Deadly Deception
Chapter 11
ARE YOU ALL READY FOR THIS?!
Again, the parting from Caitlyn and Jayce was a painful one, but Vi knew it was a necessary one. It was a difficult goodbye, but the reassurance that it wouldn't be a long one made it better. As both Vi and Katarina walked into Noxus, they were finally smiling warmly at each other with no fear. Neither of them wanted to mention what almost happened during their dance, which was okay for them. The two of them were content with friendly conversation.
"Miss!" Somebody shouted, running towards them. Vi put a protective, gauntlet covered hand in front of Katarina, just to keep her safe. "Miss Du Coteau," He slowed to a stop in front of the women, scruffy and out of breath. "Master Swain saw you enter the city, and he has asked for your presence in his halls with the other champions." Vi lowered her arm and looked at her friend.
"Thank you. We will go there immediately." Katarina said, waving the messenger away and continuing to walk.
"I wonder what the old man wants now?" Vi asked in a half huff. "I hate going there."
"You've only been there once."
"Yeah, but I still hate it." Katarina smiled and shook her head. The rest of the short journey was walked in silence. The Assassin started to think about the possibility of Swain trying to kill Vi again, even with the disapproval of the other Noxian champions. The enforcer, however, was singing her theme song to herself.
Swain spared no expense in making himself look powerful. He lived in the largest mansion in Noxus; one with more rooms than any other person could ever need. It was made with dark stone and tinted windows, accentuated with vicious looking gargoyles under almost every window. The hall where everyone gathered was the first room in the mansion, and every champions eyes fell on Katarina and Vi as they opened the doors.
"Finally, the two of you come back." Swain pushed himself up from his seat at the head of the table, keeping his eyes on the women. "Where did you go?"
"Just staying outside the walls for a few days." Vi stated, grinning. "Chilling out. Relaxing." Katarina looked up at her for a second, and then looked back at Swain and nodded before closing the doors.
"It's understandable." Leblanc smiled, leaning away from Morgana. "We were just talking about your upcoming wedding." Katarina's face stayed blank, and Vi couldn't stay on either confused or surprised. "It is soon, correct?" For a few minutes, the room stayed silent. Tension started to gather, and it became difficult to breathe under.
"Almost." Cassiopeia said, breaking the silence with a smile. "There have been a few petty and pointless disagreements, but everything is going smoothly."
"Hey, I-"
"I know what you're going to say." Katarina said, stopping Vi from speaking by holding a hand up. "But please, not now. We'll discuss it later." Not many could see the pleading look in her eyes. They stared at each other for a few moments before the enforcer huffed.
"Fine. But you know I hate the colours." Even Talon breathed a sigh of relief as they sat down at the table.
"I haven't seen a wedding in years." LeBlanc continued, making everyone groan or sigh silently. "I'm actually quite excited. The mixing of blood is always intriguing."
"Blood?" Vi asked.
"Has Katarina not told you what happens during a wedding ceremony?" When she shook her head, LeBlanc grinned. "Then it will be fun to see your reaction when it happens."
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The door to the Du Coteau household slammed open, letting Vi storm over to the stairs and jog up them, leaving Katarina and her siblings to stand and stare. After a second door slammed, Cassiopeia chuckled and moved inside after her sister stepped in to stare.
"It's as if she's having a tantrum." The Naga chuckled, making herself comfortable on her small mountain of pillows. "I suggest that you try and talk her down, Kat."
"Or apologise for lying to her for so long." Talon said, closing the door behind him. "That is more advisable."
"Just stay down here." Katarina jogged upstairs, heart hammering in her chest. Each door was closed, so she had to open a few and look inside before she finally found Vi in her bedroom. The enforcer was pacing back and forth, grinding her fists into her temples.
"What the fuck was that?!" She demanded, stopping to look at Katarina, disbelief on her face. "We're supposed to be getting fucking married?!"
"Vi, please." The assassin pushed the door closed and held her hands up. "I can explain."
"Has this been going on for the entire fucking time that I've been here?! People waiting for us to get married?!" Vi raised a fist, ready to speak again, but swung it down, through the air, and started to pace again, rubbing a fist into her forehead.
"I wanted to save your life." Katarina stepped forward. "I also wanted to protect you. How would you have reacted if I told you this when I brought you here?"
"It would have been nicer if you told me the fucking truth, Katarina!" Vi stopped again to face her. "Is that what you fucking want?! Do you actually want me to marry you?!" Katarina's gasp was quiet, but it might as well have been into a microphone in a silent hall. Vi's anger seemed to vanish, and her fist lowered again. "Kat?"
"I..." She sighed and rubbed her face. "I can't explain it. I trust you. I trust you completely. More than anyone I know. I told the council that we were engaged to save your life. The thought in my head was only to save your life, I didn't think of the consequences at the time. It was a lie, but..." She struggled to find the next words; or anything to say. Katarina looked away, silently cursing herself. The hand that cupped her cheek turned her head back, and Vi carefully pressed their lips together. Out of habit, the assassin moved to grab a blade from her belt.
When she fully grasped what was happening, Katarina closed her eyes and leant into it, gripping the hand that was on her cheek, and putting the other on Vi's back to pull them closer together. After they leaned away from each other, their eyes met for a second before Katarina looked at her feet, trying to will her face to not go red.
"Aw, are you embarrassed?" Vi laughed, putting a hand on the back of Katarina's head and cradling it against her chest. "It's alright, Kat!"
"This is completely new for me." She managed to mumble. She used both hands to tightly grip the back of Vi's shirt. "I don't..."
"It's okay." The bruiser kissed the top of Katarina's head. "Have you always liked me?"
"I... I think so." The assassin lifted her head so she could be heard more easily, but still pressed her forehead into the taller woman's chest. "Assassins do not have emotions. I never know what I feel." After a few seconds of silence, Vi let go of her.
"C'mere." She took Katarina's hand and led her across the room before letting go and laying on the bed.
"Vi what-"
"Just come here." She said, holding her arms out. Katarina looked at her for a moment, then laid down and let Vi pull her closer. "There. Do you feel safe?" The two of them had shared a bed many times, but this time was different. The assassin gripped the front of Vi's shirt and rested her forehead against her collarbone. The enforcer had one arm under her neck to cradle her head, and the other over her waist in a hug. "Kat?" Instead of speaking, Katarina made a quiet noise and moved her head so it was under her friend's chin.
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"It's quiet." Cassiopeia looked up from her book and at Talon, who was leaning on the frame for her bedroom door. "It's been quiet for a few hours now."
"What do you want me to do about it?" He turned to look down the hall for a few seconds before looking back.
"Go and check why."
"Why can't you go and check?"
"You're less likely to get stabbed." Giving him a deep sigh, Cassiopeia closed her book and moved out of her room, giving Talon another glare as she passed him. She paused at her sister's door, but she wouldn't admit that she was scared. The naga still carefully opened the door, just in case somebody didn't want to be disturbed. As she pushed the door further open, light flooded the room, and onto Vi's face, who twitched as it hit her eyelids.
Both women had fallen asleep minutes after they had gotten comfortable in each other's arms. The enforcer had moved an arm under her head, and Katarina had laid an arm over the other woman's waist. With a smile, Cassiopeia pulled the door shut and flinched when she saw Talon standing an inch away from her.
"There's nothing to worry about." She sighed, meeting his eyes. "They're asleep, and I think they finally admitted to eachother."
"That's one barrier crossed. The next is actually getting them married."
Sorry that this chapter is shorter than usual, but I hope this was a good moment for everyone.
