Hello guys! I didn't really like the ending of this chapter so I changed it , sorry for the inconvenience!
The night was ghostly quiet, the only sound audible was the hooves of the horses and their breathing. Talon stood awake in his room, wet yet alarmed as the fabric of his shirt soaked and damp, sticked to his body, revealing his well built body. Tonight was the sixth month of the mysterious disappearance of his master Marcus Du Couteau, the general of Noxus. He knew he was now free but he felt the need to stay here. He knew that one day, he'd come back. He had been up until two am to make sure he didn't miss his master's arrival but his hopes quickly diminished after a while.
Crack…. Crack...
Talon quickly grabbed one of his blades by his wood carved shelf and remained perfectly still, letting himself blend in the shadows as he concentrated his mind on the sound.
Tap….. Tap….
Holding the blade steady, Talon peaked out the door in hope to see his master but he had no such luck. The only thing visible outside was the crescent white moon, the million of shining stars and the gates surrounding the Du Couteau mansion.
Snap!
Talon turned around to see a pale figure with red hair open his door. It was his master's favorite daughter, Katarina Du Couteau, the infamous sinister blade.
"Wow, my dad's street dog is still here, remaining loyal." Katarina laughed. "Why can't you go away? My father is gone. You are free, you little dirty street mutt."
Talon glared at her. As horrible as Katarina's attitude was, she was absolutely stunning and he couldn't help but devour every inch of her beauty. Her skin was absolutely flawless, her figure was fit and petite with skin that is like honey, sweet and fragrant. Her beauty is beyond compare, with flaming locks of crimson hair, with ivory skin and eyes like hers. Her smile is like a breath of spring, and her voice is soft like summer rain. She almost looked as though she was fragile, if he didn't know any better, he would have never believed she was a reckless killer. The most beautiful part of her was her eyes. Her eyes were the glimmering color of emerald, sparkling in the light of the morning sun like a fresh sheen of morning dew. When she turned her head, this way and that, they caught the light and played tricks with anything and everything that screamed spring, and when she lifted her pale face to the sky, emerald shifted into the color of deep ocean shimmering in the moonlight.
"Uh…. Hello?! Earth to Idiot!" Katarina shouted as she punched and kicked Talon. "Stop ignoring me!" Talon looked at Katarina apprehensively as he touched the tip of his blade.
"You know what Katarina?" Talon asked Katarina as he appeared behind her, with his blade on her throat. "I'm sick and tired of dealing with you, I really am. So let's make a deal. You tell me what you want and why you are constantly annoying me and I'll reconsider your death. How does that sound?" Talon whispered in Katarina's as he added more pressure into his blade.
"How dare you!" Katarina growled. "I am the favorite daughter of your master Marcus Du Couteau. You cannot do this to me! You are under MY command!"
"I only follow the orders of my master Marcus Du Couteau, not your's or anyone's. Am I not free like you said? You told me I was free about two minutes ago." Talon laughed as his free hand began to wonder off in Katarina's body. "It would be a shame if I had to cut that little precious neck of yours, so why don't you answer, you simple question, Katarina. It's either the easy way…. or the hard way…."
"Let me go you pervert! Katarina shouted as she tried to free herself from Talon's grip.
"Just tell me why you are here Katarina. That's all I want to know." Talon coaxed as he cupped Katarina's face. "Look at me!"
Katarina refused to look at him as she let the blade cut a grievous wound on her. Blood streamed down her neck, onto Talon's blade and Katarina's clothes, leaving the floor bloody yet Talon still kept his steady grip on Katarina.
"Just tell me Katarina!" Talon frowned. "I don't want to hurt you."
A tear formed into Katarina's eyes as Talon saw what Katarina held into her hand. A photo of his master, her father. General Marcus Du Couteau was chained into a metal chair, his hair messy and tangled, his facial hair overgrown, blood on his clothes and he was evidently being tortured.
"He's….dying…." Katarina grimaced as shoved the photo in Talon's hand. "I… I need your help Talon. You are the only person left that still cares about him, I mean you're still here. Everyone has left!" Katarina stuttered as she wiped a tear from forming. "Please. Help me."
Talon stared deeply at Katarina eye's. Her eyes were red from crying for at least a few hours, she had bags under her eyes and one tear rolled down her cheek.
She tried to act tough and menacing all this time but Katarina was human too, she had a heart and had feeling and the disappearance of her father hit her the hardest. Her mother had left her and her sister so her father was the only thing she had left, her father meant the world for her.
"Talon…. Please help me." Katarina whispered as she pulled on Talon's shirt. "Please. I.. I need you."
Talon's eyes opened widely in surprise. Usually, Katarina would have insulted him or pretended that he was not there but now she said she needed him?
"Katarina, are you okay?" Talon questioned as he stared at her.
"Please, I want my father back, I need you to help me save him." Katarina pleaded as she stared into Talon's hazel eyes.
"Kat.." Talon spoke softly as he caressed her cheek.
"Please!" Katarina begged as she hold Talon's damp white shirt. Her blood red nails grabbed the fabric hard, bringing Talon close enough that they could hear each other's breaths. The wind outside howled as it shook the building, decreasing their distance and making Talon's lips only few centimeters away from Katarina's, yet Katarina didn't seem one bit tempted to kiss him. Talon was left with only the temptation as he looked at Katarina.
"Of course I'll help you Katarina." Talon replied softly, hoping that Katarina would show more affection towards him but she didn't. Her eyes sparkled, her lips formed a smile and she reached out to hug him but she only treated him like what he his to her. A brother. A friend. Of course, Talon was never going to be her knight in shining armor, he couldn't maintain her, he was just a simple thug living off her father. He frowned as Katarina hugged as he knew he was probably going to be treated like an older brother or friend, never like a lover.
"Thank you soo much Talon!" Katarina smiled as she hugged Talon once more. The feeling of her hugging him made him warm, her scent was amazing and her touch was soft and gentle yet secure. Even though Katarina might marry someone else and never be his wife, the smile on Katarina's face was enough to make him feel satisfied. All these years he's been denying the fact that he fell in love with his master's daughter, his master's favorite daughter but it took him many years to accept the fact. He loved a woman that might never love him back in return. As much as it hurt, it was true and he knew that Katarina would be better off with someone else.
"Talon." Katarina softly spoke as she went to close the window
"What?" Talon questioned her.
"What did my father say to you before he left?" Katarina asked.
"Oh." Talon looked at the ground. "He said to protect your mother, Cass and you."
Katarina looked at him unsatisfied and frowned. "Tell me the truth. You don't have to lie to me." Katarina begged.
Talon sighed as he looked at her. "He said to protect you. He said that you were his pride and joy and he wanted me to make you happy."
"Then why don't you." Katarina looked at him. Her dazzling green eyes looked at him as she kept hold of her gaze. "My father wanted us to be together right? So why aren't we? What if my old man is dead, I want his dream to be true."
Talon looked at her and tried reading her expression. "Katarina, are you sure?"
Katarina stared at him as she responded. "Yes Talon. I want to give us a chance."
Placing her arm on his face, Katarina inched forward as she soft lips met Talon's
"Katarina stop!" Talon whispered as he pushed her away. "Don't force yourself into this!"
"Talon, I want to be with you though. I thought you liked me more than a sister. What about the time you told my father that we were dating? I thought you longed to be with me. You don't have to hide or bottle up your feeling anymore!"
"Katarina please, don't make this hard for me." Talon sighed as he looked away.
"Talon, look at me! You're the one who is making this hard Talon! We need each other! It's only you and me. Everyone left including mother and Cassiopeia!" Katarina shouted. "Look, how about we at least try to be a couple for a week. That's all I ask."
"Fine." Talon agreed as he looked once more at Katarina. "Let me guess, we are also going to sleeping together as well?"
"Well, why not? Katarina smiled.
"Okay. Either way, just let me patch up that wound I made on your neck." Talon put in as he got a cotton ball with alcohol and rubbed it against Katarina's delicate skin.
"Ouch!" Katarina whined as the alcohol touched her wound. Kat winced and shrugged but never cried as Talon treated her wound.
"There. You can go now." Talon said as he wiped the sweat off his forehead.
With that said, Katarina ran off the room to the mansion as she twitched her eye in pain. Talon was an assassin, not a doctor so he obviously hurt her more than he helped her. Opening the door, she ran up the stairs into her room as she picked out her clothes and took a quick shower as she reflexioned on what happened in the past hour. Great job Katarina, you probably ruined your friendship with Talon. Bravo! Now what are you going to do? Drying off herself, Katarina put on a fresh pair of clothes, untangled her hair and put her clothes in bag. Uh whatever. Either way Father, I hope you are okay.. Talon and I will soon find you and rescue you. Just you wait.
Grabbing her bag, Katarina ran downstairs, through the living room and out of the main door to the servants's house, where only one servant currently lived there.
"I'm back." Katarina heaved as she opened the door. "Talon?"
The lights were out and the only light source was in the bathroom. "Talon? You in the bathroom?" Katarina asked. No response. "Talon, you okay?" Fear struck Katarina as cold sweat formed on her forehead. "Talon, I'm coming in."
….
"Talon?" Katarina called out.
"BOOOO!" Talon shouted as he turned on his chainsaw.
"IDIOT!" Katarina yelled as she tackled Talon to the ground, disarmed him and pointed her sharpest knife at him. "Wait what? Talon?! Why did you want to attack me?"
"Kat, I wasn't trying to attack you, the chainsaw wasnt actually on, it was a sound affect I downloaded on my phone and I only said "Boooo". There was no need for you to tackle me into the ground. I would never hurt you."
"Aww, that's cute." Katarina gleamed as she stroke his face. "Not." Katarina spoke as she slapped Talon across the face. "Don't play around like that."
"Buzzkill..." Talon sighed as he touched his cheek. "That hurt you know. "
"Of course it did idiot..." Katarina said as rolled her eyes.
"Either way, what are we going to do now?" Talon asked.
"Simple." Katarina began. "We train and then we find out who sent the photo."
"Train?! Right now? Are you insane woman? It's 10pm!" Talon recalled.
"Exactly. The night is the perfect time to train." Katarina reassured as she tossed Talon his blade.
"Aren't you tired? Let's just wait until tomorrow to train." Talon reasoned.
"Tired?" Katarina laughed. "I'm an assassin, I don't need to sleep. Now hurry up, training begins.. now!" With that said, Katarina burst the door open as soon out of view.
