Chapter 1

Part 2

The Champions of Piltover

It was another busy day for Caitlyn, since her return to Piltover from the League, bandits and thugs had returned to a sheriffless Piltover. She had more work than she knew what to do with. A part of her would have preferred to stay in the Institute. A loud thud shook the jail, Caitlyn walked outside and she saw her enforcer standing over a pile of unconscious bodies.

"Vi, they better not be dead," said Caitlyn with a glare.

Vi adjusted her hextech gauntlets and smirked.

"Relax, they knocked out. These are some of the lamest most wanted criminals I have ever seen."

Caitlyn sighed and had some officers carry the bodies inside.

"I wish you would be a little more subtle," Caitlyn said.

"I never had that subtle touch you upper class men have, I do whats necessary." Vi turned around and walked off.

Caitlyn returned to her desk and saw Valor sitting on her desk.

"What is that thing doing on my desk!" she screamed.

Valor stood there staring at her, he extended his leg and showed her a small note. Caitlyn carefully took the note and Valor soared out of her office in a flash.

"Come to the Government building the day after tomorrow, and bring that brash young woman with you." Caitlyn cracked a smile and chuckled. She hailed one of her officers to get Vi.

Vi reached her small apartment, it felt nice being home after being stuck in the League. The challengers started to bore her anyway, she never found a true challenge while she was there. Her hextech gauntlets proved to be more than a match for the others. She removed her gauntlets and set them aside. She ran herself a warm bath and got a cold glass of ale. She sat in the tub and felt totally relaxed. It didn't take long before she heard a noise, she sighed and got out. She wrapped a towel around her and slowly walked into the other room.

Silence.

She smiled, and eagle patiently waiting for its prey. Her gauntlets were too far, this brawl would be bare-handed. She walked silently around her living room. Looking around she saw nothing, she did notice her window was open. Then it came from the kitchen. She peeped from behind that wall, and saw her fridge door open and someone inside.

She rushed for her Gauntlets and charged into the kitchen.

"Stop right there thief, raiding my fridge huh. Show yourself you coward."

A small head popped out.

"lo there Vi, sorry I got in a munchy mood."

Vi couldn't believe it.

"Corki! Get the hell outta my fridge."

"I will when you put some clothes on," Corki said finishing his sandwich.

Vi looked down and noticed she was still in a towel. Embarrassed she went and changed.

"What are you doing here?" Vi asked still giving Corki the death glare.

"I was asked by Ms. Quinn to deliver a message to you, Caitlyn would have gotten you if I couldn't find you," Corki said finishing his sandwich.

"Spit it out then," Vi was getting irritated.

"She wants you to go to the government building the day after tomorrow, she said its urgent."

"Sorry, I know what this is about. Poor Demacia needing people to fight their war. You can tell birdlady I ain't interested. Got my own problems here in Piltover to worry about," Vi replied.

"Just think about it," Corki said and left on his aircraft that was floating a few feet below her window.

Vi rustled her hair, she didn't want to get mixed up in that dispute between Demacia and Noxus. She saw how the Demacian guys and the Noxus guys were at each others throats while in the Institute. She reran her bath and called it a night.

On the other side of Piltover sat the lab of Jayce, the hero of Piltover. He was happy to get back to his work now that the League is done for now. He kept his trusty Mercury Hammer handy in case a problem arose. He may be a scientist, but he had to defend Piltover if need be even though Caitlyn and Vi did a damn good job already. He was making slight modifications to his Hammer when Valor swooped inside his window.

"Oh hello Valor, what are you doing here? Where's that Quinn lady?"

Valor extended his talon and showed Jayce the note, he took the note and Valor swooped off into the night.

"Please come to the government building the day after tomorrow," Jayce read aloud. "Why would they need me there?"

Jayce thought for a moment but it didn't take long to realize it.

"Demacia is calling for help? It would explain Valor giving me a note. This is very sudden."

His phone suddenly started ringing.

"Hello?"

"Jayce, did you get a note too?" It was Ezreal.

"Yes, Valor just delivered mine."

"You think that Demacian place is asking for help?"

Jayce paused for a moment. "I do believe so."

Ezreal also took a pause. "What will we do?"

Jayce thought for a long moment. "Lets see what happens at the government building."

The day finally arrived. Jayce, Vi, Ezreal, Caitlyn and Corki were waiting inside a large meeting room.

After a short wait, Lux entered the room along with a few Piltover statesmen.

"Hello everyone, it has been a awhile hasn't it?" asked Lux.

"Its good to see you too Lux," smiled Caitlyn.

Jayce and Ezreal also exchanged pleasantries, Vi remained silent.

"I'm sorry this is such short notice, but Demacia needs strength. Noxus has developed a vast army, much too great for Demacia to handle alone. That's why I am here, to request your cooperation in helping Demacia."

"I'm sorry Lux, but Piltover's got its own problems right now, we can't abandon Piltover to help another nation fix their problems without focusing on our own," said Caitlyn.

"I have to agree, I can't leave Piltover either. Our dedication must stay at Piltover for now," said Jayce.

Lux sighed, then Ezreal spoke up.

"I decided I will help in anyway I can, I don't do much for Piltover nowadays so I won't be missed."

Lux smiled and thanked Ezreal.

"I too am unable to offer assistance at this time," said Corki. "Heimer needs me for testing his new tools."

"Heimer said no too?" asked Lux.

"Yes, he said his focus right now is to get Piltover caught back up to Zaun."

"If Demacia fails, then Piltover is next. You won't be able to remain neutral forever. One of your statesmen even said that Piltover does not have an army. If Nox triumphs, then they will demolish Piltover for they have Zaun on their side and have no need to keep to technological city-states."

Jayce raised an eyebrow.

"Zaun huh, so Viktor is allied to Noxus?"

"We believe so," replied Lux.

"Well, I still have a score to settle with him and I am the defender of Piltover. Wouldn't be much of one if I did nothing." Jayce cracked a smile.

Lux looked over to Vi who remained silent the whole meeting.

"Vi?" asked Lux.

"Sorry chick, I'm not allowed to leave Piltover unless it's for the League."

"We are giving you a temporary leave of absence Vi, you are free to aide Demacia if you wish," said a statesman handing Vi and piece of paper with the notice.

"Well, this is surprising. I guess I can go with. Hopefully Noxus will have some worthy fighters instead of the chumps here in Piltover."

Caitlyn sighed heavilly.

"I will give aide then, mainly because I can't let Vi out of my sight. Who knows what she'll do now that she is free."

"I don't need you constantly watching over me," snapped Vi.

"That is enough," said a statesman. "You have made your choices. You all leave in three days, make arrangements as necessary."

The group nodded and left. Lux stood alone in the meeting room.

"Quinn, let Jarven know that I will rendezvous with him in a weeks time."

Quinn nodded and disappeared.

Lux walked to the window and the sun shined brightly in her eyes.

"Demacia may have a chance."