Xie Lian's POV:

Opening my eyes I find myself in a world that belonged to neither beings. Even as God, I am astonished by the sublime environment around me. One could say I was in some kind of transcendence and by my side was Jun Wu.

"XianLe."

The corners of my lips lift when I watch his face. The mask from before had completely fallen off and even though it was just half a mask that covered his face, it is now that I could get a complete view. This face belonged to the Jun Wu we all knew. Calm, composed and serene.

"Where are we?" I enquire as he moves around me and takes a deep breath.

"Isn't it strange that even after 2000 years of living, I have never truly lived. Does that make sense XianLe?" His question is a rhetorical and didn't require an answer from me. All I did was watch the hues of pink around me turn into dark beautiful magenta and gold.

"There are so many things I wish to say, to explain, to make you understand, but above all I just wished to say sorry." Chuckling sadly at those words he poses another question, "A lot of time has passed by for that sorry to be effective. Isn't that right? Unable to comprehend that I am at such a mode of life where even my apologise don't mean a thing, trying to redeem my past was the only viable option." Turning towards me he smiles, "You've grown a lot. From that arrogant boy at the bridge to a man who bears the scars of this world and yet won every single adversity. I am proud of you."

Somewhere his words were healing my broken heart too.

"They're fine XianLe. So are you. The soul transfusion is complete. All of them will live. I did my part, but how they would manage is now their story."

"Thank you." Staring at his pale eyes I wonder, was all that feud and hurt in past even necessary?

"You weren't expecting me to help, isn't that right XianLe? You were... doubtful."

"To be honest, yes. I didn't expect but I knew one thing for sure."

"What is that?"

"That you won't ever deny my request. You have never denied it in the past." At my statement he laughs merrily, "Yes your quite right. Never have I denied you. You... were never meant to be denied, XianLe. Afterall, I saw me in you. My other half."

"Jun Wu-"

"It's all in the past. I can't ask you to forget nor forgive me. For whatever we shared, I truly did adore you like me very own, however misplaced that affection was. I am in better place XianLe, thank you. You gave me that one chance of redemption." Turning away with a far off look he smiles serenely, "Take care of Guoshi for me. He has lived a long long life, XianLe. He has seen much more than his shoulders can bear. Tell him I am finally going to a better place."

Turning back to look at me for one last time, with a small bow he starts disappearing and even though for all that heartache he caused I still couldn't come to hate him. His soul disperses slowly and in place a white flower falls at my feet.

Picking up the white flower I bow back and seconds later a gentle breeze lifts it up in air and I watch the white flower dance peacefully.

Farewell Jun Wu.

Body in abyss, Heart in paradise.

"Gege!!!"

I hear my name being called and knew it was time to go back. Closing my eyes I take a deep breath, only to open them and find familiar Crimson orbs peering back at mine.

"San Lang." I breathe out and not one to waste time, he kisses me and I could feel and hear his non-existent hammering heart.
"I am here."

"Gege." Kissing his lips again I smile to assure him, "How long was I out?"

"Approximately a minute," kissing my lips once again we smile and turn in unison to watch a glowing Lan Wangji's body in Wei Wuxian's arms and blazing body of Wang Yibo in Xiao Zhan's arms.

Quickly moving towards them I look at Lan Wangji, Wei Wuxian enquires, "Xie Lian... What is happening?"

"Don't worry, Jun Wu said that the soul transfusion is complete. But..." Looking over to Guoshi kneeling in front of Wang Yibo, he meets my eyes and comments, "This child has a fever, XianLe."

"Your Highness, let's go back to Hua Cheng Mannor and discuss the rest there." I nod at He Xuan's advice and we all gather near the short distance array and soon are transported back to San Lang's Mannor.

"Gege, I'll take Lan Wangji with me. Wei Wuxian, do you trust me?" At San Lang's enquiry, Wei Wuxian nods and answers, "I trust you with my soul's life." Next second San Lang carries Wangji away and we turn towards Wang Yibo who was in Xiao Zhan's arms.

"Child, we need to place him amidst tub filled with ice. He needs to cool down." Quick on his feet Sizhui guides Guoshi towards Yibo's room and Akio makes arrangements for ice.

With everyone dispersed the only one by my side is He Xuan.

"I wonder what is going to happen?" At my comment he smiles warmly and says, "Everything will work out in the end."

"He Xuan?"

"Hm?"

"Right from the start, how did you all this would happen. You had solutions to every problem. You knew Jun Wu would help us. You knew about Akio, Yibo, San Lang and me going to human realm. You knew. How?"

I was taken aback by his serious eyes, "Not everything in this world has an answer Your Highness. At times one should just accept, hear and move on. There were times in past with story regarding mine that even you're unaware and unless I ask Hua Cheng to divulge, he never would. I am indebted to him in ways that one cannot even fathom. If I am here, it is because of him. Long ago I pledged my life and loyalty to your husband and all that has transpired needed me to be here for you."

"You've paid me back, He Xuan. You're debt free. Go, go and live your life my friend." Those words from San Lang who just walked in on our conversation unbound He Xuan, and one could notice that difference instantly. He was free, finally.

Turning back to face San Lang, He Xuan shakes his head, "Not quite yet. Unless those two wake up, I am tethered to this place. Yibo and Zhan took me in at my worst. I owe them my sanity too, Hua Cheng." With a bow he leaves us and next second I am in San Lang's arms.

World is a beautiful place, but my heaven is in San Lang's arms.

Wei Wuxian's POV:

It's been three days since we brought Lan Zhan and Wang Yibo back to Hua Cheng Mannor and neither of them have opened their eyes.

Is this how you felt all those years ago Lan Zhan? No, this is how you feel everytime I leave you behind? If so, are you finally seeking your revenge? Leaving me behind where every second I feel my sanity is depleting. No Lan Zhan, you're the strong one. Not me. I am weak. Please come back. I miss you.

It's been a week and neither of them have responded at all. Though Wang Yibo's fever is coming down, he too hasn't opened his eyes. As for Lan Zhan, he's in a room surrounded by constant chants of Xie Lian. Hua Cheng has asked me to trust him and not meet Lan Zhan.

I miss you.

Please come back.

What would I give to hear you call me "Wei Ying", Lan Zhan. Please. Just this once.

Perched on the stairs of Hua Cheng Mannor I watch the mist that floats around. Season is changing Lan Zhan. You're winter is coming. Where are you?

I miss you.

Have I ever confessed how much I adore you? Maybe not enough, because if I did, then you wouldn't have left me all alone. I promise to tell you every single day and night that this heart and soul only belongs to you.

Just please come back.

Please.

It's been two week since I felt you my love.

"Hey." Turning to Xiao Zhan I try to muster a smile but my heart is so broken that all I can feel is just agony.

I haven't interacted much with Xiao Zhan or the others. All I knew that everyone are trying their best to bring Lan Zhan and Wang Yibo back.

"How's Yibo?" My voice is coarse and he is silent.

"Same as Lan Wangji. His fever has come down and we're all waiting for him to open his eyes."

"I am so sorry Xiao Zhan." Involuntarily a tear falls from my eyes, "I am so sorry. I shouldn't have asked Yibo to take Lan Zhan's soul. Because of me-" stopping me between my rant Xiao Zhan takes my hand in his and puts up a brave smile, "Firstly, stop blaming yourself. You didn't ask Yibo, it was Dai Tou who volunteered to take Lan Wangji's soul. Secondly, you've nothing to be sorry about. If not for you, Akio and Sizhui wouldn't have been together.

"Remember all those stories you shared with me whenever you came down to the human realm, Wei Wuxian? I always aspired to have a love story like yours. Such purity, such longingness but above all such bravery.

"Your story inspired me to follow my heart, Wei Wuxian. I have always loved Yibo, but it is your story that encouraged me to act on it. I wanted what you and Lan Wangji have. I got it. I won't leave him. I won't let him leave me."

Smiling at his words I was about to comment when we heard Hua Cheng from behind, "True. Wei Wuxian is something, isn't he? A man who smiles when happy and laughs when in pain."

Taking a seat next to me he nudges my shoulders, "I belive your Lan Zhan will come back. Question is what would you do if he dons a new personality?"

Gazing back at the vast expanse I sigh, "Does not matter. Till he's with me, I shall accept him the way he is. I love him. Periodt."

Comfortable silence cocoons us as we watch bright stars shimmer beautifully.

It had been a month since I last saw him.

Come back. Please

I love you.

~Two Months Later~

It's going to snow soon Lan Zhan. You're favourite season. Remember you once promised to watch the first snow with me.

Where are you?

You always keep up your promises. Are you going to come back to meet me?

I am waiting.

Walking around Hua Cheng's backyard, I blow warm air into my palm and look at the beautiful mesmerizing dark sky when my ears perk up as someone approaches me and calls my name, "Wei Ying."

My breathing falters.

Turning back I meet those familiar eyes, yet they aren't those pale ones from before. The one staring back at me are black and ethereal. Even though he has changed, he is still the same.

My Lan Zhan.

Just then a snow flake gently floats in the air between us and soon millions of his companion grace the earth.

It's snowing.

He woke up to greet me for the seasons first snow. He kept up his promise.

"Lan Zhan." I smile.

We're finally together.

Finally.

Xiao Zhan's POV:

Just as I walk into our bedroom, suddenly I am slammed against the wall and a heated kiss greets me.

"About time!" Yibo growls next to my ear.

"Dai Tou-" before I could continue he attacks me with another kiss, "Stop. I'll give you two option Xiao Zhan.

Choose one.

Fuck me or I'll fuck you."

Oh wow.