A/n: Now for a short insight what happened to Ajax; after the raid of Pixie Hollow, Ajax grew depressed and begins to drink alcohol by the pints then by the liters. Just putting it out there.

Chapter 4

(Gunrun POV)

I sit across from my father as he drinks his fifth pint of Frejord imported ale. I hardly touch the meal I ordered for myself. I feel concern about him. He never drank before but now he is excessively drinking. I call for the waitress to get my father for another drink. I already explained to him about the current situation. I always wonder what goes through my father's mind. By a third drink of that ale a normal person would already become a bit tipsy. I sigh as I continue to prod my food. We just sit there not a single word until.

"Gareth." I look up to meet my father's eyes. "I know your predicament from the beginning since you arrived to the continent but still I won't help you."

"Father please; if you don't help Hexx will lead a force strong enough to wipe Demacia from the face of the world."

"I said I won't help you but I will help the country."

"Oh, now I understand."

"I will only give defensive relief to the country sentries as well as medical support to help better the country."

"Thank you father; now let's go see King Jarven to tell him the news."

"Agreed; now let's finish our meal."

I smile knowing my father will help. I begin to eat the fish I've been poking the past ten minutes. I pick out the bones in the fish while I enjoy it with the baked potato. As soon we finish our meal I leave a small bag of gold on the table paying the meal. I meet my father outside the restaurant and we proceed into the square. Even in the day the city is radiant as its night life. The square consists of four buildings; the League building for champions and summoners, the military enlistment office, the town hall and the castle. We walk into the castle. The square also doubles as a local park for people to sit and talk. I get salutes from the guards and soldiers wondering through the square yard because I'm recognized as the admiral of the sky navy. When we enter the castle I quickly notice not only Jarven III is here but also my friend Jarven IV, Garen who quickly recovered from his trip to Noxus, his sister Lux and Shyvana. They quickly notice me and my father.

"Ah, Admiral Blade to what do we own this visit" The king asks.

I walk up and kneel before him and say "I bring news you might be interested in my lordship."

"Then I like to hear it."

I nod to my father allowing him to speak.

"Your lordship, my name is Ajax Blade, father to Hexx and Gareth Blade and General of the sixth shield legion."

"What is your business here General Blade?"

"I understand from my son that you country is at war with another; so I come here offering assistance for you and your armies."

"This is news indeed but what brings concern to you and your army?"

"Hubris and destiny is what guided me here; I'm here to stop a bad ending to all and bring about a better life for all."

"Then I will accept your help."

"My fleet will arrive by sea."

Our audience with the is very short but worth it. We walk towards the docks where some of the ships are docked and my sailors walk over to greet me. I greet them back and order them to allow ships with the helmet and cross swords to dock. I turn to walk to the lighthouse. I enjoy sitting at the lighthouse whenever I am preoccupied with something. I also notice my father is standing at the docks waiting for his fleet to arrive. I delve deep wondering why my brother hates me. I lay back thinking. I tip my hat forward so I can take a short nap.

As my eyes are shut a small disturbing vision comes to me. My brother and I wage our final battle in a mountain pass. Behind me are my friends Vi, Caitlyn, Sarah and Twisted Fate. Behind my brother are Darius, Katarina, Riven and Swain. My brother fights me as I block each strike. I retort with my own. He ends up blocking a slash and responds by punching me. Before we can continue the ground gives out. My dream ends when I hear a foghorn sounding close to the docks.

I sit up and I see a large fleet of ships arriving from sea. They vary from size and type. I see from transports to frigates. I could not count the many ships that are coming to port. If I can give a number it would be two hundred ships. The first transport ship docks near my father. I leap from my position from the lighthouse and I land next to my father. He seems so focused on the ships.

I stand next to him as the troops exit the ship. Each soldier bears the Damacian symbol on their tabards. Most of the men carry large swords on their hands, smaller swords on their belts and tower shields on their backs. Some carry crossbows, long bows, spears, and such array of weaponry. As soon the ship is empty of its contents another four docks and unloads their troops. I could hardly comprehend the amount of help is being given by my father. I turn to him and thank him.

"Thanks father."

"Gareth to properly earn this reinforcement you must prepare for your finest hour."

"What do you mean?"

"You are a Blade and among the men are my older brother Partlecuse."

"Uncle Partlecuse is coming?"

"Yes but I have to practically beg him to come today."

"How did you talk to him?"

"We Blades are strong in something called The Force; this allows us to see the future and allow our family to communicate telepathically."

"This meaning what father?"

"We Reapers can talk to each other and lift objects with our minds."

"Oh; father will you stay with me and my wife for the night."

"Kind offer; thank you Gareth."

I feel kindled by my father's kind words. It's been a long time since I spend some quality time with my father but that's was when I was a kid, now I'm an adult with a wife and a soon to be father. I lead my father a bit north of the docks. From the lighthouse my home is a fifty meter walk up the docks. As we walk we pass so people who lost their jobs to poverty or just hit hard times since the beginning of the war between Demacia and Noxus. As we walk I give a small bag of gold to each beggar just for them to keep living. My father spends no expense doing the same. As we do this good deed we get thanks from those we donate to.

We continue our walk to my home. As we walk I feel my father place his hand on my shoulder and pat my back. This is a sure sign of my father's approval. We reach my home and I open the door. I find a small surprise in my home. My friends from Piltover have come to visit.

"Hey Gunrun" Vi calls out.

"Evening Gareth" Caitlyn says nodding her head.

"Welcome home Gareth" Sarah says happily. "Who is that?"

"Sarah I think it's time to meet your father-in-law" I say gesturing my hand to my father.

"Hello there I'm Ajax Blade; I'm Gareth's father and I'm a field general for a legion for my brother's vast armies; it a good honor to finally meet my daughter-in-law."

"Well I think the feeling is mutual; Gareth can I talk to you for a moment?"

I nod and I follow Sarah into the kitchen. I have a few doubts this talk will be about my father or something else more imperative. The fact I provide for us by working as an Admiral and as a navy fleet advisor to the king. This talk could be about my habit of keeping a gun every five steps in the house. I sometimes fear for the worst. So in every situation I brace for the worst due to my cautious nature.

"Gareth, we need to talk."

"If this is about me placing a gun almost every five steps in the house, I'll take them down."

"This isn't about that although we need to talk about that; Gareth this talk is that I want to go fight in the league again."

"Sarah, are you crazy; our children could potentially be harmed or worse."

I turn to see father standing behind me. Somehow father over heard our conversation from the living room.

"I couldn't help but to over hear your concerns; Gareth if there is one thing I learned from one experience when I spent a day in my brother's palace he got into an argument about teaching his sons about the ways of the force; that argument ended in a fight; by fight I meant a spar and not in a court room; that was something I don't want to go through again."

"Forgive me father but what was the point of that story?"

"The point is that if your wife wants to do what she needs to do then let her, but she will have some tech still allowing her to be kept safe as well as your future children." He reaches in his and brings out two bracelets. "The first bracelet allows you to fight effectively without being hindered by your pregnancy; the second provides a shielding strong enough to ensure the safety of your future children so a miscarriage won't happen."

"Thank you Ajax; see Gareth there is always a way."

"Sometimes I could never understand the two of you sometimes" I say shaking my head.

I walk back over to the living room while my father explains the devices to Sarah. I sit on my usual chair and just think to myself.

'I have no doubt soon will be an event that will change the outcome of the war.'