Chapter 8: A Lead

Blue: Ahh, sorry, I wasn't looking

Garen: No no, it was my bad, I'm Garen

Blue: Blue.....do you always give your name straight away?

Garen: Not really, because everyone knows who I am here in Demacia, but you seem to not. Are you new?

Blue: I guess you can say that, I just arrived now

Garen: You do look like a Traveller, where do you come from?

Blue: It's not a region if you're wondering.

Garen: Oh, a remote village. Well I hope that Demacia comes to your liking

Blue: I hope it does

I was going to walk away but then I felt a strong grip on my shoulder, I turned around to see that it was Garen and he had a face of suspicion.

Garen: One moment if you will, you're carrying two swords over there, they're not stolen are they?

Blue: Of course not, one of them is my Mother's.

Garen: Is that so? Then why are you carrying it around? Why is it with you and not her? Why do you even have swords in the first place....you're not planning something, are you?

Blue: What's it to you?

Garen: You're new to Demacia, because you clearly don't know that we have a zero tolerance to violence in the streets

Blue: Then you don't want to fight here

Garen: And what if I do?

Blue: Trust me, you don't

I might be weaker than him, but I have some skills that can give him trouble. I'm definitely faster and if I really want to cause a scene....I have that.

But that's for later or when I really need it.

???: Garen! What are you doing?!

Before anymore conflict occurs between us, we heard a girl call for Garen. She was also wearing armour, just not as heavy as Garen's.

She had long blonde hair, blue eyes and some sort of staff, she didn't look happy with Garen so she must know him on a personal level.

???: What do you think you're doing?

Garen: L-Lux I'm-!

???: No Garen! What you're doing is wrong!

Garen: You can't just tell me what is right and wrong!

Luxanna: Actually I can! [Turns To Blue] I'm so, so sorry about my Brother, I'm Luxanna Crownguard, but you can call me Lux for short

Blue: My name is Blue Light, and it's okay. He was just doing his job.

Luxanna: I hope so, do you need anything?

Garen: L-Lux!

Luxanna: Enough Garen! You can't just harass random people for how they look!

Blue: Actually, I was hoping you could tell me where I could stay over? I just arrived in Demacia and plan to stay for a few days.

Luxanna: Well I could always offer you a guest room in our house-!

Garen: Lux no!

Luxanna: Buuuut I would get into so much trouble, there should be some rooms available for rent if you go west

Blue: Thank you

I leave the two and go west so that I can find a place to stay. As I walk, I took in Demacia's surroundings.

It was a nice place to live in, but something tells me that it is also strict. Oh wait, the "No Magic" ting.

Luckily I don't have magic, otherwise I would've been screwed!

I kept walking until I noticed a large crowd appearing so I went to investigate, I saw that they were all watching something occurring and I wasn't sure of what it was.

I push past some people gently to see that a man was holding a girl close to him with an arm choke. He had a knife in the other hand and seemed to want something.

Man: Hey! Listen up! I want Lord Barrett out here right now! Drag him from his mansion if needed! If he doesn't come, then he might as well use that money of his to organise a funeral for his dear Daughter!

Blue: Who is that girl?

Demacian Woman: T-That is Lady Sona Buvelle! She is adored by Demacia but being the Daughter of someone like Lord Barrett makes her a target!

Blue: Is that so? Where are the guards?

Demacian Man: The guards don't usually patrol in these areas, making crime an all time high

Blue: If the guards aren't here....then I might have to intervene for them

I walk through the crowd and now I was in the open space between them and the man with the girl. Everyone noticed me and that deranged man points his knife at me, the girl looks at me with hopeful eyes and I'm able to see her appearance.

She has long blue hair with yellow at the ends and her robes are a long, elegant gown with a distinctive palette of blue, dark blue, turquoise and gold. The most characteristic ornaments of her attire are the golden diadem on her head between her hair.

Man: Hey! Step back! I'll kill her!

Blue: Do you really mean that?

Man: Yes! Now go away! Get me her Father with the money and I'll let her go

I don't listen to him and advance towards him, it was at this point he was afraid and placed the knife closer to the girl's throat. She flinched and closes her eyes but the man doesn't do anything until I was much closer.

He raised his knife and was going to bring it down onto the girl. But I acted quicker and projected my left wrist blade, it deflects the knife away and allows me to punch the man in the face with a straight right.

Everyone gasped at the sudden action, and I caught the girl before she fell to the ground. She looked up at me with eyes of surprise and wonder before returning to neutral when I helped her to stand.

Blue: Are you okay?

She nods her head and I pat it before leaving, the crowd of people cheer for me and allow me to leave through an alleyway. I didn't want much attention to me like it was in Piltover and Zaun, but if I do things like this, it will lead to that.

Once I was alone in a section of alleyways, I started to think about my next move, but it was cut short as I heard some footsteps approach me.

It was that girl, Sona Buvelle

Blue: Why are you following me?

The girl doesn't respond and just watches me with curious eyes, I sigh and keep on moving forward which motivates the girl into following me like a duckling or something.

I assumed she wanted something from me, so I turned around to face her.

Blue: I'll say it again, why are you following me?

The girl didn't know what to say so she just looks to the ground in slight embarrassment.

Blue: Can you not speak?

Sona: "No"

" " = means sign language for Sona.

Blue: You're mute?

Sona: "Yes"

Blue: "I see, my bad"

Sona: "You know Sign Language?"

Blue: I do, my Sister was mute like you, and then she lost her hearing a few months after her birth. Now you can tell me if you need something from me.

Sona: "I just wanted to say thank you, and if you're new to Demacia".

Blue: It's no problem, and I am new to Demacia. Just arrived an hour ago

Sona: "Do you have a place to stay?"

Blue: I don't, but I'll probably find one

Sona: "There is no need to, you can stay at my place"

Blue: I-I don't think that's needed, don't you live in a mansion?

Sona: "I do, but I want you to stay over. You saved me after all so I don't mind, my family would be happy to know about you as well"

Blue: [Sighs] Fine, lead the way to your home

Sona shows me a soft smile and grabs my hand, pulling me into her direction. We walk through many pathways until we reached the more richer area, we were now in front of a gate, and passed that was a large house.

Blue: Is this where you live?

Sona: [Nods Head]

Blue: Then you're a really important person

Sona leads me inside of her house as maids stood on the side, coordinated to bow at the same time. It was strange to see all of this, as it was all new to me, but it makes sense if Sona is an important person.

Still don't see why she invited me over.

Maids: Welcome back, Lady Sona

Blue:.....So what do we do now?

Sona: "Follow me"

Sona leads me to a set of doors in one part of the house, she signals me to stay before she walks in. I hear two voices inside, and I assumed it was her parents.

They talk for a bit before Sona comes back and motions for me to come inside, I do just that and come face to face with a man and a woman. They were dressed in very rich clothing, but looked like nice people.

They also don't look like Sona at all.

Barrett: Hello young man, my name is Lord Barrett Buvelle. And this is my wife, Lestara

Lestara: Sona has told us about the events that unfolded earlier, and we can't express our gratitude to you

Barrett: You protected our dear Sona, and we would like to reward you

Blue: Reward me? There is no need-!

Barrett: Nonsense, Sona explained that you have no place to stay, so you can take one of our guest rooms

Blue: Oh...right, she did mention that. Thank you

Lestara: You don't need to thank us, stay for as long as you can.

Blue: I'll try. Oh, and my name is Blue Light, if you were wondering

Barrett: Blue Light, a unique name. I like it, come, we were getting ready for Dinner in a moment.

Blue: Thank you for having me

The maids come in and set the dinner table for the four of us, and I was treated with respect. It felt nice, and Sona's parents didn't make me feel uncomfortable at all.

Speaking of Sona, she immediately went to sit next to me, as if she enjoyed my company already.

Barrett: So, Mr Blue, what brings a Traveller like you to Demacia?

Blue: Oh, I'm just looking for someone

Barrett: Really? Who are you looking for?

Blue: It's.....something I want to keep to myself

Lestara: That is fine, we are still strangers to you

Sona: "Is it love?"

Blue: Love? No, I'm not looking for that at the moment

Barrett: Why not? You're a young man, you cover your face but I can tell that your looks aren't bad

Blue: It's just not on my mind

Sona: "Are you not going to eat? You haven't taken your mask off"

Blue: Don't need to

To demonstrate like I did with Seraphine, I could eat in a way that no one can see my face. I do pull my mask down, but I do it quickly.

Lestara: Oh wow, impressive. You're really committed to that

Blue: I don't think I'm ready to show my face to people just yer

Lestara: That's fine, take your time

Sona: "My Mother is right, you don't need to show it if you don't want to"

Blue: Thank you for respecting my wishes

Barrett: Oh, would you look at the time, we should all go to bed, especially you Blue

Blue: I did just arrive today, and sleep is for the best.

I get up and Sona leads me upstairs and towards the guest room that was already prepared by the Maids.

Sona: "Do you need anything Blue?"

Blue: No, I'm fine. You've done enough already, but thank you

Sona: "How long are you going to stay for?"

Blue: Hmmm, I'm not too sure. It depends if I can get what I need.

Sona: "If you are not looking for love, then what are you looking for?"

Blue: Someone, but you don't need to worry about who this person is, because he is my problem to deal with

Sona: "Problem?"

Blue: Again, no need to worry

Sona: "Oh, okay, sweet dreams"

Blue: You too, get some good sleep

Sona leaves me and I shut the door behind me, there was a lock available so I turned it on. Then I place my weapons and most of my clothes to the aside, I climbed into bed and couldn't believe how soft it was.

Blue: This.....is this the best bed ever? It makes the bed in Piltover feel like a rock....maybe sleeping here for a few days won't be so bad, I don't need to rush my search.

I close the bedside light and closed my eyes, letting sleep take over me.
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And that's the first Chapter of Arc 2.

We will try to make this arc a bit longer than the last because that was just an introductory Arc.

Anyways, see you later!

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