AN: Sorry about the slow updates as I am currently in school. I will however try to punch out these chapters in my free time. Also if you readers would kindly leave a review that would be fantastic and also be free to tell me what I should and shouldn't do (such as longer or shorter chapters, don't touch upon this as much, ect.). To clarify something as well is when I refer to Elias as a "teen" he is 18-19 and not any younger. Also another note: I will be using skins to describe certain characters and that will be considered as their default appearance (Such as mentioned earlier was Shyvana was described in her Ironscale Skin). But as always thank you for reading these few of many chapters to come. Azrael out!
Chapter 4: Learning the Truth
The band of Demacian champions had finally made it to the Institute of War. The glimmering monolith of a building was a breathtaking sight. But Elias knew he had no time to stare at the beauty of the building; as his main objective was to see what kind of powers he had taken upon himself as a new champion.
Elias quickly started to run up the stairs like a child on its first day of school. He knew of course that this was one of many stepping stones that would be taken to discover what wonders of Runeterra. As he left his band of traveling companions behind, only Lux seemed to keep up with his lighting fast pace. "I see someone is excited," she giggled. "Of course I am. I get to see what kind of interesting powers I have locked away inside me," he happily replies. This leads to Lux giving another giggle but she soon cuts it off when a flash of gold appears in front of them.
"Heya Lux!" says the person now standing on the stairs above of them. It was another teen, maybe even in his early 20's with spiky golden hair and cerulean blue eyes. Elias's mouth dropped as soon as he recognized who it was. "EZREAL?!" he exclaimed. His outburst was met with a small laugh and a bright grin. "So who is this Lux? A new summoner?" Ezreal asks the blonde. She shakes her head and puts her arms behind her back. "Nope, he's the new champion that was supposed to appear in our world," she replies. Hearing the rumor to be true sparked Ezreal's explorer blood inside of him.
"New champ huh? Well this is surprising," the Explorer says, examining Elias. Lux flashes him a devious smile and lightly pushes his shoulder. "Don't scare off the newbie ok Ez? We're gonna need him- if we get him, on our roster," She says to him. Ezreal raises his hands in an apologetic manner. "Sorry just can't take my eyes off of new discoveries remember?" he says with a wink. The gesture leaves the Lady of Luminosity's face literally glowing a bright pink hue. Snickering the Explorer waves goodbye and runs off.
A laugh comes from Elias's mouth and he looks at the illuminated Lady. "So I take it that that's true as well?" he nudges her. Lux then breaks from her trance and shakes her head of all thoughts regarding Ezreal. "I... I don't know what you're talking about," she says still blushing a little. Elias nudges her again and pats her back. "You like him don't you? You just can't muster up the courage to tell him?" he asks jokingly.
He soon stops grinning as the blonde's head drops out of shame. A tiny "Oh" flies from his lips. She gives him a small embarrassed nod before the rest of the group catches up to them. "Could you two go any quicker?" groans Garen, heaving out of breath. The two look at each other and grin.
"Race to the top?"
"You're on shiny girl"
And with that they were off in a flash. The two ran at a blistering pace and ran past the summoner's at a blinding speed. When the duo finally made it to the top of the stairs gasping for air. "Damn you're fast for a kid," Lux says still out of breath. Elias chuckles and stretches his arms up, "You aren't that bad yourself you know? Thought I almost lost there." The two began to laugh again and started to walk towards the Head summoner's office. The two began conversing on what daily life was like in Valoran before Elias bumped into a large figure.
"Sorry about that," he said apologetically. When the black haired boy looked up he noticed a large furry legs standing upright. Oh god did I just bump into Warwick? I hope not, I don't wanna die! Before his could tremble in fear, a soothing monotone voice came from above him. "It is all right child." Well that answers that question. Propping his hand on his knee, Elias soon stands up and brushes himself off. "Apologies Curator. I wasn't watching where I was going," Elias told him.
Nasus lifted an eyebrow and stared at the teen in front of him. "And who might you be?" the Curator asks kindly. "He's the new champion Sir. You know, the one that was supposed to come from another world?" Lux answers for Elias. A canine-like grin streaks itself across the Curator's face. "Ah I see," he replies to the blonde. Nasus begins to inspect Lux's companion and pulls a small quill and scrap of papyrus out from his armor. Well at least he is taking notes and not taking my face off, Elias thinks to himself.
After a brief moment of jotting down notes and estimating the height of the black haired teen, the 9 foot tall dog-man stores away his scrap of notes and quill back into his armor. "It was a pleasure meeting you Elias. I hope to see you again," Nasus bows. After they say their goodbyes Lux and Elias continue to walk to the Head Summoner's office. When they arrive Lux stops in her tracks and looks at Elias."Ready to learn what kind of powers you have?" the blonde asks in a cheery tone. With a nod of agreement as her answer, Lux pushes open the door of the Head Summoner's office.
The Head Summoner was nothing what Elias expected. Most summoners he heard of were bald; with exception to the female ones. The man in front of him however looked like Zilean, just more human and not immortal Chronomancer also he had stripes of red going through his white hair. He was also draped in a gold and purple cloak which must have meant his rank as the High Summoner. "Hello there Lux, what brings you here?" he asks her politely. She gives a small bow and smiles cheerfully at him.
"We're here to ask for a favor High Summoner." She tells him. The man's eyes perk up from his work and rests his chin on top of his hands. "And what would that be miss Lady of Luminosity?" he questions. She quickly shoves Elias in front of them which causes him to form a sheepish grin. "He is the new champion from another world you told everyone about," she tells him. Elias looks down unaware of what to do. A chuckle comes from the Head Summoner. "So he must be Elias eh? Word travels fast here in Valoran. My name is Maxis Drakstone, Head Summoner of the League of Legends."
The Head Summoner stood up and went to shake Elias's hand. He returned the greeting with as firm a handshake as he could muster. "So do you know how to 'unlock' my powers?" the teen asks. A grin appears over the old summoner's face and nods. "Indeed I do my boy. In fact it will also count as your Judgement as well," he replies. Now excited Elias's eyes brighten up. "When can we start?" he asks eagerly. "Right now if you wish!" exclaims the summoner.
The trio starts their march over towards the Judgement hall. On the way ever there Elias spotted some familiar faces conversing with one another. Xin Zhao was talking with Jarvan about different spear techniques, Master Yi was speaking to his pupil Wukong about his training, Kog'Maw speaking in guttural sounds to Cho'Gath, and Jax was drinking with Gragas. The most disturbing group of beings that they walked by were the residents of the Shadow Isles who seemed to turn away from Elias as soon as he walked by. I wonder what made them turn away... It's not like I'm as terrifying as them or something.
Lux, Elias, and Maxis finally made it to the Judgement room. A flick of the summoner's hand opens the massive doors. Once they were open, the Maxis ushered in Elias. "Aren't you coming with us Lux?" asked Elias. She shook her head and stepped away from the doors, still keeping her never-ending smile. Oh that's right, no one other than the Summoners can view Judgments, he thought to himself. Elias waved goodbye and the massive doors slowly closed behind him.
"Now then," the old summoner started. "To unlock your powers will require some focus. Are you ready for that?" The teen nodded excitedly and awaited for what to do next. A small grin came over Maxis's face as he had never see such enthusiasm before. He gestured over Elias to the middle of the room and soon walked over to his seat in the Judgement room. "
Are you ready?"
"Ready as I'll ever be."
"Then let us begin."
A faint glow appears in the center and Maxis begins chanting something in a language Elias didn't understand. The glow soon begins to grow brighter around the teen and shifts between a vibrant display of colors. Chanting even louder now, the elder summoner is now standing with his arms raised high into the air. Then a sudden blast of heat hits Elias's chest. He collapses from the invisible blow and clutches his chest as the burning sensation continues to grow. It started to feel like magma was flowing through the poor teen's body as he began to writhe in pain on the ground. The Summoner begins to chant louder and more fiercely before the light in the room is suddenly expelled in all directions.
"It is complete. Starting now you are a champion of an Independent faction. Rise Elias, Judge of the Fallen," Maxis says in a booming voice. Elias soon rose to his feet with an eerie aura attached to him. "Wait Judge of the Fallen?!" he exclaimed, "What the hell does that mean?" The old summoner shakes his head and begins walking towards him. "It means that your powers are extremely potent towards any creature; especially beings such as those of the Shadow Isles," Maxis tells him. A mumbled sigh comes from Elias's mouth and he rubs his temples. "So does this mean I'm... Kinda like a Grim Reaper?"
His question seemed to confuse the elder summoner. "Grim... Reaper? What is that?" he asks still confused. Elias cocks his head slightly and folds his arms. "A Grim Reaper in my world was a mythical being that would take the souls of the living when their time was up," the teen replies. "So a being much like Thresh but minus the endless torture brought to the souls?" Maxis asks again. "Yes, the Reaper was more of a taskmaster that made sure that souls died when they needed to and judged them based on their lives."
Maxis then strokes his beard at the response. The look on his face makes it seem that the idea of a being like Thresh but more friendlier and less tormenting just seemed absurd. Elias began to grow uneasy as thoughts of him being like Thresh entered his mind. Before he could get any more lost in thought the Head Summoner jumped back from the teen. At first Elias was confused as to why the elder jumped back but soon saw that there was a pole as large as himself brandishing a wickedly curved blade attached to the end of it had found its way into his hand. "Can this day just get any more interesting?"