(February 5th. 2015 – 9:21 AM – Claire's house, New York, Earth)
The Sun entered through the window hitting the noxian assassin in the face waking her up. She notices that the bed was empty as she had to share it with Claire since none of them wanted to sleep on the couch, Katarina stood up trying to accommodate her eyes to the light and closed the curtain blocking the Sun coming from the outside. She was wearing some pajamas her Summoner lent to her, hopefully they were the same size as her even though the pink color did not suit her.
The redhead walked out of the bedroom and headed to the kitchen but nobody was there. The house was empty, no signs of the sisters but there were no signs of fighting inside of the house except for the one between Claire and Kat a couple days ago.
¨Claire? Liz? Where are you? ¨ Kat's voice echoed through the rooms making evident that the girls were missing. ¨ (Where did they go?) ¨ The assassin shrugged to herself and walked towards the fridge looking if there was something to eat, inside there were some fruits and some leftovers from yesterday's dinner but she didn't knew how to cook the meal so she grabbed a couple of apples and a bottle of orange juice. She turned and placed all of them on the table but noticed something strange, a note written by Claire.
¨Dear Kat. I had to go to the university for the morning, I also took Liz to her school. Mind doing me a favor? Can you pick Liz at 1 PM from her School? I left a map on how to get there under the note. I'll return home at 2 PM, then we can re-take the Summoner lessons ;) P.S: If you feel hungry tell Liz to cook you something. –Claire¨
Katarina read that note silently while eating one of the apples, she looked at the map that had instructions on how to get to Liz's school but the champion couldn't understand most of the stuff written in it ¨How can somebody draw so bad?¨
(February 5th. 2015 – 11:45 AM – Claire's university, New York, Earth)
¨(I wonder if Kat understood the map)¨ Claire thought while taking some notes.
¨Alright students, you already know your homework, I hope to see you next week¨ An old teacher told his pupils while leaving the classroom that turned into a mess where all of the students were almost shouting.
Some friends were talking to Claire since she didn't attend to yesterday's class, since the beginning of the lesson the Summoner noticed another girl was watching her but no one knew who she actually was. ¨Who is she? Never seen her in the class before¨ the suspicious girl turned away looking back at the blackboard and taking some more notes.
¨I don't know, the only thing I heard was that she is a friend of Clark who came to New York for some time¨ One of Claire's friends commented while the group walked out of the classroom.
The mysterious person was following the Summoner from a safe distance but the latter knew about its existence. Claire walked around the university trying to lose the girl, the chase ended when the Summoner hid on the bathroom after walking for some time, no sign of the pursuer.
¨(I think I'm safe… for now) ¨ A tired Claire was hiding inside a cubicle with her feet up. Suddenly she heard some footsteps heading towards her direction but stopped in front of the door where she was hiding.
Claire was shaking , scared of that person, there was only one way to get out and the mysterious girl was blocking it. ¨(Maybe if I use Flash and move to the other cubicle she won't find me)¨ She closed her eyes, trying to forget about the person at the other side of the door.
When the girl opened the cubicle's door there was no one inside, Claire managed to use her Flash and moved to the left leaving no trace. ¨ ( Oh God, that was close) ¨ she was trying to make silence until the pursuer left, some footsteps were heard and the same person opened the cubicle's door where Claire was hiding.
¨You know I can detect your presence right? ¨ The brown haired girl was wearing a stripped winter hat, a black leather jacket, that matched the color of her pants and she had some bandages on the left cheek covering what could be a horrible injury. Her voice was familiar to Claire but there was no way to recognize the pursuer.
¨Who-who are you? Why were you following me?¨ The Summoner started to search in her bag for a weapon to fight against the person in front of her
¨Me? I'm just a person who wants to break some jaws and bones. You are someone I need. Someone I've been looking for since I got here. YOU are that person… Summoner¨ Claire's blood froze when she heard those words, someone knew her latest secret
¨Summoner? What are you talking about? I'm just a student that looks forward to get a diploma, that's all!¨ She was scared, her voice was shaky but the stranger was no fool, she knew Claire was lying. In an effort to escape the Summoner ran past her and towards the door but something very strong grabbed the scared girl and pushed her towards the wall of the bathroom.
¨Listen here Summoner. I'm as surprised as you but if you wanna stay alive you WILL hear me¨ The pursuer was angry, as if she was about to hit someone ¨Let me start from the beginning. My name is Vi, a champion from the League of Legends and enforcer on the city state of Piltover¨ That was definitely Vi's voice but she looked different without her gauntlets and the fact that her hair was dyed brown instead of the more noticeable pink.
¨Vi? I- I mean you don't even look like her! The hair, clothes, you got that wrong¨ The Summoner knew she was right but there was no way to convince the enforcer. ¨Look, I know someone who can help you. He's a friend who knows more about this… stuff. Maybe you should speak to him¨
Vi smiled and separated from Claire ¨I didn't have to use my strength after all to convince you!¨ A chuckle from the enforcer scared the Summoner who pulled out her phone dialing Matt's number.
The constant beep sound on the phone put Claire more nervous until someone answered the call ¨Matt I need your help right now¨
¨Claire? Matt just left the house. Do you need anything?¨ The sheriff's voice entered Champion's ears which made her react taking the phone from Claire's hands.
¨Cait? Cupcake is that you? Where are you?¨ The enforcer was surprised when she heard a familiar voice to her. Claire could see a tear was sliding his face but she couldn't tell whether Vi was happy or about to cry.
¨Look I can explain it if-¨ Claire walked to Vi but she hushed the Summoner. The Champion was nodding after she closed the phone and threw it to the Summoner who managed to catch it before it touched the ground.
¨You will take me to Nick's house. I'll meet you at the main entrance and don't try to run away, I can find you and you don't wanna get crushed by my gauntlets. Am I clear¨ Claire nodded at Vi's warning as the latter walked out of the bathroom, when the scared girl left the room there was no sign of the enforcer.
(February 5th. 2015 – 01:05 PM – New York streets, Earth)
The redhead was walking, looking at the map Claire left to her with instructions on how to get to Liz's school, minutes of walking and asking strangers on the streets allowed Katarina to arrive at the gates of the school where many kids were waiting, one of them was Claire's sister.
¨I betted Claire you would get lost with her horrible drawing¨ The laugh of the small girl made the noxian assassin frown grabbing her by the arm and dragging her home.
¨I swear, your sister may be an all power Summoner but when it comes to explaining directions she is the worse¨ another chuckle from Liz made the assassin smirk.
¨Kat, is there someone you love? ¨ The champion's cheeks turned to red from such question.
¨W-why do you even care about it? I don't love anyone if you're wondering¨ Kat turned her eyes to the paper trying to avoid Liz to see her blushed cheeks.
¨Your cheeks say otherwise¨ A big smile was drawn on the small one's face ¨We should take the bus, it's going to help us get home faster¨ She pointed at a bus that was just a street away.
The redhead turned and saw that the bus stopped in front of the girls ¨I'm not going in THAT thing. I had enough of Piltover's transports.
¨Come on, it's not going to hurt you¨ This time Liz dragged Kat inside of the bus. She paid the fee and both walked to a pair of empty seats ¨We are lucky we found some space. So Kat, if you didn't love anyone why do your cheeks get red?¨
Katarina was inspecting the whole bus, she was carrying a small bag in which she placed a couple of knives in case someone tried to attack her. ¨My cheeks were not red. Stop asking me those stupid questions¨ Liz was smiling again and was poking the assassin's arm ¨Would you stop? You are attracting attention¨ However the little one shook her head and continued to poke her arm.
¨Maybe if you tell me that little something I want to know…¨ the black haired girl's voice trailed off who kept poking Kat's arm.
¨ Alright, just Stop!¨ The champion sighed, the last time a small girl defeated her was on the Rift where she fought against Annie. ¨It happened years ago, back when Noxus and Demacia were at war. I went on a mission to make a high valuable target from the demacians ranks disappear, his name was Garen. It wasn't so hard to track him, especially after his squad got wiped the night before¨
Liz's face turned from a happy to a sad one ¨Do you have to treat all the people you meet that way?¨
¨No it's… It's complicated. Anyway, I found him on his tent inspecting some of the battle plans, and I did what I was tasked¨ The redhead was looking through the window at the couples walking together on the streets.
¨Why make someone you love disappear?¨ Liz's voice was shaking, as if it was a horror story Kat was telling her.
¨As I said, it's complicated. We figured it was the best for us to stay away from each other, but there were other methods that allowed us both to remain close, even if that meant fighting against each other¨ A smile was drawn on Kat's face remembering her times at the Rift.
¨So it's kind of a happy ending… I suppose¨ the curious girl stood up from the seat and grabbed the assassin's hand dragging her out of the bus. ¨Alright we are here¨
¨I wonder how your sister is doing…¨ Katarina's voice trailed off, worried about her Summoner who might be in danger if other people knew about her secret.
(February 5th. 2015 –12:30 PM – Outside of Claire's university, New York, Earth)
Claire was sitting on a bench by the University's entrance waiting for the enforcer to come out. After she left the bathroom there was no trace about her whereabouts but Summoner knew it was best the best for her to stay near the entrance, the last thing she wanted was to have her bones broken by a pair of gigantic metal gauntlets
¨You ready to leave darlin'?¨ The voice of Vi rang through Claire's head. The black haired girl turned to her left and saw the champion carrying two big travel bags on her hands.
The Summoner got close to one of the bags and peeked inside just to see a blue crystal shining surrounded by some green and red metals. She was paralyzed, Claire always dreamt of wearing Vi's gauntlets and tear some walls down but that was it, a dream, until now. ¨Once we get to Matt's home can I… try them for a bit?¨
The enforcer moved the bags away from Claire's reach ¨I know Summoners are allowed to use our powers but you are definitely not gonna use my gauntlets for you to have fun¨ Vi walked away from the entrance as the Summoner followed her from behind ¨Besides your puny arms will break¨
That comment made the black haired Summoner frown ¨Remember I'm the one who offered you help to get to Caitlyn's. If would be a shame if-¨ Claire was cut as she stumbled onto Vi who was looking at her with a stern look.
¨It would be a shame if you had to arrive at your home with a couple o' ribs broken. Listen Summoner, I want to return back to my normal life of crime solving and skull bashing with cupcake back at Piltover, so unless you know a way to take us back, we'll have to work together Understand? Claire gulped and nodded, Vi was more menacing in real life than in the game, no wonder a lot of people ban her in ranked games.
¨O….ok, follow me¨ The Summoner led the enforcer through the streets of New York. ¨Say… do you always treat the Summoners that way?¨
A chuckle was heard from behind ¨To be honest? Yeah, I'm not the type of girl that likes to be controlled¨ They kept walking until they arrived at a bus stop and sat there, waiting for the public transport to arrive.
¨So why join the League then? It's easier to punch a criminal in the face rather than a 9 feet abomination that comes from another dimension¨ Claire grabbed her bag searching for her phone.
¨Because it's not a challenge if they surrender after some broken bones!¨ Vi noticed the Summoner picked up her phone once again, this time sending a message to someone ¨ By the way, Claire, was it? How did you and Caitlyn end up being paired as Champion-Summoner?
The Summoner turned towards the enforcer who was smiling behind those brown strands of hair ¨Caitlyn is not my champion, she got paired with a good friend of mine¨ Claire looked back at the phone checking her inbox.
¨So your boyfriend is taking care of Caitlyn. That's good for me¨ That response from Vi made Claire blush which made the champion laugh. ¨You should relax girl. If you take jokes too seriously it's gonna be bad for 'yo health!¨ They both stood up looking at the bus that was arriving.
¨If you weren't so menacing I would've punched you already¨ The girls entered the bus and sat on the nearest place to the door ¨We'll have some time until we arrive at Matt's, so I guess you might wanna know what is this place¨ Vi nodded placing both travel bags under her feet ¨So where do I start...¨
(February 5th. 2015 – 5:45 PM – Claire's house, New York, Earth)
A nervous Katarina was walking around the house waiting for her Summoner to arrive. Liz was doing some homework at the kitchen's table not paying attention at the noxian who was looking at the window every time she passed by ¨(Where could she be? The note said she would be here hours ago)¨ The champions thoughts were bothering her even more, she walked towards the kitchen table and observed the little one doing some math exercises.
¨If you keep this tense you will grow gray hairs in no time¨ The little sister kept focused on the homework rather on the redhead's problem.
¨It's your sister and you don't worry about her?!¨ Katarina went back to the main entrance walking back and forth between there and the kitchen.
¨Nu-uh, she must be doing some homework at a friend's house or something, Claire tends to arrive late sometimes. Plus the buses are kind of full by this time. Just relax, she'll come eventually¨ Liz stood from the chair and went to the fridge picking up a jar full of juice. She placed it on the table and served it on two cups that were already at the table. ¨If it makes you feel better, I can send her a message¨
Katarina nodded, sitting at the kitchen table and taking a small sip from her cup. Before she could take another sip the phone rang. ¨Wow that was fast¨
Liz walked to the phone with a surprised face ¨I haven't send it yet…¨Her voice trailed off as she picked up the phone ¨Hello?¨ The little one's face turned to a smile ¨Hey Claire, we've been talking about you. Where- yeah she's here… ok we'll talk later¨ The little sister gave the phone to Kat who was kind of figuring out how to use it.
¨Claire, there are far more important things right now than-¨ Katarina was cut by a loud noise that came from the other side of the line.
¨Look, Kat. Make sure to put Liz on a safe place, lock down the house and come as soon as possible to Nick's place AND bring your knives¨ The panting voice of Claire could be heard at the other side of the line.
¨Claire? What's going on? Claire?¨ The call ended, the assassin ran to the bedroom and closed the door behind her, after a few minutes she came out with her classic attire carrying daggers all around her pants and the swords on her back.
¨Kat, where are you going?¨ Liz ran towards the assassin who was about to leave the house.
¨Liz, stay inside the house no matter what. Lock the doors, close the windows, and don't open to no one unless it's me or Claire. Ok? ¨ the small girl nodded grabbing the keys of the front door.
¨Good luck Kat, bring my sister safe. Please.¨
It took me time to plan this chapter but here it is. The next ones are going to be explaining Matt and Caitlyn's life and as well Nick and Leona's.
First of all and something I forgot about since the first chapter is to give a huge thanks to ADamnGoodName and his story `A Thorny Relationship´ which inspired me to make this Fanfic you are reading. So if you are reading this A/N, big props to you :D.
Second: I will try to re-read the rest of the chapters and try to fix all of the grammatical mistakes as well as many errors I may find. So if it takes time to update, that's the reason.
Third: Holy 1.2k views, thank you so much guys!