Lyra

Part 5

Serana's POV

Me, Blair and my boss were at the prison trying to negotiate Lyra's release when we heard a sudden explosion sound followed by people screaming, I ran outside to find the entire street covered in stones and smoke a few seconds later the city bells started ringing warning people of the danger, my heart stopped when I realized it was a prison cell wall that was blasted open, I look at Blar who was short on my heels.

"That could be Lyra !" I feel hope boiling up inside but then tears start forming in my eyes as I think about the danger she's in right now if that was her who escaped the prison.

Blair answered " If that was her where would she go ?"

"Home" I answered, unaware that my boss has come up behind me, he puts a hand on my shoulder and says "Go I'll stay here incase it wasn't her"

What I've done to deserve that man I'll never know but I'm so grateful for him at this point, despite of the risks he's been trying his best to help us.

I give him a small smile and nod before taking off in the direction of our house, with Blair by my side. So many things are going through my mind right now, I can't lose my daughter, I just can't.

Upon arrival my biggest fear washed over me as I see the front door standing open, I run inside and call out "Lyra! Are you here ?!" But nothing, she's not here.. I kneel down and hold my face , I don't know if I should be happy or sad, if she managed to escape than she will be in danger but she might have a chance to get away.

"Serana, look here" Blair says while holding out a letter, "She was here".
I quickly take the letter from her and start to read it out loud.

Dear Mom and Blair

I am sorry about everything and I wish I'd been more careful not to give my secret away. I managed to escape with the help of my cell mate Sylas.

He will help me find my way, please do not worry about me and please do everything you can to not get any blame for my escape.

I love you both with all my heart and when the time is right we'll meet again.

Love, Lyra

"Ohh noo ! My baby girl" I cried out , Blair came up to me and hugged me as tight as possible, I can feel her warm tears on my shoulder, I know this is hurting her just as much as it does me.

"It's going to be alright, she's a smart girl, let's just hope she goes somewhere where she can finally be free". Blair says while trying to comfort me.

Lyra's POV

As we leave my house I feel a sharp ache in my chest, I hope mom and Blair gets my letter and I really hope that they will be safe and not get into any trouble because of me, I won't be able to forgive myself.

We tried to hide and identities as best we can before we were on our way.

I follow Sylas through the narrow streets, we moved swiftly while trying to avoid unnecessary attention, not before long we made it out of the city, we kept moving until we reached a small town far from Demacia's capital.

"We can stop here for a few minutes" Sylas says and then started walking towards what seemed like the local tavern. He holds the door open for me and we make our way in and sit at a wooden table, we weren't sitting long before a woman approached us to take our order. After our food and drinks arrived we ate in silence, I didn't feel like talking, all I could think of is my life being completely ruined, I'm never going to see me family again, and I'm forced to live on the run.

Sylas obviously noticed my distress and say "It will be alright, on the bright side, you are free now , you can go somewhere where magic isn't frowned upon"

"Like where? , I can't go back to Ionia, it holds too many painful memories" I said.

He frowned, obviously confused about my statement, he doesn't know my past but I don't think he's the type to ask either , he scratches his head and then says "There is a place but it's not the easiest land to live in, the people are brutal and corrupt, and you'll have to be very street smart to survive"

"Where? , at this point I have to try and make anything work" I said.

"It's Noxus"

As he says that I feel myself getting nauseous, the horrors of the time when they invaded us came back for a brief few seconds, But I can't let the fear control me anymore, I need to face it, heck I need to wield it.

"Then that's where I'll go" I said confidently.

"Very well, I'll point you in the right direction, but first you need to get dressed into something else, something that doesn't say 'look at me I'm a runaway prisoner'". He says, very entertained by my sudden determination.

"Wait , you're not coming with me ?" I say suddenly not so confident anymore.

"No, I have my own path to follow, but I'll make sure you know how to get there" He says.

We finished the remaining of our food and drink before I went into the Privy to change my clothes.

I decided to go with a pretty but fierce outfit, while still wearing a hood to hide my appearance until I know I'm safe.

After getting dressed and paying for our food we head outside. Sylas suggested that I buy a horse and then sell it once I reach Noxus so I'll get the money back , he then walked me to a stable we saw on our way in and helped me buy a athletic looking brown horse with white socks and a patch on his forehead. The horse luckily came with all his neccessary equipment.

Afterwards he leads my horse for me while we talk and walk to the outskirts of the town. Once we reached our destination silence fell between us, in this short time we've gotten quite acquainted with each other and parting isn't going to be as easy as we imagined.

"Well" says Sylas , "This is it, you'll be fine just follow my instructions and avoid conflict"

I smile at his attempt to stay strict and step forward quickly and wrap my arms around his neck , giving him a big squeeze, "Thank you for helping me" I whispered, to my surprise he hugs me back and says "It has been the biggest pleasure".

Without another word he helps me on my horse, once I was on he slaps the horse's back side making him jump forward and canter with me on him down the long road, I look back at Sylas a last time, he waves and then turned on his heel and walked off.