232 Time Skip

Six years later.....

Six years have passed since Aether arrived in Celestia. But only a minute has passed down in Teyvat.

Aether has changed a lot over the years. Following his wishes, Makoto, Saiguu, Chiyo, Sasayuri, Guizhong and the Yaksha siblings trained him.

Now, Aether was currently standing at the front gate of Tenshukaku. For those who do not know what Tenshukaku is, it is a palace where Makoto lives.

"So Aether, are you ready to set off now?" Makoto asked him. Aether looked at her with his not red, but bright golden eyes.

"Yes. But before that. I need to say goodbye. We're not going to see each other in a while, possibly forever. " Aether said sadly. He had a lot of fun training together with them. They are his family forever.

"Go on then. I'll come with you." Makoto patted him on the back. Aether went inside of the gate and saw a lot of people gathering outside of the palace.

"Hey man!" Bosacius walked over and slapped him on the back. Aether grinned widely.

"Bosacius." He greeted.

"So this is it huh?" Sasayuri commented while appearing beside him. Aether's joyful eyes turned sad.

"Yeah.... I'll visit. But it's not going to be anytime soon." Aether told him. Sasayuri sighed.

"It's alright. You're always welcome in Inazuma." Sasayuri and Aether shook hands.

"Thanks buddy." Aether thanked him. He turned towards Saiguu and Chiyo. He stretched his arms out and smiled.

"C'mon. You know you want to. " Aether teased. Saiguu and Chiyo looked at each other.

Chiyo jumped towards him and hugged him. "I'm gonna miss you." Chiyo muttered sadly. Aether rubbed her back. Saiguu walked over slowly.

Her nine snowy white tails slowly appeared and swayed behind her. It was like they had minds of their own.

Aether looked at her. "Come here you." Aether hugged her. Saiguu smiled and hugged back lovingly.

"You can summon me anytime you need me okay?" Saiguu whispered in his ears. Aether smirked.

"Ei is going to have a heart attack when she sees you again." Aether joked. Saiguu cackled.

" Especially in my beast form. She's going to kill you." Saiguu told him bluntly.

"I hope not." Aether muttered awkwardly. He hasn't told them about the situation in Teyvat's Inazuma, fearing they would want to go back down. He'd rather solve all of the problems down there himself. With the new strength he has, it won't be a problem.

"I believe my sister won't be that irrational. She would ask questions first." Makoto argued. Saiguu giggled.

"When you come back you're going to tell us everything!" Saiguu demanded. Aether smiled softly and nodded.

"It's a deal." Aether replied to her.

"But you still haven't defeated me though, wasn't that your goal throughout this whole time? " Makoto teased. Aether growled and had a tick mark on his forehead.

" You have an enormous head start. I only have six years to catch up. " Aether pouted and turned away. Makoto laughed and hugged him. Aether chuckled and hugged back.

He then noticed someone. He released the hug and went towards them.

"Mr Kamisato! Miss Kamisato! You're here!" Aether ran over excitedly. Mr Kamisato laughed and shook his head.

Mr Kamisato had a very long sky blue hair. But it was longer and had to be tied up with a hair band. He was wearing a white and dark green kimono. He also had a katana strapped beside his waist.

Miss Kamisato had sly blue hair that had the exact hair style as her son, Ayato. She was wearing a white kimono and had a long black cloak over it.

"I thought we told you to call us by our names, young man!" Miss Kamisato glared at him playfully.

" Yeah. My name is Kirito and her name is Kayo." Kirito reminded him. Aether chuckled.

"Sorry. I thought it was rude to call you guys by your first names." Aether apologized.

"Nonsense, it's not rude. You're going to be our son in law soon. " Kayo giggled. Aether face palmed.

" You're still trying to pair me with Ayaka? I haven't even met her." Aether grumbled.

"But you've seen her baby pictures. Doesn't that count as meeting her already?" Kayo asked feeling confused. Kirito leaned in to his wife's ear.

" Honey, it doesn't work like that. Just trust me on this." Kirito advised. Kayo pouted.

"Anyways, I haven't really thanked both of you. You two taught me how to wield my katana properly. You guys even taught me your clan's sword style. " Aether told them.

" We thought it was a good idea since you have talent. " Kayo replied to him.

"You mastered the basics in under a month. Why wouldn't we keep going. " Kirito joined his wife in praising Aether.

" Thank you. Thank you. But I have to leave now. We're almost late to the meeting with Lady Asmoday. " Aether told them hastily.

" Stay safe Aether. May the Shogun's lightning protect you from danger. And do remember to visit if you come back. " Kayo reminded.

" I will. " Aether bowed towards them. They bowed back. Aether disappeared from their view and appeared beside Makoto.

" Where's Guizhong and the others? I only saw Bosacius there." Makoto told him.

"They told me they had some problems to take care of. I've already said goodbye to them yesterday. " Aether told her. Makoto nodded.

" Let's go. " Makoto's told him. They then walked out of the gates.

" Bye Aether!! " Chiyo shouted loudly. Aether looked back while walking. He smiled and waved back.

"Come visit us soon!!" Bosacius shouted at him. Aether grinned. He and Makoto

walked away from them until he can't see them anymore.

Aether looked in front of him again and sighed.

"You'll be back. I know you will." Makoto reassured him.

"Yeah. Probably. " Aether muttered. They walked in silence. Makoto wanted to give Aether some space.

After some time, Aether stopped walking. Makoto stopped as well.

"What's wrong?" She asked with concern in her voice.

"You go to The Heavenly Palace first, Makoto. I have something quick to do." Aether told her with a shadow covering his eyes. Makoto wanted to question him but refrained herself from doing so.

"Okay. But be fast." Makoto disappeared from his view. Aether sighed and looked to the trees beside him.

"You really think I'm that stupid. Come out Menogias. Hiding like a pussy will only delay your impending defeat for a short while...