Forgive me, I lied about it being a three shot. It'll be a bit more than that ;)

Shorter Chapter than one would expect, but I have plans for the next one. The smut will come in good time. Also, don't worry, MF won't be this snappy forever LOL. Alcohol has that effect on people.


Moonlight was shining into the bedroom of Miss Fortune's residence. She was on her queen sized bed, sleeping on her side with half of her red hair sprawled out. The woman clutched the pillow tighter as her teeth gritted and she whimpered.


Sarah took uneven breaths as she looked at her surroundings. It was dark and gloomy with the only source of light being shined down upon her, almost like she was in a cavern. The Bounty Hunter suddenly heard a whisper close by.

"Get… out."

She shuddered.

"Leave this place. Get out of here…"

The voice seemed to be coming from all directions and began to overlap.

"You shouldn't be here. Leave. Leave."

Miss Fortune heard enough. The woman began to sprint in whatever direction she chose, trying to escape the haunting voice.

She ran for what seemed like hours until the overlapping voice abruptly stopped. Sarah looked around, tears in her eyes now. Why was this happening to her?

"Help us Sarah! Don't let us die!..." A raspy feminine voice called out.

Sarah whimpered and braced herself for what she could only imagine she'd see. The woman saw both her parents standing on front of her.

"Mom? Dad?"

"You should've stood up for us Sarah! You could have prevented this!" Her dad said, voice also raspy.

"I… I…"

Suddenly they both burst into flames with agonizing screams, their bodies dissolving into nothing but ash. Sarah clutched her head as she fell to her knees, sobbing loudly through the dying cries of her parents.


Miss Fortune woke with her body hurling itself up to a sitting position with her panting and gasping all the while. She looked around, seeing that she wasn't in the dark, gloomy cavern. She was just in her bedroom on her red satin bed. The woman calmed herself with steadier breaths, falling back fully onto the bed for warmth and comfort. Running her hands down her flustered face, Sarah felt something in her pocket.

Prior to falling asleep, the woman helped herself to one last drink of the evening and didn't choose to put on her pajamas. She pulled out the note Shen had left her along with the device. Still being under the effects of her heavy drinking, Miss Fortune's mind wasn't the most functional or rational right now. She was scared from the nightmare and needed someone to comfort her. But who would be up this late at night? Who would accept the drunk and desperate Bounty Hunter Miss Fortune?

A lot of people probably would, but Sarah needed someone who wouldn't take advantage of her. Someone she knew she could trust. Someone who saved his ultimate only for his ADCs in the late game. Even if she didn't know him in a more personal matter.

Shen.

He still offered his help after her bitchy attitude. He was her best bet. Sarah gulped and closed her eyes. The woman pressed the device.


The redhead appeared in front of Shen's dojo unsurprisingly, a bit disoriented from the travel. Guess this is how it felt for Shen when he first started using his ultimate. She glanced up at the structure, feeling a hint of shame and defeat. She knew she needed help and Shen's words stuck with her. Just made her annoyed how much she overcame as a child and now couldn't do the same as an adult.

She showed no concern for stealth when sliding open the door and practically slamming it. The redhead walked quickly through the building, trying to locate Shen. She had no intention of getting the help tonight, but she needed comfort. After turning another corner, she was met with the ninja himself. Shen was in his blue legwear, the rest of him revealed for Sarah's eyes to see.

He had no hair on his toned body and there were a few veins popping along his arms, but none along his torso and chest. It was the right amount without appearing like he was on steroids. Shen glared at her. Sarah returned it appropriately.

"I told you not to come when inebriated. Not to mention it's unusual that you're here at this time of night." Shen said.

Miss Fortune put her hand on her tilted hip with a raised brow. "Unless that little unbalanced mind radar of yours is turned off, you'd know that my mind is significantly more troubled compared to a few hours ago."

"Apologies… Miss Fortune." Shen said remembering that she preferred to be called that. "Tends to become an afterthought when someone intrudes my home, especially during the night. Not to mention you made no attempt to be silent."

"I'm a fucking bounty hunter, not a ninja like you and your cultists!" Sarah snapped.

She couldn't believe the words she was saying. Shen offered his help with no intention of getting lucky with her, at least that's what Miss Fortune thought anyway (she was correct on that), yet she was too stuck-up to give him a mature response. In this case, she was too drunk. Alcohol had that effect on people. Shen grunted with annoyance. The redhead took a deep breath, feeling she'd gone too far.

"I'm sorry… that was unkind of me." She sighed.

Shen leaned against the wall. "Why are you here?"

Sarah looked up to meet his yellow eyes. The alcohol spoke for her.

"I had a nightmare. It scared me... and I didn't want to be alone." Sarah said with a shrug.

Shen only hummed as a response. Miss Fortune was surprised he didn't laugh at her for being too afraid to sleep alone as a grown woman. He got off the wall.

"What was it about?"

Sarah swallowed to loosen up her now swelled throat. "My parents telling me they were ashamed that I didn't save them. They burst into flames."

Shen blinked in surprise. Not quite what he expected. Not even the nightmares of his father's demise were that severe.

"I'm… sorry to hear that." He said monotonously.

"Thanks for the comforting words." Sarah said sarcastically.

Ignoring her still sassy attitude, Shen spoke. "So you're here at my dojo to sleep? In separate rooms? It'll give you comfort knowing that I'm nearby?"

Miss Fortune laughed quietly. "Not really what I had in mind."

The ninja crossed his arms with a raised brow afterwards. "In the same room on different beds then."

The redhead gave the same reaction. She began to pace towards Shen who unfolded his arms. His head leaned back when her chest made contact with his.

"I want to sleep with you." She said.

His eyes widened in half a second. Shen's mouth opened to protest before Sarah put her index finger on them.

"Not that kind of sleep silly!" She said with a hint of playfulness. "Just… let me sleep with you. I want to be close to another person who won't try to take advantage of me. I don't want to feel like I'm alone."

He groaned with his eyes slanting, showing the unamused response. "Aren't you afraid of me getting, how did you say it… into your pants? You know the thing you accused me of numerous times earlier?"

Sarah looked away, again remembering how rude she'd been to a man who showed only kindness. At least it was kindness to her, necessity to him probably.

"Those words were… unworthy. Forgive me. Please." Sarah said with shame.

The ninja didn't respond for a full two minutes. Sarah paced back a bit to give him some space. She didn't move from her spot, occasionally glancing around the dojo to forget about the awkward silence.

"Alright. If it will assist in making your mind less unbalanced, then you can join me in my chamber." He said.

Miss Fortune blinked in disbelief and couldn't prevent a weak smile coming on. She pushed aside some strands of her red hair to show Shen her wide eyes. For a moment, her dark, troubled thoughts left her mind as she took in the fact that she'd be comforted by a man who had no intention of taking advantage of her.

Then she cleared her throat, returning to her neutral look. "Th-Thank you Shen."

He nodded in response. Shen gestured to follow and Sarah showed no hesitation in doing so. The two of them reached his chamber, Sarah taking in the comfortable look of his room. She didn't notice him get on the bed, covering himself with the sheets for warmth.

Miss Fortune carefully went to the other end of the bed. She felt uncomfortable in her full clothing and chose to take off her pants. She had on red panties and then unbuttoned her blouse, choosing to leave it on. Her chest was concealed by a lacy red bra and she got comfortable on the mattress.

Despite the feeling of someone close to her, Sarah still felt alone. She peeked over her shoulder at the ninja.

"Shen?"

He didn't respond for a few seconds. His posture slightly changed. "Yes?"

Sarah took a few breaths, preparing her next words by mouthing to herself.

"Spoon me."

The response from him was as she expected.

"What?"

And yet it still annoyed her.

"Does a woman like me have to explain why she wants to be comforted further?!" Sarah exclaimed. Shen offered no response resulting in Miss Fortune's regretful sigh. "Just please. Comfort me. I need it." She said with a calm tone, almost whimpering.

She waited for a response of some sort. Sarah frowned as the silence continued.

Then some rustling heard and Sarah felt Shen's body make contact with hers. He spooned into her with his arms hesitantly coming over to provide additional shelter. Miss Fortune's frown was gone moments after, replaced with a smile of pleasure.

"Thank you, Shen."

"You're welcome... Miss Fortune." Shen replied. "Tomorrow, I will see what I can do."

"I just have a question. Why are you doing this?"

Silence again.

"The balance must be preserved. You need rest now. I think that's a good step towards maintaining the balance."

Sarah giggled softly. His voice was soothing and so calming. She closed her eyes with that smile growing wider.

Unbeknown to her, the real reason he was helping was entirely different. Shen would tell her in good time.

If she was committed to this anyway.