Slime Rancher *Genshin Impact Story*

Slime Rancher & New Friends

The skies of Teyvat......

So majestic in nature and vast in space.

One could get lost in how high everything looks from below.

Thanks to Windy, I have no doubt that we will get lost.
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Hestia leaned against the squishy form of Windy as they cruised on the breeze. The Anemo slime puffed happily as she let her best friend ride on top of her. The two were inseparable, ever since the slime found her as a baby. Hestia had no family besides the slimes and whatever other creatures that showed up at her door. Despite being a slime rancher, she was also friends with Seelies, Whopperflowers, and even Hilichurls! However, slimes were her favorites since they never complain or cause trouble. Well at least all but her Pyro and Electro one.

"Windy...." Hestia said softy, patting her friendly slime. "I had that dream again, the one where those strange masked people were surrounding me." She squeezed her body, making the slime go up a bit. "Then a gentle voice comforted me and I woke up. I wonder why I keep having that one. Who is the voice the comforts me? Who were those masked people that surrounded me? Why don't humans ever come into my side of the forest?"

Windy gave a puff of confusion. The poor slime wanted to help her friend through her troubles, but even she was curious about the dream. The day she met Hestia was dark and dreary. Her cries pierced through the rain as she brought her to a nearby cave. While in that cave though, someone had found them both and made sure they were safe. Windy wasn't sure who this mysterious person was, but she thanked them for saving their lives.

They both landed on the ground near Falcon Coast. Windy let out a sigh, hopping over to take a sip of water. Hestia took out a small bundle of bread before handing some dandelions for her companion. The breeze was salty and calming. Taking a bite, she reminisced of her time alone and what she'll do to rectify that.

"Guess we should get the materials for our feast." Hestia said, patting Windy before getting up. "Too bad that dragon never stays in one place. I would've loved to have scale for the wall."

Tinkling noises were heard, making Windy gasp lightly. Hestia blinked, turning to the side to see a Seelie floating beside her. The small creature made a soft noise before tugging her hair.

"Hey! What are you-?" Suddenly, Hestia was pulled by the Seelie who called its other friends to help it out. Now four Seelie were taking her upwards and towards another area. Windy followed, not wanting to leave her friend unguarded. Hestia took no weapon and was immensely cautious when out.

Eventually, the Seelie dropped her in front of a rather large tree. They cooed gently before flying off. Hestia rubbed her behind before feeling a sense of stillness. She felt healed in the presence of this tree, the air being sweeter. She closed her eyes and felt the currents of the winds. Her hands tracing the airflow on her fingertips. Opening them, she noticed a worried Windy floating towards her. She held her arms open and hugged the slime tightly.

"Wonder why the Seelie took me to this large tree?" Hestia whispered to her companion. "This was hardly helpful, but maybe we can find a clue." Looking around, her eyes stopped at a large statue. "This statue..."

It was a young boy, one wearing white robes and having wings on his back. He sat on a large throne that covered the top of the pillar. A greenish glow overtook the statue, drawing both of them towards it. Hestia placed her hand on the statue, her eyes in a trance. Windy looked up at her friend, trying to rouse her out.

However, the girl's mind was long gone as she heard a whisper in her ear.

"Welcome back Hestia."
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"Barbatos, why are you here? Surely you know that you shouldn't meddle with human affairs."

It was a stormy night, lightning flashed and rain poured. The winds howled, sending objects flying everywhere. While that went on outside, inside a cave was a strange sight. An Anemo slime curled up against a young boy wearing robes. That same boy held a bundle of wet clothes where a young baby girl wailed. The boy hid the baby in his arms, shielding her from the threat at the mouth of the cave. A cloaked figured smirked at this, holding out their hand.

"Hand over the child and I'll spare you. This child has something that I want." The cloaked being said.

Barbatos stared up at the figure, shaking his head. "No can do. This child has the blessing of the Anemo Archon. As long as she is with me, you cannot lay a finger on her!" His eyes glared at the figure. "Of course you wouldn't understand why (blank) or should I use your new name of Tsarista."

The now identified Tsarista grit her teeth as  ice started forming outside the cave. "I hate to hurt a fellow Archon, so I'll ask one more time." A wave of ice surrounded Barbatos and the slime. "It would be unwise for a baby to lose body heat. Think about her safety before she dies in your arms."

Barbatos stared down to see the baby shivering from the cold. The Anemo Slime rubbed its cheek against the baby, trying to calm it down. He knew that if the Tsarista got her hands on this baby, then bad things would happen to the word.

The Tsarista laughed as she prepared one last final attack on her fellow Archon.
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"Hey! Hey you! Wake up already!"

Hestia's eyes slowly open as she noticed she was on the ground. Windy was on her chest, eyes widen when she noticed she was awake. Another creature was on top of Windy, looking like a fairy or a small child. Hestia then felt something cold on her forehead, a wet cloth placed by a blonde hair human male! Hestia felt a grin appearing on her face before eyes sparkled.

"A real live human male!" She exclaimed, startling the pixie girl.

"Paimon thinks you are an odd girl."
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Hestia's Guide to Monster Friendships!

Slimes: Easy to befriend and lovely to have around. The best way to befriend a slime to to feed it their favorite foods. Then they will be your best friend! Except for Geo, he's very stubborn.

Seelie: Shy little creatures that like to pull pranks on you. To befriend the Seelie, you need to first find one that will approach you. The ones that glow green love treasures, so bring a little gift for them.

Hilichurls: They don't bother you if you don't bother them. I was cautious around them, but a few came close to the farm. I danced with them, making them happy. The best way to make friends with them is to just be nice.

Whopperflowers: When I first met one, it threw me across a pond. Dewey also cried. It must've been startled and I apologized. The next time I visited the pond, the plant creature waved at me. The way to be friends is to not make them scared.

Ruin Guard: I don’t know much about these Automan, but I did bring one home for fun. It nearly tried to destroy my house, but its arm fell off. So, with the help of Geo and Flamey, we fixed its arm up. It lingers around the outskirts of the farm. I think its friendly enough.
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Next Time: Slime Rancher & Friends Sleepover!