Chapter 205 - It Is Done

"Anywhere you are," Wang Li smiled breathlessly, "Ah Yue, is where my life will be."

Ying Yue kissed him again until Wang Li stopped breathing. Darkness spread into the air and he held his lover closer but pulled away when he felt a presence behind him. He could see a golden light at the corner of his eyes before he felt the golden sword pierce through his back.

Eyes widened and he glanced at the blade holding no blood.

Footsteps moved around him to face his kneeled form. The golden light appeared and he tried to speak, but he was unable to. He did not feel pain, he did not feel fear. He felt nothing.

"Chosen One. We have come to a decision," a hand touched his head and he blinked at the light, "You are no longer needed in this world."

The Jade Emperor pulled the sword out of the child and watched as the golden energy of Heavens cleared the air of the negative darkness. Ying Yue's eyes fell shut and he landed against his husband below him. The one of Heaven looked at the two chosen and held his hand out over their bodies. Their soul essence turned into golden dust on his palm. He lifted his hand and each bundle flew up into the sky.

The Heavens agreed that their involvement had only hurt these two in the end for so many centuries. They would learn and do better. Glancing at the bundles that disappeared into the sky, he smiled.

"May you be at peace now, my children. A new life with no memories of the past. No involvement of the Heavens. I wonder, will you two meet again?"

The Jade Emperor stayed by the lake for a moment longer as he listened to a sweet melody from the wind, before appearing before the other chosen. The redhead and the brunette were in the Chosen One's room staring at the box in the corner. They turned to him and bowed.

"It is done."

"They're both really gone… for good this time," Han Mo whispered as his eyes watered and he shut them, taking a deep breath.

"Will they be together, Jade Emperor. Are you certain?" Xu Ling questioned softly and cupped his brother's shoulder.

"His wish for the first chosen to leave this world could not be fulfilled, but they will have no memories of their past, no hold on them. If they would be together, I do not know. We will no longer interfere with their lives."

Both brothers sighed deeply as their shoulders dropped.

"The portal is broken."

"…"

".."

"You want someone to maintain it," Xu Ling stated and frowned crossing his arms, "Demons will be escaping soon and they can sense there is no more Ghost King or Heaven's Chosen."

"Don't tell me you want us to hold those title…"

"No brother, he asks for my son."

"Lan-er?!"

"Zhang Xu Lan holds both Heaven and Demon blood. He will hold the balance. We will not interfere unless he had made a grave error. Mo Chou will be dead soon with the Ghost King's passing. His very life is from the Ghost King's power."

"Why are you mentioning Mo Chou?" Xu Ling questioned crossing his arms.

"We will cleanse his soul so he may live."

Xu Ling shut his eyes and his frown deepened. They finally were able to hand the gifts Ying Yue wanted to give and walked students back to their family. The only ones still at the school was Mo Chou, Feng Zhi, Han Mo, his son, his lover, and himself. This decision was binding and would be a great sacrifice for Xu Lan. The boy had watched both his uncle failed in their duties.

Would his son be ready to handle it on his own for both worlds?

Han Mo and Xu Ling quickly ran outside when they heard the scream.

"Mo Chou!" Feng Zhi cried aloud.

"Ah Chou! What is wrong? Wake up! Wake up! Don't leave me! Don't leave me too!"

Xu Lan cried shaking the navy haired man, but his friend was not waking up.

'Why wasn't he waking up!'

"I can't believe this… How could he just die so suddenly?!" Feng Zhi shook his head and covered his face.

Xu Lan held Mo Chou close to his chest as he cried loudly. A golden light surrounded him and he looked up to see someone.

"Zhang Xu Lan, son of a chosen of the Heavens and a low-level demon. I offer you an arrangement. Be the one to bring balance and I will revive your lover."

"Yes."

"Lan-er, think before you-"

"I understand. Bring him back now! Please!"

A finger reached out and touched his forehead, the mark of Heaven etched itself onto his skin. It felt itchy and burned slightly, but then there was an overwhelming calmness. Black eyes watched the golden touch land on Mo Chou's chest for a moment before pulling away. Xu Lan stared and stared and waited for anything, but nothing was happening.

"It isn't working! You lied! How could you-"

The body he held convulsed before a large gasp was heard. The blue haired man panted before his breath slowed to an even one. Brown eyes blinked at him and Xu Lan stared at how warm they were.

"Ah Lan?" Mo Chou whispered and he grinned pulling him into a tight hug.

"Ah Lan! What have you done!"

The blue haired man pulled away and he saw wide brown eyes stared at the mark on his forehead.

"It will be alright, Ah Chou. I have everyone to help me, even you, right? Please say yes…"

"I cannot believe you…" Mo Chou whispered before glaring at the golden light, "Jade Emperor! Was this your endgame?! Was this what you wanted! You all keep using people below you like a pawn piece! First my king, then Ah Yue, now you want to use Ah Lan?! I won't let you! Break the contract, Ah Lan! Do it!"

"NO!" the pinkette shook his head, "You will die!"

"I know," Mo Chou placed his forehead to his, "You do not understand the burden you must carry. It pained both of them, and now you will feel it 2 folds. You are the only one with the power. They had each other, but you have no one."

"I have you."

"I have no more power. It is gone. I cannot help you."

"Then be here, with me. Be by my side and I know I can do it. You know the Netherworld and my father and uncle know of the Heavens. Please… Ah Chou… I will do whatever you want, but not let you go. I can't. Please."

The pinkette cried and held Mo Chou tightly and the navy haired man shut his eyes. He pulled away and lifted the boy's wrist to stare at the bracelet. Gold and black swirled, unable to decide the status of the wearer.

"I broke you."

Mo Chou's face was cupped and he felt lips on his. Usually the one to wait to be initiated into a kiss, Xu Lan felt emboldened to do it now. Mo Chou… Uncle Li said to take care of him and Uncle Yue said to find happiness and love. Mo Chou… Mo Chou…

The navy haired man with brown eyes pulled back with parted wet lips and heavy lidded eyes.

"How can I leave when you kiss me like that," Mo Chou mumbled and he grinned kissing him again and again.

The golden light faded from behind his lids and he sighed against the tongue stroking his. He deepened the kiss and used all the skill Mo Chou taught him. When he pulled back, they were panting and he saw the tanned cheeks glowed red.

"Keep kissing me like that and I will suck your cock."

"What?" He flushed with his ears red, "That… that is gross."

Mo Chou laughed and saw his brother stirring awake. He looked back at the mark and ran his finger over it, hoping to wipe it away. He stared at the pinkette, searching to only see resolve. This decision was not simple and for Xu Lan to… for him of all people…

"I am only human now, Ah Lan. I will not live long like you do."

"I know…"

"Selfish child," he murmured but his eyes watched the pink haired master fondly.

Footsteps neared and the groan from his brother was louder. Mo Chou helped Feng Zhi up and saw Xu Lan's family step before them. They all stood and the pinkette sighed.

"I know what it means to wear this mark. Uncle Li had explained it already."

"What, my king…?"

"He said the mark him and Uncle Yue wore was binding to the Heavens. There was no way to escape the crutch. He had tried for so many centuries, but it was something he did not choose. He said if he was never chosen, then Uncle Yue would have less burden to carry.

The roles would not split and Uncle Yue would not have to worry about harming him. He would just focus on his task and Uncle Li would be able to assist him, be beside him with no harm.

So, I chose. I am the only one, but I am not alone. I have all of you to help me."

Xu Lan finished and he saw his father crying and his eyes widened.

'Did... Did I make him cry?!'