Chapter 6: Out of my League

Chapter 6: Out of my League: Atonement and Forgiveness

A/N: I should post his skills and abilities, yes? XD


The rain continued to pour down as I continued to walk. I don't exactly know where I was heading off to but I soon crossed paths with Sona, as if she was waiting for me.


"You're drenched," she said as she offered to share her cover from the rain.


"I'm alright," I told her, but I doubt I can convince her at this state. "I just need to do something for the League for causing a ruckus. I'm not allowed on the Fields for three days."


"Is that all there is?" She asked, worried. "I don't want to peer into your mind if it's something like this. I'd prefer if you tell me."


"I'll be fine," I moved in under the umbrella and kissed her lips softly. "I just need time to patch up my blunders, don't worry."


"If you say so," she replied, resigning herself and giving up. "Please know that I'm always here for you, Reiku."


I could not reply to those words. I kept on walking onward until there was much distance in between us. But before I would disappear from her sight, I turned around and called out to her. "I...don't deserve that, Sona. I really don't."


I walked on, not wanting to hear a reply. I did ask for the League to make my stay permanent but now I wondered. If I were to stay here, what would happen to those members whom I had left behind? Will they forever stay in that state? Forever waiting, forever hoping. The mere thought made me clench my fist. I did not notice that I had been going around in circles on the quiet streets of Demacia. Clearing my head a bit I headed towards the agreed place to which I would impart the knowledge that I had gained of other worlds. Of course, they agreed to let me judge which knowledge is allowed and which would cause a major upset. Since I was drenched, I was given some time to have a change of clothes. There were other champions present as well, mostly those geniuses that were on their own research and quest for new technology. I recognized most of them. Caitlyn, Zilean, Janna and Heimerdinger were there. Of course, Viktor, Urgot and Singed were present as well. This meeting was being watched over by the League, hoping for a peaceful and organized sharing of information.


I was first inquired the manner of the land in which I hailed from. I told them of what I know but I did not include my past and how I led a guild of thieves and assassins. They first inquired about weaponry, I simply compared it to the medieval times but magic is abundant. There are several gods and goddess and guardians of the elements. When they inquired of my nature, I simply told them I was a product of alchemy and I may have some outbursts attributed to my high magical instability. When I have gotten to the part about how I got here, I said that I was hoping to get knowledge from Zilean, for a cure perhaps, for chronic petrification. Over the course of three days, I had learned more about this world in exchange for information about other worlds. I said that it is dangerous to cross worlds as the consequences are hard to determine. Of course, Runeterra has had its share of creatures from the void. Even myself am a visitor of a foreign dimension. Finally my suspension was lifted and I was allowed to fight again on the Fields of Justice.


It seemed as if I had gained some publicity because of the ongoing rumors about me, Sona and, more recently, Ahri. It seemed that summoners have the option of trying out different styles and manner of fighting without my knowledge. It was a recent rumor that was circulating around my jungle capabilities. I don't even know what that it but I guess I'll just have to trust the summoner. Pretty soon, there was a rematch of the previous match. It was something I did not expect. After all, it was because of me that it was halted, why would they want me in on this one? The team composition had an odd and ominous feel to it.


Blue versus Red

Top Lane: Shyvana versus Singed

Mid Lane: Katarina versus Akali

Bottom Lane: Ahri + Sona versus Graves + Janna

Jungle: Reiku versus Udyr


Well, it seems that I'll just have to place my trust on my summoner. Unlike the first match I was in, this one seemed a bit more seasoned. This is actually an advantageous spot for me. After an initial route, I was told to head onto the middle lane for a gank. I think I should have gone over what I can do on the Fields. Luckily, it seemed that my summoner was already knowledgeable of what I am supposed to do. I was not in the mood to fight anyway, so I just did what I was prompted to do.


I first hid in the brush and waited for Akali to overextend. When she was baited by Katarina, I conjured up a dagger from my sleeve and hurled it towards Akali. The impact of the shot seemed to have dazed her as I leaped from my spot and landed beside her. After an initial attack with my blade, I was surprised that I was able to immediately take a stance and strike Akali with a well placed Tsubame Gaeshi. We took advantage of the opportunity and scored ourselves the first blood. Katarina, however, had gotten dangerously low and it seemed like her body was on fire. Apparently, I was able to give her some support. Once again, I leaped from my placed and landed in front of her.


"What do you think you're doing?" She asked me as I held my hand out to stop her.


"I'm just following orders," I replied as I placed my palm onto her chest. Suddenly, a thin thread of energy connected us and I suddenly felt the pain that she was supposed to feel. It was a good thing, I guess. I pulled my hand back and saw that the thin thread continued for a short while. It seems that it would transfer the damage that my allies to me. Though, it did not feel as painful as it looked. Perhaps it takes my own resilience into account when I take the damage. Well, that's good and all but I was not liking this fight at all. That incident with Shyvana was still fresh on my mind and it was till bothering me.


"I'll cover for you, head back and heal yourself," I told Katarina as I took over the mid lane for a short period of time. She grinned at me and wanted to say something but she just recalled back to base instead. When she returned, I roamed the jungle for a bit and headed to gank top. I was reluctant but I had to abide.


On my way, I dropped a ward near the entrance to Baron Nashor. It was then I noticed that Udyr was already ganking our top lane. I did not want to do this. I did not wish to give aid at all. But I have to. Without a second choice, I took a stance, similar to the first match when I had attacked Ahri. Repeating the Seven Step, I targeted Singed who was getting low.


"Chuujou-ryuu Ougi," I appeared behind Singed. "Nanatsu-no-Shikai!" Swinging my blade with my force, I dealt a massive blow against the enemy. Singed then flashed away and further and I was told to chase him down.


"Kyokushi," I prepared that stance again. "Tobe!" I cut to the air and stabbed Singed through and through. After it was announced that I scored a kill, I suddenly found myself flashing towards Udyr and Shyvana.


Why?


Why do I have to exert so much effort in saving her? I asked myself over and over again but I had to follow through with the commands.


Throwing the dagger, I stunned Udyr and closed the gap, hitting him with a Tsubame Gaeshi and a basic attack. I was surprised when another Tsubame Gaeshi was cast after my attack. I made a mental note to myself that I should study myself a bit more. It seems I am the only one being bothered by being controlled. Then again, I've never been one to conform.


Udyr continued with his attack and Shyvana was ignited, just like Katarina was. I did the same thing to support her by leaping towards her and placing my hand on her chest to create the thin thread. I then turned to Udyr who has taken several tower hits and soon fell to my blade. I noticed that it was lucky that I survived since I had ganked mid just a while back. I started to recall back to base and so did Shyvana.


"Thank you," she told me and reach out her hand.


"Don't mention it," I spat out and slapped her hand away. "Ever."


We soon were back into the base and was equipped with enchanted armor and weaponry. It seems that my summoner is buffing up my defenses first and damage second. I looked at Shyvana who still had her eyes on me.


"I only did what I was asked to do. None of that was my will. If you want to thank someone, thank my summoner," with that I sheathed my blade and headed out into battle once more. This trend went on for a while until we managed to ensure our victory by stealing baron. A well placed Seven Step got us an ace and baron and we had pushed all the way and destroyed the enemy team's nexus.


"Finally," I remarked as the battle ended. "I was getting sick of this battle."


Without warning, Shyvana's fist connected with my face. Now that the fight is over, we are free to return to our previous businesses. I noticed that she was angry and she was crying. "How long are you planning to keep this up?! My tolerance for you is thinning already."


"Then why not finish it right here then?" I got up and drew out my blade.


"Reiku?" I heard Sona's voice. "What's going on?"


"I'm sorry, Sona," I thought in my head. I'm sure she would hear it. "I've got some business left to attend to."


Shyvana could probably sense my killer intent. After a moment's reprieve, I jumped at her, blade at the ready, with the intent to kill. In response she also headed towards me, flames blazing around her. I thrust my blade, expecting to clash with her gauntlet. But there was no clash, there was no fight, she did not even defend herself. At the last moment, she lay down her defenses and let my blade pierce her heart. This was no longer a League battle. She was not going to revive if she died now. Her blood spewed all over the ground.


"W-why...?" I shook as the grip on my blade became unstable.


"Tell me, Reiku," she looked at me with eyes that showed no anger but empathy. As if she knew the anger I felt. "Will this quell your anger? Will this clear your grudge? Will this bring back your loved ones?"


"S-shut up!" I shouted and withdrew my blood soaked blade. "How would you even know what it would feel like?"


"Because I too lost someone dear to me," she staggered and almost fell. I was almost inclined to catch her in case she would fall but she stood her ground. The champions around us were frozen with shock from what had just happened. "My father is a dragon, yes, but because I am...a half blood, the other dragons, the pure ones, passed their so called judgment and took away his life."


I...did not know.


"I have as much hate for those dragons as you do," she smiled softly and told me. "That was why you piqued my curiosity. I wish our meeting had not gone wrong."


I backed away. I was a fool. I am a failure. Each moment I try and do something, I end up botching things up for the worse.


"So...will this finally let you move on?" She asked me again. This time, she could not keep herself up and she started to fall down. I immediately rushed to her and caught her in my arms.


"No," I replied. "I was wrong. I'm sorry. But this will not suffice. I will move on if, and only if, you survive. So that we may once again fight together on the Fields of Justice."


"But--"


"Hush, Shyvana," I placed a finger on her lips to silence her. "I am much more capable when I am not controlled by a summoner or limited by the League."


Similar to the skill I was using during the fight, I placed a hand on her chest and a blue thread connected us. But this time, ethereal chains seemed to have coiled around my arm and snaked their way into her heart. She winced in pain but I held her still Soon, the chains crawled out, muddled with black ooze and crawled their way into my own heart. I felt the pain sevenfold. But I deserved this for being a fool, and even more.


Shyvana's strength was regained and I helped her stand up. I then offered by hand to her though I was already staggering to do so.


"Will you please accept my apology," I request of her. "I will do what is necessary to atone for my unjustified acts of cruelty towards you."


"Just to fight alongside you will be enough," she smiled and told me. "Oh, and one more thing perhaps," she grinned as she pulled me towards her. I had no strength left in me to even figure out what was going on until it happened. She held my face close to hers and she kissed me. She was a bit more aggressive than Sona and Ahri but...wait...this is bad!


"Hey!" I heard Ahri's voice as she sent her orb towards us. I immediately pushed Shyvana back, in order to dodge the attack. I think Sona was getting furious as well. But this is not the time for this. I think I might die at this moment. It was not the death I was afraid of as I have the tendency to regenerate and rise from the dead. Rather, I do not wish for any of them to see me in that state.


"Hold on," I coughed and vomited a large volume of blood. I clasped my chest tightly and looked at the shocked look on their faces. "Let's save this for later, please, I...I..."


I could feel my heart swelling and warming up to scalding degrees. Before I knew it, my heart simply exploded inside my own body. I do not know whether it was the consequence of the limitations yet again or because this world was trying to remove me. I had the fear that it was the latter and that as always, the world I end up in will find way to remove me from the plane of existence.


For now, it will take me about half a day to regenerate. I fell on to my knees as I felt myself getting numb. I will end up in some kind of sleep for the time being. I just hope that they do not do anything like bury me or cremate me. That will take me even more time. The last thing I saw was Sona, Ahri and Shyvana rushing towards me as I was fading from consciousness.


I'm sorry. I think I shall sleep for a while today.


A/N: Confused? Sorry. I guess Reiku has a huge background already and it might put people off track. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll try to answer.