Aethyu

Aethyu is the het ship between Aether and Ganyu from the Genshin Impact fandom.

Chapter I, Act II
When they first meet after a meal with Zhongli, Ganyu mentions how she found Aether, who was on the run from the Millelith. He almost runs off with Paimon until Ganyu says that she is not with the Millelith. Ganyu goes on to tell Aether and Paimon that she is currently working under Ningguang as her special emissary. Ganyu tells Aether that she can't stay much longer. However, she quickly tells Aether that he and Paimon have been invited to the Jade Chamber.

Chapter I, Act III
They reunite in Dihua Marsh after defeating three Cryo Whopperflowers. Ganyu asks Aether and Zhongli if they were looking for Glaze Lilies, as Zhongli needed to use them for the Rite of Parting. After asking Aether about his visit to the Jade Chamber to meet Ningguang, Paimon mentions to Ganyu that it would have been much easier if Ganyu had shown them the way to the palace in the sky. Ganyu is slightly concerned as she begins to tell Paimon and Aether that she probably could have given them directions to the chamber. However, she couldn't because she is forgetful in her old age. Ganyu later explains about the Archon War and how she took part in it, signing a contract with Rex Lapis after the war. She also mentions that she's half mortal and half Qilin. The player playing Aether has the opportunity to ask Ganyu about her horns or forgetfulness of age, but Ganyu brushes it off and tells Aether that they should talk about it another time. Before leaving, Ganyu gives her glaze lilies to Aether and Zhongli.

After defeating Tartaglia, the ruin begins as the Fatui Harbinger awakens a god named Osial. Aether and Paimon rush to safety, reaching the Jade Chamber just in time. When the battle against Osial begins, Aether must protect the Guizhong Ballista from being destroyed by the Fatui. Ganyu helps Aether by providing her adept power, increasing Aether's chances of survival.

In the new Act IV, Ganyu appears and tells Aether about the Treasure Hoarders and how they wanted to steal treasure from the Abyss Order. Aether then takes on the quest, for which Ganyu thanks him.

Fanon
While the ship itself isn't as popular as its sister ship, Ganyumi, there is a decent amount of fan art on certain sites. Fans of this ship like the similairities between the characters, such as them both feeling as though they are "out of place" in the current world. This ship is competing with Ganqing and Xiaother in popularity.

There are currently over 70 works on AO3 for Aethyu.

Fandom
FAN FICTION