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Childe opened his eyes... oh... he was blindfolded.. "hmmm stirring awake I see.." there was an evident smile in that tone of voice and it made the mafia leader seethe with rage. He remembered that he was supposed to meet teucer and pick him up from school... that meant! "Do not worry about the little one. We brought him home safely and he is all well." Okay so they didn't intend to threaten him. He couldn't shake the feeling he knew that voice. A smooth hand tucked softly at his blindfold and as soon as it dropped his eyes widened. "ZHONGLI!?" the taller male instantly recognized him too.
....One hour later....
Xiao walked in the room and heard an unfamiliar voice laughing. He drew his weapon and ran in. There sat his brother with the guy they were supposed to hold captive, laughing and enjoying a tea. ''Ah! Xiao my brother. Come here.'' Zhongli smiled softer than he had ever seen before. ''Brother... I...I don't understand.'' Xiao cautiously sat down beside Zhongli. ''This is Childe he was once attending the same school as I. I did not think he would follow the same path and since he always wears a mask it was impossible to make out his identity." Zhongli explained with a soft expression still. Xiao stared at Childe for a while. ''So he isn't our enemy?'' Childe started giggling. ''No no I would never hurt Xiansheng. In school I even had a long lasting crush on-" Childe suddenly coughed to quickly distract them. Zhongli smirked. ''It was rather obvious with how many gifts you sent me after claiming you accidentally bought them and had no use for them.'' He chuckled soft. ''This all does make our plan easier though.'' Childe perked up at that with a soft and confused face. He was looking way too young to lead a criminal organisation. ''You mean why you brought me here? Oh btw thanks for not hurting Teucer! I took him in from an orphanage that some street gang burned down and he is cute and clingy. Almost like a little brother.'' Zhongli smiled glancing to Xiao who actually suggested that he takes him home. Xiao blushed slightly and looked away. ''Yes Childe. We brought you here because we require your help. The Fatui have overstepped boundaries by invading land of my dear friend Ayato and they have taken him and his associates hostage. I require your assistance to crush them once and for all so they may not trifle in our affairs any longer. I gave them a chance and they used my trust so they will have to pay.'' Childe listened intently before slowly speaking. ''Sooo what do you need me for?'' Zhongli smirked and slowly reached over the table taking his chin in a soft grip. Childe flushed red in confusion. ''You, dear, are a fantastic assassin and leader. So I would like to, personally, go on a special mission with you.'' Childe swallowed and felt Zhonglis gaze go towards his bobbing throat. ''M-me? Because y you... uhm...uhum... you need me to sneak in and d destroy them from the inside, right x xiansheng?" Childe almost trembled and Zhongli decided to give the poor boy some reprieve. He let go leaning back and nodded. ''I will of course join you. It would be troublesome if you get caught in that place. I do not want you to get hurt afterall.''
Childe's expression became thoughtful. He never would have thought the rascal could learn to be professional. ''That is true but it is quite dangerous.....tho... when have I ever backed down from a challenge.'' Ah there it was. Childe was grinning now, what a precious look. Zhongli clapped, smiling much too friendly for someone planning a mass murder. ''Wonderful! It is settled then. Thank you for your cooperation!" Childe smiled fondly at him almost hearts dancing in his eyes. Zhongli slowly took something from a box and before he knew what was happening Zhongli put a leather collar around Childe's neck, in a Liyuen design with white clouds imprinted on a red sky and a blue gem dangling from it. "Huh!?!?!?" Childe was flushed and bashful again, completely stiff. ''Just a precaution~'' Zhongli whispered right next to his ear. ''It contains a chip and tracking device specifically linked to our computers so we know you are safe and your vitals through this entire trip.~" Zhongli gave his earlobe a small kiss and felt the young ginger jolt in his seat. ''I have prepared a room for you. Down the hall at the left side.'' With that he left in a smooth motion. Childe was too stunned to speak.
The ginger slowly went in the direction he was told as he saw Xiao again. He quickly caught up. "Hey!" He smiled at him and the short boy looked up confused. Childe ducked down in a quick move and stretched out his hand. "Thanks for helping my baby brother!" Xiao seemed annoyed and looked away. "Hm? Oh!"" Childe noticed it must be awkward if he ducks down like Xiao is a toddler so he let himself drop back and crossed his legs. "Sorry that was kinda disrespectful huh?" His smiled wavered but Xiao calmed and sat infront him on his knees. "You are an esteemed guest and a leader no less. You should not lower yourself in a vulnerable position around me. That is very unwise." Xiao commented in a hushed voice. "Xiao here feels better if I do this tho right? So why wouldn't I? Besides even if you tried anything... I would still be able to defend myself!" Childe had that soft grin showing off his oddly prominent canines and Xiao couldn't help but believe him. What a childish adult... hard to believe he was commanding a huge group of criminals... "Anyways we both should rest it's gettin late." Childe got up but before he turned Xiao grabbed his sleeve. "Hm?" Childe stared at him questioningly. "Please protect Zhongli out there..... he is all I have." Childe smiled at him but a new smile that turned his eyes into slight crescents and made the room warm and cozy. He softly patted Xiao and went into his designated bedroom. Bedroom was an understatement.
There was a crystal lamp with golden crystals hanging from the roof, a flatscreen and some stream service sticks next to it, a ventilation system with a cloud design like his collar and a huge bed, soft enough to swallow him as he dropped in. Attached was a bathroom with shining clean tiles and a beautiful bathtub. Childe smiled fond. Zhongli treated him too kindly really. Childe sat down and thoughts of Zhongli whispering to him were scattered in his brain. He decided to watch something to distract himself. Childe hopped off the bed and put in the most expensive looking stick and put it in the tv. Immediately the Tv turned on and he scanned the page, flushing as he noticed it was a porn page. Why would Zhongli even offer him that... he was too curious and flipped through them until he found one of some young man getting brutally railed into the mattress. He decided to give it a try and checked the bedside drawer for lube or oil. He didnt expect to find a box condoms a whole two bottles of smooth gel lube and a goddamn vibrator. Childe groaned in doubt and exasperation. Alright... if he already had the chance..... he might as well. Childe took the vibrator and lube preparing all on the bed with a towel so he wouldnt leave stains. He locked the door and took off his clothes slow. He hit the play button and poured lube on his dick slowly starting to stroke it from bottom to tip. "Ahh hhnnn~" he moaned softly and decided to pour lube on his other hand and teased his entrance carefully before plunging in and letting out a mix of whine and moan. He whimpered as he pushed in deeper while still stroking himself faster. "Ahhh...ngh! Please hnn ahh nhg hngg..." he scissored fingers inside himself drooling on the towel helplessly. When he decided it was enough he pulled his finger out and positioned himself over the vibrator. It was a little bigger than average size but he was determined to take it. In one plunge he pushed himself down and quickly bit his hand to not scream. After getting used Childe started bouncing on it completely in trance as he hit the on button. It hit straight on his prostate and his legs gave out shoving it against it as it thrummed through his whole body. "AH! uhn! Zhongli!" With a shout he came, moaning loud and desperate. "Hahhh...shit....ungh..." He got embarrassed that he moaned the older ones name while he got off. "This is so embarassing... stupid virgin brain.." Childe sighed, annoyed at himself. He cleaned up after pulling the vibrator out and took a nice bath.
Zhongli cleaned his hand and pulled the condom off. He knew there was mutual interest but didnt think Childe would moan his name. He turned the monitor off and felt less and less guilty. "Time to get some rest... he should know better than to assume he and I can be together when he leads a rivaling gang." Zhongli let out a sad sigh. He got into his sleep gown and snuggled in the blanket. He dreamt of a time where they had a chance and cowered in.
Childe woke with a start as someone hammered on his door. He groaned as he got up and strolled over in a bathrobe. "Huh?" He asked sleepily. Zhongli ruffled his hair making him blush a bit. "Sorry daddy 5 more minutes." He yawned and sat back on his bed. "We have to leave in one hour from now Childe." Zhongli spoke in a stern voice, not minding the comment. "Hmm right..." Childe strolled in the bathroom and got ready. Zhongli saw the stick lying next to the tv in the exact same spot as before and everything returned to its rightful place. What a sneaky little fox he had let into his den. Childe came out half an hour later and his eyes sparkled. "This room is so nice Zhongli! Thanks lots for it!" He grinned and Zhongli smirked soft. "The location we have to head off to is in Inazuma so we will travel a while." Childe nodded the sparkle leaving his eyes. It seemed there was in fact a different side to him. "So what is the exact plan? Take down the Tsaritsa and pick off the scattered scraps?" Childe asked with a smug and cold smile. Zhongli grinned and put his head on his shoulder from behind. "You are smarter than I thought, Ajax~" Childe swallowed hard and stayed calm. "If I wouldn't be I wouldn't have that position eh?" He leaned his head to the side and breathed warm against Zhonglis face, catching him off guard. Childe stretched and smiled happy. "So what weapons do i get?" Zhongli laughed soft and took the lead walking through fancy halls until they reached a room with a wide array of weaponry. Childe gasped in awe. "So many!" He quickly went and checked out alot. Zhongli had a fond expression as he watched him rummage through the weapon collection. "2 guns, 5 throwing knives and this!" Childe grinned at Zhongli. "Alright. I prefer to use weapons in close proximity." Childe looked excited. "Then I can watch your back Zhongli." Zhongli smiled and took Childes hand, kissing it soft. "Okay let's go."
He lead the way and they fell into a casual rythm.