The guilt of what she had done haunted Willow a bit, but yet she still continued to see Azir. As said, he was loving and gentle; something she craved that Renekton could never provide. She still continued to Summon Renekton; work things out and keep winning matches; in an attempt to get things done. Due to Willow being happy and healthy, Renekton's fury was manageable, and stable. However, her and Azir continued to see each other and in a sense date, for about a good solid 4 weeks.

But Willow could never shake off the weight on her shoulders; the weight of guilt.

"What exactly do you plan to do Willow?" Azir asked her, sitting in a leather chair as he watched Willow rise from his bed, another morning after their tussle."You know much more than I do we cannot lie to Renekton forever, it's neither safe nor right." She smoothed back her hair as she shook her head, used to this now. "Once I have my Gold Rank, I get Renekton as far as I can from here before I finally tell him the truth." Azir was silent for a bit before rubbing his eyes.

"That's your ploy? You're using him to get your goal then plan to discard him like waste?"

"No! I just can't take the anger anymore; my emotions affect his rage Azir; do you have any idea how dangerous that is?" He nodded, Willow having told him about her charm a while back. "I either need to get rid of it, or make sure he's far enough from the Institute of War so if and when he goes berserk; innocent lives aren't killed."

"Willow I know for a fact wherever he's at; he'll wipe out every single living thing there until he finds and kills me. Look at the logic; he'll assume I stole you from him, he'll see me as his foe; more so than his own brother, and will stop at nothing to kill me."

"I won't let that happen Azir, just...let me think...we need to figure out a way to tell him that I've been seeing you behind his back-" She was cut off when the shadows in the room adjusted, some seeming to leave. It was almost as if there was one...that wasn't a shadow...

Nocturne.

Azir bolted up a second later as the Eternal Nightmare rose from the ground; missing his armor, but he maintained his form, and his eyes were narrowed.

"Just when I actually began to see you as a friend Willow..." He shook his head, hovering over the ground. "You continue to disappoint me." Willow was beyond scared, as Azir held his spear at Nocturne's head; ready to zap the ghostly specter in the head if he tried anything. Nocturne looked to Azir, and shook his head once more. "Ease yourself fallen emperor, I'm not attacking either of you, I'm unarmed."

"Then-"

"I was moving around the building and I overheard you two." Willow was silent as she asked, and he answered. "How much did I hear? Enough to know you've betrayed Renekton and are using him to get what you want!" Anger laced his voice as Willow cowered in the bed. Azir stood ready as Nocturne slowly moved back, and he let out a spectral sigh. "However, I don't plan to tell him, least not yet; I can't." His arms crossed as he continued to speak; Willow listening intently. "He trusts you too much Willow; he'll value your word over mine. And even then-"

"You're not even supposed to be out of your cell Nocturne; if a Summoner hears that you'll be sealed back, with tighter security." The Eternal Nightmare looked down at Azir and sighed. He caught him there; they both had truths against each other: he could tell Renekton of Willow's betrayal, and Azir could tell the Grand Summoner of Nocturne's escape. He floated towards the door, and then looked back to Willow, a solemn gaze present for once, instead of the usual scornful one.

"Willow, he really trusts you...end this, before I do." He phased through the door, and was gone a second later, leaving them to sink in with the new bad news.

"We can be considered safe for the time Willow," Azir said to her, pulling Willow from her morbid thoughts. "Nocturne won't tell Renekton; we can get him sealed up once more; deeper than originally if needed be. We can keep this concealed."

"How long can we?" Willow knew that they'd be discovered, and then the ramifications would be more than they could bear.

She was beyond close to actually listening to what Nocturne said.

The Eternal Nightmare himself darted from shadow to shadow; having found a way out of the Institute of War; thankfully without being discovered in the slightest. He needed to find Cho'Gath; the Terror of the Void had full freedom due to his time spent in the League, as well as his cunning and intellect made him perfect to assist him in finding a means to expel Willow's betrayal. He reached the manor of Cho'Gath, and after knocking quickly he was greeted by an aged butler opening the door, looking to Nocturne with a tired expression.

"May I help you sir?"

"I'm here to see Cho'Gath; where is he?"

"Master Cho'Gath is entertaining some guests, do come back-" He didn't even bat an eye when Nocturne's hand was on the door, his clawed fingers digging into it.

"NOW." He spoke, anger lacing his voice as the butler nodded, and stepped back from the door; allowing Nocturne to float inside; the butler leading him to the dining room...and was met with a profoundly normal sight.

Cho'Gath was in his Gentlemen skin, and currently held a glass of wine; sipping it a bit. Across the table sat Kog'Maw with a small top hat, Kha'Zix with a bow tie and top hat, Vel'Koz with a single large monocle, and Rek'Sai currently chewing on a large mutton leg. Upon seeing the specter Cho'Gath gave a nod, and then looked to his company.

"Don't mind us dear friend," He took a sip of his wine as he watched Kog'Maw wave with his stubby arms. "We're discussing the plans for the Void to breach this world later on."

"I got something worse; Willow is cheating on Renekton with Azir." A pregnant silence filled the room suddenly after Cho'Gath nearly choked on his wine, Kog'Maw stopped eating to listen, Kha'Zix nearly choked on what he was eating, Vel'Koz's eyes all widened, as Rek'Sai stopped eating.

"Are you 100% sure about this Nocturne?" Cho'Gath seemed concerned, standing up and looking to Nocturne. The specter gave a solemn nod, as everyone fell silent. "How long has this been going on?"

"A while from what I can tell; Willow feels Azir is a gentle, kind person, a heavy contrast to Renekton. Instead of telling him she's planning to continue blind-siding him until she reaches Gold; then she plans to tell him, after she gets what she wants."

"So that bitch is using him then..." Kha'Zix interjected, obviously displeased, as he stood up. Vel'Koz placed a tentacle on his shoulder, offering console as he looked to the Voidreaver.

"Ease yourself friend...Cho'Gath, do you have a suggestion, one that doesn't involve eating Willow?"

"I believe I do." He approached a window, gazing out it as he wore a solemn expression. "Kha'Zix, take one of the Hextech Cameras in my study...get the truth on camera...it's only right we show Renekton."

Q&A Spotlight

Renekton was a bit confused as to where Willow was; she was usually around for some of the Spotlights. Regardless, he sat in his chair, and cleared his throat.

"Wonder where the hell she is...anyhow, we all thank you for the support for the story, and of course, we only have one question...thankfully not a fucking challenge." He pulled it out and tossed the box out the window; hearing it smash into Talon's head downstairs.

"GrezzWizard asks, do I plan on marrying Willow, and if so, how will that go about." He was silent for a second before sighing. "To be honest, it can work out like a normal marriage, but the difference being is that I can either give up my powers and become mortal, or bestow them onto her. Chance are the former; I love her too much to damn her to immortality like me; to watch everyone around us wither and die. She's always been there for me, and I plan to always be there for her, no matter what. I'll never betray her; I know she feels the same..." He rubbed one of his eyes as he yawned.

"Anyhow, it's getting late; I'll see you all for the next chapter; stay safe."