An Angel's thief
Chapter 2: Date night gone wrong
~ Piltover High-end apartment complex, penthouse.
''Fine, I'll start with my story.'' Kayle said letting out a sigh. ''It all happened eighteen years ago, my fight against evil was almost won until my rebellious sister Morgana suddenly gained a ton of power coming from dark arts. She- she…'' Kayle cut herself off, balling her fist in anger.
''She forced your people to their knees, you fought her and had no choice but to banish her.'' I continued her story. ''I already know that story, I also know you hate showing your face, so why come to Piltover disguised as a human?''
''Do you know its rude to cut off a lady in the middle of her story?'' Kayle asked giving me an annoyed glance. I nodded with a grin, making her sigh. ''It's all Thresh's fault.'' Kayle continued with a huff. ''He's an acquaintance of mine, I wouldn't call him friend after all this crap I've been through tonight.''
''Well that's just a rude thing to say, if he got you a night in Piltover around the most luxurious clubs and shops, I'd say he's a friend for life.'' I said smiling at Kayle.
''He is, it's just that… He probably got his foxy friend to pull a few strings to get me a night in Piltover. She's also the reason I nearly got… well whatever those two were going to do to me.'' Kayle said taking a moment to find the right words. ''She must have casted a spell on me, without my consent ofcourse, that damn fox hid my wings and nullified my powers.''
''Hey, calm down.'' I interrupted Kayle, raising my hands, trying to calm her down. ''If your ghostly friend trusts her, I'm sure you can too.''
''I just don't understand why she would do this for me… or Thresh. I also have no clue how she got rid of my wings and my magic for such a long period of time…'' Kayle said thinking while her wings flapped a couple of times. ''But I suppose you are right about Ahri, Thresh sees something in her that most of us don't, after all the guy reads souls.''
''See? If you think about it a bit more, she doesn't sound like a bad person.'' I said agreeing with Kayle. ''So how did you end up getting chased by one of Piltover's most infamous criminals?'' I asked, taking out a bottle of wine. ''You drink?''
''I don't think you have anything matching my taste.'' Kayle said happily taking the glass from me. ''But I won't refuse such a good offer.''
''Hmmm, I think you'll like this one.'' I said pouring her a glass. ''how does aged for three hundred years sound?'' I said with a smirk as Kayle carefully smelled the wine before tasting it.
''Ah, what a lovely taste, strong but lovely.'' Kayle said putting her glass down. ''As for your question, that small, disgusting man didn't understand what 'Get lost' meant, so I drenched him with my drink. After that he send that thing after me.'' Kayle explained nervously thinking back to what happened. ''Well that's all that I remember, it's all a bit fuzzy, he might have had my drink spiked or something.''
So Goldheart hangs around the expensive clubs at night. Good to know.
''Anyway, that's the end of my story.'' Kayle said downing her wine. ''Now it's your turn to enlighten me about your past. You mentioned not being around for a long time?'' Kayle asked, getting on the edge of her seat.
''Well you see… I was born with a 'gift', a magic power like no other. I can open portals, which I like to call tears because I force them open.'' I explained avoiding eye contact.
''Wait so you're telling me that those portals came from you? and not from some, let's say, scientific gizmo?'' Kayle asked wide-eyed. ''Impressive.''
I nodded in response and raised my hand, demonstrating my power. A small grey portal opened as I stuck my hand inside it. I opened another portal behind Kayle, running my hand through the feathers of her wing. ''See? No gizmo needed.'' I explained as Kayle moved away from the closing tear.
''Mister Oliver don't you know an angel's wings are sensitive? It's inappropriate to touch an angel without her approval.'' Kayle explained flustered, before sitting down again.
''Oh, eh sorry, heh.'' I said out of embarrassment. ''I swear, if I knew I wouldn't have-'' Kayle raised a hand, silencing my rambling.
''Please, you couldn't have known, mistakes were made, continue your story please.'' She said resting her head in her hands.
''Right, well these powers started developing and became more uncontrollable the older I got. Like that wasn't bad enough my dad was killed by one of his closest friends, blinded with jealousy.'' I said venom marking my words.
''My father was the one who created the original Rose, a work of art in the form of a weapon, it wasn't corrupted or emitted this malicious aura.'' I explained as The Rose began to let out a cloud of green smoke as if it was getting angry with me.
''Wait you're telling me that The Rose wasn't always a corrupted artifact, forged out of pure hatred?'' Kayle asked, noticing the green glow coming from The Rose.
''Ofcourse not, that was all Hanks fault!'' I yelled before calming down. ''Eghem, sorry about that.'' I apologized. ''My father's so called friend and my adoptive father, Hank. He is the reason The Rose became this way, I don't know what that idiot did but it ruined my father's creation.'' I said looking down at The Rose.
''Well, that certainly is interesting.'' Kayle said pouring a glass of wine. ''How did you end up here? Because if I remember correctly, this artifact was forged more than three hundred years ago.'' Kayle said deep in thought.
''Well let's just say that I was a bit of a trouble child, not like a bad kid but more of a 'I want to help with my powers' kind of kid.'' I explained, also taking a sip of my wine before continuing. ''Ofcourse Hank didn't approve and beat me for it, enough to, one day, send me over the edge.'' I said thinking back to the day I snapped, I couldn't take it any longer.
''I tested my powers that night, I pushed them to the limit, to travel as far away from him as I could. Directly I knew that the portal I created was different, but I couldn't care at the time. I stepped in and got pulled through time, to here.'' I continued explaining, avoiding Kayle's eyes out of embarrassment.
''But how? Traveling between realms and time are two completely separate things.'' Kayle asked confused. ''It doesn't add up.''
''I told you, my powers are different from any other kind of magic. Even I'm not sure what my limit is after all these years.'' I said thinking about what Kayle just said. Like I don't know that it doesn't add up.
''Anyway, I was aware that I passed through time, while traveling here, I got to watch everything happen before my eyes.'' I said remembering certain moments in history. ''My family and friend, looking for me, all of them moving on after years of searching, starting families of their own, passing away, wars, cities being build, all of it. Even the Institute being set up.'' I said with a sad smile. ''Three hundred years of knowledge in the head of a eighteen year old, trapped in a twenty eight year old body. Yes that's right, my aging was effected aswell. It's all screwed up after years of being here, my body hasn't aged a year.''
''So it's not only dimensions, but also time, that you manipulate and in return it manipulates you.'' Kayle muttered to herself. ''Interesting, but that doesn't explain why you are rich, and judging by the fact that you stole this artifact, I think I know enough.'' Kayle said in disgust.
''It's not what you think! I didn't steal my fortune, it was left to me by my mother!'' I said raising my hands, trying to explain that I wasn't that kind of thief. ''Yes, I steal, but only from the corrupt and dangerous. After stealing, I give it back to the people of Piltover, please Kayle, you have to believe me! I wouldn't dare lie to an angel like you!'' I said realizing what I was saying. Whoops not the best time to get flirty with her.
''I'm flattered, I respect your honesty, Oliver.'' Kayle said with a minuscule smile on her face. ''But that still doesn't explain your fortune.'' Kayle said pouring herself another glass of wine.
''I was getting to that part, and take it easy on the wine you were drugged and we don't know what kind of effect alcohol might have on you right now.'' I said pointing a finger at her reddening face.
''I know my limit.'' Kayle said, slowing down on the drinking, making me grin. Sure you do.
''So after coming to Piltover, I realized that I wouldn't be able to go back, ever. Because of my horrible preparations I was forced to live on the streets for… a long time.'' I said looking down, remembering the horrible time I had. ''I had to hide from crooks, run from the police and steal to survive for months, it was horrible.''
''So how did you end up with all of this? What did you do?'' Kayle asked, on the edge of her seat.
''You're really into my past, huh?'' I asked smiling, earning an annoyed smile from Kayle. ''Very well, one day I was caught stealing. The owner was going to hand me over to the police unless I could pay for the food I stole. An older woman payed and apologized for my behavior before taking me with her.'' I continued. ''Good old Mary, she owns an orphanage in Piltover with her family. They took me in for a few months, they helped me regain strength but more importantly they listened and believed me, everything I told them, they believed. They recued me from my own stupid acts of crime.'' I told my story to Kayle, holding the small white mask I wear when I'm out there as 'The Master Thief', the memories of Mary and her family bringing a smile to my face.
''So what happened next? I'm sure an orphanage owner doesn't have anything laying around that could make you rich.'' Kayle asked taking a sip from yet another glass of wine.
''Well… One day Mary suggested I take a look for deposits made at the bank of Piltover, and voila. It turned out my mother had left me this antique box filled with old coins and a bottle of her very own homemade wine.'' I said patting the antique box which was on the coffee table next to The Rose.
Kayle looked at me, her face filled with pity, then at her glass of wine, the look on her face changing to one filled with regret. ''Are you sure you wanted to open this bottle? It's the only thing you have left of your family.'' She asked a bit unsure.
''Ofcourse, I was saving it for a special occasion. You don't meet an angel every day.'' I said with a smile. ''No need to feel guilty about enjoying a good drink.''
''So the coins were worth a lot, I suppose? Enough to buy you all of this? How long was this ago?'' Kayle asked, assaulting me with questions before hesitantly taking another sip from her wine.
''Hmmm, yes. The coins were worth a lot. I used most of them, splitting some of the money I made with Mary to repay her and her family for everything and I still own one of the coins.'' I said taking out the coin with a hole in the middle, a string going through the middle. ''This is my lucky charm, I never take it off.'' I said showing off the coin. ''Don't worry the hole is supposed to be there.''
''Wow.'' Kayle said with a smile.
''And to answer your other question… four years now? Yeah, probably four years.'' I said interrupting Kayle. ''It took me four years to get this level of mastery over my power aswell. I also had to learn to fit into modern society plus I needed something to pass the time so I decided it was time to become a better thief, so I could punish the corrupt, like how I should have punished Hank for all he has done to me.'' I explained balling my fists in anger as I said the last part.
''You're not the man I thought you were, Oliver.'' Kayle said putting down her empty glass, hiccupping once before covering her mouth with her hand in embarrassment.
''How many glasses did you have?'' I asked, raising my eyebrow.
''I can't recall, five maybe?'' Kayle answered. ''Why are you asking?'' She asked getting up from her seat and wonkily stumbled forward. ''Whoa, that's one hell of drink.''
''It must have been that drug Goldheart used on you, mixed with the alcohol. Why don't you lay down for a bit and rest, you haven't fully recovered from its effect yet.'' I said, supporting Kayle's body, carrying her towards my bedroom.
As I opened the door to my bedroom I noticed the shattered vase on the ground. ''Heh, sorry about that, I didn't notice my wings were back a while ago.'' Kayle said hiding her face behind one of her wings out of embarrassment. Goddamn that's cute.
''Don't mind it, that vase came with the apartment, I can have it replaced.'' I said helping her onto the bed. ''You should get some rest, the night is still young. I'll figure out what Goldheart drugged you with, you just make yourself at home.''
''Oliver…'' Kayle said pulling me closer to her with a surprising amount of strength. ''I never thanked you for saving me.'' She said, a red blush finding its way onto her face.
''You don't have to Kayle, I under-'' I said nervously before being interrupted by Kayle who drunkenly captured my lips with her own. Holy crap! I felt my heart pound in my chest as Kayle kept on assaulting my lips, drunkenly but lustful. I didn't notice but it seemed like I was getting into the kiss aswell, moans of pleasure could be heard coming from both of us as Kayle pushed me onto the bed, breaking up the kiss and pinning me to the bed. ''Wow.'' I said in amazement, my eyes never leaving hers.
''Well? What do you think?'' Kayle asked a hint of insecurity in her voice. Her long strands of blonde hair hanging between our faces.
''This is wrong.'' I muttered, just loud enough for Kayle to hear, earning a confused look from the drunken angel. ''You're drunk and probably under the effect of that drug. It would be taking advantage of you.'' I said pushing her off of me, making her smile at me.
''Truly a man with a pure heart.'' Kayle muttered with a small smile as her wings lifted her up into the air before dropping her onto the bed, getting comfortable on my bed, spreading her wings all over it.
''What was that?'' I asked. After a moment of not getting an answer I looked at her. ''Really?! Again?!'' I said looking at the passed out angel in my bed. ''It can't be helped I guess.'' I said getting up from the bed and walking out of the bedroom, turning off the lights.
I suppose I'll have to sleep on the couch for tonight…
~ The following morning.
''Good morning sleepyhead, had a good night sleep?'' I asked the hungover angel, who walked into the living room holding her head with one hand.
''Don't. Talk.'' Kayle said slowly raising a hand, silencing me. ''Ugh, my head is killing me.'' Kayle muttered as she took a seat in the chair she claimed the night before.
''Don't worry, I already got you something that might help with that.'' I said scrambling the eggs in the pan.
''Ugh, if it's food, don't bother. The thought alone is making me nauseous already.'' Kayle said looking out the window of the apartment.
''Don't worry, I'm always prepared to deal with a hangover.'' I said searching in one of the white cupboards. ''Where is it? Aha! Found it!'' I said pulling out a bottle of pills. ''This should help get rid of your hangover.'' I said handing the pills to Kayle.
She looked at the bottle with a scowl. ''What is this?'' She asked, sniffing the contents of the bottle.
''It's a bunch of pills, taking care of the hangover almost in an instant.'' I said dashing to my eggs, which were smoking a bit too much for my taste.
''Huh? Why do you have this laying around in your apartment?'' Kayle asked taking a handful of the pills, her expression changing to one of disgust as she felt the pills hit her tongue. ''These things are disgusting!'' Kayle yelled swallowing the pills.
''Well… for when I have had a bit too much to drink ofcourse...'' I said shrugging off the question, turning back to Kayle who was covering her mouth with her hand, walking out of the living room. ''What? Where are you going?''
''To throw up ofcourse!'' Kayle yelled angrily while quickly running off.
''Heh, you won't make it to the toilet.'' I said turning back to my eggs, adding a bit of salt and pepper to the mix. ''Back so soon?'' I asked the footsteps coming from behind me.
''I suddenly, lost the nauseous feeling… This stuff is amazing!'' Kayle said sitting back down in the living room.
''So, how about breakfast now?'' I asked with a grin. ''I'm sure that you'd like some now that you're feeling better.'' I said, putting the scrambled eggs onto two plates.
''Hmmm, another offer I won't refuse.'' Kayle said taking the plate I offered her. ''Oliver about last night…'' Kayle said hesitantly. ''I was… intoxicated, I hope it didn't give you the wrong idea of who I am…''
''It's fine really.'' I quickly answered, raising my hands to signal her that it really was fine. ''I've been drunk before, I know what it's like to do stupid things.'' I said continuing eating my meal.
''Thank you for your understanding.'' Kayle said formally bowing her head.
With that our conversation was over and we ate in silence. I thought I saw her look up from her plate a couple of times, trying to sneak a glance at me. Triggering a few random thoughts in my head.
She can't seriously be into me… It just can't be.
But what if she is?
She would be honest about it, right?
What if last night was just a test? What if I should have taken her?
No! That would have been wrong…
But is she into me or what?
''Oliver? Are you ok?'' Kayle asked, a hint of worry in her voice. ''You've been staring out of the window for an awfully long time.'' She said, knocking me out of my thoughts, making me shake my head a bit.
''Uhm, yeah I'm fine, just some thoughts bothering me.'' I said looking up to meet her worried gaze.
''Oh no, is it about… that kiss?'' Kayle asked, her face turning as red as a tomato. ''I-I shouldn't have, b-but I just couldn't help it.'' She stuttered a bit, becoming more flustered with every word.
''No, no, no. It's not that.'' I said shaking my head violently. ''I really liked that.'' I quickly added with a grin, noticing a smile make its way up Kayle's face. ''I was thinking about that Goldheart guy, he got stung by The Rose. I wonder if that left a lingering effect.'' I said rubbing my chin, deep in thought.
''You figure that out, I'm going to pack my things.'' Kayle said getting up from her seat, slowly flying towards the bedroom.
''Wait you're leaving?'' I asked alarmed.
''Well obviously.'' Kayle said confused at my reaction, landing again. ''I still have one day in Piltover to enjoy and I sure as hell am not going to hang around those clubs again, so I have to find another thing to do tonight before going back to the institute.'' She explained.
Crap… Oliver do something!
Come up with something!
DON'T JUST STARE AT HER!
SAY SOMETHING DAMNIT, ANYTHING!
''I see…'' I said disappointment marking my words before getting an idea, bringing a smile to my face. ''You know, I still don't have the right idea of you.'' I said with a sly grin.
''Hmmm? And what were you thinking off to get the right idea?'' Kayle asked smiling as she walked into my bedroom, catching my drift.
''Well our first meeting was a bit rushed and confusing, how about I treat you to dinner at a nice restaurant? You know, the real you and me, no hidden wings or corrupted artifacts.'' I explained.
''That sounds a lot better than going out to a club.'' Kayle said walking back into the room, putting on her hoodie before walking towards the door of my apartment. ''So what can I expect?'' Kayle asked opening the door.
''Let's just say that you'll enjoy it.'' I said with a grin. ''How about? Let's say... Five, in front of the apartment complex, downstairs.'' I suggested.
''That sounds lovely.'' Kayle said walking out of the apartment. ''I'll see you then.'' She said closing the door.
I waited a moment, just in case Kayle was listening on the otherside before letting out a loud ''YES'', throwing my hands into the air. I can't believe that worked. I can't even believe she said yes. ''YESYESYESYES.'' I laughed and danced through the room, celebrating my small victory.
''Well… I still have hours to kill, maybe I should start doing something useful to pass the time…'' I said walking into the hidden room, grabbing my gear.
Mr. Goldheart won't know what hit him.
~ Piltover docks, hours later.
After a couple of hours of 'searching' and 'asking some important people' around the city, I tracked down Goldheart to an expensive looking yacht, like extremely expensive. I snuck onto the yacht with ease, cheating a bit by using a few tears here and there. As I stepped out of my tear onto the helicopter deck of the yacht I took a look around.
Hmmm, no guards. This guy really is sure about his security, not for long though.
I followed a staircase down towards the main deck, walking pass the on deck pool. Why would anyone need a pool on a yacht? You're already on a boat.
I carefully walked through the housing part of yacht, checking corners every now and then hoping to not find another Zaunite bodyguard waiting on the otherside. As I made my way below deck pass a storage room I started to feel lost.
This place is huge, how will I ever find that fat little prick?
''Hurry up! Mr. Goldheart is waiting on us. He needs this replacement right now.'' A man dressed in surgery clothing said as another man with a large golden item walked behind him. Ding!
''Why are we in a hurry? It's not like the guy is bleeding out or anything.'' The other man said following the surgeon.
''Mr. Goldheart is in a very sour mood right now, and compared to you, I don't feel like losing my job or my head.'' The surgeon said opening a hatch door, leading into a large area, probably used for storing crates.
This must be the lowest part of the ship. I looked through the window of the hatch, spotting Goldheart sitting on some sort of surgery chair surrounded by some Zaunite tools. Probably for a operation. Lobo, his mindless bodyguard standing next to him as four of his goons cowered in front of the raging little man.
I got to find a way into the room. I looked up to the roof of the room, noticing some girders used for supporting the roof. Perfect. I opened a tear and took a seat in the girders, listening in on the conversation Goldheart was having with his henchmen as the surgeon slowly made his way towards him.
''I DON'T CARE HOW YOU FIND HIM! JUST MAKE SURE YOU DO OR ELSE!'' Goldheart yelled in anger, clawing at the chair he was sitting in.
''B-b-but boss, the guy took out four of your finest lieutenants.'' One of the terrified henchman said. ''The last one cracked and spilled.'' He informed his boss.
''WHAT!? He did what?'' Goldheart said getting infuriated. ''That goddamn gutter rat costed me my hand! And now he's coming this way!? RAAAAH!'' Goldheart yelled slapping away some of the tools on a small table next to him. ''Ah, doctor you're finally back. Please tell me you're not coming to bring me bad news aswell.'' He said almost calming down instantly.
''Well Mr. Goldheart, we got what you asked for.'' The doctor said stepping aside as the man with him presented a gold plated hextech claw. ''A new 'hand' to replace your lost one.'' The doctor said as he started fixing the hextech replacement on Goldheart's stump.
Wow, I can't believe The Rose did that to him.
''Excellent.'' Goldheart said inspecting his new hand. ''Is it able to do everything I asked for?'' He asked the doctor.
''Ofcourse Mr. Goldheart.'' The doctor said bowing.
''Good, you can leave now.'' The small man told the doctor. ''Unless you want to witness what's going to happen here.'' He said with a sinister tone in his voice, making the doctor gulp loudly.
''N-no Mr. Goldheart, I'll leave you to your business.'' The doctor said bowing again, before nearly running out of the room, closing the hatch behind him.
As the hatch closed, Goldheart stepped off of his chair and walked up to the goons which were still standing in front of him. ''Now as for you three… Who was the lieutenant that spilled?''
''None of us is boss, he's still recovering from his injuries.'' One of the goons said nervously.
''Ok, who of you was on that patrol and failed to kill that damn rat?'' Goldheart said moving his hextech claws a couple times, instepecting his new hand.
''Me s-s-s-sir.'' One of the goons in a black leather biker jacket said walking forward. ''I was taking a leak, when I came back everyone was on the ground.'' The goon explained himself.
''Boys take him to the lieutenant that spilled, tell him that this is what happens when you spill.'' Goldheart said, putting the claws of his hextech hand over the skull of the goon, gripping it tighter by the second, making the goon scream in agony until,
*CRACK*
Goldheart broke the poor man's skull, letting go of the dead body's broken head, claw marks over the head from the pressure of the hextech hand.
As the dead man's body was dragged out of the room by the remaining goons, I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I took it out and checked the message I got from an unknown number.
''Hey Oliver, I was thinking. How about we meet at the restaurant, I need to pick up some stuff in Piltover, I won't make it to the apartment in time.''
''Who's this?''
''Have a guess -.-''
''Chelsey?''
''Wow, do you want to go out with me or not?''
''Just kidding, sure I'll meet you at the Piltover pier.''
''Sounds like a plan. See you there.''
''Wait, Kayle. How did you get this number?''
''I checked your phone, you left it on your nightstand.''
''Did you now?''
''Yep, you really need to clear your browser history sometimes.''
''Dirty little angel aren't you? ;)''
''If you want me to not show up at the pier that can be arranged.''
''Sorry, gtg for now. Tracked that guy from last night.''
''Well make sure to be careful, see you in half an hour, cya.''
Crap I only have half an hour, I need to get the hell out of here.
As I put away my phone I noticed a small gold skinned lizard like animal started flying around me. ''Get out of here, little bastard.'' I whispered, slapping the animal away from me. ''You're going to blow my cover.'' I said hitting the animal before regaining my grip on the girder. That was close.
The small critter flew straight towards Goldheart, screeching at him. ''What do you want my pretty?'' He asked the lizard, petting its golden skin. ''He's here? Up there? Good.'' Shit. ''Come out where I can see you, RAT!'' Goldheart yelled as a small barrel formed out of the palm of his hextech hand, firing a bolt of magic.
As the bolt connected with the girder, it began melting, making the whole contraption fall down to the lower deck. ''LOBO! Search!'' Goldheart ordered as the mindless giant began searching the wreckage.
''No need to look over there.'' I said sitting on the surgery chair. ''You know just because your name is Goldheart doesn't mean that everything has to be golden.'' I mocked as I dodged another bolt fired from Goldheart.
''LOBO! KILL HIM!'' Goldheart screamed in anger, once again jumping up and down in anger.
''Whoa there big guy!'' I yelled as I jumped out of the way of his fists, throwing a small flashbang from my belt, making the giant scream in agony while covering his eyes.
While the giant blindly hit around him, I ran pass him and charged Goldheart, dodging another bolt of magic shot from his hand. ''You might have a new toy, but literally zero control over it.'' I said kicking the hextech weapon away, before throwing the small man to the ground.
''So what now? You going to kill me?'' Goldheart asked struggling, while I pinned him to the ground.
''I don't kill, I'm just going to expose you for who you really are.'' I said, not noticing my hand reaching for The Rose. ''I was wondering something, why try to rape a woman? You have all this power and money, surely a man like you has his way with woman.'' I said pulling The Rose from its box.
''What are you doing? Stop this!'' Goldheart started struggling more as he saw The Rose's green glow lighting up the room. ''I-I need a successor, to take over my empire!'' He yelled, fear in his eyes.
''So you attempt to drug and rape a woman of your choosing? Disgusting.'' I said pressing The Rose against his chest. Wait, what am I doing!? I don't kill! STOP!
As I metally struggled with myself, I stared into the gold plating of Goldheart's hextech claw, noticing Lobo standing behind me, his hand drawn backwards in a fist. I looked at Goldheart's face, which was now covered with a malicious smile. ''Checkmate.'' He said as Lobo slammed his fist into my back, sending me flying through the room.
''Ugh, I really don't have time for this.'' I said realizing I needed to get out of here, unless I wanted to miss my date.
''You think you can just leave? LOBO CHARGE!'' Goldheart yelled as the giant began running towards me, using his large hand to protect him from any projectiles.
I opened up a tear, accidently making it a bit bigger than intended. As I got ready to close it I felt Lobo hit me, charging into the tear with me before the tear closed.
Not good, not good, not good!
~ Piltover Pier, thirty minutes too late for the date.
''I can't believe he's late.'' Kayle said, talking to herself, tapping her feet on the wood of the pier. ''He promised, ugh!'' She let out a annoyed sigh.
''Well what a surprise, lady Kayle. A pleasure meeting you here of all places.'' A voice said coming from behind the Judicator making her turn around.
''Thresh, Ahri, what a surprise.'' Kayle said nervously. ''What are you two doing here in Piltover?'' She asked the duo, while inspecting the two. Thresh was wearing a fancy black two piece suit, specially tailored for him as for Ahri, she was wearing a black skirt, showing off one of her legs with a white top and an emerald necklace, her hair tied up in a bun. ''You two look so nice.'' Kayle complimented nervously.
'''Well we were enjoying our weekend off and mister tall green and spooky here decided it would be nice to go to the famous seafood restaurant in Piltover.'' Ahri said giggling as her tails swirled happily. ''Your outfit looks great too!'' Ahri complimented the special dress Kayle was wearing.
The long dress was made of a beautiful dark red material, long sleeved with a fancy pattern showing off a bit of skin of her arms. The back of the dress was left open to so her wings wouldn't get in the way, while putting on the dress.
''Thank you Ahri, I try to look nice from time to time.'' Kayle said half heartily.
''Lady Kayle may I be so bold to ask, why the long face?'' Thresh asked. Kayle hasitantly started explaining herself as she felt extremely uncomfortable by the two grinning champions in front of her.
''Well… I was waiting on my… my… d-date.'' She said red faced. ''He seems to be running late, he should have been here half an hour ago.'' Kayle said recovering from her embarrassment.
''Told you she would find a guy in Piltover.'' Ahri said holding up her hand to Thresh. ''You owe me hundred gold.'' She said grinning at the warden.
''My dear those are not the words you used to describe her situation.'' Thresh said giving her a questioning look. ''Lady Kayle if you wouldn't mind accompanying us to the restaurant.'' Thresh motioned Kayle to follow them as the duo walked towards the restaurant. ''I suppose I'll pay for four tonight.'' He muttered with a huff.
''What are you two talking about?'' Kayle asked confused. ''Did you bet on me!?''
''Well, sorta.'' Ahri said smiling nervously before being interrupted by Thresh.
''How did you say it again, my dear?'' Thresh said rubbing the chin of his flaming skull. ''Ah yes, 'a one night stand with a handsome piece of meat', no?'' Thresh said with a sinister, yet friendly smile.
''Hush you.'' Ahri said shoving the warden playfully. ''Don't listen to him, I would never.''
''Sure you wouldn't.'' Kayle said with a bored tone in her voice as she followed the two into the restaurant.
''A table for four please, yes one more will be joining us shortly.'' Thresh said, terrifying the poor waiter at the entrance.
''S-s-s-sure, follow me please.'' The young man said motioning the three to follow him into the fancy seafood restaurant. The trio followed the young man pass an aquarium wall, filled with colorful fish. On the otherside were the tables decked with a pretty special silk tablecloth and expensive looking silverware.
''H-h-h-here you are.'' He said motioning at a table next to a large window, overlooking the Piltover port filled with luxurious ships and yachts. Thresh walked up behind Ahri and pulled back her seat, motioning her to sit as she giggled and took the seat, carefully kissing his hand as he pushed the chair towards the table, making a small smile appear on his face. ''I'll be right back to take your orders.'' The young man said quickly walking off.
''Wow, I can't believe Oliver wanted to take me to this place.'' Kayle said just loud enough for Ahri and Thresh to hear. ''I wonder why he's so late…'' She said looking at the boats in the port with a sigh.
''Oooh, Oliver. Sounds like a nice name for a nice guy.'' Ahri said resting her head in the palms of her hands. ''Enlighten us about your heehee, date.'' She giggled. ''What is he like? How did you two meet? Does he have a big-''
''Ahri please contain yourself, clearly the man will be here any moment.'' Thresh said interrupting the seductress, making her pout.
''I was going to say house. You dirty old ghost.'' Ahri said crossing her arms, still pouting.
''I know you were.'' Thresh said giving her a smile. ''Please excuse Ahri's enthusiasm, she tends to get… overexcited.'' Thresh said giving Kayle a reassuring look.
''It's ok Thresh.'' Kayle said letting out a sigh. ''Oliver seems like a good person, although at first I had a different idea of him, that changed really fast.'' Kayle explained, supporting her head with one hand.
''Why's that? Does he look like a bad boy? I didn't know you were into those kind of guys.'' Ahri said with a smile.
''It's not like that, Oliver is a thie-'' Kayle was interrupted by a giant man charging through the restaurant, sending a black clothed figure through the aquarium wall and straight through a lobster tank. ''OLIVER!'' Kayle yelled getting up, throwing her chair to the ground in the process.
''So that's your date huh? He surely knows how to make an entrance.'' Ahri said looking at the scene playing out in front of the trio.
''My dear please let me join in on this…'' Thresh pleated, giving Ahri a begging look. ''It's been so long since I've let myself go, and he even has a ranged weapon, it's like a typical bot lane situation.'' Thresh said motioning to the artifact hanging from Oliver's side.
''Fiiiiine.'' Ahri said letting out a sigh before grabbing a hold of Kayle, keeping her at the table. ''Let the boys have their fun.'' Ahri whispered into Kayle's ear.
I groaned as I opened my eyes again, my vision was a bit blurry and I could feel something grabbing onto my arm. ''Ugh, HEY! Let go of that!'' I said shaking a lobster off of my arm.
I heard the sound of chains and a roar coming from Lobo as I looked up, I noticed Lobo standing in front of me, his giant arm being held up in the air by ''Green chains?'' I asked confused as a green lantern floated near me.
''Sir Oliver, please hold onto that! I can't hold this brute any longer!'' A voice called out from behind Lobo. I complied and grabbed a hold of the ghostly relic, being pulled out of Lobo's way as the giant slammed his fist into the ground.
''Whoa, thanks… uuuuhm… Thresh?'' I asked confused. ''How do you know my name exactly?'' I continued asking as Thresh called back the ghostly green sythe.
''Can this wait until after we take this brute down?'' Thresh asked walking out of Lobo's way.
''Thresh! Ask him how they met!'' Ahri yelled from the otherside of the demolished restaurant.
''Not now my dear, I'm a little busy at the moment.'' Thresh said throwing his hook into Lobo's huge arm. ''Sir Oliver, how do we stop this monstrosity?'' Thresh asked me as he tried his best to hold the giant in place.
''I'm working on that part.'' I said opening a tear and jumping into it, before popping out of another one above Lobo, landing on top of him after throwing another flashbang from my belt, blinding the giant.
''This is your plan? Ride him like a horse? What are you waiting for? Shoot him!'' Thresh asked, receiving a slam from Lobo, sending him flying through the restaurant.
''My bad!'' I yelled as the chains around Lobo's arm started to let loose, freeing his stronger arm. There has to be a weak spot to this thing… let's have a look.
Lobo started to struggle backwards, throwing his back into a wall, knocking me off of his neck. I suppose I have no choice but to use The Rose.
As Lobo readied his hand to slam me through the floor of the restaurant, I pulled out The Rose, firing a few projectiles into his raised arm, making the giant roar in pain once more. This however didn't stop the giant from throwing his arm down. Crap this is going to hurt. I closed my eyes, readying myself for the impact of the giants arm, covering my face with my hands.
Once again I heard the sound of chains and a loud,
*Clang*
Followed by a loud thud and shrieks only a few inches away from me.
I moved my arms away from my face to reveal Thresh, holding down the giant, his hook and its chain around the giant's leg while trapping him inside a ghostly prison.
''Now, sir Oliver. Why don't you take this poor man out of his misery?'' Thresh said putting one foot on top of the downed giant, showing off his victory.
''We're not killing him! Lobo needs to be treated, what if he was stolen away from his family!? Are you crazy!?'' I asked as I crouched down, taking a look at Lobo's knocked out face.
''Well, I've been called many things in my lifetime and in my undeath. Crazy, mad, daft, insane, manic, delirious, to name a few. nowadays I see it as a compliment.'' Thresh said with a sinister smile forming on his face.
''Oliver!'' Kayle said walking up to us, before grabbing onto my arms and taking a look at me.
''What are you doing?'' I asked confused. ''Is this some weird angel thing?''
''I'm checking if you're injured.'' Kayle said before slapping me. ''Where the hell were you?''
''Well as you can see I was a bit preoccupied with… this monster of a man.'' I said pointing at Lobo. ''I got found out by Goldheart right before I was going to take my leave.'' I explained. ''I could have easily made it here in time if it wasn't for that damn golden lizard! I swear Kayle!'' I pleated, making Kayle narrow her eyes at me.
''They seem to get along just fine.'' Thresh whispered to Ahri who was hanging onto his side. ''They go perfect together.''
''I know right, they're arguing like they've been married for years, heehee.'' She giggled, making us both turn around, rather flustered.
''Shut it you two!'' Kayle said annoyed. ''And you!'' She turned back to me, pointing her finger at my chest. ''One more chance! Screw it up and I'll never talk to you again.'' Kayle warned, huffing lightly.
''Sounds like a plan, maybe we can go out to a different restaurant.'' I said panting lightly, letting my hands hang a bit. ''I have to go for now, here take the keycard to my apartment, take your friends aswell, you know where I live, I'll see you there.'' I said opening a tear and nearly falling into it before closing it as police sirens could be heard coming from outside the restaurant.
After the tear closed, the trio stood next to the downed giant in silence until Thresh spoke up.
''Quite the interesting fellow if I say so myself.'' Thresh said with a grin on his face. ''Champion material right there, especially with those portals.'' He said to himself.
''Did he just mention you know where his apartment is? Did you sleep with him before the first date? Damn Kayle you're nothing like I imagined you to be.'' Ahri said with a devilish grin, patting Kayle on the back.
''There's going to be a day where I'll kill the both of you.'' Kayle said red faced at Ahri's comment, making the duo laugh and giggle.
YOOOOO, what up my peeps! I decided that after the huge support from you guys! (I mean it, only one chapter and you guys almost passed the follower count of PE) So I focused on getting the second chapter out on the day that I normally update PE, don't worry PE fans I have some more time off I'll get to working on the update soon after posting this and fixing the typo's that maybe slipped through.
Date night gone wrong? Indeed, Oliver seems to be a bit unlucky when it comes to keeping promises. Some of Oliver's backstory? Check. What do you guys think? A good backstory or what? I think I did pretty decent. Also did I do Thresh and Ahri their personalities outside of the league justice? I'm really bad at these kind of things -.-
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