PENTAKILL!
"Hahahahaha! Slicing you all to pieces never gets old! Time to finish this game!" Rhaast declared before he rushed to the enemy's Nexus.
VICTORY!
We all ported back to the Champion's Lobby. Once there, I transform back to normal and step out to the same boring lobby I've been to who knows how many times. Maybe it's the five summoner statues that tower over us that makes it seem older than it actually is. With every step that I take on these perfectly marbled stairs, despite many people walking it thousands of times, my frustration increases ever more. My teammates walk pass by me and tried to strike a conversation, but it was white noise to me. I do not care for their "GG" or honors. In fact, their "praises" only infuriates me ever more.
"Kayn!" Rhaast shouts at me, breaking my inner thoughts. "Watch your grip! You know how sensitive I am down there." I lighten the grip. "I sense you are at conflict with yourself, and frankly I find that more annoying than your usual attitude. What ails you, boy?" I remain silent and exit the room. "Ah, the silent treatment. If something bothers you, don't say anything at all. That's how problems get solved."
And with that note, he thankfully became quiet. I really am not in the mood for our usual snarky exchanges. I step into the Ionian platform and teleport back to my hometown. I shiver at the familiar cold night and I make my way home. My home is a cabin in the middle of the woods, where I'm shut off from the world and everyone leaves me alone. The only problem is, for whatever Void abomination, someone thought it was a wonderful idea to open a bakery in said woods. And next to me, no less! And yes, I have tried to get at them for such intrusion. Even though I don't own the land, it's the principle of the matter nonetheless. However…That's a story for another time.
I arrive home and take a look at the bakery next door. Sure enough, the lights for the kitchen were still on. I go inside the house and place Rhaast on the coat hanger specifically made for him and lay on the sofa in the middle of the room. I don't have any unnecessary items. Just a bed, sofa, cabinet and a television. Any more would just clutter the room. Rhaast yawns and shakes a little bit, then I hear the slight snore signifying his slumber.
I wish I could sleep easily. This frustration is essentially a gut feeling that tomorrow something bad is going to happen. I dub the sensation "I'm going to end this man's life and career." I would have to deal with it when the time comes. With that, I close my eyes and let my body and mind rest.
The Next Day
The first thing to note when I woke up, was the familiar scent of bread hitting my nostrils. While pretending to still be asleep, I slowly reach the survival knife that I keep under the sofa and Shadow Step towards the intruder and point the knife at their neck.
"Good morning to you too." I annoyingly sigh as I figured as much. It was Leona in her Pool Party skin. Honestly, if it wasn't for the fact that the sun was already out, it would seem like she's illuminating the room. Obviously no one will ever know that I find her attractive if they value their life. I put away the knife and yawn.
"You're being summoned today?" I grabbed the mini loaf she brought and take a bite out of it. Delicious as always.
"Yea." She sighed. "I know this is a popular skin, but can't some Summoners change it up? I like the Project skin! Plus, I feel like this is getting tighter." She said as she adjusted her top. Making her breasts slightly jiggle. I curse my hormones and avert my gaze as I take another bite. "Well I just dropped you the usual loaves. I have to go and get ready. Good luck at school!"
"Same." She hugs me tightly. Pressing her chest against mine, making me REALLY feel it and says her farewells to Rhaast as she leaves. I noticed him looking at me. "What?"
"Why don't you just fuck her already? The sexual tension between you two is killing me!" He said rattling from his aggression. I go to the cabinet and grabbed my casual clothes.
"There is nothing between us. She's just an annoying neighbor is all. I'm also pretty sure she is Pantheon's partner." I change my clothes and examine myself. I have my red t-shirt under a black leather jacket. Skinny jeans and black running shoes are in place. A little plain but nothing ridiculous like Taric, who I heard takes an upward of two hours to get himself ready.
"Oh please, as if that ever stopped anybody. Don't you find it strange that she wore her skin already, when it's easier to do it at the lobby? She's practically screaming for you to grab her by the hair and destroy the bed. I know you've said you're not into men, but based on what I've seen, I'm seriously doubting that." I walk up and grab him off the rack.
"I believe you're overthinking it. Wouldn't it be more possible she wore it for Pantheon?"
He doubts in Darkin and rolls his eye. "Well whatever. At least you're not on your period anymore." He sighs as we leave to go to school.
League of Academia
The walk to getting here was surprisingly smooth. While it's illegal to carry your weapons outside of League of Legends, they made Rhaast the exception as long as I don't hurt anybody with him. Which took a lot of convincing. Due to this, I would randomly be stopped by pedestrians. Gawking at a living Darkin and how "cute" we are that we're still together. That is obviously a problem.
I head inside and noticed that everyone was wearing the Battle Academia skin. I must've missed the memo, but it's not like I care anyway. We've got a cat as the new principal, so I guess everyone is dressed for the occasion. I head to my locker, which is distinguished by the scratches it has. It's for others to understand not to disturb it. I open it and place Rhaast in, since no one is allowed to carry their weapon on school property, unless it's for surveillanced training. Rhaast has been very quiet throughout the way here, which is weird. "You usually have a snarky comment ready before I go to class. Not feeling it today?"
Rhaast sighs. "It's just not the same anymore. Remember when we first met? We used to kill everyone who defied us and tried one upping each other to have full control. But now since League of Legends, the magic has faded. We're just putting up a show for the entertainment of those gremlins and going through the motions. I'm just tired." He yawns, closes his eye and proceeds to sleep. I grab my gray satchel and close the locker.
I felt the same way. Everyday seems to meld together due to how stagnant my life has become. I remember every single kill I've targeted, due to the creativity I would unleash. And once Rhaast came into the picture, that's when things became interesting. But since the games, conflicts have drastically declined and most people that were once enemies are now allies. Even Master Zed married Syndra and Shen forgives him. Things has certainly become backwards. Now I'm a retired assassin trying to fit into society.
"Yo Kayn!" Ugh. It's him again. I turn to look at the homo looking blonde in his Battle Academia skin. "Pretty sweet, eh? I bet Lux will finally double take in my general direction."
"Never happening. Ever since the slumber par-" I get cut off by him.
"Shhhh! Not so loud!" He sighs. "Anyways I actually came to give you this." He hands me a pink letter with hearts and a lipstick stain. It has my name in cursive and I can't tell who's it from. "Don't let anyone else know this, but I'm so jealous that you get letters from girls." I put the letter away. "Aren't you going to read it?"
"Later. Is there anything else?"
Ezreal shifts uncomfortably. "W-Well...Actually never mind. I have to go back to class. Later." Off he goes. Leaving me alone with my thoughts. How it should be. On my way to the library, I've noticed people whispering among each other while glancing at my general direction. While this used to be the norm for most assassins like myself, they would usually get accustomed and stop caring. Though today feels different and that gut feeling is coming back. I arrive at the library and notice the usual group of Yordles at their usual spot. Teemo waves at me.
"Morning Kayn. You're just in time for our assault at the Fortress of Darkness." He says pointing at the board. Lulu and Teemo have about twenty-three figurines of soldiers in front of the gates of Veigar's makeshift fortress.
"Fools! Do you think your puny army can handle my demons? Come join me, Admiral Kayn! Let's show these peasants the power of Darkness!" Veigar sure loves to be in character.
"As much as I want to join the destruction of the VioletBringers, I have to do something important right now." They "Aaaaaw" on me and gave me those puppy eyes.
"Come on Kayn. We've worked so hard to get to this point. I even made you a mage hat for the big finale." Lulu pulls out a mage hat. Of course it's purple. It's always purple. Though they have indeed waited for this moment and who am I to deny them when they're looking at me with those damn eyes!
"All right. I'll join you guys." They all cheer and I sit next to Veigar and put on the mage hat.
"Surrender Emperor Veigar! We have you surrounded and there's nowhere left to run!" Teemo shouts.
"Bold of you to assume I would run away. I have you right where I want you!" Veigar pulls a string and the castle walls collapse, revealing a pack of demon hounds and trolls. Say what you want about them, but these little guys sure are passionate about their work. "Roll for initiatives." We all roll our d20 and Lulu gets to go first.
"I will cast a barrier to protect us from the horde." She rolls and succeed on casting. I giggle.
"A predictable move from a support mage." I roll and succeed. "I negate your barrier and inflict Disease of Darkness to everyone you casted upon." I snap my fingers and half their troops are weak from the status effect. "Since there's more than five infected, I can sacrifice them to summon a powerful demon!" Five soldiers dissolve and meld together, summoning Rift Herald. "Your lives are forfeit VioletBringers! Finish them off Herald!" With one swoop, Herald took out the remaining troops. With satisfying "Nooooo" from Lulu and Teemo, we celebrate our victory and I high five Veigar.
"Muahahahaha! Evil always prevail! Your strength knows no bounds, Admiral." Veigar praises.
"It was nothing, Emperor." I get up and take off the hat. "With that I'll be taking my leave. Here you go." I hand over the hat to Lulu. She takes it.
"Next time, it will be different! We will win and evil never prevails!" She pouts.
"Thanks for game. We'll see you next time." They all say goodbye and I wave them back. I pass by the librarian, Janna, who stops me.
"Look, I know I allowed you guys to play in here, but can you please keep it down. Everyone is trying to concentrate." I look around and see no one else but us and the Yordles. She sighs. "It's a library, ok?"
"Message clear." She gives me a doubtful look, but lets me through. I realize now that all women in the League are very attractive. Even a robot like Orianna is pretty hot. I can't believe what I've said and I will immediately erase that. I go to my usual corner and sit on my personal bean bag. I pull out the letter and open it. Perfume struck my nose and I recoil from the power of it. It was typical. I grab the note and read it.
"Hey Kayn. I know you must get this a lot, but I just want to tell you that it's great to see you and Ezreal forming a band together! I'm glad that you're opening yourself up to him. You know how...well you know. Anyways, have a good day! Also I won't tell you who I am. It's a secret! XP"
I crush the paper and put it in pocket. So that's what this is about. All that whispering and him acting weirder than usual. "He's fucking dead." I Shadow Step throughout the school to find that fucker! After traversing all over the campus, I find him and tackle him to the ground.
"Hey! What the hell is wrong with you!?" He squirms as I pin him to the floor. "Knock it out! People might get the wrong idea!" Some students were watching from a distance. But I don't care about that.
"What is this about you and I forming a band together?" He stops and widens his eyes.
"W-Wait how did yo-Who told you?" I lift him off the floor and gave him the paper. He opens it and reads it carefully. "But that's impossible. I didn't actually meant it."
"Meant what?" Crossing my arms, he clearly feels my impatience.
"The thing is, I just tossed around an idea to impress Lux and the thought of becoming a popular boy band came up. But I was alone at the time! But again it was an idea and I doubt you would even join me."
"So that means that whoever wrote that letter, must've witnessed the madness you were babbling about."
"It wasn't crazy!" He exclaims but I quickly ignore him. Who could it be though? This person clearly knows who I am and the fact that Ezreal sees me as a friend. They also know my antisocial behavior and yet they encourage an idea that had no merit. Why?
"I see you got my message." Me and Ezreal shudder. We know that voice very well. We turn to find none other than the face of K/DA.
"Ahri." We both said.