League of Legends Ishiin Book 1: Adventures in Demacia
Chapter 1 Act 1: The Boy from Ionia
Hello! My name is Ishiin Linear (Len- ar), and this is my story of my experiences from all around Valor and Runetera. It all started in Demacia. "I finally reached Demacia within half a year of traveling." I'm genuinely surprised about how beautiful it appears. The lush golden buildings, the beautiful scenery, the culture, it just screams must visit! Anyways, while getting lost in Demacia, I ran into someone. He was big, had short brown hair, Demician armor (or uniform if you prefer), and holding a really big sword. "Are you lost young child? Do you need some help?" He said with a grin. Uh yes, uh do you know where Mr. Jarvan IV is? "You mean Prince Jarven? I'm sorry but he is currently out on field work and won't return until late evening. If you want I can take you to the Demacian Theater? Garen said. "It just hit me...no way your Garen Crownguard!" I exclaimed. Garen looked surprised and laughed, "Why yes I am him. Why are you foreign?" "Well I'm from Ionia well my mom was and my dad is from a village where we prayed to the moon? I never understood why though?" I responded. Garen nodded. So he picked me up and said "I'll take you to the Demacia Theater, you can meet the other men/women in our forces! Prince Jarvin will be meeting us there before heading back to HQ so might as well take you there!" Garen seemed serious about something I said… was it about my heritage of the moon. Whatever it is, It doesn't seem to pleasant. Anyway, Garen and I arrived at the Demacian Theater where Garen waved to another Demacian soldier. "Garen, who's the foreigner?" said the Demacian soldier. Garen put me down and answers "Ishiin". The Demacian soldier asked where I was from to which I respond with "Ionia". "Wow so you're from Ionia? Whats it like there?" he asked. I told him about how wonderful it is to be in Ionia. He seemed interested. After about 40 minutes of chatting, Garen told me to enter the theater to which, I did and noticed how high society the theater is: people in tuxedos, the rich architecture, and the wonderful decorations, the rich history of Demacia included in the front of the theater (including what was to be Sion's Axe which was taken to Demacia by Prince Jarvin II). Now that I think about it I don't belong in a place like this. While looking around the theater I noticed a sign saying "Execution taking place currently". Seeing the sign gave me an unpleasantly angry vibe. Master would not be happy with this… I need to know why this execution is taking place? I entered the arena part of the theater were Demacians were just tossing all sorts of items ranging from food to rocks at the poor victim. I hear the executioner say" Demacians! Today another criminal will be executed for his crimes." Demacians roared "Scum!". Horrible memories seemed to slipping in my mind. My heard started to race. My hands were shaking. It reminded me of a horrible night so many years ago "No…no….nooo…noooo! Stop! No more…please its too much…He'll die…dad? Dad? DAD!" NO! In a fit of tears, I jumped in front of the criminal and deflected the executioner's weapon with my sword. "Why naïve child did you stop him?" the prisoner asked. "No More! You say he is a criminal but for what? Tell me what makes him a criminal while you kill and not be named a criminal? You know what, I'm tired of Death everywhere I've gone! tired of people like you spilling blood of commoners and acting all heroic without reason!" I yelled. I take a look at the criminal and said "What was your crime?" "huh? Well I Stole medicine and food as well as assaulting officers, all for my family" said the prisoner. "You remind me of a story, of a man who tries to take all the responsibilities on his shoulders but, couldn't. The Man encountered a Noxian who's sin weights more than usual sins. He knew that he cleaved the man's wife but, wanted to redeem himself for his actions. The man detests the Noxian proclaiming that he would not be what the Noxian is now. He made a terrible mistake of treating the Noxian like trash and eventually through a series of unfortunate events succumbed to the thing he didn't want to be. He abandoned his work, attacked people trying to help, and abused all illegal substances. The Noxian on the other hand, was on his way to redemption for the sins he committed. The Noxian came to see the man again saying look now you are no better than me! While you selfishly take too much responsibility you came to crime to fix those responsibilities. The man knew he made many mistakes but, still denies not being like the Noxian. The Noxian Says, Your right, you aren't me. You're worse than me. The Noxian walked away". The executioner Stood up and tapped me on the shoulder. He swung his mighty sword at full force but, dodged the swing. "Commoner! I shall set you free! I said as I sliced the binds with my sword and the criminal ran free. The crowd was not pleased but, gasped that for the first time in 300 years a prisoner ran free. "Little kid did you know what you have done? You set free a crim-" I interrupted, "No I didn't set a criminal free, I set a commoner free. In this case you are no better than that commoner." The executioner was boiling mad and prepared his weapon, "I don't care how young you are now, I will kill you!" He swings his mighty blade swiftly trying to cut off my head. Unfortunate for him, he is too slow as I parried him and struck him down with one swing. The Demacians were angry of what I've done and almost gave myself a death flag as Garen entered the theater. "Ishiin what happened? What have you done? Why is the executioner knocked out?" I lost my smile and was beyond serious for the first time in 3 years. "Garen, what I've done was what I call justice!" Garen seemed upset about the words that came out of my mouth. With all the shock he walked down the executioner stage and faced me directly. "I don't want to do this Ishiin I don't want to fight" said Garen. I look up at him and said, "I do not want to as well, but I have no attention of giving myself in" Garen was ready to fight and so was I but, with a secret weapon. As both of us was ready to strike each other but, a voice called out, "STOP! Please Garen don't strike him down! He's has something we need!". It was too late Garen struck…no… whipped me in the face with his sword…15 times. I thought I died. But luckly I didn't
Act 2 A brightness in darkness part 1.
… … … … "Ishiin get your sister out of here!" said an unknown figure. Dad, what are you doing? "Doesn't Matter what I am doing get your sister out of the town now! Before its too late!" Said Ishiin's dad. Our once beautiful village was destroyed…all in one night…by a group of those who worship the sun. No…no…nooooo! Stop! Please no more! No! I screamed as I woke up from the nightmare. I'm alive? How? Anyway, now that I woke up from "that" I overheard a conversation!
"Lux! I still ask why did you save that criminal?"
"Garen, I'm sorry but, he may have information about Noxus?"
"How would you know? He can deceive you?"
"Ezreal knows him! He said that he has helped him invade the Noxian library to get info. He even helped Ezreal escape while sacrificing himself."
"Ezreal? Lux I thought I told you to stop talking about him!"
"Garen He isn't bad why do you judge him like that"
"Luxanna that's enough! Ezreal almost got you killed once! How can I not judge him the way I did."
"Garen! Didn't Jarvin one time do the same when he was captured by the Noxians and you almost died to Urgot. Besides Ezreal came back for me after defeating Talon"
"Don't bring that up Lux! I was doing it for my country! Ezreal could've just fled for his life not caring a damn about you!"
I could not take it anymore of those both fighting so I stand and as fast as I could I followed the noise and yelled "Enough! Both of you!" Garen and Lux turned to me surprised. "You! Stay where you are criminal!" Garen yelled as he held his sword to my face. "You two please stop fighting! Sure Ezreal may have accidentally left Lux behind because he wants to find a solution to save Lux like you did with Jarvin" Garen went silent. I want to get this off my chest out. "Garen…I'm sorry for causing trouble that had nothing to do with me. In my heart I know that you aren't completely what I saw today. So, if you want you can kill me for assaulting an officer!" I said. Garen seemed surprised about my response while Lux is panicking! Garen raised his sword ready to slice me here and now but, Garen seemed to be fighting it. Despite all efforts, Garen dropped his sword. "I…I…can't do it! For some reason it would just make me feel worse! Alright, Lux you may do what you want with him Jarvin will think of something about you!" Garen left the hallway probably to talk to Jarvin; Lux on the other hand was extremely happy.
Two Hours later…
Lux dragged me into a negotiation room and started asking me questions.
"Ishiin where are you from?"
"Born in Demacia, Raised in a village in Ionia, Culture centered around the moon. "
"Are you associated with any of the elders of Ionia?"
"Well my master is but, I'm not"
"Who's your master?"
"Soraka"
Someone from the other side of the negotiation room screamed "What!?" The stranger burst within the door and ran straight until he was directly in front of me, facing me. "You're master is Soraka? This can't be right, she never mentioned having a prodigy."
"Yep! I can prove it to! I guess she doesn't mention me at all then!" I said. I pulled out my sword and showed them the star gem. "See that's master Soraka's Symbol." The Stranger immediately took the sword out of my hands and inspected it. "My Heavens that is the symbol of the goddess. Young man just who are you?" The stranger asked. "My name is Ishiin Linear, the last descend of the Lunari culture." The stranger introduced himself as soon as I was finished introducing myself. "Young man, my name is Prince Jarvin Lightshield IV! I must say Luxanna was smart in keeping you alive! He said. "Wait, what do you mean? I died?" Lux looked to Jarvin IV and nodded. "Well my brother Garen did whip you in the face 15 times with his sword. Not to mention 3 of those times it was straight to the nose. The doctors say that you were lucky that you're alive. So, no you did not die" Lux explained. So that's why I wasn't breathing well. I would be angry but, it won't solve anything so I'll let it go. Lux continues her interrogation.
"Now that you mention it, you are a survivor of an extinct culture, what happened?"
" … … … Well, it will be hard to talk about but, since you saved my life I guess I can tell you my story. It all started on the night of the festival of the moon"
"The festival of the moon is a celebration of the Gods to protect us from evil. On this very night 6 years ago, we celebrated the festival like usual until a villager dropped dead at the gate with an arrow lodged in his head. That's when the Solari attacked. The Solari started to slaughter the villagers, children and babies were not even safe as they were slaughtered. It was horrible just seeing my dad one of Demacia's finest soldiers fall to them just for me and my sister to survive. By the time I got to my mother she was already dead but, she hid my little sister in the closet. I was told by my dad to get her out of here to which I did. By the time I got outside the village was burned down and destroyed. I tried to escape but, the Solari Elders and Soldiers surround me and my sister. I thought it was all over.
Act 3: a brightness in darkness part 2
"Here's the last of them!" said a Soldier. It was all over I knew from the bottom of my heart but, I had my last hope with my sister.
"Solari Elders! If you have any shred of humanity left then please take my sister under your wing! I don't care if you teach her into being a Solari like you all just take care of her… she's sick!" I said as tears fell down my cheeks. "Why should we do anything you say heretic?" Said the Elder. I was angry at this point and rose up "Do you have any goddamn shame? You slain innocent lives just so there is no one to threaten you? Those here today who stained their blades with blood are ev-" I was interrupted by a punch from the elder. "Shut your mouth heretic! We did it for the sake of Runeterra! I've had enough of your little mouth time to die!" Said the elder as he swings his blade to strike me. I close my eyes ready to accept my fate.
"Stop!" said a woman in gold armor blocked the blade with her mighty shield. I open my eyes to the amazement of this woman. Her graceful movement and glows with purity. "Elders why are attacking children?" The woman asked. "Leona? You know these two children are a part of the Lunari we can't leave one alive." The elder answered. Leona looked at me and my sister and knelled down to my height. "What's wrong with the girl on your back?" she asked. "She's my sister Blair…She's sick. Please I beg of you with all my heart take my sister and protect her. Raise her whatever you like just as long as she is safe. I don't even care if I die as long as she is safe I can die happy." Leona was surprised but, at the same time touched at my response. Leona picked up my little sister and put her on her horse. "Le…Leona what are you doing? You are saving one of them!" said the elder in anger. Leona looked back to the elder and said "I will respect the young child's wish and furthermore no more blood shall be shed today". The Soldiers gasped and the Elder was frustrated by Leona's actions.
"Leona who said you can give the ord-"
"I did when I've seen what you've done" Leona interrupted.
The Elder reluctantly lead his soldiers out of the now destroyed village. Leona pats me on the head. "What will you do now?" I looked behind me of the once beautiful village now in ruins. I think to myself about what I want to do at this point… Until I look up at the moon descending. "I'll find her! The one that the elders call the star child!"
…. And that's how the story of how my village along with practically the last bit of Lunari's in the world. Lux had tears in her eyes. "Wow…I'm so sorry for what happened. What about your sister? Is she alive?" I look at Lux with a smile, signalling that she is alive. I then hear a yell coming from the negotiation room "ISHIIN! How dare you make Lux cry!" Oh no, that can't be….
*BOOM!
The door broke as Garen ran straight at me with his sword ready to strike. "Now Garen, please calm down!" I said nervously. "No! You made my sister cry! I will make you pay!" he yelled. Lux had a nervous look, the same with Jarvin. Garen swings his blade but, I blocked the strike with a barrier. "What!? Are you a summoner or is that really magic?" Garen asked confused. I repel my barrier and respond "you mean my barrier? Yep! It's one part of the magic Master taught me." Lux, Jarvin IV, and Garen seemed interested. Garen stood back as Jarvin IV patted me in the back. "Well, I think we had enough but, I can't let you go unpunished. Lux you may give the punishment. Said Jarvin IV. "Uh… I say he forcefully serves the Demaican army for 1 year and stripped of his weapon. That seems fair right?" Lux said nervously. "That indeed sounds fair. Alright, Isshin you will now serve the Demacian Army for 1 year and are removed of your weapon until you served your time" Said Jarvin IV. I stood up from my chair and walked to Jarvin, facing him directly. "Okay, just don't go any modifications to my sword." I said as I gave Jarvin my sword.
Two hours later.
7:30 pm. Man I'm tired. After what happened today, a good rest will do. After the interrogation, Lux gave me my new armor that I have to wear, a key to some little apartment where the soldiers live, and a handbook about the laws of Demacia. Oh dear what would my master say about this? Darn, I got myself into too much trouble. As I was walking to my new apartment I heard something… wonderful. This sounds familiar... No way! It's the girl from four years ago.