Chapter 24 - Zaun.
Never in my entire life have I seen such waste of space and human resources in a single city, but then again, this is Zaun, The city of Privileges, what a joke, look at your left or your right, up or down, the city was far from being "privilege" the air itself was so polluted I couldn't see very far away, there was a smell of death, madness and several other disgusting aromas in the environment, to be honest I hate this city, I wish everything, from its foundations to its citizen would just blow into space, I mean it, I wish everyone died, but I guess not everyone, there are some respectable beings in this shithole...and I'm very fond of them...even if they ignore it, but if given the chance, if I have to sacrifice them in order to destroy the city...I would kill them with my own hands, no hard feelings...I'm just used to it...I've lost many things in the past...and I'm sure I will loose more...
The city itself it's made of corpses, I've heard pretty dark stuff about its rulers, there is this rumor about a generator fed with young children and whatnot, well, I don't know about that but I'm aware of Zaun's slave trading system, it's pretty famous across Runeterra, it seems Noxus it's the principal customer although I heard rumors about Ionia and even Demacia buying merchandise, I wouldn't be surprise, those bastards are pretty hypocritical, the richer they are the easiest it is to be corrupted, but maybe the worst part about Zaun it's probably the most ironic trait they have...freedom.
You are free to do absolutely everything you want in the name of science, humans experiments, bio-weapons, torture, anything as long as it has some meaning for science...and that freedom it's extremely seductive...especially for Piltovians...those idiotic arrogant twats, they are the same as Zaunites, everything for science...they have rules though so they are restrained, I've seen it many times.
Let's just say there is something those Pilties want to create, surprise, it's illegal, so what's left? Try creating another thing...or maybe...find another way...somewhere where you can experiment as much as you want, and there is Zaun, I heard a crazy mage summoned some scary scarecrow and another scientist developed the chemical weapons used in the attack to Ionia or the recent rumor of an unknown secret weapon in the run, yes, you certainly won't be bored in Zaun...that is if you can survive the city.
There are many dangers ahead, a mad man killing left and right, some mutated rat in the sewers, the gangs and mafia ruling their respective territory and fighting for the rest or the most notorious one, the celebrity of Zaun, the Machine Herald and his mysterious laboratory, and of course the usual, acid rain, dangerous gas leaks, explosions and poison in the air, Who the fuck lives here on their own free will? Idiots or crazies...I used to be part of the latter...
I don't have many memories of my past, I can slightly remember the voices of both my mother and father...but the rest is gone...well...I suppose if you were held hostage in a fucking lab where they would inject unstable serums, run tests on you, torture you on a daily routine and basically train you to be a weapon I guess you could loose a few memories...and screws...that's the story of my life...one day I woke up in this training ground...they did many things to me...as a result...I was insanely strong and smart...I could lift a car over my head and even resolve complicated algorithms...the only problem was...my insanity...I was crazy...I literally blew the lab by myself, Killing everyone and destroying everything...I just recently regained my conscience...but my mind will never be the same...it's funny, there are many things I wish I could forget...and yet there are others things I wish I could remember...life is a bitch...
But, despite everything...I found her...yes, in the core of Piltover, I found my only familiar alive, my little sister, The Enforcer, Vi.
To be honest, I don't recall her at all, if I ever had memories of her I lost them in the way, I found her by chance, I read reports about her having some sort of connection with me, after a quick DNA test I found out we were blood-related, damn, I never expected fathands to be my sister, I guess madness runs in the family, well, at least she was doing fine, she also forgot about me, but I consider this a good thing, now I can act without worrying about her...after all, she has no idea of what kind of terror lurks within Piltover, she is basically a hostage...those guys can kill her whenever they want...but if she obeys I guess she is useful for them...
Piltover...The city of Progress, shining with a great future...if only they could see what hides beneath their beds...there is someone in Piltover, someone with a lot of power...someone who rules over the slavery empire...that bastard...was the one who made me into what I am today...I've been trying to find this web of crime...but it's impossible...there are no clues...no evidence...like ghosts during The Harrowing...they rule the two cities...they have my sister's life in their dirty hands...and I can't save her...
But today I'm here for a different reason...a few days ago Piltover had, by far, the most incredible visitor of all times, a well known Ionian celebrity...I'm talking about banana Goat-Mom, Soraka, to be honest, I was surprised...I heard she was arrested due to some scandal...but for her to disobey the elders and escape...damn, the Starchild is amazing, I saw her walking aimlessly in the city, like a lost lamb...looking for something or someone...I decided to guide her to the police station where Vi was stationed, I would have never expected the outcome of my actions...
Soraka was indeed an easy-going being, even if she was some sort of goddess or something like that, and thanks to Vi's carefree attitude they became friends in no time... only hatlady was being such a bitch...she was aware of Soraka's situation...I guess housing a runaway wasn't a good idea for her, so she decided to interrogate her...find out her intentions...
Soraka said she was following someone "special" for her, a gentleman she met in Ionia...she explained that was the reason she was arrested, it seems she had a forbidden romance with him...you know...the usual boring shit normies go through...but then, Vi asked what was the deal with the gentleman...
Soraka said he was...a voidborn...and his name was...Vel'Koz.
Vi is well known for having a short temper, it was her nature, I was surprised she didn't kill the goat-mom on the spot, although I could see she was trying extremely hard to rein over her fury, I could almost see her usual vein popping into a blood stream...not gonna lie...it was pretty awesome to watch...so the squid had an illicit relationship with the Starchild...I knew that perverted squid was good...but this was beyond my expectations...I guess he really is a womanizer...who would have thought?
But there was a problem...Vel'Koz was supposed to be in Piltover a month ago...he was missing...
Caitlyn knew something was off, a couple of weeks ago she contacted Rakelstake and found out even Miss Fortune was MIA...there was no way to contact Ionia since the elders were in a pretty tight spot at the moment concerning the diplomatic relationships between them and the Avarosan, they fucked up big time...and they were paying the consequences...but Caitlyn was a resourceful woman...using her different connections she caught a rumor about a certain monster appearing in Demacia...a void creature no less...and some other dark things...like Demacia being attacked by an unknown force or Cho'Gath disappearing as well...someone was capturing void creatures and the only clues were quite useless...metal parts and stuff like that...The investigation was in a dead-end...
At least Caitlyn's was...
With the evidence they found and my own web of information, I knew who was behind everything...and I could even predict his motives...as expected...I should have killed Viktor a long time ago...
Now, the real question is...why should I save these monsters?
Even I was aware of the dangers of the void, those creatures were time-bombs, waiting to explode and destroy everything in sight, maybe Soraka and Vi have been brainwashed by some evil power...there is too much at stake...not only my personal revenge but the destiny of the world itself...I made a bow long time ago...I would protect my little sister...even from herself...and yet why am I back in Zaun? Why am I trying to get inside Viktor's lab? Why am I trying to save those monsters? Why?
"I'm pretty sure you are stupid"
Shut up, Fishbones.
"No, I won't, this is a serious mistake, you know this to be true, we must forget those creatures and keep doing our own research on Zaun's secret black market inside Piltover"
But Viktor might be planning something even worse than the black market.
"Then get inside and kill them, not save them."
But I can't...Vi would be sad...
"Then let Hatlady do her job, I'm pretty sure she will figure everything eventually."
By the time she does...it will be too late.
"Look, there is no other way, you either kill them or forget them, we knew they were a danger for our objectives."
Fishbones was right...damn...I hate when he is right...can't blame him, though...he and my other "friends" were the results of my madness...
Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID for short, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two distinct identities or dissociated personalities within an individual, normally someone with this special disorder should swap between the original personality and the second one, created in order to protect the subject from traumatic experiences or an overload of stress...I wasn't that lucky, I suffered from severe psychological torture during my training, the serums and medicines administered only aggravated my condition, causing a crack in my mental stability, which caused my breakdown, I don't remember much during my onslaught, I can recall running wildly, killing and destroying everything in sight and then suddenly...it was gone...my madness, my bloodlust...everything was gone...I was left with nothing but an unbearable hollowness...and then...I heard them talk...the weapons I stole from them...a rocket launcher, a minigun, and an energy gun...they were talking...and they had names...Fishbones, Pow-Pow and Zap...I'm really insane, am I not?
"YES, YOU ARE, YOU PRETTY THANG!" Zap spoke "But you now what? IT'S FINE, if you are insane...that means it's perfectly normal TO KILL everything in sight, come one...you know you want it, he, he, he"
"Zap! Shut up! Can't you see our mistress is in deep thought" Pow-pow, as always, scolded Zap "Besides, killing is bad, our mistress should be aware of their feelings, you know how much it hurts to kill someone else"
"GO SUCK FISHBONES' DICK! YOU ARE A FUCKING MINIGUN! WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO DO IF NOT KILL? BAKE SOME CAKES OR WHAT?"
"Both of you shut up, we are in a delicate situation here, be quiet and let me think...we need a plan"
Yeah, Fishbones always had a plan, he was, literally, my brain...apparently, during my onslaught I suffered some sort of shock...I can't remember what it was...but it caused my "friends" to be born...Fishbones is my brain, my logic, everything related to my training as a soldier...Pow-pow was my heart, she was the one I used to be, kind, caring and noble...Zap is nothing but a shadow of my crazy old self, my past that refused to die after the shock...and I was nothing but an empty shell, sometimes I could mimic their behaviour...but everything was a facade...there was nothing inside of me...I was a soulless killing machine...I was everything Zaun wanted...and I hate myself for that...
- What the hell are you doing here?
Geez, every time I try to feel miserable for myself, every time I'm lost...he comes...goddamit...
He was a young teenager, but his appearance couldn't fool me, I knew he was even older than me...and I had some sort of chemical in my body that halved my growing process, he was called Ekko, The boy who shattered time, it seems he knew me before I was kidnapped and during my onslaught, I can tell he harbors feelings for me...sadly, if I ever felt something for him...it was long dead and forgotten...he was a great ally though...
- Ya'know, the usual...planning here and there...this is a good place to have fun...
- Don't lie to me, you called me for a reason, if you wanted to just have fun you would have called the rat or do it yourself...what's going on, Jinx?
"For a brat, he is quite sharp..."
"Aww, he really likes you..."
"He is just an arrogant brat, KILL HIM ALREADY!"
- Well, aren't you a clever boy? Alright, you win, I need your help with something.
- You know I no longer do criminal things...
- I know, It's a rescue mission.
- Rescue?
- Yes, you see that spooky looking lab over there, there is a princess inside, if we save her we get cake!
- Wait...that lab - Ekko said studying the structure - That's...wait a minute, That's...!
- Yes, I know, It's Sith Lord's lab...y'know, some Darth Washer or whatever...
- His name is Viktor, the most powerful scientist in Zaun...And you want to raid his turf?! Are you insane?!
- Got a doctor's note.
- Unbelievable - Ekko said facepalming himself - Why would you save this princess anyways?
- Well, you see...this "princess" it's kind of...Fathands's "princess"?
- Wait...you mean...Vi's "princess" was kidnapped by Viktor?
- Pretty much.
- Why would you save this "princess" then? Why would you help Vi? She is your enemy, right?
- Let's just say I'm crazy.
- You are...- Ekko sighed - Okay, I'm in, besides, I wanted to have a look at Viktor's plans, see if I can stop him or something...this is a good chance, we could blow the place into smithereens if we can.
- Now that's what I call a plan.
Fishbones was right, Ekko was the most logical answer for this problem, he had incredible skills and he knew how to use them...but probably, the most remarkable trait he had was his chrono-shifting ability, he created a device that allowed him to Re-do a few seconds, it wasn't perfect but thanks to his smarts he mas able to turn those seconds into something else, and I was sure we would need those extra seconds in this mission, should we fail, death was the most merciful and the least possible option...Viktor was well known for his sadistic side...
Reaching the lab was easy, no one in their right minds would approach Viktor's lab and thanks to his narcissistic and overconfident nature there were no security measures around it other than an electronic lock at the door...Geez, man, you are good...but not that good...it seems he forgot when the Jawline of Tomorrow stormed his lab and wrecked it...
- How is it?
- It's an advanced lock with a 300-digit password - Ekko said studying the door - I can crack the code but I need 3 minutes, keep an eye while I work.
- Okey dokey.
"You could hack the door faster than that" Fishbones mentioned "It would take less than 30 seconds...but I guess you don't trust him enough if you want to conceal your abilities"
"You could always rip the door, seems like a weak alloy of several materials, a few punches and it's donzo"
- Done - Ekko called - I want to ask again...Are you sure about this? No one knows what lies behind this door.
- Sounds like fun to me - I said smiling.
I kicked the door open, ready to blow everything into dust...
...
But I didn't...
There was nothing inside...It was empty...like, really empty, a lonely lamp stood above in the middle of the room but aside from that there was nothing...
- What the hell?! There's nothing here! Just...What the... - Ekko was completely flabbergasted.
- Maybe this is a false lab...a bait, you know...That Viktor is a genius...
- Then...what the fuck are we supposed to do? - Ekko asked quite pissed - Are you telling me we don't know where Viktor is? He could be anywhere creating a bunch of mechanical nightmares...And you are complimenting him?!
- Well...It's the truth...
Ekko simply grunted and proceeded to kick and punch the door swearing and cursing...hmph...I wonder if I should be mad as well, I can't tell...
"No, you are doing alright, getting mad won't get us anywhere, let's look at the facts, this might be a bait...but we haven't heard of any other laboratory...so this room might be hiding something else...look for it"
I nodded, while Ekko continued his tantrum I looked every nook and cranny in the room...and there was nothing...well, that was useless...but maybe fishbones is right...there wasn't any other lab...so...why would you have a lamp in the middle of the room? I mean...if you want to fool any intruder the lock will suffice...why would you have a lamp...a lit lamp...considering Viktor's nature it's a waste of energy...he was known for being extremely strict with his resources...so why waste them without a reason?...Unless...
I stood below the lamp and stared into it...it was a normal light...but why?...
Maybe I'm overthinking...I mean it's no like Viktor found a magical portal and hid his lab in the sky whe...
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Maybe he can't hide his lab above...but...what if...
I looked at the floor...it was a normal floor...I tapped it...hollow...there is big empty space below...but how...? I could blow the floor...but I would make too much noise...then how can I...? Huh? There is something here...something written...a normal human wouldn't be able to read it...but a cyborg could...and an enhanced soldier could read it as well...it was a single word...
GOAL
Goal? Objective? Finale? End? What could this possibly me...
...
Oh...
Goddamit, I'm sorry, Viktor...I overestimated your metal skills...you are an idiot after all.
- Glorious Evolution-I muttered.
I heard a click below me...and then the room was lit with several lights, the floor below me began to rise...and below me stood a lift...
Okay, I'll admit it...Viktor can be cool sometimes...
- Wh-What is that? How did you do that? How could... - Ekko began.
- Hurry up, slowpoke! - I interrupted - Let's go to...Wonderland?
Ekko sighed and facepalmed.
- You know...you are a mistery... - He said with a smile - Sometimes you just...surprise me...like in the past...you little devil...
- Tee-hee - I smirked.
Ekko sighed once again and got into the lift, after a while, we descended into the darkness...
"This feels like a trap" Fishbones spoke first "I don't like it, if we are going underground our battle potential will be hindered, if we do something wrong...we might die buried, be careful of your surroundings, remember, no funny business, if Ekko wants to blow the facility that's his problem, focus on your mission."
Fishbones' advice was on point...but...How am I supposed to that? I have no info on what lies beneath us and I will be running around completely blind, any wrong move will result in my demise...yep, this is my kind of mission...I was born to fight this battles...
- Okay, prepare yourself - Ekko said checking his Z-Drive device - Blow anything that's not me.
- You got it, boss.
And so we the elevator kept going down...
and down...
and down...
and down...
and...
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...
- HOW DEEP ARE WE GOING? - Ekko yelled after a while.
- That's what she said!
- HOLY SHIT, JINX! THERE'S NO TIME FOR JOKES! WE'VE BEEN HER FOR 5 MINUTES! HOW CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS?
- You said shit!
- AAARGHH.
"Ekko is right, " Fishbones said confused "Where are we going exactly?"
I thought you were the guy with the plan.
"Well, I don't have a plan...I suppose we could...wait...can you hear that?"
There was a low humming somewhere below us...and the sound of machines.
- Can you hear that? - I asked.
- Yes...we are close...stay sharp.
From below I could see a dim light...and then we were...out?
The bright light blinded me for a few moments, I blinked and then I saw it...
SkyCrapers...aerials...even zeppelins...and below I saw several buildings, streets, highways and small objects moving...everything lit with neon lights...at the distance I could see smoke trails and factories...
It was a city...Viktor actually built a city below Zaun...a whole city...
Okay, he wins this round...
- Wa...How...? who...I...I can't...I... - Ekko couldn't even form a logical sentence.
"Right, new plan, find the tourist booth and hope they don't turn you into a robot."
- So...where should we begin? I say we go for a nice dinner but I doubt you'll like your cereal with oil and screws...
- How the fuck are we supposed to find your so called "princess" in this mess? This ain't a castle...This is a fucking city!
- How about asking for directions?
- Are you insane?! They will kill us!
- Pfff, Men, too proud to ask questions...Lame!
- Then do it your way!
Shortly we felt a small shaking and the door of the lift opened...we've arrived.
I looked at Ekko and he nodded, playtime was over, outside we saw an empty street, around us the tall and lifeless buildings, greeted us with mockery, an unnatural silence filled the air even thought we could hear the machines a few minutes ago, no good, I feel like we are being watched...probably we are...but there's no other way...retreating is not an option...so...carefully we stepped outside...good...no alarms went off...good...we can do this...now the problem is...where to go...shit...
"GREETINGS, PLEASE, IDENTIFY YOURSELF"
We froze on the spot and looked behind us, a flying object was looking at us, scanning our bodies and making weird sounds, a sentinel, just our luck.
"REPEATING, PLEASE, IDENTIFY YOURSELF"
Ekko looked nervously at me and mouthed "blow it?" I shook my head, the least we need is a bunch of killing machines chasing us in this god-forsaken city, then what should we?
"The password" Fishbones suggested.
I used it to access the lift, you can't seriously believe it will work here.
"It's the only option we have."
Fuck.
- Glorious Evolution - I said.
The machine stared at me for a moment and then it made a strange click.
"ACKNOWLEDGE, WELCOME BACK, MACHINE HERALD, REQUESTING ORDERS"
- Seriously? - Ekko asked facepalming himself.
-I guess Viktor is an idiot.
- Blowing this place will be easier than I thought.
- Do whatever you want, I want my princess and then I'm outie, So, what's your name?
"DESIGNATION CODE NUMBER 92435S24TRAF4GA3..."
- Okay! Okay! Right - I interrupted - From now on you will be called...France...yeah...France Shellby.
-Are you seriously naming that stupid robot? That thing ain't a pet, she is an evil thing.
- You are just jelly, now she is mine.
Ekko sighed frustrated and decided to look away, hmph, calling my cute France an evil thing, what a nerd.
"AWAITING ORDERS, MACHINE HERALD."
- Ah! Yes! Could you stop calling me that? Like seriously, Who likes to be called "Machine Herald"? Some idiot wit an eighth-grade syndrome or what? Name's Jinx, Babe.
"ACKNOWLEDGE, REQUESTING MEANING"
- Well, Jinx stands for Jinx, Durr.
"ACKNOWLEDGE, NEW DESIGNATION, AND PASSWORD HAVE BEEN SAVED, WELCOME BACK, JINX, HOW CAN I HELP YOU?"
- Yeah, you see, I'm looking for a princess.
"A PRINCESS? EXPLAIN."
- Well, this princess is purple with a BIG eye and he and his friend might have been abducted recently.
"SCANNING...THERE ARE: 1 RESULTS, DESIGNATION: BATTLECAST, THE EVOLUTION HAS BEEN ISSUED: 1 DAYS."
- I guess we have time, France, could you take us where they are?
"ACKNOWLEDGE, PLEASE, FOLLOW ME"
- See, she is such a cutie.
- She is a robot.
- Shut up, nerd.
- You should ask her about the flaws in the city, you know, so I can blow it into smithereens.
- Alright, France, do you have, by any chance, the blueprints of the city?
"NEGATIVE, SUCH INFORMATION REMAINS SAFE IN THE MAIN COMPUTER OF THE CITY"
- Can you take us there?
"NEGATIVE, THE CORE OF THE COMPUTER REMAINS HIDDEN SEVERAL MILES BELOW THE CITY, BUT THERE ARE SEVERAL ACCESS POINTS AROUND THE CITY, INFORMATION FROM THE MAIN COMPUTER CAN BE SEARCHED THERE."
- Right, take us to the nearest one.
"ACKNOWLEDGE" The sentinel beeped and moved forward.
We followed it through the city...fright, fear, tension, pain and many more feelings filled my stomach as we moved, the absolute silence was killing me, France was moving so silently I almost thought she was a ghost and Ekko did nothing but glance everywhere, looking for invisible enemies, the tall buildings seemed to laugh at us, as if they could see what awaited for us, above, the infinite darkness greeted me with a death sentence, dark thoughts filled my mind as we marched through this hell...if Viktor prepared this oppressive environment in order to torture any uninvited guest...he did a pretty good job...little by little I was giving in...I need to break the spell...I need to ta...
"DESTINATION REACHED" France chirped.
In front of us stood a menacing device, the ghastly light made it look like a killing machine, a trap, waiting for its next victim, the screen was shining with a crimson light, the keyboard was an assortment of empty spaces designed to plug fingers in it...and never have them back...
- Are you sure that's a computer? It looks like a fucking torture machine - Ekko voiced my thoughts.
- It was your idea, not mine.
- If I die it's on you.
- And suddenly you forget you can travel through time...
- If I'm instantly killed I die...Agh...me and my bright ideas...
Ekko approached the device carefully, after a few seconds he finally touched it, that thing seemed to awake from its slumber, it hummed and...
Nothing happened...
"PASSWORD IS NEEDED"
- Oh! Right...Glorious Evolution...- A loud beep made him cringe - Wha...? That was the password! What the hell?
"PASSWORD HAS BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED"
- What?! When did that happen?
"Could it be...you naming that thing?
Are you sure?
"You can always try"
While Ekko was arguing with France I got closer to the machine and muttered.
- Jinx stands for Jinx, durr.
The machine shown with a green light and several holographic windows appeared in front of me, I had complete access to Viktor's plans...and he didn't know...I smirked imagining his shocked face...his completely expressionless metal face...even in my mind, Viktor is boring...
- How did you do that? - Ekko asked with his mouth open.
- Girly touch - I said tapping the machine.
- As if...anyways let me have a look, you go and find your princess I will devise our escape route...and some fireworks... - Ekko smiled wickedly.
- Have about an exchange?
- Not in a million years - He said and began tinkering with the machine.
I resumed my journey with France, a little bit more relaxed, apparently I am the bridge master in this dungeon and every creature (robot) abides by my evil will...or so Zap said...in reality this could be a chance...while it's true Viktor is quite dangerous I can't just ignore his achievements...he has a bright mind and unlimited resources...maybe I can find something useful in this city, maybe a new upgrade for my weapons or some powerful gear...but I guess I'll go with the most valuable one...Information...I'm pretty sure Viktor disregards anything related with the slave market since he considers every human as a weak waste of space...but he is still one of the most powerful lords in Zaun...so maybe, just maybe, the slavers contacted him...and knowing his perfectionist nature he should have those files...even if those are useless for him...information...the most valuable resource of all...
"Did you put the device on the computer."
Yes, it should be hacking Viktor's database by now.
"Can you really trust her? We know nothing about her."
I know she hates the slavers, that's all I need.
"You could have hacked the computer yourself."
I know, but I don't have the time to do it, and I'm pretty sure she can do it.
"I hope you are right...for your's and Vi's sake."
Fishbones worries were understandable, there was too much at stake involving my personal affairs, I just hope Vi can deal with everything...I'm sure she won't, Hatlady has been there for her, holding her in place, one less worry for me I suppose...I wonder...I wonder if I'll be there for Vi instead of Caitlyn...I wish I could...
"Dream on, bitch, Fathands is nothing but another target in our shooting gallery, I just want to hang his stupid head above my fireplace and drink some nice tea in Hatlady's skull"
"ZAP! YOU'VE GONE TOO FAR WITH THAT! APOLOGIZE AT ONCE!"
"Both of you shut up! Can't you see we have more important things than your stupid rant?"
"But...But she...Fishbones scold her, please...she went too far, this time, talking about our mistress sister like that...it's awful...can you please...?"
It' doesn't matter, I don't mind...I can't do it after all...you know it, don't you, pow-pow?...I can't feel anything at all...
Pow-pow felt silent...but I could hear her crying in the back of my head...so weak...and yet so important to me...my true self...I wish I could just erase her from my mind...but I feel I would lose something really important...I don't get it at all...I wonder if this is how he feels...I got to admit, Vel'Koz is strong, quite strong indeed...and maybe...just maybe...he might be the answer...
"HALT," France said beeping "BATTLECAST INCOMING"
-Incoming? are we close or what?
"INCOMING"
-Like I said, What do yo...
I heard something crawling behind me and I turned slowly, what I saw froze me in place.
The thing seemed to have four crab-like legs, completely cladded in iron, in his right arm he held some sort of green energy gun and in his left he held some dangerous looking rocket launcher, at his back I could see a reactor that exuded with green steam...I'm not sure...but in his expressionless face I could see a menacing grin...he was a hunter...and I was his prey...
"BATTLECAST URGOT, AWAITING FOR ORDERS" France chirped "STATE CURRENT ORDERS"
The thing simply laughed and proceeded to advance towards me, weapons already steaming and his eyes fully focused on me...The password...I should be the master of that thing...why is that thing targeting me?
"UNUSUAL," France said confused "BATTLECAST URGOT HAS INITIATED HOSTILE MANEUVERS, POSSIBLE ERRORS IN IT'S PROGRAM I SUGGEST A TACTICAL RETREAT."
-You got it! - I said running away.
I ran through the buildings, hearing the thing's panting behind me, he was excited, he laughed every once in a while, I was surprised he hadn't shot me down...I guess he likes the chase, I saw a dark corner during my dash, without giving it too much thought I hid in it...The monster passed without looking at me...he was quite stupid I supposed...I sit down to catch my breath and analyze my situation...what was that thing?...France named him "Battlecast Urgot"...but what was he or it? I needed more information...
- France, could you be a dear and explain to me this "Battlecast" thing?
"ACKNOWLEDGE, BATTLECAST INITIATIVE TRANSFORMS EXEPCTIONAL INDIVIDUALS INTO MORE EFFICIENT SOLDIERS BY EVOLVING THEIR GENERAL TRAITS ALLOWING THEM TO ACHIEVE GLORIOUS EVOLUTION"
- You mean...he was a human before?
"ACKNOWLEDGE, AN NOXIAN NAMED URGOT, THE HEADSMAN'S PRIDE, HE WILLINGLY CHOSE THIS PATH"
- And I thought I was crazy...So, can I kill him?
"AFFIRMATIVE"
Good, I won't do it since I'll make a mess...but it's good to know, it made me feel safe...
- So...where is our ugly friend?
"ABOVE US"
I dashed forward as a giant mass fell a few inches away from me, Urgot laughed and punched me in the face, I flew out of the alley and landed in a wide empty plaza, I rubbed my chin and stood up cracking my neck.
- You seriously need to learn how to treat a lady, this is our first date, I like rough stuff but I might be too much for you.
Urgot scoffed and rushed towards me.
- Well, at least I tried.
He swung his fist towards me but I caught it mid-air, he looked surprised and tried to jerk it away, he looked at me in disbelief, I smirked and crushed it, Urgot growled and fell to the ground in pain...weak...so weak...
- Told ya, now, before I crush your ugly face with my boot I would like some info, you see, I'm looking for the voidlings, you tell me where they are and I let you live...
"WE HAVE REACHED OUR DESTINATION" France beeped behind me.
-What do you mean? I don't see any...
I heard Urgot scoff in delight and then I lost contact with the ground, I had a second to look down before the darkness swallowed me...
...
...
...
"Wake up, soldier, you can sleep once you are dead, you have a mission so wake up already"
Ugh, shut up, Fishbones, five more minutes...
"I'm afraid...you have less than that."
A cold shudder made me jump up, around me there was nothing but darkness...but I could feel it...there was something looking at me...waiting...waiting for its dinner.
What happened?
"You fell"
I can tell...was it a trap?
"Yes, Urgot led you to this cage, we were right above it."
France...betrayed me...
"No, she did her job."
So that means we are...
"Where the voidlings are..."
I heard slow stomps behind me I turned around and saw...fangs...dozens of fangs inside of a grotesque mouth gasping in front of me, I looked up and saw a pair of hideous green eyes staring into my very soul...the foul stench of death filled my lungs and for the first time in many years...I cried...tears fell from my eyes as I waited for my inevitable demise...Ate by the ones I tried to save...what a joke...
- Oh, my! I'm sorry, I did not know our meal was alive this time around, please I beg your forgiveness, fair maiden.
I opened my eyes, the fangs were gone and those hideous eyes were full of concern now, he was constantly rubbing his...pincers? And waited for my answer.
- CHO'GATH! - an alien voice called behind him - WHERE'S OUR FOOD? Don't tell you ate everything on your own, If you did I will let Kog'maw spit in your stup...what the hell is this?
An insect-like creature appeared behind Cho'Gath, with purple skin, emerald eyes and scythes instead of hands, he looked at me shocked.
- Alive? Is that bastard trying to turn us into senseless monsters again? MARK MY WORDS, YOU PIECE OF SHIT - He yelled at the ceiling - I WILL NEVER BECOME YOUR PUPPET!
- Now, Now, stay calm, Kha, for now, let's have a chat, shall we? Dear maiden, What is your name? -Cho'Gath asked smiling...which made me nervous.
- Name is Jinx - I answered gingerly - and I'm not your dinner.
- Yes, yes, we can tell, don't worry, no one is going to e...
Then Kha'Zix rushed towards me, I tried to dodge but he pushed me away, as I was falling I saw a strange green liquid fly in front of me, once it fell to the ground I heard a hissing and realize the floor was melting, it was acid.
- Bad Kog'Maw, bad, she is no food, she is a guest.
- Meat! Hungry! Eat!
From the shadows a slug like a creature appeared, his body was pale and his eyes were a ruby red, his mouth was quite big and I saw some sort of tongue with an opening on it, he was spilling a bunch of that corrosive green spit all over the place.
- Wasn't Rek'Sai suppose to be taking care of him?
- Guess she fell asleep, you have to understand she is a lady, Kha, and sometimes ladies need her beauty sleep.
- Really? I think she is pretty cute now.
- Oh! What a fool! Every girl nee...
He was interrupted as we heard a powerful growl behind us, in the darkness I saw a massive object rushing towards me, on the last second it leapt above me and tackled Kog'Maw, I felt fright for the poor slug but then I realized he was chirping happily in the embrace of the creature, the creature was...scary...every one of them was scary, bu there was something incredibly menacing about this monster, it's skin was a kind of blue, hardened like rock, I saw no eyes on it and on it's back it had a strange object that emitted a strange pulse.
- Well, she is awake now - Cho'Gath said chuckling - anyways, Rek'Sai, come her and say hi to this young lady.
Rek'Sai looked in my general direction and paced towards me, I felt my blood froze when her maw was a few inches away from my own face, I heard her breath and, strangely, it smelt like wisteria, she remained like that for a few seconds and then she licked my face, I grunted in disgust and I swear I heard her laugh, she then continued playing with Kor'maw.
- She likes you - Kha'Zix mentioned.
- It's a girl's thing - Cho'Gath said nodding.
- I'm pretty sure she is making sure I'm tasty - I said looking at Rek'Sai playing with Kog'Maw - So I take you guys are the voidlings.
- Yes, you are correct.
- So...How's it going?
- I'm sure we could be in a major predicament, so far we've been hostages of this crazy robot, spouting nonsense about his "glorious evolution" and stuff like that, he treats us like animals and I'm afraid our end is near, just yesterday I was enjoying a meaningful rant with this gentleman called Skarner, he was taken by the machines and we haven't heard of him since then...I wish we could escape but this wall are made of some strong material...none of us can break through...
- Uh-huh...wait, someone is missing, where's that womanizer?
At my question Cho'Gath looked at Kha'Zix, asking him something they knew, he simply shrugged and nodded.
- Follow me, young maiden, I'm sure you can tell the dire environment has weakened us...but our dear friend Vel'Koz is going through something else, quite different and more lethal, I'm afraid if we can't cure him...he might pass away...
What? He is dying...Impossible...he is quite tough...there's no way the squid is dying...no, he CAN'T die...I came all the way here in this spooky city of nightmares and I'm not leaving without you...you made a promise, you know...you have to get out of here and make a woman out of my sister...one way or another...
-Here we are, please, be careful with him, he is not dangerous...but he is fragile...
I scanned my surroundings and then it came down to me, he was lying on the ground, limbs spread, his unnatural void energy gone, a simple carcass rotting in the road, I touched him and felt how the cold spread through my skin until it reached my very own soul...was he really alive?
- You have to get closer - Cho'Gath said leaving - I'm afraid he doesn't like the company that much so you will have to do this alone if you need anything call me - and then he left.
I looked at the body once again and decided to face him...his eye was gone and the only thing left was an abyssal darkness inside of him...I sat beside him feeling depressed all of a sudden...I knew this was a possibility...but the difference between him and the other voidlings was too big...something happened to him...I looked into the darkness once again...something caught my attention...it was a small amethyst stone...I took it and held it close to my face...strange...it feels warm and I can hear a faint heartbeat...He is alive...I don't know how or why...but I know he is alive...and I was sure the small stone was proof of it...and then my eyes blurred...I was crying...for the first time in many years...I was crying...
- You are alive...You are alive - I muttered into the stone - I found you...you are here...are you asleep? Wake up, I need you, I need your help, I can't do this on my own...do you remember...? We had a promise...you promised me you would protect her...so please...wake up...I need you...Vi needs you...
- Vi...
I looked at the stone, it started to shine with a purple light, I smiled and kissed the stone.
- Long time no see, dear friend.
- Jinx...?
- Yes, it's me.
- Hello.
- Is that all you have to say?
- You look gorgeous.
- I've taught you well...what are you doing? go back into your body and let's get out of here...I'm sure you can blast this cage...you just have to try...you know...Vi is worried...she wants to see you again... - Suddenly the light dimmed - Vel'Koz? Are you okay?
-...
- What happened? You can tell me.
- ...I...do not think I can protect Vi...
- Huh?
- It would be for the best if I...stayed here...
- If you stay you will die...what do you mean you won't help me? You promised...
- I failed - He interrupted me - I failed, I couldn't keep my promise...I failed...and I lost her...
- Her?
- She was...incredible...she...had faith in me...but I failed...I lost her...and I couldn't do anything...
Something happened in Demacia...he lost someone important to him...I could feel his misery...feel his tears...he was crying...and he wanted to die in this hell...
"This is what we wanted," Fishbones said to me "do him a favor and kill him."
...
"Jinx?"
I won't let that happen...
"What do you me...?"
- You know... - I said getting up - I used to live in this city...I had a family...a place I could call home...I had many wonderful memories...and yet look at me now - I laughed bitterly - I am a monster...a soulless killing machine...I have arguments with my weapons everyday...crazy, right? I can't even remember the faces of my parents...I became a criminal and everyone wants me dead...and yet - I felt my tears falling again - ...and yet I found her...I found Vi...my little sister...she is so pretty...so cheerful...I can tell she has suffered a lot...but she is still a wonderful girl...kind, gentle, she can be a little tough, she has a short temper and it's quite mean...but you know...I love her...and I would do anything for her... - I looked at the small stone in my hands and embraced it - ...you have suffered a lot...I know it...but...don't you think she is worth it?...just one last time...just this one time...forget about me...just...do it for her...
I remained like that for a few seconds, waiting for his answer...
- The darker the night... - he said quietly - ...the brighter the stars...
The small stone cracked in my hands, a stream of purple energy flowed out of it and surrounded the carcass and I saw him come back...his limbs were filled with energy and his giant eye appeared once again...The Eye of the Void was back...
- Hello, Jinx! - His voice filled the air - Thank you for... - I slapped him - What was that f...? - and then I hugged him - ...could you decide what you want to do? You are confusing me.
- Girls are confusing, you big fool...I'm glad you are back... - I said breaking the hug.
- I apologize for my behavior...I was lost in my own suffering...thank you for saving me...
- You saved yourself, I just gave you the push you needed.
- Thank you, Jinx.
- What was her name?
He seemed physically pained by my question, he gazed into the darkness before he answered.
- She was called Kalista - He said slowly.
- Did you love her?
- I still can't understand this whole "love" thing...but losing her was...painful for me...
- So you loved her, huh? What about Vi?
- I feel the same way about her...
- So you also love Vi...and how about goat-mom?
- What?
- Soraka...?
- She is the most beautiful thing I've seen in my entire existence.
- What a womanizer...both Vi and Soraka have strong feelings for you...don't let them down...
- I won't.
- Good, now if you excuse me...CHO'GAAAATH! - The Terror of the Void came running with everyone behind him.
- What's wrong!? Are you unwell? How can I...? - He realized Vel'koz was floating around me - Oh! You...you are back! I...I think...that's... - Wait...Was he...crying?!
- I'm sorry for making you worry, Cho'Gath.
- Hey, bud! Glad to see you again!
- Me too, Kha'Zix.
- Mom!
- I'm not your mom, Kog'Maw.
And suddenly there was a lot of pressure, Vel'Koz starred into Rek'Sai and she just faced him, both of them remained like that for a few seconds and then she snorted and bowed.
- Yes - Vel'Koz answered - I'm glad to see you again, Rek'Sai - Rek'Sai growled - I'm sorry, I won't do it again - She hissed - That is correct but I feel I can make things right - She hissed once again - I'll keep that in mind. - And then Rek'Sai hugged Kog'Maw once again.
- What was that? - I asked Cho'Gath.
- Oh, you see, Rek'Sai is kind of special, she has this...maternal instinct and scolds us very often...well, she never scolded Vel'Koz before since he always did perfectly...so I guess she didn't want to miss this chance...
- I thought she would be a monster or something...
- She has changed...we have changed... - He chuckled - Vel'Koz, my friend! I'm glad you are back! I know there's so much to talk about but right now we have a more pressing matter on our backs, as you can see we are currently prisoners in this cage, we have tried everything but we break free...so, would you kindly set us free?
- Huh? are you sure he can? you told me none of you could bre...
Behind me I heard a buzzing, Vel'Koz was shining with the energy of the Void, after that a bright light blinded me and a powerful energy beam destroyed the ceiling above us and completely destroyed it, I watched in awe as the light disappeared and I could gaze into the lights of the city...
- I said we couldn't - I heard Cho'Gath explain - with "we" I meant Kha'Zix, Rek'Sai, Kog'Maw and me, Vel'koz never tried since he was in such state, but I knew he could do it.
"We should have killed him when we had the chance"
Not now, fishbones.
"He, literally blew the whole ceiling with a single beam, he doesn't even look tired, he is dangerous."
You saw what I saw, you know it...he would never harm Vi...
"And what about the rest of the world."
The world can burn for all I care.
"Vi wouldn't like that"
As long as she is safe I don't care if I have to make a deal with the devil himself.
"He is worse than that."
- JINX! JINX! ARE YOU ALRIGHT?! - Came the voice of Ekko from above, he was staring into the hole, quite shocked - WAIT! JINX! RUN AWAY! THOSE MONSTERS WILL KILL YOU!
- Rude! - Cho'Gath growled.
- Yeah! Get lost kid! Go drink milk from yo' momma! - Kha'Zix said making a not so civilized gesture with his scythes.
- I'm fine! - I told him waving my hands. - They are friendly...and I found Vi's princess! - I said pulling Vel'Koz's tentacle.
- Wait...VI IS INTO THAT!?
- Hey! Don't go around judging others fetishes! You know what they say...Once you go tentacles...
- SHUT UP AND GET OVER HERE! - Ekko yelled flustered.
I smirked at him, he never left...he waited for me, I can trust him...Once this is over I will tell him everything...
"..."
You seem upset fishbones...something on your mind?
"..."
As you wish...
- This place is shit - Vel'Koz said examining Zaun.
- It smells like shit - Cho'Gath said trying to cover his nose.
- That guy is, literally, made of shit - Kha'Zix said pointing at one man on the road.
-Shit! - Kog'Maw chirped in delight and Rek'Sai hugged him once again.
I'm not really sure how these monsters managed to fit in the lift...but we were outside, sweet smell of pollution, I watched as the voidlings grouped together as if something would attack them, I guess after being ambushed by Viktor they were quite scared of Zaun...wise choice, only Kog'Maw seemed completely fine...well, idiots are quite brave after all...
- So...what's the plan? - Ekko asked watching the voidlings - What should we do with them?
- "We"? You mean "I", What should "you" with them? I have no idea...maybe start your own circus and go around the world filling little kids with happiness and nighma...
- You can't be serious...You can't just dump them on me and leave like this ain't your problem.
- Calm down...all you have to do is w...
- What is the meaning of this?!
Oh, Joy! Just my luck!
One well-known robot stood in front of us, followed by his army of angry robots with angry lasers and angry guns...did I mention they were angry? Kog'Maw yelped and hid beneath Cho'Gath.
- What are you monsters doing outside of your cage? Get inside already!
- Dear sire, I'm afraid we are leaving, your complete lack of matters is completely outrageous, we are gentlemen... - Rek'Sai growled - ...and a lady, so we will not stand for any more of this disastrous situation, I hope you understand our reasons and we hope you can improve your standards and so we politely ask you t...
-SILENCE! You will obey or I shall tear your flesh with my own hands! First the stupid scorpion escapes, and now you lot are outside! I won't allow it! My creations seize these creatures! - But the robots didn't move - My creations?
"PASSWORD REQUIRED"
- Again?! Is this some sort of bug or what? Glorious evolution! There! now kill those monsters!
"INCORRECT PASSWORD"
- What?! Did I spell it wrong? let me try again...G-L-O-R-I-O-U-S E-V-O-L-U-T-I-O-N.
"INCORRECT"
- WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH Y...?
- Hey, Viktor! - Ekko called.
- What do you want, brat?
- Wanna see a magic trick? - Ekko said tossing and catching some remote control.
- What could a boosted monkey such as yourself accomplish with that punny re...
Suddenly the ground shook with intense force, I could hear several explosions beneath us and then a flare of fire erupted from the lab, sending several pieces of debris into the sky and burning the poisonous gasses in the sky.
Wow...he really blew the lab to smithereens...
" SEXY...Change of plans! Marry this crazy bastard already!"
"But of course no! He is dangerous for our mistress! Stay away from him!
"Come on, Pow-pow, live a little, that was the hottest thing we ever seen in our lives!"
"Fishbones! Tell her he is dangerous!"
"To be honest I don't care, Viktor's lab is gone, one less thing to worry about."
"FISHBONES!?"
As I looked the fire burn everything Viktor walked to his lab, he stood in front of it, after a while he knelt and shouted into the sky.
- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The force was strong with this one...
- So... - Ekko stood in front of me with a cheeky grin - what do you think?
- That was quite sexy.
- You think so? - He said blushing - So...would you like to have a drink with me? You know...to celebrate our victory.
- Are you sure you have time for a date?
- A d-date? Yes, I think I have time.
- Because I think you just missed something important - I said getting close to him.
- What could that be? - He asked, his lips a few inches away from mine.
I smirked and close the distance...but I went to his ear and whispered.
- The voidlings...are gone...
He eyes shot wide open and he looked everywhere when he realized the voidlings were, in fact, gone he paled.
- I'm sure Vel'Koz and Cho'Gath won't do anything rash - I said walking away - but I can't speak for the others...they are scared...in a dangerous city...Who knows? They might decide to grab a little "snack".
- YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS?! - Ekko yelled panicked - What am I supposed to do with them?
- Caitlyn should be informed about Viktor's lab in two days or so, she will be here in a week, I think, just hide them or something, go ask wind lady for help - I winked at him.
- You...are...A DEVIL! - He yelled running into an alley.
I chuckled as I watched him disappear, I lied Ekko, those guys are harmless...well...maybe that Kog'Maw and Rek'Sai could create a havoc...but I'm sure you will know how to deal with them...you were my friend after all...
"It's time"
I sighed and walked a few miles until I found a public phone, I marked a number and waited...
-"Yes?" - A soft female voice answered.
- It's me, Veliza.
- "Oh, I see...wait a second..." - I heard some rustling - "I'm afraid you were right, Viktor has nothing to do with the slave market" - I grunted frustrated - "But...I may have a lead..."
- What do you mean?
- "A date, an hour and coordinates...the coordinates lead to the Mayor's office in Piltover."
The mayor?
- Are you sure?
- "I am"
- When?
- "Today at midnight"
- Got it, thank you, I'll kill all of them.
- "Jinx?"
- Yes, Veliza?
- "Be careful."
-I will - and I hung up.
This was it...after many years chasing shadows and ghosts...I had a lead...a pretty good damn lead...I could kill that damned bastard...I could finish this...I could...be free once again.
"Keep you mind cool, soldier"
Yes, sir.
I always knew there was something strange with the mayor, it was the way he smiled...hollow, fake, a facade...just like mine, he did a pretty good job managing the city, he was the one who appointed Caitlyn as the sheriff when she was just a teenager, many criticised his decision but Caitlyn proved them wrong, she cleaned the whole city in her first week on the force, he also allowed Vi into the force.
But now everything makes sense...as the mayor he had almost unlimited resources and access to the layout of Piltover, every secret passage to the city and I'm sure he even knew a path between Piltover and Zaun, he had complete control over the police movements and could even take part in trials of criminals, recently some of those dangerous criminals were only punished with a few years in jail or public service...while many supported his pacifist way, I now knew he was saving his subordinates...that bastard...
I have already studied the layout of the ministry, I knew every nook and cranny, inside out, the office of the mayor was at the back near an emergency exit, the plan was simple, get in, kill everyone in the room, get out, simple but effective, Fishbone said it was for the best since we were short on time, just the way I liked it...
I waited outside of the room, there were several figures moving nervously as the waited for the mayor, the light were off so I could only see their shadows illuminated by the dim light of the moon, the leaders of the black market I supposed, I could kill all of them in one go, I just needed to wait for the mayor, no point killing drones if you can't kill the queen...
After a while I saw the chair slowly turning around, there was a man hidden in the darkness...it was time...I busted the door open and threw a flashbang...I could hear their pained voices as I rushed towards him...I jumped and readied Zap and waited until I could see the fear in his eyes...
I saw nothing...
He had no eyes...
I heard a low gunshot and I felt a sharp pain in my side and fell to the ground...the wound was big...a revolver or something like that...my side was completely destroyed and I could see a stream of blood on the ground...What happened? Why is the mayor dead? Wha...?
- Well, this is a surprise... - A deep voice spoke behind me - oh! how I love surprises!
No, Impossible...I shifted to my side so I could see the man who spoke...I recognized him...he was the supreme commander of the Police department...He was Vi's and Caitlyn's boss...
- But I wonder how you found out our little party? - He asked with big eyes...he was more insane than me...- Ah! That look on your face! I remember that face! Filled with fear, hatred, and anger...do you remember me? Of course, you don't...you were so young...- He knelt and caressed my cheek - But I remember...oh yes...I remember every single thing...I remember your soft cries in the night, I remember your pained screams...- He moved to my back- ...Your milky skin...being torn apart, scarred, filled with bruises...ah...I love this color you have...so sickening - And then he stomped my hand, making me scream in pain - I remember when you became a beautiful angel of death...your face filled with glee...I will never forget the sparkle in your eyes...and the blood around you...- He shivered and walked to the figures - My apologies, dear friends, some brat tried to be smart, for now, let us begin...
- What are you planning? - I managed to ask.
-Well...I guess I could tell you since I'm sure you won't tell a soul...you see - He said kneeling in front of me once again - Our dear Viktor attacked Demacia a few weeks ago, he did a good one on them, so now they are weak...and that's where I come...Piltover will hold a charity party for Demacia where we will sign an alliance...and at the climax...I will kill the ambassadors...and blame Noxus for it...
- You...what...?
- Yes! - He says standing up and looking at the ceiling with his hands in his chest - The great finale! Piltover will supply Demacia with weapons...and Zaun will supply Noxus with slaves...the great war between this stupid nations...can you see it? And...once both of them are too busy killing each other...I will strike...and Both Demacia and Noxus will be mine...- He licked his lips and smiled - but to do so I must have complete control over Piltover and Zaun, during the party I will murder the ambassadors throw the body of the mayor and then I will gain the position...there is a slight problem though - He whispered into my ear - I will gain control over Piltover...But not over Zaun...so, without further ado...- He snapped his fingers.
Around me the bodies of the lords of Zaun fell like cards, the floor was now completely filled with blood, after a while the world was once again silent...and I heard him walk...I heard him prepare his gun...I heard him hum a song...an Ionian song...
- In carnage, I bloom, like a flower in the dawn - His gentle voice said.
The form of a tall and thin man appeared from the shadows, he walked gracefully as he stepped in the blood, his mask shining with the crimson of blood, in his right he held a rich gun made of several precious metals and it shone with ancient magic, in his left hand he held a bronze cane with jade filigree at the sides...he walked slowly until he was in front of me...he contemplated my form and sighed in disappointment...
- So many guns, all lacking in meaning or artistry...
- Allow me to introduce you to my dear friend Khada Jhin, The Virtuoso, he is an Ionian assassin, but, due to the crisis between Ionia and Rakelstake I was able to..."get" him to join my side, he is very good at what he does...you could call it...an art...
Jhin knelt and caressed my wound.
- Your life had no value before me...you are just an impious aperitif...but now...you will be poetry...you will be beautiful...They will cry when they find you...tears of happiness and joy...you will be...immortal...
- You...are insane...- I spat, staining his mask with my blood.
- My genius will be understood...Eventually...for now, I shall entertain with a gaze into the future...- He walked into the center of the room and started dancing-...four bullets...each bullet is a song...each one of them has my love...each one of them represents my soul...so when they hit their target...they become part of me...transcendent and unique...four bullets...four actors...He, the always-enchanting tale of star-crossed lovers...She, Whose music lacks the cruelty of a masterpiece...He, Who wanted to kill me back then, he shall learn art cannot be killed...and finally she...- She stopped dancing...- To whom you sought to protect...shall join you in the ever lasting dream...Four pieces...four bullets...one night...-He finished bowing.
Vi...He wanted to kill Vi...I don't care about the others...I don't care about Zaun...I don't care about Demacia...but he won't...he won't kill Vi...I will kill him first...I will rip his head appart...tear every limb in his body...I will see him cry in agony...and in the end...I will burn his unholy body and throw his ashes when not even the demons that lurk in the shadows will be able to breathe his dammed scent...
-No need to rush...- He walked towards me - Men, women, old and young...all of them...together in one single truth...- He aimed his revolver at my head and I could see his eyes shine behind his mask - your final scene begins...- And then he pulled the trig...
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