An Angel's Thief
Chapter 7: Oliver takes on the Rift
Institute of War, pregame lobby
''Hey guys! Were here!'' A white-robed Summoner said as he pulled along a dark green robed Summoner. ''Sorry that it took so long, we got held up in a practice round.''
''My bet is that it's Rose's fault!'' A badly kept young man in a gold and silver Summoner robe said.
''Fuck you!'' Rose yelled back as she took a seat in one of the chairs before summoning a blue orb.
''When?'' The young man shot back, making the small woman flustered and earning him a piercing glare from Tea. ''What? It was a joke. You know like those things we used to do before one of us got married?'' He asked sarcastically.
''Just… don't. I'm not in the mood for you harassing my wife.'' Tea said as he also sat down, before summoning a blue orb. ''Tiger, Mud you two ready?'' He asked the other two silent Summoners clad in orange and red robes both lined with silver.
''Yup, just get me Zac and I'll try not to be useless.'' One of them said, picking up his orb.
''I'll just play serious for once, then again, supporting is easy so maybe I'll troll just a little.'' The other said as he summoned an orb.
''I'll actually report you to the tribunal if you troll this game.'' Tea said as all five summoners got ready to select a champion. ''So who's going where anyway? Riv? Rose? Any preferences?''
''I'll go bot and guide Oli a bit, Riv probably should go Mid.'' Rose suggested. ''That leaves Top lane for you boo.''
''Barf.'' One of the other three Summoners said as the couple began to sweet talk. ''Can we get started? I want to get back to ranked, normals are a big waste of time…'' The Summoner known as Riv said tapping his finger on his blue orb.
''Yep we should get started, let's go, everyone!'' Tea said as they began to ban certain champions.
~ Summoner's Rift, Summoning platform, pregame
After being teleported onto a summoning platform and having taken a look around, (This one was different, it was all red and without a natural waterfall…) I attempted to have a conversation with the Vastaya shopkeeper in his little crashed ship. Sadly this shopkeeper was just as talkative as the last…
After my failed attempts at making conversation with the shopkeeper, I decided it would be best if I just sat down for a moment and enjoyed my alone time for the time being. I opened a small tear and grabbed a bag of Demacian chocolates and slowly started to munch down on a few.
Suddenly another red light shot down next to me revealing the young man with long braided hair with a blue highlight running through, wielding the living scythe that I saw this morning in the mess hall.
''This is for you master Zed…'' He muttered while kneeling like he was praying for good luck.
*Sigh* ''Zed and his teachings shackle you, they are holding you down! I on the other hand offer freedom!'' A demonic voice suddenly spoke up from out of nowhere, startling me a bit.
''Like I would fall for your lies.'' The young man said calmly, looking at the scythe as he talked. ''It seems like we aren't the only ones here, I didn't see you there.'' The man said looking my way with a weird smile.
''Uhm… Hi?'' I said getting up, inspecting the young man in front of me. ''I'm fairly new here, Oliver's the name.'' I said extending my hand towards him.
When I saw him in the mess hall this morning he seemed like a normal man but now that I got a good look at him he seemed interesting to say the least. His whole left arm and shoulder seemed to be affected by some sort of corruption coming off of his weapon
''Shieda Kayn.'' The man said shaking my hand for a short moment. ''My companion here is named Rhaast.'' Kayn explained as he showed off his weapon.
''That's the voice I heard earlier?'' I asked Kayn, making the weapon chuckle.
''Indeed, bringer of death coming through.'' Rhaast said, the eye on the scythe shifting its gaze from a passive one to an amused one. ''When does the killing commence?''
''Soon…'' Kayn muttered as two blue lights shot down on the other side of the Rift. ''Seems like two Champions have been selected by the enemy.'' He said looking towards where the lights shot down.
''So a two on two?'' I asked as two more red lights shot down onto our platform. ''Never mind.''
A familiar green lantern presented itself on the platform, slowly floating upwards as Thresh floated out of the ground like he was being raised from the dead.
''Ah, another day of carnage on the Rift.'' He said taking a long breath before realizing I was standing next to him. ''Good to see you again sir Oliver, it seems our little angel has persuaded you to join the League after all.'' He said with a sinister smile.
''Heh, yeah I guess.'' I admitted, awkwardly scratching the back of my head. ''WAIT WHAT?!''
''Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, as long as you don't give me a reason to be in your way.'' The specter said, the smile never fading from his face. ''I know how hard it can be to tell someone… But in the end, it might just work out.'' Thresh patted my shoulder for a moment.
''You're in good hands. Don't let his appearance fool you, Thresh might seem like a creepy guy but he's secretly a real softy!'' The cheerful blonde said, extending her hand towards me. ''My name's Luxanna, Luxanna Crownguard but everyone calls me Lux! It's always nice to meet a new face.''
I took her hand and attempted to slowly shake it but the blonde didn't give me a chance as she began violently shaking it with a large, friendly smile.
''Everyone calls me Oliver, pleased to meet you, Lux…'' I said laughing awkwardly as Thresh tapped her on her shoulder armor.
''May I remind you lady Luxanna that I am still a madman and a murderer, this place might have slightly dulled my edge yet I remain the same monster that I've always been, even if you people don't witness it.'' Thresh said, letting out a manic laugh.
As the specter and the mage began to chat a bit, I noticed two more blue lights shooting down towards the other side of the Rift, signaling that two more champions were chosen by the enemy team.
''So we have a Jungler, a Mid laner, a Marksman and a Support… Now we just need to add a tank for Top.'' Lux said cheerfully as she counted heads. ''At least I hope we get a tanky Top laner, I could always ask Garen! Although it may be a bit late for that now, heehee.'' Lux giggled as the last red light shot down onto the platform revealing a purple Voidling.
''Kha'Zix? What is this? Season 2? We can't send him top!'' Lux asked while angrily raising a fist up into the sky as if to mock the gods above.
''I suppose the Summoners want me to go top lane then…'' Kayn huffed, almost sounding disappointed as Rhaast let out a satisfied laugh.
''So I suppose you don't want to shake hands?'' I asked the purple Voidling who was eagerly staring at the gates that locked us inside the summoning platform, its antenna's twitching as I spoke.
The Voidling turned its head towards me, its glowing green eyes glaring my way before letting out a animalistic snarl. ''You… All of you are mere prey to me… worthless to me unless devoured.'' It slowly said before turning its back on us and continuing to stare out of the base.
''Right… I'll just, take a few steps back.'' I said as I walked away from the Voidling. ''So what are we waiting on exactly?'' I asked around the group as a lone blue light shot down on the other side of the rift.
''Seems like every Summoner has selected and summoned a Champion.'' Thresh said.
''It won't be long before we get started!'' Lux said excitedly as she held her wand close. ''Fighting means that I get to twirl my wand! Any excuse to-''
''Welcome to Summoner's Rift'' A voice female voice announced, interrupting Lux as the barrier around the summoning platform began to slowly fade.
The moment the barrier disappeared, Kha'Zix walked pass the shopkeeper and walked out of the base, disappearing into the dark jungle. ''So much for a goodbye, I suppose…'' I said before feeling a strange force beginning to pull me along.
''Don't worry it's just me.'' Rose her voice rang through my head. ''I'll walk you through the basics, Thresh will help you out in lane.'' She explained calmly.
''Sounds… good?'' I asked slightly confused, noticing that all my allies had already left their post at the fountain. ''Uhm… Guys?'' I asked, looking around me.
''Don't worry Oli, you'll meet up with some allies in a second, get to buying a Doran's blade and a potion for now so you're ready to go to lane!'' Rose said with her cheery voice.
I complied and walked up to the shopkeeper again, just like before the guy didn't say a word but for some reason, understood that I wanted a Doran's blade and a potion. Almost as if Rose told him since I didn't even get a chance to say a word.
The shopkeeper placed the items on the counter as I handed him the gold for the items, only to wonder where the hell I was supposed to keep the items before the blade and the potion disappeared, turning into blue embers in the wind. ''Uhm... Rose?''
''What's up?'' She asked sounding a bit confused. ''I'm sure I explained everything to you correctly…''
''The blade disappeared… I don't know what I did wrong.'' I said a bit panicked.
''Oh right! Don't worry it's all stored in your inventory, Summoners keep track of all that stuff, no need to worry about that stuff. Just imagine if you were full build and you'd have to carry all that stuff around, no this is way simpler, heehee.'' The Summoner giggled as the strange force seemed to point me towards my next destination.
I was pulled away from the safe walls of the base and onto a grassy path passing another large structure and a few patches of tall grass.
''So I just have to kill these mindless things to get gold to buy the right items?'' I asked as Rose finished her quick lesson on how to perform my role.
''Yes, I'll make sure you get the right items and the right information, you just do you. I'm sure Thresh will help you out as well if you need to know anything just ask me or Thresh.'' Rose said before silencing herself.
''Are you up for all of this, Sir Oliver?'' The spectral warden asked as we stood next to the large construction which apparently was called a turret or tower by some players (How am I supposed to know these things anyway?).
''As long as the things that I'm killing are mindless I really don't mind breaking my code.'' I said, leaning against the tower.
''And what might this… 'code' be? If I may ask.'' Thresh asked, playing with a soul that flew around his lantern before crushing it between his fingers, forcing the remaining essence back into the lantern.
''No unnecessary killing.'' I explained to the specter making him chuckle.
''You do know it's not just the minions that you're killing right? Those two over there will try to kill us too so I suggest we kill them before that happens.'' The warden pointed towards two figures standing on the other side of the lane.
I caught sight of the two figures Thresh was talking about. I was taken aback a bit when I recognized one of the figures, a bit hard to miss due to the scarred, black wings, extremely pale skin and purple magic flowing around her. Morgana, The Fallen Angel, Kayle's sister… ''Oh joy…'' I thought while inspecting the Fallen Angel.
''You know.'' Thresh started by putting an armored hand on my shoulder. ''Killing Morgana a couple of times might get you some points with Kayle.'' He said with a toothy grin.
''I-I have no idea what you're talking about!'' I quickly fixed my hood to hide my embarrassed face from the specter.
''Sure you don't'' He said chuckling lightly. ''She's the support in the lane so that makes her mostly my problem, you're going to have to deal with the other person.'' Thresh explained as he pointed to the slender figure.
I scanned the man from head to toe, well… From mask to toe. The moment I laid eyes on the emotionless mask hiding the man's face it struck me. ''The Golden Demon of Ionia!'' My run-in with the psychopath assassin from a few years ago came to mind, making cold sweat run down my back.
''Sir Oliver? Are you still with me? The minions are about to walk into the lane, get ready.'' Thresh gave me a light nudge, snapping me out of my memory.
''I'm still here, well most of me is anyway.'' I said, taking a deep breath. ''Let's just get this over with, I don't feel comfortable around that madman.'' I pointed at The Golden Demon as a small group of little red-clad creatures walked pass me, some using an ax and a shield and others using small magic wands.
''I'll do my best to protect you, now go! You need gold to buy items!'' Thresh said nudging me towards the middle of the lane where our opponents were waiting for a fight.
'Gulp'
~ Summoner's Rift, Bot lane
''I expected the lane to be filled with a lot more action than this…'' I complained silently as I shot a hole through a minion carrying a small hammer and shield, making a small amount of gold shoot out of its body. The way the small creatures died making me chuckle.
''Complaining again are we?'' Thresh let out a sigh as Morgana used her magic to turn the ground underneath Thresh's feet purple. ''I wish I could do anything Sir Oliver but Morgana just makes my job a lot harder than it is supposed to be…''
It had been just over eight minutes into the match, most lanes had been going even with the exception coming from Top lane. Something about a small Yordle creature harassing Kayn a bit too much.
The enemy Jungler, who was still unknown since he or she hadn't shown anywhere yet, just like Kha'Zix who remained in his jungle, for the most part, killing the monsters that the jungle housed.
Mid lane remained fairly even with Lux coming out slightly on top since Lux' opponent didn't get much of a chance to fight back since he used a blade against a mage and the fact that he seemed to be slightly drunk didn't help him either.
As for Bot lane, I couldn't say that we were pulling ahead due to Morgana denying Thresh's a way to start a fight with her magical barriers that she kept projecting onto her ally. Next, to that, The Golden Demon instinctively kept his distance from both me and Thresh while still taking out minions and dealing damage by throwing bouncing canisters and shooting from afar, never once giving us a fighting chance.
''Kha'Zix' Summoner is coming in for a gank, meaning that he wants to swing by and try to secure first blood.'' Rose explained mentally. ''Thresh will try and land a hook on a priority target, just be ready to follow up, Oli.''
I looked into the river that edged to the bottom lane, checking if I could see the Voidling coming. After a few seconds both me and Thresh noticed the brush rustle a few times. Taking this as a sign to start a fight, Thresh and I got ready for the worst.
''I'm going to wait for Jhin to reload his weapon, at that moment he is most vulnerable. It should be an easy kill with Kha'Zix coming in as well.'' Thresh explained, his eyes focused on the Ionian assassin.
I followed the specter's gaze, anticipating the moment that Jhin would replace the ammo of his gun. As the man opened up the gun, ready to refill his weapon, Thresh readied his hook and threw it towards the madman.
*CLANG*
The loud noise of metal finding its way onto the Ionian could be heard throughout the whole lane as the metal and bones of Thresh' hook constricted itself around yet another magic nullifying barrier conjured by Morgana.
''I thought you would have learned by now.'' Morgana taunted with a creepy smile as Jhin made his way back towards her. ''Your chains are useless against my Black Shield, Warden.'' She mocked him as Jhin stood next to her, finishing reloading his weapon.
''Tsk, cocky as always,'' Thresh muttered as he began to fly towards Jhin and Morgana, leaving his lantern behind for me to grab onto. ''Let's see you talk when I'm up close and personal.''
As Thresh closed the gap between him, Morgana and Jhin he was immediately struck by a bolt of black magic coming from Morgana, a prison forming around him, holding the specter in place before being shot at by the Ionian marksman.
''OLIVER DON'T YOU DARE-'' Thresh warned before receiving a bullet through his skull, breaking it and killing him. His warning came too late as I had already grabbed a hold of the lantern, pulling me into the already lost fight.
''An ally has been slain. First blood.'' The female voice from before announced.
''Hit Morgana! She might die due to Thresh's ignite!'' Rose yelled all panicked.
I did what Rose told me and fired The Rose a couple of times, carefully making my way back to the safety of the turret. The small projectiles from The Rose struck Morgana her stomach, killing her in the process. ''Nice''
''Rose I think I can turn this fight around if Kha'Zix shows, where is he?'' I asked my Summoner while running pass the brush in the river, getting closer to the safety of the tower. ''Rose?'' I asked as I felt something constrict around my legs, slowing me down significantly. ''A… bola?'' I asked aloud, looking into the river where the weapon came from.
Instead of seeing the Voidling running towards me to slay Jhin who was still in hot pursuit of me, I saw him retreat into his own jungle again, heavily wounded from a fight with a lion-like Vastaya who was most likely also the source of the bola that hit me.
''Easy prey for you Virtuoso'' I heard the lion Vastaya say before he set chase after the Voidling. ''I can sense you BEAST!'' He roared, disappearing into our part of the jungle.
Jhin twirled around, adding his cane to his gun like a barrel and fired it towards me, the shot hitting me in the back and magically rooting me in place, making me fall forward in the dirt.
''What do we have here?'' Jhin asked with a chuckle while forcing me onto my back with a swift kick of his golden boots. ''Such a wonderful costume and that fearful look in your eyes… Yes, you will make a fine piece of art.''
I tried to get away from the madman, only to receive a golden boot to my stomach which kept me in place as Jhin hunched over to put his gun up against my head.
''Shhh, this will make you… beautiful.'' He whispered before pulling the trigger.
As the bullet pierced my body I dropped to my knees, noticing The Rose levitating near me, I outstretch my hand towards it, the weapon makes a strange noise, almost sounding like laughter, a green flash of light as I begin to feel the corruption eating away at my body, leaving only my cloak and armor behind before my soul leaves my remains in a flash of blue light shooting up into the sky.
''Is that how The Rose kills me?''
~ 2 years ago, Zaun, Priggs Industries, chemical warehouse
''This commissioned piece of equipment better work…'' I muttered while inspecting the round Hextech glasses, which looked awful. ''Eh, function over fashion I suppose,'' I told myself before putting the glasses on and testing them in the dark.
For a moment I thought I got ripped off since my vision didn't change. Until suddenly the Hextech made everything brighter as if the lights in the warehouse were on. ''Sweet, they work as intended. Now all I need is Mr. Lee to show up.''
I had been chasing a half Zaunite, half Ionian arms dealer going by the name of Simon Lee, a powerful man selling exotic Ionian plant extracts to scientists in Zaun, who used the extracts to create lots of different things ranging from drugs to fuel to liquid ammo, you name it, Zaunites will always find a way to make it happen.
I had managed to learn his every move over the past three months. Learning his routines, his circle of trust, his inner circle and his affairs. I did everything to prepare for this encounter, hell I even bought these stupid ass glasses to see in the dark.
''He's late… He's never late.'' I whispered to myself, getting annoyed and bored while hanging upside down from a steel pipe in the ceiling of the warehouse transporting some green liquid. ''Did something happen? He should have been here twenty minutes ago to deliver more of that plant extract…''
Suddenly the lights in the warehouse shot on and the large double doors to the warehouse opened just far enough for a man to run into the warehouse before forcing the doors shut again.
The man was breathing heavily, trying to regain his calm breathing while grabbing a hold of some of the barrels and throwing them towards the double doors, as if trying to block the doors from opening.
*BANG*
A shot could be heard coming from outside as a bullet shot through the large doors and into the barrels causing a large fiery explosion, knocking the man off of his feet and into some of the stored chemicals in the warehouse.
''WHAT DO YOU WANT!? TAKE ANYTHING YOU WANT! BUT NO MY LIFE!'' The man pleated as another loud-
*BANG*
-could be heard coming from outside, this time the bullet pierced a few vats above the man, drenching him in chemicals. The man screamed and flailed in agony as the chemicals began to leak onto his skin, creating severe burns on his arms, torso, and face.
''Please… I'll give you… anything…'' The charred and scarred form of the man pleated and sobbed weakly, hoping to exchange anything for his life, which at point didn't seem worth living any longer.
There was no response from the sniper, there was only silence. Not even the sounds of Zaun could be heard, there were no sounds of steam escaping from small pipes, no sounds of metal on metal or the sound of people chatting in the streets above, only the agonizing silence as the man waited for a response.
''Whoever this is, whoever is attempting to kill Lee, is good, really good at his job. Almost as if a stage is being set...'' I thought to myself as I noticed a masked figure clad in white and gold standing in the large hole created in the double doors of the warehouse.
The figure slowly made his way into the warehouse, careful not to step on any debris from the destroyed doors or vats. As the masked figure reached the middle of the warehouse he aimed his weapon carefully.
*BANG*
A shot was fired through the Hextech fusebox inside the warehouse, making the lights flicker on and off every now and then. Every time the lights turned off a few steps could be heard, echoing in the darkness.
Within seconds, the masked figure had made its way towards the broken shell of a man. The figure's shadow towering over the man.
''Simon Lee, my 'clients' send their regards.'' The figure said as he pointed his weapon at the man, ready to kill him.
''NO!''
*BANG*
A louder shot could be heard roaring like a lightning strike through the warehouse, only this time, the shot fired didn't connect with its target. Instead, it passed through a black and white portal which slowly closed after the bullet shot through.
I stared down the masked figure, noticing a look of pure anger and surprise on his face. Although only one eye was visible through the mask, the look and the stance he took were clear enough that he was insanely displeased.
I didn't give the figure a chance to respond in any way as I opened a tear and dragged Lee through it with me, making our escape from the destroyed chemical warehouse.
''Golden… Demon…'' Lee muttered over and over again as I made my way over to a Zaunite hospital as it didn't seem like he was going to be of any harm to either Zaun, Piltover or Ionia ever again.
~ Summoner's Rift, Summoning platform
With a flash of light, I felt my body regenerate before fully forming on the summoning platform where the game had started. Once I regained control over my body, I could make out someone talking to me.
''That was one hundred percent my fault, my apologies, Sir Oliver.'' Thresh said with a quick bow. ''Are you doing ok? You look a bit… shocked''
''Yeah… I just need to get used to the fact that I was just reborn. It feels… odd? I think?'' I told Thresh, who chuckled at my confusion which was clearly noticeable in my voice.
''Heh, trust me you'll get used to it.'' Thresh said after a moment at the shop.
''An enemy has been slain.'' The female voice announced. ''Double kill.''
''It seems like someone is doing work.'' I said as Thresh placed his lantern near me and began to walk away.
''Buy your items and let's go, just because Kayn got two kills does not mean we should waste time here.'' Thresh said as he waited patiently for me to grab the ghostly relic.
''Oli you have enough gold to pick up a BF Sword, the shopkeeper will have it ready for you, after that I want you to prioritize a Runaan's Hurricane over anything else.'' Rose explained calmly as I picked up the suggested item.
''Okay, so I bought the item and it disappeared again, is it where it's supposed to be?'' I asked while grabbing Thresh's lantern which pulled me towards the specter.
''Yeah, don't worry about your items, I'll manage those, also before I forget the Summoners and I want to try and shut Jhin down after Kha'Zix finishes clearing his jungle. Just… try not to die until then, okay?'' Rose asked with a friendly voice.
''We'll do our best.'' I said as I followed Thresh back into the Bot lane.
~ Institute of War, Summoning room
''Shit!'' Rose yelled as she watched Oliver die by the hands of Jhin and Morgana. ''Mud where the fuck were you!?'' She asked angrily.
''I TRIED! RENGAR WAS WAITING!'' The young man yelled. ''Tiger, what the hell was that hook anyway!?''
''I'm trying not to troll, remember?'' The Summoner said with a large smirk as he stretched his arms.
''The hell man? People are watching! What if they get the wrong idea of the new champion?!'' Rose asked throwing her hands into the air. ''High councilor is also watching, do you want to get banned or something?''
''Man at this point I don't even care any-'' The Summoner said before being interrupted by one of his allies.
''WOOOOO! Double kill baby!'' Tea yelled as he bumped fists with Riv.
''AAAY, Good shit buddy'' Riv said with a smile. ''Good thing solo lanes hit six early.'' He said giving Rose a stink eye.
''Lux her ult really helps turn the tide in a two on one.'' Tea said nodding. ''At this rate, I'll get a form change on my next back.''
''Anyway, with Top ahead and Mid doing fine as it is, Mud can focus on getting Bot ahead so this new guy can shine and we can make some money,'' Riv said turning back to his summoning orb. ''That's what we're here for right?''
''I guess..?'' The other Summoners agreed silently.
''Good now listen up you bunch of scrubs this is what we're going to do.''
~ Summoner's Rift, Bot lane
I dashed forward using Thief's Dance to avoid Jhin's fourth shot for the sixth time since coming back to lane. The lane had spiraled out of control rather quickly after Jhin's double kill, which gave him the opportunity to buy some items that were way more powerful than my own at the moment.
However it did seem like the Ionian and the Fallen Angel had their differences and constantly argued about something, at least that's what I could make out from Morgana screaming at the Virtuoso every so often.
''Sir Oliver is this enough excitement for you?'' Thresh asked with a manic smile as we both avoided getting hit with a bolt of black magic.
''Plenty…'' I said opening a Protective Tear to absorb one of Jhin's canisters that he threw from his shoulder armor. ''Now it's time to have some fun.'' I smiled as The Rose began to light up.
''Oliver back off.'' Rose instructed just as I was about to chase down the enemy bot lane.
''Wha… Why?'' I asked a little disappointed. ''I'm just getting the hang of all of this…''
''Kha'Zix and Lux are coming in for a gank, let the enemy push you in so they've got nowhere to go.'' Rose said devilishly.
I backed off as I was told and carefully let myself be pushed in, Jhin and Morgana didn't suspect a thing when Kha'Zix walked up from behind them, forcing the two champions to run into the river, thus beginning a hectic chase.
''Jhin for the love of the gods ask your summoner to cast heal or at least lay down some traps!'' Morgana yelled right before a Void Spike embedded itself into her leg, slowing her down. ''JHIN! DO SOMETHING!'' She yelled in anger before being toppled by Kha'Zix who dug his claws into her back.
''I'm sorry my dear but my art requires sacrifice.'' Jhin said disappearing into a large brush in the river.
Curses and screams of pain could be heard coming from Morgana as Kha'Zix dug his talons into her back, holding her in place. ''What are you waiting for?'' Kha'Zix snarled my way. ''She's all yours…''
''Take the kill Oli, it's all part of the plan.'' Rose instructed as I pulled the trigger of The Rose, taking down the Fallen Angel before shifting my attention back to the bush in which Jhin had disappeared.
''Looking for this?'' Lux yelled from afar, waving towards us, Jhin captured in what looked like a prison of light. ''Hurry up! My Light Binding doesn't last forever!''
I walked up to the Ionian who had given up on trying to escape. He stood completely still in the cage made of light, arms crossed. ''I know when I'm beat, make it quick.'' He said displeased while tapping his feet on the ground.
''Remember when you made me beautiful?'' I asked with a smirk on my face. ''Let me return the favor.'' I said, pulling the trigger on The Rose.
''Satisfying is it not?'' Thresh said while his lantern sucked in Jhin's soul.
''Don't get sidetracked you two! One more kill coming up!'' Lux said as she aimed her wand towards Mid lane before beginning to twirl it around. ''DEMACIAAAAAAAA!'' She yelled as she fired a large beam of light towards her target.
''Oliver you should be in range to kill Yasuo, just use your ultimate!'' Rose instructed excitedly.
''But I can't even see that far! How do I know I'll hit my target?'' I asked Rose. ''Can't I just go back to Bot lane and push for the enemy tower?''
''Oli just follow your instinct, I'll point you in the right direction.'' Rose said as I felt the strange force from before, pulling me into the right direction.
I took aim in the direction that the force was pulling me towards, letting The Rose absorb as much power as it could handle. The small vortex around the barrel started to turn dark green before screeching as a black thorn fired towards Mid lane.
''That *pant* should get the job done *pant*…'' I said out of breath.
~ Meanwhile, Mid lane
The enemy minions fell to Yasuo's blade as his own minions started hitting the enemy tower. ''This is easier than I thought.'' Yasuo chuckled to himself.
''Enemy double kill'' The female voice announced, making Yasuo sigh.
''Jhin and Morgana died… Maybe I should have helped…'' Yasuo said while taking a quick swig of his bottle of Sake before turning back to hitting the enemy tower. ''I'm already behind, there's nothing I could have done… Destroying the first tower will help me and my team more.''
Suddenly a large beam of light struck Yasuo from nowhere, leaving him barely alive.
''Wew, close call.'' Yasuo huffed as he began to recall when a black projectile flew his way. ''Oh no you don't!'' Yasuo yelled as he summoned a Windwall. ''Choryon!''
After summoning the wall he turned back to his bamboo bottle, expecting the wall to block the projectile. To his surprise the projectile shot through the wall, the corruption eating a hole through the wall before killing Yasuo.
''Enemy triple kill.''
''Are you doing okay, Oliver?'' Lux asked as we walked towards Mid lane to take down the first tower.
''He looks a little pale, first time killing boy? Hahahaha!'' A red figure with a scythe laughed while killing the enemy minions in the lane.
''Wait who's this red guy? And why is he wielding Kayn's weapon?'' I asked confused while trying to get a good look at the figure.
''That's Rhaast! Oh gods, I'm drooling again… Be right back Oli.'' Rose said, her voice literally disappearing from my head.
''Wait wasn't Rhaast the eye in the scythe?'' I asked as our whole team focused on taking the tower down. ''What happened here?''
''In some occasions Rhaast will take over Kayn's body on the rift, giving him full control and killing Kayn in the process.'' Lux explained as the tower began to crumble. ''It's kinda sad for Kayn if you think about it...''
''Bah, no need to get all sentimental about it, after we warp back into the institute he'll be back and you can talk to him all you like.'' Rhaast taunted, jamming the scythe into the tower, destroying it. ''Wah ha, ha, ha, I love it when these things die.''
While the tower exploded we all got ready to go back to base and cash in our gold for some better items. Rhaast was the first to go back to base, giving me a small opportunity to talk to Lux and Thresh about the interesting Darkin who focused mostly on things dying.
''Is he?'' I started a sentence.
''Always like this?'' Thresh finished my sentence with a sigh. ''Yes.''
''Well whether we like it or not he's on our team, now let's set up for success and get ready to take down the baron in a few minutes so we can end the game.'' Lux said as we teleported back to base.
~ Summoner's Rift, Baron Pit
''How many more hits?'' I asked firing The Rose into the giant Void monster, dodging its acid sprays. ''Gah! Disgusting!'' I complained while wiping off some purple Void blood.
''Red team has slain Baron Nashor.'' The announcer said as the Void beast disintegrated, handing over its empowerment to my team.
''So that's it? We win now?'' I asked Thresh as we walked through the enemy jungle as a five-man group.
''Hmm, hmm, It seems like it Sir Oliver.'' Thresh said placing down a glowing green trinket. ''It seems like the enemy is too afraid to fight us.'' He chuckled as we neared the entrance to the enemy base where a group of minions already stood knocking on the tower.
Within seconds the small creatures started to glow and increased in size, making it even easier for us to knock down the tower before shifting our attention to a large blue crystal being held in place by a small structure.
''What's that?'' I asked as the rest of my team began hitting the crystal with all they got.
''Who cares? As long as it explodes after I jam my scythe into its-'' Rhaast's rant was interrupted by a small boomerang flying past his head, making him glare into the base. ''WHAT!? YOU LITTLE!''
''Haygo Vaygo!'' The small Yordle yelled from across the crystal taunting the Darkin as he jumped up and down, catching his boomerang, enraging the Darkin even further.
''COME HERE YOU FILTHY LITTLE BASTARD!'' Rhaast yelled, raising his scythe and chasing after the young Yordle.
''Rhaast don't! Let's just finish the game!'' Lux yelled, trying to keep the Darkin at our side.
''You can't tell me what to do blondie! I will never NOT cleave a Yordle to pieces! Whahahahah!'' He yelled as he slashed at the Yordle. ''COME HERE!'' The Darkin yelled as he began fighting the small Yordle before being jumped by the Lion Vastaya.
''It seems like you've spoken too soon Thresh.'' I said looking at the grinning specter. ''What's so funny?''
''Sir Oliver this match is practically over, I'm going to enjoy myself.'' He explained as he and Kha'Zix joined in on the brawl between the Darkin, the Vastaya, and the Yordle.
''Oliver don't you dare,'' Lux said giving me an annoyed look.
''I wouldn't dare, as much as I enjoyed my first match on the rift, I could use a break for today.'' I confessed to the light mage as we took down the first of the two turrets protecting the enemy Nexus.
''It's nice to have at least one reasonable teammate who wants to end the match.'' Lux said with a huff as Kha'Zix and the Vastaya rolled around, trying to stab each other's eyes out (Eye in the Vastaya's case but whatever…). ''Some champions will just never change…''
''I suppose you're talking about them?'' I asked pointing towards the Darkin chasing the small Yordle who was laughing as the Darkin cursed his very existence.
''For the love of everything that is unholy can you just end the game already?!'' One of the enemy champions in the fountain yelled.
While taking down the last Nexus tower I traced the voice back to Morgana who was sitting in the back of the fountain, inspecting her nails as a purple wisp of magic flew above them, filing them.
''Gods you are the worst opponents, going for a fight instead of ending…'' She said annoyed, getting furious glances from the other two champions sitting in the fountain.
''Don't mind her, she's the reason we forfeit.'' A man with a large ponytail said as he drank from the bamboo bottle on his belt. ''It was all fine until someone decided she didn't want to fight anymore.''
''That really sucks, I looked forward to fighting you in Mid lane Yasuo.'' Lux said with a sad smile as the two of us took down the Nexus.
''Maybe next time, little miss sunshine.'' The man known as Yasuo chuckled as the small Yordle that Rhaast had been chasing jumped from the Darkin's head in front of me as the enemy Nexus exploded.
''Gnar!'' He yelled, showing off his teeth before laughing a little.
''Uh… Hello there little guy.'' I said offering the little Yordle my hand.
Before he could grasp it a set of blue rings formed around him before he was transported away from the Rift. I noticed he wasn't the only one as Kha'Zix and Rhaast got surrounded by red rings.
''No! Please! Don't separate us! I don't want to go back into that damned weapon!'' Rhaast began to curse as he and the Voidling disappeared.
''Hmm, sadly the match has ended… I was starting to enjoy myself…'' Thresh muttered, offering his hand to the Lion Vastaya. ''Another day, another fight to prove who is the ultimate hunter Sir Rengar?'' He asked the Vastaya who took his hand.
''I wish I could just slay that damned beast, he would make for a nice trophy on my wall…'' The hunter said as he shook the specter's hand. ''But indeed Thresh, well played.''
I looked around and noticed multiple champions either shake hands or chatting with one another, the action confusing me a bit. ''Weren't we like… enemies just a second ago?''
''Don't worry Oliver, after one of the Nexuses is destroyed the normal rules of the institute apply to every champion. Since there is a small delay on teleporting you all back the champions mostly congratulate each other in the meantime.'' Rose explained, her voice still in my head.
''But that little Yordle and the other two crazies got teleported instantly with rings around them… What's that all about?'' I asked interested as I noticed some of the champions around be disappear from the battlefield, the same blue rings forming around them.
Without noticing it myself, I too was transported off of the Rift in a sudden blinding blue light and back towards the Institute.
After opening my eyes I was met with Rose her hooded face, a large smile plastered on her face. The room I was in had ten small platforms in the ground, making it look like some strange waiting room.
''Let's just say that some champions need special attention when it comes to getting them off the Rift like Rhaast.'' Rose said taking off her hood. ''Kayn needs to have his body altered back to how it was before the match, that takes a few minutes, so we prioritize it.'' She said explaining.
''Rose! You could have told me that you were teleporting me off of the Rift!'' I scolded the Summoner who giggled at me small outburst.
''Heehee, you're not the first champion to say that.'' She giggled as she motioned me to follow her.
''Can we take a moment? I feel like my head is going to explode…'' I said taking off my hood and holstering The Rose, slowly rubbing my head. ''Ugh, is this normal?''
''Yeah it is, follow me I'll make sure someone does something about that.'' She said opening the door to the Institute, the sound of chatter filling the room.
''This day isn't coming to an end is it?''
~ Institute of War, Infirmary
After following Rose for about twenty minutes through the institute we reached our destination, the Institute of War's infirmary. Rose explained that I needed to fill in some forms and afterward I could get something for my headache.
After going through a set of automatic glass doors, we ended up in what looked like a typical waiting room, taking its style from that of a Piltoven doctors post.
A couple of nice paintings on the wall and a large table covered in magazines filled most of the waiting room, connected to a hallway with multiple sets of doors leading to god knows where…
''Gods doctors are not my thing…''
''Wait here, I'll get us in.'' Rose said stopping me and walking up to the desk with a receptionist sitting at it. ''Excuse me, I brought the new champion in for the mandatory check-up.'' She said making the receptionist look up from his computer.
''Great, she's expecting you.'' He said with a smile before pressing a button, opening the large doors to a doctor's office. ''I'd hurry up if I were you, she's rather busy today.'' The receptionist said, motioning to the open door.
Rose followed me into the doctor's office, taking her Summoner robes off and hanging them over a chair before taking a seat. ''Good afternoon Summoner, I've been expecting you.'' A feminine voice said.
''Sorry for the wait, Oliver needed a moment to adjust after his first match on the Rift.'' Rose explained to the doctor while I held my head in pain, not bothering to look at the source of the conversation.
''Please take your coat off and have a seat on the bed mister Dewitt.'' I heard the doctor say as a pair of hands grabbed my shoulders and gently helped me onto a soft seat.
''It's a cloak…'' I groaned while taking off the cloak decorated with Vastaya feathers.
''Mister Dewitt would you mind looking at me for just a moment?'' The woman asked, grasping my hand, forcing me to look at her, making me groan as my eyes adjusted to the light around me. ''Hmpf, it's not that bad.''
''Rose? Am I hallucinating?'' I asked as I looked at the doctors face.
''I don't know are you, Oli?'' She giggled at my confused reaction.
''Am I looking at a Half human, half goat with a horn growing out of her head, wearing a lab coat?'' I asked making the Summoner laugh loudly and the doctor sigh in annoyance.
''You're correct, that is a horn growing out of my head…'' The doctor said annoyed. ''Patients and colleagues alike, call me Soraka though.''
''How bad is it Soraka?'' Rose asked with a hint of concern in her voice.
*Sigh* ''It seems to be the usual case where a new champion isn't used to being teleported onto and off of the Rift.'' Soraka explained, grabbing a small strip of medicine and handing it to me. ''Take two with some water and go to bed, you'll feel better tomorrow.''
''That's it?'' I asked inspecting the green pills in the strip. ''Thanks, doc, you're a lifesaver.''
''Soraka you're forgetting the papers and the check-up…'' Rose said giving the doctor a questioning look. ''I'm sure Kolminye requested it by now.''
''She did but I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment, I'll leave it to my assistant, just make another appointment when you're feeling a bit better mister Dewitt.'' Soraka said fixing her lab coat. ''A certain undead centaur thought it was a good idea to take a holy relic while pillaging a village… Needless to say, he needs a lot of medical attention.''
''Sucks to be Hecarim…'' Rose said putting her Summoner robes back on. ''Well you take care of him, tell him I said hi.'' She said with a smile as Soraka got ready to leave the office.
''I will and don't worry about Hec, he'll be fine.'' Soraka said with a quick wave. ''I'll hope to see you on the Rift, mister Dewitt. Sorry but I'm in a bit of a hurry today…'' The Star Child apologized before taking her leave.
For a short moment, the office was completely silent before I stretched my tired body. ''Well, I suppose I'll go back to my room and have a rest there.'' I said getting back up from the bed.
''Heh, heh…'' Rose laughed nervously. ''About that… The room was only reserved for one day, you can't go back there…'' Rose explained, her eyes never meeting mine. ''I, eh… forgot to tell you? Please don't hate me…'' The petite Summoner looked away guilty.
''Well… I guess I'll go back to my home in Piltover. No worries.'' I said with a yawn. ''I'll take a teleporter there and make my way home.''
''But that would mean you'd have to take a teleporter again tomorrow. Don't you know how much gold something like that costs?'' The Summoner said pouting.
''Rose, I'm rich. No need to worry about me.'' I forced a smile as we walked out of the office, closing the door behind us as we left. ''I'll make sure to get some rest and to be here tomorrow for whatever Kolminye has planned.''
''I guess I'll see you tomorrow then?'' Rose asked with a smile.
''If I survive this horrible headache.'' I said making her laugh before we parted ways. ''Wait, Rose!''
''Hmm?''
''I have no idea where I'm going…''
''Heehee, follow me to the teleporters you goof.''
Eyooooo, Emerald back after being gone for almost two months of not updating.
No time for excuses, only apologies. I. AM. SO. SORRY. For not updating sooner but like I said before I recently got sick and I had to get a blood test done, I still don't have the results and it's bothering me a bit, but alas what are you going to do about it?
Also sorry if this chapter feels a bit… off. I was so excited to write a Summoner's Rift Chapter but holy crap, I am NEVER doing one this long ever again! I hate it, being forced to follow mechanics and rules that apply ingame are the worst… No sirs and madams, I'll stick to normal combat where Oli shines although he would be really overpowered ingame… hehe… whoops.
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