The Boy Who Grew Up Too Fast
- Reads 7,026
- Votes 112
- Parts 8
Ongoing2h 15m
Last published Thu, Nov 17, 2022
Childe, Tartaglia, Ajax... The man of many names but who is he really..
Many know him as a bloodthirsty Harbinger, a guy that enjoys fighting even if it means to the point of death...but is there more to that...?
What dark secrets are lying behind those lifeless eyes...just what happened to him..?
Is it true that under that whole facade sits a helpless kid, crying and screaming for a savior. A kid who was forced to face the dark and cruel reality of this world too soon...
This is the story of a innocent small boy that was forced to grow up too fast in a cruel world.
Or the fic where I make people react to childes past cause no one else will and his backstory is underrated as hell and should be heavily noticed
Cross Posted on ao3: theugliestsquid
All Rights Reserved
#2
theabyss
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
![Can't Stop Loving You | Childe x Zhongli | Genshin Impact [COMPLETED]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/260357671-256-k379839.jpg)
Can't Stop Loving You | Childe x Zhongli | Genshin Impact [COMPLETED]
After the resurrection and defeat of Osial, things became much busier for Childe. He had no time for himself until he met a certain brunette again. ❝ Childe found himself being held by Zhongli, like those cliche scenes from romance books. He had never imagined himself in such a situation, especially not as the one that was just 'rescued'.❞ A Genshin Impact Childe X Zhongli fanfiction slotted in between the end of Liyue's arc and before Childe's story quest. Contains spoilers of the main story, as well as dark themes such as angst and death. Entered to wattys 2021 :3 ⚠️I DO NOT OWN THE ART ON THE BOOK COVER!⚠️ If you are the artist and wants it taken down, please message me! Made by Pixiv ID 66284136. I do not own the Genshin characters, but I do own the plot itself. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to vote and comment if you enjoy it :)))). Will edit when i feel like it lol.Complete
Faith || Childe x Reader
(Y/N) has spent the last four years trying to live a peaceful life as her mother wished before her tragic death at the hands of the Fatui. However, the powerful organization is not done with her and still hunts for her abilities. When Childe approaches her with an offer she can't refuse, she is thrust back into the world she tried so hard to escape. As they work together, an unexpected bond forms between them. Yet, with powers beyond their control and a world filled with secrets and deception, trust becomes a fragile thing. And when the line between reality and truth begin to blur, she must decide: Will she keep fighting for the path she believes in? Or has the path been wrong all along? ❗️TRIGGER WARNING: gore, panic attack 🥇30/06/2025: childexreader
Of Calm Calamities
It's been a few weeks since Childe has 'completed' his mission, and yet, he can't convince himself to leave just yet, especially since the Tsaritsa hasn't called him back to Snezhnaya, so he remains in Liyue. He remains in Liyue, where he has friends and coworkers, and most importantly, Zhongli. That is, until it all comes crashing down. Credit to @esqurell on twitter for the cover pageComplete
An Encounter in the Abyss: Tartaglia/Ajax X Reader
Your story starts well before the "Traveller" arrives in Teyvat, you are born into a city known as Mondstadt, living under the God of Freedom, when suddenly your life turns upside down after encountering a boy in a mysterious land. This causes your life to alter course, changing the events which you as the reader may have to believe were set in stone. There are lots of cute pictures of Ajax in this book as well, I try to find relevant photos off the web and put them there :) I am trying to update this regularly - I have the whole story set out in rough chapters so hopefully there won't be a writers block :) I plan to make this book quite long and go into a lot of genshin lore. So if you want something to stink your teeth whilst possible learning more about the game into this will be a good one for you. I am also trying to closely link this story to genshin impact back story and lore, epically tartaglia backstory whilst adding some of my own assumptions in. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Digital Art shown in this book, also I do not own any genshin impact original characters. This book will not follow the exact storyline of genshin impact, but will be based heavily on Tartaglia backstory and information currently known on him (25/03/2022).Complete![[COMPLETE]Memories of Soothing Water](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/267890886-256-k742285.jpg)
[COMPLETE]Memories of Soothing Water
UPDATED DESC PLEASE READ I have rated this mature since chapters IX and onwards will be dark, so its not really *that* mature but keep in mind of the warnings. This fanfic is about Zhongli after Childe's death, so uhh yea please enjoy!Complete
Not so lifeless anymore, eh?
emotionless Tartaglia x Zhongli who tries to help him express himself and get a life. Or, Tartaglia has been weighed down from the past since the beginning, Zhongli has to teach him how to feel again (and get a life!!). Also, a heads up, Childe isn't mute in this story. He just doesn't talk like that one quiet kid- There are spoilers in this fanfic btw. More specifically, the archon quest in Liyue. Aka the "Farewell, Archaic Lord" quest and "A/The new star approaches.Complete
Behind the career || Stripper Au
Zhongli a poor man trying everything he can to pay for college, he does the craziest jobs you might think of. But the worst he has might have been working at a stripping bar, lucky it isn't prostitution. Zhongli knew how dangerous those jobs could be, which is why he intends to find a partner as fast as he can, so he can use the "I've got a boyfriend!" Excuse against drunkards. though it's quite the challenge as there aren't a lot of gay people at his college. But his charm may do the work for him this time. Ajax or Childe, you guessed it a rich kid from Snezhnaya had just moved to Liyue only to go to college. He was a model but when he moved to Liyue he quit and decided to start working with something easier to do from a distance. he didn't understand why his mother wanted him to go to college this badly, but anything for his family he has 3 siblings. And after being in Liyue for 2 seconds he already misses them. This guy is quite weird he is super comfortable with his sexuality and absolutely loves doing exotic things that people dare him to do. That's why his best bro is Kaeya. -modern au (gods do not exist here, but the nations do) -mentions of sexual stuff but no sexual stuff -no clue who the artist for the cover is so if you know I appreciate you telling me -other ships may be mentioned -this is a ChiLi/zhongchi fic so don't come at meComplete
𝘡𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘤𝘩𝘪 /𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘓𝘪 𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘴
So, you wanna read a simple, sweet Zhongchi fic, but everything involving zhongli and childe is just pure angst or straight up smut. It seems we have that in common. This is why I have decided to take the liberty of creating my own fic (But I don't have a plot so instead I made oneshots even though I hate oneshots ). Some side ships might be involved + You may make requests.Complete
Whale and Dragonfly // OC x Childe Genshin Impact fanfiction
To survive treasure hoarders' imprisonment is no easy task. Not when you lost your family and have been treated like a piece of trash for around 6 years. Even so, Charlotte never lost hope. Finally, an opportunity came and she used it to break free. But the cost of freedom is far greater than she has imagined. It's only thanks to 11th Harbinger, who turned out to be her childhood friend, that she is safe and sound. Although, the shy and doubtful boy Ajax used to be was now replaced with a merciless weapon of war who seeks to fight everything that moves... What happened? Girl can only wonder... To keep herself and his reputation safe, Charlotte is forced to join the Fatui, become a Harbinger herself and face even greater challenges. After all, it's not easy to be a loyal Harbinger when you are a softie. Not to mention - when you also start having feelings to your childhood friend. Hellooo! This is my first ever book, a OC x Childe fanfiction I'm writing to pass time! I hope you enjoy! Note that Genshin Impact original story is still ongoing, which means that the content in this fanfiction won't particulary make sense in future. Also, some parts of the story are my own personal headcanons/theories. Comments and opinions are always welcome. Thank you! WARNINGS (please read): - This may contain SPOILERS from original Genshin Impact storyline. - I DO NOT own most characters, except for Charlotte and her family. - I DO NOT own whale's constellation picture in the cover. - Contains sensitive topics (angst, death, blood, smut (maybe, not sure yet)) - Will be posting when i feel like it. Mostly every 2-3 days, probablyComplete![As The Sun Gazes Upon The Moon [Zhongchili]](https://img.wattpad.com/cover/343674648-256-k210796.jpg)
As The Sun Gazes Upon The Moon [Zhongchili]
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 InjuryComplete
After the resurrection and defeat of Osial, things became much busier for Childe. He had no time for himself until he met a certain brunette again. ❝ Childe found himself being held by Zhongli, like those cliche scenes from romance books. He had never imagined himself in such a situation, especially not as the one that was just 'rescued'.❞ A Genshin Impact Childe X Zhongli fanfiction slotted in between the end of Liyue's arc and before Childe's story quest. Contains spoilers of the main story, as well as dark themes such as angst and death. Entered to wattys 2021 :3 ⚠️I DO NOT OWN THE ART ON THE BOOK COVER!⚠️ If you are the artist and wants it taken down, please message me! Made by Pixiv ID 66284136. I do not own the Genshin characters, but I do own the plot itself. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to vote and comment if you enjoy it :)))). Will edit when i feel like it lol.
More detailsContent Guidelines