filled with warmth as she saw Ajax sleeping peacefully beside her.

She reached out and gently traced the lines of his face, her love for him growing stronger with each passing day. Ajax stirred, his eyes fluttering open. He smiled as he saw Lumine looking at him, her expression filled with tenderness.

"Good morning," he said, his voice soft and husky.

"Good morning," Lumine replied, her voice barely a whisper.

They spent a few moments in each other's arms, their bodies pressed together, their hearts beating as one. Then, a realization dawned on both of them.

"I have to go," Ajax said, his voice filled with regret. "The Tsaritsa needs me in Snezhnaya."

Lumine nodded, her heart aching. She knew that his duties as a Harbinger were important, but she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness at the thought of him leaving.

"I'll miss you," she said, her voice barely a whisper.

Ajax pulled her closer, his arms wrapping around her. "I'll miss you too," he replied, his voice filled with love. "But I promise I'll be back as soon as I can."

They kissed, their lips lingering on each other's. When they finally broke apart, Ajax stood up and began to get dressed.

"I'll be in touch," he said, his voice filled with determination. "We still have to find the remaining pieces of the artifact."

Lumine nodded, her eyes filled with a mixture of hope and fear. She knew that their journey was far from over. The Tsaritsa was a formidable enemy, and they would need all of their strength and cunning to defeat her.

As Ajax left the room, Lumine watched him go, her heart heavy. She knew that she would miss him terribly, but she also knew that she had to be strong for him. She had to be the one to keep their hopes alive, to remind him that they would eventually triumph over their enemies.

With a deep breath, Lumine turned away from the window and began to get ready for the day ahead. She knew that she had a long road ahead of her, but she was determined to see it through. For the sake of Teyvat, for the sake of Ajax, and for the sake of all those who had been hurt by the Tsaritsa's tyranny.

"Ajax, before you leave, would you like to go on a walk and clear out the nearby temple?" Lumine asked, her voice filled with hope.

Ajax hesitated. He knew that he should be preparing for his departure, but he couldn't deny the pull of Lumine's company.

"Alright," he finally said, a smile playing on his lips. "Let's do it."

The two of them set off on their walk, hand in hand. The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows across the landscape. As they walked, they talked about everything and nothing, their conversation flowing easily.

They reached the temple, a small, forgotten building nestled among the trees. The doors were locked, but Ajax managed to find a way inside. The interior was dark and dusty, filled with cobwebs and broken statues.

"It looks like it hasn't been touched in years," Lumine said.

Ajax nodded. "Let's see if we can find anything of interest."

They began to explore the temple, their footsteps echoing in the silence. They found a hidden chamber behind a false wall, filled with ancient artifacts. As they examined the treasures, they felt a sense of wonder and excitement.