And we're back! I've been promising my cousin I'd write this for her. And I'm happy to say that I've finally gotten it put together. So without further ado, here's Jinx.
Chapter 1
The sun radiated down over the patio, reflecting off the water in the pool and soothing the aching scars upon the red-blonde woman laying in a chair. Cira's eyes were closed as she dozed, letting the sun recharge her core after a long, long day on the Rift. The only downside about being the Chosen of an Overdrive Project. She was just starting to dream in a deeper sleep when a shock of cold jolted her awake. She jerked upright, gasping as she saw her little sister as well as her cousins giggling, Janie holding a dripping hose.
"Oh, you all are gonna get it!" Cira yelled, reaching for the squirt gun she kept at her side for moments like this.
"Funny how much that helped you there," came a soft, sun-warm voice.
"Hush, Leo," Cira muttered, unloading on her cousins and making them squeal as they were soaked with equally as cold water, "HAHA! TAKE THAT!"
They bolted away and Cira gave chase, her longer, enhanced legs catching up to them in mere seconds, cornering them in front of the house.
"I've got you know!" the Chosen grinned, reaching out…
Right as a cascade of water came down on her head. Cira sputtered as Leona started howling with laughter, echoed by that of her wildly shrieking younger cousins. Cira looked up at the roof just to see the elder two of Cira's younger cousins up there, holding a big five gallon bucket.
"That wasn't funny," she growled.
"Was to us!" they beamed.
Cira watched as they went back and grabbed something else. Wanting to get some revenge on her Champion, Cira immediately shoved a still chuckling Leona into control right as the giant water balloon crashed down on her, popping and sending water spraying everywhere.
Leona sputtered while Cira laughed.
"Revenge is so sweet, isn't it Leona?"
The golden-eyed Project glared up at the sky.
"Alright, that's it," she huffed, "You're all going 'down',"
"I think we done goofed," one of the cousins on the roof said, turning to her fellow conspirator.
"Gee, ya think?!" the other snarked, getting to her feet, "RUN!"
After getting her revenge (meaning she threw the two college age cousins into the pool fully clothed), Cira settled back down in her chair, closing her eyes as she tapped her fingers on the large squirtgun on her lap, daring the others to try it again. Leona chuckled as the cousins stayed far away from her and her Chosen, letting Cira take a nap.
The day wore on, Cira woke up from her nap and proceeded to engage with family time. It was one thing she enjoyed when she was home for the holidays.
"You know…" Cira hummed, stretching as she sat down in a chair and the smell of grilled hotdogs and hamburgers filled the air, "I might not like the skin…but the Pool Party look is pretty dang good on us,"
Leona started chuckling again.
"I will admit, that is one perk of being a Project," she stated, "We can look any way we want,"
"Truth," Cira nodded, "Saves me a lot of money when I don't have to buy clothes,"
She stopped, a wicked grin on her face.
"Cira?" Leona asked.
"Hey, Leo…can I use the Projector to change my hair color?"
"Possibly…why…?"
"I decided what I want to do for Gencon," Cira grinned.
"…Cira, that's cheating…"
"I'm not going to enter the cosplay contest, geeze!" Cira huffed, "Andrew'd have my head. He's already mad that a group of us went to Comic Con,"
"What were you planning…"
"Just turning off the Projector except on my hair," Cira shrugged, "I…"
She stopped as a blonde-haired, brown-eyed girl bounded up to her.
"Heya!" the girl chirped.
"Mya Grace, what are you doing?" Cira asked.
"Eh, you looked bored. I came to bug you," she grinned.
"You'd never bug me," Cira chuckled, ruffling Mya's hair and getting her to whine.
"No touching my hair!" Mya grumbled.
"Fine then," Cira grinned, poking Mya's nose, "Boop,"
"Stooooopppppp!"
Cira gave a loud laugh as Mya finally gave a grin. The First Chosen was going to say something else…but was interrupted.
"Fireworks! Fireworks! Fireworks!" came the unanimous cheer from three young children as they paraded around the pool like little ducklings.
"They're so cute," Leona murmured wistfully as she and Cira watched them parade around and as Mya hopped up to join them.
"I know," Cira nodded, "Little kids are cute…why do you think I became a teacher?"
"You teach… 'high school',"
"Elementary school was my second choice if high school didn't work out," Cira told her as a warm hand placed itself on her shoulder.
"Talking to yourself again?" her mother chuckled.
"Technically yes," Cira grinned, "It's gotten to the point that people have to look at my eyes to see who's talking…because we're so similar,"
Gwen hugged her daughter and the Champion within her, making both Champion and Chosen smile, a faint golden glow radiating from her skin before ceasing as the cousins came closer.
"Sky's getting darker," Cira's grandmother said as the sun set, "Should be any time now,"
Cira gave a nod as her power ebbed and as her skin gave off a faint glow, so faint it was barely noticeable if she sat in the light.
"I'm going to go sit by the bonfire," Cira started, getting up and walking to the group assembled at the crackling flames.
She sat down next to Mya, who grinned and leaned on her shoulder, bathing in the warmth radiated by her older cousin.
"We're ready!" came the voice of Mya's father as he and their grandfather started lighting fuses.
Mya gave a squeal of joy as the first rocket blazed through the night sky, bursting into blooms of silver and blue.
"No matter how many times I see them," Leona stated, "Fireworks still amaze me,"
Cira gave a soft laugh as more fireworks exploded into the air. She saw Mya get up and started walking towards her dog, Stella, who was not enjoying the display as much as the human (and Valorian) family.
Suddenly, Cira heard her uncle and grandfather yell. She looked up just to see the launch tube for the next firework fall on its side, her enhanced sight seeing the fuse still lit and burning to detonation.
She looked towards Mya, who was still going towards her dog, right in the firework's path.
"MYA!" she heard her aunt scream as the dog bolted.
The firework detonated, flying towards Mya. Mya's mother saw a blur of silver, white and gold racing towards the girl. Mya shrieked as the blur ran to her…but it didn't reach her in time to block the firework.
Cira gave a scream of anguish as she held Mya's badly burned body. She was too slow…too late.
She could hear her family calling for 911, she could see her aunt and uncle dashing towards her, see them pulling her away as they held Mya in their arms. She felt hands on her shoulders as she shook terribly.
"You did your best," Gwen soothed.
"I wasn't fast enough…" Cira whispered as sirens filled the air, "Mama…all these powers I have…and I can't save my own cousin,"
The family sat in the hospital, waiting for Mya to come out of surgery or, God forbid, went out of life altogether. Cira paced the floor, starting to wear a rut in the carpet. Gwen gave her a sympathetic look…this was worse than when Arthur had been shot.
"Hello, Cira," a male voice started, making Cira jump three feet in the air.
"ANDREW!" she yelled, "Don't do that!"
Andrew Summers gave a soft laugh as Cira sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose.
"Are you here just to support me?" she asked.
"Somewhat," Andrew stated, "I actually am here to see Mya,"
Cira froze, looking up at Andrew incredulously.
"She's been…"
"She caught someone's eye," Andrew shrugged.
"Cira, who is this?" her aunt asked.
"My name is Andrew Summers," Andrew said, "I work for Riot Games, Cira knows me quite well,"
"Riot Ga-that's the company that made that game Mya plays," her uncle frowned, "Why are you here?"
"I see Cira did not tell you," Andrew stated.
"I…didn't think it was relevant," Cira admitted, "The only ones who know are Mama, Janie and Gram,"
"Know what?" her aunt and uncle demanded…right as the doctor walked in.
"Mr. and Mrs. Grace?" the doctor started, getting their attention, "Your daughter is out of surgery…however…the burns are severe enough that they are fatal. I'm sorry,"
"Can we see her?" her uncle asked.
"Yes, she's awake…in pain, but awake,"
"Uncle James, Aunt Missy," Cira started, "Can I come with you? There's something I want to tell Mya,"
Her aunt and uncle nodded, thinking that Cira was wanting to tell Mya about the accident and how she tried to save her.
"If it would be alright, I would like to wait outside of the room…I have something I want to ask Mya once you are done," Andrew said.
"I trust him," Cira told her aunt and uncle, "He saved my life,"
After a pause, the parents gave a nod and led Cira and Andrew to the room where Mya was staying.
Mya gave a pained smile as she saw her family walk in. Her severely burned face was red and shiny and covered with scars.
"Hi Mom," she smiled, "Hi Dad, hi Cira,"
Her parents came to her side, worrying over her while Cira stood in silent sentinel at the foot of the bed.
"Cira…?" Mya started, getting her cousin's attention, "I don't blame you. You couldn't get to me in time. You're human after all,"
Cira gave a loud, short laugh.
"Why'd you laugh?" Mya asked.
Cira blinked, realizing that she did indeed laugh. She sighed, shaking her head.
"You remember a while back when I had my accident?" Cira started, getting a nod from Mya as Cira put her hand on Mya's bed.
Mya gave a gasp as she looked at the hand.
"Cira! Your hand!"
Cira frowned, looking down and sighing as she saw the wavering hologram glitching out just above her wrist, leaving a servo in place of human skin.
"Are you an alien?!" Mya demanded.
"Alien?" Leona blinked.
"Well…she's not wrong…" Cira muttered, "Seeing as you're from another world…"
"So…I'm the alien?"
"Yes, Leo,"
"But I don't have the green skin or burst out of people's chests or try to eat them!"
Cira facepalmed.
"Cira?" Mya asked.
"Leona, I swear, we are never letting Arthur show you another sci-fi movie again," she growled.
"Cira?" Mya repeated.
Cira shook her head and sighed.
"Sorry," she apologized, "Just…talking to myself,"
"Oh, ok," Mya grinned, "Now, answer my question. Are you an alien? If you are, were you adopted?"
"What? No!" Cira blinked, "No, Mya, I wasn't adopted,"
"So…was your mom adopted? Oooo! Wait! Was it your dad!"
"I'm not an alien," Cira groaned, "Mya, please, you've known me your entire life…"
"Then what's with the Transformer hands there?"
"Ok, you want to know?" Cira sighed, "I'm this way because of my accident. I was hurt really badly and this was the only way to save me. And you're…partially…right,"
"Huh?"
"To save my life, they had to get someone else to help me as well," Cira admitted, "You remember League and how I don't play it much anymore?"
"Mhmm!" Mya nodded.
"You remember how much I liked Leona? How she just clicked for me?"
Another nod.
"Well…turns out the League is actually real. That Valoran is an actual place. Just…another world far away from here," Cira said, "I uh…I happened to catch someone's eye and to save my life, she agreed to become me and I become her,"
"Wha…"
Cira's eyes flashed gold, making Mya yelp in shock.
"Don't be afraid," Leona started calmly, "I mean no harm to Cira or you, Mya. My name is Leona. I'm the reason Cira doesn't play League anymore or play her main. I'm also the reason she's speaking to you now,"
Mya stared in shock…
"That…is so COOL!" Mya squealed.
Leona gave a soft laugh and turned to Mya's parents.
"The man outside of this room is going to come and ask Mya the same thing he asked Cira. Mya has caught a Champion's eye. They want to offer the same thing I offered Cira. But it is up to you and her to accept it or decline it,"
Her eyes faded back to blue and Cira gave a sad smile.
"I kept this secret so that I wouldn't scare anyone. I wanted to be treated normal even though I'm not anymore," she admitted as Andrew came in, "But, I'm going to let Andrew speak,"
"Thank you, Cira," Andrew told her before turning to Mya, "Hello, Mya, my name is Andrew Summers. I work for Riot Games. Cira told you that she was saved by a Champion of the League. I'm here to extend that same opportunity to you,"
Mya painfully sat up straighter.
"If you accept, you will eventually fight for the League. If you decline, you'll, I'm sorry to say, die," Andrew told her, "The choice is yours,"
"Who Chose her, Andrew?" Cira asked.
"She's a carry," Andrew said, " Mya, you have been Chosen by Jinx, the Loose Cannon,"
Mya's scarred and burned face lit up as her mouth dropped open.
"Yes!" she cried, "YES! I ACCEPT!"
"Shouldn't we have a say in this?" Mya's mother asked, "She's still just a child…"
"Dear, I think this is the best choice," her father said, "If she doesn't…we lose her. At least if she accepts she'll only be gone for a little while and then back with us,"
Mya's mother gave a sigh, but she turned to Mya.
"Are you sure this is what you want?" she asked.
Mya nodded, wincing as the burns pulled.
"I want to do this," Mya told her, "Besides…I think it'll be fun,"
Leona gave a sigh and Cira raised an eyebrow.
"Leo? What's wrong?" she asked.
"…I see why Jinx Chose her…" came the Support's grumble, "The Rift is going to be in so much trouble when she sets foot in it…"
Just to let you know...next chapter is going to be so much fun...Jinx's first time on the Rift...but Cira can't support her. That's gonna end well. On a not so happy note...I've been getting reports from people with Chosens that they're getting attacked by others because they took a champion they wanted. Guys, that's not ok. I give these on a first come first serve basis. If you don't get the champion, I'm sorry, but tough cookies. So, to protect everyone...I'm going to be just posting what Champions have been taken, rather than who took them. Please understand that. If I ever hear that someone does that again, you will be getting a personal, angry PM from me. Be nice.
For you people wanting Chosens, here are my requirements:
What Champion
Character's name ( 1st and last)
Age
Family?
Physical Description
Personality
Why were they picked by the Champion?
How did they become the Champion(why did the Champion choose them and what were the circumstances that made the Champion choose to bond with the character? *doesn't have to be tragic accident, but I still want to know why they're the new Champion*)
You will have one month to get me a description of your Chosen before the Champion goes back into the pool. You can have multiple Chosens (my requirement is that they are related/know each other) Limit is 3. I CAN decide whether or not I will use your Chosen, I'm pulling the 'My story, my rules' card. If I see that someone has a very good reason for that Champion, then I will show preference for them mainly because it's easier for me to write.
Champions already taken:
Ahri
Akali
Ashe
Aurelion Sol
Azir
Bard
Brand
Braum
Caitlyn
Camille
Cassiopea
Darius
Diana
Draven
Ekko
Elise
Evelynn
Ezreal
Fiddlesticks
Fiora
Galio
Gangplank
Garen
Gnar
Gragas
Hecarim
Illaoi
Ivern
Jarvan IV
Jax
Jhin
Jinx
Kalista
Katarina
Kayle
Kha'zix
Kindred
Kog'Maw
Lee Sin
Leona
Lissandra
Lucian
Lulu
Malphite
Malzahar
Miss Fortune
Mordekaiser
Nasus
Nautilus
Nidalee
Nocturne
Pantheon
Quinn
Rakan
Rek'Sai
Renekton
Ryze
Shaco
Shen
Sion
Sona
Soraka
Syndra
Tahm Kench
Taliyah
Talon
Taric
Thresh
Twisted Fate
Twitch
Udyr
Urgot
Veigar
Varus
Vel'Koz
Vi
Viktor
Vladimir
Volibear
Warwick
Wukong
Xayah
Xerath
Yasuo
Yorick
Zac
Zed
Zyra
Anyway, hope you liked it. If you did, please let me know!
Qui vállë tóquetë, ván tecë (If no review comes from y'all; no story comes from me)
Máriessë ar mára tecië
Farewell and fair writing
Elhini Prime signing off.