Arcanestars + Oneshots

🦁 A Wolf in a Lion's Den

Vi found what appeared to be a dead bipedal crocodile in the middle of the streets of Piltover once more. Silco's name was linked to these occurrences, his name slipping from people's lips with distaste, but Vi knew the truth. For as long as Powder is with The Shishigumi, more beasts will appear throughout time. She kept on the wolf mask whenever she went out, never knowing when she would fall into their world. That was until she saw a wolf, the same wolf as before. She ran in, finding herself in a shower. "What in the world?" The wolf whispered, a bear staring at her. "What are you?"

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Jinx had been sent a letter from Yahya, an invitation for tea. "I don't like the idea of you going alone." Free admitted. "I'll go with her." Louis offered, resting a hand on her shoulder and reading the letter. "A car will be parked outside The Black Market in an hour. Free, can you drive us?" Louis asked, looking up. "Anything for my Fuzz-ball." Free ruffled Jinx's hair, walking to the vehicle. "Jinx can sit in the front this time. She is the girl of the hour." Louis offered, knowing she was smiling under her mask.

At the edge of The Black Market, Louis took Jinx's hand and walked her to the described vehicle. A goat sat in the driver's seat, welcoming them to meet The Beastar. Jinx sat quietly, giddy with excitement. She looked up at Louis, seeing him smile. The drive was quiet, Jinx getting to see the wonders of the city. Beasts talking and walking together, carnivores and herbivores in harmony with each other. Then, they were at their stop.

The goat directed them to the elevator, putting in a key and selecting for Yahya's Penthouse. It took a couple minutes, but they were at the top now. Jinx took a step out, seeing a black horse with calculating eyes. He was wearing a suit, holding a teacup of bamboo tea. "Welcome, Jinx. I see you brought a friend. You are..?" "Louis the Red Deer. I came with her because she's still a child." Louis shook Yahya's hand, smiling. "Louis! You were said to be dead. It's great to see you still inspiring the youth."

Sitting down, Jinx took her teacup. A platter of biscuits, julienned carrots, and rice cakes were carefully placed. "Have the lions been good to you?" Yahya questioned, taking a biscuit. "They've been wonderful! I would've died in The Black Market if they didn't take me in. They're getting me the help I need so I can feel better." Jinx explained, smiling. "I'm thinking about signing her up for tutoring from Cherryton High School." Louis spoke up, seeing Jinx perk up at the mention of an education. "I can have that arranged, Mr. Louis. Her identity must be protected, I'm sure such a rare find of a species we've never seen before is highly sought after." Yahya glanced to Jinx while speaking, Louis' ears drooping. "She was almost... Assaulted by a Madaragumi member before she killed him." Louis spoke up. Jinx's expression dropped at that memory, feeling sick to her stomach. "That won't ever happen again. I can have a vehicle at the edge of The Black Market to pick her up every Saturday." Yahya reassured, placing a hand on Jinx's hand.

She looked up at him, seeing Vander's eyes in his. She got up, hugging him. "Thank you." Yahya smiled, hugging her tightly. "I also have a question. The blue crystals you have had been photographed. Would you like to work with us to help better society?" He questioned, Jinx happily handing him one. "I don't know how they work, but I'm sure you can figure it out." Jinx admitted, Yahya's eyes wide in astonishment.

The two left after talking more, Jinx being given a large bundle of carrots with a container full of biscuits and rice cakes. She snuck a biscuit, being driven back to the Black Market.

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Vi looked around, being stashed in the wolf's room. "You're looking for that Jinx girl, aren't you?" He questioned, bandaging his wound. "I am. She's my sister, I need to get her back." "Good luck with that, she's Shishigumi." The wolf grumbled, snarling in pain. "Then I'll join them." Vi reasoned, being grabbed by the wolf. "Are you insane!? You're going into the Black Market, you'll get eaten alive. They'll probably eat you alive." The wolf whispered, glancing at the clock. "Damn it! I have to go see Gouhin. I can't leave you here, put this on." The wolf handed her one of his uniforms, the two running to The Black Market.