Detectable Rivalry~ Heizou x fem!reader

⁂ Helpless ⁂

tw!! might be some triggering scenes (blood, kn*fes, that jazz, so if you don want to read, i'ts alright! ill put a start and stop at each section <3)

'W-where am i..' You muttered. The room was so silent it echoed on each wall. 'Y/n, Y/n, Y/n. Honestly, it's nothing personal. We just need you for..a little information.' You couldn't see much, but you knew Childe was smirking as he said that.

Everything had changed in an instant. As if you were betting on tails but landed on heads.

'As your friend-' Childe began to say before you cut him off. 'Don't you ever call us anything more than strangers. Archons..why did i trust you..' Your heart was beating so fast.
'All we need..is information.' Childe repeated. You heard a click of a door and felt the eeriness deepen. 'Ah! Dottore! Our guest here isn't quite getting the gist of this situation.' He greeted the harbinger like a close friend.

A light flickered on, showing their faces. The blue haired male smirked similarly to Childe. You were too scared of Childe, yet this man showed little regard for any human life. 'Alright..as you might know..a friend of yours was murdered by the Shogun. We see you-' He pointed to you, 'as a ticket straight to her.' The way he spoke send shivers down your spine. 'I have zero affiliation with the Almighty Shogun.' You stood your ground. You gazed up to Childe who looked pleased at his work. 'Don't ask him for mercy. He's the whole reason you're here.' The man looked proud of himself.

'Your buddy here saw you as an opportunity. You're in the Tenryou Commission. You have more links to the Shogun than anyone else in Inazuma. Now, how did you get here?' Dottore continued. You knew you shouldn't mention anything about the Crux fleet, it would only put more people in danger.

Everything began to add up and you scolded yourself for not noticing.

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You felt a harsh sting on your right cheek. 'Do not ignore me.' The blue haired man had slapped you. You felt a blade run down your jawline, making a sharp cut. 'Now we wouldn't want to hurt you.. would we?'

You refused to answer every question he threw at you. You knew the Shogunate army could deal with this, but if you stayed quiet, the Fatui wouldn't even get to Inazuma.

The same blade that cut your face sliced the side of your waist.

You felt as if everything started to go dizzy, as if the world was caving in on itself.

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Heizou's POV

I ran up towards Mount Tianheng. My fists clenched as i looked around. Everything was my fault. I couldn't do anything right, not even keep Y/n safe.

My heart beated as i bit the inside of my lip. Everything was so overwhelming. 'I need to find her. I can't leave Liyue without her..' I whispered to myself. 'Heizou..it's getting late, we can call for a search party. Please, it will be easier..' She placed her hand on my shoulder as i sat on my knees. 'I can't leave her..i can't..' I muttered. It felt as if my heart had been shone on this pedestal just for the limelight to be taken away.

Tears burned down my face. I had to do something, even if it got me killed. 'Heizou...please. We know this hurts.. but-'
'But what? I'm a detective and i can't work out where the closest person to me has gone! You don't know anything about this...' I looked at both Beidou and Kazuha. Kaedehara's jaw clenched tightly.

I ran down the hill, ignoring every hillichurl i came across. My mind was blurry. 'She wouldn't leave..she wouldn't..' I repeated, over and over.

I just kept running.

I didn't care where i was going, i just ran.

I didn't know where i was going, i had never been to Liyue before.

I saw a statue of the seven close by. It's light shining in the ever growing darkness. I looked around and saw ruined pillars and buildings. 'H-Heizou! Dunyu ruins aren't the safest..where are you?' I heard Beidou shout. I didn't reply, i just kept walking towards the statue.

I didn't feel at home. This wasn't my archon. This wasn't my nation. I wasn't even sure where i was. I felt so comfortable wherever i was with Y/n. Now that she isn't with me, i felt lost. My ears rang with the sudden silence.

I looked up at the statue, hoping it would pity me. 'Please. Help me find her. I know you're not my God, and i know its my fault..but i need her.' I whispered, sitting down looking over the ruined buildings.

I noticed a group of Fatui agents walking around. I didn't even feel compelled to fighting them. I had nothing left to give, i just wanted the world to swallow me whole.

I thought about what Beidou said.

But i'm a detective? If i can't figure out where she is, who will?

I don't want to go back to Inazuma alone. I couldn't. I couldn't bare the fact that i didn't live up to my promise. I didn't wait for her.

Y/n's POV  trigger warning!!! start :)

You felt a grip on your neck. The world still felt dizzy, but you were able to hear the people around you.

'She's useless..'

They couldn't use you to get to the Shogun. It was a completely irrational idea. You may have known Yae Miko, but between a Tenryou detective and the Raiden Shogun, you knew who you would rather pick.

Your legs felt numb. You wasn't sure how long you had been here, but you were starting to feel hazy. Trying your best to stay alert, you looked to your side and noticed your electro vision was still with you. If only you could get a sword.

Everything felt bruised. A large gash on your waist made you wince everytime you tried to move.

'Y/n. Please just give us something.' Childe sauntered into the room. 'You can beg all you like, but i know nothing.' Childe tutted at what you said, before producing a blade made from water. Your eyes widened. 'I'll give you one more chance..how did you get into Inazuma?' You just clenched your jaw, preparing for what would come next. Childe brought the blade down swiftly onto your leg, making you scream out in pain. He didn't hit an artery, but blood started to spill out.

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You desperately tried to stay awake. You felt a tear roll down your face.

Childe waltzed out of the room. You bit the inside of your lip. There was only one person on your mind. One person who gave you the determination to stay awake.

Heizou.

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A/n

my phone died halfway through but we move

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also cheeky hamilton song as the chapter name bc it was in my head

anywhos

ugh i love that word

i don't wanna drag out the angst too much....

maybe i will

edit: uh yeah i can't spell, but at the same time it's funny spelling things wrong LMFAOOOOO
anyways i just corrected shit