*Third Person, No One's P.O.V., Enemy Camp*

Thomas- Man it's like you guys are phoning it in lately.....

The male speaks disappointingly over the hilichurls all swinging and completely missing the male as he dodges around them counterattacking and killing them with ease. Dodging a club stroke he swipes the weapon for himself before bashing it agains the creatures skull hard enough to cave his head in. Dodging an arrow he quickly fires back at the archer with his gun killing it and proceeding to sigh depressingly at this.

Thomas- I remember when every day was an adventure for me.

He states ducking under a metachurl axe before proceeding to knee the creature in the face hard enough to obliterate it's head.

Thomas- Dangers around every corner and a constant fear for my life.

The male deflects an arrow back the archer lodging the projectile into it's head as it falls dead.

Thomas- Which sounds kind of masochistic but that's just how it is you know?

He asks a hilichurl swinging his arm over the creatures shoulder and coming face to mask with it in thought.

Thomas- Although you guys are dirt easy to beat I do appreciate the attempts you give. So thanks for that.

Hilichurl- Ulah?

Thomas- Ulah indeed.

He nods before standing back and shoving his fist through the creatures head instantly killing the poor guy. Wiping his hand off the male quickly collects his loot from a nearby chest before deciding to call it there and quickly heads back to Mondstat his previous thoguhts still in his mind.

Thomas- 'It's just too easy and boring here, I need someone or something to help spicen things up for me a little'

The male thinks whilst walking back before eventually crossing through the front gate and strolling through town. Walking down the streets the male starts to think of ways to make things more exciting here before a voice calls.

Blanche- Hey Thomas!

Thomas- Huh? Oh hey Blanche!

Blanche- How was the camp clearing?

Thomas- It was fine I guess though it was also pretty boring.

Blanche- Oh that's a shame......Here on me!

The woman calls tossing the male an apple which he catches with a thanks and continues walking off now with a hearty snack though doesn't make it very far before he's once again called.

Timeaus- Hey Thomas mind giving me a hand here?

The young apprentice calls from the side. Turning his head the male finds the man currently bent over the alchemy table trying to stabilize some highly volatile chemicals. Deciding to indeed lend a hand the male walks over and within seconds the chemicals are all stored away safely where they can cause no harm. After that it's a quick thank you and a your welcome before the male is off once more. Walking around he's once greeted by several more citizens all waving happily or requesting a small favor of him such as: Helping Wagner forge some weapons, helping some knights with lifting heavy crates, getting Diona out of a tree she got stuck in and more. 

Thomas- 'Seems people here are really starting to appreciate and like me, that's nice" Woah!

The male exclaims as he feels himself bump into another figure. Glancing forward he finds a rather attractive blue haired woman standing there gripping her head in pain as the males head just collided with hers.

Thomas- I'm so sorry!

???- Ugh you fool watch where you're going!!!

Thomas- Sorry it was an accident I swear!

???- Accident or not I will have vengeance for this!

Thomas- Yeah join the club......

The male groans annoyingly over her comment clearly not giving a damn over this as walking off without another word paying the woman no mind. Turning to watch him walk off the woman glares angrily at him.

???- How dare he walk away from me like that! Vengeance will be mine!

Back to the male we find him walking through town paying no mind until he feels his stomach grumbling and decides to head off towards good hunter for a meal. Reaching the small stand he quickly orders and within minutes he's sat happily eating his food unaware of the glaring woman only a few feet away from him.

???- Now's my chance!

She states gripping her blade rushing forward and leaping off the railing her blade raised high into the air with a mighty war cry as she swings straight down on the male ready to enact her revenge. Though her plans are quickly foiled as the male effortlessly catches her blade and tosses the woman aside not even looking up from his food. Rolling on the floor she quickly gets back up with a glare before charging the male and swinging at his sat form only for him to leap off the chair dodging the blade and sitting himself back down still not paying her any attention as he moved onto dessert, a scrumptious strawberry sundae with a single red cherry.

Thomas- 'Glad I taught Sara how to make these that time'

He thinks whilst eating and continuing to effortlessly dodge the nearby woman's attacks. Swinging around like mad the woman feels her blood start to boil over how the male is making her look weak and pathetic as he continues dodging until finally she's had enough. Watching him finish off his dessert she watches as the male tosses the cherry into the air his mouth open wide ready for the last bite. Though it never comes as the woman quickly slices the cherry out of the air as the halves fall to the floor lifelessly covered in dirt and defeat. Smirking at this she feels mighty proud of herself before glancing back up at the male ready to continue only to find him staring down at the dead fruit a dark and cold aura surrounding him.

Thomas- That was the last bite.....

He speaks slowly his voice dripping with a silent but deadly tone as he rises from his sear and grips a nearby steak knife.

Thomas- The last bite it always the best..........and you just ruined it...............YOU BITCH!!!

He shouts angrily charging the woman and clashes steak knife with claymore before the two are seen slashing and parrying at one another sparks and fros going everywhere. Using his superior strength her against her the male pushes the woman back before stabbing forward with his knife damn near poking her eye out luckily for her though she was able to suck just in time and quickly counterattacks by knocking the knife out his hand as it flies off into the horizon. Seeing an opportunity here the woman takes it and slashes at the male only for him to dodge back and use the table he was eating at as shield causing her blade to get stuck. Leaning against his make shift shield the male speaks.

Thomas- You ever tried a strawberry sundae?

???- What!?!

Thomas- Never mind with that attitude you don't deserve one. Power kick.

He speaks nonchalantly kicking the table forward and sending the woman flying back into a nearby wall as many citizens starts to either run in terror or gather around to watch the spectacle. Rushing forward the male grabs some forks to use as weapons and starts stabbing at the woman, eyes going wide at this she begins dodging around as the forks stab into the stone wall beside her sending dust and small debris flying which suddenly gives her an idea. Waiting for his next attack she quickly dodges and then just as quickly she grabs the dust out of the air and blows it into the males eyes blinding him. Whilst blinded the woman disarms the male and glocks him across the jaw sending him stumbling back into Sara's counter where he finds several chipped plates.

Thomas- You're not using these are you?

Sara- No why?

Thomas- Need them!

He speaks quickly, dodging an attack from the woman before scooping up the pile of plates into his arms and begins throwing them like discs at the woman who dodges and deflects them. Running out of plates the male decides to keep the last two with an idea. Waiting for her to get close he quickly ducks under an attack from her before mashing the two plates on the sides of her head stunning the woman. Grabbing one of the shards he uses it to cut the woman up a bit before walloping her with punches to the face, chest and arms. Stumbling back at this the woman realizes she's no match without her weapon and quickly rushes over to her weapon. Prying it from the table she's just able to block another steak knife from the male before they proceed to stab and slash at one another whilst running around leaping over tables and chairs.

Thomas- 'Fighting a hot woman with kitchen utensils and tables? That's certinyl a first for me, guess I got that excitement after all' Thank you!

???- For what?

Thomas- For giving me such a rush!

He speaks dropping down from the table he's currently stood on and landing on the edge of a chair sending it into the woman's face knocking her to the floor. Collapsing to the ground with a grunt the woman glares up at the currently taunting male-

Thomas- Sorry just thought you needed a seat!

Before shouting out in anger gripping her blade and slicing the table in half rushing forward with a deathly glare and swinging horizontally at the male ready to shut him up. Smirking at this the male simply ducks under her swing and grins as she's just given him the win. Ducking under her attack the male grips the woman by her leg and pulls knocking her forward. As she falls she feels the male grip her by the back of the head before feeling herself rushing forward face first into the ground at an incredibly fast momentum. Shutting her eyes she braces for a painful impact but soon opens them curiously as the ground never came. Instead she finds herself being held up by the male in thought.

Thomas- Nah, I wont do it.

He speaks letting go and dropping the woman to the floor. Getting up and dusting herself off sh goes to have a serious word with him though before she can a voice calls behind her.

Man 1- Hey leave Thomas alone!

Woman 1- Yeah he's innocent!

Man 2- You wanna fight him you're gonna have to fight us too!

Woman 2- At least he's actually a nice person unlike you. Get out of here!!!

The crowd calls all tossing insults and hateful comments in the woman's direction defending their favorite scientist. Glaring at them she calls.

???- Enough of this insolence, I will have vengeance on all of you!

Man 2- Oh please we're not afraid of you!

Woman 1- Yeah you're nothing more than a rude little bitch with a need for vengeance on everyone you meet!

???- A little what!?! 

Man 1- JUST GET OUT OF HERE!!! Can't you see nobody like you!?!

Thomas- Okay that's enough.

???- Huh?

The woman questions over the males words and turns to find him holding a time out pose as he steps in between the woman and crowd.

Thomas- People of Mondstadt I appreciate the concern but I am perfectly fine here and require no help from the peanut gallery! I would also appreciate if you would be so kind as to cease the hurtful comments and vacate the area.

Crowd- Ok.

The crowd all speak as they begin to disperse before soon enough the male is left standing in an empty plaza with only the glaring woman as company. Turning to her he speaks.

Thomas- Well I best be off now I'm sure Jean has an assignment for me. Caio! Oh and thanks fo the fight!

He calls before turning and going to head off. However before he can make it very he hears the woman call him back and turns to find her glare once more.

???- Why'd you spare me from that face slam earlier?

Thomas- Simple answer, you're hot!

???- Gah!

The woman exclaims her face exploding into a blush over the males incredibly blunt comment. Laughing at this he then turns off and heads towards the knights HQ for his next mission leaving the blushing woman alone. Getting over her blush she then glares at the males retreating form once more and speaks.

???- How dare he make a fool out of me, hmph for that vengeance will be mine!

She speaks turning on her heel and heading off unaware of the adventure that soon awaits her and the retreating male.

*Scene Change Jean's Office*

Stepping into the young woman's office the male immediately finds her sitting behind her desk arms folded in front of her. Knocking to announce his presence he steps in and inquires.

Thomas- Hey Jean, Do you have any jobs for me?

Jean- Again? You've already done thirty eight assignments just today!

Thomas- I know but I'm really feeling that big fifty you know what I mean?

Jean- Not particularly but I guess I can appreciate the thought and effort you're putting into all of this. Let's see what I have for you.

The woman speaks shortly before glancing down at the pile of papers full of requests and assignments for all the different knights. Scrolling through them all she tries looking for a good job for the male.

Jean- Help Wagner with forging?

Thomas- Already did that today.

Jean- Oh then I guess I can shred this one umm.......Help reconstruct broken buildings?

Thomas- I feel like getting out in the danger zone ya know?

Jean- Alright then how about..............this one?

She asks handing the male a sheet larger then the rest. Reading it he finds a note that was clearly frantically written as the penmanship is horrible and with many misspells.

PlEasE HelP The MOmster IS GetttinG too StonG Now! It's AlreaDY KillEd HalF mY villAGe and Hash retreATed to a MeaBY CaVe!!! I'LL PaY anYthin FoR yoyr assistamCE!!!

-Viola 

Thomas- Sounds urgent.

Jean- It is, I've been meaning to send some knights over is investigate but I've had a lot on my plate lately and it always slips my mind. 

Thomas- When did this request arrive?

Jean- Last week.

Thomas- LAST WEEK!?! They could already all be dead by now!

Jean- I know that's why I want YOU to go and check it out and potentially kill this supposed monster. I've heard you've been wanting a bigger challenge lately so here's your chance.

Thomas- Sweet this could finally be the chance I've been looking forward to.

The male speaks gleefully with a confident smirk before turning and going to head off. However before he can he heads Jean quickly call him back.

Jean- Hold it, I'd like you to go with someone!

Thomas- What why!?!

Jean- This job sounds dangerous and I want to ensure that you'll be fine an while I can't exactly do that I can at least increase the chances of it by sending someone else to tag along with you.

Thomas- Fine I'll see if Jason's free.

Jean- Actually I already have the perfect candidate in mind. SWAN!!!

The woman shouts aloud summoning the man who quickly dashes through the door with the usual Mondstadt salute.

Jean- Bring Eula here please.

Swan- 'Oh archon's why.....?' Can do!

The male speaks with another salute keeping that first comment to himself before heading off in search of the woman leaving the two alone. Standing there awkwardly the male wonders, 'Who's Eula?' before going on to imagine all sorts of different people that it could be: A strong blonde female with a pension for chaos? Perhaps a feminine male with a dark back story or maybe even a young kid who's stronger then they look a lot like Klee. All these people and more cycle through the males head and he imagine more and more people wondering who his partner could be the imaginary Eula's only getting more and more weird as he imagines them until soon enough he lands on a four hundred foot tall purple platypus bear with pink horns and silver wings.

(KUDOS IF YOU GET THE REFERENCE TO THAT LAST ONE)

These thoughts keep going through his head until eventually the door creaks ever so slightly and as time seemingly slows down in suspense the male begins hopping on his toes hoping for his favorite of the imaginary Eula's.

Thomas- 'Come on purple platypus bear!'

He thinks hardly able to contain his excitement as the door finally fully swings open to reveal: The hot blue haired woman from earlier glaring at all of them. Stepping in she immediately notices the male who now looks like a five year old who was just told the Santa doesn't exist over the loss of his platypus bear.

Eula- You again!?!

Thomas- Aww I wanted to name him Rico.....

Eula- What?

The woman asks confused over his comment before the grandmaster thanks Swan for the help and bids him farewell stepping between the two.

Jean- It seems you two already know each other?

Eula- Yeah what's it to you?

Jean- Nothing I just think that this a great thing as you'll be able to work together more efficiently.

Thomas- Sure I don't mind. 'Definitely don't mind spending several hours alone with a hot woman SCORE!!!'

The male thinks making absolute sure to keep that last part to himself but is unable to contain his goofy smile that alerts the two women there but he simply brushes them off with an excuse. Clasping her hands together the grandmaster informs Eula over their quest and soon enough the two partners are seen walking out of town together both with very different expressions on their faces. Strolling through the wild lands for a bit the two bring out their map to ensure they're going in the right direction and luckily they are. Continuing to wall the two stay in dead silence for several miles until they soon find a small camp of hilichurls blocking their path. Seeing this the male turns to her.

Thomas- Should we take them out?

Eula- They are blocking our path and slowing us down so yes, prepare to deliver vengeance!

Thomas- Yeah vengeance!

The male exclaims quickly rushing forward his scythe in hand before reaching his first target. Side stepping a club strike the male retaliates by slicing the creature in half. Catching an arrow the male chucks it back at the sender lodging the arrow into the creatures skull instantly killing it. Turning to continue fighting he immediately stops and gazes at the woman who's currently dodging and weaving around attacks like a pro spinning and twirling with absolute grace and poise which swinging her sword around killing any and all creatures that get too close looking like a magnificent dancer on the battlefield until eventually they're are all dead leaving the two alone standing in a pool of carnage. Going to open the nearby chest the woman stops at the sound of clapping and turns to find Thomas is currently making the noise.

Thomas- Wow, that was beautiful!

Eula- What?

Thomas- The way you battled just now it was like watching a dancer slice her way through the battlefield her elegance and radiant beauty shining throughout the land as she does so.

Eula- Please save the comments I have no need of listening to your pathetic awe inspired words. We are on a mission and if you jeopardize us even once then I will declare vengeance upon you!

She speaks before heading the chest now left forgotten. Watching her go the male starts to feel a small pit growing in his chest and thinks.

Thomas- 'Gee woman learn to take a compliment sometime will ya?'

Before heading on after her. Walking side by side the two fall back into total silence with the male occasionally trying to start a conversation but is immediately shut down by the woman at every attempt until he just drops it. Walking around some more they soon find another enemy camp this one crawling with sleazy treasure hoarders. Deciding to do something about thus the two rush in and quickly take them all out the woman once again leaving Thomas in awe over her fighting style. Glancing at the expression currently on his face she glares at him.

Eula- Wipe that dumb look off your face, we need to focus!!!

She shouts storming off stomping with every step leaving the male alone once more the pit in his chest only growing bigger as he unknowingly clenches his fists a bit and follows after her his eye flickering red every so often now. This same process continues on for a while now with the male not knowing she doesn't like to be complimented or ogled at so he refrains from doing so thinking it'll save him from a scolding only to find he was dead wrong and she continues shouting at him with every mile and camp they meet the males pit and anger only growing bigger and rising more and more by the minute his eye fully red now. Coming across another camp site they peer over some bushes to find a lone ruin guard walking around shaking the earth with it's footsteps though it's soon stopped dead in it's tracks emphasis on dead as the two swiftly take it out. Dusting his hands off the male decides to stay silent this time and instead go for a high five thinking she can't possibly yell at him for this but then.

Eula- Put your hand down!

That does it. Slamming his hand back down the males eye then starts radiating off is skull giving him a devilsh look as he finally let's lose on the woman.

Thomas- Oh my god, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!?!

Eula- Don't take that tone with me, For that vengeance will be-

Thomas- SHUT UP!!! I have had it with you today! I have been nothing but nice to you all day and yet all you've ever done in return is yell at me and declare vengeance for the most ridiculous things!!!

Eula- And so what if I have? Seeing. as this is only a temporary partnership I see no reason as to why we should strengthen our bond as we're likely to never go on another after this.

She speaks leaving the male flabbergasted at her words.

Thomas- Are you serious? Good god it's no wonder all those people were yelling at you before. You are the absolute worst woman I've ever met, and I once met a literal demon queen made of fire!

Eula- Whatever, this is all a complete and utter waste of time! For wasting our time and yelling at me I now declare vengeance upon you-Gah!

She starts but is cut off as the male quickly clocks her across the jaw sending her stumbling back. Holding her jaw in pain the woman feels something lose and spits out a single tooth into her palm. Glaring back up at the male sh hears him speak.

Thomas- Say that again, I dare you......

He speaks with sheer venom dripping off every word his anger now reaching it's pinnacle as he glares sharply at the woman. Not deterred by the wrath in his voice the woman speaks.

Eula- Vengeance!

That does it. Shouting in anger the male rushes forward and clashes his staff with the woman's sword before they begin slashing and parrying another sending sparks flying. Ducking under a swing the male slams the blunt of his staff into the ground and lets go letting it fly into the woman's jaw sending her stumbling back. Whilst stumbled he quickly reequips his staff spins it around really fast bashing the woman continuously until she manages to break free. Gripping her blade she slashes forward unleashing a torrent of frost at him only for the male to immediately melt it all using the flames from his staff. Glaring at this she begins running around him firing off ice blasts in his direction hoping to get one off but is completely disappointed as he continues either melting or dodging her attacks with ease. Deciding she's had enough the woman charges in and swings at him hoping he'll block and luckily he does, grinning at this she wills the frost to coat her blade and freezes the males staff solid leaving him open to a stab from the woman. Reacting quickly though the male manages to catch her blade using this to his advantage he pulls her towards him head butting the woman causing her to be stunned leaving her open to his next vicious attack. Grabbing her by the leg he begins slamming her back and forth between two trees bashing her body against the two trunks as she yelps in pain with every hit. Quickly coming up with a plan the woman waits for tje right moment and manages to catch her blade as the male swings her past it. Grinning at this she then initiates phase two of her plan waiting or the next slam she quickly turns her blade and slices the tree in half before she can hit it. Due to the sudden lack of any impact and the sheer momentum he was swinging her this causes the male to lose his grip on her and send the woman flying into the air which leads her into the third and final phase of her grand plan. Gripping her blade the woman gives off a mighty war cry before swinging straight down and crashing blades with the male as she drops down on him. The resulting shock wave being powerful enough to crumble the ground beneath them sending the both tumbling down into a deep dark cave. Screaming as they fall the two take this time to contemplate the decisions that have lead up to this moment and both feel their anger continuing to rise as they fall. Glaring at the male the woman shouts above the wind hurling through their ears at the moment.

Eula- THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!!

Thomas- MY FAULT!?! 

Eula- YES YOU!!! YOU ATTACKED FIRST AND THAT ATTACK LEAD TO ALL OF THIS!!!

Thomas- YOU'RE THE ONE WHO PROVOKED ME!!! IF YOU HADN'T BEEN SUCH A STUCK BITCH NONE OF THIS WOULD'VE HAPPENED!!!

Eula- WHAT DID YOU JUST CALL ME!?!

She shouts angrily at the male, going to speak the male is suddenly cut off as they peer down and see a hard stone floor quickly approaching along with their impending doom. Turning back to the woman he shouts.

Thomas- I SAID YOU'RE A BITCH!!!

He shouts as the hole suddenly opens up into a large cave and the two hit the ground harshly immediately blacking out from the impact. Sometime later the male starts to groggily awake, shaking the pain from his head he glances around the room to find himself in a large damp cave with a horrible scent in the air like a mix of sweaty gym shorts and rotting blue cheese gross. Plugging his nose the male groans as he gets up trying to ignore the screaming pain in his body. Managing to rise he goes to walk off before hearing a faint groaning sound coming from behind him. Turning around he finds Eula sprawled on the ground slowly awaking. Glaring at the woman he goes to walk off without her but suddenly remembers that they're on a quest together and begrudgingly goes back for his so called "partner". Heading back towards her he kneels down in front of her face and bluntly speaks.

Thomas- Get up!

Eula- Huh?

Thomas- Come on move it!

He lightly shouts grabbing the woman from the back of her shirt and tearing her off the ground forcing her to stand. Forced to her feet the woman takes a look of their surroundings and asks.

Eula- Where are we?

Thomas- No idea but I doubt it matters let's just get out of here.

He speaks and goes to head though almost immediately stops in his steps as he glances around the place to remember: they're in a giant hole with steep walls and the only exit being several hundred feet up completely out of their reach. 

Thomas- Damn looks like there's no way out of here.

Eula- Not quite, look!

She speaks pointing towards a nearby tunnel. Peering through if the male sees nothing but absolute darkness the horrible smell becoming even more prominent as he gets closer. Coughing and nearly barfing at the smell he steps back unsure about this.

Thomas- I'm not so sure about this.....

Eula- What's wrong you scared?

She teases heading inside the tunnel and disappearing into darkness. Taking offense to her comment and seeing no other option the male steels himself and with a quick prayer he charges in after the woman his nose plugged. Walking through the tunnel trying to feel around his location the male then remembers-

Thomas- Oh wait, Night vision.

He speaks simply before his cyber eye starts to glow green and suddenly the whole cave lights up for him as his night vision takes hold. Smirking at this the male continues walking with a pep in his step due to having a clear sight as to where he's going now. Continuing to walk he then reaches Eula who's feeling around trying not to trip before the pair fall into total silence as they refuse to speak to one another at this point. Several moments later the two find an opening and step out into a large cave with plenty of light due to a nearby cave pool filled with glowing plankton and other bacteria. Breathing joyously over her vision returning she then turns to the male.

Eula- Okay now that I can actually see you again we're gonna need a game plan if we're gonna get out of this.

Thomas- What did you have in mind?

Eula- First of all I don't like you.

Thomas- That's sweet I don't like you either.

Eula- BUT! If we're gonna get out of this cave and take out any monsters that could very well be down here we're gonna need to work together so what's say we call a temporary truce?

She tells him holding her hand out awaiting his response. Contemplating this for a moment the male then decides to simply go along with this and shakes her hand giving her his answer. Happy with this she continues.

Eula- Okay our first priority is to scoop up some of those glowing plankton in a jar or something that way I'll have a clear sight as to where I'm actually going. So you got a jar?

Thomas- Yeah I got one.

He speaks summoning a simple glass jar. Walking over to the lake he scoops some of the glowing plankton into it and hands it off to the woman who quickly attaches it to her hip and starts once more.

Eula- Okay now that that's done we should keep heading down this tunnel and look for an exit at some point. That smell must be coming from somewhere so if we follow that we're bound to run into something eventually.

Thomas- Alright lead the way.

He speaks before following after the woman as she leads them down the tunnel. Heading down the cave some more the two remain in silence for the duration of their walk before another opening quickly approaches and they step out to find a large cave with several small rocks littered around the place. Thinking nothing of this they continue walking before they suddenly feel the earth rumble around them and the small rocks begin shaking like mad sprouting legs and eyes until eventually the two are surrounded by spider rock things.

Thomas- The hell!?! What are these things?

Eula- I'm not sure-WATCH OUT!!!

She shouts tackling the male aside as one of the creatures leaps towards his face. Crashing to the floor in a huff the two rise and begin fighting off the small creatures. Summoning a simple war hammer the male charges in dodging to the side as another creature leaps at him and counters by crushing the creature with his weapon. Spinning in a circle he slams the hammer into a mosh pit of the creatures obliterating them all. Turning he finds Eula spinning and twirling around as she dodges and weaves between the creatures attacks countering and parrying like a pro the whole thing coming easy to her and the male remembers why he was so enchanted by her earlier. Watching as the male gawks at his partner one rock spider decides to take this chance and leap up at him hoping to land a sneak attack but fails miserably as the male simply punches the creature as it comes in close obliterating it with a single hit never once taking gaze off the woman as she fights. Continuing this for a little while longer the two quickly finish off the rest of the rock spiders and are seen standing in a cave surrounded by pebbles and gore. Sighing contently at the sight Eula then turns to the male.

Eula- Alright let's keep walking.

She simply states going to walk off but is pulled back the male as he grabs at her sleeve. Turning sharply to have word with him she holds her tongue at the sight of the once confident, irritating male now gazing down quietly a serious look in his eyes. 

Eula- What?

Thomas- I um.......Just......Thanks, you know for the save back there.

Eula- Ah......

She breaths softly at the males words hearing the absolute sincerity in ever syllable and knows this isn't a joke he truly does mean it. Getting over shock the woman clears her throat and with a simple your welcome she heads off gesturing for him to follow. Doing so the two continue trudging on through the tunnel in silence before the male breaks it to speak.

Thomas- So........what's with the tie?

Eula- Huh?

Thomas- Your tie. I don't know it just seems kind of unnecessary for the rest of your outfit I mean it's just there ya know? It doesn't really fit in or do anything for your outfit and I'm sure if you were to remove it'd make no difference so what's the deal?

Eula- I don't know what's with the missing sleeves on your lab coat? Why'd you tear them off?

Thomas-  Touché. BUT if you must know this whole sleeve situation started as a complete accident. One day I was minding my own business inventing things like usual but when poking around at some highly volatile chemicals to use in an experiment the beaker suddenly exploded and scorched my outfit. I was able to save most of it but since my sleeves were so close to the beaker when it exploded they went down instantly. Now at first I was simply gonna order a new one but then I took a look in the mirror and was like "Hey not bad" and after that I just started wearing my lab coats without the sleeves. Every time I get a new one the first thing I always do is tear the sleeves off, and that's the story of how my fashion sense came to be.

Eula- That's funny I don't remember asking you to tell me the whole story. I simply responded to your juvenile comment with one of my own. 

Thomas- Please you'll learn to love me they always do.

Eula- As if now quiet there's another cave approaching so steel yourself a prepare for battle.

She orders him, doing so the male summons his scythe and the woman grips her blade tightly ready to face whatever may lie beyond the entrance but stepping in they no enemies or even rocks. Instead they see only four small crystals around the room, a large glass obelisk in the center of the room and a beam of light shining from above the ceiling. Relaxing their grips the two pit away their weapons but keep them only sheathed in case any enemies decides to jump them. Walking towards the center of the room the male begins scanning around the place trying to figure out what's up. 

Eula- Look the exits up there!

She exclaims pointing upwards and sure enough there lies the exit hole suspended several feet in the air atop a large steel platform completely out their reach. Sighing at this the woman speaks.

Eula- How are we supposed to reach it all the way up there?

Thomas- Give me a second.

Eula- What you have an idea?

Thomas- Maybe......

He speaks quietly gazing around the room inspecting everything to the finest detail. Scanning the items scattered around the room with his eye he's able to quickly piece together what they need to do. 

Thomas- Oh I see.

He states walking towards one of the crystals and tilting it upwards so that the light coming from the ceiling begins reflecting it towards one of the nearby walls. Figuring out his plan the woman helps by tilting another crystal and connecting the beam of light between the two. Continuing this same process the two go around tilting crystals and directing the light until it eventually reaches the obelisk. Once the last crystal is set the beam hits the large stone item causing it to glow brightly and miraculously magnetize the steel platform towards them allowing them to hop on and rise on up to the exit continuing on as their next challenge awaits them. Whilst walking through another tunnel the woman can no longer keep quiet and speaks up regarding the last room.

Eula- Good work.

Thomas- Huh?

Eula- The last room. Good job figuring out the puzzle back there.

Thomas- Oh uh thanks!

He replies bashfully rubbing the back of his neck due to her comment with a blush. Seeing this the woman rolls her eyes at his childish reaction to a simple comment and speeds up trying to make some distance with the male. Watching her walk on ahead the male thinks to himself.

Thomas- 'What is her deal? On the one hand she's a real pain in the ass who's constantly declaring vengeance and seemingly hates the whole world and everyone in it but on the other she still goes out of her way to help others and protect them in combat like me back in that spider room. If she seemingly hates humanity so much why go through the trouble of becoming a knight? Why put up with all this when can simply leave? She's an interesting one that's for sure'

He thinks unaware of the woman having her own mental dilemma about the scientist.

Eula- 'Stupid insufferable child. He's constantly fooling around what with his ridiculous comments and childish reactions and he's far too confident in battle hardly ever taking it seriously it's like he wants to die. But at the same he's a real genius not only in terms of problems solving like with the last room but also in combat able to effortlessly match me in battle. He's certainly an interesting one'

She thinks over the male pondering what it is about him that makes her feel a certain way and why she feels herself so intrigued by him but at the same time she wants nothing more than to wipe that stupid smirk off his face. Still in the thought the are hardly able to react when a large stone is suddenly tossed their way. Dodging just in time they both crash to the floor and turn to find a stone hide lawachurl roaring directly at them now finding themselves in another cave. Quickly summoning their weapons the two charge into battle dodging fists and boulders as the creature swings wildly around itself trying to hit them. Nearing it first the male leaps up towards it's head and swings down harshly with his scythe knocking the creature down directly in to Eula's attack who freezes it's head into the ground keeping it trapped. Taking this opportunity the two begin slashing at it like mad trying to do as much damage as possible before it rises. 

Thomas- Eula!

Eula- Right!

They call before the woman charges straight at Thomas. Crouching down he hoists her into the air sending her rocketing into the ceiling where she uses the surface to launch herself straight back down at the creature landing a mighty blow that shakes the whole cave around them. Now free from it's icy head ache the creature roars angrily at the two slamming the ground and sending them both flying back. Slamming against a wall harshly the woman yelps in pain from the impact and is too stunned to react as the creature hurls a massive boulder in her direction. Eyes going wide she shields her face sensing this is it and only hopes for a quick death as the sound of the boulder reaching it's target is heard echoing the cave though strangely the pain never follows. Opening her eyes curiously at this she finds Thomas standing above her his body shaking harshly covered in soot and dirt as he smiles weakly at her.

Thomas- Look at your face, told you you'd come around.

He groans over he look of horror blanketing the woman's face as she watches the male she once loathed now using his own body to shield her from a devastating blow. Then unable to stay conscious any longer the male passes out from sheer pain leaving the woman in even more horror as he collapses.

Eula- THOMAS!!!

She shouts worriedly her voice going high as she watches him fall. Seeing this the woman's eyes begin to water as they fill with tears confusing her as to why she's feeling this way. Crouching down beside him she tries desperately to wake the male but is soon interrupted as another boulder in hurled directly at her. Dodging to the side she turns to find the lawachurl still there roaring angrily at her for ignoring it for so long. Watching the creature she starts to feel something else grow inside her as the sadness is quickly replaced with anger directed towards the creature. Feeling her anger reach a boiling point she rises to her feet and with a mighty battle cry she charges the beast her vision red with anger. Watching her approaching the lawachurl begin hurling boulder after boulder trying to stop her but to no avail as she simply dodges and weaves between every attack. Continuing to dodge she soon reaches her target and with a simple duck from another swing she slashes her blade sideways effectively slicing the creatures arm off as it roars in anguish but is soon cut off as she lodges her blade directly into it's skull. Still not done the woman uses every bit of strength she's got to lift the severed limb off the ground and uses it to hammer her blade further into the creature skull killing it instantly. Watching the creature drop the woman feels satisfied with her attack before she immediately drops the arm back down and rushes back towards the still unconscious male. Dropping down beside him she begin shaking his body trying desperately to wake him but to no avail as he lies there without a groan. Feeling her anxiety rise the woman starts getting desperate and begins shaking harder pleading for him to be alright the tear returning and now streaming down her face. Feeling said tears the woman reaches up and wipes a few onto her fingers gazing at the salty water curiously.

Eula- What is happening? Why am I feeling like this?

She asks aloud to no one in particular as she wonder why she feels so torn over the males injuries when just a moment ago she had no care for him. Pushing this thought aside she hoists the male over her shoulder and drags him off to the corner of the room before building a small camp fire to keep the two of them warm. Placing him by the fire she sits back and prays that he'll be alright the same feeling from earlier returning  now stronger then before. Putting a hand to her chest she feels her heart beating like mad as the anxiety and far thar he wont make settles in and she once again wonders why.

Eula- 'Why am I feeling this? This boy has no relation to me whatsoever, he's noting more than a temporary partner at best someone who will soon leave and likely never return to me again after today. So why am I so concerned for him? Why is my heart beating so fast? Why am I terrified of the thought that he won't make it?'

She thinks before feeling a small puff on her shoulder, glancing down she find a miniature version of herself wearing white robes a small pair of silver wings attached to her back as she strums a sweet tune on a mini harp.

Angel Eula- Oh it's quite simple for you see-WAH!

She starts but is immediately cut off as the real Eula flicks the little pest off her shoulder and into a nearby wall where she vanishes into this air. 

Eula- Nope not doing that here, now where was I? Oh yes. 'Why do I feel so torn up about the thought of losing this boy? Could it be that I..........NO!!! There's no way that I could possibly harbor any feelings for him. As said previously he's nothing more than a temporary partner who wants nothing to do with me as I do him. But then again he did stand up for me earlier in Mondstadt when the others were bashing me and he's spent this whole trip trying to become closer with me what with the adoration at my combat, the high fives and bashful reactions to my compliments and although he has yelled at me too it's only because.......But surely not right? There's just no way I can possibly have feelings for him so what if he's nice? What if he's not like the others? What if he's a very respectable fighter and so what if he has that adorable little smirk he does every time he' SHUT UP!!!

She shouts aloud smacking herself across the face repeatedly trying snap herself out of her own thoughts.

Eula- Shut up shut up shut up! I do not have any feelings for him. I feel NOTHING for him! It's as simple as that after we're dome with this quest we'll go back to Monstadt and he'll disappear out of my life forever which is exactly how I want it..........exactly *Sigh*

She sighs depressingly over her words as she feels a small tugging sensation at the back of her heart but decides to ignore it. Pushing these thoughts aside she begins poking at the flames trying to keep herself busy and the thoughts away as they continue berating her with every passing second. Then after what feels like an eternity she hears the sounds of stirring and turns to find the male groggily awaking.

Thomas- Ugh god, everything hurts.....

He groans lightly rising from his slumber gripping his head tightly as it pounds awake at him like someone taking a sledge hammer to his skull. Sitting up his vision starts to clear and he watches as the woman nears him placing a hand to his forehead.

Eula- You have mild trauma but a simple ice pack should fix that no problem. Here.

She states handing the male a small block of ice she created out of thin air. Lying him back down she places the block on his head and begins searching the rest of his body looking for any painful hot spots and placing more blocks on the troublesome areas. Once that's done she stands back and admires her work feeling mighty proud of herself. Confused over her sudden hospitality the male speaks up concerning the matter.

Thomas- You feeling alright?

Eula- What do you mean?

Thomas- Well you're not normally this hospitable this whole time since we left you've been complaining about everything I do or rolling your eyes at me and now here we are with you taking care of me and treating my wounds.

Eula- You don't know everything about me.

Thomas- Yeah no kidding *Sniff Sniff* what's the smell? 

He inquires and instead of giving him a straight answer the woman simply rises and walks on over to a nearby boiling pot where a soup is brewing away inside. Reaching inside her pack she fishes out two small bowls and ladle before scooping some up and handing a bowl to the male. Smelling the contents inside he's satisfied with what he smells and eagerly gulps down half the bowl at once expecting to taste heaven in a bowl however instead he finds living hell as the soup is not only still scorching hot practically incinerating his throat as is goes down but also tastes like crap. Gagging harshly at the taste he forces himself to swallow the food before placing his bowl down and speaks.

Thomas- So what happened while I was out?

Eula- Not much I brought you over here, set up this small camp for us and that's about it.

Thomas- That's it? You sure there wasn't anything else~?

He teases causing the woman to think back to her internal dilemma from earlier which in turn causes her to blush deeply and begins stuttering on her words.

Eula- O-o-Of course that's all there was nothing else to it!

Thomas- You sure? Because that face you made when you saw me take the large hit told me A LOT about how you felt about it.

Eula- A-alot? 'Oh crap how much does he know? Surely he can't have figured out what I'm not feeling just from my expression alone'

Thomas- You sure you weren't feeling completely torn up about me being unconscious and potentially dead over that attack?

Eula- 'This is bad he knows he definitely knows. I can't let him know that I most certainly don't harbor any feelings for him and I don't!' Of course not now be quiet and eat your soup!

She commands before force feeding the male the rest of the soup and tosses the bowl aside. Once that's done she sits herself against a nearby wall and thinks a loud regarding the males questioning.

Eula- As if I would feeling anything for you.

Thomas- Huh?

Eula- As said previously this is nothing more than a temporary partnership and once we're done we'll head off and disappear from each other's lives forever. So the thought of me having ANY feelings for is simply baffling. 'I don't have feelings for him..........Right? Right!' 

Thomas- This again huh? You know it's a miracle that you ever beame a knight.

Eula- Huh?

Thomas- Truth is you're a horrible team player. So what if this is just a temporary partnership point is we're still partners and we need to work together on this. What? If I or any other one of your partners died on this mission would you simply be like: "Oh well they were only a temporary partner no meed to feel any guilt or sorrow over their loss" do you just not care about other's? Are you really that cold hearted that you'd feel no remorse over the loss of team mate?

Eula- Please don't try and start acting like you know me. You know nothing about me!

Thomas- Gee I wonder why? It's almost like you've spent every moment since our departure pushing me away every time I try and start any sort of conversation and constantly berate me over ever little thing I do making it completely impossible for me to get to know you, oh wait!

Eula- ENOUGH! For speaking to me in such a rude and childish manner after everything I've done for you I declare vengeance upon you!

She states jabbing a finger is his direction. Hearing this the male starts to feel his anger rising once more and quickly reach it's boiling point though this time he doesn't yell instead he simply whispers.

Thomas- You know, it's no wonder everyone hates you when you constantly push them away like this.

Eula- That is not why everyone hates me I told you stop acting like you know me!

Thomas- Then tell me why! Tell me why everyone hates you! Let me in and maybe I can help to stop all those people from treating you like they are!

Eula- 'Help me? He'd do that? *Sigh* Who is he kidding? He wouldn't understand.......no one does' I refuse!

Thomas-............

Eula- Come! Let us continue the smell is getting a lot stronger now so we must be nearing the end now.

Thomas- Yeah......Okay.....

He speaks softly before rising and following after the woman as she heads off towards the next cave. Continuing down the tunnel two wall in total silence never once broken the only noises coming from the several bugs around them as they walk. Walking along side the woman the male stars to feel upset and bummed out over their previous discussion wishing only to help her though is unsure why he feels so emotionally attached to someone he doesn't know anything about.

Thomas- 'It's weird I don't know anything about her nut for some reason I just feel obligated to try and help her out. Just earlier today I couldn't stand her and even called her a bitch but now I just-I.......I don't know'

He thinks continuing to walk before the two reach ye another cave entrance, peering inside the two find a small camp of hilichurls and with a simple nod to one another they charge in clearing the camp out faster than you can say vengeance. After that they continue progressing through the cave fighting monsters, solving puzzles, taking breaks to sooth their aching limbs until eventually they reach another cave and the male immediately steps back loses his lunch over the smell becoming strongest at this point.

Thomas- Oh god! *Barfs* That smell is so bad *Gag*

Eula- Don't be such a baby! Come on we must be reaching the end now I'd wager this is the final cave.

Thomas- And if we-*Gag* if we don't find the exit? 

Eula- It wont come to that come on enough standing around let's finish this!

Thomas- Right behind ya, the sooner we get out the sooner I can clear this smell out.

They commune before stepping into the final cave. Once inside the duos eyes go wide at what they see: Inside the cave lies mountains of treasures piled up high as far as the eye can see gold and jewels, wines and the richest of silk bu that's not the most shocking part what is is the piles of rotting corpses and charred skeletons that lie around the room all in grotesque and mutilated positions with their internals organs torn out, skin peeled or their flesh incinerated to the bone. Gazing around in horror over what he sees the male speaks up concerning the matter at hand.

Thomas- Well I guess that explains the smell

Eula- Yeah no kidding. What could've happened to these people.

Thomas- Don't know but I don't exactly feel like sticking around to find out. Come on the exits right there let's get put of jere before whoever did this comes back.

He speaks walking towards the exit on the far side on the cave. Nearing the exit he can daylight peeking from it's entrance way and foolishly dashes on ahead not caring about being careful only wanting to get away from the smell that's so bad at this point he's starting to feel dizzy and light headed. Climbing over a pile of gold he suddenly feels his foot making contact with something squishy and wet, curious as to what it was he glances down and almost jumps from his skin as he stares down at an enormous golden dragon snoozing away beneath it's treasure. Holding in a scream he leaps from the treasure back to his partner and quickly warns her about it.

Eula- A dragon!?!

Thomas- *Frantically nods*

Eula- Then we better get out of here we're in no condition to fight off a dragon. Follow me and stay as quiet as possible alright?

She tells him before ever so slowly tip toeing away trying to stay as silent as she can manage. Following along the male does exactly as she does following her steps to last toe position. Sneaking around a large pile of gold the two turn to find the exit only about a yard away now and feel their hearts leap in joy as they're gonna make it. But then out of nowhere a large boulder suddenly falls from the sky and lands with a massive thud the shakes the whole cave. On the boulder the words.

HAVE FUN!!!

-ACE

Are spray painted on the side in a vibrant green shade though the two have no time to curse this "Ace" fellow out because before they know it the whole room begins to shake, gold and rubies start piling down around them and with a booming snort they gaze up in horror to watch as the dragon now fully awoken glares down at the two.

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Dragon- WHO DARES DISTURB MY SLUMBER!!!

The dragon speaks in a thundering voice that shakes the cave around the causing rocks and stalagmites to come crashing down on them as they try desperately to sodge them. Leaping to the side to avoid another mite the male gazes up at the dragon and pleads.

Thomas- Mr, Dragon sir we meant no harm to you you see-

Dragon- SILENCE!!! You mortals have disturbed my slumber for FAR too long at this point always with the shaking and the excavating, hunting all the boars around the area forcing me to search farther and farther for food with every passing winter and now you come here directly to my cave to try and steal MY treasure!?!

Thomas- Of course not we were just trying to escape-

Dragon- Escape? I'll give you an escape from here.

Thomas- You will?

Dragon- Yes.......when I fry the putrid flesh of you pitiful mortals BONES!!!

Thomas- Yeah probably should've seen that coming *sigh* dragons are always so douchey what with their treasure and hatred for humanity over food and what not, it's a shame you know because they're really cool but that's just how it is I guess-

Eula- GET DOWN!!!

She shouts tackling the male to the ground as the beast fires off a plume of golden flames in their direction. Rolling back up the two equip their blades and charge the dragon, reaching their target they slash down harshly on the creature only for their blades to bounce right off it's golden scales. Laughing at their attempts the dragon taunts the two.

Dragon- HA HA HA! You mortals get more and more pitiful with every passing millennia!

Thomas- How's this for pitiful!?! HYPER STRIKE!!!

The male shouts charging his metal fist causing it to glow a bright shade of blue only this time he keeps going and going until it starts trembling giving off colorful lights all over the place like a wild disco club before striking the dragons hide causing it to stumble back and several scales to chip off giving them a prime spot to target. Not done with his assault the male grabs the dragon by the tail and begins whipping him around slamming the beast against nearby walls and flooring repeatedly shaking the cave around them before finishing off with another hyper strike to it's face which fractures it's skull slightly. 

Dragon- RARGH!!! So it seems you're more of a man then I thought! Good, things just got a whole lot more interesting~

The dragon speaks before firing off a golden beam into the air the reflects off a large chandelier sending deadly lasers after the two as they being running around trying to avoid the light. Dodging another laser Eula then get's an idea and grabs a nearby shield once that's done she waits for another laser to come her way before shielding herself and directing the beam towards the dragon causing it to stumble around blindly with a roar. Seeing their opportunity the two take it and start bombarding the dragons exposed flesh with all they got: slashing and bashing shooting and striking causing the beast immense pain as it flails around in anguish before collapsing to the floor in a defeated huff. Sighing tiredly at this the two congratulate one another for a job well done before heading out back towards the exit. Though just as their reaching the exit disaster strikes. Whilst walking out the male sense danger approaching and before anyone else could react he's leaping behind the woman with a "LOOK OUT!!!" Before the male feels an awful sensation spread through his abdomen and looks down to find the dragons claw currently impaled through is body. Turning at this the woman's eyes go wide at the sight before screaming as she watches him fall lifeless to the ground.

Eula- THOMAS!!!

She shouts in horror over his still body. Glancing back up she finds the dragon still alive and standing their laughing a loud over his victory over the male before pulling his claw back from the males body leaving behind a small golden scale wedged in his abdomen and proceeding to mock them.

Dragon- I told you you mortals were pitiful creatures!!!

Eula- You........you...........YOU BASTARD!!!

She shouts with pure rage dripping off every word as she charges the creature her vision blood red with anger over the beast. Watching her charge in the dragon fires off a plume of flames hoping incinerate her only for the woman to send off a blast of ice mixing with the flames to create  warm harmless water. Continuing to run on the woman dodges and weaves between fireballs and lasers her heartbeat  pounding in her ears as she's more determined then ever before. Finally reaching her target she leaps into the air and slashes down at the creature hard enough to send it face first into a large stalactite which pierced it' lower jaw causing the dragon intense agony as it roars in pain. Not being dettred by this and eefusijg to go down so easily the dragon forces it's head off the stone leaving it's lower jaw behind as it drips blood everywhere.

Dragon- IF YOU WANT TO JOIN YOUR FRIEND SO BAD THEN SO BE IT!!!

The dragon shouts flapping it's wings sending intense winds in the woman's direction gold and jewels flying trough the air like colorful precious missiles. Stabbing her blade into the ground she tries desperately to hold on and not get blown away before reaching and grabbing at her vision. Holding it out she fires off a large blast of ice in the dragon direction freezing it's wings solid and stopping it's windy attack. Now free she charges in and begins slashing at the creature only to find the weak spot now fully repaired a bunch of brand new glittering scales in it's place. Not deterred by this she continues slashing and bashing around trying to cause any form of damage to the creature as she refuses to lose this fight that means so much to her.

Dragon- Hahaha, my scales are invincible! You'll never hurt me like that!

Eula- 'scales huh? Then how about a different approach?'

She think before coming up with an idea so crazy it might just work. Stopping her assault she stands back and beckons for the dragon to charge her.

Eula- COME ON COME AT ME!!!

Dragon- You wish to die like this? Then I shall grant you your wish!!!

The beast shouts before charging straight at the woman his mouth open wide though he doesn't really choice in that matter considering his jaw is missing. Smirking at the sight the woman glances back at Thomas one more time before speaking.

Eula- I hope you meant it.

And then *CHOMP* the dragon devours the woman in a single bite as the watching male eye go wide in horror and he shouts out in sorrow. Laughing at her cowardice the dragon then turns his attention to the glaring male and charges in ready to finish the job. Though before he can take a single step he suddenly lunges to the side and slams against a wall then he does so again and again and again. Continuing this the dragon starts beating itself around roaring in agony as it feels something stirring in it's gut. 

Dragon- WHAT IS HAPPENING!?!

The beast shouts in agony as his stomach feels like it being torn apart before the sensation begins spreading through the rest of his body and with a final roar of anguish he falls dead to the floor. Watching in confusion as to what the heck just happened the male begins scooting over trying to get a closer look. Nearing the dragon cautiously his skeleton almost leaps from his skin as he watches the dragon wiggle a bit and is just about ready to finish it off before-

Eula- Oh archons, I never doing that again!

The woman groans tiredly as she crawls out from inside the creatures jaw covered in stomach acid and other bodily fluid her outfit torn and hair in disarray. Lugging something behind her the woman gives a final tug of triumph and reveals it to be the dragons heart now a reminder of her victory. Collapsing to the floor she's about to go check on the male before she's suddenly embraced tightly by said male.

Thomas- EULA, YOU'RE OKAY!!!

Eula- What are you doing!?! Get your hands off me!!!

Thomas- Sorry!

The male apologizes quickly flinging himself back from the woman. Sighing at this the woman wipes some bodily fluids off her face before speaking.

Eula- Hmph it seems you more worried about me then you first let on.

Thomas- Of course I was worried. When I saw that dragon eat you I felt my whole world crumble around me Eula.

Eula- Ah.......You did?

Thomas- Of course you're my friend and I wouldn't want you getting hurt.

Eula- Friend.........

She speaks lightly feeling her heart beat faster over the males words and begins remembering what he told her earlier about wanting to help and get to know her more. Thinking about this she then thinks back to how he protected her not once but twice in the same day leaping in front of her to shield her with his own body without a care in the world for his own safety. With all these thoughts circling around in her mind she finally comes to the realization that.

Eula- You really do care, don't you?

Thomas- Of course.

He tells her before the woman feels her heart throbbing in pain yearning for the males touch, her face heating up and breath becoming shallow as she thinks about his kind words. 

Eula- 'This man......he's not like the other's......he really does care and doesn't hate on me for no reason and when he did yell it's only because I provoked him first. He......He.......He's wonderful.....'

She thinks to herself feeling her heart accelerating even faster now practically bursting from her chest. Glancing at the male she now see's him as not a temporary partner but someone she can confide her secrets and past with, someone who will listen and care for her no matter what. Smiling warmly at him she then remembers.

Eula- Wait, didn't you get impaled?

Thomas- Oh.......right *glances down at wound* Fuck!

He speaks before passing out on the floor his blood soaking the area around them. Alarmed at the sight the woman immediately bolts up from the floor blade, heart and male in hand before quickly dashing out the cave desperate to save the one person who she can fully trust. Running like a life is at stake which it is the woman eventually breaches day light and bursts out the cave exit with a triumphant shout. Now out of the cave she begins running around frantically asking for help to anyone who might hear her. Continuing to run around she eventually stumbles into a small desolate village that's certainly seen better days as half the houses and other buildings have been completely scorched tomb stones lying all over the place. Running through the streets continuing her pursuit for help she soon tuns into a lone village woman in a simple brown dress.

Villager- Oh my apologies ma'am are you alright?

Eula- I'm fine but please you have to help my friend here!!!

She shouts holding the bleeding male out to the woman before her. Though instead o taking the male in she simply lightly pushes him away shaking her head.

Villager- I'm sorry but I can't do that.

Eula- WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T!?!

She shouts angrily angrier than she's ever been thinking the males only hope is now turning them down when in their most desperate moment. Flinching at the venom in her voice the woman calmly explains.

Villager- I'm sorry as much as I'd like to help your friend here I'm afraid we don't have the medical supplies to do anything about it. At least nome we can spare.

Eula- What?

Villager- Look around! There's corpses and tombstones all over the place, houses and buildings completely scorched and destroyed out village and everyone in it is dying because that damn dragon won't leave us alone!!!

Eula- Dragon?

Villager- Yes! The golden dragon of the sun he's been terrorizing our village for the last few weeks now killing everyone he finds, destroying ever building he comes across and stealing all our cattle leaving us low on food! We've tried asking for help from nearby towns even the knights of Favonius themselves but we've gotten no answers so it seems they've just left us all to die!

The woman explains her voice going high and cracking as tears start flooding from her eyes as she gestures towards the area around the three showings off the horrid state they're currently in. Hearing her words Eula begins thinking to herself thinking that this is the perfect situation for the .

Eula- 'Golden dragon......huh how convenient' What if I told you that we are knights of favonius and we have solved your dragon issue?

Villager- I'd say you're full of shit! There's no way that two simple looking knights could have possibly taken down a golden dragon all on their own-Ahh!

The woman starts but is quickly cut off as Eula tosses the large golden heart directly at her feet. Gazing down at the heart the villager watches the item in awe before glancing back up at the woman still unsure.

Villager- Well this could be any normal heart.

Eula- A one that size? Unlikely, only dragon sized creatures could possibly have a heart that big not to mention the color too. If you still don't believe me the check this out.

She speaks lifting the males shirt up to reveal the large hole in nis body though that's not what she was gesturing towards instead she meant the golden scale still lodged in his body. Pulling the scale out she holds it up for the village woman to marvel at.

Villager- That scale......it's-

Eula- The scale of an adult golden dragon. So with this scale, the large golden heart, our dragon killing claim and the fact that we were clearly fighting something big and tough do you really still find our claim hard to believe-HEY GET OFF ME!!!

She shouts a loud cutting herself off as the villager immediately throws herself onto the woman nearly knocking her down. Wrapping her arms arond the womans neck the villager begins sobbing lidly into her shoulder thanking her profusely as Eula simply stands there unsure of want to do in a moment like this. Then what feels like an eternity to the woman later the villager finally pulls back and with a final sniff she speaks.

Villager- Thank you......THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! That dragon was causing even more trouble then you would think and was responsible for the deaths of my entire family, you have no idea how much this means to me! If there's anything I can do to return the favor please let me know.

Eula- *Ahem*

She clears her throat and gestures towards the still bleeding and now deathly pale scientist in her arms. 

Villager- Oh of course! As said earlier we are low on medical supplies but after all you've done off us it's the least we can do. Please follow me.

She instructs before leading the woman through the ex-village. Trudging though the scorched muddy streets for a short while the two eventually come across a small burnt shack a large red plus painted above the door way. Pushing the door open the villager leads Eula inside and after a few moments of bantering and arguing with the staff there the male is then seen getting the best care a severely messed up and scorched poor as fuck village can provide. As the doctors continue treating the male we then cut to just outside the door where we find Eula anxiously pacing around chewing on her nails. 

Eula- 'Oh archons please I've never asked anything of you before but please just help him be alright!'

???- You scared?

Eula- Huh?

She huh's over the second voice calling from behind. Turning she finds a small red haired girl in a stained brown dress standing there a small burnt stuffed bear in hand. 

Eula- What?

???- You're worried that you friend might not make it so you're frantically pacing around, your heart is pounding and your mind is cutting around to all the worst case scenarios you can imagine.

Eula- Ah.....How did you-

???- Well you have nothing to fear, your friend will be alright. As you can imagine dragon attack are very common here so our doctors are the best at handling burns and impalements. 

Eula- 'This girl.......the heck is with her?'

She thinks wondering how this girl could be so mature and cool headed at such a young age though quickly pieces together that living in a place like this would probably do that to you. Thinking about this she watches as the girl sits herself and her bear down on the ground before patting the dirt next to her gesturing for the woman to follow. Contemplating it for a minute she eventually caves and plops down beside the girl who immediately asks something that causes her to stumble back.

???- So is that your boyfriend in there?

Eula- W-W-WHAT!?!

???- I take it that's a no?

Eula- Of course, he is NOT my boyfriend! He's just a temporary-..............A friend.

???- But you do like him don't you?

She asks causing the woman to stutter and blush like mad her body lightly trembling over the thought of Thomas as her boyfriend.

Eula- What!?! Of course not!!!

???- Oh cut the shit woman it's pretty fucking obvious by the way you're acting right now.

Eula- I told you he's my friend of course I'd be worried for him!

???- That's not what I meant. I was talking about the blush and stuttering I mean come on it's love 101. You're clearly in love with him why deny it just accept it and then tell him how you feel. 

Eula- 'This girl is ridiculous, I know she lives in a place like this but even still how can she possibly be this mature. Her parents must've been like super heroes of something'

She thinks in total bewilderment over the girls words before watching as she rises and starts to head off before turning to the woman once more.

???- Remember what I said, don't fool yourself and continue denying the obvious. You love him and the sooner you confess the sooner it'd be better for the both of you.

Eula- What the-Who are you!?!

Hazel- My names Hazel and this is Pumpkin *gestures towards bear* What's yours?

Eula- E-Eula

Hazel- Eula? That's a really pretty name. Bye now!

The girl calls waving goodbye and shaking the bears arm to wave goodbye a second time before walking off leaving the woman alone with her thoughts. Thinking back to what the young girl just said she begins having a deep and inner turmoil about her feeling regarding the male.

Eula- 'Love......T-there's now way I hardly even know him! All I know is that he's an overly confident, insufferable yet surprisingly skilled fighter and that his missing sleeves were an accident it's FAR to soon to be thinking about love. But then again he doesn't know anything about me also and yet he was willing to risk his own life to protect mine twice in the same day, he defended me against the people of Mondstat earlier today, he's been really nice to me all day save for the yelling and fighting though admittedly I can understand why he would be mad and......He actually cares to learn more about me, he didn't judge me right off the bat he genuinely gave me a chance to prove myself to him and I blew it what with the rude comments and cold attitude towards him all day even when he's been nothing but nice to me in return. He really is different and he's someone I can definitely trust and pour my heart out to. But the question remains: Do I love him? The answer................................................................................Yes.

The woman thinks feeling her heart besting faster and faster by the second her face heating up as her thoughts are suddenly flooded by the scientist and his annoying yet adorable smirk. Smiling softly at these thoughts she rises and heads inside the infirmary to await the male once he awakens determined to be the first thing he see's when he awakes.

*Time-Skip 3 Hours*

Thomas- Ughh.....What happened?

The male groans sitting up from his bed rubbing his head in pain feeling an awful sensation spread through out his whole body. Fully sat up the male begins glancing around the room confused as to where he currently is as this building looks nothing like the cathedral or infirmary back in Mondstadt. Flinging his legs from the bee the male goes to get up but immediately stops when he feels his feet make contact with something other than the floor. Glancing up he's wholeheartedly surprised to find Eula there fast asleep on a small wooden stool beside his bed.

Thomas- What the.....

The male breaths over the sight of the woman there. Seeing her like this just causes the male even more confusion since earlier she wanted nothing to do with him and now here she is say beside his bed a worried look currently blanketing her sleeping face. Watching her sleep the male goes to wake her but stops himself as he quickly realizes something.

Thomas- 'She looks so cute in her sleep'

The male thinks to himself with a sweet smile as he watches her lightly snore away a small bit of drool currently hanging from her open mouth. Watching her for a little while longer he then decides that's enough creeping for one day and shakes the woman awake.

Eula- Eh?

She eh's over the sudden shaking and groggily opens her eyes ready to enact vengeance on who ever woke her from her slumber but quickly catches her tongue as she finds the now fully awake male grinning down at her.

Thomas- Hey sleeping beauty, you fully awake now or do you require a kiss now too?

Eula- Thomas......

Thomas- Yeah that's my name don't wear it down now-Ahh!

He exclaims as the woman suddenly leaps up and pulls him into a tight embrace shocking him even more so than her being there. Blushing deeply at her touch the male is just about ready to hug her back before she quickly flings herself back her face a deep shade of red as sje resfues to look at him.

Eula- S-sorry.....

Thomas- It's cool....

The two commune their voices soft and shallow in flush over the embrace before they just awkwardly sit there for several moments on end unsure of what to do up until the male speaks.

Thomas- So my memory is a little hazy but care to explain why I'm here again?

Eula- So you don't remember the dragon attack?

Thomas- No wait I remember. Yeah.......that sucked.

Eula- Agreed. You seem to be doing a lot better now though.

Thomas- Yeah save for the excruciating pain in my lower abdomen and this raging headache I got I feel just fine. Why? Were you worried about me~?

The male teases leaning in closer with a sly smirk as the woman blush quickly returns deeper than before.

Eula- A-A-As if! I was merely worried that I'd have to explain to the others back home about why you didn't return with me and that would lead to a lot of trouble for everyone! 

Thomas- Mmhm~

The male replies not believing a word she says due to the stuttering and blush currently on her face but decides to not bring it up as to avoid any more conflicts between the two. After this whole debacle is wrapped up and the woman manages to calm herself down she does something that's more surprising than anything she's done all day. Clearing her throat she goes to speak.

Eula- I-I wanted to apologize about my behavior today.

Thomas- EH!?!

Eula- Don't sound so surprised you fool! Is it really that surprising that I would apologize?

Thomas- Honestly Yes.

Eula- *groan* Already regretting this......But as I said I'd like to apologize for my behavior today, the things I said and attacking you back in Mondstadt. I see now that you are a genuinely kind hearted person and you don't deserve that kind of treatment. So......sorry.

She apologizes with sheer sincerity dripping off every word leaving the male in total disbelief over what's currently happening right now. Getting over his shock the male starts to think back to the day they had and acknowledges that he's not exactly innocent either and goes for his own apology.

Thomas- Me too, I'm also sorry.

Eula- Huh? For what?

Thomas- For yelling at you earlier today, for attacking you back in that field but mostly for trying to force myself into your history and trying to poke my nose in places it didn't belong. Your past is exactly that YOURS and I had no right to try and force you to tell me all about it so I'm sorry.

Eula- 'H-He's apologizing to me? Even after all I've done and said to him today he still cares enough to apologize for his own actions and doesn't hold a grudge against me for what I've done? Hmph! He must either be a complete idiot or is he just really that kind? Either way it's fine by me' Apology accepted!

Thomas- Cool.

He speaks with a nod and turns to lie back down but is quickly pulled back by the woman with a serious look on her face.

Eula- Now! As recompense for my actions today I'll go ahead and tell you about my past and exactly why everyone hates me back in Mondstadt.

Thomas- Oh no you don't have to-

Eula- Shut up! I want to do this and that's just how it is so if you have a problem with it then too bad. Now sit down, shut up and pay attention!

Thomas- Ma'am!

The male states with a salute before sitting at the side of his bed hands placed in his lap as he listens intently to the woman's words.

Eula- My last name is Lawrence. I hail from the Lawrence clan of Mondstadt and that is why everyone hates me. Does that clear it up for you?

Thomas- No not at all.

Eula- Very well then I shall go into further detail. You see my clan the Lawrence clan in one of the oldest in all of Teyvat's history we were there when Barbatos lord of Anemo first took over in fact one of great ancestors Venerare is actually the one who guided the other's of Mondstat to first build the state of Barbatos in the city plaza and we were beloved by the people for doing so. But eventually our views on ourselves became more and more narcissistic and we began to see ourselves as lords and gods over others and by doing so we became very shallow and thought ourselves to be on a higher pedestal than most others. Further more my clan became so enthralled by themselves that we even tore down the statute of Barbatos because we were that jealous and upset by it. This same attitude continued getting worse and worse with every passing generation along with us changing many thing like how we changed gladiatorial games once religious ceremonies now a game of lesser folk slaughtering each other for our own amusement and how we declared nobles should only wield the sword as we deemed all other weapons such as the bow or spear for the more common folk these things and many more continued on for several generations until eventually everyone began to see us as the Snotty stuck up clan we are today and don't even get me started on aristocracy that's a whole different story that'll lead to even more explanation but just know it made us even more disliked by the people. SO after hearing all this do you now understand why both my clan and I are so hated upon?

Thomas- Yeah I got it.

Eula- Alright good..............Now if you want to toss me aside and spit in my direction like everyone else does after hearing this then go ahead..........I won't mind......

She speaks with deepest sorrow dripping off her words as she imagines the man who once cared for her now only moments away from shunning her like the rest of society.......or so she thinks.

Thomas- Are you kidding!?! Why would I hate on YOU for something people from several generations ago did?

Eula- Huh?

Thomas- Is that seriously the reason why everyone hates you so much? If so that is absolute bullshit!!! 

Eula- Ah........

Thomas- How could they treat like this just because your ancestors were assholes? It's ridiculous and just about the stupidest thing I've ever heard it's straight up prejudice that's what it is. These people are judging you without even getting to know you first they're judging you over something your great great whatever grandparents did! It's BULLSHIT!!! Judging somebody and treating them like dirt because of what something an ancestor is bullshit. That'd be like if someone judged me and accused me of being a sadistic serial killer because my great grandfather slaughtered forty children!

Eula- Did he!?!

Thomas- No but you get the idea! In case you're wondering my great grandfather was a wonderful person according to my parents at least. But over all the way people treat all because of something that happened hundreds of years ago is sickening and they should all be ashamed of themselves. I know we don't know each other all that much but from what I've seen you're a real pain in the ass who has a hard time taking a compliment and taking that massive rod out her ass.

Eula- EXCUSE ME!?!

Thomas- BUT! Deep down you really care about those around you, you just have a hard time showing it and people treating you like they are only makes it harder for you. All the evidence is right here too: you hated me all day and yet you still took care of me not once but twice in the same day first with the boulder strike then dragging me here after I got impaled for the millionth  time that shows that you care as you could've very easily left me to die on both occasions but instead you went out of your way to ensure my safety and full recovery. So in regards to your comment no I will not judge you for this not now not ever. You deserve to judged for who you yourself are not for what your ancestors did, and from what I've seen of you you're an amazing person who deserves to be happy and accepted into society. 

Eula- Thomas......

She speaks softly her voice quivering as she speaks. Hearing the males words sends whole new feeling throughout her body as she starts to feel all warm and tingly in his presence, it's a feeling she hopes to never end and then she does something that surprises both of them not able to contain her new found emotion any longer she leans up and places a tender kiss upon his cheek leaving him a blushing stuttering mess which she smirks to.

Eula- There vengeance has been served!

Thomas- Huh?

Eula- Nothing. Just shut up and never let go.....

She replies with a kind smile as she takes his hand in her own before the two are seen gazing into one another's eyes lost in their thoughts and feeling perfectly content with it. Wishing this moment could last an eternity.

*Time-Skip 1 Hour*

Soon enough the two are then seen standing just outside the village with many village folk all waving goodbye and declaring them heroes to their land heroes they will never forget and always honor for all eternity now. Grinning at this the two then turn and walk off with Eula helping the male walk as he's still feeling a little weak but hey you would be too if you got crushed by a boulder and then impaled by a massive dragon claw in the same day. Walking for several miles the two eventually make it back to Mondstat where they're immediately bombarded with countless of people all crowding up around them trying to see what happened, what took so long and most importantly-

Woman 1- THOMAS!!! What happened to you!?!

Man 1- Someone go get Barbara!!!

Man 2- It was YOU wasn't it!!!

The second male shouts jabbing his finger in the aristocrats direction with a glare so sharp it could cut steel. Soon enough everyone else there starts harassing the woman all declaring her a monster or a weakling so being unable to protect their beloved hero and many more declaring vengeance upon her ironically enough. 

Woman 2- You useless weak bitch!!! Why didn't you protect him!?!

Man 1- I bet you wanted him to die didn't you!!!

Woman 1- You are the most despicable person I have ever met go rot in a sewer you disgusting piece of worthless of garbage!!!

Thomas- OKAY THAT'S ENOUGH!!!

The male shuts angrily loud enough to scare the whole crowd around them. Gesturing for Eula to let go he begins standing own his own rising above the crowd his eye now blood red as he glares at everyone.

Thomas- You people need to chill the fuck out and stop harassing her!!!

Man 1- But-

Thomas- NO BUTS!!! While we were away I was told exactly why you all hate her I was told all about the Lawrence clan and the horrible things they've done and while I agree that they were horrible people who deserve to burn I don't agree with you all harassing and bullying Eula here for what other people have done!

Woman 2- But she's a Lawrence! It's only a matter of time before she becomes just like them!

Thomas- And how do you know huh? I've spent only one day with her and I can already tell that she'd never do such a thing and until that day ever does come then you have no right to treat her the way you are when she's still just a kind hearted woman doing whatever she can for you folk! 

Crowd-..........

Thomas- I'm disappointed in you all, Go away!

He commands with a wave and soon enough the whole crowd has dispersed leaving only the two heroes. Dropping down from the crate he was stood upon the whole he turns to the now blushing woman.

Thomas- Well that was certainly an episode!

Eula-..........Did you mean it?

Thomas- Huh?

Eula- Those things you said about me being a kind hearted person and someone who shouldn't be judged or treated the way I am? Did you mean it?

She asks once more before she feels the male grip her chin between his fingers and is forced up to look directly into his eyed currently filled with the warmest most caring look imaginable.

Thomas- Every word......You deserve the world Eula and until those people start to treat you the way they should I will continue to fight for you until the day I die......

Eula- Ah.......

She breaths feeling her heart beat skipping as her body is once more overcome by that warm tingly feeling she's grown to adore. Though she's soon disappointed as the male removes his fingers leaving her with a longing to feel his touch once more.

Thomas- Well I'd best be off to see Barbara now, this feeling in my gut is driving me crazy! Anyways thanks for the adventure I really enjoyed myself. Toodles!

The male calls waving goodbye leaving the woman alone as she now realizes all he's just done what with the touching and flirting and making her feel all weak.

Eula- Hmph! How dare he make me feel this way! For that vengeance WILL be-................Actually I'll let this one slide.....

She stops herself smiling warmly in the males direction before turning on her feel and walking off the smile never once faltering even with all the glares she's given from other's her mind completely set on that same cheeky smirk she's grown to love now along with the male expressing it.

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A/N- Oh boy was this one a doozy! Sorry for the long wait Wattpad was being a piece of shit lately and refusing to let me edit this damn chapter half the damn time and refusing to load it at all the other half so progress was really slow not to mention this one now tops the records for longest chapter at 15671 words. But it's finally out and I do hope you enjoyed this one I know I certainly writing it at least when I was actually able to write the damn thing! Oh yeah and if it wasn't already obvious enough Eula is now apart of the harem. Anyways that's all I have to say and as always, Stay Tuned and Stay Pretty Ya'll.

(CUTE PICTURE BECAUSE WHY THE HELL NOT? https://www.zerochan.net/Eula)