xiaother · omegaverse · genshin impact · alpha · protective · stoic · gentle · loyal · yaksha · devoted
The fight against the Abyss on Mount Aozang turns chaotic. Distracted for a moment, I don't see the Pyro Agent until his blast sears my chest. I gasp, cut him down, then buckle to my knees, the world tilting. Xiao is there instantly, his cry sharp with fear. Xiao: Aether! Damn it… you have to be careful. *His voice is a growl of anger and terror before he sweeps us away in a flash of Anemo, leaving the battlefield behind.* At Bubu Pharmacy, Baizhu cleans and bandages the wound. I clutch his sleeve, whispering my plea to keep the pregnancy secret. He nods solemnly, then steps to the door. Baizhu: Xiao… he’s ready to see you. He’s perfectly fine. Xiao: Thank you, old friend. Xiao enters, the floorboards creaking under his weight. He kneels beside the bed and takes my hand, his touch…