Authors Notes: Hey shorter chapter hope that is ok, had a little bit of writers block. Anyway I will try and come out with another chapter soon due to this one being shorter. Leave a review letting me know if the story is doing ok, let me know if you want to see anything as well.
The group had walked for a few hours and were finally climbing the mountain to the Kinkou order. Rupert was astonished at the scenery up here. There were cherry blossoms on the path they were taking along with shrines every so often. Rupert also could see much more of Ionia from on the mountain and was still impressed with its beauty.
Rupert could see they were approaching a large temple with a courtyard in front. He couldn't see anyone but it didn't look abandoned either. However, he was getting the strangest feeling that he was being watched as they approached the front gates.
"Should we knock?" Rupert asked as they came to the door.
"No need, they already know we are here." Ahri said.
"She's right."
Rupert jumped and turned around to notice a girl in green robes that covered her midsection. She had green leg wrappings that came above her knee as well as a few pieces of armor on her arms and legs. Her face was mostly covered with a mask but her piercing brown eyes glared at the four of them.
"Wow, how did you sneak up on us?" Rupert asked.
The ninja ignored him. "I wasn't expecting visitors, explain yourself."
"We request an audience with Shen." Caitlyn said.
The green ninja seemed reluctant to let them go in. "Why should I allow you to speak with him."
"Don't worry Akali, I can sense they travelled far to get here, we shall allow them entrance."
"Shen!" The green ninja exclaimed as a new figure stood beside her.
The Figure was wearing all blue robes covering his entire body. He had much more armor than the former and his whole head was covered with a mask. The only body part you could see were his glowing blue eyes that could stare right through you.
"Shen, it is an honor to meet you." Rupert said as he bowed his head.
Shen chuckled. "No need for such formalities, welcome to the Kinkou order temple."
They walked through the doors and Rupert was amazed at the inside. The colours that filled the building were vibrant reds and yellows and greens. There was art of Ionia that cluttered the walls. Many different rooms branched off from the main room forming a maze like structure.
"Now, what is it you wanted to speak with me about?" Shen said as he turned and looked at the four.
Rupert came forward and took a deep breath. "I have come for your assistance. There is a danger that threatens all of Runeterra by someone called Devin Norwood. Zilean has told me I am the chosen one who must fight to stop it. I have come to seek you out so that I can learn to harness the powers I hold deep inside me."
Shen looked at Rupert, his expression not changing in the slightest. There was a giggle from behind Rupert.
"Hehe, This person is supposed to save the world, I don't know what we need saving from." Akali said.
Shen continued to look at Rupert. "I have felt an imbalance in the world as of recent. I have no reason to doubt you since you travelled a long distance to find me. I still have questions, come so that you may inform me of this information."
Shen started to walk into a room, motioning for Rupert to follow him. The three girls started to follow before Akali stopped them.
"He will want to be alone for this, you can join me and get me caught up."
The three girls looked a little nervous leaving Rupert alone but followed Akali nonetheless.
The four girls were inside a small room sitting around a low table.
"Can I get you some tea while we discuss?" Akali asked.
The three girls nodded before the green ninja hopped up to make a pot. They waited patiently before she returned rather quickly with a steaming pot in her hand. She poured them a glass before taking a seat next to them.
"So, where do we start? How about who that person you're travelling with?"
Caitlyn took a sip of her tea before opening her mouth. "His name is Rupert, he isn't from Runeterra he just sort of showed up. We only found out he was a hero of sorts and so we came here."
Akali nodded her head trying to piece some of the information together.
"And how is the world in danger?" She asked.
"We don't really know what is going on, only that it has something to do with Captain Norwood." Lux said. "He always seemed crocked to me, it doesn't surprise me that it's him who is behind this."
"One last question, why are you three even together?" Akali said.
The three girls looked at each other almost forgetting why they had been together.
"Captain Norwood," Caitlyn said. "He put us on a mission to find some weird artifact or something. We failed in finding it and were travelling to Piltover when we found Rupert."
Akali now understanding got up after finishing her tea. "It's late, I will show you your rooms."
She walked out the door as the three girls followed her.
"This is perfect." Captain Norwood said as he admired a large machine that was pumping numerous pistons and gears.
"This is the power station for Piltover sir." A solider said.
Captain Norwood walked around the massive room he was in. It was deep underneath the city and housed many machines that all worked to keep the city running. He was amazed at the complexity and the scale.
"Well you better get to work, I want this to be my new energy collector and we don't have time to waste." Captain Norwood said.
The solider nodded before leading a group of scientists to the control system. Captain Norwood was pleased, his plan had a few bumps in the road but was coming together faster than expected. His job in Piltover was completed and could go back to finish some unsettled business. His assassins should be arriving in Ionia soon and that would be more loose ends tied up. He walked out of the massive room to prepare for his leave and finish what he had started.
Rupert was outside in a large area, Shen was only a few feet in front of him.
"I see, so Rupert you want me show you how to harness your powers." Shen said as his back was facing Rupert.
"I don't know how else I will find out how to use my powers." Rupert said.
"Well then, let's start our lesson right now."
"Now?" Rupert questioned.
He didn't have time to react before Shen turned around and came running towards him. Rupert didn't know what to do but felt a massive pain in his stomach. He saw that Shen had been faster than expected and gave a roundhouse kick straight to his gut causing him to be spiralled backwards landing on his back.
"Gah, my stomach." Rupert groaned as he wrapped his hands around where it hurt.
Rupert struggled to make it back onto his feet but felt angry at Shen and ran at him full force. Shen stood still, emotionless waiting for Rupert to come at him. Rupert got his fists ready to jab Shen in the face but as he got close Shen sidestepped out of the way tripping Rupert so that he fell flat on his face.
"You need much training." Shen said calmly as he walked over to Rupert.
Rupert felt pain all over and sat up unable to stand. "Why did you do that?" He said annoyed.
"I wanted to find out your strength." Shen said. "You have a long way to go if you want to have any chance of saving the world."
"Heh, do I really have that much time to learn?" Rupert asked.
"No," Shen said plainly. "But remember this Rupert, only you can bring out the potential of your power. You must find something deep inside you to draw your power from and nobody can teach you that."
Shen slowly walked away back inside the temple. "Lesson is over for today." He called out before disappearing.
Rupert got onto his feet as he struggled to walk towards the temple. He walked only a few feet before he stopped sensing he was not alone.
"Hello?" He called out.
"Hello." He heard from behind him before turning around quickly.
He was met with a small purple robed person completely covered by his robe. He was short only coming to around Rupert's waist.
"Kennen, how are you?" Rupert asked.
"How do you know who I am?" Kennen said, looking with his big blue eyes.
"Don't worry about it."
Rupert started to walk away but was stopped by the small creature.
"You must remember what Shen said, find the power inside you or you will fail."
Rupert nodded. "Where do you find your strength?"
Kennen motioned for them to sit before continuing. "I get my power to prove that looks don't mean everything. People wouldn't expect me to be powerful, that give me my strength."
Rupert felt that could apply to him as well seeing as he really didn't look like the type of person with strength.
"That, and of course to bring peace and balance to the world." Kennen added.
"I don't know if I can do this Kennen, Shen just kicked my butt I don't think I really have strength. Can I really save the world?" Rupert asked.
Kennen was silent for a while. He looked as if he was meditating.
"If you think like that, we will be doomed. Your body is not the only thing that holds strength, your mind is very important as well. If you do not control your mind, people become power hungry and evil fills their head. You must learn to control both body and mind you cannot have true strength without one or the other."
Kennen got up and started to walk inside the temple leaving Rupert along. Rupert's mind was filled with what both Kennen and Shen had said. Rupert closed his eyes and he searched his mind for something he thought could give him strength. However, only one thing could come to his mind, fear.
Rupert was fearful about fighting Devin Norwood, he was fearful that he would lose his friends family and home. He was fearful that everything would become worse because of him. He didn't need to be told to know that this was holding him back. He got up to go get some rest from all the walking they had done today. He would need all the strength to start his training.
He woke up in the room he had stumbled into to get some shuteye. It was dark and quiet and he got up from the small bed and walked back outside where he had fought Shen.
The moon was out, shinning a bright white light across the courtyard as he walked across it. He couldn't hear a thing, there was no wind rushing the trees, no birds singing, only the sound of his feet on the stone.
He walked past the courtyard down a dirt path into the trees, his only light being the moon. He walked until he noticed a bridge making his way over to it. He got to the middle of the bridge and looked down at the stream filled with koi fish. Their scales reflected the moons rays causing shimmers in the water.
"You are awake."
Rupert nearly fell in the water as he turned around and saw Shen looking at him.
"Yes I'm awake and you scared me." Rupert said as he noticed his breath had sped up.
"I apologize, I only came to see if you were feeling well, it's late and people normally don't wander outside."
"I'm fine," Rupert said. "I was talking to Kennen, he was talking about being strong in body and mind. I don't mean to sound doubtful but do you really think I can harness my powers."
Shen walked closer to Rupert. "Close your eyes." He commanded.
Rupert obeyed and closed his eyes.
"Now, I want you to imagine hitting a target. Focus and strike it as hard as you can." Shen instructed.
Rupert imagined himself in a room by himself with only a dummy in front of him. He got his fists ready and punched it as hard as he could. However, the dummy barely moved and bounced back, knocking Rupert back.
Rupert laughed. "Even in my imagination I can't hit a target right."
Shen nodded his head. "Close your eyes again." To which Rupert obliged.
"Now I want you to think of someone you love."
Rupert began to imagine, he saw his family in his old house as they smiled at him. His mom and dad looked happy as Rupert felt something come over him. His vision changed as Ahri, Lux and Caitlyn filled his vision. They were all talking and laughing, Ahri and Lux teased each other and Caitlyn tried to control them.
"Now they are in danger." Shen said. "You are the only one who can save them. Bring all your strength to fight back."
Rupert saw Devin Norwood appear. He had a group of soldiers marching as they tried to take the three girls away. They fought back but there were too many of them. Devin Norwood was laughing at him as he felt something from inside him. He needed to protect them, he would protect them. He could feel energy running through his veins as it energized his body. Rupert tensed his body as his real self, lunged his fist forward as it was stopped by something grabbing him.
Rupert opened his eyes to see Shen holding his outstretched hand by the wrist. His mouth was agape as his eyes opened wide.
"That is where you will find your strength." Shen said letting go of his arm.
Rupert still looked in awe as blue flames engulfed his hand. His palm had a blue fireball in it as he twirled his wrist around looking in shock. He felt no pain from being burnt from the fire, nor did he feel any different except that he felt more power in his arm than before.
"I unleashed my power."
Authors Notes: Rupert found his power, well at least some of it. Hope this chapter was alright, not a lot of action because I'm trying to set up some story and I had some writers block. Anyway, leave a review tell me what you want to see, who should be the next girl Rupert gets to sleep with, what should they do? Tell me all these things and more anyway see ya.