#xiao and alatus twins au

[pandamito]

Another day with Geoanemo family

AU explanation under here:

For those who are wondering, I have a Geoanemo family AU, born just cause I thought that the interactions between my genshin mains were fun. In this au Xiao has a twin, Alatus, an oc i made from Xiao's beta design, and they are guili/zhongguang's children. From a misunderstanding, Xiao and Gorou think Noelle is something like a god warrior so they start following her trying to learn to fight from her, but she's actually only super strong. They all became friends and they have their little adventures, but Xiao and Gorou sometimes fight, nothing to worry about it, just some cat vs dog fight to have their master's attention. Oh, I forgot to mention that in this au Xiao, Alatus and Gorou can shapeshift and turn themselves into animals. Also in modern au they live together and share a flat. I also have a witches au where they all are Noelle's familiars. The dogs here are Tawara (Gorou's camp dog from his bday art) and Shirou (his family dog, the one in his burst).

[anemxvisions]

No because if Alatus joined the abyss twin and is trying to convince Xiao to be on his side but ofc Xiao has a huge dilemma in either continuing to honor his contract or be with his twin.

Just imagine Alatus is like 'you really strike me down for Liyue? your own twin brother?' and Xiao doesn't say anything but his action of holding his spear up in an attacking position is answer enough.

[furinafocalor]

XiaoVen

all of these fics are centered around the ship Xiao (Alatus)/ Venti (Barbatos).

links will be attached to all of them and the names will be underlined.

the ships with a * beside them are my personal favs please go check all of these fics out when you have the time!

atop wangshu inn's peak- by vflxvyr

venti (awfully) tries to sneak up on xiao. cue xiao being whipped and mildly concerned

9/10 A cute and short fic. I don't know why I liked it so much but I loved how their relationship was potrayed. Super adorable!

*Cecilias Smell Sweeter in Summer- by Lantica1317

Camp Seven A is a small summer camp all of the kids in the local town of Teyvat attend at least once. Xiao has just moved to Teyvat and finds himself taking a job at Camp Seven A as a counselor for the Anemo group. His co-counselor Venti is all too happy to teach him the ropes. Why is that dude so friendly?

10/10 O.M.G. I loved this fic so much. I loved the au, the build up, the romance. Ugh! I loved it. It is rated as mature but the author kindly let us know when to avoid that part if you want to. So go read it please!

*Twin Songs and Matching Marks- by Elixiro

Xiao can hear every song his soulmate listens to. Unfortunately for him, his soulmate loves playing rhythm games.

9/10 The cutest soulmate au of them all. Their first meeting was absolutely stunning! I loved everything about this fic! It's about 5,000 words so go check it out!

your smile and the words i didn't know i wanted to hear- by lore_bee

"He's staying in Liyue," Alatus muttered just loud enough for Hu Tao to hear. Hu Tao froze. Her cards dropped from her pale hands as she screamed, "WHAT!?" Her body left the bed as she danced around the room. "Omg! It's meant to be! The archons have blessed you Alatus! Oh what fortune they have bestowed upon you!" Alatus dropped his own cards lying back on his bed. The next few minutes continued with Hu Tao excitedly spinning around the room and Alatus covering his ears with a pillow. or, Alatus is a superhero known as Adeptus Xiao. Barbatos, a heroin from Mondstat, says he's staying in Liyue. Chaos and attraction is becoming the new norm for Alatus. or, Venti lusting after Xiao's abs... for like ten minutes...

10/10 I really adored this au. I don't think I've ever been able to find any genshin superhero fics before so this one was a treat! It's around 12,000 words so it's pretty long. Definitely worth it though!

the history teacher is a married man- by aprilfalls

"Excuse me, mister— I mean Xiao," spoke one particular student in the 4th period before class began. Her lips were stretched into a demon-eating grin, and the look in her eyes screamed potential danger. "Yes, Hu Tao?" Xiao drowns his long-suffering sigh in his throat; a habit formed to not fuel the demonic energy that Hu Tao runs on. Hu Tao swallows, which does nothing to dampen her terrifying smile. "I'm sorry for prying, Mister-I-Mean-Xiao, but is that a ring I see on your hand?" Oh Barbatos, here it comes now. [or: four nosey kids, and the things it takes for them to realize that two of their teachers are married... to each other.]

8/10 AHHHHHHHH. So cute. Go read. Now.

tip me over and pour me out- by pyrochords

It becomes painstakingly obvious that Xiao has a thing for Barbatos, so friends new and old attempt to play matchmaker. They won’t rest until the apple of Xiao’s eye takes up residency in both his heart and his teapot. Venti is far more perceptive than people give him credit for, but thinks you should never meet your heroes. Somehow, they make it work.

7/10 The way they beat up Childe. I loved Venti and Xiao's interactions so, so much. This fic was so good. I promise you won't be dissapointed.

That's the end for right now! Thanks for checking out my post. Follow my blog for more fic recs. I'll be making a masterlist soon and I'll attach the link here. In the meantime, here's the link to my KazuScara fic rec and my ChongQiu fic rec!

[morallygreyvigilante67]

Opinions about an Au were Red Xiao (Xiao's Beta concept, who I call Alatus) and Xiao are twins?

Could be fun, I think I'm going to stick to the one twin AU for the time being, but this is an interesting one.

[pinkseas]

crackles knuckles

“like to me id hc xiao before it all fell apart, he used to have a mother. thats it. idk what happened back there and how they got separated i dont want to go there without more emotional damage”

im about to go there. im so ready for this. this means So Fucking Much To Me Dear Lord.

she sees no use in dwelling on the past. it’s one of the first things he learns from her- he no longer remembers how or why, no longer remembers what it was she told him that instilled that thought within him so deeply, but he knows that it was her. (once upon a time, she ran. xiao’s grandparents are far, far away, whether they’d love him or not, and he does not have a father. not as far as she’s concerned. the past is the past and it can stay there. it’s in the simple things, too, a broken toy, misspoken words: you made a mistake and we can’t change it but we can learn, we can move forward. we can always move forward.)

(she names him alatus, gives him wings the only way she can. may he never be trapped as she was for so long. may he always find a way to fly.)

(funny, really, how that works out.)

she is? was? a good mother. he remembers so little but this, he knows. lullabies before bed. never left hungry, never left wanting, so rarely scolded and never more than a disapproving tone. any time her voice was raised it was kind, happy, like when she’d call for him when they were playing hide and seek or when it was time to come inside to eat.

it isn’t her fault or negligence or neglect that leads to him being taken. it’s the cruelty of the world and bad luck, plain and simple. he remembers missing her. he remembers missing her so much it ached.

he doesn’t know whether or not he killed her. it’s hard to tell. his deeds and the bloodshed are all too clear but the people fog and fade, the faces all begin to blur together. he knows that the god had him destroy his own home, at least eventually, but he doesn’t know whether or not she escaped. she could have left, could have been searching for him, could have been waiting there for him to come home. he remembers, vaguely, when he really tries to- a sense of peace. the warmth of unconditional love. the way she used to whisper his name. but the question remains, endless and unanswered: are those his own memories? or are they her dreams, devoured by her own son?

he doesn’t know. he doesn’t think he’ll ever know.

he makes her a grave. it takes a very long time. there’s no name and a marker only he would recognize. it’s nothing special. he thinks, distantly, that she deserved more than this. but it’s all he has, and that will have to be enough.

and then he does what she always did, what she always taught him to do: he moves forward.

QIQI RECOGNIZING HIM........ god. God. “to qiqi, xiao has a familiar warmth. he has a certain sadness in his eyes that she's seen before everytime he glances at her” crying shaking bawling sobbing this is so good this is So Good. the detachment from reality the mutual loneliness the unique, strange sort of understanding of each other....... man.

“im finding it super super fUCKING NEAT about the twins separating and gaining each other's personalities to fill the empty space next to them. just to cope the loneliness, the grief, and i cant imagine how much it had been for aether for 500 whole years to lumine who's just starting to turn that way. just the thought of him slowly deteriorating, the way he changes over the years turned decades turned centuries is SO REAL THERES JUST. sumfin that makes him so dear 2 me”

aether my EVERYTHINGGGGGGGGGGGGG abyss aether my everything [redacted au] my everything <33333 he is so very important to me fr and just. god. the twins both struggling So Much without each other there trying so hard to cope with it and ultimately failing so miserably in so many ways makes me soooooo. you can remember what they wouldve done you can remember their personality their choices their actions but you can’t cover your side the way they used to, you cant stop turning to talk to them only to realize you’re facing an empty space. paimon helps. paimon really, truly helps. but she’s her own person, a friend, not a sibling or a twin. not a replacement. not even close.

“id like to think how he differs with lumine that he's more carefree but also cautious, empathetic and a guy of mercy and defense. what you dont see on lumine is what you see on aether, and for lumine shes kinda crazy on her own which is prolly self projection or something + the petty im a lil tired of Girly Uwu Pure Sunshine Angel perception ppl have on her bc Girl and White Dress, so she can be a lil reckless And savage when she wants to (that one bit in jeht's last quests where shes like @ that fatui guy "She's Paimon, and I'm your worst nightmare." SENDS ME HOWLING). of course they're not complete opposites bc its not like lumine's disastrously apathetic to aether's empathy, they influence each other and fill the roles which are more in-tune at. and lumine's definitely the one who's inclined to impulse, now more contemplative these days; and aether, when he used think through so much about weighing between right or wrong, now figures his actions in the abyss overall is always, and justifiably, right”

THIS FUCKS SO HARD HELLO ???????????????????? god yes yes yes yes everything about aether is SO REAL and big mood with being tired of lumine being portrayed as sunshine incarnate. her being more reckless and somewhat savage is SO fucking real big big mood, and her impulsiveness turning into contemplation is so. fmngmfngmngm god. aether thinking he’s always right IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO no bc what the FUCK has the abyss twin seen to make them like that what the FUCK happened dear LORD

“like dear Lord gets the twins xiao zhongli venti everyone in my arms rn WE ARE MOVING” REALLLLLLLLLL like fanon isnt bad on its own but when people are constantly pushing it as “this is the RIGHT interpretation” or “this IS canon” its so. its so. its so. god.

“ALSO "xiao becoming possessed or corrupt somehow and lumine having to kill him but in those final few moments it’s him again and he smiles at her and she holds him as he dies." EX FUCKING CUSE ME IM COMING TO YOUR HOUSE“

giggling sm this lives in the very very back of my head always... sometimes love is the character who kills and the character who dies content just to be in their arms those last few moments <3 

[monarchamos]

Your idea for the Au is so effin angsty I love it-

What if that's the way the Yakshas find out Xiao's (and maybe Alatus, if he's there/in the Au) backstory because he never dared to tell them and made Morax swear secrecy?

Yakshas Twins Anon

YES YES YES

[rainingskyguy]

Can I fall in your arms and call it home?

Had the amazing opportunity to participate in the fan event Sweet Delight to celebrate the Aether/Xiao ship! I wrote a fic in collaboration with Oolah (artist), depicting Aether and Lumine if they were Yaksha instead.

Summary:

The Yaksha Generals receive an addition to their ranks: a cryo adeptus by the name of Lumine, and her twin brother Aether, the only dendro adeptus to fight in the war. Xiao does not approve.

Link:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/42735069

Archive warning and tags and a short blurb under the cut!

Rating:

Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings:

No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories:

M/M

Fandoms:

原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)

Relationships:

Kong | Aether/Xiao | Alatus (Genshin Impact), Xiao | Alatus & Yakshas (Genshin Impact), Kong | Aether & Ying | Lumine (Genshin Impact)

Characters:

Kong | Aether (Genshin Impact), Ying | Lumine (Genshin Impact), Yakshas (Genshin Impact), Xiao | Alatus (Genshin Impact)

Additional Tags:

Yaksha Xiao | Alatus (Genshin Impact), Yakshas as Found Family (Genshin Impact), Yaksha Kong | Aether, Yaksha Ying | Lumine, Yaksha AU, Archon War (Genshin Impact), Pre-Relationship, I messed with the genshin timeline a bit, Made-up Dendro Reactions, Written Before 3.0 Update (Genshin Impact), The overall idea I mean, Mild Hurt/Comfort, Implied/Referenced Abuse ​

Summary:

The Yaksha Generals receive an addition to their ranks: a cryo adeptus by the name of Lumine, and her twin brother Aether, the only dendro adeptus to fight in the war. Xiao does not approve.

Blurb:

Aether had told his sister he would just ignore Xiao from here on. So of course, it wasn’t even two days later when they were both deployed to protect the sealed remains of Retuo. Together.

(He was going to refuse Bosacius’ command. But when the big Yaksha had crossed all four of his arms, asking him if he was okay with pairing up with Xiao, Aether had immediately snapped that he had no problem with it.)

It had been fairly easy to ignore one another during the heat of battle, as they each led their battalion against the neverending anger of a betrayed god, successfully vanquishing the demons that appeared.

Both Generals had sent their men away as the sun finally sank over the horizon, not wanting to risk engaging when the shades were strongest under the glow of the moonlight. But Aether had lingered, needing to make sure nobody had fallen behind, and that there was no danger lurking.

He was about to call it a day when he realized he never did see Xiao leave the area. While his fellow General had made it obvious his life was none of his business, Aether went back to check.

And lo and behold, under the ever-haunting shadow of the tree that sealed off a god, he found the Conqueror of Demons hunkered on the bloodied ground. His ankle was bent at an unnatural angle, trapped in a gnarled upraised root, and black tendrils of cursed energy dripped from his shivering form.

[kalzer]

Genshin Impact - my Idol AU ver pt. 1

Proclaim:

- This is my own version of idol AU. I did take some insperations while wandering through the fandom. Ex: twitter@veechu_ ; twitter@fey_cia ; tumblr@raibzz

- I'm not a native English speaker, and my English is not that good so sorry beforehand

- These are random thoughts about this AU. I have been hyped about this AU for a while now

- I will add when I have more ideas

- I try to write a fic about this AU. However it's in my mother language, and it won't be fast since I'm really busy 😭

- I only ship XiaoVen for this AU, however other couples do have hints

Mondstadt entertainment company

Manager: Jean

Assistances (?): Amber, Noelle

4NEMO

Venti (main vocal)

Used to be in a famous group names Der Himmel with his twin brother

At that time, he used Barbatos as his artist name

Unfortunately, his twin brother had an accident and has been in comma since then (fans do NOT know about this, and the reason Der Himmel disband is still a mystery)

Has talent, like, god-blessed music talent. He can compose his own songs

After a long time of disappearing, he came back to the industry with hope of bringing his songs to fans

Has high alcohol tolerance, but also like to go over that limit

After 4NEMO being successed, members are finally allowed to have a solo album. And in this album, Venti use all of his old songs. The ones that he composed in his darkest time.

Fans can guess some general ideas about his twin brother's situation, but with all due respect, they don't ask

At first, Venti didn't notice that Xiao pays more attention to him since the solo album was out. Eventually, he knows

When he finally finds out his emotion toward Xiao, he writes a love song

However, Xiao misunderstands and starts to avoid Venti ('cause he thinks he's be a way of Venti's love)

Venti grabs Xiao'a collar and says: "this is my love song for you, you dumbass"

Even though he'a scared of cats, he likes to think Xiao as a cat

He likes to make his soon-to-be boyfriend blush

Sings for Xiao everytime he has nightmares

Xiao (rapper)

Likes wearing black or dark clothes

Knew Venti since he was still in his old group, and fell in love since then

Venti's songs cure him in his darkest time

Studies music like crazy to follow Venti's footsteps

An orphan. Lucky that he ran away from human trafficking at the young age

Even though knows that Der Himmel disbanded, Xiao still joins in Venti's old company. Luckyly, he becomes a member of 4NEMO with Venti

Before decide to be an idol, he was popular underground artist with the code name Alatus

Good at chords and rhythm. Become a good pair with Venti at composing songs and melodies. (Mostly play guitar)

Has many tattoos and earrings

After hearing songs from Venti's solo album and roughly guess what have happened, he begins to care Venti more

Is NOT the one who makes the first move, but Xiao unconsciously and clearly shows his feelings

Not good at expressing feelings, but somehow Venti's still figuring it out

The first time Venti confess, Xiao did NOT accept it because he was ashamed of his past. Then, slowly, he finally accepts Venti's love for him

Kazuha (visual, sub vocal)

Becomes an idol because of his long gone friend's wish

Fans know the reason why Kazuha becomes an idol, and he personally not try to hide it

Rich boy but like to be normal, not show off

There is a rumor that his parents works in this industry too. And he becomes popular because somebody supports him behind. Which is NOT truth. He does not have any link with his parents anymore

Aether (leader, dancer)

Brother of popular soloist - Lumine

Has a little bit of sis-con

Kind, easy-going

Becomes famous after his sister mentioned him on TV show

Avoid talking about parents

Soloists

Lumine

Debut at the young age

Go with strong girl vibe, but she can change to other vibes if she wants

Many other idols are her fan: Childe, Xinyan, Barbara,... -> Aether turns on sis-con mode, espicially with Childe

No info about parents relationship

Barbara

(Secret) Jean's younger sister

Go with romantic, girly, cute vibe

Often harassed by stalkers and crazy fans

Always has guards

Also a fan of Barbatos, but somehow she doesn't recognize Venti is Barbatos

Old Der Himmel

Used to be global band, really famous

Same period with L/YUE

Brought cheerful songs, but with national, cultural, and traditional characteristics

Composed musics together

passionate about music since childhood, joined the company together (insperate from AKMU)

Had Zhongli as manager

[pocket-luv101]

What’s In A Name

Summary: The Abyss Prince, Aether visits Dragonspine and he meets the imposter of Albedo. (Abyss Aether, Red Xiao and Impostor Albedo) Abyss AU

Subject two, the name echoed through Albedo’s mind as he dragged his crippled body back to the cave that held Durin’s heart. He thought he could fight Albedo after his fight with the whopperflower duplicate because he would have been weakened. He waited until Albedo had returned to his lab alone to do so. Unfortunately, he had lost that fight and he needed to flee. The brief fight was a painful reminder that he was the inferior model. That thought cut deeper than the blade Albedo wielded.

“The heart of the dragon is still strong but we cannot revive him without the rest of his body.” A voice within the cave caught Albedo’s attention and his brows furrowed. He had seen the fatui enter the cave occasionally but he didn’t recognize the voice. He didn’t know what the fatui intended to do with Durin’s corpse but he wouldn’t allow them to steal his mother’s creation. Despite his already weak body, he drew his blade with the intention of fighting them.

He slowly approached the voice and he was careful to keep his footsteps light so the person wouldn’t hear him. As he walked deeper into the heart of the mountain, he saw two men standing in front of the core. The blond man held a remarkable resemblance to Lumine and he wondered if they were related. Since Lumine was accompanying Albedo, the person could also be his friend. He summoned his sword with the intention of striking down the two men.

“I can still feel its pain. The poor thing.” The blonde’s voice was filled with pity for the dragon when other people would be afraid of it. Albedo was both confused and curious about the man now. He stepped forward so he could see the two men better. His feet accidentally kicked a few pebbles and the soft sound echoed throughout the cave like an earthquake. Before he could curse his carelessness, he felt a cold blade against his throat. The person didn’t cut him immediately so Albedo drew his sword to counter him.

A violet mist circled both of their weapons and forced them apart. Aether stepped between them and he replaced the mist with his fingers. He lightly pushed the blade aside and he stepped in front of Albedo. His gaze didn’t waver and he appeared unbothered by the blade that rested against his fingers. “We shouldn’t fight in the resting place of Durin. The reason we came here is to find anything we can use to fight Celestia. It seems like we found something much better than a weapon.”

“I have no intention of aligning myself with the Abyss Order.” Albedo sheathed his weapon but he kept his hand on his hilt. He could feel the glare of the other man on his back. His green eyes were sharper than the spear that he wielded. “I recognize the infamous Yaksha of the Abyss, Alatus. They say he’s never far from the prince so you must be him. Though, I thought you would look like Lu—”

“An actual prince? I’m sorry to disappoint you.” He interrupted him with a strained giggle. It was clear that Albedo was about to liken him to his sister and he stopped him before he could. He missed his twin more than words could convey. He changed the subject rather than lingering on the memories. “My name is Aether and my friend prefers to be called by Xiao. What is your name?”

Several names came to mind but he couldn’t answer Aether immediately. He bit his lip and he recalled his master and brother referred to him as Subject Two. “I am Albedo.”

“Isn’t that the name of your brother? I’ve been watching the Knights of Favonius for a while and their Albedo carries a different demeanour from yours. You must be another creation of Gold. I’m surprised you survived when the others were destroyed.” Aether’s voice became soft as he added, “For someone so intelligent, you should have a bigger ambition than being a replica. You can choose your own destiny. When we meet again, I hope that you will have a name of your own choosing.”

Aether looked from Albedo to the large heart beating beside them. His gold eyes were surprisingly expressive in contrast by how he spoke in an even tone. Albedo could see him piece together the truth behind his very being. Finally, Aether’s gaze fell onto him once more and he smiled at him. His expression held a mixture of sympathy and understanding.

Albedo was confused when he didn’t push him for answers and he merely stepped away from him. Aether placed his hand on Xiao’s arm and he lightly nudged him to exit the warm cave. He left Albedo with the reminder: “Family is important, isn’t it? I won’t interfere with your plans if you truly wish to continue with it. However, if you harm my sister, there will be no reason for you to find a name in the future. Dead men have no need for them.”

Albedo poured through the research he had collected in the century after he was revived. He read the scroll with the wavering flame in front of him. At first, he only searched for information regarding his brother and the Knights of Favonius. He needed to learn as much as he could to impersonate him. He also stumbled across information about the Abyss but he never felt the need to investigate them. While their goals were a mystery, they didn’t concern him.

Now, he couldn’t stop thinking of the golden eyes of the Abyss prince and the red Yaksha who guarded him. Questions swarmed his mind since he met them in the cave. Why were they in Dragonspine? What were they planning with Durin’s blood? Would he ever meet them again? He let out his confusion and frustration with a heavy sigh. “Family is important? It’s hardly something to rely on. Mother abandoned us on this mountain.”

From the moon’s position in the night sky, he knew that it was nearing midnight and he should sleep. He would be able to think better after he had rested and he had time to fully absorb their short conversation. Albedo carefully slipped his notebook back into his tattered bag. Since he needed to survive alone in the mountain, he quickly learned to care for the few possessions he owned. He laid on the cold ground and he stared up at the stars hanging above him.

A terrified cry in the distance made him sit up sharply and he stared in the direction of the voice. People rarely visited Dragonspine, let alone camped on the mountain overnight. Albedo wondered who it could’ve been and Aether’s smile immediately appeared in his mind. He knew how dangerous the creatures were and he could easily imagine that Aether and Xiao were ambushed by hilichurls.

At the thought, Albedo jumped to his feet and he ran to help them. He dashed out of the cave and he saw the glow of a campfire in the distance. Albedo couldn’t hear the sound of fighting and his brows furrowed in confusion. His panic and worry had subsided but he walked to their camp. He stopped at the edge of the camp where bushes hid Albedo from their view.

Aether laid in a sleeping bag and he was clutching his chest. Even at a distance, Albedo could see his pale face and the way his breathing was rapid. Xiao leaned over him and he tenderly stroked his cheek to comfort him. His touch seemed to help him because Aether placed his hand over Xiao’s. He turned his face into his palm and he whispered: “Did I wake you?”

“Was it a nightmare of Khaenri’ah?” He asked him softly but Aether didn’t answer his question directly. Instead, he crawled out of the sleeping bag and onto Xiao’s lap. Even though he didn’t tell him directly, he understood that he didn’t want to tell him and he needed comfort instead. Xiao wrapped him in his strong arms and he pressed a loving kiss onto his blond hair.

“Celestia isn’t here and you’re safe, Aether. We’ll ensure nothing like that happens again.” Xiao promised him and Aether relaxed in his arms.

“I should take the next watch shift. I’m not tired anymore.” Despite his words, he found his eyes growing heavy and he leaned against his shoulder. His body naturally relaxed whenever Xiao held him because of the trust they shared. He felt safe enough to sleep without thinking of the dangers the mountain held. He kissed his eyes closed and then he rested their forehead together. They were close enough for him to feel his lashes flutter against his skin a few times. Finally, Aether fell asleep again.

Xiao slowly lowered him back onto the blanket so he could sleep comfortably. He also needed his hands free to protect them from anyone who would attack them. He sat next to him and he renewed the vow he made after he fell in love. “I’ll protect you. I won’t let Celestia steal away your smile.”

Albedo watched their interaction and he felt as if he were intruding on an intimate moment. Longing pierced his heart and he was reminded of the people who abandoned him. He only needed an opportunity to show his teacher that he was worthy of her approval yet she discarded him without the chance. What would’ve his life been like if he was given a chance to step into the light instead of his brother?

“How long are you going to sit there watching us? If you intend to ambush us in the night, you are wasting your time. Adepti don’t need sleep, unlike humans and homunculi. You won’t win in a fight.” Xiao’s voice pulled him out of his thoughts. Albedo knew that it was pointless to continue hiding so he stepped out of the bushes. He held up his hands to show him that he didn’t have any intention of fighting.

“I came because I heard Aether scream. You two should move your camp because his scream could have attracted much more than me.” Albedo told him. Xiao lowered his guard slightly at his words but he kept a protective hand over Aether’s head. “I’ve heard tales of the Adeptus Alatus and the Abyss Prince but you two aren’t what I expected. You were loyal to the God of Dreams yet you’re now the servant to the Abyss. Are they controlling you?”

“I don’t fight for the Abyss. I am simply repaying my debt to Aether because he was the one who freed me from my previous master.” Xiao corrected him. The earlier interaction Albedo saw told him that he stayed by Aether’s side for another reason. “He told me to choose a new name.”

“Names are important to you two.” Albedo hummed thoughtfully. He recalled how Aether told him that he should choose a name separate from his brother. “You can choose your own destiny. What happened in Khaenri’ah for Aether to believe that he should go against the gods’ will?”

His master had thrown him and his brothers into the dragon before the cataclysm. After he was revived, he found himself in Dragonspine and he later learned about the fate of Khaenri’ah. He only read of the event in books so he didn’t have a full understanding of what happened. From the shadow that crossed over Xiao’s face, it was clear he and Aether knew all too well.

“If anyone can bring Celestia to their knees, it would be Aether.” Xiao said. “I will stay by his side to protect him.”

The resolve in his voice caught his attention and he became more curious about Aether. Albedo drew his sword and Xiao immediately summoned his sword. He carefully watched him as he lifted his hand and ice particles gathered in his palm. He prepared himself to deflect his attack and protect Aether. Then, Albedo threw the ice shards but they weren’t aimed at him.

Xiao heard a deep growl behind him and he turned to see a Rifthound. The ice shards struck the wolf and forced it back from them. Albedo stepped next to Xiao and he said, “Shall we defeat these wolves quickly before they wake our prince?”

“Our prince?” Xiao glared at him.

“I need something to occupy my time while I think of a new plan to kill my brother. Aether’s fool hearted wish to challenge Celestia sounds interesting.” Albedo shrugged aside his glare. He winked at Xiao and said, “I have chosen a new name. Kreideprinz. You’ll have two princes to protect now, Xiao.”

[lapisdex]

🔶 ( Upholding the Mantle ) 🔶 ;; vigilant rex lapis au

plotted with @viigilant​

With his yaksha falling one by one Rex Lapis had grown concerned Xiao and Alatus would soon follow.

Come to his utter shock and heart break when Xiao had been too corrupted by the karmic debt and Alatus mysteriously disappearing. Fearing the other twin had perished and sent Xiao over the edge Rex Lapis was not going to loose another.

To ensure Xiao would not become a threat to Liyue so Rex Lapis have to invoke the Wrath of the Rock he sealed Xiao underground in a prison of geo (similar to Azhdaha). For centuries Xiao has remained there while Rex took on the mantle of watching over Liyue.

Because there are no more vigilant Yaksha Rex will not step down as archon. He periodically visits Xiao to check up on him and make sure the yaksha isn’t hurting himself or he’ll have to restrain him more.

Rex has revealed his human identity to the Qixing and he works closely with Ningguang. She even has Millieth guards patrol around the area Xiao is hidden as over time that place has gotten the myth that it is Rex Lapis’ treasure domain.

In part they are true as it does hold his most precious treasure, but any who enter face the wrath of the rock.

[pandamito]

Genshin Impact - Xiao & Alatus

[anemxvisions]

Twin Au shared with @viigilant​

Xiao and Alatus are twin adepti, hatched from the same egg they have been inseparable.

Both had been captured and used by the cruel gods as weapons. Made to consume the dreams of others and slaughter. Alatus took the brute of the cruel god’s wrath to spare his twin which resulted in Alatus’ wings being ripped off and then the stumps seared with a hot iron to prevent the regrowth. The cruel god knew Xiao wouldn’t fly away without his brother. Alatus kept taking on more and more of the punishments until both were rescued by Rex Lapis.

Due to all the trauma Alatus took on a smaller younger looking form to cope. He was taken in gladly by Guizhong. Xiao continued to serve Rex Lapis under his new contract with the lord. It didn’t escape Xiao’s notice how fawned over Alatus was by Guizhong and Rex Lapis, some flecks of jealously flaring up. Alatus still wished to be by Xiao’s side but the other pushed him away, afraid his karmic debt will taint Alatus and he needed to be pure for Guizhong and Rex Lapis. After Guizhong’s death Alatus wanted to join the fight and took on his more older appearance. Xiao forbade Alatus from fighting stating he needed to be there for Rex in his time of grief.

Alatus and Xiao fought together until the rest of the yaksha had all but fallen. Xiao didn’t want Alatus to be corrupted anymore since he was closest to Rex and made the other put his spear down.

Alatus remained dutifully by Rex Lapis’ side until he hide amongst the mortals. Alatus tried to help Xiao with the fighting but again was denied.

Upon learning of Rex Lapis’ death it destroyed Alatus as he lost another he was close to, his brother comforted him in his time of need.

When it was revealed Rex Lapis faked his death Alatus forgave him instantly while Xiao is angry the geo lord would cause such anguish to his brother.

[ao3feed-chaeya]

by frying11krats

Words: 760, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: Other, Gen

Characters: Ying | Lumine (Genshin Impact), Venti (Genshin Impact), Xiao | Alatus (Genshin Impact), Albedo (Genshin Impact), Kong | Aether (Genshin Impact), Kaeya (Genshin Impact), Tartaglia | Childe (Genshin Impact)

Relationships: gorou/venti (genshin impact), mentioned albedo/xiao|alatus, Kaeya/Tartaglia | Childe (Genshin Impact)

Additional Tags: chatfic, crack ship, school au, my space bar is broken, gorou idiot disease, hes only smart in common sense, Absolutely nothing else, venti is an idiot too, gorou probably has undiagnosed adhd, Not Canon Compliant, Swearing, realistic portrayal of siblings, the twins call the other idiot constantly, High School, Alternate Universe - High School

[paperultra]

masterlist (updated 2024/07/17)

latest fic: home (to the ol' ball and chain): ch. 2 (chilchuck tims x fem!chilchuck's wife!reader)

key:

✨ = most recent ♣ = headcanons ♦ = one shot/drabble/etc. ♠︎ = ‘blurbs when i should be sleeping’ (or, short sappy cheesy lowercase stuff written in the void of past midnight)

BOKU NO HERO ACADEMIA:

Soulmate AUs (♣):

↳ tokoyami fumikage, todoroki shouto, kirishima eijirou ↳ bakugou katsuki, iida tenya, kaminari denki ↳ sero hanta, shinsou hitoshi, midoriya izuku ↳ shouji mezo, yaoyorozu momo, dabi ↳ aoyama yuuga, ojiro mashirao, kouda kouji ↳ uraraka ochako, asui tsuyu, jirou kyouka ↳ all might, eraserhead, present mic

Bakugou Katsuki:

↳ [request] bakugou’s crush not dating him because of how he is to izuku ♣

↳ shea butter winter. �� [one shot | fluff | katsuki can’t stand your dry, chapped hands anymore.]

Kaminari Denki:

↳ [request] what kaminari likes to do in the summer time ♣

Midoriya Izuku:

↳ [request] midoriya finding out his s/o is aizawa’s daughter during the usj incident ♣

Takami Keigo:

↳ [request | male!reader] hawks and a reader who is a stoic police officer ♣

Todoroki Shouto:

↳ [request | fem!reader] reader with self confidence problems ♣

↳ [request | fem!reader] really short reader who’s always cuddling shouto because he’s a portable ac ♣

Togata Mirio:

↳ [request | fem!reader] reader with a speed quirk that goes to mirio for help and they’re smitten with each other ♣

Tokoyami Fumikage:

↳ the one where you confess to a bird ♦ [one shot | fluff | fem!reader | all you have to do is confess, right? piece of cake.]

Other Requests:

↳ when reader has anxiety: iida tenya, mezo shouji, yoarashi inasa ♣

↳ when reader is a healer: midoriya izuku, kaminari denki ♣

DUNGEON MESHI:

Chilchuck Tims:

HOME (TO THE OL' BALL AND CHAIN) ♦ ✨ chapters: one | two [fem!chilchuck's wife!reader] [series | romance | fluff | five years after leaving your first and only love, you take the plunge into the dating scene – and immediately regret it. maybe you’re too picky, but none of the men you go out with seem to fit the bill; they’re too non-committal, or too eager, or too happy, or too sad, or simply just too much … so after a particularly bad experience, your youngest makes a last-ditch effort to set you up on a blind date with someone who she insists deserves a chance. you reluctantly agree.]

GENSHIN IMPACT:

Genshin Roadtrip Chronicles (♦):

↳ albedo | the carsickness incident. [one shot | fluff | you pay a small price for sitting in the back with albedo.]

↳ zhongli | missed turns. [one shot | fluff | there’s a distraction in the passenger’s seat.]

↳ childe | road safety laws, prepare to be ignored. [one shot | fluff | every time childe gets behind the wheel, you wonder who at the dmv was delusional enough to grant him a driver’s license.]

How They Kiss You (♦):

↳ kaeya, diluc, zhongli, childe, xiao

↳ kazuha, scaramouche, gorou, albedo

Kaeya Alberich:

↳ routine. ♦ ♠︎ [blurb | romance | kaeya realizes that you’ve become routine.]

↳ visiting hours. ♦ [one shot | fluff | a visitor drops by on your sick day.]

Xiao | Alatus:

↳ to keep. ♦ [blurb | romance/slight angst | xiao knows that you are not his to keep.]

HAIKYUU:

Miya Osamu & Miya Atsumu:

THE FIVE NONSENSES ♦ chapters: one | two | three [soulmate!au | fem!reader] [series | friendship/romance | fluff | like most people, you do not meet the miya twins so much as they are thrust upon you. unlike most people, you are thrust upon them as well.]

JUJUTSU KAISEN:

College AU!Meet Uglies (♣):

↳ gojo satoru, geto suguru, shoko ieri, nanami kento

Geto Suguru:

↳ bodies. ♦ [blurb | angst/mild horror | your love for geto suguru is measured in bodies.] ↳ consume. ♦ [one shot | romance | you look forward to a nice nap with geto. he has other plans, if you get his drift.]

Gojo Satoru:

↳ game. ♦ [one shot | fluff | you, geto, and shoko watch from the sidelines as gojo attempts to get a girl’s number.]

↳ halves. ♦ ♠ [blurb | romance | outside on the park bench, satoru splits his pastry with you.]

↳ magic. [one shot | fluff | satoru "impresses" you with a card trick.]

↳ rhy-thm. ♦ [blurb | romance | you put your head on satoru’s chest and listen for his heartbeat.]

Noritoshi Kamo:

↳ ink. ♦ [one shot | fluff | you do noritoshi’s hair in the early morning.]

KIMETSU NO YAIBA:

When You Give Them Flowers (♣):

↳ kamado tanjirou, agatsuma zenitsu, hashibira inosuke

↳ rengoku kyoujurou, uzui tengen, himejima gyoumei

Agatsuma Zenitsu:

↳ [request | fem!reader] reader who’s sassy and confident but terrified of insects ♣

↳ [request] zenitsu reacting to the reader being really funny ♣

↳ [request | fem!reader] romantic picnic ending with a marriage proposal ♣

↳ [request | fem!reader] zenitsu becoming a demon with a demon!s/o ♣

Kyougai:

↳ [request] kyougai and a reader who’s a recently turned demon and enjoys his writing and drum music ♣

Rengoku Kyoujurou:

↳ in love. ♦ ♠ [blurb | romance | kyoujurou is in love. at least, he thinks he is.]

Other Requests:

↳ as a parent: uzui tengen, rengoku kyoujurou ♣

↳ when you invite them to a dance/how they dance: hashira squad ♣

↳ [fem!reader] when reader has an ahoge: kamado tanjirou, kamado nezuko, agatsuma zenitsu, hashibira inosuke ♣

ONE PIECE:

Monkey D. Luffy:

↳ eye to eye. ♦ [opla] [one shot | fluff | you wonder why luffy's been staring at you.]

Nami:

↳ ache. ♦ [request | fem!reader] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | mild angst | nami comes to collect the tribute payment.]

↳ prometheus. ♦ [request | fem!reader] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | romance | the first time you see her, you think that perhaps you’ve had way too much to drink.]

Roronoa Zoro:

↳ mise en rose. ♦ [opla] [one shot | fluff | you fish a strange man out of the ocean and your life is changed forever.]

↳ the liminal space. ♦ [request] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | fluff | four nights, one bed, and the consequences thereof.]

Usopp:

↳ daisy, sweet pea, darling. ♦ [request] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | fluff | you show usopp a really weird daisy.]

Vinsmoke Sanji:

↳ aries and the turtle. ♦ [request | fem!reader] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | fluff | you drink tea and look at the stars with sanji.]

↳ back of house. ♦ [fem!reader] [opla] [one shot | fluff | you, a cook-in-training at the baratie, are failing miserably.]

↳ breakfast in bed. ♦ [opla] [blurb | fluff | he makes you pancakes in the morning.]

↳ candy stripes. ♦ [request | fem!reader] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | soulmate!au | fluff | you meet your soulmate in a hospital when you are nine years old.]

↳ hammock. ♦ [opla] [one shot | romance | you and sanji enjoy some quality time together.]

↳ le festin. ♦ [request | fem!reader] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | hurt/comfort | a cutthroat food critic, you set your sights on the baratie.]

↳ service with a smile! ♦ [request] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | hurt/comfort; fluff | sometimes, being a waiter really sucks.]

↳ space cadet. ♦ [request] [opla] [one shot: aesthetic words prompt list | fluff | sanji brings you an afternoon snack and sneaks in a kiss while he's at it.]

TRIGUN:

Vash the Stampede:

↳ loneliness. ♦ [tristamp] [blurb | romance/slight angst | it comes in many forms, loneliness.]

[monarchamos]

What if Alatus escaped to the Dark Sea? After all, all the other Gods that survived the Archon War but didn't become Archon themselves had escaped to that place to escape the war, so maybe Alatus, thinking that Xiao was dead and not wanting to fight anymore, sought refuge to the lands beyond Teyvat!

(This is my Au ⬇️)

And maybe they reunite when the people who rebelled to Celestia escape to search traces of the Primordial One, and Xiao, who joined the rebellion, finds his twin

Yakshas Twins Anon

omg that sounds like such a cool au

[pandamito]

Genshin Impact - Noelle, Xiao & Alatus

they're planning to make their nest on her head