𝐕𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 || D. Ragnvindr [Diluc x Reader]

𝐓𝐖𝐎 A Glimpse of Tomorrow

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Present Day

As Diluc embarked on his journey to Liyue for a work-related trip concerning his winery, a lingering curiosity tugged at the corners of his mind like an insistent whisper. It had been five long years since his fateful encounter with Y/N amidst the rain-soaked ruins of Lánshuǐ Chéng, yet her presence lingered in his thoughts like an indelible mark.

As he traversed the rugged terrain, the ruins of Lánshuǐ Chéng appeared on the horizon like a haunting reminder of the past. Though he had not planned to revisit the site of their meeting, a sudden impulse seized him, urging him to seek out the ethereal being who had left an indelible impression upon his soul.

With each step forward, Diluc felt a sense of anticipation building within him, mingled with a tinge of apprehension. What would he find amidst the ruins? Would Y/N still be there, her radiant presence illuminating the darkness like a guiding star?

As he approached the familiar site, his heart quickened with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. The memories of their first encounter flooded his mind, each detail etched into his memory with a clarity that belied the passage of time.

And then, amidst the crumbling remnants of a once-great city, he saw her—a solitary figure standing amidst the desolation, her ethereal presence casting a haunting glow amidst the gloom. In that moment, time seemed to stand still as their eyes met once more, a silent exchange passing between them that spoke volumes without the need for words.

As he drew closer, Diluc felt a rush of emotion wash over him—a sense of connection that transcended the boundaries of time and space.

Diluc and Y/N stood as silent witnesses to the passage of time, their shared bond a testament to the enduring power of destiny.

As Diluc approached, Y/N's eyes widened in surprise and delight at the sight of the man whom she had thought about every day since their fateful meeting. In that moment, it was as if time stood still, and all she could see was him.

A soft smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she watched him draw nearer, her heart fluttering with a mixture of excitement and anticipation. She had often wondered if she would ever see him again, if fate would be kind enough to bring them back together once more. And now, as he stood before her, she felt a surge of happiness wash over her like a warm embrace.

"I don't receive many visitors," she teased lightly, her voice a playful melody that danced upon the air. "Yet I'm happy you're my only one."

Her smile widened as she spoke, a radiant expression that lit up her features like the sun breaking through the clouds.

Diluc met Y/N's playful tease with a faint smile, though the weight of his words belied any hint of levity. "My business here is merely a short stop," he replied, his voice tinged with a hint of regret. "I hadn't planned to return, but... something compelled me to come back."

His gaze softened as he spoke, a silent acknowledgment of the unspoken bond that had drawn him back to this place—the memory of their fateful meeting.

"I didn't expect to see you here," he admitted, his tone betraying a mixture of surprise and gratitude. "But I'm glad that I did."

"I'm happy you still thought so kindly of me," Y/N replied, her voice soft and sincere, carrying a melody of warmth and gratitude that echoed. With a graceful elegance befitting her divine nature, she settled upon a nearby rock, her movements fluid and unhurried, like the gentle sway of a willow in the breeze.

In that moment, she felt a surge of affection wash over her—a fondness for the man who had left an indelible mark upon her heart all those years ago.

"You're much more grown than I remember," she added with a playful giggle, her laughter like the tinkling of wind chimes in the distance. Despite the passage of time, she couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity in his presence, as if no time had passed at all.