Different Yet The Same. [Xiaother Fanfic]
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  • Reads 96,583
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  • Parts 31
  • Time 1h 52m
weiner9000
Ongoing, First published Apr 16, 2022
Mature
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Aether becomes tired of being used, tired of being without his sister, tired of never getting answers
He is just tired of everything, but one day, he snaps, soon enough he also distances himself from everyone in his life, including his one and only love. He one day disappears without any clues regarding his location almost as if he vanished into thin air. Although everyone soon gave up, his lover, never once did. He searched night and day to find him.He too was about to give up but, he saw a glitter of golden locks flick passed him and a new spark of hope shines through, that's when he saw him, Aether, standing in front of him, but something was wrong... his aura seemed different. 

This was not Aether, the person stood in front of him was none other the Abyss Prince himself..
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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?

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