Aether X Keqing Novels & Stories

But what I did know was this: sitting still, doing nothing, pretending I wasn’t made of magic and fire and questions, had never saved anyone. “I have to try,” I said, my voice quieter now but steady. “Even if it kills me.” Caelora’s face fell. “Maerwynn, you don't have to—” “No. I’ve made my decision.” I pulled my hand from hers and stepped back, looking at both of them—Caelora with her worried eyes, Lira with her unreadable face. “This war isn’t going to be won with swords alone. If I can offer the one thing Kyante doesn’t have—a true bond with the Aether—then maybe we stand a chance. Maybe we all make it out.”

The land thriving. And always, in every version, Ethan fading from my side. Not dead. Removed. The bond severed. Clean. Surgical. The Crown offers balance without cruelty. Order without grief. Just emptiness. My knees threaten to buckle, but I force myself upright. I won’t kneel. Not to it. Not now. Ethan steps closer, ignoring Blake’s shouted warning, his massive wolf form shifting back into human skin in a blur of motion. He grips my shoulders, eyes blazing, desperate.

“So this is the infamous Luna Valkyrie.” A figure emerged from the shadows, flanked by more rogues, these ones standing tall, disciplined—waiting for orders. My blood ran cold. Because I knew that voice. And it meant we were in far greater danger than I had realized. "Lord Aetherin." I clenched my fists as he stepped forward with his commanding, effortless presence. Aetherin Dressed in deep midnight robes embroidered with silver, he looked like he belonged to a kingdom untouched by war. But the way his gleamed eyesbsaid otherwise.

Just like the rest of, if they dispersed to much energy, it would eventually begin to weaken them. Finally, Aether threw a shard made of light that managed to wound and pierce Khaos’ chest. She was shocked and before she could recover from the shock, Gaia used vines that erupted from the ground to hold her down. Immediately Hemera began chanting. “What are you doing?” Khaos asked trying to get up but Gaia held her own even though you could tell she was weakening. “What we should have don’t along time ago when we realized how unstable you are” Gaia answered her.

A group of initiates nearby paused, their white eyes flickering as they processed the "In-efficient Acoustic Event." "Voices are for emergencies," Vara signaled, a hint of her old self breaking through the indigo haze of her thoughts. "Why use the air when you can use the Aether?" "Because the air belongs to us," Kael muttered. "The Aether belongs to them." The Glitch in the Hallows

“An aether dragon. Speak your name human, I can sense the presence of your guardians.” “I am Manolya Kara,” I answered cautiously. “And my companions are Aziz and Pareia.” “Little human, are you ready to fight then?” The dragon’s voice echoed directly inside my head, etching its heavy words inside my heart. I could feel the immense weight of him, the raw, ancient power vibrating through the air, and I nodded, keeping my voice as steady as possible as I answered, “I am ready.” With a deep inhale, Atherius breathed in a massive stream of aether energy from the crisp mountain air, completely filling its lungs.

“She’s supposed to be dead,” Aether continued saying repeatedly, his voice barely a whisper. “I buried her myself.” I turned to face him, my voice growing tense. “Then how is she here, alive?” He had no answers, so he didn’t respond to me. His gaze was fixed on the girl who had once earned his trust and also shattered his world. Ceryn stepped closer to me, her lips painted red with lipstick, as she brazenly stared right into my eyes

In the light of flame torches, Erica saw the reverent look on his face. "Your element is Aether".