Chapter 3
We all four walked out of the janitor's closet and we were in the main lobby of the Institute. As we walked out, we saw people dressed in robes and then we recognized some champions. We all looked around in amazement at how everything was so... normal. We were standing there and all of a sudden we hear a voice.
"Hey, you guys new around here?" Said the voice in a happy manner, kind of sounding like a kid.
"Where the hell did that come from?" Dan asked quizzically.
"Right... here!" Then this fish looking creature jumps up on a staff that looks like a trident and is at eye level with us.
"Oh my god! You're Fizz!" Exclaimed Noah.
"How did you know my name?" Asked Fizz, with a glint of curiosity in his eye.
"It's a long story." I responded.
"Oh, well since you're new, you can explain everything to me while we go tour the Institute!" Said Fizz happily, extending his hand to Noah for a handshake. Noah gladly shook his hand and the two went off around the Institute to explore.
"Look at him, making some new friends already." Said Jason in a relaxed tone.
"I can't believe this is actually happening. This is like a dream come true!" Exclaimed Dan.
We stood there looking around, and our amusement kind of changed into a look of being lost. We had no clue where to go or what to do, so everyone probably thought we looked like idiots.
"Hello there, summoners." Said this voice. It deffinetely sounded like a girl, and the voice was so charming.
"Who said that?" Asked Dan, looking around.
"I did." Said the voice, and then I felt something tug on my sleeve. I turned around to see the Maiven of Strings standing right in front of me. Well... more like levitating. She was just how she looked in the game on Earth.
"Wow, nice boobs." Dan thought to himself. He immediately saw her blushing and realized that she could hear his thoughts, so he began to blush.
"Thank you, summoner." She accepted the compliment and then began to talk about our living situation. "I have been filled in with the information as to why you are here, so I will show you around the Institute so you won't get lost."
"Alright, sounds like a plan!" Said Dan.
We began walking around the Institute as Sona started showing us all the living quarters, the training rooms, the library, and most importantly, where we would sleep.
"Here are your room keys, just find the number and use the key to get in. I have some errands to run, so I will see you guys around!" Said Sona happily, and she levitated down the hallway and disappeared around a corner.
"Dude, I can't believe this is actually happening. We just met THE Sona!" Exclaimed Jason.
"I know right, this couldn't get any better!" Dan agreed.
"Yeah but we still have no clue how we're supposed to save Runeterra. Much less how these powers work." I told them coldly. I was actually excited, but there were other things weighing on my mind.
"Yeah I guess you're right. But for now, let's get some rest." Dan said as he used his key to enter his room. "I'll catch you guys later." He said as he shut his door.
"I suppose I'll catch some sleep too." Said Jason as he walked to his room.
My room was a little ways down, so I began to walk. As I was walking, the door right in front of me opened up and I smacked right into it. I heard a little squeal as I stumbled back and grabbed my nose.
"Oww, what the f-" I paused, and got a good look at the person who opened the door. I stared at her for a second, getting a good look at her. She had white hair, bandages on her arm, and a white mini skirt on.
"Oh my god, are you alright?!" She asked frantically.
"Yeah, I'm fine, just a little bump that's all." I removed my hand from my nose and there was a little bit of blood trickling down my face.
"No you aren't, you're bleeding!" She said as she ran up and started to examine my nose. At this point she was really close to my face so I started blushing. She realized how close she was too and took a step back blushing a bit. "Come inside, so I can get you cleaned up. It's the least I can do for you." She said sensually.
I walked inside of her room, and it wasn't anything too impressive. It was like a suite that you would find at a hotel on Earth. Two beds, a TV, kitchen, and a bathroom. I sat at the bar in the kitchen while she fetched her first aid kit.
"I haven't seen your face around here before, are you new?" She asked while rummaging through her stuff.
"Yeah actually, but it's a long story. I forgot to introduce myself though. My name is Alex. Alex Frost." I said as she turned to come toward me with her first aid kit.
"Hi Alex, my name is Ri-" She began.
"Riven. Yeah I know who you are." I finish her sentence for her.
"How did you know that?" She asked as she began to wipe up some blood.
"I came from another world. Where all of you are a part of some game we play for fun. But we were transported here to..." I hesitated because I knew I sounded crazy and I didn't know who I should tell about our quest. I looked at her and she seemed kind of confused.
"I am a part of some game?" She asked in a confused way.
"Yeah, you're a champion, like you are here, and the players, which are summoners here, just pick and play the champions as we please. You are probably one of my favorites." I explain to her.
"R-really?" She asked with an embarrassed tone.
"Yup! You're really strong." I compliment her. It was very unusual for me to be talking this much, but something about her brought me out of my shell.
"Well I'm glad that you enjoy playing me. Now that you're here, you can summon me." She said happily.
She finished cleaning up my nose and put a bandage over the bridge.
"Thank you, Riven." I said.
"Oh it's no problem. It was my fault for being clumsy." She apologized.
"Well I guess I should go to my room. Maybe we can hang out later?" I said. Wow that was really not like me.
"Ok sure, just stop by anytime!" She said in a cheerful tone.
I walked out of her room and found my room. I walked in and it had the same design as hers. I guess they all had the same design. I went over to my bed and just fell on it and sleep overtook my very quickly.
I woke up the next morning to a knock on my door. I rubbed my eyes and looked over to the alarm clock on my dresser. It was 8:30 in the morning so I hopped up, threw some pants on, and walked to the door. I opened the door and Shen was standing there. In the blink of an eye, Shen pulled his blade on me and went straight for my neck. Before I even knew what was happening, I dodged his swing and went under it grabbing his arm and throwing him over my back. He landed on his feet and leaned back to kick me in the gut. I grabbed his foot and twisted him and he spun with my twist and brought his other foot around and kicked me in the face. I flew back into the hallway and smacked up against the wall.
"What the hell are you doing?!" I shouted at him. As I yelled this, Shen came at me for another attack but as he was charging me, a door opened up from down the hallway and this figure came running down toward us at breakneck speed. Right as Shen was about to deliver the blow, he turned to the figure and was knocked head on and rolled down the hall but kicked off the ground and landed on his feet. I look up to see that it was my buddy Dan who charged him.
"Holy shit, are you ok, Alex?" Dan extended a hand to me and I took it to stand myself up.
'Yeah I'm fine, but what the hell was that speed?" I asked, astonished.
"I don't know man, maybe it's our powers kicking in?" He responded. Just as he said that we saw a door open down the hall. Well not really open, more like it broke off of its hinges.
"Oh shit." Came a voice from behind the door. It was Jason, who had opened the door but ripped it right off of its hinges.
"Dude what the hell is go-" Jason was cut off Shen slammed him in the chest with his fist. Jason took a few steps back and he just swung on Shen with all of his might. At this point, Noah was stepping out of his room. He turned just in time and saw Shen flying at him down the hallway. As if it were nothing, Noah just jumped up and did a horizontal spin above Shen, barely dodging the body. Noah landed on his feet and Shen slid on his feet but didn't fall down.
"Woah! That was badass!" Shouted Noah in excitement. While he was celebrating, Shen picked him up by his feet and slung him out of the hallway window. "Oh fuck!" Noah yelled as he hit the window and started falling from the 5th floor.
"Noah!" We all three shouted in unison, as we watched our close friend fall five stories to his death. Just when we thought it was over, Noah came hovering back up beside the window.
"Guys check it out! I thought I was gonna die, but I just sprouted these dope wings and now I'm fine!" His expression changed to a serious one when he looked back over at Shen. "What is with you, Shen? Aren't you supposed to be some zen master or something?" Noah shouted. Shen dusted himself off and spoke.
"I wanted to see if the prophecy was true. It seems like your beast-like abilities are beginning to surface."
"So you had to throw me into a wall, and throw Noah THROUGH a wall just to check?" I shouted at Shen.
"We never would have made any progress if I had just asked you. You wouldn't have known how to show me your power. It was better if it was off instinct." He responded, nonchalantly.
"Shit, a warning probably would've been nice." Said Jason as he scratched his head. He looked over at his door. "What do I do about this door?" He asked. We all just burst into laughter but were cut off.
"Now that I have tested your abilities, it's time to capitalize on them and teach you how to use them. Each of you will need separate training for your abilities. Alex, you will come with me to the Ironspike Mountains to train with the Kinkou Order. Noah, you will be with Kayle, learning to control your flying and speed. Jason, you will train with Rengar in the Kumungu Jungle, learning to control your monstrous strength. Finally, Dan, you will be training with Volibear in order to heighten your senses and control your speed and strength. You will be leaving around lunch time, so pack your things." Shen stated, as he began to walk toward the lobby of the Institute.
"Shit, so that settles it, eh?" Said Jason in his thick Canadian accident.
"I guess so. Well you heard the man, let's get packing." I stated, determined. I can't really explain why I felt this way, but maybe it was because I was going to be a big part in saving something, or doing this all to protect someone...