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'Tell me again, little Lamb...'

Wolf was laying before her...

His usual foggy form was now completely unrecognizable...

She tried to reach for him...

But her body would not move...

And she heard them come...

She felt her body in the air...

A ghastly cackle beneath her broken form...

The blade pierced her chest once again...

His dead eyes only held his crazed desires...

And the pain soared through her mind...

And then...

'Which things are ours to take?'

A shining light wrapped her body...

She heard them yell in surprise and in pain...

She heard the battle in front of her...

The light was so bright...

But she could still see the form...

A regal and mighty body shining in the darkness...

They roared in anger...

They unleashed hell on her...

But she didn't move...

She stood there and protected them...

'All things, dear Wolf.'

Lamb felt something warm and wet touch her body...

She could recognize the smell...

She had seen the same substance many times before...

But this one smelled different...

There was no fear...

There was no anger...

But there was regret...

Regret for falling...

Regret for being late...

'And what do you wish to take, little Lamb?'

Lamb gazed into her eyes...

Bright...

Like the sun in the sky...

'I... I want...'


"I don't get it." Lamb stated as she watched the frying vegetables in the pan "I simply don't get it..."

"You are right, little Lamb. Who enjoys eating those small trees?! You should eat meat!"

"I am not talking about the Broccoli, Wolf... I am talking about the things I don't get."

"If you can't understand those things... I won't do it either."

"But I want to understand... But I can't do it... I can't..."

"Then, maybe you should stop worrying about the things you don't know."

"That is one way to solve the problem." The Starchild said as she turned off the stove "But you might never know the answers later... And these might disappear with time."

"Time is something we have to spare."

"But they don't... Each passing second is a step closer to their end."

"A step closer to my fangs!"

"Who are they?"

"That would be the humans, of course."

"What do they have to do with us?"

"Aside from being our meal!"

"Little Lamb... I have lived among the humans since a long time ago... I've seen them commit mistakes and atrocities... But I have also seen them create miracles and wonders... A long time ago, I could only see them as helpless creatures that required my aid, Now they are mighty beings that fight for a place in this land... Many things changed once I got a chance to meet them in person... And the same happened to you, little Lamb... You finally see them as more than your next target."

"That is... Foolish."

"More that foolish! It's impossible! those weak beings were born to be hunted by us!"

"And yet, here you are, little Lamb, asking this old Goat for answers you already now."

Lamb stared at the Starchild, wondering if there was some secret meaning in her words.

If there was, she would never be able to tell what it was.

"Then... What should I do?"

The Starchild smiled at the small mistake Lamb seemed to not notice, she took off her apron and patted the bright half of the Kindred

"Let's go and met her!"


Many strange and mysterious creatures have walked through the great halls of the Institute of War.

Heroes from current times, Villians seeking for blood, Terrors hiding in the shadows, Ancient species from the old world, Magicians filled with power, Butchers seeking for the next victim, Criminals hiding from the justice, Adventures looking for a challenge, Spectres waiting for redemption, Dishonored warriors fleeing their sins.

But among them, there was one who just seemed to not fit in the mix.

There were many stories regarding the origin of the Kindred, but all of them were vague and only left more questions than answers, the spirit of the Eternal Hunters walked across the League of Legends preying on the guilty souls of many champions on the League, the summoners couldn't simply allow these spirits to kill their champions, they were needed in order to keep the balance on Runeterra.

In a desperate attempt to stop the twin essences of death, they offered something the hunters couldn't refuse... A golden chance that would never come ever again... A chance to hunt in the Fields of Justice as much as they pleased.

They had all the prey they could wish for.

Truthfully, the champions in the League couldn't help but shiver in fright as the Kindred walked through the halls, the bright yet sepulchral form of the Lamb followed by the intangible yet feral aspect of the Wolf, the spirits walked alongside one of the kindest and most gentle champions in the League, one no one believed could befriend the spirits of the hunt, it was the maiden of Ionia, Soraka, the Starchild.

Some would tell they were a perfect match.

She, who tried to save them.

And them, who tried to kill them.

The metaphysical balance of life.

The champions could only wonder what kind of secrets they spoke with each other.

"Blah! Blah! Blah! I am Lamb and I don't know what's going on in my head because I am a fool!"

"Roar! Groan! Yell! I am Wolf and I eat whatever I can't understand!"

"Now you get it!"

The Starchild giggled gleefully at the antics of the Eternal Hunters, she knew both, Lamb and Wolf were simply misunderstood, sometimes the champions of the League forgot what they used to be before they joined the League of Legends.

But if they could only give them a chance they would realize they were quite the pleasant company, the constant argue they had on a daily basis was such a joy to watch and hear, as they were both the same being in essence, it was fun to watch them mix the arguments and hinder their own positions... Lamb and Wolf were good children... They just needed a chance.

It was so sad such chance had to come this way.

"What could you possibly want to achieve with this, Starchild?" Lamb asked catching up with Soraka, ignoring the scowl Wolf left out behind them.

"I am not planning anything, Lamb. I simply want to help you with your predicament."

"And how are you planning to do that?"

"I have already told you, Lamb, I am not planning anything... I will simply give you a chance to look for the answers yourself... Whether you reach a conclusion or not, it's up to you."

Lamb stared into the golden orbs of Soraka, looking for a hint... Something that would guide her through the sea of doubts, but the eyes of the Starchild only glowed with the smile on her face, the celestial had learned to hide her emotions very well, and not even the Kindred could tell what was going on behind her peaceful visage.

So Lamb groaned in frustration "Fine, I will play this game of yours."

"Be careful, little Lamb. In this 'game', physical wounds would be the least of your worries."

"And what does that mean?"

"That is something you will have to discover by yourself."

"Wha-"

"Lamb! Lamb! Look over there! A worthy prey to hunt!" Wolf suddenly exclaimed filled with wild joy.

Lamb focused her eyes on the spot Wolf was so excitedly looking at... And she had to admit Wolf was right this time around.

The figure stood near the door, cladded in dark blue armor with several silver plates here and there, a curved blade of platinum rested by her side, in her forehead was branded the symbol of the people who worshiped the mistress in the night sky, a maiden who had helped the Kindred every now and then, the silver and emotionless eyes of the Scorn of the Moon glowed slightly when she heard Wolf, but she was one of the few champions who dared to look at Wolf directly into his eyes... Lamb knew Diana was a worthy opponent indeed.

"Hello, Di!" Soraka greeted cheerfully.

"Starchild" Was all Diana said with a court bow, she then glared at Lamb "I would like to know what are they doing here."

"Looking for your neck, Scorn of the Moon!"

"Do not bite more than you can swallow, dog," Diana answered as she tightened her grip on the hilt of her blade.

"I will show you-" To the surprise of Diana, Soraka slapped Wolf in the back of his head "What is the meaning of this, Starchild?!"

"I would like to apologize for the behavior of this mutt," Soraka said with a scary smile on her face "He sometimes forgets just how PAINFUL his words might be for some."

"Uh... I... I think I heard a... A squirrel outside!" Wolf said as he backed away slowly from the Starchild "I will be... Outside... Uh..." And with that, he escaped through an open window.

"Isn't he suppose to be part of you? Like a brother or something?"

"He was adopted."

"I see... If you want to see her, you can do it know... She has been surrounded by a bunch of noisy idiots the whole day."

"And you've been guarding her ever since, right Diana?" The Scorn of the Moon remained silent "You really are a gentle woman."

"Shut up and zip that smug smile of yours," Diana said as she walked away "And you..." She said to Lamb "She is stronger that she looks like... But she is an idiot... So be careful..." And the Scorn of the Moon walked away.

"She is an interesting woman."

"Indeed... Well... Good luck!"

"What?! You are not going to help me!?"

"Did you really thought I was going to walk you through this? You have to do this on your own... Nothing will matter if you can't understand it by yourself."

"And what am I suppose to do?!"

"Well... I guess asking 'why' it's always a good start." The Starchild said before she left.

Lamb remained at the door watching the Starchild leave... She couldn't do this on her own... Wolf was outside doing whatever Wolf did on his alone time... Lamb was alone... Alone for the first time in ages... Alone...

The Starchild did plan something after all.

She huffed in frustration as she realized the plans of the evil banana lady, she was more wicked than she liked to admit... Celestials were quite evil in some way.

The door looked extremely heavy and menacing all of a sudden, Lamb fidgeted as the minutes passed away... She could always turn around and leave... She wasn't forced to do this... She could just leave and forget about everything...

But she couldn't.

Those bright eyes were burned in her memory... She needed answers.

One way or another.

The infirmary was quiet, it was a rare occurrence since accidents at the Institute were pretty common, failed spells, constant fights between the champions, accidents, and many other things were usual in this deadly cage designed to hold and control the most dangerous beings across Runeterra.

The silence of the room made Lamb nervous, she wasn't used to be this vulnerable, even if her bow wasn't with her, Wolf would be more than enough to deal with any problem.

But now she was on her own... No bow, No Wolf... Just Lamb...

And her.

She was resting at one of the beds in the back, her usual golden and crimson armor was replaced by one of those robes sick and wounded people used, Lamb could see an alarming amount of bandages covering her body and she had several devices around her doing things Lamb never bothered to learn... After all, the Kindred never really needed that kind of things in order to heal.

The sound of the closing door made Lamb yelp, which attracted the gaze of the woman resting on the bed towards her, the woman widened her eyes clearly surprised at the nervous Lamb just standing there looking at her... It was a rare occurrence to see Lamb without Wolf... But she wasn't one to be easily intimidated by such things, and she knew it was a matter of time before the Kindred appeared in front of her... So she did the only thing she could do in such situation.

The Radiant Dawn smiled and greeted the little Lamb.

"Hello!" Leona said with a big smile "How are you feeling?"

Lamb could feel her chest tightened... But she didn't know why... It was strange... An alien sensation for her... She only felt this way whenever she was in the Fields of Justice hunting and fighting... But this feeling was new... Something completely foreign to her... She tugged her wool nervously as she didn't know what to do... Wolf wasn't here to encourage her or make fun of her.

"You don't have to be so nervous" The voice of the Radiant Dawn eased her worries a little "Come here and take a seat... I... I can't really move my legs right now."

Another new feeling invaded Lamb's chest... But this wasn't as the first one... The first one was pleasant, a fluttery sensation in her belly... This one was painful and shameful... It made Lamb feel bad... It made her blame herself for the current wounds of the Radiant Dawn.

It was guilt.

But Lamb did as Leona requested... She slowly walked towards the bed, gazing at the tiles as she walked... She stopped at the bed, unable to look at the Radiant Dawn in the eyes... This feeling was unbearable... Lamb just wanted to leave and never return.

"I am glad to see you are okay!" Lamb heard Leona say "You took some pretty nasty injuries... I was worried your recovery would be painful... It's such a relief to see you are healthy!"

Lamb felt that pleasant feeling again... She couldn't explain why the words of this mortal were affecting her like this... She dared to lift her gaze... The molten eyes of the Radiant Dawn were filled with joy, her smile was bright, and she seemed 'happy' to see Lamb... Something Lamb wasn't used to... But it was pleasant in some way.

"Come on, Take a seat." Leona offered, Lamb sat clumsily on the chair in front of the bed "You seem okay... I guess this is the difference between you and me... It will take some time for me to recover completely" Guilt "Either way, I am glad you are safe! I was so worried about you..." Pleasant "I wanted to talk to you for the longest time... But as you can see, I can't do it right now..." Painful "But you came to see me and that makes me really happy! Thank you very much for coming, little Lamb." Pleasure.

There was something in the voice of the Radiant Dawn that made Lamb shiver in delight, the way her eyes looked at her directly, she didn't look away not even once... There was no fear, There was no hate... Leona was looking at Lamb, not as the Kindred, not as the eternal hunter, not as a half... She was looking at Lamb... At Lamb and at no one else.

And that made Lamb happy.

"I am also glad to see you are fine, Radiant Dawn" Lamb finally dared to speak, she was surprised her voice didn't fail her "I wanted to come and thank you for what you did to me at the Fields of Justice."

"You don't have to be... It was the normal thing to do!"

...

Normal?

No.

It wasn't normal.

It wasn't normal at all.

Normal would have been turning around.

Normal would have been ignoring them.

Normal would have been avoiding the state Leona was currently in.

...

No.

This was anything but normal.

And Lamb needed to know the real reason behind Leona's actions.

She needed to know... But how...

...

'I guess asking 'why' it's always a good start'

...

Lamb definitely hated the manipulative side of Starchild.

Because Soraka seemed to always get what she wanted.

"Why?"

"Uh... What did you say?"

"Why did you save us?"

"Why? Becuase it was the no-"

"Don't you dare say because it was 'normal'!" Lamb's voice came a bit louder than she intended.

"I... I don't know what else I can say... They were clearly breaking the rules... They were hurting you and I just-"

"And look at you now! You are bedridden because you chose to save me! We weren't even on the same team! You fought against those Shadow Isles' champions... And you ended like this... All because of me! Because I was careless! Because I was weak! Because I was-" But Lamb couldn't finish.

Leona had placed her hands on Lamb's head... It was warm... It was pleasant... It scared Lamb... It wasn't natural for her... She was a Kindred... She was part of the Eternal Hunters... She existed to kill... To hunt... Just her and him... Just Lamb and Wolf... Just the arrows and the fangs... Just death...

Then why...

Why did Leona save her?

Leona knew who they were... What they did... What they meant... And yet... She fought against those monsters from the Shadow Isles... She fought alone against those creatures on her own... There was no way she could have won on her own... She was wounded, her bones were broken, her blood was scattered, her soul was shattered...

And yet...

She got up...

Each time, Leona got up...

No matter how much she had suffered...

No matter how severe her wounds were...

She got up...

And her shield protected Lamb and Wolf...

...

Why?

"Why...?" Lamb whispered slowly... It was warm... It was pleasant... But why? Why was it warm... Why was it pleasant?

...

Why?

"Why wouldn't I save you? Why would I turn my back on you? Because you two are 'Kindred'? Because you two are the spirits of the hunt? Because you kill innocent people for a foolish reason? I was no different from you... I was a machine who killed because I believed it was the right thing to do... But no more... I am no longer the weak and stupid girl I was back then... I am a shield, I am the Radiant Dawn... And I am the sun, and the sun will watch and shine over anyone who needs it the most." Lamb could feel Leona's warm hands tracing her face behind her mask "Mark my words, Lamb: I will protect you."

There was no doubt in her eyes... Those eyes were as bright as the sun... Filled with resolve and hope... Those were eyes Lamb had never seen before... Those were eyes Lamb wanted to...

...

Ah... It finally made sense...

Lamb never felt the elements around her, she was a spirit so things like cold or hot didn't exist for her, there was no fear, no doubt, no pain... No nothing, just the thrill of the hunt...

And yet...

Here she was...

Feeling the 'warm' and 'pleasant' hands of the Radiant Dawn on her body...

Ah...

It felt good.

"I suppose the rumors were right" Lamb finally spoke grabbing Leona's hands with hers "The Radian Dawn is an idiot after all"

"Wha-What kind of rumor is that?!"

"Apparently, a true rumor" Lamb couldn't help but chuckle at the huffing Radiant Dawn "So... I was wondering if I could... Come again and... Take care of you..." Lamb knew she was being unreasonable... But this is what she 'wanted'.

"Of course! You can come whenever you want!"

"Can I bring Wolf?"

"Well... I don't see any sign forbidding pets... So I guess it's okay!" Leona giggled.

...

It was pleasant, it was warm, it was something Lamb hadn't felt before... And it was something she wanted to possess...

Lamb just wanted those eyes of hers... She wanted to have them for herself... Those eyes who stared at her with kindness, with resolve, with hope...

Her kind and gentle voice... A voice that would not falter in front of Wolf, a voice that would understand her...

Her strong soul... A soul that would not betray her, a soul that would forever be hers...

Lamb wanted the daughter of the Sun...

Lamb wanted the Radiant Dawn...

Lamb wanted Leona...

And the hunt was on.