A Brand New Legend Pt 1. (A League of Legends Isekai Story)

Arc V - Chapter 12

Ahri POV

I followed the mark again... I wanted to see him again just so I knew he was safe. It's all over the news that there were a bunch of killings. I only know about it because I hear people talking about it. Catherine mentioned it as well when I tried to visit the animal shelter. She was really worried about Carl and his friends since they don't stay indoors much now that they've graduated. Every fiber of me wanted to go to someone if only for some comfort. Nobody would want to deal with me though. I'm dirty and I smell horrible, my clothes were even starting to tear. I even got mugged by a beggar who took my shoes. I was too scared to chase after him though.

My feet hurt and have blisters and my ears were sore from the stolen hoodie smooshing them up against my head. I could suddenly smell Y/N from a distance. He had just exited the tower and was probably heading home. The same home he gave me... Now I'm living the old life I had. Always on the run, people wanting to hurt me for their own gains, suffering from starvation and silence. All because of what I did.

Jhin: At least you're finally accepting it.

Ahri: Shut up!

Jhin was never behind me like his voice would suggest. He's been haunting me every day since I had my breakdown. His mask was always in the corner of my eyesight and every corner I turned it seemed he was right there. Like all those other times, I could hear a person begging for mercy as I... drained their soul away...

I hated it. I hated everything about this. I hated myself...!

Once again, the moment I felt a tinge of hope I ran away. Following me through the dark parts of Dayton was that stupid violin. It makes me want to rip my ears off. Because I was too busy trying to tune out the music, I end up bumping into someone. Panic took over after that and they barely got the chance to turn around. I had completely incinerated them with only dust left. If it wasn't for the fact that most of the recent murders were actually found, I would be the guilty one. Despite that, I still felt nothing but guilt, something that Jhin laughed at.

Jhin: Go on then! Claim that it was for your safety. It doesn't change the fact that you're creating works of art!

Ahri: Leave me alone!

I got back to running until I was outside the city again. The woods were safe or well safer. I just had to avoid creating a forest fire. Yesterday I almost did that. So many poor animals would be without a home. They've been my only companions since I left. As I curl up against a tree, I remove the hoodie so I wouldn't be so hot and allow my ears and tails to breathe. After a few minutes, little critters began to gather around me all expressing concern. The first squirrel that came up to me nuzzled their face into my hand. Of course, I hesitate to pet him as I was afraid I could hurt him. Jhin whispering those numbers into my ears made it worse.

I pushed it away, hoping it would leave me be but it just curled up next to me, waiting to get into my lap. A bird then lands on my knee and chirps with a tilted head. This one made me think of Ari.

Ahri: Pretty bird...

After a moment, it flew away and came back with a stick. There wasn't much I could do with a stick but I understood it just wanted to cheer me up by getting me something. Y/N would probably do the same thing... Sonya would as well... Looking at the mark on my palm, I once again contemplate whether I should go back or not. It was my home where all my friends were but I was scared of what I might do. One mistake can lead to so many others. If I lost control again, I might do something unforgivable...

I tried my best not to cry as I took the hoodie and made it a little pillow for me to lay my head on. The critters were still swarming me but now a young buck was here as well. He decided that I was in need of warmth and sat directly next to me. It was nice knowing that animals had this natural care for things they don't even fully understand. It's like unconditional love or something like it...