Forbidden

Chapter Five

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Chapter 5:

The throne room was exactly like Katarina had imagined it: littered in gold. As Garen led her into the room, she couldn't help but notice the way the Demacian guards eyed her in her attire. It was almost as if they knew who she was but they kept their guard down because she was with their commander. Thankful, she stuck close to Garen for that reason.

Prince Jarvan sat on his throne, leaned back, reading a book when the two entered. Katarina wondered why Garen was allowed to enter so unexpectantly; didn't they need appointments? However, she understood when Jarvan looked up to see the two with a smile and set his book down. Garen came to a halt in front of him and bowed his head a little. Katarina looked oddly at Garen; was this custom? Regardless, she did it anyway, just to be, for lack of words, polite.

"Welcome to Demacia, Sinister Blade," Jarvan said and nodded to her.

"Thank you," she said and waited for Garen to say something. After all, what could she say?

"How is the raid?" Garen asked. Jarvan pointed at the guards to leave the three alone, and they did so without question. Once they were out of earshot, Jarvan leaned down with his elbows on his knees.

"It's going quite well, to say the least, from what I've heard," he answered and directed his gaze to Katarina. "Now, Katarina, you do understand that it was with all reluctance that I allow you to be here."

Katarina narrowed her eyes. "Yes, I understand."

"Therefore, you will be under the protection of the Demacian Royal Vanguard until we can return you safely back home. Now, Garen has gratefully told me about the predicament you and your city-state are in (Katarina shot a look of death to Garen) and I am willing to help you," Jarvan explained. "In exchange for our help and protection, we need your help and protection."

"What would you like me to do?" Katarina demanded.

Jarvan smiled. "We need information on Swain. For example, his goal, who he is working with, and how we can stop this war from even starting."

"With all due respect, Jarvan – Prince Jarvan – the war has already begun," she replied with a confused look on her face.

"Is that what they told you?" Jarvan asked, nodded, and leaned back. "I hate to tell you this, but no side has declared war on the other yet. You have been rightfully lied too."

"By Swain?" she asked in shock.

"Was this not the man who kidnapped your family and told you if you didn't do as he wished he would kill you?" Garen asked with raised eyebrows.

Katarina fell silent and looked helplessly to Jarvan.

"Garen is right, Katarina. I understand you were doing this in order to save your family – any of us would. But, to prove to you that we aren't like your people, we're going to help you get your family back," Jarvan told her and offered her a smile.

"How? Swain has guards everywhere. Good luck getting past his camps," she laughed to both men's amusement. "What? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Because we already have a plan," Garen chuckled. "You, ma'am, are going to take me to Noxus."

"Wait. What?" she asked, looking from Garen to Jarvan. "You two are asking me to lead Garen on a suicide mission."