Xiao x Aether Oneshots ❤️

Not you too

WILDFLOWER by Billie Eilish (guys I'm actually in love with her)

~~~~~~ No Ones POV ~~~~~~

Arguing with loved ones was common. Everyone gets irritated and sometimes it seeps into small things in their lives and others. It can either get really bad or just be a really small matter. At the end of the day, you will always receive different results after one.

Fighting with loved ones is different. Many uncontrolled emotions come out and harsh things are said and done. Things change afterwards. Love can either disappear or get stronger. Depends on how you handle it.

This however was different. Something was causing the two to fight and argue. Something has been affecting them for far too long. All Xiao did was ignore it... he knew it was his fault. He knows it is but still denied it for so long. He didn't want to believe that he did this after his partner told him so many times that he could never harm him.

Now here they were, fighting in the rain like animals against eachother. Aether. He was so beautiful. Now he was tainted by karmic dept and was trying to kill Xiao. The one he vowed to never hurt. His eyes were black with dark liquid spilling from them as well as his mouth. His skin was gray instead of a vibrant warm and his hair was.. fading. Messed up. Tangles and some pieces even falling out. The purple marks under his eyes were such obvious indications on what was going on but he still ignored it.

Everyone told him something was wrong with Aether. Something was happening but he was so afraid of losing him. Afraid of having to do what had to be done to thoses taken by darkness. It shattered his heart to see his lover in such a state. Xiao was fighting this battle on his own and was losing. More like letting Aether win.

Xiao couldn't bring himself to hurt his husband. A life was lost today and Aether still couldn't bring himself to put him down like he had promised to do. When Aether does (if) eventually come back to reality, he'll realize what he had done. The poor old man just irritated with Aether for taking so long on a commission. Xiao had sensed something on the wind. Sensed the mans anger. Then it was blood. So much of it.

He came as fast as he could but it was too late. The karmic dept was leaking from Aether. It burned so badly. Xiao could barely breathe as he dodged another attack and making Aether go shoulder first straight into a tree. It was wet outside and slippery. Aethers eyes were wide but Xiao could not tell the look in them besides the aura to kill. It was so heavy and obvious.

The blonde lunged at him once more and Xiao didn't have enough time to move out the way again. Aether was able to dig his sword into the Adeptis shoulder. With a tainted smirk, he twisted the sword. Xiao tried everything to get away but the suffocating feeling was making him dizzy and weak.

Xiao grabbed Aethers wrist and tried prying him off. There was no getting out of this easily. Drawing his spear, he hit him hard in his waist with the non-sharp end of his spear. He didn't want to hurt him but he was increasingly becoming irritated. Aether physical recoiled and fell to his knees, bringing them both down to the ground. Xiao ripped the sword from his shoulder and threw it to the side before tackling Aether.

"Traveler! Please you need to stop!!" Xiao roared as he pinned the screaming Aether down. Mud and water soaking the both of them while he thrashed around. Hitting and scratching him. Xiao looked at his lover and his mind went completely blank. He has forgotten what to do. How to help him. All he can think about it how much pain his dear husband was in.

Tears welled up in his eyes and he tried so hard not to cry. Xiaos grip faltered and Aether grabbed his wrist, biting into it as hard as he could. Xiao yelled as blood seeped out of his arm. Aether was not letting go. He felt so dizzy. The adeptis punched Aether right in the jaw. That made him let go and become dazed for a moment.

Xiao cradled his bleeding arm. There was so much blood. He stood up, staggering a bit as he tried to get some distance in him. That's when he noticed there was black residue in his dark red blood. It was hard to see but he could see it. The skin around the bite became inflamed quickly and it burned. Xiao was shaking badly and he looked up to see Aether standing.

Death in those once golden eyes. "Tra-.. Aether. Aether please. Snap out of it." Xiaos tone was pleading as he faltered a few steps, his vision going in and out. Just as Aether was about to make a move, an arrow hit him in the shoulder, near his neck. He blinked slowly and looked at the arrow. A moment passed before his shaky hands took the arrow out. It wasn't long before the mans eyes closed and he collapsed.

Xiao panicked and ran to his side, frantically looking over him. The arrow hit him so clean that it wasn't even bleeding. He only knows one person who can make a hit like that. His eyes widened and before he can turn around, someone was beside him. Looking at his arm. The gold and brown was enough to get him to calm down as his eyesight grew worst. The world went dark quickly.

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An unknown amount of time passed before the Yaksha awoke. He was laying in a bed. So soft. Calming. It almost made him fall asleep if his memory didn't slam back into him in that moment.

Darkness. Shadows. Karmic dept. Aether.

Xiao sat up quickly, snatching the blankets off and standing. He recognized this place as Xianyuns adobe. At least he knew he was safe but was Aether? He was not quiet as he made his way down the hazy hallways, wind blowing around him. Making him feel unusually calm.

Someone suddenly stepped out in front of him. Stopping him in his tracks. He almost dare to draw his spear but saw it was just Zhongli. He quickly bowed, "Z-Zhongli. Apologies." The tall man only smiled softly, making him stand up properly. "Shh child. We must discuss something but first, how's your arm?" Xiao tilted his head and realized that he was feeling pain. Everywhede but it was dulled in a way.

He lifted his arm to inspect it. "It feels fine. I was poisoned wasn't I? Is that why you're asking?" Xiao turned his head to look at him who nodded. "Yes. I think you already know what's going on. I tried warning you about this. Everyone did. I don't know what's gotten into you but a life was lost. You are not to blame though. I just need you to realize how severe te situation is. I know you love him but there is something that is hurting him and everyone around him."

Zhongli explained, walking down the hallway with Xiao. The tall man knew he would not be able to take this well. Xiao said nothing as they walked until they were finally in a room where the blonde slept peacefully in a bed. Or that's what it seemed. He had so many scars on him but he looked only slightly better. There were tear stains on his cheeks.

Xiao slowly walked torwards him, hesitant to do so. He could feel the seething sting in the air as he did. His steps faltered a bit as he got really dizzy but then it went away just as quickly. There was a glow around him. "Please be careful Xiao. My abilities can only do so much to help the pain easier for the both of you." The tall man spoke. Xiao nodded and went to Aethers side.

He was so cold. Deathly pale. It was hard to see him like this. Tears welled up in the adeptis eyes. "I'm so sorry..." He whispered as he buried his head into the sheets next to Aethers arm. He sobbed for hours on end next to his lover, praying he can make it through his mistakes.

~~~~~~ AN ~~~~~~

Hello guys 😋 I just started school but I am trying my best to get you guys some stuff to read. Love you and thank you for sticking with me ❤️

Make sure to eat and drink some water.

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