If you have zero interest in what I have to say just skip to the chapter heading, I do appreciate if you read this because I would like to keep you guys informed of the current situation of Lore and Character development.
It has been a while since I last updated, and I feel horrible since I've had this chapter ready for about a week now. I dont know what has been holding me from posting this chapter. On a different note, I've decided to not give you any character bios, explicitly at least, since you can probably piece together what is and isnt important about the characters. Another reason is that there is some information I dont want you guys knowing yet and other things that are completely new and will change your perspective on everything, I think its better if you guys find these things out as the story goes on instead of me giving you the answers, just take a look back at the older chapters and find the information that may be important. Try and revisit that of the Exodus units, which will be making their appearance soon. The final reason is that there is still stuff that I have yet to come up with and feel if I make a character bio page I wont be able to make adjustments with ease.
On to a different topic, Odin is a more complex character to write for in this ever-changing universe which is League of Legends lore. I have had a very good time reading the new lore, but a hard time trying to incorporating it into this here story, since the removal of the Institute of War and Summoners happened with RIOT it has been an odd transition. What does that all mean? Well what I'm saying is that its getting increasingly hard to keep up with the original lore of the game as it fades away and is replaced with the new one. Are there any changes in the story? No, not really, I'm going to keep writing as if it exists and try to keep it as close as possible to the new lore (which I like, but I believe that the old lore was sufficient. They are pulling a non-canonicalgame like Overwatch).
Last thing, I swear. The current state and list of characters, Odin, Lilith, Metis, Enyo, Ghost, Efreet, Clara (Dead), and Jackhammer. Now some of you are going to be asking, who is Jackhammer? Dont worry about it for now. Next thing with this, Ghost. Ghost hasnt been 'seen' recently, but he is there, in Runeterra, and will be crucialto the story along with Lilith and Efreet. Last but not least, Odin's character. Odin is a very complex character, psychologically and physically. I have showed you guys his power, but havent showed you just how powerful it is, and Odin's weaponry, he still has some aces up his sleeves, and a ton of, I'm not going to spoil it just yet. I just want you guys to keep three things in mind:
1. Odin is an assassin, not a soldier.
2. He has yet to reveal some things to you.
3. Angel...
If you read this, thank you, and if you didnt, alright, thanks for taking interest in the story. Please review and comment, only if you see fit, and have a great day/night.
Chapter 24: No Escape
Odin stayed in the hospital for the next two days, as advised by the doctor. Once the two passed he grabbed his holster, with Eclipse inside, put his shirt on, and checked out.
"Are you really leaving so soon?" The nurse at the reception asked him.
"I have some things to do, which were delayed by my staying here." Odin replied coldly.
"Well, make sure to stay safe," The receptionist started checking him out as she spoke. "Things here haven't been, how do you say it, quiet over the past few days. With the sheriff and her enforcer away at the Institute we have had some problems." She leaned in and whispered into Odin's ear. "The rest of the force isn't as… productive as those two."
"I understand." Odin reassured her, all he wanted was to get out of the Hospital and finish his business in Piltover; so he could move on. "You mind telling me the fastest way to get to Zaun from here?"
"Sure," The nurse said hesitantly. "You want to take one of the lifts down, but it's filthy and dangerous down there. The closest lift is about four blocks away, its inside a large building, you cant miss it."
"Thanks," Odin replied kindly. "But I need to get down there to see someone."
"I understand," The nurse smiled. "Okay, you are set to leave, remember to check back with us if you experience any pain."
"Will do." Odin said as he walked out.
Outside the sun was shining; most of the snow around the hospital entrance had melted since it was getting warmer out. Odin had left his coat in the hotel and he didn't think he would need it in Zaun, but he did need to check in with Caitlyn and Vi.
He walked down the sidewalk, passing the train station and later on the clothing store. He continued until he made it to the hotel, taking a right and walking through the revolving doors Odin found himself inside the lobby. The receptionist waved at him, "Odin, sir, we thought something terrible had happened. Where have you been?"
Odin walked to the counter. "Long story." He said as he walked by, but the clerk stopped him.
"Sir, the Piltover police are conducting an investigation on you." The clerk's attitude had changed completely, he was serious; it was as if he had changed into a completely different person. "I'm going to need you to come with me."
"Let go of my arm, boy." Odin said angrily, he was in no mood for this. "I'm going to my room, even if I have to go right through you."
"Please don't take that tone with me." The clerk's eyes shot down towards his other hand, which was holding a small pistol. "I'm going to have to ask you to come with me."
"I swear to God, if you don't let go of my hand in the next ten seconds…" Odin stopped. He looked around the lobby, there were families walking in and out of the hotel, and the restaurant on the other side of the lobby. A scene in this open of a place was a bad idea, and he didn't have his rig or any knives. "What do you want?"
"I've told you," The clerk smiled, but the anger in his voice was now worse than before. "I need you to come with me."
"Why can't we do whatever you need to do here?" Odin asked, at this point he was stalling. Trying to buy enough time to think of a plan. Then, it dawned on him, the clerk was standing directly in front of him, scanning the room again he noticed that he was in plain view of three cameras, but only one could see the clerk clearly; and even so, the clerk's weapon was covered by Odin's body. 'If I disarm him, it would look like I held this clerk at gunpoint. And if I don't comply he shoots me with whatever he has in the gun, which most probably isn't bullets, and I am either dead or back in the hospital.' He thought.
"I urge you to come with me so we can take this matter privately." The clerk said, as he nudged him with the barrel of the pistol.
'I have my weapon in my pocket, and he holster on my chest. Even if I were to draw it would take to long, game over. And, if I try to dodge a shot it might hit a civilian, or worse, go through the entrance windows and kill a civilian whilst injuring others with the glass. This was quite well planned.' Odin thought.
"Do you mind if I write something down on one of your papers first?" Odin asked the clerk.
"Certainly." The clerk said, freeing Odin's arm and passing him a small beer coaster and a pen.
"Thanks." Odin said sarcastically, as he scanned the room for any other options first. He looked towards the conglomeration of leather chairs opposite the entrance to the restaurant. He then saw him, the blond hair, large glove, and leather jacket. Ezreal sat in the leather chair, watching him closely and periodically writing on a small notepad that he took out of his pocket every five minutes or so. Odin scribbled on the coaster and passed the pen back to the clerk. He then put the coaster in between his index and middle finger. He looked over at Ezreal, who had now noticed that Odin was looking directly at him. Odin flicked his wrist, making the coaster sail through the air in Ezreal's direction. It landed at his feet; Odin then faked putting the coaster in his shirt pocket.
Ezreal picked up the coaster; it read 'come here' in neat script. He looked at the coaster, then up at Odin, then back at the coaster, and finally stared blankly at Odin. Ezreal was puzzled as to why Odin had been standing and talking with the clerk for nearly twenty minutes, since he didn't have to check in and nobody had come looking for him. Caitlyn had instructed him to keep an eye on him, due to the fact that he would probably leave the hospital as soon as he could and his first destination would most likely be his room or the police headquarters. And it was just his luck that Odin went to his room instead of the police station. Odin was now motioning for him to come over with his fingers.
Ezreal got up and slowly walked towards Odin. He was unsure whether he was doing the right thing, but he knew how unpredictable Odin could be and didn't want to take any chances.