Authors Note:
Thanks for the reviews guys, every bit of feedback helps, in reply to one of the reviews, the story is going to be serious, I only put in a bit of humour at the start to get the story going, most of the bits with Diana in them are serious, although I still like to include the odd sexual flaunt or joke.
Chapter 2:
As I knocked on the door of the head summoner's office it swung open, revealing nothing but darkness inside. Upon entering the room the door closed behind me and the candles around the room were set alight, I could feel the magic emanating from the walls, further restricting my abilities.
"Welcome Summoner Seth" A feminine but demanding voice boomed out, as if spoken from behind me.
Turning around quickly revealed that the door was no longer there, but replaced with a large desk, littered with documents and letters. Sitting at said desk was Vessaria, the League's new head summoner.
"Apologies for my intrusions Head Summoner" I said while bowing.
"Nonsense! Stand and let me see you"
Standing up straight I pulled back my hood, revealing my short mess of silver hair as she rose an eyebrow.
"Where did you acquire such a scar Seth?"
"The scar is something from my past I'd rather not bring up" I replied, remembering the bad memories that linked to it before pushing them to the back of my mind.
"Very well Seth, I see you have acquainted yourself to some of the champions here at the institute?"
I paused, touching my cheek and looking at my hand to see lipstick covering the tips, realising that it was Ahri's. Blushing slightly as I turned to her and nodded.
"Well, it's glad to see some you have made some friends, however, be careful around Ahri summoner. She's a handful" she replied, smirking.
"Yes Head Summoner"
"Now, if you'd like to follow me I'll show you to your residence"
Standing up, she gestured for me to follow as she summoned a door, opening it and turning to me. I walked forward into the dark room, stepping hesitantly to the side Vessaria entered beside me and illuminated the room. A large bed sat to the right, dressed in red linen with a small table to the side. On the left of the room was a small marble counter with a white box sitting on top, quietly humming, opening the device I peered inside, it contained various shelves and was quite cold.
"It's a fridge summoner" she got out before giggling and looking at me.
"What is a "fridge" " I replied.
"It's a device that keeps food at a cold temperature." barely able to contain her laughing.
"Ah..."
To the right of the counter and the "fridge" was another door, inside was a simple bathroom, complete with a toilet, shower and sink. I looked in the mirror and touching my finger up to the scar, traced the upwards crescent that vaguely resembled the moon as I returned to the room. Vessaria was lying on the bed looking up at the ceiling and playing with a ball of fire in her hands. She extinguished the flames and cast her eyes in my direction.
"Enjoy your room summoner, someone will be back here in the morning to take you to your showcase match."
"What is the showcase match exactly?" I shot back, frowning slightly.
"It's a match to determine your skill level and get you introduced into the institute."
Before I could ask any more questions she vanished, leaving behind a faint smell of vanilla. Sighing to myself I turned to the wardrobe at the end of the bed and opened it wide, revealing a few pairs of purple robes that matched the one I was wearing as well as a few other clothes I had sent before I arrived. Switching into a plain red tee with a pair of silver boxers I sat down on the bed. The week's journey it had taken to reach the institute had gone by so fast, from the moment I'd left my apartment in Piltover to the last night I spent in a small town just below the Howling Marsh. The whispers of the dead seemed to drift in the wind while I rested there, when I heard them screaming I ran out of there as fast as I could.
Lying back into the bed I looked up at the ceiling, wondering who I would pick to be my champion during the showcase match. I could always choose someone strong like Darius, or choose a more stealthy approach with someone like Zed. As my mind drifted further into my thoughts, the dark tendrils of sleep snuck their way in. Banishing the last thought that came to my mind before falling into a deep slumber. Diana...
I awoke to the morning run shining on my face through the window, a soft knock on the door forced me out of bed, throwing on a pair of robes I opened the door to be greeted by another summoner.
"Are you ready to go" she asked, her accent reminding me of Mount Targon.
"Give me a few minutes" I slurred, still tired from waking up.
"Alright, I'll be over there" pointing to a bench back against a fountain.
"mhm"
Closing the door behind there I stripped down bare and stepped into the shower before turning it on, the warm water washing away the dirt and dust that had collected in my hair and face. I let the warm droplets of moisture cascade down my face, closing my eyes and embracing the warmth it brought. I stepped out of the shower a short while later and collected a clean robe from the wardrobe, putting it on and fastening it to a comfortable point. I decided against the hood as they made summoners look more threatening, something I was trying to avoid. Stepping outside I saw the woman lying down on the bench, hearing my door close she stood up, readjusted her robes and strolled towards me.
"Ready?" She asked
"Ready as I'll ever be" receiving a smile in reply she led me through the institute, passing by other summoners and champions, some rushing to attend matches while others were relaxing. When we reached the summoning room she pulled me inside, I could spot the summoning orbs floating in a pentagon. My attention was taken by the summoner's across the room beckoning us over.
One of the taller men extended his hand, shaking mine.
"You must be the new guy, my names Matthew but you can call me Matt".
Smiling back I shook hands with the others, meeting with my soon to be team mates. Matthew, Kevin, Nick and finally the woman who had been sent to collect me, Letcia. A darker skinned woman who hailed from Mount Targon. I guess that's why she has the accent.
We moved on towards the summoning orbs while discussing tactics and positions.
"I'll be going jungle" said Matthew, giving his trade mark grin. The others called out their positions, Letica going support alongside Nick as the marksman. Kevin in the top lane leaving me in the middle.
Taking my place in front of the orb, I shifted nervously, catching the attention of Letica she leaned towards me.
"It's ok to be nervous in your first match, just make sure you try hard and come and roam bot" she said with a wink. I smiled weakly at her, my stomach turning itself upside down in nervousness.
A sound resonated throughout the building, signifying the start of champion select. I placed my hands on the orb and closed my eyes. I could see the icons for all the champions from Aatrox to Zyra, however I was mid lane, so I was expected to play either an assassin or Mage. Reaching back to last night I remembered last night. Looking back down at the icons I saw them all Gray, before I could even comprehend what happened I looked to see that I had picked Diana and locked her in. Another sound rang in my head, indicating the start of the match, looking around to my team mates I saw that Letica had selected Leona, next to her I saw Nick, who had chosen Vayne. Lastly we had Kevin playing Irelia and Matthew had chosen Nautilus.
"Welcome to Summoners rift" said the familiar announcer.
Hello, Summoner said a cold intimidating voice in my head, belonging to the champion I had summoned, Diana.
Good morning DianaI thought back.
She scowled back to me and walked up to the shop. Buying a Dorans ring with two health potions, sliding the ring onto her fingers and fitting the potions onto a pouch on her belt. The ring increased her health pool, something that allowed her to soak up more damage. As well as increasing the damage her abilities would deal. She walked into mid lane, resting on the turret when I heard Matthew.
"Hey Seth, come help me kill this golem".
Diana, we need to go help Nautilus kill the blue golem I said, urging her into the jungle.
As you wish summoner she said, the last word dripping with venom. Approaching the wall that backed the golem I heard Matthew issue a warning. The enemy team were invading.
Diana watch ou- was all I could say before a glowing green hook flew out of the bush, latching on Diana's hip and pulling her towards the bush. I heard her yell as the hook's owner flew out, a skeletal creature bathed in green, ghastly flames. Thresh. As he collided with Diana she turned around. Swinging her blade and cutting through the chain, leaving the phosphorus hook still dug into her hip. Before she could escape a skinny blue woman with bright blue braids of hair ran out behind Thresh, bringing a small pistol from her hip.
ZAP.
I could feel Diana's pain as the electric current flew through her body and into the ground. She activated Pale Cascade and the orbs slammed into the smaller girl who I recognised as Jinx from her trademark rocket launcher, Fishbones as she called. The orbs granted Diana a small shield as she began retreating.
However the third and final member appeared, dread filled my stomach as I saw who it was. Lee Sin. A small blue projectile flew from his extended fist, hitting and marking Diana who realised what was happening. Lee Sin then used his resonating strike ability, flying through the air and kicking Diana, the hook dislodged from her side from the impact and began retracting to thresh as she cried out in pain. Striking back with her blade, Diana swung, catching Lee Sin in the chest and carving it through with a flurry of blood. He grunted and grabbed Diana, kneeing her in the stomach, winding her as he slammed her into the wall with a sickening crunch. I saw her cough up blood as I used a last minute ignite on Lee Sin in an attempt to kill him. It was to no avail however as the rata-tat-tat sound signified Jinx's minigun opening fire, the bullets slamming into Diana's chest. She looked up to see Jinx smiling back maniacally. With one final kick from Lee Sin, Diana slumped against the wall.
"First Blood"
Fuck, wiping the sweat from my forehead as Diana re-spawned. The game proceeded horribly after that. The enemy mid laner, Lux, managed to snare Diana in her Light Binding, a familiar blue projectile shot from the bush as Lee Sin emerged. Complete with the double buffs he had secured from Nautilus. The kill ended with a terrifying Dragon's Rage, I could feel as Diana was thrown through the air, her internal organs rupturing from the impact.
"You have been slain."
Diana I'm so sor-I thought before she looked up at me, fuming with anger.
Do not speak to me. She hissed before buying a Negatron cloak from the shop keeper, draping it on her shoulders.
Despite Diana and I's efforts to remain afloat in the game, it ended in a total curb stomp with a score of 27-10 in favour of the enemy team. Myself having horrific score of 1-7-3, while our team mates had slightly better, but still unfortunate scores.
"Defeat" resonated the sound, as I returned to the real world.
Taking my hands off the orb I was shaking with guilt, I had played so horrible for my first match. What was I even thinking running that way? I looked around to my team mates, Matthews smile was gone, replaced by a frown. Letcia had a look of sympathy as she glanced my way, while Kevin and Nick looked slightly angry. A loud yell interrupted us, as the doors to the summoning chamber flew open, revealing a very angry, yet beautiful Diana. She looked at me with utter contempt in her eyes as she stormed up to me. Swallowing loudly I tried to back away only to trip over the stairs leading up to the summoner orbs. She grabbed the hem of my robe and picked me up, dragging me along the floor and outside. Despite the protests of the other summoners and my attempt to reason with her. She threw me against the wall.
"Fla-" I tried to chat before her fist smashed into my cheek, the force behind it pushing me to the ground.
"DO YOU KNOW HOW UTTERLY PATHETIC YOU ARE" she screamed at me as I tried to pick myself back up.
"D-Diana p-pl-" I stammered before a bright flash of white curved towards me. Slashing away at my arms, I hissed in pain as she descended on me.
"Barrier!" I yelled. A bright yellow sphere surrounded me, only to be smashed to pieces by her Crescent Blade. Followed up by a powerful Moonfall which lifted me into the air and towards Diana. She ascended into the air, slamming the pommel of her blade into my stomach. My body was screaming in pain as I landed on her extended knee, cracking my back that caused excruciating pain to spread up my spine. Black spots blotting my vision. However Diana had other ideas, refusing to let me simply pass out or die. She dug her blade deep into my shoulder, and pulled the blade down, cutting a deep scar from my left shoulder down to my right hip. I screamed as she yanked the blade free, throwing it to the side she heaved me up, slamming me into the fountain. The water in the basin started to turn red as the blood from the wound came gushing out the bottom of my robes. She ripped the hood off my head and looked at me. Something flashed through her eyes, sadness? She dropped me into the water. I couldn't move a muscle as she continued to look at me, the water from the fountain cascading down my robes and soaking them in the bloody water. The pain of my injuries becoming numb, my life slowly ebbing away. Before my eyes closed, I looked up into her eyes. A single tear descended her face, landing on my cheek before sinking in and forming into the shape of a Crescent Moon. A look of disbelief crossed her face as she ran off, only to be trapped within a yellow cylinder that forced her to the ground. I could hear the distant shouting before losing consciousness and slipping in darkness.