Chapter 7 Impact (Poppy POV)

Two days ago, Ishiin fell off to his death everyone seemed to be low spirited except for Garen who had to keep it together in front of Phen. The event took a toll on everyone: Lux was devastated that one of the strongest person in her brigade just died (Basically she treats her brigade like a good mother would treat a child), Garen regrets not taking on Darius instead of Katarina, Jarvin felt defeated since only his men (or man) fell. Once we arrived we were greated by a cheerful teenager named Cassandra who acts as the "Secretary" for Phen. As we arrived we immediately told of them about the Noxians invading the premises outside of Mount Targon. Phen took note of the noxian invaders and told us that she will help stop the noxians from attacking Demacia and Ionia. As we discuss Blair finally noticed that Ishiin wasn't around and asked where he was?

"Ishiin…died."

"What? Surely you're mistaken" Phen responded

"No. he fell off the bridge after taking a harsh slash from the axe of Darius" Said Garen.

"Are you serious? That can't be!" Phen said as she teared up.

"It is sadly the truth lady Phen. Ishiin is dead." Jarvin said with sincerety.

"…I'm…sorry…I did not acknowledge him properly." Said Blair crying.

"What do you mean Phen?" I asked.

"Phen is it what Ishiin calls you?" Garen responded.

Just as Phen was about to answer a woman no a human with fox tails appeared before us.

"Hmmmm. Is this person you mention have dark hair, brown eyes, wearing a long coat that is the colour of the sky when it's midnight, and has a wound that came from an axe?" said the fox woman.

"Yes! Where is he? Is he alive?" Garen yelled.

"Indeed but, needs rest and is far away from all of you." The woman responded.

"Thank the heaven's he's alright. Where is he though?" all of us asked.

"One of the forests of Bandle city being watched by a purple yordle magician. I must take my leave now as you are not safe with me around." She said as she took her leave.

Blair looked out the window as she sees the fox woman run away somewhere else. Blair then hears the door open to find Leona entering.

"Leona! You came back!" Phen said in joy.

"Blair I must tell you something." Leona said.

"Yes. Anything!" said the eager young girl.

"Do you remember a boy named Ishiin?" asked Leona.

"You mean the boy who said I was his biological sister? Yes I do know him. Why?" Blair asked.

"What he said was true…you are his younger sister!" Leona said.

"W…H…A…T? That can't be true! It's just can't be." Blair said.

"It is Blair. You were born under the family of Linear. When you were about 9 when the solari attacked and destroyed the village you were born in along with your mother and father. Your brother however decided to save you by giving a sick little girl who could not defend herself yet to me for protection. That girl was you. You were a Lunari converted to the magic of Solari. The elders initially wanted to kill you for have Lunari blood but, no matter what I would not let them get close to you until that horrible day in which one of the elders has done the unforgettable. The elders also went on their way to make you miserable including executing your friend. From what I see though the elders are not here…what happened?"

"… … … …no! I AM NOT RELATED TO THAT MONSTER!" Blair screamed in terror

"Blair" Leona said worried.

"No! I can't be related to that monster who destroyed the temple! Not her!" Blair continued.

"She…? Who?" Leona asked.

"D…Diana." Blair responded.

"Diana? What did she do?" Leona asked.

"She…She…" Blair whimpered as she tries to calm down.

I then hear a voice from far away. Everyone stopped what they were doing and heard a familiar voice.

"Hello? Who is this" said the voice.

That voice is familiar.

"Yes! This is Poppy. Who is speaking?" I asked.

"Poppy it's me linear! I'm in Bandle City. Tell the group that I'm fine and will come towards Mount Targon when I recover." Ishiin responded.

"Oh my God! You lived? We learned about you being alive but, how did you survive the fall?" I asked.

"Simple Barriers are a mages and one ninja's best friend. I summoned a barrier before I lost consciousness and bounced on shore from the water."

Garen overheard me and Linear speaking and must have read my mind.

"His barrier can bounce since he can covert some of his magic power to convert the barrier to a materialistic barrier (Rubber)." Said Garen speaking his mind.

"I see. Linear who is with you?" I asked.

"A purple yordle named Lulu, a peachy coloured yordle named Teemo, and another Purple yordle named Tristana!"

"Okay!" I said.

"I have to go Poppy. Take care!" Said Ishiin.

"I will."

2 weeks ago

Snowdown. A season of Joy to many especially for some of the boys there in Demacia. For me though it's just a day off from work which sucks! Then came that boy from Ionia Ishiin. He is a different case. So on the day of Snowdown the demacians would celebrate with a party to celebrate the hard work of everybody and the usual chance to lay back. Linear though put on something interesting. 3 hours before the party we all were making final preparations for the Snowdown party. I was put on the decorations duty despite the fact that I suck at drawing. Lux was in charge of Food due to the one time Garen tried to cook which while funny was a disaster and luckily on that Snowdown Quinn saved the day on that part. Garen is the bouncer which is hilarious in my opinion. Linear is in charge of music or at least booking it. We were actually surprised that he could book Pentakill so easily without killing funds. And Lastly, Jarvin is the host. While setting up we could hear ishiin from far away.

"Can you all hear me? Good! Now I have a surprise for each of you who can hear me! But, in order to get the surprise you must find it!"

"Hmmm a hunt? Sounds like fun!" Says garen as he ponders.

"A scavenger hunt for a surprise? Awesome!" Said Lux waving her wand in the air.

"Interesting! I won't mind a challenge." Said Jarvin IV.

"My! Isn't he playing an interesting game" Said Sona as she finishes dyeing her hair for Pentakill.

"You're on Ishiin!" I said as the game is about to begin."

"Alright but, I must mention if you found the surprise for another person and not yours then you must find that person and the person must help you find yours. The suprises are all over the castle! So I wish all of you luck the time limit is 3 hours!" Ishiin says signing out.

The group selected were actually smart to work in pairs to help each other out. Garen decided to go with Xin. Jarvin chose to go with Shyvana. Sona decided to go with Vayne. Layla choose to go with Lucian. I choose Lux.

ACT 2: Snowdown finale. (Multiple POV)

Garen (POV)

I venture around the courtyard trying to find the surprise meant for Xin first. After all Xin Zhao had done a lot for Demacia and not to mention for the brigade so the least I can do is help him find his surprise first. Anyway as we traverse the castle we found a note! I read it

"Somewhere high is where those who seek justice will find!"

"Alright we found a clue to our surprise!" Xin said excited.

"Yes. Hey Xin do you remember the time me and you had to camp for two weeks after getting lost? " I asked.

"Yeah. That was a horrible but, it was also an experience to never forget. You'd always keep a positive attitude even in the situation and would always say never give up. I would always be thinking we will die and that it would be the end but, then two weeks later we were rescued by Jarvan. During those two weeks we grew a strong friendship and worked through the hardships." Said Xin.

"Hahaha! But, if that didn't happen we probably wouldn't be a strong trio!" I said laughing.

"Well that is true! Alright let's go to the roof!" Xin said as we walk to the roof!

After 20 minutes we arrive at the Tower and right in our sight was two gift boxes. That must be the surprise Ishiin mentioned! We walked towards the boxes. There was a note on top of the two boxes.

"For Garen and Xin!:

Congratulations for finding the two boxes! As these are for those with courage and heart. This gift is a thank you for me to you for helping me! - Ishiin Linear.

I let Xin open his first to find something from his past which was Jarvin II's spear. Tears fell down as he looked at me.

"How did he found this?" Xin asked me.

"I found it when cleaning up the armory. Jarvin III knew how much you respected Jarvin II and how you served them for many years and also knew my plan for Snowdown so he gave me the spear to give to you! Happy snowdown Xin." Said Ishiin Telepathically.

Xin clutched Jarvin II's spear as he walks towards the throne in which Jarvin III is currently.

I look at mine now. I should be prepared for what Ishiin did. I pick up the box and Notice that crest that belongs to my family is drawn on the box. Well I expect something from my past since he was able to find Jarvin II's spear. I open the box to find a Silver locket with my family picture in it. I smiled,

"You got me good Ishiin." I said.

"No. You were the hardest to think about. So I thought about your family and what came was that Locket with your crest and luckly your father lent me a picture of the whole family to replicate and put it in the locket. Happy Snowdown Garen!" Ishiin Said.

I noticed the picture was very old because Lux was just a baby during that time because 1 year later she would never see me again until she entered the league of legends. Ishiin you're trying too hard.

(SONA POV)

Vayne seemed upset and decided to go home leaving me alone to do something. Luckily Layla seemed alone and wanted to know what happened to her Partner. I walked up to her and ask,

"What happened to Lucian?"

"He said he wasn't feeling well and decided to go home while for some reason apologizing for his rudeness which he wasn't! Also he found his quite quickly!" She responded.

"I see. Would you like to be partners mine went home as well." I said to her as I give my hand.

I forgot that today was Lucian and Sena's wedding day. That's probably why he doesn't feel well.

"Sure Sona! I know the thing with Lucian. I just let him go to get some air. I also heard that vayne is not feeling well." Layla explained.

"It's best for them to have alone time." I said as we search for our surprise.

We went around all over the castle trying to find it while getting to know each other a lot more. She seems to enjoy talking about music and drawn art. Just as we enter the room where the snowdown party room we found a note.

"Hey Layla and Sona!

I did know you would pair up since I developed this game. Anyway, your surprise is in one of the two crownguard brigade locker rooms! Good luck.

Ishiin "

"His locker in the crownguard B brigade would be the best place to look." I suggested to Layla.

"Great let's go!" Said Layla excited.

After reaching his locker we noticed it's open and has a box in the locker. The box had a tag that said "For Sona!"

"Alright we found one! You can open it now if you want?" Layla said with a warm smile.

"I decline. I will wait until we found yours." I said back.

"Are you sure?" She replied.

"I am 100% sure Layla." I said back.

We both thought of where he would hide it until we thought Layla's own locker would be the most likely place he would hide it! So we went to her locker and opened the locker!

…! There was a box. With a note:

To Layla:

I would like to thank you. I know it's been 4 years since we have seen each other and I wish I could make up the lost time but, for now I can try to keep the promise we made all those years ago ;).

Your "Special" friend Ishiin Linear.

Layla's face turned red and I swear steam came out of her ears as if she was embarrassed by what Linear wrote. I took out a Notebook and wrote

"Ah that's cute! He has a crush on you. That is adorable."

"G..G..G..! I can't believe he would say that." Said Layla still blushing.

I wrote in the notebook, "Don't be shy confront him when you see him! I'm now kind of curious what's inside the box?"

"Oh right I guess we can open ours now." Layla said.

Layla's Box moved and made a sound.

"OH GOD IT MOVED!" Layla said in shock.

Then the thing in the box poked up revealing it to be an adorable little puppy!

"Ah! It's so cute!" Layla said petting her puppy.

"Congratulations Layla for finding the surprise for you. I found the poor little thing yesterday out on the street with no owner! So I got him shiny clean, gave him the shots he required, got him cleaned again, and packed him in this morning with a 4 holes to breath in and he was dying to see you! Now if you look on top of your locker you can see the food for him. I knew you wanted some kind of animal companion since you were a little girl so I was lucky yesterday! Please tell me his name at the end of the day I would love to know!" Said Ishiin telepathically.

"Hmmm… How about Venandi?" She said.

"Venandi as in chase?" I responded.

"It makes sense after all he would probably chase everyone" She responded laughing.

"Makes sense." I responded.

"That reminds me you didn't open your box yet?" Layla replied.

"That's right" I responded.

I opened my box to find… A music box and inside was a sapphire gem in the shape of a heart. The melody of the box reminds me of how my adopted mother used to play the etwahl. How did he get his hands on such works of music?" I ask myself.

"A simple case dear Sona. I went through a lot of information about Lestara's music and someone gave me a copy of the only work that remains of your adopted mother's work which was an etwahl performance. It was a beautiful work and thought you may like it. I then crafted the box and found the sapphire gem from some Smith telling me that Lestara never manage to give her beloved daughter the gem but couldn't and asked me to give it to you so I hid it inside the music box for you! Happy snowdown to you both" Ishiin said.

"…Thank you!" I said as a single tear fell.

(LUX POV)

I can't believe it! We searched the entire castle head to toe and still have not found it. Knowing him someone probably found it.

"Uh Lux! Here is a suggestion maybe he is holding the surprise with him." Poppy said.

"Hmmm. I guess we can find him but, where would he be." I asked Poppy.

"Are you looking for the boy with the midnight blue long coat?" Said an old man.

"Yes have you seen him?" I asked the old man.

"Yes I have. He seems to be performing something at the centre of Demacia.

"WHAT!?" Me and Poppy said as we ran to the centre of Demacia.

(ISHIIN POV)

The one thing I love about snowdown is celebrating different customs every year. This year I decided to try a custom that came from Ionia and Demacia which was the season of Gifting and a tale of winter play. The one me and a little group which comprised of volunteers and the Kinkou order's own Akali who happened to be visiting Demacia with Shen. We all decided that the tale of the winter maiden and the beast was best decided to be our tale to perform. The winter maiden is a traditional story from Ionia told at this time as a reminder of that there is no difference between man and beast. Everything was already prepared two days before today. And at 12:00 pm we started to a huge crowd curious of what we were doing. Are roles were simple. Akali became the Winter Maiden. Shen became the beast. I became the priest.

"Fair maiden I ask you to please reconsider the decision. I mean you cannot contain a beast of this magnitude." Said the priest.

"I am sorry Gilbar but, I must! For this creature is misunderstood and needs something to fill a void. Said the Maiden.

"What shall we do without an absolute pure person like you?" The priest said.

"You will do fine my fair priest for you don't need one person to lead others. You just need hope." The fair maiden says as she leaves to encounter the beast.

"Oh what shall I do? I let a maiden enter the forest of the cold and soon she will die. Oh great God what should I do?" Said the priest as he falls to the ground crying.

"Priest! Priest! The maiden is needed a girl has been possessed by a damned spirit!" Said a villager panicking.

"The maiden has gone to confront the beast of the cold forest. Let me cleanse that spirit." The priest said as she stood up with confidence for the first time in years.

"But, the maiden is the only one who could flawlessly cleanse the evil – " the villager said interrupted.

"Do not called the spirit evil. We don't know what the spirit does yet other than possession. Let me deal with the spirit I assure you that I will cleanse the spirit and free the girl." The priest said as he ran towards the girl's home.

And with that the curtains fall entering a twenty minute intermission.

"Boy the crowd seems to be enjoying it" I said to myself.

"Indeed." Said Shen.

Then out from the crowd came Lux and Poppy. All I can say is oh crap as she probably going to kill me for such a stunt.

They both entered the backstage and went straight towards me.

"So this was where you were…wait…how did you get permission to do this?" Lux said confused.

"None. It was a charitable stunt." I said.

"It's nice and all but, what would happen if Jarvan or even Garen knew that you did this without permission." Lux said as Jarvan IV is behind her.

"Oh this? It is fine. it causes no harm after all. I don't mind seeing something new anyways." Jarvin said.

Lux jumped in the air when she saw Jarvin behind her. Poppy got a good laugh out of that.

"Oh right your surprises! I can give it to you both after the play if you don't mind?" I said

"Sure thing!" They both said as they join the crowd to watch the second half of the play.

The second half begins!

ACT 3: Snowday Finale part 3

"Human! Why do you enter my forest? For no one comes out alive of this forest!" Said the beast.

"Poor creature what upsets you? is it human's?" Said the Maiden.

"BEGONE OR ELSE I WILL EAT YOU WHOLE MAIDEN!" the beast said with fury.

"shhhhh you do not need to be furious with me. I just want to help you." Said the Maiden as her hand touches and feels the beast's soft fur.

The beast raised his hand ready to end the life of the Maiden but, the beast reaches the maiden and feels her cold skin. The beast roars at the sight of the priest Gilbar's presence.

"Maiden! You're alive!" Said the priest as he gets closer to the maiden.

"STAY AWAY FROM ME PRIEST! OR I WILL KILL YOU!" Said the beast.

"Mr. Beast I understand that in the past that the village had troubles with you but, I too want to help! I learned this when we try to save a life but, I can say that we Humans and beasts are no different" The priest said.

"Priest. What do you mean? Are you suggesting that you saved a life from an spirit? Without needing me?" Said the maiden.

"Well I could say that it was something from the past. Because when the cursed spirit was extracted from the person it looked like the famed beast here saying that we should be connecting with one another but, not be against one- " The priest was interrupted as a gunfire was heard.

The priest then could see blood coming down from his shoulder.

"TRAITOR! YOU BOTH ARE TRAITORS TO HUMANS!" Said Faril as he prepare to gun down the maiden, priest, and then the beast.

"Why? Why would you do such horrible things! We shouldn't be like this." Said the maiden.

"NO! WE WON'T ASSOSSIATE WITH THOSE CONNECTED TO THE BEAST. THAT THING TOOK HUMAN LIFE!" Said Faril as he shot a bullet towards the maiden only for the beast to take the bullet.

"N…N…O! I admit it I have slain humans but, I still see that humans are no better than the beasts you slay!" The beast Roared as he looks at the maiden.

"SHUT UP BEAST! I will kill you, take the maiden and execute her, HAHAHA and become the head of the village." Said Faril the leader of the rebel.

"Faril why? Can't you see you are going against the gods. You came to me to save your daughter why would you shoot your kind?" Said the priest.

"Simple. I don't give a damn. I'm just getting rid of the threats to my village. Starting with the beast and the troublesome maiden. I only wanted to use her to exile spirits! And you priest was only used to keep the villagers in false hope! NOW DIE ALL OF YOU!" Said Faril as he shoots and kills the priest!"

"Fair Maiden! I am so sorry. I'm sorry for being such a f…fool" Said the priest in a weak voice.

"Priest! You were once a fool but, at least a fool who tries what is best for humanity! Surely you have done your job." The beast said as he closed the eyes of the priest.

"HE MET A PATHETIC END! JUST LIKE YOU BOTH WILL." Said Faril.

"No! I will seal you here forever doomed to an eternal prison! No more shall I let you destroy humanity!" Said the maiden as she channels her power and slowly Ice started crawling up and encasing Faril.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING? YOU'LL WILL KILL US BOTH! STOP!" Said Faril.

"This will trap us until the end of time! I won't let such a cold hearted human like you represent a village of the lost! The maiden said.

"HA! It's true what they say we Humans are like beasts! HAHAHA!" Faril said as the ice finally seals him.

The maiden now slowly becomes sealed in ice. The beast curiously walks up to the maiden.

"Why? Why for me?" The Beast asked.

"You are no Beast! You are a beautiful creature with a heart to change! I shall protect this forest from all whom are evil! Only the pure can enter the forest. No man should hunt a near extinct creature such as you." The maiden said.

"But, what can I do? You gave your life up to a beast of no heart. I've slayed constant people for entering my forest? I do not deserve the presence of anyone Innocent and pure such as you." Said the beast.

The maiden smiled before officially being frozen for all of eternity. The beast spoke one last time before ending the play

"Poor Maiden you are cold and burdened by the sins of Humanity. And here you are encased in the cold by the representation of cruelness and the beast of a demon. You took the burden of others and carried a smile even warm enough to tame a beast. I'm sorry….I'm sorry."

The curtains fall ending the play with applaud.

"That was great everybody thank you so much for your contribution." I said with a great big smile.

The group raised their wine glasses and cheers to a well performed play.

"Child I must ask you why did you chose this play?" Akali asked.

"Hmmmm simple, many people don't about this obscure story and decided to choose a story that even Ionian's don't know much." I responded.

"I see. The Winter Maiden is an interesting tale. I guess it would fit the snowy season." Said Shen.

"You all did a great job!" Said Jarvan the IV.

"Ishiin! Good job out there!" Said Lux.

"Nice job!" Said Poppy.

"Now that this is done I can give you both your suprises." I said as I pulled the two boxes from the hidden crates and handed it to Lux and Poppy.

They open it and found an Shield made by her late father and the Custom made music device.

I left thanking them for they have done for me.

Bonus Act: Snowdown Party!

(ISHIIN POV)

I arrive at the party smiling that today was just wonderful until I was tapped on the shoulder. I turn around to see Layla alone.

"Ishiin…I…I want to thank you for Venandi." She said with a blush on her face.

"Venandi is his name eh? That definitely fits the little guy" I said.

"Uh Ishiin there has been something I wanted to say to you-" She stopped.

"You Love me? Is that what you want to say?" I said.

Layla's face turn red as if she is embarrassed about saying something. I hold her hands together.

"I have something to tell you too" I said.

"I…I…" I stopped.

Then came Lux.

"Hey aren't you both coming in?" Lux said.

"Uh yes!" I said to Lux.

"I'll tell you another day ;)." I said as I went back inside.

What I expected to happen did happen. Jarvan IV got hammered so hard he actually passed out within 2 hours. Lux was just being casual until wiped in the face accidentally by Yorick's shovel. They got into a fight which resulted in Yorick getting owned. Garen like Jarvan got drunk but, not as hard as Jarvan did but, he accidentally confessed his love for someone (I wonder who it is?). Xin was basically calming down Shyvana all night who was gushing at drunk Jarvan all night. Poppy was telling bad jokes and being adorable. Sona was just playing etwahl with Pentakill. Lucian came by to say thanks and actually had a good time. Layla stayed with me, akali, and shen who were invited as special guests. It was worth everything!