Well, hello there...
It has been a while, hasn't it?
First, I want to apologize because I did take my sweet time updating this story...
But! I had my reasons!
1.- THE WORLDS! Yeah! I was pretty hyped for the worlds!
2.- It's been 84 years... And I have finally... FINALLY decided to update to other chapters... I'm not gonna lie... It was a pain in the ass... The amount of mistakes was so obnoxious I almost wanted to drink a big glass of bleach and kill myself because, dude... It was awful! All the chapters had been updated, some have some minor changes, like Chapter 16 and 17... But it was just that Yorick update... The story hasn't changed so don't worry about it...
Anyways...
Enjoy...
:3
Chapter 34 - Curtain Call.
-Alright - Said the voice of Veliza in my ear - This operation is very simple but extremely hard to pull off, I'm afraid I had no more info on this matter aside from what we planned at the mansion... But just to be sure we will review what we know, okay?
-Roger! - I heard Cho'Gath say.
-Do we really have to? - Sarah complained tiredly.
-Yes, we have to... Okay... This is what we now... A few weeks ago the city-state of Demacia was attacked by the Zaunite scientist known as Viktor, The machine Herald, the loss Demacia sustained were more than they expected, considering their current war state against Noxus, they needed allies in order to repair the damage dealt with them by the incursion of The machine Herald... This is where Piltover suggests an alliance between them in order to share weapons, soldiers, and supplies... Are we all on the same page?
-Yes, continue.
-Alright, thanks to Jinx's efforts we discovered the Lord of the Sheanely family is planning to hinder said alliance by attacking the ambassadors sent by Demacia in the current party...
-I still don't understand the reason behind that - Cho'Gath commented confused.
-Lord Sheanely plans on placing the blame in Noxus, with Demacia busy planning their revenge against Noxus, Lord Sheanely hopes he has enough time to kill the rulers of Demacia and Noxus and, with the help of his associates, gain total control over the two strongest nations in Valoran.
-How do you know all of this? - Sarah asked skeptically.
-It was thanks to Jinx...
-Yes, you said that before... But how exactly? You told us the mayor of Piltover is dead... how do you know that?
-Look, Fortune, I don't think you understand how serious Jinx and I were regarding this matter, we knew Lord Sheanely could easily track us down in no time, we knew he could kill us in the blink of an eye, he is that powerful... So we decided to take measures in case one of us died... Somewhere in my body, I have a recording device... I'm not sure where exactly... But it records everything I hear and say... Should I die murdered by the slavers, Jinx can listen to the records and, at least use the information for something productive aside from mourning my death... I heard the exact moment when Jinx was killed by whoever is running this city... Sadly, her device was destroyed before I could get more concrete information... I'm afraid she was either dismembered or her body was destroyed... How? I'm not sure... You are the expert in that area...
-I... I didn't...
-If you understand, shut up and let me do my job... Good... Now, let's review the plan... As I said before it's pretty simple but hard to pull off... All we have to do is stay vigilant and act according to the situation... I'm afraid this is all I could come up with... But thanks to the special security measures installed by the Supreme commander I hope nothing bad happens... But remain alert... Are we clear?
-Yeah!
-Whatever...
-Understood.
-Good, for now... total silence on the radio... I will let you know if something else happens, Over and Out.
The small machine in my ear crackled letting me know the transmission was over, around me the world continued completely unaware of the dangers surrounding them in the shadows, the guests were talking, gossiping, drinking, eating and laughing without a single care in the world, it was angering in some way.
-Vel'Koz... Can you hear me?
-Veliza? I thought you said...
-I know what I said... But I need to talk to you... Look... It's not easy for me to say this... But I'm afraid I can't really trust anyone but you...
-What do you mean?
-Jinx was clear... She said if something happened to her, you were my best option to survive and stop this mess once and for all... I know you can trust Cho'Gath and that Fortune... But I can't... Right now I'm scared... Jinx died and I always thought she could survive anything... I'm sorry but I can't help but worry about everything...
-It's okay... I understand...
-I see...Then... Could you talk with me for a bit? You know... To ease my nerves...
-As you wish.
-Great! Let's see... You told me you could still use some of your void powers... What about the others?
-I believe Cho'Gath can rupture the earth... Rek'Sai still has her tremor sense and her brutish strength... Kog'Maw's spit can melt most of the things and I think Kha'Zix mentioned something about his spikes... I still think we should have told them what was happening...
-It's safer this way... For now... If my suspicions are true... Neither Lord Sheanely or the bastard who killed Jinx know about your transformation... That means five powerful entities of the Void are inside the party in incognito... This gives us the advantage should anything happen... For now stay al...
-Excuse me, good sir, would you like to hear about our lord and savior fa... I mean... Would you like some tacos?
I turned around and saw Carlos Santana with a tray of food filled with a bunch of things I haven't seen before, he was wearing a set of waiter clothes with his characteristic mustache over a metallic mask.
-Who's this weirdo? - Veliza voiced in my ear - Why is he wearing that dumb fake mustache?
-Greetings, Carlos Santana - I said ignoring Veliza - I didn't know you were here.
-Ah! I'm happy you still remember me, good sir, you look quite dashing in that suit.
-Thank you, and I think y...
-Oh! Look at that! - Carlos said looking at the wall - Is that a taco?
-No, I'm sure that's a w...
-I'm sure it's a wonderful taco! Follow me! - He said pulling me towards the wall - It's a normal Taco over there!
-Get Away from him! He is attracting too much attention! - Around us, the other guests started to glare at us, gossiping between them - Quick! Before we...
-There's no need to fear my presence, Young Veliza - Carlos Santana said with a deep voice - Just follow me, there's something you might find important for your mission.
-Wha... How did he...?
-You should not underestimate the power of a real ninja - Carlos Santana said pulling off his mustache...
Uh? Pulling off his mustache? Wait... He is... He is...
-Zed!
-Exactly, old friend, I'm glad you are doing okay.
-I didn't know it was you!
-I know! We, ninjas, know how to conceal ourselves in the Shadows...
-HE WAS WEARING A STUPID MUSTACHE OVER HIS MASK!
-Anyways... This is not important - Zed said placing the mustache on his face again - I have some information your friend might find interesting.
-What does he mean?
-I'm sure you are already aware of the situation... This party is a setup - Zed said inspecting his surroundings - I don't know who's behind everything... But I can tell you one name... Khada Jhin, The virtuoso, he is the assassin the Sheanely family recruited to kill the ambassadors.
-Khada Jhin?... Where have I heard that name before?
-I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't know about him, he is one of Ionia's darkest secrets after all... When I was young I hunted him down and caged him... But recently the Ionian elders find him useful... His talents are "artistic" as he would say... In reality, he is a monster... I should have killed him when I had the chance...
-Then... Is he here?
-Most likely... The question is where... I have a few of my colleagues surveying the surrounding buildings... But I'm afraid he will be inside this room... Waiting for an opportunity to execute his targets...
-Ask him if he has any idea.
-Do you have any idea?
-Possibly... I told you he considers his deviant behavior as an art... So he will target individuals who have some sort of relationship or significance for him... For starters... Me...
-Why?
-Because I'm part of his past... I told you he is insane... Aside from me... Almost everyone in this party is a target... The ambassadors of Demacia are a seductive target; I heard the crown prince, Jarvan The Fourth is here guarded by the Captain of the Dauntless Vanguard, as a request of the council of Piltover the Maven of the Strings was invited as an honored guest... Some of the most important elders of Ionia are here, they came in order to assist in the trial of the Starchild... And almost every member of the high society of Piltover is here as well; the Mayor of Piltover, the Supreme Commander of the Police department, the general of the army... Almost every individual in this room is a target... I'm afraid we will have to guess...
-That wasn't helpful at all... What's more... We are even more confused... If what this stupid ninja said is true... Our plan is completely useless now... We need more information...
-Zed, are you sure there's nothing else you could tell us?
-Well... - Zed looked into the wall - ... I'm not sure if this can help... But he has a signature... Despite the numerous bodies he leaves behind... There's always four... Four bodies completely different... I can't explain it... But I feel there are always four especial for him...
-Four individuals... Okay... That is actually helpful... We can narrow our objectives and protect key targets... Okay... Sarah! Cho'Gath! I have new info... Please respond...
-Loud and clear, Miss!
-What do you want, midget?
-I have new info... And we need to change our plan... Cho'Gath; I want you to take Rek'Sai and Kog'Maw with you, protect the Demacians... Sarah; You and Kha'Zix are in charge of the Ionians... Vel'Koz; Take the stupid ninja and watch over the Piltovians...
-What's the deal with this plan?
-I believe the assassin will most likely attack important targets, such as the prince of Demacia, the Maven of the Strings, the Starchild, the Elders, the Supreme Commander of the Police Department and The General of the Army... out of this options there are four possible victims... for now stay close to your assigned objectives...
-I hope you know what you're doing.
-I always do, over and out.
-So, what's the plan? - Zed asked looking at the guest.
-Veliza has assigned key objectives for us, my targets are the Piltovians and you.
-I think we should split, the major should be in his room waiting for the ceremony.
-Zed... The mayor is dead...
-What?!... That's impossible! The staff members said he is preparing for his speech.
-What speech? The schedule didn't say anything about a speech... Something's wrong... Cho'Gath! Can you hear me?
-I'm here, dear maiden!
-Did you know the mayor is going to do a speech?
-A speech? But the mayor is dead! How is he suppose to have a speech if he is dead?!
-I... I think they will strike there... When everyone finds out the mayor is dead... They will strike and... Oh, no... Too many witnesses... They... They will kill everybody! We have to warm the Supreme commander and the General! We have to...
-Vel'Koz! There you are! - The voice of Vi came from afar - I have something important to tell you!
-You are wasting your time, fatty! He will never accept!
-What are you doing, Fortune?! Why is Soraka here?!
-She just went ahead on her own! I couldn't stop her! I'm on my way!
-No! Stay with the elders... They need...
- "Ladies and gentlemen, If you please pay attention to me" - A voice boomed from the center of the room - "We have a surprise event for all of you, a discourse by our beloved leaders of Piltover, first we have the Supreme Commander of the Police department and the General of the army!" - At the center, I saw two men stand and wave as the guest clapped their hands and cheered - "Please, remain quite and listen carefully"
-Hey, babe! - Vi whispered at my side as she held my hand - I have something important to tell you, but you will have to wait until this boring thing is over!
-Don't listen to her! - Soraka hissed quietly as she held onto my other hand.
-Not a single word to either of them - The voice of Veliza warmed - This isn't good... I did not expect this...
I looked ahead and saw Sarah making her way towards us, she nodded at me and proceed to stand behind me and watch the surroundings, beside us, the Demacians were chatting quietly with Cho'Gath and the elders of Ionia... Everyone was here...
Oh, no...
- Greetings, everyone - The man with a gray uniform and a bunch of medals in his chest talked first - I am the General of the Piltovian army - A few snickers could be heard in the room - Yes... I know Piltover is not exactly known for its military force... The department was founded two years ago... But I'm proud to say we have made some major advances and thanks to this alliance with Demacia we hope we can achieve even more with our joint forces, we live in dark times... The constant pressure of Noxus and Zaun is getting out of control and we need to...
-This is boring...
Suddenly a strong explosion was heard and the room was filled with smoke, panicked screams could be heard as several dark figures leaped through the windows and from the ceiling, I felt an object hit my head and a pair of hands restrain my body with a chain, beside me, I heard Vi curse as she tried to fight back and Soraka yell in fear... I could hear the panicked voice of Veliza in my ear but nothing made sense.
-For fuck's sake... You are a boring individual... I almost shot myself out of boredom...
The smoke began to clear and I was able to see what was going on, around me I could see a lot of humanoid figures cladded in dark armor and the same robotic hounds I encountered in Zaun, in the center of the room the man in grey was on the floor while the other one, a man dressed in a blue uniform watched the events in front of him with a deviant smile.
-Okay... Could you all shut the fuck up? - The man asked softly through the noise, but nobody listened to him - ... I said... SHUT THE FUCK UP! -He yelled as he pulled a gun and shot on the ground, the room went quiet and everyone stared at him - Thank you, now... First of all... Hi, I am the Supreme Commander of the Police department of Piltover... And yes... This is a trap... Sowwy! - The guests began to cry again, so the Commander shot again - PLEASE! We don't have to be so uncivilized... Besides... What's the point in screaming?! Nobody will listen! I have ordered my troops to clear a BIIIIIIG area around us and stop anyone who tries to get in... So is just all of you and me... Well... All of you, my men, my gun and me... So I do believe... We will have some fun - He finished smiling wickedly.
-You better let us go, you rat! - The voice of Jarvan said - Free us and Demacia may have mercy on all of you!
-YOU! YOU SHUT UP! DO YOU REALLY THINK I CARE ABOUT YOUR EMPTY TREATS?! CAN YOU SEE THIS MAN?! - The commander said lifting the General from the ground - DO YOU SEE HIM?! Well... HE IS GONE! - He said shooting the general in the head, the guests screamed in horror as the General's blood tainted the floor - See... He was such an important individual... And I killed him just like that... I think we all know what will happen next... I will kill every single one of you... Oh, yes! EVERYONE HERE WILL DIE... All you can do is choose whether it's going to be painfully or not... Okay... It's going to be painfully either way... But the order may change... Then again...
-SHUT UP, YOU TRAITOR!
Vi leaped from her position and attempted to strike the commander down, but without her gauntlets, she was easily overpowered by the soldiers and the hounds.
-Ah, yes! - The commander said hopping towards Vi and kneeling in front of her - The great and mighty Enforcer! Where are your gauntlets, Dear Vi? Without them, you are a simple and stupid gorilla!
-I'm still going to kick you ass, asshole!
-I didn't expect any more from such brutish creature like you... Anyways... MEN! PREPARE THEM FOR THE PARTY!
The soldiers began lining the guest in front of the commander, some tried to make a run but were immediately gunned down... This is not good... I need to act fast... I can feel Soraka trembling behind me and Sarah is nowhere to be seen... I need to help Vi... I can destroy the chains on my hands... But I have to wait for Veliza's order... But she is n...
-NOW! CHO'GATH NOW!
-Up you go! - From afar I heard the ground crack as several spikes pierced the floor knocking up several soldiers and hounds in the process - Voidlings! Attack!
-What the f...?!
The panic was unleashed, I heard roar as several soldiers flew through the sky, green goo splashed everywhere, the ground shook once again and I knew it was time, I could feel the Void energy flowing through my body as I destroyed the chains on my hands, I dashed through the confused mob as the enemies tried to subdue the unknown enemies, I let the void surge from my body in an explosion of violet energy, not deadly enough to kill anyone but it served its purpose, the enemy forces were caught by surprise and the confusion spread creating an opportunity.
At the center of the room, Cho'Gath, Rek'Sai, Kha'Zix, Kog'Maw, Jarvan IV, Garen, Sarah, and Vi were holding their ground, from afar, I saw Caitlyn's bullet soar the room hitting their marks without fail, I was surprised none of us was injured, then again, Heimerdinger did mention our skin was tougher than a normal human, and thanks to Soraka's heals we were able to protect the remaining V.I.P.s in the room, I could see Zed fighting his way out... After a while, he was able to breach the door... We had an exit know... We just needed to run away...
-The stupid ninja opened an exit! - Veliza said - Voidlings! Protect the V.I.P.s and get out of there! We need to regroup and...
"Prepare... for your finale."
From outside, I could hear the sound of an orchestra play... And suddenly the world slowed, I could see the particles of dust dance in the air, pieces of wood, glass and even blood scattered and slowly fell to the ground... I knew this feeling... Something bad was going to happen...
"One"
From the left, I saw the wall burst and a projectile appeared... The bullet was shining with an unusual glow... It moved slowly towards Cho'Gath... I tried to scream but it was too late... The bullet collided in his shoulder and blasted his entire arm... I saw him groan in pain as he fell to the ground... He didn't get up...
"Two"
A second bullet blasted through a window... This one was aiming for Kog'Maw... He didn't even realize it... But in the last second Rek'Sai showed him away... The bullet collided in her chest... sending her flying through the air... She fell to the ground in a puddle of blood... Kog'Maw ran towards her and tried to wake her up with tears falling from his eyes... But she didn't get up...
"Three"
Kha'Zix was being restrained by two soldiers and a hound... His spikes shot in all directions setting him free... But when he turned around the third bullet collided with his face... His body shot backward and remained in that position for a few moments... Then it finally fell... His body twitched a bit... But he didn't get up...
"Four"
Outside, The bullet glowed with a red light, unstoppable, unavoidable... I could see it's path... It was aiming for Zed... He was busy fighting the enemies... He wouldn't be able to dodge in time... And couldn't reach him either... I had no other choice... I felt the energy of the Void fill my arms... I jumped in front of the bullet, crossed my arms and hoped it was enough...
...
It wasn't...
The bullet exploded and I was sent flying backward... For a fleeting moment, the world stopped... I was able to see every action in the room... The unmoving soldiers rushing towards Zed... The figure of Kog'Maw crying on Rek'Sai's body... The shocked faces of Sarah, Soraka, and Vi... I saw as the tears began to fall from their eyes... Curious... I can't fill anything... I didn't feel when my back hit the ground... I didn't feel when the girls surrounded my body... I didn't feel when Soraka tried to heal me with no result... I could see them being forced back by the soldiers... And I heard him hum...
He walked gracefully through the corpses and the blood, his eyes focused on the prize... I saw him choose four victims... Zed... Garen... Sona... And Vi...
Vi? Why Vi?... Why her?
I saw the soldiers line them in front of him... He gestured and suddenly there were five... The fifth victim... Her long hair was braided in two pigtails... Her face was completely bruised... Vi seemed confused... She yelled something... And the fifth girl hugged her... I saw him raise his gun and aim at them...
...
I need to move...
I need to save them...
I need to stop him...
...
But I can't...
I can't move my legs...
I can't move my body...
My arms are gone...
I...
I am not breathing...
...
I am weak...
I was defeated by the enemy...
And now...
I will once again lose everything...
...
I am a human...
But a human can't save them...
...
But maybe...
A monster can...
The Commander was having the time of his life...
His plan actually succeeded!
Oh, boy! He knew he only had this chance and he managed to pull it off...
Now every single annoying thing from the past was worth...
All those hours listening to the stupid mayor...
All those hours reading boring reports... Assigning schedules... Dealing with the bitchy sheriff... Cleaning the mess that stupid ape caused almost every day...
Everything was over...
To be honest, he was quite relieved... Lord Sheanely was a constant pain in the ass as the commander would tell... Always asking for advances... Kill these targets... Move this officer... Look for my idiotic daughter... Blah, Blah Blah...
But now...
Now everything was finally over...
His magnificent plan worked... Lord Sheanely would be pleased with his performance... Well... Maybe he failed to hunt down that slippery rat called Veliza... But now... The world would fall into war... And Zaun will rise a the victor... He could taste the glory in his mouth... It was a shame he had to kill everyone in this room... Some of them were extremely beautiful women... And he had needs...
Three of those women caught his attention., they were crying over the dead body of a poor bastard, what a lucky guy! His last moments would feel like heaven...
The commander couldn't help but breath reassured... the plan almost failed and it was thanks to that man and his companions...
I mean...
What kind of human has such powers?
Open the air with a single stomp? Acid spit? Brutish strength? And deadly spikes? The commander was aware of the different mages that lived in other City-States... But those powers he witnessed tonight were completely inhuman... He was quite happy all of them were dead... Well... Aside from that child... But he was too busy crying over the body of his mom... So sad... The commander promised he would sell him more expensive than usual.
He heard a melody in the distance... It was time...
-Well! Ladies! - He said walking towards the three women - I know all of you are sad about such unfortunate event... But! The show has to go on! - He said grabbing the fishtail of the woman with the longest hair - Look at this! The Starchild! I caught a big one!
-No! Let me go! I can save him! Let me go! - The purple skinned Ionian trashed... But she was so weak! The commander lifted her by the hair and threw her away.
-YOU SON OF A BITCH!
-Wow! Easy there! - The commander dodges one of Vi's punches and kicked her in the head - Stay down pig! Men! Secure this bitch!
-I WILL KILL YOU! I WILL FUCKING KILL YOU! - Vi yelled as the men Threw her with the rest of the guests.
-Some bitches need to learn some respect! And now... For last - Miss Fortune was glaring at the commander as she protected the corpse behind her - Sarah Fortune... I have to admit... Killing such sexy woman would be a shame - The commander lifted her chin with his finger - Maybe we can have some al... - He was interrupted by Sarah spitting in his face - ... This is why you can't have nice things... - He said slapping her - Men! Put this slut with the rest! And don't touch her! I will kill her... Personally! - He watched as his soldiers grabbed Miss Fortune, but she walked by herself... She knew everything was over.
The commander huffed and cleaned the spit in his face... How dare she? But he will have his revenge... He will have that dirty sow in his hands... And he will make her regard...
It was quick... But he felt it... A creeping chill in his back... Through his life on the streets of Zaun, he had learned to never ignore that chill... Because it always meant there was someone... Or something dangerous hiding in the shadows, he turned around but the only thing he found was the corpse... It was a strange corpse... Despite everything, the commander was an honest man... The young man that lie lifelessly on the ground was... Beautiful... His soft features only made his chocolate-like skin more noticeable, his golden and silky hair seemed to shine even with the dirt... His body was a mess... Both of his arms were gone and he was completely covered in his blood... But... None of that mattered... Because the Commander couldn't help but stare into his eyes... He died with his eyes wide open so the Commander was able to admire them... Violet eyes surrounded by a pitch-black darkness... The longer he stared at them, the stronger the chill in his back got... But he couldn't stop... Those eyes couldn't belong to a human...
The music began.
It was a soothing melody... But the Commander knew better... He knew exactly who had created such music... He couldn't help but smile... The stage was ready... And the main character was here...
-It's so difficult to work under this conditions - He said as he gracefully walked through the room.
The Commander had never believed in angels... But he was now in front of one... He walked slowly, like if he was dancing, stepping in the corpses, his footsteps making almost no sound, like a creature from the legends, The Virtuoso made his way through the destruction and death making it look like a piece of art... He was an artist... He was a god... Khada Jhin showed the Commander the true meaning of art... Jhin was divine... And the Commander was glad he as allowed to witness his final masterpiece... It was an honor.
-It would be easier if blood came in more colors - Jhin said inspecting the prisoners - But, since red is a primary color I guess I can't complain, there is always beauty in simplicity.
-Ah! Maestro! Your performance was excellent as always! - The Commander bowed in front of Jhin.
-These individuals attempted to ruin my stage... I couldn't allow it - Jhin said glaring at the corpses - But I have to admit... They possessed some unusual skill... It a shame I won't be able to immortalize their forms...
-I apologize, Maestro, I didn't...
-Worry not, My apprentice, they were not important... A simple encore... Now... Bring them before me...
The Commander smiled wickedly... It was time... From the crowd of terrified prisoners, four will be chosen to be part of The Virtuoso's masterpiece, four lucky individuals... And he already knew who they were...
-First! The stupid ninja! - He said pulling a man wearing a metal mask with a mustache over it - Did you really thought you could fool The Maestro? You are an idiot after all!
-I should have killed you when I had the chance - The ninja ignored the Commander and glared at Jhin, His red eyes shining with fury.
-Perhaps... But we both now you didn't have a chance... You were wrong to kill your master. I needed him for my performance... He was worth remembering... You, on the other hand, belong in the shadows, No audience could love you... But rejoice... For I will make your last moments something to remember.
-Here is the second maestro - The Commander said pulling a beautiful maiden and throwing her next to Zed - The Maven of the Strings!
The young girl lifted her gaze and glared at Jhin with such fury it could almost be touched, but The Virtuoso seemed impassible in front of her wrath.
-Sona... The young prodigy of Demacia... The only daughter of Lestara... You are just like your mother... Empty... soon, it will be forgotten... Your silence is more melodic than your music... Your work has one single purpose... Background music... The spotlight is all mine.
-Leave her alone! - The Might of Demacia boomed as he tried to break his restraints - If you touch her...
-The emblem of pride and honor... A pitiful charade... I have seen inside of your soul, mighty warrior, you live following the orders of your superiors, the will of your nation... And in the process, you deny what you heart really wants... You are a puppet... And I will make you dance - Jhin turned around and crossed his hand on his back - You are my past and I will kill you so I can move forward... You are mediocrity, the only perfection is acceptable... You are the ideal, I will show them I am above you... And finally... You are humanity... I will destroy you... And I will become eternal... Come... The last piece of the puzzle!
-LET ME GO! LET ME GO, YOU FUCKERS! I WILL KILL YOU ALL! - Vi trashed as the soldiers made her kneel in front of Jhin -I WILL SHOW YOU HUMANITY! I WILL MAKE YOU BLEED! I WILL BREAK YOUR SPINE! I WILL RIP YOUR HEART OUT OF YOUR CHEST!
-Such violence... You are not ready... - Jhin said slowly - But I can fix that... - He snapped his fingers, two men from behind appeared carrying a big black bag and threw it in front of Vi - With this... You will be complete.
-What the fuck is this? - Vi said looking at the back with disgust - What's in... - She went quiet when the bag started to move - What the hell is that?!
-The final piece... - Jhin whispered.
The bag moved more intensively and it finally opened revealing a young girl with pale skin, long blue hair and bright red eyes
-You... Jinx? What is she doing here? - Vi asked shocked as Jinx crawled out of the bag and struggled to get up.
-Dear Vi, You don't know, do you? - The Commander mocked with a sweet tone - The tragedy that surrounded your sorry excuse of lifestyle, while you were chasing after her, calling her a murderer and a psycho... Little Jinx here did the impossible to save you... To protect you from then shadows that lurked in Piltover, she was so close... But alas, she failed... When we were about to end her suffering the Maestro had a brilliant idea... An epiphany... You and her... The las part of his masterpiece.
-What are you even talking about?!
-Oh! I won't spoil the fun! Come one, Jinx! Tell her the truth...
Jinx finally managed to get up, her body was covered in bruises and scars, her eyes couldn't focus properly, but suddenly the remained motionlessly... Her eyes were focused on the body that lied in the distance... The tears began to fall quietly... Then she slowly walked towards Vi and knelt in front of her... The tears never stopped, but she didn't make a sound... She wouldn't let them have the pleasure to hear her cry... Not anymore...
-Vi... - Jinx called quietly as she fell into Vi's chest and hugged her - ...It's okay... I am here now...
-What are you talking about?! Get away from me! I... I... - Vi began to gasp, her vision blurred and she realized she was crying - Wha... What is going on?! Why... Why am I...? - But deep inside she could feel the memories coming back, the same scene - ... I... I'm scared...
-It's okay... Big sis is here... - Those were Jinx's last words before she fell unconscious.
-The stage is set - Jhin said as he aimed his gun to Vi and Jinx - The cast is complete... And now... Our performance begins...
The Commander wanted to laugh, he had lived for this moment, all those years suffering in the dark... And now he was witnessing a transcendental event... And nothing could stop it...
...
Nothing...
...
Except for...
...
The Commander didn't realize at first but he was shaking... Not in happiness, not in excitement... He was shivering in fear... The chill in his spine was now a needle piercing his soul... But it was too late and there was no way out...
It began with a quick purple glow behind him, he turned around to see what was going on... Then the floor trembled, a powerful roar made him freeze in fear and a feral shrieking unleashed the panic, around him he could see his soldiers beeing knocked up as several spikes impaled them in the air, green goo flew through the air and some flashes of violet illuminated the terrified faces of his troops... And then he saw them...
The first came from the back, it was a huge crimson creature with emerald glowing eyes, his jaws opened screaming a mighty roar, his soldiers couldn't even run away, petrified by the fear, the monster lunged towards the closest troops and chomped their limbs, swallowing them without even chewing it, some of the soldiers tried to escape, but without legs it was hopeless.
To his left he saw several of his troops being ripped apart by a purple creature, the monster with armored skin grabbed the soldiers and ripped them apart or simply crushed them with its claws, its horrific face lacked eyes which only made it look terrifying and dangerous, the creature opened its maw and left out a loud growl, suddenly, a rain of green goo began to fall from the ceiling, the soldiers bathed in it quickly began to melt as they screamed in pain, from below the purple monster a small pale slug with ruby eyes and a big mouth emerged, the slug laughed at the sight of the melting soldiers and proceeded to spit everywhere from some sort of tongue in his mouth.
The commander felt a slight bump on his right side and he turned around with his eyes wide open, one of his soldiers was standing in front of him with his hand in the Commander's shoulder, The Commander attempted to say something util the body of the soldier was split cleanly in half, behind the dead soldier he watched his troops in a circle as they yelled panicked, suddenly, all of them were clipped apart by an unseen entity, from the thin air an insect-like creature appeared, his scythes were stained with blood, the creature groaned and began to eat the severed bodies on the floor.
It was a nightmare...
He turned to the front...
El Virtuoso was standing still, watching the horrifying carnage in front of him, but The Commander could see through the cracks of his mask the eyes of a terrified man... Below him, Vi held her sister with his eyes wide open, the Starchild had managed to appear by her side in the confusion and was trying to heal Jinx, although she was now trembling behind Vi, Sarah had grabbed a gun from one of the brutalized corpses and aimed at the monsters... But her hands wouldn't stop shaking...
And then, he felt it...
That creeping cold in his back... The Commander lifted his gaze...
A big and purple eye was looking at him...
He felt how his arms were restrained by a pair of tentacles... He felt his bones being crushed by them... He screamed for help... But no one could help him... From the corner of his eye, he saw Khada Jhin leaping through a window... He ran away... And then he heard it talk...
-I acknowledge your pain - His cold voice said - You may experience mild... Incineration.
A purple glow bathed the Supreme Commander of the Police Department of Piltover, and then he could feel his limbs melting in the glow, he screamed... or at least he tried... His vocal cords were now ashes... And the last thing he saw was his head falling into the ground and the terrified faces of The Starchild, the Enforcer, and the Bounty Hunter.
-Thank you for your contribution.
Vi was a strong woman.
She had survived throughout many dangerous events as the Enforcer of Piltover, he had seen as terrorists blew entire buildings, killing everyone inside, she had seen the results of a gun fight, she had seen the disfigured bodies left by a psychopath, she had seen massive murders and killing sprees...
But this... This was different...
She watched as her captors were slaughtered by five unknown creatures from the Void... She watched as those humans and machines were brutalized without mercy... She watched as those poor bastards tried to escape... She could hear how their pleas were silenced by the roars of those creatures...
She had seen many awful things...
But nothing... Prepared her for this...
She saw how The Commander was disintegrated by one of those creatures... The monster was a big purple eye with three tentacles coming out of it... Suddenly he was looking at her... Soraka yelled behind her and began to shiver in fear... Sarah lifted her gun and aimed at the monster... But Vi couldn't do anything... Jinx was still unconscious in her arms... She needed to save her... She was her sister after all... But the fear was controlling her...
Sarah acted for her...
She shot but missed... She was trembling and her aim wasn't steady... But it was enough to stop the monster...
-Stay back! - Sarah yelled reloading the gun - Don't get any closer to us!
-Sarah - The creature spoke softly - Please, It's me... Remember... It's me...
-Shut up and stay away! - Sarah tried to sound convincing, but the gun kept shaking - Stay away... Or I'll shoot!
-Please... - The monster pleaded lifting his limbs in defense - Just let me...
But Vi had enough.
-JUST GO AND DIE, YOU MONSTER!
She never knew how... But her hands were covering her mouth...
There was no monster in front of her... It was him... It was his friend... His ally... The one she loved...
The one she feared...
-Ah... I almost forgot... - Vel'Koz said quietly as he felt something breaking inside of him.
Vi tried to speak... She tried to tell him it was a mistake... That it wasn't true... But the words never came...
-VEL'KOZ! - The voice of Cho'Gath boomed - WE HAVE TO LEAVE! KHA'ZIX IS NOT FEELING WELL!
Vel'Koz spent a few seconds looking at them before he turned around and followed the other voidlings into the night...
-I'm sorry - Vi heard him say before he disappeared.
Vi tried to go after him... But her legs wouldn't move... And the tears began to fall... Because she knew he was gone... She knew she would never see him again...
And she felt glad for that...
-But sir... I can't understand - Malzahar spoke as he packed a bunch of clothes in a bag.
-There is nothing to understand... Just pack everything we need... We have to escape before... Before they come for us... - Cho'Gath explained glancing at the window.
-But sir! What happened to Kha'Zix? Why do we have to cage him like that?
-Just do as I ordered... We don't have time... We have to escape...
Kog'Maw whimpered in pain and Rek'Sai hugged him more tightly, outside, a thin rain fell from the sky and the only thing they could hear was the movement of Cho'Gath and Malzahar... Vel'Koz watched as the rain drops collided with the window... At the distance, he could see the ministry... A sharp pain stabbed his heart as he remembered their terrified faces... Their cries... Their words...
MONSTER
The word pierced his mind once again...
He had made a mistake... But deep inside he knew it was the only way... At least, they were safe now...
-I have to say... It could have been better - Someone said behind him.
He turned around and saw a small girl watching him from afar... He could see the fear in her eyes... But she wasn't running away... He felt relieved for that.
-Veliza... What are you doing here?
-I was here from the very beginning... You guys just forgot about me... It seems everyone is in a rush.
-Yes... Cho'Gath said we have to run away... We have to escape from... From them.
-I see... Where's Kha'Zix?
-He... Is not feeling okay.
-What do you mean?
-It's like... His instincts have been awoken again... He consumed too much flesh back then... He is now a hungry beast... We have to get him away from the humans or else... He will kill everyone.
-Oh... And what about the rest of you... Are you guys okay?
-Yes... Apparently, only Kha'Zix has suffered this sudden urge to consume... We hope that, with time, he will be back... But for now, he has to be caged.
-I see... That's kind of sad... He was a good guy...
-Yes... I know...
The kept staring at each other... And then, Veliza huffed in frustration, walked until she was in front of Vel'Koz and hugged one of his limbs.
-Veliza?! What are you...?
-You are not a monster! - She interrupted him - You are not a monster... Everything you did... Was for them... You are not a monster...
-I... I... - Vel'Koz could feel the weight in his body lightening, he sighed and stared at the window again - ... When I first came to this world... I was curious... Everything was mesmerizing... The Sky, the sun, the moon, the lifeforms, the landscape... But above everything else, the humans... I wanted to know everything about your species... You, humans, are exceptional... You have achieved so much with the little you have... You were like a shining light in the distance... But... I guess I got too close... I forgot who I was, I forgot what I am... I got too close to you... And now... I am burning... But I was fun while it lasted... I got to experience many things I never felt before... And I will never forget those precious memories.
Veliza listened carefully... And deep inside she felt everything was her fault... If only she had seen it coming... But she didn't...
-You know... - She began quietly - I want to thank you for everything you've done... You helped me even though the situation was really bad... From the bottom of my heart... Thank you... For everything.
-Well, I couldn't just leave you on your own, I had to help you and...
-You don't get it, do you? I don't care about Piltover, I don't about the uptight Demacian bastards, I don't care about the pitiful Ionians... Tonight, You saved the most important person in my life... That's all I care about.
-Your most important person? I don't understand.
-You saved Jinx, silly.
-Ah... That's right... I didn't know you thought that highly of her...
-Silly... She is the woman I love.
-Ah? The woman... You love? But... You... Her... You both are women... I... I don't...
-It's pretty simple, fool.
-It's just that... That is kind of new for me... I always though...
-"Love can only blossom between men and women"? Well, you thought wrong!
-How did it happen?
-Well... I was alone... And I was pretty young too... And suddenly, this awesome gal becomes my support... It was bound to happen... I thought I lost her, you know? On that night... I listened to everything... I thought I lost her... But... You saved her... And I will never be able to return this favor... So at least, I want you to know that I'm not scared of you... I want you to know I will always be there for you.
-I... Thank you, Veliza... Thank you very much... I...
-VEL'KOZ! - Cho'Gath called from the main room - WE HAVE TO LEAVE!
-I guess it's time - Veliza said sadly - It was really fun! Until next time!
-Yes... I hope so... - Vel'Koz said as he headed towards the exit - Tell Jinx I'm glad she is okay.
-Vel'Koz... - Veliza called behind him.
-Yes, Veliza? What can I d...? - He turned around to see her but he froze in the place.
Veliza's face was twisted with fear, her eyes wide open as a blade was placed in her throat, behind her stood a hooded figure with a cape made of blades... Vel'Koz could see a small trail of blood on Veliza's throat
-Did you miss me? - Talon said with a wicked smile.
Suddenly, behind him he heard and an explosion followed by the growls of his friends, he could hear a dozen of voices and the fight outside of the room, Vel'Koz tried to escape but he felt his body heavy and felt to the ground as a circle of dark energy surrounded him.
-It's no use! - A high-pitched voice chimed.
The door burst open and a small figure dressed in blue and purple robes hopped in, he was wielding a staff bigger than him and a massive gauntlet in his left hand.
-So you weren't just words, huh? - Vel'Koz felt his rage grown upon hearing that voice, LeBlanc walked slowly and glared at the fallen figure of Vel'Koz, her smile was filled with malice - So we met again, Voidling? You should have accepted my offer when you had the chance.
-You... I WILL KILL YOU! - Vel'koz growled as he began to shine with a purple glow.
-Foolish creature! - The tiny Master of evil claimed as a cube of energy began to form in his hand - You are no match for my powers! Final Burst!
The cube exploded destroying the ceiling and everything above it, Vel'Koz was sent flying into the street and remained motionless on the ground.
-VEL'KOZ! NO! - Veliza screamed as she tried to reach him but Talon punched her in her stomach, she feels to the ground unconscious.
-That was short lived -LeBlanc commented dusting her robe.
-Yes! He was defeated by... Wait a minute... Is that a short joke?!
-Shut up, Veigar - LeBlanc said snapping her finger, One of the shadows appeared behind her - Where are the other voidlings?
-They have been restrained, Madam, one of them was inside a cage.
-I guess they knew we were coming, go and grab that thing on the street if he is the voidling I remember he should be alive - The shadow vanished in the darkness.
-And what about this one? - Talon asked stepping on Veliza.
-Ah! The young maiden of the Sheanely family... Bring her with us... She can still be useful... After all, that Sheanely bastard is still alive... We will use her to lure him out.
-Madam - Another shadow appeared behind LeBlanc - The voidlings have been secured, we are ready to go.
-Excellent, let us go at once.
-What about the house?
-Well... - Leblanc watched as the fire began to spread through the house - I think that has been solved, What about the butler?
-He was buried by the debris during the first explosion, if that didn't kill him, he will die in the fire.
-Perfect! Now, let us go! The journey to Noxus is not that short.
-I heard that!
-Shut up, Veigar.
The end is near...
Icathia is waiting...