Ok, now that was a looooong break, wasn't it? I'm terribly sorry for that! It was so unexpected for you as much as for me, I've never expected that it would be two months long. But here I am, fresh and ready to roll out. Prepare yourself, because there it is, another chapter of not-so-dead Vengeful Soul! Enjoy!

PS: Also, now it is known from where Rengar and Nidalee is (Eastern Jungles of Shurima, exactly where I told they would live xD), but I'll still be referring to it as Kumungu Jungle just to stay truthful to the story.

PS2: Lol, it's still Kumungu Jungle,I'm a clairvoyant or something xD

Chapter IV - Sabotage

Rengar couldn't think straight for a moment when he realised who was standing before him. To think that the girl he indirectly saved would come here. But then a thought invaded his mind. If she brought herself to travel such a long distance from the city of progress to the jungle next to Shurima, then it couldn't be just a nice visitation to thank him.

"So…the girl he was talking about…it was you?" Rengar asked after a moment of looking into emptiness, but he already knew the answer. Lucy closed her eyes and nodded.

"Yes, it was me…you and Connor saved my life." she replied and smiled faintly. It was still hard bringing up hers brother's name, but she couldn't show weakness in front of a powerful and proud being like Rengar.

"I just fulfilled a dying man's wish, that's all. Nothing noble about that." Rengar spoke politely. Despite not being hostile towards him, Rengar just wanted them gone. He knew the truth. He knew that Kha'Zix was the one who did that horrible crime. If they acknowledged that fact, Kha'Zix would be in danger.

"That's true, you did, but it's not that simple. If it was, I wouldn't even be here." Lucy replied.

"Is it the only thing you wanted? To thank me?" Rengar asked. He couldn't wait, he had to be sure. Lucy's eyes dropped and she looked at her feet. Then she looked at him again, this time her eyes were filled with pain and determination.

"No, I want to slay the beast, the abomination that took my brother away." she said with voice full of disgust and hatred. Rengar clenched one of his fists behind him so no one would notice. But then he calmed down a little bit. They knew Kha'Zix only as a killer, not as what he has become. The Void heritage was still affecting him and the way he acts, but Rengar was sure Kha'Zix can change.

"Are you positive you can defeat it? Not even I was able to take it down…" Rengar admitted. He tried to discourage them, make them think this encounter is impossible to win.

"I'm not sure, that's why I would be grateful if you told me everything you know. I wouldn't dare to ask you for a direct help, I think that with Noah I can do it." Lucy carefully replied and put her hand on Noah's shoulder. Rengar hasn't noticed when his expression changed. He could feel great strength beating from Noah's eyes, this spark in them was familiar.

"I don't know about this. I don't want to be responsible for two deaths." Rengar replied. "Vengeance isn't always a good answer." he added. Lucy sighed.

"I know, but it's the only way I can honour my brother right now." she said bitterly. Rengar could feel her pain. He felt bad. He looked at Kha'Zix. He was examining random things around him, probably out of boredom. When Kha'Zix met his gaze, he smiled and waved to him. Rengar smiled back and nodded slightly.

"I see that you are very good friends." Noah suddenly broke the silence. This brought Rengar back to the matter they were just talking about.

"Uh, yeah, we are. What about it?" Rengar replied. Judging by Noah's expression, his voice was a little too frightening than he wanted.

"N-Nothing! I was just wondering how you met…" the young boy raised his hands in defence.

"We…uhh…" Rengar mumbled. He wasn't expecting to be asked something like that. He didn't have any lies prepared. But suddenly, he got a backup.

"Oh, you're talking about me, aren't you?" Kha'Zix spoke while getting closer to them. Rengar looked at him surprised. He tried to show him with his facial expression that it isn't the best moment to interrupt, but Kha'Zix just smiled and ignored him.

"Yeah, we were. How could you tell?"

"Oh pretty simple. When Rengar looked at me, Noah's gaze shifted to me as well. Then when he was replying, his voice was just a little bit louder than earlier so I could hear him." Kha'Zix explained. They were all, including Rengar, looking at him with awe and surprise.

"You have some dope hearing!" Noah replied.

"Yep, it's pretty common in mantis vastaya tribe from which I came." Kha'Zix added. Rengar blinked and looked at him. Kha'Zix just winked at him. He had everything under control.

"Mantis vastaya tribe? I've never heard of it." Lucy said quietly.

"Oh no wonder, we are almost extinct, only some of us are remaining, and we are mostly just wandering and trying to find a place to live." Kha'Zix started telling them his little story. Rengar couldn't believe how smooth that lie was. "I stumbled upon Rengar when I was half alive after barely surviving wild boar's attack. When I woke up, I was in his hut. He let me stay until I regain my strength, but we grew used to each other so much he suggested I stay." Kha'Zix added and looked at Rengar. As Kha'Zix anticipated, he was smiling with relief.

"Yeah, that's right…" Rengar said, not believing how good of a liar Kha'Zix is.

"Ohh, I had no idea that you are so nice!" Lucy replied, but when Rengar looked at her, she regretted ever saying that. But then his face softened.

"Yeah, I guess I sometimes am." he said. But then he shook his head. They were here to kill Kha'Zix, he had to either mislead them, or completely turn away. "A-Anyway…" Rengar said after a cough, "I believe you wanted something from me."

"Oh, right! Sorry for that." Lucy apologised. She scolded herself for saying such stupid things. "So about…" she started, but then she looked at Kha'Zix. "Does he know?"

"Hmm? About what?" Kha'Zix asked puzzled.

"About the Void crea…tureeee…" Noah said abruptly, and the second he did, he met Lucy's angry look.

"Ugh! Think sometimes before you say something, will you?"

"I-I'm terribly s-sorry! It just…" Noah tried to explain, but he gave up and looked down. Rengar wanted to lie that he indeed didn't know, but now that Noah forgot himself and said it outloud, he wished that Kha'Zix would intervene again. He didn't have to wish long though, because Kha'Zix replied in a second.

"But of course! It would be stupid of Rengar not to tell me this and risk me dying. Never seen it though, so I can't tell you a lot about it." Once again, Kha'Zix positively surprised Rengar. "But why are you my friends so interested in it?"

"It killed by brother. I want revenge." Lucy immediately admitted. At that instant Kha'Zix's antennae dropped down and his smile faded away. What was left of

his joyous and proud expression was only a sad look and unbelieving, slightly open mouth.

"Oh…did it?" Kha'Zix said quietly. "I'm…sorry for that…"

"You don't have to be sorry, it wasn't your fault." Lucy tried to comfort him when she saw how it impacted him. Rengar frowned. He forgot that Kha'Zix probably had no idea that Lucy is sister of the man he killed.

"I…I know. I just…" Kha'Zix said, but then he forced the best smile he could afford. "You're right, still, I'm sorry for your loss." It may have been enough to fool them, but Rengar knew how Kha'Zix was truly feeling. "So since I can't really tell you a lot about it, I'll leave you with Rengar, okay?"

"Uh, yeah, go if you want." Rengar replied. Lucy and Noah just nodded. Then Kha'Zix smiled once again and left. As he was leaving them, Rengar could hear a silent, soft whimper. It was like a stab in the heart, but luckily only Rengar heard him.

"Hello? Earth to Rengar?" Noah said suddenly. Rengar shook his head and looked at them. They were confused judging by their expressions.

"Ahh, sorry, what were you saying?"

"I was asking if you would help us." Lucy said, apparently again.

"I…" Rengar hesitated. He looked in the direction Kha'Zix was going. It was a tough decision to make. He didn't know what was better, not helping them at all, misleading them, he just didn't know what to do.

"He's so kind-hearted, isn't he?" Lucy suddenly changed the topic. Rengar turned his head towards her.

"What?"

"I mean, he got so upset when he heard what happened, almost as if he did it. He truly cares for others. No wonder he declared to help me without second thoughts." Lucy said and sighed. Rengar swallowed. If only she knew. But she couldn't ever know. Never. Yet, he realised. As long as Kha'Zix doesn't reveal himself, it should be all fine. There is no possible evidence that Kha'Zix is lying or that he killed Connor and his crew. Yes, that's right. Rengar sighed and replied.

"Alright, I can provide you some information."

"Really? Thank you so much!" Lucy almost yelled. Little did she know that none of Rengar's words would lead her anywhere. His plan was to make them blindly wander in circles, hoping that they would eventually give up. He'll need to ask Nidalee for help. With her, it shouldn't be a hard task.

"Alright then, listen closely, because I'm not going to repeat myself…"

Rengar wasn't feeling particularly good while lying to them, especially since Lucy just lost her brother and all she wanted was a peace on her heart, but it couldn't be helped. He loves Kha'Zix, he can't let him die, no matter how much evil he has done. When they were done, he made sure no one was following him, and then he made his way straight to his hut. When he entered, Kha'Zix was sitting at the table, the robe was lying folded on their bed. He didn't even move when Rengar came, he was just sitting there.

"Kha'Zix, are you okay?" Rengar asked worried about him. He came closer and placed his hand on his shoulder. Then he moved another chair closer to him and sat beside. Kha'Zix's expression wasn't saying much. He wasn't looking sad, but also not happy, or angry. He was acting indifferent. When Rengar looked at him, he raised his eyes to meet his gaze.

"I don't know whether I am or not." Kha'Zix replied after painfully long silence.

"Kha…" Rengar whispered. He moved closer and pulled Kha'Zix to hug him. He wrapped his arms around him and kissed his head. This made Kha'Zix smile slightly, but it was just to cover up how he was truly feeling.

"...Rengar…?" Kha'Zix suddenly spoke.

"Yes?" he replied and released him from the hug.

"Am I…am I a monster…?" This question almost broke his heart.

"Of course not! What are you even saying?" Rengar replied and grabbed his hands.

"To you, not, but to others?" Kha'Zix asked again. He had small tears on his eyes. It was a second time Rengar has seen Kha'Zix cry. But he hesitated. He didn't have answer to that question.

"You didn't reply, because it's true?" Kha'Zix added.

"Kha'Zix, please…"

"I'm not mad at you. I still remember your expression you made that day. You were terrified of me." Kha'Zix continued. Rengar recalled the day of Connor's death. It was a frightening experience, true, but it was before Kha'Zix started to change, to shape his mind.

"Stop it, you're wrong!" Rengar said, but then Kha'Zix pulled his hand away and stood up.

"How can you be so sure?!" Kha'Zix said aloud. "I'm from the Void! Everyone knows what we're capable of! We're murdering others just for the sake of killing! We hunger for power more than anything!" Kha'Zix started yelling out of frustration. He was crying at that point.

"You're different than others!" Rengar got up as well. "If you're a murderer, then why am I still alive?"

"Because…because I love you…" Kha'Zix mumbled. "But it doesn't mean that-"

"Of course it matters!" Rengar interrupted him. "You just said you love me. If that's true, then doesn't it mean you're already different?" Rengar asked and took a step forward.

"I…it's wrong! It's all wrong! I'm a liar, monster, murderer, and-"

"And the best thing that has ever happened to me!" Rengar yelled back. Kha'Zix looked at him shocked. "If you were a monster, shouldn't I be terrified of you? Shouldn't I keep trying to kill you so I can sleep peacefully? If that was the case, then why the hell have I fallen in love with you?!" he continued with tears flowing down his cheeks. He got closer to him and put his hands on his shoulders. "You might be a monster outside, but on the inside, you're the person YOU want to be, not something that's dictated by your place of origin!" Rengar said and then hugged him. Kha'Zix was speechless. He was surprised by Rengar's confession. Then, he gave up. He sank in Rengar's chest and let tears flow. He was glad they had this conversation, it might have helped Kha'Zix change.

After their emotional talk, Kha'Zix fell asleep. Rengar used this opportunity to visit Nidalee and tell her how things are going. At that point her cat family was so used to him, they stopped raising their heads to check who it is. Nidalee was playing with three little cubs when Rengar stormed in.

"Woah, what's the hurry?" Nidalee asked confused, still playing with them.

"Well, I have a favour to ask." he replied.

"Wow, the pridestalker wants a favour from me, what an honour." Nidalee replied playfully.

"Don't call me that, you know I hate it." Rengar scoffed. "Anyway, you remember this guy in glasses who turned out to be the cause of those traps, right?"

"Yeah, how could I forget. What about him?"

"About him, nothing. His sister decided to pay me a visit."

"This girl was his sister?" Nidalee asked surprised.

"Yeah, she- wait, how do to know?"

"My family told me." she somewhat explained.

"What? Ah, right. Tiger." Rengar remembered.

"She wanted to thank you?"

"Partially, yeah, but it wasn't the main reason." Rengar said, and then his face became more serious. "She wants revenge, you probably know what it means…" he added. Nidalee frowned and slowly nodded.

"Have they seen him?"

"If only. Kha'Zix "befriended" them. I fucked up and let him go to town again." Rengar said and kicked the nearest tree, which startled the cubs a little. Nidalee gave him a questioning look.

"Sorry. But continuing. When he returned, he found a friend, as he called her. Later she turned out to be someone who really wants to kill him, and now he feels guilty, because she said out loud that she wants to kill the Void creature that's responsible for Connor's death." Rengar explained and sighed at the end. Nidalee let the cubs go to their mother and she stood up.

"That's bad. Like, very bad. So, what do you want me to do?"

"I need you to plant fake evidences while I'll take make them interpret them wrong." Rengar asked. Nidalee smiled.

"Doesn't sound very hard. I think I can do it. Where are they staying?"

"Currently they are back in town, but they want to come as soon as the Sun rises. Do you think we could pull something off even now?" Rengar asked, but Nidalee's overconfident smile was enough.

"Alright, what's your plan?"

I hope that some of you are still there, interested in that story. I think that it might be a final story about Rengar and Kha'Zix, at least for now. I believe you're all fed up with it, even if you enjoy the story. Anyway,I hope you liked it. The next chapter will be...well, I don't want to promise anything at that point, as soon as possible xD. Merry Christmas everyone!