My sweet little sister

Xuan Ti who accompanied her sleep in the guest room. He lay on the sofa not far from Phoenix's bed, awakened to the sound of crying from her. He hurriedly got up, ran over to her. Sat beside her, sitting her up, hugged her tightly. "Ssshhhh…..it's okay, it was just a nightmare" he said comforting Phoenix. His right hand stroked her back gently while his left stroked her head.

Phoenix face sank into the crook of Xuan Ti's neck, who was now sobbing bitterly. He didn't know what made her wake up and cry like that. His heart shrunk, it hurt to see her cry like this.

"It's okay, you are safe here, no one can hurt you here." Xuan Ti kept repeating those words to calm the Phoenix.

Xuan Ti let her cry out all the sadness in her heart. He waited patiently by her side, until her shoulders were now wet with Phoenix's tears.

After he felt Phoenix's body stop shaking and her cries turn into small hiccups, he slowly let go of his embrace. Lifting the phoenix face by placing his fingers on her chin.

Her eyes were red from crying for a long time, her cheeks were puffy. He used both of his hands cupped Phoenix's cheeks, with his thumbs he wiped the remaining tears that flowed down her cheeks.

Seeing the worry on Xuan Ti's face, Phoenix took a deep breath and let it out. And the crying stopped. She tried to control her suffocating breath.

Xuan Ti let go of his hands, he reached for the cup that was in the small table bedside, lifted the teapot and poured the contents of the water into the glass, then he gave it to Phoenix "Here, have a drink" he said in a soft voice, he forced a smile on his lips that looked stiff, while raising his eyebrows revealing the gleam of his golden eyes.

Phoenix took the cup, and drank half the water from the glass. after that she wanted to put the glass on her bedside table. But before she could do that, Xuan Ti had already snatched the glass from her hand and placed it on her bedside table.

Xuan Ti actually wanted to ask what dream she had that made her cry so much, but he didn't want to. the thing he had to do was to make herself cheerful and excited first. So that her weak soul feels bright.

Besides, he didn't want to make things darker on a sunny morning outside. "I've asked the servant to prepare breakfast here, so we can have breakfast here in peace" Xuan Ti said with the widest smile he could.

Phoenix just nodded, approving.

"Before breakfast comes, do you want to clean up first?" he asked with great concern.

Phoenix again just nodded her head slowly.

"Come" Xuan Ti helped Phoenix get up from the bed. After that, Phoenix let go of her hand that holding Xuan Ti's hand, turned to the side, she walked towards the basin that was already there.

"I'll clean myself up too, I'll be back as soon as I can, once it's done" he informed her, so she didn't wait for him in panic.

Phoenix turned towards him, looking at him with a sad look. Then nodded her head while forcing a small stiff smile on her lips.

Xuan Ti replied with a slight nod of his head to her. Then turned to walk towards the door, opened the door and stepped out, before he walked away, glanced at Phoenix and then he closed the door and left. He walked with heavy steps, not wanting to leave Phoenix alone with her heart still looking sad.

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After they finished their breakfast in peace, Xuan Ti took Phoenix for a walk in the garden, wishing her a cheerful mood. Because until she finished breakfast earlier, her face still looked sad.

This is one of the other gardens in the palace. Located on the west side, facing the sunrise. So that the blooming flowers look sparkling under the morning sun which happens to be shining bright this morning, and the air feels cool.

The flower plants planted here are the exact same flowers in the backyard garden the phoenix residence. Xuan ti tried to copy the types of flowers that were there and planted them here.

He himself often came here when he remembered and missed the phoenix. then he will spend his free time here. remembering the happy times, he spent with Phoenix.

Of course, the only Phoenix favourite flower was not left behind, the Oenix flower.

When they arrived at this garden, and as soon as Phoenix's eyes were fixed on the flowerbed, a smile suddenly appeared on her face. The sadness that existed a few minutes ago disappeared without a trace. Replaced with a cheerful face that always adorned her face all this time.

Excitedly she ran towards the colorful flowers. Leaving Xuan Ti standing smiling happy, it was not in vain that he spent his time building this garden just to remember the person he missed the most. He never even thought that he would show this garden to the person he had been waiting for and missed so much.

He walked slowly. Gazing in awe, saw Phoenix's cheerful face. dancing in circles in the garden. Soon the birds that saw the joy of the Phoenix flew towards her, and flew around her while chirping, humming like singing a song that was pleasing to the ears of those who listened to it.

This made Phoenix smile even more, very happy.

"Qing-qing, be careful you can trip down!" shouted Xuan Ti not far from Phoenix dancing with the birds.

A beautiful bird with beautiful red feathers, flying around Phoenix. Her long tail makes her look different from the other birds that fly around her. Phoenix smiled "Yuen Fei…." she called in a sweet voice.

Hearing her name being called, Yuen Fei flew in front of Phoenix's face. looked into her eyes in disbelief. She thought she wouldn't recognize her like she did a few days ago at the spring pavilion. But this time she could recognize her, even calling out her name.

Yuen Fei is a firebird that can emit fire, just like the Phoenix, only not as strong as the Phoenix. but they are very close friends. Yuen Fei likes to visit Phoenix at her residence. They exchanged stories and experiences from the tasks they carried out from the celestial emperor's orders.

Yuen Fei was to Phoenix, like her own little sister. And she loves her very much. When she came and stayed at the Phoenix residence, they would sleep together in the Phoenix room. At first, Yuen Fei was reluctant because Phoenix's level was above her. But Phoenix insisted, even threatened if she didn't sleep with her in her room. So, she will no longer be friends with her and close the door of her residence to her.

With no choice Yuen Fei gave up and accepted Phoenix's treatment.

Yuen Fei changed her form, to her human form in front of Phoenix. when her body is completely transformed. Phoenix rushed over and hugged her tightly. Like two sisters who had been separated for a long time and only now met again.

"Qing-qing, you remember me?" Yuen Fei asked enthusiastically and happily beyond measure.

Which was answered directly by Phoenix with a frown on her face. "What do you mean? Of course, I remember you, my sweet little sister."

They hugged each other and smiled happily, jumping up and down happily surrounded by the birds flying around them, they happy too.