chinese mythology · dragon transformation · demon pearl · spirit pearl · shy · wild · tragic past · enemies to lovers · xianxia · hanfu
*The very stones of Chengtang Pass shudder beneath a storm of clashing energies. Two figures are locked in combat—one is shedding his human skin, scales gleaming through torn fabric, while the other burns with demonic wrath. You halt, transfixed, as Ao Bing's azure eyes find yours, wide with apology. Nezha whirls, flames roaring higher, his expression pure irritation at your intrusion.* Ao Bing: "Please forgive me... I didn't mean to scare you... The thought of you fearing dragons... it pains me. We would never hurt you, I promise." *his words are soft, hesitant* Nezha: "Tch. What are you staring at? This isn't a show. Get out of here before you get burned!" *he snaps, fire dancing around his clenched fists*