The Misadventures of the Du Couteau House Chapter 4
Author: Tinnuwen
Co-Author: FallenAssassin9
Disclaimer: Tinnuwen and I, FallenAssassin9, do not own League of Legends or any of its merchandise, the owners of said game and merchandise is Riot Games, this is nonprofit story written by our love of the game, its lore, and its characters.
Tinnuwen - Sorry for the lack of the usual double-chapter daily quota. So here is an extra long chapter to make up for it! :D
Once again Allison was sitting at the main dining table eating breakfast along with Marcus and Cassiopeia. While they were eating, Marcus told them that there is going to be a parade that day announcing a great Noxian victory over the Ionians. He also explained to them that they should not be shocked by what they see.
The two sat confused, to not be shocked? What would it mean? Allison sat there thinking. 'The match between Noxus and Ionia in the League might begin. This might be troublesome if it doesn't go the right way.'
"Just what are you talking about?" Katarina said, as always not expecting a response. 'It means that Noxus has to win this first round, so that Ionia can demand a rematch.' Allison replied.
Before they could continue their conversation Cassiopeia unknowingly cut in saying, "Sister I want to go the parade, they are always so fun, can you take me? Please?" While looking up at Allison with her big puppy dog eyes.
"Of course, I would probably have to bring a guard or two just in case. Don't want anyone trying to snatch you up in the middle of all the festivities, do we?" Allison said with a small smile. She never really had a younger sibling before, may as well make the time count.
"Ugh, I do not talk like that, you're being too nice, it's sickeningly sweet." Katarina comments with annoyance in her voice. 'Shh, you have no idea how much you will mean to her after a certain amount of time passes. It's best to make her happy now, so she has good memories to look back on.' Allison sighed.
"What's that suppose to mean, what are you hiding from me?" Katarina asks not really expecting an answer. Allison stayed quiet after that.
The silence doesn't last long as Cassiopeia exclaims "YAY! Thank you sister." While getting out of her chair to give Katarina a hug. Allison smiled at this. They will be just fine when all hell breaks loose.
Far away from the happy family moment going on in the Du Couteau residence is Darryl who has recently left the safe house.
"Ok, while you were able to survive against that last opponent you still won't be able to keep it up against the more skilled enemies I have had to deal with in the past. We need to work on your skills in combat to get you up to my usual level." Talon says while keeping watch of the area he can see.
"Yeah, I know but how do you suggest we do that? It's not like I can just go out and find someone for me to practice against." Darryl replies while trying not to be seen as he walks through the slums of Noxus.
"Hmm, I guess we should start with the basics and work on your stealth and ability to steal, go to the market we will work on those there." Talon responds at a loss seeing as how he has never had to train someone before, let alone someone who is in his own body.
"Okay, I remember where it is from when I was scoping things the other day." Darryl replies before heading over to the market. While walking to the market Talon is struck by an idea for a way to get some training in while heading there.
"Wait, I want you to take the rooftops to the market, try climbing up to the roofs from here." Talon orders while waiting to see if Darryl can figure out a route to the roofs that he has already found.
"Well how the hell am I supposed to do that?" Darryl mumbles to himself before looking around at the area he is in. Looking up he sees a fire escape that leads to the roof but the ladder to the ground isn't low enough for him to reach even if he jumped. Surveying the area and finding nothing he can use to give himself a boost he beings to formulate an idea.
'Hmm, I need to remember that this is Talon's body not mine, he should be agile enough to be able to pull this off.' Darryl thinks before backing away and taking a running start at the wall near the ladder and jumping. As soon as his feet hit the wall he kicks off to the right towards the ladder while holding his arms out. The boost was just enough for him to grab the bottom rung of the ladder. Excited that it worked Darryl quickly climbed up the ladder and ran up the stairwell of the fire escape.
"Hmm nice, I wasn't sure if you were resourceful enough to figure out how to get up; maybe you aren't completely hopeless after all." Talon comments in his own form of praise.
"Yeah yeah, whatever smartass, let's just get to the market." Darryl shoots back while rolling his eyes and taking off to the market while jumping between the rooftops.
There isn't enough time in the day for Cassiopeia to get ready for any event. So far Allison and Kat have been waiting for at least three hours waiting for her to finish getting dressed. Allison was sitting a little uncomfortably in her current dress, 'Why did it have to be so tight?' Allison thought, 'Noxian styles will never make sense.' At least in Allison's mind.
By the time Cass came out, Allison had nearly fallen asleep again. "Sister! How do I look?" The little teen asked. She twirled a few times, the green dress suited her.
"You look charming. Maybe some boy will fall in love with you on first sight." Allison teased with a slight sarcastic tone. Cassiopeia blushed to a shade almost as bright as Katarina's hair. 'Ah teen love, it's so cute sometimes.' Allison thought blissfully.
Marcus came out to check on them, not without a cup of coffee for Allison. "You seem a little tired lately, is something the matter?" he asked. Allison shook her head, "Not really, I guess I haven't been moving around enough." She replied. To her surprise, a knowing look appeared on his face.
He kneeled down next to her, "I know how you feel. I feel the same way sometimes, I know it's hard to deal with being cooped up inside a lot with nothing to do." Marcus placed a hand on her shoulder with a smile.
He turned over to Cassiopeia, "Ah my little girl is growing up. You look quite lovely; I hope you didn't keep your sister waiting too long." Cass shook her head with a little grin.
"I only had to wait out here for three hours, it's a miracle!" Allison said sarcastically. Marcus chuckled at her statement while Cass pouted. "Then again, you know what they say: The longer you take, the prettier you look." That was all it took to get Cass to smile again.
Marcus cleared his throat, "Well, I do believe it is about time to leave. Come along, we don't want to miss it now do we?"
It didn't take long at all for Darryl to notice that something was up when he arrived at the market place. Looking all around Darryl can see decorations, figurines, and other festivities. Considering this is Noxus, Darryl figured that the most appropriate thing to ask Talon would be, "Ok Talon what's up? Who died?"
"Well how am I supposed to know I haven't been able to get any recent information now have I?" Talon sarcastically spat back at Darryl.
"Well someone isn't in a good mood, what's the matter has the cheer in the air gotten you down?" Darryl replies with equal sarcasm.
Deciding he has had enough of this exchange Talon just bluntly replies, "Just go down there and figure out what is going on, also be sure to try and steal some food when you can."
"Fine, I was planning on doing that anyway." Darryl answers before climbing down from the roof he was standing on via roof gutter. Going over his options Darryl decides to use the blunt approach for finding out what is going on. Walking up to a man with his back turned Darryl is about to ask him why everyone is celebrating before he noticed a coin purse hanging on the man's pants. Figuring he can ask someone else Darryl swipes the bag before walking in the other direction to find someone else to ask.
Finding someone a good block away from the man he just robbed Darryl asks, "Hey what's going on around here? Why is everybody celebrating?"
The random stranger turns around revealing a familiar face to Darryl, the stranger has snow white hair, brown eyes, and appears to be in her early twenties. Recognizing this person as Riven, Darryl cuts her off before she can answer, "Hey I know you, you're MMPH!" Riven cuts off Darryl before he can say her name by putting her hand over his mouth and the index finger on her other hand up to her lips and whispering "Shh! I don't want people to recognize me, and to answer your question the celebration is about a recent Noxian military advancement."
Batting her hand away Darryl nods before saying, "Okay, figures this is Noxus after all, what military advancement is it?"
Smirking Riven bends down and answers, "Sorry. That is classified information; you will have to wait for the grand reveal just like everyone else."
"Ask her why she doesn't want to be recognized, she is pretty much an idol to any kid growing up in the Noxian slums, even I respect her to a degree." Talon cuts in.
'I was getting to that, be patient would you.' Darryl thinks back before asking that very question, "Why don't you want to be recognized? You're an idol to any kid growing up in the Noxian slums" deciding to fuck with Talon for telling him what to do Darryl adds in with a smirk, "Including me."
"Oh you son of a…" Talon is cut off from speaking by Riven answering with, "That is exactly why I don't want to be recognized. I want to be able to relax and enjoy the festival for a bit without anyone idolizing me before going back to my post."
Realizing that this could be the solution he needed for the sparring partner issue he was having Darryl responds with, "I get it, but hey I was wondering if you could spar with me, it's hard for me to practice my combat skills without the risk of actual death around here."
Blinking in shock at the question Riven can't help but let out a snort of laughter before saying "Sorry kid, but I am way out of your league to spar with."
Talon taking this as an insult to him blurts out. "No one disrespects me, I demand you challenge her right now!"
Not sure if this is the best idea Darryl still goes along with it hiding his discomfort with a smirk and saying, "Well then, how about we" he reveals the arm blade that he was keeping hidden behind his cloak "put that to a test."