Chapter Two

One Week Later

Quinn smiled widely while she looked in her mirror and brushed her hair back with her fingers. Taking a deep breath, the scout glanced at her makeup before hopping to her feet, poking at her cheekbones and the corners of her lips. She walked over to her closet and pulled out a dark navy cardigan, noticing Valor sleeping on her bed when she shut the door. Quinn walked over, sat on the soft mattress, and pulled the eagle into her lap.

"Jayce asked me to go to town with him to go eat a nice meal. To be honest, I'm a bit nervous, Val." She admitted to him when he blinked awake. The eagle put his head into her hands, asking to be pet. Quinn giggled and stroked dark his feathers, "I didn't think I would like Jayce as much as I do. The more I think about it, we do have a a lot in common."

Valor sleepily groaned.

"Well, we are heroes of our countries. He and I both like to read." She smiled, "He's also a gentleman, too. Jayce is no dirty, rotten Noxian assassin." The scout growled, unknowing patting her partner roughly. Valor nipped her finger to get her to stop, "Oh, sorry, Val. I was just getting lost in my thoughts."

The clock on her dresser struck five o'clock. Gasping, Quinn let Valor crawl back onto the sheets before sprinting towards the door. She looked back at him as she hastily put her arms in her cardigan sleeves.

"You get some rest, Val. I'll be back in a few hours." The scout waved at him before swinging the door open. To her surprise, the Hero of Tomorrow was standing just outside, his hand lifted as if he was going to knock.

"You're ready, I see." Jayce gave the girl his famous dashing smile. He raised his arm up for Quinn to grasp. The scout wrapped her arm around his, feeling his strong muscles underneath his sleeve. She couldn't help but blush slightly. "Shall we head off, my lady?"

"Yes." Quinn nodded, walking beside Jayce as they made their way towards the front exit.

"Have you ever been to Stormguard?" He asked.

"I've only visited it only when I need parchment and ink. I don't think I've ever stayed to look around." She replied while looked around the halls, noticing a few jealous eyes from the female champions. The scout glanced up at Jayce. He is most handsome eligible bachelor in all of Runeterra— and she was wrapped around his arm— what woman wouldn't be jealous? Quinn remembered almost turning the man down for another date but that rugged smile of his was hard to say no to.

"You'll love it, Quinn. I heard it used to be a dead town before the League of Legends starting bringing in crowds. Not to mention the short walk there gorgeous." Jayce chuckled while they reached the front entrance. He he pulled it open, letting the young lady step out first.

"Talon!" Katarina shouted while she banged on his door. She growled when there was yet again no response— the redhead had been trying for several minutes for her brother to open the door. "Let me in! Don't make me kick it down!"

"Shut up. I'm trying to sleep." The assassin growled when he opened the door.

"It's five in the evening." Katarina said as she forced herself into his room. She looked him over while he closed the door behind her. Her brother had dark circles under his eyes and his hair was a mess— it was obvious he was trying to sleep but was just tossing and turning instead. "You look like Hell."

"I've had a couple restless nights." Talon sighed, "What do you want, Kat?"

"I need you to run over to Stormguard and pick me up a sharpening stone for my weapons."

"Why can't you go?" He growled, walking back over to his bed and sitting on the edge of the mattress.

"I have a match in a few minutes and won't be back in time. The blacksmithing shop closes in less than an hour." The redhead reached into her back pocket, pulling out a black leather bag. Katarina shook it, listening to the gold click against each other. She tossed her heavy coin purse at him. "I just need one stone. You can use the leftover gold for whatever you want."

"Fine, I'll go. Now get out." Talon said as he motioned her towards the door.

"Wow, I never noticed how lively this place is!" Quinn grinned as she looked around at the busy towns people everywhere. She could hear a clamor of voices as they approached the town's square. The scout wasn't surprised that it was this packed at this time in the evening.

"The restaurant is just across from us." Jayce said as he pointed, leading the way. Quinn held tightly onto his sleeve as they entered the large crowd. She could hear murmurs—the League of Legends, Jayce, and Quinn.

"Look it's the Hero of Tomorrow, Jayce!" Someone in the crowed shouted and the once lively crowd was now still. All eyes were on them. The scout glanced up at Jayce, who was waving to the townsfolk.

"Hello, everyone." The Hero of Tomorrow greeted them. A trio of young ladies pushed themselves through the crowd, standing in front of the hero with wide, gleaming eyes.

"Jayce, can we get a picture with you?!" One girl asked, holding up a camera.

"Of course." He laughed grabbing the camera, "Quinn, take a picture of us."

"Uh, sure?" The scout looked down at the odd contraption she'd never seen before in her hands. This was definitely an invention from Piltover. She held the camera up awkwardly to the three girls and Jayce, seeing them in the tiny screen on it. The Hero of Tomorrow brought his arms around two of them, bringing them close.

"Press the big button on the top." The third girl said, who was standing in front of Jayce. Quinn gave a nod and aimed the camera. She watched her date lean down and press his lips to the girl's cheek. Shocked, the scout accidently moved the camera while she captured the photo, making it blurry. The three girls rushed over and took the camera from Quinn. They all grimaced down at it and before they could say anything Jayce walked on, grabbing the scout's hand.

"Have a good day ladies." The Hero of Tomorrow smiled.

Talon blended easily with the rambunctious crowd, weaving in between people without a problem. He could see the blacksmithing shop just a few yards from him. A large man covered in soot and sweat stepped outside, wiping his forehead. The blacksmith scratched his thick, dark beard while he looked up at the sky. The assassin then watched with a frown as the blacksmith shut the door to his shop.

Katarina will just to get her stone tomorrow. Talon thought as he reached into his pocket and felt the heavy bag of gold. His eyes noticed the people around gathering near the large fountain centered in the middle of the two square. He heard a couple of high pitched squeals, making him cringe slightly. His eyes widened when he saw two familiar people emerge from the crowd, Jayce and Quinn. The assassin felt and odd burning feeling overcome him when he saw the other man's hand wrapped around Quinn's. He watched them escape the townsfolk and walk into a restaurant. Talon felt his feet move on their own. What am I doing? He thought as he followed them inside.

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