A Symphony of Love – Part 1

I have decided to be a League Champion.

Well, I don't have that much of a physical strength, but I do believe I can outmatch this certain champion that I heard some people talk about. Her name is Sona Buvelle and she is called the Maven of The Strings. I've yet to meet this champion, but I swear that when we meet, I'll give her one hell of a time trying to best me.

Oh. By the way, I'm Rook Clefissimo. I've learned magic at a very young age and loved music since I was born. I play the violin, and I've been getting quite some shows. I discovered that I can harmonize my music with my magic and therefore I decided to test it out in the Fields of Justice. I haven't even joined the League yet when some people have started calling me a "rip-off". That's when I learned of Sona Buvelle. Apparently, she also uses a string instrument. It's a modified Guzheng that floats around her. Too bad for her, I also have a great singing voice. I sing with almost all of my violin solos and I even know how to play other instruments. I guess I do have what it takes to be a League Champion after all.

First off, I need to know what Sona Buvelle looks like. After stopping by at Piltover, I treaded, hitched, and ran off to Demacia. I arrived in good timing. There were no matches being held and the League Champions are free to roam wherever they want for now. From what I've heard, Sona visits Demacia quite often and plays for other people on the streets. Now might probably be my good chance.

Before anything else, I would like to take a long, long rest. I've been in travel for too long, and looking for a place to crash is a very nice idea.

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Morning. Yawn. I remember spending most of my money for this room, now looking back at my wallet, there's nothing left. Maybe I can go around and play music for people, just like how I survived my stay at Piltover. This might also be a good opportunity to start searching for Sona.

I haven't even wandered that far off when I came across Mordekaiser. He is DEFINITELY one huge metal guy. He walked past me and was carrying a huge... guitar? Hmmm... I never thought he knows how to play one. He went inside the inn that I just got off from. What was he doing here anyway?

So I stationed myself at a corner and started playing my violin. This could take hours but gladly, the people of Demacia are kind enough to drop some coins on my violin case... but then again, this is not enough. I stood there, playing for about one and a half hour before I noticed the amount of people watching dwindle down. Children are running off to somewhere shouting "Sona's there, quick!" to their friends. Kids these days... wait, what? Did I hear that right? Sona was somewhere to be found! This is an opportunity I cannot afford to miss.

I picked up my case and followed the children. They were quick on their feet and I had a hard time catching up. After turning 3 corners, I immediately notice the crowd of people. Sona had to be there. Suddenly, I recognize a sound of an instrument. Was it her Guzheng? Damn, she's good. That sound is very different from how others play it. It churns sadness, happiness and it was touching. I can't even describe it properly myself. I find myself slowly walking towards the center of the crowd before I shook my head and woke myself up. I looked at her and there she was, her lengthy blue-gold hair flowing as her delicate fingers strummed the instrument serenely. I don't know how it was happening, but her blue robe is waving as well. She's just playing softly with her eyes closed and her lips smiling. She was playing to her heart that each strum just stirs my soul. But wait... what was I here for again?

Suddenly, I slapped myself cross in the face and grinned. I shouted immensely and Sona stopped playing,, looking at me still smiling. She's cute... no, she's beautiful... no, darn, wait that thought. The spectators were looking at me as if I gave each one of them a slap, cross in the face. Everything fell in silence, and I broke it by declaring my challenge against Sona. She looked at me and chuckled. The way she was laughing... it was cute, no, wait. She walked closer to me slowly while she was smiling. What? Was she going to whack me with her instrument? She then put her index finger in my forehead. Her fingertips are so soft. I felt something warm as she removed it, but I still think she's going to whack me with her Guzheng...

"Its name is Etwahl" she said

Did she just talk? I did not even see her open her lips.

"That's because I can't, I'm deaf and mute you see" she replied.

Is she talking with me through her mind? I'm a bit confused. It is clear though, to me, that she cannot speak and apparently, cannot hear me.

"I told you, that's because I'm deaf AND mute, silly." she answered "And yes, I use telepathy to talk to other people. I can do that, for some reason."

She smiled and chuckled a bit while I'm not sure on how I would react to the current situation.

"So, you would like to challenge me…" she said, in my mind.

I nodded and remembered what I was here for. I brought out my violin and bow then took position. The crowd stood back as if I just brought out a grenade that would explode any moment now. Sona chuckled again and held my instrument, encouraging me to lower it. Lower it, I did and I'm not sure how my face looks like now.

"Haha, you're cute!" she said "Maybe next time you can teach me how to use a violin?"

I slapped my face again, softer this time, and said "Didn't I just tell you that I would like to challenge you to a musical duel?"

I've got to be serious if I really wanted to be a League Champion.

Sona thought for a while, holding her right hand on her chin. Then, with a witty expression on her face, she raised her index finger as if she just found an answer to a question I did not even ask.

"Our music is not supposed to contest each other." she said, in my mind, again "It should harmonize, so I'm sorry but I'm not up for a duel."

She bent her head sideways, smiled and went back to her Etwahl. She played with it again. There she was again with that calming tune that touches the heart. She was really good at this, I must say. I fumbled my pockets and remember that I don't have any money. I guess my duel can wait. With all the crowd watching was I just did, I had this feeling that I could be sent to jail for this. For now, I need money. So I started heading back to my post, turning my head every now and then to catch a glimpse of Sona.

Before I knew it, evening came. I literally started walking back to the inn that I was staying at. Gee, I only got enough for a meal and another night at the inn. My day didn't turn out to be that nice.

"Hey!" a familiar voice resounded inside my head.

I looked around and I saw someone familiar. She was holding a big string instrument. I see, it's Sona and she's smiling at me. She was always in a happy mood, I'll give you that. I was so surprised that I dropped my violin case. Good thing, it did not open up, or my coins would now be swimming inside the sewer lines. I picked up my instrument and reminded her that we are rivals.

"You're still going on about that?" she said lightly as she let out a sigh "I guess we can do it later, I could use some practice."

She then took the lead and walked in front of me, her hands clasped behind her. Her Etwahl surrounded by magical threads, floated by itself. Somehow, she was sparkling with the night sky, and she seemed really... eye-catchy. She was a sight to behold, seriously.

"Wait…" I said as we walked the lonely street "If you can't hear me, how come that you know what I am saying?"

"I use telepathy! Were you listening earlier?" she chuckled "I can read your vocal thoughts, and don't worry, I can't read anything beyond that."

"I see…" I replied using my 'vocal' thoughts. No, seriously, I did not speak. "So, when will you be ready for our duel?"

"Just be patient." she said "I promised you a duel, so I'll give you one later, so just wait."

She stopped a bit, looked at me with the most beautiful yellowish hazel, sparkly eyes I've ever seen in my entire life and spoke to my mind.

"I'm sure you know my name, since I'm quite renowned, haha..." she giggled "Can I know your name?"

I smiled back involuntary and answered "I'm Rook, Rook Clefissimo."

"Sona, Sona Buvelle." she answered cheerfully

We carried on walking and I asked her where she was going. Apparently, she's also headed to the inn I'm currently staying at. There was a special show to be held tonight, she said. I then notice some posters on the walls displaying the words "Pentakill", and they will 'rocking' the inn that I stay in tonight. Whoever they are, I don't give any damn, because all I'm after is a duel with The Maven of The Strings herself, Sona.

We arrived at the place and I immediately saw Mordekaiser. With that huge of a build, who wouldn't? Sona approached Mordekaiser and held his cold armor. Mordekaiser looked down on her and nodded. I followed Sona to where she was going with Mordekaiser but I was blocked by some armed guards. Sona then came back to get me, waving her hands at the guards indicating that I was with them. The guards let me through, and Sona held my hand and said "Sorry for that". She led me to a special room. It seems like this is backstage, since I saw Mordekaiser at one corner, tuning his massive guitar. Sona went to a welcoming pose, faced me and, with a smile, said "Welcome to the backstage, sorry I haven't told you earlier that I was a part of Pentakill.".

I never minded really, as long as I can get a duel with her. I simply nodded and said "I see, that's okay.". She pinched my cheeks softly and introduced me to Mordekaiser. Mordekaiser just raised his hand, waved a bit and said "Yo, Rook.".

"Mordekaiser's a quiet one I see." I telepathy-ed to Sona.

"He's just busy." Sona replied "Look, we'll have our duel after our performance. Is it okay if you wait in my room, I'll just go get changed."

"Sure." I said.

Sona took me to her room and waved at me, seemingly telling me to 'wait here'. I sat down at a stool as she went to the dressing room. I looked around, and noticed that this room was pretty simple. Maybe they give it to the performers who visit here and give a show. Not bad. Then, I heard Sona having some sort of a ruckus in the dressing room, and telepathy-ed "Are you okay?" to her. She answered "I'm fine…" but her voice was a bit uneasy. Nonchalantly, I opened the door a teeny-weeny small bit and saw Sona... uhhh... having problems removing her bra.

Sona also saw me. The next thing I know, a high pitched scream filled my head and deafened my ears.

My head almost went blank to the sudden feedback in my brain, followed by lots of "pervert, idiot, pervert, idiot, pervert". I shook my head to recover and replied a multitude of sorry. I also told her that I did not mean it, it was just I thought something was going on inside the room. Maybe she was having difficulty breathing or anything. She closed the door and just said "Hmph…".

"Actually, I'm having problems with... I think you know." She said after a moment of silence.

"Pffftttt..." I replied "Then get out of there and let me help you. Don't worry, I won't take a peek at any cost, I swear. I'm not what you think."

After what seemed like a lifetime, Sona got out of the dressing room and was walking with her back faced towards me. She wasn't naked; the only thing she has removed was her upper garment. Mind you, she does wear a bra, but it doesn't have a shoulder-something-that-I-don't-know-what-it's-called. Her hair was untied and was flowing. She brushed her hair and put it in front of her so that I can see the back clip of her bra.

"I see what your problem is. Your clip is stuck in the cloth." I said.

She did not reply, but I can somehow see her face was a bit red. I sighed, scratched my head a couple of time and reassured her that no one will know of this and I was not what she thinks I am. I gave out some air and immediately went on removing the fabric stuck on her bra clip.

"There." I said, confirming that I have done a job well done, like I always do.

As the bra loosened, I somehow felt a bounce and a bit of resistance. Her breasts are now bare, but I don't want a sight of it, no matter how gentle her skin was just now. I just want our duel to proceed on so I can be a League Champion.

"Now go get changed." I told her as she rushed back to the dressing room "And make it quick!"

I sit back again and sighed. I looked at my hands, and smiled for a reason I did not know either. I picked up my violin and practiced a bit.

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Author's Note: (Revised!)

Yay! I revised my first fanfic and its first chapter. Please re-review and tell me if I still didn't get something right. Thank you. Comments are super welcome. ^_^