+Ionia Festival Square+
It is that time of year where people of many nations come to visit Ionia to enjoy the most important festival to its residents. The yearly Lunar Festival gathers people of different nations and races together in the heart of Ionia for the celebration of the start of a new year. The local and foreign families, individuals, couples, elders and children that joined in the festival are all enjoying their time laughing together and watching the performances with their friends and loved ones. Everyone from the children to the adults were dressed beautifully in the colorful traditional Ionia garbs, as they attend the festival to celebrate another prosperous year. Other than enjoying the festivities, many of the residents and some foreign visitors pay visits to the Sky and Mountain God's shrines to offer their prayers and obtain the blessings of the gods.
Besides all of the people that gathered here, there where some that stood out more than the others. With that said, there stood a group of three women in the middle of Ionia's main festival square. The Captain of The Ionian Guard, Irelia out of her usual outfit and now wearing a red and golden lined dress with her hair tied back into a ponytail being held by a red ribbon was having a lovely conversation with The Elder, Karma who was donning her new lotus themed outfit specifically tailored for the occasion. Other than the two most respected ladies of Ionia, there stood who was once their mortal enemy. The Sovereign, Syndra, donning an elegant white and gold Qi Pao was floating beside them reading a novel.
"What's taking them so long?" said Irelia frustrated-ly.
"Patience, Irelia." replied Karma calmly.
"But, they should be here around this time." replied Irelia with a pout.
"And I thought Syndra was the impatient one." stated Karma shaking her head.
Syndra scoffed at that and continued reading her book.
"Give her a book and she ignores the world." spoke a slightly annoyed Irelia.
"Is it wrong for me to enjoy fine literature?" said Syndra looking over her book, seemingly offended.
"Your collection of romance novels can say a lot." replied Irelia teasingly with a snicker.
"S-shut up!" shouted Syndra with a flustered face.
Karma let out a chuckle at the scene of the two youthful love birds. Irelia was currently shielding her face with her arms to prevent being hit in the face by Syndra with her book. The two too caught up in their little fight that they failed to notice their company arriving, whom Karma signaled over.
+Southern Festival Streets+
The festival streets were decorated with ropes of giant red paper lanterns that hung across the top of the streets from the buildings. The stores and houses that take up the majority of the buildings on the festive streets are all decorated with spring couplets that adorn their front doors. Each spring couplet are written with seven characters in gold or black ink upon red paper as a best wish. Besides that, the hundreds of cherry blossom trees growing along the town streets were blooming and showering the townsfolk and the cobble stone streets with its many pink petals. As well as a ton of interesting and stalls that were set up along the streets with busy vendors attending to their customers.
Arriving at the town streets where the liveliness of the festival could be felt, Ahri and Akali were so excited that they started jumping. Leblanc and Katarina watching their beloveds that were in a state of awe and excitement made them happy. A small smile graced Leblanc's features as Ahri took her hand in hers and started to guide her though the streets. Ahri returned a loving smile to the mage as Katarina just stood there and watched as her princess was running about the streets enjoying herself.
"The town is super lively today!" said Ahri excitedly.
"Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and so should we." replied Leblanc with a smile.
"A certain ninja is already having fun without us…" stated Katarina pointing at Akali.
The two turn their attention to the overly excited Akali running around checking the stalls set up along the streets of the festival.
Broad smiles were plenty after seeing that she's enjoying herself.
"We should meet up with Irelia and others at the Festival Square soon." said Ahri a little worried.
"Surely we made them wait too long." replied LeBlanc calmly.
"I will come join you later, I have to catch Akali." spoke Katarina with an added sigh.
"Hope you find her before she sets off the fireworks early again like last year." replied Ahri with a chuckle.
Katarina left the two, making her way to the streets of the festival to find Akali. Leblanc pulled Ahri closer to her.
"I don't want you to get lost too, now let's go meet our friends" said Leblanc lovingly earning a smile and a nuzzle into her arm from Ahri.
+Ionia Festival Square+
At the Festival Square, Karma was listening to the two lovebirds bickering and poking at each other. Till She saw Leblanc and Ahri both smiling as they walk towards them hand-in-hand. Karma greeted them.
"Glad you two made it, where's Katarina and Akali?" spoke Karma questioningly.
"Hello! Kat is looking for Akali, they will join us later." replied Ahri grinning.
Syndra and Irelia stopped their lover's quarrel to look at who Karma was talking to, spotting Ahri and Leblanc talking to the elder. Irelia ran towards Ahri and enveloped her in a hug, while Leblanc slowly made her way to the floating Sovereign.
"Ahri, what took you so long?!" asked Irelia albeit a little unhappy.
"Sorry Irelia, I slept in today." Replied Ahri with an apologetic look.
"And I bet I know just the reason why." said Irelia with a confident smirk.
"I-Irelia!" shouted Ahri with a reddened face.
"All shy now are we?" replied Irelia teasingly.
"N-no! H-how did you know?!" asked Ahri very flustered.
"I guessed. It isn't very hard seeing that she is your 'mistress' and all." Stated Irelia with a sly smile.
"It's like everyone knows what's up with us now." Said Ahri face-palming.
"She left Noxus for you, that is reason enough for everyone to know." stated Irelia nonchalantly.
Over where the two mages stand, an intense staring contest has begun. The atmosphere around them intensified and to the passing people watching it felt as though a fight was bound to happen. But unbeknownst to them, Leblanc and Syndra merely share a very interesting relationship. Even though they seem to hate each other to the core, in reality they are great friends with a bond stronger than family.
"Syndra." said Leblanc with her no nonsense poker face.
"Emilia." spoke Syndra with a scorn.
"You seem fine." stated Leblanc staring at Syndra.
"But you still look like the old hag I always see." replied Syndra glaring daggers at Leblanc.
"And you are still rude and immature." deadpanned Leblanc .
After another intense glaring competition they both broke out in laughter.
"Well, how about a drink, my dear?" asked Leblanc whilst gesturing to the nearby tavern.
"I accept your offer." replied Syndra with a smirk.
The two mages made their way towards the tavern after informing their lovers that the two will be catching up on things.
"I am still only 3 years older than you." stated Leblanc.
"Don't ruin my fun, you look old anyways." replied Syndra with a smug face.
They continued their bickering on their way to the tavern and even after they pass through the doors it still continued.
+Eastern Festival Streets+
On the streets of the town where countless vendors were selling interesting celebratory items and delicious food. The many humans and creatures that are here in Ionia for this glorious celebration also do not to forget to enjoy the delicacies that only appear once a year, these scrumptious consumables are the gifts from the gods above that bless the luscious lands with good harvests all year round. Irelia walked together with Ahri, or rather dragged Ahri from stall to stall with Karma in tow. The Elder was amused to see the both of them acting like young children. It was refreshing for Karma to be able to enjoy herself with friends, although she was wishing a certain starchild was together with her right now but she had to wait. A sudden call from Irelia shook Karma from her thoughts and she directed her view to Irelia pointing at another stall.
"Ahri, Karma, look! They have 'Dragon Beard candy' over there!" spoke Irelia excitedly.
"Oh! I wasn't able to eat those the last time, I would love to try them." stated Ahri with a sparkle in her eyes.
"Let's go get some." replied Irelia dragging Ahri towards the stall.
"Ah~ Youth." said Karma following suit.
"Karma, would you like some?" asked Ahri, offering Karma some Dragon Beard.
"Indeed I would, thank you." thanked Karma, taking the offered candy from Ahri.
"It's so delicious!" beamed Irelia.
"Wow, it really does taste delicious!" said Ahri with a contented face.
"It has been awhile since I last ate candy." stated Karma nostalgically.
"You get to eat all you want today, so enjoy yourself." spoke Ahri with a big grin.
"Glad that you could join us today, unlike the countless times you were working in your office" said Irelia.
"I am glad they let me leave the Council today, I can enjoy myself to the fullest." replied Karma joyfully.
"Aren't you gonna quit the Council soon?" Asked Ahri with a mouthful of more food she got from the another stall.
"Indeed I am although it won't be soon, but for now I am still a member of the Council and I still have responsibilities." Stated Karma boorishly.
"What's important is that you are spending time with us now." beamed Ahri with that contagious grin of hers.
"That's right! I'm looking forward to spending the rest of the night at the festival with everyone." spoke Irelia as she looked down the streets of the festival.
"Me too, the nighttime festivities surely are something to look forward to." replied Karma smiling happily.
Karma was grateful to have such great friends by her side, everyday with them is like an adventure filled with laughter and joy. She looked forward to the nightfall that was to come in another few hours.
Authors Notes:
I personally love dialogue in stories because the characters have more presence and personalities.
I'm bad at describing things and I apologize for that, please bear with me.
This is my first fanfic to be uploaded, Thanks for reading, please leave a review. :D