Chapter 5 - The stork Theory.
well, shit... I'm dead.
This are my thoughts as I watch Vi getting closer with a scary aura, I could feel it in my limbs, she is going to kill me, and it won't be fast, she is going to take her time tearing apart every part of my being and I'm pretty sure she will enjoy it.
What was I thinking? Why would I try to understand humans? Why did I change? The questions run wild in my mind, torturing me, and my inner-self keeps nagging me about how useless it's to ask those questions right now since I won't survive this encounter.
Still...
Why did I change? If I think about it it's impossible for a voidborn to change, we are what we are, we are creatures designed to consume and upgrade a certain attribute, we don't need to know about our subjects, we just need to consume...then, why? What happened to me? Am I sick? Am I insane? I need to find more voidborns and ask them if they have changed, if my assumptions are right then maybe this land holds a bigger threat to the void...but, what could it be?
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Oh yeah, I'm going to die.
I look back to Jinx, wishing she has some plan, behind me Jinx has some sort of cylindrical object, she is currently hanging on it.
- Three, Forty-one, Nine - the strange object started to tremble and make noises - AND LIFT OFF! - Jinx yelled taking off and leaving me on my own.
...
That was unexpected.
I turned around and saw Vi right in front of me, I closed my eyes, waiting for my end.
- Are you okay? - I heard her say, patting my head - She didn't hurt you, right?
I opened my eyes and Vi was looking at me with concern, her eyes were full of worry...weird, I could have sworn she was mad, what changed?
- You aren't mad? - I asked hesitantly.
- I was but... - she scratched her head - It's Jinx we are talking about, besides, it was my fault she kidnapped you, I...was not fast enough - then she looked at the other girl - Cupcake! He is fine, but Jinx escaped.
- Alright - she said grabbing a strange box in her pocket - Attention! all units! the loose cannon has escaped! I repeat! the loose cannon has escaped! I want all the forces looking at the sky if you spot her fire at will.
- Oh, Yeah! -Vi said waving her hand at the other girl - this is my partner, Caitlyn, The Sheriff of Piltover, say hi to her.
She got closer to me shyly, I guess not everyone can be comfortable with my presence, but at least she was trying.
- Greetings, sheriff - I talked first - My name It's Vel'Koz - I said lifting my limb to her - It's a pleasure to meet you.
- Yes - She answered a bit scared looking at my limb - I am Caitlyn - she then grabbed my limb and shook it - likewise, Mr. Koz.
- Hey! - Vi said looking at us - I didn't know you could do that.
- I can learn new things, Vi, also it's Vel'koz, not Mr. Koz, anyways - I looked at the sheriff - Am I going to get arrested again?
- Don't worry, Hun! -Vi said patting my head - We heard that you didn't do anythin' bad, you just came to research something like the nerd you are, a little girl told us - "probably Shana" - so we are going to escort you to the library.
- Sadly I can't - I told Vi - there is a new matter I have to deal with, so my visit to the library will have to wait.
- what do you need to do? - Caitlyn asked shyly
- I need to find another Voidlings.
- Well, hun! - Vi said pointing at the city - I doubt you will any of them here.
- You are wrong, there is a voidborn in the city, I can feel it, and he can feel me as well.
- Wait - Caitlyn said serious - there is a void creature in Piltover? and we didn't know?
- That's kind of bad - Vi said looking at Caitlyn - don't take it wrong, Velkro, but your pals are kind of dangerous, if there is a voidling in here we must keep an eye on...it?
- Your worries are perfectly understandable, I'll lead the way.
But they were right, why would a voilding be in the city without them noticing? Where was he hiding? I know voidborns need to consume, they can't go on without doing it, maybe he was caged by the humans, still, I'm not sure if I want to free him.
As we got closer to the voidborn I could see how the environment changed, the buildings seemed to be fancier, the design of everything was getting flashier, I wondered if this is what they call status, humans like to emphasize how different they are, you could say it brings them joy, I can't understand it, it's a useless waste of time, at the end of the game, the king and the pawn return to the same box, well, this is why they are humans, they worry about silly things.
Also, I can't help but notice the stares, I guess not every day you see a voidborn walking with two officers, I guess they think I'm being arrested since they haven't said a thing, though, some seemed to flash some strange lights at me, Vi yelled at them, I must say I like how she is, she acts like a guy, yet, in her most vulnerable moments, she acts like a cub, quite amusing, I'm glad I met her.
- Are we there yet? - Caitlyn asked.
- We are close - I said as I scanned the buildings - mmm... yes, it's this one.
- Wow - Vi whistled - That's some huge house... hey, you don't think a rich bastard bought one and has it in his basement, right?
- Whatever it is, the voidborn can't be left unchecked, we will arrest them if they resist, you know what to do - Caitlyn said smiling at Vi.
- Got it boss - Vi said grinning ant cracking her knuckles - Hey - she said knocking at the door - Ths is PPD, open at once.
The door opened, from inside the house a floating guy came out, this guy was wearing a black suit, a scarf covering his mouth and a hoodie, her eyes were shining with an unnatural energy.
- Please, remain quiet - the guy said annoyed - The lord isn't home and I believe we haven't done any... - he the saw me - AH! - his mood suddenly changed - YES, we were expecting you mister Vel'Koz, I apologize, I didn't know these women were your servants.
- WHO ARE YA C... - Vi began but Caitlyn punched her in her ribs.
- Yes - Caitlyn continued - We are escorting mister Koz, please allow us to enter.
- of course! - The guy said - come here, the master is in the tea room, over here, follow me - he said entering the house.
- What was that for? - Vi asked rubbing her sides.
- We are in, so shut up - Caitlyn then turned to me - You go first, Mister Koz, we will be behind you.
I stepped inside the house, it was quite sumptuous, the walls were painted golden, the floor was black and the ceiling was red, I could see some fancy furniture and several paintings on the walls, above me there was a chandelier, I could hear some slow and smooth music in the background, I followed the guy through the house until we reached a big wooden door.
- Master - he called - He is here - he said opening the doors.
The room had the same colors as the house, in front of me there was a chimney, in the center, there was a small crystal table with several chairs around it, in one of them, the Terror of the Void was sitting.
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"Drinking a cup of tea."
-Ah, Vel'Koz-Cho'Gath said getting up-i'm glad to see you are alright-he then looked at Vi and Caitlyn, both of them froze - and look at this cute little things, you sure are a ladies man, right?
- I'm not sure what that means - I answered.
- Doesn't matter - Cho'Gath said chuckling - come here, beside me - I did as I was told - anyways, How are you? I haven't seen you in a while, well, I haven't seen any of the other voidborns, so tell me, Why did you come to Piltover?
- I was doing a research, but I am currently stuck trying to answer one question, so far the results are redundant.
- Well, tell me what it is, I might be able to help you.
- Then, How are human babies made?
Behind me, I heard a racket, I turned and saw Vi collapsed on the ground.
- I'm sorry Vel'Koz, I don't know - Cho'Gath said drinking his tea - but, you can ask Malhazar over here, I mean, he is a human, so Malzahar, How are human babies made?
- Ah...-Malzahar started to look everywhere - well... - he played with his thumbs - ...I guess...The Stork?
There was silence and we could only hear the music on the back.
- Indeed - I said - The stork.
- Yes - Cho'Gath said drinking again - I heard that before, thanks for telling us, Malzahar.
As Malzahar smiled I heard the music change, it was a girl singing something.
HOO, Like a virgin
Touched for the very first time
Like a Virgin
When your heart beats
Next to mine
Like a virgin.