" drip "

" drip "

Her lifeblood was slipping away , rolling down her neck and coating the crossbow and the scout's fingers only to land on the floor the next moment creating crimson stars on the carpet . Tasty little puddles gracing the room with their fragrance . Vayne felt her fangs aching in her mouth ,she licked her lips . She had never craved for her own blood before , why was this time so different ? Was it an instinct ? A defensive mechanism installed in her brain , urging her to consume any and all blood in the vicinity to survive ? It was sick , even for her . The scent rose to her nostrils and she actually left a little whimper . She could almost feel the crimson honey inside her mouth , covering her tongue , rolling down her esophagus , overwhelming her mind with its intoxicating taste .

The though of the crimson nectar caressing her insides made her lose her balance , she took a step back expecting to collapse on the ground a bloody mess , crimson rivers escaping her windpipe . She didn't . The absence of pain just registered her mind .

"drip"

She stared down at the puddles , their surfaces still rippling , red raindrops falling down slowly .

"drip"

Vayne tried to keep her gaze on the floor , at the scout's boots , the stained carpet , the rich liquid that haunted her dreams and governed her life . The liquid that connected her to Quinn .

"drip"

Quinn ! She forced herself to raise her head , her eyes darting to the scout . Her pale face , her pained eyes , her hand clenching the crossbow bolt poking out of her palm dripping crimson nectar . Quinn had used her own hand to stop the bolt from killing her .

" Why ? "

She took the scout's hands on her own , her voice trembling slightly , the crossbow fell on the floor with a thud . Vayne tried to be gentle , she wasnt' exactly sure how to act , but she supposed it was something like how Quinn had given her blood to ease her pain and let her sleep in her arms to stay warm . She had enjoyed both . If she was to court her as a vampire she would riddle her with bites and let her drink from her neck , but she somehow doubted that Quinn would appreciate that . She settled for caressing her hands instead , slowly stroking her skin trying to show her how much she ment for her.

" slap "

Vayne turned her face with the blow to spare the scout from further injuries . She kept her gaze on the floor and her head hanged low . Her thumb still circling soothingly on the scout's bloody hand .

" Let's go to the infirmary . Can you stand ? "

Quinn glared at her .

" Yes "

Vayne nodded , she licked her lips nervously .

" Maybe we should hurry . "

The scout took a deep breath to calm down .

" Because ? "

" Human's tend to bleed for hours . "

She changed her stance slightly as if she was preparing to grab Quinn and dash out of the room at any moment .

" Maybe you are dying . "

Quinn stared at her for a moment , her shock giving way to pity .

"How long has it been since you spent time with humans ? "

Vayne suddenly looked lost , her eyes glazed , her body stiffened for just a moment before she managed to snap out of it . Her face carefully blank and emotionless .

"A few days ago I laned with Sona . "

" Matches don't count . "

"Almost a month ago a new summoner asked me for directions . "

"And before that ? "

"I talked with Lucian once , we discussed the difference between blessed metals and light infused ammunition and how they react with the cursed blood of the vampires . It was quite interesting . "

Quinn noted the excitement in the undertone of her voice , the way Vayne's eyes beamed when she recalled the conversation , the corners of her lips turning upwards . She felt something click inside her head .

"No one will talk to you ."

The vampire flinched .

"You are lonely aren't you ? "

Vayne stayed silent .

0000

The trip to the infirmary was a short one , Vayne had almost dragged the scout on the floor in her hurry to reach the building before Quinn died . The vampire had offered to carry her more than once and Quinn was starting to get annoyed . They had just reached the entrance when Vayne abruptly stopped causing Quinn to almost crash on her back .

" Ok we are here . Get inside and ask for a surgeon . "

Quinn ignored her comment , she raised an eyebrow .

"Aren't you coming with me ? "

The vampire sighted .

" I can't . The contract I have with the king clearly states that I am forbidden from approaching hospitals , healers and medical facilities of any kind . If a Demacian spotted me here I would be executed for violating the king's orders . "

Quinn tilted her head .

"And what happens when you are injured and need medical assistance ? "

Vayne licked her lips .

"I either patch myself up or die . Now can you please go and find a doctor ? You are running out of time . "

Quinn was about to reply , but stopped when she saw the desperation in Vayne's eyes . She nodded .

"Ok , wait for me in my room . Don't even think about running away . I will find you and when I do I will lock you up inside Renekton's cage . "

Vayne nodded stiffly and Quinn headed for the front desk smiling faintly . She was about to ask the nurse in the reception for help when a hand grabbed her arm and pulled her inside a corridor . Quinn followed the nurse inside an examination room until she was pushed on a bed . She waited until the Kinkou assassin gathered everything she needed to treat her, fishing bandages and alcohol from various tables and cabinets around the room .

"What happened to your hand ?"

" I was changing the cord of my crossbow and forgot to put the safety on . "

" Pretty clumsy for an elite scout "

Quinn stayed silent , Akali grabbed her hand and placed her fingers on the bolt's back .

" I am going to break it . "

Quinn nodded .

"I saw Vayne outside , did she shoot you ? "

She snapped the dart's back and pulled it out in the blink of an eye . Quinn pulled her hand away crying in pain . She waited for a few moments taking deep breaths before she extended it again .

"No . I shot myself . It was an accident "

The ninja eyed her for a moment , before lowering her gaze back to the injury .

" I see . There is no permanent damage but refrain from using it for a couple of days . I will give you a potion . "

She started cleaning the wound with a piece of cloth and alcohol making the scout grit her teeth before she wrapped the wound with a sterilised gauze . She walked away to a cabinet and pulled a few bottles out .

"Are you left-handed ? "

"No "

"I will inform the summoners that you are out of the roster . "

"Thank you "

Akali nodded , she placed an empty container on the table and started diluting the healing potion . The Institute Of War was undeniably a prestigious organisation hellbent in ending all conflicts and bringing world peace to Valoran . They were also unbelievable cheapskates offering medical stuff positions to champions like Shen , Akali and Soraka in order to cut down their expenses and constantly reducing the infirmary's budget . If a champion died one of these days there would be hell to pay .

She handed Quinn the potion .

"Drink a bit everyday after the meal until the wound closes completely . "

She paused for a moment .

"I hope I don't have to tell you that rum is not categorised as food ."

Quinn eyed her curiously . Akali pinched the bridge of her nose in annoyance .

" Gangplank . Don't ask . "

Quinn smiled .

"Ok , thank you "

She headed for the door .

" Quinn "

The scout turned around .

" Yes ? "

"If Vayne is threatening you , I can help you ."

Quinn smiled politely

"She isn't threatening me . "

She felt Akali's gaze on her back as she left .