|Yaoi| Diluc X Oc - My fire has been... extinguished

ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝟛: ᴛʜᴇ ᴍʏꜱᴇʀʏ ᴍᴀɴ

''TALK DAMN IT!!'' Diluc's patience was wearing thin as he glared at the silver-haired thief seated before him. The thief's cold, blue, piercing eyes met his with a defiant calmness, revealing nothing of the information Diluc was seeking. The dimly lit interrogation room was suffused with tension. Diluc had been doing this for hours, trying to extract crucial information about the thefts that the mysterious man had done in Mondstadt. Despite his best efforts—threats, persuasion, even a promise of leniency—the thief remained silent, his expression unreadable.

Diluc's anger simmered just below the surface, his fiery temper threatening to burst forth. Frustrated, he slammed his fist on the table, the sound echoing sharply in the enclosed space. "ENOUGH!!" he barked, his voice rough with restrained fury. He called for the Knights of Favonius, who stood guard outside. "Take him back to his cell," Diluc ordered, his tone brooking no argument. The knights quickly moved to comply, grabbing the thief by his heavely chained arms and leading him out. As they exited the Headquarters and made their way towards the cells, the thief's gaze never wavered, remaining cold and impassive. However, their journey was abruptly interrupted by a commotion in the distance.

The streets of Mondstadt were in chaos; a swarm of hilichurls had launched a surprise attack on the city. The knights, momentarily taken aback, tightened their grip on the thief as they assessed the situation. Hilichurls, usually disorganized and easily repelled, were swarming with unusual coordination, overwhelming the city's defenses. Citizens screamed and scrambled for safety, while the knights drew their swords, ready to defend the city. Diluc, following closely behind, immediately sprang into action. The interrogation was now a secondary concern as the safety of Mondstadt took precedence.The knights that had hold over the mysterious man chained him next to a light pole so they could themselved fight to protect their city.

The thief's arms were now chained to a light pole, his silver hair glinting in the dim light as his cold, blue eyes observed the chaos unfolding before him. The knights of Favonius were struggling against an unusually strong and coordinated swarm of hilichurls, their desperate efforts to defend Mondstadt proving to be a formidable challenge. Diluc fought valiantly, his flaming claymore cutting through the horde with fierce determination. However, Mitachurl, one of the largest hilichurls managed to overpower him, pinning him to the ground. For a moment, Diluc's fate seemed grim as the monstrous creature loomed over him. The thief, still chained, watched the scene with a mixture of detachment and intrigue. His expression remained unreadable, but something in Diluc's plight sparked a decision within him. He glanced down at the chains binding his arms and, with a subtle flex of his fingers, summoned a frosty chill. The chains quickly turned to ice and, with a swift motion, he shattered them effortlessly.

The thief was free, and he wasted no time contemplating his newfound freedom. He moved with swift precision towards the battle, his lithe form cutting through the chaos. As he reached Diluc, the thief launched himself at the Mitachurl, his movements a blur of cold efficiency. With a combination of agile strikes, he brought the creature down, saving Diluc from imminent danger. Diluc, momentarily stunned, stared up at his unlikely savior. The thief's escape from the chains had been startlingly easy, and his unexpected intervention left Diluc both grateful and wary. But there was no time for questions or suspicions. The battle still raged around them, and the safety of Mondstadt was paramount. The thief extended a hand to Diluc, who accepted it and quickly rose to his feet. Without a word, the two men fell into an unspoken alliance, their movements synchronized as they fought off the remaining hilichurls.

Diluc's flames and the thief's unexplained elemental power of now electro created a powerful and unexpected combination, their contrasting elements wreaking havoc on the invaders. Despite the chaotic circumstances, the thief's assistance was instrumental in turning the tide of the battle. With the immediate threat neutralized, the hilichurls began to retreat, their assault finally faltering. The knights of Favonius regrouped, tending to the injured and securing the area. Diluc, catching his breath, turned to face the thief who had now become his unexpected ally but as that was not enough, this man seemed to have some powers that he could not explain."W...who are you?" Diluc demanded, his voice edged with curiosity and lingering suspicion.  The thief simply smirked, his piercing blue eyes holding a hint of amusement. Silence, there was absolute silence as they all were waiting for this man to say something... anything. Then... he finally spoke.

''I am Evan''