The Rise of the Divine Oracle

Chapter 139 - Overcome

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A/N:

I want to clarify, even though many have answered this question in the comments, I have only seen the TV show and my interpretation is:

Wuxian died twice.. 

(1) When he was thrown in Burial Mounds after his golden core was removed 

(2) When he jumped off of the cliff in Nightless City. 

Since my perspective is now clarified, let's get on with the story..

#NoRegrets

Enjoy :B

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They arrived at their destination on time. Thankfully, no one else attempted to stop them. Wangji found himself needing some space to process what just happened. Someone took his soul-bond from right under his nose and he was helpless to do anything but arrive late. People might not have noticed but Wangji saw the subtle change in his mate's behavior. Wuxian insisted on keeping his hair braided or tied at all times. He flinches when someone moves close to him if he isn't paying attention. Wangji even noticed his restless movement while he slept. Wuxian did not speak of what happened when he was held captive but the bruises and wrist wound did not paint a pretty picture.

Wangji stared at the sleeping man in his arms. He was glad that Wuxian did not fight him when he suggested they rest for a day in the city inn before diving into what they came here to do. His soul-bond was subdued most of the day and Wangji was starting to get worried. Wuxian frowned in his sleep and reached out with his hand to grab Wangji's robes. The taller man rubbed Wuxian's waist to reassure him and he heard him sigh before loosening his grip and relaxing.

Wangji's thoughts were running wild with what could have happened. He leans close to his sleeping mate and whispers: "You're safe."

He was surprised when he heard a sleepy response: "Hmm?"

Wangji: "I am here. You're safe."

Wuxian blinks his eyes open and stares at Wangji for a few seconds before whispering: "Why are you still awake?"

Wangji traces his fingers over the sleepy man's skin: "I was trying to comfort you. Did you have a nightmare?"

Wuxian sighs, closes his eyes and snuggles closer to Wangji: "Memory.."

Wangji stealthily starts to release strands of hair from Wuxian's braid: "Tell me.."

Wuxian felt a shudder go through his body: "It's not.. It's not that bad.. He didn't really do anything drastic.. It's just.. The feeling of having no control.. It suffocated me. I hate being helpless."

Wangji plays with the few strands he freed: "You are in control."

Wuxian chuckles darkly: "I wish I could believe you."

Wangji sits up, pulling his mate with him. He places his warm hands on Wuxian's cheeks and smiles at him: "We all have weak moments. It does not define us. We control the amount of influence it has on our lives. We either overcome them and persevere or wallow in regret and drown."

Wuxian swallows hard, looking into the supportive eyes of his mate: "I know.. I just.."

A sob robs Wuxian's breath and a single tear travels down his cheek: "He wanted to take my eyes out.."