After a few weeks living in Inazuma, Aether and Eula were working, making requests for the various commissions of the Triumvirate.

They worked long hours, but they were always together, something they always kept in mind.

Whatever got in their way, they would solve it, because they were together, and if they weren't together.... well, maybe they could also solve the conflict that came their way.

Let's be honest, they were strong separately, but they were even stronger together.

And one day, while they were having a nice picnic on the outskirts of Inazuma, accompanied by a soft melody that Aether gave through the mandolin that Kazuha gave her, Eula was watching the sea, while having her head resting on her beloved's shoulder.

Suddenly, a soldier of the Tenryou Commission appeared.

Aether: Hm?

Soldier: Gentlemen, I'm sorry to interrupt this moment of tranquility.

Eula: Well, I'm sorry, but I'm sorry, but I'm veng-

Aether: Something happened, sir?

The soldier handed them a letter.

Soldier: We have received a communication from Ritou, saying that a letter from Mondstadt has arrived here for Miss Lawrence.

Eula: A letter for me?

Soldier: We have not opened it, and we respect the privacy of whoever sent this.

Aether: What if there was a Klee bomb in here and you didn't notice it, putting Eula and me in danger?

Soldier: ... who is Klee?

Aether: ... Forget it, thank you for bringing us this letter.

The soldier leaves without saying anything.

Aether hands the letter to Eula and she proceeds to open it.

She smells it first, because it had a scent she recognized.

Eula: This scent... it's from the perfume Amber usually wears.....

Aether: Do you think it's hers?

Eula *sarcastic*: Maybe it's Jean's, but she used some of Amber's perfume to make us think she wrote it, but she didn't.

Aether: ...

Eula: Of course it's Amber's!

Aether: ... don't be mean to me.

Eula proceeds to read the letter aloud.

Eula: "Hello Eula, how have you been?

We haven't seen you for a good period of time, and we have been concerned about your well being.

I just wanted to tell you that the high grade Favonius knights, such as the captains, including the Grand Master Intendant miss you, and we would like to hear back from you.

I understand that you are upset with what happened at the Ludi Harpastum, and I will understand if you do not respond to this.

Just take good care of yourself, and I hope someday we can see each other.

With much love, Amber, Mondstadt's best scout.... and waifu. "

PS: That last one is a joke... or maybe not, jsjsjs.

Well, I'll leave you some seeds so you can plant and thus, remember us."

She looks inside the letter, and there was a little baggie with seeds.

Aether: ... this is smoked or what?

Eula: Jsjsjsjsjsjs, no, silly.

And show some respect, Amber gave us a gift.

Aether: Ok, ok.

Aether: How... cute, hehe....

(Plus you need this as ascension material...)

Anyway, the moment of joy was quickly over, because from the skies, missiles fell towards them.

They noticed this and dodged them.

Aether: What the hell?!

Eula: Look!

From the skies, a 21 and a half meter machine fell into the sea.

Aether: What the fuck is that...? Eula: ... this is going to get ugly.

The machine let out a roar, then pulled a minigun of sorts out of its stomach, then began firing at them. Aether saw the machine's rate of fire, so it created a fairly wide Geo shield. He hardly kept his composure from the shots his shield was taking. Eula decided to use some Cryo energy against Aether's shield, in order to make the Crystallization effect. Both had a moderately stable shield, so they decided to look for an opening to attack. Eula infused her feet with Cryo energy, so that she could walk and freeze the water, allowing her to approach the monster. Aether threw his sword, which bounced off the metal skin of the machine, then teleported to where his sword was and delivered an accurate stab. This technique was known as "Lux Impetus", which consisted of making an accurate stab after teleporting to the sword. In any case, Aether, no matter how much Electro energy he used to commit this stab, it was of no use to him. The machine proceeded to make a change to his right "arm", transforming it into a blade infused with monstrous heat. That's why it moved to then try to smash Aether with its blade, but he teleported away. Eula, for her part, froze the areas where the machine was stepping on, in order to momentarily restrain its movements. She also tried to attack the machine with her sword, but this was no good. The "skin" of this monster was highly hard, and no matter how much they wanted to deal some "critical damage", it did not work. However, as they tried to counterattack, more people joined the party. Kujou Sara, Ayaka, Ayato, Gorou, Kazuha, Yoimiya, Thoma, Kokomi, Itto and even Yae joined in. Yae: I see you're having fun. Aether: This is no time for jokes! We have to destroy this thing! Gorou: I couldn't agree more. Sara: Get ready! They all started attacking. Yoimiya and Sara fired arrows charged with Pyro and Electro energy, while Ayaka gave Eula a hand about freezing the areas where the machine stepped on. Gorou and Thoma provided defensive support, creating several barriers. Kazuha coordinated with Ayato to make strong water vortexes with Anemo energy. Kokomi gave healing support to her teammates, so she also kept an eye on what the machine was doing. Itto took his Geo mace and hit the machine in several places. Aether continued to make cuts using his Lux gift, until suddenly... the machine's legs began to crack, releasing some metal and revealing its internal wiring. Without hesitation, Aether did a Lux Impetus on the opening he managed to make, and luckily, brought the machine to its knees. Aether: It is vulnerable! Attack with all your might! Everyone complied with Aether's orders. Sara sent down a lightning bolt that split into several bolts of lightning. Kazuha formed an Anemo whirlwind that mixed with the water. Ayaka took her fan and unleashed a shower of circular slashes with Cryo energy. Yoimiya continued firing arrows with Pyro energy. Thoma created a Pyro shield for each of his companions. Ayato raised a tornado of water, which covered the entire machine, immobilizing it. Yae summoned a series of pillars, which were driven into the ground and from there, a series of Electro chains trapped each of the machine's limbs. In passing, the electric current was conducted with Ayato's whirlpool of water.

Aether, for its part, made several cuts with Electro energy in each part of the machine's body, while it moved in the air. Eula wanted to attack, but nevertheless... she remained static where she was standing, and knelt in the sea. She covered her mouth, and felt a dizziness that left her vulnerable. The machine, who was taking too much "elemental damage," broke free of its bonds and undid every technique of Aether's companions. It leaped into the skies, then tried to finish off Eula with its heat blade. However, Aether teleported to her, grabbed her and moved quickly. Anyway, part of the blade managed to cut Aether's back, generating quite noticeable heat and pain. He knelt down, while letting out whimpers. Aether: Y-You're... a-okay...? Eula: I...? Yes... and you...? Aether: This is... n-nothing...? Eula: ... Aether: Hide... I'll finish this.... Eula: But- Aether: I'll be fine, don't worry.... Eula: I can still fight... Aether: ... I'll finish this quickly. Eula: ... ok... don't take too long.... She kissed him softly, and wished him good luck. Aether returned to the battlefield and looked at the beast, which let loose a hail of missiles. Everyone took cover, and part of those missiles, fell on the city of Inazuma. Aether: THE PEOPLE! Kazuha: Don't worry, they are safe on Watatsumi Island. Itto: Fuck... it got all our strength, and it didn't do anything to it?! Thoma: We're going from bad to worse... Aether: ... Suddenly, the blond had a flashback, where he was training with Lumine in his homeland many years ago. And she remembered that he had a technique that she couldn't easily master like he did. Aether: You are finished. He closed his eyes and focused his energy throughout his body, and suddenly, an aura of unknown energy summoned a series of spectral looking weapons.

There were 13 spectral weapons: An axe, a shield, a katana, a large shuriken, a mace, a staff, a trident, a crossbow, and 5 types of swords of different size and shape. Everyone was perplexed, staring at the Traveler. From afar, a figure glimpsed the spectacle. That figure was Dottore, one of the Fatui Heralds.

Dottore: Interesting. That boy will give me a lot of information about life in his homeland, so I can study him further. Come on, dear MG Ray, show me what this boy can do with your help. The machine roared and tried to cut Aether in two. However, Aether, with the help of the spectral weapons, stopped the machine's heat blade, and then, he teleported and with a single slash, cut off one of the blades. Sara: What the hell...? Kazuha: I'm not understanding anything... Aether: Do you guys want to help me or do you want to watch me smash it? Itto: Well, since you offered to give us options, well I choose to watch as-1. Ayato: *caps his mouth*. Obviously we are going to help you. Aether: Very well. They all approached the blond, and the spectral weapons took physical form. Sara took the shuriken, Kazuha took the katana, Yoimiya took the crossbow, Thoma wanted the shield, Itto took over the axe, Yae grabbed the trident, Kokomi took the staff, Gorou took one of the smaller sized swords, Ayato took one of the large ones, Ayaka copied Gorou and took a smaller sized sword, and finally, Aether took a rather distinctive sword, as it belonged to one of his deceased relatives.

Sara: What skill is this? Aether: This is the "Spectral Chorus". I can summon spectral weapons, and I can put them to various uses, even to physical form. I didn't want to use this technique, since it uses up a lot of energy, but... I had to make an exception. Kazuha: Well, the important thing is that we are more than this monster, and we can defeat it. Like leaves dancing in the wind, sooner or later they will meet their end. ???: W-Wait... me too... I want to participate..... Suddenly, Eula appeared, somewhat sore. Aether: Eula... what are you doing here...? Eula: I want to help... Aether: Can you do anything in that condition...? Eula: Let me help... please... Aether: ... Eula: Okay. She picked up a spectral mandoble, and approached her companions. Aether: Let's get this over with. All: Yes! The machine let out a roar, and attacked with the only heat blade it had left. Thoma: Oh, no, of course not! He stepped in the middle and with the shield easily stopped the heat blade. Thoma: Attack! Sara started running around. The machine used the minigun and started firing. Sara threw the shuriken and managed to destroy the minigun that the machine had built in. Yoimiya: My turn, hehe! She fired several arrows, which pierced the skin of the machine like it was nothing. The bug retreated and tried to counterattack. Itto cut off part of the heat blade with his axe. The sword wielders, with the exception of Aether, began to knock the machine off balance, knocking it to the ground. Yae jumped up and threw the trident into the machine's chest, managing to pierce part of the core. Kokomi smashed part of the machine's head with the staff. Finally, Aether used the Lux Impetus and with one clean cut, he managed to split the machine in two. Aether: I hate to admit it, but... nah, of course not. You were always at a disadvantage, robotic buddy.