Tumgik
#male traveler
taterdraws · 11 months
Photo
Tumblr media Tumblr media
love aether being the competition’s designated vlogger btw
5K notes · View notes
relxion-kunp · 1 year
Photo
Tumblr media
Archon quest make me wanna draw Aether (Traveler) hehe they drink sussy drink again and got cat ear  was working on these on stream earlier!~ 
607 notes · View notes
lumieron · 4 months
Text
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
anon requested: plain transparent aether icons, credit to use!
50 notes · View notes
moonbiit-arts · 2 years
Text
Tumblr media
old xiaother dancer au doodle 🤲
931 notes · View notes
f-riedeggy · 4 months
Text
Tumblr media
real pic of me playing in my fishpond in my serenitea pot
14 notes · View notes
kodainred · 6 months
Text
Tumblr media
Yay I contributed with my first meme and will go back to not being active at all~~ yayyyyy
14 notes · View notes
captaincryolicious · 2 years
Text
Third Wheel
Tumblr media Tumblr media
➳ Aether x gn!reader
➳ Oneshot ; 1.5k
➳ Fluff, humor ; No warnings
His travel companion proves to be a massive third wheel in a way that threatens to ruin your date, so why not try to ditch her? [24.07.2022]
Zep's Note ; This isn't anything special tbh.
content under the cut | masterlist
Tumblr media
"Oh, Paimon has a good idea!" the floating creature marveled, excitedly dashing off in a particular direction and disappearing from your view for a moment. 
It had been going on like this for quite some time now, with Aether's travel companion darting around you and blurting out ideas ever since you met with the male at the fountain in Mondstadt. What was supposed to be a spontaneous little date didn't look like that in the slightest, but despite your disappointment you really couldn't hate Paimon for it – she was simply the biggest hypeman when it came to what was blooming between you and Aether. 
The traveler, however, was less amused.
A heavy sigh fell off his lips, and he didn't even bother to listen to what his companion had to say anymore. It was the nth idea Paimon had suggested in a really short span of time and you nor Aether were able to keep up. 
The original plan was to spend a nice and relaxed afternoon in the city of Mondstadt, and the whole purpose was to get to know each other a little better. That seemed to be mission impossible, and you had practically given up on enjoying your date with the traveler. 
     "How do you explain to a literally floating airhead that a date usually means two people meeting because they want to spend time together?" Aether asked quietly, grimacing when Paimon drifted towards you again. 
     "Don't know," you admitted. "You'd say you would have an idea since you've been traveling together for so long." 
     "I've never had to ditch her before," he countered, holding up his hands. "Usually I really appreciate her company but now I wish she would leave us alone for a bit."
     "Can't you just ask her?" you questioned, lowering your voice since the floating creature was closing in on you. "Have you tried already?"
     "I told her I had a date today and she insisted on coming with me," Aether told you. "I guess I wasn't clear enough about the you should stay home part." 
     "Aether, Y/N," Paimon called out as soon as she reached you. "Paimon's hungry, can we go and grab something to eat?" 
That's what you had been hearing the entire time. A date was supposed to be about you and Aether, right? Yet, it had been about Paimon the whole afternoon. She bestowed numerous ideas upon you while you did not ask, she demanded food continuously, she meddled with your conversations; she simply interfered with what should have been your alone time with the traveler. 
Aether nearly growled in annoyance, doing a formidable job at hiding it from his travel companion. But you caught it, and if you weren't as frustrated as he was, it would have made you laugh. 
You did feel a bit guilty for being so utterly done with the floating creature, but you knew it couldn't be helped. This was not what you signed up for when you planned your date with the traveler and it made you a little sad. 
     "Alright, let's get something to eat," the male said flatly, and Paimon cheered in the air before darting towards the Good Hunter, which was the place most nearby from where you were. 
     "Albedo once mentioned how he was interested in her for research purposes," he whispered when Paimon was out of earshot, and you gasped, clasping your hand over your mouth in surprise.
     "Aether, no–"
     "Just kidding," he snickered. "I would never want anything to happen to her, I just wish she would leave us alone for a bit."
You pondered for a moment, but couldn't really come up with a plan that actually made sense. How did one get rid of a creature that could float as fast as you could run? 
     "What if we distract her with food?" you asked. "She seems really enthusiastic about that so it might work."
     "And then we ditch her," Aether added, catching on quickly. You nodded, and he seemed to think about it for a moment. 
Honestly, you felt bad for even suggesting something like that, but you were slightly annoyed with the flying creature and just wanted to enjoy some time with the traveler – who went through great efforts of trying to find some free time between all his commissions and adventures. You really didn't want Paimon to spoil what was left of your date as well.
     "We can try?" you shrugged. Paimon's perseverance was praiseworthy and you weren't sure if your plan would succeed in the slightest. She would probably find a way to catch up with you in no-time and you'd be as annoyed as you were now. 
But it was worth a shot, right? 
      "Alright, I'll go up and order her favorite food, as soon as she starts devouring her meal, we make a run for it," Aether summarized, lowering his voice since you arrived at the Good Hunter, where Paimon was waiting for you. 
You sat down at a table, taking a position in which you could jump up swiftly as soon as Paimon was enjoying her meal. While Aether was talking to Sara, the girl behind the counter of the restaurant, you waited in silence, almost nervous for what was about to occur. Paimon was floating next to the male excitedly as he walked towards your table after a while, a steaming plate filled with delicious food in his hands. His travel companion was completely oblivious; she didn't notice how you and Aether exchanged a look, how you proceeded to slip out of your seat a little to prepare for the upcoming sprint you had to take. She was simply focused on the food that was solely for her. 
     "Ooh, Paimon can't wait to eat it," the floating creature gushed, kicking her tiny legs in the air. 
     "Here, all for you," Aether told her, setting down the plate onto the smooth surface of the table in front of her. He too pretended to sit down, but he held your gaze and you caught his message. 
You flew up and ran.
The streets of Mondstadt passed by in a blur as you ran through them as fast as you could. Aether was right next to you, and much to your surprise he reached out and grabbed your hand. But you gladly let him lead you towards the city gate. Together you darted through the streets. People gave you weird looks, for it didn't happen every day that the Honorary Knight and his date ran through the city in a mad dash. 
At some point your lungs started burning, as the green wildlands that surrounded the city greeted you. But Aether gently urged you to keep running, and spurred on by his soft grip on your hand you persevered.
To save your date, you told yourself. 
After what felt like ages of running, when Aether finally deemed you far away enough from the city, he slowly brought you to a halt. Completely out of breath, you fell to your knees in the soft grass, and the traveler was quick to flop down next to you. You found him looking at you with a smile, and you took it as an invitation to lie down in the soft grass next to him. 
It felt great, to flop down onto the soft grass without a care in the world, gradually catching your breath now that you could finally relax after an intense sprint like that.
You glanced at the male sideways, grass tickling your cheeks teasingly. When your eyes met Aether's, you couldn't help the giggles that bubbled up your throat, and he too started laughing. Now that you thought about it, today's events were rather funny. Your date got disrupted by the obnoxiously present travel companion of Aether and after coming up with a plan to finally ditch her, you actually went through with it and ran away like a bunch of idiots. 
     "Isn't it peaceful like this?" the traveler asked when the laughter died down, a smile still present on his features. "Quite nice, huh?"
You nodded, but shot the other a troubled look.
     "It is," you agreed. "I feel a bit bad, though." 
     "Oh, she's so caught up in her food, she probably won't even notice that we're gone," Aether joked, but a moment later his smile faltered as well. "But I also feel a little guilty."
     "Should we go back?" you suggested.
     "A few minutes," the male reasoned, and you suddenly noticed how he never let go of your hand after taking it. 
You two were lying in the grass, hands connected and still pretty out of breath. You couldn't help but to glance away as a blush climbed up your cheeks. Yeah, this was what you had been hoping for when Aether had asked you out. He was right; Paimon could wait for a bit. 
It was quiet and peaceful, and you relished in the absence of a certain high-pitched voice that told you what to do the entire time. It had finally started to feel like a date, and you were happy with it.
A few minutes wouldn't hurt Paimon.
323 notes · View notes
limonecat005 · 11 months
Text
The Wind to My Fire (Scaraether) Aether centric oneshot
Aether has done nothing but loathe the former sixth harbinger since the very beginning.
He cannot bring himself to ever forgive him. He has hurt countless people and some of his own close friends. And he couldn't do anything but watch as he did so. Horrified, wide eyes and crumbling bones, he has done much evil. Scaramouche didn't deserve anything but the worst.
And yet, his golden eyes couldn't stop following his dark cold traces that he left behind wherever he went. His heart is stubborn; stuck to this enigma of a person. The Balladeer knew him better than anyone else; his presence was in his consciousness once. He knew his fire, he knew the kind of questions to ask that would leave him speechless.
"Tell me, just what has this world done for you to protect it with such zest and conviction?"
"...You wouldn't understand."
And as the wind guides him, he follows his trace. He watches as he pulls himself out of the mud he had created. He watched him walk into light, and archon forbid how beautiful he looked under the early morning sunlight.
The way the wind guided his fire throughout his body and the way he majestically went by, Aether's heart beats erratically. Dark hair flowing with the gentle breeze, sharp eyes watching every move and his voice gently stirring his mind into a storm he willingly accepts.
"What, can't sleep with me around?" He would tease every night followed by a chuckle that grew softer as time passed by.
'Quite the opposite.' He would silently respond.
So, when the wind picks up again, he would know it was him. The soft yet agile gust, sweeping his golden hair like it would when he glides down the hills of Mondstat. Scent of earl grey and dew drops feels like home and Aether forgets how to loathe.
Now, when Wanderer's wind flows in his direction, his gaze would soften in helplessness of the entirety of this madness, this feeling, the fire that spread in his presence. The world turns rose tinted pink with him and even the cold of Dragonspine feels warm with him.
His curiosity had him fall into his mystery. Entrapped in this forever burn of his chest when he urged his heart to escape from the latter's gravity.
Foolish is he. Out of all the follies, why is this the one his heart commits to?
"I hate him." He would murmur to his companion. "...I hate him."
"Paimon feels the same way about him too." She would say as she floats around him.
And when the wind changes again, his heart would beat painfully against his chest. Once again, his eyes would follow his traces and watch as he soars in divinity.
"Oh..." He would whisper breathlessly. "but I love him, Paimon."
35 notes · View notes
kapane-luyeshu · 1 year
Text
Tumblr media
a little eldrich horror version of aether, a commission for my dear Mimi
the idea was made by them, and the design was made by me following their description and vision, and it was a lot of fun!
27 notes · View notes
moaa · 1 year
Text
ueueue,,,,
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
33 notes · View notes
taterdraws · 11 months
Photo
Tumblr media
still in denial abt the fact that this mf fell at such velocity that he blew a whole damn crater into the ground and didnt get back up and the traveler&co is like “...so anyway-” 💀
1K notes · View notes
6ixbullets · 2 years
Text
LUM1N3 4ND A3THER M4TCH1NG IC0NS !
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ 🐚🗯☁️ ♡
## like / reblog if you use / save !¡
115 notes · View notes
xiaosthetic · 2 years
Text
𖥻⠀،⠀‹ ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN ↷
▾ ꭛ ˖ ︴CHARACTERS : aether x reader
▾ ꭛ ˖ ︴WARNINGS : aether cursing, mentions of blood and injury
▾ ꭛ ˖ ︴NOTE : i made a seven deadly sins reference hehe. proof read, i wrote this at 1 am 💀
if you enjoyed my content, consider sending a tip on my ko-fi!
Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media Tumblr media
aether had always been odd, but not in an unpleasant way. rather, he was mysterious—yes, that is the proper word to describe him.
always soft-spoken, always smiling—so bright it can rival the sun—and always ready to solve whatever problem comes your way.
halting your movements, you stand in front of your household, captured in a daze. your thoughts were filled with a certain male blonde, not because you were too lovestruck—although that isn't too far of an assumption.
you were never graced by lady luck's mercy, but it had not always been like this. death never greeted you when you least expected it every waking moment. telltales of a curse passed down from generation to generation had you wondering whether you were its unfortunate victim.
however, you digress.
aether, as if someone godsend, is always there with his blade shining a dangerous glint, ready to deflect death's scythe. whenever death lingers a little bit too close, you best know that the male twin would have you in his safe embrace.
"it's as if he knew just what will transpire," you mumbled absentmindedly, unaware of your feet leading you out of the safety of your home and into the dangers of mondstadt territory.
recently, wolfhounds have begun appearing near mondstadt city. you could only hope that something large-scale as this isn't due to your awful fortune. it led you to believe bennett's bad luck is tamer than yours.
where would you be now without aether? a visionless person like you, not acknowledged by the gods, surely is not a threat to death. yet, what did your bloodline even do to receive such a curse—if your family really is cursed—and what is its nature?
alas, a normal citizen such as you, or as normal as one can be, cannot protect yourself from the unexpected outcry of the said wolfhounds that once invaded the territory of lupus boreas. as quick as lightning, disappearing in a blink of an eye and reappearing with their razor-sharp nails covered with a corrosive substance, you found yourself surrounded.
panic and fear overcame your whole senses and only then were you able to snap out of your daze. what can a mere basket with sweet madames do? your friends in springvale would certainly not like it if you give them ruined food.
you can almost taste blood in your mouth, the horrific taste of metal making you want to gag. death began to appear before you once more, this time, in the form of massive claws set out to rip you to shreds.
with your instincts into overdrive, you sidestepped one attack, only to land yourself in front of another. a cry rang out, and it only registered to you that the noise was your own when jolts of pain traveled throughout your body, paralyzing you on the spot. a substance so warm and sticky trickled down your arm, dirtying the ground and turning them red.
you looked up, your vision dimming, and razor-sharp teeth greeted you. your head will be cut off, and all you can think about is aether.
a glint of a silver blade blinded you, prompting you to close your eyes as drops of blood decorated your face. it burned but it was nothing compared to the searing pain in your arm. still, even the pain numbed down as your heart continued to pound erratically. 
it only registered in your ear that a familiar voice is screaming for your name, calling you desperately.
"aether…" you muttered knowingly before opening your eyes.
just like the many times he had saved you from death, his long and golden hair appeared disheveled, his face drained of blood, and his knuckles white from gripping his blade too tight. his golden irises eyed you with the same intensity, the same concern, and the same care.
when he saw your state, aether could feel his heart drop. he may have gotten rid of the wolfhounds, but you were still hit, their poison making it difficult for you to even move.
he could lose you at any given moment. not again.
"shit! we need to take you back to the cathedral!"
the next thing you knew, you were hoisted up in his arms, carried like a bride. the hailed hero of teyvat ran as if his life depended on it, your weight seemingly nothing for him. 
"don't close your eyes, okay, love? i'll bring you to barbara and she will patch you up." his voice trembled, you noticed, and the endearment did not escape your ear either. unfortunately, there were more pressing matters at hand.
even in your predicament—with the adrenaline leaving your body, and the wound beginning to hurt once again—you still find it in you to form coherent thoughts.
"why…?"
it was not a question pertaining to why he saved you, but to ask why he always manages to be there for you no matter which corner of teyvat you find yourself in.
aether knew what you meant, and his lips that were shut tight before began to move. he clutched onto you so tightly, desperate to feel your warmth, reassuring him for the nth time that you were still with him.
"i failed you one hundred and six times, i won't let you slip away this time."
for he who once traveled worlds, now traveled time and space, breaking taboos and disrupting balance, all to find a timeline where you lived.
Tumblr media
▾ ꭛ ˖ ︴END NOTE : likes and reblogs are very much appreciated. thank you for the 200+ follows! i may open requests for an event soon, idk not really confident still.
93 notes · View notes
moonbiit-arts · 10 months
Text
Tumblr media
chibi practice w xiao and aefer ˘̴͈́ꈊ˘̴͈́
31 notes · View notes
astraymetronome · 11 months
Text
Your Crown, My Flower: Both Ruined Beyond Repair
Summary
Having found her brother again, Lumine refuses to let him leave without a discussion. Is bringing up their past a low blow, probably, but they need to talk. They might never get another chance before everything reaches its climax. Before something happens to either of them.
Notes
The song for this One-shot is Youth by Daughter, on Spotify.
My friends got me into the Genshin Fandom and now I’m in deep. Do not worry, I’m still going to make Mha content. This is just exploring new waters. Also, I chose the Female Traveler when I started so- Most of my content will probably be from Lumine’s point of view or based around her.
Despite the tragedy from five hundred years ago, the dust around Khaenri’ah had yet to settle. The ash hue of a home once destroyed will last far more lifetimes than the people it once held.
It feels…
Strange.
After all this time their reunion, the final reunion, is here. Fate has been her best friend, and learning of the past and what it held for the Archons has allowed her to recognize a losing battle. Even with all of the new knowledge and their meetings, she just has more questions and fewer answers.
When they first came here, to this world. Teyvat seemed so promising until she was awoken by him. Aether was so panicked. She could barely remember watching this kingdom crumble. The only thing that truly sticks out to her was the sight she saw. She didn’t believe him. She refused to believe such a wonderful place, with its beautiful people and growth, would fall to ruin. Lumine’s memory only grasped at rushing feet, the burn in her chest on top of the scrapes on her hands and knees. The ash and dirt clung to skin and clothes like tar.
Their destination wasn’t the beautiful sight she once knew, but instead the rubble of a once complete home. Lumine couldn’t help the flashes of her past as she stepped over the eroded stone and the overgrown vines. These flowers she still wore in her hair seemed to no longer grow here, as dead as the memories made here.
Paimon was hovering over her shoulder, sticking closer than she normally did, as heels clicked against the road. Golden eyes couldn’t help drifting back to her every now and then. Their months together have grown a bond she wouldn’t trade for anything, but her brother, even now, was still her priority. If Lumine could, and if she allowed it, she wouldn’t mind bringing Paimon with her when they travel once more. She’d love the different kinds of food that can be found in new worlds but, at the same time, she knew she’d miss it here.
Just like she misses her home.
Their home.
If she still had her wings, she’d leave this place, maybe even Teyvat as a whole. That wasn’t possible anymore. Lumine didn’t even have Aether or any knowledge of the unknown god who stole their flight.
As she grew closer to the chaos, the abyss seemed to deepen the signs of the land’s pain. The wind blew harder and the dust in the air grew thicker. Lumine’s blonde hair probably no longer matched her bright eyes. She could feel the tension all over this place, it made sense considering everything it held. The sight of the cooled magma was rather nerve-racking. She didn’t enjoy the memory it brought to the surface.
Why did it always have to bring the red back?
She hated it.
Paimon was coughing behind her, so she didn’t hesitate to turn to the small floater. Her childlike friend was quick to wave her free hand around before speaking up. “Paimon is fine! Don’t worry about her!” She said swiftly as she went ahead and moved around. Lumine didn’t mind having her do this, she was so used to the fidgeting and fly-like nature she held it wasn’t a bother.
“It’s okay Paimon, let’s just focus on getting through these ruins.” She said calmly as she watched her guide nod eagerly before the sound of rumbling forced her to be on guard. She’d become very protective of her friend considering she was a decent airhead. Her right arm swung around to defend Paimon as her left hand grasped a sword. Her golden eyes once again roamed the surroundings as she tried to gather an idea of the situation. When no threats showed up, she moved forward while keeping the floater near her. She kept her weapon at the ready, planning to avoid any surprises.
Her hands felt surprisingly clammy as exhaustion began to way on her. Lumine hadn’t had a proper rest in a while. She’s been very committed to her brother and has done everything she’s been told in order to make sure she increases her chances.
They had to find each other… Eventually…
Before she knew it, Paimon’s voice was rather fuzzy to her ears and the deep blue, purple mist around them began to flood her blacking vision. She felt her knees collide, rocks cutting into her skin as she instinctively put her sword away and wrapped her arms around her friend. Paimon was basically a child, after all, she had to ensure she was safe. The small arms that wrapped around her neck made her tension relax as she passed out, her vision completely gone. She really should have considered the noise they made, maybe she should rethink her heels.
_____
Lumine could tell she wasn’t in the greatest condition. Her head was pounding and she could feel small hands shaking her side. She let her eyes blink open, revealing the glittering gold irises back to the sky as she turned. Paimon’s galactic gaze immediately softened as she met her. The traveler noticed a few tears forming in her childlike eyes as she spoke up. “Paimon thought it happened again, like Inazuma.”
Her own gaze became more gentle as she reached over and pulled her small friend close. “I’m okay Paimon. Inazuma isn’t gonna happen again. I promise.” Lumine whispered to her. She could feel her small hands once again gripping her dress as her head burrowed into her collarbone. Despite how much they both needed this reassurance, she refused to allow herself to relax. The abyss has let them live this long, so they either have a plan or her brother is up to something.
As her eyes wandered their surroundings, she took note of the still present ruin. The room they were in had poorly patched walls and big gaps in the bars. Paimon could probably get through them if she tired, right now that might be their own option. She sighed as she stood up, not planning to let go until her small companion decided to release her. She noticed one bed, if they were here long enough she’d either let Paimon use it or she’d allow her to sleep against her. Either way, she didn’t want to let her feel more stressed.
Lumine continued with scoping out their prison, making sure she took note of every little crack and fix. If they needed to, she was doubtful of their patch skills. It was at least a hope. She took note of how almost every crevice had moss or some kind of vegetative growth. She figured this area had to at least have a way for water to get in without the sun to allow plants to grow. She sighed as she went ahead and continued to hold her young friend.
She knew there was a chance Paimond was far older than she was but, either way, she was more of a child so she’d refer to her as one. She may be all-knowing and be aware of things the Archons haven’t even touched but, deep down, she was a little kid.
It didn’t take much longer for her to move away from her torso, rubbing her red-rimmed eyes. She didn’t blame her for her reaction, she understood the fear and frustration of losing someone so, she simply smiled and allowed a comfortable silence. Lumine was aware she needed to bring up the possible escape, but she also didn’t want to cause any more stress. It didn’t take Paimon long to notice her hesitancy though.
“Do you have any ideas?” She asked calmly as she continued to hover around her shoulders, sticking a little closer than normal. A small sad smile formed on her face as she reached over and ruffled Paimon’s hair, being careful of her crown-like halo.
“I do, but I am doubtful you’ll enjoy it..” Lumine admitted as she went ahead and gently brought her closer to the bars. “I think you could free us. You’re small enough to fit through the bars, Paimon.” She added as she pointed towards the locking mechanism. The floater seemed to grow quiet as she glanced back over at her.
“Paimon can do it.” She said swiftly, her fists resting on her hips as she swayed a little. A smile was on her face, clearly hiding her stress as she went ahead and carefully moved through the bars.
The blonde was quick to push her arm through the bar as well as she tried to keep the pale child calm. She knew how stressed Paimon could get. Lumine wanted to try her best in order to assist her small friend.
She watched over her as the white-haired child worked at the lock. She smiled a small bit as the small girl gave a bright one in response as she managed to pull the door open. Lumine was quick to make her way out before she scooped her up into her hold. She was pleased with her achievement, not really able to get truly mad with Paimon.
They stepped out of the cell and into the hall without any hesitancy. Her golden eyes once again covered their surroundings as she began to step forward. The depleted look of the cell continued in this area as they both fell into a small rhythm. Lumine was sure to keep the small being close to her as she walked. A soft reassuring smile was on her face as she kept checking on Paimon.
Their peace didn’t seem to last long, soon shouting and yelling grabbed her attention. Without much thought, she grabbed the small wrist and began to rush towards the exit. It wasn’t that she didn’t trust Paimon to keep up, more of the fact she was worried they’d manage to catch up to them and get her first. Lumine couldn’t leave her behind.
As she ran, she took notice of a forking path, it didn’t truly matter since the left had some abyss mages and a herold. It wasn’t that she couldn’t take them, more that she didn’t want to risk getting surrounded. She bolted down the right path and continued to bring the floater with her. The many twists and turns of separating hallways seemed intimidating but she couldn’t stop. Soon a door was in her way, There was nowhere to turn and she could hear them behind her.
In a moment she collided with the door and forced it open, immediately blocking it with a combination of Geo and Dendro. She was panting as she finally let go of her small friend, blinking in response to the sudden light that had met her eyes. It had been close to sunset when they’d attacked the first time, so she had to guess they’d been out all night.
Lumine summoned her sword as she began to step forward. She ignored the heave of her chest as she felt small hands on her shoulders. Paimon was peeking over her shoulder of course, and that didn’t surprise her. She could hear her shoes continue to click against stone and debris. She was just about to take a breath when she noticed, the pursuit had never even attempted to get past her blockade. She was just about to turn and tear it down before a familiar voice stopped her.
“Lumine.”
She felt her heart drop as she turned around to find who owned that voice.
His voice.
She found him.
Again.
Lumine refused to let it happen again. He would not leave her.
She refused to let him go.
“Aether!” She called out in response, before managing to spot his golden hair. She stepped forward, his eyes meeting hers. She wanted to rush forward and hug her twin, her brother desperately. Of course, she knew he wouldn’t allow it. At least not yet. Her voice was about to ring out once more before he overwhelmed hers.
“Why did you come here?” He said blankly.
Lumine didn’t think twice before she spoke up as Paimon continued to grip her skin. “Why do you think?! I came to find you!” She told him as she stepped closer, taking note of how he approached her simultaneously. Her brother always spoke with his body language and not his voice. She was the same way when speaking felt like a curse, it was the main reason she’d helped all these people. She didn’t see it as much of a horror as she used to. Helping others gave her a purpose in this trying time, but it didn’t mean she didn’t regret it. Each Archon she saw sent her to the next, it was a cycle of abomination.
She hated it so much, but she also needed to get to her brother. Aether was her main reason for exploring this world and experiencing Tayvet. “I told you, ‘You will see for yourself the true nature of this world.’ Don’t you think there is a reason!” She didn’t expect to hear him scold her for this. Lumine just wanted her brother back, was that so much to ask!?
“I’ve been looking for you for over a year! I’ve explored four of the seven nations Tayvet has to offer! How are the final three going to change my opinion!” She snapped back as he got closer to her. She could feel as Paimon shifted behind her before peaking over her shoulder, she knew the pain she’d been through. She wasn’t surprised she had her own words for Aether.
“Your sister has been worried about you! Lumine has almost died so many times to find you!” The floater told him as she glared at her twin brother.
The blonde was quick to tuck Paimon under her arm when her brother raised his sword. She felt a growl rise in her throat as she pulled out her own blade and countered his swing. He swore he’d never harm her. He never once attempted to pull his blade on his own blood. “Hold your tongue.”
“Aether! What in the stars!” She barked at him as she held her own blade out at a distance. She kept her arm protectively wrapped around Paimon as she continued. “You can be mad at me! You can be upset, but don't you dare harm her!” Lumine told him as she pushed the tip of her sword against his Adam's apple. As his hands lifted in surrender and his sword dissipated she pulled it away from him and took a few steps.
She didn’t know how to feel about him. Aether had changed so much. She was mad at him but also sad. She hasn’t seen him in forever or touched him and here they were, their first contact in a year. It was her sword against his throat. She hated this but she also refused to let him harm her friend. She watched the way he seemed to be taken aback by her words.
Lumine did not care for that right now, she had emotions and it wasn’t fair for her brother to be calling her weak for attachments. He’d been devastated when Khaenri’ah perished. He loved their people and home and here he was, refusing her for building connections. The silence between them spoke more than any conversation they could have.
Aether wasn’t the same person she knew. No matter how much she could beg or scream, he was gone. All that was left was someone who appeared like her twin while lacking the loving gaze and touch he’d always held. She wanted to yell at him, so badly, but it would get them nowhere.
“Finish your path Lumine, then come find me.” Aether said bitterly as he began to turn from her. She couldn’t help the pain that flooded her chest from the pure neglect his voice held. He didn’t sound like himself anymore. She didn’t know what to do anymore. She progresses through each nation only to be told she has to repeat herself. Each place is the same in some way and she despises it. The repetitive nature killed her inside because, each time she got her hopes up, Aether was further away.
The pain was so overwhelming but she refused to let it overpower her. She was done doing this for him, this journey was about her now. Lumine needed answers. She was going to get them no matter how long it took but, he was going to pay for each second.
“Do you remember how much our mother used to hate our pranks?” She said calmly as she kept her eyes on the ground. They hadn’t seen her in hundreds of years ever since their planet was ruined. “We couldn’t switch who we were since we’re fraternal but, we still scared her to death daily.” Lumine added with a shaky laugh.
Her eyes didn’t move from the ground as she closed them and continued. “Mom told us to rely on each other since we were forever connected. Yet, here we are.” She added before lifting her arms up and motioning. His eyes were the same as here, shade and all, but right now he was angry. “Aether and Lumine, born from the same star.”
“Shut up.” He said swiftly. She could see his pain even through the tears in her eyes.
“No.”
“I refuse.”
Lumine would not be the reason her brother decides to give up on their home and memories. “Mother would have been proud of us. We don’t have to save Tayvet or fix their problems, and you know that!” She yelled out at him as she looked over to Paimon.
Her weak smile was hardly visible through her emotions but she knew the floating girl saw it. She was quick to wrap her arms around her as she kept her back turned to him.
“You do know where this is going, right? You’re becoming more violent Aether.” She told him and began to continue. “One of us-”
“Don’t go there!”
He snapped.
“You know I'd never-”
“No, I don’t. I’ll never know.”
She admitted before returning her gaze to him. Her eyes were full of tears that leaked down her face and onto the dusty stone beneath them.
“I don’t know you anymore Brother, you’ve become a stranger Aether.” She said simply as she gave him her truth. Her brother wasn’t who she knew. He wasn’t the boy she’d grown up with.
Who knows if she’ll ever get him back.
2 notes · View notes
aetheternity · 2 years
Text
Things I will never forgive Hoyo for, the beautiful thread:
~ Introducing Chongyun's bad ass auntie as Chongyun's bad ass auntie and then doing absolutely nothing FOR UPDATES with their relationship.
~ Making Chongyun's soul personality trait Xingqiu to the point where people whine the second Xingqiu exists without his emotionally challenged exorcist friend.
~ Bonus! Screw the fandom for continuing to celebrate their relationship but only so long as they can see them as homosexuals.
~ Making Traveler a boring ass mute bitch who lets other people talk for them. (Paimon)
~ Paimon in general being the worst thing about this game.
~ Not giving Venti a second story quest while the other archons already have two and the newest archon is already being introduced.
~ Not giving their characters ages (because I swear I lose a year off my life whenever I see someone call one of the short adults a minor.)
~ How terribly they treat their four star characters. Hangout quests are what I like to call death of a character or a cute way for Hoyo to say they don't give a shit. You know why? A four star character that has no story presence before a hangout quest will continue to have little to no involvement in the main story and won't show their face at all in most events. Don't believe me?? Diona, Heizou, Noelle are the ones I thought of first. Have fun with this knowledge now that I've pointed it out.
~ The fact that Gorou is one of the most boring characters despite having such a unique design. You know what I'm gonna throw Sucrose and Diona into this category as well. Yae Miko is the only one with a good story presence among the "animal characteristics" group.
~ The fact that they keep shoving Zhongli and Xiao into every other update when they have characters that get literally no screen time.
~ Giving Thoma one of the worst kits in the game. (My fav male wife deserves better).
~ Giving Kazuha a terrible sword as his signature.
89 notes · View notes