Hi everyone! Author here!
After a short break, we are finally back with the anticipated sequel to Full Circle!
I know it may seem a bit soon, but if any of you would like to send me any fan art/cover images for this new chapter using your own interpretation, I would most likely use it for my cover image and give you the proper credit for it. I'm not much of an artist myself so it would be greatly appreciated! ^^
*the image being used is a Google image, so this offer is open until I post another update* c:
Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the first chapter/teaser of this new story and stay tuned for much much more!
~mk-lite
Blue team double kill!
His summoner urging him to move forward, Zed closed in on the remaining Red team members. Behind him lay the decapitated body of a Demacian, his sword still clutched in his hands. Next to that body lay a pile of sand, a few Shuriman soldiers still standing as they rapidly fell apart.
Gripping her bow tightly, Ashe narrowed her eyes at Zed, focusing her aim as she unleashed a volley of arrows in his direction. Summoning a shadow to his right, Zed materialized in place of the shadow, sidestepping the volley. But Thresh predicted it and threw his hook as soon as Zed appeared in place of his shadow.
Activating his Death Mark, Thresh's hook only hit the remains of Zed's shadows as he dashed onto Thresh. Zed's arms were a blur as he sliced countless counts across Thresh's body as the pounding heartbeat increased in volume and intensity with every second. Zed glanced to his left just in time to see an enormous arrow of ice heading in his direction. Vanishing at the last second, Zed reappeared behind Ashe and sliced one clean cut across her back, slicing her in half just as the pop went off on Thresh.
Blue team quadra kill!
The rest of the summoners pinging like crazy for the penta kill, Zed turned around to face the last member of the Red team.
Raising her karmas, Akali crouched in an attacking position. "Brings back memories, doesn't it?" she said.
"You know I can hear the smile in your voice." Zed replied cooly, as he brandished his armblades.
"Oh, shut up." Akali said, even as she felt her face stretch into a smile underneath her mask. She threw down several smoke pellets, as the familiar cloud of smoke bellowed out to conceal her.
Narrowing his glowing red eyes, Zed steadied himself, preparing for an attack any second.
Suddenly, a karma came whirling out of the smoke. Zed ducked it but as soon as he came back up, Akali was flying down above him, her remaining karma poised to stab him through the back of his neck, aimed to kill him.
Zed rolled out from under her, just as her karma plunged into the ground hilt deep. Kicking her from the karma, Zed lunged at her as she slammed into a wall, his armblade ready for the kill. But he stopped his armblade inches away from her throat, using all of his willpower to deny his summoner, who was angrily ordering Zed to acquire the penta kill.
Akali looked up dazed and confused, at the trembling tip of Zed's blade as he gritted his teeth in effort while retracting his armblade.
"Champion Zed, why are you refusing your Summoner's orders? You are aware of the punishment that is dealt to Champions who refuse their Summoner's direct orders." the announcer's voice rang.
"I….I can't kill her." Zed whispered, the pain evident in his voice.
Darting to Zed while he was distracted, Akali gripped Zed's armblade. "I love you." she whispered to him before driving his blade through her heart.
BLUE TEAM PENTA KILL!
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Pacing around anxiously the waiting center, Zed kept glancing up at the Summoner's Rift, where the champions in the game exit into the waiting center where all their living quarters eventually connect up to.
He suddenly spotted Akali walking out and he started to sprint towards her but stopped in his tracks when he saw her talking with the enemy Master Yi.
Master Yi made an inaudible comment to which Akali laughed and playfully punched Yi in the shoulder, to which he smiled and playfully punched her back gently.
"Akali." Zed said in a deathly tone, standing in front of the pair. "I'll take my leave then, till then, Akali." Yi said with a grin before dashing away.
"Zed, I-"
"Forget about that. You simply did what you had to do in order to avoid me getting punished. I'm talking about that." Zed growled, gesturing at the retreating form of Yi.
Confused and slightly put off by Zed's tone, Akali crossed her arms over her chest. "He's just a friend and we were simply having a conversation. Is that so wrong?"
"I just…don't want to lose you to anyone." Zed said in shame, lowering his head in shame.
Reaching up and lifting his head up, Akali asked, "Do you know what that feeling is?"
As Zed shook his head, Akali wrapped her arms around his neck. "It's called jealously." she whispered in his ear as she felt Zed squirm awkwardly under her hug.
Releasing him with a laugh, Akali playfully jabbed Zed in the stomach.
"Don't do that" he said with a low growl to which Akali simply giggled, enjoying putting the Master of Shadows in obvious discomfort.
Sighing, Zed asked, "Are you hungry?"
Bending close to Zed and tilting her head to the side, Akali whispered in his ear "Only if it's your treat" to which Zed rolled his eyes and began walking towards the cafeteria as Akali followed eagerly in his wake.
…
Stepping out from around the corner, her nine white tails flowing all around her, Ahri's golden eyes sparkled at the sight of this rare chemistry between the Fist of Shadows and the Master of Shadows. She had long suspected a sort of relationship ever since Syndra's attack, but this just confirmed it.
"Shen! Isn't this adorable! Akali finally got herself a decent looking guy! She always would become so embarrassed and awkward around guys that no one ended up going for despite her good looks and amazing body. I still can't believe it's all natural." Ahri added grudgingly as she yanked Shen from behind the corner by his arm.
Glancing down at the nine tailed fox, Shen replied, "I still do not understand the purpose of watching something personal between my brother and Akali."
Rolling her golden eyes, Ahri smirked "Because it's fun! Nothing happens in the Champion Headquarters nowadays. And as a bonus, I get to spend time with my favorite doctor" she added with a wink.
"It is a doctor's duty to take care of his patients, regardless of who they are." Shen sighed, as if he was reading off the basic doctor commitments.
"That's boring. I felt genuine care when you tended for me. I heard you stayed up several days and nights to make sure my surgeries went as perfect as they possibly could. I just wanted to pay you back, because you see something in me that no one else does." Ahri protested, a small blush rising in her cheeks.
Shen opened his mouth to ask what but not a second later, Kennen came flying out of nowhere, knocking Shen off his feet and face first into the ground at Ahri's boots.
"AHRI! You were amazing last game! You, your summoner and their teammates truly had amazing coordination!" the yordle cried out with unnatural energy.
Kneeling down and rubbing his head, "It is good to see you too Kennen. Let's hope our Summoners put us in a game together soon again!" Ahri replied hurriedly.
Just as Shen was raising his head out of the small crater that he had formed, Kindred landed neatly on his head, effectively smashing his head back into the ground.
"Ahri, our synergy last game was amazing indeed. Best wishes in your future games. I also do believe Wolf has taken a liking towards you. You should feel honored, he never likes anyone alive." Kindred said with a small laugh as Wolf hid behind her.
"I..uh, thanks Wolf!" Ahri said with a nervous laugh as she saw Shen's fist tighten in anger.
Feeling Shen shift under her, Kindred seemed to notice that Shen was even there in the first place. "Forgive us Shen, we did not notice you at first." Kindred whispered with a small bow.
"It's fine." Shen's muffled voice replied. "Now if you don't mind, but could you move off of me? It is getting quite difficult to breathe."
Crossing her legs and sitting down, Kindred tilted her head to the side. "No, I think we like it on here" she said, her glowing eyes glinting with humor.
"Hmph." Shen muttered as he rose, Kindred sliding off his back and landing neatly next to Kennen, whose fur smelt of ozone. Brushing the dust off of his masked face, Shen turned to Ahri. "Why are they all suddenly complimenting you on a game?"
Twisting her tails in nervousness, Ahri replied nervously, "Well, I was going to tell you later when we were in private" as she shot glares at Kindred and Kennen who both hid behind Shen. "but I got my first penta kill today and I wanted to celebrate it by spending time with you, even if you didn't know the true reason." Ahri finished, as she twiddled her fingers.
This took Shen aback. No one had ever tried to be in his company unless they were put on his team or were in training with him, let alone Ahri. A rare blush rising up in his cheeks, Shen took a step back, his head spinning.
"I…I…" he stammered.
"Shen…? Are you okay?" Ahri asked worriedly.
Shen was about to reply the ground spun underneath him and everything went black.