AU focused on Xiao, Venti, Wanderer, Furina and Kazuha from Genshin Impact. Written 15 days before Natlan's release. Takes place after Fontaine's archon quest (TW ! NSFW, abuse, suicide, gore, spoilers) Have you ever dreamed of being free again ? Have you ever thought about somewhere you could feel safe ? Have you ever thought that someone will be there when you expect it the least ? Xiao has been sent on a special mission by Zhongli to know what happened with the Hydro Throne. But he isn't the only one. Venti isn't the best archon out there, considered by many as the weakest. But he liked who he was. A bard, playing songs for whoever wanted to hear him. Yet when the Hydro Throne is given to a Dragon Sovereign, he has no other choice but to start his archons activities again. Wanderer is starting a new life again. After all he has done as the Balladeer, he wants to atone for his sins. But what if this nearby battle changed everything ? Kaedehara Kazuha is still trying to buind Inazuma back, helping as he can. But will he cooperate with those who destroyed his clan and friends for the sake of Teyvat ? Furina is lonely as ever. Since the revelation of her humanity, barely anyone wanted to have something to do with her. And barely anyone apologized to her for her trial. Yet when the time comes, will she be ready to play as an archon again ? When the awakening of the Heavenly Principles seems close, which sides will the nations choose ? And who's heart will be strong engough to survive this battle of wills, manipulation and desires ?