Lan Zhan's POV:

Walking to an edge of the cliff, it's sheer beauty reminded me of Gusu's fog covered mountains. The only difference is that far below the cliff were small huts at the base which were lit with lanterns and from afar, they resembled beautiful shimmering stars on Earth. One could hear the gushing river and sweet smell that she carried. If not for the beings around us, I would have assumed this is a part of some sacred untouched valley.

"I am sorry, Lan Wangji." His words surprises me. Turning to face Hua Cheng, I observe a small sad smile at the tip of his lips. "Never before in all my life have I ever apologized to another being. You're the first one, Lan Wangji. Here." Handing me a box covered in red velvet, my eyes widen at the content inside. It is the hairpin I had gifted Wei long ago. The one he promised to always have on his body. A promise never to let me live the pain of having his charred ribbon's remnants in my hand.

"Wei Wuxian gave me that hairpin and had asked me to hand it back to you in case something -" with a heavy sigh he stops his words but I knew the magnitude behind them. If something were to happen to him.

Wei Ying.

"Back then when he had entrusted me with this pin, I had refused to accept it, but I still had it in my care and there was never a moment to give this back to him. They're yours, Lan Wangji. I would never have another happy opportunity to hand this souvenir back to you. With all our partners beside us, I hope that we never separate. Fate would agree that we all have suffered enough."

Caressing the indents on the hairpin, I won't lie that my eyes were not heavy with tears that laid tight for me to release them. If fate were not with us, then for sure this would be handed to me under grave circumstances.

"Did he suffer too much?" My voice is low and soft but not my emotions. They were under great turmoil.

"Would you believe if my answer was otherwise?" Placing his both arms behind his back, left palm clutching his right wrist, he takes a step forward, too close to the edge of the cliff.

"Irony that both of us embraced diabolical realm for another innocent being. We so easily have up our lives with no thought of any consequences." With a small smile he continues, "I was in pretty dark space when my soul came across Wei Wuxian. He was just a mere speck of dust, but his soul was powerful, resilient and courageous. He reminded me of, me.

"For reasons unknown back then my heart wanted to save him. Thus, I got him here where he nurtured himself back to his original self. During one of our weekly nights when I used to enquire about his health, he spoke in detail about you. He told me everything about his Lan Zhan. Agreed that back then he referred you as his close confidante, but a man who has lived in this entire realm for 800 years, I knew what he felt was beyond friendship. Everytime he uttered the name Lan Zhan, he would always add the word 'my' before. I hoped for him to realise where his heart lies. Lan Wangji, you did not reside in his heart." Turning to face me an unfathomable warmth swirled within his eyes, "You are his heart."

"Hua Cheng-" my emotions were blocked within me and this he could sense.

"We both know the pain of losing our partners. You suffered for 13 long years. So you would understand the agony of being unable to see, feel and sense your partner. Lan Wangji, in all my life I have never been selfish nor did this Hua Cheng ever dared to ask anyone anything, but -" bowing his head he continues, "for my GeGe, I dared to ask. For him, I had no choice but to seek your Wei Wuxian's help.

"I did not want my GeGe to feel the misery I felt for past 800 years. For me even if I had to live for eternity without him, this soul would have sacrificed everything dear to him to see his GeGe happy. But, I couldn't bear seeing my Dianxia cry. Me being the cause and unable to wipe those precious tears, I had to take this step. Wei Wuxian is a very powerful soul, who was the only one capable of helping me. Even though this pained my non existent heart, I still had only one hope, Lan Wangji. Your Wei Wuxian was my last hope. We both knew that this is dangerous, so I am-" walking close to where he was standing, I cut his words and nod, "You don't have to ever apologize."

"What are you saying?" He was shocked and I smile inwardly.

"Hua Cheng, the day I met Wei Ying, my heart accepted him wholeheartedly, and with that I also accepted my Wei Ying just the way he is. Falling in love is easy, being in love with him is easier, but accepting his quirks is definitely a challenge. That day we got married there was another oath that I made to myself, to be strong.

"Wei Ying is a soul who would never think twice to give up his own life for another. This isn't the first time, this would also not be the last time. I was never angry with Wei for helping you, what made me worry was that one day he would leave and never return. To be kept in dark and have no clue as to his whereabouts and the irony is, this being one the deepest part of Wei Wuxian that I fell in love with and also one that scares me the most. So, don't ever apologize for seeking Wei Ying's help. You both have a deep history and connection, for this Lan Wangji would never question. I have no qualms with you and rather it makes me humble that my husband is the reason you and His Highness are together."

Sporting a relieved smile Hua Cheng nods, "Everyone knows that Crimson Rain Sought Flower has very few rare acquaintances and almost no friends, but Lan Wangji, I do have a friend and that is Wei Wuxian. Having met him is my blessing."

Wei Ying's POV:

"What do you think are those two talking about?" His Highness enquires and I grin. "Definitely about us!" He nods and agrees.

"Granduncle is here! Granduncle is here! Oh, Granduncle got one of his friends too!" A man with one eye grins, "You're our friend!"

Another man with rooster head walks out half naked with grease dripping from his body, "Friend, try our soup. Damn tasty!"

Oh?

Before His Highness could speak I laugh and suggest, "How about I cook and you guys be my guest?" They look at eachother and soon cheers resonate around. Showing me the way to their kitchen, I gear up to cook my a amazing conjee. Well take that Sizhui, these guys will love my cooking, just wait and watch.

"Wei Wuxian?"

"Yes your Highness?"

"Want me to help?" He enquires and I hand him a wok, "Yes please!"

Today the Ghost Town is going to remember us forever!

Akio's POV:

"Which movie are watching?" Sizhui enquires and at my grin he sighs, "You're going to watch a Marvel movie aren't you?"

Holding out two tickets I nod and quickly he turns his head left and right. Happy that no one is around to hear our conversation, biting his lips he whispers in my ears, "I am wearing Thor themed underpant. Sad that you want to watch a movie and not the hammer below."

Next second he yells as I pull him, "Where are we going?!"

"Back home!"

"Why!?"

"I am going to be Captain America and be worthy of that hammer!" At my innuendo he laughs and kisses my jaw quickly. "Well let's go inside. It'll be dark and we have corner seats. If you can concentrate on the movie while I make out with you," pinching my butt he smirks, "I'll let you unshield me, Mr. Captain America." 

"Sizhui!" I groan. He's after my heart and balls.

True to his words a kids movie did turn out to be a scene where parental guidance is required. If my neck is an evidence one needs then I need to invest more on turtlenecks. Ahem.