Hello people, first off I just wanted to thank Mr Jerklin Kommedy(Go check out his stories btw) for being the first person to give me some positive criticism, something I have yet to receive so far. He pointed out the potential "flaws" in the story and now that I think of it, he's actually correct. So what I'm now going to do is to scrap it and go back to the drawing board. I will keep the other chapters there for those who may/may not like it to view but the new story starts here. The characters will remain pretty similar but I am trying to work on the pacing and characterization of each of them. This story is also going to be different from the other one so stay tuned.
Hope you all don't mind this constant jumping around but I'm seriously trying to improve my stories which are still kind crap so yeah. Anyways, hope you all enjoy
Note the new story starts from here and ignores the previous chapters which I will put under the label fo "Discontinued" but I will still leave them in
Piltover's private boardroom, East Wing of the Institute.
"So,any news about those spies in Piltover from our sheriff?" asked Ajax as he looked up from his case file at the end of the table.
Caitlyn simply straightened her hat and leaned forward into a more serious pose before she muttered something to her partner Vi causing her to nod subtly in agreement.
"All seems to be quiet as of now councillor Ajax, Vi and I did raid a suspect's apartment and seized dozens of documents with regards to some sort of expedition planned by what appears to be the Noxian high command, the force believes this to be some sort of diversion as it is rare for Noxian spies to be carrying such confidential information…...especially when travelling alone. But aside from that, everything seems fine councillor Ajax." The sheriff spoke as she noticed the Piltover representative nod before scribbling down some rough notes on a blank piece of paper.
"Oh yea, cupcake forgot to mention dis just then but we have heard talk which concerns the security of the fat crab man down below in Zaun, itzs really none of our business but the force also believes that there may be an attempt made by the Noxian spy in Piltover to try and free fat crab man and that he will try and rebel against Piltover for the cities technology or some shit….." Vi cut in as she leaned back on her chair, kicking her feet back up on the table as she blew bubble gum out of her mouth. "Well go on, carry on then" she said impatiently, doing a rotating motion with her gauntlets as a way of saying "speed up and hurry up please."
"Thank you Vi…" Councillor Ajax said, rolling his eyes in disappointment as the sheriff looked at him with an apologetic look, almost trying to say "I'm really sorry for this".
"Moving on, what news from our tech department?" he asked as he turned to the left to face professor Heimerdinger who had to stand on the chair with his 2 legs so that people could at least see him.
"All is going fine for the HexTech inventions although the stun grenades that I was working on seem to be a little faulty, probably a calibration error which occured when I was rerouting the….." he was cut off by the councillor who raised his hand in the air, signalling him to stop.
"So I take it everythings is going fine then." He asked as the yordle inventor paused for a second before nodding.
"Well, Jayce, Oriana, Ezreal? Anything new to report" he said looking further down the table at the defender of tomorrow who simply shook his head before turning to his left as the metallic girl also shook her head as her blue eyes turned to the blonde boy who was currently snoring on the table, his head buried into his arms.
Councillor Ajax simply shook his head before chuckling lowly "Ezreal, we are waiting" he said, tapping his fingers on the table, increasing in volume over time as he began to grow impatient. All the champions on the sides of the table all leaned forward to try get his attention to no avail as he continued snoring away.
"Ezreal please, we are waiting" Caitlyn said as she stood up and walked over to the blonde explorer, putting her hand on his shoulder and shook gently to try stir him awake.
"Hmmmmm, I'll be up in a second babe don't worry." he grunted gently as Caitlyn blushed furiously as her blue eyes noticed Jayce and Oriana both snort a little, giggling to themselves silently..
"WAKE UP PRETTY BOY!" Vi yelled out, slamming her large gauntlets on the wooden table causing everyone to jump back in surprise including Ezreal who had finally awoken and was almost thrown out of his chair if it wasn't for the sheriff who steadied him, her soft hands supporting his back and one hand steadying his chest.
"Huh,what…. what did I miss." he said frantically, his large crystal eyes darting around the room to look at everyone's disappointed and somewhat annoyed expression.
"Welcome back Ezreal, now do you think you could tell us if there is anything new to report from your trip back from Frejlord?" the Piltoverian representative asked sarcastically.
"Oh yes yes of course wait," the explorer muttered as he dug into his jacket pocket and pulled out a glowing blue orb. "Uhh, Queen Ashe told me about it and said that it once belonged to a legendary Piltover inventor who traveled up to the northern Frejlords but was killed by bandits who stole the orb and attempted to sell it or something…...I can't remember." he said as he slid it across the table, causing to orb to slide across the smooth wood surface and to end up in the palm of the councillor who looked and observed it closely with his maroon colored eyes.
"Hmmm, impressive work Ezreal, though I admit that your occasional immature habits and behavior can be annoying, at least you do bring back good results, I shall inform the head councillor about this." Ajax said as he wrapped the orb in a brown cloth before storing it in his bag.
The explorer simply flashed a toothy smile earning a small applause from everyone before the light in the room dimmed down. Ajax turned to the inventor and nodded with assurance before the inventor threw some sort of capsule which exploded and formed a large, clear bubble around the table.
"Champions I have something to inform you about and you must promise you cannot tell the Noxian factions about this" he said, as his voice dropped a few decibels.
"Woah this shit cool as fuck, what even is it?" Vi asked, cutting in abruptly, her piercing blue eyes gazing up at the pulsing bubble that now enclosed them like a cocoon.
"This is my latest invention, it puts a magnetic field around the room which when mixed with my secret hextech technology creates a sound proof bubble. HAH! It's genius, it's marvelous, its….." The yordle was met with a hand on his back from Jayce which led him to quiet down.
"Yes, I specifically asked our professor here to invent this as we have some confidential information to discuss. The tensions between Ionia and Noxus are rising again as they cannot reach an agreement, Noxus wants to expand and needs the resources from Ionia to help them but after facing them in the war, Ionia refuses to give in which is as you know not good for the high command." He said as murmurs were heard from within the bubble.
"With all due respect councillor but it is not the nature of Piltover to interfere with other faction's affairs, we hold no ties to Noxus or Ionia." Oriana's robotic voice said, causing some heads to turn.
"She's right councillor, what happens between Noxus and Ionia is none of our business now is it." Jayce said as Oriana and Heimerdinger both nodded simultaneously in agreement."
"Of course you guys are correct but as you guys know Ionia cannot repel Noxus by themselves and are requesting aid from ally factions. Demacia has offered to send help due to their long feud with Noxians and has asked Piltover for support as well." he said lowly.
"Man this is some fucked shit." Vi hollered as Caitlyn grabbed her arm to steady her down. "Why are we getting dragged into this shit now huh?" she hissed, trying her best to calm down as Caitlyn gave her a reassuring look.
"Zaun has and will always back Noxus up and Demacia has the might to repel them both but not without aid from ally nations." councillor Ajax added as everyone groaned at the realization of being forced to act differently due to the Noxian's demands once again.
"So what is it we have to do?" came Ezreal's voice from the back of the room.
"Ahh, now this is where it gets interesting." Ajax said as he stood from his chair and straightened his suit before he started to walk around the champions sat in a circle around the wooden table."
"The Institute does not want Ionia to become another battleground and wants to resolve this matter peacefully…..so what we are now proposing is to address this matter to the High councillor and allow them to resolve this within the Institute walls to avoid blood shed." he said as he grabbed the jug of water from the table in the back corner and poured himself a glass.
"So what do you want us to do then…" Jayce asked, breaking the silence.
"I want you guys to go and "tie up loose ends" if that makes sense, I want no killing of course, but I just want you all to be extra vigilant that's all. Vi and Caitlyn, I hope you guys will finally locate the Noxian spy and find his ulterior motives, Jayce I want you to tighten up security in Piltover along with Heim and Oriana to prevent anymore intrusions, we cannot afford anymore foreign spies in our nation anymore.
There was awkward silence in the air as everyone had a look of "Okay…...this is kinda weird not gonna lie" on their faces.
"...Ezreal, please remain behind, I have a task I have to ask you to complete for me." Ajax said with a poker face as the bubble around them disappeared and the other champions were dismissed from the room.
"Yes sure, what is it…..." Ezreal muttered, getting up from his chair and walking towards the councillor, his crystal eyes noticing the sheriff wave him goodbye.
"Ezreal I would like you to travel to Ionia to gather any additional information regarding Ionia's plans and I also want you to locate this." he said, pulling out a very crude drawing of some sort of amulet on a piece of cloth.
"Uhhhh...what is that?" the blonde asked curiously as he picked it up, rotating it around to try see if viewing it from a different angle would help.
"That's a good question to be honest, I have no clue, I think the Ionians will tell you more about it…...all I know is that it wields a great power and it will be essential in stopping this invasion " councillor Ajax said as he dismissed Ezreal from the room.
"Wait wait wait…...with all due respect by why do I have to be the one to do this, I mean I just got back a few days ago and I'm still really tired." Ezreal whined.
"Ezreal I understand your disappointment but you must look at the bigger picture right now, if you complete this mission, we may be able to reveal Swain's ulterior motives for the second invasion and if we gather this information and deliver it to the high councillor, she has the authority to overrule his decision and stop all this….don't you see, the fate of 2 nations is in a way banking on the success of your expedition." he said with a hand on the blonde's shoulders who was still looking at the piece of cloth, a look of confusion and fear spread on his face.
"Of course of course, you won't be the only one doing work and everything, Demacia and Piltover have already begun gathering information on this whole scenario and hope to diffuse it in a peaceful manner…...I know this is very difficult for you Ezreal but…...Well, you may be a little sloppy at times but you're still a great kid and plus you always loved exploring anyways I trust that when it really matters, you will pull through like you always do…... AND…...and not to mention you've always wanted to go to Ionia, and don't even think of lying about that…" Ajax said, wagging his finger back and forth as the blonde rolled his eyes before stuffing the cloth into his pocket.
"Ughhh, I'm supposed to go on a vacation…..but fine !" he exclaimed, stomping his foot on the floor like a child who didn't get the candy they wanted.
"Do I get a pay rise?" He asked softly
"With all things considered…...I suppose you could….."
"YES!"
"Ahaha Professor Ryze I require your help if you don't mind." Ezreal asked as he leaned into the room that the sorcerer was currently in, rolls of parchment scattered everywhere as he was bending over a desk, studying some ancient scrolls.
"If it isn't our explorer himself, how are you my friend." the sorcerer said, breaking away from his task before giving Ezreal a pat on the back.
"Good, good ehm….." He muttered, digging his fingers into his trouser pockets and pulling out the brownish yellow piece of cloth and spreading it out on the table. "I don't suppose you could tell me what that is now could you." he asked hopefully as Ryze's electric blue eyes scanned the image.
"Hmmm it's definitely Ionian and from these markings and patterns, my guess is that its probably 9th century or 10th century, you can tell from these engravings in the ancient tongue here…..and here as well" he said, pointing to the etched markings onto the amulet's side.
"Could you perhaps tell me about the history of it, or what it even does?" Ezreal asked as Ryze muttered something illegible before the purple man was back to digging through the mountains of parchments in his room. Hissing slightly in annoyance and would occasionally throw some scrolls on the floor in annoyance at the lack of being able to locate what he needed.
"My apologies young Ezreal, I'm afraid my knowledge on Ionian history dating back to such a long extent is not sufficient enough. I do suggest speaking with Lady Karma, the duchess of Ionia, she will definitely be able to help you." he said politely, folding the cloth up into a neat square before placing it back in the palm of Ezreal's hand."
"There's nothing in those scrolls?" Ezreal asked, a little surprised considering that the sorcerer was famed for being knowledgeable for ancient runes and magic.
"Well, it would take me at least a year to get through all of it but I am positive that it is not within this room." he sighed disappointingly to which the explorer placed his hand on his shoulder and gave him a gentle pat, a subtle way of saying "Thanks"
"I see, Lady Karma ehhh, I'll definitely ask her about this then, thanks a lot for your help!" he said cheerfully as he bent down to pick up some of the paperwork.
"No problem blondie and no no,it's fine don't worry I can manage!" he called out before going back to his work as he gently nudged Ezreal out of the room.
"Great…..an amulet that holds immense power but no one knows what it seems to be capable off, 9th to 10th century Ionian history, probably doesn't even exist or is still intact…. Argghhh this complicates things so much!" He groaned as his fingers traced the stone wall of the Institute courtyard. It was close to noon and the explorer had spent the past hour walking back and forth, thinking to himself.
"Gotta go and jack off at least once after this though, all this is getting to my head." he thought until he glanced down at his watch before pausing for a second and tilting his head to the sky. "Oh crap, today is sunday isn't it….oh how could I have forgotten" he chuckled before running off into the distance.
"So, you've got to go on another quest then?" Caitlyn said as she panted heavily, a blanket now wrapped around her naked body as Ezreal pulled himself out of her with a slippery noise before falling next to her, their chest both heaving in unison.
"Sorry what, I couldn't hear you just then." he said in between breaths as he grabbed a tissue and pulled the now filled condom off his penis.
"I said..you've got to go on yet another quest huh?" The sheriff said, her breathing now back to regular as she looked at the blonde who now lay beside her.
"Yea I guess, but he wanted me to gather some more information on the history of the amulet first." Ezreal said as he snuggled closer to Caitlyn who giggled a little at his small gesture of affection.
"And what is/does this amulet do?"
There was a silence as the room suddenly fell quiet.
"Oh, I don't really know, all I've been told so far is that it can be a game changer if I do find it….which I will don't worry considering I am The Explorer" he said arrogantly earning a small punch from Caitlyn on his chest.
"Hmmm, wonder if this links into any of the evidence we gathered from that raid in Piltover, but it's probably just a decoy" Caitlyn muttered to herself as Ezreal traced his palms over her long, firm legs, which she smacked away with a laugh before rising up slowly."
"Well Ezreal, no time to lose, I've got to get back to work, Vi and I have a lot of case files to go through, Jayce and Oriana have to toughen up security and you have an amulet to find" the sheriff said, rolling her naked body off of his as she got up from his bed and walked over to where her clothes currently were. His crystal eyes glued to her swaying hips and her luscious blue hair
"What a shame, I wanted to come back and spend more time with you." he said as he got up and walked over, wrapping his arms around her waist as he rested on her back, inhaling her scent.
The young sheriff slapped his hand away playfully before she reached down to pull up her undergarments and rose to her full height, a little taller than Ezreal.
"Mmmpf Cait I missed you." he admitted as she turned to face him, her blue eyes locking down with his.
"Aww Ez, you're sweet but remember what I told you before, Vi is fine with us being friends with benefits but we can't move ahead from that." She said awkwardly before buttoning up her shirt.
"You're right, you're right as you always are sheriff." he sighed a little in disappointment before wiping his depressed look off his face and jumped into a pair of white shorts and a simple red t-shirt before he opened the door to the now fully clothed officer…. "Ladies first" he smiled as he walked her out. She put her hat on her head and flashed her signature hat tilt as the 2 walked down the corridor
Sunday 2nd August 20xx
21:00 pm
I wonder what this quest will be like but I am a little skeptical of whether or not it is even worth it. I asked the librarian Nasus if he had any information on the subject and he pointed me to 2 books which just contain sketches, drawings and myths about such an amulet but there is no concrete evidence that points to the very existence of such an artifact. Frickin Noxians though, I really hate those guys! Always wanting to dig their noses in other people's business and now because of them, tensions between Ionia and Noxus are rising once again…. Maybe I should just get on with it, talk to Lady Karma and maybe she can fill me in on some details. I won't lie though, she is a very beautiful women and I might even … mmmmmm. It's a shame though, I was really looking forward to spending some time with Caitlyn but she had to work arghhhhhhhh, all work and no play makes Ez a dull boy!
Councillor Ajax has said that I must leave tomorrow as Karma has already departed for Ionia to try and sort out certain issues, guess I might have to pack my bags tonight then….. Well, we're back on another adventure…...at least I have my gauntlet with me this time….ughhh can't imagine loosing it again after I misplaced it last time.
Ezreal read his journal entry a few times, muttering to himself as he read on and ultimately shrugged in approval and casually tossed it into his bag before he went ahead and took a shower before popping under the warm covers. "Oh what a day…" he thought to himself as he drifted off to sleep, Caitlyn's scent still lingering between the sheets.
Alright ladies and gentleman, if you have noticed, this chapter does not fit in with any of the other previous stories and instead takes a very different approach. As mentioned before, I had a discussion with another author and realized that my original story doesn't really have a drive to it, just a guy who randomly goes around having sex and stuff. Now don't worry the characters will mostly stay the same and everything although the personalities will be different from before.
I recently replayed Far Cry 3 and absolutely loved it as it really is a wonderful game and will try to include some elements of that into this story.
The journal entry will now express Ezreal's inner thoughts and his opinions on the matter.
In case some of you didn't understand, the basic plot here is that.
Ezreal is a somewhat sloppy but effective explorer who is tasked with finding a long lost and ancient artifact that is said to have a game changing advantage when given to the right hands. Tensions between Ionia and Noxus are high once again as the Noxians hope to expand and wish to acquire natural resources from Ionia. The Institute doesn't want another war so they hope to be able to gather information surrounding Noxus's sudden desire to expand. Ionia cannot fight against Noxus themselves and their ally Demacia is eager to support them due to the previous feud with Demacia and Noxus. Zaun has always sided with Noxus and will do so once again so Demacia requests for the aid of Piltover to join in.
Sub plots that I may include.
-Cait and Vi tracking down a spy in Piltover who is rumored to have important information on Noxus, may even lead them to capture or kill Urgot, who has ties with Noxus.
BTW. I didn't mean to include any lemons any time soon but I specifically added that scene with Ezreal and Cait for some character development. I think its possible to deduce that Ezreal is fine with the idea of friends with benefits and often sees to sex as a way of calming himself down or sharing information and even enjoys it due to his high drive…..not that you guys didn't know it yet.
But the fact that I included it in the first chapter means that the elements of sexual stuff will play a somewhat significant role down the line.
SORRY IF YOU GUYS FIND IT CRINGY, IM STILL TRYING TO IMPROVE IT!