+Ionia, Eastern District+
~Runic Tavern~
It was fairly lively inside the tavern, magnificent artworks and framed photos were hung on the wooden walls, decorating the tavern with their artistic beauty. Though the place was dimly lit, it had a homely and relaxing atmosphere to indulge oneself in a drink. There was only a handful of people in the tavern enjoying their drinks and chattering about recent happenings while everyone else preferred to enjoy the festivities outside. Standing at the bar was everyone's favorite bunny-girl cleaning shot glasses till her attention was brought to the creak of the door and two gorgeous ladies approaching the bar. With a gentle smile Riven raised her hand and gave a slight nod to greet her guests. Leblanc and Syndra seated themselves at the bar and gave their greetings to Riven.
"Enjoying yourself today, Riven?" asked Leblanc as Syndra just gave a nod.
"Yes, very much." replied Riven with a smile.
"Can I have a glass of wine?" said Syndra.
"And some ale." added Leblanc.
Riven turned to prepare the beverages.
"Not going to enjoy the early festivities?" asked Riven with her back towards the mages.
"I had some things to discuss." replied Leblanc quietly.
"You do?" asked Syndra sarcastically.
"Syndra, stop it." deadpanned Leblanc.
"Oh, alright." said Syndra, rolling her eyes.
Soon, Riven returned to the to mages with their desired beverages.
"We had to discuss this sooner or later.. " stated Leblanc.
"Indeed, if you are to propose to her you need to be prepared." said Riven with a smile.
"Why are you so worried, she loves you so much that there's no way she'd say no." said Syndra whilst sipping her wine.
"It's not that simple.." replied Leblanc with a frown.
"Just go with your plan for tonight, I'm sure it will work out fine." said Riven with a reassuring smile.
"I'd hate to say this but I'm unsure and nervous..." replied Leblanc with an uneasy tone.
"Hmm? The Great Deceiver is afraid? Now, that's a first!" said Syndra with a chuckle.
"I"m worried. What if she says no?" replied Leblanc with her head face down on the bar top.
"Emilia, we all know she loves you. Why should you doubt her feelings for you now?" stated Syndra with a stern look.
"Thanks, Syndra." replied Leblanc gratefully, brushing a stray hair from her face.
"Anytime Emilia, anytime." said Syndra with fondness like no other before downing her glass of wine.
+Northern Festival Streets+
"Akali, stop running!" yelled Katarina, panting.
"But there is so much fun to be had!" replied an overexcited Akali still running down the streets.
"Akali! *Sigh* I'm getting out of shape." stated Katarina worriedly.
Continuing her chase after the nimble ninja, Katarina wondered about how much her life has changed. Once the Sinister Blade a killer of kin, and now a carefree and easy-going retired assassin, a lifestyle she would have never wanted before she fell head over heels for The Fist of Shadows. Just as Katarina was running pass a small open area, she spotted a scaly green tail by a fountain. Trailing her eyes upwards to the beautiful face and vibrant eyes of her loving sister. She called out to her sister, receiving a greeting in return.
"Hey, Cassie. Enjoying yourself?" asked Katarina, wearing her usual neutral expression.
"Hello mittensss~ I am waiting for Sivir, have you seen her?" replied Cassiopeia with a slightly uneasy look.
"I seen her yesterday, but not today." stated Katarina with a shrug.
"Not very helpful, but thank you nonetheless." replied Cassiopeia returning her attention to the streets.
"Both of you seem to spend a lot of time together now, am I missing something here?" asked Katarina with some suspicion.
"That's none of your business!" replied Cassiopeia with a snarl.
"I was just asking, sheesh." said Katarina holding her hands up in front of her.
Just then Akali approached them arms linked with the famous Battle Mistress.
"Heeeey, look who I bumped into." said Akali pulling on Sivir's arm.
"Surely I'm not the only person you bumped into today." replied Sivir jokingly and earning a pout from the ninja.
"You just looove to make me wait don't you?" said Cassiopeia unhappyly, tapping the tip of her tail on the ground.
"You mean like how I do in bed every night?" replied Sivir teasingly.
Just then, Cassiopeia let out a loud hiss at Sivir and Katarina was clutching her stomach laughing. Causing a flustered Akali to just stare at the scene that presented itself in front of her. At that moment Sivir was giving Cassiopeia the most smug look that she could muster.
"Ohhh, so that's what I've been missing." said Katarina still trying not to laugh.
"You should hear her hisses at night." said Sivir trying to hold back Cassiopeia's slaps by grabbing her wrists.
"Why didn't you enlighten me on this situation sooner, Cassie?" asked Katarina with a smirk.
"B-both of you! Shut up!" yelled a flustered Cassiopeia, furiously.
As Cassiopeia continued to be teased by Sivir, Akali's attention was brought towards the entrance of a house, she spotted someone familiar exiting the building.
"Erm, Kitten?" said Akali.
"What is it Princess?" replied Katarina.
"It's Fiora." said Akali pointing at the duelist.
"Let's go over there instead, Cassie is ruining my ears with her screaming." stated Katarina while covering her ears.
Katarina and Akali left a screeching Cassiopeia and Sivir to continue their bickering over by the fountain, and made their way towards the Grand Duelist in her Royal Guard Uniform.
"Hey, Fio!" called Katarina.
"Bon après-midi~" greeted the duelist with a smile.
"You seem to be in a hurry, are you going somewhere?" asked Akali innocently.
"I am to meet Riven at the tavern, care to join me?" replied Fiora happily.
"We'd love to. Right, Kat? ... Kat ?" asked Akali tugging on her girlfriend's arm.
"Something interesting caught my eye." replied Katarina while pointing back towards the fountain.
Cassiopeia and Sivir was in the midst of a kiss, Sivir's arms were looped around Cassiopeia's hips pulling her closer and Cassiopeia's hands were entangled in ebony black hair. The act of intimacy made a smile grace Katarina's facial features, she was glad her sister found someone she loves. Katarina knew the Battle Mistress well and that she would protect her sister at all costs, there was no need to worry about her sister's safety or her heart. With that Katarina turned to give her princess a soft kiss on the forehead, earning a giggle and a hug in return.
"Let's go to Riven's tavern, we might find Leblanc there." said Katarina, confidently.
"It's nice to have the two of you joining me." said Fiora with a chuckle.
"I should be glad that I'm not arrested." said Katarina jokingly.
"The citizens of Ionia know you won't hurt anyone, anymore. You should relax and enjoy your life." replied Akali.
" Du Couteau, you've changed for the better." stated Fiora.
"Yeah, and it isn't only I that has changed." said Katarina with a gentle smile.
"We should get going now." said Fiora as she started walking.
Katarina had entwined her hands with Akali's and they made their way to Riven's tavern on the eastern districts of the town.
Remembering the scene of the kiss shared between her sister and Sivir lead to Katarina thinking that she could not have been any happier. She had her gorgeous princess within arms reach along with her sister and friends all living together within Ionia. Being exiled from Noxus has been the best turn of events that had happened to her and made her life so much more free. Noxus was a boring and stale place to live in, where everything only revolved around war and power, she was sick of how boorish it all was. When she met Akali, unknowingly she had fallen in love with the cute little assassin. And so, along with Leblanc, Sivir and Cassiopeia they left Noxus and traveled to Ionia to start their new lives.
Author's notes :
Just thought that adding a tiny bit of why Katarina and the others left Noxus.
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