She was falling... deeper and deeper, into where she didnt know, but it was cold. She raised her arms, trying to catching something, anything but just air brushed by.

She didnt know how she came to this, but she had to escape, she had to live. There was someone waiting for her.. someone she knew; someone she cared; some she lo...

Bai Feng Jiu's eyes snapped open and she woke up with a gasp. Her head immediately started to spin, groaning she slowly looked around. She was in her fox cave.

"Huh.. how did I get here?" she wondered. She couldnt recollect what happened, and was slowly making her way out when Migu rushed in all excited.

"Ah, Your Highness, you are awake. Hurry the elderly Lady Fumi and your parents are about to make the announcement" Migu gushed.

"Announcement?" she cocked her head.

"Yes for your marriage of course, don't you remember?"

"Marriage?" Feng Jiu gasped ," But.. but.."

"It's okay they are waiting quickly hurry" Migu pushed her out and towards the room where she could hear voices. Her parents and Grandparents were all sitting and sipping tea.

"Our Jiuer has grown so well, its time we got her married don't you think?" said Lady Fumi

Her parents immediately nodded," Yes we are also convinced of the same." said her mother

"Yes we are looking towards a suitable match to support her when she rules the kingdom" chimed her Father. The others agreed, and began murmuring about ideals and choices.

Feng Jiu was beside herself, she quickly marched inside to make her presence know.

"Ah Jiuer you are awake.. come we were talking about you." said her father.

Feng Jiu looked around and bit her lip nervously, but she soldiered on,"

"I reject all your proposals, for I already have a sweetheart"

She was prepared for angry words and criticisms but what came next shocked her more

"Oh that's wonderful news, It saves us from all the work. Who is it Xiaoju? We should meet him soon" said her Grandfather all excited. The others agreed and looked at her to tell them.

" He is..  he is.." She stammered and frowned. She couldnt recall his name.

She knew in her heart she truly loved someone and he loved her back, but she cant recall his name or.. even his face. 

Panicked eyes looked towards her parents and she stumbled losing her balance.

She forgot.. her love.. her heart... 

Feng Jiu clutched her head in anguish.. No No No.. she couldn't forget, she cannot ,

She definitely knows; she does; oh but why,  oh why cant she remember his face. 

She looked at her family, who were no longer there, she was all alone. She spun searching for them and grabbed her head again. Pain rocked through her body and she collapses, tears stinging her eyes. She clutched her heart and gasped out a sob, curling herself into a ball as if to control the onslaught of agony. 

A Gentle breeze wind eased through and with it brought bright colorful flowers. A soft melody of zither filled the air. Feng Jiu opened her eyes and looked up, she was looking at the QingQui night sky. The stars were shining, winking as if teasing her encouragingly to recall what her heart knew. She blinked and stared and words so distant and far away reached her

" One day I'll take you see the stars in QingQiu. Its a beautiful sight."

"As you wish Xiao Bai"

She knew the voice, it was his, the one who was in her heart, her very soul. She glanced at her finger where a purple ring lay shining. The ring that carried half his heart. She brought it to her lips, tearing falling and looked up; 

There standing below a Peach Tree, long silver hair and purple robes swaying with the winds, his hands outstretched beckoning her. The former master of the universe, the one she loved with all her heart, mind and soul.

As the smell of sandalwood engulfed her, Feng Jiu smiled through tears, his name ready in her lips.....

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"Donghua.." 

Dijun stilled and looked from where he sat towards his wife. The ring which had half his heart glowed bright. His eyes travelled from it and towards her face.

"Donghua.." Feng jiu whispered. Her voice sounded weak but Dijun was overjoyed. He placed a hand on her forehead and confirmed that her cultivation had improved vastly. Xaio Bai will wake very soon. 

"Is the lass speaking?" enquired Zhe Yan. He was carrying a sleeping Gun Gun, who , after a long  play session with his uncle A Li had fallen asleep as soon as he finished dinner.

Dijun relived the precious burden from Zhe Yan and carried his son to a small bed prepared next to his wife. The father and son slept in the same room always watching on Feng Jiu. 

" It seems like she is having a dream. Good or bad her fairy essence has improved .            Donghua she should wake very soon. It's good news" 

Dijun nodded but still remained silent. 

Zhe Yan scowled, "Is something the matter?. Why are you silent?"

"Xaio Bai always seems to pick such interesting times." He once again sat beside her and picked up a small cloth. Dipping in the basin of warm water, he gently began to wipe her face.

" Meaning?... Have you finally decided..?" 

"I need to begin preparation for my stabilization sleep very soon. It seems I cannot wait much longer."

" Well I don't want to say I told you so. But ..I told you so" Zhe Yan smirked.

Dijun merely raised an eyebrow ," Is it pleasurable to gloat High God Zhe Yan?"

"Only if its towards you Dijun. Such rare opportunities can never be missed" He laughed. He pointed his fan towards him, "Listen even though she is recovering fast, it will take at least 2-3 months before she fully awakens. I suggest you use this time to stabilize your own cultivation in the Holy Blue Sea. The pure energy within the waters will provide to your needs."

Dijun didnt answer. He continued to wipe gently at Feng jiu's face finally looking towards Gun Gun. His son had just gotten comfortable enough to spend time with him. They two of them were spending as much time to learn about each other. The boy still missed his mother, but he seemed to have accepted that she will need the rest to recover and will wake up soon.

They made a cute picture. The two silver-haired men in Bai Feng Jiu's life. The spent the days teaching and playing Go,( Dijun always won) telling stories about each other, their likes( Sweets, Oh how Mother lied), their dislikes( noise, people, Yan Chiwu) and most importantly                about Feng Jiu. 

Gun Gun had a lot of questions for his Father-Lord ever since he realized who Dijun truly was. Dijun answered as honestly and tactfully as he could. But when the questioned ventured into troubling waters; [like say why Father-Lord was missing those 200 years;] Dijun simply said to ask Mother when she got up. GunGun kept a tally; it seems FengJiu will be answering a lot of questions. 

Dijun returned from his thoughts and turned to Zhe Yan. "Make arrangements to move Xaio Bai and Gun Gun to QingQiu. They will be safe there the last few months of her recovery."

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That's a wrap. They are going to meet very soon. The dream scene was inspired by a similar scene from the drama. 

I wanted to explore how everyone else coped during her recovery period. For now it's just a short insight into Father-son moments. Hopefully the next one will be from Gun Gun's perspective.

Thank you for reading.