Caring not where her feet guided her, Shiva's frustration lowered with each step. Reaching a stopping point, she let out a sigh. Looking around to see where she stopped, it was the shopping center of Demacia. It was crowded and booming with business. Roaming around to see what would catch her interest, her eyes weren't focused when she collided with someone and stumbled over a bit.
"Pardon me, I wasn't watching where I was going" called a soothing voice.
"Oh no, it was my fault. I wasn't watching where I was going" said Shiva as she turned to face the person standing in front of her.
"You can hear me?" said the voice surprised.
"Why yes" said Shiva.
Standing befor her was the Maven of Strings, Sona. While both of them were admiring the merchandise, they were oblivious to what was in front of them and caused the collision. Sona circled around her in curosity.
"No one has ever been able to hear me before, except the Summoners" said Sona
"About that..." said Shiva noticing people were beginning to stop and stare.
"Care to speak somewhere else?" asked Sona.
"Please" said Shiva.
Sona guided her out of the shopping center and onto the streets of Demacia to sit on an isolated bench. Shiva sat down as Sona hovered in front of her.
"A Summoner, how intriguing" said Sona.
"At least you're more easy-going about it than certain people..." said Shiva.
"While it may seem strange and out of the ordinary, the proof is that you are able to hear me" said Sona.
"I suppose" said Shiva.
"Would you care to share what is bothering you?" asked Sona.
"What do you mean? I'm quite alright" said Shiva.
"From my mind to yours, alas our minds are open to one another" said Sona.
"Sure seems one sided" said Shiva.
"Within time, Summoner" said Sona.
"...I really don't want to talk about it..." said Shiva standing up and walking off.
"Jealousy makes one act different towards others" said Sona.
"Jealousy? Wait, why would Lux be jealous?" asked Shiva walking back.
Sona smiled and circled around her once again.
"Have you not noticed her actions around a particular someone?" asked Sona.
"Aside a bitchy attitude, no" said Shiva crossing her arms and frowning.
"Summoner, allow me to simplify since I believe the situation has flown over your head. Lux 'likes' Ezreal. It's quite obvious" said Sona.
"I'd figure such a care-free personality was just part of her" said Shiva.
"It is, but when the person you like is with anyone of the opposite gender, one feels as if they must intrude and display who would be the best suitor" said Sona.
Shiva toned down as her face expression softened. Come to think of it, Lux was rather close to him majority of the time. Her constant pestering and the need to guide him to his room the previous night. How could she be so oblivious to this. Her thoughts lingered on the subject.
"Summoner, you've never...liked someone before?" asked Sona.
Shiva stared at Sona in sorrow.
"After finally getting on his good side from when we first met, now this..." muttered Shiva.
"You will do fine, Summoner. While Lux and Ezreal have a stronger friendship than you and him, one can say she is rather weak on the subject, hence why she has been attacking you instead of confronting him about it" said Sona with a smile.
Not knowing wether to take it as a good thing or bad thing, the thought of it worried her. Even so, she was sure she was outmatched by Lux. Lux was beautiful, strong - willed, elegant and smart. All she had to offer was companionship and tent set-up in his journeys. Forcing a smile for Sona, she nodded to her false hopes.
"Thank you, for your time" said Shiva.
"The pleasure is all mine. It has been a while since I've spoken to anyone. Feel free to come talk to me anytime, Summoner" said Sona with a smile.
"I should get back then" said Shiva.
"Farewell, Summoner" said Sona.
Bidding Sona a farewell, Shiva followed the path back to the castle. Before long, Ezreal was found along the path as he sighed in relief. Greeting her with a hug, he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Glad I finally found you" said Ezreal.
"What? Thought I ran off out of the city?" said Shiva.
"It crossed my mind" said Ezreal.
Shiva chuckled with Ezreal. Removing his hand from her shoulder, he figured now would be a great opportunity to show her around the city.
"Since we're in the middle of the city, care for a tour?" asked Ezreal.
"Sure" said Shiva smiling.
The city had plenty to offer, from tailoring to blacksmithing, everything felt almost from the middle-ages. The craftsmanships and tastes depicted old times, yet the materials kept it modern. It was a feel when passing by through historical towns in modern times, one would recall the old age and compare it to now. It was the same feel. Keeping mental notes in her head, there wasn't much to forget before they made their way back to the castle. To their surprise, Lux stood at the entrance of the lobby with a displeased expression.
"Lux, what's wrong?" asked Ezreal.
"Nothing, you sort of left while I was trying to look for you" said Lux tapping her foot on the ground.
"What did you need me for?" asked Ezreal.
"I need a study partner for a test I will be engaging in tomorrow. While I am familiar with most of the subjects, there is one particular subject I must certainly improve on, landscape. Since you're the only one I know who excells in it, I figured you could help me. You will, won't you?" said Lux completely changing her negative attitude into sympathy.
"I've got some free time, besides we should be heading back to Piltover within the next couple of days. I'll catch you around, Shiva" said Ezreal.
Unable to respond with Lux dragging Ezreal away, Shiva sighed and began to make her way over to her room. Actually, there was something she wanted to ask Ezreal about Sona. Though she mentioned to visit her when she pleased, there was no way she would know where to even look for her. Stopping in her tracks, she ventured down the halls to try and find Ezreal and Lux.
Meanwhile with Ezreal and Lux. Reaching the doors to the library where Ezreal expected to study, his action to open the door was stopped by Lux's hand.
"Hm? What's wrong?" asked Ezreal.
Lux kept quiet for a moment before looking straight into Ezreal's eyes.
"You like me don't you?" asked Lux.
"Of course I do, we've shared our fights and outview on Noxians" said Ezreal.
"That's not what I mean" said Lux.
"Then what is it?" asked Ezreal.
"WELL!" yelled Lux while closing her eyes and fists.
Actions speak louder than words and in this case they did. Pressing her lips up against Ezreal's, he didn't resist. It was from around the corner where Shiva stood in disbelief at the sight of them kissing. Not peeping a sound, she slowly walked away from the scene, holding back the tears that were weak to hold. Ezreal was the first to pull back from the kiss, yet had more of a concerned face that a happy one.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you before, but I was just so worried you'd say no and well after this whole thing I thought I would never get the chance to tell you and well I didn't, so it's why I just took action instead of telling you how I really felt. Don't be upset..." said Lux.
"Lux, I don't think it would be proper to just engage in something we aren't ready for. I'm not declining your offer, but I would prefer if we took this step by step" said Ezreal.
"I agree" said Lux smiling and hugging him tightly.
"You didn't really want me to help you study, did you..." said Ezreal lofting a brow.
"Eh heh heh, you saw right through me" said Lux letting go and twirling around.
"Is this why you've been treating Shiva differently?" asked Ezreal.
"She was getting in the way. I worked so hard to get to this moment and I wasn't going to allow HER to get in the way!" pouted Lux.
"You should relax on that now, try being nicer to her" said Ezreal.
"I won't make any promises~" said Lux trotting away.
Ezreal sighed.
"Women..." said Ezreal shaking his head.
Shiva found herself in the training grounds where she previously encountered Jarvan training. Figuring a good work out would keep her mind distracted and her body exhausted. Starting off with some sit ups and push ups, the thought of Ezreal and Lux being together haunted her mind. Working out a sweat, she walked over to one of the training dummies and striked it numerous times with her fists.
"She's doing this to make me jealous, she probably doesn't even like him!" she thought to herself.
Tossing a couple more punches, her train of thought eased up.
"That can't be it...she's known him much longer than I have, and if what Sona said is true, then maybe I shouldn't have intervened..." she thought.
Remembering the kissing scene between them fired her up again as she pounded her fists into the dummy once again. There was a tap on her shoulder as she directed her fist towards whoever stood behind her. Jarvan firmly held her fist as he questioned her actions.
"What troubles you, Warrior?" asked Jarvan.
"Nothing, just trying to get back into shape. I've been lacking some training since I got here" said Shiva.
"While I admire your commitment, I highly doubt that is the reason why you're out here late instead of early in the morning" said Jarvan.
If Sona knew about Lux and Ezreal, she would be sure Jarvan would know this as well.
"As I was oblivious as to Lux's interest in Ezreal, I just so happened to catch them with their tongues down each other's throat" said Shiva trying to maintain calm.
"Yet it took a kissing scene to make you realize this?" asked Jarvan.
"Apparently so" said Shiva walking away.
Jarvan took a hold of Shiva's arm as he pulled her close to him.
"If it bothers your pretty little head, I have a solution to your problem" said Jarvan lifting her chin with his finger.
"Your suggestion?" asked Shiva.
"You're indeed quite the oblivious creature I've bestowed my eyes on. Yet what I propose is a strenuous 'excercise' which will make you forget all of your problems" said Jarvan lightly stroking her back and attempting to kiss her.
Immediately pulling away from him, she frowned at him and smacked his hand away.
"I will not sleep with you for the sake of forgetting something. If I were to sleep with someone, I'd like it to be due to a moment of passion" said Shiva.
"Yet here I thought I could seduce any class of woman" said Jarvan flicking a flock of his hair.
"You're so full of yourself..." muttered Shiva as she walked off to her room.
There she layed on the bed to think of how she would handle the situation in the morning, as she might have to deal with Lux tagging along majority of the time. Not wanting to rile herself up, she decided to just fall asleep and try to forget it.