A/N: This is my first fan fiction I've ever published, but don't be shy to post criticisms. Since I don't have much opportunity to write, chapters may come at an irregular schedule. Please excuse any mistakes. Thanks all commenters and reviewers.

Chapter 1: A Promise

For days on end, Lux went on and on about how she planned to make a great impression on all her new classmates once school began. The pink-haired girl would bounce around all day, eyes bright with excitement, planning what she wanted to do, what she wanted to buy, and what she wanted to see. After all her energy was eaten away, she'd collapse on her bed and dream of some more activities that she'd undoubtedly talk forever about the next day.

"I thought the last days of summer vacation were supposed to feel a lot shorter," said Poppy. The short, blue-haired yordle sat in the dining room with a strong cup of coffee. She needed the energy to keep up with her leader, Lux. The red-haired girl said nothing, but grunted in agreement. It wasn't often that Poppy and Jinx agreed on something. Despite sitting at the same table together for breakfast, Lux didn't hear a word the two said over her own chatter.

Lulu and Janna, the remaining members of the team, paid close attention to Lux. "Perhaps they were actually interested in what Lux had to say. Perhaps they were just humouring her," Poppy thought. It was probably the former. It was annoying, but at least Lux wasn't stressing out over her recurring nightmares anymore. Still, the nonstop barrage of words needed to stop.

"I'm going out!" yelled Jinx so that everyone could hear her. The whole table stopped to look at her.

"Okay. Have fun," said Lux cheerfully.

"Hey, wait. I'm coming too." Poppy hopped of the dining chair, grabbed her satchel, and followed Jinx out the front door.

"Don't follow me, shorty," warned Jinx.

"Don't worry. I didn't plan to," replied Poppy. The two started heading off in different directions to get away from Lux.

Meanwhile in the sorority home, the remaining three were still staring at the front door. "Since when did those two become such great friends?" Lux joked. They all shared a chuckle and Lux resumed talking. Again.

Needless to say, Lux's plans for making a big splash didn't go exactly as she expected. Her grades were flawless, her kindness and helpfulness unmatched, but she made one slip up.

During the second week of school, Lux went on an active hunt to search for the astronomy club. In particular, she was searching for a girl named Ahri. Like Lux, Ahri also commands a team of Star Guardians. Star Guardians are born to save the world from voidlings. All along, Lux believed that her group of five guardians would only be able to rely on one another for help. Now with Ahri's group, Lux believed that both teams would be safer if they joined forces. Lux brought up the idea during their first meeting, but Ahri coldly shot it down. Convinced it was because she hadn't gained Ahri's trust yet, Lux made it a personal mission to get to know Ahri's team better.

"Hello. Is this the astronomy club?" Lux asked one of the many boys in the cramped classroom. The question was rhetorical. Anyone with eyes could see that they were in the right place. Posters welcoming any new club members were posted everywhere on the school grounds.

The boy nodded, so Lux continued. "Do you know of someone named Ahri? I heard that she's in this club." It was at that moment, that Lux knew she...made a mistake. The boy's eyes widened. His jaw tightened. His face twisted into a mixed expression that Lux didn't even know was possible. "Uh...are you ok?" she asks with concern, creeped out by the weird kid.

"YOU DON'T KNOW AHRI? HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW WHO SHE IS? ARE YOU FROM A DIFFERENT PLANET OR SOMETHING? SHE'S ONLY JUST THE-" he screams at Lux. His arms flail wildly for emphasis.

"Woah. Okay, I get it," Lux interrupts, trying to save herself from the embarrassment. She slowly tries to back away. He talks over Lux, ignoring the looks he's attracting.

"...THE ABSOLUTE PRETTIEST GIRL THAT HAS EVER EXISTED IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE."

Lux stood in the center of the crowd awkwardly. A fox-eared girl shuffles in through the crowd. Her cheeks are bright red. "Sorry, were you looking for me?" she hisses. For such a pretty face, she looks very intimidating when angry. Everyone stares at the three.

"Uh, yes. Hi, Ahri. Could we talk in private?" Lux flashes a nervous smile.

"Is it important? I'm starting a club meeting in a minute" Ahri's voice is a little louder than Lux would like.

"I guess it can wait."

Lux later found out she was the unlucky soul who just happened to ask the president of Ahri's fan club about the one thing he appreciated most in life. And to add injury to insult, Ahri rejected every friendly invitation from Lux since the embarrassing event.

All things considered, the event wasn't terrible. Most classmates just thought the boy was strange and in a way, the event did get Ahri to notice Lux more. But what Lux can't stand is the bullying that stemmed from the incident. If anyone wants to win a fight against Lux, they'd simply bring up the incident and laugh. The one saving grace Lux has is Jinx. Bullies would temporarily shut their mouths when Jinx would threaten to impale their eyes with a pencil. No one wants to mess with an armed, tattooed trouble maker like Jinx. Unfortunately for Lux, Jinx rarely shows up to class if at all.

Since then, about four months have passed. It's December which means Snowdown is coming soon. Most of the students stay inside during lunch to avoid the cold.

"Poppy, Lulu, I'll see you when class starts!" Lux calls out to them as she steps foot out the classroom door.

"Going to see Ezreal again?" Poppy teases. "Have fun." She scarves down another helping of her lunch, some rice sticking to her cheek. Lulu gently closes her eyes and shot Lux a reassuring smile as confirmation that she heard her. Janna simply glances at Lux from her desk across the room, her face neither approving or disapproving of her choice.

Although Ahri hasn't warmed up much, Lux managed to befriend some of Ahri's teammates: Soraka and Ezreal who she has been visiting more often during lunch breaks.

Lux squeezes through the horde of loving fan girls crowding around Ezreal. "Excuse me. Sorry." Part of Lux knows how rude it is to push through the crowd. Surely these girls wanted to talk to him just as badly as she does. Through the crowd of admirers, Lux can start to see the tip of his yellow, spiked hair.

"Ezreal!" Lux cries out over the crowd. Unsure of whether he heard her, Lux raises her voice. "Ezreal?" He breaks his conversation with a girl he is undoubtedly trying to charm. Jealousy nips at Lux's heart. "He's not mine, so why should I care?" She pushes it aside for now.

"Lux, how are you doing?" he asks cheerfully. Ezreal starts to walk towards Lux, struggling to slide past the herd of girls. "Excuse us, ladies. I want to talk to her for a second...in private." He drags Lux towards around the corner, away from prying eyes. Overall, the crowd respects their privacy. Some girls glare at Lux with clear resentment.

"Hey. What's up?" Ezreal leans against the wall and folds his arms. Lux's heart skips a beat when she look into his eyes. She struggles to make coherent words come out of her mouth.

"A-about last Tuesday..." Lux forces herself to swallow a lump in my throat. "Thanks for saving us from...well...you know."

He fakes a look of confusion which melts into a smile. "From the voidlings? It's no problem. Star Guardians have to stick together after all. If you ever need help, just call us and we'll be there faster than a rocket." His grin widens as he finishes his sentence.

"And who are you to be volunteering the assistance of your allies?" A firm hand strikes Ezreal's shoulder, sending a jolt through his body. "Oh. Hey, Sarah," he blurts out. "I sure am popular today. Need something?"

"Hello, uh.. Miss Fortune." Lux gives her a friendly wave. It's still weird calling her that knowing she's no more than two years older. Miss Fortune gives Lux a glance before halfheartedly muttering out, "Hello, Lux. Sorry, Ahri just wants to have a word with Ezreal before lunch ends. Can your chat continue later?" Before Lux can even respond, Sarah starts dragging Ezreal by the elbow. "It must be urgent. I suppose It'll have to talk to him next time," thinks Lux.

"Lux, my offer still stands. Don't worry. If Sarah won't come, I'll still come," says Ezreal. A small number of people have started staring at the strange scene. Miss Fortune's annoyance grows and her grip tightens. "I promise," he yells from across the room. Lux is sure that rumors will stem from this, but she secretly welcomes them.