(Zhongchi)~ After the Gnosis incident, Childe decides to take a much-needed break away from Zhongli. However, how was he supposed to react, when all of a sudden Lumine showed up outside his apartment sounding terribly mortified, "Childe.....Zhongli.....Zhongli....is in grave danger." Of course, he was going to do anything to help the dying man. Sure, he still felt a lot of contempt for him, after what he did, but his heart still loved him..... But, what he hadn't expected was the sudden wisp of golden light that somehow transported him during the times of the Archon War?! What the FUCK?! (I swear this has a happy ending, lol). Also, I decided to post a chapter of this on Wattpad, but more chapters are on AO3 (Under my username Onyx_23) if you're interesting in this. lol. Also, I don't know who took this photograph, but if you know, let me know so I can properly credit them!!!

"Among rivers of blood and gradient skies, only your eyes took my breath away." -The words of a man lost to Erosion or After everything, Childe, sick and weak, can't bring himself to care. Zhongli, on the other hand starts to get worried. *the cover art is from @DonaldAkron on twitter :D (only for my friend 'u know who u are': STAY AWAYYYYYY)

After many unsuccessful attempts of making a single prince fall in love with him, Zhongli, decided to give up as he sees his other fellows get together with princesses and princes. Not only does he feel lonely, he feels miserable by the fact that his appearance probably scares the other princes, or they just don't turn out to be gay. Until his fellow told him that there was a land that was known for sacrificing their own children for dragons. He did saw some person on the forest as he was about to make his way, he stopped to check. That was when he finally had met the right choice. -RANKINGS!!: : #3 in raidenei in 10/28/22 : #3 in royaltyau in 1/19/23 : #2 in royaltyau in 1/26/23 : #1 in royaltyau in 2/5/23 : #24 in dragons in 2/5/23 : #12 in xiaoven in 9/25/23 : #2 in zhongli in 12/25/23 : #4 in xiaoven in 12/26/23 - ••• - • Started in: Feb 24, 2022 (Restarted or it continued again at: October 14, 2022) • Ended in: ___ (SLOW UPDATES!!) (🔺 Creds to @Mayu_yama_aaa on twt 🫶!)

Liyue, the city of commerce and stone, ruled by the mighty Archon Geo; God of War, of contracts, Patron of History, of Commerce and Wealth, the first Adeptus ... Childe took a deep breath as he stepped off the ship, letting himself be carried away by the voices of the merchants and his subordinates. He had come to that nation to fulfill his goal, but ... ✄┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈ Started: 10/24/21 Finished: ★ CLARIFICATIONS ★ -The characters belong to Mihoyo. -No adaptations. -Spelling mistakes. -Englis it's not my first language. -This is a translation of my own story. -References to Monoceros Caeli Shipps in the story (actively or mention only): -Zhongli x Childe (obviously) Content that may be sensitive to some people: Low self-esteem, emotional problems, inappropriate vocabulary, angst, alcohol, death, explicit violence, self-harm.

Following a malfunction during one of Dottore's experiments, Childe is lost to the Abyss for a week. Summoned to Snezhnaya to assist, Zhongli meets a darker and more tormented Childe than the one who left Liyue only weeks prior, and thus begins his journey to help return Childe to his prior self. Unless, of course, the version of Childe that Zhongli once knew has already been lost to the Abyss' call... Note: This fic's dynamic is Zhongchili, not to be confused with Zhongchi, meaning Zhongli and Childe are top/bot versatile. The art used on the cover was commissioned by me from 1rinchii on Twitter - please do not use / post elsewhere! Additional Tags List: Canon Universe Canon Divergence Childe Has Trauma from the Abyss Childe's Foul Legacy Transformation Childe is a Mess Mental Health Issues Intrusive Thoughts Hypervigilance Trauma Recovery Hurt/Comfort Childe-Typical Violence Demisexual Childe Caring Zhongli Romantically Questioning (Arospec) Zhongli Slow Burn Friends With Benefits Friends to Lovers Friends With Benefits To Lovers Top/Bottom Versatile Childe Top/Bottom Versatile Zhongli Eventual Smut (After the first chapter anyway) First Time Topping Tender Sex (After the FWB stage) Angst with a Happy Ending Discussion of Family Issues Blood and Injury

For Childe, the only thing more difficult than completing a mission in a nation where he's hated, is completing a mission in a nation where he's being threatened with imminent deportation. Out of alternatives and with failure not an option, the only way he can hope to remain in Liyue is by entering a relationship with one of its' residents. He can think of only one person eccentric enough to go along with such a suggestion. OR: The inherent awkwardness of undertaking a secret mission while falling in love with the guy you're fake dating for your residency permit. Cover art commissioned from 1ss1k1_gn on Twitter!

Childe is a waiter at one of the most famous chain restaurants in all of Teyvat, Zhongli is practically the crownless king of Liyue. Two people who live in totally different worlds, but still create a friendship, how far can this bond go? ✄┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈┄┈┈┄┈┄┈ Started: 10/14/21 Finished: 10/24/21 #5 genshinimpact [10/24/21] ★ Clarifications ★ -Modern AU -The characters belong to Mihoyo. -No adaptations. -Spelling mistakes. -Englis it's not my first language. -This is a translation of my own story. -References to Monoceros Caeli Shipps in the story (actively or mention only): -Zhongli x Childe (obviously) -Xiao x Venti (actively) -Beidou x Ningguang (hint) -Kaeya x Albedo (actively) Content that may be sensitive to some people: Alcohol, bullying, major character dead, references to depression, minor character dead, eating dissorder (?, dissociation (?, bad relationship with family.