Shimmer is back. Two years after the war with Noxus had ended, a new gangster emerges within the undercity, now known as 'Zaun'.
Daunter is a ruthless chem-baron who has reformed the city's drug empire. He refloods the streets with shimmer and gain...
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-Zaun, two years after the conclusion of Arcane
"Fuck—"
It happened again. Their mission had been sabotaged, just like before. Someone had arrived before he and the Firelights had gotten there, Daunter's goons paralyzed and tied up, the barrels drained of shimmer.
Daunter was Zaun's newest chem baron—and currently it's biggest. He reintroduced shimmer to the Lanes, reflooding the streets with the purple drug.
After Silco had died and the undercity got caught up in a battle with Piltover and Noxus, shimmer had been mostly exterminated by Caitlyn and her enforcers. It still lingered in the black market, but mass exports ceased to exist. Until a few months ago, that is. Daunter crept in like slow-forming shadows caused by a rising moon. In increments so small that no one noticed until it was suddenly grand enough to hit you in the face.
This forced the Firelights back into action. But now, there seemed to be someone else who was intent on interrupting Daunter's operations. Ekko would have accepted the help if it wasn't for the fact that they'd taken the shimmer. He couldn't help but suspect that the culprit had ill intentions, and that put them at odds with the Firelights.
"Looks like we got competition," a distorted voice said from beside him.
Ekko turned his head to look at the masked face of Scar, a tall chirean who served as his Lieutenant and second in command. Chireans held bat-like appearances (minus the wings), with large ears, grey-toned skin, bat-like noses, and neon green eyes.
Both men stood atop a nearby roof, out of hearing distance of the restrained goons on the cargo airship.
"More like another enemy," Ekko responded.
Scar processed his leader's remark before speaking again. "You think they got bad intentions?"
"They're up to no good if they're stealing shimmer. Probably selling it themselves to make bank," he said pointedly.
Scar took in Ekko's words. It made sense and sounded like the most likely scenario. Though, one thing stood out to him.
"Why would they tie em' up? They already have em' paralyzed somehow. It's like they're leaving 'em here for someone to arrest or something."
Ekko considered this but had already thought up a reason. "The paralysis might not last long. Could be a precaution."
Scar nodded, agreeing that his reasoning seemed plausible.
"What should we do? Seems we keep missing 'em. Should we put out scouters across the city?"
Ekko exhaled through his nose, mulling over Scar's suggestion. It did sound like a good idea, but he had to also consider the risks. He didn't want to put his people in danger. This wouldn't be like their typical 'element of surprise' mission. This would involve spying, waiting, and watching—usually from the shadows to avoid detection. Despite this, Ekko had faith in the Firelights.
