Summoning Magic deserves to have a better ending, right?
(October 5th 2015 – 10:45 PM – Shurima Desert, Runeterra)
Over their heads the dark covered the sky. Around a small bonfire three people were sitting in the cold night extending their hands by the fire. Just a few meters away a merchant caravan was all gathered around another big bonfire, eating and singing, waiting for the sun to rise again and keep on moving.
¨That is not how good stories end!¨ One of the three, a white haired boy with no more than 9 years jumped from the rock he was sitting in, his tone showed that he wasn't happy.
¨Yeah! Uncle, please tell us! What happened with the Summoners and the Champions?¨ The girl, also white haired and with the same age as her brother
At the other side of the bonfire a man, his hair was just like the kids, but unlike them he was already old and just a few black parts were remaining at the side of his head, scratching his beard he chuckled.
¨Relax, relax. I will tell you if you promise you keep calm¨ The two kids nodded as he cleared his throat and sat on the rock he was in to get more comfortable.
¨Very well… As soon as the Summoners returned back to their world, they noticed that the changes they suffered disappeared. The little girl, Liz woke up right after the big sister took her to the bed¨
¨But Liz was turned into a monster from the Void, shouldn't she still be aggressive towards Claire?¨ The boy asked with curiosity.
¨Luckily she wasn't, she couldn't remember anything that happened after she got kidnapped, meaning that the battle in the Rift and the whole transformation disappeared from her mind. All she was asking the next days where `Aunt´ Kat was, but Claire only told her that she had to return to her home. That little girl was so so sad…¨
¨Aww… Lying is not good, why did she do it?¨ The girl looked at the old man who shrugged ¨At least tell us the rest did not do bad things¨
¨Well, the rest of the Summoners had to return to their normal lives, Nick and Matt went back to their regular jobs while Claire and Marie were at their Piltover-type academies. It is hard to tell what happened to them afterwards but I can imagine they still miss their life as Summoners and their Champions… except for the one from the Shadow Isles, having a death pack with Thresh is something none would want to remember¨
¨And what about Ralzith? Wasn't he hated by the entire Institute?¨
¨Indeed, even if he saved Runeterra from a Void invasion a punishment had to be emitted. It took just a single week to select a new High Summoner, after a vote between the representatives the man named Holvram was chosen, and he was the one in charge of punishing Ralzith¨
¨Is he…¨ The boy got closer to the fire, in his eyes the curiosity could be seen which made the old man chuckle again.
¨Of course not! Thanks to his battle against the Overlord he could remain as an Ionian Summoner, yet the title `Traitor of the Institute´ was something he had to carry until the very end. But don't feel bad about him, not everyone on Ionia hates him now! At least the friendliest Champions and Summoners…¨
¨So even after what he and Irelia did, the shadow man still hated him?¨ The little girl turned his eyes at the sky, lots of starts were watching over them as time passed by.
¨Don't be so silly Rhea! Zed hates everyone, even if they saved the world! The only person he doesn't hate is Syndra, the mage¨ The brother corrected the sister as she smiled and nodded.
¨Well, he is right. But enough of talking about the Summoners, you wanted to know about the champions as well right?¨ The two kids nodded violently, their curiosity was getting the best of them ¨After the battle, Leona returned on her hunt of the only Lunari alive, but even as of today there were no results… on either side, now it's been a couple of weeks since they disappeared from Valoran, although some claim that an armored ginger was looking for clues near Zaun¨ The uncle stroked his beard.
¨I heard that Katarina was seen near Garen, right? She was tasked to kill him again?¨ The boy looked back at all the people gathered around a bigger bonfire.
¨Don't talk like that Merc! Katarina loves Garen, it would be impossible for her!¨ Rhea discussed with her brother, but he answered on a more severe tone, thankfully their uncle was able to control them before any more trouble could happen between the two kids.
¨You promised me to keep calm! Should I go back with the caravan leader and tell him that you two been fighting again?!¨
¨Sorry uncle…¨ Both Rhea and Merc said at the same time, the uncle sat back on the rock looking at the two with his brows frowned.
¨Alright, alright. Don't do that again and we'll be fine. Where was I?¨ The old man looked at the sky for a few seconds before he smiled again and turned his head back at the white haired ¨Right, Katarina was sent on more missions to Demacia, and yes she met the general more than once. I can't confirm what happened but if the rumors are true then the two of them did more than just fighting¨
¨I knew it! True love cannot be fought against!¨ Rhea jumped and raised her hands in victory.
¨So what about Thresh and Maokai? The two of them were not friends¨
¨I'm sorry to tell you this but I haven't heard anything coming from the Shadow Isles, even as a wandering merchant it is hard to get information from everywhere¨
¨Oh…¨ Merc looked down, disappointed but he then looked back at his uncle ¨And Piltover's Finest? Did they have a good ending as well?¨
¨I think I can answer that¨ A male voice came from behind the two kids, the three sitting by the bonfire looked at the person.
The newcomer was wearing a dark blue shirt that had the same color as his pants; a brown coat covered him from the cold, the golden gauntlet in his left arm from where all the magic came from was and his distinctive goggles over his head showed that he was no simple human.
¨Ezreal! I thought you enjoyed being with everyone else¨ The old man tapped at the empty rock that was at his left, inviting the Prodigal Explorer to join him and the kids in this story.
¨Yeah but all they do is talk about older trips and how much money they will be making once they arrive at Demacia¨ The blond walked towards the empty rock and sat, extending his right hand to the fire.
¨Ah yes, you came along because you discovered that there are some ruins beneath here. Did you find them yet?¨
¨No, but I believe that by tomorrow noon we'll be crossing near the place¨ The Champion looked at the two kids who were observing him with amazement.
¨Please Ezreal, tell us what happened with the two officers¨ Rhea ran and jumped on the Explorer's legs.
¨Fine, the last time I've been at Piltover nothing seemed to change, Vi was still on the lookout for Jinx who kept causing some havoc at the city, however Caitlyn was different, Jayce told me that from time to time she sits at her office and cries about the Summoner from the other world. I would never expect her to act like that, seems that both of them liked each other so much¨
¨Speaking about love… I presume that you didn't picked this caravan just because its path goes near the ruins. There is someone at Demacia waiting for you, right?¨ The uncle stroked his beard once again.
Ezreal blushed and shook his head, to which both kids laughed ¨I have this question for you uncle, how do you know all this stories about the Institute? Not everyone has access to the inside¨ Merc asked as he stood from the rock, stretching his hands.
¨That is true, not everyone has access. But I can tell you that I know a lot of Summoners and Champions after all my years travelling around the world¨ The old man stood from the rock and grabbed the wooden stick that served as a crutch for him.
¨One day I want to be like Claire, protecting my family and smash on the bad guys!¨ Rhea stood from Ezreal's legs and helped him stand up as well.
¨I want to be Nick! He and Leona were the best team, one day he will have to fight against Diana and I want to help him!¨ Merc grabbed another stick that was lying near the bonfire and used it as if it was a sword.
¨You are too young to be heroes or even Summoners. But maybe one day will come and you shall be legends¨ Ezreal looked at the sky and pointed a shooting star
¨Well, this might be your lucky day! It is said that shooting stars can grant you a wish; however only the first person who saw it will have that benefit¨ The three looked at Ezreal who smiled ¨And I believe what that wish is going to be¨
The blond looked at the old man and chuckled ¨I don't wish for anything right now, maybe just another story for this two¨ He said as he ruffled the hair of Rhea.
¨Well it is time for us to go to bed, tomorrow we have more distance to travel, and some have to visit ancient ruins¨ The bearded man got help from the Explorer as the four of them started to walk.
The next thing they knew was that the shooting star was closer than they expected, the star on the sky was moving at a high speed. The four looked as the rock passed above their heads and crashed in the sand a few meters away from them, no one in the camp noticed the shooting star nor the sound it made when it fell.
The Champion and the three travellers headed towards where the star fell, just to find something in particular, it wasn't a rock. As the four of them looked closer it was actually a person that fell from the sky, a little girl who had her eyes closed.
¨People falling from the sky? Could it be an angel?!¨ Rhea walked closely to the little girl but the old man held her by the shoulder.
¨I don't think so, the only two angels that I know wouldn't fall like that, besides she doesn't have any wings¨ The Explored raised his left arm and a small bow type hologram appeared over the blue gem ¨Whatever she is, no human could've survived that impact¨
The girl from the shooting star started to move, she was alive although it was most likely that she was sleeping. The old man gave the wooden stick to Merc and walked towards the girl who fell from the sky, he kneeled leaving his bad leg to rest and got closer, the bearded human could hear that she was still breathing normally.
¨What is it uncle?¨ Merc asked, holding the old man's crutch like a weapon.
¨I believe it is the beginning of a new story…¨
And now we wait...
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Edit: The sequel to Summoning Magic (Heroes & Legends) is up! Check my profile to find it.
