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"I didn't realise that we'd have to be posing as a couple." James said with clenched teeth.

"Aw cheer up Commander." Elise sneered. "You two look adorable! Could pass for a couple anywhere."

Evelynn secretly glared at The Spider Queen as she walked with James's hand around her waist. She was dressed in a silky red dress, her hair blonde again with her eyes being brown. James had his other hand shoved in his pocket as Elise walked slightly ahead, leading them to her friend.

James was surprised to see the Ionians of this city-like village being in a cheerful state given that their land was being invaded by Noxus.

"Ignorance is bliss I suppose." He thought to himself.

Evelynn made no eye contact with James who did the same. She was blushing at the feeling of his hand on her, but it was hard to tell with the bright sun shining and her skin being a bit pink.

"Are we getting close?" James asked Elise.

"You aren't enjoying holding her curvy hips with your hand?" Elise replied.

James glared and Evelynn did the same with another blush. Elise laughed heartily at this and figured she should tone it down. Finally, they reached a bar. It wasn't even noon yet so it was closed, but Elise had history with the owner. She knocked on the entrance, waiting for the reply.

"Holy shit you alcoholics are unbelievable! We aren't open until 12pm!" A voice sounded.

The door was quickly swung open with an angry looking man standing there. He opened his mouth to speak, but stopped at the sight of the visitor. Elise smirked with her arms crossed.

"Oh! Terribly sorry madam! Didn't know it was you!"

Elise merely cackled at this and let the man know he was forgiven with a quick kiss. He stepped aside to let them in. James and Evelynn followed with the man giving a suspicious stare at him. James ignored this. He removed his hand from Evelynn's waist which made her look at him, pace stopping briefly. She felt a bit hurt by this.

The Spider Queen walked around the empty bar like she owned the place. James kept pace with her and Evelynn was right behind him. They met with her at a hallway where she was facing the wall. Elise waved her hand, the wall quickly disappearing to reveal a dark, dungeon-like hallway. The only sources of light were torches on the walls. James gulped at this while Evelynn's eyes widened with excitement.

"Wait. Is this… his…?" She trailed off.

Elise grinned as a response. "It certainly is."

Evelynn squealed with joy and quickly took off down the hallway with the excitement of a child. Elise tried to stop her but realized it was pointless. James followed The Spider Queen down the dark hallway, feeling uneasiness growing inside him every passing second.

"Have you heard of The Shadow Isles, Commander?" Elise asked not looking back.

James made some expressions as he thought of what to say given the history of the realm. They practically killed for fun and their reach across Runeterra was growing bigger each passing year allowing them extend their range and reap helpless souls. He feared them far more than The Black Rose.

"On occasion. I didn't believe that Evelynn was a real thing but I knew of The Shadow Isles. Is this one of their um… outer locations for feasting upon souls?"

He tried to ignore Elise's haunting cackle.

"You will have to ask the operator of this establishment. I do not care for The Shadow Isles as much anymore. The Black Rose has much more interesting activities."

"Are you sure you should be telling me this?" James asked.

"What does it matter, you're already dead right? Oh wait, only The Black Rose knows that." Elise replied with a smirk and making James raise his brows with concern.

"Skank." Evelynn's voice said.

The other two reached their destination. The room matched the hallway with the torches now being green flames instead. Pictures of ghastly beings were on the walls, a carpet in the centre underneath a wooden table with a few chairs opposite to it. James could see Evelynn with her arms crossed, leaning against the wall scowling at the figure who was sitting in the chair on the correct side of the table. Two ears on their head with black silky hair with a seemingly less clothed red and white kimono. James noticed numerous white tails swirling around at the legs of the chair and finally an orb.

"No way." He said to himself.

Ahri The Nine Tailed Fox.

"What do we have here?" Ahri giggled leaning closer.

James was pushed aside as Elise moved past him giving the fox an unamused look. She crossed her arms.

"Where is he?"

The fox separated her folded hands giving a half assed shrug. She was immediately curious on the man standing in the back. A lustful smile on her face.

"Who is this fine man? A snack for me?" She snickered.

A lasher struck the wall behind Ahri with the tendril an inch from her ear. The fox girls' hair whooshed, but she didn't flinch. She turned her attention to Evelynn who was glaring tensely.

"Someone's jealous." She giggled.

Ahri's attention was turned back to Elise when The Spider Queen violently slammed her fist on the table. James jumped a little at the action while no one else did.

"I don't have time for games fox. Where is the warden?" Elise demanded.

The fox merely pouted at the woman, looking down at the table to see she'd put a dent in it.

"He's not gonna be happy about that."

Elise hit the table again with more strength, using her claws to splinter a piece and rip it off. Ahri met the murderous glare of Elise.

"He won't be happy to find the body of a slut like you if you don't answer her question." Evelynn cut in.

Ahri huffed at Evelynn with half a smirk. She wasn't greatly hurt by the words, but she and The Agony's Embrace were not fond of one another.

"He won't be happy to find the body of a demon, a fellow Shadow Isler, and a lusty, irresistible hunk like him on his floor." Ahri said referring to James. He noticed her orb began to change different colors and her eyes glowing yellow.

Evelynn was unconcerned with the threat and Elise was amused. James ran his hand down his face in frustration at the pointless standoff, but his attention was drawn to an unsettling green mist in front of his face now. He raised a brow and leaned back a bit when he saw skeleton hand begin to form. James tried to ignore it, but noticed the hand reach to him and the man quickly began to blow at it. The women heard this and looked at James.

"Shoo. Shoo." He said.

The misty hand went away but another formed to James's left. He glared and blew again with more force. The hand put up more resistance and he waved at it to make it fade away. Evelynn gasped and James looked at her.

The man's neck was grabbed by a scythe with glowing green chains. He grasped it and was pulled back to see a deadly sight. He was staring into a skull with green flames burning around it, a heavy rugged coat with a key hanging down the centre. James could see an eerie green lantern brought to his face.

Thresh The Chain Warden.

"Why do you blow away those who want you? Did you ever stop to think that they wanted give a friendly greeting?" Thresh whispered to James who shuddered in complete fear.

"Chain Warden stop!" Elise's voice said.

The Warden looked up to see his fellow accomplice, Elise The Spider Queen. Ahri was sitting in his chair and he looked to the right to see Evelynn, The Agony's embrace.

"What brings you here Elise?" He asked.

"I will tell you, but first release him." Elise said referring to James. "He's a friend."

Thresh squinted his eye sockets and looked at James. His skull mouth closed giving the hint he was having a difficult time believing this.

"Friends with a mortal being? Perhaps you've been spending too much time from the Shadow Isles Elise." Thresh cackled.

The Warden released James who fell to the floor grasping his neck. Evelynn came to his aid to everyone's surprise, even Thresh. James reluctantly accepted her helping him up.

"T-Thanks." He said catching his breath.

Evelynn gave a little smile before turning to Thresh. Her breathing became more intense and louder with her mouth agape. The Warden raised an eye socket.

"Ooh, I love watching you work." She said.

Thresh kept the socket raised before lowering it and ignoring Evelynn.

"No point with the googly eyes, you're a bit late on that part."

He passed Elise and went to Ahri who stood up from the chair, gesturing her hand for him to sit. The Warden sat down, turning his head to Ahri where they shared a short kiss. James almost vomited at the sight while Elise looked away. Evelynn pouted with her shoulders slumped.

"Thank you for keeping my guests' patient Ahri. You may carry on if you wish." Thresh said.

The Nine Tailed Fox smiled and nodded to the undead man. She casually walked past Evelynn who continued to scowl before stopping by James. He slowly turned his attention to the fox girl who was smiling at him with lust. She brought her orb up to show it to him. James looked with disinterest.

"I've got a special part reserved for you in there, handsome." She purred.

Ahri moved to remove the bandana covering James's face, but another lasher struck the wall, nearly cutting off her hand. Ahri yelped with fear and stumbled back. James was surprised but took no action. Evelynn glared at Ahri and the fox girl did the same, but knew that she should be on her way. She exited the room, merrily skipping down the hallway.

"Now then…" Thresh said getting the attention focused back onto him. "…what brings you here, Elise?" He asked bringing his hands together and leaning forward in a business-like manner. The Spider Queen sat down in the chair with James and Evelynn sitting between her.

Elise began to explain.


"YOU DID WHAT?!" A voice shouted in the bedroom of the mansion.

"I did what needed to be done my love." Culda replied. "I did it because nobody else in the history of Noxus had ever done it before."

Culda was in Balgan Darkwill's mansion. It was the morning after her significant attack on The Black Rose. He knew she slipped away during the night and waited for her return, but the woman spent all night looking for the possible locations of where Elise could've teleported to. She found nothing and eventually returned to Balgan's to get back into bed with him, but he was awake all night and demanded answers.

"What needed to be done?!" Balgan replied. "You've started a war with one of the deadliest organizations in the world! You attacked one of their most prominent members and you can't even find her now?! Do you have any idea what will happen?!"

"Yes I DO!" Culda snapped back She took a few deep breaths to calm herself down. "The Black Rose will quiver in fear at the mention of my name. Swain will learn that I am his better, not his equal. The Black Rose will either disband if they refuse my commands, or they will die trying to stop me."

"This is suicidal foolishness." Balgan said. "You know what they've done to others who have tried to expose them and Swain in the past. Even those who believed they could get the better of the shady group always ended up stepping down, or dead. What makes you think this'll be any different?"

Culda snapped out of state of anger, a loving grin coming onto her face as she got up. Balgan watched silently as the woman retrieved an object from her bag. She brought it to the man to show him.

"What is that?"

"This my dear Balgan, is a Void Staff." Culda said raising it in the air. "As it's name implies; it is reminiscent of The Void. The dark nightmarish dimension said to exist outside space and time."

"Culda…" Balgan said with very clear uneasiness. "…where are you going with this?"

She laughed at the question, bringing the object to her eyes.

"What I'm saying is with this staff, we could summon the nightmarish denizens from that dimension, and unleash them upon our enemies. The Black Rose, Ionia, Demacia, Piltover, The Freljord… EVERYWHERE!" She said looking into the object with a wide grin.

Balgan was horrified at this. Culda was completely mad.

"Where did you get that?"

"It's just a glimpse of the secrets that Ionia has buried under their lands. I had my men dig it up last week and wanted to show you, but I figured I should wait after the business with The Black Rose to show you." Culda said. "Foolish Ionians, secrets kept are weapons wasted."

Balgan couldn't find the words as Culda lovingly at him, brushing her hand along his cheek. He was speechless.

"Don't you see Balgan? We won't have to worry about The Black Rose. They'll be too afraid to take any action and will bow to me. I will be The New Grand General of Noxus. With this staff and many others like it, I will lead us to glory!" Culda said. "But I can't do it alone."

He looked into her eyes as she moved her hand to his chin.

"I need someone to stand alongside me during my time in power. I need that someone to be a person who's always stood by me, helped me climb up here." She said taking his hand and covering it with her other. "I must ask you my love. Will you stand by me?"

Balgan inhaled sharply, his mouth firmly shut as he considered her words. He had a feeling he'd be on the floor with his next words.

"Culda. My sweet dear Culda." He said calmly. "When did you abandon reason for madness?"

She sighed with disappointment. "I had a feeling you'd be against this. Oh well, I had to try just to make sure."

The woman avoided Balgan's punch and delivered one to his gut. The man groaned loudly and clutched his stomach in pain as Culda got off the bed. She used her staff to launch silver chains at him and began to strangle the man.

"I offered you the chance to of aiding me willingly. You could've restored your families honour and avenged the death of your father and your brother, both of who were killed by the works of Swain and his pets. Where were you when your family needed you the most?" She snapped. "You were cowering in the shadows like the weak man you are."

"My… guards will… learn of this!" He said strained.

Culda laughed for a second before stopping abruptly with a scowl.

"Your guards have turned their backs on you. They have been displeased with your insistence on hiding and are more than happy to help me, someone who's finally righting all the wrongs you took no action against." She said.

Balgan's eyes showed fear and betrayal. He'd been played right under his nose.

"Kill me. Kill me now and finish this."

"No my love. I will not kill you just yet. Your actions against me moments ago have intrigued me to allow you to live longer. You will witness a person's rise to power and how it's supposed to be handled. I will leave you here in this room, locked away with the window as your only source of light. Only then when I'm in power will I personally execute you. Give you the same death as your brother."

The man glared at her. "YOU'RE NOTHING WITHOUT ME. AFTER ALL THE THINGS I'VE DONE FOR YOU! YOU'RE THE ONLY COWARD HERE CULDA!"

She smiled and used her staff to throw Balgan harshly against the wall. He landed on the floor unconscious and she cackled. Culda exited the bedroom, placing a magical barrier around it to avoid his escape. Dozens of her guards, formerly his, were outside waiting.

"Minh." She said.

The Captain stepped forward in his heavy armor, arms at the side awaiting orders from his leader. "Milady?"

"Have your men ensure that this part of the mansion is seal off entirely with every possible lock. We can't have our guest snooping around to create some unpleasant situations while we get to work now can we?"

"Of course Madam." Minh said bowing before turning to his men. "You heard the lady, get to work!"


Riven was sitting hunched forward in the hospital room, her arms crossed with a glare while also being in her Crimson Elite uniform. Swain had chosen to promote her to Commander of a Noxian Elite squad. Riven didn't care for the promotion, she was furious that Culda's actions continued to go unpunished because of her influence on the populace. The authorities refused to cooperate with her and didn't believe her words when interrogating Riven. Swain was entirely unconcerned with the death of Jade. James kept his personal life rather quiet and out of the scene for the sole purpose of protecting his loved ones so Jades death was minor news and dismissed.

The girl believed that Swain giving her a promotion was an attempt to get her to talk to him. It proved to be futile with his lack of action against Culda.

Riven was watching over Maddoc who had lost a significant amount of blood the night before. His sudden movements from regaining consciousness had caused his wounds to seep out blood minutes later.

The doctors tried to revive Jade, but she'd been dead for hours and it was too late. Riven's hand was bandaged but she hardly felt anything. The anger and adrenaline in her body kept her nearly immune to physical pain, but not emotional pain. She felt more broken than ever.

"Commander?" A familiar voice asked.

The girl turned her head, seeing Leblanc had entered the room. She glared at the dark mage, hatred in her heart.

"What do you want?" Riven said bluntly.

"I want to… say how sorry I am for yo-"

The Deceiver didn't have time to finish speaking. Riven quickly grabbed her neck and violently slammed her against the wall causing some objects to fall off nearby. The staff outside heard this.

"You're sorry? YOU'RE sorry?" Riven said with a hint of mockery. "Sorry for what? The fact that you know that she killed him? Or the fact that you're too weak to take any action?"

Riven released her grip with Leblanc gasping for air. She glared at the girl. Leblanc used her magic to seal the door shut and casted golden chains around to trap Riven. She showed more strength, the chains barely holding her in place.

"Your frustration is understandable. We know you told us Culda killed the Commander, that she came to his house last night and killed his lover along with wounding you and the boy."

"Yes... AND YOU DO NOTHING!" Riven spat back.

Leblanc flinched as some spit landed on her face. Her mouth twitched with annoyance.

"We do not know for certain if she did those actions. She could've said that to get you riled up. The part with the lover of the Commander is a mixed bag but there is no proof she did it. Not yet. Your emotional state is clouding your judgement."

"No proof? I was there! Maddoc was there! These wounds aren't enough?!" Riven said pointing to the wounded boy. She soon sighed. "Maybe if we had a Grand General who actually took action against such crimes, my mind wouldn't be so clouded in the first place."

"You think we can just flat out say that she killed Holland? That she murdered his lover? This isn't just something we can fix with a few words. Her supporters would never believe such claims without proof and Swain accusing her of it would guarantee her position. You don't want that do you?"

Riven hesitantly nodded but still scowled.

"You're a Commander of the Crimson Elite. Act like it!" Leblanc ordered.

The girl growled, but nodded again. A sigh came from The Deceiver, looking away from the white haired girl to think about her next words.

"Swain wishes to see you."

"Does he now?"

"Yes. You are his most recent Commander after all."

Riven chuckled in a very sarcastic and forced way. "Tell him the only way I will see him is if he's willing to talk about James and how Culda was involved with his death. Otherwise he can demote me back to my previous position. I will not be the Commander under someone like him."

Another long inhale and exhale sounded from Leblanc. She bit her lip and answered Riven.

"Alright. Maybe I could convince him to talk to you about it…" Leblanc said. "… not sure for how long but-"

"Good. All I need is a minute with him." Riven said slinging her large blade over her shoulder. She turned to Maddoc, observing his body. The girl went to the boy, placing a kiss on his forehead. "I'll be back Maddoc. I promise."

She turned to Leblanc who stood with her staff, not saying anything about the obvious relationship between the two. Riven walked past her, intentionally bumping her on the shoulder with hers as she walked out of the building, The Deceiver following.


The Chain Wardens haunting laugh echoed through the dark hallways. Inside his office, Thresh was laughing hysterically at the explanation Elise had told him. James sat with a straight posture, his hands on his legs quietly humming to himself to block out the wardens laugh. Evelynn loved every moment of the laugh, way more haunting than hers or Elise's'. The Spider Queen had her arms folded with an irritated look.

"So The Black Rose which apparently is a far better organisation than the Shadow Isles is under attack by a mortal being? She got the better of you?" Thresh said mockingly.

Elise didn't look at him but nodded.

"Hysterical." Thresh said leaning over to his left, resting his head on his hand which showed more disinterest. "Now you're here in Ionia to hunt down this… Roland Germez? Not to mention you haven't killed this one yet." He said gesturing to James. "Afraid he'll be too spicy for Vilemaw?"

Evelynn's admiration for The Warden disappeared in a flash. She leaped onto the table in front of him, crouching like a predator as she cupped his skull at the bottom.

"He is nobodies snack, only mine."

Thresh blinked with amusement.

"Ah Evelynn, I've seen your work. It never fails to impress me, though it could slow down a little. The delightful agony you could inflict." Thresh said chuckling. Evelynn slightly smiled. "But that doesn't matter. You seem to be feeling for this man." The Wardens tone changed.

The Agony's Embrace's smile faded. She scratched Thresh across the chest, but it didn't tear through his coat.

"Evelynn!" Elise shouted angrily.

"Relax, I can't feel any pain. Guess that's why she isn't interested in me and is smitten with him." Thresh said.

Evelynn spat at Thresh who only laughed sinisterly. She sat back down on the chair pouting with her arms crossed. Elise was annoyed with her but she had to focus on the importance of this visit.

"Thresh, we need your help." She said. "Have you, or do you know where we could find this man? Let alone even know if he's in this area?"

The Warden grunted in response. He leaned back further, arms behind his flaming head. Finally he spoke.

"Well… I have been picking up… certain souls from a location. High up in the mountains of this village. Every Wednesday night at 11:30pm, I see a lone carriage head in that direction. It returns a few hours later, going back to its destination. Afterwards, up in that location, I see flashes of purple and dark spheres being hurtled around. Eventually it ends and a soul comes floating down. I always take them in my lantern." Thresh explained lifting up his lantern at the end.

Elise, Evelynn, and even James leaned closer upon hearing this.

"Today's Wednesday." The man mumbled to himself. Elise and Evelynn nodded.

"This man was originally from Noxus? A former Commander?" Thresh asked.

"Yes." James spoke finally.

"Does he have Red hair?"

James's eyes lit up with rare excitement. "Yes!"

"Hmm. A Noxian would not be welcome in this territory. He would need some help from the outside, or have connections inside." Thresh continued. "Perhaps he even made a pact."

Suddenly Elise caught onto something. "Thresh. These souls you collect. Are they elders?"

He grunted as an answer while he took a sip from his lantern.

"Oh no." Elise said leaning back.

"What is it?" James asked.

"The location up there, it's a floating temple that is being held aloft by a dark mage with immense power. She was sent by the elders of her village due to them being terrified of her strength. It once served as a training ground for her, but she learned that her master was intentionally holding her back. She killed him and lifted the temple into the air with her magic. There, she trains day and night to reach the full potential of her powers which she will one day unleash upon those who locked her away." Elise said.

James had heard of this mage. "The Dark Sovereign."

Elise nodded without looking. Evelynn had also heard of her, but never imagined she'd be in this situation.

"He must be bringing her an elder each week in exchange for something, but just what is unknown." James said.

"Gold, weapons, anything that he could use in this territory for his own gain!" Thresh exclaimed with glee.

"You said weapons?" James asked. "Even if it's only a suggestion, is it possible?"

The Chain Warden merely shrugged. "Perhaps he is, perhaps he isn't. I do not care for the situation. I collect souls, that is it."

James huffed at this. "I've heard enough." He said getting up. "We have our target and will make him talk one way or another."

The angered man quickly walked out of the room and down the hallway.

"Wait! James!" Evelynn said going after him.

Elise watched the demon exit the room leaving only her and Thresh. The Warden titled his head with a raised brow. Elise cleared her throat.

"It's amazing how quickly a person's perspective such as hers or yours can change if they allow a mortal such as him to live longer than usual." Thresh said with a chuckle.

The Spider Queen tilted her head staring murderously at The Chain Warden who folded his hands and returned a less deadly glare to her. Her nose twitched with annoyance.

"Don't think he's having the same effect on me." Elise snapped. "She merely begged me to teleport her to him. I have no knowledge that it would lead to this and I'm just as surprised as you are."

Thresh chuckled again and stood up with his hands spread out across the table, leaning closer to Elise.

"Perhaps you may not be feeling the same thing for him that he does, but maybe it's something different?" He asked. Elise rose a brow. "Yes, yes, it's perhaps jealously?"

The Spider Queen scoffed with disbelief.

"Has she not satiated you intimately or made any suggestive advances like she always does?" Thresh said with an amused grin forming. "Ever since she met this man, have you noticed that?"

Elise's face became red like a tomato with her arms crossed. Thresh cackled at this and fell back into his chair clutching his stomach.

"Remember who you are talking to Warden." Elise said with dark flames appearing in her hands.

Thresh wiped away a presumed tear and sat up straight. "Calm yourself Elise I'm merely teasing. It's not like you even miss her frequent advancements. Or do you?"

Scoffing again, Elise put her hands on the table. "It's ironic how you are talking to me about my relations when you're the one dating a succubus."

The Wardens fists clenched as he slammed them on the table. "You will NOT speak that way about Ahri."

"Hmm, funny I didn't even say her name and you already know who I'm referring to. Perhaps her slight feelings of humanity are rubbing onto you?" Elise snickered.

Thresh raised his hand to speak, but it was interrupted.

"Thresh! Thresh!" A voice squealed. Elise turned to see Ahri merrily skipping in with a large cup. "We're late for our trip to Margaritavill-!" She stopped abruptly at the sight of Elise. "Ugh she's still here.

Elise turned back to see Thresh now had his face buried in his hands. She cackled at this and stood up.

"Be there in a minute Ahri…" He said with a droning voice.

"Thanks for the information Warden. Hopefully I won't have to come back here anytime soon, I'd hate to interrupt your sessions."

The Spider Queen went out of the office and down the hallway.


"James! Love! Slow down!" Evelynn said following the man out of the bar back into the bright sunshine. Their eyes were assaulted by the change in light from the dark dungeons and took a few moments to adjust.

"What is it?"

"You seem to be a bit upset."

"Why should you care?" He asked. "You have no ethics or morals right?"

She was taken aback by his words, a little hurt and offended. "I'm… just trying to help."

He scoffed. "You wanna help me? Respect my boundaries."

James put some space between Evelynn and himself. Leaning against the wall, he took out a pack of cigarettes and lit one up. James inhaled the contents as Evelynn looked around, observing the people.

So many happy people, and she didn't feel the urge to hurt them.

"That wasn't a very civilized meeting in some parts, Evelynn." Elise's voice said coming out of the building. "Why did you do that?"

"Do what? Defend James from that skank? I have my reasons." Evelynn giggled.

"You know DAMN well what I'm talking about." Elise said violently pushing the woman into a pillar and pinning her. Evelynn's lashers slightly came out in the event she had to use them accordingly. "You attacked Thresh. You scratched him. Why? I thought you admired him and his work."

Evelynn looked over to James who wasn't paying any attention to the two women. Elise followed her gaze and sighed with frustration.

"Think about what you're doing Evelynn. You are letting this man who has no interest in you toy with your emotions and actions."

"So what if I like him? It's not like I'll actually fall in love with him."

"That's not what I'm saying." Elise said with a sigh. "Have you noticed anything different about yourself lately? You haven't turned anything into an innuendo nor have you been flirting with well… anyone. You've only been doing it with him!"

The Agony's Embrace pouted at The Spider Queen, but soon grinned.

"Ohhh I see what's going on here. You're jealous!" She giggled. "I can fix that."

Elise's further words were cut off when Evelynn kissed her. The sweet taste of the succubus spreading through her body and making The Spider Queen want more. She wrapped her arms around Evelynn, their tongues wrestling and fangs occasionally biting. James heard the moans and turned to see his two "allies" making out. Evelynn opened one eye to see the man making an exasperated tone and ended the kiss. Elise turned to him too, a smirk creeping up on her face.

"Need some privacy?" James said sarcastically before flicking the cigarette away.

The Spider Queen figured planning with their newfound information was more important. She and Evelynn could have their privacy later.

The Agony's Embrace wouldn't follow through with it this time.

"Let us return back to the mansion. We have to rest." Elise said.

...


James and Evelynn followed Elise, the man wrapping his arm around Evelynn's waist and bringing her closer. She slightly rested her hand on the side of his chest, smiling at the comforting feeling. She pouted when they had to part ways when they reached the mansion and entered inside.

"This just got a lot more complicated." Elise said taking a bottle of wine out of a cabinet.

"Complicated?" James asked. "How so? Because he happens to be in a pact with a mage?"

"This is no ordinary mage Commander Holland." She snapped. "This is The Dark Sovereign. She has three dark spheres that are with her each second, under her command. They can kill an ill-equipped man with the right blow. She is merciless and will cut down anyone she believes is trying to hold her back."

"Sounds like you're saying we'll have to take both Germez and her down. I thought you'd stop him on his way there."

"We will." Elise said with annoyance. "But I cannot imagine someone with a temper like this mage will enjoy being kept waiting. If he doesn't show up, she may descend down to search for him."

"You say she may descend. It doesn't necessarily mean she will actually do it."

"It's dangerous love. Me and Elise have been doing this for a long, long time. We've rarely been in this situation. It can be done if handled correctly, but we cannot allow you to join us." Evelynn said.

He blinked a few times "What are you saying?" He asked with a monotone voice.

Elise poured herself a glass and offered some to her colleagues. They both took one, but James's question was unanswered.

"We are saying you should stay out of this. We cannot risk you possibly becoming deceased for real."

James's glass shattered in his hand a few moments later. Some wine splashed in his face but he was unfazed. Elise and Evelynn's eyes widened at this. James said nothing and the bandana covering his mouth made it difficult to see his entire expression. His hand was bleeding but he didn't feel anything. Silence happened in the kitchen. The Spider Queen and The Agony's Embrace felt a shiver down their spines. James breathed deeply.

"Okay." He said calmly.

The man stood up and walked out of the room. The two women said nothing for about ten seconds after he left.

"That… was hot." Evelynn said with admiration.

"I take it that's the attitude he gave to someone in the hallway?" Elise mumbled quietly.

"Yep!" Evelynn giggled.

"Hmm. Well anyway, we should get ready for tonight. It's going to be a bit more complicated."

However, The Spider Queen's hand was immediately grabbed by an armored hand. She was forced around, seeing James in his full suit of armor, the glare through his red visor. Her mouth was agape and her eyes widened with slightly fear, but she glared back. Evelynn was enjoying this.

"Stay out of this? Stay. Out. Of. This?" He said quietly.

"Y-Yes." Elise stammered.

A forced chuckle came from James as he slightly pushed Elise to get off her. He paced around the table. "I know, I know you two ladies think I'm not suited, or equipped to engage in such a task. The Dark Sovereign is powerful; this I know to be true. I can see that you'd think I'd be afraid to possibly make an enemy out of her since you two are certainly thinking that."

Elise crossed her arms and Evelynn leaned forward with interest, clearly taking great joy in this. She loved this side of James.

"I am nervous that it could happen, but I am far more nervous of what is stirring in Noxus. A deceitful mage, a loner her whole life and a complete bitch, is making great progress on becoming The Grand General of Noxus. I do not know for certain what she will do to make the empire strive even greater, but I do know it will make The Dark Sovereign's actions seem like child's play. If we don't take out Germez, or talk to him as an alternative, we will have bigger problems to worry about than the chance of making The Dark Sovereign our enemy."

James kneeled down slightly beside Elise, looking into her eyes without the glare. It gave her a strange feeling of relief.

"Given the situation, I think you'll be needing all the help you can get."

The Spider Queen's mouth twitched with mirth. She put a hand on James's shoulders. "Perhaps I misjudged you Commander. You are not what I expected." He gave a nod of gratitude. "We will instill fear into Culda Graves, and you're going to help us."

"Yesss." James said with a clenched fist.

The man felt a lasher caress the side of his helmet. He groaned and turned with the expectation of Evelynn trying to kiss him. She didn't, but was back in her usual form.

"Here." She said.

James looked down and his eyes widened with shock. In her hands was his rifle. He met her eyes again before looking down. Evelynn smiled as he took it, his hands moving to the right spots. The man smiled as he felt his weapon again, getting a feeling for the gun and familiarising himself with it.

"Thank you. Evelynn." He said with a sincere tone.

She giggled and merely nodded. James activated the bayonet on his rifle, the sudden appearance making Evelynn gasp and giggle again with shock. Elise rose a brow with amusement as she snapped her fingers, turning back into her Queen appearance.

"We will make our move tonight. Prepare yourselves for it."

James nodded and left the two women again. He went to his presumed quarters, the bedroom Evelynn had him bounded in before. The man sat down, placing his rifle against the bed as he stared ahead.

"Maybe this alliance won't be so shaky after all." He said to himself.


"It's worse than I imagined." Elise said swirling the wine glass with her fingers. "You are in love with him."

Evelynn said nothing. Elise downed the rest of her drink, clearing her throat afterwards.

"You suggested he shouldn't go out when you know what he's capable of in combat. He can clearly look after himself. I could see it in your eyes when he said he'd tag along. The fear they were showing when you came across the thought of him being pelted to death by black spheres. I did what I could, but it was his choice."

"It's not the fear of him dying." Evelynn said. "It's the fear of what he'll see."

"Oh? Are you afraid he will vomit when he witnesses you tear a heart straight from the ribcage? Are you afraid he won't want to look at you anymore when you devour the man's cock?" Elise said with mockery in her voice.

Nothing was said.

"Alright, perhaps I've been a bit harsh. I will leave you to yourself for now Evelynn. You need time."

The Spider Queen stood up, leaving the kitchen and leaving Evelynn alone.

"I've done this thousands of times. Why now? Why am I afraid of doing it? Why do I care what James will think of me? Why am I falling in love with him?"

The woman took a sip from her drink, but some of the red wine accidentally spilled out.

"Shit." She whispered.

Evelynn wiped some of the wine off her mouth. When doing this, she looked at her clawed hands. The liquid had stained them, giving the familiar look of blood. She looked into a nearby mirror, seeing her mouth had wine splattered on it too. Seemed like she'd just eaten a mans beating heart.

The woman clenched her fist in anger and threw the glass into the mirror with a shatter.