To Bask in a Ray of Sunlight: a XiaoAether fanfiction

The night sky will never be fully illuminated despite its countless stars.

But can one who has lived in darkness dream of a sun?

A sun with its light eradicating every chain that prevents oneself to bask in the rays of sunshine.

Tormented for years in his past and carrying the burden from the fallen gods for thousands of years, Xiao have never opened himself to anyone. Yet this boy, with such eagerness to help and understand him, extended his hand in his sea of shadows.

"I'm always here for you if you need me," Aether said softly-

Like the warmth he's been looking for eversince.

Will the strong wall that surrounded Xiao's heart crumble as a result of the sunlight? Will he be able to find happiness after suffering for centuries?