Epilogue
All that you can't leave behind.
She ran through the dark halls as fast as she could...
She could feel her heart beating as she tried to find the exit... Nearby, she could hear screams of agony and fear... The shadows began to get closer... The music was getting louder... Blood began to flood around her... She needed to escape... She knew the monster was close... But her legs couldn't move anymore... She heard him lurking in the darkness... Hurry up... He is coming... Hurry up... She saw a door on the wall... She rushed towards it with the last of her strength... But something stopped her.
The monster appeared in front of her... His tentacles grabbed her by the waist and brought her close to his big purple eye... She could feel his aura feeling her being... The corruption eating her soul... She struggled to escape but it was impossible... She was trapped with him... She closed her eyes and waited.
-No - She cried - No... Get away from me... Stop... - The monster tilted his body and caressed her cheek - No... No... NO! GET AWAY FROM ME! YOU MONSTER!
She never knew how... Her hands were covering her mouth...
She opened her eyes... The monster was gone... Instead, a young man with chocolate-like skin, golden hair braided in a ponytail and violet eyes surrounded by black sclera was hugging her... His face was twisted with pain... She could see the tears fall from his eyes... She had done it once again.
-No... - She said hugging him back - I didn't mean it... Please... Just listen to me...
-Enforcer...
The young man broke the hug and smiled sadly at her... Suddenly, a white mist began to surround him... She tried to reach him... But the abyss was too wide... She jumped... But she fell...
-Enforcer?
-I'm sorry - She heard him say before the darkness swallowed her whole self...
-Enforcer! - The officer repeated loudly as she shook the sleeping woman, Vi woke up, looking left and right - Are you okay, Enforcer?
-WHERE IS HE? - Vi yelled grabbing the officer by the neck - I SAW HIM! WHERE IS HE?
-Enforcer! Calm down! You are in the station! What are you talking about? Who is he?
-I... He was here... That was... A nightmare... - Vi said letting the officer go and sitting on her chair - Why always a nightmare? Why can't I dream happy things? Why?
-Enforcer... Are you okay? - The officer asked shyly - Can I help you?
-I'm sorry, rookie... Just... Bring me a coffee, please... - Vi muttered with a small smile.
-R... Right away, Ma'am! - The officer said blushing before he left her office.
Vi slumped in her chair and looked at the ceiling... She sighed as she looked for her cigars... She had started smoking after that had happened... It has been almost three years since the massacre at the ministry, the investigation had gone smoothly and Caitlyn had discovered the web of crime in Piltover... Some Lord Sheanely was behind the slave black market and he had plotted the downfall of Piltover... Sadly the never found him... Rumours said he was killed by a shadow... Probably Noxus, Vi guessed, they never took kindly when someone tried to backstab them... Speaking of Noxus...
She looked through her desk and finally found the newspaper she had bought this morning, "THE WAR IS FINALLY OVER" said the front page with big capital letters... It came as a surprise... One fine day, Noxus summoned called Demacia to meet at a hill... With their armies and stuff... And instead of fighting the signed a peace treaty... What a joke... Vi felt those Noxians were up to something... But three years have passed... And Valoran was in peace again... Well... Aside from Ionia's civil war and Zaun's antics... And there was a rumor about a crazy yordle trying to create his own empire of evil... It was a short threat... The Harrowing hadn't appeared... Runeterra was at peace.
But Vi wasn't... She had been looking for him ever since he left without a single word... Cho'Gath's mansion was burned down... The voidlings were gone... Malzahar was missing... They have disappeared from the world... But Vi could feel it in her heart... He was out there... Waiting for her... She needed to find him... But she was scared... What would she say? What would he say? Could he forgive her? But there were no clues... And Vi was growing tired of the nightmares.
-Another nightmare? - Asked the soft voice of her partner, Caitlyn was waiting at the doorframe.
-Hey, cupcake... I am okay... Just tired.
-You are not... - Caitlyn said walking into Vi's office and sitting in front of her desk - It's been three years... I do not think we...
-I have to find him.
-Vi... This is killing you... You are always tired... And I know these are peaceful times but if something were to happen... I am not sure if you would...
-You should have seen him... He was crying... I hurt him... He saved me and I simply hurt him... I have to apologize... If it weren't for him, I would have died that night...
-Vi... Please... You can't keep doing to yourself... You are killing yourself... Just... Forget him and try to find happiness somewhere else... You are suffering...
-I still love him... I will find him... I'm sorry, cupcake... I know you are worried about me but I have to find him and apologize... Maybe he hates me now... Maybe he no longer wants to be with me... And that's fine by me... I don't deserve to be with him... None of us do... - Vi said getting up and walking out of the office.
-Where are you going?
-I need a smoke... Don't worry, I will come back - Vi lied to Caitlyn with a small smile.
As she made her way out of the station, many officers greeted her... But she couldn't hear them... She needed help, she needed to speak with someone who could understand her pain... She needed her family.
Once outside she knew where to go... She had discovered an especial place for her to be alone... Behind the city, behind the factories, behind the ruins she had found the first settlement of Piltover... It was and empty space with a single fountain... Vi liked that place... The silence was absolute and the wind caressed her face... The air was fresh and since everyone seemed to have forgotten such beautiful place, Vi had it for herself... Her secret garden...
Vi sat at the fountain and stared into the blue sky as she dialed a number on her phone and waited.
-Hello? - A shy voice answered.
-Hey, sis... - Vi greeted cheerfully.
-Oh! Hi, fathands!
-Don't call me that!
-Then... Should I call you "little sister" or "little Vi" or...?
-On second thought, I like fathands...
-I always knew it... But you are still my little sister!
-My boobs are bigger than yours.
-Hey! I have a drug in my body that halves my growth!
-If that makes you feel better...
-What a sassy little sister I have! Respect your elders!
-Not gonna happen... How are you, Jinx?
-I'm waiting for the therapist... You know I'm completely sane! Why do I have to go through this?
-You still talk to your guns...
-They are my friends!
-And that's why you have to see the therapist...
-Fine... At least Veliza is here with me... So I guess is not that bad...
-I almost forgot she was with you.
-Vi... You know she is my wife... You were at the wedding...
-I was drunk...
-Now, everything makes perfect sense... - Vi chuckled - What happened, Vi? I know you always call me when something happens.
-...
-Him again, huh? Vi... Maybe it's time to let go...
-I have to find him...
-I know... But Vel'Koz is gone... You have to move forward... Just like I did...
-I know... Just give me one more year... Once your probation is over... I'll give up...
-I see... If that's what you want...
-I love you, big sis.
-And I love you too, little sis.
Vi closed her phone and breathed in relief... It was kind of crazy this new routine for her, Jinx was her long lost big sister... The psychopath that tried to kill her for so long was her loving big sister... Even after three years, she couldn't get used to Jinx's warm side... Jinx always knew when something bothered Vi... Jinx always had an answer... Vi only regretted that none of them could remember their parents... It was sad.
-Why the long face, fair maiden? - Said a voice nearby.
-Ah! It's nothing... I just... - Vu couldn't finish the sentence as she saw the creature in front of me.
He was... A tree... A tree guy... His body was made of wood, a rich oak Vi guessed, his beard was a bunch of leaves growing from his ancient face painted in white, she could see several mushrooms growing here and there, his eyes were the honey colored, he was being followed by small animals behind him and... A huge golem made of rock... But somehow, there was something about this creature that made Vi feel safe and even happy.
-Uh? What is the matter, maiden? Did you swallow a hornet or something? You don't look quite good.
-Ah... Oh... Eh... I'm... I'm just trying to understand... You... I don't want to sound rude but... What are you?
-Me?... Oh! I always forget to introduce myself! - He said facepalming himself - I haven't met a human in a long time! I am sorry, young one, I am Ivern, The Green Father and Friend of the Forest.
-I can see that... - Vi said carefully as she eyed the golem behind Ivern.
-Don't worry about Daisy! She is my friend! Say hello Daisy! - The golem nodded slightly - See! She is just a bit shy.
-I... I can see that... Well... Ivern... Uh... My name is Vi, The enforcer... Uh... What are you... Uh... Doing here?
-Oh! You see... The animals of the forest are quite scared... I'm not sure why... But something dangerous seems to be lurking in there... I am helping them escape until the threat is gone.
-I see... A monster in the forest... Wait... What forest?
-There's a forest a few miles away from here... I'm coming from t... - Ivern was interrupted when Vi grabbed him, lifted and shook him in the air.
-Are you sure there is something dangerous there?! - Vi asked frantically - Are you sure?!
-Y... Yes... Yes! I am sure... Why the violence? I'm just a tree!
-My friend lives in the forest... Please, tell me what kind of monster is in there! - Vi said placing Ivern on the ground.
-Oh... My sap... I think... I think Gromp said something about a creature from the sea...
-Who?
-Lord Grompulous Kevin Ribitton of Croaksworth - Ivern said bowing - He is one of my friends! He said the monster looked like a squid or something like that
-... A squid? You... You can't mean... A purple squid... With a big eye and three tentacles?
-Yes! Yes! A void creature if I remember correctly.
"On the rocks "
"Hit me up with another brandy"
"Don't stop"
"Give me space, I'm feeling dandy"
"Do we deserve this?"
"Is it our purpose?"
The Jukebox played a soft and soothing tune... It was completely out of place considering the pub was filled with drunk pirates fighting among themselves... Apparently, they couldn't decide who was better... The yellow sponge or the pink starfish... Stupid pirates and a lot of beer weren't a good match... The owner of the pub watched as his precious establishment was completely torn apart by the angry mob... He sighed and wondered why would he allow a bunch of brutes into his business... Then he remembered.
The beauty that was sitting on the counter had drank more than the angry mob on the bar... She was such hottie... Long and crimson red hair, fair skin and the biggest assets he had seen in his whole life... He couldn't stop staring into her emerald eyes... He had fallen for the mysterious woman in front of him... And she was drunk! Totally drunk! Scoring this time wouldn't be hard... He just felt a bit nervous about the pair of guns in her waist... But that only made her look sexier...
-So tell me, babe - He began leaning forward and flexing his arms - Are you on your own?
-You could say that... - The beauty muttered with a hiccup.
-Would you like to have a good time, babe?
-Is that even possible for me? Do I even deserve such thing? After all I've done... - The woman muttered gulping down the shot in front of her.
-Uh? Are you okay? - Clearly, the woman had some issues with her and the owner began to question if it was a good idea to hit on her.
-I am not... I am in this stupid bar with my stupid crew, drinking some stupid beer while listening to this stupid song that makes me feel stupid... I am not okay...
-I... I can change the song if you want...
-Leave it... The song makes me remember him... Ah... Just like him...
-Him? Your boyfriend?
-He was my dream.
-Oh... So... You loved him... - The owner commented a bit down - Where is he?
-Gone... I chased him away... Like I always do with the things I want.
"It's just fan-service"
"This beauty on the surface"
"Yeah, I like what I like"
"That target demographic"
"So much traffic, getting graphic"
-I see... Are you looking for him?
-Yes... I've been chasing after him for three years with no results.
-Three Years!? That's a lot of time... Don't you think is time to give up?
-He never gave up on me... He saved me even after I betrayed him... He loved me even though I am a wicked woman... He gave me a chance... I owe him that much...
-But... You are such a beauty! You could have any man you wanted!
-I don't want a man... I want him... A normal human wouldn't do... It has to be him...
-A normal human?! Was he a monster or something?!
-Yes... He was a creature of the Void...
-You... You are...
-What? I was sure you wanted to bed me... I could tell since you never stopped looking at my chest...
-I... I never...
-I'm sorry, handsome... But I've been corrupted by the Void... Sadly, you have no chance with me - Sarah Fortune said as she walked to the exit.
"All your thoughts are so Jurassic"
"So look a little bit deeper"
"On these values on which I strive"
"I'll be your sleeper hit, let me take this thing into overdrive"
"Let me take this thing into overdrive"
The chilling night greeted Sarah as she stood outside the bar... Watching the smile of the moon made her a bit sober... She was an idiot and she knew it... She should have given up a long time ago... Vi had nightmares every night, Soraka decided to live in the same forest he appeared for the first time... Sarah wanted to be different from them... She wanted to get over the pain and forget... But she couldn't do it... She didn't have nightmares or an obsession like the Enforcer or the Starchild... She had something else...
-Are we really doing this again? - Sarah spoke to no one in particular - You are more annoying than a horny man, you know?
She lowered her gaze and saw that spirit again... The woman was a hallucination since only Sarah could see her... The image of a ghostly woman wearing tattered black armor with several spears in her chest, The ghost had been following her ever since she decided to look for Vel'Koz... Sarah had tried to reason with the woman... But the ghost will simply glare at her... Unmoving... Unchanging... The ghost was like a vengeful spirit chasing after Sarah for her sins... But Sarah knew the ghost... She was his wife... The one that disappeared one night... Sarah had seen her last moments with Vel'Koz... Kalista was her name...
-I am looking for him... So leave me alone - Kalista stared at her blankly - You know... You are completely useless... You never say anything... You just stare at me... What do you want from me? - Kalista glared at Sarah one more time before she grabbed one of the spears in her chest and pulled it out, she then pointed with the spear behind Sarah - What? You want me to go that way? Why would I do that? - Kalista didn't answer - How unreasonable... You are his wife after all... But I suppose you know what you're doing... Fine... Lead the way... - But before she could say more Kalista was gone - Of course... Damn ghost... - She looked at the moon one last time before she began her journey.
"Universe"
"Calling out"
"Every whisper, every shout"
"Cheap shots on me"
"So drink up, honey, this one is for free"
-How are you, little ones? - Soraka greeted the small bunnies in front of her - I see your family has grown, I'm happy for you? - The black bunny hopped in her arms - Ah! You spoiled child! - Soraka giggled as the smaller bunnies surrounded her.
The forest seemed to like her laugh as the wind began to blow slowly, the birds circled around her and the leaves danced around her as they fell... Soraka watched the spectacle with interest... She had grown fond to this small forest... She had found it by chance when she was in Piltover... Piltover was a nice place to live in... But the noise was too much for her... The pollution harmed her sensitive lungs... She wanted peace and silence... So she moved at the first opportunity, it had taken some time to get her house in place... But she now had a small home in the middle of the forest... She loved everything about her new home... The forest... The animals... The silence... But above everything else... She loved him...
Soraka found it by chance, small traces of Void energy scattered around the forest... His energy... She could see him wander in the forest... Curiously discovering new things... Sometimes, she laughed at his antics... And sometimes, she cried sleepless nights... She cried because she had promised so much... She promised an eternity with Vel'Koz... But she failed him... She ran away when he tried to protect her... She was a coward... And she hated herself for that... Her vision blurred as the tears began to fall on the small bunny... It was normal... She had been crying for three years now... She knew she will cry for the rest of the eternity...
-The daughter of the stars cries again...
-Such a sweet and lovely screams if you ask me...
-She is not scared of you, dear Wolf...
-She should be, little Lamb, everyone is scared of us...
Soraka looked behind her and saw the entities that had been following her ever since she reached the forest... One was a ghastly black smoke with the form of a wolf wearing a lamb mask... The other was a fragile lamb with white fur wearing a black wolf mask and holding a glassy bow... The kindred, The Eternal hunters... Soraka had heard about them in the past... She knew she was a nuisance for them... She was a healer... And more than once she had saved their prey... Strangely, even though the Kindred seemed displaced with her actions they did nothing to stop her...
-I see you have prepared a snack for us - The Wolf growled as he eyed the rabbits with hunger - I think I will have a bite.
-Leave the small creatures alone, dear Wolf, our prey is bigger than that.
-Are you hunting again? - Soraka asked in horror.
-Yes! And you better stay away this time, old goat, or else...
-Do not scare the Starchild, dear Wolf, she is just doing her work...
-But little Lamb! She saves our prey... We must stop her!
-Her attempts are useless, dear Wolf.
-That's right, little Lamb! All things must die one day... By my fangs...
-Or by my bow...
-What do you want then? - Soraka asked scared.
-He has plans for you, Starchild...
-Wicked plans, indeed, that man is quite scary...
-So we have come to warm you...
-He is lurking in the darkness...
-Do not let his evil words fool you...
-He always has a plan...
-Nothing is free with him...
-So be careful with what you desire...
-For there are worse destinies than death...
-And not even us would be able to save you from his will...
-What are you talking about?
-What your heart desires lies in the depths of the forest...
-But be careful, nothing is the same...
-He has forgotten everything about this world...
-He no longer remembers you...
-He will kill you...
-He will kill all of you...
-He? What do you...? You mean... Vel'Koz is here? Here in the forest? I have to find him... I have to find him - Soraka said running towards her home.
The Kindred stared at her as she disappeared and then they watched the rabbits shiver in fear.
-Do you think she will survive?
-It doesn't matter... Either way is fine for us... She accomplishes her dream and lives a normal life...
-Or she dies and we claim her soul!
-That's right, dear Wolf - Lamb said looking at the sky - I just wish we could hunt him as well...
-I know, little Lamb... But someday, The Outsider will have to face us...
-And he will fall...
-Just like all of them do!
-How peculiar - The Outsider whispered as he watched the Starchild run through the forest - Several creatures of this world know me... The Kindred, huh? - He smiled wickedly - There is some potential in them... I think I know the perfect story for them... - He noticed the Bounty Hunter and the Enforcer meet the Starchild at her house, they discussed for a bit and they ran to the left - So this is how it ends, huh? Where everything began... How appropriate... Don't you agree, dear Vel'Iza? - The Outsider said before he dodged a beam of purple light.
She appeared from the shadows, taller than before, wearing a long and purple sleeveless dress, her purple hair had black highlights at the end, her pale skin seemed to shine with a strange aura... Her heterochromatic eyes, one purple and the other red, were now surrounded by a pitch black sclera, she was wearing a chest plate with a big purple eye over the dress... And she was angry... Extremely angry...
-What are you doing here, Outsider? - She spoke with fury in every word.
-I see your transformation went smoothly, young Vel'Iza, you have become a wonderful voidling.
-Don't call me that! - She yelled as three creatures appeared by her sides, the monster with no form tried to tackle the Outsider but vanished before they could touch him - I am not one of your monsters!
-You are right... You are more that a simple voidling... You are just like me... But you are too young... Too inexperienced... Come with me, I will tell you the secrets of the...
-Shut up! - Veliza yelled as her body began to glow - I am not your pet! I am a...
-You are not a human - The Outsider interrupted - Veliza Sheanely died in Icathia three years ago... You are nothing but a shadow of her former self... You are Vel'Iza, The Echo of the Void.
-Shut up! You know nothing about me!
-But I know... I know you foolishly believe you can live a human life with your precious Loose Cannon... But you can't... Open your eyes, Echo of the Void! You are destined for greater things!
-Don't call me that!
-I see... Then... How about "The Princess of the Void"? That sounds a bit cute...
-Shut up! - Veliza growled before she shot another beam from her eyes, the beam disappeared in front of the Outsider - You did this to me... You turned me into this!
-I know what happened that night... But that's another story for a different time... For now, be quiet, the end is near.
-What do you...? - Veliza was interrupted by a sudden explosion behind her, she turned around and saw a purple glow coming from the forest - What have you done?
-A little game... Would you like to play?
-What?!
-Vel'Koz has lost his memories... But the females haven't... They foolishly believe he is the same... Would they be able to bring him back? Or will he kill them all? Would you like to bet, Vel'Iza?
Veliza glared at the Outsider with fury before she looked at the burning forest, a figure raised from the smoke... It was him... His body glowed with the energy of the Void, his eye was focused on three figures that were running as they shouted and waved at him... The Voidling looked at them with curiosity...
-Do you want to play?
-Over here! - The pink haired human called from afar - We are here!
-I think we should leave him alone... There is something wrong with him - The redhead said carefully as she watched my moves.
-Sarah... It's him... - The Celestial said cheerfully - He is back!
-I know... But he tried to kill us!
The situation was indeed... Curious to me...
This wasn't the first time we, the voidlings have invaded the worlds around the Void... And it wouldn't be last time... But there were some noticeable changes between this world and the knowledge we, the Seekers have gathered through the ages... Experience had told us life-forms tend to react in fear in front of our presence... It was inevitable... Life forms in adjacent worlds are naturally scared of the Void... Either by instinct or some other prior knowledge, the denizen of the other worlds had learned to fear us... Wise choice...
But this knowledge has proved to be completely wrong...
At first, the females in front of me reacted as expected at first, they screamed in fear and tried to run away... But something changed... They suddenly stopped running and approached me slowly... They talked to me and even knew my name... As if they have met me before... But that was impossible... This was my first time invading this world... I decided to halt the deconstructions of these beings in order to learn about this peculiar event... I needed answers and sadly, disintegration wouldn't allow me to read their minds or see their memories... So I have decided to try a new method... Questions.
-Greetings, humans - Logic told me introducing myself would be more useful than treats - My name is Vel'Koz, The Eye of the Void.
-Yeah, we know - The Pink haired female answered - Did you hit your head or something? I am Vi, remember? Vi.
-I apologize... Vi, but this is the first time I have visited this realm... I ignore why you believe we have met before.
-The Kindred - The celestial muttered - They said he forgot everything...
-What? How is that possible? - Vi asked shocked - Explain yourself, Soraka.
-Well... They mentioned "him"... They didn't say his name... They simply said he had plans for us... - The celestial... Soraka answered quietly - Maybe... Maybe he forgot about us...
-That's... That's impossible! - Vi turned around and grabbed one of my limbs - You remember me, don't you?
-I... I don't know you - I answered taken aback by the sudden contact with the female... Normally, humans would avoid any sort of contact with me... But this one didn't even hesitate... Why?
"Insolent fools," Said a voice around us "Stop touching my husband!"
The wind howled as a chill filled the environment, a flock of blue lights descended from the sky and pushed Vi away from me and then, a blue skinned woman cladded in a tattered black armor with spears in her chest appeared in front of me.
-We have grown tired of this useless cycle - The new female claimed with anger - Sarah, you among all of them, disappoint us the must... We gave you a chance to acquire the heart of our husband... And yet, you failed! Shameful!
-Well, excuse me! But he tried to kill me and you are supposed to be dead anyways!
-I have grown tired of your foolishness and came back because I am awesome and you all suck!
-How dare y...?
-Married? - Said Soraka with a guttural voice - What do you mean married? - Her head tilted to the side as the light left her eyes - Honey, explain yourself - She said softly.
I couldn't explain why... But I was shivering... I was trembling... Was I... Afraid?
-You are married? - Vi said as she cracked her knuckles - Was I some sort of affair? Wait... This bitch knows you, Sarah... You knew?! AND YOU DIDN'T TELL US!
-Well... There is a perfect explanation for this...
-I want to hear it... - The voice of Soraka had changed completely, it was ghastly and unnatural - I really, really, REALLY want to hear it...
I couldn't explain how... But somehow, I found myself tugging my body on the ground as tightly as possible... Females are scary... Kalista simple stared at the quarrel with a Blank expression.
-I have decided - She suddenly claimed attracting everyone's attention - Since the Starchild has the best hips, she will give birth first... Then Fortune... And Vi for last.
-Wha... What are you talking about, you stupid ghost? - Vi commented blushing.
-Babies?! - Soraka yelped as steam began to leak from her ears - But... I've never been with a man before... And darling is too big... And it's my first time...And I want at least 5 children... And...
-I always knew you were a pervert - Sarah commented with disgust - But... I guess I could... Let you have your... Way with me - She muttered blushing.
-Wait a damn minute! - Vi yelled - He doesn't even know how human babies are born!
-Human cubs are born through intercourse between a human male and a human female - I answered on reflex.
Suddenly, the cold aura was back... And this time, the four females were looking at me with anger.
-And... How do you know that? - Vi asked with a vein popping on her forehead.
-The... The K... Knowledge is shared among the Se... Seekers... So...
-Is that so? - Soraka asked as her face began to darken - Or... Did someone teach you? Did you have... First-hand experience? Huh?
-No! I swear I didn't! I swear I'm telling you the truth!
-It's okay, husband, here, look at this - Kalista said showing me a plushie of... Myself?! - Just tell us where she touched you... And remember... They might be your friends... But the tentacles are ours...
-What does that even mean?!
-Well, well... Leave him alone already - Sarah said calmly - Something happened to him and he forgot about us... We should start from the very beginning before you want to... "Eat" him.
-You eat voidlings?! - I yelled shocked.
-So how about you come with us? - Sarah continued ignoring my question - There is a city not so far away from here... We can answer all of your questions there... Would you like to come with us? - She answered extending her hand to me.
...
...
...
This is weird...
I have never visited this world before...
And yet...
These females claim they know me...
How is that even possible...
Should I disintegrate them?
That seems like the best option...
They even eat Voidlings!
They cannot be trusted...
I have to eliminate them...
I have to kill them...
...
...
...
But...
-I will accept your offer - I said placing my limb in Sarah's hand.
-Awesome! - Vi said happily - Let's get wasted tonight!
-No alcohol for my darling - Soraka scolded Vi - I rather have... him - She said blushing.
-Nice choice, Starchild, allow us to choose your "Lucky panties", that way, your dinner will be more enjoyable - Kalista said nodding.
-Please... Don't eat me...
-Let's go slowly... - Sarah said petting my side - Do you like books?
-I do.
-Then let's go to the library first... We can take our time...
-Thank you, Sarah.
-And after the third date, we can eat him - Sarah finished as she licked her lips.
-WHAT?!
-Hey... I am a woman... I have needs... Now, let's go - She said as she pulled me.
-NO! PLEASE! DON'T EAT ME!
-So unfair, Sarah!
-Yes, you are the second...
-And why am I the third?!
-Because your hands are too fat.
-WHAT?!
The females continued bickering as the led me through the forest...
I could have killed them...
But I didn't...
Because I felt something burning in my core...
I wanted to know why they knew me...
I wanted to know why they eat voidlings...
I wanted to... Be with them...
I was...
Curious.
The Outsider watched as the four girls led the Eye of the Void... He turned around when he heard Vel'Iza laugh loudly behind him.
-It seems you lost the bet, Outsider - She said with a smug smile on her face.
-Did I?
-You... You lost... Accept it and get lost!
-I didn't bet... I simply presented you the game... You decided to play... I simply watched.
-You...
-But it's true... You won the game... I will take my leave and let you enjoy the moment - The Outsider said as the mist began surrounding him - But before I leave - He said as he snapped his fingers, a violet crown appeared on Vel'Iza's head - A gift... A princess must have her crown...
-I am not such thing!
-Whatever you say... But the truth cannot be evaded... Sooner or later you will have to face it... And I will be there to watch it... Good Bye, Vel'Iza - The Outsider said before he was swallowed by the mist.
He was once again in the Void... The white mist surrounding everything... Small islands floating at the distance... His dark eyes watching the worlds around him... He was satisfied...
-For now... - He said suddenly - But there are a lot of worlds out there... Waiting for me... - He said to no one in particular - But I did... I'm speaking to you... You, the one who reads... You, who had followed this story until the end... I hope you liked it because I certainly enjoyed it... But we must say goodbye now... The story is over... But the writer is there... And I will whisper to him the worlds I've seen... I will let him write my chronicles... I will let you follow me... I will tell you the secrets of the universe... You may not like them... But if you cared about those feeble things, you would have left when you had the choice... No... You are here because you want to know what lies behind the mist... And someday... You will be the one writing those stories... You will listen to my voice in your dreams... You will create those worlds for me... Every story is worth telling... Every story is amusing... And I will watch all of them...
Because I am the Outsider, The master of the Void.
And I am waiting.
So, if you are ready...
Say my name.