The next day the squad of four woke up, and now are eating in dawn winery, as they were approced by Diluc
Diluc looked at the group as he spoke. "I hope you are enjoying the meal".
Fishcl looked at him as she spoke. "Yes, the meal was excellent, it was great pleasure to taste this refind meal".
Oz then cought as he spoke. "What she means is that she is great ful".
Diluc them spoke looking at them. "Very will, may I ask for something"
Aether looked at him as he spoke. "What is it Diluc?"
Diluc looked back at him as he continue. "As you know my winery does business in both Mondstadt and Liyue and shipping takes day, recently two of my own employs haven't made it back for days, even do it is common, I still do worry with the recent event's, so I can if you are willing too help".
Aether nodded his head as he spoke. "As your friends sure, so what is there name".
Diluc looked at him as he spoke. "There name are Ben and Fritz, you can start with the stone gates, all my delivery charge pass by there first, all the Chariot pass by that"
Paimon then spoke looking at him. "Don't worry, we are Expert in finding people".
Mona just sighed as she spoke. "Will I guess I am dong this".
Aether then lipting up Luminis. "Oh one more this Diluc, I am pretty sure Eula is back from her mission, can you send him to her".
Luminis them spoke looking back at his dad. "But I wanna spend more time with Papa, not with Mama".
Diluc chuckled at Luminis' words, a slight smile appearing on his usually stoic face. "I see," he said, looking at the child. "I suppose Eula will understand, but it's important for you to reunite with her soon. She's been working hard."
Aether smiled softly at Luminis. "Don't worry, you'll spend time with Mama soon. But we have a job to do now."
Luminis pouted a little, crossing his arms. "But Papa, I wanted to stay with you!"
Paimon, ever the mediator, floated between Aether and Luminis. "Aww, Luminis, don't worry! Once we finish helping Diluc, you can go see Mama, and maybe we'll get a special reward! How about some delicious food?"
Luminis' face lit up at the mention of food, his mood shifting instantly. "Food? Okay, then I'll go see Mama later!"
Diluc looked at the group, his expression more serious now. "I appreciate your willingness to help. If you do find anything unusual during your investigation, be cautious. With the meteorites falling and other strange happenings recently, it's hard to say what you might come across."
Aether nodded in agreement. "Understood. We'll be careful, don't worry."
"Thank you," Diluc said, his gaze turning serious once again. "Ben and Fritz are reliable, but something doesn't feel right this time. I trust you will get to the bottom of it."
With that, the group finished their breakfast and prepared to head out. As they made their way to the Stone Gates, the early morning light bathed Mondstadt in a warm glow. The town was bustling with activity, the sounds of vendors opening their stalls and people going about their day filling the air.
As they reached the Stone Gates, Mona spoke up. "If we're going to find Ben and Fritz, we should probably start by asking around. The Stone Gates are a popular route for the shipments, so someone might have seen something."
Aether agreed. "We'll talk to the people nearby and see if anyone has noticed anything unusual."
The group split up to talk to different merchants and travelers near the gates, trying to gather any useful information. After some time, a young man approached Aether, his face pale and nervous.
"Excuse me, sir," he said, looking around cautiously. "I... I saw something strange the other night, just beyond the gates. There was a shadow... something moving fast. I thought it was one of the workers, but when I looked closer, it disappeared into the trees."
Aether raised an eyebrow. "Do you think it was one of Diluc's employees, Ben or Fritz?"
The man shook his head. "I couldn't tell. I was too scared to get closer. It seemed... wrong, like it wasn't supposed to be there."
Fischl, overhearing the conversation, stepped in. "A shadow moving in the night? Oz, you've seen these kinds of things before, haven't you?"
Oz fluttered his wings and cawed, "Indeed, it does remind me of something otherworldly, my princess. This could be more than just a simple disappearance."
Aether's expression hardened. "We need to investigate further. If someone or something is causing these disappearances, it's connected to the meteorites and everything else going on."
"Agreed," Mona said, folding her arms. "Let's move out. We'll search the area where the man saw the shadow."
The group set off toward the trees, eyes sharp and ready for whatever they might find. The air grew colder as they ventured further from the gates, the trees around them thickening and casting long shadows. Aether kept his senses alert, remembering the cryptic encounter with the Unknown God and the strange events that had followed.
Just as they reached a clearing near the edge of the forest, Luminis spoke up, his voice full of concern. "Papa, something doesn't feel right..."
Before Aether could respond, a rustling sound echoed from the trees. The group tensed, prepared for anything. Suddenly, a figure darted out of the shadows, moving faster than the eye could follow.
"Get ready!" Aether shouted, drawing his sword.
The figure halted abruptly, revealing itself to be a man—Ben, one of Diluc's missing employees. He was covered in dirt and leaves, his clothes torn. His eyes were wide with panic.
"Help... please, you have to help me!" Ben gasped, his voice trembling. "It's not just the shadow... they're everywhere! The meteorites... they're causing something to awaken. I saw it... I saw it in the sky... something... watching!"
Aether's heart skipped a beat as he looked at Ben. "What do you mean, something watching?"
Ben's eyes darted around, his fear palpable. "I—I don't know! It's like... the meteorites are calling it, bringing it closer. I've seen things, things that shouldn't exist. It's not just the stars... it's something much darker."
Aether felt a chill run down his spine. "Where are Fritz and the others? Did you see them?"
Ben hesitated, shaking his head. "No... I couldn't find them. But... there was something else. Something... bigger."
Mona stepped forward, her gaze intense. "We need to find Fritz, and fast. If whatever Ben saw is connected to the meteorites, this is more dangerous than we thought."
"Agreed," Aether said. "Let's move. Stick together, and keep your eyes open. This isn't just a simple missing persons case."
As they turned to leave, the weight of their task became clear: the meteorites were no longer just strange phenomena—they were a warning. Something far worse was coming, and it was tied to the strange forces that had already begun to shake the world.
Back in Mondstadt, as Eula blink as she saw Diluc holding Luminis. "Here is your Kid, take him".
Eula blinker as she took Luminis from Diluc hands. "There is better way too give a child back too his mother Diluc, also one who is Human looking Dragon, also where is Aether".
Diluc them spoke looking at her. "You Husband is more then fine".
Eula looked at Luminis as she remembers Aether and the things he does. "I will have a 'Chat' with your father once he returns, I left with him too make sure your Ok".
Diluc raised an eyebrow at Eula's words but said nothing, instead watching as Eula held Luminis close. The child squirmed a little in her arms, clearly eager to be free.
Eula noticed the slight discomfort and chuckled softly, adjusting her hold on Luminis. "You're just like your father, always eager to run off." She gave him a gentle smile before looking back at Diluc.
Diluc sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Aether is... busy with something important. He'll be back soon enough. But I don't think you have to worry about him, Eula. He's more than capable, even if he tends to push things a little too far."
Eula gave a small nod, her gaze softening as she looked at Luminis. "I'm not worried," she said, her voice quiet but firm. "I trust Aether... I always have. It's just... I can't help but feel like he's diving into something bigger than we understand."
Diluc's expression grew more serious at her words. "I've been thinking the same thing. There's a lot going on, and it's not just the meteorites. The things happening around Mondstadt... They're connected."
Eula's eyes flicked to him, a sharp glint in her gaze. "What do you mean? Is there something you're not telling me, Diluc?"
Before Diluc could respond, Luminis suddenly wriggled free from Eula's arms, running toward the door. "Papa! I want Papa!" he called out, his small voice full of determination.
Eula sighed, rolling her eyes affectionately. "Looks like he's ready to go find his father. I guess I'll just have to wait until he returns to give him that 'chat' I mentioned."
Diluc smiled slightly, shaking his head. "Luminis really has Aether wrapped around his little finger. But, Eula, you should be careful. Whatever's going on, it might not be as simple as it seems."
Eula paused, looking back at Diluc with a thoughtful expression. "I know. And that's why I'll be ready when he comes back. For now, we'll keep an eye on things and make sure Luminis is safe."
The sound of laughter from Luminis echoed from the courtyard as he ran ahead, with Eula following him closely. Diluc watched them go, his thoughts lingering on Aether and whatever challenge was lying ahead for them all. The situation was getting more complicated by the day, and he couldn't shake the feeling that everything was about to change.
Back in Lyue
As Aether uses his Bow this time too stab in the eye of an vishnap as Mona and Fishcle took out the rest
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Aether looked at the system only he can and then at the other. "Why are the local monstee in Liyue so hard too cut, I changes to my Bow".
Mona spoke as took a breath. "Two words, Geo Archon".
Aether blinked at Mona's response before sighing. "Right… Geo Archon. Makes sense." He stretched his arms, glancing at the remains of the Vishap. Even with his enhanced abilities, the monsters here felt way tougher than usual.
Fischl, standing beside him with her arms crossed, nodded sagely. "Indeed! The land of contracts is forged by the very will of Rex Lapis! 'Tis only natural that the creatures of this realm are imbued with resilience beyond measure."
Oz flapped his wings, adding, "She means that Liyue's creatures are naturally tougher because of the Geo element's influence."
Aether exhaled, looking down at his bow. "Still, I didn't expect to actually stab something with a bow. I thought that was a last resort kind of thing."
Paimon, floating nearby, pouted. "Well, maybe if you actually used your sword instead of experimenting all the time, we wouldn't have to worry about all this stuff!"
Aether just grinned at her. "Where's the fun in that?"
Mona groaned. "Ok that is enough of that, Fritz where are your friends"
Ben looked at her as he spoke. "I don't know where Fritz is, I fear he might have been affected by the meteorite".
As the Aether felt something, he ready his bow as he saw another Vishnap, only for an air attack to cut it in half, as it deeper into dust like all monsters, as they saw who did
As they saw how he did it, he looked like a slender figure and a beautiful face. He had blue eyes framed with red eyeliner, fair skin, and short midnight blue hair in ear-length, with choppy bangs falling over his eyes. He wears a distinctive outfit featuring a black hat, a blue half-cape, and various black and gold details.
[Insert Image of Scaramouche here]
Scaramouche walked up to them as he spoke. "Travelers should be more causes when going through a new land, especially with everything going on".
Fishcle looked as she spoke. "And who shall doe be".
Scaramouche chuckled as he looked as he spoke. "Call me the wanderer or Wanderer if you like that more, as for why I am here my reason".
Aether looked at him as he spoke. "Hey have you seen someone by the name of Ben around"
Scaramouche looked at them as he spoke. "Does he have brown hair and brown eyes and seems to be taking goods?".
Fritz then spoke looking at him. "Yeah, that is him. Have you seen him?".
Scaramouche looked at him as he spoke. "Yes a few minutes ago, just go straight and then take a left".
He then started to walk past the group, and they saw his Anemo vision glowing as he flew off.
Aether looked at it and spoke. "I should try that sometime".
Mona raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by the stranger's abilities. "That was… impressive." She crossed her arms, eyeing the direction Scaramouche had indicated. "So, that's the Wanderer, huh? I've never seen someone wield the wind quite like that."
Fischl's eyes narrowed. "He was suspiciously helpful, almost too much so. I do not trust him."
Paimon flapped around, nodding eagerly. "Yeah, he's too mysterious! And who just appears out of nowhere, cuts a monster in half, and then gives directions like it's nothing?"
Aether shook his head slightly. "He seemed to know exactly what we were after. It was almost too convenient."
"Exactly!" Fischl added. "His calm demeanor and the way he just left without another word, not to mention the Anemo vision... something is not right."
Aether, though still somewhat cautious, couldn't help but feel a strange pull of curiosity. "For now, let's follow his lead. Ben could be in trouble, and the sooner we find them, the better."
Mona nodded, stepping forward with determination. "Right. Let's keep moving."
The group continued down the path Scaramouche had directed them, the tension in the air thick with the unanswered questions surrounding the mysterious Wanderer. With every step, Aether couldn't shake the feeling that this was only the beginning of something far more complicated.
To be continued
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