Chapter 14
Total darkness reigned as Singed made his way through the portal Kassadin left open. Trying to find his orientation, Singed soon understood his surroundings. He was walking in the same sewer system, but this was a different dimension. Darkness roamed here, a vile stench of evil. His sight quickly turned as he heard roars of savage creatures. The shadows seemed alive, and dreadful creatures lured inside. Singed stepped backwards seeing as the shadows moved closer. Examining the habitat, Singed soon realized he had traveled to the Void. It seemed his latest invention had worked, a flash of dark matter busted behind him as Kassadin appeared "How did you come here?" Kassadin asked. Kassadin was the Void walker, his ability allowed him to travel freely between dimensions. "I created a belt which allows me to attach my soul to another, I used on you; allowing me to travel as you moved between dimensions"" Singed answered.
Kassadin seemed impressed, such technology he rarely sees "So it seems you live up to your reputation". Kassadin looked around, looking for Twitch "And your friend?" he asked. Laughing faintly Singed moved closer to Kassadin "A tool, not a friend" he said. Kassadin nodded as he moved to exit the sewers, Singed slowly following him "Welcome to the Void" Kassadin said. Singed was fascinated, not once did anyone travel to the void; he was the first to discover the many secrets. Kassadin was worried, but did not act. "It seems exactly the same as Runeterra, even the objects and landscapes are exact" Singed said. Kassadin looked back to him, but did not stop walking "Yes, The void is a very curious place." Kassadin answered.
"The void is a manifestation of evil, the evil of Runeterra. You see, long ago the gods created Runeterra as a haven for the good souls. Peace reigned for millions of years, until one of the gods sought to bring power into the world. This power corrupted the souls living there, creating darkness in a haven of light" Kassadin explained, Singed carefully listening." The gods quickly came to the conclusion the souls were not ready for such power, and locked it away beyond the reach of any man. They created a blank realm, with the mere force of that power, what they did not realize was that this power had already manifested the minds and gained its own knowledge. It became so powerful and dark it created its own realm, known as the Void. It used the memories of those who once wielded it's power and created a replica of Runeterra. It named itself Vel'Koz, The eye of the Void." Kassadin continued. Singed was intrigued by this story, slowly walking outside he could see what Kassadin was implying with a darkened world. Everything seemed evil and corrupted, even the creatures that roamed the Void.
"Vel'Koz created an army of his own blood, Voidborn creatures as powerful as he is himself. He tried entering Runeterra, but the gods managed to slow him down; creating a restriction. The sun of Runeterra is toxic to Voidborn creatures." Kassadin finished. Singed found this story fascinating. As they were already outside, a breeze of musk passed by; it reeked of death. Rivers of blood and trees dead, but living. He couldn't help but swallow his pride and step closer to Kassadin for protection. As they were passing by Piltover he could see old statues of old Runeterra, time stood still in the Void. Kassadin came to a stop, it seemed they had reached their destination. A light of dark energy appeared in front of them, revealing a hovering man with a number of voiding creatures escorting him. Singed recognized this man, it was Malzahar; The prophet of the Void. A man who once obtained his power from the energy of darkness, just as Kassadin did.
"What is this! You were fighting against Malzahar, not for him." Singed yelled. The past held a grudge war between the two, Kassadin always fought against the intentions of Malzahar who seemed to spread the void to Runeterra. Kassadin was a force for good, or at least so it seemed. "Silence!" Kassadin yelled back. Singed quite as could get listened to what the two were about to say. "The prodigal son has returned." Kassadin said. Malzahar seemed satisfied and looked around "Where is he?" he said. Kassadin lowered his head "The Orb had a unexpected reaction to the meeting, activating on its own. I was forced to take my leave". Malzahar exclaimed in fury, raising his hand a force gripping the neck of Kassadin "Why are you here! Go and bring him back!" Malzahar ordered. Kassadin nodded as he turned around. Singed was shaking his head "This wasn't our deal, the son was ours". Kassadin moved forward slowly, unsheathing his blade "I am truly sorry, but I am forced to do this. They have my daughter." As Kassadin moved forward, a crack of a bottle distracted everyone. Poison flower through the air, and Kassadin without realizing it got covered in Singed sticky goo.
"Hehe….seems like I saved your life" A voice said, coming out of the darkness was Twitch who was apparently following them. Singed nodded as he ran away, Twitch recovering himself in darkness seemed invisible even to the voidborn. Singed had already planned traveling to the Void, and gave Twitch the same belt to use, in case anything went wrong. "We have been fooled Twitch, they used us. Just as I expected." Singed said. Twitch was close by and listening, but remaining quite as he examined the surrounding. "How do we get back, we need to obtain the son". Twitched asked. Singed smiled as he took out a device "This is a compass, that in Runeterra does not work; but here it points to the lost city of Icathia. According to a tablet I found, it contains the portal Kassadin and Malzahar used to travel to the void before they obtained their power. If I'm correct, it should get us back to Runeterra" Singed explained.