I’m so sorry for disappearing like that for so long - things have been tough in the mental health department - but I’m doing a lot better now, so I hope to get back into the groove of writing! This is part 9 of “Teyvat’s Wielder”!
The air stilled as crimson eyes met a singular cerulean - clashing in a momentary battle as the two towering figures came to a halt. Despite the small distance between them, the dark haired captain could feel the angry heat radiating off of the one he once called brother.
“Kaeya,” was all the man before him said, his teeth clenched and the hints of a snarl carving away at his usually stoic face.
“Diluc,” Kaeya responded in kind, his lips pulling up into a practiced smirk as he straightened his posture, flicking his cape over his shoulder. In doing so, he revealed the blade strapped to his hip, it’s hilt glinting in the sparse rays of moonlight threateningly.
“We need to talk.” Diluc’s eyes narrowed as his brows scrunched together into an unpleasant scowl. He approached slowly, brushing past Kaeya and heading towards one of the narrow alleys - not a single glint of light reaching the darkened space.
Kaeya glanced around himself for a moment before following, feeling his muscles tense in a familiar threatened manner, every one of his limbs ready to react to sudden danger.
The only light generously granted to the pair was in the form of their visions - a blazing red and a cold, bright blue casting flickers of light onto the stony walls surrounding them.
“What is it that you want with me, Diluc?” the captain asked after a moment of tense silence.
A scoff escaped his brother’s dry lips.
“You are without a doubt the most foolish, idiotic man I have had the displeasure of knowing,” Diluc spat, his typically practiced and calculated words becoming as heated as the blaze that danced across his blade in the throes of a fight.
Nowthis was surprising.
Stunned for a moment, Kaeya was quick to return to his senses.
“Is that so? Could you perhaps elaborate?” he asked, lips quirking upwards once more, but faltering just as fast when diluc’s rough hands latched onto his cloak, the burning embers in his eyes lit with an unspeakable anger.
“Don’t play fool with me, brother,” he hissed, the strands of his messy red hair falling upon his fiery gaze as he attempted to cool his temper.
Kaeya was silent, his gaze scanning tthe disheveled features of his brethren - the sight all too familiar to him as he felt the coldness of his vision searing against his thigh.
“I’m not playing anything, Diluc.”
Diluc huffed in contempt.
“I knew you were a heathen, Kaeya - but I never thought you’d go as far as to aid the knights imprison and plan to execute the Creator.”
Kaeya stared at his brother with a wide eye, seemingly frozen in place by his own powers.
“The Creator?” he whispered, his gaze darting around their surroundings frantically. Any pretense of nonchalant smugness dropped - his body tensing even further.
“Yes.The Creator,” Diluc confirmed, straightening his posture and taking a step backwards, his gaze digging into Kaeya’s form.
“The one you and your knights attempted to kill as an imposter.” His words were hissed through tight lips, dripping with venom he had long stopped spitting at Kaeya.
Kaeya was silent for a moment.
“Well? What do you have to say for yourself, Kaeya?” his word was uttered like the most vile of curses by the flame-haired broader man as he eyes his brother disdainfully.
The captain took a deep breath and faced Diluc, his gaze clashing with the other’s as he, too, straightened himself up.
“I had no intention on aiding the acting Grand Master go through with her plan.”
“Is that so?” Diluc’s voice held no hint of believing him, his piercing gaze studying every small movement in the other’s face - studying it for hints of an upcoming lie.
Kaeya huffed, fixing his clothing before focusing his gaze on Diluc once more. The air around the two was battling between searing heat and unbearable cold - creating an uncomfortable middle ground between the two.
“I don’t know if that person was an imposter or not-”
“they were not,” Diluc interjected harshly, his fists clenching by his sides.
“But the trial was everything but fair. Even I could tell as much,” Kaeya finished, ignoring the interruption momentarily. Diluc’s form tensed, bulking at the other’s confession.
“I…see.”
Kaeya huffed.
“Is that all, Diluc?”
With no response, Kaeya turned to leave - his cape swishing at the abrupt movement. Suddenly, he was stopped by a strong grip on the item of clothing.
“No. It’s not all.”
Kaeya cast a confused glance over his shoulder.
“I need to know if I can trust you with a secret.”
Kaeya’s brows raised.
“I’m all ears.”
Darkness enveloped the manor and its surrounding fields - the only light casting its pale rays onto the surroundings being the fluttery crystalflies and sparse lights pouring through the windows of the building. The dirt crunched underneath the two pairs of boots - ground into even finer dust that would doubtlessly stifle the air during hot days.
“You will not breathe a word of this. To anyone,” Diluc spoke sternly, pushing open the front door slowly before stepping inside, the thick leather soles of his boots clashing with the polished floors beneath his feet.
Kaeya nodded, following the other inside and closing the door behind him with a soft click - his gaze taking in the familiar walls of the house he once called home.
“The creator is most likely asleep at the moment. It would do you well to be quiet for once,” the redhead warned as he cast a pointed look towards the cavalry captain - before striding towards the kitchen with all the grace and poise required of a young gentleman like himself.
Not even given the option to respond to the order with a sharp quip of his own, Kaeya followed, his gaze briefly lingering on the family portrait peeking out from underneath a velvety red drape. The scorch marks stretching across what little he saw of the canvas sent a harsh sting running through his chest.
Diluc was absently setting the kettle onto the stove, his form tense and awkward as he took note of Kaeya lingering in the doorway of the room. It had been much too long since they last had spent time under the roof of the Ragnvindr manor in a civil manner.
“Sit,” he instructed, lighting a small flame underneath the oven in a practiced manner, his eyes set on the metallic kettle before him.
With a muffled squeak, a chair is pulled out from the small table - one meant for the staff’s lunch breaks, yet every bit as extravagant as the rest of the furniture in the manor.
“You really meant what you said earlier, Kaeya?” Diluc asked, finally turning around to face his brother, a firm scowl resting on his face as he studied the other. “Or was it just another attempt to save your ass?”
Kaeya bit back a bitter chuckle.
“I meant it - I assure you. After all - the Creator did not escape their fate without a little help from the shadows,” he spoke, lowering his gaze and allowing a curtain of hair to shield his visible eye.
The soft, gentle chirping from the birds outside was what woke you from your slumber - their simple melodies drifting in through the window along with stray rays of sunlight. Your heavy lids slowly freed your eyes from the stronghold sleep had on them - and you took in your new comfortable surroundings with a soft sigh.
The bed was plush beneath your frame, molding itself to your needs as you shifted on it, slowly pushing off the soft covers and allowing the cool morning air to hit your skin. A soft smile emerged on your face for a brief moment.
You were safe, here.
Sitting up slowly, your arms moved to stretch above your head as you let out a yawn, small droplets of tears welling up in your eyes at the action on instinct. You went to wipe your eyes - banishing both the salty droplets and any sand gathered in them.
Your feet shuffled quietly across the floor, slipping on the pair of slippers you’d been provided graciously by the maids and donning a light robe on top of your cotton sleepwear. With a soft click, the door of your room came undone and you stepped out quietly - your eyes flickering to observe your surroundings out of habit, trying to confirm that you were safe.
With a slight tremor in your form, you descended the stairs, taking note of how quiet everything was. You supposed it was still far too early for even the staff to be up and bustling about.
With a quiet, content sigh, you approached the kitchen area, eager to ease the dryness itching at your throat with some cool water.
synopsis: you and diluc are walking to the winery in the early hours of the morning, when you start to get cold. diluc can’t find it in his heart to see you shivering like that and he takes matters into his own hands.
warning(s): none. sfw, fluff, established relationship
word count: 567
stars were arranged in their constellations amidst the wash of blues, purples and black that the sky had darkened into, by the time you and diluc had begun walking back to the winery. knowing that your partner had to close angel’s share on his own, you had decided to stay behind and keep him company; it was a sweet sentiment at first, but you quickly began questioning your decision when you were shivering, hairs stood on end as you trekked back to your shared home in the early hours of the morning.
Featuring: Diluc, Kaeya, Zhongli, Xiao, Childe & Beiodu for Valentines Day
Diluc
My love,
I hope you’ve drank water today, and have eaten full meals. If not, I’ll bring you food later when I see you, and make sure you’re hydrated.
You know how I’m awful at expressing my feelings towards you, I struggle sometimes to show you the love you deserve.
But, I love you very, very much.
I’m sorry for not always showing my love for you, I can promise you that I’m the one to blame for that, not you.
Thank you for being by my side, even during the darkest days. I appreciate everything you do for me, and I’m so glad you are with me.
Everyday I wake up excited to see you. Your laughter, your smile, your silly jokes and affection make me feel like the luckiest man alive.
I promise you, when I see you later today we’re going to cuddle all night. I won’t let you go.
I’ll say it again, I love you very, very much.
-Your Diluc.
Kaeya
Sweetheart,
How’s my favourite person in the world doing?
I know you’re not expecting me to write this letter for you, but I have to apologise for not being there for you recently.
I’m sorry for being so busy all the time, I promise you I’ll make it up to you.
I love you a lot, sweetheart.
I miss you always, I’m always thinking about that cute smile of yours.
I can’t wait to hold you in my arms again, to hear that beautiful laughter of yours.
I left my favourite shirt for you to wear, you should find it in your wardrobe. I know how much you love wearing it, and I love seeing you in it.
I promise to come see you tonight.
I love you so, so much,
-Your Kaeya.
Zhongli
My Dearest,
I hope you are doing well today, I thought I would send you a letter to ‘add a bit of ‘spice’ as you always say.
I’ll keep this short, as I want to say and do more in person,
I love you so much.
Thank you so much for being here with me, my dearest.
I always cherish the moments we have together, your cute jokes, your laughter and just your presence alone makes me so happy.
I cannot wait to see what our future would be like together.
Once again, I love you so much,
-Your Zhongli.
Xiao
Pumpkin,
I love you.
I’m bad at doing this, so forgive me if this is badly written.
I just wanted to send a letter to write how much I truly appreciate you.
You have made my life so much better by being here by my side.
I was so, so lonely. I never had anyone else in my life, besides myself. Then you came along and changed all of that for me. In a good way, of course.
I cannot tell you just how much I appreciate you.
I apologise that I’m not always the most gentle person, I don’t mean to sound harsh sometimes. I never want to hurt you, I’m scared that if I do you’ll leave. And I don’t want you to leave me.
I still remember the first time you told me that you love me. I felt like crying, that’s why I just hugged you instead of saying it back.
It’s my most treasured memory.
Pumpkin, I’m trying for you. I truly cannot express how much I’m grateful for you.
I just hope that you know, I really do love you so much.
Thank you for everything, my pumpkin.
I can’t wait to see you later.
-Your Xiao.
Childe/Tartaglia
Sweets,
My beautiful, sweet lover, who I love very much, I hope you don’t miss me too much.
I’m joking, I miss you so much! I’d do anything to see you right now.
I randomly remembered my favourite memory of you earlier. It’s the one where I surprised you with a picnic date, we traveled to a beautiful area, ate and cuddled all evening.
We’re going to do that again, I promise you.
Nothing is more important to me than you are.
Thank you for dealing with me everyday, I know I can be overbearing sometimes, but I just get so excited to see you!
I can’t wait to see you later, I’m counting down the minutes until we meet again.
I love you so much!
-Your Tartaglia.
Beidou
Peaches,
I’m sorry for leaving you so early this morning, I wish I could’ve held you more.
I wanted to write you this letter, just to tell you how much I love you.
I know I don’t tell this to you everyday, but when you’re sleeping I always whisper just now much I appreciate you being here for me.
I know I can be tough to deal with at times, but thank you for always dealing with me.
Just know I would do anything just to see you smile, laugh and look at me with those big lovable eyes of yours.
I love you so much, peaches.Everyday I look forward to your silly jokes, despite me acting like I don’t love them.
Peaches, no matter how hard life might be, I’ll always be by your side, no matter what.
Normally: Diluc gets up early in the mornings, but never wakes you up until you need to be. Mornings with him would be gentle, since Diluc doesn’t show affection in public he’s always extra affectionate when you’re alone. Diluc would give you kisses on your face, neck and shoulder to wake you, while he’s holding you tight.
To be sweet: Morning cuddles!! Diluc would stay in bed rather than get up, he’d allow himself to relax with you in his embrace. When you two get up, he’d cook you breakfast while you hug him from behind. Mornings like this are his favourite.
In a emergency: Diluc throws your blanket on the floor and proceeds to tickle you. It’s a win-win for him, not only do you snap awake, but he gets to hear you laughing early morning.
To be a pain: Look, Diluc hates being mean to you. But when you’re not getting out of bed and you’re both getting late and he’s at his wits end, he’ll go and grab water to spray at you. Don’t even try to get mad at him, he did warn you multiple times.
Normally: Diluc gets up early in the mornings, but never wakes you up until you need to be. Mornings with him would be gentle, since Diluc doesn’t show affection in public he’s always extra affectionate when you’re alone. Diluc would give you kisses on your face, neck and shoulder to wake you, while he’s holding you tight.
To be sweet: Morning cuddles!! Diluc would stay in bed rather than get up, he’d allow himself to relax with you in his embrace. When you two get up, he’d cook you breakfast while you hug him from behind. Mornings like this are his favourite.
In a emergency: Diluc throws your blanket on the floor and proceeds to tickle you. It’s a win-win for him, not only do you snap awake, but he gets to hear you laughing early morning.
To be a pain: Look, Diluc hates being mean to you. But when you’re not getting out of bed and you’re both getting late and he’s at his wits end, he’ll go and grab water to spray at you. Don’t even try to get mad at him, he did warn you multiple times.
Kaeya
Normally: Also gets up early in the morning. Kaeya is a busy person but he always makes the time to wake you up every morning without fail. He’d be sweet, gently waking you up. Kaeya savours these soft moments in the morning, but he’d also tease you a lot because of your sleepy face. (He finds it adorable)
To be sweet: Gets you flowers/snacks, cooks you breakfast and snuggles you all morning. He goes all out, since he can’t do this often for you he always wants to make sure you know how much he loves you. Also very, very affectionate.
In a emergency: Kaeya turns the lights on and if you try to block out the light he’d grab your hands so you can’t. You’re forced to wake up in the worst way possible, and honestly he can’t help but chuckle at your face.
To be a pain: Makes loud noises. I can picture him singing really loud and banging pans together. He’d also be chanting “Get up y/n” over and over again until you get up.
Zhongli
Normally: Aaaa Zhongli is so sweet when he wakes you up in the morning. He’d gently shake you awake while whispering your name, giving you soft kisses once you stir awake. Mornings with him would be very relaxing, Zhongli would always have tea and breakfast ready for you. Overall 1000/10 he can wake me up any day.
To be sweet: This man is always sweet, he drinks his respect juice. But on those days where he’s feeling extra affectionate, he would hold you close to him, letting you sleep in a little more. He’d stare so lovingly at you, thinking how grateful he is to have you in his life.
In an emergency: Listen, Zhongli is a calm and collected man, but when it comes to an emergency and you’re not waking up.. bet he’d just pick you up and sling you over his shoulder. His head is empty, must get you safe first. Honestly he wouldn’t even think twice about it too.
To be a pain: Never. He’d never be a pain to you, especially in the mornings, even if you absolutely refuse to get up.
Xiao
Normally: Xiao would whisper your name repeatedly and if that doesn’t work then he’d start shaking you. Mornings with Xiao are quiet, but he’d always ask you how you slept and if you needed anything. Cuddles in the morning are not common at the beginning of your relationship, but as time goes on Xiao learns to love morning snuggles.
To be sweet: Xiao would get your favourite flowers for you. (If you’re allergic to flowers then he’d get your favourite snack). He’d still wake you up like he usually would, but Xiao would show more affection. Also when you realise he got your favourite flowers/snacks he blushes profusely.
In a emergency: Doesn’t even hesitate to pick you up and get you to safety first. He’d set you down gently before going off to deal with the problem that was caused. Don’t worry tho, he’d always come back to you quickly.
To be a pain: Believe it or not, Xiao is gentle with his s/o because he’s scared to hurt them. The most he would do is just drag you off the bed, everytime by your ankles. Good luck if you have ticklish feet, he won’t spare you.
Childe/Tartaglia
Normally: Childe would tell you to get up while he’s still half asleep cuddling next to you, gently shaking you while mumbling “Get up.” Honestly neither of you would ever get up this way, so that’s why y’all brought alarm clocks. (Good luck fighting with him about who’s going to turn it off, you placed it at the other end of the room so you’re forced to get up).
To be sweet: Ugh he’d be so sweet. Childe would actually get out of bed first to attempt to cook your favourite meal and drink. When he walks back into the bedroom he’d be happily humming proud of himself, while you eat he’ll hold you close and occasionally steal some bites.
In a emergency: Hits his pillow at you. He’d do it gently because obviously he doesn’t want to hurt you but he does use some force. Instead of you two leaving for the emergency you sometimes end up having a pillow fight.
To be a pain: Please tell why I feel like this man would just flip the mattress over. Like, he’s had enough and just *flips* you over. He’d help you up after and make sure you’re ok, but he’ll be laughing at you.
Beidou
Normally: Beidou is up early every morning, like Diluc she won’t wake you up until you need to wake up. She definitely whispers sweet nothings into your ear to wake you, she always enjoys the small smile you have on your face every morning. Pls Beiodu wake me up every morning.
To be sweet: Ugh this queen would cuddle you in her strong arms, while kissing your head. Beiodu doesn’t mind how much time she spends holding you, and when you’re awake she loves asking you about your plans for the day. She prefers cooking breakfast together one these sweet mornings, enjoying all the time you spend together.
In a emergency: Beidou definitely scares you awake. I can imagine her making a loud noise or tickling your feet. If that fails then she’s picking you up or dragging you to safety. She cares so much for you that she would always keep you safe.
To be a pain:Throws you overboard her ship. I’m joking, she’d definitely splash water on you. Unlike Diluc who’d spray it somewhat gently, Beiodu would just get a bucket and soak you. (She’ll dry you up tho bc she may have felt bad seeing your pouty face
I’m rebranding my SAGAU works as Isekai AU because I think it falls more in that catagory. It’s much less ‘self-aware’ than I planned it to be. Whoops. I’ll keep the tags the same on my previous work but from now on it’s “isekai au.”
Also!
I’m taking requests for an actual SAGAU series called Catch a falling star, about your in-game wishing experience!
For example: I lost my 50/50 on Venti’s banner and got C2 Diluc.
Venti didn’t mean to drink so much but the new shipment of dandillion wine just came in and he HAD to sample the new product! Stirring the liquid in his glass, he could he hear you in his mind your praying for him to come home. Sure, I’ll come over soon dear (Y/N) JUUUST one more drink. Apparently, it was one drink too many and he passed out onto the hardwood floor. Diluc peers over the bar and glares at the bard in distain. If he weren’t the Anemo Archon he would’ve banned him ages ago. Shaking his head, Diluc hears you pulling for the sloppy drunk’s banner and he shrugs his shoulders. You’ve already built him so what’s the harm of gaining another of his constellations. A gold ball of light slowly descends from the ceiling and towards Venti but feeling a little vindictive for all the times he’s left without paying his tab, the wine tycoon snatches the gold ball of light from him and presses it into his chest. He feels the familar pull of the intertwined fates and he appears in your 10 pull. His heart feels warm when you cheer for his name and is determine to show you how much stronger he’s become with his second constellation.
P.S!!!
If you make a request and if you feel comfortable sharing, toss in a couple facts about yourself as it will help me make it a little more personal!!
